Panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

This application relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and discloses a panel assembly and an air conditioner. The panel assembly provided by this application includes a panel body with a return air vent; a filter assembly rotatably connected to the panel body, capable of closing or opening the return air vent; and a damping assembly connected to the filter assembly and the panel body. This panel assembly, by rotatably connecting the filter assembly to the panel body, allows the user to rotate the filter assembly, causing it to open the return air vent for filter replacement. During the rotation of the filter assembly, the damping assembly limits its rotation speed, reducing the risk of filter damage. The filter replacement process is safe and convenient, solving the problem of low filter replacement efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of air conditioner technology, and particularly relates to panel assemblies and air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] Ceiling-mounted air conditioners typically have a filter installed at the return air vent to filter the air entering the unit. In related technologies, one type of ceiling-mounted air conditioner has a panel assembly at the return air vent, with a filter assembly detachably connected to the panel assembly. However, in this type of air conditioner, replacing the filter assembly requires removing the panel assembly, making the replacement process complex and inefficient.

[0003] Therefore, improvements to existing technologies are necessary.

[0004] The above information is provided as background information only to aid in understanding this disclosure and does not constitute an assertion or admission that any of the above content can be used as prior art relative to this disclosure. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a panel assembly and an air conditioner to solve the problem of low replacement efficiency of filter assemblies.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a panel assembly, including:

[0007] The panel body has a return air vent.

[0008] A filter assembly, which is rotatably connected to the panel body, is capable of covering or opening the return air vent;

[0009] A damping assembly is connected to the filter assembly and the panel body.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the damping component includes a spring arm, one end of which is fixedly connected to the filter assembly, and the other end of which abuts against the panel body.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the damping assembly further includes a first damping gear and a second damping gear, the first damping gear being rotatably connected to the end of the elastic arm away from the filter assembly, and the second damping gear being rotatably connected to the panel body, with the first damping gear and the second damping gear meshing together.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the filter assembly includes a cover plate and a filter element, the filter element being detachably connected to the cover plate, and the cover plate being rotatably connected to the panel assembly;

[0013] When the filter assembly is closed to the return air inlet, the cover plate is closed to the return air inlet, and a return air gap is formed between the side wall of the cover plate and the side wall of the return air inlet.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the filter element includes a filter frame and a filter screen disposed on the filter frame. A fixing bracket is provided on the cover plate, and a magnetic element is provided on the fixing bracket. The filter frame is disposed on the fixing bracket, and the magnetic element is used to attract the filter frame.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the fixed bracket is provided with a positioning block, and the filter frame is provided with a positioning groove that cooperates with the positioning block; and / or the fixed bracket is provided with a positioning groove, and the filter frame is provided with a positioning block that cooperates with the positioning groove.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the filter assembly further includes a rotating component comprising a rotating shaft and a connecting block. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the panel body, and one end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating shaft, while the other end is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the panel assembly further includes an air guide plate, an air outlet is provided on the panel body, the air guide plate is disposed at the air outlet, and the air guide plate is rotatably connected to the side wall of the air outlet.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the filter assembly is provided with a snap fastener, and the panel body is provided with a spring-loaded snap fastener assembly;

[0019] When the filter assembly is closed on the return air vent, the buckle engages with the snap-fit ​​assembly to prevent the filter assembly from opening.

[0020] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an air conditioner, the air conditioner including the panel assembly as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The panel assembly provided in this application embodiment allows the filter assembly to be rotatably connected to the panel body, enabling the user to rotate the filter assembly to open the return air vent and replace the filter assembly. During the rotation of the filter assembly, a damping component limits the rotation speed of the filter assembly, reducing the occurrence of filter assembly damage. The filter assembly replacement process is safe and convenient, solving the problem of low filter assembly replacement efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first structure of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of the panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the damping component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Panel body; 11. Return air vent; 12. Air guide plate; 13. Air outlet; 2. Filter assembly; 21. Cover plate; 211. Fixing bracket; 2111. Positioning block; 22. Filter element; 221. Filter frame; 222. Filter screen; 2221. Positioning groove; 23. Magnetic component; 25. Rotating component; 26. Buckle; 27. Spring buckle assembly; 3. Damping assembly; 31. Elastic arm; 32. First damping gear; 33. Second damping gear. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the description of this application, 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, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] This application provides a panel assembly and an air conditioner to solve the problem of low replacement efficiency of the filter assembly 2. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a panel assembly, including a panel body 1, a filter assembly 2, and a damping assembly 3. The panel body 1 has a return air vent 11. The filter assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the panel body 1 and can cover or open the return air vent 11. The damping assembly 3 is connected to the filter assembly 2 and the panel body 1.

[0035] By rotatably connecting the filter assembly 2 to the panel body 1, the user can rotate the filter assembly 2 to open the return air vent 11, thereby replacing the filter assembly 2. During the rotation of the filter assembly 2, the damping component 3 can limit the rotation speed of the filter assembly 2, reducing the occurrence of damage to the filter assembly 2. The replacement process of the filter assembly 2 is safe and convenient, solving the problem of low replacement efficiency of the filter assembly 2.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The panel body 1 is the outer casing of the air conditioner. The return air vent 11 on the panel body 1 is rectangular and located in the center of the panel body 1 for air recirculation. The four edges of the return air vent 11 are designed with a concave structure to facilitate the installation and sealing of the filter assembly 2.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The filter assembly 2 is connected to the panel body 1 via a pivot. The pivot is located on one side edge of the return air vent 11, allowing the filter assembly 2 to rotate around the pivot and achieve the function of closing or opening the return air vent 11.

[0038] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The damping component 3 is connected between the filter assembly 2 and the panel body 1 to control the opening and closing speed of the filter assembly 2 and prevent it from falling too quickly and causing damage. In some embodiments of this application, the damping component 3 includes a spring arm 31, one end of which is fixedly connected to the filter assembly 2, and the other end abuts against the panel body 1. The spring arm 31 is made of an elastic material and has a certain elastic deformation capacity, which can provide appropriate resistance during the opening and closing of the filter assembly 2.

[0039] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4In this embodiment, the damping assembly 3 further includes a first damping gear 32 and a second damping gear 33. The first damping gear 32 is rotatably connected to the end of the elastic arm 31 away from the filter assembly 2, and the second damping gear 33 is rotatably connected to the panel body 1. The first damping gear 32 and the second damping gear 33 are meshed together. The first damping gear 32 is mounted on the end of the elastic arm 31 away from the filter assembly 2 via a bearing and can rotate freely around the bearing. The second damping gear 33 is rotatably connected to the panel body 1.

[0040] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the filter assembly 2 rotates from the closed state to the open state, the elastic arm 31 drives the first damping gear 32 to rotate. The first damping gear 32 meshes with the second damping gear 33, producing a damping effect, causing the filter assembly 2 to open slowly. Similarly, when the filter assembly 2 rotates from the open state to the closed state, the damping assembly 3 can also provide appropriate resistance to prevent the filter assembly 2 from closing rapidly and causing an impact.

[0041] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The filter assembly 2 includes a cover plate 21 and a filter element 22. The filter element 22 is detachably connected to the cover plate 21, and the cover plate 21 is rotatably connected to the panel assembly. When the filter assembly 2 is closed to the return air vent 11, the cover plate 21 is closed to the return air vent 11, and a return air gap is formed between the side wall of the cover plate 21 and the side wall of the return air vent 11, so that air can enter the return air vent 11 through the gap. The filter element 22 includes a filter frame 221 and a filter screen 222 disposed on the filter frame 221. A fixing bracket 211 is disposed on the cover plate 21, and a magnetic element 23 is disposed on the fixing bracket 211. The filter frame 221 is disposed on the fixing bracket 211, and the magnetic element 23 attracts the filter frame 221 to achieve a detachable connection between the filter frame 221 and the cover plate 21.

[0042] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the filter screen 222 is made of nylon with a mesh size of approximately 0.5 mm, effectively filtering dust and impurities from the air. The filter screen 222 is fixed to the filter frame 221 using a hot-pressing process, ensuring its flatness and preventing it from easily falling off. The fixing bracket 211 is located inside the cover plate 21, integrally molded from plastic, forming a frame structure that matches the size of the filter frame 221. A magnetic component 23 is embedded in the fixing bracket 211. The magnetic component 23 is a neodymium iron boron magnet, and the filter frame 221 is made of ferromagnetic material, allowing the magnetic component 23 to attract and fix the filter frame 221. This magnetic connection method makes the installation and removal of the filter component 22 simple and convenient; the user can easily remove the filter frame 221 for cleaning or replacement by gently pulling it.

[0043] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The fixed bracket 211 is provided with a positioning block 2111, and the filter frame 221 is provided with a positioning groove 2221 that mates with the positioning block 2111; and / or the fixed bracket 211 is provided with a positioning groove 2221, and the filter frame 221 is provided with a positioning block 2111 that mates with the positioning groove 2221. The design of the positioning block 2111 and the positioning groove 2221 ensures that the filter frame 221 can be accurately positioned during installation and prevents installation misalignment. The positioning block 2111 is made of the same plastic material as the fixed bracket 211. The shape of the positioning groove 2221 matches the positioning block 2111, and its depth is slightly greater than the height of the positioning block 2111, ensuring that there is no gap between the filter frame 221 and the fixed bracket 211 after installation. The cooperation of the positioning block 2111 and the positioning groove 2221, combined with the adsorption effect of the magnetic component 23, makes the filter element 22 and the cover plate 21 firmly connected and not easy to loosen.

[0044] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The filter assembly 2 is equipped with a snap fastener 26, and the panel body 1 is equipped with a spring-loaded snap fastener 27. When the filter assembly 2 is closed to the return air vent 11, the snap fastener 26 engages with the spring-loaded snap fastener 27 to prevent the filter assembly 2 from opening. The snap fastener 26 is located on the edge of the filter assembly 2, on the side opposite to the rotating shaft. It is made of one-piece molded plastic, has a hook-shaped structure, and a smooth surface for easy insertion and removal.

[0045] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The filter assembly 2 is provided with a buckle 26, and the panel body 1 is provided with a spring-loaded buckle assembly 27. When the filter assembly 2 is closed to the return air vent 11, the buckle 26 engages with the spring-loaded buckle assembly 27 to prevent the filter assembly 2 from opening. In this embodiment, the spring-loaded buckle assembly 27 is a spring-loaded buckle 26 that rebounds. When the spring-loaded buckle assembly 27 is locked, it can prevent the buckle 26 from moving away from the spring-loaded buckle assembly 27. When the spring-loaded buckle assembly 27 is open, it allows the buckle 26 to engage or disengage from the spring-loaded buckle 26.

[0046] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The filter assembly 2 also includes a rotating component 25, which includes a rotating shaft and a connecting block. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the panel body 1, and one end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating shaft, while the other end is fixedly connected to one end of the cover plate 21 along its length. The rotating component 25 enables the cover plate 21 to be rotatably connected to the panel assembly. The panel assembly also includes an air guide plate 12. An air outlet 13 is provided on the panel body 1, and the air guide plate 12 is located at the air outlet 13. The air guide plate 12 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the air outlet 13. By controlling the rotation angle of the air guide plate 12, the opening degree and air outlet angle of the air outlet 13 can be controlled.

[0047] This application also provides an air conditioner that includes the panel assembly described above. Since the air conditioner has the aforementioned panel assembly, it possesses at least some or all of the beneficial effects of the panel assembly, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that, include: A panel body (1) is provided with a return air vent (11); The filter assembly (2) is rotatably connected to the panel body (1) and can cover or open the return air vent (11). Damping component (3) is connected to the filter assembly (2) and the panel body (1).

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The damping component (3) includes a spring arm (31), one end of which is fixedly connected to the filter assembly (2), and the other end abuts against the panel body (1).

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The damping assembly (3) further includes a first damping gear (32) and a second damping gear (33). The first damping gear (32) is rotatably connected to one end of the elastic arm (31) away from the filter assembly (2), and the second damping gear (33) is rotatably connected to the panel body (1). The first damping gear (32) and the second damping gear (33) are meshed together.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter assembly (2) includes a cover plate (21) and a filter element (22), the filter element (22) being detachably connected to the cover plate (21), and the cover plate (21) being rotatably connected to the panel assembly; When the filter assembly (2) is covered by the return air inlet (11), the cover plate (21) is covered by the return air inlet (11), and a return air gap is formed between the side wall of the cover plate (21) and the side wall of the return air inlet (11).

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The filter element (22) includes a filter frame (221) and a filter screen (222) disposed on the filter frame (221). A fixing bracket (211) is provided on the cover plate (21), and a magnetic element (23) is provided on the fixing bracket (211). The filter frame (221) is disposed on the fixing bracket (211), and the magnetic element (23) is used to attract the filter frame (221).

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixed bracket (211) is provided with a positioning block (2111), and the filter frame (221) is provided with a positioning groove (2221) that cooperates with the positioning block (2111); and / or the fixed bracket (211) is provided with a positioning groove (2221), and the filter frame (221) is provided with a positioning block (2111) that cooperates with the positioning groove (2221).

7. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The filter assembly (2) further includes a rotating component (25), which includes a rotating shaft and a connecting block. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the panel body (1), and one end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating shaft, while the other end is fixedly connected to the cover plate (21).

8. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel assembly also includes an air guide plate (12), and an air outlet (13) is provided on the panel body (1). The air guide plate (12) is disposed at the air outlet (13), and the air guide plate (12) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the air outlet (13).

9. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter assembly (2) is provided with a buckle (26), and the panel body (1) is provided with a spring buckle assembly (27); When the filter assembly (2) is closed on the return air vent (11), the buckle (26) engages with the snap fastener assembly (27) to prevent the filter assembly (2) from opening.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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