Air conditioner
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522322708.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
[0002]相关技术中的一些空调器,在壳体部件内设置新风部件,新风部件通过新风管道与室外连接,新风管和冷媒管等都通过空调器背侧的配管口穿出,然而,当新风部件的电线从靠近配管口的位置经过时,人员具有从配管口处接触到电线的风险,存在改进空间
[0005]根据本实用新型的空调器,通过设置挡线结构,将电线限位在线槽部内,挡线部遮挡线槽部以防止外物通过配管口触碰位于线槽部的电线,可降低操作人员从配管口处接触到电线的风险,满足安规要求。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology
[0002] Some air conditioners in related technologies have a fresh air component installed inside the casing. The fresh air component is connected to the outside through a fresh air duct. The fresh air duct and refrigerant pipe both pass through the piping port on the back of the air conditioner. However, when the wires of the fresh air component pass near the piping port, there is a risk that people may come into contact with the wires from the piping port, indicating room for improvement. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the present invention provides an air conditioner that prevents foreign objects from touching the wires located in the cable tray through the piping opening.
[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a fresh air component having a fresh air duct interface; a housing component housing the fresh air component, the housing component having a piping port, the area of the piping port being larger than the area of the fresh air duct interface, the area directly opposite the piping port and the fresh air duct interface being a first passage area, the area offset between the piping port and the fresh air duct interface being a second passage area, and the area directly opposite the fresh air component and the second passage area being an adjacent area; and a wire-blocking structure disposed within the fresh air component and at least partially located in the adjacent area, the wire-blocking structure including a wire groove portion and a wire-blocking portion, the wire-blocking portion blocking the wire groove portion to prevent foreign objects from touching the portion of the wire located within the wire groove portion through the piping port.
[0005] According to the present invention, the air conditioner has a wire-blocking structure that confines the wire within the wire trough. The wire-blocking structure covers the wire trough to prevent foreign objects from touching the wire located in the wire trough through the pipe opening, thereby reducing the risk of operators coming into contact with the wire from the pipe opening and meeting safety requirements.
[0006] In some embodiments, the wire blocking portion covers the side of the wire groove portion near the pipe opening.
[0007] In some embodiments, the fresh air duct interface is located on the rear side of the fresh air component, the piping port is located on the rear side of the housing component, and the wire blocking portion covers the rear side of the wire groove portion.
[0008] In some embodiments, the wire blocking structure is spaced apart from the fresh air duct interface, and the wire blocking portion covers the side of the wire groove portion near the fresh air duct interface.
[0009] In some embodiments, the wire blocking structure is located on one side of the fresh air duct interface, and the wire blocking portion covers the side of the wire groove portion closest to the fresh air duct interface on the lateral side.
[0010] In some embodiments, there are multiple line-blocking portions, which are respectively disposed on different structural components of the fresh air component, and the line groove is blocked in turn by multiple line-blocking portions arranged sequentially from bottom to top.
[0011] In some embodiments, the fresh air duct interface is located on the rear side of the fresh air component, and the baffle structure is located on the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface; the plurality of baffle portions include a first baffle portion, a second baffle portion and a third baffle portion arranged sequentially from bottom to top, at least a portion of the groove portion blocked by the first baffle portion extends laterally, at least a portion of the groove portion blocked by the second baffle portion extends vertically, and at least a portion of the groove portion blocked by the third baffle portion extends from back to front.
[0012] In some embodiments, the fresh air component includes a first air duct component and a second air duct component arranged laterally. The first air duct component includes a third frame and a fourth frame connected together, with an air inlet cavity formed between the third frame and the fourth frame. The rear side of the third frame has the fresh air duct interface and communicates with the air inlet cavity. The fourth frame has a return air port communicating with the air inlet cavity. The third baffle portion is integrally formed with the third frame. The second air duct component includes a first frame and a second frame connected together, with a fan cavity formed between the first frame and the second frame. The second frame includes a partition located between the fan cavity and the air inlet cavity. The partition has a vent communicating with the air inlet cavity and the fan cavity. The second frame is connected to the third frame. The first baffle portion is integrally formed with the second frame. The second air duct component also includes a top cover covering the first frame and the second frame. The second baffle portion is integrally formed with the top cover.
[0013] In some embodiments, the fresh air component includes a fresh air fan, which is located on one side of the fresh air component. The fresh air duct interface is located on the rear side of the fresh air component away from the fresh air fan. A wire connected to the fresh air fan is wound around the rear side of the fresh air component and extends to the wire groove, and then extends through the wire groove to the top of the fresh air component.
[0014] In some embodiments, the fresh air component includes a top cover defining a water collection groove. The top cover has two lateral sidewalls, namely a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first sidewall is the sidewall closest to the fresh air fan, and the second sidewall extends obliquely forward from the baffle structure toward the side away from the first sidewall. The fresh air component includes an upper protrusion extending forward from the fresh air duct interface. The upper protrusion is laterally spaced from the second sidewall on the side of the second sidewall away from the first sidewall. The top cover has a cable passage groove on the side of the second sidewall near the upper protrusion.
[0015] In some embodiments, the top cover includes a corner region located in front of the upper protrusion, and the top cover includes a wire buckle structure disposed at the top of the corner region. After the wire extending through the wire groove enters the wire groove, it flips upward over the second sidewall and downward into the wire harness groove defined by the wire buckle structure.
[0016] In some embodiments, the fresh air component includes a carrier wall and a wire buckle structure. A wire harness groove is formed between the wire buckle structure and the carrier wall. The wire buckle structure includes two wire buckles spaced apart. Each wire buckle includes a guide wall. A wire passage opening communicating with the wire harness groove is formed between the guide walls of the two wire buckles. The position where the two guide walls are close to each other is called the proximity point. The two guide walls gradually extend away from each other in the direction towards the carrier wall from the proximity point to form an inner guide flare that gradually expands in the direction towards the wire harness groove. The two guide walls gradually extend away from each other in the direction away from the carrier wall from the proximity point to form an outer guide flare that gradually expands in the direction away from the wire harness groove.
[0017] 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
[0018] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a hidden housing component of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of a fresh air component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a first air duct component according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6This is a structural schematic diagram of the second air duct component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of a fresh air component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is another structural schematic diagram of the top cover according to one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of a wire buckle structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a top view of a fresh air component according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 12 It is based on Figure 11 The example shown is a cross-sectional view of section AA. Figure 13 It is based on Figure 12 A magnified view of region A1 in the example shown; Figure 14 It is based on Figure 11 The example shown is a BB cross-sectional view; Figure 15 It is based on Figure 14 A magnified view of region B1 in the example shown; Figure 16 It is based on Figure 11 The example shown is a CC section view; Figure 17 It is based on Figure 16 A magnified view of region C1 in the example shown.
[0019] Figure label: Air conditioner 100; Fresh air component 1; Adjacent area 1b; First air duct component 11; Air inlet cavity 111; Fresh air duct interface 112; Return air outlet 113; Third frame 114; Fourth frame 115; Second air duct component 12; fan cavity 121; vent 122; air outlet cavity 123; first frame 124; second frame 125; partition 1251; top cover 126; water receiving trough 1261; first side wall 1262; second side wall 1263; wire passage trough 1264; corner area 1265; wire buckle structure 1266; wire buckle 12661; guide wall 126611; near part 126611a; wire harness trough 1267; wire passage 1268; inner guide flare 12681; outer guide flare 12682; Fresh air fan 13; impeller 131; fresh air motor 132; Upper convex part 14; Carrier wall 15; Housing component 2; Piping port 21; First passage area 21a; Second passage area 21b; Wire blocking structure 3; First wire blocking structure 3a; Second wire blocking structure 3b; Third wire blocking structure 3c; Wire groove portion 31; First wire groove portion 311; Second wire groove portion 312; Third wire groove portion 313; Wire blocking portion 32; First wire blocking portion 321; Second wire blocking portion 322; Third wire blocking portion 323; Wire 4. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.
[0022] The air conditioner 100 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes: a fresh air component 1, a housing component 2, and a wire blocking structure 3. The fresh air component 1 has a fresh air duct interface 112. The housing component 2 houses the fresh air component 1 and has a piping port 21. The area of the piping port 21 is larger than the area of the fresh air duct interface 112. The area directly opposite the piping port 21 and the fresh air duct interface 112 is a first passage area 21a. The area where the piping port 21 and the fresh air duct interface 112 are offset is a second passage area 21b. The area directly opposite the fresh air component 1 and the second passage area 21b is an adjacent area 1b. The wire blocking structure 3 is disposed on the fresh air component 1 and is at least partially located in the adjacent area 1b. The wire blocking structure 3 includes a wire groove portion 31 and a wire blocking portion 32. The wire blocking portion 32 blocks the wire groove portion 31 to prevent foreign objects from touching the portion of the wire 4 located in the wire groove portion 31 through the piping port 21. The term "at least part of the wire-blocking structure 3 is located in the adjacent region 1b" means that at least part of the wire-blocking structure 3 is disposed within the adjacent region 1b, or that at least part of the wire-blocking structure 3 is disposed outside the adjacent region 1b and near the edge of the adjacent region 1b.
[0024] The air conditioner 100 includes a fresh air component 1, which can supply fresh air to the room, thereby improving the air supply quality of the air conditioner 100. The fresh air component 1 has a fresh air duct interface 112, and a duct for supplying fresh air to the fresh air component 1 is connected to the fresh air duct interface 112, thereby supplying fresh air to the fresh air component 1.
[0025] The housing component 2 houses the fresh air component 1 and protects the fresh air component 1 housed inside. It is understood that the duct supplying fresh air to the fresh air component 1 needs to pass through the housing component 2 to connect to the fresh air duct interface 112 located inside the housing component 2. Therefore, a piping port 21 is provided on the housing component 2, at least a portion of which faces the fresh air duct interface 112, allowing the duct supplying fresh air to the fresh air component 1 to pass through.
[0026] The piping port 21 is not only for the duct that supplies fresh air to the fresh air component 1, but also for refrigerant pipes and wiring harnesses that need to pass through the housing component 2. Therefore, the area of the piping port 21 is larger than the area of the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0027] The area directly opposite the pipe opening 21 and the fresh air duct interface 112 is the first passage area 21a, through which the duct supplying fresh air to the fresh air component 1 can pass; the area offset between the pipe opening 21 and the fresh air duct interface 112 is the second passage area 21b, through which the refrigerant pipe and wiring harness of the air conditioner 100 can pass.
[0028] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the fresh air duct interface 112 is circular, and the first passage area 21a is also circular; the cross-sectional shape of the pipe opening 21 is circular, and the second passage area 21b is a crescent shape after removing the first passage area 21a. Alternatively, the cross-sectional shape of the fresh air duct interface 112 is circular, and the first passage area 21a is also circular; the cross-sectional shape of the pipe opening 21 is rectangular, and the second passage area 21b is the remaining rectangular area after removing the first passage area 21a.
[0029] This embodiment of the invention includes a wire-blocking structure 3, which is disposed on the fresh air component 1 and at least partially located in the adjacent area. Exemplarily, the wire-blocking structure 3 is disposed in the adjacent area 1b directly opposite the second passage area 21b, or at an edge outside the adjacent area 1b away from the fresh air duct interface 112. The wire-blocking structure 3 not only blocks the wire 4 but also does not interfere with the connection of the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0030] The wire-blocking structure 3 includes a wire groove portion 31 and a wire-blocking portion 32. The wire-blocking portion 32 shields the wire 4 to prevent foreign objects from touching the wire 4 through the pipe opening 21. The wire-blocking structure 3 not only has a shielding function but also a limiting function for the wire 4. The wire groove portion 31 is used to limit the wire 4, allowing the wire 4 to extend along the direction of the wire groove portion 31, thus improving the situation where the wire 4 swings around the wire-blocking structure 3 and enhancing the neatness of the wire 4's routing. The wire-blocking portion 32 and the wire groove portion 31 cooperate to limit the wire 4 within the wire groove portion 31. The wire-blocking portion 32, by shielding the wire groove portion 31, prevents foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the wire groove portion 31 through the pipe opening 21, thereby reducing the risk of operators coming into contact with the wire 4 from the pipe opening 21 and meeting safety regulations.
[0031] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, by setting the wire blocking structure 3, limits the wire 4 to the wire groove 31. The wire blocking part 32 blocks the wire groove 31 to prevent foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the wire groove 31 through the pipe opening 21. This can reduce the risk of operators coming into contact with the wire 4 from the pipe opening 21 and meet the safety requirements.
[0032] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the wire blocking part 32 blocks the side of the wire groove part 31 near the pipe opening 21.
[0033] The wire blocking part 32 can directly block foreign objects that extend directly into the pipe opening 21, and the blocking effect is good, which can reduce the risk of operators coming into contact with the wire 4 from the pipe opening 21.
[0034] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the fresh air duct interface 112 is located on the rear side of the fresh air component 1, the piping port 21 is located on the rear side of the housing component 2, and the wire blocking part 32 blocks the rear side of the wire groove part 31.
[0035] The fresh air duct interface 112 is located on the rear side of the fresh air component 1, and the piping port 21 is located on the rear side of the housing component 2. The piping port 21 is opened on the rear side of the housing component 2, which can improve the overall integrity of the front side of the housing component 2 without affecting its use.
[0036] The pipe opening 21 is located on the rear side of the housing component 2. Therefore, the wire blocking part 32 blocks the rear side of the wire groove part 31, and can directly block foreign objects extending forward from the pipe opening 21 from contacting the wire 4 located in the wire groove part 31.
[0037] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the wire blocking structure 3 is spaced apart from the fresh air duct interface 112, and the wire blocking part 32 blocks the side of the wire groove part 31 near the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0038] The wire blocking structure 3 is spaced apart from the fresh air duct interface 112. The wire blocking structure 3 can block the wire 4 without interfering with the connection of the fresh air duct interface 112, thus improving the working reliability of the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0039] The wire-blocking part 32 blocks the side of the wire groove part 31 near the fresh air duct interface 112. When the operator connects the fresh air duct interface 112, he or she will use his or her tools to pass through the pipe opening 21. Therefore, the wire-blocking part 32 blocks the side of the wire groove part 31 near the fresh air duct interface 112, which can prevent the operator from coming into contact with the wire 4 during the connection of the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0040] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the wire blocking structure 3 is located on the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface 112, and the wire blocking part 32 blocks the side of the wire groove part 31 on the lateral side near the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0041] The second passage area 21b is at least partially located on one side of the first passage area 21a. This arrangement reduces the occupation of vertical space, and the wire 4 located in the second passage area 21b will not droop to the first passage area 21a, reducing interference with the fresh air duct interface 112 and minimizing the risk of contact with the wire 4. The wire-blocking structure 3 is located in the adjacent area 1b directly opposite the second passage area 21b, on one side of the fresh air duct interface 112. The wire-blocking part 32 blocks the side of the wire groove part 31 on the lateral side near the fresh air duct interface 112. For example, as shown... Figure 2As shown, the wire blocking part 32 blocks the side of the wire groove part 31 that is close to the fresh air duct interface 112 in the left and right directions.
[0042] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the fresh air duct interface 112 is located on the rear side of the fresh air component 1, the piping port 21 is located on the rear side of the housing component 2, the wire blocking structure 3 is located on one side of the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface 112, and the wire blocking part 32 blocks at least one side of the upper, rear and lower sides of the wire groove part 31.
[0043] The fresh air duct interface 112 is located on the rear side of the fresh air component 1, and the piping port 21 is located on the rear side of the housing component 2. The piping port 21 is opened on the rear side of the housing component 2, which can improve the overall integrity of the front side of the housing component 2 without affecting its use.
[0044] The second passage area 21b is at least partially located on one side of the first passage area 21a. This arrangement reduces the occupation of vertical space, and the wire 4 located in the second passage area 21b will not droop to the first passage area 21a, reducing interference with the fresh air duct interface 112 and minimizing the risk of contact with the wire 4. The wire-blocking structure 3 is located in the adjacent area 1b directly opposite the second passage area 21b, on the side of the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0045] The pipe opening 21 is located on the rear side of the housing component 2 and opens to the rear. The wire blocking structure 3 is located on the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface 112. The wire 4 may come into contact with the wire 4 from the upper, rear and lower sides. Therefore, the wire blocking part 32 blocks at least one of the upper, rear and lower sides of the wire groove part 31.
[0046] The wire blocking part 32 can block one of the upper, rear, and lower sides of the wire channel part 31. The wire blocking part 32 can also block two of the upper, rear, and lower sides of the wire channel part 31. Furthermore, the wire blocking part 32 can also block the upper, rear, and lower sides of the wire channel part 31. Of course, it is not limited to this; the wire blocking part 32 can block one of the upper, rear, and lower sides of the wire channel part 31, and simultaneously blocks the side of the wire channel part 31 closest to the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0047] In some embodiments of this utility model, there are multiple wire blocking parts 32, which are respectively provided on different structural components of the fresh air component 1, and the wire groove part 31 is blocked by multiple wire blocking parts 32 arranged sequentially from bottom to top.
[0048] There are multiple wire blocking parts 32. The multiple wire blocking parts 32 can sequentially block the wire 4 along the wire 4, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the wire trough part 31 through the pipe opening 21.
[0049] By placing multiple baffles 32 on different structural components of the fresh air component 1, the arrangement space for the baffles 32 is larger, which also helps to reduce the manufacturing difficulty.
[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, the fresh air duct interface 112 is located on the rear side of the fresh air component 1, and the wire blocking structure 3 is located on the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface 112; the plurality of wire blocking parts 32 include a first wire blocking part 321, a second wire blocking part 322 and a third wire blocking part 323 arranged sequentially from bottom to top, at least a portion of the wire groove part 31 blocked by the first wire blocking part 321 extends laterally, at least a portion of the wire groove part 31 blocked by the second wire blocking part 322 extends vertically, and at least a portion of the wire groove part 31 blocked by the third wire blocking part 323 extends from back to front.
[0051] The fresh air duct interface 112 is located on the rear side of the fresh air component 1, and the wire blocking structure 3 is located on the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface 112. The wire blocking structure 3 can block the wire 4 without interfering with the connection of the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0052] The portion of the wire trough 31 that is blocked by the first wire blocking portion 321 is located on the lower side, the portion of the wire trough 31 that is blocked by the second wire blocking portion 322 is located on the middle side, and the portion of the wire trough 31 that is blocked by the third wire blocking portion 323 is located on the upper side. The wire 4 is arranged along the extension direction of the wire trough 31, thereby reducing the interference of the wire 4 to other structures.
[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 12-17 As shown, the cable tray 31 includes a first cable tray 311, a second cable tray 312, and a third cable tray 313. The second cable tray 312 extends vertically. The first cable tray 311 extends from the lower end of the second cable tray 312 in a left-right direction away from the fresh air duct interface 112. The third cable tray 313 extends from the upper end of the second cable tray 312 forward and upward. The cable blocking section 32 includes a first cable blocking section 321, a second cable blocking section 322, and a third cable blocking section 323. The first cable blocking section 321 covers the rear side of the first cable tray 311 and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112. The second cable blocking section 322 covers the rear side of the second cable tray 312 and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112. The third cable blocking section 323 covers the rear upper side of the third cable tray 313 and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0054] The wire 4 is located in the wire groove 31 and extends through the first wire groove 311, the second wire groove 312 and the third wire groove 313. By setting multiple wire grooves 31, the wire 4 is effectively limited.
[0055] The first wire trough 311 extends from the lower end of the second wire trough 312 in a left-right direction away from the fresh air duct interface 112, and the third wire trough 313 extends from the upper end of the second wire trough 312 in a forward and upward direction. Correspondingly, the wire 4 extends downward and backward along the direction of the third wire trough 313, then extends vertically along the direction of the second wire trough 312, and finally extends left-right along the direction of the first wire trough 311 away from the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0056] The first wire blocking part 321 is used to block the first wire groove part 311. Since the first wire groove part 311 extends in the left and right direction away from the fresh air duct interface 112, the cross-sectional area of the first wire groove part 311 in the direction perpendicular to the front and back is large. The first wire blocking part 321 blocks the rear side of the first wire groove part 311 and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the first wire groove part 311 from the rear side and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0057] The second wire blocking portion 322 is used to shield the second wire groove portion 312. Since the second wire groove portion 312 extends in the vertical direction, the cross-sectional area of the second wire groove portion 312 in the direction perpendicular to the front and rear is large. The second wire blocking portion 322 shields the rear side of the second wire groove portion 312 and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the second wire groove portion 312 from the rear side and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0058] The third wire blocking part 323 is used to block the third wire groove part 313. Since the third wire blocking part 323 extends from the upper end of the second wire groove part 312 towards the front and upward, the third wire blocking part 323 blocks the rear upper side and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112 of the third wire groove part 313, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the second wire groove part 312 from the rear upper side and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112.
[0059] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 12-17 As shown, the wire-blocking structure 3 includes a first wire-blocking structure 3a, a second wire-blocking structure 3b, and a third wire-blocking structure 3c. The first wire-blocking structure 3a includes a first wire groove portion 311 and a first wire-blocking portion 321. The second wire-blocking structure 3b includes a second wire groove portion 312 and a second wire-blocking portion 322. The third wire-blocking structure 3c includes a third wire groove portion 313 and a third wire-blocking portion 323. Figure 3 As shown, the first baffle structure 3a, the second baffle structure 3b and the third baffle structure 3c are respectively provided on different components of the fresh air component 1 and are arranged sequentially from bottom to top.
[0060] The first wire blocking structure 3a, the second wire blocking structure 3b, and the third wire blocking structure 3c are arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The first wire blocking structure 3a, the second wire blocking structure 3b, and the third wire blocking structure 3c can sequentially block the wire 4 along the wire 4, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 through the pipe opening 21.
[0061] The multiple cable trays 31 effectively limit the movement of the wire 4, and the multiple cable blocking sections 32 can block the wire 4 from multiple positions, further reducing the risk of operators coming into contact with the wire 4 from the pipe opening 21.
[0062] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the fresh air duct interface 112 is circular, and the first passage area 21a is also circular; the cross-sectional shape of the pipe opening 21 is circular, and the second passage area 21b is a crescent shape with the first passage area 21a removed.
[0063] Correspondingly, such as Figure 3 As shown, the adjacent area 1b is also constructed in a crescent shape. The first groove portion 311 extends in the left-right direction, with a portion of the first groove portion 311 located in the adjacent area 1b, and the remaining portion extending outside the adjacent area 1b and away from the fresh air duct interface 112. Therefore, as... Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the first wire blocking part 321 blocks the rear side of the first wire groove part 311, the side near the fresh air duct interface 112, and the upper side of the first wire groove part 311, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the first wire groove part 311.
[0064] The second groove portion 312 extends vertically, and the entire second groove portion 312 is located in the adjacent region 1b, therefore, as Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the second wire blocking part 322 blocks the rear side of the second wire trough part 312 and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112. The upper side of the second wire trough part 312 has a third wire blocking structure 3c, and the lower side of the second wire trough part 312 has a first wire blocking structure 3a. Thus, the second wire trough part 312 is blocked in multiple directions, which can prevent foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the second wire trough part 312.
[0065] The third groove portion 313 extends forward and upward from the upper end of the second groove portion 312. Only the lower part of the third groove portion 313 is located in the adjacent region 1b, therefore, as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the third wire blocking part 323 covers the upper rear side of the third wire groove part 313 and the side near the fresh air duct interface 112, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 located in the third wire groove part 313.
[0066] With the above arrangement, the multiple cable trays 31 have a good limiting effect on the wires 4, and by setting multiple cable blocking parts 32, the wires 4 can be blocked from multiple positions. The wires 4 located in the adjacent area 1b are all blocked, which can reduce the risk of operators coming into contact with the wires 4 from the pipe opening 21.
[0067] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the fresh air component 1 includes a first air duct component 11 and a second air duct component 12 arranged horizontally. For example, the second air duct component 12 is located on the left or right side of the first air duct component 11.
[0068] The first air duct component 11 includes a third frame 114 and a fourth frame 115 that are spliced together. An air inlet cavity 111 is formed between the third frame 114 and the fourth frame 115. The rear side of the third frame 114 has a fresh air duct interface 112 that is connected to the air inlet cavity 111. The fourth frame 115 has a return air port 113 that is connected to the air inlet cavity 111. The third baffle part 323 is integrated with the third frame 114.
[0069] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, an air inlet cavity 111 is formed inside the first air duct component 11. A fresh air duct interface 112 is provided on the rear side of the first air duct component 11. A return air port 113 is provided on the side of the first air duct component 11 away from the second air duct component 12 in the left-right direction. Both the fresh air duct interface 112 and the return air port 113 are connected to the air inlet cavity 111.
[0070] The first air duct component 11 has a fresh air duct interface 112 on its rear side. When fresh air enters the fresh air component 1, it first enters the first air duct component 11, flows into the air intake chamber 111 from the fresh air duct interface 112, and then is delivered into the room. It is understood that outdoor fresh air contains dust and other impurities, so it can be treated in the air intake chamber 111 before being delivered, for example, by filtering and sterilizing the outdoor fresh air, thereby delivering clean fresh air into the room. The first air duct component 11 has a return air vent 113 on the side away from the second air duct component 12 in the left and right directions. The return air vent 113 can deliver indoor air into the air intake chamber 111, treat the indoor air, for example, purify and sterilize the indoor air, and then deliver it back into the room, thereby achieving indoor air purification.
[0071] The first air duct component 11 includes a third frame 114 and a fourth frame 115 that are spliced together. The fresh air duct interface 112 is formed on the third frame 114, and the return air vent 113 is formed on the fourth frame 115. The splicing and connection is beneficial to the assembly efficiency of the first air duct component 11.
[0072] The third wire-blocking structure 3c is integrated with the third frame 114, which can improve structural stability. There are no gaps at the connection between the third wire-blocking structure 3c and the third frame 114, which helps to improve the limiting effect of the wire-blocking structure 3 on the wire 4 and the shielding effect of the wire 4.
[0073] The second air duct component 12 includes a first frame 124 and a second frame 125 connected together. A fan cavity 121 is formed between the first frame 124 and the second frame 125. The second frame 125 includes a partition 1251 located between the fan cavity 121 and the air inlet cavity 111. The partition 1251 has a vent 122 that connects the air inlet cavity 111 and the fan cavity 121. The second frame 125 is connected to the third frame 114. The first baffle portion 321 is integrally formed with the second frame 125. The second air duct component 12 also includes a top cover 126 covering the first frame 124 and the second frame 125. The second baffle portion 322 is integrally formed with the top cover 126.
[0074] like Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, a fan chamber 121 is formed inside the second air duct component 12. The second air duct component 12 has a vent 122 on the side of the second air duct component 12 that is close to the first air duct component 11 in the left-right direction. The vent 122 connects the fan chamber 121 and the air inlet chamber 111. The second air duct component 12 also includes an air outlet chamber 123 located above the fan chamber 121 and communicating with the fan chamber 121. The fresh air component 1 includes a fresh air fan 13, and the fresh air fan 13 includes a fan wheel 131 disposed in the fan chamber 121.
[0075] The impeller 131 of the fresh air fan 13 is installed in the fan cavity 121 of the second air duct 12. The impeller 131 draws air into the fan cavity 121 from the air inlet 111 through the vent 122, and then drives the airflow from the fan cavity 121 to the air outlet 123 to deliver it into the room.
[0076] The second air duct component 12 includes a first frame 124 and a second frame 125 connected together. A top cover 126 is also placed on top of the first frame 124 and the second frame 125 to improve the structural stability of the second air duct component 12. The second frame 125 is positioned relatively close to the first air duct component 11. The plate of the second frame 125 closest to the first air duct component 11 is constructed as a partition 1251. A vent 122 is formed on the partition 1251. The vent 122 is positioned close to the air inlet cavity 111 to shorten the airflow path and improve airflow.
[0077] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8As shown, the first air duct component 11 includes a third frame 114 and a fourth frame 115 spliced together in the left-right direction. The fourth frame 115 is positioned away from the second air duct component 12 relative to the third frame 114, and the return air vent 113 is disposed on the fourth frame 115. The second air duct component 12 includes a first frame 124 and a second frame 125 spliced together in the left-right direction. The third frame 114 is positioned relatively close to the second frame 125, and the third frame 114 is spliced and connected to the second frame 125, which helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the fresh air component 1.
[0078] The second wire-blocking structure 3b is integrated with the top cover 126, and the first wire-blocking structure 3a is integrated with the second frame 125, which improves structural stability. There are no gaps at the connection between the second wire-blocking structure 3b and the top cover 126, and there are no gaps at the connection between the first wire-blocking structure 3a and the second frame 125, which helps to improve the limiting effect of the wire-blocking structure 3 on the wire 4 and its shielding effect.
[0079] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the fresh air component 1 includes a fresh air fan 13, which is located on one side of the fresh air component 1 in the left-right direction. The fresh air duct interface 112 is located on the rear side of the fresh air component 1 away from the fresh air fan 13. The wire 4 connected to the fresh air fan 13 is wound around the rear side of the fresh air component 1 and extends to the wire groove 31, and then extends to the top of the fresh air component 1 through the wire groove 31.
[0080] The fresh air fan 13 is positioned on the side of the fresh air component 1 away from the fresh air duct interface 112 in the left-right direction. The wire 4 connected to the fresh air fan 13 wraps around the rear side of the fresh air component 1 and extends to the wire trough 31, and then extends through the wire trough 31 to the top of the fresh air component 1. At least a portion of the wire 4 connected to the fresh air fan 13 on the rear side of the fresh air component 1 is positioned directly opposite or adjacent to the pipe opening 21 in the front-back direction. The wire 4 connected to the fresh air fan 13 extends into the wire trough 31 and is blocked by the wire baffle 32, thereby preventing foreign objects from touching the wire 4 connected to the fresh air fan 13 through the pipe opening 21.
[0081] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the fresh air fan 13 includes a fresh air motor 132, and the wire 4 connected to the fresh air motor 132 is wound around the rear side of the fresh air component 1 and extends to the wire groove 31, and then extends to the top of the fresh air component 1 through the wire groove 31.
[0082] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the fresh air component 1 includes a top cover 126, with a water receiving groove 1261 defined on the top cover 126. The two transverse side walls of the top cover 126 are a first side wall 1262 and a second side wall 1263, respectively. The first side wall 1262 is the side wall close to the fresh air fan 13, and the second side wall 1263 extends obliquely forward from the wire blocking structure 3 toward the side away from the first side wall 1262. The fresh air component 1 includes an upper protrusion 14, which extends forward from the fresh air duct interface 112. The upper protrusion 14 and the second side wall 1263 are spaced apart in the transverse direction on the side of the second side wall 1263 away from the first side wall 1262. The top cover 126 is provided with a wire passage groove 1264 on the side of the second side wall 1263 close to the upper protrusion 14.
[0083] The fresh air component 1 includes a top cover 126 located at the top. The wire 4 connected to the fresh air motor 132 extends to the top cover 126 through the wire groove 31. The top cover 126 can limit the routing of the wire 4 and improve the neatness of the wiring of the wire 4.
[0084] The top cover 126 has a first sidewall 1262 and a second sidewall 1263 on its left and right sides, respectively. The first sidewall 1262 is away from the fresh air duct interface 112, and the second sidewall 1263 is close to the fresh air duct interface 112. The fresh air component 1 includes an upper protrusion 14 located in front of the fresh air duct interface 112. The second sidewall 1263 extends forward and is spaced apart from the upper protrusion 14 in the left and right directions. A wire channel 1264 is provided on the side of the second sidewall 1263 close to the upper protrusion 14. The wire 4 extending to the top cover 126 extends along the wire channel 1264, which can improve the neatness of the wire 4's wiring. Furthermore, the wire channel 1264 is located on the side of the second sidewall 1263 away from the first sidewall 1262, which can reduce the contact between the wire 4 and the water accumulation in the water tank 1261, reducing the impact on the wire 4.
[0085] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the top cover 126 includes a corner region 1265 located in front of the upper protrusion 14. The top cover 126 includes a wire buckle structure 1266 provided at the top of the corner region 1265. The wire 4 extending through the wire groove portion 31 enters the wire groove 1264, flips upward over the second side wall 1263, and enters downward into the wire harness groove 1267 defined by the wire buckle structure 1266.
[0086] The second sidewall 1263 of the top cover 126 extends forward and is spaced apart from the upper protrusion 14 in the left-right direction. The front end of the second sidewall 1263 extends to the front of the upper protrusion 14, and the top cover 126 has a corner region 1265 in front of the upper protrusion 14.
[0087] The top cover 126 has a wire buckle structure 1266 in the corner area 1265. The wire 4, which extends through the wire groove 31, extends along the second side wall 1263 near the wire groove 1264 of the upper protrusion 14, then flips over the second side wall 1263 and enters the corner area 1265. The wire 4 is limited by the wire ties 1267 defined by the wire buckle structure 1266.
[0088] After the wire 4 is led out from the fresh air fan 13, it first goes around the back of the fresh air component 1 and enters the wire groove 31. Then it enters the through wire groove 1264 from the wire groove 31 and extends from the through wire groove 1264 to the wire harness groove 1267, thereby extending to the top of the fresh air component 1. The fresh air component 1 has multiple limiting structures such as the wire groove 31, the through wire groove 1264 and the wire harness groove 1267, which can improve the neatness of the wiring.
[0089] In some embodiments of this utility model, the wire trough 31 includes a first wire trough 311, a second wire trough 312, and a third wire trough 313 arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The wire 4 connected to the fresh air fan 13 first enters the first wire trough 311 around the rear side of the fresh air component 1, and extends along the first wire trough 311 in the left-right direction towards the fresh air inlet. Then, it enters the second wire trough 312 vertically upwards, then extends upwards along the second wire trough 312 into the third wire trough 313, and then extends forward and upwards along the third wire trough 313. After exiting the third wire trough 313, it enters the wire trough 1264 and finally enters the cable tie trough 1267.
[0090] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 As shown, the fresh air component 1 includes a carrier wall 15 and a wire buckle structure 1266. A wire buckle groove 1267 is formed between the wire buckle structure 1266 and the carrier wall 15. The wire buckle structure 1266 includes two wire buckles 12661 spaced apart. Each wire buckle 12661 includes a guide wall 126611. A wire passage 1268 communicating with the wire buckle groove 1267 is formed between the guide walls 126611 of the two wire buckles 12661. The position where the two guide walls 126611 are close to each other is called the proximity point 126611a. The two guide walls 126611 gradually extend away from the carrier wall 15 from the proximity point 126611a to form an inner guide flare that gradually expands in the direction of the wire buckle groove 1267. The two guide walls 126611 gradually extend away from the carrier wall 15 from the proximity point 126611a to form an outer guide flare that gradually expands in the direction away from the wire buckle groove 1267.
[0091] The wire buckle structure 1266 includes two wire buckles 12661 spaced apart. The wall surface of each wire buckle 12661 close to each other forms a guide wall 126611. A wire passage 1268 communicating with the wire harness groove 1267 is formed between the two guide walls 126611. The position where the two guide walls 126611 are close to each other is the proximity 126611a.
[0092] The closest point 126611a is the point where the distance between the two guide walls 126611 is the smallest. The two guide walls 126611 gradually extend away from the closest point 126611a toward the carrier wall 15. An inner guide flare 12681 that gradually widens toward the wire harness groove 1267 is formed between the segments of the two guide walls 126611 from the closest point 126611a toward the carrier wall 15. An outer guide flare 12682 that gradually widens toward the direction away from the wire harness groove 1267 is formed between the segments of the two guide walls 126611 from the closest point 126611a toward the end away from the carrier wall 15.
[0093] In this way, when the wire 4 is placed into the cable tray 1267 for positioning, the wire 4 is moved from the end of the guide wall 126611 away from the carrier wall 15 towards the carrier wall 15. The wire 4 is guided by the outer guide flare 12682, which can effectively pull the wire 4 into the cable tray 1267. Furthermore, there is also a guide wall 126611 guiding the wire 4 in the direction of the outer guide flare 12682 near the carrier wall 15. The structures at the proximity point 126611a and the proximity point 126611a near the carrier wall 15 smoothly guide the wire 4, which can reduce the occurrence of scratches on the outer sheath of the wire 4.
[0094] Similarly, when the wire 4 is removed from the cable tray 1267, the wire 4 is moved from the carrier wall 15 toward the guide wall 126611 away from the carrier wall 15. The wire 4 is guided by the inner guide flare 12681, which can effectively pull the wire 4 out of the cable tray 1267. There is also a guide wall 126611 at the outer guide flare 12682 to guide the wire 4. The structure at the proximity 126611a and the outer guide flare 12682 smoothly guides the wire 4, which can reduce the occurrence of scratches on the outer sheath of the wire 4 and improve the working reliability of the wire 4.
[0095] In some embodiments of this utility model, the fresh air component includes a top cover 126, and the top wall of the top cover 126 is a carrier wall 15.
[0096] Other components of the air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present invention, such as the impeller and its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.
[0097] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0098] 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.
[0099] 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.
[0100] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0101] 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.
[0102] 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. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Fresh air component, wherein the fresh air component has a fresh air duct interface; A housing component that houses the fresh air component, the housing component having a pipe opening, the area of the pipe opening being larger than the area of the fresh air duct interface, the area directly opposite the pipe opening and the fresh air duct interface being a first passage area, the area offset between the pipe opening and the fresh air duct interface being a second passage area, and the area directly opposite the fresh air component and the second passage area being an adjacent area; A wire blocking structure is provided on the fresh air component and at least partially located in the adjacent area. The wire blocking structure includes a wire groove and a wire blocking portion. The wire blocking portion covers the wire groove to prevent foreign objects from touching the portion of the wire located in the wire groove through the pipe opening.
2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire blocking part covers the side of the wire groove near the pipe opening.
3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fresh air duct interface is located on the rear side of the fresh air component, the piping port is located on the rear side of the housing component, and the wire blocking part covers the rear side of the wire groove part.
4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire-blocking structure is spaced apart from the fresh air duct interface, and the wire-blocking part covers the side of the wire groove part near the fresh air duct interface.
5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The wire-blocking structure is located on the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface, and the wire-blocking part covers the side of the wire groove part that is close to the fresh air duct interface on the lateral side.
6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The line blocking part is multiple and is respectively provided on different structural components of the fresh air component, and the line groove is blocked by multiple line blocking parts arranged sequentially from bottom to top.
7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fresh air duct interface is located on the rear side of the fresh air component, and the baffle structure is located on the lateral side of the fresh air duct interface; the plurality of baffles include a first baffle, a second baffle, and a third baffle arranged sequentially from bottom to top, at least a portion of the groove portion blocked by the first baffle extends laterally, at least a portion of the groove portion blocked by the second baffle extends vertically, and at least a portion of the groove portion blocked by the third baffle extends from back to front.
8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fresh air component includes a first air duct component and a second air duct component arranged in a horizontal direction. The first air duct component includes a third frame and a fourth frame spliced together. An air inlet cavity is formed between the third frame and the fourth frame. The rear side of the third frame has the fresh air duct interface and communicates with the air inlet cavity. The fourth frame has a return air port that communicates with the air inlet cavity. The third baffle part is integrated with the third frame. The second air duct component includes a first frame and a second frame connected together, with a fan cavity formed between the first frame and the second frame. The second frame includes a partition located between the fan cavity and the air inlet cavity. The partition has a vent connecting the air inlet cavity and the fan cavity. The second frame is connected to the third frame. The first baffle portion is integrally formed with the second frame. The second air duct component also includes a top cover covering the first frame and the second frame. The second baffle portion is integrally formed with the top cover.
9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fresh air component includes a fresh air fan, which is located on one side of the fresh air component. The fresh air duct interface is located on the rear side of the fresh air component away from the fresh air fan. The wire connected to the fresh air fan is wound around the rear side of the fresh air component and extends to the wire groove, and then extends to the top of the fresh air component through the wire groove.
10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fresh air component includes a top cover with a water collection groove defined on the top cover. The two lateral sidewalls of the top cover are a first sidewall and a second sidewall, respectively. The first sidewall is the sidewall closer to the fresh air fan, and the second sidewall extends obliquely forward from the wire blocking structure toward the side away from the first sidewall. The fresh air component includes an upper protrusion that extends forward from the fresh air duct interface. The upper protrusion and the second sidewall are laterally spaced apart on the side of the second sidewall away from the first sidewall. The top cover has a wire passage groove on the side of the second sidewall near the upper protrusion.
11. The air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that, The top cover includes a corner region located in front of the upper protrusion. The top cover includes a wire buckle structure at the top of the corner region. After the wire extending through the wire groove enters the wire groove, it flips upward over the second side wall and downward into the wire harness groove defined by the wire buckle structure.
12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fresh air component includes a carrier wall and a wire buckle structure. A wire harness groove is formed between the wire buckle structure and the carrier wall. The wire buckle structure includes two wire buckles spaced apart. Each wire buckle includes a guide wall. A wire passage opening communicating with the wire harness groove is formed between the guide walls of the two wire buckles. The position where the two guide walls are close to each other is called the proximity point. The two guide walls gradually extend away from each other in the direction towards the carrier wall from the proximity point to form an inner guide flare that gradually expands in the direction towards the wire harness groove. The two guide walls gradually extend away from each other in the direction away from the carrier wall from the proximity point to form an outer guide flare that gradually expands in the direction away from the wire harness groove.