Air conditioner panel and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of air conditioner panel and air conditioner, air conditioner panel includes panel and knob component, panel has perforation, the inner surface of panel is protruded with mounting structure;The knob component is located on the panel by the mounting structure, knob component includes knob, knob can be at least partially exposed on the outside of panel by perforation.According to the air conditioner panel of the utility model, air conditioner panel is equipped with knob component, so that user can control air conditioner by knob, provide different operation experience with operation on display screen;The inner surface of panel is protruded with mounting structure, the setting of mounting structure makes that knob component can be installed with panel, it is conducive to the quick and accurate installation of knob, improve installation efficiency;And it is conducive to the alignment of knob and perforation, so that knob can rotate smoothly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioners in related technologies have a display screen on the panel, with buttons or touch areas on the screen to control the air conditioner. However, this operation method is rigid and monotonous and needs improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an air conditioner panel that, by incorporating a knob component, provides an operating experience different from operating on a display screen, and is convenient and easy to use.

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

[0005] An air conditioning panel according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a panel and a knob component. The panel has a perforation, and a mounting structure protrudes from the inner surface of the panel. The knob component is disposed on the panel through the mounting structure, and the knob component includes a knob that can pass through the perforation and is at least partially exposed on the outer side of the panel.

[0006] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner panel is provided with a knob component, so that the user can control the air conditioner by the knob, providing a different operating experience than operating on the display screen, and is convenient and easy to use; the inner surface of the panel has a protruding mounting structure, which allows the knob component to be installed with the panel, which facilitates the quick and accurate installation of the knob component and improves installation efficiency; and it also facilitates the alignment of the knob with the through hole, so that the knob can rotate smoothly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the mounting structure includes a screw post, the knob component includes a mounting lug supported on the screw post, and the mounting lug and the screw post are connected by a screw.

[0008] In some embodiments, the mounting ear has a protrusion that projects toward a direction away from the panel, the protrusion defining a groove that opens toward the panel, the groove engaging with the end of the screw post, the end of the screw post extending into the groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the panel is vertically arranged, and the air conditioning panel further includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket forms a mounting cavity on the side facing the panel. The mounting bracket is located inside the panel and below the knob component. The upper end of the mounting bracket has a mounting portion with a through hole. The peripheral wall of the screw post has a rib plate, and the screw post passes through the through hole. The mounting portion is located between the rib plate and the mounting ear.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are multiple screw posts disposed around the periphery of the through hole, and the mounting lugs are disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the screw posts.

[0011] In some embodiments, the mounting structure further includes a support rib, the protrusion height of which is less than the protrusion height of the screw post, and along the radial direction of the through hole, the shortest distance between the screw post and the edge of the through hole is greater than the shortest distance between the support rib and the edge of the through hole, and the side surface of the knob component near the panel is supported by the support rib.

[0012] In some embodiments, the panel is vertically arranged, and the screw posts are respectively provided on both sides of the perforation in the horizontal direction, and the support ribs are respectively provided above and below the perforation.

[0013] In some embodiments, the knob component includes a knob seat disposed on the inner side of the panel, the knob seat defining a receiving groove open toward the panel, the knob being disposed in the receiving groove, the knob seat including the mounting lug, and the side surface of the knob seat near the panel being supported by the support rib.

[0014] In some embodiments, the mounting structure includes a positioning protrusion that positions and engages with the knob component to define the concentricity between the knob and the through hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion extends circumferentially along the perforation as a continuous ring or an intermittent ring, and the knob component is sleeved and engaged with the positioning protrusion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the knob component includes a knob base disposed on the inner side of the panel, the knob base defining a receiving groove open toward the panel, the knob being disposed in the receiving groove, and the knob base engaging with the positioning protrusion.

[0017] In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion extends circumferentially along the perforation as a continuous ring or an intermittent ring, and the knob seat includes a housing and an annular ring, the housing being sleeved outside the annular ring, and the annular ring engaging with the positioning protrusion.

[0018] In some embodiments, a mating groove is formed on the annular ring, the mating groove is shaped to match the positioning protrusion and is open toward the panel, and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the mating groove to realize the fitting and engagement of the annular ring and the positioning protrusion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion includes a plurality of arc-shaped plates spaced apart circumferentially along the perforation, and the mating groove includes a plurality of arc-shaped grooves spaced apart circumferentially along the perforation, wherein the plurality of arc-shaped plates are inserted into the plurality of arc-shaped grooves in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0020] In some embodiments, the panel is vertically arranged, and the lower part of the knob seat has a first drainage channel, the first drainage channel including a first drain outlet and a second drain outlet, the first drain outlet being formed in the lower part of the annular ring, the second drain outlet being formed on the portion of the seat housing located below the annular ring, and the first drain outlet communicating with the second drain outlet.

[0021] In some embodiments, the panel is vertically arranged, the knob component includes a knob base disposed on the inner side of the panel, the knob base defining a receiving groove open toward the panel, the knob being disposed in the receiving groove, the lower part of the knob base having a first drainage channel, the air conditioning panel further includes a mounting bracket located on the inner side of the panel, and the side of the mounting bracket facing the panel forming a mounting cavity, the mounting bracket being located below the knob component, the mounting bracket having a second drainage channel open at the top formed thereon, the second drainage channel being isolated from the mounting cavity and used to receive drainage from the first drainage channel.

[0022] In some embodiments, the panel is vertically arranged, and the air conditioning panel further includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket forms a mounting cavity on the side facing the panel. The mounting bracket is located inside the panel and below the knob component. The mounting cavity is provided with control buttons, which are exposed on the panel.

[0023] In some embodiments, the knob is configured as a liftable knob that can be raised and lowered relative to the panel along the inward and outward directions of the panel; or, the knob is configured as a fixed knob that is fixed relative to the through hole; or, the knob component includes a knob base, the knob base being disposed on the inner side of the panel and mounted on the panel, and the knob and the knob base being detachably coupled.

[0024] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes an air conditioning panel according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0025] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present utility model improves the ease of operation of the air conditioner by providing the air conditioner panel described in the first aspect.

[0026] 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

[0027] 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.

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an air conditioner panel according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the panel shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the interaction between the knob component and the panel; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing another angle at which the knob component engages with the panel; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the air conditioner panel from another angle, as shown; Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the air conditioner panel shown; Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the knob component shown; Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the ring shown; Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the positioning protrusion shown; Figure 10 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the drainage path of the knob component shown; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of point A shown in the image; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure label: Air conditioner 1000; Air conditioner panel 100; Panel 1; Perforation 11; Installation structure 12; Screw post 121; stiffening plate 1211; Supporting rib 122; Positioning protrusion 123; Arc plate 1231; Knob component 2; Knob 21; Knob seat 22; receiving groove 22a; first drainage channel 22b; Mounting ear 221; protrusion 2211; groove 2212; Housing 222; Second drain outlet 222a; Annular ring 223; mating groove 2231; arc groove 2231a; first drain outlet 223b; Mounting bracket 3; mounting cavity 3a; second drainage channel 3b; mounting part 31; through hole 31a; control button 4. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an air conditioning panel 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The air conditioner panel 100 includes a panel 1 and a knob component 2. The panel 1 has a perforation 11, and a mounting structure 12 protrudes from the inner surface of the panel 1, that is, the mounting structure 12 is a component of the panel 1. The knob component 2 is disposed on the panel 1 through the mounting structure 12. The knob component 2 includes a knob 21, which can pass through the perforation 11, and at least a portion of the knob 21 is exposed on the outer side of the panel 1.

[0034] The knob 21 can be exposed on the outside of the panel 1 through the perforation 11 for user operation. The outside of the panel 1 refers to the side of the panel 1 facing the user, and the opposite side is the "inside", that is, the inside of the panel 1, that is, the side of the panel 1 facing away from the user.

[0035] Exemplarily, the location of the knob component 2 is not limited. For example, a portion of the knob component 2 is always located inside the panel 1, while the remaining portion of the knob component 2 always passes through the perforation 11 and is partially exposed on the outside of the panel 1. Exemplarily, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the knob component 2 includes a knob 21 and a knob base 22. The knob base 22 is located on the inner side of the panel 1. The knob 21 passes through the perforation 11, and a part of the knob 21 extends to the outer side of the perforation 11 for user operation. Here, the outer side of the panel 1 refers to the side of the panel 1 facing the user, and the opposite side is the "inner" side, that is, the inner side of the panel 1, which is the side of the panel 1 facing away from the user.

[0036] For example, a portion of the knob component 2 is always located inside the panel 1, while at least a portion of the remaining part of the knob component 2 may be exposed outside the panel 1 when the user needs to operate it. For example, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the knob component 2 includes a knob 21 and a knob base 22. The knob base 22 is located on the inner side of the panel 1. The knob 21 can extend outward and retract inward relative to the panel 1 through the through hole 11 on the panel 1. When the user needs to operate the knob 21, such as adjusting device parameters or switching function modes, the knob 21 can be extended outward and protrude from the surface of the panel 1 so that the user can easily rotate it, or perform operations such as rotation combined with touch or press. When the knob component 2 is not needed, the knob component 2 can be retracted to reduce the outward protrusion of the knob component 2, which saves space and can also prevent the knob component 2 from being accidentally bumped to a certain extent.

[0037] For example, a portion of the knob component 2 is always located inside the panel 1, while the remaining portion of the knob component 2 passes through the perforation 11 and is partially exposed on the outside of the panel 1. These two portions of the knob component 2 can be detached and separated, for example, as shown in... Figure 1 As shown, the knob component 2 includes a knob 21 and a knob base 22. The knob base 22 is located on the inner side of the panel 1. The knob 21 passes through the through hole 11 and a part of the knob 21 extends to the outside of the through hole 11 for user operation. The knob 21 and the knob base 22 are detachable.

[0038] The adjustment functions of knob 21 are unlimited. For example, users can rotate knob 21 to select functions of air conditioner 1000 (such as cooling, heating, dehumidification, fresh air, etc.), set values ​​of air conditioner 1000 (temperature, fan speed, air direction, etc.), turn air conditioner 1000 on and off, or link with other functions of air conditioner 1000 (such as display, voice, lighting, etc.), or link with network-connected home appliances throughout the house. In addition, knob 21 can also be equipped with a touch screen and / or floating parts, allowing adjustment of knob 21 by touch and / or pressing.

[0039] The mounting structure 12 is a protruding part on the inner surface of the panel 1. The mounting structure 12 can be of various shapes, such as a boss, a ribbed screw post 121, etc., and is mainly used to provide support and positioning for the installation of the knob component 2, thereby enhancing the stability and accuracy of the installation. For example, the mounting structure 12 can cooperate with the corresponding groove 2212 or snap-fit ​​on the knob component 2 to achieve positioning and fixation; or the mounting structure 12 can serve as a support point, and the knob component 2 can be fastened to the panel 1 by screws or other connecting parts.

[0040] Air conditioners in related technologies have a display screen on the panel, with buttons or touch areas on the screen to control the air conditioner. However, this operation method is rigid and monotonous and needs improvement.

[0041] In the technical solution of this application, the air conditioner panel 100 is provided with a knob component 2, allowing the user to control the air conditioner 1000 via the knob 21, providing convenient and quick operation and a different operating experience compared to operating on the display screen. A mounting structure 12 protrudes from the inner surface of the panel 1, enabling the knob component 2 to be installed on the panel 1, facilitating quick and accurate installation and improving installation efficiency. It also facilitates alignment of the knob 21 with the through hole 11, allowing the knob 21 to rotate smoothly. The mounting structure 12 provides support and fixing points for the installation of the knob component 2 and the panel 1, increasing the stability of the installation and facilitating quick and accurate installation of the knob 21, thus improving installation efficiency.

[0042] For example, the mounting structure 12 can also serve a positioning function. When the knob component 2 is installed through the through hole 11 of the panel 1, the mounting structure 12 can position the knob component 2 in a suitable position, which is conducive to the alignment of the knob 21 with the through hole 11, ensuring the assembly accuracy between the knob component 2 and the panel 1, enabling the knob 21 to rotate smoothly and improving the user experience.

[0043] For example, panel 1 is a one-piece molded part, which facilitates the molding and processing of mounting structure 12.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the mounting structure 12 includes a screw post 121, and the knob component 2 includes a mounting ear 221 supported on the screw post 121. The mounting ear 221 and the screw post 121 are connected by screws.

[0045] During air conditioner use, the knob component 2 is frequently subjected to the user's operating force, such as the torque when turning the knob 21. The screw connection can make the connection between the knob component 2 and the panel 1 secure and reliable. The screw connection not only ensures the normal functioning of the knob 21, but also facilitates disassembly and maintenance.

[0046] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the mounting ear 221 has a protrusion 2211 that protrudes in a direction away from the panel 1. The protrusion 2211 defines a groove 2212 that opens in a direction toward the panel 1. The groove 2212 matches the end shape of the screw post 121, and the end of the screw post 121 extends into the groove 2212.

[0047] In the above technical solution, a protrusion 2211 is formed on the mounting ear 221. The protrusion 2211 defines the shape matching between the groove 2212 and the end of the screw post 121, which is beneficial for positioning the knob component 2. The side wall of the groove 2212 can restrict the movement of the knob component 2 relative to the panel 1 and prevent the knob component 2 from coming out. In addition, the protrusion 2211 and the groove 2212 provide a supporting base for the screw connection. When tightening the screw, the end of the screw post 121 extends into the groove 2212. The side wall of the groove 2212 can withstand the lateral force generated during the screw tightening process, preventing the screw post 121 from shifting due to force and improving the reliability of the screw connection. At the same time, the protrusion 2211 increases the contact area between the mounting ear 221 and the screw post 121, which further improves the stability and reliability of the screw connection, so that the screw can more firmly fix the knob component 2 to the panel 1.

[0048] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the panel 1 is vertically arranged, and the air conditioning panel 100 also includes a mounting bracket 3. A mounting cavity 3a is formed on the side of the mounting bracket 3 facing the panel 1. The mounting bracket 3 is located inside the panel 1 and below the knob component 2. The upper end of the mounting bracket 3 has a mounting portion 31, which has a through hole 31a. A rib 1211 is provided on the peripheral wall of the screw post 121, and the screw post 121 passes through the through hole 31a. The mounting portion 31 is located between the rib 1211 and the mounting ear 221. The mounting cavity 3a is a cavity structure formed on the side of the mounting bracket 3 facing the panel 1. The mounting cavity 3a can provide space for some wiring, components, etc., and plays a role in protecting and organizing the internal structure.

[0049] For example, panel 1 is vertically arranged, and air conditioner panel 100 also includes mounting bracket 3. The side of mounting bracket 3 facing panel 1 forms mounting cavity 3a. Mounting bracket 3 is located inside panel 1 and below knob component 2. Mounting cavity 3a is provided with control button 4, which is exposed on panel 1. That is, control button 4 can be observed from the outside of panel 1. For example, panel 1 forms a cutout area or transparent area at the position corresponding to control button 4.

[0050] The function of the control button 4 is not limited. For example, it can be used to control the air conditioner 1000. For example, when the knob 21 is a knob that can be raised and lowered relative to the panel 1, the control button 4 can be electrically connected to the knob component 2. The control button 4 includes a button. By touching the button, the extension or retraction of the knob 21 can be controlled, thereby retracting the knob 21 and reducing the protrusion of the knob 21, which saves space and can also prevent the knob 21 from being accidentally bumped to a certain extent. For example, the control button 4 is connected to the display screen. Touching the button wakes up the display screen on the panel 1 so as to obtain information from the display screen. For example, touching the button can realize the power on / off or one-click AI (Artificial Intelligence) function, which is convenient to use.

[0051] The mounting part 31 is located between the stiffening plate 1211 and the mounting ear 221. The stiffening plate 1211 and the mounting ear 221 limit the mounting part 31 and prevent it from moving axially on the screw post 121, thereby ensuring the stability of the entire connection structure. The screw post 121 passes through the mounting part 31 and is connected to the mounting ear 221 by screws. The connection between the knob component 2, the mounting bracket 3 and the panel 1 is realized by the screw post 121 itself, without the need for additional connecting parts, which simplifies the structure of the panel 1. The stiffening plate 1211 on the periphery of the screw post 121 can reduce stress concentration and reduce the risk of damage to the screw post 121 due to excessive stress, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the panel 1 and the knob component 2.

[0052] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, there are multiple screw posts 121 disposed on the outer periphery of the through hole 11, and the mounting lugs 221 are correspondingly disposed one-to-one with the screw posts 121. For example, the number of screw posts 121 can be 2, 3, 4, 5, etc., and the multiple screw posts 121 are evenly distributed and circumferentially spaced around the through hole 11.

[0053] In the above technical solution, multiple screw posts 121 are arranged along the outer periphery of the through hole 11, and the mounting ears 221 correspond one-to-one with the screw posts 121, thereby forming a multi-point connection between the knob component 2 and the panel 1. Compared with a single screw connection, the multi-point connection can more evenly distribute the torque, tension, and pressure generated by the knob component 2 during operation (such as rotation and pressing), improving the stability and reliability of the connection; the multiple screw posts 121 are arranged circumferentially around the through hole 11, giving the entire connection structure better symmetry, reducing the eccentric force caused by structural asymmetry, thereby reducing the risk of deformation and damage to the component due to uneven force.

[0054] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the mounting structure 12 further includes a support rib 122, the protrusion height of the support rib 122 is less than the protrusion height of the screw post 121, and along the radial direction of the through hole 11, the shortest distance between the screw post 121 and the edge of the through hole 11 is greater than the shortest distance between the support rib 122 and the edge of the through hole 11, that is, the radial distance between the screw post 121 and the through hole 11 is greater than the radial distance between the support rib 122 and the through hole 11, and the side surface of the knob component 2 near the panel 1 is supported by the support rib 122.

[0055] The shape of the support rib 122 is not limited. For example, the support rib 122 can be a straight support rib 122 that extends radially along the through hole 11; or, for example, the support rib 122 can be an arc-shaped support rib 122 that extends circumferentially along the through hole 11. The end face of the knob component 2 near the panel 1 forms a surface contact with the support rib 122 to provide more stable support.

[0056] In the above technical solution, the mounting structure 12 also includes a support rib 122. The protrusion height of the support rib 122 is less than that of the screw post 121. Thus, the mounting structure 12 can provide support for the knob component 2 at different heights. When the knob component 2 is subjected to external forces (such as the operating force when the user rotates the knob 21, accidental collision force, etc.), the support rib 122 can share these forces with the screw post 121. The support rib 122 is distributed in the blank area between the screw posts 121, which can reduce the stress on the screw posts 121, enhance the local support strength at the connection between the knob component 2 and the panel 1, and improve the stability of the overall structure.

[0057] In the above technical solution, along the radial direction of the through hole 11, the shortest distance between the screw post 121 and the edge of the through hole 11 is greater than the shortest distance between the support rib 122 and the edge of the through hole 11. Therefore, when the knob component 2 is installed on the panel 1 through the screw post 121, there is space for installation operation, which facilitates the alignment of the screw post 121 with the groove 2212 defined by the protrusion 2211.

[0058] In the above technical solution, the surface of the knob component 2 closest to the panel 1 is supported on the support rib 122, which provides an additional support point for the knob component 2. During the movement of the knob component 2, the support rib 122 can limit the swaying amplitude of the knob component 2 in the direction perpendicular to the panel 1, thereby improving the operational stability and service life of the knob component 2.

[0059] Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the panel 1 is vertically arranged, with screw posts 121 on both sides of the horizontal direction of the through hole 11, and support ribs 122 above and below the through hole 11. Thus, the arrangement of the screw posts 121 and support ribs 122 in different directions of the through hole 11 makes the connection between the knob component 2 and the panel 1 more secure. The screw posts 121 and support ribs 122 cooperate to form a multi-dimensional support and connection system. On the one hand, this reduces the risk of damage to the panel 1 due to excessive local stress, improving the structural strength of the panel 1; on the other hand, because the screw posts 121 and support ribs 122 provide stable support and connection for the knob component 2 in all directions, the knob component 2 can maintain a relatively fixed position and posture during operation. When the user rotates or presses the knob 21, they will not feel any obvious shaking or loosening, improving the operational stability of the knob component 2.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, the knob component 2 includes a knob seat 22 disposed on the inner side of the panel 1, the knob seat 22 defining a receiving groove 22a that opens toward the panel 1, the knob 21 being disposed in the receiving groove 22a, and the knob seat 22 including a mounting ear 221.

[0061] In the above technical solution, the knob base 22 is located inside the panel 1, providing a stable mounting base for the knob component 2. Through its connection with the panel 1, the knob base 22 can withstand various forces generated by the knob 21 during operation, such as rotational force and pressing force, ensuring that the knob component 2 will not easily loosen or fall off, thus guaranteeing the reliability and stability of the air conditioner knob 21's function. The knob base 22 defines a receiving groove 22a that opens towards the panel 1, within which the knob 21 is housed. The receiving groove 22a provides a certain protective space for the knob 21, reducing the impact of dust, moisture, etc., on the knob 21, and improving the reliability and durability of the knob 21.

[0062] In the embodiments of this application, since the knob component 2 includes an independent knob base 22, the knob 21 can be flexibly designed independently of the knob base 22. For example, it can realize a lifting function. By setting a lifting mechanism in the knob base 22, the knob 21 can be raised when in use for convenient user operation, and lowered when not in use to make the air conditioner look neater. It can also be designed to be detachable. For example, magnetic materials can be set on the knob 21 and the knob base 22 respectively. The knob 21 and the knob base 22 can be connected by the attraction force of the magnetic materials, so as to facilitate the user to clean, replace or repair the knob 21. It can also be designed to be fixed to meet the needs of different users for the operation mode of the knob 21.

[0063] For example, the side surface of the knob base 22 near the panel 1 is supported by the support rib 122, thereby simplifying the structure of the knob component 2, reducing costs, and facilitating assembly.

[0064] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the mounting structure 12 includes a positioning protrusion 123, which engages with the knob component 2 to define the concentricity between the knob 21 and the through hole 11. The positioning protrusion 123 can cooperate with a corresponding structure on the knob component 2 to achieve precise positioning. The shape of the positioning protrusion 123 is not limited; for example, the shape of the positioning protrusion 123 can be circular, square, conical, etc.

[0065] Precise concentricity control is crucial during the installation of the air conditioner knob 21. If the knob 21 is not concentric with the perforation 11, it will wobble and shift within the perforation 11 when rotated, resulting in uneven operation or even jamming, affecting the user experience. The positioning protrusion 123 provides a positioning reference for the installation of the knob component 2, ensuring that the knob 21 can rotate smoothly and stably within the perforation 11, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of the knob 21's operation.

[0066] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion 123 extends circumferentially along the through hole 11 as a continuous or discontinuous ring, and the knob component 2 is fitted with the positioning protrusion 123. The fitted connection is more stable and easier to assemble, and this type of positioning protrusion 123 is beneficial for limiting concentricity.

[0067] The positioning protrusion 123 extends circumferentially along the perforation 11 as a continuous ring or a discontinuous ring. That is, the positioning protrusion 123 is a ring, which is a continuously extending closed ring or an open ring with at least one opening.

[0068] For example, the ring is a continuously extending closed ring. The continuously extending closed annular positioning protrusion 123 can provide omnidirectional and uniform positioning support for the knob component 2. Since it has no opening, it can form a complete positioning boundary when fitted together, so that the knob component 2 is subjected to the same constraint force in all directions, thereby enhancing the positioning stability, ensuring that the knob 21 and the through hole 11 always maintain good concentricity, and ensuring the accuracy and smoothness of the knob 21 operation.

[0069] For example, an open ring has at least one opening. For instance, panel 1 is vertically positioned, with the open ring surrounding the through hole 11, and an opening at the bottom of the open ring. The opening allows the positioning protrusion 123 to have a certain elastic deformation capability. During assembly, the knob component 2 can be easily fitted into the open ring, thereby shortening assembly time and reducing assembly difficulty. After being fitted, the elasticity of the open ring can provide a certain preload, thereby improving positioning stability. Of course, the opening can also have other functions, such as providing a drainage channel into the knob component 2 to drain water that has entered the knob component 2, etc.

[0070] Of course, this solution is not limited to this. The positioning protrusion 123 can also be multiple positioning posts. The knob component 2 is fitted with multiple positioning posts to limit the concentricity between the knob 21 and the through hole 11.

[0071] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the knob component 2 includes a knob seat 22 disposed on the inner side of the panel 1. The knob seat 22 defines a receiving groove 22a that opens toward the panel 1. The knob 21 is disposed in the receiving groove 22a. The knob seat 22 is positioned and engaged with the positioning protrusion 123.

[0072] In the above technical solution, the knob component 2 includes a knob seat 22, which is positioned and engaged with the positioning protrusion 123. During assembly, the knob seat 22 is simply placed on the positioning protrusion 123 to quickly and accurately determine the position of the knob component 2 on the panel 1, ensuring the concentricity of the knob 21 with other components on the panel 1 (such as the perforation 11). The knob seat 22 ensures the installation of the knob component 2 and the panel 1, so that the design of the knob 21 does not need to consider the installation problem. The knob 21 can be designed in various forms. For example, the knob 21 can be a lifting form, a fixed form, or a detachable form, which improves the design flexibility of the knob 21.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion 123 extends circumferentially along the perforation 11 as a continuous or discontinuous ring. The knob seat 22 includes a seat housing 222 and an annular ring 223. The seat housing 222 is fitted over the annular ring 223, and the annular ring 223 is fitted and engaged with the positioning protrusion 123. Thus, the annular ring 223 facilitates assembly and improves sealing.

[0074] For example, the annular ring 223 is made of an elastic material, possessing good elasticity and sealing properties. The knob seat 22 is fitted with the positioning protrusion 123 via the annular ring 223. The annular ring 223 can fill the gap between the seat shell 222 and the positioning protrusion 123. When the knob 21 rotates, the annular ring 223 can prevent the knob 21 from shaking due to the gap, reducing the possibility of friction between the knob 21 and the inner wall of the perforation 11, thereby reducing noise generation. In addition, since the annular ring 223 has a certain elastic deformation capacity, it can compensate for dimensional errors generated during the processing of the knob seat 22 and the positioning protrusion 123 to a certain extent. That is, if there is an error between the size of the seat shell 222 of the knob seat 22 or the size of the positioning protrusion 123 and the design value, the annular ring 223 can also adjust itself elastically to ensure that the two can still achieve a good fit, thus eliminating the need for high-precision processing of the knob seat 22 and the positioning protrusion 123, reducing processing difficulty and cost, and allowing installers to quickly complete the assembly work, improving assembly efficiency. Of course, this application is not limited to this. The annular ring 223 can also be made of non-elastic materials, such as other non-elastic sealing materials, or wear-resistant and heat-insulating materials, etc. There are no restrictions here.

[0075] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, a mating groove 2231 is formed on the annular ring 223. The mating groove 2231 is shaped to match the positioning protrusion 123 and is open towards the panel 1. The positioning protrusion 123 is inserted into the mating groove 2231 to realize the fitting and mating of the annular ring 223 and the positioning protrusion 123.

[0076] In the above technical solution, a mating groove 2231 is formed on the annular ring 223 and matches the shape of the positioning protrusion 123. The positioning protrusion 123 is inserted into the mating groove 2231. Compared with simple sleeve, the insertion and mating can reduce the relative sliding or separation between the annular ring 223 and the positioning protrusion 123, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the positioning protrusion 123 and enhancing the stability of the entire knob component 2, making it less likely for the knob 21 to deviate or shake during operation.

[0077] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion 123 includes a plurality of arc-shaped plates 1231 spaced circumferentially along the through hole 11, and the mating groove 2231 includes a plurality of arc-shaped grooves 2231a spaced circumferentially along the through hole 11. The plurality of arc-shaped plates 1231 are inserted into the plurality of arc-shaped grooves 2231a in a one-to-one correspondence. Thus, the positioning protrusion 123 and the annular ring 223 form a multi-point insertion fit, thereby limiting the relative sliding between the annular ring 223 and the positioning protrusion 123; the plurality of arc-shaped plates 1231 are inserted into the plurality of arc-shaped grooves 2231a in a one-to-one correspondence, thereby limiting the installation angle of the annular ring 223. For example, the lower part of the annular ring 223 is provided with a first drain outlet 223b, and the plurality of arc-shaped plates 1231 are inserted into the plurality of arc-shaped grooves 2231a in a one-to-one correspondence, so that the first drain outlet 223b can be positioned at the lower part of the annular ring 223 during installation, thereby realizing the drainage function.

[0078] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the panel 1 is vertically arranged, and the lower part of the knob base 22 has a first drainage channel 22b, which includes a first drain outlet 223b and a second drain outlet 222a. Figure 8 The first drain outlet 223b is formed at the lower part of the annular ring 223, combined with Figure 4 The second drain outlet 222a is formed on the portion of the housing 222 located below the annular ring 223, and the first drain outlet 223b communicates with the second drain outlet 222a. The shapes of the first drain outlet 223b and the second drain outlet 222a are not limited; for example, the first drain outlet 223b and the second drain outlet 222a can be circular, semi-circular, square, etc. The communication between the first drain outlet 223b and the second drain outlet 222a can be a direct correspondence, forming a straight first drain channel 22b; or the first drain outlet 223b and the second drain outlet 222a can be non-directly correspondent, forming a curved first drain channel 22b.

[0079] In the above technical solution, since the panel 1 is vertically positioned, the intruding water will naturally flow downwards under the influence of gravity. The first drainage channel 22b fully utilizes this characteristic, allowing the intruding water to flow along the structure of the knob base 22 to the drain outlet. This eliminates the need for a complex guiding structure, achieving the drainage function and reducing the design complexity of the product. Furthermore, if liquid accumulates below the knob base 22, it may cause a short circuit in the internal electrical components of the knob component 2. The first drainage channel 22b can reduce problems such as component corrosion and short circuits caused by water accumulation, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the product.

[0080] Reference Figure 10In some embodiments, the panel 1 is vertically arranged, and the knob component 2 includes a knob base 22, which is disposed on the inner side of the panel 1. The knob base 22 defines a receiving groove 22a that opens toward the panel 1. The knob 21 is disposed in the receiving groove 22a. The lower part of the knob base 22 has a first drainage channel 22b. Figure 6 The air conditioning panel 100 also includes a mounting bracket 3, which is located inside the panel 1. The mounting bracket 3 forms a mounting cavity 3a on the side of the mounting bracket 3 facing the panel 1. The mounting bracket 3 is located below the knob component 2. A second drainage channel 3b with an open top is formed on the mounting bracket 3. The second drainage channel 3b is isolated from the mounting cavity 3a and is used to receive the drainage of the first drainage channel 22b.

[0081] In the above technical solution, a first drainage channel 22b is provided at the lower part of the knob seat 22, and a second drainage channel 3b with an open top is formed on the mounting bracket 3. The two cooperate to form a drainage system, which can reduce the accumulation of liquid on the inside of the panel 1. The second drainage channel 3b is isolated from the mounting cavity 3a, so that the intruding water cannot enter the mounting cavity 3a, thereby preventing the intruding water from damaging electrical components (such as buttons) or other important components that may be present in the mounting cavity 3a, thus improving safety and reliability.

[0082] In some embodiments, the knob 21 is configured as a liftable knob that can be raised and lowered relative to the panel 1 along the inward and outward directions of the panel 1. Thus, when the user needs to operate the knob 21, such as adjusting device parameters or switching function modes, the knob 21 can be raised and protrude from the surface of the panel 1 so that the user can easily rotate it, or perform operations such as rotation combined with touch or press. When the knob 21 is not needed, it can be lowered to reduce the protrusion of the knob 21, which saves space and can also prevent the knob 21 from being accidentally bumped to a certain extent.

[0083] The method of raising and lowering the knob 21 is not limited. For example, a drive motor and a transmission mechanism can be provided. The drive motor is located on one of the knob 21 and the knob base 22, and is connected to the other through the transmission mechanism. Thus, when the drive motor is working, the knob 21 can be raised and lowered relative to the knob base 22. The transmission mechanism is not limited and can be, for example, a ball screw mechanism, a threaded screw mechanism, a gear and rack mechanism, or a scissor mechanism, etc.

[0084] In some embodiments, the knob 21 is constructed as a fixed knob that is fixed relative to the through hole 11 (where fixed means that the setting position (or installation position) of the knob 21 is fixed, but the knob 21 can still be turned normally). Since the position of the knob 21 is fixed, it is not easy to loosen due to frequent operation. Moreover, the structure of the knob 21 is relatively simple, which reduces the number of parts and assembly difficulty in the production process, improves production efficiency, and reduces the manufacturing cost of the knob.

[0085] In some embodiments, the knob component 2 includes a knob base 22, which is located on the inner side of the panel 1 and mounted on the panel 1. The knob 21 and the knob base 22 are detachably coupled. This facilitates the removal and use of the knob 21. The detachable coupling method is not limited, and can be, for example, magnetic coupling, Velcro coupling, or snap-fit ​​coupling. For example, the knob 21 can be detached from the through hole 11 and used in other locations, thereby enabling operation of the knob 21 from other positions (for example, the knob 21 can be set to wirelessly communicate with the air conditioner 1000), without having to stand in front of the air conditioner panel 100 to operate the knob 21, thus improving the convenience of operating the knob 21.

[0086] Reference Figure 12 An air conditioner 1000 according to a second aspect of the present invention includes an air conditioning panel 100 according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0087] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 1000 improves the ease of operation by providing the air conditioner panel 100 described in the first aspect.

[0088] Other components of the air conditioner panel 100 according to the present invention, such as the display panel and panel bracket, as well as its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0089] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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 panel, characterized in that, include: A panel having perforations and a mounting structure protruding from the inner surface of the panel; A knob component is mounted on the panel via the mounting structure, the knob component including a knob that is visible through the perforation and at least partially exposed on the outside of the panel.

2. The air conditioner panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes a screw post, and the knob component includes a mounting lug supported on the screw post. The mounting lug and the screw post are connected by a screw.

3. The air conditioner panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting lug has a protrusion that protrudes away from the panel, and the protrusion defines a groove that opens toward the panel. The groove is shaped to fit the end of the screw post, and the end of the screw post extends into the groove.

4. The air conditioner panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The panel is vertically arranged, and the air conditioner panel also includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket forms a mounting cavity on the side facing the panel. The mounting bracket is located inside the panel and below the knob component. The upper end of the mounting bracket has a mounting part with a through hole. The peripheral wall of the screw post has a rib plate, and the screw post passes through the through hole. The mounting part is located between the rib plate and the mounting ear.

5. The air conditioning panel according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The screw posts are multiple and are disposed on the outer periphery of the through hole, and the mounting ears are disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the screw posts.

6. The air conditioning panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting structure also includes a support rib, the protrusion height of which is less than the protrusion height of the screw post, and along the radial direction of the through hole, the shortest distance between the screw post and the edge of the through hole is greater than the shortest distance between the support rib and the edge of the through hole, and the side surface of the knob component near the panel is supported by the support rib.

7. The air conditioner panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The panel is vertically arranged, and screw posts are respectively provided on both sides of the horizontal direction of the perforation, and support ribs are respectively provided above and below the perforation.

8. The air conditioning panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The knob component includes a knob base disposed on the inner side of the panel, the knob base defining a receiving groove that opens toward the panel, the knob being disposed in the receiving groove, the knob base including the mounting ear, and the side surface of the knob base near the panel being supported by the support rib.

9. The air conditioner panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes a positioning protrusion that engages with the knob component to define the concentricity between the knob and the through hole.

10. The air conditioning panel according to claim 9, characterized in that, The positioning protrusion extends circumferentially along the perforation as a continuous or discontinuous ring, and the knob component is sleeved and fitted with the positioning protrusion.

11. The air conditioning panel according to claim 9, characterized in that, The knob component includes a knob base disposed on the inner side of the panel. The knob base defines a receiving groove that opens toward the panel. The knob is disposed in the receiving groove. The knob base is positioned in conjunction with the positioning protrusion.

12. The air conditioning panel according to claim 11, characterized in that, The positioning protrusion extends circumferentially along the perforation as a continuous or discontinuous ring. The knob base includes a housing and an annular ring. The housing is fitted over the annular ring, and the annular ring is fitted and engaged with the positioning protrusion.

13. The air conditioning panel according to claim 12, characterized in that, A mating groove is formed on the annular ring, the mating groove is shaped to match the positioning protrusion and is open towards the panel, the positioning protrusion is inserted into the mating groove to realize the fitting and engagement of the annular ring and the positioning protrusion.

14. The air conditioning panel according to claim 13, characterized in that, The positioning protrusion includes a plurality of arc-shaped plates spaced apart circumferentially along the perforation, and the mating groove includes a plurality of arc-shaped grooves spaced apart circumferentially along the perforation, with the plurality of arc-shaped plates being inserted into the plurality of arc-shaped grooves in a one-to-one correspondence.

15. The air conditioning panel according to claim 12, characterized in that, The panel is vertically arranged, and the lower part of the knob seat has a first drainage channel. The first drainage channel includes a first drain outlet and a second drain outlet. The first drain outlet is formed in the lower part of the annular ring, and the second drain outlet is formed on the part of the seat shell located below the annular ring. The first drain outlet and the second drain outlet are in communication.

16. The air conditioning panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel is vertically oriented. The knob component includes a knob base located on the inner side of the panel. The knob base defines a receiving groove that opens towards the panel. The knob is located in the receiving groove. The lower part of the knob base has a first drainage channel. The air conditioning panel also includes a mounting bracket located on the inner side of the panel. The side of the mounting bracket facing the panel forms a mounting cavity. The mounting bracket is located below the knob component. A second drainage channel with an open top is formed on the mounting bracket. The second drainage channel is isolated from the mounting cavity and is used to receive drainage from the first drainage channel.

17. The air conditioning panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel is vertically arranged, and the air conditioner panel also includes a mounting bracket. The side of the mounting bracket facing the panel forms a mounting cavity. The mounting bracket is located inside the panel and below the knob component. The mounting cavity is provided with control buttons, which are exposed on the panel.

18. The air conditioning panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob is configured as a liftable knob that can be raised and lowered relative to the panel along the inward and outward directions of the panel; or, the knob is configured as a fixed knob that is fixed relative to the through hole; or, the knob component includes a knob base, the knob base is disposed on the inner side of the panel and mounted on the panel, and the knob and the knob base are detachably coupled.

19. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes an air conditioning panel according to any one of claims 1-18.

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