Panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel assembly and air conditioner, panel assembly includes panel and display module, and panel includes the panel main part and display panel that respectively independent forming, and the panel main part is formed with the installation mouth that penetrates along the thickness direction, and display panel is located at the installation mouth and blocks the installation mouth, and display module is located at the inboard of panel and is opposite with display panel along the thickness direction of panel is arranged. According to the panel assembly of the utility model, through panel main part and display panel respectively independent forming, can promote the precision and flexibility of display panel production to avoid the injection molding of the difference of injection molding parameter and accurately control the thickness of display panel, to promote the definition of display module through display panel display information, in addition, can realize the design of display panel differentiation, thereby can promote the flexibility of display panel shape design.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's living standards improve, air conditioners have gradually entered thousands of households, becoming an important household appliance in daily life. To help users clearly understand the current operating status of the air conditioner, a display component is usually installed on the panel to show the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature, etc. However, the area on the panel corresponding to the display component needs to be thinned. The thin-walled area can experience injection molding defects due to differences in mold injection parameters, affecting the display effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] The first aspect of this utility model proposes a panel assembly, which has the advantage of avoiding poor injection molding of the display panel due to differences in injection molding parameters, thereby improving the clarity of information displayed by the display module through the display panel.

[0004] A panel assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a panel, the panel including a panel body and a display panel respectively formed independently, the panel body having a through mounting opening along the thickness direction, the display panel being disposed at the mounting opening and sealing the mounting opening; and a display module, the display module being disposed inside the panel and being disposed opposite to the display panel along the thickness direction of the panel.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the panel assembly, by independently molding the panel body and the display panel, can improve the precision and flexibility of display panel production, thereby avoiding injection defects caused by differences in injection molding parameters and accurately controlling the thickness of the display panel to improve the clarity of information displayed by the display module through the display panel. In addition, it can realize differentiated design of the display panel, thereby improving the flexibility of the display panel shape design.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the thickness of the display panel is less than the thickness of the panel body.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the thickness of the display panel is no greater than 0.25 mm.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display panel is located inside the panel body.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display panel is detachably connected to the panel body.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display panel has a positioning protrusion on the side facing the panel body, the positioning protrusion passing through the mounting opening and abutting against the inner circumferential surface of the mounting opening.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, both the mounting port and the positioning boss are circular.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display module includes a reflective cavity and a backlight panel. The reflective cavity is provided with a display area. The display panel is attached to the side of the reflective cavity facing the main body of the panel and covers the display area. The display area and the mounting port are arranged opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the panel. The backlight panel is located on the side of the reflective cavity away from the display panel.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display panel is located inside the panel body and is connected to the reflective cavity.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reflective cavity is provided with a mounting groove on the side facing the panel body, and at least a portion of the display panel is located in the mounting groove.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting groove is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the mounting groove, which opens toward the panel body, and a limiting protrusion is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the display panel, the limiting protrusion being located within the limiting groove.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly further includes a connector, and the limiting protrusion is fixed in the limiting groove by the connector.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display panel is adhesively connected to the reflective cavity; or, the display panel is detachably connected to the reflective cavity.

[0018] The second aspect of this utility model proposes an air conditioner.

[0019] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: an outdoor unit; and an indoor unit, including a housing assembly and an air supply and heat exchange assembly disposed within the housing assembly, wherein the housing assembly includes the panel assembly described in the first aspect.

[0020] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the air conditioner, by independently molding the panel body and the display panel, can improve the precision and flexibility of the display panel production, thereby avoiding injection defects caused by differences in injection molding parameters and accurately controlling the thickness of the display panel to improve the clarity of the information displayed by the display module through the display panel. In addition, it can realize the differentiated design of the display panel, thereby improving the flexibility of the display panel shape design.

[0021] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is wall-mounted.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the display panel, display module, and mounting box of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the display panel and reflective cavity of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 100. Panel components;

[0028] 1. Panel; 11. Panel body; 111. Mounting port; 12. Display panel; 121. Positioning boss; 122. Limiting protrusion;

[0029] 2. Display module; 21. Reflective cavity; 211. Display area; 212. Reflective light cavity; 213. Mounting slot; 214. Limiting slot; 22. Backlight panel;

[0030] 3. Installation box. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0032] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, the terms "above", "over" and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] The panel assembly 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the panel assembly 100 according to the first aspect of this utility model includes: a panel 1 and a display module 2. The panel 1 includes a panel body 11 and a display panel 12, which are respectively independently formed. The panel body 11 has a mounting opening 111 extending along the thickness direction. The display panel 12 is disposed at the mounting opening 111 and seals the mounting opening 111. The display module 2 is disposed inside the panel 1 and is disposed opposite to the display panel 12 along the thickness direction of the panel 1. That is to say, the display module 2 displays information through the display panel 12. In order to meet the requirement that the display module 2 has corresponding light transmittance, or to cause differences in thickness and other aspects between the display panel 12 and the panel body 11, the parameters of the display panel 12 and the panel body 11 are also different during the injection molding process.

[0040] Therefore, by molding the panel body 11 and the display panel 12 independently, the precision and flexibility of the production of the display panel 12 can be improved. This can avoid injection defects caused by differences in injection molding parameters and accurately control the thickness of the display panel 12, thereby improving the clarity of the information displayed by the display module 2 through the display panel 12. In addition, it is possible to achieve differentiated design of the display panel 12, that is, the display panel 12 can be designed with different shapes and colors to meet the differentiated design of the display positions of different panel components 100, thereby improving the flexibility of the shape design of the display panel 12.

[0041] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the panel assembly 100 is formed by independently molding the panel body 11 and the display panel 12, which can improve the precision and flexibility of the production of the display panel 12. This can avoid injection defects caused by differences in injection molding parameters and accurately control the thickness of the display panel 12, thereby improving the clarity of the information displayed by the display module 2 through the display panel 12. In addition, it can realize the differentiated design of the display panel 12, thereby improving the flexibility of the shape design of the display panel 12.

[0042] Furthermore, since the display panel 12 is produced independently of the panel body 11, the range of materials that can be selected for the production of the display panel 12 can be increased. In other words, the display panel 12 can be made of the same material as the panel body 11 or a different material than the panel body 11. This allows for the selection of more suitable materials to produce the display panel 12 according to the display requirements of the display module 2, thereby improving the limiting effect of the display module 2.

[0043] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the thickness of the display panel 12 is less than the thickness of the panel body 11. The thinner the display panel 12, the higher its light transmittance. Therefore, by controlling the thickness of the display panel 12 to be less than the thickness of the panel body 11, the display panel 12 can meet the light transmittance requirements of the display module 2. That is, excessive thickness of the display panel 12 can be avoided from affecting the display information of the display module 2, thereby improving the clarity of the displayed information.

[0044] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the thickness of the display panel 12 ranges from 1mm to 2mm. This avoids the display panel 12 being too thick, which could affect its light transmittance, while also preventing the display panel 12 from being too thin, which would increase production and installation difficulties. The thickness of the display panel 12 can be 1mm, 1.1mm, 1.2mm, 1.3mm, 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, or 2mm, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0045] In some embodiments, the thickness of the display panel 12 is 1.3 mm to 1.8 mm.

[0046] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the display panel 12 is located inside the panel body 11. Here, "inner side" refers to the side of the panel body 11 that faces away from the external space. By placing the display panel 12 inside the panel body 11, the display panel 12 can be prevented from protruding from the outer surface of the panel body 11, thereby avoiding the risk of the display panel 12 scratching the user. Furthermore, it effectively prevents the area of ​​the display panel 12 other than the portion opposite to the mounting opening 111 from being exposed, ensuring the cleanliness of the outer surface of the panel 1.

[0047] In a specific example, the size of the display panel 12 is larger than the size of the mounting opening 111. The projection of the mounting opening 111 onto the reference surface is located within the projection range of the display panel 12 onto the reference surface, and the outer periphery of the projection of the mounting opening 111 onto the reference surface is spaced apart from the outer periphery of the projection of the display panel onto the reference surface. This improves the sealing effect of the display panel 12 on the mounting opening 111. Furthermore, it facilitates the installation and fixation of the display panel 12 through the portion located on the outer periphery of the mounting opening 111, reducing the difficulty of installing and fixing the display panel 12 and improving the reliability of the display panel 12 after installation.

[0048] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the display panel 12 is detachably connected to the panel body 11. This reduces the difficulty and cost of later maintenance of the panel 1. For example, if either the display panel 12 or the panel body 11 is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be removed for repair or replacement, saving the cost of replacing the entire panel 1.

[0049] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a positioning protrusion 121 is provided on the side of the display panel 12 facing the panel body 11. The positioning protrusion 121 passes through the mounting opening 111 and abuts against the inner circumferential surface of the mounting opening 111. That is, the display panel 12 is inserted into the mounting opening 111 through the positioning protrusion 121. In other words, the front end of the display panel 12 is inserted into the mounting opening 111. The positioning of the positioning protrusion 121 by the mounting opening 111 can effectively limit the position of the display panel 12 on the panel body 11, thereby improving the stability of the display panel 12 after installation. Furthermore, it can be understood that the information displayed by the display module 2 is shown to the user on the side of the positioning protrusion 121 facing away from the display module 2. By inserting the positioning protrusion 121 into the mounting opening 111, the distance between the side of the positioning protrusion 121 facing away from the display module 2 and the outer side of the panel body 11 can be shortened, thereby preventing the panel body 11 from obscuring the side of the positioning protrusion 121 facing away from the display module 2, thus ensuring the display effect of the display module 2.

[0050] According to some embodiments of this utility model, both the mounting port 111 and the positioning boss 121 are circular. Therefore, it is only necessary to ensure that the central axis of the positioning boss 121 coincides with the central axis of the mounting port 111 to insert the positioning boss 121 into the mounting port 111. In other words, the fit between the limiting protrusion 122 and the mounting port 111 does not require circumferential alignment, which can reduce the difficulty of fitting the positioning boss 121 and the mounting port 111, thereby improving the assembly efficiency between the display panel 12 and the panel body 11.

[0051] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the display module 2 includes a reflective cavity 21 and a backlight panel 22. The reflective cavity 21 has a display area 211. The display panel 12 is attached to the side of the reflective cavity 21 facing the panel body 11 and covers the display area 211. The display area 211 and the mounting port 111 are arranged opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the panel 1. The backlight panel 22 is located on the side of the reflective cavity 21 away from the display panel 12. Multiple reflective cavities 212 are formed on the display area 211. These multiple reflective cavities 212 can form numbers, symbols, etc. The backlight panel 22 emits light into the reflective cavities 212 to display light rays in the shape of numbers or symbols through the reflective cavities 212, thereby displaying the corresponding numbers or symbols on the display panel 12. Therefore, by attaching the display panel 12 to the reflective cavity 21, light leakage can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the amount of light entering the unlit reflective cavity 212 from the lit reflective cavity 212, thus improving the accuracy and clarity of the information displayed by the display module 2 through the display panel 12.

[0052] Furthermore, by bonding the display panel 12 to the reflective cavity 21, the diaphragm structure in related technologies can be eliminated, thereby reducing the cost of the display module 2.

[0053] In some embodiments, the backlight panel 22 includes a PCB board and a light-emitting element disposed on the side of the PCB board facing the reflective cavity 21. The panel assembly 100 also includes a mounting box 3, which is open to the panel body 11. The reflective cavity 21 and the backlight panel 22 are both disposed in the mounting box 3. The mounting box 3 is detachably connected to the back of the panel body 11 so as to better protect the reflective cavity 21 and the backlight panel 22 through the mounting box 3.

[0054] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the display panel 12 is located inside the panel body 11 and connected to the reflective cavity 21. Therefore, during the assembly process of the panel assembly 100, the display panel 12 and the display module 2 can be assembled through the connection between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21, and then the assembly of the display panel 12 and the display module 2 is installed onto the panel body 11. Therefore, by assembling the display panel 12 and the display module 2 first, it is easier to accurately control the position of the display panel 12 on the reflective cavity 21, and it can be ensured that the display panel 12 can be tightly fitted with the reflective cavity 21, thereby improving the assembly accuracy between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21, and thus improving the clarity of the information displayed by the display module 2.

[0055] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a mounting groove 213 is provided on the side of the reflective cavity 21 facing the panel body 11, and at least a portion of the display panel 12 is located within the mounting groove 213. Therefore, during the assembly process of the display panel 12 with the reflective cavity 21, placing the display panel 12 within the mounting groove 213 can achieve the positioning of the display panel 12 on the reflective cavity 21, reducing the difficulty of positioning the display panel 12 on the reflective cavity 21 and ensuring the installation position accuracy of the display panel 12 on the reflective cavity 21. In addition, the mounting groove 213 can effectively limit the display panel 12, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21.

[0056] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a limiting groove 214 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the mounting groove 213, opening towards the panel body 11, and a limiting protrusion 122 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the display panel 12, with the limiting protrusion 122 located within the limiting groove 214. Thus, by limiting the limiting protrusion 122 through the limiting groove 214, the rotation of the display panel 12 relative to the reflective cavity 21 around the central axis can be effectively prevented, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21.

[0057] In a specific example, both the limiting groove 214 and the limiting protrusion 122 are provided with multiple ones arranged at intervals along the circumference of the display panel 12. The multiple limiting protrusions 122 are respectively located in the multiple limiting grooves 214. Thus, by limiting the multiple limiting protrusions 122 through the multiple limiting grooves 214, the stability of the display panel 12 installed in the mounting groove 213 can be further improved.

[0058] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the panel assembly 100 further includes a connector, and the limiting protrusion 122 is fixed in the limiting groove 214 by the connector. By placing the connector at the limiting protrusion 122, that is, by providing an installation position for the connector, the connector can prevent the display panel 12 from obstructing the display area 211 of the reflective cavity 21 while fixing the display panel 12 to the reflective cavity 21. The connector can be a connecting clip, fastener, or other component with a connecting function; the type of connector is not specifically limited here.

[0059] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21 are adhesively connected. For example, an adhesive backing can be provided on the side of the display panel 12 facing the display module 2 to adhesively connect the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21 together. This adhesive connection improves the sealing effect of the connection area between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21, ensuring a tight fit between them and enhancing the display module 2's ability to display information through the display panel 12.

[0060] Of course, the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21 can also be connected by other methods such as adhesive bonding and snap-fitting. For example, in a specific example, the back of the display panel 12 is provided with adhesive. Based on the adhesive bonding between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21, the display panel 12 can be fixed to the reflective cavity 21 by connecting clips. This can further prevent the display panel 12 from moving relative to the reflective cavity 21, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21.

[0061] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21 are detachably connected. Therefore, the detachable connection between the display panel 12 and the reflective cavity 21 reduces the difficulty and cost of later maintenance, such as replacement.

[0062] An air conditioner according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0063] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. The outdoor unit includes a housing assembly and an air supply heat exchange assembly disposed within the housing assembly, so as to regulate the temperature of the indoor air through the cooperation of the outdoor unit and the air supply heat exchange assembly. The housing assembly includes a panel assembly 100.

[0064] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the air conditioner, by independently molding the panel body 11 and the display panel 12, can improve the precision and flexibility of the production of the display panel 12, thereby avoiding injection defects caused by differences in injection molding parameters and accurately controlling the thickness of the display panel 12, so as to improve the clarity of the information displayed by the display module 2 through the display panel 12. In addition, it can realize the differentiated design of the display panel 12, thereby improving the flexibility of the shape design of the display panel 12.

[0065] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is wall-mounted. That is, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is mounted on the wall indoors, which can avoid the indoor unit occupying floor space, increase the air outlet height of the indoor unit, and widen the air delivery range, thereby improving the heat exchange effect of the indoor unit.

[0066] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0068] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that, include: The panel includes a panel body and a display panel that are separately formed. The panel body has a through mounting opening along the thickness direction. The display panel is disposed at the mounting opening and blocks the mounting opening. The display module is located inside the panel and is positioned opposite to the display panel along the thickness direction of the panel.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the display panel is less than the thickness of the panel body.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thickness of the display panel is no more than 0.25 mm.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display panel is located inside the main body of the panel.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display panel is detachably connected to the panel body.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The display panel has a positioning protrusion on its side facing the panel body. The positioning protrusion passes through the mounting opening and abuts against the inner circumferential surface of the mounting opening.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the mounting port and the positioning boss are circular.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module includes a reflective cavity and a backlight panel. The reflective cavity has a display area. The display panel is attached to the side of the reflective cavity facing the main body of the panel and covers the display area. The display area and the mounting port are arranged opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the panel. The backlight panel is located on the side of the reflective cavity away from the display panel.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The display panel is located inside the panel body and is connected to the reflective cavity.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The reflective cavity has a mounting groove on its side facing the panel body, and at least a portion of the display panel is located within the mounting groove.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, A limiting groove is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the mounting groove, which opens toward the panel body, and a limiting protrusion is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the display panel, the limiting protrusion being located within the limiting groove.

12. The panel assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, It also includes a connector, through which the limiting protrusion is fixed in the limiting groove.

13. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The display panel is adhesively connected to the reflective cavity; or, the display panel is detachably connected to the reflective cavity.

14. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Air conditioner outdoor unit; An air conditioning indoor unit includes a housing assembly and an air supply and heat exchange assembly disposed within the housing assembly, the housing assembly including a panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-13.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner is wall-mounted.

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