Hidden nail frameless air conditioning box structure
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202621192213.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-08-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-08-04
AI Technical Summary
[0002]在空气处理系统中,传统空调箱为保证结构强度,普遍设置主框架,且面板与框架、面板与面板之间的紧固件多为外露式设计,存在诸多技术缺陷:其一,外露的钉头不仅破坏设备外观美观性,在人流密集场所还易刮擦人员,存在安全隐患,同时钉头外露会导致钉孔处易渗水,降低设备防腐性与使用寿命;其二,传统空调箱多采用双层面板结构,双层面板之间需填充发泡保温材料,对加工设备要求高,增加制造成本,且加工工艺复杂;其三,主框架结构不仅增加材料成本,还提升安装工序复杂度,延长生产与安装工时,降低生产效率;其四,传统空调箱的连接常包含焊接工序,焊接过程产生污染,且焊接处易出现腐蚀、变形,影响结构稳定性
1、本实用新型提供的隐钉无框架空调箱结构,取消传统主框架设计,采用单层面板,通过紧固螺钉、翻包孔实现隐钉式拼接,大幅减少材料使用,降低制造成本;全程无焊接工序,通过紧固件实现可拆卸连接,简化生产与安装工艺,提升生产效率,缩短安装工时;
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and in particular to a hidden-nail frameless air conditioning unit structure. Background Technology
[0002] In air handling units, traditional air conditioning units typically employ a main frame to ensure structural strength, with exposed fasteners between panels and the frame, and between panels themselves. This design presents several technical drawbacks: First, exposed nail heads not only detract from the aesthetics of the equipment but also pose a safety hazard by easily scratching people in high-traffic areas. Furthermore, exposed nail heads can lead to water seepage at the nail holes, reducing the equipment's corrosion resistance and lifespan. Second, traditional air conditioning units often use a double-layer panel structure, requiring foam insulation material between the two layers. This demands sophisticated processing equipment, increases manufacturing costs, and complicates the manufacturing process. Third, the main frame structure not only increases material costs but also enhances the complexity of the installation process, extending production and installation time and reducing production efficiency. Fourth, the connections in traditional air conditioning units often involve welding, which generates pollution and is prone to corrosion and deformation at the weld joints, affecting structural stability.
[0003] In addition, some air handling scenarios do not require heat exchange, and traditional air conditioning units with main frames and double-layer panels have functional redundancy, resulting in unnecessary cost waste.
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned existing technologies, it is necessary to study and design a new type of hidden nail frameless air conditioning box structure to overcome the problems existing in the existing technologies. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the technical problems raised in the prior art, this invention provides a concealed-nail frameless air conditioning unit structure. This utility model primarily achieves concealed-nail connections through panels, fastening screws, and flap holes. Multi-layered structural reinforcement is achieved through reinforcing corner pieces, reinforcing ribs, and wind deflectors. While eliminating the traditional main frame and using a single-layer panel, the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the air conditioning unit are guaranteed. Thermal insulation and sealing are achieved through panel insulation materials, inter-panel insulation materials, and sealant, ensuring effective air handling. The entire process utilizes fastener connections without welding, improving production and installation efficiency. The concealed-nail design eliminates the safety hazards and aesthetic defects associated with exposed nail heads.
[0006] The technical means adopted in this utility model are as follows: A frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails includes: a panel, fastening screws, flap holes, panel insulation, reinforcing corner pieces, reinforcing ribs, inter-panel insulation, sealant, and a wind deflector; Furthermore, the panel is a single-layer panel; five panels are spliced together to form the main structure of the air conditioning unit, eliminating the traditional main frame design of the air conditioning unit; Furthermore, two adjacent panels are connected by a concealed screw-type panel link structure through the edge flap holes and fastening screws; Furthermore, the air conditioning unit forms a multi-layered structural reinforcement system through reinforcing corner pieces, reinforcing ribs, and wind deflectors; Furthermore, the air conditioning unit forms an insulation and sealing structure through panel insulation materials, inter-panel insulation materials, and sealant; Furthermore, the air conditioning unit is also equipped with an inspection door.
[0007] Furthermore, the edges of both panels are processed into C-shaped bending structures, wherein a flap hole is provided at the second bend of the first panel, and a large mounting hole is provided at the position corresponding to the flap hole at the first bend of the second panel. Furthermore, after the fastening screw passes through the large mounting hole, it is threaded into the flip-up hole. The head of the fastening screw is hidden inside the bend of the panel, so that there is no exposed screw head on the outer surface of the panel, realizing a concealed screw connection and eliminating safety hazards.
[0008] Furthermore, the panel material is adhered to the inside of the panel; Furthermore, interpanel material is used to fill the joint between two adjacent panels; Furthermore, the sealant is applied at the joint between the panel and the outer edge of the insulation material. Furthermore, the panel insulation material, inter-panel insulation material, and sealant work together to achieve overall insulation of the air conditioning unit and waterproof sealing at the joints, effectively reducing the air leakage rate of the air conditioning unit and preventing moisture infiltration.
[0009] Furthermore, the corner of the air conditioning unit is a three-panel splicing structure, with reinforcing corner brackets attached to the inner corner formed by the splicing of the three panels. The reinforcing corner brackets are fixed to each panel with fastening screws, linking the five panels of the air conditioning unit into an integrated structure, strengthening the structural strength of the corner, and preventing deformation and cracking at the corner due to stress.
[0010] Furthermore, the inner side of the panel is evenly distributed with reinforcing ribs along its length and width; Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected to the panel using fasteners; Furthermore, reinforcing ribs are used to improve the structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the panel, meeting the strength requirements for use of the air conditioning unit.
[0011] Furthermore, the wind deflector is located inside the air conditioning unit; Furthermore, the edge of the wind deflector is tightly abutted against the inside of the panel and is fixedly connected by fastening screws; Furthermore, the baffle plate secures the five panels of the cabinet into a whole, achieving secondary reinforcement of the air conditioning unit. At the same time, the baffle plate can guide the airflow inside the cabinet, improving the air humidification, filtration, and dehumidification effects.
[0012] Furthermore, the access door is connected to the panel by fastening screws in a concealed nail manner, and sealant is provided at the joint between the access door and the panel. Furthermore, a sealing gasket is installed at the edge of the access door, which, together with the sealant, achieves a sealed connection between the access door and the panel, ensuring the overall airtightness of the air conditioning unit.
[0013] Furthermore, the C-shaped bending structure and the flip-up hole of the panel are both formed and punched by machine tool in one bending process; Furthermore, the flap hole has a concave structure; Furthermore, the panel is made of corrosion-resistant material; Furthermore, the anti-corrosion layer at the flip-up hole and the large mounting hole is undamaged, effectively improving the corrosion resistance of the air conditioning unit and extending the service life of the equipment.
[0014] Furthermore, all connecting components between the panel, reinforcing corner pieces, reinforcing ribs, and wind deflector are fixed by fastening screws, eliminating the need for welding. This avoids environmental pollution caused by welding, reduces the technical requirements for processing personnel, and improves production and installation efficiency. The components are detachable, facilitating subsequent equipment inspection, maintenance, and component replacement, thus reducing maintenance costs.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. The concealed nail frameless air conditioning unit structure provided by this utility model eliminates the traditional main frame design and adopts a single-layer panel. Concealed nail splicing is achieved through fastening screws and flip-up holes, which greatly reduces material usage and manufacturing costs. There is no welding process throughout the entire process. Detachable connection is achieved through fasteners, which simplifies the production and installation process, improves production efficiency, and shortens installation time. 2. The concealed screw frameless air conditioning unit structure provided by this utility model, through the cooperation of the flap hole and the fastening screw, makes the screw head completely hidden inside the panel, and there are no exposed screw heads on the outer surface of the panel. This not only improves the appearance of the equipment, but also eliminates the safety risk of the screw head scratching people in crowded places, while avoiding the water seepage problem caused by exposed screw head, and extending the service life of the equipment. 3. The hidden nail frameless air conditioning box structure provided by this utility model forms a multi-layer structural reinforcement system by strengthening corner pieces, reinforcing ribs and wind baffles, which respectively strengthens the structural strength of the corners of the air conditioning box, the single-layer panel and the internal cavity of the box. Under the premise of eliminating the main frame and using a single-layer panel, the overall structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the air conditioning box are guaranteed, which meets the usage requirements of small and medium-sized air handling systems. 4. The hidden nail frameless air conditioning box structure provided by this utility model achieves all-round heat preservation and sealing of the air conditioning box through the combination of panel insulation material, inter-panel insulation material and sealant, effectively reducing the air leakage rate and ensuring the air handling effect. At the same time, the sealing structure prevents water vapor from entering the box, protects the internal components and improves the reliability of the equipment. 5. The hidden nail frameless air conditioning unit structure provided by this utility model has a panel bending structure and a flip-up hole formed by one-time bending on a machine tool, which has high processing precision and good consistency, and is convenient for mass production; each component is detachable, which makes subsequent inspection and maintenance convenient, and the number and arrangement of the baffles can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual air handling needs, making it widely applicable. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner connecting corner of the panel of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure between the two panels of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the single-panel panel of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforced wind baffle structure inside the cavity of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Panel; 2. Fastening screws; 3. Flip-up hole; 4. Panel insulation; 5. Reinforcing corner piece; 6. Reinforcing rib; 7. Panel insulation; 8. Sealant; 9. Wind deflector. Detailed Implementation
[0019] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this utility model or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0021] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0022] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.
[0024] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.
[0025] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0026] Example 1 like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails, including a panel 1, fastening screws 2, flap holes 3, panel insulation material 4, reinforcing corner pieces 5, reinforcing ribs 6, inter-panel insulation material 7, sealant 8, wind baffle 9, and also includes an inspection door. The air conditioning unit eliminates the traditional main frame design and is spliced from the panels 1 into a hexahedral structure, which is suitable for air filtration and dehumidification systems in shopping malls.
[0027] Panel 1 is a single-layer panel made of anti-corrosion cold-rolled steel plate. The first panel, which is spliced together, is bent into a C-shaped structure by a machine tool. The second bending point has an integrally formed concave flip-up hole 3. The second panel has a large mounting hole at the position corresponding to the flip-up hole 3. The fastening screw 2 passes through the large mounting hole and is threaded into the flip-up hole 3. The screw head is hidden in the large mounting hole and the flip-up hole 3, realizing the hidden screw connection of panel 1.
[0028] Panel insulation material 4 is a rubber and plastic insulation board, which is pasted on the inside of panel 1; panel insulation material 7 is a polyurethane foam strip, which is filled at the joint between the first panel and the second panel; sealant 8 is a weather-resistant sealant, which is applied to the outside of panel insulation material 7. The three work together to achieve insulation of panel 1 and sealing and waterproofing of the joint.
[0029] Each corner of the six-sided air conditioning unit is a splicing structure of three panels 1. The reinforcing corner piece 5 is a galvanized angle steel, which is attached to the inner corner formed by splicing the three panels 1. It is fixed to the panel 1 by fastening screws 2, connecting the five panels 1 of the six-sided air conditioning unit into an integrated structure and strengthening the structural strength at the corner.
[0030] The reinforcing rib 6 is a galvanized square tube, which is evenly arranged on the inner side of the panel 1 along the length of the panel 1 and fixed to the panel 1 by fastening screws 2, thereby improving the structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the panel 1.
[0031] The wind deflector 9 is made of galvanized steel plate, and consists of two levels that are horizontally arranged inside the air conditioning unit. The edge of the wind deflector 9 is in close contact with the panel 1 on the inner wall of the unit. It is fixed to the panel 1 by fastening screws 2, which fastens each panel 1 in the inner cavity of the unit into a whole, thereby achieving secondary structural reinforcement and guiding the airflow.
[0032] The access door is a single-layer panel structure that matches the opening of the air conditioning unit. Rubber sealing gaskets are pasted on the edges. The access door and panel 1 are connected by fastening screws 2 in a concealed nail manner. Sealant 8 is applied at the joints to achieve a sealed connection with the sealing gasket. After assembly, the air conditioning unit is formed as a whole sealed hexahedron.
[0033] In this embodiment, all connecting parts of the air conditioning unit are fastened with two fastening screws, eliminating the welding process. The production and installation process is as follows: 1. Panel 1 is formed by one-time bending of the machine tool and has a flip-up hole 3; 2. Apply panel material 4; 3. Fastening screw 2 passes through the mounting hole and the flip-up hole 3 to splice panel 1; 4. Install reinforcing corner brackets at the corners; 5. Reinforcing rib 6 is fixed on the inner side of panel 1; 6. Fixed wind baffle plate 9 inside the box cavity; 7. Assemble the inspection door and apply sealant. 8. Complete the overall assembly.
[0034] The entire process is simple and efficient. The assembled air conditioning unit has no exposed nail heads on its outer surface, has an attractive appearance, reliable structural strength, and reduces production costs by more than 30% compared to traditional air conditioning units.
[0035] Example 2 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the wind deflector 9 is arranged in three vertical stages and has airflow holes to adapt to the airflow distribution requirements of the air humidification treatment system in industrial sites; the panel 1 is made of stainless steel anti-corrosion plate, and the anti-corrosion layer at the flip-up hole 3 and the large mounting hole is undamaged, which improves the performance in humid and corrosive environments. The remaining components and connection methods are the same as in embodiment 1, and the same technical effect can be achieved.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails, characterized in that: The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails includes: a panel (1), fastening screws (2), flap holes (3), panel insulation material (4), reinforcing corner pieces (5), reinforcing ribs (6), inter-panel insulation material (7), sealant (8), and a wind baffle (9). The panel (1) is a single-layer panel; five panels (1) are spliced together to form the main structure of the air conditioning unit; The two adjacent panels (1) are connected by a hidden screw-type panel link structure through the edge flap hole (3) and fastening screw (2); The air conditioning unit forms a multi-layered structural reinforcement system through reinforcing corner pieces (5), reinforcing ribs (6), and wind deflectors (9); The air conditioning unit forms a thermal insulation and sealing structure through panel insulation material (4), inter-panel insulation material (7), and sealant (8); The air conditioning unit is also equipped with an inspection door.
2. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edges of the two adjacent panels (1) are processed into a C-shaped bending structure. The first panel (1) has a flap hole (3) at the second bend, and the second panel (1) has a mounting hole at the position corresponding to the flap hole (3) at the first bend. The fastening screw (2) passes through the mounting hole and is threaded into the flip-up hole (3). The head of the fastening screw (2) is hidden in the bend of the panel (1), so that there is no exposed head on the outer surface of the panel (1).
3. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel material (4) is pasted on the inside of the panel (1); The interpanel insulation material (7) is filled at the joint between two adjacent panels (1); The sealant (8) is at the joint with the outer side of the panel insulation material (7); The panel insulation material (4), the inter-panel insulation material (7), and the sealant (8) work together to achieve overall heat preservation of the air conditioning unit and sealing and waterproofing of the joints.
4. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to claim 1, characterized in that: The corner of the air conditioning unit is a splicing structure of three panels (1). A reinforcing corner piece (5) is attached to the inner corner formed by splicing the three panels (1). The reinforcing corner piece (5) is fixedly connected to each panel (1) by a fastening screw (2), linking the five panels (1) of the air conditioning unit into an integrated structure and strengthening the structural strength at the corner.
5. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the panel (1) is evenly distributed with reinforcing ribs (6) along the length and width directions; The reinforcing rib (6) is fixedly connected to the panel (1) by fasteners; The reinforcing rib (6) is used to improve the structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the panel (1).
6. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned wind deflector (9) is installed inside the air conditioning unit; The edge of the wind deflector (9) is in close contact with the interior of the panel (1) and is fixedly connected by fastening screws; The wind deflector (9) secures the five panels (1) of the box body into a whole, thereby achieving secondary reinforcement of the air conditioning box.
7. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection door is connected to the panel (1) by fastening screws (2), and the joint between the inspection door and the panel (1) is provided with sealant (8). The edge of the inspection door is also provided with a sealing gasket, which works with the sealant (8) to achieve a sealed connection between the inspection door and the panel (1).
8. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to claim 2, characterized in that: The C-shaped bending structure and the flip-up hole (3) of the panel (1) are both formed and punched by machine tool bending in one step; The aforementioned flip-up hole (3) has a concave structure; The panel (1) is made of corrosion-resistant board; The anti-corrosion layer at the flip-up hole (3) and the mounting hole is undamaged.
9. The frameless air conditioning unit structure with concealed nails according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: All connecting parts between the panel (1), reinforcing corner piece (5), reinforcing rib (6), and wind deflector (9) are connected and fixed by fastening screws (2), without welding process, and the components are detachable.