Fixing structure, outdoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fixed structure, outdoor unit and air conditioner, this fixed structure sets up in outdoor unit, be used for fixing expansion tank, including baffle and fixed strip, the side of baffle is provided with first edge, is provided with the accommodation groove on the baffle, and the accommodation groove is close to first edge setting, and the accommodation groove is used for placing expansion tank, one end of fixed strip is detachably connected with first edge, and the other end of fixed strip is detachably connected with baffle and the junction is located the side of accommodation groove away from first edge, and fixed strip and accommodation groove cooperate and form the fixed space for tightly clamping expansion tank in accommodation groove, the utility model makes one end of fixed strip detachably connected with first edge, one end detachably connected with baffle, and cooperate with accommodation groove and form the fixed space of tightly clamping expansion tank, and then can through the connection of fixed strip and first edge, realize the quick disassembly of expansion tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and in particular to a fixed structure, an outdoor unit, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] An air source heat pump is an energy-saving device that uses high-grade energy to transfer heat from a low-grade heat source, air, to a high-grade heat source. Its working principle is to convert low-grade heat energy (such as air) that cannot be directly used into high-grade heat energy that can be used, thereby saving some high-grade energy (such as coal, gas, oil, electricity, etc.).

[0003] In existing air source heat pumps, the expansion tank in the outdoor unit is installed between the baffle and the heat exchanger, making it difficult to disassemble the expansion tube. This not only affects the maintenance of the expansion tank itself, but also the disassembly and maintenance of other components. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this utility model embodiment is to provide a fixed structure, outdoor unit, and air conditioner, aiming to improve the technical problem of the expansion tank being difficult to disassemble in the prior art.

[0005] An embodiment of this utility model provides a fixing structure, installed in an outdoor unit, for fixing an expansion tank, comprising:

[0006] A partition, wherein a first folded edge is provided on one side of the partition, and a receiving groove is provided on the partition, the receiving groove being disposed near the first folded edge, the receiving groove being used to place the expansion tank;

[0007] A fixing strip is provided, one end of which is detachably connected to the first folded edge, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the partition plate, with the connection point located on the side of the receiving groove away from the first folded edge. The fixing strip and the receiving groove cooperate to form a fixing space for clamping the expansion tank in the receiving groove.

[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first folded edge is perpendicular to the partition.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the fixing structure includes at least two fixing bars, which are spaced apart from each other along the height direction of the expansion tank.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, one end of the fixing strip is connected to the partition by a snap fastener, and the other end of the fixing strip is connected to the first folded edge by a screw.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the shape and size of the receiving groove are the same as the shape and size of the expansion tank.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the fixing structure further includes an outdoor unit chassis, and the partition is arranged along the width direction of the outdoor unit chassis.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the fixing structure further includes an outdoor unit side plate, which is arranged along the length of the outdoor unit, and one end of the outdoor unit side plate is connected to the partition to form an "L" shaped structure.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, a first support protrusion is provided on one side of the receiving groove, and a second support protrusion is provided on the other side of the receiving groove. The first support protrusion and the second support protrusion are arranged opposite to each other to form a clamping structure for clamping the expansion tank.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, an outdoor unit is also provided, including the aforementioned fixing structure.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, an air conditioner is also provided, which includes the outdoor unit described above.

[0017] The present invention provides a fixing structure, an outdoor unit, and an air conditioner. The fixing structure is provided with a first folded edge and a receiving groove on a partition, with the receiving groove positioned close to the first folded edge. At the same time, one end of the fixing strip is detachably connected to the first folded edge, and the other end is detachably connected to the partition. Together with the receiving groove, they form a fixing space that can clamp the expansion tank. Thus, the expansion tank can be quickly disassembled by releasing the connection between the fixing strip and the first folded edge. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the fixing structure in the outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the expansion tank and the fixing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the fixing strip and the partition in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4This is a diagram showing the positional relationship of the receiving groove on the partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the length, thickness, and width of an expansion tank according to an example of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the direction of the depth, width, and height of the receiving groove in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Reference numerals: 100, partition; 200, first folded edge; 300, receiving groove; 400, outdoor unit chassis; 500, expansion tank; 600, outdoor unit side panel; 700, fixing strip. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0030] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a fixing structure, which is installed in an outdoor unit for fixing an expansion tank 500. The fixing structure includes a partition 100 and a fixing strip 700. A first folded edge 200 is provided on one side of the partition 100, and a receiving groove 300 is provided on the partition 100, located near the first folded edge 200. The receiving groove 300 is used to hold the expansion tank 500. One end of the fixing strip 700 is detachably connected to the first folded edge 200, and the other end of the fixing strip 700 is detachably connected to the partition 100, with the connection point located on the side of the receiving groove 300 away from the first folded edge 200. The fixing strip 700 and the receiving groove 300 cooperate to form a fixing space for securing the expansion tank 500 within the receiving groove 300.

[0031] The receiving groove 300 is a groove-shaped structure formed by recessing from one side of the partition 100. The receiving groove 300 has an annular sidewall and a bottom wall connected to the annular sidewall, so that after the expansion tank 500 is placed in the receiving groove 300, the sidewall of the receiving groove 300 can support the expansion tank 500. At the same time, one end of the fixing strip 700 is connected to the first folded edge 200, and the other end is connected to the partition 100 and located on the side of the receiving groove 300 away from the first folded edge 200. The fixing strip 700 can be used to clamp the expansion tank 500 in the receiving groove 300.

[0032] The partition 100 and the first folded edge 200 have an included angle, which is generally greater than 0° and less than or equal to 90°, so that one end of the fixing strip 700 can be connected to the first folded edge 200. It is understood that the first folded edge 200 is set on one side of the partition 100, and one end of the fixing strip 700 is connected to the partition 100 and the other end is connected to the first folded edge 200. Since the first folded edge 200 is located on the outermost side of the partition 100, it is convenient to separate the solid strip from the first folded edge 200, thereby releasing the clamping effect of the solid strip on the partition 100 and removing the expansion tank 500 from the partition 100.

[0033] In general, the partition 100 is provided with folded edges on all four sides, that is, the partition 100 is provided with folded edges on both sides and both ends; however, in order to place the expansion tank 500 and facilitate the connection of the fixing strip 700, the side edge of the partition 100 that is close to the receiving groove 300 is provided, and the folded edge that is closest to the receiving groove 300 on both sides is defined as the first folded edge 200.

[0034] The detachable connection between the fixing strip 700 and the first folded edge 200 and the partition 100 can be one or more of the following connection methods: screw connection, snap-on connection, hanging connection, etc.

[0035] The receiving groove 300 can be configured to completely contain the expansion tank 500, for example, the expansion tank 500 can be completely placed in the receiving groove 300; or it can be configured to partially contain the expansion tank 500, that is, part of the expansion tank 500 is contained in the receiving groove 300 and part of it is exposed outside the receiving groove 300. When part of the expansion tank 500 is exposed outside the receiving groove 300, the fixing strip 700 can adopt a "U" shaped structure to cooperate with the receiving groove 300 to form a fixed space.

[0036] It is understood that the fixing structure provides a first folded edge 200 and a receiving groove 300 on the partition 100, and the receiving groove 300 is positioned close to the first folded edge 200. At the same time, one end of the fixing strip 700 is detachably connected to the first folded edge 200 and the other end is detachably connected to the partition 100. Together with the receiving groove 300, a fixing space is formed that can clamp the expansion tank 500. Thus, by releasing the connection between the fixing strip 700 and the first folded edge 200, the expansion tank 500 can be quickly disassembled.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first folded edge 200 is perpendicular to the partition 100. That is, the angle between the partition 100 and the first folded edge 200 is 90°.

[0038] Understandably, by aligning the first folded edge 200 perpendicular to the partition 100, the two ends of the fixing strip 700 are connected to different mounting planes. This restricts the movement of the expansion tank 500 from at least two directions, firmly securing the expansion tank 500 within the fixed space. Furthermore, aligning the first folded edge 200 perpendicular to the partition 100 facilitates the removal of the fixing strip 700 and the first folded edge 200.

[0039] In some embodiments, the fixing structure includes at least two fixing bars 700, which are spaced apart from each other along the height direction of the expansion tank 500.

[0040] Among them, multiple solid strips are distributed at intervals along the height direction of the expansion tank 500, which can cooperate with the receiving groove 300 at various height positions of the expansion tank 500 to improve the fixation stability of the expansion tank 500 by the fixed space.

[0041] Specifically, the fixing structure includes two fixing bars 700, which are spaced apart from each other along the height direction of the expansion tank 500. Each fixing bar 700 is set close to the expansion tank 500 to secure the expansion tank 500 in the fixing space.

[0042] In some embodiments, one end of the fixing strip 700 is connected to the partition 100 by a snap fastener, and the other end of the fixing strip 700 is connected to the first folded edge 200 by a screw.

[0043] It is understandable that screw connections can improve connection stability, while snap-fit ​​connections can simplify disassembly steps and improve disassembly efficiency.

[0044] Therefore, the first folded edge 200 is located on the outside of the partition 100. Compared with setting the screw connection end of the fixing strip 700 on the partition 100, setting it on the first folded edge 200 makes it easier to disassemble. At the same time, in order to reduce the difficulty of disassembly, the other end of the fixing strip 700 is snapped to the partition 100. After the screw connection between the fixing strip 700 and the first folded edge 200 is released, the snap connection between the fixing strip 700 and the partition 100 can be easily released, and then the fixing strip 700 can be removed.

[0045] In this embodiment, the fixing strip 700 is connected by a screw at one end and by a snap-fit ​​at the other end. The purpose is to balance disassembly efficiency and connection stability. Setting the screw connection on the first folded edge 200 makes it easier to operate than setting it on the partition 100.

[0046] In some embodiments, the shape and size of the receiving groove 300 are the same as those of the expansion tank 500.

[0047] That is, by setting the shape and size of the receiving groove 300 to be the same as the shape and size of the expansion tank 500, the expansion tank 500 can be completely placed in the receiving groove 300, which can further protect the expansion tank 500.

[0048] Participate in the attached Figure 5 S1 is the length direction of expansion tank 500, S2 is the thickness direction of expansion tank 500, and S3 is the width direction of expansion tank 500.

[0049] See appendix Figure 6 S4 is the height direction of the receiving groove 300, S5 is the width direction of the receiving groove 300, and S6 is the depth direction of the receiving groove 300.

[0050] Specifically, the depth of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the width of the expansion tank 500, the width of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the thickness of the expansion tank 500, and the height of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the length of the expansion tank 500; that is, the expansion tank 500 can be completely placed into the receiving groove 300 along its width direction.

[0051] Specifically, the depth of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the thickness of the expansion tank 500, the width of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the width of the expansion tank 500, and the height of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the length of the expansion tank 500; that is, the expansion tank 500 can be completely placed into the receiving groove 300 along its thickness direction.

[0052] Specifically, the depth of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the length of the expansion tank 500, the width of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the thickness of the expansion tank 500, and the height of the receiving groove 300 is the same as the width of the expansion tank 500; that is, the expansion tank 500 can be completely placed into the receiving groove 300 along its length.

[0053] In this process, after the expansion tank 500 is fully placed into the receiving groove 300, the solid strip part at least abuts against the expansion tank 500 to achieve the locking of the expansion tank 500.

[0054] In some embodiments, the fixing structure further includes an outdoor unit chassis 400, and the partition 100 is arranged along the width direction of the outdoor unit chassis 400.

[0055] One end of the partition 100 is connected to the outdoor unit chassis 400 to fix the partition 100 to the outdoor unit, providing a foundation for the installation of the expansion tank 500.

[0056] In some embodiments, the partition 100 may also be arranged along the length of the outdoor unit chassis 400.

[0057] In some embodiments, the fixing structure further includes an outdoor unit side panel 600, which is arranged along the length of the outdoor unit, and one end of the outdoor unit side panel 600 is connected to the partition 100 to form an "L" shaped structure.

[0058] It is understandable that the outdoor unit side panel 600 and the partition 100 are connected by an "L"-shaped structure, which can support each other, thereby improving the stability of the fixed structure, preventing shaking, and thus improving the installation stability of the expansion tank 500.

[0059] In some embodiments, a first support protrusion is provided on one side of the receiving groove 300, and a second support protrusion is provided on the other side of the receiving groove 300. The first support protrusion and the second support protrusion are arranged opposite to each other to form a clamping structure for clamping the expansion tank 500.

[0060] The interval between the first support protrusion and the second support protrusion is exactly the same as or slightly smaller than the width of the portion of the expansion tank 500 inserted into the receiving groove 300, so that the clamping structure and the expansion tank 500 are in an interference fit, thereby clamping the expansion tank 500 and improving the installation stability of the expansion tank 500.

[0061] In some embodiments, the present invention also provides an outdoor unit, which includes the above-described fixed structure. Since the air conditioner includes the above-described fixed structure, that is, includes some or all embodiments of the above-described fixed structure, the air conditioner has the beneficial effects of some or all embodiments of the above-described fixed structure, which will not be described in detail here.

[0062] In some embodiments, the present invention also provides an air conditioner that includes the outdoor unit described above. Since the air conditioner includes the outdoor unit, that is, includes some or all of the embodiments of the above-described fixed structure, the air conditioner has the beneficial effects of some or all of the embodiments of the above-described fixed structure, which will not be described in detail here.

[0063] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings under the application concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fixing structure, installed in an outdoor unit, for fixing an expansion tank, characterized in that, include: A partition, wherein a first folded edge is provided on one side of the partition, and a receiving groove is provided on the partition, the receiving groove being disposed near the first folded edge, the receiving groove being used to place the expansion tank; A fixing strip is provided, one end of which is detachably connected to the first folded edge, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the partition plate, with the connection point located on the side of the receiving groove away from the first folded edge. The fixing strip and the receiving groove cooperate to form a fixing space for clamping the expansion tank in the receiving groove.

2. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first folded edge is perpendicular to the partition.

3. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing structure includes at least two fixing bars, which are spaced apart from each other along the height direction of the expansion tank.

4. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the fixing strip is connected to the partition by a snap fastener, and the other end of the fixing strip is connected to the first folded edge by a screw.

5. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape and size of the receiving trough are the same as those of the expansion tank.

6. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed structure also includes an outdoor unit chassis, and the partition is arranged along the width direction of the outdoor unit chassis.

7. The fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing structure also includes an outdoor unit side panel, which is arranged along the length of the outdoor unit, and one end of the outdoor unit side panel is connected to the partition to form an "L" shaped structure.

8. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first support protrusion is provided on one side of the receiving groove, and a second support protrusion is provided on the other side of the receiving groove. The first support protrusion and the second support protrusion are arranged opposite to each other to form a clamping structure for clamping the expansion tank.

9. An outdoor unit, characterized in that, Includes the fixed structure described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the outdoor unit as described in claim 9.

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