Valve plate assembly convenient to assemble, air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioner outdoor units, and discloses a valve plate assembly convenient to assemble, which comprises a valve plate cover plate, the valve plate cover plate comprises an upper edge located at the top, the valve plate cover plate is provided with a notch extending from the upper edge of the valve plate cover plate to the middle, the notch is used for a valve body to penetrate through, and the notch is correspondingly provided with a detachably connected baffle. The baffle shields the opening of the corresponding notch; a sliding groove is formed in the side edge, sliding relative to the side wall of the notch, of the baffle. Due to the fact that the notch structure is arranged on the upper edge of the valve plate cover plate, during installation, the valve body is slightly moved left and right, the valve body is roughly aligned with the notch, the valve body slides to the middle from an inlet of the notch under the action of gravity, and installation is smoother. The detachably-connected baffle is additionally arranged and used for shielding an opening left in the notch after the valve body is installed, the baffle is provided with the sliding groove and slides relative to the side wall of the notch, and the requirements for convenience and sealing performance of disassembly and assembly operation are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner outdoor unit technology, and in particular to a valve plate assembly that is easy to assemble, an air conditioner outdoor unit, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] With advancements in technology and improvements in living standards, consumers are increasingly reliant on air conditioning in both hot and cold weather. Air conditioning regulates the air quality in consumers' living areas, thereby enhancing their comfort.

[0003] In existing technology, air conditioners include an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, connected by pipes. Refrigerant circulates between the two units through these pipes, enabling the indoor unit to provide effective air conditioning to the living area. To facilitate connection between the outdoor and indoor units, the valve body in the outdoor unit typically extends beyond the unit's exterior. However, the valve body is fixed to the outdoor unit by a valve plate cover, and... Figure 1 As shown, the valve cover has a separate through-hole for the valve body to pass through. To ensure the aesthetics of the outdoor unit and prevent dust and small insects from entering, the side panel of the valve cover connected to the outdoor unit needs to be sealed, except for the area where the through-hole is located. Therefore, the through-hole is generally located in the center of the valve plate and is closed around it. When the valve body needs to be disassembled or installed, the casing of the outdoor unit needs to be opened, and the pipes of the valve body need to be welded or disassembled inside the outdoor unit to complete the disassembly and assembly of the valve body. However, the internal space of the outdoor unit is limited, making welding and disassembly difficult and resulting in low installation and disassembly efficiency. If the complete valve body is disassembled and assembled through the through-hole, the valve body is too long, and there are angles between some pipes of the valve body. This makes it impossible for the closed through-hole to properly accommodate the disassembly and assembly requirements of the valve body pipe angles, resulting in low disassembly and assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of low efficiency in valve body disassembly and installation in the prior art, this utility model provides a valve plate assembly, an outdoor air conditioner unit and an air conditioner that are easy to assemble. It has the advantages of simple disassembly and assembly tools and will not cause damage to the valve body surface.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A valve plate assembly that is easy to assemble includes a valve plate cover. The valve plate cover includes an upper edge located at the top. The valve plate cover has a notch extending from the upper edge of the valve plate cover towards the center. The notch is for a valve body to pass through. A detachably connected baffle is provided corresponding to the notch. The baffle has a groove on its side that slides relative to the sidewall of the notch.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, a notch structure is provided on the upper edge of the valve plate cover. The design of the notch extending from the top edge to the center allows the valve body to enter or exit directly from the top. During installation, the valve body is slightly moved left and right to roughly align it with the notch. The valve body will slide from the inlet of the notch to the center due to gravity, making installation less prone to errors and smoother, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process. In addition, a baffle is added to cover the remaining opening of the notch after the valve body is installed. The baffle can be removed before the valve body is installed to provide unobstructed operating space. After installation, the baffle can be reconnected to restore the closed state. The detachable connection between the baffle and the notch ensures the convenience of disassembly and assembly while meeting the requirements of sealing. Furthermore, by providing a sliding groove on the side where the baffle and the notch sidewall slide relative to each other, the baffle can slide along the notch sidewall to achieve installation and disassembly, making disassembly and assembly simple and improving efficiency. In addition, the sliding groove can also provide a guiding function to ensure that the baffle maintains stable contact with the notch sidewall during movement.

[0008] Furthermore, the side of the baffle is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part away from the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit and a second snap-fit ​​part close to the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit. A sliding groove is formed between the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part. The side wall of the notch is snapped into the sliding groove, and the baffle is detachably slidably connected to the side wall of the notch along the sliding groove.

[0009] Using the above technical solution, the first snap-fit ​​part is far away from the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the second snap-fit ​​part is close to the inner cavity. The corresponding arrangement of the two forms a sliding channel with a clear guiding function, so that the side wall of the notch can be stably constrained inside the sliding channel. Moreover, the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part are set on the side of the baffle, which will not occupy the area of ​​the baffle body and will not affect the sealing performance of the baffle. Furthermore, the side wall of the notch is engaged in the sliding channel, that is, the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part extend from the baffle to the valve plate cover plate and abut against the upper and lower surfaces of the valve plate cover plate, which increases the overlapping area of ​​the sliding channel and the valve plate cover plate and ensures the stability of the sliding channel snap-fit.

[0010] Furthermore, the valve plate cover includes a central portion and an edge portion located on the outer edge of the central portion. The central portion protrudes outward relative to the edge portion. The valve body is installed in the central portion. The baffle includes a first flat portion, a curved portion, and a second flat portion. The first flat portion and the second flat portion are connected to both ends of the curved portion. The shape of the curved portion matches the side shape of the central portion. The first flat portion is connected to the edge portion, and the second flat portion is connected to the central portion.

[0011] The above technical solution divides the valve plate cover into an outwardly protruding central part and an edge part. The central part provides an independent installation space for the valve body, while the three-section structure of the baffle achieves a precise fit with the shape of the valve plate cover. Specifically, the curved part matches the side shape of the central part, allowing the baffle to naturally bend along the valve body's installation direction, ensuring the baffle completely seals the valve plate cover. The combination of the first flat part connecting to the edge part and the second flat part connecting to the central part further guarantees the integrity of the baffle's closure.

[0012] Furthermore, the baffle is provided with a first abutting part and a second abutting part. The first abutting part is located on the outside of the curved part and abuts against the center part. The shape of the first abutting part matches the side shape of the center part. The second abutting part is located on the side of the baffle near the valve body. The valve body includes a fixing member and a pipe passing through the fixing member. The fixing member is connected to the valve plate cover. The second abutting part abuts against the end face of the fixing member near the outer surface of the valve plate cover.

[0013] Using the above technical solution, the first abutment is provided on the outside of the curved part of the baffle, which is located on the contact side between the baffle and the center of the valve plate cover. Through the design matching the shape of the side of the center part, a limiting structure is formed to prevent the baffle from rotating inward. A second abutment is provided on the side of the baffle close to the valve body. The second abutment abuts against the end face of the fixing member on the side of the valve body that is close to the valve plate cover, forming a limiting structure to prevent the baffle from rotating outward. The combination of the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure effectively prevents the baffle from shifting laterally and ensures that the baffle remains in a fixed position when subjected to external force or vibration.

[0014] Furthermore, the shape of the end face of the second abutment part is adapted to the shape of the valve body contact surface.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the second abutment part that contacts the baffle and the valve body is designed to fit the contact surface of the valve body, so that the baffle can fit tightly against the outer surface of the valve body, thereby improving the sealing performance and fixing stability between the two.

[0016] Furthermore, the notch includes, from top to bottom, an opening, a guide, and a tube-through section. The opening and the guide extend vertically, and the axis of the tube-through section is inclined relative to the axis of the guide.

[0017] The above technical solution divides the notch into a three-section structure. During installation, the valve body enters from the opening, passes through the guide, and enters the through-pipe section to complete the installation. The opening and guide extend vertically, allowing the valve body to be installed straight up and down, enabling it to slide smoothly in under gravity. Furthermore, the vertical orientation reduces the risk of the valve body colliding with the side walls of the opening and guide. Additionally, the axis of the through-pipe section is inclined relative to the axis of the guide. The axis refers to a straight line along the length of the through-pipe and guide; that is, the through-pipe section is not vertical but forms an angle with the opening and guide, not a straight vertical line. Thus, when the valve body is installed into the through-pipe section, the angle between the through-pipe section and the guide provides a certain degree of limiting and fixing effect.

[0018] Furthermore, the width of the opening decreases from top to bottom.

[0019] Using the above technical solution, the width of the opening is parallel to the upper edge, and the width of the opening decreases from top to bottom, that is, the opening is a trumpet-shaped opening. This design can provide guidance during the process of the valve body passing through the pipe, and also avoids rigid collision between the valve body and the edge of the opening.

[0020] This utility model also provides an air conditioner outdoor unit, including an outdoor unit body, a side plate, a bottom plate, a valve plate assembly as described above, and a valve body. The side plate has a mounting hole, and the valve plate assembly is installed in the mounting hole and connected to the side plate. The bottom surfaces of the valve plate assembly and the side plate are arranged parallel to each other on the bottom plate and together form an installation space. The outdoor unit body is connected to the bottom plate and located within the installation space.

[0021] This utility model also provides an air conditioner, including the outdoor unit of the air conditioner as described above.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) simple structure and low manufacturing cost; (2) simple disassembly and assembly method and high disassembly and assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a valve plate cover plate in existing technology;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front view of the valve plate assembly of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the valve plate assembly of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the valve plate assembly after the valve body of this utility model is assembled;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the valve plate assembly after assembly.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the valve plate assembly after assembly.

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 AA-direction cross section;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the valve plate assembly, side plate, and bottom plate after the valve body of this utility model is assembled.

[0032] In the figure: 1. Valve plate assembly; 10. Valve plate cover; 11. Upper edge; 12. Notch; 121. Opening; 122. Guide; 123. Pipe through section; 13. Center section; 14. Edge section; 20. Baffle; 21. Slide groove; 211. First snap-fit ​​section; 212. Second snap-fit ​​section; 22. First flat section; 23. Bending section; 24. Second flat section; 25. First abutment section; 26. Second abutment section; 30. Valve body; 301. Fixing component; 302. Pipe; 31. Low-pressure valve body; 32. High-pressure valve body; 40. Side plate; 50. Base plate; 60. Pipe through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] Example 1:

[0035] This application proposes a valve plate assembly 1 that is easy to assemble, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the valve plate cover 10 includes an upper edge 11 located at the top. The valve plate cover 10 has a notch 12 extending from the upper edge 11 towards the center. The notch 12 is used for the valve body 30 to pass through. A detachably connected baffle 20 is provided corresponding to the notch 12. The baffle 20 covers the opening of the corresponding notch 12. A groove 21 is provided on the side of the baffle 20 that slides relative to the side wall of the notch 12.

[0036] In this design, notch 12 refers to an open channel extending from the top edge of valve plate cover 10 towards the center, its extension path covering the preset installation position of valve body 30, providing clearance for valve body 30 to move in and out. Baffle 20 is a cover matching the shape of notch 12, used to close the opening of notch 12 in the non-installed state to prevent foreign objects from entering. Groove 21 refers to a space formed on the side wall of baffle 20 near notch 12, the gap width of groove 21 matching the thickness of the side wall of notch 12, used to achieve relative displacement between baffle 20 and valve plate cover 10.

[0037] Specifically, when the valve body 30 needs to be installed, the baffle 20 is removed from the notch 12, and the valve body 30 is moved slightly left and right to roughly align with the notch 12. The valve body 30 will then be lowered directly to the installation position due to gravity, making the installation less prone to errors and smoother, thus simplifying the disassembly and assembly process. After installation, the baffle 20 is reassembled into the opening of the notch 12 and fixed by a snap-fit ​​structure, restoring the notch 12 to a closed state.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the baffle 20 is provided with a sliding groove 21 to achieve a sliding connection between the baffle 20 and the valve plate cover 10. The sliding groove 21 can be provided on one side and the other side can be tightly abutted against the side wall of the valve plate cover 10, or the sliding groove 21 can be provided on both sides. It is preferred to provide the sliding groove 21 on both sides. The double-sided setting ensures the stability of the sliding connection. The clamping design of the sliding groove 21 not only ensures the positional stability of the baffle 20 after it is installed in place, but also allows the baffle 20 to be quickly disassembled and assembled by linear sliding.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the side of the baffle 20 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 211 away from the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit and a second snap-fit ​​portion 212 close to the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit. A sliding groove 21 is formed between the first snap-fit ​​portion 211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 212. The side wall of the notch 12 is snapped into the sliding groove 21, and the baffle 20 is detachably slidably connected to the side wall of the notch 12 along the sliding groove 21.

[0040] The first snap-fit ​​part 211 is a block located away from the inner cavity of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and the second snap-fit ​​part 212 is a block located close to the inner cavity of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The first snap-fit ​​part 211 and the second snap-fit ​​part 212 can be integrally formed with the baffle 20 during the manufacturing process. Specifically, the number of blocks in the first snap-fit ​​part 211 and the second snap-fit ​​part 212 can be determined according to the length and shape of the baffle 20.

[0041] Specifically, a groove 21 is formed between the first snap-fit ​​portion 211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 212 to clamp the side wall of the valve plate cover 10. The first snap-fit ​​portion 211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 212 can be provided on one side of the baffle 20 to form the groove 21, or the first snap-fit ​​portion 211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 212 can be provided on both sides to form the groove 21. The baffle 20 slides in the groove 21 along the length of the side wall of the valve plate cover 10. Through the above technical solution, this application can realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the baffle 20 and the valve plate cover 10. At the same time, the connection stability is improved by the upper and lower clamping structure. Meanwhile, the first snap-fit ​​portion 211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 212 provided on opposite sides of the baffle 20 will not interfere with the sealing of the notch 12 of the baffle 20, thus ensuring the shielding effect of the notch 12 and the sealing performance of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0042] It should be noted that the first engaging portion 211 and the second engaging portion 212 are positioned opposite each other; the first engaging portion 211 and the second engaging portion 212 can also be staggered to form a groove 21. The actual number of the first engaging portion 211 and the second engaging portion 212 can be determined according to the specific shape of the baffle 20, and is not limited here. In addition, the groove is not limited to being formed using the first engaging portion 211 and the second engaging portion 212, but can also be formed by opening a groove in the side wall of the baffle.

[0043] Preferably, the number of notches 12 can be set according to the number of valve bodies 30. Generally, the outdoor unit of an air conditioner is only equipped with a low-pressure valve body 31 and a high-pressure valve body 31. The high-pressure valve body 32 is located below the low-pressure valve body 31, and the high-pressure valve body 32 must be welded to the pipe 302 after installation. It is not possible to weld it in advance for installation. Therefore, only the low-pressure valve body 31 can be provided with the corresponding notch 12. The high-pressure valve body 32 still passes through the through hole 60 opened on the surface of the valve plate cover. The above design not only meets the needs of actual working conditions, but also reduces the processing complexity of the valve plate cover 10.

[0044] ]like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, this application further proposes that the notch 12 includes, from top to bottom, an opening 121, a guide 122, and a tube 123. The opening 121 and the guide 122 extend in a vertical direction, and the axis of the tube 123 is inclined relative to the axis of the guide 122.

[0045] Here, opening 121 refers to the open portion located at the top of notch 12; guide 122 refers to the vertical extension section connected below opening 121, used for initial positioning of valve body 30; pipe penetration 123 refers to the part of valve body 30 that is finally installed and fixed with a pipe; axis refers to the straight line set along the length direction of pipe penetration 123 and guide 122.

[0046] Specifically, the notch 12 is divided into a three-section structure. During installation, the valve body 30 enters from the opening 121, passes through the guide 122, and enters the through-pipe 123 to complete the installation. The opening 121 and the guide 122 extend vertically, allowing the valve body 30 to be installed straight up and down during entry. This allows the valve body 30 to slide in smoothly under the action of gravity. In addition, the vertical arrangement reduces the risk of the valve body 30 colliding with the side walls of the opening 121 and the guide 122. Furthermore, the axis of the through-pipe 123 is inclined relative to the axis of the guide 122. That is, the through-pipe 123 is not vertical; it forms a certain angle with the opening 121 and the guide 122 and is not a straight vertical line. Thus, when the valve body 30 is installed into the through-pipe 123, the angle between the through-pipe 123 and the guide 122 provides a certain degree of limiting and fixing effect.

[0047] Furthermore, the valve plate cover 10 is provided with a raised central part 13 for mounting the valve body 30, and the through-pipe part 123 is inclined to one side toward the central part 13 to ensure that the valve body 30 is mounted on the central part 13.

[0048] This application further proposes that the width of the opening 121 decreases from top to bottom.

[0049] Specifically, the width of the opening 121 is parallel to the upper edge 11. The tapering sidewalls of the opening 121 constrain and guide the insertion path of the valve body 30. Under the influence of gravity, the valve body 30 naturally slides into the through-tube 123 along the inclined side of the opening 121. The wider inlet at the upper end of the opening 121 facilitates the initial positioning of the valve body 30. As the valve body 30 moves downward, the tapering sidewalls gradually close the gap, automatically aligning the axis of the valve body 30 with the axis of the through-tube 123. This structure avoids rigid contact between the valve body 30 and the edge of the opening 121, and at the same time eliminates lateral offset during assembly by gradually reducing the gap.

[0050] Furthermore, the sidewall of the notch 12 is rounded, which can form a smooth transition surface and avoid the outer wall of the pipe 302 being scratched by sharp edges during disassembly and assembly. The rounded corner of the opening 121 can also play a certain guiding role when the valve body 30 is installed.

[0051] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, this application further proposes a valve plate cover 10 including a central portion 13 and an edge portion 14 disposed on the outer edge of the central portion 13. The central portion 13 protrudes outward relative to the edge portion 14. The valve body 30 is installed on the central portion 13. The baffle 20 includes a first flat portion 22, a curved portion 23 and a second flat portion 24. The first flat portion 22 and the second flat portion 24 are connected to both ends of the curved portion 23. The shape of the curved portion 23 matches the side shape of the central portion 13. The first flat portion 22 is connected to the edge portion 14 and the second flat portion 24 is connected to the central portion 13.

[0052] The outer side refers to the side away from the air conditioner's internal cavity; the central part 13 refers to the main area of ​​the valve plate cover 10 used for installing the valve body 30, which is achieved by an arc-shaped plate protruding towards the side away from the air conditioner's internal cavity, providing independent installation space for the valve body 30 by protruding outwards. The edge part 14 refers to the transition area set around the central part 13, which can be achieved by a flat plate connected to the air conditioner outdoor unit side panel 40. The first flat part 22 refers to the flat section of the baffle 20 that connects to the edge part 14; the curved part 23 refers to the arc-shaped transition section of the baffle 20 that connects the first flat part 22 and the second flat part 24; the second flat part 24 refers to the flat section of the baffle 20 that connects to the central part 13.

[0053] Specifically, the valve body 30 is confined within the outwardly protruding central portion 13. The baffle 20, through the arcuate structure of the curved portion 23, forms a complementary shape with the side of the central portion 13, completely sealing the notch 12 on the side wall of the central portion 13. If the shape of the curved portion 23 of the baffle 20 does not match the side of the central portion 13, the notch 12 may not be completely sealed, and there may be gaps between the baffle 20 and the side of the central portion 13, resulting in incomplete sealing. The first flat portion 22 seals the notch 12 of the edge portion 14, and the second flat portion 24 seals the notch 12 on the surface of the central portion 13, except for the notch where the valve body 30 is installed. Through the above technical solution, this application solves the problem of poor sealing caused by the shape mismatch between the baffle 20 and the valve plate cover 10. The arcuate fit between the curved portion 23 and the central portion 13 eliminates the residual gap after the baffle 20 is closed.

[0054] Specifically, since the curved portion 23 of the baffle 20 needs to match the side of the center portion 13, it is impossible to provide a structure that forms a groove between the curved portion 23 and the second flat portion 24. If a first snap-fit ​​portion 211 and a second snap-fit ​​portion 212 with opposite positions are provided on the outer and inner surfaces of the curved portion 23 and the second flat portion 24, the shape of the curved portion 23 will interfere and the baffle 20 will be directly stuck at the notch 12, making it impossible to effectively pull out or install along the slide 21. However, if no limiting structure is provided on the curved portion 23 and the second flat portion 24, the lateral freedom of the curved portion 23 and the second flat portion 24 cannot be restricted, and there will be a tendency for them to rotate relative to the notch 12.

[0055] Therefore, as Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, this application further proposes that the baffle 20 is provided with a first abutting part 25 and a second abutting part 26. The first abutting part 25 is provided on the outside of the curved part 23 and abuts against the center part 13. The shape of the first abutting part 25 matches the side shape of the center part 13. The second abutting part 26 is provided on the side of the baffle 20 near the valve body 30. The valve body includes a fixing member 301 and a pipe 302 passing through the fixing member 301. The fixing member 301 is connected to the valve plate cover. The second abutting part 26 abuts against the end face of the fixing member 301 near the outer surface of the valve plate cover 10.

[0056] The first abutment 25 refers to a limiting structure located outside the curved portion 23 of the baffle 20. Specifically, it can be implemented using a protrusion or extension complementary to the shape of the side of the central portion 13. Its function is to form a surface contact with the side of the central portion 13 through shape matching, generating a lateral restraint force. The pipe 302 refers to a fitting containing refrigerant that passes through the fixing member 301 and is integrally formed with it. The fixing member 301 is connected to the valve plate cover plate via bolt assemblies, ensuring the stability of the valve plate cover plate installation. The second abutment 26 refers to a limiting structure formed at the end of the baffle 20 that abuts against the side of the valve body 30 near the outer surface of the valve plate cover plate 10.

[0057] The first abutment 25 is disposed on the outer side of the curved portion 23 of the baffle 20, matching the shape of the side of the central portion 13, and abutting against the side of the central portion 13 away from the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit, forming a limiting structure to prevent the baffle 20 from rotating inward; a second abutment 26 is disposed on the side of the baffle 20 near the valve body 30, and the second abutment 26 abuts against the end face of the fixing member 301 on the side of the valve body 30 that is in close contact with the valve plate cover 10, forming a limiting structure to prevent the baffle 20 from rotating outward. The combination of the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure effectively prevents the baffle 20 from shifting laterally, ensuring that the baffle 20 remains in a fixed position when subjected to external force or vibration. Preferably, the second abutment 26 is formed on the second flat portion 24, partially or completely overlapping with the second flat portion 24.

[0058] This application further proposes that the shape of the end face of the second abutment 26 is adapted to the shape of the contact surface of the valve body 30.

[0059] Specifically, the end of the baffle 20 near the valve body 30 abuts against the pipe 302 of the valve body 30. The cross-section of the pipe 302 is generally circular. Therefore, the end of the second abutment 26 can be made with an arc that matches the pipe 302. When the baffle 20 is installed at the notch 12, its contact surface can completely fit the surface of the valve body 30, so that the baffle 20 can fit tightly against the outer surface of the valve body 30, improving the sealing performance and fixing stability between the two.

[0060] like Figure 9 As shown, this utility model also provides an outdoor unit for an air conditioner, including an outdoor unit body, a side plate 40, a bottom plate 50, a valve plate assembly 1 as described above, and a valve body 30. The side plate 40 has a mounting hole, and the valve plate assembly 1 is installed in the mounting hole and connected to the side plate 40. The bottom surfaces of the valve plate assembly 1 and the side plate 40 are arranged parallel to each other on the bottom plate 50 and together form an installation space. The outdoor unit body is connected to the bottom plate 50 and is located within the installation space.

[0061] This utility model also provides an air conditioner, including the outdoor unit of the air conditioner as described above.

Claims

1. A valve plate assembly that is easy to assemble, comprising a valve plate cover, characterized in that, The valve plate cover includes an upper edge located at the top, and the valve plate cover has a notch extending from the upper edge of the valve plate cover towards the center, the notch being used for the valve body to pass through, and a detachably connected baffle is provided corresponding to the notch, the baffle covering the opening corresponding to the notch; the side of the baffle that slides relative to the sidewall of the notch is provided with a groove.

2. The valve plate assembly for easy assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the baffle is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part away from the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit and a second snap-fit ​​part close to the inner cavity of the air conditioner outdoor unit. A sliding groove is formed between the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part. The side wall of the notch is snapped into the sliding groove. The baffle is detachably slidably connected to the side wall of the notch along the sliding groove.

3. The valve plate assembly for easy assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve cover plate includes a central portion and an edge portion located at the outer edge of the central portion. The central portion protrudes outward relative to the edge portion. The valve body is mounted on the central portion. The baffle includes a first planar portion, a curved portion, and a second planar portion. The first planar portion and the second planar portion are connected to both ends of the curved portion. The shape of the curved portion matches the side shape of the central portion. The first planar portion is connected to the edge portion, and the second planar portion is connected to the central portion.

4. The valve plate assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The baffle is provided with a first abutting part and a second abutting part. The first abutting part is located on the outside of the curved part and abuts against the central part. The shape of the first abutting part matches the side shape of the central part. The second abutment is disposed on the side of the baffle near the valve body. The valve body includes a fixing member and a pipe passing through the fixing member. The fixing member is connected to the valve plate cover. The second abutment abuts against the end face of the fixing member near the outer surface of the valve plate cover.

5. A valve plate assembly for easy assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shape of the end face of the second abutment part is adapted to the contact surface of the valve body.

6. The valve plate assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The notch includes, from top to bottom, an opening, a guide, and a tube-through section. The opening and the guide extend vertically, and the axis of the tube-through section is inclined relative to the axis of the guide.

7. A valve plate assembly for easy assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The width of the opening decreases from top to bottom.

8. An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The device includes an outdoor unit body, a side plate, a base plate, a valve plate assembly as described in any one of claims 1-7, and a valve body. The side plate has a mounting hole, the valve plate assembly is installed in the mounting hole and connected to the side plate, the bottom surfaces of the valve plate assembly and the side plate are arranged parallel to each other on the base plate and together form an installation space, and the outdoor unit body is connected to the base plate and located within the installation space.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air conditioner outdoor unit as described in claim 8.

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