Protective structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and discloses a protection structure and an air conditioner. The protection structure provided by the application comprises a protection plate, the protection plate is provided with a pipe hole, a connecting pipe is arranged in the pipe hole, a protection sleeve is arranged on the connecting pipe, a plurality of barbs are arranged on the protection sleeve to limit animals from climbing the connecting pipe. The protection structure is provided with the protection sleeve on the connecting pipe and the barbs on the protection sleeve, so that small animals are difficult to climb the connecting pipe, the small animals are prevented from passing through the pipe hole through the connecting pipe, the small animals are prevented from passing through the protection plate, and the problem that the small animals enter the inside of the air conditioner through the pipe hole is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of air conditioner technology, and particularly relates to protective structures and air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] When installing a floor-standing air conditioner, the indoor unit needs to be connected to the outdoor unit via pipes. The indoor unit casing usually has openings for these pipes to pass through. However, these openings allow small animals to enter the air conditioner, affecting its normal operation.

[0003] Therefore, improvements to existing technologies are necessary.

[0004] The above information is provided as background information only to aid in understanding this disclosure and does not constitute an assertion or admission that any of the above content can be used as prior art relative to this disclosure. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a protective structure and an air conditioner to address the problem of small animals entering the air conditioner through the pipe opening.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a protective structure, including: A protective plate, wherein the protective plate is provided with pipe holes; A connecting tube is inserted through the tube hole, and a protective sleeve is fitted on the connecting tube. The protective sleeve is provided with multiple barbs to restrict animals from climbing the connecting tube.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the wall of the tube is provided with serrations that engage with the barbs to restrict animals from passing through the tube.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the protective plate includes a protective plate body and a plurality of deformable plates. The protective plate has a protective hole, and the plurality of deformable plates are sequentially and spaced apart from each other on the hole wall of the protective hole. The plurality of deformable plates together define the pipe hole.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the deformable plate has multiple deformation grooves on one side.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the protective plate is provided with a support member, the support member including a first support block and a second support block, the first support block being fixedly connected to the protective plate, and the second support block being disposed on the first support block.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the protective structure further includes a mounting plate with a mounting hole. A limiting portion is provided on the wall of the mounting hole, and a receiving groove is recessed on the limiting portion. The protective plate is received in the receiving groove.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the protective plate is provided with a buckle, and the limiting part is provided with a locking part that cooperates with the buckle; The buckle includes a buckle body and a buckle tongue. The buckle body has a buckle hole, and the buckle tongue is disposed on the hole wall of the buckle hole and abuts against the engaging part.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the height of the barb is H, the distance between adjacent barbs is L, and the tilt angle of the barb is α, where 0.8mm≤H≤1.5mm and 45°≤α≤60°.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the protective plate is provided with a cyclohexylimide layer.

[0015] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an air conditioner, the air conditioner including the protective structure described in any of the preceding claims.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects: The protective structure provided in this application provides a protective sleeve on the connecting pipe and barbs on the protective sleeve, making it difficult for small animals to climb onto the connecting pipe, reducing the number of small animals passing through the pipe hole through the connecting pipe, thereby reducing the number of small animals passing through the protective plate, and solving the problem of small animals entering the air conditioner through the pipe hole. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the protective structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting pipe provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part A of the connecting pipe.

[0022] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective plate provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Protective plate; 11. Protective plate body; 12. Deformable plate; 13. Pipe hole; 14. Deformation groove; 15. Serration; 16. Buckle; 161. Buckle body; 162. Buckle tongue; 163. Buckle hole; 17. Support member; 171. First support block; 172. Second support block; 2. Connecting pipe; 21. Protective sleeve; 22. Barb; 3. Mounting plate; 31. Mounting hole; 32. Limiting part; 33. Receiving groove; 34. Engaging part. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] In the description of this application, 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, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] This application provides a protective structure and an air conditioner to address the problem of small animals entering the air conditioner through the pipe opening. The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will illustrate this.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a protective structure, including a protective plate 1 and a connecting pipe 2. The protective plate 1 has a pipe hole 13, the connecting pipe 2 passes through the pipe hole 13, and a protective sleeve 21 is fitted on the connecting pipe 2. The protective sleeve 21 is provided with barbs 22 to restrict animals from climbing the connecting pipe 2.

[0029] By setting a protective sleeve 21 on the connecting pipe 2 and setting barbs 22 on the protective sleeve 21, it is difficult for small animals to climb onto the connecting pipe 2, reducing the number of small animals passing through the pipe hole 13 through the connecting pipe 2, thereby reducing the number of small animals passing through the protective plate 1, and solving the problem of small animals entering the air conditioner through the pipe hole 13.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the protective sleeve 21 is made of metal and is integrally formed. In some embodiments of this application, the protective sleeve 21 is formed by spirally winding steel strip. The number of barbs 22 is set to multiple, and the multiple barbs 22 are integrally formed on the outer surface of the protective sleeve 21, and the multiple barbs 22 are arranged in an array.

[0031] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The height of the barbs 22 is H, 0.8mm ≤ H ≤ 1.5mm. In this embodiment, the value of H is 1mm. In some embodiments of this application, the value of H is any one of 0.8mm, 0.9mm, 1.1mm, 1.2mm, 1.3mm, 1.4mm, and 1.5mm. The spacing between adjacent barbs 22 is L, 2mm ≤ L ≤ 3mm. In this embodiment, the value of L is 2.5mm. In some embodiments of this application, the value of L is any one of 2mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.3mm, 2.4mm, 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 2.8mm, 2.9mm, and 3mm. The tilt angle of the barbs 22 is α, 45° ≤ α ≤ 60°. In this embodiment, the value of α is 45°. In some embodiments of this application, the value of α is any one of 48°, 51°, 54°, 57°, and 60°. By making 0.8mm≤H≤1.5mm, 2mm≤L≤3mm, and 45°≤α≤60°, the barbs 22 can not only prick small animals such as mice and birds, increasing the difficulty for small animals to climb and thus limiting small animals from climbing onto the protective cover 21, but also reduce the direct harm caused to small animals by the barbs 22.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The protective plate 1 is made of plastic material and includes a protective plate body 11 and multiple deformable plates 12. Protective holes are provided on the protective plate 1, and the multiple deformable plates 12 are fixedly connected to the hole walls of the protective holes. In this embodiment, the protective holes are circular holes. The number of deformable plates 12 is set to eight, and the eight deformable plates 12 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the protective holes. The eight deformable plates 12 together define the pipe hole 13. Multiple deformation grooves 14 are provided on one side of the deformable plate 12, and the multiple deformation grooves 14 are arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the protective holes. The setting of the deformation grooves 14 facilitates the deformation of the deformable plate 12. Multiple serrations 15 are integrally formed on the side of the deformable plate 12 away from the hole walls of the protective holes, and the multiple serrations 15 are arranged at intervals. In this embodiment, the diameter of the tube hole 13 is smaller than the diameter of the connecting tube 2, so that when the connecting tube 2 passes through the protective plate 1, the deformable plate 12 bends and deforms to one side, and the serrations 15 abut against the barbs 22. This not only helps to increase the stability of the connection between the connecting tube 2 and the protective plate 1, but also helps to increase the protective performance of the protective plate 1.

[0033] In addition, the protective plate 1 is coated with a cyclohexylimide layer, and the concentration of cyclohexylimide in the cyclohexylimide layer is greater than 0.5%, so that small animals can actively stay away from the protective plate 1.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The protective structure also includes a mounting plate 3. In this embodiment, the mounting plate 3 is a sheet metal part and serves as the housing of an air conditioner. The mounting plate 3 has mounting holes 31, and a limiting portion 32 is integrally formed on the wall of the mounting hole 31. A receiving groove 33 is recessed in the limiting portion 32, and the protective plate 1 is received within the receiving groove 33. The receiving groove 33 not only facilitates the embedding of the protective plate 1 into the mounting plate 3, improving the aesthetics of the protective structure, but also facilitates the connection between the protective plate 1 and the mounting plate 3.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 Multiple buckles 16 are integrally formed on the protective plate 1, and the buckles 16 are spaced apart on one side of the protective plate 1. The limiting part 32 is provided with a locking part 34 that cooperates with the buckles 16. The buckle 16 includes a buckle body 161 and a buckle tongue 162. The buckle body 161 has a buckle hole 163, and the buckle tongue 162 is disposed in the hole wall of the buckle hole 163. The buckle tongue 162 abuts against the locking part 34. When the protective plate 1 is placed in the receiving groove 33, the engagement of the buckles 16 and the locking part 34 can make the protective plate 1 and the mounting plate 3 firmly connected. In addition, two support members 17 are symmetrically arranged on one side of the protective plate 1. The support member 17 includes a first support block 171 and a second support block 172. The first support block 171 is fixedly connected to the protective plate 1, and the second support block 172 is disposed on the first support block 171. The setting of the support member 17 helps to improve the structural strength of the protective plate 1.

[0036] This application also provides an air conditioner that includes the protective structure described above. Since the air conditioner has the aforementioned protective structure, it possesses at least some or all of the beneficial effects of the aforementioned protective structure, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A protective structure, characterized in that, include: A protective plate (1) is provided with a pipe hole (13); A connecting tube (2) is inserted through the tube hole (13). A protective sleeve (21) is fitted on the connecting tube (2). The protective sleeve (21) is provided with multiple barbs (22) to restrict animals from climbing the connecting tube (2).

2. The protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wall of the tube (13) is provided with serrations (15) that cooperate with the barbs (22) to restrict animals from passing through the tube (13).

3. The protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective plate (1) includes a protective plate body (11) and a plurality of deformable plates (12). The protective plate (1) has protective holes. The plurality of deformable plates (12) are sequentially and spaced apart from each other on the hole wall of the protective holes. The plurality of deformable plates (12) together define the pipe hole (13).

4. The protective structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The deformable plate (12) has multiple deformation grooves (14) on one side.

5. The protective structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protective plate (1) is provided with a support member (17), which includes a first support block (171) and a second support block (172). The first support block (171) is fixedly connected to the protective plate (1), and the second support block (172) is disposed on the first support block (171).

6. The protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective structure also includes a mounting plate (3), on which a mounting hole (31) is provided. A limiting part (32) is provided on the wall of the mounting hole (31), and a receiving groove (33) is recessed on the limiting part (32). The protective plate (1) is housed in the receiving groove (33).

7. The protective structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The protective plate (1) is provided with a buckle (16), and the limiting part (32) is provided with a locking part (34) that cooperates with the buckle (16); The buckle (16) includes a buckle body (161) and a buckle tongue (162). The buckle body (161) has a buckle hole (163), and the buckle tongue (162) is disposed on the hole wall of the buckle hole (163). The buckle tongue (162) abuts against the engaging part (34).

8. The protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the barb (22) is H, the distance between adjacent barbs (22) is L, the tilt angle of the barb (22) is α, 0.8mm≤H≤1.5mm, 45°≤α≤60°.

9. The protective structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective plate (1) is provided with a cyclohexylimide layer.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes the protective structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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