A face frame assembly of an indoor unit and an air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a face frame assembly of an indoor unit and an air conditioner. The face frame assembly comprises a face frame, an air inlet is arranged on the face frame, the face frame is provided with a first slot and a second slot around the air inlet, a filter screen is arranged at the air inlet, a first end of the filter screen is provided with a plug-in part matched with the first slot, and a second end of the filter screen is provided with an elastic buckle matched with the second slot. When the plug-in part is adjusted to slide in the first slot, the plug-in part is converted between a detachable state and a hanging state. When the plug-in part is in the hanging state, the elastic buckle is adjusted to be connected with the second slot, so that the filter screen is in a locked state relative to the face frame. The application solves the technical problem that when the air conditioner indoor unit is disassembled, the filter screen needs to be disassembled and placed aside, and then the next disassembly step is continued, resulting in a complicated disassembly process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to an indoor unit frame assembly and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional air conditioner indoor unit designs, filters are typically installed at the air inlet of the frame using screws, simple clips, or magnetic attachment.

[0003] However, the relevant technology has at least one of the following problems: when disassembling the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the filter needs to be removed and placed aside before returning to continue the next disassembly step, which makes the disassembly process cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is that when disassembling the indoor unit of an air conditioner, the filter needs to be removed and placed aside before returning to continue the next disassembly step, which makes the disassembly process cumbersome.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a front panel assembly for an indoor unit. The front panel assembly includes: a front panel with an air inlet, and a first slot and a second slot surrounding the air inlet; a filter installed at the air inlet, with a first end of the filter having a connector that mates with the first slot, and a second end of the filter having an elastic buckle that mates with the second slot; when the connector is slidably adjusted within the first slot, it can switch between a detachable state and a attached state; when the connector is in the attached state, the elastic buckle is adjusted to connect with the second slot, so that the filter is locked relative to the front panel.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: By enabling the connector and the first slot to slide between a detachable state and a hanging state, when the user installs the filter, they only need to engage the elastic buckle at the second end with the second slot to install the filter at the air inlet. Correspondingly, when the elastic buckle is disengaged from the second slot, the filter can also be hung on the faceplate by the plug without complete disassembly, making it convenient for the user to operate.

[0007] In one embodiment of this utility model, the face frame includes: a first limiting member, which is disposed at a first slot; wherein, when the connector slides from a first position of the first slot to a second position where the first limiting member is located, the connector changes from a detachable state to a hooked state.

[0008] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by setting a first limiting member at the first slot for installing the filter screen, the plug-in can be attached to the face frame by means of the first limiting member when it moves from the first position to the second position.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the connector includes: a insert, which is disposed on the side of the filter screen near the face frame and inserted into a first slot, so that the connector can switch between a detachable state and a hooked state relative to the first slot; and a first limiting protrusion, which is disposed at the end of the insert away from the filter screen; wherein, when the connector is in the hooked state, the first limiting protrusion abuts against the first limiting member.

[0010] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by configuring the plug-in as a plug and a first limiting protrusion, the plug can pass through the first slot, and the first limiting protrusion abuts against the first limiting member, so that the filter can be hung on the face frame and will not fall off.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a limiting groove is provided between the side wall of the first limiting member and the side wall forming the first slot; wherein, the diameter of the limiting groove is smaller than the diameter of the first limiting protrusion, so that when the plug is in a hanging state relative to the limiting groove, the first limiting protrusion abuts against the first limiting member.

[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by setting the diameter of the limiting groove, the first limiting protrusion cannot pass through the limiting groove in the hanging state, thereby enabling the filter screen to be stably hung on the face frame through the plug.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the diameter of the insert is smaller than the diameter of the limiting groove, so that when the connector is in the hanging state, the insert can be slidably disposed in the limiting groove; wherein, when the connector is in the hanging state, the filter screen is flipped along the first direction so that the elastic buckle engages with the second slot.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by setting the diameter of the insert to be smaller than the diameter of the limiting groove, the insert can slide in the limiting groove. At this time, the filter screen can be flipped in the first direction, so that the elastic buckle moves to the position of the second slot, and then the elastic buckle engages with the second slot, thus completing the assembly of the filter screen and the face frame.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the insert includes: a first insert plate, one end of which is connected to the side of the filter screen near the face frame, and the first insert plate is disposed through the first slot; and a second insert plate, which is connected to the other end of the first insert plate, and a first limiting protrusion is disposed on the second insert plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by dividing the insert into a first insert plate and a second insert plate, and then passing the first insert plate through the first slot, when the filter screen is assembled on the face frame, the first insert plate can extend from the lower end of the first slot to the upper end of the second slot, thereby allowing the first limiting protrusion to be hung on the first limiting member.

[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, a mating part is provided on one side of the first slot; wherein, when the filter screen is in a locked state relative to the face frame, the second insert plate abuts against the mating part.

[0018] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is that by setting a mating part and a second insert plate to abut, the filter screen can have different fixing points when it is installed on the face frame and when it is hung on the face frame.

[0019] In one embodiment of this utility model, a second limiting member is provided at the position where the face frame forms the second slot, and the elastic buckle includes: a snap-fit ​​part, which is elastically connected to the face frame and configured to snap-fit ​​with the second limiting member; and a lever part, which is located at the end of the snap-fit ​​part away from the face frame.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by configuring the elastic buckle as a locking part and a levering part, the filter screen can be disassembled and installed through the levering part, which is convenient for users to operate.

[0021] In one embodiment of this utility model, the snap-fit ​​part includes: an elastic sheet, one end of which is connected to the side of the filter screen near the face frame, and the other end of which is connected to the lever part; a second limiting protrusion, which is disposed on the outer side of the elastic sheet; wherein, when the snap-fit ​​part snaps with the second limiting member, the second limiting protrusion abuts against the second limiting member.

[0022] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by dividing the snap-fit ​​part into an elastic sheet and a second limiting protrusion, the second limiting protrusion can move from one side of the second limiting member to the other side by means of the characteristics of the elastic sheet, so as to complete the assembly of the filter screen and the face frame.

[0023] On the other hand, this utility model also provides an air conditioner, including: an indoor unit, the indoor unit including a face frame assembly as in any of the above examples, the face frame including a user side and an installation side disposed opposite to each other, the indoor unit being disposed on the installation side and the filter being disposed on the user side; and an outdoor unit, the outdoor unit being connected to the indoor unit via a refrigerant circulation pipe assembly.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the above examples, which will not be elaborated here.

[0025] By adopting the technical solution of this utility model, the following technical effects can be achieved: (1) By enabling the plug and the first slot to switch between a detachable state and a hanging state by sliding, when the user installs the filter, he / she only needs to engage the elastic buckle at the second end with the second slot to install the filter at the air inlet. Correspondingly, when the elastic buckle is disengaged from the second slot, the filter can also be hung on the face frame by the plug without complete disassembly, which is convenient for the user to operate. (2) By setting a first limiting member at the first slot for installing the filter screen, the plug can be attached to the face frame by means of the first limiting member when it moves from the first position to the second position; (3) By setting the diameter of the insert to be smaller than the diameter of the limiting groove, the insert can slide in the limiting groove. At this time, the filter screen can be flipped in the first direction, so that the elastic buckle moves to the position of the second slot, and then the elastic buckle engages with the second slot to complete the assembly of the filter screen and the face frame. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings to be used in the description of the embodiments 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 these drawings without creative effort. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a face frame assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the connector is in the first position; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the connector is in the second position. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a face frame assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the elastic buckle engaging with the second slot.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Face frame assembly; 100. Face frame; 110. Air inlet; 120. First slot; 121. First position; 130. First limiting member; 131. Second position; 132. Limiting groove; 140. Mating part; 150. Second slot; 160. Second limiting member; 200. Filter screen; 210. Insert; 211. Insert plate; 2111. First insert plate; 2112. Second insert plate; 212. First limiting protrusion; 220. First end; 230. Second end; 240. Elastic buckle; 241. Snap-fit ​​part; 2411. Elastic member; 2412. Second limiting protrusion; 242. Actuating part. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] In the prior art, the filter 200 of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is installed at the air inlet 110 on the front frame 100. When disassembling, the filter 200 needs to be removed and placed aside before the next disassembly action can be carried out, which makes the process cumbersome.

[0030] This application completes the assembly of the filter 200 and the air conditioner by setting a connector 210 at one end of the filter 200, setting a first slot 120 at the position of the connector 210 on the face frame 100, and setting an elastic buckle 240 at the other end to cooperate with the face frame 100; when the elastic buckle 240 is disengaged from the face frame 100, the face frame 100 flips down, and the filter 200 is hung on the face frame 100 through the cooperation of the connector 210 and the first slot 120.

[0031] See Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a face frame assembly 10, which includes a face frame 100 and a filter 200. The face frame 100 has an air inlet 110, and a first slot 120 and a second slot 150 are provided around the air inlet 110. The filter 200 is installed at the air inlet 110, and a first end 220 of the filter 200 has a connector 210 that mates with the first slot 120, and a second end 230 of the filter 200 has an elastic buckle 240 that mates with the second slot 150. When the connector 210 is adjusted to slide within the first slot 120, it can switch between a detachable state and a attached state. When the connector 210 is in the attached state, the elastic buckle 240 is adjusted to connect with the second slot 150, so that the filter 200 is locked relative to the face frame 100.

[0032] By allowing the connector 210 and the first slot 120 to slide between a detachable state and a hanging state, when the user installs the filter 200, they only need to engage the elastic buckle 240 of the second end 230 with the second slot 150 to install the filter 200 onto the air inlet 110. Correspondingly, when the elastic buckle 240 is disengaged from the second slot 150, the filter 200 can also be hung on the faceplate 100 by the plug without complete disassembly, making it convenient for the user to operate.

[0033] Preferably, in this embodiment of the application, the filter screen 200 is provided with plug-in members 210 on both sides. Correspondingly, the face frame 100 is provided with first slots 120 that cooperate with the plug-in members 210 on both sides of the air inlet 110. The first slots 120 are inserted into the face frame 100.

[0034] For example, in this embodiment, the indoor unit is a ceiling-mounted unit, but it is equally applicable to other indoor units, such as wall-mounted or cabinet-type indoor units.

[0035] Furthermore, the faceplate 100 includes a first limiting member 130. The first limiting member 130 is disposed at the first slot 120: wherein, when the plug 210 slides from the first position 121 of the first slot 120 to the second position 131 where the first limiting member 130 is located, the plug 210 changes from a detachable state to a hooked state.

[0036] By providing a first limiting member 130 at the first slot 120 for installing the filter screen 200, the plug 210 can be attached to the face frame 100 by means of the first limiting member 130 when it moves from the first position 121 to the second position 131.

[0037] Specifically, the length of the first limiting member 130 in the direction perpendicular to the largest side of the filter screen 200 is set to not exceed the length of the first slot 120, and the part of the first slot 120 that is not covered by the first limiting member 130 in the length direction is the first position 121, which is configured as the insertion part of the connector 210.

[0038] Furthermore, the connector 210 includes a tab 211 and a first limiting protrusion 212. The tab 211 is disposed on the side of the filter 200 near the face frame 100, and the tab 211 is inserted into the first slot 120, so that the connector 210 can switch between a detachable state and a hooked state relative to the first slot 120; the first limiting protrusion 212 is disposed at the end of the tab 211 away from the filter 200; wherein, when the connector 210 is in the hooked state, the first limiting protrusion 212 abuts against the first limiting member 130.

[0039] By configuring the connector 210 as a tab 211 and a first limiting protrusion 212, the tab 211 can pass through the first slot 120, and the first limiting protrusion 212 abuts against the first limiting member 130, so that the filter 200 can be hung on the face frame 100 and will not fall off.

[0040] Preferably, in this embodiment of the application, the insert 211 is a long strip, and the first slot 120 is a long strip-shaped groove adapted to the insert 211, so that the insert 211 can be inserted into and pass through the first slot 120.

[0041] For example, the first limiting protrusion 212 can be provided on one side of the insert 211 or on multiple sides of the insert 211, as long as it can satisfy the requirement that the first limiting protrusion 212 abuts against the first limiting member 130.

[0042] Furthermore, a limiting groove 132 is provided between the side wall of the first limiting member 130 and the side wall forming the first slot 120; wherein, the diameter of the limiting groove 132 is smaller than the diameter of the first limiting protrusion 212, so that when the plug-in member 210 is in a hanging state relative to the limiting groove 132, the first limiting protrusion 212 abuts against the first limiting member 130.

[0043] By setting the diameter of the limiting groove 132, the first limiting protrusion 212 cannot pass through the limiting groove 132 in the hanging state, thereby enabling the filter screen 200 to be stably hung on the face frame 100 through the connector 210.

[0044] Specifically, the direction of the aperture comparison can be perpendicular to the direction of the maximum surface area of ​​the filter screen 200. In this direction, the limiting groove 132 formed by the first limiting member 130 does not meet the requirement that the first limiting protrusion 212 can pass through, while the insert 211 can pass through in this direction.

[0045] For example, the first limiting member 130 is disposed on the side wall forming the first slot 120 or on the upper or lower side of the first slot 120, so that the limiting groove 132 formed by the first limiting member 130 and the side wall of the first slot 120 can limit the first limiting protrusion 212.

[0046] Furthermore, the diameter of the insert 211 is smaller than the diameter of the limiting groove 132, so that when the connector 210 is in the hanging state, the insert 211 can be slidably disposed in the limiting groove 132; wherein, when the connector 210 is in the hanging state, the filter screen 200 is flipped along the first direction so that the elastic buckle 240 engages with the second slot 150.

[0047] By setting the diameter of the insert 211 to be smaller than the diameter of the limiting groove 132, the insert 211 can slide within the limiting groove 132. At this time, the filter screen 200 can be flipped in the first direction, so that the elastic buckle 240 moves to the position of the second slot 150, and then the elastic buckle 240 engages with the second slot 150, thus completing the assembly of the filter screen 200 and the face frame 100.

[0048] Specifically, Figure 3 The rotating arrow in the middle indicates the first direction.

[0049] Furthermore, the insert 211 includes a first insert plate 2111 and a second insert plate 2112. One end of the first insert plate 2111 is connected to the side of the filter screen 200 near the face frame 100, and the first insert plate 2111 is disposed through the first slot 120; the second insert plate 2112 is connected to the other end of the first insert plate 2111, and a first limiting protrusion 212 is disposed on the second insert plate 2112.

[0050] By dividing the insert 211 into a first insert plate 2111 and a second insert plate 2112, and then passing the first insert plate 2111 through the first slot 120, when the filter 200 is assembled on the face frame 100, the first insert plate 2111 can extend from the lower end of the first slot 120 to the upper end of the second slot 150, thereby allowing the first limiting protrusion 212 to be hung on the first limiting member 130.

[0051] For example, the first insert plate 2111 and the second insert plate 2112 can be vertically spliced ​​together, or they can be connected to form an arc-shaped long piece, or other irregular shapes.

[0052] Furthermore, a mating part 140 is provided on one side of the first slot 120; wherein, when the filter screen 200 is in a locked state relative to the face frame 100, the second insert plate 2112 abuts against the mating part 140.

[0053] By setting the mating part 140 and the second insert plate 2112 to abut against each other, the filter screen 200 can have different fixing points when it is installed on the face frame 100 and when it is hung on the face frame 100.

[0054] For example, the second insert plate 2112 is basically configured to be perpendicular to the first insert plate 2111, so that the second insert plate 2112 is parallel to the abutment portion of the assembly part and the filter screen 200.

[0055] Specifically, during an assembly process, the first insert plate 2111 is first inserted into the first position 121 of the first slot 120. After the first limiting protrusion 212 exceeds the first limiting member 130, the insert 210 is in a detachable state from the first slot 120. The insert 210 is moved from the first position 121 to the second position 131, so that the insert 210 changes from a detachable state to a hanging state. At this time, the face frame 100 is flipped along the first direction so that the other end of the filter 200 engages with the elastic buckle 240, thus allowing the filter 200 to be installed on the face frame 100 and enter a locked state. During disassembly, the elastic buckle 240 and the face frame 100 are first disengaged, and then the filter 200 is flipped along the second direction opposite to the first direction, thus releasing the locked state between the filter 200 and the face frame 100. At this time, the insert 210 is still in a hanging state and is automatically hung on the face frame 100 without falling off.

[0056] Furthermore, a second limiting member 160 is provided at the position where the face frame 100 forms the second slot 150, and the elastic buckle 240 includes a locking part 241 and a levering part 242. The locking part 241 is elastically connected to the face frame 100 and is configured to lock into the second limiting member 160; the levering part 242 is located at the end of the locking part 241 away from the face frame 100.

[0057] By configuring the elastic buckle 240 as a locking part 241 and a levering part 242, the filter screen 200 can be installed and removed via the levering part 242, making it convenient for users to operate.

[0058] Furthermore, the engaging portion 241 includes an elastic sheet and a second limiting protrusion 2412. One end of the elastic sheet is connected to the side of the filter 200 near the face frame 100, and the other end of the elastic sheet is connected to the actuating portion 242; the second limiting protrusion 2412 is provided on the outer side of the elastic sheet; wherein, when the engaging portion 241 engages with the second limiting member 160, the second limiting protrusion 2412 abuts against the second limiting member 160.

[0059] By dividing the snap-fit ​​portion 241 into an elastic sheet and a second limiting protrusion 2412, the second limiting protrusion 2412 can move from one side of the second limiting member 160 to the other side by means of the characteristics of the elastic sheet, thereby completing the assembly of the filter screen 200 and the face frame 100.

[0060] On the other hand, this utility model also provides an air conditioner, including: an indoor unit, the indoor unit including a face frame 100 assembly 10 as in any of the above examples, the face frame 100 including a user side and an installation side disposed opposite to each other, the indoor unit being disposed on the installation side, and the filter 200 being disposed on the user side; and an outdoor unit, the outdoor unit being connected to the indoor unit via a refrigerant circulation pipe assembly.

[0061] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: it can achieve the technical effects corresponding to any of the above examples, which will not be elaborated here.

[0062] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A frame assembly for an indoor unit, characterized in that, The face frame assembly includes: A face frame (100) is provided with an air inlet (110), and the face frame (100) is provided with a first slot (120) and a second slot (150) around the air inlet (110); A filter screen (200) is installed at the air inlet (110), and the first end (220) of the filter screen (200) is provided with a plug (210) that mates with the first slot (120), and the second end (230) of the filter screen (200) is provided with an elastic buckle (240) that mates with the second slot (150); When the connector (210) is slidable within the first slot (120), the connector (210) is switched between a detachable state and a docked state. When the connector (210) is in the attached state, adjust the elastic buckle (240) to connect with the second slot (150) so that the filter (200) is locked relative to the face frame (100).

2. The face frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The face frame (100) includes: A first limiting member (130) is disposed at the first slot (120): When the connector (210) slides from the first position (121) of the first slot (120) to the second position (131) where the first limiting member (130) is located, the connector (210) changes from the detachable state to the attached state.

3. The face frame assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (210) includes: Insert (211), the insert (211) is disposed on the side of the filter (200) near the face frame (100), and the insert (211) is inserted into the first slot (120) so that the connector (210) can switch between the detachable state and the attached state relative to the first slot (120); A first limiting protrusion (212) is provided at the end of the insert (211) away from the filter (200); When the connector (210) is in the attached state, the first limiting protrusion (212) abuts against the first limiting member (130).

4. The face frame assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A limiting groove (132) is provided between the side wall of the first limiting member (130) and the side wall forming the first slot (120); The diameter of the limiting groove (132) is smaller than the diameter of the first limiting protrusion (212) so that when the plug (210) is in a hanging state relative to the limiting groove (132), the first limiting protrusion (212) abuts against the first limiting member (130).

5. The face frame assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The diameter of the insert (211) is smaller than the diameter of the limiting groove (132) so that when the connector (210) is in the hanging state, the insert (211) can be slidably disposed in the limiting groove (132); When the connector (210) is in the hanging state, the filter (200) is flipped in the first direction so that the elastic buckle (240) engages with the second slot (150).

6. The face frame assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The insert (211) includes: A first insert plate (2111) is provided, one end of which is connected to the side of the filter screen (200) near the face frame (100), and the first insert plate (2111) is disposed through the first slot (120); The second insert plate (2112) is connected to the other end of the first insert plate (2111), and the first limiting protrusion (212) is provided on the second insert plate (2112).

7. The face frame assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first slot (120) has a mating part (140) on one side; When the filter (200) is locked relative to the face frame (100), the second insert plate (2112) abuts against the mating part (140).

8. The face frame assembly according to claim 1, wherein the face frame (100) is provided with a second limiting member (160) at the position forming the second slot (150), characterized in that, The elastic buckle (240) includes: A snap-fit ​​part (241) is elastically connected to the face frame (100) and is configured to snap-fit ​​with the second limiting member (160). A lever (242) is provided at one end of the latching part (241) away from the face frame (100).

9. The face frame assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​portion (241) includes: An elastic sheet, one end of which is connected to the side of the filter screen (200) near the face frame (100), and the other end of which is connected to the lever part (242); The second limiting protrusion (2412) is provided on the outer side of the elastic sheet; When the snap-fit ​​part (241) snaps into the second limiting member (160), the second limiting protrusion (2412) abuts against the second limiting member (160).

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: An indoor unit, the indoor unit including a frame assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9, the frame (100) including a user side and an installation side disposed opposite to each other, the indoor unit being disposed on the installation side, and the filter (200) being disposed on the user side; The outdoor unit is connected to the indoor unit via a refrigerant circulation pipe assembly.

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