Panel member and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of panel components and air conditioner with it, the panel component includes: panel, knob device and button device, panel has to avoid hole and button area, knob device includes knob, knob is oppositely arranged with avoid hole, and opposite panel can be worn avoid hole telescopic, button device is located in panel, and including the button of being oppositely arranged with button area.According to the panel component of the utility model, by setting knob device and button device, the diversity of the control of panel component is improved, the interest is improved, and knob is telescopic setting, when not needing to use, knob can be retracted, the occupation of space is reduced, and knob can also be protected.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioners in related technologies typically have a display screen on the panel that shows the air conditioner's operating status. They can also have buttons or a remote control signal receiver, allowing the air conditioner to be controlled by touching the buttons on the display screen or by using a remote control. This type of air conditioner is relatively simple in form. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a panel component that offers diverse and engaging operation.

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

[0005] A panel component according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a panel having a clearance hole and a button area; a knob device including a knob disposed opposite to the clearance hole and extendable through the clearance hole relative to the panel; and a button device disposed on the panel and including a button disposed opposite to the button area.

[0006] According to the panel component of this utility model, by setting a knob device and a button device, the diversity of operation of the panel component is improved, and the fun is enhanced. Moreover, the knob is telescopic, which can be retracted when not in use, reducing space occupation and also protecting the knob.

[0007] In some embodiments, the button is located around the knob.

[0008] In some embodiments, the button is located below the knob.

[0009] In some embodiments, the distance between the knob and the button is less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the width of the panel; or, the diameter of the smallest circumscribed circle of the button is less than the diameter of the smallest circumscribed circle of the knob, and the distance between the knob and the button is less than or equal to twice the diameter of the smallest circumscribed circle of the knob.

[0010] In some embodiments, the button area is constructed as a perforation, and the buttons are exposed and visible through the perforation.

[0011] In some embodiments, the button device further includes a substrate, the substrate including a first part and a second part, the first part being disposed opposite to the through hole, the button being disposed on the first part, and the second part being disposed around the first part and located inside the panel.

[0012] In some embodiments, a sealing rib is provided between the second part and the panel, and the sealing rib surrounds the button.

[0013] In some embodiments, the substrate is an elastic sealing material, and the sealing rib includes a first rib integrally formed on the substrate and protruding toward the panel, and / or the sealing rib includes a second rib integrally formed on the panel and protruding toward the substrate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the sealing rib includes a first rib and a second rib, with the first rib surrounding the second rib.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first rib includes a first sub-rib and a second sub-rib. The first sub-rib is annular and may be one or multiple concentrically arranged. The second sub-rib surrounds the first sub-rib. The second sub-rib is a rectangular ring and may be multiple nested. At most two sides of two adjacent second sub-ribs are collinear.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first part includes a protrusion protruding outward toward the outside of the perforation, the button includes a sleeve post that passes through the perforation to be exposed by the perforation, the sleeve post covers the protrusion and includes a surrounding wall and an end wall, the end wall being disposed on the side of the protrusion near the outside of the perforation, the surrounding wall surrounding the protrusion and being connected to the end wall.

[0017] In some embodiments, the button further includes a ring edge connected to the sleeve post, the ring edge surrounding the enclosure wall and stopping and limiting it to the inside of the panel.

[0018] In some embodiments, a limiting groove is formed on the protrusion, and a limiting rib is formed on the end wall, the limiting rib being inserted into the limiting groove; wherein the limiting rib and the limiting groove are interference-fitted; and / or, the limiting rib and the limiting groove cooperate to prevent the button from rotating relative to the substrate.

[0019] In some embodiments, the substrate further includes a third part, which is deformably connected between the first part and the second part. At least a portion of the wall thickness of the third part is less than the wall thickness of the first part and less than the wall thickness of the second part. The button device includes a circuit board disposed on the inner side of the substrate, and the circuit board has a receiving part disposed at the location corresponding to the first part.

[0020] In some embodiments, the third portion is inclined toward the outside of the perforation along the direction from the second portion to the first portion, and a portion of the button extends outward to the outside of the perforation.

[0021] In some embodiments, the substrate is a conductive silicone material, the button device includes a circuit board disposed on the inner side of the substrate, and the circuit board has a receiving portion disposed at the location corresponding to the first portion.

[0022] In some embodiments, the button device includes: a mounting box and a circuit board, the mounting box being disposed inside the panel and mounted on the panel, the circuit board being disposed inside the mounting box, and the substrate being mounted in the mounting box and located on the side of the circuit board closer to the panel.

[0023] In some embodiments, the substrate includes a plate body and a limiting post, the limiting post protruding from the plate body in a direction away from the panel, and the mounting box having a limiting hole that mates with the limiting post.

[0024] In some embodiments, the mounting box includes a flanged portion, on which the limiting hole is formed, and the limiting post includes a through section and a protruding section. The through section is connected between the plate body and the protruding section, and the through section passes through the limiting hole. The plate body and the protruding section are respectively stopped on both sides of the flanged portion.

[0025] In some embodiments, a support rib is formed on the mounting box, and a mounting groove is formed in the mounting box on the side of the support rib facing the panel. The substrate includes a board body, and the board body includes an embedding portion, which is embedded in the mounting groove and supported on the side of the support rib facing the panel.

[0026] In some embodiments, the panel body includes a stop portion disposed around the embedding portion, the embedding portion protruding relative to the stop portion in a direction away from the panel, the mounting box includes a flange portion located on the outer periphery of the mounting groove, and the mounting groove being recessed relative to the flange portion in a direction away from the panel, the stop portion overlapping the side of the flange portion facing the panel.

[0027] In some embodiments, the substrate is an elastic sealing material, and a first rib protruding toward the panel is formed on the substrate. The first rib is provided on both the stop portion and the embedding portion; and / or, a limiting hole is formed on the flange portion, and a limiting post is provided on the stop portion. The limiting post includes a through section and a protruding section. The through section is connected between the plate body and the protruding section. The through section passes through the limiting hole, and the plate body and the protruding section are respectively stopped on both sides of the flange portion.

[0028] In some embodiments, the button is a pressable mechanical button or a non-pressable touch button.

[0029] In some embodiments, the button area is constructed as a solid portion, and the button device is located inside the solid portion.

[0030] In some embodiments, the button device includes a mounting box disposed inside the panel and mounted on the panel, and the panel component further includes a detection module disposed inside the panel and mounted on the mounting box.

[0031] In some embodiments, the mounting box forms a mounting cavity that opens toward the panel. The mounting cavity includes a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity. The button device includes a circuit board disposed in the first sub-cavity. The detection module is disposed in the second sub-cavity and includes a module box and a detector disposed in the module box.

[0032] In some embodiments, the button device includes a mounting box disposed on the inner side of the panel and mounted on the panel. The mounting box is located below the clearance hole. A water receiving groove is formed inside the mounting box. The upper end of the water receiving groove is open to form a water inlet. A drain outlet communicating with the water receiving groove is also formed on the mounting box. The drain outlet is lower than the water inlet.

[0033] In some embodiments, the button device is used to control the extension and retraction of the knob; or, the panel component is used for a household appliance, and the button device is used to control the power on / off of the household appliance or to activate the setting function of the household appliance.

[0034] In some embodiments, the knob device further includes a driver for driving the knob to extend or retract relative to the panel.

[0035] In some embodiments, the driver is disposed on the panel and drives the knob to extend or retract relative to the driver; or, the driver is disposed on the knob and drives the panel to extend or retract relative to the panel.

[0036] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a panel component according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0037] The air conditioner according to this utility model improves operability by providing the panel component described in the first aspect.

[0038] 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

[0039] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a front view of a panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 It is based on Figure 2 The example shown is a cross-sectional view of section AA.

[0042] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of a panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the key and substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a front view of a button and a substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 It is based on Figure 3 A magnified view of region B in the example shown;

[0046] Figure 8 It is based on Figure 6 The example shown is a CC section view;

[0047] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the keypad device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 10 This is a front view of a button device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 11 It is based on Figure 10 The example shown is a DD cross-sectional view;

[0050] Figure 12This is a cross-sectional view of the knob device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the knob raised;

[0051] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the knob device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the knob lowered;

[0052] Figure 14 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a knob device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure label:

[0054] Air conditioner 10000;

[0055] Panel component 1000:

[0056] Panel 100; clearance hole 11; button area 12; through hole 121;

[0057] Knob device 200; Knob 10; Driver 20a;

[0058] Button device 9;

[0059] Button 91; Sleeve 911; Enclosure 9111; End Wall 9112; Limiting Rib 91121; Ring Edge 912;

[0060] Substrate 92; First part 921; Protrusion 9211; Limiting groove 92111; Second part 922; Third part 923; Board body 924; Insertion part 9241; Stop part 9242; Limiting post 925; Through section 9251; Extension section 9252;

[0061] Sealing rib 93; First protruding rib 931; First sub-rib 9311; Second sub-rib 9312; Second protruding rib 932;

[0062] Circuit board 94; Receiving unit 941;

[0063] Mounting box 95; flanged part 951; limiting hole 9511; support rib 952; mounting groove 953; mounting cavity 954; first sub-cavity 9541; second sub-cavity 9542; first support part 955; first limiting member 956; second limiting member 957;

[0064] Detection module 96; module box 961; detector 962. Detailed Implementation

[0065] 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 intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0066] 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.

[0067] The panel component 1000 of the first aspect of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0068] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the panel component 1000, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the panel component 1000 includes: a panel 100, a knob device 200, and a button device 9. The panel 100 has a clearance hole 11 and a button area 12. The knob device 200 includes a knob 10, which is disposed opposite to the clearance hole 11 and can extend and retract relative to the panel 100 through the clearance hole 11. The button device 9 is disposed on the panel 100 and includes a button 91 disposed opposite to the button area 12.

[0069] The panel 100 has a clearance hole 11 and a button area 12. The clearance hole 11 and the button area 12 on the panel 100 are located in different positions, thereby separating the knob device 200 and the button device 9. This makes it easier for the user to operate the two separately, reduces the operational interference between the knob device 200 and the button device 9, and can improve the situation where the other knob device 200 or button device 9 is accidentally touched when one of them is operated. This can improve the working reliability of the knob device 200 and the button device 9.

[0070] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the knob 10 is arranged opposite to the clearance hole 11. The knob 10 can extend and retract relative to the panel 100 through the clearance hole 11, so that the knob 10 can be rotated when it extends out of the panel 100. When the knob 10 retracts relative to the panel 100, the panel 100 protects the knob 10, reducing the damage to the knob 10 caused by the external environment and improving the reliability of the knob device 200.

[0071] "Extension" can also be understood as a lifting and lowering movement along the penetration direction of the clearance hole 11. For example, the clearance hole 11 passes through the thickness direction of the panel 100, and the knob 10 can move relative to the thickness direction of the panel 100. The knob 10 rises towards the outside of the panel 100 along the thickness direction of the panel 100 and falls towards the inside of the panel 100 along the thickness direction of the panel 100.

[0072] For example, the knob 10 reciprocates between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the panel 100. When the knob 10 is in the extended position, it may protrude completely from the outer surface of the panel 100, or it may partially protrude from the outer surface of the panel 100. For example, when the knob 10 is in the extended position, the height difference between the outer surface of the knob 10 and the outer surface of the panel 100 is 5mm-20mm. When the knob 10 is in the retracted position, its outer surface may be flush with the outer surface of the panel 100, or its surface may be slightly lower than or slightly protruding from the outer surface of the panel 100. For example, when the knob 10 is in the retracted position, the height difference between the outer surface of the knob 10 and the outer surface of the panel 100 is no more than 2mm.

[0073] The button device 9 includes a button 91. By touching the button 91, the structure on the panel component 1000 can be controlled. For example, touching the button 91 can control the extension and retraction of the knob 10 for easy operation; touching the button 91 can also wake up the display screen on the panel 100 to obtain information from the display screen; touching the button 91 can also enable power on / off or one-click AI (Artificial Intelligence) function, etc., for ease of use.

[0074] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the panel component 1000 is equipped with a knob device and a button device, which improves the diversity of operation of the panel component 1000 and enhances the fun. Moreover, the knob 10 is telescopic, which can be retracted when not in use, reducing the space occupied and also protecting the knob 10.

[0075] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, button 91 is located around knob 10.

[0076] The statement that button 91 is located around the knob 10 means that button 91 is located within a certain area centered on the knob 10. For example, button 91 is located within a circular area with the knob 10 as the center and the width of the panel 100 as the radius. Another example is that button 91 is located within a circular area with the knob 10 as the center and a radius ten times the radius of the knob 10.

[0077] Button 91 is positioned relatively close to knob 10. With interactive components like knob 10 and button 91 located in the same area, the arrangement of these interactive components is more obvious and easier for users to spot. Furthermore, when button 91 and knob 10 are linked together, the linkage between button 91 and knob 10 is more intuitive and easier to use.

[0078] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, button 91 is located below knob 10.

[0079] Button 91 is located below knob 10. Button 91 and knob 10 can be set directly opposite each other in the vertical direction, or button 91 can be set at a certain angle relative to knob 10 in the vertical direction, which can be selected according to actual needs.

[0080] When the button 91 and the knob 10 are linked, placing the button 91 below the knob 10 reduces the obstruction of the knob 10 by the user's hand, thereby improving the working stability of the knob device 200. For example, the button 91 and the knob 10 have a linked effect; touching the button 91 controls the knob 10 to rise through the clearance hole 11 towards the user. By placing the button 91 below the knob 10, the obstruction of the knob 10's rise by the user's hand is reduced, thus improving the working stability of the knob device 200.

[0081] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the distance L1 between the knob 10 and the button 91 is less than or equal to half the width L2 of the panel 100.

[0082] By setting the distance L1 between the knob 10 and the button 91 to be less than or equal to half the width L2 of the panel 100, the knob 10 and the button 91 are not placed on opposite sides of the width direction of the panel 100. Instead, the knob 10 and the button 91 are both located on one side of the width direction of the panel 100. The distance L1 between the knob 10 and the button 91 is small, and the knob 10 and the button 91 are relatively close together. When the button 91 and the knob 10 are linked, the linkage between the button 91 and the knob 10 after being driven is more intuitive and easier to use.

[0083] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the diameter d of the smallest circumscribed circle of button 91 is less than the diameter L3 of the smallest circumscribed circle of knob 10, and the distance L1 between knob 10 and button 91 is less than or equal to twice the diameter L3 of the smallest circumscribed circle of knob 10.

[0084] The minimum circumscribed circle radius of button 91 is smaller than that of knob 10. Therefore, when button 91 is placed in a circular area centered on knob 10 with a radius equal to the diameter L3 of the minimum circumscribed circle of knob 10, there will be no interference between button 91 and knob 10. At the same time, it also allows knob 10 and button 91 to be arranged in a concentrated manner. When button 91 and knob 10 are linked together, the linkage between button 91 and knob 10 after being driven is more intuitive and easier to use.

[0085] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the button area 12 is constructed with a perforation 121, through which the button 91 is exposed and visible. Users can directly observe the button 91, making it convenient to use. Furthermore, users can directly contact the button 91 through the perforation 121, making operation of the button 91 simple and convenient.

[0086] For example, button 91 may be completely hidden on the rear side of panel 100, but can be accessed through perforation 121 to operate button 91; or button 91 may extend at least partially from perforation 121 to the front side of panel 100 so as to be directly touched.

[0087] In some embodiments of this utility model, the button device 9 includes a sensing circuit. When a user touches the button 91, the capacitance or resistance value changes. When the sensing circuit senses this change, it transmits a signal to the controller, which then controls the structure on the panel component 1000. Alternatively, the button device 9 includes a pressure sensor. When a user touches the button 91, applying a certain pressure, the pressure sensor detects the pressure and transmits a signal to the controller, which then controls the structure on the panel component 1000. Alternatively, the button device 9 includes a separate electrical contact element. When a user presses the button 91, the separate electrical contact element makes contact and conducts electricity. Of course, this is not the only possibility; the button 91 can also control the structure on the panel component 1000 by transmitting other signals.

[0088] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the button device 9 also includes a substrate 92, which includes a first part 921 and a second part 922. The first part 921 is disposed opposite to the through hole 121, the button 91 is disposed on the first part 921, and the second part 922 is disposed around the first part 921 and located inside the panel 100.

[0089] The substrate 92 serves to support the button 91, thereby improving the arrangement stability of the button 91. The substrate 92 includes a first part 921 disposed opposite to the through hole 121. The button 91 is disposed in the first part 921 and can be exposed and visible through the through hole 121. The button 91 is disposed in the first part 921, and the button 91 and the first part 921 can be integrally molded, which can improve the structural stability of the button 91 and the substrate 92; or, the button 91 and the first part 921 can be separately molded and then assembled together.

[0090] The second part 922 is arranged around the first part 921 on the inner side of the panel 100, which can improve the arrangement stability of the first part 921 relative to the panel 100, and thus improve the arrangement stability of the button 91 relative to the panel 100.

[0091] In some embodiments of this utility model, the substrate 92 is stably arranged relative to the panel 100, and the position between the substrate 92 and the panel 100 is restricted. By setting the button 91 on the first part 921 of the substrate 92, the arrangement stability of the button 91 relative to the through hole 121 is strong, which is beneficial to improving the working reliability of the button 91.

[0092] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, a sealing rib 93 is provided between the second part 922 and the panel 100, and the sealing rib 93 surrounds the button 91.

[0093] By setting a sealing rib 93 around the button 91 and the sealing rib 93 around the through hole 121 to seal, the possibility of water and other contaminants on the outside of the panel 100 entering the inside of the panel 100 through the through hole 121 and the gap between the panel 100 and the substrate 92 can be reduced, thereby improving the cleanliness of the space inside the panel 100. In addition, setting a sealing rib 93 can also help improve the arrangement stability of the substrate 92 relative to the panel 100, thereby improving the working reliability of the knob device 200.

[0094] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the substrate 92 is an elastic sealing material component, and the sealing rib 93 includes a first rib 931 integrally formed on the substrate 92 and protruding in the direction toward the panel 100, and / or, the sealing rib 93 includes a second rib 932 integrally formed on the panel 100 and protruding in the direction toward the substrate 92.

[0095] For example, the substrate 92 is an elastic sealing material, and the first rib 931 is integrally formed from the substrate 92. The first rib 931 is also an elastic sealing material, protruding towards the panel 100, and can seal with the panel 100. By designing the first rib 931 and the substrate 92 as an integral part, the integrity of the first rib 931 and the substrate 92 can be improved, the sealing performance can be improved, and the structural stability of the first rib 931 can also be improved. Furthermore, the fact that the first rib 931 is also an elastic sealing material is beneficial to improving the sealing effect.

[0096] Alternatively, as another example, the second rib 932 is integrally formed from the panel 100, and the second rib 932 protrudes toward the substrate 92, and the second rib 932 can be sealed with the substrate 92. By designing the second rib 932 to be integrally formed with the panel 100, the integrity of the second rib 932 and the panel 100 can be improved, the sealing performance can be improved, and the structural stability of the second rib 932 can also be improved.

[0097] Alternatively, as an example, the sealing rib 93 includes a first protruding rib 931 and a second protruding rib 932. The first protruding rib 931 is integrally formed from the substrate 92, and the second protruding rib 932 is integrally formed from the panel 100. The first protruding rib 931 and the second protruding rib 932 together form a seal, which can improve the sealing effect.

[0098] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the sealing rib 93 includes a first rib 931 and a second rib 932, with the first rib 931 surrounding the second rib 932.

[0099] The first rib 931 surrounds the second rib 932. The inward and outward directions are based on the perforation 121; the direction closer to the perforation 121 is the inward direction, and the direction farther from the perforation 121 is the outward direction. By providing the first rib 931 and the second rib 932, they together form a seal, creating at least two seals, thus improving the sealing effect.

[0100] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first rib 931 includes a first sub-rib 9311 and a second sub-rib 9312. The first sub-rib 9311 is an annular ring and there may be one or multiple concentrically arranged sub-ribs. The second sub-rib 9312 surrounds the first sub-rib 9311. The second sub-rib 9312 is a rectangular ring and there may be multiple nested sub-ribs. At most two sides of two adjacent second sub-ribs 9312 are collinear.

[0101] The inward and outward directions here are based on the perforation 121. The direction relatively closer to the perforation 121 is the inward direction, and the direction relatively farther from the perforation 121 is the outward direction. The second sub-rib 9312 surrounds the outside of the first sub-rib 9311. Water seeping in from the perforation 121 will first be intercepted by the first sub-rib 9311. After water seeps in from the gap between the first sub-rib 9311 and the panel 100, it will be intercepted again by the second sub-rib 9312. The first rib 931 forms multiple seals, which can improve the sealing effect.

[0102] The first sub-rib 9311 is a circular ring, forming a complete annular seal and improving the sealing effect. There can be one or more first sub-ribs 9311. By setting multiple first sub-ribs 9311, multiple concentric rings can be formed to improve the sealing effect.

[0103] The second sub-rib 9312 is a rectangular ring, which not only forms a complete annular seal but also helps to improve the structural stability of the substrate 92. Multiple nested second sub-ribs 9312 can improve the sealing performance of the second sub-ribs 9312.

[0104] The second sub-rib 9312 is a rectangular ring. Two adjacent second sub-ribs 9312 are collinear, meaning their rectangular sides overlap. The same rectangular side can define two or more rectangular rings. At most two sides of two adjacent second sub-ribs 9312 are collinear, meaning a rectangular ring can have at most two sides sharing a single side with other adjacent rectangular rings. For example, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the upper edges of the inner second sub-reinforcement 9312 and the adjacent outer second sub-reinforcement 9312 are collinear, and the other three edges of the inner second sub-reinforcement 9312 and the adjacent outer second sub-reinforcement 9312 are spaced apart. This not only meets the protection requirements of multiple seals but also saves space and facilitates the arrangement of the second sub-reinforcement 9312; furthermore, the collinear design helps improve structural stability.

[0105] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the perforation 121 is a circular hole, and the first sub-rib 9311 is set relatively close to the perforation 121. The shape of the first sub-rib 9311 is a circular ring that matches the shape of the perforation 121. The distance from the first sub-rib 9311 to the edge of the perforation 121 is similar, which reduces the space volume between the first sub-rib 9311 and the perforation 121 and avoids the formation of rectangular corners. This reduces the possibility of water accumulation inside the first sub-rib 9311 and helps to improve the working stability of the button device 9.

[0106] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7As shown, the first part 921 includes a protrusion 9211 protruding outward toward the through hole 121. The button 91 includes a sleeve 911, which passes through the through hole 121 and is exposed through the through hole 121. The sleeve 911 covers the protrusion 9211 and includes a surrounding wall 9111 and an end wall 9112. The end wall 9112 is located on the side of the protrusion 9211 near the outside of the through hole 121. The surrounding wall 9111 surrounds the protrusion 9211 and is connected to the end wall 9112.

[0107] Here, the inside and outside directions are based on panel component 1000. The side of panel component 1000 facing the user is the outside direction, and the opposite side is the inside, that is, the inner side of the panel, i.e., the side of the panel facing away from the user. Perforation 121 passes through panel component 1000, so perforation 121 connects the inside and outside of panel component 1000, and the outside direction of panel component 1000 is also the outside direction of perforation 121.

[0108] The button 91 includes a sleeve 911 through which a through hole 121 is provided so that it is exposed. The user can directly contact the sleeve 911, making it simple and convenient to operate the button 91.

[0109] The first part 921 includes a protrusion 9211 protruding outward toward the through hole 121. A sleeve 911 is fitted over the protrusion 9211 of the first part 921. The sleeve 911 includes a surrounding wall 9111 and an end wall 9112. The end wall 9112 is located on the side of the protrusion 9211 near the outside of the through hole 121. The surrounding wall 9111 surrounds the protrusion 9211 and is connected to the end wall 9112. The sleeve 911 can protect the protrusion 9211 and improve the reliability of the connection between the sleeve 911 and the protrusion 9211.

[0110] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 As shown, button 91 also includes a ring edge 912 connected to sleeve post 911. The ring edge 912 surrounds the enclosure wall 9111 and stops and limits it inside the panel 100.

[0111] The outer contour dimension of the ring edge 912 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 121. The ring edge 912 is located in the inner direction of the panel 100. The inner edge of the ring edge 912 is connected to the surrounding wall 9111. The ring edge 912 abuts against the inner wall of the panel 100, thereby restricting the movement of the button 91 relative to the panel 100 in the outward direction and improving the stability of the button 91 arrangement.

[0112] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5As shown, a limiting groove 92111 is formed on the protrusion 9211, and a limiting rib 91121 is formed on the end wall 9112. The limiting rib 91121 is inserted into the limiting groove 92111. The limiting rib 91121 and the limiting groove 92111 are press-fitted. And / or, the limiting rib 91121 and the limiting groove 92111 cooperate to prevent the button 91 from rotating relative to the substrate 92.

[0113] The button 91 and the protrusion 9211 are easily matched by the insertion and engagement of the limiting rib 91121 and the limiting groove 9211, which can improve assembly efficiency.

[0114] Furthermore, by using the interference fit between the limiting protrusion 91121 and the limiting groove 92111, the rotation of the button 91 relative to the substrate 92 can be restricted. The arrangement of the button 91 is stable, which can reduce the shaking generated by the button 91 and help improve the working stability of the button device 9.

[0115] Of course, this is not the only possibility. The limiting rib 91121 and the limiting groove 92111 can also be used in conjunction with other structures to restrict the rotation of the button 91 relative to the substrate 92, further improving the connection stability between the button 91 and the substrate 92. For example, Figure 6 As shown, the protrusion 9211 is a cylindrical protrusion 9211, and the sleeve 911 is a cylindrical structure that mates with the protrusion 9211. A strip-shaped limiting groove 92111 is formed on the protrusion 9211, and a strip-shaped limiting rib 91121 that mates with the limiting groove 92111 is formed on the end wall 9112. The mate between the limiting rib 91121 and the limiting groove 92111 can restrict the rotation of the button 91 relative to the substrate 92. The arrangement of the button 91 is stable, which can reduce the shaking generated by the button 91 and help improve the working stability of the button device 9.

[0116] Furthermore, by utilizing the structural cooperation between the limiting protrusion 91121 and the limiting groove 92111, the limiting protrusion 91121 and the limiting groove 92111 can be interference-fitted, further improving the connection stability between the button 91 and the substrate 92.

[0117] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 As shown, the substrate 92 also includes a third part 923, which is deformably connected between the first part 921 and the second part 922. At least a portion of the wall thickness of the third part 923 is less than the wall thickness of the first part 921 and less than the wall thickness of the second part 922. The button device 9 includes a circuit board 94, which is disposed inside the substrate 92, and the circuit board 94 has a receiving part 941 at the location corresponding to the first part 921.

[0118] At least part of the wall thickness of the third part 923 is less than that of the first part 921 and the second part 922. The third part 923 has a weak part. The third part 923 can deform under pressure, so that the first part 921 can move relative to the second part 922.

[0119] Circuit board 94 is disposed inside substrate 92, and receiving part 941 is disposed on circuit board 94 corresponding to the first part 921. When button 91 is touched, the first part 921 of button 91 is moved towards the inside of substrate 92 by force, so that the first part 921 moves closer to receiving part 941 and touches receiving part 941 to transmit a signal to receiving part 941, thereby controlling other structural components on control component 1000.

[0120] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 As shown, the third part 923 is inclined outward from the perforation 121 along the direction from the second part 922 to the first part 921, and a portion of the button 91 extends outward from the perforation 121. The term "outer" in this paragraph refers to the outer side of the panel, i.e., the side of the panel facing the user; the opposite side is "inner," i.e., the inner side of the panel, i.e., the side of the panel facing away from the user.

[0121] The tilted setting of the third part 923 can support the first part 921, so that the first part 921 keeps the button 91 partially protruding to the outside of the perforation 121, making it easy for the user to contact the button 91; and after being pressed, the third part 923 can rebound, supporting the first part 921 again to the position where the button 91 partially protrudes to the outside of the perforation 121, which can improve the working stability of the button 91.

[0122] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 As shown, the substrate 92 is a conductive silicone material, and the button device 9 includes a circuit board 94. The circuit board 94 is disposed on the inner side of the substrate 92, and the circuit board 94 has a receiving part 941 at the corresponding first part 921.

[0123] The substrate 92 is a conductive silicone component. Touching the button 91 moves the first part 921 toward the inside of the substrate 92, so that the first part 921 contacts the receiving part 941. The first part 921 transmits an electrical signal to the receiving part 941, and then the electrical signal can be transmitted to the controller on the circuit board 94, thereby controlling the controllable components on the panel 100.

[0124] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the button device 9 includes: a mounting box 95 and a circuit board 94. The mounting box 95 is located inside the panel 100 and is mounted on the panel 100. The circuit board 94 is located inside the mounting box 95. The substrate 92 is mounted on the mounting box 95 and is located on the side of the circuit board 94 closer to the panel 100.

[0125] The mounting box 95 provides support and protection. Button 91 is mounted on substrate 92, which is in turn mounted in the mounting box 95. The mounting box 95 provides support for substrate 92, improving its stability. The mounting box 95 connects to the panel 100, allowing button 91 to be stably positioned relative to the panel 100, making it visible through the through-hole 121. Circuit board 94 is also mounted within the mounting box 95. Substrate 92 is mounted in the mounting box 95 and located on the side of circuit board 94 closest to panel 100. The mounting box 95 and substrate 92 protect circuit board 94, reducing the impact of external contamination and improving its operational stability.

[0126] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the substrate 92 includes a plate body 924 and a limiting post 925. The limiting post 925 protrudes from the plate body 924 in a direction away from the panel 100. The mounting box 95 has a limiting hole 9511 that mates with the limiting post 925.

[0127] The substrate 92 is stably mounted on the mounting box 95 by the insertion and engagement of the limiting post 925 and the limiting hole 9511. The insertion and engagement of the limiting post 925 and the limiting hole 9511 is simple and easy to assemble. Furthermore, the limiting post 925 on the board body 924 protrudes in a direction away from the panel 100, so the assembly of the board body 924 and the mounting box 95 will not be interfered with by the panel 100, which can improve the installation stability of the substrate 92.

[0128] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, the mounting box 95 includes a flanged portion 951, on which a limiting hole 9511 is formed. The limiting post 925 includes a through section 9251 and a protruding section 9252. The through section 9251 is connected between the plate body 924 and the protruding section 9252. The through section 9251 passes through the limiting hole 9511. The plate body 924 and the protruding section 9252 are respectively stopped on both sides of the flanged portion 951.

[0129] The flange portion 951 is located at the edge of the mounting box 95, and the flange portion 951 bends outward relative to the mounting box 95. A limiting hole 9511 is formed on the flange portion 951. The limiting post 925 passes through the limiting hole 9511 to stably mount the substrate 92 on the mounting box 95. By forming the limiting hole 9511 on the flange portion 951, other structures of the mounting box 95 will not obstruct the passage of the limiting post 925, which facilitates the assembly of the substrate 92.

[0130] The limiting post 925 includes a through section 9251 and a protruding section 9252. The through section 9251 is connected between the protruding sections 9252 of the board body 924. When the limiting post 925 passes through the limiting hole 9511 for assembly, the through section 9251 passes through the limiting hole 9511. The board body 924 and the protruding section 9252 are respectively stopped on both sides of the flange 951. The limiting post 925 completes the limiting by its own structure, which can improve the installation stability of the substrate 92, simplify the structure, and reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0131] For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the protruding section 9252 is larger than that of the through section 9251. After the protruding section 9252 passes through the limiting hole 9511, the end of the protruding section 9252 near the through section 9251 stops against the flange portion 951, thereby limiting the substrate 92 relative to the mounting box 95 and improving the mounting stability of the substrate 92.

[0132] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, a support rib 952 is formed on the mounting box 95, and a mounting groove 953 is formed inside the mounting box 95 on the side of the support rib 952 facing the panel 100. The substrate 92 includes a board body 924, and the board body 924 includes an insert portion 9241. The insert portion 9241 is inserted into the mounting groove 953 and supported on the side of the support rib 952 facing the panel 100.

[0133] A mounting groove 953 is formed on the side of the support rib 952 facing the panel 100. The support rib 952 helps to define the bottom of the mounting groove 953. The insert portion 9241 is embedded in the mounting groove 953. The support rib 952 provides support for the substrate 92, which can improve the arrangement stability of the substrate 92. By forming the mounting groove 953 and embedding the insert portion 9241 in the mounting groove 953, the installation stability of the substrate 92 can be improved and the shaking of the substrate 92 can be reduced.

[0134] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 11As shown, the panel body 924 includes a stop portion 9242, which is disposed around the insert portion 9241. The insert portion 9241 protrudes relative to the stop portion 9242 in a direction away from the panel 100. The mounting box 95 includes a flange portion 951, which is located on the outer periphery of the mounting groove 953. The mounting groove 953 is recessed relative to the flange portion 951 in a direction away from the panel 100. The stop portion 9242 overlaps the side of the flange portion 951 facing the panel 100.

[0135] The flange 951 is located on the outer periphery of the mounting groove 953. The flange 951 participates in defining the side wall of the mounting groove 953. The flange 951 is set close to the panel 100 relative to the support rib 952. The mounting groove 953 formed by the support rib 952 is recessed relative to the flange 951 in a direction away from the panel 100.

[0136] The embedding portion 9241 is supported on the side of the support rib 952 facing the panel 100, and the stop portion 9242 is disposed around the support rib 952 and close to the panel 100 relative to the support rib 952. The stop plate overlaps on the side of the flange portion 951 facing the panel 100. Thus, the embedding portion 9241 and the support rib 952 are in surface contact, and the stop portion 9242 and the flange portion 951 are in surface contact. The substrate 92 and the mounting box 95 form a stepped structural fit, which not only improves the installation stability of the substrate 92 and the mounting box 95, but also helps to improve the sealing between the substrate 92 and the mounting box 95, reducing the possibility of water seeping into the side of the substrate 92 away from the panel 100 from the gap between the substrate 92 and the mounting box 95, and thus improving the working stability of the circuit board 94.

[0137] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the substrate 92 is an elastic sealing material. A first rib 931 protruding in the direction toward the panel 100 is formed on the substrate 92. The first rib 931 is provided on both the stop portion 9242 and the insert portion 9241.

[0138] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, a limiting hole 9511 is formed on the flange portion 951, and a limiting post 925 is provided on the stop portion 9242. The limiting post 925 includes a through section 9251 and a protruding section 9252. The through section 9251 is connected between the plate body 924 and the protruding section 9252. The through section 9251 passes through the limiting hole 9511. The plate body 924 and the protruding section 9252 are respectively stopped on both sides of the flange portion 951.

[0139] A first protrusion 931 is formed on the substrate 92. The first protrusion 931 can be sealed with the panel 100, thereby reducing the possibility of water and other contaminants on the outside of the panel 100 entering the side of the substrate 92 away from the panel 100 through the perforation 121, protecting the circuit board 94 located on the side of the substrate 92 away from the panel 100, and improving the working reliability of the circuit board 94.

[0140] Both the stop portion 9242 and the embedding portion 9241 are provided with first protruding ribs 931. There are multiple first protruding ribs 931, which are arranged sequentially along the direction from the stop portion 9242 to the embedding portion 9241. Multiple first protruding ribs 931 can form multiple seals to improve the sealing effect.

[0141] The flanged portion 951 forms a limiting hole 9511, and a limiting post 925 is provided on the stop portion 9242. The substrate 92 is connected to the mounting box 95 through the insertion and engagement of the limiting post 925 and the limiting hole 9511. The insertion and engagement of the limiting post 925 and the limiting hole 9511 is simple and easy to assemble. Furthermore, the limiting post 925 itself completes the positioning of the substrate 92 relative to the mounting box 95 after insertion, which can improve the installation stability of the substrate 92, simplify the structure, and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0142] In some embodiments of this utility model, button 91 is a pressable mechanical button or a non-pressable touch button.

[0143] Perforations 121 are formed at the button area 12 of the panel 100, through which buttons 91 are exposed and visible, allowing the user to directly contact buttons 91. Buttons 91 can be pressable mechanical buttons, which the user can touch to move buttons 91, thereby triggering the button device 9. Buttons 91 can also be non-pressable touch buttons, which the user can touch, and buttons 91 can trigger the button device 9 by sensing the pressure or electrical signal of the touch.

[0144] In some other embodiments of this utility model, the button area 12 is constructed as a solid part, and the button device 9 is located inside the solid part.

[0145] The user can touch the physical part to trigger the button device 9. For example, when the user touches the physical part, pressure is applied to the physical part, and the button device 9 can receive the pressure signal and be triggered; or, for another example, when the user touches the physical part, an electrical signal is generated to the physical part, and the button device 9 can receive the electrical signal and be triggered.

[0146] By placing the button device 9 inside the solid part, the solid part can protect the button device 9 and prevent external contaminants such as water from contacting the inner button device 9, which is beneficial to improving the working life of the button device 9; and the hidden button device 9 can improve the overall integrity of the panel 100.

[0147] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the button device 9 includes a mounting box 95, which is located inside the panel 100 and mounted on the panel 100. The panel component 1000 also includes a detection module 96, which is located inside the panel 100 and mounted on the mounting box 95.

[0148] For example, the detection module 96 can be used to detect the external environment in real time, thereby participating in control decisions, or to detect whether someone is nearby. For example, the detection module 96 may include radar, a distance sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, etc. Exemplarily, when the detection module 96 detects a user approaching, it activates the button device 9 or the knob device 200, making them triggerable and improving operational efficiency. When the detection module 96 detects no one nearby, it puts the button device 9 and the knob device 200 into a dormant state, reducing accidental touches and saving energy. Again, exemplarily, the detection module 96 can detect the external environment and participate in control after the user triggers the button device 9 to achieve a predetermined function, thereby achieving the predetermined function most suitable for the external environment. For example, if the panel component 1000 is used on an air conditioner, and the user touches the button device 9 to activate the one-button cooling function, the detection module 96 detects the indoor ambient temperature and then participates in deciding the cooling output of the air conditioner, thereby quickly meeting the cooling needs.

[0149] The detection module 96 is installed in the mounting box 95. The mounting box 95 can not only be used to install the button device 9, but also to install the detection module 96. Therefore, it is not necessary to set up a separate radar mounting box to install the detection module 96, which reduces the structural complexity. Furthermore, by installing the detection module 96 in the mounting box 95 and integrating the detection module 96 and the button device 9 together, installation space can be saved and assembly efficiency can be improved.

[0150] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a mounting cavity 954 is formed inside the mounting box 95, which is open in the direction of the panel 100. The mounting cavity 954 includes a first sub-cavity 9541 and a second sub-cavity 9542. The button device 9 includes a circuit board 94 disposed in the first sub-cavity 9541. The button device 9 includes a button 91 opposite to the through hole 121 and located on the side of the circuit board 94 facing the panel 100. The detection module 96 is disposed in the second sub-cavity 9542 and includes a module box 961 and a detector 962 disposed in the module box 961.

[0151] The mounting box 95 is disposed inside the panel 100. The mounting box 95 forms a mounting cavity 954 that opens towards the panel 100. Thus, the mounting box 95 can limit and protect the circuit board 94 in the first sub-cavity 9541 and the detection module 96 in the second sub-cavity 9542 by means of the stop of the panel 100, thereby improving the installation stability of the circuit board 94 and the detection module 96.

[0152] The detection module 96 includes a module box 961 and a detector 962 disposed within the module box 961. The detector 962 performs a detection function, and the module box 961 can protect the detector 962 disposed within it, thereby improving the working stability of the detector 962.

[0153] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, a first support portion 955 is provided in the first sub-cavity 9541. The first support portion 955 supports the circuit board 94 on the side away from the panel 100. A first limiting member 956 is also provided in the first sub-cavity 9541. The first limiting member 956 restricts the circuit board 94 from moving toward the panel 100, thereby improving the installation stability of the circuit board 94.

[0154] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 As shown, the mounting box 95 is provided with a second limiting member 957, which limits the detection module 96 and restricts its movement toward the panel 100, thereby improving the installation stability of the detection module 96. For example, the second limiting member 957 is a snap-fit, and the detection module 96 and the mounting box 95 are fixed together by a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0155] In some embodiments of this utility model, the button device 9 includes a mounting box 95, which is located inside the panel 100 and mounted on the panel 100. The mounting box 95 is located below the clearance hole 11. A water receiving groove is formed inside the mounting box 95, and the upper end of the water receiving groove is open to form a water inlet. A drain outlet communicating with the water receiving groove is also formed on the mounting box 95, and the drain outlet is lower than the water inlet.

[0156] The mounting box 95 is located below the clearance hole 11. When external water enters the inside of the panel 100 through the gap between the clearance hole 11 and the knob 10, the water receiving groove located below the clearance hole 11 can collect the incoming water through the water inlet, preventing the water from splashing or flowing turbulently on the inside of the panel 100. The water can be collected and discharged in a directional manner from the drain outlet, avoiding the structural components arranged on the inside of the panel 100, thereby improving the working stability of the panel component 1000.

[0157] In some embodiments of this utility model, the button device 9 is used to control the extension and retraction of the knob 10. By using the button device 9 to control the extension and retraction of the knob 10, the button device 9 and the knob device 200 are linked, which can improve the functionality of the panel component 1000.

[0158] For example, when the knob 10 is in the retracted position, after the user touches the button 91, the knob 10 can rise to the extended position, making it easy for the user to rotate and operate the knob 10; when the user touches the button 91 again, the raised knob 10 sinks back to the retracted position, reducing the outward protrusion of the knob 10, reducing space occupation, and protecting the knob 10.

[0159] In some embodiments of this utility model, the panel component 1000 is used for household appliances, and the button device 9 is used to control the power on / off of the household appliance or to activate the appliance's settings. The button device 9 is conveniently located, thereby reducing the difficulty of using the household appliance by utilizing its basic and important control functions.

[0160] For example, the panel component 1000 is used for an air conditioner, and the button device 9 can be used to control the air conditioner to turn on and off; or the button device 9 can be used to implement setting functions, such as a one-button AI function or a one-button fresh air function. One-button AI refers to the air conditioner automatically setting and adjusting the temperature according to environmental conditions for ease of use.

[0161] Furthermore, the panel component 1000 according to the present utility model embodiment can also integrate devices such as a display screen, voice interaction, and remote control signal receiver, which will not be described in detail here.

[0162] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the knob device 200 further includes a driver 20a, which drives the knob 10 to extend and retract relative to the panel 100. The driver 20a provides power to drive the knob 10 to extend and retract relative to the panel 100.

[0163] For example, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the driver 20a is disposed on the panel 100 (i.e. directly or indirectly mounted on the panel 100), and the driver 20a is in a transmission engagement with the knob 10 to drive the knob 10 to extend or retract relative to the driver 20a.

[0164] Or, for example, such as Figure 14 As shown, the driver 20a is disposed on the knob 10 (i.e. directly or indirectly mounted on the knob 10), and the driver 20a is in a transmission cooperation with the panel 100 to drive the knob device 200 as a whole to extend and retract relative to the panel 100.

[0165] The transmission method is not limited; for example, it can be mechanical transmission, such as gear transmission, belt transmission, chain transmission, screw transmission, etc. The driving power can be electric drive, hydraulic drive, pneumatic drive, etc. When the knob 10 moves through the clearance hole 11, the movement trajectory of the knob 10 is not limited; for example, it can move along a straight line, or it can move along a curve, etc.

[0166] Among them, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, when the driver 20a is disposed on the panel 100 and is in transmission cooperation with the knob 10 to drive the knob 10 to extend and retract relative to the driver 20a, the driver 20a is disposed on the panel 100, making the installation and wiring of the driver 32a convenient, and the area available for the driver 20a is large, which is convenient for arrangement; and the driver 20a is disposed separately from the knob 10, so the driving force required for the extension and retraction of the knob 10 is lower, which can save driving force.

[0167] Among them, see Figure 14 When the driver 20a is located on the knob 10 and is in transmission cooperation with the panel 100 to drive the knob device 200 to extend and retract relative to the panel 100, no transmission structure is required between the driver 20a and the knob 10, thereby simplifying the construction of the knob 10 and allowing the knob 10 to be flexibly selected.

[0168] The structure of a panel component 1000 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0169] The panel component 1000 is used in an air conditioner. The panel component 1000 includes a panel 100, a knob device 200, and a button device 9. A through hole 121 is formed on the panel 100. The button device 9 includes a button 91, at least a portion of which extends out of the through hole 121 to the outside of the panel 100. The knob device 200 includes a knob 10. A clearance hole 11 is formed on the panel 100. The button device 9 is used to control the extension and retraction of the knob 10 through the clearance hole 11.

[0170] The button device 9 also includes a substrate 92, a circuit board 94, and a mounting box 95. The button 91 is mounted on the substrate 92, and both the substrate 92 and the circuit board 94 are mounted in the mounting box 95. The mounting box 95 is connected to the panel 100 so that the positions of the button 91, the substrate 92, and the circuit board 94 relative to the panel 100 are relatively stable.

[0171] The substrate 92 is a rubber component. The side of the substrate 92 facing the panel 100 is provided with a continuous convex and concave labyrinth groove, and the surface of the labyrinth groove contacts the panel 100. The panel 100 is also provided with convex and concave ribs corresponding to the substrate 92. The two work together to form a labyrinth-shaped sealing structure, which can prevent moisture from entering the button device 9.

[0172] The substrate 92 is composed of multiple segments with different wall thicknesses, including a first part 921, a second part 922 and a third part 923. The first part 921 is disposed opposite to the through hole 121. The button 91 is disposed in the first part 921. The first part 921 has a thicker wall and is used to contact the receiving part 941 on the circuit board 94.

[0173] The second part 922 is used to connect with the mounting box 95. The second part 922 is provided with two limiting posts 925, which are fixedly connected to the mounting box 95. A support rib 952 is formed on the mounting box 95. A mounting groove 953 is formed inside the mounting box 95 on the side of the support rib 952 facing the panel 100. The second part 922 is assembled with the mounting groove 953.

[0174] The third part 923 is connected between the first part 921 and the second part 922. At least a portion of the wall thickness of the third part 923 is less than the wall thickness of the first part 921 and less than the wall thickness of the second part 922. The third part 923 is inclined towards the outside of the through hole 121 along the direction from the second part 922 to the first part 921, so that a portion of the button 91 extends to the outside of the through hole 121. The wall thickness of the third part 923 is 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm.

[0175] The substrate 92 is made of conductive silicone. When button 91 is pressed, button 91 and the first part 921 move together toward the circuit board 94, causing the first part 921 to contact the receiving part 941. The first part 921 transmits an electrical signal to the receiving part 941, which is then transmitted to the controller on the circuit board 94. The controller then raises the control knob 10. When button 91 is pressed again, button 91 and the first part 921 move together toward the circuit board 94, causing the first part 921 to contact the receiving part 941. The first part 921 transmits an electrical signal to the receiving part 941, and the control knob 10 descends to the inside of the panel 100.

[0176] The panel component 1000 also includes a detection module 96, which is also integrated into the mounting box 95. The radar module consists of a detector 962 and a module box 961. The detection module 96 and the mounting box 95 are fixed together by a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0177] The air conditioner 10000, according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, is described below with reference to this description.

[0178] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 10000, such as Figure 1 As shown, a panel component 1000 including the first aspect embodiment of the present invention is included.

[0179] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 10000 improves its operability by providing the above-mentioned panel component 1000.

[0180] Of course, this application is not limited to this. The panel component 1000 according to the first aspect of the present invention can also be used in other household appliances, such as washing machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, rice cookers, water heaters, gas stoves, water purifiers, electric fans, etc.

[0181] The type of air conditioner is not limited. For example, it can be an integrated air conditioner, such as a kitchen air conditioner, a portable air conditioner, or a window air conditioner; it can also be a split air conditioner, such as a split wall-mounted unit, a split floor-standing unit, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, or a built-in air conditioner.

[0182] The panel component 1000 is located in the indoor part of the air conditioner, and the user can control the air conditioner by driving the knob device 200 or the button device 9 on the panel 100.

[0183] For example, the user touches button 91 to drive knob 10 to rise from panel 100, and then rotates knob 10 to adjust parameters such as temperature, fan speed, and mode of the air conditioner, improving the operability and interactivity of the air conditioner. After adjustment, touching button 91 again drives knob 10 to move to the inside of panel 100, and panel 100 can protect knob 10, reducing interference from the external environment and improving the working stability of knob 10.

[0184] For example, the user can touch button 91 to realize the one-click AI function. The air conditioner can detect the indoor and outdoor temperatures and directly cool or heat, and increase the heat exchange airflow to a more comfortable temperature based on the detected temperature, making it easy to use.

[0185] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "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.

[0186] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0187] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0188] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0189] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0190] 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 component, characterized in that, include: A panel having clearance holes and a button area; A knob device, the knob device including a knob, the knob being disposed opposite to the clearance hole, and being retractable relative to the panel through the clearance hole; A button device is disposed on the panel and includes buttons disposed opposite to the button area.

2. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button is located around the knob.

3. The panel component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The button is located below the knob.

4. The panel component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance between the knob and the button is less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the width of the panel; Alternatively, the diameter of the smallest circumscribed circle of the button is smaller than the diameter of the smallest circumscribed circle of the knob, and the distance between the knob and the button is less than or equal to twice the diameter of the smallest circumscribed circle of the knob.

5. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button area is constructed with perforations, and the buttons are exposed and visible through the perforations.

6. The panel component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The button device further includes a substrate, which includes a first part and a second part. The first part is disposed opposite to the through hole, the button is disposed on the first part, and the second part is disposed around the first part and located on the inner side of the panel.

7. The panel component according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sealing rib is provided between the second part and the panel, and the sealing rib surrounds the button.

8. The panel component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The substrate is an elastic sealing material, and the sealing rib includes a first rib integrally formed on the substrate and protruding toward the panel, and / or the sealing rib includes a second rib integrally formed on the panel and protruding toward the substrate.

9. The panel component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sealing rib includes a first rib and a second rib, with the first rib surrounding the second rib.

10. The panel component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first rib includes a first sub-rib and a second sub-rib. The first sub-rib is an annular ring and there may be one or multiple concentrically arranged sub-ribs. The second sub-rib surrounds the first sub-rib. The second sub-rib is a rectangular ring and there may be multiple nested sub-ribs. At most two sides of two adjacent second sub-ribs are collinear.

11. The panel component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first part includes a protrusion protruding outward toward the outside of the perforation. The button includes a sleeve that passes through the perforation to be exposed by the perforation. The sleeve covers the protrusion and includes a surrounding wall and an end wall. The end wall is located on the side of the protrusion near the outside of the perforation. The surrounding wall surrounds the protrusion and is connected to the end wall.

12. The panel component according to claim 11, characterized in that, The button also includes a ring edge connected to the sleeve post, the ring edge surrounding the enclosure wall and stopping and limiting it inside the panel.

13. The panel component according to claim 11, characterized in that, A limiting groove is formed on the protrusion, and a limiting rib is formed on the end wall. The limiting rib is inserted into the limiting groove. Wherein, the limiting rib and the limiting groove are interference-fitted; and / or, the limiting rib and the limiting groove are fitted together to prevent the button from rotating relative to the substrate.

14. The panel component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The substrate further includes a third part, which is deformably connected between the first part and the second part. At least a portion of the wall thickness of the third part is less than the wall thickness of the first part and less than the wall thickness of the second part. The button device includes a circuit board disposed on the inner side of the substrate, and the circuit board has a receiving part disposed at the location corresponding to the first part.

15. The panel component according to claim 14, characterized in that, The third part is inclined toward the outside of the perforation along the direction from the second part to the first part, and a portion of the button extends outward from the outside of the perforation.

16. The panel component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The substrate is a conductive silicone component, and the button device includes a circuit board disposed on the inner side of the substrate, with a receiving portion provided on the circuit board corresponding to the first part.

17. The panel component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The button device includes a mounting box and a circuit board. The mounting box is located inside the panel and mounted on the panel. The circuit board is located inside the mounting box. The substrate is mounted in the mounting box and located on the side of the circuit board closer to the panel.

18. The panel component according to claim 17, characterized in that, The substrate includes a plate body and a limiting post. The limiting post protrudes from the plate body in a direction away from the panel. The mounting box has a limiting hole that mates with the limiting post.

19. The panel component according to claim 18, characterized in that, The mounting box includes a flanged portion, on which the limiting hole is formed. The limiting post includes a through section and a protruding section. The through section is connected between the plate body and the protruding section. The through section passes through the limiting hole. The plate body and the protruding section are respectively stopped on both sides of the flanged portion.

20. The panel component according to claim 17, characterized in that, The mounting box has a support rib, and a mounting groove is formed inside the mounting box on the side of the support rib facing the panel. The substrate includes a board body, and the board body includes an embedding part, which is embedded in the mounting groove and supported on the side of the support rib facing the panel.

21. The panel component according to claim 20, characterized in that, The panel body includes a stop portion, which is disposed around the embedded portion. The embedded portion protrudes in a direction away from the panel relative to the stop portion. The mounting box includes a flange portion, which is located on the outer periphery of the mounting groove. The mounting groove is recessed in a direction away from the panel relative to the flange portion. The stop portion overlaps the side of the flange portion facing the panel.

22. The panel component according to claim 21, characterized in that, The substrate is an elastic sealing material, and a first rib protruding towards the panel is formed on the substrate. The first rib is provided on both the stop portion and the embedding portion; and / or, a limiting hole is formed on the flange portion, and a limiting post is provided on the stop portion. The limiting post includes a through section and a protruding section. The through section is connected between the plate body and the protruding section. The through section passes through the limiting hole. The plate body and the protruding section are respectively stopped on both sides of the flange portion.

23. The panel component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The button can be a pressable mechanical button or a non-pressable touch button.

24. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button area is constructed as a solid part, and the button device is located inside the solid part.

25. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button device includes a mounting box, which is located inside the panel and mounted on the panel. The panel component also includes a detection module, which is located inside the panel and mounted on the mounting box.

26. The panel component according to claim 25, characterized in that, The mounting box forms a mounting cavity that opens towards the panel. The mounting cavity includes a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity. The button device includes a circuit board disposed in the first sub-cavity. The detection module is disposed in the second sub-cavity and includes a module box and a detector disposed in the module box.

27. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button device includes a mounting box, which is located inside the panel and mounted on the panel. The mounting box is located below the clearance hole. A water receiving groove is formed inside the mounting box, and the upper end of the water receiving groove is open to form a water inlet. A drain outlet communicating with the water receiving groove is also formed on the mounting box, and the drain outlet is lower than the water inlet.

28. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button device is used to control the extension and retraction of the knob; or, the panel component is used for a household appliance, and the button device is used to control the power on / off of the household appliance or to activate the setting function of the household appliance.

29. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob device further includes a driver for driving the knob to extend or retract relative to the panel.

30. The panel component according to claim 29, characterized in that, The driver is disposed on the panel and drives the knob to extend or retract relative to the driver; or, the driver is disposed on the knob and drives the knob to extend or retract relative to the panel.

31. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the panel component according to any one of claims 1-30.

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