Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner, including panel subassembly and air deflector subassembly, panel subassembly includes panel part and buffer, and panel part has the air outlet edge, and the air outlet edge participates in the definition of the air outlet of air conditioner, and the buffer is wrapped at least part of the air outlet edge, and the air deflector subassembly is movably arranged at the air outlet, to open and close the air outlet and / or adjust the air outlet direction, and the buffer is arranged apart from the air outlet edge and the air deflector subassembly. Therefore, the buffer can realize the soft contact between panel part and air deflector subassembly, and improves the grinding problem between panel part and air deflector subassembly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The air conditioner's panel is a crucial component, serving multiple functions including decoration, protection, and functional integration. Typically, the panel is located near or has an air outlet, with a guide vane installed at the outlet. During operation or transportation, the guide vane and panel come into contact, generating dust and wear that can affect the air conditioner's performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an air conditioner in which a buffer component enables soft contact between the panel components and the air guide assembly, improving the problem of powder abrasion between the panel components and the air guide assembly, and thus enhancing the performance of the air conditioner.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a panel assembly, the panel assembly including a panel component and a buffer member, the panel component having an air outlet edge, the air outlet edge participating in defining the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the buffer member covering at least a portion of the air outlet edge; and an air guide assembly, the air guide assembly being movably disposed at the air outlet to open and close the air outlet and / or adjust the air outlet direction, and the buffer member separating the air outlet edge and the air guide assembly.

[0005] According to the air conditioner of this utility model embodiment, the buffer separates the air outlet edge and the air guide assembly. Therefore, throughout the entire operation of the air guide assembly or during the transportation of the air conditioner, the buffer can keep the air outlet edge and the air guide assembly separate. Even if the gap between the air guide assembly and the panel component is small, making it easy for the air guide assembly to scrape against the air outlet edge during operation, the buffer can prevent direct contact between the air guide assembly and the air outlet edge. This improves the dusting problem at the air outlet edge, helps reduce wear on the air guide assembly and the panel component. Simultaneously, the buffer can utilize its own deformation capability to achieve soft contact between the air guide assembly and the panel component, and can adapt to changes in the gap between the air guide assembly and the panel component as the air guide assembly operates. It has good applicability and is unlikely to generate excessive resistance to the operation of the air guide assembly. This helps to improve the aforementioned dusting problem while also ensuring the smooth operation of the air guide assembly to a certain extent.

[0006] In some embodiments, the buffer is an elastic or flexible element.

[0007] In some embodiments, the panel component includes a panel that defines the exterior surface of the air conditioner, with air outlet edges on opposite sides of the panel, each air outlet edge corresponding to a buffer member; and / or, the panel forms an air outlet, with the air outlet edge spaced apart from the outer periphery of the panel.

[0008] In some embodiments, the panel component further includes a support member disposed on the back side of the panel and assembled with the panel, and a buffer member clamping and fixing between the panel and the support member.

[0009] In some embodiments, the panel includes a panel body and a panel support. The panel body is disposed on one side of the panel support and is assembled and connected to the panel support. At least a portion of the outer periphery of the panel support is located outside the outer periphery of the panel body. The air outlet edge is located on the outer periphery of the panel support and is located at a corner position on the side of the panel support opposite to the panel body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the buffer includes a first buffer portion disposed on the side of the panel support away from the panel body and extending toward the air outlet beyond the air outlet edge. The buffer also includes a second buffer portion connected to the portion of the first buffer portion that extends beyond the air outlet edge and extending toward the side where the panel body is located.

[0011] In some embodiments, the panel component further includes a support member disposed on the side of the panel support away from the panel body and at least assembled with the panel body. The first buffer portion has a clamping portion that clamps and fixes between the panel support and the support member.

[0012] In some embodiments, a stop rib is provided on the side of the panel support facing the clamping portion, the stop rib abuts against the clamping portion, and the thickness of the clamping portion increases in the direction toward its free end; and / or; the clamping portion includes a first clamping section and a second clamping section that are bent and connected, the first clamping section is arranged parallel to the panel support, and the second clamping section extends from the end of the first clamping section in the thickness direction of the first clamping section toward a direction away from the panel support, the second clamping section extends into the first slot of the support member, and is limited to fit between the two side walls of the first slot.

[0013] In some embodiments, the clamping portion includes a first clamping segment and a second clamping segment. The second clamping segment includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is connected between the first clamping segment and the second segment. The thickness of the first segment is greater than or equal to the thickness of the first clamping segment. The thickness of the second segment is greater than the thickness of the first segment. The protrusion height of the second segment protruding from the corresponding thickness side of the first segment is H2, where 1.5mm ≤ H2 ≤ 2mm; and / or, the height of the second clamping segment is H1, where 2mm ≤ H1 ≤ 3mm.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first buffer portion further includes a buffer section, the buffer member being disposed between the air outlet edge and the clamping portion, and the buffer section having a buffer cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first buffer portion further includes a limiting portion defining a second slot between the limiting portion and the clamping portion. The support member has a claw portion that limits and engages with the second slot. At least a portion of the limiting portion extends obliquely toward the clamping portion in a direction toward the opening of the second slot and limits and engages with a third slot on the side of the claw portion opposite to the panel support.

[0016] In some embodiments, the angle between the groove wall of the third slot opposite to the limiting part and the clamping direction of the clamping part is α, 55°≤α<65°; and / or, the cross-sectional shape of the claw part is trapezoidal, the maximum width of the claw part is W1, the height of the claw part is H4, 2mm≤W1≤3mm, 4mm≤H4≤6mm, and the bottom angle of the trapezoidal groove opening away from the second slot is β, 60°≤β<90°.

[0017] In some embodiments, the length of the buffer is L1, the length of the support is L2, and 15mm≤L2-L1≤20mm.

[0018] In some embodiments, the panel body has a first connecting structure, the panel bracket has a first clearance hole, the support member has a second connecting structure, the first connecting structure passes through the first clearance hole and is connected to the second connecting structure, and at least one of the support member and the panel body is positioned and engaged with the panel bracket.

[0019] In some embodiments, the panel bracket has a second buckle, the support member has a second buckle position, the second buckle is fastened to the second buckle position, there are multiple second buckles and they are spaced apart along the length direction of the support member, the free end of each second buckle has a buckling protrusion protruding along the width direction of the support member, and the protrusion directions of the buckling protrusions of two adjacent second buckles are opposite.

[0020] In some embodiments, the panel body has a light-transmitting area, the panel support has a cutout area opposite to the light-transmitting area, and the air conditioner also includes a display component disposed in the cutout area. The display component includes a dot matrix screen and a light element, the light element being arranged around the dot matrix screen, and both the dot matrix screen and the light element being opposite to the light-transmitting area.

[0021] In some embodiments, a second clearance hole is formed on the panel body, and the panel component further includes a knob device. The knob device includes a knob, which is disposed opposite to the second clearance hole and can extend and retract relative to the panel body through the second clearance hole. The knob device includes a driver, which is used to drive the knob to reciprocate through the second clearance hole. The driver is disposed on the panel and is driven to cooperate with the knob to drive the knob to move relative to the driver; or, the driver is disposed on the knob and is driven to cooperate with the panel to drive the entire knob device to move relative to the panel.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the air conditioner shown;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the panel assembly shown;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An assembly diagram of the panel assembly shown;

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the panel component shown;

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of section I shown in the center circle;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the support and buffer components on the right side shown;

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the support and buffer components on the left side shown;

[0032] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at the H section shown in the middle circle;

[0033] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A schematic cross-sectional view of the support member shown;

[0034] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 A schematic cross-sectional view of the buffer element shown;

[0035] Figure 12 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at part A, shown in the middle circle;

[0036] Figure 13 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at part B, shown in the middle circle;

[0037] Figure 14 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at section C, shown in the middle circle;

[0038] Figure 15 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at part D, shown in the middle circle;

[0039] Figure 16 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at part E, shown in the middle circle;

[0040] Figure 17 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the panel shown;

[0041] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 An assembly diagram of the panel shown;

[0042] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 Enlarged view of section F shown in the center circle;

[0043] Figure 20 yes Figure 17 Another exploded view of the panel shown;

[0044] Figure 21 yes Figure 20 An assembly diagram of the panel shown;

[0045] Figure 22 yes Figure 21 A magnified view of section G, shown in the center circle;

[0046] Figure 23 This is another partial exploded view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 24 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the panel assembly shown;

[0048] Figure 25This is a partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 26 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 27 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0051] Figure label:

[0052] Air conditioner 200, panel component 100, panel assembly 101, panel 1, panel body 11, light-transmitting area 11a, second clearance hole 11b, first connecting structure 111, first buckle 1111, screw post 1112, panel bracket 12, first clearance hole 12a, first mounting groove 12b, second mounting groove 12c, hollow area 12d, second positioning post 121, guide rib 122, second buckle 123, snap protrusion 1231, air outlet edge 124, stop rib 125, support member 2, second positioning hole 2a, first slot 2b, third slot 2c, second connecting structure 2 1. First buckle 211, connecting hole 212, second buckle 22, flat plate part 23, buckle hook part 24, first part 241, second part 242, claw part 25, display component 3, dot matrix screen 31, light component 32, knob device 4, knob 41, driver 42, button device 5, air guide component 6, buffer component 7, second slot 7a, first buffer part 71, clamping part 711, first clamping section 7111, second clamping section 7112, first section 7112a, second section 7112b, buffer part 712, buffer cavity 712a, limiting part 713, second buffer part 72. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0054] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0055] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0056] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an air conditioner 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0057] like Figures 1-4 and Figure 6 As shown, the air conditioner 200 includes a panel assembly 101, which includes a panel component 100. The panel component 100 has an air outlet edge 124, which helps to define the air outlet of the air conditioner 200 through which the air conditioner 200 delivers air. It can be understood that the air outlet edge 124 alone can define the air outlet; or, the air outlet edge 124 cooperates with other components of the air conditioner 200 (such as the housing of the air conditioner 200) to define the air outlet.

[0058] The panel assembly 101 also includes a buffer 7, which includes at least a portion of the air outlet edge 124. The buffer 7 is configured to separate the air outlet edge 124 from other structures of the air conditioner 200 that move relative to the panel assembly 101, thereby protecting the panel component 100. This helps to reduce wear on the panel component 100 at the air outlet edge 124 caused by the other structures, and improves the problem of dusting at the air outlet edge 124. Moreover, the buffer 7 has a certain deformation capacity, so that even if the other structures squeeze or scrape the panel component 100, it facilitates the formation of soft contact between the other structures and the panel component 101, thereby further improving the dusting problem between the other structures and the panel assembly 101, reducing wear between the two, and improving the performance of the air conditioner 200.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the air conditioner 200 also includes an air guide assembly 6, which is movably disposed at the air outlet to open and close the air outlet and / or adjust the air outlet direction. When the air guide assembly 6 is in operation, it moves relative to the panel component 100, that is, it moves relative to the air outlet edge 124. The buffer member 7 separates the air outlet edge 124 from the air guide assembly 6. Therefore, throughout the entire operation of the air guide assembly 6, or during the transportation of the air conditioner 200, the buffer member 7 can keep the air outlet edge 124 from the air outlet edge 124. 4 is separated from the air guide assembly 6 so that even if the gap between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100 is small during operation, making it easy for the air guide assembly 6 to scrape against the air outlet edge 124, the buffer 7 can prevent the air guide assembly 6 and the air outlet edge 124 from directly contacting each other. This improves the problem of dusting between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100 at the air outlet edge 124, and helps to reduce the wear of the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100. At the same time, the buffer 7 itself can be used to reduce the wear of the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100. The air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100 have a flexible contact capability, and can adapt to changes in the gap between them as the air guide assembly 6 operates. This provides good applicability and avoids excessive resistance to the operation of the air guide assembly 6, which helps to improve the aforementioned dusting problem while ensuring the smooth operation of the air guide assembly 6 to a certain extent. Of course, even if the gap between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100 is relatively large, a buffer 7 can be provided between the air outlet edge 124 and the air guide assembly 6. The buffer 7 can occupy at least part of the gap between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100, so that when the gap between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100 is minimized (e.g., when the air guide assembly 6 closes the air outlet), large gaps are less likely to appear on the appearance of the air conditioner 200. This helps to improve the protection of other internal components of the air conditioner 200 by the air guide assembly 6 and reduce the risk of external dust and other contaminants entering the air conditioner 200 through gaps.

[0060] For example, when the air guide assembly 6 closes the air outlet, the gap between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100 is the smallest. At this time, the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100 can squeeze the buffer 7. The two are not in rigid contact. During use, transportation, or related experimental testing, the air conditioner 200 can improve the dusting problem between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 101.

[0061] It is understood that the specific structure of the air guide assembly 6 is not limited; for example, the air guide assembly 6 includes at least one air guide plate, which is rotatably set, and the buffer 7 separates the air outlet edge 124 from the corresponding air guide plate to reduce the dusting problem between the air guide plate and the air outlet edge 124.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the panel component 100 has air outlet edges 124 on opposite sides, and each air outlet edge 124 corresponds to a buffer member 7. For example, the air outlet edges 124 on opposite sides of the panel component 100 correspond to two different air outlets, and the air conditioner 200 can have at least two air outlets, which is beneficial to make the air conditioner 200 have a larger air outlet range; of course, the air outlet edges 124 on opposite sides of the panel component 100 can also correspond to the same air outlet, which can also make the air conditioner 200 have a larger air outlet range. As an example, the panel component 100 is located on the front side of the air conditioner 200. The panel component 100 includes a front panel 1, and the air conditioner 200 has air outlets on the left and right sides of the front panel 1, in which case the air conditioner 200 can be a cabinet air conditioner 200.

[0063] In addition, in the above scheme, the air outlet can be located on the outer periphery of the panel component 100, in which case the air outlet does not need to be opened on the panel component 100; of course, the air outlet can also be opened on the panel component 100, in which case a buffer 7 can be set to separate the air outlet edge 124 on the panel component 100 from the air guide component 6 at the air outlet.

[0064] Of course, the number of air outlet edges 124 is not limited to this; for example, the air outlet edges 124 can also be one, three, or more than three.

[0065] In some embodiments, the buffer 7 is an elastic or flexible element. Thus, both elastic and flexible elements can deform under external force to adapt to changes in the gap between the panel component 100 and the air guide assembly 6, achieving soft contact between the panel component 100 and the air guide assembly 6 to improve the problem of powder abrasion. Exemplarily, the buffer 7 is a rubber element or a silicone element, etc.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the buffer 7 extends along the length direction of the corresponding air outlet edge 124, and the length L1 of the buffer 7 is less than the length L3 of the corresponding air outlet edge 124. It can be understood that the buffer 7 has a certain degree of extensibility. After the buffer 7 is set on the panel component 100, it can separate the air outlet edge 124 and the air guide component 6, which helps to reduce the risk that the buffer 7 will extend beyond the air outlet edge 124 due to assembly force or external extrusion force. This makes it easier to avoid cutting off the part of the buffer 7 that extends beyond the air outlet edge 124 later, which helps to save costs and time.

[0067] For example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the length direction of the air outlet edge 124 is consistent with the length direction of the panel component 100; of course, the length direction of the air outlet edge 124 can also be consistent with the width direction of the panel component 100, or the length direction of the air outlet edge 124 can be inclined relative to both the length and width directions of the panel component 100. When there are multiple air outlet edges 124, the length directions of the multiple air outlet edges 124 can be consistent or inconsistent.

[0068] It is understandable that the difference between the length L3 of the air outlet edge 124 and the length L1 of the buffer 7 can be adjusted according to the performance of the buffer 7.

[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-4 and Figure 6 As shown, the panel component 100 includes a panel 1, which defines the exterior surface of the air conditioner 200. An air outlet is located on the outer periphery of the panel 1, and an air outlet edge 124 is located on the outer periphery of the panel 1. For example, if the panel 1 is located on the front side of the air conditioner 200, and at least one of the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the panel 1 has an air outlet, then at least one of the upper, lower, left, and right edges of the panel 1 forms an air outlet edge 124. In this case, the number of air outlets located on the outer periphery of the panel 1 is not limited and can be one or more (for example, each opposite side of the panel 1 has an air outlet edge 124, and each air outlet edge 124 corresponds to a buffer member 7); and / or, the panel 1 forms an air outlet, and the air outlet edge 124 is spaced apart from the outer periphery of the panel 1. In this case, there can be one or more air outlets on the panel 1, and the air outlet edge 124 corresponding to the air outlet can be a closed ring. This air outlet edge 124 can correspond to one or more buffer members 7.

[0070] Therefore, the air outlet configuration is quite flexible, and the air conditioner 200 can achieve various different air outlet methods. For example, the air conditioner 200 has only two air outlets, which are located on the left and right sides of the panel 1, respectively, with the left and right edges of the panel 1 defining the corresponding air outlets; or, the air conditioner 200 has three air outlets, one of which is formed on the panel 1 and can penetrate the panel 1 along its thickness direction, while the other two air outlets are located on the left and right sides of the panel 1, respectively; or, the air conditioner 200 has one air outlet, which is formed on the panel 1 and can penetrate the panel 1 along its thickness direction.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the buffer 7 is located inside the air outlet, and most of the buffer 7 is positioned to avoid the air outlet. The buffer 7 extends towards the air outlet beyond the air outlet edge 124 to cover the air outlet edge 124. At the same time, the buffer 7 is less likely to excessively obstruct the airflow at the air outlet, thus increasing the air outlet resistance. And / or, a buffer cavity 712a is formed in the portion of the buffer 7 adjacent to the air outlet edge 124. The buffer cavity 712a has good deformability, further realizing soft contact between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100, improving the dust collection problem, and also saving material for the buffer 7 and improving its deformability. "Most of" in the buffer 7 can be understood as more than 50% of the buffer 7. For example, in the width direction of the panel 1, more than 50% of the width of the buffer 7 is positioned to avoid the air outlet, and this portion can be located on the back side of the panel 1.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the panel component 100 also includes a support member 2, which is located on the back side of the panel 1 and is assembled and connected to the panel 1. The buffer member 7 is clamped and fixed between the panel 1 and the support member 2. There is an assembly connection force between the support member 2 and the panel 1 to achieve the connection between the support member 2 and the panel 1. The buffer member 7 is clamped between the panel 1 and the support member 2. The assembly connection force between the support member 2 and the panel 1 can be used to squeeze and clamp the buffer member 7 to achieve the fixed setting of the buffer member 7. Therefore, there is no need to open the connection hole 212 on the buffer member 7 or add an installation structure, which simplifies the structure of the buffer member 7 and simplifies the assembly of the panel component 100.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, a stop rib 125 protrudes from the side of the panel bracket 12 facing the buffer member 7. The stop rib 125 presses against the buffer member 7. By setting the stop rib 125 to press against the buffer member 7, the position of the buffer member 7 is more stable, and the buffer member 7 is not easy to be pulled out from the gap between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2, so that the buffer member 7 can maintain a stable working effect.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3-6As shown, panel 1 includes panel body 11 and panel support 12. Panel body 11 is located on one side of panel support 12, and panel body 11 and panel support 12 are assembled and connected. Wherein, at least a portion of the outer periphery of the panel bracket 12 is located outside the outer periphery of the panel body 11, and the air outlet edge 124 is located on the outer periphery of the panel bracket 12, then the panel bracket 12 can provide a certain degree of protection for the panel body 11. If the surface of the panel body 11 facing away from the panel bracket 12 participates in forming the appearance surface of the air conditioner 200, then the appearance surface of the air conditioner 200 is not easily worn. Alternatively, the panel body 11 has a first through hole, and the panel bracket 12 has a second through hole. The first through hole and the second through hole are opposite to each other to form an air outlet. The air outlet edge 124 is spaced apart from the outer periphery of the panel bracket 12, and the air outlet edge 124 is spaced apart from the outer periphery of the panel body 11. At least a portion of the hole wall of the first through hole and / or at least a portion of the hole wall of the second through hole constitutes the air outlet edge 124. At this time, an air outlet is formed on the panel 1, and the buffer 7 can separate the panel body 11 and / or the panel bracket 12 from the air guide assembly 6.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet is located on the outer periphery of the panel bracket 12, and the air outlet edge 124 is located at the corner of the panel bracket 12 on the side opposite to the panel body 11, which facilitates the wrapping of the buffer 7. At the same time, this position is relatively far from the side of the panel body 11 opposite to the panel bracket 12, so the operation of the air guide assembly 6 will not easily affect the panel body 11.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 11 As shown, the buffer 7 includes a first buffer portion 71, which is disposed on the side of the panel support 12 opposite to the panel body 11. The first buffer portion 71 extends toward the air outlet beyond the air outlet edge 124 to wrap around the air outlet edge 124, thereby reliably separating the air outlet edge 124 from the air guide assembly 6. For example, if the air outlet is located on the left side of the panel support 12, then the air outlet edge 124 is located on the left side of the panel support 12, and the first buffer portion 71 extends to the left beyond the air outlet edge 124.

[0077] Optionally, the length of the first buffer portion 71 may be less than or equal to the length of the air outlet edge 124; the first buffer portion 71 forms a buffer cavity 712a adjacent to the air outlet edge 124.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 11As shown, the buffer 7 also includes a second buffer portion 72, which is connected to the portion of the first buffer portion 71 that extends beyond the air outlet edge 124, and extends towards the side where the panel body 11 is located. Therefore, even if the air guide assembly 6 contacts the portion of the first buffer portion 71 that extends beyond the air outlet edge 124 during movement, the first buffer portion 71 is less prone to significant deformation. That is, the force exerted by the light guide structure on the first buffer portion 71 can be transmitted to the second buffer portion 72, and then to the panel support 12. The panel support 12 restricts the first buffer portion 71 from excessively flipping away from the panel support 12, thus making the position of the buffer 7 more stable, improving the problem of the buffer 7 being easily lifted or pulled, and facilitating improved working stability of the buffer 7.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 11 As shown, the second buffer portion 72 is attached to the outer peripheral wall of the panel support 12, and the two can fit together without gaps, which helps to enhance the blocking effect of the panel support 12 on the second buffer portion 72 and reduces the risk of the buffer 7 being lifted.

[0080] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the panel component 100 also includes a support member 2, which is located on the side of the panel bracket 12 opposite to the panel body 11. The support member 2 is at least assembled and connected to the panel body 11, for example, the support member 2 is assembled and connected to the panel body 11, or the support member 2 is assembled and connected not only to the panel body 11 but also to the panel bracket 12. The first buffer portion 71 has a clamping portion 711, which is clamped and fixed between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2. Regardless of how the support member 2 is assembled and connected, there is an assembly connection force between the support member 2 and the panel bracket 12 to achieve the connection between the support member 2 and the panel bracket 12. The clamping portion 711, clamped between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2, can be squeezed and clamped using the assembly connection force between the support member 2 and the panel bracket 12 to achieve the fixed setting of the buffer member 7. Therefore, the buffer member 7 does not need to have a connection hole 212 or require additional installation structure, simplifying the structure of the buffer member 7 and simplifying the assembly of the panel component 100.

[0081] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11As shown, a stop rib 125 protrudes from the side of the panel support 12 facing the clamping portion 711. The stop rib 125 presses against the clamping portion 711. The thickness t of the clamping portion 711 increases along the direction towards the free end of the clamping portion 711, thus making the clamping of the clamping portion 711 by the support member 2 and the panel support 12 more reliable. If the clamping portion 711 has a tendency to detach from the clamping, the thickness of the clamping by the support member 2 and the panel support 12 increases to prevent the clamping portion 711 from detaching from the clamping. It can be understood that the way the thickness of the clamping portion 711 changes is not limited, and the thickness of the clamping portion 711 can be gradually varied. Or a stepped change, etc.; and / or; the clamping part 711 includes a first clamping section 7111 and a second clamping section 7112 that are bent and connected. The first clamping section 7111 is arranged parallel to the panel support 12, and the thickness direction of the first clamping section 7111 is basically parallel to the stacking direction of the panel body 11, the panel support 12 and the support member 2, so that the panel support 12 and the support member 2 have a suitable clamping area for the buffer member 7. The second clamping section 7112 extends from the end of the first clamping section 7111 in the thickness direction of the first clamping section 7111 towards a direction away from the panel support 12 (e.g., Figure 6 and Figure 11 As shown), or, the second clamping segment 7112 extends from the end of the first clamping segment 7111 in the thickness direction of the first clamping segment 7111 in a direction away from the support member 2, then the second clamping segment 7112 can provide an anti-disengagement function for the clamping part 711, so that the clamping part 711 can be released from the clamping of the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2.

[0082] For example, the clamping portion 711 includes a first clamping segment 7111 and a second clamping segment 7112 that are bent and connected together. The second clamping segment 7112 can define the free end of the clamping portion 711. The thickness of the clamping portion 711 increases in the direction toward the free end of the clamping portion 711. This can include the following examples: 1. The thickness t1 of the first clamping segment 7111 remains unchanged, and the thickness t2 of the second clamping segment 7112 increases in the direction toward the free end; 2. The thickness of the first clamping segment 7111 increases in the direction toward the thickness of the second clamping segment 7112, and the thickness of the second clamping segment 7112 remains unchanged; 3. The thicknesses of both the first clamping segment 7111 and the second clamping segment 7112 remain unchanged, and the thickness of the second clamping segment 7112 is greater than the thickness of the first clamping segment 7111.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11 As shown, the clamping part 711 includes a first clamping section 7111 and a second clamping section 7112, the second clamping section 7112 being configured to satisfy at least one of the following conditions A1 to A3.

[0084] Under condition A1, the second clamping segment 7112 extends into the first slot 2b of the support member 2, and the second clamping segment 7112 is limited to fit between the two sides of the slot wall of the first slot 2b. Then the slot wall of the first slot 2b can play a certain role in limiting the deformation of the second clamping segment 7112, thereby limiting the deformation of the second clamping segment 7112 due to the clamping part 711 disengaging, thus limiting the disengagement of the clamping part 711 and improving the installation reliability of the buffer member 7.

[0085] Condition A2: The second clamping segment 7112 includes a first segment 7112a and a second segment 7112b. The first segment 7112a connects the first clamping segment 7111 and the second segment 7112b. The thickness t21 of the first segment 7112a is greater than or equal to the thickness t1 of the first clamping segment 7111, and the thickness t22 of the second segment 7112b is greater than the thickness t21 of the first segment 7112a. This is beneficial to further enhance the role of the second clamping segment 7112 in preventing the clamping part 711 from disengaging, and improve the installation reliability of the buffer 7. For example, the cross-section of the second clamping segment 7112 is approximately T-shaped.

[0086] Condition A3: The height of the second clamping section 7112 is H1, where 2mm ≤ H1 ≤ 3mm. Therefore, the second clamping section 7112 has a suitable height to ensure reliable anti-detachment without occupying too much space, and without requiring excessive clearance from the support member 2 and the panel bracket 12. For example, H1 can be 2mm, 2.2mm, 2.5mm, 2.7mm, or 3mm, etc.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figure 11 As shown, the second clamping segment 7112 is constructed to at least satisfy condition A2. The protrusion height of the thickness side of the second segment 7112b protruding beyond the corresponding thickness side of the first segment 7112a is H2, where 1.5mm ≤ H2 ≤ 2mm. Therefore, the single-sided thickness difference between the second segment 7112b and the first segment 7112a can be H2. Thus, the thickness difference between the first segment 7112a and the second segment 7112b (approximately 3mm to 4mm) is appropriate. Excessive thickness difference will not increase processing difficulty, occupy more space, or excessively weaken the connection strength of the first segment 7112a, nor will insufficient thickness difference limit the anti-detachment function of the second segment 7112b. For example, H2 can be 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, or 2mm, etc.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 11As shown, the first buffer portion 71 also has a buffer section 712, which is located between the air outlet edge 124 and the clamping portion 711. Compared to the clamping portion 711, the buffer section 712 is positioned closer to the air outlet edge 124, and therefore closer to the air guide assembly 6. The buffer section 712 has a buffer cavity 712a, which has good deformability, further achieving soft contact between the air guide assembly 6 and the panel component 100, improving the dust collection problem, and simultaneously saving material for the buffer component 7 and enhancing its deformability. Of course, the buffer section 712 can also be constructed as a solid structure.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11 As shown, the first buffer portion 71 also has a limiting portion 713, which defines a second slot 7a between the limiting portion 713 and the clamping portion 711. The support member 2 has a claw portion 25, which is limited and fitted into the second slot 7a. Thus, the limiting portion 713 and the clamping portion 711 are wrapped around the claw portion 25, which facilitates the pre-fixation of the buffer member 7 and the support member 2, and facilitates the subsequent clamping and fixing of the buffer member 7, thereby improving the assembly convenience of the buffer member 7.

[0090] For example, the first buffer portion 71 has a clamping portion 711, a limiting portion 713 and a buffer portion 712. The limiting portion 713 and the clamping portion 711 are respectively spaced apart on opposite sides of the buffer portion 712 so that the clamping portion 711, the limiting portion 713 and the buffer portion 712 cooperate to define the second slot 7a.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11 As shown, the air conditioner 200 is configured to satisfy at least one of the following conditions B1 to B4:

[0092] Condition B1: At least a portion of the limiting part 713 extends obliquely toward the clamping part 711 in the direction toward the opening of the second slot 7a, and the aforementioned at least a portion of the limiting part 713 is limited and fitted into the third slot 2c. The third slot 2c is formed on the side of the claw part 25 away from the panel support 12. The limiting slot is recessed toward the panel support 12, which helps to increase the wrapping angle of the limiting part 713 on the claw part 25, and makes it easier for the groove wall of the limiting slot to have a certain limiting effect on the limiting part 713, so as to restrict the limiting part 713 from disengaging from the claw part 25 and improve the clamping reliability of the buffer 7.

[0093] Condition B2: The width of the opening of the second slot 7a is less than the maximum width of the claw portion 25, so as to prevent the claw portion 25 from easily disengaging from the second slot 7a through the opening of the second slot 7a, thereby improving the pre-fixing reliability of the buffer member 7 and the support member 2. For example, the claw portion 25 can be inserted into the second slot 7a from one end of the second slot 7a in the length direction of the buffer member 7 and move relative to the buffer member 7 in the length direction of the buffer member 7 until the claw portion 25 is fully inserted into the second slot 7a.

[0094] Condition B3, the groove width of the second slot 7a is H3, 1.5mm≤H3≤3mm, then the groove width of the second slot 7a is appropriate and will not affect the strength of the part of the claw 25 that is engaged at the groove position due to the groove width of the second slot 7a being too small; for example, H3 is 1.5mm, 1.7mm, 2mm, 2.2mm, 2.5mm, 2.8mm or 3mm.

[0095] Condition B4: The cross-sectional shape of the claw portion 25 is trapezoidal. This means that the width of one end of the claw portion 25 is smaller than the width of the other end. This facilitates reliable clamping of the clamping portion 711 by the claw portion 25 while allowing the second slot 7a to restrict the claw portion 25 from disengaging from the second slot 7a by enclosing it. For example, the limiting portion 713 and the clamping portion 711 are respectively located on both sides of the trapezoid in the height direction. At least one of the limiting portion 713 and the clamping portion 711 extends into the claw portion 25. For example, the limiting portion 713 cooperates with the limiting groove, and / or the clamping portion 711 cooperates with the first slot 2b, thereby improving the reliability of the engagement between the claw portion 25 and the second slot 7a.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11 As shown, the air conditioner 200 at least satisfies condition B1. The corresponding groove walls of the limiting part 713 and the third groove 2c (i.e., the groove wall of the third groove 2c opposite to the limiting part 713) are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. When the buffer member 7 has a tendency to detach, the groove wall of the third groove 2c can still restrict the limiting part 713, suppress the detachment of the buffer member. Moreover, there is basically no squeezing force between the limiting groove and the corresponding groove wall of the third groove 2c, which is beneficial to improve the force at the root of the limiting part 713 and improve the reliability of the buffer member 7.

[0097] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11As shown, the angle between the groove wall of the third slot 2c opposite to the limiting part 713 and the clamping direction of the clamping part 711 (e.g., the stacking direction of the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2) is α, where 55°≤α<65°. Therefore, the angle between at least the aforementioned portion of the limiting part 713 and the clamping direction of the clamping part 711 is essentially the same as α. This helps to mitigate the limitation of the limiting part 713's anti-disengagement function caused by an excessively large angle, and also helps to mitigate the excessive limitation on the size of the claw part 25 at the opening of the second slot 7a caused by an excessively small angle, which could affect the reliability of the claw part 25. For example, α can be 55°, 57°, 60°, 62°, or 65°, etc.

[0098] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11 As shown, the air conditioner 200 at least satisfies condition B1. A first groove 2b, recessed away from the clamping portion 711, is formed on the side of the claw portion 25 facing the clamping portion 711. The clamping portion 711 extends into the first groove 2b. The clamping portion 711 includes a first clamping section 7111 and a second clamping section 7112 that are bent and connected. The first clamping section 7111 is arranged parallel to the panel bracket 12. The second clamping section 7112 extends into the first groove 2b. Then, the limiting portion 713 and the clamping portion 711 can clamp the claw portion 25, preventing the claw portion 25 from disengaging from the second groove 7a. The side of the clamping portion 711 facing the first clamping section 7111... The first clamping section 7111 abuts against the first clamping section to clamp the first clamping section and fix the buffer 7. Except for the side of the clamping part 711 facing the first clamping section 7111, the other sides are spaced apart from the groove wall of the second slot 7a. This helps to reduce the deformation of the buffer 7 caused by its cooperation with the support 2, improve the internal force of the buffer 7, and facilitate the appropriate improvement of the reliability of the buffer 7. Moreover, when both the support 2 and the buffer 7 are long strips, they need to be installed from one end to the other in the length direction, which helps to reduce the friction between the buffer 7 and the support 2 during the assembly process and improve the assembly convenience.

[0099] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, the air conditioner 200 at least meets condition B4, the maximum width of the claw portion 25 is W1, the height of the claw portion 25 is H4, 2mm≤W1≤3mm, 4mm≤H4≤6mm, then the cross-sectional dimensions of the claw portion 25 are reasonable, have good processing feasibility, and will not occupy too much space, making it easy to achieve a good fit with the buffer 7; and / or, the bottom angle of the trapezoidal slot away from the second slot 7a is β, 60°≤β<90°, which makes the claw portion 25 have good processing feasibility, and the bottom angle is not too small to limit the height of the claw portion 25 and thus restrict the anti-disengagement fit between the second slot 7a and the claw portion 25. For example, β is 60°, 65°, 70°, 76°, 82°, or 87°, etc.

[0100] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the length of the buffer 7 is L1, and the length of the support 2 is L2, where 15mm ≤ L2 - L1 ≤ 20mm. It can be understood that the buffer 7 has a certain degree of flexibility. After being installed on the panel component 100, the buffer 7, while separating the air outlet edge 124 from the air guide assembly 6, helps reduce the risk of the buffer 7 extending beyond the support 2 due to assembly force or external pressure. Since the portion of the buffer 7 extending beyond the support 2 cannot be clamped and fixed by the support 2, this arrangement improves the reliability of the buffer 7's fixation, and eliminates the need to cut off the portion extending beyond the support 2 later, thus saving costs and time. For example, L2-L1 can be 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, or 20mm.

[0101] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 17 As shown, the panel body 11 has a first connecting structure 111, the panel support 12 has a first clearance hole 12a, and the support member 2 has a second connecting structure 21. The first connecting structure 111 passes through the first clearance hole 12a and is connected to the second connecting structure 21. For example, the panel body 11 is located on the front side of the panel support 12, and the rear side of the panel body 11 has the first connecting structure 111, which passes through the first clearance hole 12a from front to back.

[0102] The support member 2 is located on the side of the panel bracket 12 opposite to the panel body 11. The panel bracket 12 is then sandwiched between the panel body 11 and the support member 2, facilitating the clamping and fixing of the panel bracket 12 through the connecting force between the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21, thus facilitating the assembly of the panel component 100. For example, the panel body 11 is located on the front side of the panel bracket 12, and the support member 2 is located on the rear side of the panel bracket 12. The rear side of the panel body 11 has a first connecting structure 111, which passes through the first clearance hole 12a from front to back to connect to the second connecting structure 21.

[0103] The connection method between the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21 is not specifically limited. For example, the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21 can be detachably connected or non-detachably connected. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure 21 can adopt at least one of the following connection methods: threaded connection, snap-fit ​​connection, riveting, interference fit, expansion connection, adhesive bonding and welding. The number of the first clearance holes 12a is also not limited.

[0104] Furthermore, at least one of the support member 2 and the panel body 11 is positioned and engaged with the panel bracket 12, facilitating the pre-positioning of the support member 2 and the panel body 11 with the panel bracket 12 during the assembly of the panel component 100. This facilitates the subsequent connection of the panel body 11 with the support member 2, i.e., the subsequent connection of the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21. Thus, the panel component 100 can easily achieve an assembly method of "using the support member 2 as a framework, with both the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12 assembled around the support member 2 as a reference," which facilitates the assembly of the panel component 100 and improves its assembly efficiency. Especially for the panel body 11, which is constructed as a large flat plate, the support member 2 can also increase structural strength.

[0105] Compared to some technologies where support members are used for panel assembly, the support members are usually fastened to the appearance parts (e.g., the panel body) with screws, and the support members are also connected to structural parts (e.g., the panel bracket) with clips and / or screws, resulting in cumbersome and inefficient panel assembly. The above-mentioned arrangement in this application allows both the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12 to be assembled around the support member 2 as a reference. The first connecting structure 111 on the panel body 11 passes through the first clearance hole 12a on the panel bracket 12 to connect with the second connecting structure 21 on the support member 2, so that the panel bracket 12 can be reliably clamped between the panel body 11 and the support member 2. The panel bracket 12 is positioned and engaged by at least one of the support member 2 and the panel body 11, which improves the convenience of connecting the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21, thereby achieving reliable and efficient assembly of the panel component 100.

[0106] For example, the support member 2 and the panel bracket 12 are positioned and engaged. First, the support member 2 and the panel bracket 12 are pre-positioned and engaged. Then, the first connecting structure 111 on the panel body 11 is connected to the second connecting structure 21 through the first clearance hole 12a on the panel bracket 12, so that the panel bracket 12 is sandwiched between the panel body 11 and the support member 2, thereby facilitating the assembly of the panel component 100. Of course, the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12 can also be positioned and engaged. In this case, the assembly process of the panel component 100 is similar to the above process and will not be described again.

[0107] The positioning and engagement method between at least one of the support member 2 and the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12 is not specifically limited. For example, at least one of the following positioning methods can be used between the support member 2 and the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12: "shaft hole" positioning (e.g., positioning post, positioning pin, positioning key, etc., interference fit, transition fit or clearance fit are all acceptable), stop positioning, slot positioning (e.g., the second mounting slot 12c described later), spherical and conical surface mating positioning, etc.

[0108] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, the first connecting structure 111 includes a first buckle 1111, and the second connecting structure 21 includes a first latching position 211. The first buckle 1111 passes through the corresponding first clearance hole 12a and is latched at the first latching position 211. The operation is relatively simple, which can save the assembly time of the panel component 100, making the assembly of the panel component 100 simpler and improving the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100; and / or, the first connecting structure 111 includes a screw post 1112, and the second connecting structure 21 includes a connecting... The hole 212 and the threaded fastener provided in the connecting hole 212, the screw post 1112 passes through the corresponding first clearance hole 12a and the screw post 1112 is threadedly connected to the threaded fastener, the tightening force of the threaded fastener is so that the panel bracket 12 can be reliably clamped between the panel body 11 and the support member 2, which facilitates the clamping and fixing of the panel bracket 12. Moreover, the assembly of the panel component 100 is realized through the threaded fastener, so that the disassembly and assembly of the panel component 100 is more convenient and facilitates the subsequent maintenance of the panel component 100.

[0109] For example, the first connection structure 111 includes a plurality of first buckles 1111 and a plurality of screw posts 1112. The plurality of first buckles 1111 are spaced apart along the length direction of the support member 2. Each first buckle 1111 corresponds to a first clearance hole 12a. Each first buckle 1111 passes through the corresponding first clearance hole 12a and is fastened to the support member 2, so that there is a large connection range between the panel body 11 and the support member 2, thereby improving the structural strength of the panel component 100. Even if the panel component 100 is subjected to vibration or impact, the panel body 11, the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 are not prone to large shaking, which helps to improve the impact resistance and stability of the panel component 100. Moreover, each first buckle 1111 corresponds to a first clearance hole 12a, so that the size of a single first clearance hole 12a does not need to be too large, and will not significantly weaken the structural strength of the panel bracket 12, so as to further improve the structural strength of the panel component 100. To further improve the stability of the panel component 100, multiple screw posts 1112 are spaced apart along the length of the support member 2. Each screw post 1112 corresponds to a first clearance hole 12a. Each screw post 1112 passes through the corresponding first clearance hole 12a and is threadedly connected to the support member 2. This allows for a larger connection range between the panel body 11 and the support member 2, thereby improving the structural strength of the panel component 100. Even if the panel component 100 is subjected to vibration or impact, the panel body 11, panel support 12, and support member 2 are less likely to experience significant shaking, thus improving the impact resistance and stability of the panel component 100. Furthermore, since each screw post 1112 corresponds to a first clearance hole 12a, the size of the first clearance hole 12a does not need to be too large, which will not significantly weaken the structural strength of the panel support 12, thereby further improving the stability of the panel component 100.

[0110] In this arrangement, multiple first snap-fits 1111 and multiple screw posts 1112 are alternately arranged along the length of the support member 2. Thus, in the length of the support member 2, a screw post 1112 is positioned between two adjacent first snap-fits 1111, and a first snap-fit ​​1111 is positioned between two adjacent screw posts 1112. This alternating arrangement of first snap-fits 1111 and screw posts 1112 provides more options and flexibility for the installation process. When assembling the panel component 100, the first snap-fits 1111 can be used for initial positioning and fixation, quickly installing the panel body 11 and support member 2 to their approximate positions. Then, the screw posts 1112 are used for precise adjustment and tightening, improving installation efficiency. When the panel component 100 needs to be disassembled or maintained, the screw posts 1112 can be loosened first, and then the detachability of the first snap-fits 1111 can be used to more easily separate the panel body 11, panel bracket 12, and support member 2, improving the disassembly efficiency of the panel component 100 and facilitating subsequent maintenance of the panel component 100.

[0111] In some embodiments, the air conditioner 200 is configured to satisfy at least one of the following conditions C1 to C4:

[0112] Under condition C1, the panel bracket 12 has a first mounting groove 12b with a slot facing away from the support member 2. The panel body 11 is positioned and fitted in the first mounting groove 12b. By setting the first mounting groove 12b, a clear mounting point is provided for the assembly of the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12, which facilitates the pre-positioning of the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12. For example, at least part of the peripheral wall of the first mounting groove 12b is abutted against the panel body 11 to limit the large relative movement between the panel body 11 and the panel bracket 12, which facilitates the subsequent cooperation of the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21 and helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100.

[0113] Condition C2: The panel bracket 12 forms a second mounting groove 12c with the slot facing away from the panel body 11. The support member 2 is positioned and fitted in the second mounting groove 12c. By setting the second mounting groove 12c, a clear mounting point is provided for the assembly of the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2, which facilitates the pre-positioning of the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2. For example, at least part of the peripheral wall of the second mounting groove 12c is abutted against the support member 2 to limit large relative movement between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2, which facilitates the subsequent cooperation of the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21 and helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100.

[0114] In condition C3, one of the panel support 12 and the panel body 11 has a first positioning post, and the other of the panel support 12 and the panel body 11 has a first positioning hole. The first positioning post is positioned and fitted into the first positioning hole. For example, the first positioning post is formed on the panel support 12 and the first positioning hole is formed on the panel body 11; or, for another example, the first positioning post is formed on the panel body 11 and the first positioning hole is formed on the panel support 12.

[0115] As can be seen, by setting the first positioning post and the first positioning hole, the positioning of the panel bracket 12 and the panel body 11 is made more convenient. Simply aligning the first positioning post with the first positioning hole achieves positioning between the panel bracket 12 and the panel body 11, facilitating the subsequent cooperation of the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21, and improving the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100. It is understood that the number of the first positioning posts is not limited; there can be one or more.

[0116] In condition C4, one of the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 has a second positioning post 121 formed, and the other has a second positioning hole 2a formed, with the second positioning post 121 positioned and fitted into the second positioning hole 2a. For example, the second positioning post 121 is formed on the panel bracket 12, and the second positioning hole 2a is formed on the support member 2; or, for another example, the second positioning post 121 is formed on the support member 2, and the second positioning hole 2a is formed on the panel bracket 12.

[0117] As can be seen, by setting the second positioning post 121 and the second positioning hole 2a, the positioning of the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 is made more convenient. Simply aligning the second positioning post 121 through the second positioning hole 2a is sufficient to achieve positioning between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2, facilitating the subsequent cooperation of the first connecting structure 111 and the second connecting structure 21, and improving the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100. It is understood that the number of second positioning posts 121 is not limited; there can be one or more.

[0118] Optionally, the air conditioner 200 is configured to at least satisfy condition C2, wherein the second mounting groove 12c extends along the length of the panel bracket 12, the support member 2 is positioned between the sidewalls of the second mounting groove 12c on both sides of its length, and the support member 2 is positioned between the sidewalls of the second mounting groove 12c on both sides of its width, and the first clearance hole 12a is formed on the bottom wall and / or sidewall of the second mounting groove 12c; at least one of the sidewalls of the second mounting groove 12c on both sides of its width extends away from the center of the second mounting groove 12c in the width direction in the direction toward the groove opening.

[0119] At least one of the sidewalls on both sides of the width of the second mounting groove 12c has a guide rib 122, which extends toward the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 12c. Therefore, at least one of the sidewalls on both sides of the width of the second mounting groove 12c has a guide rib 122 extending toward the bottom wall of the groove. This means that at least one of the sidewalls on both sides of the width of the second mounting groove 12c has a guide rib 122 relative to the stacking direction of the panel body 11, the panel bracket 12, and the support member 2 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 The second mounting groove 12c is inclined in the front-back direction so that at least one of the groove sidewalls can also provide guidance for the installation of the support member 2, so that the support member 2 can slide into the second mounting groove 12c more easily, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the support member 2 and the second mounting groove 12c, and thus improving the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100. Moreover, at least one of the groove sidewalls on both sides of the width of the second mounting groove 12c extends away from the center of the width direction of the second mounting groove 12c in the direction toward the groove opening. That is, at least one of the groove sidewalls on both sides of the width of the second mounting groove 12c extends away from the center of the width direction of the second mounting groove 12c in the direction toward the support member 2, so that the groove opening size of the second mounting groove 12c gradually decreases in the direction of the support member 2 toward the panel bracket 12, providing a larger operating space for the installation of the support member 2 and making it easier to reduce the assembly difficulty of the support member 2 and the second mounting groove 12c.

[0120] For example, at least one of the sidewalls on both sides of the width of the second mounting groove 12c has a guide rib 122. The guide rib 122 extends toward the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 12c. By setting the guide rib 122 and extending it toward the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 12c, the support member 2 can more smoothly contact the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 12c under the action of the guide rib 122. This makes the support member 2 and the second mounting groove 12c fit together more stably, which is conducive to the subsequent fixing of the panel body 11, the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2. This is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100. The guide rib 122 has a structural strengthening effect, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the panel bracket 12.

[0121] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 , Figure 15 ,and Figure 16 As shown, the panel bracket 12 has a second buckle 123, and the support member 2 has a second buckle position 22. The second buckle 123 is fastened to the second buckle position 22. The fastening of the second buckle 123 to the second buckle position 22 facilitates the fixation between the support member 2 and the panel bracket 12, so that the first connecting structure 111 of the panel body 11 can be connected to the second connecting structure 21 of the support member 2 through the first clearance hole 12a of the panel bracket 12, so that the assembly of the panel component 100 is simpler and the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100 is improved.

[0122] For example, by fastening the second buckle 123 to the second buckle position 22, the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 are made into a whole. Then, the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 are assembled together with the panel body 11 to complete the assembly of the panel component 100, which can improve the assembly efficiency of the panel component 100.

[0123] Furthermore, such as Figure 18As shown, there are multiple second buckles 123, and these multiple second buckles 123 are spaced apart along the length direction of the support member 2, so that the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 can have a large connection area. The panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 are fixedly connected by multiple second buckles 123, which facilitates the improvement of the connection strength between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2, so that the subsequent assembly of the panel body 11 will not easily affect the fixation between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2, and facilitates the improvement of the stability of the panel component 100; wherein, the free end of each second buckle 123 has a length along the width of the support member 2. The protruding latch 1231 is fastened to the second latch 22. The protruding directions of the latches 1231 of two adjacent second latches 123 are opposite. For example, the latches 1231 of two adjacent second latches 123 are arranged opposite to each other or opposite to each other. This allows the second latches 123 to form a bidirectional limiting in the width direction of the support member 2. When the support member 2 is subjected to forces from different directions, the corresponding latches 1231 can effectively block them, which helps to improve the connection strength between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2.

[0124] For example, taking the width direction of the support member 2 as the left-right direction, in two adjacent second buckles 123, the protrusion 1231 of one of them protrudes to the left to be fastened to the second buckle position 22 on the left, and the protrusion 1231 of the other protrudes to the right to be fastened to the second buckle position 22 on the right. It can be understood that the two adjacent second buckles 123 can be engaged with different second buckles 22, or they can be engaged with the same second buckle 22.

[0125] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11 As shown, the support member 2 includes a flat plate portion 23 and a hook portion 24. Both the flat plate portion 23 and the hook portion 24 extend along the length direction of the panel body 11, and the two ends of the width of the flat plate portion 23 are respectively connected to the hook portion 24. Each hook portion 24 includes a first part 241 and a second part 242 that are bent and connected. The first part 241 extends from the end of the flat plate portion 23 toward the panel body 11, and the second part 242 extends from the end of the first part 241 away from the flat plate portion 23 toward the flat plate portion 23. The free end of each hook portion 24 forms a second fastening position 22, so that the cross-sectional shape of the hook portion 24 is approximately "L" shaped, so that the free end of the hook portion 24 forms the second fastening position 22, which facilitates the reliable engagement of the second buckle 123 and the second fastening position 22.

[0126] Optionally, such as Figure 6 , Figures 9-11As shown, the free ends of the two hook portions 24 are arranged opposite each other along the width direction of the support member 2. The second part 242 of each hook portion 24 extends toward the width center of the flat plate portion 23 and extends toward the flat plate portion 23, so that the second part 242 can be inclined to form the second buckle position 22. At the same time, the second part 242 will not exceed the outer contour of the flat plate portion 23 and is not likely to interfere with other components. When the second buckle 123 is engaged with the second buckle position 22, the protrusion directions of the buckle protrusions 1231 of two adjacent second buckles 123 can be arranged opposite each other, so that multiple second buckles 123 are located between the two hook portions 24, which facilitates the improvement of the connection strength between the panel bracket 12 and the support member 2 and improves the stability of the panel component 100.

[0127] Taking the width direction of the support member 2 as the left and right direction as an example, the two hook parts 24 are arranged at intervals on the left and right sides. The free end of the left hook part 24 is set to the right, and the free end of the right hook part 24 is set to the left, so that the free ends of the two hook parts 24 are set opposite each other on the left and right.

[0128] For example, the support member 2 includes a flat plate portion 23 and two hook portions 24, and the free end of each hook portion 24 forms a second buckle position 22. When there are multiple second buckles 123, starting from one end of the length of the support member 2, the odd-numbered buckle protrusion 1231 can be engaged with one of the two hook portions 24, and the even-numbered buckle protrusion 1231 can be engaged with the other of the two hook portions 24.

[0129] In other embodiments of this application, the free ends of the two hook portions 24 may be arranged opposite to each other along the width direction of the support member 2. Taking the width direction of the support member 2 as the left-right direction as an example, the two hook portions 24 are arranged with a left-right interval, the free end of the left hook portion 24 is arranged to the left, and the free end of the right hook portion 24 is arranged to the right, so that the free ends of the two hook portions 24 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0130] In some embodiments, such as Figure 23 As shown, the panel body 11 has a light-transmitting area 11a, and the panel support 12 has a hollow area 12d opposite to the light-transmitting area 11a. The air conditioner 200 also includes a display component 3, which is located in the hollow area 12d. Since the display component 3 is opposite to the light-transmitting area 11a, the light emitted by the display component 3 can be emitted through the light-transmitting area 11a, allowing the user to observe the displayed information. The panel support 12 supports the installation of the panel body 11. The hollow area 12d formed on the panel support 12 at the corresponding location of the display component 3 reduces interference with the display component 3, facilitates its installation, and allows for a relatively small distance between the display component 3 and the light-transmitting area 11a, thus improving display clarity.

[0131] It is understood that the light-transmitting area 11a can be a hollow area 12d, and the display component 3 can directly display information outward through the hole in the hollow area 12d; or, the light-transmitting area 11a can be a closed solid area, and the display component 3 can be hidden on the back side of the light-transmitting area 11a. In this case, the display component can transmit information outward through the light-transmitting area 11a. The panel body 11 has a good protective effect on the display component 3, which is conducive to improving the working stability of the display component 3.

[0132] The display component 3 includes a dot matrix screen 31 and a light element 32. The light element 32 is arranged around the dot matrix screen 31. Both the dot matrix screen 31 and the light element 32 are opposite to the light-transmitting area 11a, so the light emitted by both the dot matrix screen 31 and the light element 32 can be emitted through the light-transmitting area 11a for the user to view. It can be understood that the light element 32 is located on the outer periphery of the dot matrix screen 31. The light element 32 can be continuously arranged around the dot matrix screen 31 (for example, the light element 32 extends into an open ring or a closed ring), or it can be intermittently arranged around the dot matrix screen 31. It should be noted that the "open ring" mentioned in this article refers to a ring with an opening (i.e., a non-closed ring). The term "ring" is interpreted broadly, meaning it is not limited to a "circular ring," but can also include a "polygonal ring," etc.

[0133] Therefore, various display effects can be designed in the light-transmitting area 11a by combining control. For example, the control can be combined to switch between three modes: the dot matrix screen 31 lighting up alone, the light element 32 lighting up alone, and the dot matrix screen 31 and the light element 32 lighting up together, thereby meeting different user needs. Moreover, by setting the dot matrix screen 31, different content can be displayed, which can occupy less space and display more content. Furthermore, since the light element 32 surrounds the dot matrix screen 31, when the light element 32 and the dot matrix screen 31 are lit up together, the light element 32 makes the information on the dot matrix screen 31 more eye-catching.

[0134] For example, the dot matrix screen 31 includes multiple light-emitting units, such as multiple light dots (i.e., small LED beads). These light-emitting units are arranged in an array, and different content can be displayed by changing the combination of different light-emitting units. For example, the dot matrix screen 31 can display external weather icons, such as sunny or rainy, and it can also display outdoor temperature. The dot matrix screen 31 can also display a combination of emoticons and graphics that reflect indoor air quality. For example, good air quality is displayed with smiley faces and heart patterns, bad air quality is displayed with a sad face, and clean air quality is displayed with a smiley face and leaf patterns, making it easy for users to observe.

[0135] In related technologies, panel components use light panels to illuminate snowflake-shaped light cavities to display snowflake-shaped icons, reminding users that cooling is in operation. However, this method offers a limited and unchangeable display, conveys limited information, and lacks user interaction. The dot matrix screen 31 of this embodiment can display different content by combining and changing the illuminated light-emitting units, occupying less space and displaying more information. For example, it can display numerical cooling temperatures, providing users with more comprehensive and richer information. Users can also change the information after control, achieving information interaction. Compared to LED or LCD screens for displaying information, the dot matrix screen 31 of this embodiment is more cost-effective.

[0136] For example, the lighting element 32 includes an ambient light. The ambient light has flexible display effects and can be linked with the dot matrix screen 31 to enhance information sensitivity and facilitate user observation. For instance, when the dot matrix screen 31 displays the cooling temperature, the ambient light can display a blue light, which will turn on and off sequentially along the circumference of the lighting element 32, forming a circular moving blue light strip, giving the visual impression that a cool breeze is blowing. As another example, when the dot matrix screen 31 displays information that requires user confirmation, the lighting element 32 will flash on and off according to a time interval to prompt the user that there is information to be confirmed.

[0137] In some embodiments, the panel body 11 includes a light-transmitting plate and a decorative layer. The light-transmitting plate is an integrally molded part, and the decorative layer covers the outer surface of the light-transmitting plate. The decorative layer is light-transmitting at least in the light-transmitting area 11a.

[0138] The light-transmitting panel is a one-piece molded part, which can improve the structural stability of the panel body 11. Light can be transmitted through the light-transmitting panel. The decorative layer covers the outer surface of the light-transmitting panel, which can prevent light from being projected from areas other than the light-transmitting area 11a. The decorative layer transmits light at the light-transmitting area 11a, and the light of the display component 3 can be transmitted through the light-transmitting area 11a to display information.

[0139] Of course, this is not the only possibility. The decorative layer can also transmit light in other areas of the light-transmitting panel while being translucent in the light-transmitting area 11a, so that the panel body 11 can display other information or be more eye-catching. For example, if the decorative layer transmits light at the edge surrounding the light-transmitting panel, the outline of the entire panel body 11 can be illuminated by arranging light strips along the edge of the decorative panel, making the panel body 11 more eye-catching.

[0140] For example, the panel body 11 can be a film-coated part, and the film structure is a decorative layer; for another example, the panel body 11 can be a spray-coated part, and the spray-coated layer structure is a decorative layer.

[0141] In some embodiments, such as Figure 20 , Figures 25-27As shown, a second clearance hole 11b is formed on the panel body 11. The panel component 100 also includes a knob device 4, which includes a knob 41. The knob 41 is disposed opposite to the second clearance hole 11b, and the knob 41 can extend and retract relative to the panel body 11 through the second clearance hole 11b. This allows the knob 41 to have an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the knob 41 can extend through the second clearance hole 11b to the side of the panel body 11 away from the support member 2, making it convenient for the user to rotate it to perform the corresponding operation. In the retracted state, the knob 41 does not protrude from the side of the panel body 11 away from the support member 2, or the protrusion height of the knob 41 on the side of the panel body 11 away from the support member 2 is less than the protrusion height of the knob 41 on the side of the panel body 11 away from the support member 2 in the extended state, so as to protect the knob 41, reduce the damage to the knob 41 caused by the external environment, and improve the reliability of the knob device 4.

[0142] The phrase "the knob 41 can extend and retract relative to the panel body 11 through the second clearance hole 11b" can also be understood as the knob 41 being able to extend and retract relative to the panel body 11, so that the knob 41 can move by passing through the second clearance hole 11b; for example, the second clearance hole 11b passes through both sides of the thickness of the panel body 11 along the thickness direction, and the knob 41 can move relative to the thickness direction of the panel body 11. The knob 41 can rise along the thickness direction of the panel body 11 toward the side of the panel body 11 away from the support member 2, or it can descend along the thickness direction of the panel body 11 toward the side of the panel body 11 toward the support member 2.

[0143] For example, the panel component 100 is used in the air conditioner 200. The user rotates the knob 41 to adjust parameters such as temperature, fan speed, and mode of the air conditioner 200. These parameters are visually displayed on the display component 3 of the air conditioner 200, improving the user's adjustment accuracy and ease of use. Further optionally, the knob device 4 is located below the display component 3, allowing the user to directly observe the display component 3 while rotating the knob 41 without obstructing their view. For example, the parameters adjusted by the user rotating the knob 41 are directly displayed on the display component 3, allowing the user to directly observe the adjustment mechanism while rotating the knob 41, facilitating use.

[0144] For example, in the extended state, the knob 41 can be completely protruding from the outer surface of the panel body 11 (i.e., the side surface of the panel body 11 facing away from the support member 2), or the knob 41 can also be partially protruding from the outer surface of the panel body 11. For example, in the extended state, the height difference between the outer surface of the knob 41 and the outer surface of the panel body 11 is 5mm-20mm; in the retracted state, the outer surface of the knob 41 can be flush with the outer surface of the panel body 11, or the outer surface of the knob 41 can be slightly lower than or slightly protruding from the outer surface of the panel body 11. For example, in the retracted state, the height difference between the outer surface of the knob 41 and the outer surface of the panel body 11 does not exceed 2mm.

[0145] In some embodiments, the knob device 4 includes a driver 42, which drives the knob 41 to extend and retract relative to the panel 1 so that the knob 41 reciprocates through the second clearance hole 11b, and the driver 42 provides power for the reciprocating motion of the knob 41.

[0146] Among them, such as Figure 25 and Figure 26 As shown, the driver 42 is disposed on the panel 1, and the driver 42 is in a transmission cooperation with the knob 41 to drive the knob 41 to move relative to the driver 42, thereby realizing the extension and retraction of the knob 41 relative to the panel 1. At this time, the area available for the driver 42 is large, which is convenient for arrangement, and it is also convenient for the driver 42 and the knob 41 to be arranged separately. The driving force required for the extension and retraction of the knob 41 is low, which can save driving force; or, as Figure 27 As shown, the driver 42 is disposed on the knob 41 and is in transmission cooperation with the panel 1 to drive the knob device 4 to move relative to the panel 1, so as to realize the extension and retraction of the knob 41 relative to the panel 1. At this time, it is convenient to make full use of the space of the knob 41. For example, the driver 42 is disposed inside the knob 41 to utilize the internal space of the knob 41, without having to set the mounting structure of the driver 42 to occupy too much external space, thereby making the structure of the entire panel component 100 more compact.

[0147] It is understood that the transmission and engagement methods between the driver 42 and the knob 41, as well as between the driver 42 and the panel 1, are not limited. For example, the aforementioned transmission and engagement methods can adopt gear transmission, belt transmission, chain transmission, screw transmission, etc., and the driver 42 can adopt electric drive, hydraulic drive, pneumatic drive, etc. When the knob 41 performs the telescopic movement through the second clearance hole 11b, the movement trajectory of the knob 41 is not limited. For example, the knob 41 can move along a straight line, or it can move along a curve (for example, the knob 41 can rotate around an axis parallel to the outer surface of the panel body 11), etc.

[0148] In some embodiments, such as Figure 21 and Figure 23As shown, the panel 1 is also provided with a button device 5, which is used to control the extension and retraction of the knob device 4, and the button device 5 is located below the knob device 4.

[0149] For example, the structure on the panel component 100 can be controlled by touching the button device 5. For instance, touching the button device 5 can control the extension and retraction of the knob 41 to facilitate operation of the knob 41. Or, for instance, the panel 1 has a display screen. Touching the button device 5 can wake up the display screen on the panel 1 to obtain information from the display screen. Or, for instance, touching the button device 5 can realize power on / off or one-click AI (Artificial Intelligence) function, etc., for ease of use.

[0150] The button device 5 is used to control the extension and retraction of the knob 41. Touching the button device 5 causes the knob 41 to rise through the second clearance hole 11b towards the side of the panel body 11 facing away from the support member 2, making it easier to use. Touching the button device 5 again causes the knob 41 to descend through the second clearance hole 11b towards the side of the panel body 11 facing the support member 2, protecting the knob 41 and improving the overall integrity of the outer surface of the panel body 11. By placing the button below the knob 41, the user's hand can be prevented from obstructing the knob 41 from rising, thereby improving the working stability of the knob device 4.

[0151] It is worth noting that the type of air conditioner 200 in this application embodiment is not limited, and can be an integrated air conditioner or a split air conditioner. An integrated air conditioner may include a window air conditioner or a portable air conditioner, etc., while a split air conditioner may include a wall-mounted air conditioner or a floor-standing air conditioner, etc. Other components and operations of the air conditioner 200 according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0152] Furthermore, it should be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. To avoid unnecessary repetition, this application will not describe the various possible combinations separately. In addition, various different embodiments of this application can also be arbitrarily combined, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this application, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this application.

[0153] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0154] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0155] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0156] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A panel assembly, the panel assembly including a panel component and a buffer, the panel component having an air outlet edge that participates in defining an air outlet of the air conditioner, and the buffer covering at least a portion of the air outlet edge; An air guide assembly is movably disposed at the air outlet to open and close the air outlet and / or adjust the air outlet direction. The buffer separates the air outlet edge from the air guide assembly.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer element is an elastic element or a flexible element.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel component includes a panel that helps define the exterior surface of the air conditioner. The panel has air outlet edges on opposite sides, and each air outlet edge corresponds to one of the buffer members; and / or, The panel has the air outlet, and the air outlet edge is spaced apart from the outer periphery of the panel.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The panel component also includes a support member, which is disposed on the back side of the panel and assembled with the panel. The buffer member is clamped and fixed between the panel and the support member.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The panel includes a panel body and a panel support. The panel body is disposed on one side of the panel support and is assembled and connected to the panel support. At least a portion of the outer periphery of the panel bracket is located outside the outer periphery of the panel body, the air outlet edge is located on the outer periphery of the panel bracket, and the air outlet edge is located at the corner of the panel bracket facing away from the panel body.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buffer includes a first buffer portion disposed on the side of the panel bracket away from the panel body and extending toward the air outlet beyond the air outlet edge. The buffer also includes a second buffer portion connected to the portion of the first buffer portion that extends beyond the air outlet edge and extending toward the side where the panel body is located.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The panel component further includes a support member, which is disposed on the side of the panel bracket away from the panel body and is at least assembled and connected to the panel body. The first buffer portion has a clamping portion, which clamps and fixes the panel bracket and the support member.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a protruding anti-blocking rib on the side facing the clamping part, the anti-blocking rib abutting against the clamping part, and the thickness of the clamping part increases in the direction toward its free end; and / or; The clamping part includes a first clamping section and a second clamping section that are bent and connected. The first clamping section is arranged parallel to the panel support. The second clamping section extends from the end of the first clamping section in the thickness direction of the first clamping section toward a direction away from the panel support. The second clamping section extends into the first slot of the support member and is limited and fitted between the two sides of the slot wall of the first slot.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping part includes a first clamping section and a second clamping section. The second clamping segment includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment connects the first clamping segment and the second segment. The thickness of the first segment is greater than or equal to the thickness of the first clamping segment. The thickness of the second segment is greater than the thickness of the first segment. The protrusion height of the second segment on the corresponding thickness side of the first segment is H2, where 1.5mm ≤ H2 ≤ 2mm; and / or, The height of the second clamping section is H1, where 2mm ≤ H1 ≤ 3mm.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first buffer portion also has a buffer section, which is disposed between the air outlet edge and the clamping portion, and the buffer section has a buffer cavity.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first buffer portion also has a limiting portion, which defines a second slot between the limiting portion and the clamping portion. The support member has a claw portion, which limits and cooperates with the second slot. At least a portion of the limiting portion extends obliquely toward the clamping portion in a direction toward the opening of the second slot, and limits and cooperates with a third slot on the side of the claw portion opposite to the panel bracket.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The angle between the groove wall of the third slot opposite to the limiting part and the clamping direction of the clamping part is α, where 55°≤α<65°; The cross-sectional shape of the claw part is trapezoidal, the maximum width of the claw part is W1, the height of the claw part is H4, 2mm≤W1≤3mm, 4mm≤H4≤6mm, and the bottom angle of the trapezoidal groove away from the second groove is β, 60°≤β<90°.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The length of the buffer is L1, and the length of the support is L2, where 15mm ≤ L2 - L1 ≤ 20mm.

14. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 7-13, characterized in that, The panel body has a first connecting structure, the panel bracket has a first clearance hole, the support member has a second connecting structure, the first connecting structure passes through the first clearance hole and is connected to the second connecting structure, and at least one of the support member and the panel body is positioned and engaged with the panel bracket.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a second buckle, and the support member has a second fastening position, with the second buckle fastened to the second fastening position. The second buckle is multiple and spaced apart along the length of the support member. The free end of each second buckle has a protruding portion protruding along the width of the support member, and the protruding directions of the protruding portions of two adjacent second buckles are opposite.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The panel body has a light-transmitting area, the panel support has a cutout area opposite to the light-transmitting area, and the air conditioner also includes a display component disposed in the cutout area. The display component includes a dot matrix screen and a light element, the light element being arranged around the dot matrix screen, and both the dot matrix screen and the light element being opposite to the light-transmitting area.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The panel body has a second clearance hole. The panel component also includes a knob device, which includes a knob disposed opposite to the second clearance hole and retractable relative to the panel body through the second clearance hole. The knob device includes a driver for driving the knob to reciprocate through the second clearance hole. The driver is disposed on the panel and drives the knob to move relative to the driver; or, the driver is disposed on the knob and drives the panel to move the knob device as a whole relative to the panel.

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