Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner, including air outlet grille, air outlet grille is used for the air outlet of air conditioner, and air outlet grille includes horizontal frame and vertical grating, and horizontal frame is two and is respectively arranged in the length direction of the two ends of air outlet grille, and the two horizontal frames are including distal end, and the vertical grating extends from the distal end of one horizontal frame to the distal end of another horizontal frame along the length direction of air outlet grille, and the vertical grating is multiple, and the outside surface of vertical grating is relatively the outside surface of horizontal frame and is outward convex, and the outside surface of vertical grating is equipped with the decorative layer, and vertical grating and horizontal frame integration is connected. According to the air conditioner of the utility model, by setting air outlet grille at the air outlet position, can dispense with the switch door, and the structure is simplified, and the cost is reduced, by setting vertical grating and horizontal frame integration connection, make air outlet grille whole structure more stable, by setting vertical grating and being relatively horizontal frame outward convex, thereby facilitating the decorative layer processing on vertical grating, avoid the decorative layer processing to horizontal frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners using this technology have a door at the air outlet. When the unit is off, the door closes the air outlet; when the unit is on, the door opens the air outlet to meet airflow requirements. However, the introduction and design of this door not only increases the design complexity of the air conditioner but also raises its development costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, this utility model provides an air conditioner that simplifies air conditioner design and reduces development costs.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an air outlet grille for discharging air from the air conditioner. The air outlet grille includes a grille body and a decorative layer. The grille body includes horizontal frames and vertical bars. The horizontal frames extend along the width direction of the air outlet grille. There are two horizontal frames, each located at one end of the length direction of the air outlet grille. The ends of the two horizontal frames that are furthest from each other in the length direction of the air outlet grille are called farthest ends. The vertical bars extend along the length direction of the air outlet grille from one farthest end of the horizontal frame to the farthest end of the other horizontal frame. There are multiple vertical bars that are spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille. The outer surface of the vertical bars protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the horizontal frames. The decorative layer is located on the outer surface of the vertical bars. The vertical bars are integrally connected to the horizontal frames.

[0005] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner can eliminate the need for opening and closing doors by setting an air outlet grille at the air outlet position, simplifying the structure and reducing costs. By setting the vertical grille and the horizontal frame to be integrated, the overall structure of the air outlet grille is more stable. By setting the vertical grille to protrude outward relative to the horizontal frame, it is easier to process the decorative layer on the vertical grille and avoid processing the decorative layer on the horizontal frame, which helps to weaken the visual effect of the horizontal frame.

[0006] In some implementations, the two horizontal frame edges are positioned at their closest points to each other along the length of the air vent grille as proximal ends, and the outer surfaces of the horizontal frame edges are inclined from the proximal end to the distal end in a direction from the inside to the outside, so that the protrusion height of the longitudinal grille bars relative to the horizontal frame edges gradually decreases from the proximal end to the distal end.

[0007] In some implementations, the grille body further includes horizontal grilles extending along the width direction of the air outlet grille. Multiple horizontal grilles are spaced apart along the length direction of the air outlet grille. The horizontal grilles intersect with the vertical grilles to form grille holes between the vertical and horizontal grilles. The outer surface of the vertical grille protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the horizontal grille. The protrusion height of the vertical grille relative to the horizontal grille is greater than the maximum protrusion height of the vertical grille relative to the horizontal frame. The horizontal frame has a width along the length direction of the air outlet grille, and the width of the horizontal frame is greater than the thickness of the horizontal grille along the length direction of the air outlet grille.

[0008] In some implementations, the dimension of the horizontal frame in the length direction of the air outlet grille is the width, the width of the horizontal frame is greater than the thickness of the vertical grille in the width direction of the air outlet grille, a cavity is formed inside the horizontal frame that opens inward, the end of the two horizontal frames that are close to each other in the length direction of the air outlet grille is the proximal end, and a support rib extending from the proximal end to the distal end is provided in the cavity.

[0009] In some implementations, the support ribs are multiple and spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille.

[0010] In some implementations, the horizontal frame includes a front panel, a distal end panel, and a proximal end panel. The front panel, the distal end panel, and the proximal end panel all extend along the width direction of the air outlet grille. The distal end panel and the proximal end panel are spaced apart along the length direction of the air outlet grille. The front panel is connected between the distal end panel and the proximal end panel to form the cavity on the inner side of the front panel and between the distal end panel and the proximal end panel. The side of the front panel away from the cavity constitutes the outer surface of the horizontal frame. The distal end panel constitutes the distal end of the horizontal frame, and the proximal end panel constitutes the proximal end of the horizontal frame. The support rib extends from the distal end panel to the proximal end panel. The outer surface of the longitudinal grille is located on a cylindrical surface whose axis extends along the length direction of the air outlet grille. The front panel, the distal end panel, and the proximal end panel are all formed as arc-shaped strips concentric with the cylindrical surface.

[0011] In some implementations, the air conditioner includes a panel component having an air outlet, an air outlet grille located at the air outlet and detachably mounted on the panel component, and a buffer element provided between the inner surface of the horizontal frame and the panel component.

[0012] In some implementations, the buffer includes a protrusion integrally formed on the horizontal frame; and / or, the buffer includes a rubber pad fitted between the panel component and the horizontal frame.

[0013] In some implementations, at least one of the horizontal frame edges is provided with the buffer at both ends in the width direction of the air outlet grille.

[0014] In some implementations, the grille body is an integrally injection-molded plastic part; and / or, the decorative layer includes at least one of the following: hot foil layer, heat transfer layer, UV screen printing layer, UV oil layer, vacuum evaporation layer, screen printing color layer, and offset printing layer.

[0015] In some implementations, the decorative layer is a hot stamping layer, wherein the hot stamping layer is a foil layer made of metal foil and / or a metal-effect layer.

[0016] In some implementations, the air conditioner is a cabinet air conditioner, and the length direction of the air outlet grille is vertical.

[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] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the air vent grille shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at point A shown in the image; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of point B shown in the image; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The sectional view of MM shown; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion at point C shown in the image; Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion at point D shown in the image; Figure 9 yes Figure 2A partial enlarged view of the air vent grille shown; Figure 10 yes Figure 2 A horizontal cross-sectional view of the air vent grille shown; Figure 11 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another angle of the air vent grille shown; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a portion at point F shown in the image; Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a portion at point G shown in the image; Figure 14 This is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure label: Air conditioner 100; Air vent grille 10; length direction Z; width direction X; Grille body 10a; decorative layer 10b; Longitudinal grid bar 1; outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grid bar; Horizontal grid bar 2; outer surface 2c of the horizontal grid bar; grid hole 1a; Horizontal border 3; outer surface of horizontal border 3c; inner surface of horizontal border 3d; Distal 3a; Proximal 3b; Cavity 31; Supporting rib 32; 33; 34; 35; Panel component 20; Air outlet 71; Buffer 50; Protrusion 501; Rubber pad 502. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0024] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The air conditioner 100 includes an air outlet grille 10 for discharging air from the air conditioner 100. Along the airflow direction of the air outlet grille 10, the two sides of the air outlet grille 10 are an inner side and an outer side, respectively. The air outlet grille 10 includes a grille body 10a and a decorative layer 10b. The inner side is the upstream side in the airflow direction of the air outlet grille 10, and the outer side is the downstream side.

[0025] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The air outlet grille 10 includes vertical grille bars 1 and horizontal frame bars 3. The horizontal frame bars 3 extend along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. There are two horizontal frame bars 3, which are respectively located at both ends in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10. The ends of the two horizontal frame bars 3 that are far from each other in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 are called far ends 3a (wherein, the far end 3a is not limited to the end face, but can be the end close to the end face). The vertical grille bars 1 extend along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 from the far end 3a of one horizontal frame bar 3 to the far end 3a of another horizontal frame bar 3. There are multiple vertical grille bars 1 and they are spaced apart along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. The outer surface 1c of the vertical grille bars 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 3c of the horizontal frame bars 3. The outer surface 1c of the vertical grille bars 1 is provided with a decorative layer 10b. The vertical grille bars 1 and the horizontal frame bars 3 are integrally connected.

[0026] The decorative layer 10b can be a layered structure with certain functions and / or decorations disposed on the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grille 1. The material of the decorative layer 10b is not limited; for example, the material of the decorative layer 10b can be plastic, metal, etc. The way in which the decorative layer 10b is disposed on the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grille 1 is not limited; for example, the decorative layer 10b can be combined with the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grille 1 by spraying, electroplating, vapor deposition, pasting, bonding, hot pressing, magnetic attraction, hot foil stamping, screen printing, offset printing, etc. Of course, the decorative layer 10b can be a single layered structure or a composite layered structure. The setting of the decorative layer 10b can make the air outlet grille 10 have different colors, textures, or patterns, achieving a multi-layered visual effect, while avoiding the decorative layer 10b covering the grille holes 1a, making the overall appearance of the air conditioner 100 more beautiful, and can also enhance the weather resistance (such as resistance to ultraviolet rays and temperature differences) and corrosion resistance of the outer surface of the air outlet grille 10. It is worth noting that, due to the thinness of the decorative layer 10b, it is shown in the attached drawings to overlap with the outer surface of the grille body 10a.

[0027] The method of integral connection between the vertical grille 1 and the horizontal frame 3 is not limited. For example, it can be injection molding, die casting, etc. When the air outlet grille 10 is made of non-metallic material, the integral connection between the vertical grille 1 and the horizontal frame 3 can be achieved by injection molding. For example, the vertical grille 1 and the horizontal frame 3 can be integrally injection molded, or one can be processed first and then the other can be processed by embedding injection molding to achieve the integral connection between the vertical grille 1 and the horizontal frame 3. The integral connection makes the overall structural strength of the air outlet grille 10 more stable and less prone to deformation.

[0028] The outer surface 1c of the vertical grille 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 3c of the horizontal frame 3. That is, the horizontal frame 3 is hidden behind the vertical grille 1, thus visually creating a frameless effect for the air vent grille 10, increasing the three-dimensionality of the air vent grille 10. This makes it easier to set a decorative layer 10b on the outer surface 1c of the vertical grille 1, so that the overall visual shape of the air vent grille 10 can be dominated by the vertical grille 1, weakening the visual effect of the horizontal frame 3, and avoiding the need to set a decorative layer 10b on the horizontal frame 3, thus reducing the material and cost of the decorative layer 10b.

[0029] In the above technical solution, by setting an air outlet grille 10 at the air outlet position of the air conditioner, the opening and closing door can be eliminated without special requirements, simplifying the structure and reducing costs. The vertical grille 1 and the horizontal frame 3 are integrated, making the overall structure of the air outlet grille 10 more stable, and facilitating production and assembly, improving production efficiency, reducing assembly gaps and stress concentration problems that may occur when assembling multiple parts, and enhancing the structural strength of the air outlet grille 10, making it less prone to deformation and damage, and extending the service life of the air outlet grille 10. The outer surface 1c of the vertical grille 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 3c of the horizontal frame 3, creating a visual effect of a frameless air outlet grille 10, increasing the three-dimensionality of the air outlet grille 10, making it easy to process the decorative layer 10b only on the outer surface 1c of the vertical grille 1, and allowing the overall visual shape of the air outlet grille 10 to be dominated by the vertical grille 1, weakening the visual effect of the horizontal frame 3.

[0030] For example, the air outlet grille 10 remains fixed whether the air conditioner 100 is turned on or off. By providing a decorative layer 10b on the air outlet grille 10, the appearance of the air conditioner 100 can be improved. However, this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments of this application, the air outlet grille 10 can also be made movable, which will not be elaborated here.

[0031] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the two horizontal frame edges 3 are positioned at their closest points to each other along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 as proximal ends 3b (wherein, proximal end 3b is not limited to the end face, but can be the end closest to the end face). The outer surface 3c of the horizontal frame edge 3 is inclined along the direction from the proximal end 3b to the distal end 3a in the direction from the inside to the outside, so that the protrusion height H of the vertical grille bar 1 relative to the horizontal frame edge 3 gradually decreases along the direction from the proximal end 3b to the distal end 3a.

[0032] In the above technical solution, the inclined setting of the outer surface of the horizontal frame 3 makes the protrusion height H of the vertical grille 1 gradually decrease from the near end 3b to the far end 3a. This not only ensures the reliability of the support for the vertical grille 1 and improves the edge strength and structural stability of the air outlet grille 10, but also creates a three-dimensional effect with a gradual transition. This further enhances the appearance perception of the frameless air outlet grille 10, further reduces the visual abruptness of the frame area, and makes the overall shape of the air outlet grille 10 more smooth and natural.

[0033] refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10In some embodiments, the air outlet grille 10 further includes horizontal grille bars 2, which extend along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. Multiple horizontal grille bars 2 are spaced apart along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10. The horizontal grille bars 2 intersect with the vertical grille bars 1 to form grille holes 1a between the vertical grille bars 1 and the horizontal grille bars 2. The outer surface 1c of the vertical grille bar 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 2c of the horizontal grille bar 2. Figure 4 and Figure 8 The protrusion height H1 of the vertical grille 1 relative to the horizontal grille 2 is greater than the maximum protrusion height H2 of the vertical grille 1 relative to the horizontal frame 3. The dimension of the horizontal frame 3 in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 is its width. The width W3 of the horizontal frame 3 is greater than the thickness W4 of the horizontal grille 2 in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10.

[0034] The angle at which the vertical grating 1 intersects the horizontal grating 2 is not limited; it can be an acute angle, a right angle, or an obtuse angle to form rhomboid, rectangular, or polygonal grille holes 1a, thereby enhancing the aesthetics and airflow guiding effect of the air outlet grille 10. The form in which the vertical grating 1 intersects the horizontal grating 2 is not limited. For example, the vertical grating 1 can be located on the outside of the air outlet grille 10, and the horizontal grating 2 can be located on the inside. The vertical grating 1 and the horizontal grating 2 can contact and be fixedly connected at the intersection point. Alternatively, one of the vertical grating 1 and the horizontal grating 2 can be completely embedded inside the other, forming an integrated structure that improves the overall structural strength and surface flatness.

[0035] In the above technical solution, the outer surface 1c of the vertical grille 1 is set to protrude more outward than the outer surface 2c of the horizontal grille 2. That is, the vertical grille 1 is closer to the user side, so that the decorative layer 10b can be processed only on the outer surface 1c of the vertical grille 1. This allows the overall visual shape of the air vent grille 10 to be dominated by the vertical grille 1, thereby creating a sense of vertical visual extension and enhancing the vertical stretching visual effect of the space.

[0036] In the above technical solution, by setting the protrusion height H1 of the vertical grille 1 relative to the horizontal grille 2 to be greater than its maximum protrusion height H2 relative to the horizontal frame 3, the effect of the horizontal grille 2 can be weakened, and the structural reliability and stability of the edge of the air outlet grille 10 can be guaranteed. The width W3 of the horizontal frame 3 is greater than the thickness W4 of the horizontal grille 2 in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10, so that the horizontal frame 3 has sufficient width to connect and fix with the vertical grille 1, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the air outlet grille 10.

[0037] refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments, the horizontal frame 3 has a width in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10, and the width W3 of the horizontal frame 3 is greater than the thickness W5 of the vertical grille 1 in the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13The horizontal frame 3 forms an inwardly open cavity 31. The two horizontal frames 3 are located at the ends of each other in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10, which are the proximal ends 3b. The cavity 31 is provided with a support rib 32 extending from the proximal end 3b to the distal end 3a.

[0038] In the above technical solution, the width W3 of the horizontal frame 3 is greater than the thickness W5 of the vertical grille 1 in the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10, so that the horizontal frame 3 has sufficient width to be connected and fixed with the vertical grille 1, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the air outlet grille 10; a cavity 31 is formed inside the horizontal frame 3, which opens to the inward side. The structure of the cavity 31 can reduce the weight of the horizontal frame 3 itself and reduce production costs; a support rib 32 extending from the near end 3b to the far end 3a is provided inside the cavity 31. The support rib 32 can effectively improve the structural strength of the horizontal frame 3, reduce the possibility of deformation of the horizontal frame 3 under stress, and improve the overall stability of the air outlet grille 10.

[0039] refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 In some embodiments, there are multiple support ribs 32, spaced apart along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. The multiple support ribs 32 can be evenly spaced or unequally spaced. For example, the multiple support ribs 32 can be evenly distributed within the cavity 31 to improve the structural strength of the horizontal frame 3.

[0040] In the above technical solution, multiple support ribs 32 are spaced apart along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10, which further enhances the bending resistance of the horizontal frame 3, can disperse external stress, and reduce the possibility of local deformation.

[0041] refer to Figure 7 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 In some embodiments, the horizontal frame 3 includes a front panel 33, a distal end plate 34, and a proximal end plate 35. The front panel 33, distal end plate 34, and proximal end plate 35 all extend along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. The distal end plate 34 and proximal end plate 35 are spaced apart along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10. The front panel 33 connects between the distal end plate 34 and the proximal end plate 35 to form a cavity 31 on the inner side of the front panel 33 and between the distal end plate 34 and the proximal end plate 35. The side of the front panel 33 facing away from the cavity 31 constitutes the outer surface 3c of the horizontal frame 3. The distal end plate 34 constitutes the distal end 3a of the horizontal frame 3, and the proximal end plate 35 constitutes the proximal end 3b of the horizontal frame 3. Support ribs 32 extend from the distal end plate 34 to the proximal end plate 35, combined with… Figure 10 The outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grille 1 is located on the cylindrical surface S that extends along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10, so that the decorative layer 10b can be located on the cylindrical surface S. The wall panel 33, the far end plate 34 and the near end plate 35 are all formed as arc-shaped strips concentric with the cylindrical surface S.

[0042] In the above technical solution, the support rib 32 extends from the far end plate 34 to the near end plate 35, which can effectively enhance the structural continuity of the horizontal frame 3 in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10, improve the structural strength of the horizontal frame 3, and avoid the risk of fracture caused by stress concentration. The wall panel 33, the far end plate 34 and the near end plate 35 are all formed as arc-shaped strips and are concentric with the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grid strip 1 and the cylindrical surface S where the longitudinal grid strip 1 is located. This allows for better stress dispersion when under force, further improving the structural strength of the air outlet grille 10 and enhancing the overall appearance coordination and aesthetics of the air outlet grille 10.

[0043] refer to Figure 14 In some embodiments, the air conditioner 100 includes a panel component 20, which has an air outlet 71. An air outlet grille 10 is disposed at the air outlet 71 and is detachably mounted on the panel component 20. A buffer 50 is provided between the inner surface 3d of the horizontal frame 3 and the panel component 20.

[0044] The detachable installation method of the air outlet grille 10 and the panel component 20 is not limited, such as screw connection, snap-on connection, magnetic connection, etc. The placement of the buffer 50 is not limited; it can be placed on the air outlet grille 10, on the panel component 20, or it can be a separate component clamped between the air outlet grille 10 and the panel component 20. The material of the buffer 50 is not limited; for example, it can be silicone, rubber sponge, or foam material.

[0045] In the above technical solution, the air outlet grille 10 is detachably installed on the panel component 20, allowing users or maintenance personnel to easily remove the air outlet grille 10 from the air conditioner 100, thereby facilitating daily maintenance and improving cleaning efficiency and maintenance convenience; a buffer 50 is provided between the inner surface 3d of the horizontal frame 3 and the panel component 20, which can effectively absorb and buffer the vibration generated during the operation of the air conditioner 100; reduce the vibration transmitted to the air outlet grille 10, thereby reducing the noise of the air conditioner 100 during operation, and the buffer 50 can prevent direct collision and friction between the air outlet grille 10 and the panel component 20, reduce the wear and damage of the components, extend the service life of the air outlet grille 10 and the panel component 20, and reduce maintenance and replacement costs.

[0046] refer to Figure 13 In some embodiments, the buffer 50 includes a protrusion 501 integrally formed on the horizontal frame 3.

[0047] In the above technical solution, the protrusion 501 is integrally formed with the horizontal frame 3. Compared with setting the protrusion 501 on the panel component 20, the manufacturing difficulty can be reduced. The protrusion 501 is set on the inner surface 3d of the horizontal frame 3, which will not affect the appearance of the air outlet grille 10, making the air conditioner look cleaner and more elegant.

[0048] refer to Figure 14 In some embodiments, the buffer 50 includes a rubber pad 502 fitted between the panel component 20 and the cross frame 3.

[0049] In the above technical solution, the rubber pad 502 has good elasticity and flexibility, which can provide more effective cushioning and shock absorption. When the rubber pad 502 is worn or aged due to long-term use, it can be easily replaced, thus extending the service life of the air conditioner.

[0050] refer to Figures 13-14 In some embodiments, the buffer 50 includes a protrusion 501 integrally formed on the horizontal frame 3; the buffer 50 includes a rubber pad 502 fitted between the panel component 20 and the horizontal frame 3.

[0051] In the above technical solution, the buffer 50 includes a protrusion 501 and a rubber pad 502. The rubber pad 502 can reduce wear. However, the rubber pad 502 may break or fall off during continuous wear. The protrusion 501 can still maintain a certain buffering function even when the rubber pad 502 is worn and its function is weakened. This avoids direct hard contact between the air outlet grille 10 and the panel component 20, effectively extending the structural life.

[0052] refer to Figure 13 In some embodiments, at least one horizontal frame 3 is provided with buffer members 50 at both ends in the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10.

[0053] In the above technical solution, the horizontal frame 3 is provided with buffers 50 at both ends in the width direction of the air outlet grille 10, which can effectively balance the force and prevent the air outlet grille 10 from deforming due to uneven force caused by setting buffers 50 on one side, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the air outlet grille 10. At the same time, it can also improve the shock absorption and noise reduction effect of the buffers 50.

[0054] In some embodiments, the decorative layer 10b includes at least one of the following: a hot stamping foil layer, a heat transfer layer, a UV screen printing layer, a UV oil layer, a vacuum evaporation layer, a screen printing color layer, and an offset printing layer. That is, the decorative layer 10b can be a single-layer structure or a multi-layer composite structure, achieving rich visual effects and textures through different process combinations.

[0055] Foil stamping is a decorative printing technique that transfers foil (such as metallic foil or colored foil) to the surface of a substrate using heat and pressure. The foil layer can be made of metallic or non-metallic materials. Metallic foils are primarily composed of metals (aluminum, copper, etc.), and the metal layer is deposited onto a base film via vacuum evaporation. Common examples include gold foil, silver foil, and copper foil, which produce a pure metallic luster. Non-metallic foils do not contain metallic components and rely on coatings to achieve decorative effects. These include colored foils (solid color, gradient, pearlescent coatings), holographic foils (laser coatings with 3D / iridescent effects), and matte foils (frosted coatings), thus achieving a metallic or special texture (including matte, frosted, brushed, pearlescent, fluorescent, etc.). Depending on the form of the outer surface 1c of the vertical grid strip 1 (e.g., flat or cylindrical), foil stamping techniques such as flat stamping, roll stamping, and cold stamping can be used to place the foil layer on the outer surface of the vertical grid strip 1, achieving overall visual unity or a localized decorative effect.

[0056] For example, the decorative layer 10b can be a heat transfer layer, which utilizes the metal coating on the heat transfer film to be transferred to the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grid strip 1 by hot pressing.

[0057] For example, the decorative layer 10b can be a UV screen printing layer, in which UV ink containing a photosensitive agent is transferred to the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grid strip 1 by screen printing technology, and then cured by ultraviolet light to form a coating with special visual effects and functions.

[0058] For example, the decorative layer 10b can be a UV oil layer, which forms a high-gloss or matte protective layer on the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grid strip 1 by a UV curing process.

[0059] For example, the decorative layer 10b can be a vacuum evaporation layer, in which metal or non-metal materials are evaporated and adhered to the surface of the longitudinal grid strip 1 in a high vacuum environment using physical vapor deposition technology to form a dense and uniform decorative film layer. Alternatively, the decorative layer 10b can be a screen-printed color layer, in which different colored inks are superimposed through multiple screen printing processes to transfer the pattern to the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grid strip 1.

[0060] For example, the decorative layer 10b can be an offset printing layer, in which the pattern is directly printed onto the outer surface 1c of the longitudinal grid strip 1 using an offset printing process.

[0061] In the above technical solution, the decorative layer 10b can be any combination of the above processes to form a multi-layer composite structure, so as to achieve more complex patterns, color gradients and three-dimensional textures, and improve the weather resistance, wear resistance and adhesion of the decorative layer 10b. For example, a metallic base color can be formed by vacuum evaporation first, and then UV screen printing can be combined to achieve local high-gloss patterns, etc., to achieve a multi-layered and multi-process synergistic decorative effect, making the product appearance more layered and technological.

[0062] In some embodiments, the decorative layer 10b is a hot stamping layer, wherein the hot stamping layer is a foil layer made of metal foil and / or a metal-effect layer.

[0063] Among them, the imitation metal effect layer is a decorative layer 10b that is processed by physical or chemical processes to make the surface of non-metallic or metallic substrates present a similar metallic luster, texture and color. The imitation metal effect means that the decorative layer 10b has the characteristics of strong reflectivity (having the "mirror reflection" or "soft metallic reflection" unique to metal) and heavy texture.

[0064] It's worth noting that achieving a metallic effect with hot stamping doesn't necessarily require metal foil. Metal foil, non-metal foil, or other auxiliary processes can all be used. For example, non-metal foil (metallic coating) can simulate metallic luster by adding metallic pigments (such as aluminum or copper powder) to the foil coating. Other auxiliary processes can also be employed, such as applying a layer of high-gloss UV varnish after hot stamping on non-metal foil, which enhances the gloss of the metallic finish and further replicates the texture of metal foil.

[0065] In the above technical solution, the decorative layer 10b is a hot-stamping layer, which can increase the gloss of the outer surface of the air vent grille 10, giving it a metallic texture and enhancing its visual appeal, thereby improving the user experience. The air vent grille 10 can be manufactured using non-technical materials, thus reducing its production cost. Simultaneously, the hot-stamping layer effectively resists scratches and environmental aging during daily use, and also enhances the weather resistance (such as UV resistance and temperature difference resistance) and corrosion resistance of the outer surface of the air vent grille 10.

[0066] In some embodiments, the grille body 10a is a one-piece injection-molded plastic part, thereby reducing costs and weight. For example, the grille body 10a is a one-piece injection-molded plastic part, and a decorative layer 10b is provided, thereby achieving the desired aesthetic effect while reducing costs.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments, the air conditioner 100 is a cabinet air conditioner, and the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 is vertical. As a result, the air conditioner 100 has a larger air outlet range and angle in the vertical direction, and the length direction of the longitudinal grille 1 extends in the vertical direction, thereby creating a sense of vertical visual extension and enhancing the vertical stretching visual effect of the air conditioner cabinet.

[0068] The location of the air outlet grille 10 is not limited. For example, the air outlet grille 10 can be located in the center of the front of the air conditioner unit, in which case the width of the air outlet grille 10 can be set relatively large. Alternatively, the air outlet grille 10 can be located on the left or right sides of the air conditioner unit, in which case the width of the air outlet grille 10 can be set relatively small.

[0069] Of course, this application is not limited to this. Air conditioner 100 can also be other types, such as wall-mounted air conditioner, air conditioner integrated unit (such as kitchen air conditioner or window air conditioner, etc.).

[0070] Other components of the air conditioner 100 according to the present invention, such as the fan and heat exchanger, as well as its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0071] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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, The air outlet grille is included for discharging air from the air conditioner. The air outlet grille includes a grille body and a decorative layer. The grille body includes: The horizontal frame extends along the width direction of the air outlet grille. There are two horizontal frames, which are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the air outlet grille. The ends of the two horizontal frames that are furthest from each other in the length direction of the air outlet grille are called the far ends. The vertical grille extends along the length of the air vent grille from one end of the horizontal frame to the other end of the horizontal frame. There are multiple vertical grilles spaced apart along the width of the air vent grille. The outer surface of the vertical grille protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the horizontal frame. The decorative layer is disposed on the outer surface of the vertical grille. The vertical grille is integrally connected to the horizontal frame.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two horizontal frames are positioned so that the ends of the two frames that are closest to each other along the length of the air vent grille are called proximal ends. The outer surfaces of the horizontal frames are inclined from the inside to the outside along the direction from the proximal end to the distal end, so that the protrusion height of the vertical grille relative to the horizontal frames gradually decreases along the direction from the proximal end to the distal end.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grille body also includes horizontal grilles that extend along the width direction of the air outlet grille. There are multiple horizontal grilles that are spaced apart along the length direction of the air outlet grille. The horizontal grilles intersect with the vertical grilles to form grille holes between the vertical grilles and the horizontal grilles. The outer surface of the vertical grille protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the horizontal grille. The protrusion height of the vertical grille relative to the horizontal grille is greater than the maximum protrusion height of the vertical grille relative to the horizontal frame. The dimension of the horizontal frame in the length direction of the air outlet grille is its width, and the width of the horizontal frame is greater than the thickness of the horizontal grille in the length direction of the air outlet grille.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the horizontal frame in the length direction of the air outlet grille is greater than the thickness of the vertical grille in the width direction of the air outlet grille. A cavity that opens inward is formed inside the horizontal frame. The ends of the two horizontal frames that are close to each other in the length direction of the air outlet grille are called proximal ends. A support rib extending from the proximal end to the distal end is provided in the cavity.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The supporting ribs are multiple and spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The horizontal frame includes a front panel, a distal end panel, and a proximal end panel. The front panel, the distal end panel, and the proximal end panel all extend along the width direction of the air outlet grille. The distal end panel and the proximal end panel are spaced apart along the length direction of the air outlet grille. The front panel is connected between the distal end panel and the proximal end panel to form the cavity on the inner side of the front panel and between the distal end panel and the proximal end panel. The side of the front panel away from the cavity constitutes the outer surface of the horizontal frame. The distal end panel constitutes the distal end of the horizontal frame, and the proximal end panel constitutes the proximal end of the horizontal frame. The support rib extends from the distal end panel to the proximal end panel. The outer surface of the longitudinal grid strip is located on a cylindrical surface whose axis extends along the length direction of the air outlet grille. The front panel, the distal end panel, and the proximal end panel are all formed as arc-shaped strips concentric with the cylindrical surface.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a panel component with an air outlet. An air outlet grille is located at the air outlet and is detachably installed on the panel component. A buffer is provided between the inner surface of the horizontal frame and the panel component.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The buffer includes a protrusion integrally formed on the horizontal frame; and / or, the buffer includes a rubber pad fitted between the panel component and the horizontal frame.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one of the horizontal frame edges is provided with the buffer at both ends in the width direction of the air outlet grille.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grille body is an integrally injection-molded plastic part; and / or, the decorative layer includes at least one of the following: hot foil layer, heat transfer layer, UV screen printing layer, UV oil layer, vacuum evaporation layer, screen printing color layer, and offset printing layer.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative layer is a hot stamping layer, wherein the hot stamping layer is a foil layer made of metal foil and / or a metal-effect layer.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner is a cabinet air conditioner, and the length direction of the air outlet grille is vertical.

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