Panel assembly and air conditioner and furniture assembly having the same

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of panel assembly and air conditioner and furniture assembly with it, for the opening of the installation cavity of furniture cabinet, the host of air conditioner is adapted to be placed in the installation cavity, the panel assembly is adapted to be located in the front side of the host, the panel assembly includes panel, first air inlet and first air outlet are formed on the panel and pass through the panel along front-back direction, wherein, the number of first air inlet is multiple, and multiple first air inlet is separately located in the left and right sides of first air outlet.According to the panel assembly of the utility model, multiple second air inlets are provided on the panel, which can ensure that the host has sufficient air inlet cross-sectional area, so that the host can have sufficient air intake, and the use experience of the air conditioner can be guaranteed, at the same time, the host is hidden in furniture cabinet, which can improve the overall aesthetic degree.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and in particular to an air conditioner and a furniture component having the same. Background Technology

[0002] In existing solutions, air conditioners are generally hidden in furniture to improve their aesthetics. However, this arrangement limits the air intake of the air conditioner, resulting in insufficient airflow and affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a panel assembly that can provide sufficient airflow.

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

[0005] This utility model also proposes a furniture assembly having the above-mentioned air conditioner.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a panel assembly is used to cover the opening of the mounting cavity of a furniture cabinet, the mounting cavity being suitable for placing the main unit of an air conditioner, the panel assembly being suitable for being disposed on the front side of the main unit, the panel assembly including a panel, the panel having a first air inlet and a first air outlet forming therethrough in the front-back direction, wherein there are multiple first air inlets, and the multiple first air inlets are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first air outlet.

[0007] According to the panel assembly of this utility model, multiple first air inlets are provided on the panel to ensure that the main unit has a sufficient air intake cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring sufficient air intake volume and thus ensuring the user experience of the air conditioner. At the same time, the main unit is hidden inside the furniture cabinet, which can improve the overall aesthetics.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly includes: a first grille member, wherein the first grille member is disposed at the first air inlet.

[0009] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first grille is detachably connected to the panel.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly further includes: a first filter element disposed on the first grille element.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly further includes: an air guide, which is disposed at the first air outlet and is used to adjust the air outlet direction.

[0012] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the air guide includes: an air guide plate, which is rotatably mounted at the first air outlet about a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction, so as to adjust the opening and closing state and / or air outlet direction of the first air outlet; and a drive motor, which is connected to the air guide plate to drive the air guide plate to rotate.

[0013] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly further includes: a second grille member, the second grille member being disposed at the first air outlet position.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the projection of the panel assembly along the front-to-back direction is rectangular.

[0015] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the surface of the panel assembly facing away from the host is planar and / or curved.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the side surface of the panel assembly facing away from the host is curved, and the two side edges of the front surface of the panel assembly are on the same plane in the left-right direction.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the side surface of the panel assembly facing away from the host is curved, and the two side edges of the front surface of the panel assembly in the vertical direction are on the same plane.

[0018] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the air conditioner is adapted to be arranged in the mounting cavity of a furniture cabinet, the front side of the mounting cavity being open to form an opening, the air conditioner comprising: a main unit disposed in the mounting cavity, the main unit having an air duct and a second air inlet and a second air outlet communicating with the air duct; and according to a first aspect of the present invention, the panel assembly is disposed on the front side of the main unit, the second air inlet and the first air inlet communicating with each other, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet communicating with each other.

[0019] According to the present invention, by setting the panel assembly of the first aspect embodiment above and setting multiple first air inlets, the main unit can be guaranteed to have a sufficient air intake cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring that the main unit has sufficient air intake volume, and thus ensuring the user experience of the air conditioner. At the same time, the main unit is hidden in the furniture cabinet, which can improve the overall aesthetics.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the total flow cross-sectional area of ​​the plurality of first air inlets is greater than the total flow cross-sectional area of ​​the second air inlets.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air inlet is formed on the side of the host away from the panel assembly, and the first air inlet is connected to the second air inlet through the left and right side spaces of the host.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the left-right direction, the left and right side edges of the panel assembly extend beyond the left and right side edges of the host, respectively.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the left-right direction, the distance between the edge of any side of the panel assembly and the edge of the same side of the host is greater than or equal to 15mm.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the total length of the panel assembly in the left-right direction is at least 30mm greater than the length of the host in the left-right direction.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the left-right direction, at least a portion of the projection of the first air inlet along the front-back direction is located outside the projection of the host.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rear side wall of the host is configured such that the distance between it and the rear wall of the mounting cavity is greater than or equal to 10 mm.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, two guide walls are provided on the rear side of the first air outlet, the two guide walls are arranged opposite to each other, and the two guide walls extend to the outside of the main unit, and the second air outlet is located between the two guide walls.

[0028] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air outlet is formed on the front side of the main unit, and the second air inlet and the second air outlet are directly opposite each other in the front-back direction.

[0029] A furniture assembly according to a third aspect of the present invention includes: a furniture cabinet having a mounting cavity, the front side of which is open to form an opening; and an air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention, wherein the main unit is disposed within the mounting cavity, and the panel assembly is arranged at the opening.

[0030] According to the furniture component of this utility model, by setting the air conditioner of the second aspect embodiment above, and setting the panel component of the first aspect above on the air conditioner, and setting multiple first air inlets on the panel, it can be ensured that the main unit has a sufficient air intake cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring that the main unit has sufficient air intake volume, and thus ensuring the user experience of the air conditioner. At the same time, the main unit is hidden in the furniture cabinet, which can improve the overall aesthetics.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a furniture component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 Sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0034] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a furniture component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the host shown;

[0036] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the panel assembly shown;

[0037] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the relative widths of the main unit and the panel assembly.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] 100. Air conditioner;

[0040] 10. Main unit; 11. Second air inlet; 12. Second air outlet;

[0041] 20. Panel assembly; 21. Panel; 211. First air inlet; 212. First air outlet; 22. First grille; 23. Air guide; 231. Air guide plate; 232. Drive motor;

[0042] 30. Flow guide wall;

[0043] 200. Furniture cabinet body; 210. Mounting cavity; 220. Opening;

[0044] 1000. Furniture components. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0046] The following is a reference appendix. Figure 1-6This invention describes an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 is adapted to be arranged in the mounting cavity 210 of the furniture cabinet 200, and the front side of the mounting cavity 210 (e.g., Figure 2 The front side of the mounting cavity 210 shown is opened to form an opening 220.

[0048] Air conditioner 100 includes a main unit 10 and a panel assembly 20. The panel assembly 20 is used to cover the opening 220 of the mounting cavity 210 of the furniture cabinet 200, and the main unit 10 of the air conditioner 100 is suitable for placement inside the mounting cavity 210. Specifically, the main unit 10 has an air duct and a second air inlet 11 and a second air outlet 12 communicating with the air duct; the panel assembly 20 is located on the front side of the main unit 10, and the panel assembly 20 includes a panel 21 on which a front-to-back direction (e.g., ...) is formed. Figure 2 The first air inlet 211 and the first air outlet 212 (shown in the front-to-back direction) penetrate the panel 21. The second air inlet 11 is connected to the first air inlet 211, and the first air outlet 212 is connected to the second air outlet 12. There are multiple first air inlets 211, meaning there can be two, three, four, or more. These multiple first air inlets 211 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the first air outlet 212 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 (The left and right sides of the first air outlet 212 shown).

[0049] For example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front of the mounting cavity 210 is open to form an opening 220. The air conditioner 100 is arranged in the mounting cavity 210. The panel assembly 20 is located on the front of the main unit 10. The first air inlet 211 and the first air outlet 212 both penetrate the panel 21 in the front-back direction. There are two first air inlets 211. The two first air inlets 211 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the first air outlet 212. Both first air inlets 211 are connected to the second air inlet 11.

[0050] When the air conditioner 100 is running, the airflow flows from the first air inlet 211 on the left and right sides of the panel 21 to the second air inlet 11, then the airflow enters the main unit 10, then the airflow flows from the second air outlet 12 to the first air outlet 212, and finally the airflow flows from the first air outlet 212 to the outside.

[0051] The panel assembly 20 of this utility model has multiple first air inlets 211 on the panel 21. Even if the main unit 10 is located inside the furniture cabinet 200, the airflow can enter the first air inlets 211 and flow to the second air inlets 11 of the main unit 10. Therefore, it can ensure that the main unit 10 has a sufficient air intake cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring that the main unit 10 has sufficient air intake volume. Sufficient air intake volume can enable the air conditioner 100 to exchange indoor and outdoor air more effectively, thereby reaching the set temperature more quickly, and thus ensuring the user experience of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the panel assembly 20 cooperates with the furniture cabinet 200 to hide the main unit 10 inside the furniture cabinet 200, thereby reducing the impact of the air conditioner 100 on the indoor structure and improving the overall aesthetics.

[0052] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the panel assembly 20 has a plurality of first air inlets 211 on the panel 21, which can ensure that the main unit 10 has a sufficient air inlet cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring that the main unit 10 has sufficient air volume, and thus ensuring the user experience of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the main unit 10 is hidden inside the furniture cabinet 200, which can improve the overall aesthetics.

[0053] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The total cross-sectional area of ​​the multiple first air inlets 211 is greater than the total cross-sectional area of ​​the second air inlets 11. Therefore, even if the main unit 10 is placed inside the furniture cabinet 200, the second air inlets 11 can still have sufficient air intake, thus ensuring the air supply effect of the air conditioner 100.

[0054] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second air inlet 11 is formed on the side of the main unit 10 opposite to the panel assembly 20 (e.g. Figure 2 (As shown on the rear side of the main unit 10), the first air inlet 211 is connected to the second air inlet 11 through the spaces on the left and right sides of the main unit 10. This ensures that airflow flows from the second air inlet 11 through the air duct to the first air inlet 211, thereby ensuring normal air intake of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the second air inlet 11 is reasonably positioned, which not only ensures normal air intake of the air conditioner 100, but also avoids the second air inlet 11 being located on the front side of the main unit 10 and affecting the overall layout of the main unit 10.

[0055] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air duct is formed between the outer wall of the main unit 10 and the cavity wall of the mounting cavity 210. The second air inlet 11 is formed on the rear side of the main unit 10. The first air inlet 211 on the left side is connected to the second air inlet 11 through the air duct, and the first air inlet 211 on the right side is connected to the second air inlet 11 through the air duct.

[0056] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 In the left and right directions (e.g.) Figure 6 On the left and right sides of the panel assembly 20 (e.g., in the left and right directions), the left and right edges of the panel assembly 20 (e.g., in the left and right directions) Figure 6 The left and right edges of the panel assembly 20 shown extend beyond the left and right edges of the main unit 10, respectively. This ensures that the panel assembly 20 conceals the main unit 10 within the furniture cabinet 200, effectively enhancing the overall aesthetics.

[0057] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 In the left and right directions (e.g.) Figure 6 In the left-right direction, the distance between any edge of the panel assembly 20 and the same edge of the main unit 10 is greater than or equal to 15mm. Thus, limiting the distance of the panel assembly 20 beyond the edge of the main unit 10 allows the main unit 10 to be completely hidden inside the furniture cabinet 200, while also facilitating the placement of the first air inlet 211 on the panel assembly 20.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown in the figure, B represents the distance between the left edge of the panel assembly 20 and the left edge of the host 10. The value of B can be 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm or 20mm. C represents the distance between the right edge of the panel assembly 20 and the right edge of the host 10. The value of C can be 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm or 20mm.

[0059] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 Panel component 20 is in the left-right direction (e.g.) Figure 6 The total length (shown in the left-right direction) is at least 30mm greater than the length of the main unit 10 in the left-right direction. This ensures that the panel assembly 20 can completely hide the main unit 10 inside the furniture cabinet 200, and also facilitates the arrangement of the first air inlet 211 on the panel assembly 20.

[0060] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown in the figure, D represents the total length of the panel assembly 20 in the left and right directions, and E represents the total length of the main unit 10 in the left and right directions. The value of D being greater than E can be 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 36mm, 38mm or 40mm.

[0061] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the left and right directions (e.g.) Figure 2On the left and right directions shown, the first air inlet 211 is along the front and back directions (as shown). Figure 2 At least a portion of the projection of the first air inlet 211 in the front-back direction (as shown) is located outside the projection of the main unit 10. That is, either a portion of the projection of the first air inlet 211 in the front-back direction is located outside the projection of the main unit 10, or the entire projection of the first air inlet 211 in the front-back direction is located outside the projection of the main unit 10. This ensures that the air duct has sufficient arrangement space, which facilitates the arrangement of the air duct. At the same time, it ensures that the air duct has sufficient flow area, which ensures that the main unit 10 has sufficient air intake.

[0062] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 The rear wall of the main unit 10 is configured such that the distance between it and the rear wall of the mounting cavity 210 is greater than or equal to 10mm. This ensures that there is sufficient distance between the main unit 10 and the cavity wall of the mounting cavity 210, thereby ensuring that the air duct has a sufficient flow cross-section and thus ensuring the air intake volume of the main unit 10.

[0063] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the distance between the rear wall of the host 10 and the rear wall of the mounting cavity 210 can be 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm or 20mm.

[0064] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 Two guide walls 30 are provided on the rear side of the first air outlet 212. The two guide walls 30 are arranged opposite each other and extend to the outside of the main unit. The second air outlet 12 is located between the two guide walls 30. Thus, the two guide walls 30 guide the airflow from the second air outlet 12, so that it can flow better to the first air outlet 212. In addition, the two guide walls 30 can isolate the airflow flowing in from the first air inlet 211 from the airflow flowing out from the second air outlet 12, thereby ensuring the heat exchange effect of the air conditioner.

[0065] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second air outlet 12 is formed on the front side of the main unit 10, and the second air inlet 11 and the second air outlet 12 are in the front-rear direction (e.g., Figure 2 (As shown in the front and back directions) are directly opposite each other. This creates a more direct airflow path, which helps improve the airflow exchange efficiency inside the main unit 10. This layout ensures that indoor air is effectively drawn in and processed by the heat exchanger before being quickly and evenly distributed throughout the room. At the same time, the directly opposite design of the second air inlet 11 and the second air outlet 12 reduces air turbulence, makes airflow smoother, lowers noise levels, and helps extend the service life of the equipment.

[0066] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The panel assembly 20 includes a first grille 22, which is located at the first air inlet 211. The grille is generally a mesh-like structure formed by multiple horizontal and vertical bars arranged at intervals. Therefore, the first grille 22, located at the first air inlet 211, can effectively block larger foreign objects (such as dust, hair, insects, etc.) from entering the air conditioner 100, thereby reducing damage to internal components and improving the performance of the air conditioner 100.

[0067] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first grille 22 is detachably connected to the panel 21. This facilitates the removal of the first grille 22 and the cleaning of the first grille 22 and the components between the first grille 22 and the panel 21, thereby improving the cleanliness of the incoming air and enabling the air conditioner 100 to maintain efficient operation and good indoor air quality. At the same time, when it is necessary to inspect or repair the interior of the air conditioner 100, only the first grille 22 can be removed, making the operation more convenient, reducing the impact on other components during disassembly and assembly, and improving the repair speed.

[0068] Additionally, it should be noted that detachable connections can include various connection methods, such as snap-fit ​​connections, magnetic connections, screw connections, etc.

[0069] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The panel assembly 20 also includes a first filter (not shown in the figure), which is disposed between the first grille 22 and the first air inlet 211. That is, the air entering the air conditioner 100 must pass through the first grille 22 and then through the first filter before entering the air conditioner 100. The main function of the first filter is to filter out impurities in the air entering the air conditioner 100, preventing impurities from entering the air conditioner 100, thereby improving indoor air quality and protecting internal components from dust and other pollutants, thus extending the service life of the air conditioner 100.

[0070] It should be noted that the first filter element can use high-efficiency filter materials, such as HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters or activated carbon filters, which can better filter the air entering the air conditioner 100, thereby further improving indoor air quality.

[0071] It should be further noted that the first filter element can be a movable part, which allows it to be removed and cleaned periodically to ensure it is always in optimal working condition. This helps maintain efficient air filtration performance, prevents large particles such as dust and hair from entering the air conditioner, and thus extends the service life of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, it also ensures the filtration effect of the air conditioner 100, providing users with a healthier, more comfortable, and environmentally friendly user experience.

[0072] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The panel assembly 20 also includes an air guide 23, which is located at the first air outlet 212 and is used to adjust the airflow direction. This allows users to adjust the air guide 23 as needed to change the direction of hot or cold air blowing, thus avoiding direct airflow onto people and improving comfort.

[0073] According to some embodiments of this utility model, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The air guide component 23 includes an air guide plate 231 and a drive motor 232. Specifically, the air guide component 23 is rotatably mounted on the first air outlet 212 about a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction to adjust the opening and closing state and / or airflow direction of the first air outlet 212. That is, the air guide plate 231 can be used only to adjust the opening and closing state of the first air outlet 212; it can also be used only to adjust the airflow direction of the first air outlet 212; or it can adjust both the opening and closing state and the airflow direction of the second air outlet 12.

[0074] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the drive motor 232 is connected to the air guide plate 231 and is used to drive the air guide plate 231 to rotate. The drive motor 232 provides driving force for the rotation of the air guide plate 231, and the air conditioner 100 realizes the air supply and closing of the first air outlet 212 by driving the rotation of the air guide plate 231 through the drive motor 232.

[0075] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the panel assembly 20 further includes a second grille, which is disposed at the first air outlet 212. That is, the second grille is an air outlet grille. Specifically, the grille is generally a mesh-like structure formed by multiple horizontal and vertical bars arranged at intervals. Therefore, the second grille, disposed at the first air outlet 212, can prevent accidents caused by users or animals accidentally touching the air conditioner's fan blades, thereby improving the safety of using the air conditioner 100.

[0076] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the projection of the panel assembly 20 along the front-to-back direction is rectangular. That is, when we observe the air conditioner 100 from the front (front side) or the back (rear side), the outline of the panel assembly 20 presents a rectangle. The rectangle is a very common and easily accepted shape that can be well integrated into various interior decoration styles. By adopting a simple rectangular design, the product can be given a modern and minimalist appearance. At the same time, the rectangular structure is relatively simple, easy to manufacture and assemble, helps to reduce costs and improve production efficiency, and this shape is easier to align with walls or other mounting surfaces, thus making it more convenient for users to install and maintain.

[0077] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the surface of the panel assembly 20 facing away from the main unit 10 is flat and / or curved. That is, the surface of the panel assembly 20 facing away from the main unit 10 can be flat, curved, or a combination of flat and curved surfaces. Flat designs are generally easier to install, especially when installed with other furniture, ensuring that the air conditioner 100 is flush with other furniture, thus improving the neatness of the interior decoration. Curved designs can add a unique aesthetic to the product, making the air conditioner 100 look more elegant and high-end. Furthermore, in some cases, curved designs can help the air conditioner 100 better integrate into specific spatial layouts, such as in corners or irregularly shaped rooms.

[0078] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the surface of the panel assembly 20 facing away from the main unit 10 is curved, and the two side edges of the front surface of the panel assembly 20 in the left-right direction are on the same plane. This makes the front panel 21 look neater and smoother, thereby improving the user's visual appeal; at the same time, the straight edges make it easier to align with walls or other mounting surfaces, thus ensuring a neat appearance of the air conditioner 100 after installation and reducing the possibility of installation errors; in addition, the straight edge design helps to provide better structural support, making the panel assembly 20 more stable, thereby reducing the risk of deformation caused by external forces.

[0079] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the surface of the panel assembly 20 facing away from the main unit 10 is curved, and the two side edges of the front surface of the panel assembly 20 in the vertical direction are on the same plane. In this way, the air conditioner 100 can be more easily aligned with furniture in the vertical direction, thereby improving the visual neatness for the user.

[0080] According to the air conditioner of the second aspect of this utility model, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2The air conditioner 100 is adapted to be arranged in the mounting cavity 210 of the furniture cabinet 200, the front side of the mounting cavity 210 being open to form an opening 220. The air conditioner 100 includes: a main unit 10 and an air conditioner 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention, the main unit 10 being disposed in the mounting cavity 210, the main unit 10 having an air duct and a second air inlet 11 and a second air outlet 12 communicating with the air duct; a panel assembly 20 being disposed on the front side of the main unit 10, the second air inlet 11 and the first air inlet 211 communicating, and the first air outlet 212 communicating with the second air outlet 12.

[0081] According to the furniture assembly of the third aspect of this utility model, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The invention includes a furniture cabinet 200 and an air conditioner 100 according to a second aspect of the present invention. The furniture cabinet 200 has a mounting cavity 210, the front side of which is open to form an opening 220; the main unit 10 is disposed in the mounting cavity 210, and the panel assembly 20 is arranged at the opening 220.

[0082] Understandably, when installing the air conditioner 100, users can embed the air conditioner 100 into the furniture cabinet 200. This can effectively save indoor space, especially for rooms with limited space. This design allows the air conditioner 100 to not occupy extra space. At the same time, the air conditioner 100 can be hidden, making the whole room look neater and more beautiful.

[0083] It should be noted that the air conditioner 100 can be entirely housed within the cabinet, or the panel assembly 20 can be installed alongside the edge of the cabinet body 200, concealing the main unit 10 within the cabinet. (See reference...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 An installation cavity 210 is constructed inside the furniture cabinet 200. The main unit 10 of the air conditioner 100 is arranged inside the installation cavity 210. The periphery of the panel assembly 20 is installed in conjunction with the periphery of the cabinet to hide the main unit 10 inside the cabinet.

[0084] According to the furniture components of this utility model, by setting an air conditioner 100 according to the second aspect of this utility model, a panel assembly 20 is set on the air conditioner 100, and a plurality of first air inlets 211 are set on the panel 21, which can ensure that the main unit 10 has a sufficient air intake cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring that the main unit 10 has sufficient air intake volume, and thus ensuring the user experience of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the main unit 10 is hidden inside the furniture cabinet 200, which can improve the overall aesthetics.

[0085] The following will refer to Figures 1-6 This invention describes a furniture component according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Reference Figure 1The furniture components include an air conditioner 100 and a furniture cabinet 200. The air conditioner 100 includes a main unit 10 and a panel assembly 20. The furniture cabinet 200 has an internal mounting cavity 210. The front of the mounting cavity 210 is open to form an opening 220. The main unit 10 is disposed in the mounting cavity 210. The periphery of the panel assembly 20 is fitted with the periphery of the opening 220 to hide the main unit 10 inside the cabinet.

[0087] Specifically, the main unit 10 has an air duct and a second air inlet 11 and a second air outlet 12 communicating with the air duct. The second air outlet 12 is formed on the front side of the main unit 10, and the second air inlet 11 and the second air outlet 12 are directly opposite each other in the front-back direction. The air outlet duct is defined between the outer wall surface of the main unit 10 and the cavity wall of the mounting cavity 210.

[0088] The panel assembly 20 is located on the front side of the main unit 10 and is fixedly connected to the main unit 10. In the projection plane perpendicular to the front-back direction, the projection of the panel assembly 20 completely covers the projection of the main unit 10. The panel assembly 20 includes: a panel 21, a first grille 22, a first filter, an air guide 23, and a second grille. The panel 21 is provided with a first air inlet 211 and a first air outlet 212 that penetrate the panel 21 along the thickness direction. The second air inlet 11 and the first air inlet 211 are connected by an air duct. The first air outlet 212 is connected to the second air outlet 12. There are two first air inlets 211, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the first air outlet 212.

[0089] The total flow cross-sectional area of ​​the two first air inlets 211 is greater than the total flow cross-sectional area of ​​the second air inlet 11. A first grille 22 is disposed at the first air inlet 211, and a first filter is disposed between the first grille 22 and the first air inlet 211 to filter the incoming air. An air guide 23 is disposed at the first air outlet 212, and the air guide 23 includes an air guide plate 231 and a drive motor 232. Specifically, the air guide 23 is rotatably mounted at the first air outlet 212 around a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction to adjust the opening and closing state and / or airflow direction of the first air outlet 212. The drive motor 232 is connected to the air guide plate 231 to drive the air guide plate 231 to rotate.

[0090] In addition, the projection of the panel assembly 20 along the front-back direction is rectangular, and the surface of the panel assembly 20 facing away from the host 10 is flat.

[0091] According to the furniture components of this utility model, by setting an air conditioner 100 according to the first aspect of this utility model, multiple first air inlets 211 are provided on the panel 21, which can ensure that the main unit 10 has a sufficient air intake cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring that the main unit 10 has sufficient air intake volume, and thus ensuring the user experience of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the main unit 10 is hidden inside the furniture cabinet 200, which can improve the overall aesthetics.

[0092] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0093] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0094] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0095] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0096] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel assembly for sealing an opening of a mounting cavity in a furniture cabinet, the mounting cavity being adapted to house the main unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that, The panel assembly is adapted to be disposed on the front side of the host, the panel assembly includes a panel, on which a first air inlet and a first air outlet are formed in a front-to-back direction, wherein there are multiple first air inlets, and the multiple first air inlets are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first air outlet.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The first grille is located at the first air inlet.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first grille is detachably connected to the panel.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The first filter element is disposed on the first grid element.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An air guide is provided at the first air outlet and is used to adjust the air outlet direction.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air guide component includes: An air guide plate is rotatably mounted at the first air outlet about a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction, so as to adjust the opening and closing state and / or air outlet direction of the first air outlet. A drive motor is connected to the air guide plate and is used to drive the air guide plate to rotate.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The second grille is located at the first air outlet.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The projection of the panel assembly along the front-to-back direction is rectangular.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side surface of the panel assembly facing away from the host is flat and / or curved.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side surface of the panel assembly facing away from the host is curved, and the two side edges of the front surface of the panel assembly are on the same plane in the left-right direction.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side surface of the panel assembly facing away from the host is curved, and the two side edges of the front surface of the panel assembly in the vertical direction are on the same plane.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner is adapted to be disposed within a mounting cavity of a furniture cabinet, the front side of the mounting cavity being open to form an opening, the air conditioner comprising: The host unit is disposed in the mounting cavity, and the host unit has an air duct and a second air inlet and a second air outlet communicating with the air duct; The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein the panel assembly is disposed on the front side of the host, the second air inlet is connected to the first air inlet, and the first air outlet is connected to the second air outlet.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The total cross-sectional area of ​​the multiple first air inlets is greater than the total cross-sectional area of ​​the second air inlets.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second air inlet is formed on the side of the main unit away from the panel assembly, and the first air inlet is connected to the second air inlet through the spaces on the left and right sides of the main unit.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, In the left-right direction, the left and right edges of the panel assembly extend beyond the left and right edges of the host, respectively.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, In the left-right direction, the distance between the edge of either side of the panel assembly and the edge of the same side of the host is greater than or equal to 15mm.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The total length of the panel assembly in the left-right direction is adapted to be at least 30 mm greater than the length of the host in the left-right direction.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, In the left-right direction, at least a portion of the projection of the first air inlet in the front-back direction is located outside the projection of the host.

19. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, The rear wall of the host is configured such that the distance between it and the rear wall of the mounting cavity is greater than or equal to 10 mm.

20. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, Two guide walls are provided on the rear side of the first air outlet. The two guide walls are arranged opposite each other and extend to the outside of the main unit. The second air outlet is located between the two guide walls.

21. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 12-20, characterized in that, The second air outlet is formed on the front side of the main unit, and the second air inlet and the second air outlet are directly opposite each other in the front-back direction.

22. A furniture component, characterized in that, include: A furniture cabinet having a mounting cavity, the front side of which is open to form an opening; The air conditioner according to any one of claims 16-21, wherein the main unit is disposed within the mounting cavity, and the panel assembly is arranged at the opening position.

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