Insect and mouse preventing structure for cabinet type air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an insect and mouse prevention structure for a cabinet type air conditioner in the technical field of air conditioners, which comprises a vertically arranged side plate and a base located at the lower end of the side plate, a first gap is formed between the inner side of the lower end of the side plate and the outer side of the base, a partition piece is arranged on the peripheral side of the base, and the partition piece is provided with a protruding part protruding towards the side plate. The protruding portion of the blocking piece is located in the first gap, the protruding portion makes contact with the inner side of the side plate or is provided with a second gap, and the vertical projection width of the second gap on the horizontal plane is smaller than or equal to 5 mm so as to block the invasion path. The separation piece and the side plate are independently formed and produced, the complexity of a side plate mold is reduced, demolding of the side plate is facilitated, and the technical problem that due to the fact that a separation piece of an existing device is integrally formed on the side plate, demolding of the side plate is difficult is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] With social development and consumption upgrades, users are increasingly demanding higher functionality and safety from home appliances. In the air conditioning sector, cabinet air conditioners, due to their structural characteristics, require the integration of functional components such as display boxes on the side panels, inevitably creating gaps between the side panels and the base. Because the base must balance requirements for appearance design, heat dissipation performance, load-bearing stability, and assembly precision, and is constrained by mass production cost control and mold design specifications, its shape and structure usually cannot be easily adjusted to compensate for these gaps. If these gaps are not effectively sealed, they can easily become channels for insects and rodents to enter the air conditioner, leading to problems such as damage to internal wiring, component contamination, and even short circuits. This not only threatens the product's lifespan but may also pose potential health and safety hazards to users.

[0003] Traditional solutions typically involve molding the insect and rodent-proof structure (baffle, sealing strip) as a single piece into the bottom of the side panel to seal gaps. However, with the iterative upgrades in industrial design, the shape of cabinet side panels has become increasingly complex. The bottom area often presents challenges in directly integrating insect and rodent-proof structures due to limitations in the demolding process (such as parting line position and demolding angle requirements). Forcibly adding such a structure to the bottom of the side panel could significantly increase the complexity of the mold design and may even cause demolding difficulties due to structural interference. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problem of existing devices where the partition is integrally molded on the side plate, making side plate demolding difficult, this utility model provides an insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] The insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners includes a vertically arranged side panel and a base located at its lower end. A first gap is formed between the inner side of the lower end of the side panel and the outer side of the base. A partition is provided on the outer periphery of the base. The partition has a protrusion that protrudes towards the side panel. The protrusion of the partition is located within the first gap. The protrusion contacts the inner side of the side panel or has a second gap. The vertical projection width of the second gap in the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 5 mm to block the intrusion path.

[0007] Furthermore, the vertical projection width of the second gap in the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 3mm.

[0008] Furthermore, the partition is detachably mounted on the outer periphery of the base.

[0009] Furthermore, the base is provided with at least one limiting post, and the partition is provided with a corresponding limiting hole. The limiting post is inserted into the limiting hole and fits tightly to restrict the radial movement of the partition and the base. The base is also provided with at least one screw hole, and the partition is provided with a corresponding through hole. It also includes a screw for fixing. The head of the screw passes through the through hole and is threaded into the screw hole. The tail of the screw presses against the partition to restrict the axial movement of the partition and the base.

[0010] Furthermore, the partition has at least one latching protrusion, and the base has a corresponding latching groove, with the latching protrusion and the latching groove engaging in a latching fit.

[0011] Furthermore, the base is provided with two limiting posts and one screw hole, and the partition is provided with two limiting holes and one through hole. The two limiting posts and one screw hole are arranged alternately along the circumference of the base.

[0012] Furthermore, the partition has a water-blocking part located on the outer periphery of the top surface of the base, and a water-blocking strip is provided on the top surface of the water-blocking part. The water-blocking strip is continuously arranged along the outer periphery of the top surface of the base, and the height direction of the water-blocking strip is perpendicular to the top surface of the base.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention utilizes a partition on the outer periphery of the base, with a protrusion extending towards the side panel. This protrusion contacts the inner side of the side panel or forms a second gap that prevents insects and rodents from passing through. For example, the vertical projection width of this second gap in the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 5mm, effectively blocking the entry path of insects and rodents. Furthermore, since the partition and side panel are molded separately, the complexity of the side panel mold is reduced, solving the problem of difficult demolding caused by the traditional method of integrally molding the partition onto the side panel, thus improving production economy. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the side plate, partition, and base of this utility model when they are assembled.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the side panel, partition, and base;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the partition and the base;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the partition component;

[0020] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1-side plate, 2-base, 3-first gap, 4-partition, 41-protrusion, 5-second gap, 6-limiting post, 7-limiting hole, 8-screw hole, 9-through hole, 10-slot protrusion, 11-slot groove, 12-water baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] First, it should be stated that the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are clearly and completely described. The described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of this application, and not a limitation of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "axial" or "radial" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixation" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides an insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment provides an insect and rodent-proof structure for a cabinet air conditioner, including a vertically arranged side plate 1 and a base 2 located at its lower end. A first gap 3 is formed between the inner side of the lower end of the side plate 1 and the outer side of the base 2. A partition 4 is provided on the outer periphery of the base 2. The partition 4 can be welded to the base 2 or installed on the base 2 by screws or bolts. The partition 4 can be fixed to the base 2 or detachably installed on the base 2. No particular limitation is made here. The partition 4 has a protrusion 41 that protrudes towards the side plate 1. The protrusion 41 of the partition 4 is located in the first gap 3. The protrusion 41 contacts the inner side of the side plate 1 or forms a second gap 5. The vertical projection width of the second gap 5 on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 5mm, so that insects and rodents cannot pass through the second gap 5, thereby blocking the intrusion path. For the size range of the second gap 5, it is preferable that its vertical projection width in the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 3mm. This size range can prevent insects and rodents capable of biting and damaging the internal wires of the air conditioner. When the protrusion 41 contacts the inner side of the side plate 1, it completely seals the first gap 3 between the side plate 1 and the base 2. At this time, no insects or rodents can enter the air conditioner through the second gap 5. Of course, the second gap 5 can be adaptively adjusted according to the size of insects and rodents in the environment, as long as it can prevent insects or rodents that may bite and damage the wires. By setting a baffle 4 on the outer periphery of the base 2, the baffle 4 has a protrusion 41 that protrudes towards the side plate 1. The protrusion 41 contacts the inner side of the side plate 1 or forms a second gap 5 that insects and rodents cannot pass through, thus effectively blocking the entry path of insects and rodents. In addition, since the baffle 4 and the side plate 1 are produced separately, the complexity of the mold of the side plate 1 is reduced, which solves the problem of the traditional solution of molding the baffle 4 as an integral part on the side plate 1, resulting in the difficulty of demolding the side plate 1, and improves the production economy.

[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, the partition 4 is detachably mounted on the outer periphery of the base 2. It can be connected by screws or bolts, or by snap-fit, or other detachable connection methods. With this design, the partition 4, side plate 1 and base 2 are all molded and produced separately. Although this increases the number of molds, it reduces the complexity of the molds and facilitates demolding of the workpiece.

[0028] like Figures 3 to 5As shown, furthermore, the partition 4 is detachably disposed on the outer periphery of the base 2. Specifically, the base 2 is provided with at least one limiting post 6, and the partition 4 is provided with a corresponding limiting hole 7. The limiting post 6 is inserted into the limiting hole 7 and fits tightly, restricting the radial movement of the partition 4 and the base 2. The base 2 is also provided with at least one screw hole 8, and the partition 4 is provided with a corresponding through hole 9. It also includes a screw (not shown) for fixing. The head of the screw passes through the through hole 9 and is threaded into the screw hole 8, and the tail of the screw presses against the partition 4, restricting the axial movement of the partition 4 and the base 2. When there are two or more limiting posts 6 and two or more screw holes 8, the limiting posts 6 and screw holes 8 can be staggered or arranged side by side, which is not particularly limited here. To reduce production difficulty and cost, the base 2 is equipped with two limiting posts 6 and one screw hole 8, and the partition 4 is correspondingly provided with two limiting holes 7 and one through hole 9. The two limiting posts 6 and one screw hole 8 are arranged alternately along the circumference of the base 2. This ensures both good limiting and fixing capabilities, and facilitates manufacturing.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, in order to further improve the connection strength and stability between the partition 4 and the base 2, at least one latching protrusion 10 is provided on the partition 4, and a corresponding latching groove 11 is provided on the base 2. The latching protrusion 10 and the latching groove 11 engage and cooperate, so that the partition 4 is firmly installed on the base 2.

[0030] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, furthermore, since there is condensate inside the air conditioner, it may flow out through the gap between the baffle 4 and the side plate 1. To avoid this possibility, the baffle 4 has a water-blocking part located on the outer periphery of the top surface of the base 2. The water-blocking part is arranged around the outer periphery of the top surface of the base 2. A water-blocking strip 12 is provided on the top surface of the water-blocking part. Its length can be greater than the length of the first gap 3 or slightly less than the length of the first gap 3. It can block the condensate that may fall on the base 2 as much as possible and prevent it from flowing out into the room through the first gap 3. The specific arrangement of the water-blocking strip 12 is as follows: the water-blocking strip 12 is continuously arranged along the outer periphery of the top surface of the base 2. The height direction of the water-blocking strip 12 is perpendicular to the top surface of the base 2. The continuous arrangement can avoid the water-blocking strip 12 being interrupted in the middle, so that the condensate can flow out into the room intermittently.

Claims

1. A rodent-proof structure for a cabinet air conditioner, comprising a vertically arranged side panel (1) and a base (2) located at its lower end, wherein a first gap (3) is formed between the inner side of the lower end of the side panel (1) and the outer side of the base (2), characterized in that: The base (2) has a partition (4) on its outer periphery. The partition (4) has a protrusion (41) that protrudes toward the side plate (1). The protrusion (41) of the partition (4) is located in the first gap (3). The protrusion (41) contacts the inner side of the side plate (1) or has a second gap (5). The vertical projection width of the second gap (5) on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 5 mm.

2. The insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical projection width of the second gap (5) on the horizontal plane is less than or equal to 3mm.

3. The insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The partition (4) is detachably mounted on the outer periphery of the base (2).

4. The insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The base (2) is provided with at least one limiting post (6), and the partition (4) is provided with a corresponding limiting hole (7). The limiting post (6) is inserted into the limiting hole (7) and fits tightly to restrict the radial movement of the partition (4) and the base (2). The base (2) is also provided with at least one screw hole (8), and the partition (4) is provided with a corresponding through hole (9). It also includes a screw for fixing. The head of the screw passes through the through hole (9) and is threaded into the screw hole (8). The tail of the screw presses against the partition (4) to restrict the axial movement of the partition (4) and the base (2).

5. The insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The partition (4) is provided with at least one latching protrusion (10), and the base (2) is provided with a corresponding latching groove (11), and the latching protrusion (10) and the latching groove (11) engage with each other.

6. The insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The base (2) is provided with two limiting posts (6) and a screw hole (8). The partition (4) is provided with two limiting holes (7) and a through hole (9). The two limiting posts (6) and a screw hole (8) are arranged alternately along the circumference of the base (2).

7. The insect and rodent-proof structure for cabinet air conditioners as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The partition (4) has a water-blocking part located on the outer periphery of the top surface of the base (2). A water-blocking strip (12) is provided on the top surface of the water-blocking part. The water-blocking strip (12) is continuously arranged along the outer periphery of the top surface of the base (2). The height direction of the water-blocking strip (12) is perpendicular to the top surface of the base (2).

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