Electric control support and air conditioner outdoor unit

By designing a detachable housing space and limiting structure for the electrical control bracket, the problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of the heat dissipation structure is solved, enabling convenient replacement and maintenance of the heat dissipation plate and improving the maintenance efficiency of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

CN224175273UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the heat dissipation structure of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is fixedly connected to the electronic control board, which makes it inconvenient to disassemble and replace when the heat dissipation structure fails, thus affecting the maintenance efficiency.

Method used

Design an electronic control bracket that includes a detachable housing space and a limiting structure. The limiting components and openings on the bracket body facilitate the installation and removal of the heat sink, replacing the direct connection method with the electronic control board.

Benefits of technology

It improves the removability and maintenance efficiency of the heat sink, making it easier to replace and maintain the heat sink and shortening maintenance time.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an electric control support and an air conditioner outdoor unit, the electric control support comprises a support body, and the support body is provided with a containing space used for detachably containing a heat dissipation plate. Therefore, the heat dissipation plate can be detachably arranged on the electric control support, the mode that the heat dissipation plate is directly connected with the electric control plate in the related technology is replaced, and when the heat dissipation plate breaks down, the heat dissipation plate can be conveniently detached and separated from the containing space of the electric control support.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to an electrical control bracket and an outdoor unit for an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, taking air conditioners as an example, the temperature of the electronic control device of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner is high, and heat dissipation is required for the electronic control device. The electronic control device can be an electronic control board, and the heat dissipation structure is electrically fixedly connected to the electronic control board. The heat dissipation structure dissipates heat from the electronic control board. However, in related technologies, the heat dissipation structure is suspended and fixed to the electronic control board with screws in the front and back directions. When the heat dissipation structure fails, it is not convenient to disassemble and replace it with the electronic control board. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an electrical control bracket and an outdoor air conditioning unit, which can limit the heat dissipation structure to at least partially solve the problems in the related art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this disclosure provides an electronic control bracket, comprising: a bracket body, wherein the bracket body is provided with a receiving space for detachably accommodating a heat sink.

[0005] Optionally, the accommodating space includes a recessed portion that is concave in a first direction, and a first limiting member is provided in the recessed portion and on opposite sides in a second direction, the first limiting member being used to limit the heat sink in the second direction.

[0006] Optionally, the first limiting member includes a baffle, which is disposed on the bottom wall of the recess and extends in a first direction toward a direction away from the bracket body.

[0007] Optionally, the baffle is formed by flanging the bottom wall of a portion of the recess in a first direction.

[0008] Optionally, at least one of the two baffles on opposite sides in the first direction is provided with a limiting portion, which is a groove or a protrusion.

[0009] Optionally, the limiting part is a protrusion and there are two of them, and the two limiting parts are respectively located on the opposite sides of the two baffles in the second direction.

[0010] Optionally, the accommodating space further includes two openings, which are located at opposite ends of the accommodating space in a third direction.

[0011] Optionally, the bracket body further includes a second limiting plate, which is located at the lower part of the accommodating space and is used to limit the heat sink in a third direction.

[0012] Optionally, the bracket body further includes at least one support member, which is disposed above the second limiting plate.

[0013] A second aspect of this disclosure provides an outdoor unit for an air conditioner, including the aforementioned electrical control bracket.

[0014] The above technical solution provides a detachable space for accommodating the heat sink on the support body of the electrical control bracket. This allows the heat sink to be detachably mounted on the electrical control bracket, replacing the method in related technologies where the heat sink is directly connected to the electrical control board. As a result, when the heat sink fails, it can be easily disassembled from the accommodating space of the electrical control bracket, improving maintenance efficiency.

[0015] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first angle of the assembly of the electronic control bracket and the heat sink provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second angle of the assembly of the electronic control bracket and the heat sink provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the assembly of the electronic control bracket and heat sink provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical control bracket provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0022] 1-Bracket body; 11-Accommodation space; 12-Recessed part; 13-First limiting member; 14-Baffle; 15-Opening; 2-Heat dissipation plate; 3-Limiting part; 4-Second limiting member; 5-Supporting member. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0024] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the operating state of the electrical control bracket. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the part itself, and "first direction" can be specifically referred to... Figure 1 For details on the "second direction" (direction X), please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 For details on the "third-party orientation" in the Y-direction, please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figure 1 In the Z-direction. Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms used, such as "first" and "second," are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Additionally, in the description referring to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same element.

[0025] In related technologies, taking air conditioners as an example, the temperature of the electronic control device of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner is high, and heat dissipation is required for the electronic control device. The electronic control device can be an electronic control board, and the heat dissipation structure is electrically fixedly connected to the electronic control board. The heat dissipation structure dissipates heat from the electronic control board. However, in related technologies, the heat dissipation structure is suspended and fixed to the electronic control board with screws in the front and back directions. When the heat dissipation structure fails, it is not convenient to disassemble and replace it with the electronic control board.

[0026] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the first aspect of this disclosure provides an electronic control bracket, including: a bracket body 1, the bracket body 1 having a receiving space 11 for detachably accommodating a heat sink 2.

[0027] Through the above technical solution, by setting a detachable accommodating space 11 on the bracket body 1 of the electric control bracket to accommodate the heat sink 2, the heat sink 2 can be detachably mounted on the electric control bracket, replacing the method in the related technology where the heat sink 2 is directly connected to the electric control board. Thus, when the heat sink 2 fails, it is easy to disassemble and separate it from the accommodating space 11 of the electric control bracket, shortening the maintenance time and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0028] In some feasible embodiments, the heat sink 2 is detachably housed within the housing space 11, wherein the electrical control bracket can be an aluminum plate, and the housing space 11 may include a recessed portion 12 that is concave in a first direction, the recessed portion 12 having a connecting hole, the heat sink 2 having a mating hole, and fasteners passing through the connecting hole of the recessed portion 12 and the mating hole on the heat sink 2 to detachably house the heat sink 2 within the housing space 11.

[0029] It is understood that the above-described detachable connection between the heat sink 2 and the receiving space 11 is illustrative. In some feasible embodiments, a snap-fit ​​part can be provided on the recess 12 and a mating part can be provided on the heat sink 2. The heat sink 2 can be detachably installed in the receiving space 11 by the mating part and the snap-fit ​​part of the heat sink 2.

[0030] In order to limit the heat sink 2 in the second direction, in some feasible embodiments, a first limiting member 13 is provided in the recess 12 and on opposite sides in the second direction, the first limiting member 13 being used to limit the heat sink 2 in the second direction.

[0031] Optionally, in some implementable embodiments, the first limiting member 13 may include a baffle 14 disposed on the bottom wall of the recess 12 and extending in a first direction away from the bottom wall of the recess 12. Thus, a limiting space is formed between the two baffles 14 and between the baffles 14 and the bottom wall of the recess 12, thereby limiting the heat sink 2 in a second direction to reduce the offset of the heat sink 2 in the second direction and facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the heat sink 2 from the receiving space 11. That is, the limiting space formed between the two baffles 14 and the bottom wall of the recess 12 facilitates the alignment of the mating hole on the heat sink 2 with the connecting hole on the recess 12, allowing fasteners to pass through the mating hole and the connecting hole to fix the heat sink 2 in the recess 12.

[0032] In some feasible embodiments, the baffle 14 can be set independently, that is, the baffle 14 can be fixed to the recess 12 by welding or gluing. Of course, the baffle 14 can also be integrally formed with the electrical control bracket. For example, the baffle 14 is formed by turning the bottom wall of part of the recess 12 in the first direction, thereby improving the structural strength between the baffle 14 and the electrical control bracket and facilitating processing and forming.

[0033] In some feasible embodiments, there can be multiple baffles 14, which are located on both sides of the heat sink 2 in the second direction. For example, there can be four baffles 14, which are arranged in pairs. The two sets of baffles 14 can be spaced apart in the third direction, so that the heat sink 2 can be limited in the second direction by the two sets of baffles 14.

[0034] To further enhance the limiting capability of the first limiting member 13 in the second direction, at least one of the two baffles 14 on opposite sides in the second direction is provided with a limiting part 3, which can be a groove or a protrusion. For example, when the two sides of the heat sink 2 in the second direction are grooves, the limiting part 3 can be two protrusions that cooperate with the grooves on the heat sink 2. The two protrusions are located on opposite sides of the two baffles 14 in the second direction, thereby further limiting the position of the heat sink 2 in the second direction through the structure of the protrusions and grooves. Of course, the arrangement of the protrusions and grooves also facilitates the guidance of the heat sink 2 to be installed in the receiving space 11.

[0035] Of course, it is understandable that the aforementioned limiting part 3 can also be of other quantities and other shapes. Specifically, refer to the shape of the two sides of the heat sink 2 in the second direction. For example, when the shape of the two sides of the heat sink 2 in the second direction is a protrusion on one side and a groove on the other side, the two baffles 14 are provided with limiting parts 3 on opposite sides in the second direction. One limiting part 3 is a groove that cooperates with the protrusion on the heat sink 2, and the other limiting part 3 is a protrusion that cooperates with the groove on the heat sink 2. In this way, the heat sink 2 can be limited in the second direction by the two limiting parts 3, and the heat sink 2 can also be guided to be installed into the receiving space 11 in the third direction.

[0036] Furthermore, to facilitate the installation and removal of the heat sink 2 from the receiving space 11, in some feasible embodiments, the receiving space 11 also includes two openings 15, respectively located at the two ends of the receiving space 11 in a third direction, such as... Figure 4 As shown, openings 15 are provided at both ends of the third direction. The projection of the opening 15 in the first direction is rectangular. The diameter of the opening 15 is larger than the width of the heat sink 2, so that the heat sink 2 can be easily inserted into the receiving space 11 through any one of the openings 15.

[0037] In some feasible embodiments, the heat sink 2 is also provided with a heat dissipation pipe, with the third direction being vertical. The pipe of the heat dissipation pipe enters from the lower end of the third direction opening 15, and the heat sink 2 enters from the upper end of the third direction opening 15. After the assembly is completed, the heat sink 2 is fixed to the electrical control bracket by fasteners passing through the mating holes and connecting holes.

[0038] In some feasible embodiments, the bracket body 1 also includes a second limiting member 4 located at the lower part of the receiving space 11 for limiting the heat sink 2 in a third direction. The second limiting member 4 can be a limiting plate extending along a second direction. The limiting plate can be integrally formed with the bottom wall of the receiving space 11. For example, the limiting plate can also be formed by flanging the bottom wall of the receiving space 11 in a first direction away from the bottom wall. Thus, when the heat sink 2 is installed into the receiving space 11, the heat sink 2 can be limited in a third direction, i.e., in the vertical direction, by the second limiting member 4. In this way, with the two baffles 14 limiting the heat sink 2 in the second direction, the space for the heat sink 2 to move is smaller, making it easier for the heat sink 2 to be installed in the receiving space 11.

[0039] Of course, the above-mentioned second limiting member 4 is constructed as a limiting plate extending along the second direction and integrally formed with the bottom wall of the accommodating space 11, which is illustrative. In other embodiments, the second limiting member 4 is constructed as a limiting plate, which can be fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the electric control bracket by welding.

[0040] In some feasible embodiments, to facilitate the removal of the heat sink 2 from the receiving space 11, the bracket body 1 further includes at least one support member 5, which is disposed above the second limiting member 4. The support member 5 can be configured to face a support protrusion away from the bottom wall of the receiving space 11 in a first direction. The number of support protrusions can be selected according to the specific size of the heat sink 2. For example, in this embodiment, there are two support protrusions, which are spaced apart in a third direction. When the heat sink 2 is installed in the receiving space 11, the bottom surface of the heat sink 2 contacts the support protrusion, rather than the entire bottom surface of the heat sink 2 abutting against the bottom wall of the receiving space 11. This reduces the friction between the heat sink 2 and the bottom wall of the receiving space 11, making it easier for the heat sink 2 to be removed from the receiving space 11.

[0041] A second aspect of this disclosure provides an outdoor air conditioning unit, including the aforementioned electrical control bracket. Thus, the electrical control bracket facilitates the detachable installation of the heat sink 2, allowing for easy disassembly and reassembly of the heat sink 2 in case of malfunction, thereby improving maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, it is understood that the aforementioned outdoor air conditioning unit possesses all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned electrical control bracket, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0042] Furthermore, a third aspect of this disclosure may also provide an air conditioner including the aforementioned outdoor unit. The air conditioner possesses all the beneficial effects of an outdoor unit, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0043] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0044] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0045] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. An electrically controlled bracket, characterized in that, include: The bracket body has a receiving space for detachably accommodating a heat sink; the receiving space includes a recessed portion that is concave in a first direction, and the heat sink has a heat dissipation pipe therein; The recessed portion is provided with first limiting members on opposite sides in the second direction, and the first limiting members are used to limit the heat sink in the second direction.

2. The electrically controlled bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting member includes a baffle, which is disposed on the bottom wall of the recess and extends in a first direction toward a direction away from the bottom wall of the recess.

3. The electronically controlled bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The baffle is formed by turning the bottom wall of a portion of the recessed portion up in a first direction.

4. The electrically controlled bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one of the two baffles on opposite sides in the second direction is provided with a limiting portion, which is a groove or a protrusion.

5. The electrical control bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting part is a protrusion and there are two of them. The two limiting parts are respectively located on the opposite sides of the two baffles in the second direction.

6. The electrically controlled bracket according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The accommodating space also includes two openings, which are located at the two ends of the accommodating space in a third direction.

7. The electronically controlled bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bracket body also includes a second limiting member, which is located at the lower part of the accommodating space and is used to limit the heat sink in a third direction.

8. The electronically controlled bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bracket body also includes at least one support member, which is disposed above the second limiting member.

9. An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the electrically controlled bracket as described in any one of claims 1-8.