Outdoor unit and heating and ventilation equipment

Abstract

The outdoor unit comprises a box body and a handle assembly, a containing cavity is formed in the box body, an air outlet and an air return opening are formed in the two opposite sides of the box body in the first direction respectively, the handle assembly comprises a handle body and a holding part, the handle body is installed on the side, in the second direction, of the box body, and the holding part is installed on the handle body. The holding part is arranged on the side, away from the containing cavity, of the handle body, the handle assembly is of an integrated metal plate structure, the first direction and the second direction are both perpendicular to the height direction of the box body, and the second direction is further perpendicular to the first direction. The handle assembly provided by the utility model is a sheet metal part, is firmer and more durable compared with a handle made of a plastic part, is integrally formed through sheet metal stamping, has no welding seam on the whole, and is higher in structural strength.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment technology, and in particular to an outdoor unit and HVAC equipment. Background Technology

[0002] This section provides only background information relevant to this disclosure and is not necessarily prior art.

[0003] The handles of existing HVAC outdoor units are made of plastic or welded parts, which have low structural strength and poor durability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve the problem of low structural strength in the handles of existing HVAC outdoor units. This purpose is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] The first aspect of this utility model provides an outdoor unit, including a housing and a handle assembly. The housing has an internal cavity. Along a first direction, an air outlet and an air return are respectively provided on opposite sides of the housing. The handle assembly includes a handle body and a grip portion. The handle body is installed on one side of the housing along a second direction, and the grip portion is located on the side of the handle body away from the cavity. The handle assembly is a one-piece sheet metal structure. The first direction and the second direction are both perpendicular to the height direction of the housing, and the second direction is also perpendicular to the first direction.

[0006] The handle assembly proposed in this utility model is a sheet metal part, which is more robust and durable than plastic handles. It is formed in one piece by sheet metal stamping, with no weld seams and high structural strength.

[0007] In addition, the outdoor unit according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the handle assembly further includes an anti-slip layer, which is disposed on the outer surface of the grip portion and on the bottom side of the grip portion along the height direction of the outdoor unit.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the outer surface of the grip portion includes a first grip surface, which is oriented away from the handle body and inclined downward along the height direction of the outdoor unit.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the outer surface of the grip portion further includes a second grip surface. Along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the second grip surface is located below the first grip surface. The second grip surface is disposed towards the handle body and is inclined downward. A groove is formed between the second grip surface and the handle body.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the handle assembly further includes a threading portion, which protrudes from the outer surface of the handle body and is located on the same side of the handle body as the grip portion. The threading portion has a threading hole and a threading groove. The threading groove communicates with the receiving cavity. One end of the threading hole communicates with the periphery of the threading groove, and the other end of the threading hole communicates with the outside.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the wire threading portion is located below the grip portion and is spaced apart from the grip portion. Along the height direction of the handle assembly, at least a portion of the top surface of the wire threading portion faces away from the handle body and is inclined downward.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the handle assembly further includes a pin portion and a first fastening connection portion. The pin portion and the first fastening connection portion are disposed on the edge of the handle body, and the pin portion and the first fastening connection portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the handle body. The housing is provided with a mating portion and a second fastening connection portion. The pin portion is detachably inserted into the mating portion, and the first fastening connection portion is used to connect with the second fastening connection portion by a fastener.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the plug portion includes at least one plug, the first fastening connection portion includes a first fastening bolt hole, the plug is located on the bottom side of the handle body along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the first fastening bolt hole is located on the top side of the handle body, the housing includes a right side plate, the docking portion includes at least one plug hole provided on the right side plate, the plug is inserted into the plug hole, the second fastening connection portion includes a second fastening bolt hole provided on the right side plate, and the first fastening bolt hole is used to connect with the second fastening bolt hole by a bolt.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, the housing is further provided with at least one bending portion, the bending portion is disposed at the first fastening bolt hole, and is integral with the right side plate. The bending portion is stacked with the right side plate, and the bending portion has a third fastening bolt hole coaxially disposed with the first fastening bolt hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, the housing further includes a top cover, which is disposed on the top of the right side panel along the height direction of the outdoor unit, and the top cover is spaced apart from the handle assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, the housing is provided with an inspection port, the handle assembly is covered by the inspection port, the housing is also provided with a water-guiding rib, the water-guiding rib protrudes from the outer surface of the housing and along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the water-guiding rib is located above the inspection port, and along the width direction of the housing, the length of the water-guiding rib is greater than or equal to the maximum length of the inspection port.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, the outer surface of the box is formed with a mounting platform, the mounting platform is recessed toward the receiving cavity, the inspection port and the water guide rib are both disposed in the mounting platform, and the handle body is embedded in the mounting platform.

[0019] In some embodiments of this utility model, the top of the mounting platform is formed with an opening along the height direction of the outdoor unit.

[0020] The second aspect of this utility model provides a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) device, including an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit is the outdoor unit proposed in the second aspect of this utility model.

[0021] The outdoor unit of the HVAC equipment proposed in the second aspect of this utility model has a handle assembly with high structural strength. The handle assembly is a sheet metal part, which is more robust and durable than plastic handles. It is integrally formed by sheet metal stamping, with no weld seams, and has high structural strength. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the handle assembly assembled in the housing according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of the box body according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the handle assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the actual partial structure of the inner side of the box according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0028] 18. Handle assembly;

[0029] 181. Handle body;

[0030] 182. Grip part; 1822. Anti-slip layer; 183. Pin part; 184. First fastening bolt hole; 185. Wire hole; 1861. First grip surface; 1862. Second grip surface; 187. Clip groove;

[0031] 10. Housing; 1001. Receiving cavity; 132. Right side plate; 1322. Inspection port; 1323. Water guide rib; 1324. Pin hole; 1325. Mounting platform; 13251. Opening; 1326. Second fastening bolt hole; 133. Bending part; 1331. Third fastening bolt hole. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0033] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0034] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0035] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, Figure 1 In this invention, direction A represents the height direction of the outdoor unit, direction B represents the first direction, and direction C represents the second direction. The first aspect of this invention provides an outdoor unit, including a housing 10 and a handle assembly 18. The housing 10 has an internal cavity. Along the first direction, air outlets and return air inlets (not shown in the figure) are respectively provided on opposite sides of the housing 10. The handle assembly 18 includes a handle body 181 and a grip portion 182. The handle body 181 is installed on one side of the housing 10 along the second direction, and the grip portion 182 is located on the side of the handle body 181 opposite to the cavity 1001, and is an integral sheet metal structure with the handle body 181. Both the first and second directions are perpendicular to the height direction of the housing, and the second direction is also perpendicular to the first direction.

[0037] It is understood that the handle assembly 18 can be used as a handle for the outer casing of an air conditioner outdoor unit, for example, as a handle for the outer casing of a side-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit. The housing 10 of the side-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit has an air outlet and a return air outlet on opposite sides along the first direction, that is, the front and back sides of the housing 10 of the side-discharge air conditioner outdoor unit have an air outlet 124 and a return air outlet, respectively. The handle assembly 18 can be formed by stamping a sheet metal part. The handle body 181 is the part that connects the handle assembly 18 to the housing 10 of the outdoor unit. The handle body 181 can be a flat plate structure, which can be a rectangular plate or a rounded rectangle, or a plate of other shapes. A gripping part 182 protruding from one side of the handle body 181 is stamped on the handle body 181 to facilitate the user's grip. The cross-section of the gripping part 182 along the height direction can be triangular or trapezoidal, with a downward-facing outer surface to facilitate the user's gripping of the gripping part 182.

[0038] The handle assembly 18 proposed in this utility model is a sheet metal part, which is more robust and durable than plastic handles. It is formed by sheet metal stamping in one piece, with no weld seams and high structural strength.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the handle assembly 18 further includes an anti-slip layer 1822, which is disposed on the outer surface of the grip portion 182 and on the bottom side of the grip portion 182 along the height direction of the outdoor unit.

[0040] Understandably, an anti-slip layer 1822 can also be provided on the grip portion 182. This layer can be a surface treatment layer or an anti-slip pad to increase the friction between the grip portion 182 and the user's hand, thereby reducing slippage when the user grips the grip portion 182 and improving the user experience. Specifically, the anti-slip pad can be a rubber pad, a silicone pad, or other plastic pads. Multiple raised areas or textures can be provided on the anti-slip pad to increase friction. The anti-slip pad can be attached to the outer surface of the grip portion 182 by adhesive, snap-fit ​​connection, or embedding connection. The anti-slip pad can be located on the downward-facing side of the grip portion 182, allowing the user to directly contact the anti-slip pad when gripping. Additionally, anti-slip pads can also be provided on other outer surfaces of the grip portion 182 to increase the contact area with the user's hand.

[0041] like Figure 1 and 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the outer surface of the grip portion 182 includes a first grip surface 1861. Along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the first grip surface 1861 faces away from the handle body 181 and is inclined downward.

[0042] Understandably, to improve user experience, a portion of the outer surface of the grip portion 182 is designed as a downwardly inclined first grip surface 1861, so that when the user grips the handle, the part of the hand near the wrist contacts the first grip surface 1861. The inclined design of the first grip surface 1861 makes the shape of the grip portion 182 more in line with the inner contour of the human hand in the gripping state, improving the ergonomic experience of the handle assembly 18. Specifically, the first grip surface 1861 can be pressed out by sheet metal stamping process.

[0043] like Figure 1 and 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the outer surface of the grip portion 182 further includes a second grip surface 1862. Along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the second grip surface 1862 is located below the first grip surface 1861. The second grip surface 1862 is disposed towards the handle body 181 and is inclined downward. A groove 187 is formed between the second grip surface 1862 and the handle body 181.

[0044] Understandably, to further improve the reliability of the grip 182 when held, the bottom surface of the grip 182 can be inclined to form a second grip surface 1862, creating a groove 187 between the second grip surface 1862 and the handle body 181. When the user grips the grip 182, their fingers can be inserted into the groove 187 to secure the grip more firmly, thus improving the user experience. Specifically, the second grip surface 1862 can be formed by sheet metal stamping.

[0045] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the handle assembly 18 further includes a threading portion, which protrudes from the outer surface of the handle body 181 and is located on the same side of the handle body 181 as the grip portion 182. The threading portion has a threading hole 185 and a threading groove. The threading groove is disposed on the side of the threading portion facing the handle body 181. One end of the threading hole 185 communicates with the periphery of the threading groove, and the other end of the threading hole 185 communicates with the outside.

[0046] Understandably, the wiring section can be punched out from the handle body 181 by sheet metal stamping to form a protruding wiring section on one side panel of the handle body 181. A wiring hole 185 can be opened on the wiring section to facilitate the wire harness to enter the outdoor unit and to constrain the wire harness so that its wiring is neat and smooth. A wiring groove is also connected to the inside of the wiring hole 185. The periphery of the wiring groove is connected to one end of the wiring hole 185, that is, the two ends of the wiring hole 185 and the wiring groove are connected. The wiring groove can be set perpendicular to the wiring hole 185, so that the wire harness can be distributed into multiple sub-wire harnesses after entering the wiring groove through the wiring hole 185 and extending to the position where electrical connection is required, which facilitates the wiring arrangement after the wire harness enters the outdoor unit. Specifically, a protruding threading part can be formed by stamping one side of the handle body 181, and a threading hole 185 can be formed at the edge to communicate with the outside. When viewed from the front of the handle assembly 18, the threading part has a T-shaped structure, with a threading groove defined on the inner side of the upper part and a threading hole 185 defined on the lower part. The opening of the threading hole 185 is located at the edge.

[0047] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the wire threading part is located below the handle part 182 and is spaced apart from the handle part 182. Along the height direction of the outdoor unit, at least a portion of the top surface of the wire threading part faces away from the handle body 181 and is inclined downward.

[0048] Understandably, the threading part is located below the gripping part 182 so that the wire harness does not affect the user's grip. To further facilitate the user's grip, at least part of the top surface of the threading part can be tilted downwards so that the user's action of inserting their fingers into the buckle 187 when gripping the device will not be interfered with by the threading part, thus improving the user experience.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the second aspect of this utility model provides an outdoor unit, including a housing 10 and a handle assembly 18. The housing 10 forms a receiving cavity 1001 inside. The handle assembly 18 is the handle assembly 18 proposed in the first aspect of this utility model. The handle body 181 is detachably installed on the outside of the housing 10, and the grip portion 182 is disposed on the side of the handle body 181 away from the housing 10.

[0050] It is understood that the outdoor unit can be an air conditioner outdoor unit. The outdoor unit includes a housing 10 for accommodating and supporting various components. The housing 10 can be composed of multiple plates. The housing 10 forms a cavity 1001 for accommodating components such as compressor, fan, heat exchanger and electronic control components. To facilitate the handling of the housing 10, a handle assembly 18 can be provided on the outside of the housing 10. The handle assembly 18 can be connected to the housing 10 by welding, plugging, bolt fixing or other methods. The handle assembly 18 can be set on the side wall of the housing 10 for easy gripping.

[0051] The outdoor unit proposed in the second aspect of this utility model has a handle assembly 18 with high structural strength. The handle assembly 18 is a sheet metal part, which is more robust and durable than a plastic handle. It is integrally formed by sheet metal stamping, with no weld seams, and has high structural strength.

[0052] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the handle assembly 18 further includes a pin portion 183 and a first fastening connection portion. The pin portion 183 and the first fastening connection portion are disposed on the edge of the handle body 181, and the pin portion 183 and the first fastening connection portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the handle body 181. The housing 10 is provided with a mating portion and a second fastening connection portion. The pin portion 183 can be detachably inserted into the mating portion, and the first fastening connection portion is used to connect with the second fastening connection portion by fasteners.

[0053] Understandably, to facilitate the connection between the handle assembly 18 and the housing 10 and reduce the use of bolts and other fasteners, a pin portion 183 can be provided on the edge of the handle body 181, and a mating portion can be provided on the housing 10. This allows the handle assembly 18 to be detachably connected to the housing 10 by inserting the pin portion 183 into the mating portion. The pin portion 183 can be a pin, plug, or other structure, and the mating portion can be a hole or groove structure, which also restricts the movement of the pin portion 183 in a direction perpendicular to the handle body 181. Thus, after the pin portion 183 enters the mating portion, fasteners can be used to connect the first fastening connection portion and the second fastening connection portion to complete the installation of the handle assembly 18. Specifically, the first fastening connection portion can be a hole or notch, the second fastening connection portion can be a hole or a hook, and the fasteners can be bolts or wires, or other structures that can connect the handle body 181 and the housing 10.

[0054] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the plug portion 183 includes at least one plug, the first fastening connection portion includes a first fastening bolt hole 184, the plug is located on the bottom side of the handle body 181 along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the first fastening bolt hole 184 is located on the top side of the handle body 181, the mating portion includes at least one plug hole 1324, the plug is inserted into the plug hole 1324, and the first fastening bolt hole 184 is used to connect with the second fastening bolt hole 1326 by a bolt.

[0055] It is understandable that a plug and a first fastening bolt hole 184 can be provided on opposite sides of the handle body 181. The plug can be L-shaped, formed by cutting the edge of the handle body 181 and bending it twice. It has a height difference from the handle body 181 and is set roughly parallel to the handle body 181. The first fastening bolt hole 184 can be set on the top side of the handle body 181. Correspondingly, a second fastening bolt hole 1326 and a pin hole 1324 can be provided on the top of the housing 10. The second fastening bolt hole 1326 is located above the pin hole 1324, so that the plug can be inserted into the pin hole 1324 during installation, and then the top side of the handle body 181 can be fixedly connected to the housing 10 by bolts, making the installation convenient and quick. Alternatively, the plug and the first fastening bolt hole 184 can be respectively located on the left and right sides of the handle body 181, that is, on both sides of the handle body 181 along the height direction perpendicular to the housing 10, or the plug can be located on the top side of the handle body 181 and the first fastening bolt hole 184 can be located on the bottom side of the handle body 181.

[0056] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the housing 10 is further provided with at least one bending portion 133. The bending portion 133 is disposed at the first fastening bolt hole 184 and is integral with the right side plate 132. The bending portion 133 and the right side plate 132 are stacked and disposed, and the bending portion 133 has a third fastening bolt hole 1331 coaxially disposed with the first fastening bolt hole 184.

[0057] Understandably, to improve the reliability of the connection between the bolt and the right side plate 132, a bent portion 133 can be provided at the first fastening bolt hole 184 in the right side plate 132 through a sheet metal lamination process. The bent portion 133 can be formed by bending the right side plate 132 after opening a hole, or by cutting and bending the edge of the right side plate 132. A third fastening bolt hole 1331 is also provided on the bent portion 133, so that the third fastening bolt hole 1331 is coaxially arranged with the first fastening bolt hole 184. The bolt passes through the third fastening bolt hole 1331. Due to the presence of the bent portion 133, the contact area between the bolt and the right side plate 132 is increased, improving the reliability of bolt installation. Specifically, an annular flange can be provided on the bent portion 133. This annular flange can be coaxially matched with the flange of the right side plate 132 located at the edge of the first fastening bolt hole 184 to increase the radial thickness at that location, thereby improving the structural strength at the bolt hole.

[0058] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the housing 10 includes a top cover and a right side panel 132, and a handle assembly 18 is installed on the right side panel 132. Along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the top cover is placed on the top of the right side panel 132, and the handle assembly 18 is spaced apart from the top cover.

[0059] It is understood that the housing 10 can be composed of a top cover, a chassis, and left and right side panels, one of which is the right side panel 132. The handle assembly 18 can be installed on the right side panel 132, and the top cover is placed on the right side panel 132 so that the top cover can cover the right side panel 132 from above for rain protection. At the same time, the handle assembly 18 and the top cover are spaced apart to reduce mutual interference, and the part of the right side panel 132 located between the handle assembly 18 and the top cover can provide a certain rain protection effect for the maintenance port 1322 inside the handle assembly 18.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the housing 10 is provided with an inspection port 1322, the handle assembly 18 is covered by the inspection port 1322, the handle assembly 18 is also provided with a wire hole 185, the wire hole 185 is connected to the inspection port 1322, the housing 10 is also provided with a water guiding rib 1323, the water guiding rib 1323 protrudes from the outer surface of the housing 10, and along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the water guiding rib 1323 is located above the inspection port 1322, and along the width direction of the housing 10, the length of the water guiding rib 1323 is greater than or equal to the maximum length of the inspection port 1322.

[0061] It is understandable that the electrical control components are installed inside the housing 10, and the wiring harness of the electrical control components needs to pass through the housing 10. To improve the compactness and integration of the whole machine, the access port 1322 for the wiring harness can be opened at the handle assembly 18, so that the handle assembly 18 covers the access port 1322 to provide a water-blocking function and make the whole machine structure more compact. The access port 1322 can be formed by an opening in the right side plate 132. The handle assembly 18 has wire holes 185. Multiple wire holes 185 can be set to separate different wire harnesses. The handle assembly 18 can also be stamped with a wire harness fixing part to restrict the direction of the wire harness. The wire harness fixing part protrudes from the outer plate surface of the handle body 181 and defines multiple wire holes 185 inside, so that the wire harness can be fixed in the wire holes 185 and reduce wire harness crossing. To prevent water from entering the inspection port 1322, a water-guiding rib 1323 can be stamped or welded onto the housing 10. The water-guiding rib 1323 is located above the inspection port 1322, allowing rainwater to flow away through it. Both ends of the water-guiding rib 1323 extend beyond the inspection port 1322, preventing rainwater from flowing into it when it falls. The water-guiding rib 1323 can be an upward-protruding arc or a downward-facing U-shape, allowing rainwater to flow along its inclined upper surface and preventing water accumulation.

[0062] like Figure 1-3As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the outer surface of the housing 10 is formed with a mounting platform 1325, which is recessed toward the receiving cavity 1001. The docking part, the inspection port 1322 and the water guide rib 1323 are all provided in the mounting platform 1325, and the handle body 181 is embedded in the mounting platform 1325.

[0063] Understandably, the outer surface of the housing 10 can be stamped to form a recessed mounting platform 1325. The mounting platform 1325 is used to embed the mounting handle assembly 18, making the overall outer surface of the unit more uniform. The mounting platform 1325 also provides installation guidance, improving assembly convenience. The mounting platform 1325 can be a rectangular groove structure to fit the contour of the handle body 181. The mating part can be located on one side of the mounting platform 1325 along the height direction of the outdoor unit, with an opening forming the mating part. The water-guiding rib 1323 can be located at the upper part of the mounting platform 1325, and the access port 1322 can be located in the middle of the mounting platform 1325, allowing the water-guiding rib 1323 to block and divert rainwater, preventing water from entering the access port 1322. The mounting platform 1325 also increases the contact area between the handle body 181 and the housing 10, thereby improving the sealing of the access port 1322 to a certain extent.

[0064] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the top of the mounting platform 1325 forms an opening 13251.

[0065] Understandably, the mounting platform 1325 can be defined by three protrusions extending from the outer surface of the housing 10. Two of these protrusions extend along the height direction of the outdoor unit, and the third protrusion is positioned between the two protrusions extending along the height direction of the outdoor unit and is located lower down. This creates an opening 13251 between the tops of the two protrusions extending along the height direction of the outdoor unit. This opening 13251, combined with the assembly method of the handle assembly 18 being inserted into the lower part and bolted to the upper part, allows the handle assembly 18 to be installed into the mounting platform 1325 from top to bottom, improving the ease of installation.

[0066] The second aspect of this utility model provides a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) device, including an outdoor unit, which is the same outdoor unit as the one described in the first aspect of this utility model.

[0067] The outdoor unit of the HVAC equipment proposed in the second aspect of this utility model can be a side-discharge outdoor unit, which has a handle assembly 18 with high structural strength. The handle assembly 18 is a sheet metal part, which is more robust and durable than a plastic handle. It is integrally formed by sheet metal stamping, with no weld seams and high structural strength.

[0068] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An outdoor unit characterized by comprising: The application relates to an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, comprising: a box body, an accommodating cavity being formed in the box body, opposite sides of the box body being respectively provided with an air outlet and an air return outlet along a first direction; a handle assembly, the handle assembly comprising a handle body and a gripping portion, the handle body being mounted on one side of the box body along a second direction, the gripping portion being arranged on a side of the handle body away from the accommodating cavity, the handle assembly being an integrated sheet metal structure; wherein the first direction and the second direction are both perpendicular to the height direction of the box body, and the second direction is also perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized by The handle assembly further comprises an anti-skid layer arranged on the outer surface of the gripping portion, the anti-skid layer being arranged on the bottom side of the gripping portion along the height direction of the outdoor unit.

3. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized by The outer surface of the gripping portion comprises a first gripping surface, the first gripping surface being arranged to incline downwardly and face away from the handle body along the height direction of the outdoor unit.

4. The outdoor unit according to claim 3, characterized by The outer surface of the gripping portion further comprises a second gripping surface, the second gripping surface being arranged below the first gripping surface along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the second gripping surface being arranged to incline downwardly and face the handle body, and a clamping groove being formed between the second gripping surface and the handle body.

5. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized by The handle assembly further comprises a wire penetrating portion, the wire penetrating portion being protruded from the outer surface of the handle body and arranged on the same side of the handle body as the gripping portion, the wire penetrating portion having a wire penetrating hole and a wire penetrating groove, the wire penetrating groove being communicated with the accommodating cavity, one end of the wire penetrating hole being communicated with the circumferential side of the wire penetrating groove, and the other end of the wire penetrating hole being communicated with the outside.

6. The outdoor unit according to claim 5, characterized by The wire penetrating portion is arranged below the gripping portion and spaced apart from the gripping portion along the height direction of the outdoor unit, and at least part of the top surface of the wire penetrating portion is arranged to incline downwardly and face away from the handle body along the height direction of the handle assembly.

7. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized by The handle assembly further comprises a latch portion and a first fastening connecting portion, the latch portion and the first fastening connecting portion being arranged on the edge of the handle body and located on opposite sides of the handle body respectively, the box body being provided with a butt joint portion and a second fastening connecting portion, the latch portion being separably inserted into the butt joint portion, and the first fastening connecting portion being used for being connected with the second fastening connecting portion through a fastener.

8. The outdoor unit according to claim 7, characterized by The latch portion comprises at least one latch, and the first fastening connecting portion comprises a first fastening bolt hole, the latch being arranged on the bottom side of the handle body along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the first fastening bolt hole being arranged on the top side of the handle body, the box body comprising a right side plate, the butt joint portion comprising at least one latch hole arranged on the right side plate, the latch being inserted into the latch hole, and the second fastening connecting portion comprising a second fastening bolt hole arranged on the right side plate, the first fastening bolt hole being used for being connected with the second fastening bolt hole through a bolt.

9. The outdoor unit according to claim 8, characterized by The box is further provided with at least one bending part, which is arranged at the first fastening bolt hole and is in an integral structure with the right side plate, the bending part is arranged in a stack with the right side plate, and the bending part is provided with a third fastening bolt hole coaxially arranged with the first fastening bolt hole.

10. The outdoor unit according to claim 8, characterized by The box further comprises a top cover, which is arranged at the top end of the right side plate along the height direction of the outdoor unit, and the top cover is arranged in a spaced manner with the handle assembly.

11. The outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by The box is provided with an access hole, the handle assembly is arranged on the access hole, the box is further provided with a water guide rib, the water guide rib protrudes from the outer surface of the box, and along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the water guide rib is arranged above the access hole, and along the width direction of the box, the length dimension of the water guide rib is greater than or equal to the maximum length dimension of the access hole.

12. The outdoor unit according to claim 11, characterized by The outer surface of the box is formed with a mounting sunken part, the mounting sunken part is recessed towards the accommodating cavity, the access hole and the water guide rib are arranged in the mounting sunken part, and the handle body is embedded and mounted in the mounting sunken part.

13. The outdoor unit according to claim 12, characterized by Along the height direction of the outdoor unit, the top of the mounting sunken part is open.

14. A heating and ventilation device, characterized in that The outdoor unit comprises the outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The outdoor unit comprises the outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

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