Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises an air conditioner body, an air outlet grating, a locking mechanism and a shielding panel, an air outlet is formed in the air conditioner body, the air outlet grating covers the air outlet and is detachably connected with the air conditioner body, and the locking mechanism prevents the air outlet grating from being detached relative to the air conditioner body in the locking state. The shielding panel is used for shielding the locking mechanism and is detachably connected with the air conditioner body; a buffering piece is arranged between at least one of the air outlet grille and the shielding panel and the air conditioner body. According to the air conditioner, due to the fact that the buffering piece is arranged, abrasion caused by relative shaking between the air outlet grating or the shielding panel and the air conditioner body can be reduced in the disassembling and assembling process of the air outlet grating or the shielding panel, under the condition of transportation of the air conditioner and the like, and the service life of the air conditioner can be prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, detachable parts of air conditioners, such as air outlet grilles, are prone to shaking and wear during disassembly and transportation, causing damage between the detachable parts and the air conditioner. This can shorten the service life of the air conditioner, and there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, this utility model provides an air conditioner that reduces wear between the air outlet grille or shielding panel and the air conditioner body, thereby extending the service life of the air conditioner.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air conditioner body having an air outlet; an air outlet grille covering the air outlet and detachably connected to the air conditioner body; a locking mechanism preventing the air outlet grille from being disassembled relative to the air conditioner body when locked; and a shielding panel covering the locking mechanism and detachably connected to the air conditioner body; wherein at least one of the air outlet grille and the shielding panel is provided with a buffer between itself and the air conditioner body.

[0005] According to the present invention, by setting a buffer component, the wear caused by relative shaking between the air outlet grille or shield panel and the air conditioner body during the disassembly and assembly of the air outlet grille or shield panel, and during the transportation of the air conditioner, can be reduced, which helps to extend the service life of the air conditioner.

[0006] In some embodiments, the buffer includes a first rubber pad disposed between the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first rubber pad is mounted on the air conditioner body and elastically abuts against the air outlet grille.

[0008] In some embodiments, a first snap-fit ​​portion is formed on the air conditioner body, and the first rubber pad engages with the first snap-fit ​​portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least one of the two ends and the middle part along the length of the air outlet grille is provided with the first rubber pad between it and the air conditioner body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the two ends of the air outlet grille along its length are a first end and a second end, the first end is inserted into the air conditioner body along the direction from the second end to the first end, the locking mechanism is locked into the second end to prevent the air outlet grille from moving along the direction from the first end to the second end, and the first rubber pad is provided between the first end and the air conditioner body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the middle part of the air outlet grille in the length direction is engaged and limited with the air conditioner body in the inward and outward direction, or inserted and limited in the direction from the second end to the first end, and the first rubber pad is provided between the middle part of the air outlet grille in the length direction and the air conditioner body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the air outlet grille is disposed on the front side of the air conditioner body, the first end is the upper end of the air outlet grille, the second end is the lower end of the air outlet grille, a first crossbeam extending along the width direction of the air outlet grille is disposed on the upper side of the air conditioner body, a connector is disposed on the first crossbeam, the bottom of the connector defines a bottom-open insertion hole, the upper end of the air outlet grille has an upwardly extending pin, the pin is inserted into the insertion hole from bottom to top; a first rubber pad is disposed between the rear surface of the upper end of the air outlet grille and the front surface of the first crossbeam.

[0013] In some embodiments, a plurality of first rubber pads are provided between the air outlet grille and the first crossbeam, and the plurality of first rubber pads are spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air outlet grille is disposed on the front side of the air conditioner body, the first end is the upper end of the air outlet grille, the second end is the lower end of the air outlet grille, the air outlet grille has a mating part on the rear side of the middle part in the length direction, the mating part is provided with a retaining ring with a rear opening, the air conditioner body includes a second crossbeam provided corresponding to the mating part, the second crossbeam has a retaining post, the retaining ring and the retaining post are engaged and limited in the front-rear direction; the first rubber pad is provided between the rear surface of the mating part and the front surface of the second crossbeam.

[0015] In some embodiments, there are two retaining posts spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille, and the first rubber pad is provided between the two retaining posts.

[0016] In some embodiments, a protrusion is provided at the gap fitting position between the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body, and the protrusion is provided on one of the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body and protrudes towards the other.

[0017] In some embodiments, the gap between the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body at the protrusion is less than 0.2 mm.

[0018] In some embodiments, at least one of the two ends and the middle portion along the length of the air outlet grille has a rearwardly protruding protrusion, which is in clearance fit with the air conditioner body.

[0019] In some embodiments, the pin has a forward-protruding protrusion that engages with the inner wall of the socket.

[0020] In some embodiments, the air vent grille has a rearwardly protruding protrusion at the location corresponding to the first crossbeam, the protrusion being in clearance fit with the front surface of the first crossbeam.

[0021] In some embodiments, the mating portion has a rearwardly protruding protrusion at the location corresponding to the second crossbeam, the protrusion being clearance-fitted with the front surface of the second crossbeam.

[0022] In some embodiments, the buffer includes a second rubber pad disposed between the shielding panel and the air conditioner body. The shielding panel is disposed at one end along the length of the air outlet grille, and the second rubber pad is disposed between the end of the shielding panel near the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body; or the second rubber pad is disposed between the end of the shielding panel away from the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body; or the second rubber pad is distributed at the four apex corners of the shielding panel.

[0023] In some embodiments, the buffer includes a rubber pad that is compressed at the mating position with a compression amount of 0.1 mm ± 0.05 mm.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 It is based on Figure 3 The example shown is a cross-sectional view at face A;

[0029] Figure 5 It is based on Figure 1 A magnified view of region I in the example shown;

[0030] Figure 6 It is based on Figure 3 The example shown is a cross-sectional view at face B;

[0031] Figure 7 It is based on Figure 1 A magnified view of region J in the example shown;

[0032] Figure 8 It is based on Figure 3 The cross-sectional view at surface C in the example shown;

[0033] Figure 9 It is based on Figure 8 A magnified view of region K in the example shown;

[0034] Figure 10 It is based on Figure 3 The example shown is a cross-sectional view at surface D;

[0035] Figure 11 It is based on Figure 3 The example shown is a cross-sectional view at plane E;

[0036] Figure 12 It is based on Figure 3 The cross-sectional view at plane F in the example shown;

[0037] Figure 13 This is an exploded view of the structure of the shielding panel and the second rubber pad according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shielding panel and the second rubber pad according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 15 It is based on Figure 3 The cross-sectional view at plane G in the example shown;

[0040] Figure 16 It is based on Figure 3 The example shown is a cross-sectional view at the H-plane.

[0041] Figure label:

[0042] Air conditioner 100;

[0043] Air conditioner body 1; air outlet 11; first snap-fit ​​part 12; first crossbeam 13; plug-in part 14; socket 141; second crossbeam 15; snap-fit ​​post 16;

[0044] Air outlet grille 2; First end 21; Second end 22; Pin 23; Fitting part 24; Snap ring 25;

[0045] Locking mechanism 3;

[0046] Blocking panel 4;

[0047] Buffer component 5; First rubber pad 51; Second rubber pad 52;

[0048] 6. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0050] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0051] The air conditioner 100 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes: an air conditioner body 1, an air outlet grille 2, a locking mechanism 3, and a shielding panel 4. The air conditioner body 1 has an air outlet 11. The air outlet grille 2 covers the air outlet 11 and is detachably connected to the air conditioner body 1. The locking mechanism 3 prevents the air outlet grille 2 from being disassembled relative to the air conditioner body 1 when locked. The shielding panel 4 is used to cover the locking mechanism 3 and is detachably connected to the air conditioner body 1. A buffer member 5 is provided between at least one of the air outlet grille 2 and the shielding panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0053] The air conditioner body 1 is provided with an air outlet 11, and an air outlet grille 2 is installed on the air outlet 11. The air outlet grille 2 not only serves as an external component of the air conditioner 100, but also guides the airflow from the air outlet 11 and has a ducting function. The air outlet grille 2 is detachably connected to the air conditioner body 1, and can be removed from the air conditioner body 1 for cleaning. This reduces dust accumulation on the air outlet grille 2 and helps improve the airflow performance of the air conditioner 100.

[0054] The locking mechanism 3 has a locked state. In the locked state, the locking mechanism 3 prevents the air outlet grille 2 from being disassembled relative to the air conditioner body 1. By setting the locking mechanism 3, the connection stability between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 can be improved, which is conducive to improving the working reliability of the air outlet grille 2.

[0055] The shielding panel 4 shields the locking mechanism 3 and is detachably connected to the air conditioner body 1. The shielding panel 4 shields the locking mechanism 3, which can improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 100, protect the locking mechanism 3, prevent accidental unlocking of the locking mechanism 3, reduce external contamination of the locking mechanism 3, and improve the working stability of the locking mechanism 3.

[0056] In related technologies, since the air outlet grille is detachably connected to the air conditioner body, relative shaking and friction will occur between the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body during the disassembly and assembly process and during the transportation of the air conditioner, resulting in wear. Similarly, since the shielding panel is detachably connected to the air conditioner body, relative shaking and friction will occur between the shielding panel and the air conditioner body during the disassembly and assembly process and during the transportation of the air conditioner, resulting in wear.

[0057] Therefore, in this utility model, at least one of the air outlet grille 2 and the shielding panel 4 is provided with a buffer 5 between it and the air conditioner body 1. The buffer 5 can reduce the wear between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, and can also reduce the wear between the shielding panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the air conditioner 100.

[0058] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, by providing a buffer 5, can reduce the wear caused by relative shaking between the air outlet grille 2 or the shielding panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1 during the disassembly and assembly of the air outlet grille 2 or the shielding panel 4, and during the transportation of the air conditioner 100, which is conducive to extending the service life of the air conditioner 100.

[0059] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the buffer 5 includes a first rubber pad 51 disposed between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0060] A buffer 5 is provided between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, which can reduce the wear caused by the relative shaking between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 during the disassembly and assembly process and during the transportation of the air conditioner 100, and help extend the service life of the air outlet grille 2.

[0061] A rubber pad is used to buffer the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1. The rubber pad has strong wear resistance and low cost. In some embodiments of this utility model, the first rubber pad 51 is a silicone rubber component, which has high heat and wear resistance.

[0062] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first rubber pad 51 is installed on the air conditioner body 1 and elastically abuts against the air outlet grille 2. That is, the first rubber pad 51 is squeezed and compressed by the air outlet grille 2, so that it can elastically abut against the air outlet grille 2. For example, the compression amount can be 0.1mm±0.05mm.

[0063] Installing the first rubber pad 51 on the air conditioner body 1 can reduce the possibility of losing the first rubber pad 51 when disassembling the air outlet grille 2; furthermore, installing the first rubber pad 51 on the air conditioner body 1 allows the first rubber pad 51 to be directly installed on the original structure of the air conditioner body 1, with minimal structural changes to the air conditioner body 1, which can reduce manufacturing costs and will not add to the structure on the air outlet grille 2, thus helping to reduce interference with the air outlet.

[0064] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a first snap-fit ​​portion 12 is formed on the air conditioner body 1, and a first rubber pad 51 is snap-fitted into the first snap-fit ​​portion 12. The assembly of the first rubber pad 51 is simple and can improve assembly efficiency.

[0065] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first snap-fit ​​part 12 is constructed as a snap-fit ​​groove, the first rubber pad 51 is disposed in the snap-fit ​​groove, and the outer surface of the first rubber pad 51 protrudes from the snap-fit ​​groove to elastically abut against the air outlet grille 2.

[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, at least one of the two ends of the air outlet grille 2 and the middle part in the length direction is provided with a first rubber pad 51 between it and the air conditioner body 1.

[0067] The two ends of the air outlet grille 2 are the edges of the air outlet grille 2, which are prone to shaking relative to the air conditioning body 1. By setting a first rubber pad 51 between the ends of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioning body 1, the wear between the edge of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioning body 1 can be reduced.

[0068] By providing a first rubber pad 51 between the middle of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 along its length, wear between the middle of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 can be reduced.

[0069] Figure 3 The text identifies multiple horizontal planes extending in the horizontal direction, such as horizontal plane A, horizontal plane B, and horizontal plane C. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view at point A on the horizontal plane. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view at point B on the horizontal plane.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, a first rubber pad 51 is provided between the long end of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, such as... Figure 6 As shown, a first rubber pad 51 is provided between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 at the middle of the length direction.

[0071] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the two ends of the air outlet grille 2 along its length are the first end 21 and the second end 22, respectively. The first end 21 is inserted into the air conditioner body 1 along the direction from the second end 22 to the first end 21. The locking mechanism 3 is locked into the second end 22 to prevent the air outlet grille 2 from moving along the direction from the first end 21 to the second end 22. A first rubber pad 51 is provided between the first end 21 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0072] The air outlet grille 2 is moved along the direction from the second end 22 to the first end 21 so that the first end 21 is inserted into the air conditioner body 1. The assembly method is simple, and the locking mechanism 3 locks with the second end 22. Both ends of the length of the air outlet grille 2 are engaged with the air conditioner body 1, which can improve the installation stability of the air outlet grille 2.

[0073] Since the first end 21 is inserted into the air conditioner body 1, there is more friction between the first end 21 and the air conditioner body 1 during the installation and removal of the air outlet grille 2, resulting in a higher probability of wear on the first end 21. Therefore, a first rubber pad 51 is provided between the first end 21 and the air conditioner body 1. This reduces wear between the first end 21 and the air conditioner body 1 and also connects the first end 21 and the air conditioner body 1, improving the installation stability of the air outlet grille 2 relative to the air conditioner body 1.

[0074] In some embodiments of this utility model, the middle part of the air outlet grille 2 in the length direction is engaged and limited with the air conditioner body 1 in the inward and outward directions, or inserted and limited along the direction from the second end 22 to the first end 21, and as shown... Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, a first rubber pad 51 is provided between the middle part of the air outlet grille 2 in the length direction and the air conditioner body 1.

[0075] The air vent grille 2 not only mates with the air conditioner body 1 at both ends along its length, but also mates with the air conditioner body 1 in the middle along its length, thereby improving the assembly stability of the air vent grille 2.

[0076] Optionally, when the air outlet grille 2 is installed on the air conditioner body 1, the air outlet grille 2 is tilted at a certain angle relative to the air conditioner body 1. The first end 21 of the air outlet grille 2 is inserted and engaged with the air conditioner body 1, and the second end 22 of the air outlet grille 2 moves towards the air conditioner body 1 in the inward and outward directions relative to the air conditioner body 1. The middle part of the length direction of the air outlet grille 2 is designed to be snapped and limited with the air conditioner body 1 in the inward and outward directions. The middle part can be inserted after the first end 21 is inserted, which can reduce the difficulty of assembling the air outlet grille 2.

[0077] Alternatively, when the air outlet grille 2 is installed on the air conditioner body 1, the first end 21 is inserted into the air conditioner body 1 along the direction from the second end 22 to the first end 21. By designing the middle part of the air outlet grille 2 in the length direction to be inserted into the air conditioner body 1 along the direction from the second end 22 to the first end 21, the middle part can be inserted at the same time as the first end 21 is inserted, which can reduce the difficulty of assembling the air outlet grille 2.

[0078] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet grille 2 is located on the front side of the air conditioner body 1. The first end 21 is the upper end of the air outlet grille 2, and the second end 22 is the lower end of the air outlet grille 2. The upper side of the air conditioner body 1 is provided with a first crossbeam 13 extending along the width direction of the air outlet grille 2. A connector 14 is provided on the first crossbeam 13. The bottom of the connector 14 defines a bottom-open socket 141. The upper end of the air outlet grille 2 has an upwardly extending pin 23, which is inserted into the socket 141 from bottom to top. A first rubber pad 51 is provided between the rear surface of the upper end of the air outlet grille 2 and the front surface of the first crossbeam 13.

[0079] The air vent grille 2 moves from bottom to top so that the upper pin 23 is inserted into the socket 141, so that the first end 21 is inserted into the air conditioner body 1. The locking mechanism 3 locks with the second end 22 to prevent the air vent grille 2 from moving downward, so that the upper end of the air vent grille 2 remains inserted into the air conditioner body 1.

[0080] By providing a first rubber pad 51 between the rear surface of the upper end of the air outlet grille 2 and the front surface of the first crossbeam 13, the wear between the first end 21 and the air conditioner body 1 can be reduced. The first rubber pad 51 can be used to abut against the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, thereby improving the installation stability of the air outlet grille 2 relative to the air conditioner body 1.

[0081] Furthermore, the first crossbeam 13 is used to support the connector 14 and is originally set on the air conditioner body 1. A first rubber pad 51 is provided between the front surface of the first crossbeam 13 and the rear surface of the upper end of the air outlet grille 2. The structural changes to the air conditioner body 1 are minor, which can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0082] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, a first snap-fit ​​portion 12 is formed on the first crossbeam 13. The first snap-fit ​​portion 12 is constructed as a snap-fit ​​groove. A first rubber pad 51 is disposed in the snap-fit ​​groove, and the front surface of the first rubber pad 51 protrudes forward from the snap-fit ​​groove so as to elastically abut against the rear surface of the upper end of the air outlet grille 2.

[0083] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a plurality of first rubber pads 51 are provided between the air outlet grille 2 and the first crossbeam 13, and the plurality of first rubber pads 51 are spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille 2.

[0084] By setting multiple first rubber pads 51 spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille 2, wear in multiple places along the width direction of the air outlet grille 2 can be reduced, and the gap between the upper end of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 in the width direction can be made similar, thereby improving the installation stability of the air outlet grille 2 and enhancing the overall integrity.

[0085] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the air outlet grille 2 is located on the front side of the air conditioner body 1. The first end 21 is the upper end of the air outlet grille 2, and the second end 22 is the lower end of the air outlet grille 2. The air outlet grille 2 has a mating part 24 on the rear side of the middle part in the length direction. The mating part 24 is provided with a retaining ring 25 with a rear opening. The air conditioner body 1 includes a second crossbeam 15 corresponding to the mating part 24. The second crossbeam 15 has a retaining post 16. The retaining ring 25 and the retaining post 16 are engaged and limited in the front-rear direction. A first rubber pad 51 is provided between the rear surface of the mating part 24 and the front surface of the second crossbeam 15.

[0086] The air outlet grille 2 is tilted at a certain angle relative to the air conditioner body 1. The first end 21 of the air outlet grille 2 tilts upward and is inserted into the air conditioner body 1. The second end 22 of the air outlet grille 2 moves backward relative to the air conditioner body 1. At the same time, the retaining ring 25 moves backward and engages with the retaining post 16 for limiting the position. The operation is convenient.

[0087] By providing a first rubber pad 51 between the rear surface of the middle part of the air outlet grille 2 and the front surface of the second crossbeam 15, the wear between the middle part of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 can be reduced. The first rubber pad 51 can be used to abut against the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, thereby improving the installation stability of the air outlet grille 2 relative to the air conditioner body 1.

[0088] Furthermore, the locking post 16 is set on the second crossbeam 15, which serves as the mounting element and is originally set on the air conditioner body 1. A first rubber pad 51 is provided between the front surface of the second crossbeam 15 and the rear surface of the mating part 24. This makes minimal structural changes to the air conditioner body 1 and can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0089] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 As shown, a first snap-fit ​​portion 12 is formed on the second crossbeam 15. The first snap-fit ​​portion 12 is constructed as a snap-fit ​​groove. A first rubber pad 51 is disposed in the snap-fit ​​groove, and the front surface of the first rubber pad 51 protrudes forward from the snap-fit ​​groove so as to elastically abut against the rear surface of the mating portion 24.

[0090] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, there are two retaining posts 16, which are spaced apart along the width of the air outlet grille 2, and a first rubber pad 51 is provided between the two retaining posts 16.

[0091] The two locking posts 16 cooperate with the locking ring 25 to improve the stability of the fit between the middle of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioning body 1. The two locking posts 16 clamp the first rubber pad 51, which can improve the situation of the air outlet grille 2 being tilted in the width direction, so that the gap between the middle of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioning body 1 is balanced.

[0092] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, a protrusion 6 is provided at the gap between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1. The protrusion 6 is located on one of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 and protrudes towards the other.

[0093] The buffer element 5 reduces wear and helps extend the service life of the air conditioner 100. However, the buffer element 5 may break or fall off during continuous wear. Therefore, by providing a protrusion 6 at the gap between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, even when the buffer element 5 is worn and its effect weakens, the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 can make contact through the protrusion 6. This point-to-surface contact effectively reduces the friction between the surfaces of the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, thereby reducing wear and extending the service life of the air conditioner 100.

[0094] In some embodiments of this utility model, the gap between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 at the protrusion 6 is less than 0.2mm.

[0095] When the protrusion 6 is set on the air outlet grille 2, the gap between the protrusion 6 and the air conditioner body 1 is less than 0.2mm. The reduced gap at the protrusion 6 position between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 reduces the impact on assembly and helps minimize interference during assembly.

[0096] Optionally, the gap between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 at the protrusion 6 can be 0.05mm, 0.06mm, 0.1mm, 0.15mm, 0.18mm, etc.

[0097] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, at least one of the two ends of the air outlet grille 2 and the middle part in the length direction has a rearward protrusion 6, and the protrusion 6 is in clearance fit with the air conditioner body 1.

[0098] When the protrusion 6 is set on the air outlet grille 2, the manufacturing difficulty can be reduced compared to setting the protrusion on the air conditioner body.

[0099] The air outlet grille 2 is assembled and connected to the air conditioner body 1 at both ends of its length. By setting a rearward protrusion 6 at at least one end of the air outlet grille 2 along its length, and the protrusion 6 is in clearance fit with the air conditioner body 1, the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 can contact each other through the protrusion 6 when the buffer 5 is worn and its effect is weakened. This point-to-surface contact can effectively reduce the friction between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, thereby reducing wear and helping to extend the service life of the air conditioner 100.

[0100] By setting a rearward protrusion 6 in the middle of the length direction of the air outlet grille 2, and the protrusion 6 is in clearance fit with the air conditioner body 1, the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 can make contact through the protrusion 6 when the buffer 5 is worn and its effect is weakened. The point-to-surface contact can effectively reduce the friction between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, thereby reducing wear and helping to extend the service life of the air conditioner 100.

[0101] It is worth noting that at least one of the two ends of the air outlet grille 2 and the middle part in the length direction is provided with a first rubber pad 51 between it and the air conditioner body 1. The protrusions 6 can be arranged adjacent to the first rubber pads 51 one by one, or they can be arranged independently of each other.

[0102] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, both horizontal plane A and horizontal plane D are located at the first end 21, as... Figure 4 As shown, a first rubber pad 51 is installed at point A on the horizontal plane, as... Figure 10 As shown, a protrusion 6 is provided at the horizontal plane D adjacent to horizontal plane A; or, as... Figure 3 As shown, both horizontal plane B and horizontal plane E are located at the middle of the length of the air outlet grille 2, as... Figure 6 As shown, a first rubber pad 51 is installed at point B on the horizontal plane, as... Figure 11 As shown, a protrusion 6 is provided at the horizontal plane E adjacent to the horizontal plane B.

[0103] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 12 As shown, the horizontal plane F is located at the second end 22, and a protrusion 6 is provided at the horizontal plane F, while the first rubber pad 51 is not provided at the second end 22.

[0104] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the pin 23 has a forward-protruding protrusion 6, which is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the insertion hole 141.

[0105] The pin 23 is inserted into the socket 141 from bottom to top so that the first end 21 can be inserted and engaged with the air conditioner body 1. Therefore, during the disassembly and assembly of the air outlet grille 2, the pin 23 rubs against the inner wall of the socket 141 more often, and the pin 23 is more likely to wear. Therefore, a protruding protrusion 6 is provided on the pin 23. The protrusion 6 is in clearance fit with the inner wall of the socket 141. When the pin 23 rubs against the socket 141, the point-to-surface contact effectively reduces the surface-to-surface friction between the pin 23 and the inner wall of the socket 141, thereby reducing wear and extending the service life of the pin 23.

[0106] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 As shown, the air vent grille 2 has a rearward protrusion 6 at the corresponding first crossbeam 13, and the protrusion 6 is in clearance fit with the front surface of the first crossbeam 13.

[0107] The first crossbeam 13 is not only provided with a first rubber pad 51 between itself and the upper end of the air outlet grille 2, but also has a gap fit between itself and the upper end of the air outlet grille 2 through the protrusion 6. Thus, when the first rubber pad 51 is worn and its anti-wear effect is weakened, the upper end of the air outlet grille 2 rubs against the first crossbeam 13, and the friction is reduced by point-to-surface contact, thereby effectively reducing the surface-to-surface friction between the upper end of the air outlet grille 2 and the first crossbeam 13, thereby reducing wear.

[0108] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 11As shown, the mating part 24 has a rearward protrusion 6 at the corresponding second crossbeam 15, and the protrusion 6 is clearance-fitted with the front surface of the second crossbeam 15.

[0109] The second crossbeam 15 is not only provided with a first rubber pad 51 between itself and the mating part 24, but also has a gap fit with the mating part 24 through the protrusion 6. Thus, when the first rubber pad 51 is worn and its anti-wear effect is weakened, the mating part 24 and the second crossbeam 15 will rub against each other through point-to-surface contact, which can effectively reduce the surface-to-surface friction between the mating part 24 and the second crossbeam 15, thereby reducing wear.

[0110] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the buffer 5 includes a second rubber pad 52 disposed between the shielding panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0111] The shielding panel 4 is used to shield the locking mechanism 3 and is detachably connected to the air conditioner body 1. Therefore, a second rubber pad 52 is provided between the air conditioner body 1 and the shielding panel 4, which can reduce the wear caused by the relative shaking between the shielding panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1 during the disassembly and assembly process and during the transportation of the air conditioner 100, and help extend the service life of the shielding panel 4.

[0112] In some embodiments of this utility model, the two ends of the air outlet grille 2 in the length direction are a first end 21 and a second end 22, respectively. The first end 21 is inserted into the air conditioner body 1 along the direction from the second end 22 to the first end 21. The shielding panel 4 is inserted into the air conditioner body 1 in the front-back direction toward the direction close to the air conditioner body 1, and the volume of the air outlet grille 2 is much larger than that of the shielding panel 4.

[0113] Therefore, during transportation, the air vent grille 2 is more likely to experience relative shaking and friction with the air conditioner body 1 compared to the shielding panel 4. During disassembly and assembly, the air vent grille 2 is also more likely to experience wear and tear on the air conditioner body 1. Therefore, a protrusion 6 needs to be provided at the gap between the air vent grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1. This allows the air vent grille 2 to contact the air conditioner body 1 through the protrusion 6 even when the buffer 5 is worn and its function is weakened. The buffer 5 between the shielding panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1 is not easily worn and fails, so the protrusion 6 does not need to be provided.

[0114] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the shielding panel 4 is located at one end of the air outlet grille 2 along its length, and a second rubber pad 52 is provided between the end of the shielding panel 4 near the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0115] Since both the shield panel 4 and the air outlet grille 2 are detachably connected to the air conditioner body 1, relatively large vibrations are likely to occur at the end of the shield panel 4 near the air outlet grille 2. The second rubber pad 52 can be installed here to reduce wear caused by vibration.

[0116] In some embodiments of this utility model, the shielding panel 4 is located at the lower end of the air outlet grille 2, and the upper end of the shielding panel 4 shields the front side of the lower end of the air outlet grille 2. By providing a second rubber pad 52 between the end of the shielding panel 4 near the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, buffer members 5 can be provided at both ends and the middle part of the length direction of the air outlet grille 2, which can effectively improve the installation stability of the air outlet grille 2 and reduce the wear between the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0117] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, a second rubber pad 52 is provided between the end of the shielding panel 4 away from the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0118] The end of the shield panel 4 furthest from the air outlet grille 2 is located at the edge of the air conditioner body 1. By providing a second rubber pad 52 between the end of the shield panel 4 furthest from the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1, wear at the edge of the air conditioner body 1 can be reduced. Furthermore, the shield panel 4 has second rubber pads 52 at both ends facing the air outlet grille 2. The even distribution of the second rubber pads 52 makes the gap between the shield panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1 similar, which can reduce the occurrence of the shield panel 4 tilting relative to the air conditioner body 1, and is beneficial to reducing wear between the shield panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0119] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the shielding panel 4 is rectangular, and the second rubber pads 52 are distributed at the four top corners of the shielding panel 4.

[0120] The second rubber pads 52 are distributed at the four top corners of the shield panel 4. The uniform distribution of the second rubber pads 52 makes the gap between the shield panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1 similar, which can reduce the occurrence of the shield panel 4 tilting relative to the air conditioner body 1 and help reduce the wear between the shield panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0121] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 14-16 As shown, the second rubber pad 52 is installed on the shield panel 4 and elastically abuts against the air conditioner body 1. That is, the second rubber pad 51 is squeezed and compressed by the air conditioner body 1, so that it can elastically abut against the air conditioner body 1, for example, the compression amount can be 0.1mm±0.05mm.

[0122] The shielding panel 4 is relatively small in size. Installing the second rubber pad 52 on the shielding panel 4 can save manufacturing costs compared to installing the second rubber pad on the air conditioner body, which requires structural modifications to the air conditioner body.

[0123] In some embodiments of this utility model, the buffer 5 includes a rubber pad.

[0124] A rubber pad is used to buffer the air outlet grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1. The rubber component has high wear resistance and low cost. In some embodiments of this utility model, the rubber pad is a silicone rubber pad, which has high heat and wear resistance.

[0125] In some embodiments of this utility model, the rubber pad is compressed at the mating position and the compression amount is 0.1mm ± 0.05mm.

[0126] The rubber pad between the air vent grille 2 and the air conditioner body 1 is compressed to form an interference fit, and the rubber pad between the shield panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1 is compressed to form an interference fit, which can reduce the wear between the air vent grille 2 or the shield panel 4 and the air conditioner body 1.

[0127] Optionally, the compression of the rubber pad is 0.05mm, 0.08mm, 0.1mm, 0.12mm, 0.15mm, etc.

[0128] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0129] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0130] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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, an electrical connection, or a communication 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0131] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0132] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0133] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: include: An air conditioner body, wherein the air conditioner body has an air outlet; An air outlet grille is provided on the air outlet and is detachably connected to the air conditioner body. A locking mechanism that, when locked, prevents the air outlet grille from being disassembled relative to the air conditioner body; A shielding panel, which is used to cover the locking mechanism and is detachably connected to the air conditioner body; At least one of the air outlet grille and the shielding panel is provided with a buffer between itself and the air conditioner body.

2. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The buffer includes a first rubber pad disposed between the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body.

3. The air conditioner of claim 2, wherein The first rubber pad is installed on the air conditioner body and elastically abuts against the air outlet grille.

4. The air conditioner of claim 3, wherein The air conditioner body has a first snap-fit ​​portion, and the first rubber pad engages with the first snap-fit ​​portion.

5. The air conditioner of claim 2, wherein The first rubber pad is provided between the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body at least one of its two ends and the middle part along its length.

6. The air conditioner of claim 5, wherein The two ends of the air outlet grille along its length are a first end and a second end, respectively. The first end is inserted into the air conditioner body along the direction from the second end to the first end. The locking mechanism locks into the second end to prevent the air outlet grille from moving along the direction from the first end to the second end. The first rubber pad is provided between the first end and the air conditioner body.

7. The air conditioner of claim 6, wherein The middle part of the air outlet grille along its length is engaged and limited with the air conditioner body in the inward and outward direction, or inserted and limited along the direction from the second end to the first end, and the first rubber pad is provided between the middle part of the air outlet grille along its length and the air conditioner body.

8. The air conditioner of claim 7, wherein The air outlet grille is located on the front side of the air conditioner body. The first end is the upper end of the air outlet grille, and the second end is the lower end of the air outlet grille. A first crossbeam extending along the width direction of the air outlet grille is provided on the upper side of the air conditioner body. A connector is provided on the first crossbeam. The bottom of the connector defines an open-bottomed insertion hole. The upper end of the air outlet grille has an upwardly extending pin. The pin is inserted into the insertion hole from bottom to top. The first rubber pad is provided between the rear surface of the upper end of the air outlet grille and the front surface of the first crossbeam.

9. The air conditioner of claim 8, wherein Multiple first rubber pads are provided between the air outlet grille and the first crossbeam, and the multiple first rubber pads are spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille.

10. The air conditioner of claim 7, wherein The air outlet grille is located on the front side of the air conditioner body. The first end is the upper end of the air outlet grille, and the second end is the lower end of the air outlet grille. The air outlet grille has a mating part on the rear side of the middle part in the length direction. The mating part is provided with a retaining ring with a rear opening. The air conditioner body includes a second crossbeam corresponding to the mating part. The second crossbeam has a retaining post. The retaining ring and the retaining post are engaged and limited in the front-rear direction. The first rubber pad is provided between the rear surface of the mating part and the front surface of the second crossbeam.

11. The air conditioner of claim 10, wherein The clamping posts are two in number and spaced apart along the width of the air outlet grille, with the first rubber pad provided between the two clamping posts.

12. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The air outlet grille and the air conditioner body are provided with a protrusion at the gap fitting position. The protrusion is provided on one of the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body and protrudes towards the other.

13. The air conditioner of claim 12, wherein The gap between the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body at the protrusion point is less than 0.2mm.

14. The air conditioner of claim 6, wherein The air outlet grille has a rearward protruding point at at least one of its two ends and the middle part along its length, and the protruding point is in clearance fit with the air conditioner body.

15. The air conditioner of claim 8, wherein The pin has a forward-protruding protrusion that fits with the inner wall of the insertion hole.

16. The air conditioner of claim 8, wherein The air vent grille has a rearward protrusion at the location corresponding to the first crossbeam, and the protrusion is in clearance fit with the front surface of the first crossbeam.

17. The air conditioner of claim 10, wherein The mating part has a rearwardly protruding protrusion at the corresponding position of the second crossbeam, and the protrusion is clearance-fitted with the front surface of the second crossbeam.

18. The air conditioner of any one of claims 1-17, wherein, The buffer includes a second rubber pad disposed between the shielding panel and the air conditioner body. The shielding panel is disposed at one end of the air outlet grille along its length, and the second rubber pad is disposed between the end of the shielding panel near the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body. Alternatively, a second rubber pad may be provided between the end of the shielding panel away from the air outlet grille and the air conditioner body; Alternatively, the second rubber pads can be distributed at the four top corners of the shielding panel.

19. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The buffer includes a rubber pad, which is compressed at the mating position with a compression amount of 0.1 mm ± 0.05 mm.

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