Air conditioner and air conditioner assembly

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises an air conditioner body and an electric control box, the electric control box and the air conditioner body are arranged in a split mode, the electric control box can move relative to the air conditioner body, and the electric control box is electrically connected with the air conditioner body through an electric connecting wire. According to the air conditioner, the installation position of the electric control box can be flexibly adjusted according to actual requirements, and therefore the problem that maintenance is inconvenient due to layout limitation is solved.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410490721.9, filed on April 23, 2024, entitled "A Kitchen Air Conditioner", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioners, and in particular to an air conditioner and an air conditioner assembly. Background Technology

[0004] In related technologies, the installation location of the electrical control box is determined during the overall installation of the air conditioner and cannot be adjusted. Once the installation location of the air conditioner is determined according to the layout, the electrical control box built into the air conditioner may face unfavorable orientation or be too close to obstacles such as walls or beams, increasing the difficulty of maintaining the electrical control box. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide an air conditioner. According to the air conditioner of this utility model, the installation position of the electrical control box can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, thereby alleviating the problem of inconvenient maintenance caused by layout limitations.

[0006] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner assembly having the above-mentioned air conditioner.

[0007] The air conditioner according to this utility model includes: an air conditioner body; and an electrical control box, wherein the electrical control box is separately disposed from the air conditioner body and is movable relative to the air conditioner body, and the electrical control box is electrically connected to the air conditioner body via an electrical connection wire.

[0008] According to this utility model, the control box and the air conditioner body are two independent parts in terms of physical structure, and are not integrated together. The control box can move and change position relative to the air conditioner body, so that the installation position of the control box can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, thereby alleviating the problem of inconvenient maintenance caused by layout limitations.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner body includes: a housing, the housing having a first cable outlet hole; a control component, the control component being disposed inside the housing; wherein, one end of the electrical connection wire is located inside the housing and connected to the control component, and the other end of the electrical connection wire passes through the first cable outlet hole and is connected to the electrical control box.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the outer surface of the shell is formed with a first matching part, and the outer surface of the electric control box is formed with a second matching part suitable for detachable connection with the first matching part; in the locked state, the first matching part is connected with the second matching part to fix the electric control box to the air conditioner body; in the unlocked state, the first matching part is separated from the second matching part to allow the electric control box to move relative to the air conditioner body.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electric control box comprises: a plurality of housings connected at edges and buckled to each other, the interiors of the plurality of housings defining a receiving cavity, and at least one of the housings being formed with a wire inlet hole for the electric connection line to pass through; and an electric control component accommodated in the receiving cavity and connected with the electric connection line.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, one of the two adjacent housings is formed with a first connecting part, and the other of the two adjacent housings is formed with a second connecting part, and the second connecting part is fixed with the first connecting part.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, one of the at least one housing is formed with a second wire outlet hole; and the air conditioner further comprises: a wire harness connected to the electric control component and led out through the second wire outlet hole.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, at least one of the housings is formed with a through-going heat dissipation hole.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the air conditioner body comprises: a base; a first main body part fixedly arranged on the base; and a second main body part fixedly arranged on the base, and the second main body part is arranged in a spaced manner with the first main body part to define a keel avoiding slot therebetween.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first main body part is provided with a first side wall and a second side wall adjacent to the first side wall, the second main body part is provided with a third side wall, the first side wall and the third side wall are arranged in a spaced manner to form the keel avoiding slot, and the first wire outlet hole is arranged on the second side wall.

[0017] In summary, according to the air conditioner of the utility model, the electric control box and the air conditioner body are two parts independent in physical structure, and are not integrated together. The electric control box can be moved relative to the air conditioner body to change the position, so that the installation position of the electric control box can be flexibly adjusted according to actual requirements, thereby relieving the problem of inconvenient maintenance caused by layout limitation. One end of the electric connection line is located in the shell and connected to the control component, so that the control component can obtain an electric signal or transmit a control signal to other components. The other end of the electric connection line is connected to the electric control box through the first wire outlet hole, realizing the transmission of the electric signal and the electric energy, so that the electric control box can control the operation of the air conditioner body, and the normal operation of the air conditioner is ensured. In the locked state, the electric control box is firmly fixed on the air conditioner body and cannot be moved, ensuring the stability of the normal operation of the equipment. In the unlocked state, the electric control box is released from the fixing, and the electric control box can be adjusted in position relative to the air conditioner body, facilitating maintenance or adapting to the installation environment requirements.

[0018] The air conditioner assembly according to the utility model will be briefly described below.

[0019] The air conditioner assembly according to the utility model comprises a plurality of air conditioners described in any one of the above embodiments, and the electric control boxes of the plurality of air conditioners are connected to each other. Since the air conditioner assembly according to the utility model comprises the air conditioner described in any one of the above embodiments, the air conditioner assembly according to the utility model has the characteristic that the electric control box can be flexibly adjusted in position, facilitating installation and maintenance in a space-limited environment. The electric control boxes of the plurality of air conditioners are connected to each other, so that the electric control boxes can be fixed centrally to facilitate centralized inspection and maintenance, improve the efficiency of inspection and maintenance, shorten the time of inspection and maintenance, and maintain the independent operation function of each air conditioner body.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be partially given in the following description, partially will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will become apparent and more readily understood from the description of the embodiments with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a front view schematic view of an electric control box of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is a side view schematic view of an electric control box of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is a bottom surface schematic view of an electric control box of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Reference signs:

[0027] 1. Air conditioner

[0028] 11. Air conditioner body, 111. First wire outlet hole, 112. Base, 113. First main body part, 114. Second main body part, 115. Keel avoiding groove

[0029] 12. Electric control box, 121. Outer cover, 1211. First connecting part, 1212. Second connecting part, 1213. Radiating hole, 122. Wire inlet hole, 123. Second wire outlet hole

[0030] 13. Electric connecting wire, 14. Wire harness DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar notations represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary only, and are used only for explaining the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0032] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the features limited as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0033] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be connected inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the related art, the installation position of the electric control box is determined and cannot be adjusted during the overall installation process of the air conditioner. When the installation position of the air conditioner is determined according to the layout, the electric control box built in the air conditioner may face the situation of being disadvantageously oriented or being too close to the wall, beam and other obstacles, thereby increasing the maintenance difficulty of the electric control box.

[0035] Reference will be made to the accompanying drawings below Figures 1-4 An air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment of the present application is described.

[0036] The air conditioner 1 according to the present application comprises an air conditioner body 11 and an electric control box 12. The air conditioner body 11 is responsible for realizing core functions such as refrigeration and heating. The electric control box 12 is responsible for electrical control of the air conditioner 1.

[0037] The electric control box 12 is separately arranged from the air conditioner body 11 and is movable relative to the air conditioner body 11. The electric control box 12 and the air conditioner body 11 are two independent parts in physical structure and are not integrated together. The electric control box 12 can be moved relative to the air conditioner body 11 to change the position, so that the installation position of the electric control box 12 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, thereby relieving the problem of inconvenient maintenance caused by layout restrictions. The electric control box 12 is electrically connected to the air conditioner body 11 through an electric connection line 13, and the electric connection line 13 can adapt to the position change of the electric control box 12 and maintain stable electrical connection when the electric control box 12 moves relative to the air conditioner body 11.

[0038] Therefore, according to the air conditioner 1 of the present application, the installation position of the electric control box 12 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, thereby relieving the problem of inconvenient maintenance caused by layout restrictions.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present application, the air conditioner body 11 comprises a shell and a control component, and the shell is an external protective structure of the air conditioner body 11. A first wire outlet hole 111 is arranged on the shell, and the first wire outlet hole 111 can lead the electric connection line 13 out from the inside of the shell. The control component is arranged in the shell, and the control component is used to realize various control functions of the air conditioner 1.

[0040] One end of the electric connection line 13 is located in the shell and connected to the control component, so that the control component can obtain electrical signals or transmit control signals to other components. The other end of the electric connection line 13 is connected to the electric control box 12 through the first wire outlet hole 111, realizing the transmission of electrical signals and electrical energy, so that the electric control box 12 can control the operation of the air conditioner body 11, and the normal operation of the air conditioner 1 is ensured.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present application, the outer surface of the shell is formed with a first matching part, and the outer surface of the electric control box 12 is formed with a second matching part suitable for detachable connection with the first matching part. Through the detachable connection of the first matching part and the second matching part, the electric control box 12 can be flexibly installed at different positions of the air conditioner body 11, and is convenient for disassembly and maintenance.

[0042] In the locked state, the first matching part is connected with the second matching part to fix the electric control box 12 on the air conditioner body 11, so that the electric control box 12 is firmly fixed on the air conditioner body 11 and cannot be moved, ensuring the stability of the normal operation of the equipment. In the unlocked state, the first matching part is separated from the second matching part to enable the electric control box 12 to move relative to the air conditioner body 11, so that the electric control box 12 is released from the fixation, and the electric control box 12 can be adjusted in position relative to the air conditioner body 11, facilitating maintenance or adapting to the installation environment requirements.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electric control box 12 comprises a cover 121 and an electric control component, the cover 121 is configured as a plurality of edges connected and buckled with each other, the inside of the plurality of covers 121 defines a receiving cavity, at least one cover 121 is formed with a wire inlet hole 122 through which the power connection line 13 passes, for the electric connection line 13 connected with the air conditioner body 11 to pass in. The plurality of covers 121 are spliced with each other, which is convenient for assembly production and disassembly and maintenance of the internal electric control component. The electric control component is accommodated in the receiving cavity and connected with the electric connection line 13, so as to receive the control signal and control the operation of the air conditioner 1.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present application, one of the two adjacent covers 121 is formed with a first connecting part 1211, and the other of the two adjacent covers 121 is formed with a second connecting part 1212, and the second connecting part 1212 is matched and fixed with the first connecting part 1211. When assembling the cover 121, the second connecting part 1212 and the first connecting part 1211 are matched and connected with each other, so as to realize firm fixation of the two adjacent covers 121, and together enclose a complete receiving cavity, which not only simplifies the assembly process and improves the production efficiency, but also when the electric control component needs to be maintained, the first connecting part 1211 and the second connecting part 1212 are only needed to be matched, and the cover 121 can be quickly separated, which is convenient for maintenance operation. Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1, the first connecting part 1211 and the second connecting part 1212 are respectively configured as fixed holes that can be matched with each other.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present application, one of the at least one cover 121 is formed with a second wire outlet hole 123, and the second wire outlet hole 123 is in communication with the accommodating cavity. The air conditioner 1 further comprises a wire harness 14 connected to the electric control component and led out through the second wire outlet hole 123. The electric control component is connected to an external structure (such as a power socket, an air outlet panel, etc.) through the wire harness 14 to realize transmission of control signals and supply of electric energy.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present application, the at least one cover 121 is formed with a through heat dissipation hole 1213. The heat dissipation hole 1213 penetrates the cover 121 and is in direct communication with the accommodating cavity to form an airflow circulation channel. When the air conditioner 1 is running, the heat generated by the electric control component during operation can be naturally convected with the external air through the heat dissipation hole 1213, which can significantly improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the electric control box 12 and reduce the operating temperature of the electronic components.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present application, the air conditioner body 11 comprises a base 112, a first main body part 113 and a second main body part 114. The first main body part 113 is fixedly arranged on the base 112. The second main body part 114 is fixedly arranged on the base 112, and the second main body part 114 is arranged in a spaced manner with the first main body part 113 to define a keel avoiding groove 115 therebetween. By arranging the second main body part 114 in a spaced manner with the first main body part 113, the keel avoiding groove 115 is defined between the second main body part 114 and the first main body part 113. The size of the keel avoiding groove 115 is adapted to the size of the building keel. When the air conditioner 1 is installed, the keel avoiding groove 115 can avoid the keel, and there is no need to cut or adjust the keel on site. Through the keel avoiding groove 115, the air conditioner 1 is allowed to span the keel during installation, without cutting or damaging the keel, thereby simplifying the installation process, saving time, and maintaining the integrity of the building structure. The problem of on-site modification of the keel in the installation of the traditional air conditioner is solved, and the installation efficiency and the compatibility with the building structure are improved.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first main body part 113 is provided with a first side wall and a second side wall adjacent to the first side wall, and the second main body part 114 is provided with a third side wall. The first side wall and the third side wall are arranged in a spaced manner to form the keel avoiding groove 115, and the second side wall is provided with the first wire outlet hole 111. The first side wall and the third side wall are spaced apart to form an avoiding space adapted to the size of the building keel. The first wire outlet hole 111 on the second side wall penetrates the wall thickness of the second side wall, and is used for leading out the electric connecting wire 13 connected to the electric control box 12 to realize the electrical connection between the air conditioner body 11 and the electric control box 12. By arranging the first wire outlet hole 111 on the second side wall adjacent to the first side wall, the electric connecting wire 13 can be directly routed towards the electric control box 12 after being led out from the air conditioner body 11, which reduces the cable bending and improves the wiring efficiency.

[0049] The air conditioner assembly according to the present application is briefly described as follows.

[0050] The air conditioner assembly according to the present application comprises a plurality of air conditioners 1 according to any one of the above embodiments, and the electric control boxes 12 of the plurality of air conditioners 1 are connected to each other. Since the air conditioner assembly according to the present application comprises the air conditioners 1 according to any one of the above embodiments, the air conditioner assembly according to the present application has the feature that the electric control boxes 12 can be flexibly adjusted in position, and is convenient for installation and maintenance in a space-limited environment. The electric control boxes 12 of the plurality of air conditioners 1 are connected to each other, so that the electric control boxes 12 can be fixed in a centralized manner, thereby facilitating centralized inspection and maintenance, improving the efficiency of inspection and maintenance, shortening the time of inspection and maintenance, and maintaining the independent operation function of each air conditioner body 11.

[0051] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0052] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Air conditioner body (11); The electrical control box (12) is separately disposed from the air conditioner body (11) and the electrical control box (12) can move relative to the air conditioner body (11). The electrical control box (12) is electrically connected to the air conditioner body (11) through an electrical connection line (13).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner body (11) includes: The outer casing is provided with a first cable outlet (111); A control component, wherein the control component is disposed within the housing; One end of the electrical connection wire (13) is located inside the housing and connected to the control component, and the other end of the electrical connection wire (13) passes through the first outlet hole (111) and is connected to the electrical control box (12).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer surface of the housing is formed with a first mating part, and the outer surface of the electrical control box (12) is formed with a second mating part suitable for detachable connection with the first mating part; When the electrical control box (12) is locked, the first mating part is connected to the second mating part so that the electrical control box (12) is fixed to the air conditioner body (11); When the control box (12) is in the unlocked state, the first mating part and the second mating part are separated, so that the control box (12) can move relative to the air conditioner body (11).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electrical control box (12) includes: The outer cover (121) is constructed as a plurality of edges connected and snapped together, the interior of the plurality of outer covers (121) defines a receiving cavity, and at least one of the outer covers (121) is formed with an inlet hole (122) for the electrical connection wire (13) to pass through. An electrical control component is housed within the receiving cavity and connected to the electrical connection line (13).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the two adjacent outer covers (121) is formed with a first connecting portion (1211), and the other of the two adjacent outer covers (121) is formed with a second connecting portion (1212), and the second connecting portion (1212) is fixed in place with the first connecting portion (1211).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least one of the outer casings (121) is provided with a second cable outlet (123); The air conditioner further includes a wiring harness (14), which is connected to the electronic control component and led out through the second outlet hole (123).

7. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least one of the outer casings (121) has a through-hole (1213) for heat dissipation.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner body (11) includes: Base (112); The first main body (113) is fixedly disposed on the base (112); The second main body (114) is fixedly disposed on the base (112), and the second main body (114) and the first main body (113) are spaced apart to define a keel clearance groove (115) between them.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first main body (113) is provided with a first sidewall and a second sidewall adjacent to the first sidewall, the second main body (114) is provided with a third sidewall, the first sidewall and the third sidewall are spaced apart to form the keel clearance groove (115), and the second sidewall is provided with the first cable outlet hole (111).

10. An air conditioner assembly, characterized in that, include: An air conditioner (1), wherein the air conditioner (1) is configured as a plurality of air conditioners (1) as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the electrical control boxes (12) of the plurality of air conditioners (1) are connected to each other.

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