Mask, air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

By integrating the cover and panel into one piece and using an interference fit design for electrical components, combined with snap-fit ​​and screw-fit structures, the problem of inconvenient installation and removal of the air conditioner indoor unit cover is solved. This simplifies the installation and removal process, improves stability and sealing, and enhances user experience and product durability.

CN224479718UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing air conditioner indoor unit's cover structure makes installation and disassembly inconvenient. When disassembling the unit, the panel must be removed first, followed by the electrical components. The installation and disassembly process is complicated and the user experience is poor.

Method used

The structure features an integrated connection between the cover and the panel, with electrical components and through holes providing an interference fit. Combining snap-fit ​​and screw-fit structures simplifies the assembly and disassembly process and improves stability and sealing.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the assembly and disassembly process of the face mask, improves the assembly and disassembly experience, enhances structural stability and sealing, reduces the number of parts and assembly complexity, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to air conditioning technical field provides a face guard, air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner, face guard includes cover shell, inside has space, panel is connected with the cover shell integrally, and first through -hole is seted up on the panel, electric appliance assembly is seted up in the space, and electric appliance assembly is with first through -hole interference fit, the face guard provided by the utility model, electric appliance assembly and first through -hole interference fit, not only when assembling and disassembling machine, face guard takes down and does not need to take down electric appliance assembly, and electric appliance assembly is taken down together with face guard, and assembling and disassembling flow is simple, and the experience is good, and, can realize close installation without additional fastener, reduce the part quantity and assembly complexity, simultaneously avoid the component drop of the factor leading to such as vibration, improve structural stability.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An air conditioner is a device that uses artificial means to adjust and control indoor environmental parameters. It is widely used in homes, offices, commercial spaces, industrial workshops, and other settings to create a comfortable indoor environment or meet specific needs.

[0003] Air conditioners typically consist of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. In the current technology, the cover of the indoor unit of an air conditioner is usually set as a separate panel and a casing, with the electrical components located inside the casing. However, this structure makes installation and disassembly inconvenient. When disassembling the unit, it is usually necessary to remove the panel first and then remove the electrical components, making the installation and disassembly process complicated and resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a face mask that simplifies assembly and disassembly is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a face mask, an indoor air conditioning unit, and an air conditioner to at least solve one of the aforementioned problems in the prior art.

[0006] This utility model provides a face mask, comprising:

[0007] A casing with internal space;

[0008] The panel is integrally connected to the cover; and the panel has a first through hole.

[0009] An electrical component is disposed within the space, and the electrical component is interference-fitted with the first through hole.

[0010] The face mask provided by this utility model has an internal space within the shell, with the panel integrally connected to the shell and injection molded. This reduces assembly steps and avoids the separation or loosening problems that may occur with traditional split structures, improving the overall rigidity and sealing of the face mask. A first through-hole is provided on the panel, and the electrical components are housed within this space. The electrical components are interference-fitted with the first through-hole, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without removing the electrical components after removing the face mask; the electrical components are removed along with the face mask. This simplifies the assembly and disassembly process and provides a better user experience. Furthermore, a tight installation can be achieved without additional fasteners, reducing the number of parts and assembly complexity, while preventing components from falling off due to vibration or other factors, thus improving structural stability. The interference fit forms a physical compression seal, which, combined with the integrally molded shell structure, effectively prevents external liquids and dust from entering the face mask through the first through-hole, enhancing the level of protection.

[0011] According to the present invention, a face mask is provided, the electrical component comprising:

[0012] Electrical enclosure, used for connection to the frame;

[0013] The top cover of the enclosure is connected to the top of the electrical enclosure;

[0014] The display element is disposed on the side of the top cover of the enclosure facing away from the electrical enclosure, and the display element is interference-fitted with the first through hole.

[0015] By setting up the above structure, the connection between the electrical components and the panel is ensured, and the core electronic components can be encapsulated in an independent space to prevent external moisture and dust from entering, thus extending their service life.

[0016] According to the present invention, a face mask is provided, the display element comprising:

[0017] The display panel is located on the side of the top cover of the enclosure that faces away from the electrical enclosure.

[0018] The display box is disposed inside the display panel;

[0019] A diaphragm is disposed on the side of the display box facing away from the display panel, and the diaphragm is interference-fitted with the first through hole.

[0020] With the above structure, the diaphragm is interference-fitted with the first through hole, and the diaphragm and the first through hole are tightly fitted to form a seal.

[0021] According to the present invention, a face mask is provided with a raised rib at the first through hole.

[0022] By designing the above structure, the raised ribs increase the material thickness and geometric stiffness around the first through-hole, thus dispersing the stress acting on the edge of the through-hole when the mask is worn or subjected to external impact, preventing cracking or deformation caused by localized stress concentration. When the raised ribs come into contact with electrical components, they can form a line contact seal through elastic deformation. Compared to traditional planar contact surface seals, this results in greater pressure per unit area, effectively preventing liquids and dust from seeping in through gaps.

[0023] According to the present invention, the first through hole of the face mask is a circular hole.

[0024] The above structure facilitates installation and enhances the aesthetics of the machine. Furthermore, when subjected to external pressure or assembly stress, the stress can be evenly distributed along the circular axis, avoiding stress concentration at irregularly shaped holes.

[0025] This utility model also provides an indoor air conditioning unit, including a frame and a face shield as described in any of the above claims, wherein the face shield is disposed on the frame.

[0026] With the above structural design, the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model has the various advantages described above because it includes the cover as described above.

[0027] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit is provided in which the frame is snapped together with the faceplate.

[0028] With the above structural design, the snap-fit ​​connection is easy to install and can be detached.

[0029] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioner unit is provided with a plurality of slots on the housing and a plurality of hooks on the frame, the hooks being engaged with the slots.

[0030] With the above structure, multiple hooks and slots are connected accordingly, making the connection more secure.

[0031] According to the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model, the cover is provided with a plurality of screw holes, and the frame is provided with a plurality of studs, the studs being screwed into the corresponding screw holes.

[0032] The above structure allows for easy detachable connection of the studs and screw holes to the frame and housing.

[0033] According to the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model, a plurality of the slots are evenly arranged along the length direction of the frame.

[0034] The air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model ensures that the card slot is subjected to balanced force.

[0035] This utility model also provides an air conditioner, including the indoor unit of the air conditioner as described above.

[0036] The air conditioner provided by this utility model has the various advantages described above because it includes the indoor unit described above. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner provided by this utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the face mask provided by this utility model;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the skeleton provided by this utility model.

[0041] Figure label:

[0042] 1. Cover; 2. Panel; 3. First through hole; 4. Electrical components; 41. Electrical cabinet; 42. Cabinet cover; 43. Display panel; 44. Display box; 45. Diaphragm; 5. Frame; 6. Slot; 7. Hook; 8. Screw hole; 9. Stud. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] The following is combined Figures 1-3 The present invention describes a face mask, which includes a cover 1, a panel 2, and an electrical component 4.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cover 1 has an internal space. The panel 2 is integrally connected to the cover 1 and can be injection molded. This reduces assembly steps and avoids the separation or loosening problems that may exist in traditional split structures, thereby improving the overall rigidity and sealing of the mask.

[0047] A first through hole 3 is provided on panel 2. Electrical component 4 is housed within this space, and its fit with the first through hole 3 is interference-fitted, allowing for tight installation without additional fasteners. This reduces the number of parts and assembly complexity, while also preventing component detachment due to vibration and other factors, thus improving structural stability. The interference fit creates a physical compression seal, which, combined with the one-piece molded housing structure, effectively prevents external liquids and dust from entering the mask through the first through hole 3, enhancing the protection level. Furthermore, when installing or removing the mask, the electrical component 4 does not need to be removed, simplifying the process and providing a better user experience.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, in some feasible embodiments of this utility model, the electrical component 4 includes an electrical housing 41, a housing cover 42, a display panel 43, a display box 44, and a diaphragm 45. The electrical housing 41 is used to connect with the frame 5; the housing cover 42 is connected to the top of the electrical housing 41; the modular design of the electrical housing 41 and the housing cover 42 can encapsulate the core electronic components in an independent space, preventing external moisture and dust from entering and extending their service life. At the same time, disassembling the housing cover 42 allows for quick inspection of internal components without replacing the entire cover, reducing maintenance costs. The display panel 43 is located on the side of the housing cover 42 facing away from the electrical housing 41; the display box 44 is located inside the display panel 43; the diaphragm 45 is located on the side of the display box 44 facing away from the display panel 43. The display panel 43, the display box 44, and the diaphragm 45 adopt a stacked design and are compactly arranged along the thickness direction of the cover, integrating display functions within a limited space.

[0049] The diaphragm 45 is interference-fitted with the first through-hole 3, forming a tight seal to prevent moisture or dust from condensing or accumulating in the display area, ensuring clear and readable display content. As a buffer layer, the diaphragm 45 reduces the impact of external shocks on the display box 44, preventing damage to internal components and improving reliability. The interference fit between the diaphragm 45 and the first through-hole 3 eliminates the need for glue or screws; installation is completed through mechanical compression, reducing assembly steps and time costs.

[0050] In some feasible embodiments of this utility model, a raised rib is provided at the first through hole 3. By increasing the material thickness and geometric stiffness around the first through hole 3, the raised rib can disperse the stress acting on the edge of the through hole when the mask is worn or subjected to external impact, preventing cracking or deformation caused by localized stress concentration. The three-dimensional structure of the raised rib can suppress torsional deformation at the connection between the cover 1 and the panel 2, extending the overall service life of the mask. When the raised rib comes into contact with electrical components, a line contact seal can be formed through the elastic deformation of the raised rib. Compared with traditional planar contact surface seals, the pressure per unit area is greater, effectively preventing liquids and dust from seeping in through gaps.

[0051] In some feasible embodiments of this utility model, the first through hole 3 is a circular hole. When subjected to external pressure or assembly stress, the stress can be evenly distributed along the circumference, avoiding the stress concentration problem at irregularly shaped holes. When the circular hole is interference-fitted with a cylindrical electrical component, the contact interface is a continuous ring, which can form 360° uniform compression. Compared with the four-point contact of a square hole, the risk of air leakage is reduced. In addition, if an O-ring needs to be added, the circular hole can directly fit a standard-sized circular sealing ring, eliminating the need for customized irregularly shaped seals, reducing procurement costs and facilitating maintenance and replacement.

[0052] Therefore, the face mask provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model has a space inside the cover 1, the panel 2 is integrally connected to the cover 1, the panel 2 is provided with a first through hole 3, the electrical component 4 is disposed in the space, the electrical component 4 is interference fit with the first through hole 3, when installing or removing the machine, the electrical component 4 does not need to be removed after the face mask is removed, the electrical component 4 is removed together with the face mask, the installation and removal process is simple, the user experience is good, and the installation and removal cost is low.

[0053] A second aspect of this utility model provides an indoor air conditioning unit, comprising: a frame 5 and a face shield as described in any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the face shield is disposed on the frame 5.

[0054] The face mask is connected to the frame 5 via the electrical box 41. The uniform stress distribution characteristics of the circular through hole can disperse the external load borne by the face mask to the whole frame through the rigid structure of the frame 5, avoiding local deformation.

[0055] In some feasible embodiments of this utility model, the frame 5 is snap-fitted to the mask. The snap-fit ​​structure achieves the connection through the geometric fit of mechanical buckles, slots, etc., without the need for additional screws, glue, or welding tools, thus greatly shortening the assembly time.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, more specifically, the housing 1 has multiple slots 6, and the frame 5 has multiple hooks 7, which are engaged with the slots 6. For example, the hooks 7 of the frame 5 can be directly inserted into the slots 6 of the housing 1, and the worker only needs to align and press to complete the fixation, which is especially suitable for mass production scenarios on assembly lines and reduces labor costs.

[0057] Furthermore, the housing 1 has multiple screw holes 8, and the frame 5 has multiple studs 9, which are screwed into the corresponding screw holes 8. The snap-fit ​​structure is usually designed with multi-directional snap-fit, which can restrict the displacement of the mask in the front-back, left-right, and up-down directions, forming a three-dimensional constraint.

[0058] In other words, through the snap-fit ​​structure, this utility model achieves multiple optimizations in assembly efficiency, structural reliability, maintenance convenience, and appearance design, which not only meets the cost and efficiency requirements of industrial production, but also improves the durability of the product and user experience, and is especially suitable for the requirements of lightweight and easy maintenance in the home appliance field.

[0059] In some feasible embodiments of this utility model, multiple slots 6 are uniformly arranged along the length direction of the frame 5. The uniformly distributed slots 6 allow the connection force between the mask and the frame 5 to be transmitted evenly along the length direction, avoiding structural deformation or breakage caused by excessive force at a single point. For example, if the slots 6 are concentrated in one place, the two ends of the mask may sag due to the cantilever effect. However, with uniform arrangement, each slot 6 bears a similar tensile or shear force, improving the overall connection strength. Furthermore, the uniformly distributed slots 6 form a multi-point constraint structure, which can effectively suppress bending or twisting of the mask along its length. By restricting the degrees of freedom of each segment, the uniformly distributed slots 6 reduce the risk of resonance and lower the probability of abnormal noise.

[0060] In addition, the uniformly spaced slots 6 along the length provide a clear positioning reference for the mask. During assembly, workers can quickly align the edges of the mask by using the spacing of the slots 6, avoiding skewing or uneven gaps caused by unclear positioning.

[0061] The third aspect of this utility model is to provide an air conditioner, including the indoor unit of the air conditioner as described above.

[0062] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment includes the indoor unit of any of the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner in this embodiment adopts all the technical solutions of any of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0063] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment can be a round cabinet air conditioner, a square cabinet air conditioner, or other types of air conditioners.

[0064] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0065] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "method," "specific method," or "some methods," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or method is included in at least one embodiment or method of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or method. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or methods. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or methods described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or methods.

[0066] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model 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 of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A face mask, characterized in that, include: The casing (1) has an internal space; The panel (2) is integrally connected to the cover (1); and the panel (2) has a first through hole (3). An electrical component (4) is disposed in the space, and the electrical component (4) is interference-fitted with the first through hole (3).

2. The face mask according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical component (4) includes: Electrical enclosure (41) is used to connect to the frame (5); The top cover (42) of the enclosure is connected to the top of the electrical enclosure (41); The display element is disposed on the side of the top cover (42) of the housing facing away from the electrical housing (41), and the display element is interference-fitted with the first through hole (3).

3. The face mask according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display element includes: The display panel (43) is located on the side of the top cover (42) of the enclosure that faces away from the electrical enclosure (41); The display box (44) is disposed inside the display panel (43); A diaphragm (45) is disposed on the side of the display box (44) facing away from the display panel (43), and the diaphragm (45) is interference-fitted with the first through hole (3).

4. The face mask according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first through hole (3) is provided with a raised rib, and the first through hole (3) is a round hole.

5. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The frame and the mask according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the mask is disposed on the frame (5).

6. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame (5) is snapped together with the mask.

7. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The cover (1) has multiple slots (6), and the frame (5) has multiple hooks (7), which are engaged with the slots (6).

8. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The cover (1) has multiple screw holes (8), and the frame (5) has multiple studs (9), which are screwed into the screw holes (8).

9. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, Multiple slots (6) are evenly arranged along the length of the skeleton (5).

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the face mask as described in any one of claims 1-4 or the indoor unit of the air conditioner as described in any one of claims 5-9.