Temperature controller structure and air conditioner

Abstract

This application belongs to the field of thermostat technology, specifically relating to a thermostat structure and an air conditioner. The thermostat structure includes a housing, a temperature control component, and a limiting component. The temperature control component is disposed within the housing and is used to connect to the control cable of the device to be controlled. The limiting component includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, both of which are disposed within the housing, and a limiting groove is formed between the first and second limiting members to restrict the movement of the control cable located within the limiting groove. This application improves the installation efficiency between the thermostat structure and the control cable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of thermostat technology, specifically relating to a thermostat structure and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Thermostats can be installed on walls. Their main function is to automatically control the operation of related equipment according to the temperature set by the user, thereby regulating the ambient temperature, providing a comfortable environment for people, and also helping to save energy.

[0003] In existing technology, a thermostat includes a housing and a control structure housed inside the housing. The user needs to pass the control cable of the appliance to be controlled through the thermostat housing and electrically connect it to the control structure inside the thermostat to control the appliance's operation. The control cable needs to be secured to the housing with bolts to prevent movement.

[0004] However, the installation efficiency of fixing control cables with bolts is relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a thermostat structure and an air conditioner to solve the problem of low installation efficiency of thermostat control cables.

[0006] On the one hand, this application provides a temperature controller structure, including:

[0007] case;

[0008] A temperature control component is disposed within the housing and is used to connect to the control cable of the component to be controlled.

[0009] A limiting component, comprising a first limiting member and a second limiting member, both the first limiting member and the second limiting member being disposed within the housing, and a limiting groove being formed between the first limiting member and the second limiting member, the limiting groove being used to restrict the movement of a control cable located within the limiting groove.

[0010] In one possible design, the first limiting member includes an arc-shaped plate, and the second limiting member is located on the central side of the arc-shaped plate to form the arc-shaped limiting groove.

[0011] In one possible design, the first limiting member further includes two limiting posts, which are respectively connected to both ends of the arc-shaped plate, and the limiting posts are used to abut against the control cable.

[0012] In one possible design, the second limiting member includes a fixed post and a plurality of limiting plates, the limiting plates being circumferentially disposed on the fixed post, and the limiting plates being used to abut against the control cable.

[0013] In one possible design, the housing includes a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover being detachably connected to the rear cover to close the rear cover, and both the temperature control component and the limiting component being disposed on the rear cover.

[0014] In one possible design, the front cover has a first cable outlet for threading the control cable, and the rear cover has a second cable outlet for threading the control cable.

[0015] In one possible design, the first outlet hole and / or the second outlet hole are provided with an aperture adjustment component, which is used to adjust the aperture of the first outlet hole and / or the second outlet hole.

[0016] In one possible design, the housing is provided with multiple mounting components, and the temperature control component is fixed to any of the mounting components.

[0017] In one possible design, the mounting component includes a mounting post and a limiting frame, the limiting frame being disposed within the housing, the mounting post being located within the limiting frame, the temperature control component being located within the limiting frame and abutting against the limiting frame, and the temperature control component being connected to the mounting post.

[0018] In one possible design, the rear shell is provided with a first strip groove and a second strip groove, the first strip groove and the second strip groove being used to fix the rear shell, and the length direction of the first strip groove being perpendicular to the length direction of the second strip groove.

[0019] On the other hand, this application also provides an air conditioner, including an air conditioner body and a thermostat structure electrically connected to the air conditioner body.

[0020] The thermostat structure and air conditioner provided in this application provide installation space for the temperature control component and the limiting component through the housing. The limiting component includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, and a limiting slot is formed between the first limiting member and the second limiting member. During the installation of the thermostat, the control cable is directly passed into the limiting slot, which can limit the movement of the control cable and effectively prevent the control cable from being pulled and loosened during installation, thereby improving the reliability and efficiency of installation and use. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the thermostat structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the structure of the medium temperature controller;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a connection structure between the control cable and the rear shell.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 100. Housing; 110. Front cover; 111. First cable outlet; 112. First heat dissipation hole; 113. Second heat dissipation hole; 120. Rear cover; 121. Second cable outlet; 122. First slot; 123. Second slot; 124. Disassembly port;

[0027] 200. Temperature control component; 210. Circuit board; 220. Temperature sensor;

[0028] 300, Limiting component; 310, First limiting element; 311, Arc-shaped plate; 312, Limiting post; 320, Second limiting element; 321, Fixing post; 322, Limiting plate; 330, Limiting slot;

[0029] 400. Aperture adjustment component;

[0030] 500, Installation component; 510, Installation column; 520, Limiting frame.

[0031] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0034] In this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0035] Thermostats can be installed on walls. Their main function is to automatically control the operation of related equipment according to the temperature set by the user, thereby regulating the ambient temperature, providing a comfortable environment for people, and also helping to save energy.

[0036] In existing technology, a thermostat includes a housing and a control structure housed inside the housing. The user needs to pass the control cable of the appliance to be controlled through the thermostat housing and electrically connect it to the control structure inside the thermostat to control the appliance's operation. The control cable needs to be secured to the housing with bolts to prevent movement.

[0037] However, the installation efficiency of fixing control cables with bolts is relatively low.

[0038] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a thermostat structure and air conditioner. The thermostat structure provides installation space for the temperature control component and the limiting component through a housing. The limiting component includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, with a limiting slot formed between the first and second limiting members. During thermostat installation, the control cable is directly threaded into the limiting slot, thereby limiting the movement of the control cable and effectively preventing it from being pulled and loosened during installation. This improves installation and usage reliability and efficiency.

[0039] The technical solutions of this application and how they solve the aforementioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments may exist independently or in combination with each other. Identical or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] This application provides a thermostat structure, referring to... Figures 1 to 3 The thermostat structure includes a housing 100, a temperature control component 200, and a limit component 300.

[0041] The temperature control component 200 is disposed inside the housing 100 and is used to connect to the control cable of the component to be controlled.

[0042] The temperature control component 200 includes a circuit board 210 and a temperature sensor 220. The temperature sensor 220 is mounted on and electrically connected to the circuit board 210. The temperature sensor 220 is used to detect the temperature near the temperature controller, and the circuit board 210 is electrically connected to the component to be controlled.

[0043] For example, the controlled component can be an air conditioner, water heater, underfloor heating system, etc.

[0044] For example, the temperature control assembly 200 may also include a humidity sensor electrically connected to the circuit board 210 for detecting the humidity of the surrounding environment.

[0045] The limiting component 300 includes a first limiting member 310 and a second limiting member 320. Both the first limiting member 310 and the second limiting member 320 are disposed within the housing 100, and a limiting groove 330 is formed between the first limiting member 310 and the second limiting member 320. The limiting groove 330 is used to restrict the movement of the control cable located within the limiting groove 330.

[0046] By directly threading the control cable into the limit slot 330 during the installation of the thermostat, the control cable can be limited, restricting its movement and effectively preventing it from being pulled loose during installation, thus improving the reliability and efficiency of installation and use.

[0047] In one possible design, refer to Figure 2 The housing 100 includes a front cover 110 and a rear cover 120. The front cover 110 is detachably connected to the rear cover 120 to close the rear cover 120. The temperature control component 200 and the limiting component 300 are both disposed on the rear cover 120.

[0048] After installing the rear cover 120 on the wall, the control cable is passed through the limit slot 330 and electrically connected to the temperature control component 200. Then, the front cover 110 is detachably connected to the rear cover 120, which realizes the installation of the temperature controller and improves the installation efficiency.

[0049] For example, the rear cover 120 is provided with multiple buckles, and the front cover 110 is provided with multiple slots. The slots and buckles are configured one-to-one, and the buckles are engaged in the slots, thereby realizing quick assembly and disassembly between the front cover 110 and the rear cover 120.

[0050] For example, the temperature control assembly 200 may also include a display screen electrically connected to the circuit board 210 and fixed to the outer surface of the front cover 110 for displaying relevant information about the temperature controller.

[0051] In one possible design, refer to Figure 2The first limiting member 310 includes an arc-shaped plate 311, and the second limiting member 320 is located in the area enclosed by the arc-shaped plate 311, so as to form an arc-shaped limiting groove 330 together with the arc-shaped plate 311.

[0052] For example, the curved plate 311 is located on the side of the rear shell 120 near the front cover 110, and the curved plate 311 is integrally formed with the rear shell 120. For example, both the curved plate 311 and the rear shell 120 can be plastic parts.

[0053] For example, the arc-shaped plate 311 is a semi-circular arc, and the second limiting member 320 is located on one side of the center of the arc-shaped plate 311, thereby forming an arc-shaped limiting groove 330 between the arc-shaped plate 311 and the second limiting member 320. When the control cable is wound in the arc-shaped limiting groove 330, the arc-shaped limiting groove 330 has a limiting effect on the control cable, realizing the fixing effect of the control cable. When the control cable is subjected to tension, the control cable will apply the tension to the arc-shaped plate 311 in contact with the control cable, thereby preventing the possibility of the control cable being pulled off.

[0054] In one possible design, the first limiting member 310 also includes two limiting posts 312, which are respectively connected to both ends of the arc plate 311, and the limiting posts 312 are used to abut against the control cable.

[0055] For example, the fixing post 321 is fixed to the rear shell 120, and the two limiting posts 312 are integrally formed with the arc-shaped plate 311. The peripheral wall of the limiting post 312 abuts against the control cable, providing an arc transition for the control cable and avoiding the possibility of damage or breakage of the control cable during use.

[0056] In one possible design, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second limiting member 320 includes a fixed post 321 and a plurality of limiting plates 322. The limiting plates 322 are spaced apart on the fixed post 321 along the circumference or axial direction. The limiting plates 322 are used to abut against the control cable.

[0057] For example, the fixing post 321 is fixed on the rear shell 120. The fixing post 321 is located between the center of the arc plate 311 and the plate body. The limiting plate 322 increases the size of the fixing post 321 so that multiple limiting plates 322 and arc plate 311 form an arc-shaped limiting groove 330.

[0058] For example, the limiting plate 322 is disposed on the side wall of the fixed column 321 near the arc plate 311 to reduce the number of limiting plates 322 and reduce the weight of the overall structure.

[0059] In one possible design, refer to Figure 2The front cover 110 is provided with a first cable outlet 111 for threading control cables, and the rear cover 120 is provided with a second cable outlet 121 for threading control cables.

[0060] The first cable exit hole 111 allows the control cable of the device to be controlled to pass through into the housing 100. Similarly, the second cable exit hole 121 allows the control cable to pass through into the housing 100. The second cable exit hole 121 is used for scenarios where the control cable needs to pass through the interior of the wall, while the first cable exit hole 111 is used for scenarios where the control cable connects from the side. This provides two different cable entry paths to facilitate electrical connection between the thermostat and the device to be controlled, thus improving the applicability of the thermostat structure.

[0061] In one possible design, a diameter adjustment component 400 is provided on the first outlet hole 111 and / or the second outlet hole 121, and the diameter adjustment component 400 is used to adjust the diameter of the first outlet hole 111 and / or the second outlet hole 121.

[0062] For example, both the first outlet hole 111 and the second outlet hole 121 are provided with an aperture adjustment element 400.

[0063] For example, the aperture adjustment component 400 includes multiple knock-out sections coaxial with the first cable outlet 111 or the second cable outlet 121, and their diameters decrease sequentially. Adjacent knock-out sections are connected only by multiple connection points, and the outermost knock-out hole is also connected to the first cable outlet 111 or the second cable outlet 121 by multiple connection points. The knock-out sections can be removed from adjacent knock-out sections by pressing or tapping, thereby changing the diameter of the first cable outlet 111 or the second cable outlet 121 according to the user's control cable diameter requirements. This allows the first cable outlet 111 or the second cable outlet 121 to engage with the control cable, preventing the control cable from wobbling at the first cable outlet 111 or the second cable outlet 121, and providing sufficient passage space for larger diameter control cables.

[0064] In embodiments of this application, two knockout portions are provided, so that the first wire outlet 111 or the second wire outlet 121 has two variable diameters.

[0065] For example, the inner layer of the knockout part is a complete circular piece to seal the first wire outlet 111 or the second wire outlet 121 that will not be used, so as to prevent impurities or flying insects from entering.

[0066] In one possible design, the housing 100 has multiple mounting parts 500, and the temperature control component 200 is fixed to any of the mounting parts 500.

[0067] For example, the mounting component 500 can be set to two, with the temperature control component 200 fixed on either mounting component 500. The user can choose the installation position of the temperature control component 200 according to actual needs, so that the temperature sensor 220 can detect more accurately and improve the applicability of the temperature controller.

[0068] In one possible design, refer to Figure 2 The mounting component 500 includes a mounting post 510 and a limiting frame 520. The limiting frame 520 is disposed inside the housing 100. The mounting post 510 is located inside the limiting frame 520. The temperature control component 200 is located inside the limiting frame 520 and abuts against the limiting frame 520. The temperature control component 200 is connected to the mounting post 510.

[0069] For example, the limiting frame 520 is fixedly connected to the rear shell 120, the mounting post 510 is located inside the limiting frame 520, and the circuit board 210 is bolted to the mounting post 510. The sidewall of the limiting frame 520 abuts against the side of the circuit board 210 to restrict the position of the circuit board 210. This serves to position the circuit board 210. Furthermore, it can restrict the movement of the circuit board 210, improving the stability of the circuit board 210 connection.

[0070] In one possible design, refer to Figure 2 The rear shell 120 is provided with a first strip groove 122 and a second strip groove 123. The first strip groove 122 and the second strip groove 123 are used to fix the rear shell 120. The length direction of the first strip groove 122 is perpendicular to the length direction of the second strip groove 123.

[0071] The length direction of the first strip groove 122 is perpendicular to the length direction of the second strip groove 123. When the rear shell 120 is fixed by bolts, the position of the rear shell 120 can be adjusted by moving the bolts within the first strip groove 122 and the second strip groove 123, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the installation position of the rear shell 120 and improve the installation efficiency and installation quality.

[0072] For example, the length of the second strip groove 123 is greater than the length of the first strip groove 122. During installation, bolts are first passed through the first strip groove 122 to achieve initial fixation of the rear shell 120, and then bolts are passed through the second strip groove 123 to adjust the position of the rear shell 120 so that the rear shell 120 can be installed squarely.

[0073] For example, a first heat dissipation hole 112 is provided on the front cover 110. The first heat dissipation hole 112 is located on the side of the front cover 110 behind the wall. The temperature sensor 220 is positioned facing the first heat dissipation hole 112 to detect the external temperature.

[0074] For example, the front cover 110 has first heat dissipation holes 112 on both sides.

[0075] For example, the first heat dissipation hole 112 is a mesh structure.

[0076] For example, the front cover 110 is installed on the bottom side behind the wall and a second heat dissipation hole 113 is provided. The second heat dissipation hole 113 is distributed on both sides of the first cable outlet hole 111.

[0077] For example, a disassembly opening 124 is also provided on the edge of the rear cover 120, which creates a gap between the rear cover 120 and the front cover 110 so that the user can remove the front cover 110 from the rear cover 120 through the disassembly opening 124.

[0078] This application also provides an air conditioner, including an air conditioner body and the aforementioned thermostat structure electrically connected to the air conditioner body.

[0079] The thermostat structure in this embodiment is the same as that in any of the above embodiments and can bring the same or similar technical effects. It will not be described in detail here. Please refer to the description of the above embodiments for details.

[0080] The air conditioner provided in this application provides installation space for the temperature control component 200 and the limiting component 300 through the housing 100 of the thermostat structure. The limiting component 300 includes a first limiting member 310 and a second limiting member 320, and a limiting slot 330 is formed between the first limiting member 310 and the second limiting member 320. During the installation of the thermostat, the control cable is directly passed into the limiting slot 330, which can limit the movement of the control cable, effectively prevent the control cable from being pulled and loosened during installation, and improve the reliability of installation and use and the efficiency of control cable installation.

[0081] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A thermostat structure, characterized by, include: Casing (100); A temperature control component (200) is disposed within the housing (100) and is used to connect to the control cable of the component to be controlled. A limiting component (300) includes a first limiting member (310) and a second limiting member (320). The first limiting member (310) and the second limiting member (320) are both disposed within the housing (100), and a limiting groove (330) is formed between the first limiting member (310) and the second limiting member (320). The limiting groove (330) is used to restrict the movement of the control cable located within the limiting groove (330).

2. The temperature control structure of claim 1, wherein The first limiting member (310) includes an arc-shaped plate (311), and the second limiting member (320) is located in the area enclosed by the arc-shaped plate (311) to form an arc-shaped limiting groove (330) together with the arc-shaped plate (311).

3. The temperature control structure of claim 2, wherein The first limiting member (310) also includes two limiting posts (312), which are respectively connected to both ends of the arc plate (311) and are used to abut against the control cable.

4. The temperature control structure of claim 1, wherein The second limiting member (320) includes a fixed post (321) and a plurality of limiting plates (322). The limiting plates (322) are spaced apart on the fixed post (321) along the circumference or axial direction of the fixed post (321). The limiting plates (322) are used to abut against the control cable.

5. A temperature control structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The housing (100) includes a front cover (110) and a rear cover (120). The front cover (110) is detachably connected to the rear cover (120) to close the rear cover (120). The temperature control component (200) and the limiting component (300) are both disposed on the rear cover (120).

6. The temperature control structure of claim 5, wherein The front cover (110) is provided with a first cable outlet hole (111) for passing the control cable through, and the rear cover (120) is provided with a second cable outlet hole (121) for passing the control cable through.

7. The temperature control structure of claim 6, wherein A diameter adjustment component (400) is provided on the first outlet hole (111) and / or the second outlet hole (121), and the diameter adjustment component (400) is used to adjust the diameter of the first outlet hole (111) and / or the second outlet hole (121).

8. A temperature control structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The housing (100) is provided with a plurality of mounting parts (500), and the temperature control component (200) is fixed on any of the mounting parts (500); The mounting component (500) includes a mounting post (510) and a limiting frame (520). The limiting frame (520) is disposed within the housing (100). The mounting post (510) is located within the limiting frame (520). The temperature control component (200) is located within the limiting frame (520) and abuts against the limiting frame (520). The temperature control component (200) is connected to the mounting post (510).

9. The thermostat structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear shell (120) is provided with a first strip groove (122) and a second strip groove (123). The first strip groove (122) and the second strip groove (123) are used to fix the rear shell (120). The length direction of the first strip groove (122) is perpendicular to the length direction of the second strip groove (123).

10. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner body and the thermostat structure as described in any one of claims 1-9 are included.

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