Indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an indoor unit and an air conditioner, the indoor unit comprises a base body and an evaporator assembly, a first buckling part is arranged on the base, and the first buckling part is arranged close to a first side wall of the base; a second buckling part is arranged on the evaporator assembly, and the first buckling part is connected with the second buckling part in a locking manner, so that the base is connected with the evaporator assembly in a locking manner; an operation window is arranged on the first side wall, so that the first buckling part is separated from the second buckling part through the operation window; wherein the second buckling part is configured to be in locking connection with the first buckling part after being inserted into the first buckling part; the operation window is arranged on the side wall of the base, so that the connection state of the first buckling part and the second buckling part is rapidly switched, rapid connection and separation of the first buckling part and the second buckling part are achieved, and then rapid connection and separation of the base and the evaporator assembly are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An air conditioner, or air conditioner, is a mechanical device that consists of four parts: a refrigeration (heating) circulation system, an air circulation and ventilation system, an electrical control system, and a housing. It maintains a certain temperature, humidity, airflow speed, cleanliness, and freshness of the air in the regulated space.

[0003] In wall-mounted split-type air conditioners, the base and indoor heat exchanger are typically connected by multiple screws, which results in low efficiency in the installation and disassembly of the base and indoor heat exchanger. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this utility model embodiment is to provide an indoor unit and air conditioner, aiming to improve the technical problem of low installation and disassembly efficiency of the indoor unit base and indoor heat exchanger in the prior art.

[0005] An embodiment of this utility model provides an indoor unit, comprising:

[0006] A base, wherein a first fastening part is provided on the base, and the first fastening part is disposed near the first side wall of the base;

[0007] An evaporator assembly, wherein the evaporator assembly is provided with a second fastening part, and the first fastening part is locked to the second fastening part so that the base is locked to the evaporator assembly;

[0008] An operation window is provided on the first side wall so that the first fastening part can be separated from the second fastening part through the operation window;

[0009] The second fastening part is configured to be inserted into the first fastening part and then locked together with the first fastening part.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first fastening part includes a slot and an elastic buckle disposed on one side of the slot. When the first fastening part and the second fastening part are locked together, the elastic buckle is in a first position and the elastic buckle is locked together with the second fastening part.

[0011] After the elastic buckle shifts from the first position toward the first sidewall to the second position, the elastic buckle separates from the second fastening part, the first fastening part and the second fastening part are unlocked, and the first fastening part and the second fastening part can be directly separated.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the evaporator assembly is further provided with a first insertion part and a second insertion part on the side away from the second fastening part, and the first insertion part and the second insertion part are spaced apart; when the first fastening part and the second fastening part are connected, the first insertion part and the second insertion part are then inserted and connected to the base; when the first fastening part and the second fastening part are separated, the first insertion part and the second insertion part are then separated from the base.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the base is provided with a first insertion hole and a second insertion hole spaced apart from each other. When the first fastening part is connected to the second fastening part, the first insertion part is inserted into the first insertion hole and the second insertion part is inserted into the second insertion hole. When the first fastening part is separated from the second fastening part, the first insertion part is separated from the first insertion hole and the second insertion part is separated from the second insertion hole.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, a water receiving tray is provided on the base, and the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole are both provided on the second side wall of the water receiving tray.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first insertion hole includes a second sidewall, a first crossbeam spaced apart from the second sidewall, a first rib and a second rib, the first rib and the second rib being connected between the second sidewall and the first crossbeam, and the first rib, the second rib, the first crossbeam and the second sidewall enclosing the first insertion hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second insertion hole includes a second sidewall, a second crossbeam spaced apart from the second sidewall, a third rib and a fourth rib, the third rib and the fourth rib being connected between the second sidewall and the second crossbeam, and the third rib, the fourth rib, the second crossbeam and the second sidewall enclosing to form the second insertion hole.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, the evaporator assembly includes an evaporator body, a first end plate, and a second end plate. The first end plate and the second end plate are respectively connected to both ends of the evaporator body. A second fastening part is provided on the first end plate. When the second fastening part is connected to the first fastening part, one end of the first end plate is inserted into the base and one end of the second end plate is inserted into the base.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, the evaporator assembly is further provided with a first locking connection part, and the base is provided with a first locking engagement part. When the first locking connection part is locked to the first locking engagement part, the base is locked to the evaporator assembly.

[0019] In some embodiments of this utility model, this utility model also provides an air conditioner, which includes the above-described indoor unit.

[0020] This utility model provides an indoor unit and an air conditioner. The indoor unit is equipped with a first fastening part and a second fastening part that can be switched between locked connection and disconnection. The first fastening part is disposed on the base, and the second fastening part is disposed on the evaporator assembly, thereby realizing the connection and disconnection between the base and the evaporator assembly. At the same time, the first fastening part is disposed close to the side wall of the base. By providing an operation window on the side wall of the base, the connection state of the first fastening part and the second fastening part can be quickly switched, realizing the rapid connection and disconnection of the first fastening part and the second fastening part, and thus realizing the rapid connection and disconnection between the base and the evaporator assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of the indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first fastening part and the base in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an evaporator assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals: 100, base; 110, first fastening part; 111, slot; 112, elastic buckle; 120, first locking engagement part; 130, first insertion hole; 140, second insertion hole; 160, first side wall; 161, operation window; 200, evaporator assembly; 201, first end plate; 202, second end plate; 203, evaporator body; 210, second fastening part; 220, first locking connection part; 230, first insertion part; 240, second insertion part; 300, water receiving tray; 301, first crossbeam; 302, first rib; 303, second rib; 304, second crossbeam; 305, third rib; 306, fourth rib; 310, second side wall. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" 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.

[0032] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0033] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides an indoor unit, including a base 100 and an evaporator assembly 200. The base 100 has a first fastening part 110 disposed near a first sidewall 160. The evaporator assembly 200 has a second fastening part 210, and the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 are locked together to lock the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200 together. An operation window 161 is provided on the first sidewall 160 to allow the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 to be separated. The second fastening part 210 is configured to be inserted into the first fastening part 110 and then locked together with it.

[0034] The operation window 161 is an opening provided on the first side wall 160, which allows maintenance personnel or assemblers to insert their fingers into the indoor unit to switch the connection state between the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210.

[0035] Wherein, after the second fastening part 210 is inserted into the first fastening part 110, the first fastening part 110 automatically locks and connects with the second fastening part 210, so that the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200 are randomly locked and connected.

[0036] It should be noted that a first fastening part 110 and a second fastening part 210 may be provided on the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200, or multiple sets of first fastening parts 110 and second fastening parts 210 may be provided. When only a first fastening part 110 and a second fastening part 210 are provided on the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200, multiple quick-connect structures, such as a direct-insertion plug-in connection structure, are also provided between the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200. These structures can be connected when the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 are connected, and can be separated when the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 are separated.

[0037] It is understood that the indoor unit, by setting a first fastening part 110 and a second fastening part 210 that can switch between locked connection and disconnection, and by setting the first fastening part 110 on the base 100 and the second fastening part 210 on the evaporator assembly 200, realizes the connection and disconnection of the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200. At the same time, the first fastening part 110 is set close to the side wall of the base 100, and by setting an operation window 161 on the side wall of the base 100, the connection state of the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 can be quickly switched, realizing the rapid connection and disconnection of the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210, thereby realizing the rapid connection and disconnection of the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200.

[0038] In some embodiments, in addition to the locking connection achieved by the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210, the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200 are also connected by screws to improve the connection stability between the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200. In this embodiment, generally only one screw is used to connect the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200, which shortens the disassembly and installation efficiency between the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200 and also ensures the connection efficiency between the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first fastening part 110 includes a slot 111 and an elastic buckle 112 disposed on one side of the slot 111. When the first fastening part 110 is locked to the second fastening part 210, the elastic buckle 112 is in a first position and the elastic buckle 112 is locked to the second fastening part 210.

[0040] After the elastic buckle 112 shifts from the first position toward the first sidewall 160 to the second position, the elastic buckle 112 separates from the second fastening part 210, the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 are unlocked, and the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 can be directly separated.

[0041] The user can insert their finger or other tool through the operation window 161 to adjust the position of the elastic buckle 112. When the elastic buckle 112 is not subjected to external force, it is in the first position, that is, it is in the locked position when it is not subjected to external force. When subjected to external force, such as the pulling force from the operation window 161, it is shifted toward the operation window 161 to the second position; or the pushing force when the second fastening part 210 is inserted, it is shifted toward the operation window 161 so that the second fastening part 210 can be smoothly inserted into the slot 111. After the second fastening part 210 is inserted into the slot 111, the pushing force on the elastic buckle 112 disappears, the elastic buckle 112 returns to the first position, and is locked and connected with the second fastening part 210.

[0042] When the elastic buckle 112 is connected to the second fastening part 210, the elastic buckle 112 engages with the second fastening part 210 to restrict the main body of the second fastening part 210 in the slot 111, thereby achieving a locking connection between the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210.

[0043] In some embodiments, the evaporator assembly 200 is further provided with a first insertion portion 230 and a second insertion portion 240 on the side away from the second fastening portion 210, with the first insertion portion 230 and the second insertion portion 240 spaced apart. When the first fastening portion 110 is connected to the second fastening portion 210, the first insertion portion 230 and the second insertion portion 240 are then inserted and connected to the base 100; when the first fastening portion 110 is separated from the second fastening portion 210, the first insertion portion 230 and the second insertion portion 240 are then separated from the base 100.

[0044] That is, the first plug-in part 230 and the second plug-in part 240 are directly inserted into the base 100, which means that they can be plugged in and pulled out quickly, and thus quickly connected and separated as the first fastening part 110 and the second fastening part 210 are connected, ensuring that the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200 can be quickly installed and disassembled.

[0045] The insertion method between the first insertion part 230 and the base 100 can be either inserted into the base 100 in the direction of the second fastening part 210 into the slot 111, or inserted into the base 100 in the direction opposite to the insertion direction of the second fastening part 210. The specific insertion method is related to the structure of the base 100 and is not limited here.

[0046] In some embodiments, the base 100 is provided with a first insertion hole 130 and a second insertion hole 140 spaced apart from each other. When the first fastening part 110 is connected to the second fastening part 210, the first insertion part 230 is inserted into the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion part 240 is inserted into the second insertion hole 140. When the first fastening part 110 is separated from the second fastening part 210, the first insertion part 230 is separated from the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion part 240 is separated from the second insertion hole 140.

[0047] The first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 can be blind holes or through holes.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 are arranged horizontally relative to each other on the base 100, and the first insertion part 230 and the second insertion part 240 are inserted in the horizontal direction. By arranging the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 horizontally relative to each other, the movement of the evaporator assembly 200 in the numerical direction can be restricted after the first insertion part 230 and the second insertion part 240 are inserted horizontally.

[0049] The first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 are set relatively horizontally on the base 100, which means that the axial direction (central axis direction) of the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 is almost horizontal to the bottom surface of the base 100.

[0050] In other embodiments, the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 may also be inclined relative to the bottom surface of the base 100, that is, the angle between the axial direction (central axis direction) of the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 and the bottom surface of the base 100 is greater than 0° and less than 90°.

[0051] In some embodiments, a water receiving tray 300 is provided on the base 100, and the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 are both provided on the second side wall 310 of the water receiving tray 300.

[0052] The water receiving tray 300 includes a bottom wall and a second side wall 310 surrounding and connected to the bottom wall.

[0053] Generally, the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 are spaced apart on the second side wall 310.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first insertion hole 130 includes a second sidewall 310, a first crossbeam 301 spaced apart from the second sidewall 310, a first rib 302 and a second rib 303, the first rib 302 and the second rib 303 being connected between the second sidewall 310 and the first crossbeam 301, and the first rib 302, the second rib 303, the first crossbeam 301 and the second sidewall 310 enclosing to form the first insertion hole 130.

[0055] In some embodiments, the second insertion hole 140 includes a second sidewall 310, a second crossbeam 304 spaced apart from the second sidewall 310, a third rib 305 and a fourth rib 306, the third rib 305 and the fourth rib 306 connecting the second sidewall 310 and the second crossbeam 304, and the third rib 305, the fourth rib 306, the second crossbeam 304 and the second sidewall 310 enclosing to form the second insertion hole 140.

[0056] It is understandable that by setting the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 on the second side wall 310 of the water receiving tray 300, and by thickening the part of the second side wall 310 by setting the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140, the impact resistance of the second side wall 310 is improved.

[0057] The first insertion part 230 and the second insertion part 240 are inserted into the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 respectively from the bottom upwards, so that the movement of the evaporator assembly 200 in the vertical direction can be restricted after the first insertion part 230 and the second insertion part 240 are inserted into the first insertion hole 130 and the second insertion hole 140 respectively.

[0058] In some embodiments, the two ends of the first crossbeam 301 are respectively connected to diagonal reinforcing ribs. One end of the diagonal reinforcing rib is connected to the first crossbeam 301 and the other end is connected to the second sidewall 310 to improve the structural stability of the first insertion hole 130 structure, thereby improving the impact resistance of the second sidewall 310.

[0059] In some embodiments, the two ends of the second crossbeam 304 are respectively connected to diagonal reinforcing ribs, one end of which is connected to the first crossbeam 301 and the other end is connected to the second sidewall 310, so as to improve the structural stability of the second insertion hole 140 structure and thereby improve the impact resistance of the second sidewall 310.

[0060] In some embodiments, the evaporator assembly 200 includes an evaporator body 203, a first end plate 201, and a second end plate 202. The first end plate 201 and the second end plate 202 are respectively connected to the two ends of the evaporator body 203. A second fastening part 210 is provided on the first end plate 201. When the second fastening part 210 is connected to the first fastening part 110, one end of the first end plate 201 is inserted into the base 100 and one end of the second end plate 202 is inserted into the base 100.

[0061] In some embodiments, the first end plate 201 is further provided with a first insertion portion 230, which is spaced apart from the first fastening portion. The second end plate 202 is provided with a second insertion portion 240, which is located at the end of the second end plate 202 near the water receiving tray 300.

[0062] In some embodiments, the evaporator assembly 200 is further provided with a first locking connection portion 220, and the base 100 is provided with a first locking engagement portion 120. When the first locking connection portion 220 is locked to the first locking engagement portion 120, the base 100 is locked to the evaporator assembly 200.

[0063] That is, the connection stability between the base 100 and the evaporator assembly 200 is enhanced by an additional locking structure.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first locking connecting part 220 and the first locking mating part 120 are respectively provided with corresponding screw holes, and the first locking connecting part 220 and the second locking mating part are screwed together to lock them together. That is, after the first locking connecting part 220 and the second locking mating part are mated, the screw passes through the screw holes of both to achieve screw connection between them.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first locking connection portion 220 and the first locking engagement portion 120 are plugged into each other and then locked together. That is, one of the first locking connection portion 220 and the first locking engagement portion 120 has an insertable structure (such as a protrusion) and the other has a receiving structure (such as a hole), and the two can be plugged into each other. After the two are plugged into each other, the locking connection between the two is achieved by screw connection.

[0066] In some embodiments, an air conditioner is also provided, which includes the indoor unit described above. Since the air conditioner includes at least some or all of the embodiments of the above-described indoor unit, the air conditioner has at least the beneficial effects of some or all of the above-described embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0067] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings under the application concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An indoor unit, characterized in that, include: A base, wherein a first fastening part is provided on the base, and the first fastening part is disposed near the first side wall of the base; An evaporator assembly, wherein the evaporator assembly is provided with a second fastening part, and the first fastening part is locked to the second fastening part so that the base is locked to the evaporator assembly; An operation window is provided on the first side wall so that the first fastening part can be separated from the second fastening part through the operation window; The second fastening part is configured to be inserted into the first fastening part and then locked together with the first fastening part.

2. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fastening part includes a slot and an elastic buckle disposed on one side of the slot. When the first fastening part and the second fastening part are locked together, the elastic buckle is in a first position and the elastic buckle is locked together with the second fastening part. After the elastic buckle shifts from the first position toward the first sidewall to the second position, the elastic buckle separates from the second fastening part, the first fastening part and the second fastening part are unlocked, and the first fastening part and the second fastening part can be directly separated.

3. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The evaporator assembly is further provided with a first insertion part and a second insertion part on the side away from the second fastening part, with the first insertion part and the second insertion part spaced apart; when the first fastening part is connected to the second fastening part, the first insertion part and the second insertion part are then inserted into and connected to the base; when the first fastening part is separated from the second fastening part, the first insertion part and the second insertion part are then separated from the base.

4. The indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first insertion hole and a second insertion hole spaced apart from each other. When the first fastening part is connected to the second fastening part, the first insertion part is inserted into the first insertion hole and the second insertion part is inserted into the second insertion hole. When the first fastening part is separated from the second fastening part, the first insertion part is separated from the first insertion hole and the second insertion part is separated from the second insertion hole.

5. The indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base is provided with a water receiving tray, and the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole are both provided on the second side wall of the water receiving tray.

6. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first insertion hole includes a second sidewall, a first crossbeam spaced apart from the second sidewall, a first rib and a second rib. The first rib and the second rib are connected between the second sidewall and the first crossbeam. The first rib, the second rib, the first crossbeam and the second sidewall enclose the first insertion hole.

7. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second insertion hole includes a second sidewall, a second crossbeam spaced apart from the second sidewall, a third rib and a fourth rib. The third rib and the fourth rib are connected between the second sidewall and the second crossbeam. The third rib, the fourth rib, the second crossbeam and the second sidewall enclose and form the second insertion hole.

8. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The evaporator assembly includes an evaporator body, a first end plate, and a second end plate. The first end plate and the second end plate are respectively connected to the two ends of the evaporator body. A second fastening part is provided on the first end plate. When the second fastening part is connected to the first fastening part, one end of the first end plate is inserted into the base and one end of the second end plate is inserted into the base.

9. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The evaporator assembly is further provided with a first locking connection part, and the base is provided with a first locking engagement part. When the first locking connection part is locked to the first locking engagement part, the base is locked to the evaporator assembly.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including the indoor unit as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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