An air conditioner environment sensor mounting structure, an air conditioner outdoor unit panel, and an air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of air-conditioning environmental sensor mounting structure, it includes installation shell and card, the side of installation shell has the accommodating cavity for accommodating sensor, the inner wall of installation shell is equipped with the card holder for fixing sensor, still be provided with several ventilation holes on installation shell, card and air conditioner panel's card slot cooperate, card is at least one, and each card is fixedly arranged in the side of installation shell towards accommodating cavity, it solves the problem of lower installation efficiency when sensor is installed on air conditioner panel in prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an environmental sensor mounting structure for air conditioning, an outdoor unit panel for an air conditioner, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In the installation of most multi-split air conditioning systems, sensors, as the core components for monitoring the operating status of the equipment, usually need to be physically connected to the main unit panel through a special mounting plate. The current mainstream installation method uses screws as fasteners. During operation, the mounting plate needs to be aligned with the reserved holes on the panel one by one, and then the screws are screwed into the threaded holes to complete the fixation using electric or manual tools.

[0003] This traditional mechanical connection method relies on manual visual judgment during hole alignment, which is prone to positional deviations. During use, screws are easily loosened by environmental factors, requiring disassembly and reassembly for later maintenance. Although screw connections can ensure the strength of the basic connection, in batch installation scenarios, the consumption of manual labor time is significant, which has become a key factor affecting the overall installation efficiency. Especially in large commercial air conditioning systems, a single outdoor unit often needs to install multiple temperature and pressure sensors, making the inefficiency of traditional screw fixing methods increasingly prominent. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an installation structure for an environmental sensor used in air conditioning, an outdoor unit panel for an air conditioner, and an air conditioner, which solves the problem of low installation efficiency when installing sensors on the air conditioner panel in existing technologies.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an environmental sensor mounting structure for an air conditioner is provided, which is mounted on an air conditioner panel. The air conditioner panel has multiple slots and includes a mounting housing and clips. One side of the mounting housing has a receiving cavity for accommodating the sensor. The inner wall of the mounting housing is provided with a clamping member for fixing the sensor. The mounting housing also has several ventilation holes. The clips cooperate with the slots of the air conditioner panel. There is at least one clip, and each clip is fixedly set on the side of the mounting housing facing the receiving cavity.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: by using a snap-fit ​​component to fix the sensor in the mounting housing that houses the sensor, and then snapping the clips on the mounting housing with the sensor into the slots of the air conditioner panel, the mounting housing is installed on the air conditioner panel through the snap-fit ​​between the clips and the slots. The installation process is quick and does not require any special disassembly or assembly tools. Installation can be completed simply by pressing, which greatly improves the installation efficiency.

[0007] Furthermore, the clamping component includes: a support platform and clamping strips. There are two support platforms, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the mounting housing. There are at least two clamping strips, which are also symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the mounting housing and are located on the same axis as the two support platforms.

[0008] Furthermore, each clip is provided with reinforcing ribs between itself and the inner wall of the mounting housing.

[0009] Furthermore, a flange is provided on the end face of the mounting housing facing the receiving cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, ventilation holes are also provided in the area between the two opposing mounting strips of the mounting housing.

[0011] Furthermore, each support platform has a curved surface on its top and on the side of each clip facing the outer wall of the sensor.

[0012] As an embodiment of this utility model, an air conditioner outdoor unit panel is also provided, including the above-mentioned air conditioner environmental sensor mounting structure, and also including a panel body, on which a panel notch and a slot corresponding to a clip are provided.

[0013] Furthermore, the panel body has a recessed portion, and the panel notch and slot are both located in the recessed portion of the panel body.

[0014] As an embodiment of this utility model, an air conditioner is also provided, including the aforementioned air conditioner environmental sensor mounting structure. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of sensor installation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting housing according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the panel notch in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] In the above figures: 1. Mounting housing; 2. Support platform; 3. Clip; 4. Ventilation hole; 5. Clip; 6. Reinforcing rib; 7. Flange; 8. Panel body; 9. Panel notch; 10. Slot; 11. Recess. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment proposes an installation structure for an environmental sensor for an air conditioner. The sensor is installed on an air conditioner panel, which has multiple slots 10. The sensor includes a mounting housing 1 and clips 5. One side of the mounting housing 1 has a receiving cavity for accommodating the sensor. The inner wall of the mounting housing 1 is provided with a clamping member for fixing the sensor. The mounting housing 1 also has several ventilation holes 4. The clips 5 cooperate with the slots 10 of the air conditioner panel. There is at least one clip 5, and each clip 5 is fixedly set on the side of the mounting housing 1 facing the receiving cavity. When installing the sensor, press the sensor onto the retaining clip to fix the sensor to the inner wall of the mounting housing. Then, engage the clips 5 on the entire mounting housing 1 with the pre-drilled slots 10 on the air conditioning panel. Preferably, in this embodiment, there are three clips 5, evenly distributed on the end face of the mounting housing 1. There are also three slots 10 on the air conditioning panel. The clips 5 are L-shaped and made of elastic material. After the free end of the clip 5 is engaged in the slot 10, the side wall of the clip 5 is supported on the slot 10, preventing the clip 5 from loosening. The installation is completed with only two pressing processes through the cooperation of the clips 5 and the slots 10. The entire installation process is quick and convenient, without the need to use special tools to tighten multiple screws, saving a lot of time and significantly improving the installation efficiency of installing the sensor onto the air conditioning panel.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the clamping component further includes: a support platform 2 and a clamping strip 3. There are two support platforms 2, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the mounting housing 1. There are at least two clamping strips 3, which are also symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the mounting housing 1 and are located on the same axis as the two support platforms 2. All components of this mounting structure are made of plastic material, such as ABS, which has a certain degree of elasticity. In this embodiment, the locking strip 3 includes a straight part and a bent part. The bent part is integrally formed with the straight part and is located at the end away from the mounting shell. The bent parts of the two locking strips 3 are arranged facing opposite sides. In this embodiment, there are four locking strips 3, which are divided into two groups and symmetrically arranged between the two support platforms 2. The midpoint of the line connecting the two symmetrically arranged locking strips 3 is located on the center line of the two support platforms 2. When the sensor is installed on the support platform 2, the sensor is pressed against the top surface of the bent part of the locking strip 3. With a little force, the sensor can be locked into the area between the bent part of the locking strip 3 and the top of the support platform 2. Finally, the outer wall of the sensor abuts against the top of the support platform 2, and the bent part of the locking strip 3 holds and limits the sensor on the support platform 2. It should be noted that the sensor is vertical when in working condition. One of the support platforms 2 is located on the side wall of the edge of the mounting shell 1, and the vertical movement of the sensor is restricted by the side wall of the edge of the mounting shell 1.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, furthermore, each locking strip 3 is provided with a reinforcing rib 6 between itself and the inner wall of the mounting housing 1. The reinforcing rib 6 increases the strength of the straight section of the locking strip 3, prevents the locking strip 3 from undergoing large deformation, and allows the sensor to easily lock into the space between the locking strip 3 and the support platform 2, while also ensuring that the locking strip 3 holds the sensor securely and does not easily loosen.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, further, a flange 7 is provided on the end face of the mounting housing 1 facing the receiving cavity. The flange 7 extends outward along the end face of the mounting housing 1, increasing the contact area between the end face of the mounting housing 1 and the air conditioning panel, and dispersing the concentrated stress during installation.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the mounting housing 1 also has ventilation holes 4 in the area between the two opposing mounting strips 3. These ventilation holes 4 face the installed sensor, which facilitates heat dissipation for sensors located outdoors.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, furthermore, each support platform 2 has an arc surface on its top and the side of each clip 3 facing the outer wall of the sensor. By providing arc surfaces on the support platform 2 and the clip 3 that fit with the outer wall of the sensor, the clip 3 can grip the sensor more tightly and stably.

[0028] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of this utility model, an air conditioner outdoor unit panel is also provided, including the above-mentioned air conditioner environmental sensor mounting structure, and also including a panel body 8. The panel body 8 has a panel notch 9 and a slot 10 corresponding to the clip 5. Specifically, the slot 10 is for the clip 5 of the mounting housing 1 to engage, and the panel notch 9 corresponds to the opening of the receiving cavity of the mounting housing 1, thereby forming an open structure to facilitate heat dissipation of the sensor.

[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, furthermore, the panel body 8 is provided with a recessed portion 11, and the panel notch 9 and the slot 10 are both located in the recessed portion 11 of the panel body 8. The recessed portion 11 is a pressure rib formed during the manufacturing process of the panel body 8, which can improve the strength of the entire panel and prevent deformation. By placing the panel notch 9 and the slot 10 in the recessed portion 11, the mounting housing 1 will not protrude too much after installation, making it more aesthetically pleasing.

[0030] As an embodiment of this utility model, an air conditioner is also provided, including the aforementioned air conditioner environmental sensor mounting structure. Specifically, the air conditioner is a multi-split air conditioner. When the air conditioner environmental sensor mounting structure is installed on the multi-split outdoor unit, the installation is quick and easy. It can be quickly installed by the cooperation of the clip 5 and the slot 10, without the need for additional disassembly and assembly tools, which greatly improves the installation efficiency and facilitates the later maintenance of the sensor and the multi-split outdoor unit.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An environmental sensor mounting structure for an air conditioner, mounted on an air conditioner panel, the air conditioner panel having multiple slots (10), characterized in that, include: Mounting housing (1), one side of mounting housing (1) has a receiving cavity for accommodating the sensor, the inner wall of mounting housing (1) is provided with a clamping part for fixing the sensor, and the mounting housing (1) is also provided with several ventilation holes (4). Clip (5) engages with the slot (10) of the air conditioning panel. There is at least one clip (5), and each clip (5) is fixedly set on the side of the mounting housing (1) facing the receiving cavity.

2. The installation structure for an environmental sensor for air conditioning as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping component includes: a support platform (2) and a clamping strip (3). There are two support platforms (2), which are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the mounting housing (1). There are at least two clamping strips (3), which are also symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the mounting housing (1) and are located on the same axis as the two support platforms (2).

3. The installation structure for an environmental sensor for air conditioning as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Each clip (3) is provided with a reinforcing rib (6) between it and the inner wall of the mounting housing (1).

4. The installation structure for an environmental sensor for air conditioning as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting housing (1) has a flange (7) on the end face facing the receiving cavity.

5. The installation structure for an environmental sensor for air conditioning as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Ventilation holes (4) are also provided in the area between the two opposing mounting strips (3) of the mounting housing (1).

6. The installation structure for an environmental sensor for air conditioning as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Each support platform (2) has an arc surface on its top and on the side of each clip (3) facing the outer wall of the sensor.

7. An outdoor unit panel for an air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioning environmental sensor mounting structure includes any one of claims 1-6, and further includes a panel body (8), on which a panel notch (9) and a slot (10) corresponding to the clip (5) are provided.

8. The outdoor unit panel of an air conditioner as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The panel body (8) is provided with a recess (11), and the panel notch (9) and the slot (10) are both located in the recess (11) of the panel body (8).

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioning environmental sensor mounting structure includes any one of claims 1-6.

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