Air conditioners and air conditioner components

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner and air conditioner assembly, air conditioner includes casing part, and casing part includes main body shell part, and the length direction of main body shell part is up and down direction, and the upper portion of main body shell part forms and goes out the air outlet and the front air inlet, and the air outlet and the front air inlet arrange along the left and right direction, and the air outlet is eccentric and is arranged in the left and right direction, and the portion of main body shell part at least forms and goes out the air outlet and the front air inlet can be upside down installation to exchange the left and right positions of air outlet and front air inlet. According to the air conditioner of the utility model embodiment, the portion of main body shell part at least forms and goes out the air outlet and the front air inlet can be upside down installation to exchange the left and right positions of air outlet and front air inlet, thereby the manufacturer can use the same mould production main body shell part, only need to change the installation mode to obtain the air conditioner product of the left and right positions of air outlet and front air inlet being opposite, thereby reduce the production cost.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In some related technologies, the air outlet direction of a vertical air conditioner is fixed. However, due to space limitations, users may need models with left or right air outlets. If both left- and right-outlet vertical air conditioners are produced, molds need to be developed separately for each model, which significantly increases production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the present invention provides an air conditioner that can be installed in both directions, upside down.

[0004] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner assembly having the above-mentioned components.

[0005] An air conditioner according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a housing component. The housing component includes a main body shell portion. The length direction of the main body shell portion is vertical. An air outlet and an air inlet are formed on the main body shell portion. The air outlet and the air inlet are arranged in a left-right direction, and the air outlet is eccentrically positioned in the left-right direction. At least the portion of the main body shell portion having the air outlet and the air inlet can be installed upside down to change the left-right position of the air outlet and the air inlet.

[0006] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner with at least an air outlet and an air inlet in the main body shell can be installed upside down to change the left and right positions of the air outlet and the air inlet. Thus, the manufacturer can use the same set of molds to produce the main body shell. By simply changing the installation method, an air conditioner product with the left and right positions of the air outlet and the air inlet reversed can be obtained, thereby reducing production costs.

[0007] In some embodiments, the housing component further includes a lower housing portion connected to and located below the main housing portion, the lower housing portion including a vertical shell extending downward from the main housing portion, and having tubing perforations formed on the vertical shell.

[0008] In some embodiments, a pipeline clearance groove is formed on the outer surface of the shell, and the pipeline clearance groove is disposed rearward relative to the pipeline through hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing includes a lower panel and a lower rear box, the lower panel being fitted to the front side of the lower rear box, the pipeline perforation being formed on the lower panel, and the pipeline clearance groove being formed on the outer surface of the lower rear box.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are two pipe perforations arranged symmetrically on the left and right; and / or, there are two pipe perforations and two pipe clearance grooves, respectively located near the left and right boundaries of the lower panel and the lower rear box.

[0011] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes an electronic control component disposed within the housing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lower shell portion further includes a chassis, which is disposed at the bottom of the vertical shell, and the lower end of the vertical shell is connected to the chassis.

[0013] In some embodiments, the main body housing includes a top panel and an upper rear box, the top panel being fitted to the front side of the upper rear box, the top panel defining the air outlet and the front air inlet and being able to be installed upside down.

[0014] In some embodiments, the upper rear box has a rear air inlet that is eccentrically positioned in the left-right direction, and the upper rear box can be installed upside down to change the left-right offset direction of the rear air inlet.

[0015] In some embodiments, the left and right halves of the upper rear box are each provided with a rear air inlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the housing component further includes a lower housing portion connected to and located below the main housing portion. The lower housing portion includes a vertical housing, which includes a lower panel and a lower rear box. The lower panel is located below the upper panel, and the lower rear box extends downward from the upper rear box. The lower panel is fitted to the front side of the lower rear box, and the upper rear box is integrally connected to the lower rear box.

[0017] In some embodiments, the housing component further includes a lower housing portion connected to and located below the main housing portion. The lower housing portion includes a vertical housing, which includes a lower panel and a lower rear box. The lower panel is located below the upper panel, and the lower rear box is located below the upper rear box. The lower panel is fitted to the front side of the lower rear box. The left and right edges of the upper rear box are aligned with the left and right edges of the lower rear box, respectively. The left and right edges of the upper panel are aligned with the left and right edges of the lower panel, respectively.

[0018] In some embodiments, the housing component further includes a lower housing portion, which is connected to the main housing portion and located below the main housing portion. The lower housing portion includes a vertical shell, which has a left-right symmetrical structure. The upper and lower ends of the upper panel are both left-right symmetrical structures, and the upper and lower ends of the upper panel are centrally symmetrical about the inverted axis of the upper panel.

[0019] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes an air guide mechanism, which is located at the air outlet and mounted on the upper panel. The air guide mechanism includes an air guide component and an air guide motor that drives the air guide component. The air guide motor is located at one end of the air guide component in the vertical direction. The air guide mechanism can be installed upside down relative to the upper panel, or the air guide mechanism can be installed upside down synchronously with the upper panel.

[0020] In some embodiments, the housing component is provided with a ventilation and heat exchange component, the ventilation and heat exchange component includes an air duct component, the outlet of the air duct component is connected to the air outlet, the air duct component is installed on the main housing, and the air duct component can be installed upside down to change the left and right orientation of the outlet of the air duct component.

[0021] In some embodiments, the main body housing includes an upper rear box and an upper panel, the upper panel being fitted to the front side of the upper rear box, the air duct being installed in the upper rear box, and the air outlet and the air inlet being formed on the upper panel.

[0022] In some embodiments, the ventilation and heat exchange component includes a fan assembly, which includes a cross-flow impeller and an impeller motor. The fan assembly is installed on the ductwork component. The fan assembly can be installed upside down relative to the ductwork component, or the fan assembly can be installed upside down synchronously with the ductwork component.

[0023] In some embodiments, the ventilation and heat exchange component includes a heat exchanger, which is installed on the air duct component. The heat exchanger can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component, or the heat exchanger can be installed upside down synchronously with the air duct component.

[0024] In some embodiments, the ductwork includes two water receiving trays, which are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the heat exchanger. The water receiving trays define water receiving grooves that open toward the heat exchanger, and the water receiving trays have drain nozzles that extend toward the direction away from the heat exchanger.

[0025] In some embodiments, the ventilation and heat exchange component includes an electric auxiliary heater, which is installed on the air duct component. The electric auxiliary heater can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component, or the electric auxiliary heater can be installed upside down synchronously with the air duct component.

[0026] In some embodiments, the electric auxiliary heating extends in a vertical direction, and the air duct component includes two water receiving trays, which are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the electric auxiliary heating. The electric auxiliary heating is detachably disposed between the two water receiving trays. The upper end of the electric auxiliary heating has an upper connecting structure, and the lower end of the electric auxiliary heating has a lower connecting structure. The upper connecting structure and the lower connecting structure are different. Each water receiving tray has a first mounting structure and a second mounting structure. The first mounting structure is detachably connected to the upper connecting structure, and the second mounting structure is detachably connected to the lower connecting structure.

[0027] In some embodiments, an air inlet is formed on the main body shell, the air inlet including a front air inlet formed on the upper panel and a rear air inlet formed on the upper rear box, the air conditioner including a filter covering the front air inlet and the rear air inlet, and a guide rail structure cooperating with the filter on the upper panel and / or the upper rear box.

[0028] In some embodiments, the housing component is provided with a ventilation and heat exchange component, which includes a heat exchanger and a fan assembly. The fan assembly includes a vertically oriented cross-flow impeller and a fan motor mounted on one axial end of the cross-flow impeller. The heat exchanger and the fan assembly are arranged in a horizontal direction. The fan assembly is located downstream of the heat exchanger, and the air outlet is located downstream of the fan assembly. An air inlet is formed on the main housing, and the air inlet includes a front air inlet on the upper panel. The air outlet and the front air inlet are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The heat exchanger and the fan assembly are arranged sequentially in the left-right direction from the front air inlet to the air outlet. The size of the air conditioner in the front-rear direction is smaller than its size in the left-right direction.

[0029] In some embodiments, the air outlet is symmetrically arranged about the vertical axis of the height center plane of the main body shell; and / or, an air inlet is formed on the main body shell, and the air inlet is symmetrically arranged about the vertical axis of the height center plane of the main body shell.

[0030] In some embodiments, the housing component further includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion. The upper housing portion is connected to the main housing portion and located above the main housing portion, and the lower housing portion is connected to the main housing portion and located below the main housing portion. The portion of the main housing portion that can be installed upside down is an invertible component. Each of the two ends of the invertible component along its length has a connecting structure. The connecting structure can be assembled and connected to either the upper housing portion or the lower housing portion. The connecting structures at both ends are symmetrically arranged about the inversion axis of the main housing portion.

[0031] In some embodiments, each of the two ends of the invertible member along its length is a left-right symmetrical structure, and the two ends of the invertible member along its length are centrally symmetrical about the inversion axis of the main body shell.

[0032] In some embodiments, the connection structure includes a connection hole that extends horizontally, and both the upper shell and the lower shell are connected to the connection structure by fasteners passing through the connection hole.

[0033] In some embodiments, the connection structure includes a limiting portion, and both the upper shell portion and the lower shell portion have insertion portions, wherein the limiting portion and the insertion portions are inserted and limited.

[0034] In some embodiments, the limiting portion is configured as a vertically extending insertion hole, the insertion portion is configured as a pin extending into the insertion hole, the pin has a mating hole extending horizontally, the connection structure includes a connection hole corresponding to the mating hole, and the insertion portion and the limiting portion are connected by a fastener passing through the mating hole and the connection hole.

[0035] In some embodiments, the housing component further includes an upper housing portion connected to and located above the main housing portion, the upper housing portion being a top cover.

[0036] An air conditioner assembly according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a face shield and an air conditioner according to any embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention. The face shield is disposed in front of the air conditioner and has an air outlet area communicating with the air outlet. The air conditioner is adapted to be disposed in a cabinet with a front opening, and the face shield is adapted to cover the front opening of the cabinet.

[0037] The air conditioner assembly according to the present invention can be embedded in home decoration.

[0038] 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

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the casing components shown;

[0042] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The exploded view of the air conditioner shown;

[0043] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the main body shell of the air conditioner upside down.

[0044] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the air conditioner from another angle, as shown;

[0045] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of the lower shell shown in the image;

[0046] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of the main shell shown;

[0047] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A shown in the image;

[0048] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point B shown;

[0049] Figure 10 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the air guide mechanism shown;

[0050] Figure 11 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the ventilation and heat exchange components shown.

[0051] Figure 12 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the ventilation and heat exchange components shown from another angle;

[0052] Figure 13 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the ventilation and heat exchange components shown.

[0053] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of point C shown;

[0054] Figure 15 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the upper shell shown;

[0055] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 17 This is an exploded view of the main shell portion according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 18 This is an exploded view of a housing component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure label:

[0059] Cabinet 2000; Air conditioner assembly 1000; Faucet 200; Air outlet area 300;

[0060] Air conditioner 100;

[0061] Housing component 10; fastener 10a; insertion part 10b; mating hole 10d;

[0062] Upper shell 1; Top cover 11; Second mounting part 12;

[0063] Main body shell 2; air inlet 2d; front air inlet 2d1; rear air inlet 2d2; air outlet 2c;

[0064] Top panel 21; upper rear box 22; first end 2a; second end 2b;

[0065] Guide rail structure 2e; connecting structure 2f; limiting part 2f1; connecting hole 2f2;

[0066] Central vertical plane S1; Height central plane S2; Inverted axis S3;

[0067] Lower shell 3; chassis 32;

[0068] Vertical shell 31; lower panel 311; lower rear box 312; first mounting part 313;

[0069] Pipeline perforation 3111; Pipeline clearance groove 3121;

[0070] Ventilation and heat exchange components 20;

[0071] Heat exchanger 5;

[0072] Electric auxiliary heating 6; upper connection structure 61; lower connection structure 62;

[0073] Fan assembly 7; cross-flow fan 71; fan motor 72;

[0074] Air duct component 8; air duct component outlet 81; water receiving tray 82; first water receiving tray 82a; second water receiving tray 82b;

[0075] First mounting structure 821; Second mounting structure 822;

[0076] Water inlet 823; First water inlet 823a; Second water inlet 823b;

[0077] Drain nozzle 824; First drain nozzle 824a; Second drain nozzle 824b;

[0078] 30 electronic control components; 50 filter screens;

[0079] Air guide mechanism 40; air guide assembly 401; air guide motor 402. Detailed Implementation

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an air conditioner 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0083] See Figures 1-3 The air conditioner 100 includes a casing component 10, which includes a main casing portion 2. The length direction of the main casing portion 2 is vertical. An air outlet 2c and an air inlet 2d1 are formed on the main casing portion 2. The air outlet 2c and the air inlet 2d1 are arranged in the left-right direction, and the air outlet 2c is eccentrically positioned in the left-right direction. Figure 4 The portion of the main shell 2 that has at least an air outlet 2c and an air inlet 2d1 can be installed upside down to change the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the air inlet 2d1.

[0084] The air outlet 2c is eccentrically positioned in the left-right direction, meaning that the air outlet 2c is not centered relative to the main body shell 2. For example, when installed upright, the center of the air outlet 2c is offset to the right of the center of the main body shell 2. When installed upside down, the center of the air outlet 2c is offset to the left of the center of the main body shell 2.

[0085] In this configuration, the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 are arranged in a left-right direction. For example, when installed upright, the front air inlet 2d1 and the air outlet 2c are arranged from left to right, with the front air inlet 2d1 located to the left of the air outlet 2c. When installed upside down, the front air inlet 2d1 and the air outlet 2c are arranged from right to left, with the front air inlet 2d1 located to the right of the air outlet 2c. Therefore, when installed upside down, the left-right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 are interchanged.

[0086] Some vertical air conditioners in related technologies have a fixed air outlet direction. However, due to space limitations, users may need models with left or right air outlets. If both left- and right-outlet vertical air conditioners are produced, molds need to be developed separately for each model, which significantly increases production costs.

[0087] In the technical solution of this application, the housing component 10 includes a main housing portion 2, the length direction of which is vertical. An air outlet 2c and a front air outlet 2d1 are formed on the main housing portion 2, arranged in a left-right direction. The air outlet 2c is eccentrically positioned in the left-right direction. Therefore, by simply inverting the portion of the main housing portion 2 with at least the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1, the left-right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1 can be interchanged, thereby changing the airflow direction to adapt to different usage scenarios. Thus, manufacturers can also use the same set of molds to produce the portion of the main housing portion 2 with at least the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1. By simply changing the installation method (e.g., inverting the installation), an air conditioner 100 with the left-right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1 can be obtained, thereby reducing production costs.

[0088] For example, the housing component 10 also includes an upper housing portion 1 and a lower housing portion 3. The main housing portion 2 is always located between the upper housing portion 1 and the lower housing portion 3. That is, the upper housing portion 1 is always located above the main housing portion 2, and the lower housing portion 3 is always located below the main housing portion 2. The portion of the main housing portion 2 that forms at least an air outlet 2c and a front air inlet 2d1 is the upper panel 21. Each end of the upper panel 21 in the length direction can be connected to either the upper housing portion 1 or the lower housing portion 3, so that the upper panel 21 can still be connected to the upper housing portion 1 and the lower housing portion 3 after being upside down, so as to realize the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 can be swapped after being installed upside down.

[0089] Furthermore, for example, from the user's perspective, the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 can be changed by inverting certain parts of the air conditioner. This allows users to choose different installation methods to change the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 according to actual usage scenarios and personal preferences, thereby obtaining air conditioners with different air intake and exhaust paths (e.g., left-side air intake and right-side air exhaust, or left-side air exhaust and right-side air intake), improving the flexibility and adaptability of the air intake and exhaust paths of the air conditioner 100. If it is necessary to change the air outlet direction during subsequent use (e.g., when the user moves or renovates to adjust the placement of the air conditioner 100), the air outlet direction can also be changed by adjusting the installation method without replacing the air conditioner 100, thus improving the user experience.

[0090] In the embodiments of this application, the forms of the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 are not limited. For example, the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 can be in a porous form, or they can be in a grille form, or they can be in a complete opening form. Of course, an air guiding mechanism 40 can also be provided on the air outlet 2c to control the flow area, airflow direction, etc. of the air outlet 2c. It is worth noting that the forms of the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 can be any combination of the above forms, and the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 can adopt different forms or the same form.

[0091] For example, the air conditioner 100 also includes a ventilation and heat exchange component 20, which is disposed within the housing component 10 and located upstream of the air outlet 2c and downstream of the air inlet 2d1. The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 can induce airflow to enter from the air inlet 2d1 and exit from the air outlet 2c. Here, upstream refers to the position reached first in the direction of airflow, and downstream refers to the position reached later in the direction of airflow. That is, the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 is located after the air inlet 2d1 and before the air outlet 2c in the direction of airflow, rather than referring to a spatial vertical position.

[0092] Of course, the air inlet of the air conditioner 100 is not limited to having only the front air inlet 2d1. That is, the air inlet of the air conditioner 100 can be only the front air inlet 2d1, or the air inlet of the air conditioner 100 can also include other air inlets (such as the rear air inlet 2d2) in addition to the front air inlet 2d1. When the air inlet of the air conditioner 100 includes both the front air inlet 2d1 and the rear air inlet 2d2, the front air inlet 2d1 and the rear air inlet 2d2 can be set to both be in a normally open state, or they can be set to be individually controllable, such as both being turned on at the same time, or one of them being turned on.

[0093] In the embodiments of this application, the portion of the main body shell 2 that has at least an air outlet 2c and an air inlet 2d1 is installed upside down to swap the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the air inlet 2d1. The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 can be adapted in various forms to accommodate the interchange of the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the air inlet 2d1.

[0094] For example, the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a duct component 8. The duct component 8 can also be configured to be installed upside down, so that the duct component 8 enters air from the left and exits air from the right. By changing the upside down, the duct component 8 can be changed to exit air from the left and enter air from the right, so that it can match the orientation of the air outlet 2c and the inlet air outlet 2d1 with the left and right directions reversed, and can still connect the air outlet.

[0095] Alternatively, for example, the outlet of the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 is connected to the air outlet 2c via an air outlet connecting pipe, and the inlet of the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 is connected to the front air outlet 2d1 via an air inlet connecting pipe. The orientation of the air outlet connecting pipe can be deflected to the left or right, and the air inlet connecting pipe can be routed to the other side of the air outlet connecting pipe, thereby accommodating the interchange of the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1.

[0096] It is worth noting that the ventilation and heat exchange component 20, in addition to the ductwork 8, may also include a heat exchanger 5 and a fan 7. The heat exchanger 5 can be a refrigerant heat exchanger or an electric heating heat exchanger, etc. The type of fan 7 is not limited; it can be a cross-flow impeller, an axial flow impeller, a centrifugal impeller, etc. Moreover, the upstream and downstream positional relationship between the heat exchanger 5 and the fan 7 is not limited and can be selected according to the actual situation. Alternatively, it may only include the heat exchanger 5 without the fan 7. For example, the heat exchanger 5 is a refrigerant heat exchanger, the fan 7 is a cross-flow impeller, and the heat exchanger 5 is located upstream of the fan 7. The ductwork 8 is a cross-flow volute that cooperates with the cross-flow impeller.

[0097] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 The housing component 10 also includes an upper housing portion 1, which is connected to and located above the main housing portion 2. That is, the upper housing portion 1 is always located above the main housing portion 2 and can be connected to both ends of the main housing portion 2. Exemplarily, the upper housing portion 1 is a top cover, thereby simplifying the structure of the housing component 10. Alternatively, exemplarily, the upper housing portion 1 extends upward from the main housing portion 2, thereby forming a receiving space within the upper housing portion 1, in which case some components that do not need to be inverted or cannot be inverted (such as a display panel) can be placed within the upper housing portion 1.

[0098] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6The housing component 10 also includes a lower housing portion 3, which is connected to and located below the main housing portion 2. That is, the lower housing portion 3 is always located below the main housing portion 2 and can be connected to both ends of the main housing portion 2. The upper end of the upright housing 31 has a first mounting portion 313 that connects to the lower end of the main housing portion 2. This means that the lower housing portion 3 is always located below the main housing portion 2, regardless of whether the main housing portion 2 is installed upside down, and the lower housing portion 3 does not need to be installed upside down, thus reducing the difficulty of the upside-down installation design.

[0099] For example, the lower shell portion 3 is a chassis 32, which simplifies the structure of the housing component 10. Alternatively, for example, the lower shell portion 3 includes a vertical shell 31 that extends downward from the main shell portion 2, so that a receiving space can be formed inside the vertical shell 31, in which case some components that do not need to be inverted or cannot be inverted (such as electronic control components 30) can be placed inside the vertical shell 31.

[0100] Therefore, when it is necessary to change the left and right position of the air outlet 2c, it is only necessary to install the part of the main body shell 2 that at least forms the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1 inverted, without having to invert the entire housing component 10 (such as the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 3 mentioned above). Some components that do not need to be inverted or cannot be installed inverted (such as the electronic control component 30 or the display panel, etc.) can be set in a position where the housing component 10 does not need to be inverted.

[0101] Of course, in other embodiments of this application, the display panel, electronic control components 30, etc., may also be disposed inside the main body shell 2 as needed, and be inverted together with the main body shell 2.

[0102] For example, the portion of the main body shell 2 that has at least an air outlet 2c and an air inlet 2d1 is the upper panel 21, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 The installation method involves air intake on the left and air exhaust on the right. Figure 4 for Figure 3 After the upper panel 21 is inverted, it is changed to an installation method with air intake on the right and air outlet on the left. The casing component 10 of the air conditioner 100 includes an upper casing 1, a main casing 2, and a lower casing 3 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 is located inside the main casing 2. Figure 3 In models with left-side air intake and right-side air exhaust, the upper panel 21 can be installed upside down. For example, each end of the upper panel 21 along its length can be connected to either the upper shell 1 or the lower shell 3, allowing the upper panel 21 to be installed upside down. Even after being upside down, the upper panel 21 can still be connected to the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 3 to form a complete unit. Figure 4The air conditioner has a right-side air intake and a left-side air outlet. As a result, the manufacturer can use the same set of molds to produce the housing component 10 of the air conditioner 100. By simply changing the installation method, the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 can be positioned oppositely, thereby reducing production costs and improving the applicability of different scenarios.

[0103] In the embodiments of this application, the connection method between the upper shell 1, the main shell 2 and the lower shell 3 is not limited. For example, the main shell 2 can be connected to either the upper shell 1 or the lower shell 3 by means of snap-fit ​​connection, screw connection or magnetic connection.

[0104] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 The lower shell portion 3 includes a vertical shell 31, which extends downward from the main shell portion 2, thereby having a dimension that extends in the vertical direction, and a pipeline perforation 3111 is formed on the vertical shell 31.

[0105] In the above technical solution, the vertical shell 31 extends downward from the main shell 2, and a pipeline through hole 3111 is formed on the vertical shell 31. The pipelines that pass through the pipeline through hole 3111 (such as the drain pipe connected to the drain nozzle 824 mentioned later, the refrigerant pipe connected to the heat exchanger 5 mentioned later, as well as the power cord, indoor and outdoor unit connection wire, etc.) always pass out from the lower shell 3. During the installation of the air conditioner 100, there is no need to consider the impact of upside-down installation on the pipelines, which reduces the operation steps and complexity in the installation process, improves the installation efficiency, and reduces the installation cost.

[0106] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 A pipe clearance groove 3121 is formed on the outer surface of the housing 31, positioned rearward relative to the pipe through hole 3111. The pipe clearance groove 3121 provides dedicated space for the pipe exiting the pipe through hole 3111, preventing the pipe from protruding excessively from the outer surface of the housing 31 and reducing the risk of collisions or scratches between the pipe and external objects. For example, in daily use, objects in the surrounding environment (such as furniture, walls, etc.) may collide or rub against the outer surface of the housing 31 of the air conditioner 100. The pipe clearance groove 3121 effectively protects the pipe, preventing damage or leaks caused by external collisions or friction, thus improving the safety of the air conditioner 100. The pipeline clearance groove 3121 is positioned behind the pipeline through hole 3111, which facilitates the pipeline to extend backward through the room wall and connect to the outdoor unit. When installing the air conditioner 100, the wiring can be carried out along the direction of the pipeline clearance groove 3121, making the installation process more convenient and faster and reducing installation time.

[0107] For example, the pipeline clearance groove 3121 can be integrally formed with the vertical shell 31, thereby simplifying the structure.

[0108] In the embodiments of this application, the pipeline clearance groove 3121 is positioned rearward relative to the pipeline through hole 3111. "Rearward" means that when the air conditioner 100 is viewed from the front, the pipeline clearance groove 3121 is located closer to the back of the air conditioner 100 than the pipeline through hole 3111. Therefore, after the pipeline exits through the pipeline through hole 3111, it can extend rearward along the pipeline clearance groove 3121, reducing the degree to which the pipeline protrudes from the surface of the housing 31.

[0109] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 The vertical housing 31 includes a lower panel 311 and a lower rear box 312. The lower panel 311 is mounted on the front side of the lower rear box 312. A pipeline through hole 3111 is formed on the lower panel 311, and a pipeline clearance groove 3121 is formed on the outer surface of the lower rear box 312.

[0110] In the above technical solution, the pipe perforation 3111 is formed on the lower panel 311, which is mounted on the front side of the lower rear box 312. This allows the pipe to be led out from the front of the air conditioner 100, facilitating maintenance personnel to operate on the pipe from the front of the air conditioner 100, such as threading, fixing, and inspecting, without requiring complex operations at the rear of the air conditioner 100, thus improving operational convenience. The pipe clearance groove 3121 is formed on the outer surface of the lower rear box 312. After the pipe is led out from the lower panel 311 on the front side, at least part of it can be located in the pipe clearance groove 3121 when it passes through the rear. This reduces the space occupied by the pipe and avoids the pipes being cluttered around the air conditioner 100, making the installation position of the air conditioner 100 more flexible to adapt to more different installation environments.

[0111] In the embodiments of this application, the assembly method of the lower panel 311 and the lower rear box 312 is not limited. For example, the lower panel 311 and the lower rear box 312 can be assembled by pins, screws, magnetic attachment, slide rails, etc. The upper end of the upright shell 31 has a first mounting portion 313 that connects to the lower end of the main shell 2. That is, at least one of the upper ends of the lower panel 311 and the lower rear box 312 is provided with a first mounting portion 313 to achieve connection with the lower end of the main shell 2. For example, as... Figure 6 As shown, the first mounting part 313 is located at the upper end of the lower rear box 312.

[0112] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 There are two pipe penetrations 3111, which are symmetrically arranged on the left and right. That is, the two pipe penetrations 3111 are symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10. The central vertical plane S1 is perpendicular to the left and right direction and is located at the center of the housing component 10 in the left and right direction.

[0113] For example, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a heat exchanger 5. The heat exchanger 5 is not inverted, but its position can be changed left or right. Two pipe penetration holes 3111 are symmetrically arranged left and right, which facilitates the passage of refrigerant pipes in different installation postures after the heat exchanger 5 is repositioned. When the main body shell 2 is installed normally (the heat exchanger 5 is placed on the left, the refrigerant pipe is located on the left and uses the pipe penetration hole 3111 on the left) and when the main body shell 2 is installed upside down (the heat exchanger 5 is placed on the right, the refrigerant pipe is located on the right and uses the pipe penetration hole 3111 on the right), the pipes can be passed out from the corresponding nearest pipe penetration hole 3111, so that the layout of the pipes is more neat and orderly, and it is easier to install and maintain.

[0114] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 There are two pipe perforations 3111 and two pipe clearance grooves 3121, respectively located near the left and right junctions of the lower panel 311 and the lower rear box 312. This facilitates processing and ensures the structural strength of the vertical shell 31. It also provides easy access to the refrigerant pipes after relocation, facilitating pipe routing.

[0115] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 The air conditioner 100 also includes an electronic control component 30, which is housed within the vertical casing 31. Since the vertical casing 31 does not require inverted installation, and the electronic control component 30 is located within it, the wiring connected to the electronic control component 30 does not need to follow the inverted installation of the main casing 2 and is positioned at the upper end of the main casing 2. This eliminates the need for longer wiring and makes it easier for maintenance personnel to locate the electronic control component 30 and perform wiring inspection, repair, and replacement, thus improving maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, the vertical casing 31 provides a relatively safe protective environment for the electronic control component 30, preventing it from being affected by external factors such as impacts, dust, and moisture, extending its service life and improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0116] In some embodiments, see Figure 6The lower housing 3 also includes a chassis 32, which is located at the bottom of the upper housing 31, with the lower end of the upper housing 31 connected to the chassis 32. As an important component of the lower housing 3, the chassis 32, situated at the bottom of the upper housing 31, provides a supporting foundation for the entire air conditioner 100. The connection between the lower end of the upper housing 31 and the chassis 32 allows the weight of the air conditioner 100 to be evenly distributed onto the chassis 32, enhancing the overall stability of the air conditioner 100. Especially for a vertical air conditioner 100, the stable chassis 32 effectively prevents the air conditioner 100 from shaking or tilting during operation, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the vertical air conditioner 100.

[0117] In the embodiments of this application, the chassis 32 and the upright shell 31 can be integrated or separate. An integrated design reduces the number of parts and helps ensure the overall structural strength and sealing of the product; a separate design reduces installation difficulty, especially in space-constrained installation environments, where the chassis 32 can be installed first, and then the upright shell 31 can be installed onto the chassis 32, making operation more convenient. For example, the lower rear box 312 is connected to the chassis 32 via screw holes at the lower end of the lower rear box 312, and the lower panel 311 is connected to the chassis 32 via a pin at the lower end of the lower panel 311 and a slot on the chassis 32.

[0118] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 The main body shell 2 includes an upper panel 21 and an upper rear box 22. The upper panel 21 is mounted on the front side of the upper rear box 22. The upper panel 21 defines an air outlet 2c and an air inlet 2d1 and can be installed upside down. The main body shell 2 is divided into two parts, the upper panel 21 and the upper rear box 22, which facilitates the installation of the ventilation and heat exchange components 20 into a suitable position inside the main body shell 2, improving installation efficiency and reducing installation difficulty.

[0119] In some embodiments, reference Figure 7 The upper rear box 22 has rear air inlets 2d2 arranged in the left-right direction. The upper rear box 22 can be installed upside down to change the left-right position of the rear air inlets 2d2. The rear air inlets 2d2 are eccentrically positioned in the left-right direction, meaning that the rear air inlets 2d2 are not centered. That is, the center of the rear air inlets 2d2 is located to the left or right of the center of the upper rear box 22.

[0120] In the above technical solution, the upper rear box 22 can be installed upside down to change the left and right positions of the rear air inlet 2d2. Combined with the fact that the upper panel 21 in the above technical solution defines the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1 and can be installed upside down to change the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1, that is, the main body shell 2 is installed upside down as a whole. Therefore, the relative positional relationship between the rear air inlet 2d2 and the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1 remains unchanged, which is beneficial to adapting to the symmetrical change of the airflow direction in the ventilation and heat exchange component 20. For example, the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a heat exchanger 5. The heat exchanger 5 is not inverted, but its position can be changed left or right. When the main body shell 2 is installed normally, the heat exchanger 5 is placed on the left side, and the refrigerant pipe is located on the left side. When the main body shell 2 is installed upside down, the heat exchanger 5 is placed on the right side. Thus, the rear air inlet 2d2 with the reversed direction can match and adapt to the position of the heat exchanger 5, so that the airflow path before and after the upside down is not disrupted due to the upside down installation, ensuring that the performance of the air conditioner is not affected before and after the upside down installation.

[0121] In some embodiments, reference Figure 17 The left and right halves of the upper rear box 22 are both provided with rear air inlets 2d2. For example, the rear air inlets 2d2 on the left and right halves of the upper rear box 22 can be arranged alternately, forming a clear partition between them; or, for another example, the rear air inlets 2d2 on the left and right halves of the upper rear box 22 can be arranged as a whole, that is, the entire surface of the upper rear box 22 forms a uniform rear air inlet 2d2.

[0122] In the above technical solution, the upper panel 21 defines the air outlet 2c and can be installed upside down to change the left and right positions of the air outlet 2c. At this time, the upper rear box 22 does not need to be installed upside down with the upper panel 21. Before and after the air conditioner is installed upside down, it can use the left or right half of the rear air inlet 2d2 to draw air, so that the relative position relationship between the rear air inlet 2d2 and the air outlet 2c remains unchanged. This is conducive to adapting to the symmetrical change of the airflow direction in the ventilation and heat exchange component 20. For example, the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a heat exchanger 5. The heat exchanger 5 is not upside down, but its position can be changed left and right. When the main body shell 2 is installed normally, the heat exchanger 5 is placed on the left side, and the refrigerant pipe is located on the left side. When the main body shell 2 is installed upside down, the heat exchanger 5 is placed on the right side. Thus, the rear air inlet 2d2 with the changed direction can match the position of the heat exchanger 5, so that the airflow path is not obstructed before and after the upside down installation, ensuring that the performance of the air conditioner is not affected before and after the upside down installation.

[0123] In some embodiments, reference Figure 18The housing component 10 also includes a lower housing portion 3, which is connected to and located below the main housing portion 2. The lower housing portion 3 includes a vertical housing 31, which includes a lower panel 311 and a lower rear box 312. The lower panel 311 is located below the upper panel 21, and the lower rear box 312 extends downward from the upper rear box 22. The lower panel 311 is fitted to the front side of the lower rear box 312, and the upper rear box 22 and the lower rear box 312 are integrally connected. The integral connection between the upper rear box 22 and the lower rear box 312 means that the upper rear box 22 and the lower rear box 312 can form a single, inseparable structural component.

[0124] In the above technical solution, the upper rear box 22 and the lower rear box 312 are integrated, which can effectively disperse external forces and avoid excessive local stress that could lead to structural deformation or damage. It can also be produced by a single mold, thereby improving processing efficiency and reducing processing costs. The integrated connection of the upper rear box 22 and the lower rear box 312 forms an integral rear box, and the integral rear box does not follow the upside-down installation of the upper panel 21. This further reduces the number of parts that need to be upside down, making it easier to obtain an air conditioner 100 with the air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1 in opposite left and right positions by upside down.

[0125] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 6 The housing component 10 also includes a lower housing part 3, which is connected to the main housing part 2 and located below the main housing part 2. The lower housing part 3 includes a vertical housing 31, which includes a lower panel 311 and a lower rear box 312. The lower panel 311 is located below the upper panel 21, and the lower rear box 312 is located below the upper rear box 22 (at this time, the lower rear box 312 and the upper rear box 22 can be assembled or integrated). The lower panel 311 is assembled on the front side of the lower rear box 312. The left and right edges of the upper rear box 22 are aligned with the left and right edges of the lower rear box 312, respectively. The left and right edges of the upper panel 21 are aligned with the left and right edges of the lower panel 311, respectively.

[0126] In the above technical solution, the vertical shell 31 is divided into a lower panel 311 and a lower rear box 312, and the main shell 2 has a corresponding upper panel 21 and upper rear box 22, which can form an integral rear box (composed of upper rear box 22 and lower rear box 312) and an integral panel (composed of upper panel 21 and lower panel 311). Moreover, the various parts of the air conditioner 100 shell have regular shapes, which can effectively disperse external forces and avoid excessive local stress leading to structural deformation or damage.

[0127] Furthermore, when the upper rear box 22 does not need to be inverted and the lower rear box 312 is integrally connected to the upper rear box 22, since the left and right edges of the upper rear box 22 are aligned with the left and right edges of the lower rear box 312, the two sides of the overall rear box formed by the upper rear box 22 and the lower rear box 312 are flush, which facilitates the processing of the overall rear box. Of course, the upper rear box 22 can also be set to be invertible, in which case the lower rear box 312 and the upper rear box 22 are separate parts that are assembled together.

[0128] For example, this structure can better withstand vibration and impact during equipment transportation or installation; in addition, due to edge alignment, the connection parts can fit more tightly, and when using connection methods such as screw connection or pin connection, the strength and reliability of the connection can be guaranteed.

[0129] From a processing and installation perspective, the regular shapes of each component allow for separate mold production, thereby improving processing efficiency and reducing processing costs. Furthermore, the aligned edges of each part simplify positioning and installation during assembly. For example, when assembling the upper panel 21 onto the lower panel 311, or the upper rear box 22 onto the lower rear box 312, the aligned edges serve as reference points, reducing adjustment time during assembly, improving assembly efficiency, and ultimately enhancing overall production efficiency.

[0130] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The housing component 10 also includes a lower housing portion 3, which is connected to the main housing portion 2 and located below the main housing portion 2. The lower housing portion 3 includes a vertical housing 31, which has a left-right symmetrical structure, that is, the vertical housing 31 is symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10. The upper and lower ends of the upper panel 21 are also left-right symmetrical structures, that is, the upper end of the upper panel 21 is symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10, and the lower end of the upper panel 21 is symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10. The upper and lower ends of the upper panel 21 are centrally symmetrical about the inverted axis S3 of the upper panel 21, where the inverted axis S3 refers to the axis extending in the front-back direction and located at the height center of the upper panel 21.

[0131] For example, when the upper rear box 22 can be installed upside down, both the upper and lower ends of the upper rear box 22 are symmetrical structures, that is, the upper end of the upper rear box 22 is symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10, and the lower end of the upper rear box 22 is symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10. The upper and lower ends of the upper rear box 22 are centrally symmetrical about the inversion axis S3 of the upper rear box 22, where the inversion axis S3 refers to the axis extending in the front-rear direction and located at the height center of the upper rear box 22.

[0132] For example, the main body shell 2 is rotated 180° around the inversion axis S3 to complete the vertical inversion. The two ends of the length of the main body shell 2 are the first end 2a and the second end 2b, respectively. For example, before the inversion, the first end 2a is the upper end and the second end 2b is the lower end. After the inversion, the first end 2a is the lower end and the second end 2b is the upper end. The first end 2a and the second end 2b are symmetrically arranged about the inversion axis S3.

[0133] In the above technical solution, the vertical shell 31 has a left-right symmetrical structure, and the upper and lower ends of the upper panel 21 (or upper rear box 22) are also left-right symmetrical structures. Therefore, the left-right symmetrical structure of the vertical shell 31 can fit with the symmetrical parts of the upper or lower ends of the upper panel 21 (or upper rear box 22). The matching degree between the upper panel 21 (or upper rear box 22) and the vertical shell 31 is better after the upper and lower sides are installed upside down. This can reduce the error and adjustment time during the assembly process, improve the assembly quality, and also enhance the strength and stability of the overall structure of the air conditioner 100.

[0134] In the above technical solution, the upper and lower ends of the upper panel 21 (or the upper rear box 22) are both symmetrical structures, and the upper and lower ends of the upper panel 21 (or the upper rear box 22) are symmetrically arranged about the inverted axis S3 of the upper panel 21 (or the upper rear box 22). Therefore, when the air conditioner 100 is installed upside down, the inverted upper panel 21 (or the upper rear box 22) can still be well assembled and connected with the lower shell 3, and the assembly edges on the upper and lower sides are aligned, thereby improving the versatility and flexibility of the air conditioner 100.

[0135] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 10 The air conditioner 100 also includes an air guide mechanism 40, which is located at the air outlet 2c and installed on the upper panel 21. The air guide mechanism 40 includes an air guide component 401 and an air guide motor 402 that drives the air guide component 401. The air guide motor 402 is located at one end of the air guide component 401 in the vertical direction. The air guide mechanism 40 can be installed upside down relative to the upper panel 21, or the air guide mechanism 40 can be installed upside down synchronously with the upper panel 21.

[0136] The air guide mechanism 40 can be installed upside down relative to the upper panel 21. That is, the air guide mechanism 40 can be installed on the upper panel 21 in its current orientation, regardless of whether the upper panel 21 is reversed or not. For example, when the upper panel 21 is configured for right-side airflow, the air guide motor 402 is installed above the air guide assembly 401. When the upper panel 21 is configured for left-side airflow, the air guide mechanism 40 does not reverse upside down synchronously with the upper panel 21, and the air guide motor 402 is still installed above the air guide assembly 401. The air guide mechanism 40 can also reverse upside down synchronously with the upper panel 21, for example, as shown in the example... Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is assembled with right-side airflow, the air guide motor 402 is installed above the air guide assembly 401; when the air conditioner 100 is assembled with left-side airflow, the air guide motor 402 is installed below the air guide assembly 401. This increases the flexibility of the air guide mechanism 40 installation. The air guide mechanism 40 can be a louver, air guide plate, or other similar mechanism; it can guide air vertically or horizontally.

[0137] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the air guide mechanism 40 can be a louvered air guide mechanism. The air guide assembly 401 includes multiple air guide louvers that swing up and down. The multiple air guide louvers are linked by a connecting rod to swing synchronously. The air guide motor 402 is connected to the air guide assembly 401 through a transmission mechanism. For example, the air guide motor 402 pulls the connecting rod up and down through the transmission mechanism.

[0138] In the above technical solution, the air guiding mechanism 40 is located at the air outlet 2c, and the air guiding component 401 can flexibly adjust the air outlet direction under the drive of the air guiding motor 402. For example, in the air conditioning cooling mode, the airflow can be directed to the upper part of the room, using the principle of cold air sinking to quickly cool the entire room; in the heating mode, the airflow is directed to the lower part of the room, allowing hot air to rise from the bottom, improving the uniformity of indoor temperature distribution.

[0139] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 11 The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a duct component 8, the outlet 81 of which is connected to the air outlet 2c. The duct component 8 is installed on the main body shell 2. The duct component 8 can be installed upside down to change the left and right orientation of the outlet 81 of the duct component 8.

[0140] The air duct component 8 can be installed upside down to change the left and right orientation of the outlet 81 of the air duct component 8. Thus, the outlet 81 of the air duct component 8 is connected to the air outlet 2c and the relative installation relationship is fixed. After the part of the main body shell 2 that at least forms the air outlet 2c is installed upside down, there is no need to set up a connecting pipe to keep the outlet 81 of the air duct component 8 connected to the air outlet 2c. This makes the airflow in the air conditioner 100 flow more smoothly. The layout of key components in the air conditioner 100 is reasonable, which helps to improve the heat exchange capacity of the air conditioner 100.

[0141] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 The main body shell 2 includes an upper rear box 22 and an upper panel 21. The upper panel 21 is assembled on the front side of the upper rear box 22, and combined with... Figure 2 and Figure 3The air duct component 8 can be installed on the upper rear box 22 (directly or indirectly), with the air outlet 2c and the front air inlet 2d1 formed on the upper panel 21. This allows the main body shell 2 to be opened, facilitating the installation of the air duct component 8 on the upper rear box 22, improving installation efficiency and reducing installation difficulty. Furthermore, the arrangement of the air duct component 8 on the upper rear box 22 and the air outlet 2c and front air inlet 2d1 formed on the upper panel 21 promotes a reasonable airflow organization, reduces the stress on the upper panel 21, and improves the stress-induced deformation of the upper panel 21.

[0142] In some embodiments, the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a fan assembly 7, which includes a cross-flow impeller 71 and an impeller motor 72. The fan assembly 7 is installed on the air duct component 8. The fan assembly 7 can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component 8, or the fan assembly 7 can be installed upside down synchronously with the air duct component 8.

[0143] The fan assembly 7 can be installed upside down relative to the duct component 8. That is, the fan assembly 7 can be installed on the duct component 8 in its current orientation, regardless of whether the duct component 8 is reversed or not. For example, when the upper panel 21 is installed with right-side air outlet, the fan motor 72 is installed above the duct component 8. When the upper panel 21 is installed with left-side air outlet, the fan assembly 7 does not reverse upside down synchronously with the duct component 8, and the fan motor 72 is still installed above the duct component 8. The fan assembly 7 can reverse upside down synchronously with the duct component 8. For example, as shown in the example... Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is assembled with right-side air outlet, the fan motor 72 is installed below the air duct component 8; when the air conditioner 100 is assembled with left-side air outlet, the fan motor 72 is installed above the air duct component 8. This increases the flexibility of the fan assembly 7 installation.

[0144] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 11 The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a heat exchanger 5, which is installed on the air duct component 8. The heat exchanger 5 can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component 8, or the heat exchanger 5 can be installed upside down synchronously with the air duct component 8. When the heat exchanger 5 can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component 8, the heat exchanger 5 can be installed on the air duct component 8 in its current orientation, regardless of whether the air duct component 8 is inverted or not. This ensures that the orientation of the refrigerant piping connected to the heat exchanger 5 is fixed, for example, all extending downwards. When the heat exchanger 5 can be installed upside down synchronously with the air duct component 8, it is not necessary to remove the heat exchanger 5 from the air duct component 8, thus increasing the convenience of upside-down installation.

[0145] For example, the heat exchanger 5 can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component 8. For instance, the heat exchanger 5 can be C-shaped with the C-shaped opening facing the left front or right front side. Before and after the air duct component 8 is installed upside down, the heat exchanger 5 can rotate left and right mirror images (without being upside down), thereby changing the direction of the C-shaped opening of the heat exchanger 5 so that the rotated posture of the heat exchanger 5 can be installed in the upside-down air duct component 8. For example, the heat exchanger 5 can also be U-shaped or flat, and can be arranged symmetrically from left to right. In this way, before and after the air duct component 8 is installed upside down, the heat exchanger 5 does not need to be moved or rotated (and without being upside down), and the posture of the heat exchanger 5 can still be installed in the upside-down air duct component 8.

[0146] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 The air duct component 8 includes a water receiving tray 82. There are two water receiving trays 82, which are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the heat exchanger 5. The water receiving tray 82 defines a water receiving groove 823 that opens towards the heat exchanger 5, and the water receiving tray 82 has a drain nozzle 824 that extends away from the heat exchanger 5.

[0147] In the above technical solution, there are two water collection trays 82, which are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the heat exchanger 5. The water collection trays 82 define a water collection groove 823 that opens towards the heat exchanger 5, so that the water collection tray 82 located at the lower end of the heat exchanger 5 can play the role of collecting condensate before and after the air duct component 8 is installed upside down, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100 before and after the upside down installation.

[0148] For example, such as Figure 12 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is placed and used with the first drip tray 82a above and the second drip tray 82b below, the second drip groove 823b defined by the second drip tray 82b is open upwards. The condensate generated on the heat exchanger 5 flows into the second drip tray 82b under gravity. The condensate in the second drip tray 82b is then discharged from the air conditioner 100 through the second drain nozzle 824b, thus achieving the collection and discharge of condensate. Figure 13 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is placed and used with the second water receiving tray 82b on top and the first water receiving tray 82a on the bottom, the first water receiving trough 823a defined by the first water receiving tray 82a is open to the top. The condensate generated on the heat exchanger 5 will flow into the first water receiving tray 82a under the action of gravity. The condensate in the first water receiving tray 82a will be discharged from the air conditioner 100 through the first drain nozzle 824a, thereby realizing the collection and discharge of condensate.

[0149] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes an electric auxiliary heater 6, which is installed on the air duct component 8. The electric auxiliary heater 6 can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component 8 (that is, the electric auxiliary heater 6 can be installed on the air duct component 8 in its current position before and after the air duct component 8 is reversed), or the electric auxiliary heater 6 can be reversed upside down synchronously with the air duct component 8.

[0150] For example, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 The electric auxiliary heater 6 extends vertically. The air duct component 8 includes two water receiving trays 82, which are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the electric auxiliary heater 6. The electric auxiliary heater 6 is detachably disposed between the two water receiving trays 82. The upper end of the electric auxiliary heater 6 has an upper connecting structure 61, and the lower end of the electric auxiliary heater 6 has a lower connecting structure 62. The upper connecting structure 61 and the lower connecting structure 62 are different and are combined with... Figure 14 Each water receiving tray 82 has a first mounting structure 821 and a second mounting structure 822. The first mounting structure 821 is detachably connected to the upper connecting structure 61, and the second mounting structure 822 is detachably connected to the lower connecting structure 62.

[0151] The electric auxiliary heater 6 can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component 8. That is, the electric auxiliary heater 6 does not reverse its position before or after the air duct component 8 is installed upside down, thus improving reliability. Figure 12 and Figure 13 The upper connecting structure 61 is always at the upper end and is connected to the first mounting structure 821 of the water receiving tray 82 located at the upper end, and the second mounting structure 822 is always at the lower end and is connected to the lower connecting structure 62 of the water receiving tray 82 located at the lower end.

[0152] Among them, the electric auxiliary heater 6 can be upside down synchronously with the air duct component 8, without having to remove the electric auxiliary heater 6 from the air duct component 8, thus increasing the convenience of upside-down installation.

[0153] In the embodiments of this application, the electric auxiliary heater 6 (i.e., PTC, an abbreviation for Positive Temperature Coefficient) is a semiconductor heating element with a positive temperature coefficient characteristic, used to assist in increasing the temperature in the heat exchanger 5.

[0154] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, an air inlet 2d is formed on the main body shell 2. The air inlet 2d includes a front air inlet 2d1 formed on the upper plate 21 and a rear air inlet 2d2 formed on the upper rear box 22. See [reference] Figure 4 The air conditioner 100 includes a filter 50 covering the front air inlet 2d1 and the rear air inlet 2d2, returning to... Figure 7The upper panel 21 and / or the upper rear box 22 have guide rail structures 2e that mate with the filter 50. That is, at least one of the upper panel 21 and the upper rear box 22 has a guide rail structure 2e that mates with the filter 50. The filter 50 can be installed inside or outside the main body shell 2 as needed, so the position of the guide rail structure 2e can be designed accordingly.

[0155] In the above technical solution, by setting a front air inlet 2d1 and a rear air inlet 2d2 on the upper panel 21 and upper rear box 22 of the main body shell 2 respectively, the air intake area of ​​the air conditioner 100 is increased, and the air conditioner 100 can draw in air from different directions, improving the air intake efficiency and enabling indoor air to exchange heat with the interior of the air conditioner 100 more quickly and evenly, thereby improving the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner 100. The air inlet 2d is located upstream of the heat exchange component, and the front air inlet 2d1 and the rear air inlet 2d2 cover the filter screen 50. The upper panel 21 and / or the upper rear box 22 have a guide rail structure 2e that cooperates with the filter screen 50, making it difficult for dust to enter the heat exchanger 5. The guide rail structure 2e makes the installation and removal process of the filter screen 50 easier, and facilitates the regular cleaning or replacement of the filter screen 50, ensuring the air intake quality of the air conditioner 100 and extending the service life of the air conditioner 100.

[0156] For example, the filter 50 can be an integral filter, that is, a part of the filter 50 cooperates with the guide rail structure 2e of the front air inlet 2d1, and another part cooperates with the guide rail structure 2e of the rear air inlet 2d2; or it can be a separate filter, that is, the front air inlet 2d1 and the rear air inlet 2d2 are respectively provided with separate filters 50, and the guide rail structure 2e of the front air inlet 2d1 and the rear air inlet 2d2 are respectively cooperated with the corresponding filter 50.

[0157] In some embodiments, reference Figure 13 The ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a heat exchanger 5 and a fan assembly 7. The fan assembly 7 includes a vertically oriented cross-flow impeller 71 and a fan motor 72 installed at one axial end of the cross-flow impeller 71. The heat exchanger 5 and the fan assembly 7 are arranged in a horizontal direction. The fan assembly 7 is located downstream of the heat exchanger 5. The air outlet 2c is located downstream of the fan assembly 7. An air inlet 2d is formed on the main body shell 2. The air inlet 2d includes a forward air outlet 2d1 provided on the upper panel 21. The air outlet 2c is spaced apart from the forward air outlet 2d1 in the left-right direction. The heat exchanger 5 and the fan assembly 7 are arranged sequentially in the left-right direction from the forward air outlet 2d1 to the air outlet 2c. The size of the air conditioner 100 in the front-back direction is smaller than its size in the left-right direction.

[0158] For example, the ventilation and heat exchange component 20 includes a bracket, on which both the fan assembly 7 and the heat exchanger 5 are mounted, and the bracket is mounted on the upper rear box 22. Alternatively, the fan assembly 7 and the heat exchanger 5 may be separately mounted or formed on the upper rear box 22.

[0159] In the above technical solution, the heat exchanger 5 and the fan assembly 7 are arranged horizontally, with the fan assembly 7 located downstream of the heat exchanger 5. The air inlet 2d is located upstream of the heat exchanger 5, and the air outlet 2c is located downstream of the fan assembly 7. This layout allows air to flow along a reasonable path. After entering through the air inlet 2d, the air first undergoes heat exchange through the heat exchanger 5, and then is blown out through the air outlet 2c under the action of the fan assembly 7. This ensures that the air inside the air conditioner 100 can fully contact the heat exchanger 5, improving heat exchange efficiency and thus enhancing the cooling or heating performance of the air conditioner 100.

[0160] The air outlet 2c and the front air outlet 2d1 are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The heat exchanger 5 and the fan assembly 7 are arranged sequentially in the left-right direction from the front air outlet 2d1 to the air outlet 2c. This makes the layout of the key internal components of the air conditioner 100 (such as the heat exchanger 5 and the fan assembly 7) generally in the left-right direction, thus making full use of the dimensions of the casing in the left-right direction (width direction) and further reducing the dimensions in the front-back direction (thickness direction). As a result, the dimensions of the air conditioner 100 in the front-back direction are smaller than the dimensions in the left-right direction. Therefore, the thickness of the air conditioner 100 can be made thinner, making it suitable for placement in limited spaces (such as corners), or for placement alongside home furnishings on the same plane, or for embedding into home furnishings to better integrate with them, thereby improving the overall coordination and aesthetics of home decoration.

[0161] Of course, this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments of this application, the fan assembly 7 may also be located upstream of the heat exchanger 5. After the fan assembly 7 blows air toward the heat exchanger 5, it flows out of the heat exchanger 5.

[0162] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the air outlet 2c is symmetrically arranged about the height center plane S2 of the main body shell 2, wherein the height center plane S2 is perpendicular to the vertical direction and located at the center of the main body shell 2 in the vertical direction. Therefore, when the air conditioner 100 is running, the airflow from the air outlet 2c can be evenly distributed on both sides of the height center plane S2, reducing the possibility of excessive indoor temperature differences due to uneven airflow and improving indoor comfort. Even when the main body shell 2 is installed upside down, the center height of the air outlet 2c remains unchanged, thereby improving the consistency of the air outlet height before and after the upside-down installation, ensuring consistent results. Furthermore, it facilitates the manufacture of molds for the main body shell 2, improving production efficiency.

[0163] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7As shown, an air inlet 2d is formed on the main body shell 2. The air inlet 2d is symmetrically arranged about the height center plane S2 of the main body shell 2. The height center plane S2 is perpendicular to the vertical direction and located at the center of the main body shell 2 in the vertical direction. As a result, air can enter the air conditioner 100 evenly from both the upper and lower sides of the height center plane S2 of the main body shell 2. The uniform air intake can reduce the turbulence and pressure fluctuations generated when the air enters the air conditioner 100, thereby reducing the noise and vibration of the air conditioner 100 during operation. After the main body shell 2 is installed upside down, the center height of the air inlet 2d remains unchanged, thereby improving the consistency of the air intake height before and after the upside-down installation, so that the effect is consistent before and after the upside-down installation. In addition, it also facilitates the manufacturing of the mold for producing the main body shell 2 and improves production efficiency.

[0164] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the air outlet 2c is symmetrically arranged about the vertical axis of the height center plane S2 of the main body shell 2; and the air inlet 2d is formed on the main body shell 2, which is also symmetrically arranged about the vertical axis of the height center plane S2 of the main body shell 2. Therefore, air can enter the air conditioner 100 evenly from both the upper and lower sides of the height center plane S2 of the main body shell 2, and the airflow blown out by the air conditioner 100 can be evenly distributed on both the upper and lower sides of the height center plane S2 of the air outlet 2c, reducing the possibility of excessive indoor temperature differences caused by uneven airflow and improving the comfort of the indoor environment. After the main body shell 2 is installed upside down, the center height of the air outlet 2c and the air inlet 2d remains unchanged, thereby improving the smoothness of the airflow path before and after the upside-down installation, ensuring consistent effects before and after the upside-down installation. Furthermore, it facilitates the manufacture of molds for producing the main body shell 2, improving production efficiency.

[0165] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The housing component 10 also includes an upper housing part 1 and a lower housing part 3. The upper housing part 1 is connected to the main housing part 2 and is located above the main housing part 2. The lower housing part 3 is connected to the main housing part 2 and is located below the main housing part 2. The part of the main housing part 2 that can be installed upside down is called an invertible part. The invertible part may only include the upper panel 21, or it may include both the upper panel 21 and the upper rear box 22. In other words, the invertible part is the main housing part 2.

[0166] Each of the two ends of the invertible component along its length has a connecting structure 2f, which can be assembled and connected to either the upper shell 1 or the lower shell 3. The connecting structures 2f at both ends are centrally symmetrical about the inversion axis S3 of the main shell 2. The inversion axis S3 refers to the axis extending in the front-back direction and located at the height center of the main shell 2. The main shell 2 is inverted by rotating 180° around the inversion axis S3. The two ends of the invertible component are a first end 2a and a second end 2b. For example, before inversion, the first end 2a is the upper end and the second end 2b is the lower end; after inversion, the first end 2a is the lower end and the second end 2b is the upper end. The connecting structures 2f of the first end 2a and the second end 2b are centrally symmetrical about the inversion axis S3.

[0167] In the above technical solution, connecting structures 2f are provided at both ends, and can be assembled and connected to either the upper shell 1 or the lower shell 3. This can meet the requirements for the upside-down installation of the invertible part, and eliminates the need to design two sets of connecting structures 2f at different ends of the invertible part to adapt to the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 3 in order to meet the requirements for upside-down installation, thereby improving the versatility and interchangeability of the parts. The connecting structures 2f at both ends are symmetrically arranged about the inversion axis S3 of the main shell 2. This means that with the inversion axis S3 as the axis of symmetry, the connecting structure 2f at one end can be completely overlapped with the connecting structure 2f at the other end after rotating 180° (upside down). This helps to improve the overall structural stability and balance of the invertible part after it is connected to the upper and lower shells 3, and can simplify mold design and manufacturing process during production, thereby reducing production costs.

[0168] In some embodiments, the two ends of the invertible member are a first end 2a and a second end 2b, respectively. For example, before inversion, the first end 2a is the upper end and the second end 2b is the lower end; after inversion, the first end 2a is the lower end and the second end 2b is the upper end. Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 Each end of the invertible component along its length is symmetrical about the left and right sides. Specifically, the first end 2a is symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10, and the second end 2b is also symmetrical about the central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10. The central vertical plane S1 is perpendicular to the left and right direction and is located at the center of the housing component 10 in the left and right direction. The central vertical plane S1 of the housing component 10 coincides with the central vertical plane of the main body shell 2. The two ends of the invertible component along its length are symmetrical about the inversion axis S3 of the main body shell 2. The inversion axis S3 refers to the axis extending in the front-back direction and located at the height center of the main body shell 2. The main body shell 2 is inverted by rotating 180° around the inversion axis S3. The first end 2a and the second end 2b are symmetrical about the inversion axis S3.

[0169] In the above technical solution, both ends of the invertible part are symmetrical in the length direction, and both ends are centrally symmetrical about the inversion axis S3 of the main shell 2. Therefore, the connecting structure 2f at both ends is set to be symmetrical in both directions and meets the central symmetry requirement, reducing the complexity of the connecting structure 2f and thus reducing mold development costs and component manufacturing costs. At the same time, the simplified connecting structure 2f also facilitates the upside-down installation of the invertible part, improving installation efficiency.

[0170] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The connecting structure 2f includes a connecting hole 2f2, which extends horizontally. Both the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 3 are connected to the connecting structure 2f by fasteners passing through the connecting hole 2f2.

[0171] In the above technical solution, the connecting hole 2f2 extends horizontally, enabling the fastener to withstand forces from multiple directions after passing through the connecting hole 2f2, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the upper shell 1, the lower shell 3, and the invertible part. In addition, the horizontally extending connecting hole 2f2 facilitates the installation of the fastener. During assembly, the operator can align the fastener with the connecting hole 2f2 horizontally and insert it. Compared to the connecting hole 2f2 extending vertically, the operator does not need to climb or lie down on the top cover or chassis 32 of the air conditioner 100 to tighten the fastener. Especially when there is not much operating space on the top of the air conditioner 100, the installation efficiency is improved, the risk of connection failure due to improper installation is reduced, and the installation time and labor costs are reduced.

[0172] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The connecting structure 2f includes a limiting part 2f1, and both the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 3 have a plug-in part 10b. The limiting part 2f1 and the plug-in part 10b are plugged in and limited. Therefore, when the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 3 are assembled with the invertible part, they can be quickly and accurately positioned onto the connecting structure 2f of the invertible part, facilitating the upside-down installation of the invertible part. The limiting part 2f1 and the plug-in part 10b cooperate to effectively limit the relative movement of the upper shell 1, the lower shell 3, and the invertible part in the vertical and horizontal directions. During the operation of the air conditioner 100, the air conditioner 100 will generate vibrations and various forces. This plug-in limiting structure can ensure the firmness of the connection between the components, preventing structural damage and increased noise caused by loosening, thus improving the reliability and service life of the product.

[0173] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The limiting part 2f1 is constructed as a vertically extending insertion hole, combined with Figure 6 and Figure 15 The insertion part 10b is constructed as a pin that extends into the insertion hole. The pin has a mating hole 10d that passes through in the horizontal direction. The connection structure 2f includes a connection hole 2f2 corresponding to the mating hole 10d. The insertion part 10b and the limiting part 2f1 are connected by fasteners that pass through the mating hole 10d and the connection hole 2f2.

[0174] In the above technical solution, the insertion of the pin into the socket achieves preliminary positioning and limiting, restricting some degrees of freedom of the plug part 10b in the horizontal and vertical directions. Then, the fastener connection through the mating hole 10d and the connecting hole 2f2 further enhances the firmness of the connection, effectively resisting the vibration and various external forces generated during the operation of the air conditioner 100, preventing the plug part 10b from loosening or separating from the limiting part 2f1, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall structure of the air conditioner 100.

[0175] In the above technical solution, the limiting part 2f1 defines the vertically extending socket, and the plug-in part 10b is a pin that extends into the socket. This plug-in mating method makes full use of vertical space and reduces the space occupied in the horizontal direction, thereby helping to reduce the floor area of ​​the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the pin has a mating hole 10d that runs through in the horizontal direction, and the connecting structure 2f includes a connecting hole 2f2 corresponding to the mating hole 10d. The connection is achieved by fasteners, and the overall structure layout is compact, allowing multiple such connecting structures 2f to be set in a limited space to meet the connection requirements of different parts of the air conditioner 100 and different strengths.

[0176] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 The upper shell 1 is a top cover, and the top cover has a second mounting part 11 that connects to the upper end of the main shell 2. The top cover is an important part of the appearance of the air conditioner 100 and can protect the internal components from external factors such as dust and moisture. The second mounting part 11 tightly connects the top cover to the main shell 2, so that the air conditioner 100 forms a closed whole structure, preventing the internal components from loosening or falling off.

[0177] In the embodiments of this application, the upper shell 1 can also be a shell with a certain vertical height, which can accommodate display components, etc., making the structure of the main shell 2 more simplified and reducing the difficulty of the upside-down installation design.

[0178] See Figure 16An air conditioner assembly 1000 according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a face shield 200 and an air conditioner 100 according to any embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention. The face shield 200 is disposed in front of the air conditioner 100, and an air outlet area 300 communicating with an air outlet 2c is formed on the face shield 200. The air conditioner 100 is adapted to be disposed in a cabinet 2000 with a front opening, and the face shield 200 is adapted to cover the front opening of the cabinet 2000.

[0179] In the above technical solution, the air conditioner 100 is located inside the cabinet 2000 with a front opening, and the face shield 200 is adapted to cover the front opening of the cabinet 2000. Thus, the air conditioner 100 can be embedded in the cabinet 2000 for use, thereby reducing the additional occupation of indoor space.

[0180] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the adaptability of the air conditioner assembly 1000 is improved by providing the air conditioner 100 described in the first aspect.

[0181] Other components of the air conditioner 100 according to the present invention, such as air ducts and air duct components, as well as its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0182] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0183] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0184] 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.

[0185] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0186] 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.

[0187] 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. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing component includes a main housing portion whose length direction is vertical. An air outlet and an air inlet are formed on the main housing portion. The air outlet and the air inlet are arranged in a horizontal direction, and the air outlet is eccentrically positioned in the horizontal direction. At least the portion of the main housing portion with the air outlet and the air inlet can be installed upside down to change the horizontal position of the air outlet and the air inlet.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing component also includes a lower housing portion, which is connected to the main housing portion and located below the main housing portion. The lower housing portion includes a vertical shell that extends downward from the main housing portion, and the vertical shell has a pipeline perforation formed on it.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, A pipeline clearance groove is formed on the outer surface of the shell, and the pipeline clearance groove is positioned rearward relative to the pipeline through hole.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vertical housing includes a lower panel and a lower rear box. The lower panel is mounted on the front side of the lower rear box. The pipeline perforation is formed on the lower panel, and the pipeline clearance groove is formed on the outer surface of the lower rear box.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pipeline perforation is two in number and symmetrically arranged on the left and right; and / or, both the pipeline perforation and the pipeline clearance groove are two in number and are respectively located near the left and right boundaries of the lower panel and the lower rear box.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes an electronic control component, which is located inside the housing.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower shell also includes a chassis, which is located at the bottom of the vertical shell, and the lower end of the vertical shell is connected to the chassis.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body shell includes an upper panel and an upper rear box. The upper panel is mounted on the front side of the upper rear box. The upper panel defines the air outlet and the air inlet and can be installed upside down.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The upper rear box has a rear air inlet that is eccentrically positioned in the left-right direction. The upper rear box can be installed upside down to change the left-right offset direction of the rear air inlet.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The left and right halves of the upper rear box are each equipped with a rear air inlet.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that, The housing component also includes a lower housing portion, which is connected to the main housing portion and located below the main housing portion. The lower housing portion includes a vertical housing, which includes a lower panel and a lower rear box. The lower panel is located below the upper panel, and the lower rear box extends downward from the upper rear box. The lower panel is fitted to the front side of the lower rear box, and the upper rear box and the lower rear box are integrally connected.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing component further includes a lower housing portion, which is connected to and located below the main housing portion. The lower housing portion includes a vertical housing, which includes a lower panel and a lower rear box. The lower panel is located below the upper panel, and the lower rear box is located below the upper rear box. The lower panel is mounted on the front side of the lower rear box. The left and right edges of the upper rear box are aligned with the left and right edges of the lower rear box, respectively. The left and right edges of the upper panel are aligned with the left and right edges of the lower panel, respectively.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing component also includes a lower housing portion, which is connected to the main housing portion and located below the main housing portion. The lower housing portion includes a vertical shell, which has a left-right symmetrical structure. The upper and lower ends of the upper panel are both left-right symmetrical structures, and the upper and lower ends of the upper panel are symmetrically arranged about the inverted axis of the upper panel.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes an air guide mechanism, which is located at the air outlet and installed on the upper panel. The air guide mechanism includes an air guide component and an air guide motor that drives the air guide component. The air guide motor is located at one end of the air guide component in the vertical direction. The air guide mechanism can be installed upside down relative to the upper panel, or the air guide mechanism can be installed upside down synchronously with the upper panel.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing component is equipped with a ventilation and heat exchange component, which includes an air duct component. The outlet of the air duct component is connected to the air outlet. The air duct component is installed on the main housing. The air duct component can be installed upside down to change the left and right orientation of the outlet of the air duct component.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The main body shell includes an upper rear box and an upper panel. The upper panel is mounted on the front side of the upper rear box. The air duct is installed on the upper rear box. The air outlet and the air inlet are formed on the upper panel.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The ventilation and heat exchange component includes a fan assembly, which includes a cross-flow impeller and an impeller motor. The fan assembly is installed on the ductwork component. The fan assembly can be installed upside down relative to the ductwork component, or the fan assembly can be installed upside down synchronously with the ductwork component.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The ventilation and heat exchange component includes a heat exchanger, which is installed on the air duct component. The heat exchanger can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component, or the heat exchanger can be installed upside down synchronously with the air duct component.

19. The air conditioner according to claim 18, characterized in that, The air duct component includes two water receiving trays, which are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the heat exchanger. The water receiving trays define water receiving grooves that open towards the heat exchanger, and the water receiving trays have drain nozzles that extend away from the heat exchanger.

20. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The ventilation and heat exchange component includes an electric auxiliary heater, which is installed on the air duct component. The electric auxiliary heater can be installed upside down relative to the air duct component, or the electric auxiliary heater can be installed upside down synchronously with the air duct component.

21. The air conditioner according to claim 20, characterized in that, The electric auxiliary heating extends in the vertical direction. The air duct component includes two water receiving trays, which are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the electric auxiliary heating. The electric auxiliary heating is detachably disposed between the two water receiving trays. The upper end of the electric auxiliary heating has an upper connecting structure, and the lower end of the electric auxiliary heating has a lower connecting structure. The upper connecting structure and the lower connecting structure are different. Each water receiving tray has a first mounting structure and a second mounting structure. The first mounting structure is detachably connected to the upper connecting structure, and the second mounting structure is detachably connected to the lower connecting structure.

22. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, An air inlet is formed on the main body shell, the air inlet includes a front air inlet formed on the upper panel and a rear air inlet formed on the upper rear box, the air conditioner includes a filter screen covering the front air inlet and the rear air inlet, and the upper panel and / or the upper rear box have a guide rail structure that cooperates with the filter screen.

23. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing component is equipped with a ventilation and heat exchange component, which includes a heat exchanger and a fan assembly. The fan assembly includes a vertically oriented cross-flow impeller and a fan motor installed at one axial end of the cross-flow impeller. The heat exchanger and the fan assembly are arranged horizontally, with the fan assembly located downstream of the heat exchanger. The air outlet is located downstream of the fan assembly. An air inlet is formed on the main housing, including a front air inlet on the upper panel. The air outlet and the front air inlet are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The heat exchanger and the fan assembly are arranged sequentially in the left-right direction from the front air inlet to the air outlet. The size of the air conditioner in the front-rear direction is smaller than its size in the left-right direction.

24. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet is symmetrically arranged about the height center plane of the main body shell; and / or, an air inlet is formed on the main body shell, and the air inlet is symmetrically arranged about the height center plane of the main body shell.

25. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing component further includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion. The upper housing portion is connected to the main housing portion and is located above the main housing portion. The lower housing portion is connected to the main housing portion and is located below the main housing portion. The part of the main housing portion that can be installed upside down is an invertible component. Each of the two ends of the invertible component along its length has a connecting structure. The connecting structure can be assembled and connected to either the upper housing portion or the lower housing portion. The connecting structures at both ends are symmetrically arranged about the inversion axis of the main housing portion.

26. The air conditioner according to claim 25, characterized in that, Each of the two ends of the invertible component along its length is a left-right symmetrical structure, and the two ends of the invertible component along its length are symmetrically arranged about the inversion axis of the main body shell.

27. The air conditioner according to claim 25, characterized in that, The connection structure includes a connection hole that extends horizontally, and both the upper shell and the lower shell are connected to the connection structure by fasteners passing through the connection hole.

28. The air conditioner according to claim 25, characterized in that, The connection structure includes a limiting part, and both the upper shell part and the lower shell part have a plug-in part, wherein the limiting part is plugged into and limited by the plug-in part.

29. The air conditioner according to claim 28, characterized in that, The limiting part is constructed as a vertically extending insertion hole, the insertion part is constructed as a pin extending into the insertion hole, the pin has a mating hole extending horizontally, the connection structure includes a connection hole corresponding to the mating hole, and the insertion part and the limiting part are connected by a fastener passing through the mating hole and the connection hole.

30. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing component also includes an upper housing portion, which is connected to the main housing portion and located above the main housing portion, and the upper housing portion is a top cover.

31. An air conditioner assembly, characterized in that, include: A face shield and an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-30, wherein the face shield is disposed in front of the air conditioner and an air outlet area communicating with the air outlet is formed on the face shield, the air conditioner is adapted to be disposed in a cabinet with a front opening, and the face shield is adapted to cover the front opening of the cabinet.

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