Indoor unit, air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the air conditioning technical field and discloses an indoor unit and an air conditioner. The indoor unit comprises an evaporator, a first pipe plate and a second pipe plate. The evaporator comprises a first end portion and a second end portion arranged oppositely. The first pipe plate is arranged at the first end portion and comprises a first connecting portion. The second pipe plate is arranged at the second end portion and comprises a first connecting matching portion. The first connecting portion and the first connecting matching portion are directly connected to connect the first end portion and the second end portion. By directly connecting the first pipe plate and the second pipe plate together, the traditional pipe plate support is cancelled, the number of parts is reduced, the structure is simplified, the production cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. Meanwhile, the direct connection mode is also helpful to improve the stability and reliability of the structure and reduce the risk of air conditioner performance decline caused by screw loosening and other problems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to an indoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in traditional air conditioner indoor units, the two ends of the evaporator are usually fixed by tube sheets, and the tube sheets are connected by a tube sheet bracket in the middle and multiple screws.

[0003] The use of tube sheet supports results in a larger number of components in the unit, which not only increases production costs but also complicates the assembly process and reduces production efficiency. Furthermore, the numerous screw connections may loosen over long-term use, affecting the air conditioner's performance and stability.

[0004] Therefore, how to reduce the number of parts and improve production efficiency and structural stability is an urgent problem to be solved in the current design of air conditioner indoor units.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] This disclosure provides an indoor unit and an air conditioner to reduce the number of parts, improve production efficiency and structural stability.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an indoor unit is provided, comprising: an evaporator including a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other; a first tube sheet disposed at the first end and including a first connecting portion; and a second tube sheet disposed at the second end and including a first connecting mating portion; wherein the first connecting portion and the first connecting mating portion are directly connected to connect the first end and the second end.

[0009] Optionally, the first connecting part and the first connecting mating part are engaged, wherein one of the first connecting part and the first connecting mating part includes a first claw and the other includes a first slot. The first claw engages with the first slot and is able to move relative to the first slot between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. In the first locked position, the first claw is confined within the first slot. In the first unlocked position, the first claw is able to disengage from the first slot.

[0010] Optionally, the first claw includes: a first connecting section, one end of which is connected to the first tube sheet or the second tube sheet where the first claw is located; a second connecting section, which is connected to the other end of the first connecting section and the connection is bent; in the first locked position, the first connecting section is located in the first slot, and the second connecting section extends out of the first slot and abuts against the first tube sheet or the second tube sheet where the first slot is located.

[0011] Optionally, the size of the first slot is larger than the size of the first connecting segment, so that the first claw can move relative to the first slot between a first locked position and a first unlocked position; and / or the end of the second connecting segment opposite to the first connecting segment is provided with a first guide slope to guide the second connecting segment into the first slot.

[0012] Optionally, one of the first connecting portion and the first connecting mating portion further includes a second claw, and the other further includes a second slot. The second claw engages with the second slot and is able to move relative to the second slot between a second locked position and a second unlocked position. In the second locked position, the second claw is confined within the second slot, and in the second unlocked position, the second claw is able to disengage from the second slot.

[0013] Optionally, the second claw includes: a third connecting section, one end of which is connected to the first tube sheet or the second tube sheet where the second claw is located; a fourth connecting section, which is connected to the other end of the third connecting section and the connection is bent; in the first locked position, the third connecting section is located in the second slot, and the fourth connecting section extends out of the second slot and abuts against the first tube sheet or the second tube sheet where the second slot is located.

[0014] Optionally, the second slot is larger than the third connecting segment so that the second claw can move relative to the second slot between a second locked position and a second unlocked position; and / or the end of the fourth connecting segment opposite to the third connecting segment is provided with a second guide ramp to guide the fourth connecting segment into the second slot.

[0015] Optionally, the first connecting portion includes a first claw and a second slot, the first connecting mating portion includes a first slot and a second claw, the first claw includes a first bent portion, the second claw includes a second bent portion, and the opening direction of the first bent portion and the opening direction of the second bent portion are opposite.

[0016] Optionally, the indoor unit further includes: a housing, an evaporator disposed within the housing, the housing having a second connecting portion and a third connecting portion; a first tube sheet having a second connecting mating portion for cooperating with the second connecting portion, and a second tube sheet having a third connecting mating portion for cooperating with the third connecting portion.

[0017] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, comprising: an indoor unit as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0018] The indoor unit and air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] By directly connecting the first and second tube sheets together, the traditional tube sheet support is eliminated, reducing the number of parts, simplifying the structure, and thus lowering production costs and improving production efficiency. At the same time, this direct connection method also helps improve the stability and reliability of the structure, reducing the risk of air conditioning performance degradation due to problems such as loose screws.

[0020] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first tube sheet provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second tube sheet provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of an indoor unit provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the first latch and the second latch are respectively in the first unlocking position and the second unlocking position, and the arrow indicates the direction of pressing down the second end of the evaporator;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of another indoor unit provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the first latch and the second latch are respectively in the first unlocking position and the second unlocking position;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of an indoor unit provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the first latch and the second latch are respectively in the first locking position and the second locking position;

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of section C;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of another indoor unit provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the first latch and the second latch are respectively in the first locking position and the second locking position;

[0031] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of section D in the middle;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of an indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Enlarged view of section E in the middle.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 10: Evaporator; 101: First end; 102: Second end; 103: Refrigerant pipe;

[0036] 20: First tube sheet; 201: First plate body; 202: First connecting plate; 203: Second connecting plate; 204: First claw; 205: First connecting section; 206: Second connecting section; 207: First bending part; 208: Second slot; 209: Second connecting mating part; 210: First connecting part; 211: First through hole; 212: First guide slope;

[0037] 30: Second tube sheet; 301: Second plate body; 304: Second claw; 305: Third connecting section; 306: Fourth connecting section; 307: Second bending part; 308: First slot; 309: Third connecting mating part; 310: First connecting mating part; 311: Second guide slope;

[0038] 40: Shell. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0040] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure 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 for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0041] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0044] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0045] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0046] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0047] Combination Figures 1-12 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an indoor unit, including an evaporator 10, a first tube sheet 20, and a second tube sheet 30.

[0048] like Figures 7 to 10As shown, the evaporator 10 includes a first end 101 and a second end 102 disposed opposite to each other; a first tube sheet 20 is disposed at the first end 101 and is provided with a first connecting portion 210; a second tube sheet 30 is disposed at the second end 102 and is provided with a first connecting mating portion 310; wherein, the first connecting portion 210 and the first connecting mating portion 310 are directly connected to connect the first end 101 and the second end 102.

[0049] The first connecting part 210 and the first connecting mating part 310 are directly connected, allowing the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 to be directly connected together. This eliminates the need for traditional tube sheet supports, reduces the number of parts, simplifies the structure, and thus lowers production costs and improves production efficiency. At the same time, this direct connection method also helps improve the stability and reliability of the structure, reducing the risk of air conditioning performance degradation due to problems such as loose screws.

[0050] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the first connecting part 210 and the first connecting mating part 310 are engaged. One of the first connecting part 210 and the first connecting mating part 310 includes a first latch 204, and the other includes a first slot 308. The first latch 204 engages with the first slot 308 and can move relative to the first slot 308 between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. In the first locked position, the first latch 204 is confined within the first slot 308. In the first unlocked position, the first latch 204 can disengage from the first slot 308.

[0051] When connecting the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, the first end 101 and the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 are first connected to the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 respectively. The first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 are aligned, and the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 is pressed down. During the pressing process, the first claw 204 is aligned with the entrance of the first slot 308 and enters the first slot 308. At this time, the first claw 204 is in the first unlocked position. The pressed second end 102 is released. Under the action of the elastic restoring force of the evaporator 10 itself, the pressed second end 102 rebounds, which drives the second tube sheet 30 to rebound. The first claw 204 moves relative to the first slot 308 to the first locked position. The first claw 204 is fastened in the first slot 308, and the locking between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 is completed, so that the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 are firmly fixed together.

[0052] By employing the engagement of the first claw 204 and the first slot 308, the connection between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 is not only more robust but also enables rapid assembly and disassembly. Specifically:

[0053] During assembly, the first end 101 or the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 is pressed down, and the pressing direction is as follows when the second end is pressed down: Figure 3 As shown by the middle arrow, align the first claw 204 with and insert it into the first slot 308, then release to allow the evaporator 10 to spring back, thus completing the connection. This design greatly simplifies the assembly process and improves assembly efficiency.

[0054] The first latch 204 is firmly held within the first latching groove 308 by the rebound force of the evaporator 10, ensuring the stability of the connection. Even during long-term use, this latching structure is not prone to loosening.

[0055] When disassembly is required, simply press down again on either the first end 101 or the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 to disengage the first claw 204 from the first slot 308, and disassembly can be easily completed. This removability not only facilitates maintenance and replacement of parts, but also improves the ease of product maintenance.

[0056] By using the snap-fit ​​connection between the first connecting part 210 and the first connecting mating part 310, the number of parts is reduced compared to screw connections, thus lowering production costs. At the same time, it also reduces potential risks caused by screw loosening and other issues, further improving the overall performance of the product and the user experience.

[0057] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first claw 204 includes a first connecting segment 205 and a second connecting segment 206.

[0058] One end of the first connecting segment 205 is connected to the first tube sheet 20 or the second tube sheet 30 where the first claw 204 is located; one end of the second connecting segment 206 is connected to the other end of the first connecting segment 205 and the connection point forms a bend, and the other end of the second connecting segment 206 forms a free end.

[0059] like Figure 10 As shown, in the first locked position, the first connecting segment 205 is located in the first slot 308, and the second connecting segment 206 extends out of the first slot 308 and abuts against the first tube plate 20 or the second tube plate 30 where the first slot 308 is located, thereby restricting the first tube plate 20 from moving away from the second tube plate 30 along the line connecting the first tube plate 20 and the second tube plate 30.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, in the first unlocked position, the first connecting segment 205 is still located in the first slot 308, but the second connecting segment 206 no longer abuts against the first tube plate 20 or the second tube plate 30 where the first slot 308 is located, and there is no longer a limit between the first tube plate 20 and the second tube plate 30, so that the first claw 204 can be dislodged from the first slot 308.

[0061] likeFigure 1 As shown, the first tube sheet 20 includes a first plate body 201, the first connecting part 210 includes a first claw 204, one end of the first connecting section 205 is connected to the first plate body 201, the other end of the first connecting section 205 is connected to one end of the second connecting section 206, and the other end of the second connecting section 206 forms a free end.

[0062] The bending structure at the connection between the first connecting segment 205 and the second connecting segment 206 allows the first claw 204 to be securely confined within the first slot 308 in the first locked position, while it can easily disengage from the first slot 308 in the first unlocked position. This design not only ensures the stability of the connection between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, but also improves the ease of assembly and disassembly of the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, further optimizing the connection performance between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30.

[0063] Optionally, the size of the first slot 308 is larger than the size of the first connecting segment 205, so that the first connecting segment 205 can move relative to the first slot 308 within the first slot 308, for example, moving along the length direction of the first slot 308, so that the first claw 204 can move relative to the first slot 308 between the first locked position and the first unlocked position.

[0064] The size of the second connecting segment 206 is less than, equal to or slightly larger than the size of the first slot 308, so that the second connecting segment 206 can pass through the first slot 308.

[0065] The length direction of the first slot 308 is the same as the downward pressing direction of the evaporator 10, and the downward pressing direction of the evaporator 10 is the width direction of the evaporator 10.

[0066] The second connecting segment 206 has a first guide slope 212 at the end opposite to the first connecting segment 205, i.e., the free end of the second connecting segment 206, to guide the second connecting segment 206 into the first slot 308.

[0067] Along the direction of the first claw 204 moving from the first unlocked position to the first locked position, the free end of the second connecting segment 206 is inclined in a direction away from the first connecting segment 205 to form a first guide slope 212. When the second connecting segment 206 is inserted into and exits the first slot 308, and when the second connecting segment 206 moves from the first unlocked position to the first locked position, the first guide slope 212 guides the movement of the first claw 204, preventing jamming during its movement.

[0068] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 10As shown, one of the first connecting part 210 and the first connecting mating part 310 further includes a second claw 304, and the other includes a second slot 208. The second claw 304 engages with the second slot 208 and can move relative to the second slot 208 between a second locked position and a second unlocked position. In the second locked position, the second claw 304 is confined within the second slot 208. In the second unlocked position, the second claw 304 can disengage from the second slot 208.

[0069] When connecting the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, the first end 101 and the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 are first connected to the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 respectively. The first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 are aligned, and the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 is pressed down. During the pressing process, the second claw 304 is aligned with the entrance of the second slot 208 and enters the second slot 208. At this time, the second claw 304 is in the second unlock position. The pressed first end 101 is released, and the pressed second end 102 rebounds under the elastic restoring force of the evaporator 10 itself, which drives the second tube sheet 30 to rebound. The second claw 304 moves relative to the second slot 208 to the second locking position. The second claw 304 is fastened in the second slot 208, completing the locking between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, so that the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 are firmly fixed together.

[0070] By employing the engagement of the second claw 304 and the second slot 208, the connection between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 is not only more robust but also enables rapid assembly and disassembly. Specifically:

[0071] During assembly, by pressing down on either the first end 101 or the second end 102 of the evaporator 10, the second claw 304 is aligned and inserted into the second slot 208. Then, releasing the pressure allows the evaporator 10 to spring back, thus completing the connection. This design greatly simplifies the assembly process and improves assembly efficiency.

[0072] The second latch 304 is firmly contained within the second latch slot 208 under the rebound force of the evaporator 10, ensuring the stability of the connection. Even during long-term use, this latching structure is not prone to loosening.

[0073] When disassembly is required, simply press down on either the first end 101 or the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 again to disengage the second claw 304 from the second slot 208, and disassembly can be easily completed. This removability not only facilitates maintenance and replacement of parts, but also improves the ease of product maintenance.

[0074] By using the snap-fit ​​connection between the first connecting part 210 and the first connecting mating part 310, the number of parts is reduced compared to screw connections, thus lowering production costs. At the same time, it also reduces potential risks caused by screw loosening and other issues, further improving the overall performance of the product and the user experience.

[0075] The second claw 304 includes a third connecting section 305 and a fourth connecting section 306. One end of the third connecting section 305 is connected to the first tube sheet 20 or the second tube sheet 30 where the second claw 304 is located. One end of the fourth connecting section 306 is connected to the other end of the third connecting section 305 and a bend is formed at the connection. The other end of the fourth connecting section 306 forms a free end.

[0076] like Figure 8 As shown, in the second locked position, the third connecting segment 305 is located in the second slot 208, and the fourth connecting segment 306 extends out of the second slot 208 and abuts against the first tube plate 20 or the second tube plate 30 where the second slot 208 is located, thereby restricting the first tube plate 20 from moving away from the second tube plate 30 along the line connecting the first tube plate 20 and the second tube plate 30.

[0077] like Figure 4 As shown, in the second unlocked position, the third connecting segment 305 is still located in the second slot 208, but the fourth connecting segment 306 no longer abuts against the first tube plate 20 or the second tube plate 30 where the second slot 208 is located, and there is no longer a limit between the first tube plate 20 and the second tube plate 30, so that the second claw 304 can be dislodged from the second slot 208.

[0078] like Figure 1 As shown, the first tube sheet 20 includes a second plate body 301, the first connecting part 210 includes a second claw 304, one end of the third connecting section 305 is connected to the second plate body 301, the other end of the third connecting section 305 is connected to one end of the fourth connecting section 306, and the other end of the fourth connecting section 306 forms a free end.

[0079] The bending structure at the connection between the third connecting segment 305 and the fourth connecting segment 306 allows the second claw 304 to be securely confined within the second slot 208 in the second locked position, while easily disengaging from the second slot 208 in the second unlocked position. This design not only ensures the stability of the connection between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, but also improves the ease of assembly and disassembly of the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, further optimizing the connection performance between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30.

[0080] Optionally, such as Figures 3 to 10As shown, the size of the second slot 208 is larger than the size of the third connecting segment 305, so that the second claw 304 can move relative to the second slot 208 between the second locked position and the second unlocked position.

[0081] The size of the fourth connecting segment 306 is less than, equal to or slightly larger than the size of the second slot 208, so that the fourth connecting segment 306 can pass through the second slot 208.

[0082] The length direction of the second slot 208 is the same as the downward pressing direction of the evaporator 10, and the downward pressing direction of the evaporator 10 is the width direction of the evaporator 10.

[0083] Optionally, the fourth connecting segment 306 is provided with a second guide slope 311 at the end opposite to the third connecting segment 305, i.e., the free end of the fourth connecting segment 306, to guide the fourth connecting segment 306 into the second slot 208.

[0084] Along the direction in which the second claw 304 moves from the second unlocked position to the second locked position, the free end of the fourth connecting segment 306 is inclined in a direction away from the third connecting segment 305 to form a second guide slope 311. When the fourth connecting segment 306 is inserted into and exits the second slot 208, and when the fourth connecting segment 306 moves from the second unlocked position to the second locked position, the second guide slope 311 guides the movement of the second claw 304, preventing jamming during its movement.

[0085] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the first connecting part 210 includes a first claw 204 and a second slot 208, the first connecting mating part 310 includes a first slot 308 and a second claw 304, the first claw 204 includes a first bending part 207, the bend formed at the connection between the first connecting segment 205 and the second connecting segment 206 is the first bending part 207, the second claw 304 includes a second bending part 307, the bend formed at the connection between the third connecting segment 305 and the fourth connecting segment 306 is the second bending part 307, the opening direction of the first bending part 207 is opposite to the opening direction of the second bending part 307.

[0086] The length of the first card slot 308 is opposite to that of the second card slot 208, and the length of the second card slot 208 is parallel to that of the second card slot 208.

[0087] By setting the opening directions of the first bending portion 207 and the second bending portion 307 to be opposite, when the first claw 204 is in the first locking position and the second claw 304 is in the second locking position, it is possible to restrict the movement of the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 along the line connecting the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, and also to restrict the movement of the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 along the downward pressing direction of the evaporator 10.

[0088] The first connecting part 210 includes a first claw 204 and a second slot 208. The first connecting mating part 310 includes a first slot 308 and a second claw 304. The opening direction of the first bending part 207 is opposite to the opening direction of the second bending part 307, so that when the evaporator 10 is pressed down, the first claw 204 and the second claw 304 can be located in the first unlocking position and the second unlocking position respectively. After the pressing stops, the first claw 204 and the second claw 304 can be located in the first locking position and the second locking position respectively under the action of the rebound force of the evaporator 10.

[0089] The first tube sheet 20 is provided with a first through hole 211 for the refrigerant pipe 103 of the evaporator 10 to pass through.

[0090] The first claw 204 is located on the edge of the first plate body 201 and on one side of the first plate body 201, the second claw 304 is located on the edge of the second plate body 301 and on one side of the second plate body 301, the first slot 308 is located on the second plate body 301, and the second slot 208 is located on the first plate body 201.

[0091] The first plate body 201 includes a first connecting plate 202 and a second connecting plate 203. The connection between the first connecting plate 202 and the second connecting plate 203 forms a bend. A first claw 204 is disposed on the edge of the first connecting plate 202 away from the second connecting plate 203 and located on one side of the thickness direction of the first connecting plate 202. A second slot 208 is disposed on the first connecting plate 202, and a first through hole 211 is disposed on the second connecting plate 203. The second claw 304 is located on one side of the thickness direction of the second plate body 301.

[0092] Optionally, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the indoor unit also includes a housing 40, an evaporator 10 is disposed inside the housing 40, the housing 40 is provided with a second connecting part and a third connecting part; the first tube plate 20 is provided with a second connecting mating part 209 for cooperating with the second connecting part, and the second tube plate 30 is provided with a third connecting mating part 309 for cooperating with the third connecting part.

[0093] The second connecting part is connected to the second connecting mating part 209, so that the first tube sheet 20 is fixed inside the housing 40, and the third connecting part is connected to the third connecting mating part 309, so that the second tube sheet 30 is fixed inside the housing 40.

[0094] The second connecting part and the second connecting mating part 209 can be connected by screws, snap-fit, or other means, and the third connecting part and the third connecting mating part 309 can be connected by screws, snap-fit, or other means.

[0095] The second connecting part 209 is located on one side of the first connecting plate 202 in the thickness direction, and the third connecting part 309 is located on one side of the second plate body 301 in the thickness direction.

[0096] When connecting the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, the first end 101 and the second end 102 of the evaporator 10 are first connected to the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, respectively. The first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 are aligned, and the first end 101 of the evaporator 10 is pressed down. During the pressing process, the first claw 204 aligns with the inlet of the first slot 308 and enters the first slot 308. At this time, the first claw 204 is in the first unlocked position. The second claw 304 aligns with the inlet of the second slot 208 and enters the second slot 208. At this time, the second claw 304 is in the second unlocked position. Position, release the pressed first end 101, the first end 101 that was pressed down rebounds under the elastic restoring force of the evaporator 10 itself, causing the first tube sheet 20 to rebound, the first claw 204 moves to the first locking position relative to the first slot 308, the first claw 204 is fastened in the first slot 308, the second claw 304 moves to the second locking position relative to the second slot 208, the second claw 304 is fastened in the second slot 208, completing the locking between the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30, so that the first tube sheet 20 and the second tube sheet 30 are firmly fixed together.

[0097] In addition to snap-fit, the first connecting part 210 and the first connecting mating part 310 can also be directly connected by welding, riveting, bonding, threaded connection or other methods.

[0098] A second aspect of this utility model provides an air conditioner, including an indoor unit as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0099] The air conditioner provided in the second aspect of this utility model includes an indoor unit as described in any of the above embodiments, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of an indoor unit as described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0100] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An indoor unit, characterized in that, include: An evaporator includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other; A first tube sheet is disposed at a first end and includes a first connecting portion; The second tube sheet is disposed at the second end and includes a first connecting and mating part; The first connecting part and the first connecting mating part are directly connected to connect the first end and the second end.

2. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part and the first connecting mating part are engaged, wherein one of the first connecting part and the first connecting mating part includes a first claw and the other includes a first slot. The first claw engages with the first slot and can move relative to the first slot between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. In the first locked position, the first claw is confined within the first slot. In the first unlocked position, the first claw can disengage from the first slot.

3. The indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first gripper includes: The first connecting section, one end of which is connected to the first tube sheet or the second tube sheet where the first claw is located; The second connecting segment is connected to the other end of the first connecting segment, and the connection point forms a bend; In the first locked position, the first connecting segment is located in the first slot, and the second connecting segment extends out of the first slot and abuts against the first tube sheet or the second tube sheet where the first slot is located.

4. The indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that, The size of the first card slot is larger than the size of the first connecting segment, so that the first card claw can move relative to the first card slot between a first locked position and a first unlocked position; and / or The second connecting segment has a first guide slope at the end opposite to the first connecting segment to guide the second connecting segment into the first slot.

5. The indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the first connecting part and the first connecting mating part further includes a second pawl, and the other includes a second slot. The second pawl engages with the second slot and is able to move relative to the second slot between a second locked position and a second unlocked position. In the second locked position, the second pawl is confined within the second slot. In the second unlocked position, the second pawl is able to disengage from the second slot.

6. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second claw includes: The third connecting section, one end of which is connected to the first or second tube sheet where the second claw is located; The fourth connecting segment connects to the other end of the third connecting segment, and the connection point forms a bend; In the first locked position, the third connecting segment is located in the second slot, and the fourth connecting segment extends out of the second slot and abuts against the first tube sheet or the second tube sheet where the second slot is located.

7. The indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second slot is larger than the third connecting section, so that the second claw can move relative to the second slot between a second locked position and a second unlocked position; and / or The fourth connecting segment has a second guide slope at the end opposite to the third connecting segment to guide the fourth connecting segment into the second slot.

8. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting part includes a first claw and a second slot, the first connecting mating part includes a first slot and a second claw, the first claw includes a first bent part, the second claw includes a second bent part, and the opening direction of the first bent part and the opening direction of the second bent part are opposite.

9. The indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Also includes: The shell contains the evaporator, and the shell is provided with a second connection part and a third connection part; The first tube sheet is provided with a second connecting part for cooperating with the second connecting part, and the second tube sheet is provided with a third connecting part for cooperating with the third connecting part.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The indoor unit as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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