Embedded air conditioner indoor unit

Abstract

This utility model provides an embedded air conditioner indoor unit, comprising: an indoor unit body, a mounting bracket, and a disassembly device. The indoor unit body has a front panel; a first latching portion is provided at the bottom of the indoor unit body; a second latching portion is provided on the mounting bracket, and the second latching portion is latched and connected to the first latching portion; the disassembly device includes a rotating portion and a lever portion, the rotating portion extending forward through the front panel and being rotatable; the lever portion is connected to the rotating portion and is positioned between the first latching portions, so that the rotation of the lever portion causes the first latching portion to disengage from the second latching portion. This embedded air conditioner indoor unit not only allows for stable installation in a storage space but also facilitates easy assembly and disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to an embedded air conditioner indoor unit. Background Technology

[0002] Built-in air conditioner indoor units are a common type of air conditioner indoor unit. Because they are typically embedded in furniture cabinets, the cabinets can conceal the indoor unit, improving the overall aesthetics of the home. However, simply placing the built-in air conditioner indoor unit inside the cabinet without securing it properly results in poor installation stability. If the built-in indoor unit is fixed to the furniture cabinet using a fastening mechanism, the limited space within the cabinet makes disassembly and assembly difficult, hindering installation and maintenance. Therefore, finding a way to ensure the built-in air conditioner indoor unit is both securely installed within its designated space and easy to assemble and disassemble has become a pressing issue. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this utility model is proposed to provide an embedded air conditioning indoor unit that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] One objective of this invention is to address the problem of how to ensure that the embedded air conditioner indoor unit can be stably installed in the storage space while also making the embedded air conditioner indoor unit easy to install and remove.

[0005] Specifically, this utility model proposes an embedded air conditioner indoor unit.

[0006] The embedded air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model includes: an indoor unit body having a front panel; a first snap-fit ​​portion being provided at the bottom of the indoor unit body; a mounting bracket having a second snap-fit ​​portion, the second snap-fit ​​portion being snap-fitted to the first snap-fit ​​portion; and a disassembly device including a rotating portion and a lever portion, the rotating portion extending forward through the front panel and being rotatable; and a lever portion connected to the rotating portion and positioned between the first snap-fit ​​portions, such that rotation of the lever portion causes the first snap-fit ​​portion to disengage from the second snap-fit ​​portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first latching portion is an elastic latching plate, the elastic latching plate having a downwardly protruding latching protrusion;

[0008] The second snap-fit ​​part has an upward-facing snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the resilient snap-fit ​​plate includes a first contact portion and a snap-fit ​​portion connected in sequence, wherein the first contact portion is located in front of the snap-fit ​​portion;

[0010] The first contact portion extends forward and upward; the lever portion contacts and abuts against the first contact portion.

[0011] The latching part is horizontally positioned, and the latching protrusion is positioned on the latching part.

[0012] In some embodiments, the paddle portion includes a connecting portion and a second contact portion connected in sequence, wherein the connecting portion is located in front of the second contact portion;

[0013] The front end of the connecting part is connected to the rotating part; the thickness of the connecting part remains constant in the front-to-back direction;

[0014] The upper surface of the second contact portion is adapted to the first contact portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the disassembly device further includes a drive arm disposed at the front end of the rotating part.

[0016] In some embodiments, a groove is provided on the front panel, and the front ends of the drive arm and the rotating part are located in the groove; a clearance space is defined between the drive arm and the wall of the groove to allow the drive arm to rotate.

[0017] In some embodiments, a stop plate is provided at the opening of the groove;

[0018] The distance between the stop plate and the rotating part is less than the length of the drive arm.

[0019] In some embodiments, a rib is provided on the front end face of the drive arm; the front end of the rib extends out of the groove.

[0020] In some embodiments, the drive arm is provided with an elastic support member, which is inclined downwards; the lower end of the elastic support member contacts the inner wall surface of the groove.

[0021] In some embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes:

[0022] The housing has a front panel attached to its front end; the bottom of the housing is mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0023] A duct component is disposed inside the housing; the elastic snap-fit ​​plate is disposed on the duct component and is integrally formed with the duct component; a through hole is provided at the bottom of the housing, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion of the elastic snap-fit ​​plate extends downward out of the housing and snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0024] The embedded air conditioner indoor unit of this embodiment includes an indoor unit body, a mounting bracket, and a disassembly device. The indoor unit body is mounted on the mounting bracket. A first latching portion is provided at the bottom of the indoor unit body, and a second latching portion is provided on the mounting bracket. The indoor unit body is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket by latching the first latching portion onto the second latching portion, thereby achieving a secure installation of the indoor unit body on the mounting bracket and improving the installation stability of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit of this embodiment. Furthermore, since the rotating part protrudes forward from the front panel, the operator can directly use the disassembly device to pry the first latching portion away from the second latching portion from the front of the panel, allowing the indoor unit body to be removed from the mounting bracket. Therefore, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit of this embodiment can not only be stably installed in the accommodating space but is also easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0025] The above and other objects, advantages and features of this utility model will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the present invention in a detailed manner by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or components. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the disassembly device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic structural diagram of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic structural diagram of the mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 10 recessed air conditioner indoor units;

[0035] Indoor unit body 100; front panel 110; groove 111; stop plate 112; first snap-fit ​​part 120; elastic snap-fit ​​plate 121; snap-fit ​​protrusion 122; first contact part 123; snap-fit ​​part 124; outer casing 130; air duct component 140;

[0036] Mounting bracket 200; second snap-fit ​​part 210; snap-fit ​​groove 211;

[0037] Disassembly device 300; rotating part 310; paddle part 320; drive arm 330; protruding rib 331; elastic support 340. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following reference Figures 1 to 6 This description pertains to an embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this description, it should be understood that 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 indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature, that is, include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may be further included.

[0039] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "link," "fix," and "couple" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or it can include contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," or "below" of the second feature can mean the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. 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.

[0042] The embedded air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this utility model embodiment includes an indoor unit body 100, a mounting bracket 200 and a disassembly device 300.

[0044] The indoor unit body 100 has a front panel 110 and a snap-fit ​​part 124 is provided at the bottom of the indoor unit body 100. The front panel 110 is provided with a forward-facing air outlet and an air inlet so that when the indoor unit body 100 is embedded in the receiving space, the indoor unit body 100 can supply air forward and exhaust air from the front through the opening of the receiving space.

[0045] The mounting bracket 200 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion 210, which is snap-fitted to the snap-fit ​​portion 124. The mounting bracket 200 is pre-installed in the receiving space (for example, the mounting bracket 200 is installed on the bottom surface of a cabinet compartment). The mounting bracket 200 can be fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the receiving space using a threaded connector; alternatively, the mounting bracket 200 can be glued to the bottom surface of the receiving space.

[0046] The disassembly device 300 includes a rotating part 310 and a paddle part 320. The rotating part 310 extends forward through the front panel 110 and is rotatable. The paddle part 320 is connected to the rotating part 310 and is positioned between the locking parts 124, so that the rotation of the paddle part 320 causes the locking parts 124 to disengage from the second locking part 210.

[0047] The specific implementation process of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this utility model embodiment is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] When installing the recessed air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this embodiment, the mounting bracket 200 is first fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the accommodating space. The indoor unit body 100 is installed inside the accommodating space from front to back, with the bottom of the indoor unit body 100 placed on the mounting bracket 200. The snap-fit ​​portion 124 at the bottom of the indoor unit body 100 is snapped into place with the second snap-fit ​​portion 210 on the mounting bracket 200, so that the indoor unit body 100 is securely installed on the mounting bracket 200.

[0049] When disassembling the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this embodiment, the disassembly device 300 is rotated, causing the rotating part 310 to drive the lever part 320 to rotate, so that the lever part 320 drives the locking part 124 to disengage from the second locking part 210, thereby allowing the indoor unit body 100 to be removed from the mounting bracket 200.

[0050] The embedded air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this embodiment includes an indoor unit body 100, a mounting bracket 200, and a disassembly device 300. The indoor unit body 100 is mounted on the mounting bracket 200. The bottom of the indoor unit body 100 has a snap-fit ​​portion 124, and the mounting bracket 200 has a second snap-fit ​​portion 210. The indoor unit body 100 is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 200 by snapping the snap-fit ​​portion 124 onto the second snap-fit ​​portion 210, thereby achieving a secure mounting of the indoor unit body 100 on the mounting bracket 200 and improving the installation stability of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this embodiment. Furthermore, since the rotating portion 310 protrudes forward from the front panel 110, the operator can directly use the disassembly device 300 to move the snap-fit ​​portion 124 away from the second snap-fit ​​portion 210 from the front of the panel, allowing the indoor unit body 100 to be removed from the mounting bracket 200. Therefore, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 10 of this embodiment can not only be stably installed in the accommodating space but is also easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and 5 As shown, the snap-fit ​​part 124 is a flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121, which has a downwardly protruding snap-fit ​​protrusion 122. The second snap-fit ​​part 210 has an upwardly opening snap-fit ​​groove 211, in which the snap-fit ​​protrusion 122 snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 211. Since the snap-fit ​​part 124 is a flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121, when installing the indoor unit body 100, the flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 can avoid the mounting bracket 200, so that the flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 of the indoor unit body 100 can more smoothly engage with the snap-fit ​​groove 211 on the mounting bracket 200.

[0052] Specifically, the bottom of the indoor unit body 100 is provided with a guide groove that runs through the front-to-back direction. A flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 is disposed in the guide groove. The mounting bracket 200 also extends in the front-to-back direction and is disposed in the guide groove. The indoor unit body 100 is guided to move in the front-to-back direction by the mounting bracket 200. The snap-fit ​​part 124 is a flexible snap-fit ​​part that connects to the forward-extending flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121. The root of the flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 is connected to the bottom of the indoor unit body 100. The second snap-fit ​​part 210 is located on the upper surface of the front part of the mounting bracket 200, and a snap-fit ​​groove 211 is disposed on the second snap-fit ​​part 210.

[0053] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a housing 130 and an air duct component 140. A front panel 110 is connected to the front end of the housing 130, and the bottom of the housing 130 is mounted on a mounting bracket 200. The air duct component 140 is disposed inside the housing 130, and a flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 is disposed on the air duct component 140, and the flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 is integrally formed with the air duct component 140. A through hole is provided at the bottom of the housing 130, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 122 of the flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 extends downwards from the housing 130 and engages with the snap-fit ​​groove 211.

[0054] Understandably, the air duct component 140 is an injection-molded part supported by an injection molding process, and the outer shell 130 is made of metal to ensure sufficient structural strength. The elastic snap-fit ​​plate 121 is mounted on the air duct component 140 and integrally formed with it, which not only gives the elastic snap-fit ​​plate 121 sufficient elasticity but also reduces the difficulty of processing.

[0055] Optionally, the flexible snap-fit ​​plate 121 can be made of copper so that it can recover its shape after being deformed under stress.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the elastic snap-fit ​​plate 121 includes a first contact portion 123 and a snap-fit ​​portion 124 connected in sequence. The first contact portion 123 is located in front of the snap-fit ​​portion 124, and the root of the elastic snap-fit ​​plate 121 is connected to the air duct component 140. The first contact portion 123 extends forward and upward, that is, the first contact portion 123 is tilted forward and upward, so that the lever portion 320 can be easily inserted from the front into the lower part of the first contact portion 123, and the lever portion 320 contacts and abuts against the first contact portion 123. The snap-fit ​​portion 124 is horizontally arranged, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 122 is provided on the snap-fit ​​portion 124.

[0057] In some embodiments, the paddle portion 320 includes a connecting portion and a second contact portion connected in sequence, with the connecting portion located in front of the second contact portion. The front end of the connecting portion is connected to the rotating portion 310, and the thickness of the connecting portion remains constant in the front-rear direction. The upper surface of the second contact portion is adapted to the first contact portion 123. The thickness of the second contact portion gradually decreases from front to back, the upper surface of the second contact portion is inclined and tilted backward and downward, and the lower surface of the second contact portion is horizontal. Because the upper surface of the second contact portion is adapted to the first contact portion 123, the second contact portion and the first contact portion 123 fit more tightly, so that when the paddle portion 320 rotates, the elastic locking plate 121 can disengage from the locking groove 211 in a timely manner.

[0058] Furthermore, since the thickness of the connecting part remains constant in the front-to-back direction, the structural strength of the disassembly device 300 is ensured, and the connecting part is prevented from twisting.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the disassembly device 300 of this embodiment of the present invention also includes a drive arm 330, which is disposed at the front end of the rotating part 310. That is, it is located in front of the front panel 110, so that the operator can use the drive arm 330 to drive the rotating part 310 and the paddle part 320 to rotate from the front of the front panel 110, thereby improving the ease of operation of the disassembly device 300 of this embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, a groove 111 is provided on the front panel 110, and the front ends of the drive arm 330 and the rotating part 310 are located in the groove 111. This ensures that at least a portion of the front ends of the drive arm 330 and the rotating part 310 are within the groove 111, which not only visually conceals the front ends of the drive arm 330 and the rotating part 310, making the indoor unit 100 more aesthetically pleasing, but also prevents accidental contact with the drive arm 330. A clearance space is defined between the drive arm 330 and the wall of the groove 111 to allow the drive arm 330 to rotate, thus providing sufficient rotation space for the drive arm 330 and preventing the groove 111 from restricting the rotation of the drive arm 330, thereby improving practicality.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a stop plate 112 is provided at the opening of the groove 111, and the distance between the stop plate 112 and the rotating part 310 is less than the length of the drive arm 330. Thus, the stop plate 112 stops the drive arm 330, and the wall drive arm 330 disengages from the groove 111.

[0062] In some alternative embodiments, the stop plate 112 is disposed at the lower edge of the opening of the groove 111, and the upper end of the stop plate 112 is spaced apart from the upper edge of the opening of the groove 111 by a certain distance, so that the stop plate 112 can be installed into the groove 111.

[0063] In some alternative embodiments, the stop plate 112 is disposed at the upper edge of the opening of the groove 111, and the lower end of the stop plate 112 is spaced apart from the lower edge of the opening of the groove 111 by a certain distance, so that the stop plate 112 can be installed into the groove 111.

[0064] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, a rib 331 is provided on the front end face of the drive arm 330, and the front end of the rib 331 extends out of the groove 111. The extending direction of the rib 331 is consistent with the length direction of the drive arm 330, thereby improving the structural strength of the drive arm 330. Moreover, the rib 331 increases the friction between the drive arm 330 and the human hand, making it easier for the operator to rotate the drive arm 330.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the inner surface of the front panel 110 is provided with a support protrusion, and the front panel 110 is provided with a through hole that passes through the front panel 110 and the support protrusion in the front-rear direction. The rotating part 310 is rotatably installed in the through hole, which not only enables the rotating part 310 to be rotatably connected to the front panel 110, but also improves the connection strength between the rotating part 310 and the front panel 110.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, an elastic support 340 is provided on the drive arm 330, and the elastic support 340 is inclined downward; the lower end of the elastic support 340 is in contact with the inner wall surface of the groove 111.

[0067] Specifically, the elastic support 340 is disposed on the underground surface of the drive arm 330 so that the elastic support 340 supports the drive arm 330 so that after the drive arm 330 rotates downward, the elastic support 340 can drive the drive arm 330 to return to its original position upward.

[0068] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although many exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An embedded air conditioner indoor unit, characterized by, include: The indoor unit body has a front panel; the bottom of the indoor unit body is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part; The mounting bracket is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part, which is snap-fitted to the first snap-fit ​​part. The disassembly device includes a rotating part and a paddle part. The rotating part extends forward through the front panel and is rotatable. The paddle part is connected to the rotating part and is positioned between the first latching parts, so that the rotation of the paddle part causes the first latching part to disengage from the second latching part.

2. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​part is an elastic snap-fit ​​plate, and the elastic snap-fit ​​plate has a downward protruding snap-fit ​​protrusion; The second snap-fit ​​part has an upward-facing snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

3. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic snap-fit ​​plate includes a first contact portion and a snap-fit ​​portion connected in sequence, wherein the first contact portion is located in front of the snap-fit ​​portion; The first contact portion extends forward and upward; the lever portion contacts and abuts against the first contact portion. The latching part is horizontally positioned, and the latching protrusion is positioned on the latching part.

4. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that, The paddle portion includes a connecting portion and a second contact portion connected in sequence, with the connecting portion located in front of the second contact portion; The front end of the connecting part is connected to the rotating part; the thickness of the connecting part remains constant in the front-to-back direction; The upper surface of the second contact portion is adapted to the first contact portion. 5.The indoor unit of the recessed air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disassembly device also includes a drive arm, which is disposed at the front end of the rotating part.

6. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front panel is provided with a groove, and the front ends of the drive arm and the rotating part are located in the groove; a clearance space is defined between the drive arm and the wall of the groove to allow the drive arm to rotate.

7. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, A stop plate is provided at the opening of the groove; The distance between the stop plate and the rotating part is less than the length of the drive arm.

8. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front end face of the drive arm is provided with a rib; the front end of the rib extends out of the groove.

9. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive arm is provided with an elastic support member, which is inclined downwards; the lower end of the elastic support member is in contact with the inner wall of the groove.

10. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes: The housing has a front panel attached to its front end; the bottom of the housing is mounted on the mounting bracket. A duct component is disposed inside the housing; the elastic snap-fit ​​plate is disposed on the duct component and is integrally formed with the duct component; a through hole is provided at the bottom of the housing, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion of the elastic snap-fit ​​plate extends downward out of the housing and snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

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