Indoor unit of air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner. The air conditioner indoor unit comprises a display box, a control box and a clamping piece. The control box is arranged on the rear side of the display box and is provided with a first mounting part; the clamping piece comprises a transverse plate, two vertical plates and at least one baffle, wherein the two vertical plates are oppositely arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. The transverse plate and the two vertical plates are all connected to the display box, and a containing cavity with an upward insertion opening is defined by the transverse plate, the two vertical plates and the display box. The first installation part enters the containing cavity through the insertion opening. The control box is located between the two vertical plates and makes contact with the upper surface of the transverse plate. The baffle is connected with the display box, a front-back limiting groove with an upward insertion opening is defined by the baffle and the display box, and the first installation part is inserted into the front-back limiting groove to prevent the control box from being disengaged from the clamping piece from the front side or the rear side. When the control box is installed, fastening pieces such as bolts do not need to be used for installation, the step of installing the control box to the rear side of the display box is omitted, the situation that manpower and time are consumed is avoided, and the installation efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to air conditioning equipment field especially air conditioner indoor unit. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of air conditioner towards intelligent direction, voice control gradually becomes mainstream trend. The existing part air conditioner indoor unit is through bolt or screw and so on fastener to connect voice control box in the shell inside of air conditioner indoor unit, to guarantee the connection stability of voice control box.

[0003] But, in the process of producing and assembling air conditioner indoor unit, need through bolt and so on fastener to connect voice control box to the shell inside of air conditioner indoor unit, lead to this process to spend a lot of manpower and time, reduced the production efficiency of air conditioner indoor unit. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] In view of above problem, the utility model is provided to overcome above problem or at least partially solve above problem air conditioner indoor unit, can solve in the process of producing and assembling air conditioner indoor unit, need through bolt and so on fastener to connect voice control box to the shell inside of air conditioner indoor unit, lead to this process to spend a lot of manpower and time's problem, to reach the purpose of improving the production efficiency of air conditioner indoor unit.

[0005] Specifically, the utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit, which comprises:

[0006] A display box.

[0007] A control box is arranged on the rear side of the display box, and the control box has a first mounting portion.

[0008] A clamping piece is arranged on the rear side of the display box, and the clamping piece comprises:

[0009] A horizontal plate and two vertical plates are arranged in a left-right direction and are oppositely arranged. The horizontal plate and the two vertical plates are connected to the display box and define an accommodation cavity with an upward insertion port. The first mounting portion enters the accommodation cavity through the insertion port. The control box is between the two vertical plates and in contact with the upper surface of the horizontal plate.

[0010] At least one baffle is connected to the display box and defines a front-rear limiting slot with an upward insertion port with the display box. The first mounting portion is inserted into the front-rear limiting slot to prevent the control box from being separated from the clamping piece from the front or rear side.

[0011] Optionally, the clamping piece further comprises an anti-disengagement block fixedly connected to the rear plate surface of the display box and protruding rearward to abut against the top of the control box.

[0012] Optionally, the left and right ends of the horizontal plate are connected to the bottom of the two vertical plates respectively.

[0013] The first mounting portion extends in the up-down direction, and the first mounting portion is inlaid and connected between the two vertical plates in the left-right direction.

[0014] Optionally, the top of the first mounting portion is higher than the top of the vertical plate.

[0015] The baffle is arranged on the side of the vertical plate away from the other vertical plate, and the baffle is on the upper side of the vertical plate. The baffle is fixedly connected to the display box by a first connecting plate.

[0016] The first connecting plate is horizontally arranged, fixedly connected to the bottom of the baffle, and fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate.

[0017] The left side and / or the right side of the control box is provided with a fixed plate extending in the left-right direction, and the fixed plate is between the baffle and the display box.

[0018] Optionally, a second connecting plate vertically arranged is fixedly connected between the baffle and the back panel of the display box, and the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate.

[0019] Optionally, a second connecting plate vertically arranged is fixedly connected between the baffle and the back panel of the display box, and the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate. The top of the second connecting plate extends to the side away from the vertical plate to form a first flange.

[0020] Optionally, the top of the fixed plate forms a second flange extending towards the direction away from the display box.

[0021] Optionally, the rear end of the control box is on the rear side of the rear end of the vertical plate.

[0022] Optionally, the upper end of the baffle forms a guide surface extending towards the rear upper side.

[0023] Optionally, the baffle is two, symmetrically arranged on the sides away from each other of the two vertical plates.

[0024] Optionally, the control box further comprises a second mounting portion, the second mounting portion is arranged adjacent to the first mounting portion in the left-right direction, and the front end of the second mounting portion is provided with a connecting column extending in the front-rear direction.

[0025] The rear end of the display box is provided with a connecting seat, and the connecting seat is a C-shaped structure with the insertion port facing upwards. The connecting column is configured to be inlaid and connected to the connecting seat.

[0026] Optionally, the rear end of the display box is provided with a connector, which is U-shaped with the insertion port facing upwards. The connecting post is configured to snap into the connector.

[0027] Optionally, the control box is a voice control box.

[0028] In this invention, the control box of the indoor air conditioner unit is located behind the display box. Its first mounting part enters the receiving cavity through an insertion port and contacts the upper surface of the horizontal plate to position the control box vertically. Two vertical plates of the snap-fit ​​connector are spaced apart horizontally to restrict the control box's movement in the left-right direction. A baffle and the display box form front and rear limiting grooves to prevent the control box from detaching from the front or rear. The control box is connected to the rear of the display box via the snap-fit ​​connector. Therefore, installing the control box eliminates the need for bolts or other fasteners, reducing the steps required to install the control box to the rear of the display box, thus avoiding wasted manpower and time, and improving the installation efficiency of the indoor air conditioner unit.

[0029] The above and other objects, advantages and features of this utility model will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the present invention in a detailed manner by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or components. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the display box and control box in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic exploded view of the display box and control box in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a display box in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the control box in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0036] 100. Display box; 101. Snap-fit ​​connector; 110. Vertical plate; 120. Horizontal plate; 130. Baffle; 140. Connector; 150. Anti-detachment block;

[0037] 200. Control box; 210. First mounting part; 211. Fixing plate; 220. Second mounting part; 221. Connecting column. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following reference Figures 1 to 4 This description pertains to an indoor air conditioning unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this description, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature, that is, include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may be further included.

[0039] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "link," "fix," and "couple" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or it can include contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," or "below" of the second feature can mean the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the display box and control box in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, and with reference Figures 2 to 4 This utility model embodiment provides an air conditioner indoor unit. The air conditioner indoor unit includes a display box 100, a control box 200, and a snap-fit ​​connector 101.

[0043] The control box 200 is located on the rear side of the display box 100, and the control box 200 has a first mounting part 210.

[0044] The card connector 101 is located on the rear side of the display box 100.

[0045] The snap-fit ​​component 101 includes a horizontal plate 120, two vertical plates 110 spaced apart and arranged opposite each other in the left-right direction, and at least one baffle 130.

[0046] The horizontal plate 120 and the two vertical plates 110 are all connected to the display box 100 and define an upward-facing receiving cavity with the insertion port. The first mounting part 210 enters the receiving cavity through the insertion port. The control box 200 is located between the two vertical plates 110 and is in contact with the upper surface of the horizontal plate 120.

[0047] The baffle 130 is connected to the display box 100 and defines an upper and lower limit groove with the insertion port facing upward. The first mounting part 210 is inserted into the upper and lower limit groove to prevent the control box 200 from disengaging from the front or rear side of the snap-fit ​​member 101.

[0048] In this embodiment, the display box 100 is used to display the operating parameters of the indoor air conditioner unit, or to control the operation of the indoor air conditioner unit via a touch screen or buttons. The control box 200 is installed on the rear side of the display box 100 to reduce the area occupied by the front panel of the indoor air conditioner unit.

[0049] The control box 200 is installed through the cooperation of the display box 100, the control box 200, and the snap-fit ​​connector 101. The control box 200 is located behind the display box 100. Its first mounting part 210 enters the receiving cavity through the insertion port and contacts the upper surface of the horizontal plate 120 to position the control box 200 vertically. The two vertical plates 110 of the snap-fit ​​connector 101 are spaced apart horizontally to restrict the movement of the control box 200 in the left-right direction. The baffle 130 forms front and rear limiting grooves with the display box 100 to prevent the control box 200 from coming out from the front or rear. The control box 200 is connected to the rear of the display box 100 via the snap-fit ​​connector 101. When installing the control box 200, it is not necessary to use bolts or other fasteners, reducing the steps required to install the control box 200 to the rear of the display box 100, thus avoiding wasted manpower and time and improving the installation efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 or Figure 3 As shown, the snap-fit ​​component 101 also includes an anti-detachment block 150, which is fixedly connected to the rear panel of the display box 100 and protrudes rearward to block the top of the control box 200.

[0051] In this embodiment, the anti-detachment block 150 is fixedly connected to the rear panel of the display box 100 and protrudes backward to block the top of the control box 200, thus preventing the control box 200 from detaching from the top when it is bumped or vibrated.

[0052] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 or Figure 3 As shown, the left and right ends of the horizontal plate 120 are respectively connected to the bottom of the two vertical plates 110.

[0053] The first mounting part 210 extends vertically and fits between the two vertical plates 110 in the left-right direction.

[0054] In this embodiment, the left and right ends of the horizontal plate 120 are respectively connected to the bottom of the two vertical plates 110 to form a stable frame structure. At the same time, the first mounting part 210 extends in the vertical direction and is precisely fitted between the two vertical plates 110 in the horizontal direction, ensuring the precise positioning of the control box 200 in the horizontal direction and preventing the control box 200 from shaking or shifting. Moreover, the contact between the horizontal plate 120 and the vertical plates 110 enhances the overall structural strength of the control box 200 and the snap-fit ​​member 101.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 or Figure 4As shown, the top of the first mounting part 210 is higher than the top of the vertical plate 110.

[0056] The baffle 130 is disposed on the side of the vertical plate 110 away from the other vertical plate 110, and the baffle 130 is located on the upper side of the vertical plate 110. The baffle 130 is fixedly connected to the display box 100 through the first connecting plate.

[0057] The first connecting plate is horizontally set and fixedly connected to the bottom of the baffle 130 and the top of the vertical plate 110.

[0058] The control box 200 has a fixing plate 211 extending in the left and / or right directions, which is located between the baffle 130 and the display box 100.

[0059] In this embodiment, the baffle 130 is disposed on the side of the vertical plate 110 away from the other vertical plate 110, and is fixedly connected between the display box 100 and the vertical plate 110 by a horizontally disposed first connecting plate, forming a stable limiting structure. The cooperation between the baffle 130 and the fixing plate 211 prevents the control box 200 from shifting or detaching in the front-back direction. This design not only simplifies the installation process of the control box 200 and improves the assembly efficiency of the control box 200, but also, because the snap-fit ​​component 101 does not restrict the size of the control box 200 in the front-back direction, the snap-fit ​​component 101 of this invention can be adapted to motor boxes of various sizes, avoiding situations where the thickness of the motor box in the front-back direction is too large, making it impossible to install between the two vertical plates 110, thus expanding the adaptability range of the snap-fit ​​component 101.

[0060] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 or Figure 3 As shown, a vertically arranged second connecting plate is fixedly connected between the baffle 130 and the rear panel of the display box 100. The second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate 110.

[0061] In this embodiment, the baffle 130 and the rear panel of the display box 100 are fixedly connected by a vertically arranged second connecting plate. One end of the second connecting plate is connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate 110, forming a more stable support structure to enhance the connection strength between the baffle 130 and the display box 100, thereby improving the installation stability of the control box 200.

[0062] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 or Figure 3 As shown, a vertically arranged second connecting plate is fixedly connected between the baffle 130 and the rear panel of the display box 100. The second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate 110. The top of the second connecting plate extends to the side away from the vertical plate 110 to form a first flange.

[0063] In this embodiment, the baffle 130 and the rear panel of the display box 100 are fixedly connected by a vertically arranged second connecting plate. One end of the second connecting plate is connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate 110, and the top of the second connecting plate extends away from the vertical plate 110 to form a first flange, so as to further enhance the connection strength between the baffle 130 and the display box 100 and improve the installation stability of the control box 200.

[0064] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the top of the fixing plate 211 has a second flange extending toward the direction away from the display box 100.

[0065] In this embodiment, the top of the fixing plate 211 is provided with a second flange extending away from the display box 100, so as to improve the structural strength of the fixing plate 211 and the connection strength between the fixing plate 211 and the control box 200, thereby ensuring the installation stability of the control box 200.

[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, the rear end of the control box 200 is located behind the rear end of the vertical plate 110.

[0067] In this embodiment, the vertical plate 110 limits the left and right directions of the control box 200, the baffle 130 limits the front and back directions of the control box 200, and the control box 200 can extend to the rear side of the vertical plate 110. In order to increase the internal space capacity of the control box 200 while the snap-fit ​​101 restricts the movement of the control box 200, the material usage of the vertical plate 110 is also reduced.

[0068] Furthermore, since the snap-fit ​​101 does not restrict the size of the control box 200 in the front-back direction, the snap-fit ​​101 of this utility model can be adapted to motor boxes of various sizes, avoiding the situation where the thickness of the motor box in the front-back direction is too large and cannot be installed between the two vertical plates 110, thus expanding the adaptability range of the snap-fit ​​101.

[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upper end of the baffle 130 forms a guide surface that extends toward the rearward and upward side.

[0070] In this embodiment, the guide surface extends to the rear-upward side, further improving the ease of installation of the control box 200. The design of the guide surface provides an insertion guide for the first mounting portion 210 of the control box 200, making the assembly process smoother and reducing possible misalignment or jamming during installation.

[0071] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 or Figure 3As shown, there are two baffles 130, which are symmetrically arranged on the opposite sides of the two vertical plates 110.

[0072] In this embodiment, by setting two baffles 130 and symmetrically arranging them on the opposite sides of the two vertical plates 110, the control box 200 is subjected to more uniform force in the left and right directions, which further improves the installation stability of the control box 200.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control box 200 also includes a second mounting part 220, which is arranged adjacent to the first mounting part 210 in the left-right direction. The front end of the second mounting part 220 is provided with a connecting post 221 extending in the front-back direction.

[0074] The rear end of the display box 100 is provided with a connector 140, which is C-shaped with the insertion port facing upward. The connector post 221 is configured to snap into the connector 140.

[0075] In this embodiment, the second mounting part 220 and the first mounting part 210 are arranged adjacent to each other in the left-right direction, and the connecting post 221 is designed to cooperate with the connecting seat 140 at the rear end of the display box 100, which further improves the installation stability and assembly convenience of the control box 200.

[0076] The connecting post 221 engages with the C-shaped connector 140 at the rear end of the display box 100, providing additional support and limit protection for the control box 200. This not only enhances the stability of the control box 200 in the direction perpendicular to the front and rear, but also simplifies the installation process of the control box 200, making the assembly process of the control box 200 more efficient.

[0077] In other embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the rear end of the display box 100 is provided with a connector 140, which is U-shaped with the insertion port facing upwards. The connector post 221 is configured to snap into the connector 140.

[0078] In this embodiment, the connecting post 221 engages with the U-shaped connecting seat 140 at the rear end of the display box 100, providing additional support and limiting protection for the control box 200. This not only enhances the stability of the control box 200 in the left-right and up-down directions, but also simplifies the installation process of the control box 200, making the assembly process of the control box 200 more efficient.

[0079] In some embodiments of this utility model, the control box 200 is a voice control box.

[0080] In this embodiment, the voice control box has voice recognition and processing functions, enabling users to conveniently control the air conditioner's operating mode, temperature adjustment, and other functions through voice commands, reducing the inconvenience of traditional physical button operation.

[0081] Furthermore, the stable connection between the voice control box and the display box 100 through the first mounting part 210 and the second mounting part 220 ensures the connection stability between the voice control box and the display box 100, effectively reducing the risk of failure caused by shaking or external force.

[0082] In addition, by using the snap-fit ​​connector 101 to install the control box 200 to the rear of the display box 100, the installation process is simplified and the assembly efficiency is improved, which also facilitates disassembly during subsequent maintenance operations.

[0083] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although many exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit characterized by comprising: The air conditioner indoor unit comprises: a display box; a control box arranged at the back side of the display box, the control box having a first mounting portion; a clamping member arranged at the back side of the display box, the clamping member comprising: a horizontal plate and two vertical plates arranged at intervals and oppositely in the left-right direction; the horizontal plate and the two vertical plates are connected to the display box and define a containing cavity with the display box, the containing cavity having an insertion opening facing upward, the first mounting portion entering the containing cavity through the insertion opening, the control box being between the two vertical plates and in contact with the upper surface of the horizontal plate; at least one blocking plate connected to the display box and defining a front-rear limiting slot with the display box, the front-rear limiting slot having an insertion opening facing upward, the first mounting portion being inserted into the front-rear limiting slot to prevent the control box from being separated from the clamping member from the front side or the back side.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein the clamping member further comprises an anti-disengagement block fixedly connected to the back plate surface of the display box and protruding rearward to stop at the top of the control box.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein the left and right ends of the horizontal plate are respectively connected to the bottom of the two vertical plates; the first mounting portion extends in the up-down direction, and the first mounting portion is fitted between the two vertical plates in the left-right direction.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, wherein the top of the first mounting portion is higher than the top of the vertical plate; the blocking plate is arranged on the side of the vertical plate away from the other vertical plate, and the blocking plate is on the upper side of the vertical plate; the blocking plate is fixedly connected to the display box through a first connecting plate; the first connecting plate is horizontally arranged, fixedly connected to the bottom of the blocking plate, and fixedly connected to the top of the vertical plate; the left side and / or the right side of the control box is provided with a fixing plate extending in the left-right direction, and the fixing plate is between the blocking plate and the display box.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, wherein a vertically arranged second connecting plate is fixedly connected between the blocking plate and the back plate surface of the display box, and the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate; and / or a vertically arranged second connecting plate is fixedly connected between the blocking plate and the back plate surface of the display box, and the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first connecting plate away from the vertical plate; the top of the second connecting plate extends to the side away from the vertical plate to form a first flange; and / or the top of the fixing plate forms a second flange extending toward the side away from the display box.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, wherein the back end of the control box is at the back side of the back end of the vertical plate.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, wherein the upper end of the blocking plate forms a guide surface extending toward the back upper side.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, wherein the blocking plate is two, symmetrically arranged on the sides away from each other of the two vertical plates.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein The control box further comprises a second mounting portion, which is arranged adjacent to the first mounting portion along the left-right direction, and a connecting column extending along the front-rear direction is arranged at the front end of the second mounting portion; The rear end of the display box is provided with a connecting seat in the shape of a C-type with the insertion opening facing upward; the connecting column is configured to be fitted and clamped in the connecting seat; or, The rear end of the display box is provided with a connecting seat in the shape of a U-type with the insertion opening facing upward; the connecting column is configured to be fitted and clamped in the connecting seat. 10.The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The control box is a voice control box.

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