Panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel assembly and air conditioner, panel assembly includes: front panel and light emitting component, light emitting component installs in front panel and includes light emitting part and light reflection component, light reflection component includes a plurality of light reflection board, and the light reflection space is defined between a plurality of light reflection board, and the front side of light reflection space is open, and the side of each light reflection board towards light reflection space has the light reflection surface, and light emitting part includes light emitting piece, and the at least part of light emitting piece is accommodated in light reflection space, and a plurality of light reflection surfaces are used for the light ray reflection of light emitting piece emission to the light reflection surface. According to the panel assembly of the utility model embodiment, can make light emitting component's light direction adjustment more convenient, reduce design cost and procurement cost, and, increase the utilization rate of the light of light emitting part emission, reduce loss.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, a light-emitting component is installed on the front panel of the air conditioner. When the user turns on the air conditioner, the component illuminates; when the user turns it off, the component does not illuminate, allowing the user to determine the air conditioner's status. However, because different types of air conditioners have different requirements for the light-emitting angle of the component, different components need to be adapted accordingly during installation, increasing design and procurement costs. Therefore, this technology needs improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide a panel assembly including a light-emitting component. By including a reflective component in the light-emitting component, the light emitted by the light-emitting component first illuminates the reflective component and is then reflected outside the air conditioner. During the production and assembly process, given a fixed installation angle of the light-emitting component, the reflective component can be placed at the required angle. This allows the light emitted by the light-emitting component to be reflected at a set angle, making it easier to adjust the light direction of the light-emitting component and reducing design and procurement costs. Furthermore, by including multiple reflectors in the reflective component, the space around the light-emitting component can be utilized more fully, allowing the light emitted by the light-emitting component to be reflected more completely, increasing the utilization rate of the light emitted by the light-emitting component and reducing losses.

[0004] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner including the above-mentioned panel assembly.

[0005] A panel assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a front panel; a light-emitting assembly mounted on the front panel and including a light-emitting component and a reflective assembly, the reflective assembly including a plurality of reflective plates defining a reflective space between the plurality of reflective plates, the front side of the reflective space being open, each of the reflective plates having a reflective surface on the side facing the reflective space, the light-emitting component including a light-emitting element, at least a portion of the light-emitting element being accommodated within the reflective space, and the plurality of reflective surfaces being used to reflect light emitted by the light-emitting element onto the reflective surfaces.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the panel assembly includes a light-emitting component. By including a reflective component in the light-emitting component, the light emitted by the light-emitting component first illuminates the reflective component and is then reflected by the reflective component to the outside of the air conditioner. As needed, during the production and assembly process, with the installation angle of the light-emitting component fixed, the reflective component can be placed at the required angle position. This allows the light emitted by the light-emitting component to be reflected out at a set angle, making it easier to adjust the light direction of the light-emitting component and reducing design and procurement costs. By including multiple reflectors in the reflective component, the space around the light-emitting component can be utilized more fully, allowing the light emitted by the light-emitting component to be reflected more fully, increasing the utilization rate of the light emitted by the light-emitting component and reducing losses.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the reflective surfaces are arranged at an angle.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting element has multiple light-emitting surfaces, the multiple light-emitting surfaces are located on different sides of the light-emitting element, and each reflective surface is disposed opposite to at least one light-emitting surface.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the reflective surface is located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element includes a plurality of light-emitting surfaces, and at least a portion of the light-emitting surfaces are located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element. The light-emitting surface located on the upper side is opposite to the reflective surface located on the upper side, and the light-emitting surface located on the lower side is opposite to the reflective surface located on the lower side.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reflective surface located on the upper side is a first reflective surface, which extends backward at an angle from bottom to top; the reflective surface located on the lower side is a second reflective surface, which extends backward at an angle from top to bottom.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, multiple reflectors are connected as a whole.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, multiple reflectors are integrally formed.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a slot is defined between the plurality of reflectors, and a portion of the light-emitting element extends into the reflective space through the slot.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting element includes a connected main body and an extension, the main body being located on the rear side of the reflective space, and the extension extending into the reflective space through the slot.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting component includes a lamp holder, and the main body is fixed to the lamp holder; the lamp holder is provided with a positioning groove, and the main body is provided with a positioning protrusion, the positioning protrusion being accommodated in the positioning groove; the bottom of the main body is supported by the reflective component, and the lamp holder is located at the top of the main body.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reflective surface has an uneven structure.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting component is mounted on the reflective assembly, and the reflective assembly is mounted on the front panel.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reflective component is detachably connected to the front panel.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a display unit is also included, the display unit being mounted on the front panel, a receiving space being defined between the display unit and the front panel, and at least a portion of the light-emitting component being located within the receiving space.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display unit includes a display panel and a display module. The display module is installed on the display panel and located on the rear side of the display panel. The display panel and the front panel define the receiving space. The receiving space and the display module are arranged in the vertical direction.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the accommodating space is located above the display module, and a support plate is provided on the rear side of the display panel, wherein the support plate is located below the light-emitting component and between the light-emitting component and the display module; and / or, the accommodating space is located above the display module, and at least a portion of the reflective surface is located on the rear side of the display panel and is disposed opposite to the display panel.

[0022] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: a housing assembly, including a front housing component and a rear housing component, the rear housing component being connected to the rear side of the front housing component, the front housing component including a panel assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention, the front housing component having an air outlet, and the rear housing component having an air inlet.

[0023] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the air conditioner, by including the panel assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention, can make the light more dispersed, reduce the damage to the human eye caused by the light emitted by the light-emitting component shining directly into the human eye; and can make fuller use of the space around the light-emitting component, making the overall structure of the light-emitting component more compact.

[0024] 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

[0025] 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:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a panel assembly according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The main view of the panel component in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along line AA;

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the image;

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the panel components in the image;

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the panel components from another angle;

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the display unit in the image;

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the front panel;

[0034] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of point C in the image;

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the reflective components in the image;

[0036] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the light-emitting component.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 100. Panel components;

[0039] 10. Light-emitting component; 11. Light-emitting part; 12. Light-emitting element; 13. Light-emitting surface; 14. Main body; 15. Positioning protrusion; 16. Extension; 17. Lamp holder; 18. Positioning groove;

[0040] 20. Reflector assembly; 21. Reflector plate; 22. Reflective surface; 23. First reflective surface; 24. Second reflective surface; 25. Concave-convex structure; 26. Reflective space; 27. Slot; 28. Mounting lug;

[0041] 30. Display unit; 31. Accommodating space; 32. Display panel; 33. Display module; 34. Support plate;

[0042] 40. Front panel; 41. Mounting holes. Detailed Implementation

[0043] 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.

[0044] The following is for reference. Figures 1-11 A panel assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is described.

[0045] A panel assembly 100 according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a front panel 40 and a light-emitting component 10.

[0046] The light-emitting assembly 10 is mounted on the front panel 40 and includes a light-emitting component 11 and a reflective assembly 20. The reflective assembly 20 includes a plurality of reflectors 21, which define a reflective space 26. The front side of the reflective space 26 is open, and each reflector 21 has a reflective surface 22 on its side facing the reflective space 26. The light-emitting component 11 includes a light-emitting element 12, at least a portion of which is housed within the reflective space 26. The plurality of reflective surfaces 22 are used to reflect light emitted by the light-emitting element 12 onto the reflective surfaces 22.

[0047] By including a light-emitting component 10 in the panel assembly 100 and mounting the light-emitting component 10 on the front panel 40, the light-emitting component 10 can be turned on or off according to the operating mode of the air conditioner, or change color according to the operating mode of the air conditioner to indicate the status of the air conditioner to the user.

[0048] For example, when the air conditioner is off, the light-emitting component 10 is off, and when the air conditioner is on, the light-emitting component 10 is on to indicate to the user the on / off status of the air conditioner.

[0049] For example, when the air conditioner is off, the light-emitting component 10 emits white light to indicate the location of the air conditioner's on button in a dark environment; when the air conditioner is on, the light-emitting component 10 emits colored light to indicate to the user that the air conditioner is on.

[0050] When the air conditioner is heating, the light-emitting component 10 emits warm-colored light; when the air conditioner is cooling, the light-emitting component 10 emits cool-colored light. For example, when the air conditioner's temperature varies, the intensity of the emitted light can change according to the temperature to indicate the air conditioner's status to the user.

[0051] By including a reflector 20 in the light-emitting component 10, the light emitted by the light-emitting component 10 first shines on the reflector 20 and is then reflected by the reflector 20 to the outside of the air conditioner. As needed, during the production and assembly process, with the installation angle of the light-emitting component 11 fixed, the reflector 20 can be placed at the required angle position. This allows the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 to be reflected out at a set angle, making it easier to adjust the light direction of the light-emitting component 10 and reducing design and procurement costs.

[0052] By including a reflector 20 in the light-emitting component 10 and defining a reflective space 26 by multiple reflectors 21, the front side of the reflective space 26 is opened, and each reflector 21 has a reflective surface 22 on the side facing the reflective space 26. This allows the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 to shine onto the reflective surface 22 of the reflector 20 and then be refracted by the reflective surface 22 before being emitted forward. This increases the optical path, making the light emitted from the light-emitting component 10 more evenly diffused and reducing the discomfort caused by the concentrated light emitted by the light-emitting component 10 entering the human eye.

[0053] By accommodating at least a portion of the light-emitting element 12 within the reflective space 26, the light-emitting element 12 and the reflective space 26 can partially overlap in the front-back direction, making the structure of the light-emitting component 10 more compact, reducing the space occupied by the light-emitting component 10, and enabling the light emitted by the light-emitting element 12 to illuminate the reflective surface 22, so that the reflective surface 22 can reflect the light emitted by the light-emitting element 12 onto the reflective surface 22.

[0054] By including multiple reflectors 21 in the reflector assembly 20, the space around the light-emitting component 11 can be utilized more fully, so that the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 can be reflected more fully, thereby increasing the utilization rate of the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 and reducing loss.

[0055] According to the panel assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment, the panel assembly 100 includes a light-emitting component 10. By including a reflective component 20 in the light-emitting component 10, the light emitted by the light-emitting component 10 first shines on the reflective component 20 and is then reflected by the reflective component 20 to the outside of the air conditioner. As needed, during the production and assembly process, with the installation angle of the light-emitting component 11 fixed, the reflective component 20 can be placed at the required angle position. This allows the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 to be reflected out at a set angle, making it easier to adjust the light direction of the light-emitting component 10 and reducing design and procurement costs. By including multiple reflectors 21 in the reflective component 20, the space around the light-emitting component 11 can be utilized more fully, allowing the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 to be reflected more fully, increasing the utilization rate of the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 and reducing losses.

[0056] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 At least a portion of the reflective surface 22 is set at an angle. By setting at least a portion of the reflective surface 22 at an angle, this portion of the reflective surface 22 can receive the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 and can reflect this light forward.

[0057] For example, the reflector assembly 20 includes multiple reflectors 21, each of which has a reflective surface 22 on the side facing the reflective space 26, and all reflective surfaces 22 are arranged at an angle. This allows all reflective surfaces 22 to receive the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 and reflect this light forward, making fuller use of the space around the light-emitting component 11, reflecting the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 more fully, increasing the utilization rate of the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11, and reducing loss.

[0058] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The light-emitting element 12 has multiple light-emitting surfaces 13 located on different sides of the light-emitting element 12, and each reflective surface 22 is disposed opposite to at least one light-emitting surface 13. By having the light-emitting element 12 have multiple light-emitting surfaces 13 and distributing them on different sides of the light-emitting element 12, the total amount of light emitted by the light-emitting element 12 can be increased. By distributing each reflective surface 22 opposite to at least one light-emitting surface 13, each reflective element can fully receive the light emitted by the light-emitting surface 13 and reflect this light forward, and the space around the light-emitting element 12 can be utilized more fully, making the overall structure of the light-emitting assembly 10 more compact.

[0059] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4At least some of the reflective surfaces 22 are located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element 12. The light-emitting element 12 includes a plurality of light-emitting surfaces 13. At least some of the light-emitting surfaces 13 are located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element 12. The upper light-emitting surface 13 is arranged opposite to the upper reflective surface 22, and the lower light-emitting surface 13 is arranged opposite to the lower reflective surface 22. By including multiple light-emitting surfaces 13 in the light-emitting element 12, with at least some of the light-emitting surfaces 13 located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element 12, the light-emitting element 12 can emit light upwards and downwards simultaneously, increasing the area that the light-emitting element 12 can emit light and increasing the total amount of light emitted by the light-emitting element 12. By arranging the upper light-emitting surface 13 opposite to the upper reflective surface 22, and the lower light-emitting surface 13 opposite to the lower reflective surface 22, both the upper and lower reflective surfaces 22 can fully receive the light emitted by the light-emitting surface 13 and reflect this light forward, making fuller use of the space around the light-emitting component 11, allowing the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 to be reflected more fully, increasing the utilization rate of the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11, reducing losses, and making fuller use of the space on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element 12, making the overall structure of the light-emitting assembly 10 more compact.

[0060] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The upper reflective surface 22 is the first reflective surface 23, which extends backward at an angle from bottom to top. The lower reflective surface 22 is the second reflective surface 24, which extends backward at an angle from top to bottom. By making the first reflective surface 23 extend backward at an angle from bottom to top and the second reflective surface 24 extend backward at an angle from top to bottom, the first reflective surface 23 and the second reflective surface 24 can fully receive the light emitted by the light-emitting surface 13 and reflect this light forward. This allows for more efficient use of the space around the light-emitting component 11, resulting in more complete reflection of the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11, increasing the utilization rate of the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11, and reducing light loss.

[0061] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The angle between the first reflective surface 23 and the vertical direction is smaller than the angle between the second reflective surface 24 and the vertical direction. When people use the air conditioner, since the light-emitting component 10 of the air conditioner is usually located above the person's line of sight, by making the angle between the first reflective surface 23 and the vertical direction smaller than the angle between the second reflective surface 24 and the vertical direction, the first reflective surface 23 can reflect the received light further forward, reducing the direct downward projection of light into the person's eyes and reducing the discomfort caused by direct light into the eyes.

[0062] According to some embodiments of this utility model, both the first reflective surface 23 and the second reflective surface 24 extend in the left-right direction, and the width of the first reflective surface 23 is greater than the width of the second reflective surface 24. When relevant personnel use the air conditioner, since the light-emitting component 10 of the air conditioner is usually located above the personnel's line of sight, the light-emitting component 10 needs to emit more light downwards so that relevant personnel can see the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 more clearly. By making the width of the first reflective surface 23 greater than the width of the second reflective surface 24, where the first reflective surface 23 can reflect light downwards and forwards, and the second reflective surface 24 can reflect light upwards and forwards, relevant personnel can see the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 more clearly.

[0063] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 10 Multiple reflectors 21 are connected into a single unit. By connecting multiple reflectors 21 into a single unit, the assembly of the reflectors 21 can be made more convenient.

[0064] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 10 Multiple reflectors 21 are integrally molded. By making multiple reflectors 21 integrally molded, the number of parts in the reflector assembly 20 can be reduced, making the assembly and installation of the reflector assembly 20 more convenient.

[0065] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 10 A slot 27 is defined between multiple reflectors 21, and a portion of the light-emitting element 12 extends into the reflective space 26 through the slot 27. By allowing a portion of the light-emitting element 12 to extend into the reflective space 26 through the slot 27, the slot 27 can limit the position of the light-emitting element 12, thereby fixing the relative position between the light-emitting element 12 and the reflector 21 and preventing relative wobbling between the light-emitting element 12 and the reflector 21, which would cause the light emitted by the light-emitting component 10 to be unstable.

[0066] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 11The light-emitting element 12 includes a main body 14 and an extension 16. The main body 14 is located behind the reflective space 26, and the extension 16 extends into the reflective space 26 through a slot 27. By positioning the main body 14 of the light-emitting element 12 behind the reflective space 26, it is convenient for the main body 14 of the light-emitting element 12 to be connected to other components such as wires, and it also avoids the main body 14 of the light-emitting element 12 occupying the reflective space 26. By allowing the extension 16 of the light-emitting element 12 to extend into the reflective space 26 through the slot 27, the slot 27 can limit the position of the light-emitting element 12, so that the position between the light-emitting element 12 and the reflector 21 is relatively fixed. Furthermore, the light emitted by the extension 16 of the light-emitting element 12 can be received by the reflector 21, and the reflector 21 can then reflect this light forward, allowing relevant personnel to see the light emitted by the light-emitting element 11 more clearly.

[0067] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The thickness of the extension 16 in the vertical direction is less than the thickness of the main body 14 in the vertical direction. By making the thickness of the extension 16 in the vertical direction less than the thickness of the main body 14 in the vertical direction, the thickness of the extension 16 in the vertical direction is smaller, which reduces the space occupied by the extension 16 in the vertical direction, saving space; furthermore, it also makes it easier to install and connect the main body 14 with other components. For example, the main body 14 can be connected to a power cord, or it can be connected to the mounting and fixing assembly of the light-emitting element 12.

[0068] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 11 The light-emitting component 11 includes a lamp holder 17, and the main body 14 is fixed to the lamp holder 17. By including the lamp holder 17 in the light-emitting component 11 and fixing the main body 14 to the lamp holder 17, the light-emitting component 12 can be fixed by the lamp holder 17, avoiding the light-emitting component 11 from moving or shaking, which would cause relative movement between the light-emitting component 11 and the reflector 20, making the light emitted by the light-emitting component 10 unstable.

[0069] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 11 The lamp holder 17 is provided with a positioning groove 18, and the main body 14 is provided with a positioning protrusion 15, which is accommodated in the positioning groove 18. By providing a positioning groove 18 on the lamp holder 17 and a positioning protrusion 15 on the main body 14, and by accommodating the positioning protrusion 15 in the positioning groove 18, the connection between the main body 14 and the lamp holder 17 can be made more secure.

[0070] For example, the main body 14 is provided with two positioning protrusions 15, and the lamp holder 17 is provided with two positioning grooves 18, with the two positioning protrusions 15 respectively accommodated in the two positioning grooves 18.

[0071] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The bottom of the main body 14 is supported by the reflector 20, and the lamp holder 17 is located on top of the main body 14. By supporting the bottom of the main body 14 with the reflector 20, the reflector 20 can provide upward support to the main body 14, preventing the light-emitting element 12 from falling off. Furthermore, since the bottom of the main body 14 is relatively flat, the light-emitting element 12 can be more stable.

[0072] For example, the reflector 21 located on the upper side is the first reflector 21, which extends backward at an angle from bottom to top; the reflector 21 located on the lower side is the second reflector 21, which extends backward at an angle from top to bottom. In the vertical direction, the height of the first reflector 21 is greater than the height of the second reflector 21. The bottom of the main body 14 is supported by the reflector assembly 20, and the lamp holder 17 is located on top of the main body 14. Because the first reflector 21 is relatively high, there is more space behind it. By positioning the lamp holder 17 on top of the main body 14, sufficient space is provided behind the first reflector 21 for its placement.

[0073] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The reflective surface 22 has an uneven structure 25. By forming an uneven structure 25 on the reflective surface 22, the reflective surface 22 can be made uneven, so that the reflective surface 22 can disperse the light more fully and reduce the discomfort caused by direct light entering the human eye.

[0074] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The uneven structure 25 is formed in a sawtooth or stepped shape. By forming the uneven structure 25 in a sawtooth or stepped shape, it is easier to manufacture the uneven structure 25 on the reflective surface 22.

[0075] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figures 1-6 The light-emitting component 11 is mounted on the reflector assembly 20, which is mounted on the front panel 40. By mounting the reflector assembly 20 on the front panel 40, the position of the reflector assembly 20 can be fixed, and the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11 can illuminate the front of the front panel 40, making it easier for relevant personnel to see the light emitted by the light-emitting component 11.

[0076] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figures 1-6 The reflector assembly 20 is detachably connected to the front panel 40. By making the reflector assembly 20 detachably connected to the front panel 40, the installation or maintenance of the reflector assembly 20 can be made more convenient.

[0077] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 10 The light-emitting component 10 is provided with a mounting lug 28, which is connected to the front panel 40 by fasteners. By providing the mounting lug 28 on the light-emitting component 10 and connecting the mounting lug 28 to the front panel 40 by fasteners, the connection between the front panel 40 and the light-emitting component 10 can be made more secure, and the light-emitting component 10 can be more effectively prevented from falling off the front panel 40.

[0078] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 The panel assembly 100 also includes a display unit 30, which is mounted on the front panel 40. A receiving space 31 is defined between the display unit 30 and the front panel 40, and at least a portion of the light-emitting component 10 is located within the receiving space 31. By including the display unit 30 in the panel assembly 100, the display unit 30 can display the status information of the air conditioner, such as the air conditioner's temperature and fan speed, thus providing more information to the user. By defining the receiving space 31 between the display unit 30 and the front panel 40, and with at least a portion of the light-emitting component 10 located within the receiving space 31, interference between the display unit 30 and the front panel 40 can be avoided.

[0079] For example, the front panel 40 and the display unit 30 are detachably connected by fasteners. The front panel 40 is provided with mounting holes 41, and fasteners are inserted through the mounting holes 41 to fix the display unit 30 to the front panel 40.

[0080] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The display unit 30 includes a display panel 32 and a display module 33. The display module 33 is mounted on the display panel 32 and located behind the display panel 32. A receiving space 31 is defined between the display panel 32 and the front panel 40. The receiving space 31 and the display module 33 are arranged vertically. By defining the receiving space 31 between the display panel 32 and the front panel 40, and by arranging the receiving space 31 and the display module 33 vertically, interference between the display module 33 and the front panel 40 can be avoided. Furthermore, the light-emitting component 10 is located behind the front panel 40, allowing the front panel 40 to protect the light-emitting component 10 and prevent water or dust from falling into it, which could reduce its luminous efficiency.

[0081] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7The accommodating space 31 is located above the display module 33. A support plate 34 is provided on the rear side of the display panel 32. The support plate 34 is located below the light-emitting component 10 and between the light-emitting component 10 and the display module 33. By providing a support plate 34 on the rear side of the display panel 32, and by placing the support plate 34 below the light-emitting component 10 and between the light-emitting component 10 and the display module 33, the support plate 34 can separate the accommodating space 31 and the display module 33, preventing the light-emitting component 10 from falling out of the accommodating space 31 and colliding or interfering with the display module 33. Furthermore, the support plate 34 can be used to support the light-emitting component 10 upwards, further preventing the light-emitting component 10 from falling.

[0082] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 The accommodating space 31 is located above the display module 33, and at least a portion of the reflective surface 22 is located behind the display panel 32 and is disposed opposite to the display panel 32. By positioning at least a portion of the reflective surface 22 behind the display panel 32 and distributing it opposite to the display panel 32, the light reflected from this portion of the reflective surface 22 can hit the display panel 32, allowing the user to see the light emitted by the light-emitting component 10 through the display panel 32.

[0083] For example, when installing the light-emitting component 10, the light-emitting element 12 is first inserted into the slot 27 of the reflector 20, so that at least part of the extension 16 is accommodated in the reflective space 26. Then, the reflector 20 is installed on the front panel 40 from the front side using fasteners. In this way, the reflector 20 can limit the light-emitting element 12 forward, and the front panel 40 can limit the light-emitting element 12 backward, preventing the light-emitting element 12 from moving and causing the light-emitting angle of the light-emitting component 10 to be unstable. Finally, the display unit 30 can be installed on the front panel 40 from the front side, wherein the support plate 34 on the display unit 30 is located below the light-emitting component 10 and is used to support the light-emitting component 10 upward.

[0084] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: a housing assembly.

[0085] The housing assembly includes a front housing component and a rear housing component, the rear housing component being connected to the rear side of the front housing component. The front housing component includes a panel assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention. An air outlet is formed on the front housing component, and an air inlet is formed on the rear housing component.

[0086] For example, the air conditioner can be a split-type floor-standing air conditioner, which includes an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, and the indoor unit includes a panel assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0087] For example, an air conditioner includes a heat exchange and air supply assembly, which is located within the housing assembly.

[0088] For example, the heat exchange and air supply assembly includes a heat exchanger component, a duct component, and an air outlet frame component. The heat exchanger component is located between the air inlet and the duct component, and the air outlet frame component is connected to the front side of the duct component and can be installed on the front housing component. The duct component includes a duct casing and a fan, with at least a portion of the fan located within the duct casing, which forms a duct. The air outlet frame component forms an air outlet channel, located downstream of and communicating with the duct, with the outlet side of the channel opposite to the air outlet. The fan drives the airflow, and the heat exchanger component exchanges heat with the airflow to regulate its temperature.

[0089] For example, there can be one air outlet, which extends vertically. The air outlet can be equipped with a switch door for opening and closing the air outlet. The switch door can move circumferentially along the casing to open or close the air outlet. There can also be two switch doors, which are arranged horizontally.

[0090] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the air conditioner, by including the panel assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention, can make the light more dispersed, reduce the damage to the human eye caused by the light emitted by the light-emitting component 10 shining directly into the human eye; and can make fuller use of the space around the light-emitting component 11, making the overall structure of the light-emitting component 10 more compact.

[0091] The following reference Figures 1-11 The present invention describes a panel assembly 100 according to some specific embodiments.

[0092] In this embodiment, the panel assembly 100 includes a front panel 40 and a light-emitting assembly 10. The light-emitting assembly 10 is mounted on the front panel 40 and includes a light-emitting component 11 and a reflective assembly 20. The reflective assembly 20 includes a plurality of reflectors 21, which define a reflective space 26. The front side of the reflective space 26 is open, and each reflector 21 has a reflective surface 22 on the side facing the reflective space 26. The light-emitting component 11 includes a light-emitting element 12, at least a portion of which is housed within the reflective space 26. The plurality of reflective surfaces 22 are used to reflect light emitted by the light-emitting element 12 onto the reflective surfaces 22, and at least a portion of the reflective surfaces 22 are arranged at an angle.

[0093] The light-emitting element 12 has two light-emitting surfaces 13, which are located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element 12. The upper light-emitting surface 13 is opposite to the upper reflective surface 22, and the lower light-emitting surface 13 is opposite to the lower reflective surface 22. The upper reflective surface 22 is a first reflective surface 23, which extends backward at an angle from bottom to top. The lower reflective surface 22 is a second reflective surface 24, which extends backward at an angle from top to bottom.

[0094] The angle between the first reflective surface 23 and the vertical direction is smaller than the angle between the second reflective surface 24 and the vertical direction. Both the first reflective surface 23 and the second reflective surface 24 extend in the left-right direction, and the width of the first reflective surface 23 is greater than the width of the second reflective surface 24. The two reflectors 21 are connected as a whole and integrally formed. A slot 27 is defined between the two reflectors 21, and part of the light-emitting element 12 extends into the reflective space 26 through the slot 27.

[0095] The reflective surface 22 has a concave-convex structure 25, which is formed in the form of a sawtooth or step shape.

[0096] The light-emitting component 12 includes a connected main body 14 and an extension 16. The main body 14 is located behind the reflective space 26, and the extension 16 extends into the reflective space 26 through a slot 27. The thickness of the extension 16 in the vertical direction is less than the thickness of the main body 14 in the vertical direction. The light-emitting component 11 includes a lamp holder 17, to which the main body 14 is fixed. The lamp holder 17 has a positioning groove 18, and the main body 14 has a positioning protrusion 15, which is accommodated in the positioning groove 18. The bottom of the main body 14 is supported by the reflective assembly 20, and the lamp holder 17 is located on top of the main body 14.

[0097] The light-emitting component 11 is mounted on the reflector assembly 20, which is mounted on the front panel 40. The reflector assembly 20 and the front panel 40 are detachably connected. The light-emitting component 10 is provided with a mounting lug 28, which is connected to the front panel 40 by fasteners.

[0098] The panel assembly 100 also includes a display unit 30, which is mounted on the front panel 40. A receiving space 31 is defined between the display unit 30 and the front panel 40, and at least a portion of the light-emitting component 10 is located within the receiving space 31. The display unit 30 includes a display panel 32 and a display module 33. The display module 33 is mounted on the display panel 32 and located behind the display panel 32. The receiving space 31 is defined between the display panel 32 and the front panel 40, and the receiving space 31 and the display module 33 are arranged vertically. The receiving space 31 is located above the display module 33. A support plate 34 is provided on the rear side of the display panel 32. The support plate 34 is located below the light-emitting component 10 and between the light-emitting component 10 and the display module 33. At least a portion of the reflective surface 22 is located on the rear side of the display panel 32 and is disposed opposite to the display panel 32.

[0099] 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", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0100] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0101] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more.

[0102] In the description of this utility model, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0103] In the description of this utility model, the terms "above", "over" and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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. A panel assembly, characterized in that, include: Front panel; A light-emitting component, mounted on the front panel, includes a light-emitting element and a reflective component. The reflective component includes a plurality of reflectors defining a reflective space between the plurality of reflectors. The front side of the reflective space is open. Each reflector has a reflective surface on its side facing the reflective space. The light-emitting element includes a light-emitting component, at least a portion of which is housed within the reflective space. The plurality of reflective surfaces are used to reflect light emitted by the light-emitting component onto the reflective surfaces.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the reflective surfaces are arranged at an angle.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting element has multiple light-emitting surfaces, which are located on different sides of the light-emitting element, and each reflective surface is disposed opposite to at least one light-emitting surface.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the reflective surfaces are located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element includes multiple light-emitting surfaces, and at least a portion of the light-emitting surfaces are located on the upper and lower sides of the light-emitting element. The light-emitting surface located on the upper side is opposite to the reflective surface located on the upper side, and the light-emitting surface located on the lower side is opposite to the reflective surface located on the lower side.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reflective surface located on the upper side is the first reflective surface, which extends backward at an angle from bottom to top. The reflective surface located on the lower side is the second reflective surface, which extends backward at an angle from top to bottom.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple reflectors are connected to form a whole.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Multiple reflectors are integrally formed.

8. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, A slot is defined between the plurality of reflectors, and a portion of the light-emitting element extends into the reflective space through the slot.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The light-emitting element includes a connected main body and an extension. The main body is located on the rear side of the reflective space, and the extension extends into the reflective space through the slot.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The light-emitting component includes a lamp holder, and the main body is fixed to the lamp holder; The lamp holder is provided with a positioning groove, and the main body is provided with a positioning protrusion, which is accommodated in the positioning groove; The bottom of the main body is supported by the reflector assembly, and the lamp holder is located on top of the main body.

11. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The reflective surface has an uneven structure.

12. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The light-emitting component is mounted on the reflective assembly, and the reflective assembly is mounted on the front panel.

13. The panel assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The reflective component is detachably connected to the front panel.

14. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes a display unit mounted on the front panel, with a receiving space defined between the display unit and the front panel, and at least a portion of the light-emitting component located within the receiving space.

15. The panel assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, The display unit includes a display panel and a display module. The display module is mounted on the display panel and located on the rear side of the display panel. The display panel and the front panel define the receiving space. The receiving space and the display module are arranged in the vertical direction.

16. The panel assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The accommodating space is located above the display module, and a support plate is provided on the rear side of the display panel. This support plate is located below the light-emitting component and between the light-emitting component and the display module; and / or, The accommodating space is located above the display module, and at least a portion of the reflective surface is located on the rear side of the display panel and is positioned opposite to the display panel.

17. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A housing assembly includes a front housing component and a rear housing component, the rear housing component being connected to the rear side of the front housing component, the front housing component including a panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-16, an air outlet being formed on the front housing component, and an air inlet being formed on the rear housing component.

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