Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner system

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner system. The panel is rotationally connected with a rotating part; the elastic piece is provided with a main body part, and a first elastic end and a second elastic end which are connected to two ends of the main body part, the main body part is sleeved and wound on the rotating part, one end of the first elastic end is connected to the main machine body, and the other end of the second elastic end is connected to the panel; when the panel is closed, the panel has the movement tendency of sliding to be close to the main machine body under the action of the elastic restoring force of the main body part. In this way, efficient installation of the panel is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an indoor air conditioning unit and an air conditioning system. Background Technology

[0002] The air conditioner panel mainly serves to protect internal components and integrate display and operation functions. When cleaning, maintaining, or troubleshooting the air conditioner, the panel needs to be removed. However, since the panel is usually fixed in a place that is not easy to see, it needs to be installed tentatively, which can easily cause jamming. Sometimes, brute force can even damage the components on the panel. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an indoor air conditioning unit and an air conditioning system to solve the technical problem of inconvenient installation of air conditioning panels.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes an indoor air conditioning unit, comprising:

[0005] Main body;

[0006] The panel is rotatably connected to a rotating part; and,

[0007] An elastic element has a main body and a first elastic end and a second elastic end connected to both ends of the main body. The main body is sleeved and wound around the rotating part. One end of the first elastic end is connected to the main body, and the other end of the second elastic end is connected to the panel.

[0008] When the panel is closed, it tends to slide closer to the main body under the elastic restoring force of the main body.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the main body is provided with a slide groove, the rotating part is slidably connected in the slide groove, and the first elastic end is connected to the periphery of the first end of the slide groove;

[0010] When the panel is closed, the panel, under the action of the elastic restoring force of the main body, drives the rotating part to slide from the second end of the slide groove to the first end of the slide groove.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first elastic end is connected to the periphery of the first end of the slide groove, and the second elastic end is connected to the rotating part radially along the rotating part.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, a mounting groove and a guide groove are provided on the periphery of the first end of the slide groove. The guide groove is connected between the mounting groove and the slide groove. The guide groove gradually decreases in size along the direction from the slide groove to the mounting groove, and the first elastic end is installed in the mounting groove.

[0013] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first elastic end is inserted into the mounting groove in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the rotating part.

[0014] Optionally, in one embodiment, the panel is provided with an overlapping portion, and the main body is provided with a supporting portion, wherein when the panel is opened, the supporting portion supports the overlapping portion.

[0015] Optionally, in one embodiment, the main body includes a middle frame, and two opposing connecting arms are provided on the inner side of the panel. Each connecting arm is provided with a rotating part. A sliding groove is provided on each of the opposite sides of the middle frame. The two sliding grooves are located between the two connecting arms, and the two rotating parts are slidably connected to the two sliding grooves in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0016] Optionally, in one embodiment, the groove becomes smaller along the direction close to both ends of the groove.

[0017] Optionally, in one embodiment, one end of the elastic member connected to the main body is located above the slide groove, and at least a portion of the slide groove extends along the end of the elastic member connected to the main body.

[0018] This application also proposes an air conditioning system, including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit as described above.

[0019] The air conditioner indoor unit provided in this application has an elastic element on the rotating part of the panel. When the panel is opened, the rotating part moves with the panel. At this time, the rotating part rotates under the elastic force of the elastic element, causing the elastic element to elastically deform, unfold and leave the rotating part, thereby adapting to the movement of the panel. When the panel is closed, the elastic element rewraps around the rotating part under the elastic restoring force and pulls the rotating part until the panel returns to its initial position, thus achieving efficient installation of the panel. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the indoor unit of the air conditioner when the panel is opened, as described in this application.

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner in this application;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a rear view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner in this application;

[0026] Figure 6 For along Figure 5 Cross-sectional view obtained from section line II;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the middle frame of the air conditioner indoor unit in this application;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view at point D;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure in the indoor unit of the air conditioner in this application;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic element in the indoor unit of the air conditioner in this application.

[0032] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0033] 1. Main body; 11. Housing; 12. Middle frame; 121. Slide groove; 122. Support part; 123. Guide groove; 124. Mounting groove; 2. Panel; 21. Connecting arm; 22. Rotating part; 23. Overlapping part; 3. Elastic element; 31. First elastic end; 32. Second elastic end.

[0034] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Furthermore, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a unique orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] "A and / or B" includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0039] The use of "applies to" or "configured to" in this application implies open and inclusive language, which does not exclude the applicability to or configuration to devices performing additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of "based on" implies openness and inclusivity, because processes, steps, calculations, or other actions "based on" one or more of the stated conditions or values ​​may in practice be based on additional conditions or values ​​beyond those stated.

[0040] In this application, the term "exemplary" is used to mean "used as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "exemplary" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use this application. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that this application can be made without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of this application with unnecessary detail. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0041] This application provides an indoor air conditioning unit to solve the problem of inconvenient installation of air conditioning panels. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes:

[0043] Main body 1;

[0044] Panel 2, rotatably connected to a rotating part 22; and,

[0045] The elastic element 3 has a main body and a first elastic end 31 and a second elastic end 32 connected to both ends of the main body. The main body is sleeved on the rotating part 22, the first elastic end 31 is connected to the main body 1, and the second elastic end 32 is connected to the panel 2.

[0046] When panel 2 is closed, panel 2 tends to slide closer to main body 1 under the action of the elastic restoring force of the main body.

[0047] It should be noted that "the main body is fitted onto the rotating part 22" means that the main body of the elastic element 3 is spirally wrapped around the rotating part 22. Specifically, the elastic element 3 can be a torsion spring or a steel coil, and the main body can be filamentous or plate-like. "The elastic restoring force of the main body" in "the panel 2 is under the action of the elastic restoring force of the main body" refers to the following: when a maintenance personnel or user opens the panel 2, the external force causes the main body to elastically deform, causing the main body to unfold and store elastic potential energy. Then, when the panel 2 is closed, the stored elastic potential energy is released, causing the panel to cover the main body. Furthermore, as the main body gradually releases its elastic potential energy, it will curl and fit onto the rotating part 22. In this embodiment, the elastic restoring force of the main body causes the panel 2 to slide closer to the main body 1, rather than causing the panel 2 to rotate.

[0048] It is understandable that, such as Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, when panel 2 is opened, panel 2 will drive rotating part 22 away from its initial position. At this time, one end of elastic member 3 connected to main body 1, namely the first elastic end 31, will drive rotating part 22 to rotate. As panel 2 gradually moves away, main body unfolds and moves away from rotating part 22 in circles.

[0049] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, when panel 2 is closed, the main body elastically resets, pulling the rotating part 22 to rotate and rewinding around the rotating part 22. Finally, guided by the elastic restoring force, the rotating part 22 is returned to the correct position, solving the problem of difficulty in installing panel 2 when it is closed. Furthermore, the elastic restoring force of the elastic element 3 that continuously acts on the rotating part 22 is small, which is less likely to cause damage to the rotating part 22 and / or panel 2, thus enabling efficient installation of panel 2.

[0050] Specifically, in the direction from panel 2 to rotating part 22, elastic member 3 can be wound clockwise or counterclockwise around rotating part 22. Furthermore, in Figure 4 The stretching method of the elastic element 3 shown in the image does not represent the actual stretching situation, but is only used to help understand the state of the elastic element 3 when the panel 2 is opened.

[0051] Furthermore, the closed state of panel 2 refers to the state in which panel 2 is covered and stably fixed to the main body 1, and can cover other structures inside the main body. The open state of panel 2 refers to the posture that is different from the closed state of panel 2, and does not necessarily refer to the limit state in which panel 2 can be opened. In this application, opening panel 2 and closing panel 2 both mean that panel 2 and its rotating part 22 have at least been displaced, and panel 2 can also rotate, or it may not rotate.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the main body 1 is provided with a slide groove 121, the rotating part 22 is slidably connected in the slide groove 121, and the first elastic end 31 is connected to the periphery of the first end of the slide groove 121.

[0053] When panel 2 is closed, panel 2, under the action of the elastic restoring force of the main body, drives the rotating part 22 to slide from the second end of the slide groove 121 to the first end of the slide groove 121.

[0054] It should be noted that "the first elastic end 31 is connected to the periphery of the first end of the slide groove 121" means that the first elastic end 31 is connected to the main body 1 and is close to the first end of the slide groove 121.

[0055] Understandably, by sliding the rotating part 22 within the slide groove 121, the sliding direction of the rotating part 22 is limited, thereby restricting the range of movement of the panel 2. This prevents the panel 2 from deviating excessively and causing jamming during closing, ensuring that the panel 2 can smoothly return to its initial position along the slide groove 121 after opening. When the panel 2 is opened, under the action of external force, the panel 2 drives the rotating part 22 to slide along the first end of the slide groove 121 to the second end of the slide groove 121. The main body stores elastic potential energy during the sliding process following the rotating part 22.

[0056] In this embodiment, when opening panel 2, panel 2 is first flipped outward to a certain angle, and then panel 2 is pulled outward. Pulling panel 2 means that the rotating part 22 slides along the first end of the slide groove 121 to the second end of the slide groove 121. When closing panel 2, panel 2 is first flipped inward to a certain angle, and then the elastic element 3 pulls panel 2. Pulling panel 2 means that the rotating part 22 slides along the second end of the slide groove 121 to the first end of the slide groove 121. Finally, panel 2 is rotated, that is, panel 2 is closed.

[0057] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, the first elastic end 31 is connected to the periphery of the first end of the slide groove 121, and the second elastic end 32 is connected to the rotating part 22 radially upward along the rotating part 22.

[0058] It should be noted that since the rotating part 22 is rotatably connected to the panel 2, it implicitly discloses that the rotating part 22 has a cylindrical structure, and the radial direction of the rotating part 22 is the radial direction of its axis. It can be understood that the second elastic end 32 is connected to the rotating part 22 radially, which can quickly drive the rotating part 22 to rotate, and it is unlikely that structural stress between the first elastic end 31 and the second elastic end 32 will cause the second elastic end 32 to loosen from the rotating part 22, thus exhibiting good installation reliability.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a mounting groove 124 and a guide groove 123 are provided on the periphery of the first end of the slide groove 121. The guide groove 123 is connected between the mounting groove 124 and the slide groove 121. The guide groove 123 gradually becomes smaller along the direction from the slide groove 121 to the mounting groove 124. The first elastic end 31 is installed in the mounting groove 124.

[0060] Understandably, since the first elastic end 31 is typically small in size, the mounting groove 124 for its installation is also correspondingly small, making it difficult to align and insert the first elastic end 31 into the mounting groove 124. By providing a guide groove 123 to guide the first elastic end 31 into the mounting groove 124, the installation efficiency of the first elastic end 31 is improved.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, the first elastic end 31 is inserted into the mounting groove 124 in a direction parallel to the axis of the rotating part 22.

[0062] It should be noted that the direction in which the first elastic end 31 is inserted into the mounting groove 124 is parallel to the axis of the rotating part 22.

[0063] It is understandable that, since the direction in which the first elastic end 31 is inserted into the mounting groove 124 is almost perpendicular to the direction in which the elastic element 3 moves away from the rotating part 22, the first elastic end 31 is difficult to detach from the mounting groove 124, thus ensuring installation reliability.

[0064] For example, the extension direction of the groove 121 is perpendicular to the direction in which the first elastic end 31 is inserted into the mounting groove 124, so that when the elastic member 3 moves away from the rotating part 22, it will not pull out the first elastic end 31.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, panel 2 is provided with overlapping part 23, and main body 1 is provided with support part 122. When panel 2 is opened, support part 122 supports overlapping part 23.

[0066] Understandably, when panel 2 is opened, support part 122 provides upward support to overlapping part 23, preventing panel 2 from falling under gravity, and facilitating daily cleaning and maintenance of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the main body 1 includes a middle frame 12, and two opposing connecting arms 21 are provided on the inner side of the panel 2. Each connecting arm 21 is provided with a rotating part 22. A sliding groove 121 is provided on both opposite sides of the middle frame 12. The two sliding grooves 121 are located between the two connecting arms 21, and the two rotating parts 22 are slidably connected to the two sliding grooves 121 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0068] It should be noted that the middle frame 12 is an important structural component in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, which plays a role in supporting, connecting, protecting, and optimizing airflow. It is located in the middle part of the indoor unit and is the key frame connecting the panel 2 and the housing 11 of the indoor unit. The main body 1 also includes the housing 11, and the middle frame 12 is set inside the housing 11.

[0069] It is understandable that the panel 2 and the connecting arm 21 are arranged to surround the middle frame 12, so that the two connecting arms 21 are embedded in the slide groove 121 from the outside to the inside, which makes it easy for the two rotating parts 22 to press against the side wall of the slide groove 121, and also makes it easy to assemble the panel 2 onto the middle frame 12. Here, assembly refers to the combination and connection of the various parts of the air conditioner indoor unit after they have been produced.

[0070] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the overlapping part 23 is connected to the side of the connecting arm 21 facing the middle frame 12 and slides away from the first elastic end 31 along the direction of the rotating part 22. The rotating part 22 and the overlapping part 23 are sequentially arranged on the connecting arm 21. Each connecting arm 21 is provided with an overlapping part 23. The surface of the middle frame 12 facing the connecting arm 21 is provided with a support part 122. The support part 122 is located on the side of the slide groove 121 away from the first elastic end 31.

[0071] For example, the rotating part 22 is provided with a insertion groove near the outer periphery of the connecting arm 21. The insertion groove extends radially upward along the rotating part 22 and is used for the insertion of the second elastic end 32. In this way, by placing the second elastic end 32 on the rotating part 22 closer to the connecting arm 21, not only can the number of coils of the torsion spring be increased, but it can also better cooperate with the first elastic end 31 to drive the rotating part 22 to rotate.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the slide groove 121 becomes smaller along the direction near both ends of the slide groove 121.

[0073] Understandably, when the rotating part 22 slides to either end of the slide groove 121, the smaller space it occupies provides better limiting for the rotating part 22. The parts further away from the two ends of the slide groove 121 have relatively small spaces, which facilitates the opening and closing of the panel 2, allowing the rotating part 22 to slide more freely and better avoid jamming, damage, and other phenomena.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, one end of the elastic member 3 connected to the main body 1 is located above the slide groove 121, and at least a portion of the slide groove 121 extends along the end of the elastic member 3 connected to the main body 1.

[0075] It should be noted that "above the slide rail 121" refers to the area above the physical space of the slide rail 121 after the indoor unit of the air conditioner is installed on the wall in its normal posture. "At least a portion of the slide rail 121 extends along the end near the elastic member 3 connected to the main body 1" means that the portion of the slide rail 121 near the first elastic end 31 of the end connected to the main body 1, i.e., the first elastic end 31, extends upward, while the other portions form an angle with it.

[0076] It is understandable that the extension direction of the slide groove 121 near the first elastic end 31 allows the rotating part 22 to be firmly fixed in the slide groove 121 under the action of the elastic member 3 and the side wall of the slide groove 121 after the panel 2 is closed.

[0077] This application also provides an air conditioning system, which includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit as described above. The specific structure of the indoor unit is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioning system adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0078] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. Parts not described in detail in a particular embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. In the description of this application, 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 indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0079] The air conditioning indoor unit and air conditioning system provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Main body (1); Panel (2), rotatably connected to a rotating part (22); and, The elastic element (3) has a main body and a first elastic end (31) and a second elastic end (32) connected to both ends of the main body. The main body is sleeved on the rotating part (22). The first elastic end (31) is connected to the main body (1), and the second elastic end (32) is connected to the panel (2). When the panel (2) is closed, the panel (2) tends to slide closer to the main body (1) under the action of the elastic restoring force of the main body.

2. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) is provided with a slide groove (121), the rotating part (22) is slidably connected in the slide groove (121), and the first elastic end (31) is connected to the periphery of the first end of the slide groove (121); When the panel (2) is closed, the panel (2) is driven by the elastic restoring force of the main body to slide the rotating part (22) from the second end of the slide groove (121) to the first end of the slide groove (121).

3. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first elastic end (31) is connected to the periphery of the first end of the slide (121), and the second elastic end (32) is connected to the rotating part (22) radially along the rotating part (22).

4. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first end of the slide groove (121) is provided with a mounting groove (124) and a guide groove (123) on its periphery. The guide groove (123) is connected between the mounting groove (124) and the slide groove (121). The guide groove (123) gradually decreases in size along the direction from the slide groove (121) to the mounting groove (124). The first elastic end (31) is installed in the mounting groove (124).

5. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first elastic end (31) is inserted into the mounting groove (124) in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the rotating part (22).

6. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel (2) is provided with an overlapping part (23), and the main body (1) is provided with a support part (122). When the panel (2) is opened, the support part (122) supports the overlapping part (23).

7. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) includes a middle frame (12), and two opposing connecting arms (21) are provided on the inner side of the panel (2). Each connecting arm (21) is provided with a rotating part (22). A sliding groove (121) is provided on each of the opposite sides of the middle frame (12). The two sliding grooves (121) are located between the two connecting arms (21), and the two rotating parts (22) are slidably connected to the two sliding grooves (121) in a one-to-one correspondence.

8. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The groove (121) becomes smaller along the direction close to both ends of the groove (121).

9. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The end of the elastic element (3) connected to the main body (1) is located above the slide groove (121), and at least a portion of the slide groove (121) extends along the end of the elastic element (3) connected to the main body (1).

10. An air conditioning system, characterized in that, Includes the indoor unit and outdoor unit of an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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