An electric control box and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides an electric control box and an air conditioner, wherein the electric control box comprises: a box body having a mounting opening and an operation opening in communication with each other, the mounting opening is used for inserting an electric control board into the box body, and the operation opening is used for exposing part of the electric control board for wiring; and a box cover arranged on the box body and shielding the mounting opening and the operation opening; wherein the box body and the box cover are respectively provided with a plurality of clamping blocks and a plurality of clamping grooves, the plurality of clamping blocks or the plurality of clamping grooves are respectively located on the periphery of the mounting opening and the operation opening, and the plurality of clamping blocks and the plurality of clamping grooves are one-to-one correspondingly clamped. After one-to-one clamping, the plurality of clamping blocks and the plurality of clamping grooves located in different surfaces are clamped, the mounting and fixing of the box body and the box cover in different directions are realized, the reliability is high, the box body and the box cover are not easy to loosen, and the box body and the box cover are convenient to disassemble and assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an electrical control box and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] The electrical control box is responsible for coordinating and controlling the operation of various components of the air conditioner, enabling multiple functions. Therefore, all wiring harnesses enter the electrical control box and connect to the internal control board. Currently, because the openings of the electrical control box are all located on one side of the box, multiple bolts are needed to fix the cover to the box, which is inconvenient for subsequent maintenance and needs improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an electrical control box and an air conditioner to solve the technical problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of the electrical control box cover and body.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes an electronic control box, comprising:

[0005] The housing has an interconnected mounting port and an operating port. The mounting port is used for inserting a power control board into the housing, and the operating port is used to expose a portion of the power control board for wiring.

[0006] A lid is provided on the box body and covers the mounting port and the operating port;

[0007] The box body and the box cover are respectively provided with multiple locking blocks and multiple locking slots. The multiple locking blocks or multiple locking slots are located on the periphery of the mounting port and the operating port, and the multiple locking blocks and multiple locking slots are engaged one-to-one.

[0008] Optionally, in one embodiment, the plurality of card blocks are respectively a first card block and a second card block located on both sides of the mounting port, and the plurality of card slots are respectively a first card slot and a second card slot, wherein the first card block is engaged with the first card slot and the second card block is engaged with the second card slot.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the second card block protrudes from the end of the operating port and is disposed close to the operating port. The second card block has a second wire groove disposed on the side facing the operating port. One end of the second wire groove passes through the second card block. The second wire groove is used to install the wire of the temperature sensor.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, the cover is provided with a baffle, which is located between the second card block and the operating port and blocks the second wire groove.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, a wiring channel is provided at the edge of the operating port away from the mounting port. The wiring channel connects the mounting port and the second wire groove, and the wiring channel is used for the routing of temperature sensor wires.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, the box cover includes a first cover body and a second cover body connected at an angle. The first cover body covers the mounting opening, and the second cover body covers the operating opening. The first cover body has a first slot and a second slot on opposite sides. The second slot is located close to the second cover body. The first cover body has a fixing hole for fasteners to pass through and connect to the box cover.

[0013] Optionally, in one embodiment, the edge of the operating port away from the mounting port is provided with a flange, the flange is bent outward to form a wire passage with the box body, and the flange is provided with a plurality of wire routing grooves, the wire routing grooves being connected to the wire passage.

[0014] Optionally, in one embodiment, a plurality of the wiring channels are connected to the mounting port, and at least one of the wiring channels extends through the flange.

[0015] Optionally, in one embodiment, the flange is provided with a plurality of blocks, which together with the flange or the housing restrict the wiring.

[0016] This application also proposes an air conditioner, including a temperature sensor, an electronic control board, and the aforementioned electronic control box.

[0017] The electrical control box provided in this application allows the electrical control board to be installed inside the box through the mounting port, and the operating port provides space for the wiring of the electrical control board. This results in multiple locking blocks or slots with extra space around the mounting port and the operating port. The multiple locking blocks or slots are located on different surfaces. After they are locked in one by one, the box body and the box cover can be installed and fixed in different directions. This method is highly reliable, not easy to loosen, and easy to disassemble and assemble. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electrical control box in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the lid and body of the box in this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view showing the light box, box cover, electronic control board and box body in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box lid in this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the box body from one perspective in this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the box body from another perspective in this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a front view of the box in this application;

[0026] Figure 8 For along Figure 7 The sectional view obtained from section line II.

[0027] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0028] 1. Box body; 11. Mounting port; 12. Operating port; 121. Flanged edge; 1211. Cable routing channel; 1212. Cable passage; 1213. Stop block; 13. First locking block; 14. Second locking block; 141. Second cable routing channel;

[0029] 2. Box lid; 21. First lid body; 211. Clearance hole; 22. Second lid body; 23. First slot; 24. Second slot; 25. Third slot; 26. Fourth slot block; 27. Baffle;

[0030] 3. Display light box;

[0031] 4. Electronic control board.

[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Furthermore, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a unique orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] "A and / or B" includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0037] The use of "applies to" or "configured to" in this application implies open and inclusive language, which does not exclude the applicability to or configuration to devices performing additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of "based on" implies openness and inclusivity, because processes, steps, calculations, or other actions "based on" one or more of the stated conditions or values ​​may in practice be based on additional conditions or values ​​beyond those stated.

[0038] In this application, the term "exemplary" is used to mean "used as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "exemplary" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use this application. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that this application can be made without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of this application with unnecessary detail. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0039] This application provides an electrical control box to solve the problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of the box cover and body. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0040] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the electrical control box includes:

[0041] The housing 1 has an interconnected mounting port 11 and an operating port 12. The mounting port 11 is used for inserting the power control board 4 into the housing 1, and the operating port 12 is used to expose a portion of the power control board 4 for wiring; and,

[0042] The lid 2 is disposed on the box body 1 and covers the mounting port 11 and the operating port 12;

[0043] The box body 1 and the box cover 2 are respectively provided with multiple locking blocks and multiple locking slots. Multiple or multiple locking slots are located on the periphery of the mounting port 11 and the operating port 12, and the multiple locking blocks and multiple locking slots are engaged one-to-one.

[0044] It should be noted that the electronic control board 4 refers to a board-shaped structure on which a microcontroller, power management module, drive components, input / output interfaces, and functional modules are mounted. The mounting port 11 is an opening that allows the electronic control board 4 to be inserted into the housing 1 along its length or width. The operating port 12 is an opening that exposes only a portion of the electronic control board 4 to facilitate wiring. It is conceivable that the mounting port 11 and the operating port 12 are located on different surfaces of the housing 1. Furthermore, multiple locking blocks or slots may be located on different surfaces of the housing 1.

[0045] Understandably, in related technologies, the opening of the housing 1 is usually located on the largest surface of the housing 1. This allows the entire front of the control board 4 to be exposed after the control board 4 is installed, facilitating the routing of different circuits on the control board 4. However, this requires multiple threaded holes along the edges of the housing 1 and the cover 2 to secure the housing 1 and cover 2 with bolts. Disassembly and assembly require individual operation, making the process cumbersome. In this embodiment, mounting ports 11 and operating ports 12 are provided on different surfaces of the housing 1. This reduces the size of the mounting ports 11 and operating ports 12, allowing for the installation and routing of the control board 4 without requiring large openings. Because the openings are relatively small, there are extra spaces around the mounting ports 11 and operating ports 12 for multiple locking blocks or slots, enabling quick assembly of the cover 2 and housing 1. Furthermore, the extra locking blocks and slots do not significantly increase the size of the control box, adapting to the compact installation space within the air conditioner. Meanwhile, the clips and slots located on different surfaces can fix the lid 2 and the body 1 in multiple directions. Multiple clips can be engaged with multiple slots in just one step, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the lid 2 and the body 1.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the multiple card blocks are the first card block 13 and the second card block 14 located on both sides of the mounting port 11, and the multiple card slots are the first card slot 23 and the second card slot 24. The first card block 13 is engaged with the first card slot 23, and the second card block 14 is engaged with the second card slot 24.

[0047] It should be noted that the box body 1 is provided with two locking blocks, namely the first locking block 13 and the second locking block 14 located on both sides of the mounting port 11, and the box cover 2 is provided with two locking slots in the corresponding positions.

[0048] It is understandable that by setting the two locking blocks on both sides of the mounting opening 11, after the box cover 2 is fastened onto the box body 1, the two locking blocks can be engaged with the two slots by sliding along one side of the mounting opening 11 towards the other side.

[0049] For example, the first locking block 13 and the second locking block 14 can be disposed in the plane of the mounting port 11, or the first locking block 13 can be disposed in the plane of the mounting port 11 and the second locking block 14 can be disposed in the plane of the operating port 12. The structures of the first locking block 13 and the second locking block 14 can be the same or different.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the second locking block 14 protrudes from the end of the operating port 12 and is located close to the operating port 12. The second locking block 14 has a second wire groove 141 on the side facing the operating port 12. One end of the second wire groove 141 passes through the second locking block 14. The second wire groove 141 is used to install the wire of the temperature sensor.

[0051] It should be noted that the opening of the second wire groove 141 faces the operation port 12, and one end of the second wire groove 141 that passes through the second locking block 14 is used for the wire of the temperature sensor to be bent and extended into the second wire groove 141, or for the temperature sensing bulb of the temperature sensor to extend out of the second wire groove 141 to better sense the return air temperature of the fan. In this embodiment, the temperature sensor refers to the sensor used to detect the return air temperature of the air conditioner, so it is usually installed outside the electrical control box and close to the return air vent and the fan.

[0052] Understandably, the second clip 14 not only serves to fix the cover 2 and the body 1, but also provides wiring space for the temperature sensor, fixing and protecting the wiring of the temperature sensor, especially for the electrical control box inside the air conditioner, to prevent the wiring of the temperature sensor from being sucked into the fan.

[0053] For example, the second locking block 14 extends along the direction from the operating port 12 to the mounting port 11, and similarly, the second groove 141 extends in the same direction. The end of the second groove 141 away from the mounting port 11 passes through the second locking block 14, and the end of the second locking block 14 near the mounting port 11 is used to engage with the second locking slot 24. The end of the second groove 141 near the mounting port 11 extends in a bent manner and passes through the end of the mounting port 11 to expose the temperature sensing bulb of the temperature sensor.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cover 2 is provided with a baffle 27, which is located between the second locking block 14 and the operation port 12 and blocks the second wire groove 141.

[0055] It should be noted that the baffle 27 is used to block the opening of the second wire groove 141 facing the operation port 12. That is to say, the baffle 27 does not affect the wiring of the temperature sensor from the end of the second wire groove 141 through the second card block 14 into the second wire groove 141, or does not affect the exposure of the temperature sensing head of the temperature sensor.

[0056] Understandably, the baffle 27 further serves to protect the temperature sensor wiring, preventing the wiring from slipping out of the second wire groove 141, and the cooperation between the baffle 27 and the second locking block 14 also serves a positioning function.

[0057] For example, the side of the baffle 27 opposite to the operation port 12 is provided with a protruding structure, which is used to set the second slot 24.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the edge of the operating port 12 away from the mounting port 11 is provided with a wire passage 1212. The wire passage 1212 connects the mounting port 11 and the second wire groove 141. The wire passage 1212 is used for the routing of temperature sensor wires.

[0059] It should be noted that the temperature sensor in this embodiment refers to a sensor used to detect the return air temperature of the air conditioner. Therefore, it is usually installed outside the electrical control box and near the return air vent and the fan. Understandably, the wiring channel 1212 serves to limit the wires of the temperature sensor, preventing them from being sucked in by the fan's return air.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the box cover 2 includes a first cover body 21 and a second cover body 22 connected at an angle. The first cover body 21 covers the mounting port 11, and the second cover body 22 covers the operation port 12. The first cover body 21 has a first slot 23 and a second slot 24 on opposite sides. The second slot 24 is located close to the second cover body 22. The first cover body 21 has a fixing hole for fasteners to pass through and connect to the box cover 2.

[0061] It should be noted that the included angle between the first cover 21 and the second cover 22 is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. In some specific embodiments, the first cover 21 and the second cover 22 are arranged perpendicularly. Since the second locking block 14 protrudes from the end of the operating port 12 and is located close to the operating port 12, and the second locking groove 24 is located close to the second cover 22, it is easy to imagine that the second locking groove 24 is engaged with the end of the second locking block 14 near the first cover 21.

[0062] It is understandable that by setting the first slot 23 and the second slot 24 at different positions on the first cover 21, and by providing fixing holes on the first cover 21, the installation reliability of the cover 2 is improved.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the edge of the operating port 12 away from the mounting port 11 is provided with a flange 121. The flange 121 is bent outward to form a wire passage 1212 with the box body 1. The flange 121 is provided with multiple wire routing grooves 1211, and the wire routing grooves 1211 are connected to the wire passage 1212.

[0064] It should be noted that the flange 121 can be a structure formed by cutting and bending the box body 1. Here, bending refers to folding the cut, uncut part to the outside of the box body 1, while maintaining a gap with the outer surface of the box body 1 to form a thread passage 1212. It can be imagined that the two ends of the thread passage 1212 formed in this way are open.

[0065] It is understandable that high-voltage and low-voltage wires are fixed in different cable trays 1211 to avoid contact between them.

[0066] For example, some of the low-voltage wires and the wires of the temperature sensor can extend from the same wiring trough 1211 into the wiring channel 1212, and then the wires of the temperature sensor pass through the wiring channel 1212 and extend into the second wiring trough 141.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, multiple cable trays 1211 are connected to the mounting port 11, and at least one cable tray 1211 passes through the flange 121.

[0068] Understandably, due to the special shape of the flange 121, the wiring trough 1211, after connecting with the mounting port 11, can have an approximately U-shaped structure, which facilitates wiring and allows for better control of the wiring. The wiring trough 1211 that runs through the flange 121 can be used for low-voltage wiring.

[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the flange 121 is provided with multiple blocks 1213, which together with the flange 121 or the box 1 restrict the wiring.

[0070] It should be noted that the stop 1213 can be set on the side of the flange 121 facing or away from the box 1, or it can be protrudingly set on the side wall of the wiring groove 1211.

[0071] It is understandable that by adjusting the position of the stop 1213, the stop 1213 can cooperate with the side wall of the flange 121 or the cable tray 1211, thereby reducing the cable routing space and better securing the high-voltage and low-voltage wires that run through the cable tray 1211.

[0072] For example, each wiring trough 1211 has at least one stop 1213 on its side wall; the flange 121 has multiple stops 1213 on the side facing the housing 1, and the multiple stops 1213 together with the housing 1 limit the wire of the temperature sensor.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first cover 21 is provided with a clearance hole 211, a third slot 25 and a fourth block 26. The clearance hole 211 passes through any side of the first cover 21 and communicates with the inside of the box 1. The third slot 25 is used for the display light box 3 to be snapped in. The fourth block 26 is located on the side of the first cover 21 and is used for the display light box 3 to be snapped in.

[0074] Understandably, the clearance hole 211 is used for wiring of the display light box 3. The third and fourth locking blocks 26, positioned in different directions, provide a more secure fixation for the display light box 3, improving connection reliability.

[0075] This application also provides an air conditioner, which includes a temperature sensor, an electronic control board 4, and the aforementioned electronic control box. The specific structure of the electronic control box is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all 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 described in detail here.

[0076] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a housing and a fan assembly and a heat exchanger disposed within the housing, with an electrical control box disposed on the housing.

[0077] It should be noted that the term "air conditioner" here includes both the indoor and outdoor units, or it can refer to either the indoor or outdoor unit.

[0078] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. Parts not described in detail in a particular embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. 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 indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0079] The electrical control box and air conditioner provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. An electrical control box, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has an interconnected mounting port (11) and an operating port (12). The mounting port (11) is used for inserting the power control board (4) into the housing (1), and the operating port (12) is used to expose a portion of the power control board (4) for wiring. as well as, A lid (2) is provided on the box body (1) and covers the mounting port (11) and the operating port (12); The box body (1) and the box cover (2) are respectively provided with multiple card blocks and multiple card slots. The multiple card blocks or multiple card slots are located on the periphery of the mounting port (11) and the operating port (12), and the multiple card blocks and multiple card slots are engaged one-to-one.

2. The electrical control box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of card blocks are respectively a first card block (13) and a second card block (14) located on both sides of the mounting port (11), and the plurality of card slots are respectively a first card slot (23) and a second card slot (24). The first card block (13) is engaged in the first card slot (23), and the second card block (14) is engaged in the second card slot (24).

3. The electrical control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second card block (14) protrudes from the end of the operation port (12) and is located close to the operation port (12). The second card block (14) has a second wire groove (141) on the side facing the operation port (12). One end of the second wire groove (141) passes through the second card block (14). The second wire groove (141) is used to install the wire of the temperature sensor.

4. The electrical control box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover (2) is provided with a baffle (27), which is located between the second locking block (14) and the operation port (12) and blocks the second wire groove (141).

5. The electrical control box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The operating port (12) is provided with a wire passage (1212) on the edge away from the mounting port (11). The wire passage (1212) connects the mounting port (11) and the second wire groove (141). The wire passage (1212) is used for the routing of temperature sensor wires.

6. The electrical control box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover (2) includes a first cover (21) and a second cover (22) connected at an angle. The first cover (21) covers the mounting port (11), and the second cover (22) covers the operating port (12). The first cover (21) has a first slot (23) and a second slot (24) on opposite sides. The second slot (24) is located close to the second cover (22). The first cover (21) has a fixing hole for fasteners to pass through and connect to the cover (2).

7. The electrical control box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating port (12) is provided with a flange (121) on the edge away from the mounting port (11). The flange (121) is bent outward to form a wire passage (1212) with the box body (1). The flange (121) is provided with a plurality of wire routing grooves (1211), and the wire routing grooves (1211) are connected to the wire passage (1212).

8. The electrical control box according to claim 7, characterized in that, Multiple wiring channels (1211) are connected to the mounting port (11), and at least one wiring channel (1211) penetrates the flange (121).

9. The electrical control box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flange (121) is provided with a plurality of blocks (1213) that together with the flange (121) or the box (1) restrict the wiring.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes a temperature sensor, an electronic control board (4), and an electronic control box as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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