Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner, including panel component and air outlet grille, and the panel component has the air outlet, the air outlet grille is detachably installed in the panel component, and it is located the air outlet, and the air outlet grille includes the grille body of integrative moulding, and the grille body includes the first grid bar, and the first grid bar is multiple and interval along the width direction of air outlet grille, and the outside surface of first grid bar is equipped with the decorative layer, wherein, the panel component includes two sub -panel, and the length both ends of first grid bar form the cooperation clearance between the corresponding side's sub -panel respectively, and the width of cooperation clearance along the length direction of air outlet grille is less than the thickness of first grid bar along the width direction of air outlet grille. According to the air conditioner of the utility model embodiment, through setting the air outlet grille at the air outlet position, can dispense with the switch door, simplifies the structure, reduces the cost, and the grille body integrative moulding makes the overall structure of air outlet grille more stable, and cooperation clearance can avoid structural deformation, and can provide the tolerance space when assembling.

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 a panel component and an air outlet grille. The panel component has an air outlet. The air outlet grille is detachably installed on the panel component and located at the air outlet. The air outlet grille includes an integrally formed grille body, the grille body including a first grille bar. The length direction of the first grille bar extends along the length direction of the air outlet grille. There are multiple first grille bars spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille. A decorative layer is provided on the outer surface of the first grille bar. The panel component includes two sub-panels, the two sub-panels being located on opposite sides of the length direction of the air outlet grille. The two ends of the length of the first grille bar form a fitting gap with the corresponding sub-panel. The width of the fitting gap along the length direction of the air outlet grille is less than the thickness of the first grille bar along the width direction of the air outlet grille.

[0005] According to the embodiment of this utility model, the air conditioner, by setting an air outlet grille at the air outlet position, eliminates the need for opening and closing doors, simplifies the structure, and reduces costs. The grille body is integrally molded, making the overall structure of the air outlet grille more stable, facilitating production and assembly, improving production efficiency, reducing assembly gaps and stress concentration problems that may occur during the assembly of multiple parts, and enhancing the strength of the air outlet grille, making it less prone to deformation and damage, and extending the service life of the air outlet grille. Sub-panels are set on the panel components on both sides along the length of the air outlet grille, which can cover the connection between the two ends of the air outlet grille and the panel components, making the overall appearance of the air conditioner more concise and beautiful. Since the outer surface of the first grille has a decorative layer, and the two ends of the length of the first grille form a fitting gap with the corresponding side sub-panel, this fitting gap can not only avoid structural deformation caused by thermal expansion and contraction, but also provide a certain tolerance space during assembly, ensuring smooth installation of the air outlet grille, while maintaining the concise and integrated visual effect of the overall appearance.

[0006] In some embodiments, the two first grille bars located at the two sides of the width of the air outlet grille along the width direction of the air outlet grille are respectively side frames. The dimension of the first grille bar along its own airflow direction is the width of the first grille bar. The width of the side frame is greater than the width of any other first grille bar. At least one first grille bar other than the side frame is a widened grille bar. The first grille bar located between the side frame and the widened grille bar is a regular grille bar. The maximum width of the regular grille bar is less than the maximum width of the widened grille bar, and the maximum width of the regular grille bar is less than the maximum width of the side frame.

[0007] In some embodiments, the widened grille bars are concentrated in the central region of the air outlet grille and are continuously spaced along the width direction of the air outlet grille, and the ratio of the width of the central region to the width of the air outlet grille is 0.2-0.7.

[0008] In some embodiments, the air outlet grille further includes a second grille bar, which is a plurality of bars spaced apart along the length of the air outlet grille. The second grille bar intersects with the first grille bar to form a grille hole between the first grille bar and the second grille bar. The outer surface of the first grille bar protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the second grille bar, and at least a portion of the inner surface of at least one second grille bar protrudes inward relative to the inner surface of the first grille bar.

[0009] In some embodiments, the dimension of the second grid bar along its own airflow direction is the width of the second grid bar, at least one of the second grid bars is a narrow grid bar, at least one of the second grid bars is a wide grid bar, the maximum width of the wide grid bar is greater than the maximum width of the narrow grid bar, and the wide grid bar and the narrow grid bar are alternately arranged along the length direction of the air outlet grille.

[0010] In some embodiments, at least one of the first grid bars is a widened grid bar, which widens inward at the junction with the second grid bar.

[0011] In some embodiments, the air outlet grille has end frames extending along the width direction at both ends in the length direction. The outer surface of the first grille bar protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the end frame. The width of the end frame in the length direction of the air outlet grille is greater than the thickness of the first grille bar in the width direction of the air outlet grille. A cavity opening inward is formed in the end frame. A support rib is provided in the cavity. The support rib extends along the length direction of the air outlet grille and is spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille.

[0012] In some embodiments, the panel component includes a panel bracket, the sub-panel is detachably mounted on the panel bracket, the panel bracket includes two support portions spaced apart along the length direction of the air outlet grille, the air outlet is formed on the panel bracket and located between the two support portions, the two ends of the air outlet grille in the length direction respectively have end frames extending along the width direction of the air outlet grille, the outer surface of the first grille bar protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the end frame, the end frame is located outside the support portion, the inner side of the end frame is provided with a support structure, the end frame is supported by the support portion through the support structure, and the end frame is provided with the support structure at both ends of the air outlet grille in the width direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the support structure includes a protrusion integrally formed on the end frame, and / or the support structure includes a rubber pad fitted between the end frame and the support portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the two sides of the sub-panel along the width direction of the air outlet grille are respectively the first edges, the two first grilles located on both sides of the width of the air outlet grille along the width direction of the air outlet grille are respectively the side frames, the edges of the two side frames that are far apart from each other in the width direction of the air outlet grille are respectively the second edges, the first edges on both sides of each sub-panel are respectively aligned with the second edges on both sides of the air outlet grille, and the outer surfaces of the two sub-panels and the decorative layer are all located on the same cylindrical surface whose axis extends along the length direction of the air outlet grille.

[0015] In some embodiments, the grille body is an integrally injection-molded plastic part; and / or, the decorative layer includes at least one of a hot 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.

[0016] In some embodiments, 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.

[0017] In some embodiments, the air conditioner is a cabinet air conditioner, and the length direction of the air outlet grille is the vertical direction.

[0018] 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

[0019] 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A horizontal cross-sectional view of the air vent grille shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the air conditioner shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion at point K shown in the image; Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the air vent grille shown; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the first and second grid bars; Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of the area at point R shown in the image; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an air outlet grille according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion at point A shown in the image; Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of point B shown in the image; Figure 11 yes Figure 8 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 yes Figure 1 The image shows an exploded view of the air conditioner from another angle.

[0021] Figure label: Air conditioner 100; width towards central area 10c; length direction Z; width direction X; cylindrical surface S2; junction position P; Air vent grille 10; grille body 10a; decorative layer 10b; grille hole 1a; First grid bar 1; outer surface 1c of the first grid bar; inner surface 1d of the first grid bar; mating clearance G; Side border 11; Second edge 11a; Widened slats 12; Widened section 1211; Standard grid bar 13; Second grid bar 2; outer surface 2c of the second grid bar; inner surface 2d of the second grid bar; wide grid bar 21; narrow grid bar 22; End frame 3; outer surface 3c of end frame; cavity 31; support rib 32; Panel component 20; 7. Panel bracket; 71. Air outlet; 72. Support unit; Sub-panel 8; Top panel 81; Bottom panel 82; First edge 8a; 50 Support structure; 501 protrusion; 502 rubber pad. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0025] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The air conditioner 100 includes a panel component 20 and an air outlet grille 10. The panel component 20 has an air outlet 71. The air outlet grille 10 is detachably installed on the panel component 20 and located at the air outlet 71. Along the airflow direction of the air outlet grille 10, the two sides of the air outlet grille 10 are the inner and outer sides, respectively. The air outlet grille 10 includes a grille body 10a and a decorative layer 10b. The grille body 10a includes first grille bars 1. The length direction of the first grille bars 1 extends along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10. There are multiple first grille bars 1, which are spaced apart along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. The decorative layer 10b is disposed on the outer surface 1c of the first grille bars 1. The detachable connection method is not limited, for example, it can be a snap-fit ​​connection, a screw connection, or a quick-release structure connection, etc., so as to facilitate the cleaning of the air outlet grille 10.

[0026] The decorative layer 10b can be a layered structure with certain functions and / or decorations disposed on the outer surface 1c of the first 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 first grille 1 is not limited. For example, the decorative layer 10b can be combined with the outer surface of the first 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 to achieve 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. The selection of materials for the decorative layer 10b can also enhance the weather resistance (such as UV resistance and temperature difference resistance) 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 1c of the first grid bar 1.

[0027] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The panel component 20 includes two sub-panels 8, which are located on both sides of the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10. The two ends of the length of the first grille 1 form a fitting gap with the corresponding sub-panel 8. The width W1 of the fitting gap along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 is less than the thickness W5 of the first grille 1 along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. The grille body 10a is an integrally formed part.

[0028] For example, the sub-panel 8 may include an upper panel 81 and a lower panel 82. Connecting components may be provided at both ends of the end frame 3. The connecting components are used to connect with the panel component 20. The connecting components are provided on the inner side of the sub-panel 8, and the upper panel 81 and the lower panel 82 respectively form a fitting gap with the end frame 3 at both ends of the length of the first grille 1. Thus, the sub-panel 8 can cover the connection between the two ends of the air outlet grille 10 and the panel component 20. The outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 is provided with a decorative layer 10b, making the overall appearance of the air conditioner 100 more concise and beautiful. The two ends of the length of the first grille 1 respectively form a fitting gap with the corresponding side of the sub-panel 8. This fitting gap can avoid structural deformation caused by thermal expansion and contraction, and can also provide a certain tolerance space during assembly to ensure that the air outlet grille 10 is installed smoothly, while maintaining the concise and integrated visual effect of the overall appearance.

[0029] The method of integral molding of the grille body 10a is not limited. For example, it can be injection molding, die casting, etc. For example, the air outlet grille 10 includes a first grille bar 1 and a second grille bar 2. When the air outlet grille 10 is made of non-metallic material, the integral connection of the first grille bar 1 and the second grille bar 2 can be achieved by injection molding. For example, the first grille bar 1 and the second grille bar 2 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 of the first grille bar 1 and the second grille bar 2. The integral connection makes the overall structural strength of the air outlet grille 10 more stable and less prone to deformation.

[0030] In the above technical solution, by setting an air outlet grille at the air outlet position of the air conditioner, the opening and closing door can be eliminated under normal circumstances, simplifying the structure and reducing costs. The grille body 10a is a one-piece molded part, which makes the overall structure of the air outlet grille 10 more stable, and facilitates production and assembly, improves production efficiency, reduces assembly gaps and stress concentration problems that may occur when assembling multiple parts, and enhances the 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. Sub-panels 8 are set on the panel components 20 on both sides of the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10, which can cover the connection between the two ends of the air outlet grille 10 and the panel components 20. The outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 is provided with a decorative layer 10b, which makes the overall appearance of the air conditioner 100 more concise and beautiful. The two ends of the length of the first grille 1 respectively form a fitting gap with the corresponding side sub-panel 8. This fitting gap can not only avoid structural deformation caused by thermal expansion and contraction, but also provide a certain tolerance space during assembly, ensuring smooth installation of the air outlet grille 10, while maintaining the concise and integrated visual effect of the overall appearance. 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 first grille 1, the appearance of the air conditioner 100 is 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 2 In some embodiments, the two first grille bars 1 located on both sides of the width of the air outlet grille 10 along the width direction X are respectively side frames 11. The dimension of the first grille bar 1 along its own airflow direction is the width of the first grille bar 1. The width E1 of the side frame 11 is greater than the width of any other first grille bar 1. At least one first grille bar 1 other than the side frame 11 is a widened grille bar 12. The first grille bar 1 located between the side frame 11 and the widened grille bar 12 is a conventional grille bar 13. The maximum width E3 of the conventional grille bar 13 is less than the maximum width E2 of the widened grille bar 12, and the maximum width E3 of the conventional grille bar 13 is less than the maximum width E1 of the side frame 11.

[0032] In the above technical solution, the first grid bar 1 includes a side frame 11, a widened grid bar 12, and a conventional grid bar 13. By differentiating the widths of the grid bars, the structural strength and airflow guiding performance of the air outlet grille 10 are optimized. The side frame 11 serves as the external support for the air outlet grille 10, and its larger width enhances the overall structural strength of the air outlet grille 10, making it less prone to deformation. The widened grid bar 12 provides local reinforcement in the key stress areas of the air outlet grille 10, thereby improving its resistance to deformation while also guiding airflow. The conventional grid bar 13, on the other hand, can achieve structural lightweighting and reduce material costs while guiding airflow.

[0033] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the widened grille bars 12 are concentrated in the central region 10c of the air outlet grille 10 and are continuously spaced along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. The ratio of the width C of the central region 10c to the width D of the air outlet grille 10 is 0.2-0.7.

[0034] For example, the ratio of the width C of the central region 10c to the width D of the air outlet grille 10 can be 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 or 0.7, etc. The greater the width of the central region 10c, the more wide the grille bars 12, the better it is to improve the structural stability of the central region of the air outlet grille 10.

[0035] In the above technical solution, a widened grating 12 is provided in the central region 10c of the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10, which increases the structural strength of the air outlet grille 10 in the width direction and reduces the possibility of deformation and damage. The ratio of the width C of the central region 10c of the width direction to the width D of the air outlet grille is 0.2-0.7. The distribution range of the widened grating is within the range where the stress is relatively concentrated in the central region 10c of the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. This can ensure structural stability and avoid material waste and weight increase caused by setting too many widened gratings, thereby achieving lightweight design while ensuring strength.

[0036] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , Figure 7 In some embodiments, the air outlet grille 10 further includes a second grille 2, which is a plurality of and spaced Z along the length direction of the air outlet grille 10. The second grille 2 intersects with the first grille 1 to form a grille hole 1a between the first grille 1 and the second grille 2. The outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 2c of the second grille 2, and at least a portion of the inner surface 2d of at least one second grille 2 protrudes inward relative to the inner surface 1d of the first grille 1.

[0037] In the above technical solution, the outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 is set to protrude further outward than the outer surface 2c of the second grille 2. That is, the first grille 1 is closer to the user side, which makes it easier to process the decorative layer 10b only on the outer surface 1c of the first grille 1. This allows the overall visual shape of the air vent grille 10 to be dominated by the first grille 1, and the extension direction of the first grille 1 is consistent with the length direction of the main body of the air conditioner 100, thereby creating a sense of vertical visual extension and enhancing the vertical stretching visual effect of the space. At the same time, since the decorative layer 10b is only provided on the outer surface 1c of the protruding first grille 1, the processing cost is low.

[0038] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the dimension of the second grid bar 2 along its own airflow direction is the width of the second grid bar 2. At least one second grid bar 2 is a narrow grid bar 22, and at least one second grid bar 2 is a wide grid bar 21. The maximum width G2 of the wide grid bar 21 is greater than the maximum width G1 of the narrow grid bar 22. The wide grid bar 21 and the narrow grid bar 22 are alternately arranged along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10.

[0039] In the above technical solution, the second grid bar 2 includes a narrow grid bar 22 and a wide grid bar 21, which allows for differentiated design based on actual air outlet requirements and structural strength requirements. The wide grid bar 21 can mainly bear the main structural load to enhance overall strength, while the narrow grid bar 22 is mainly used to reduce the overall weight of the air outlet grille 10 and guide the air outlet to optimize airflow distribution and reduce wind resistance. By rationally arranging the position and number of the wide grid bar 21 and the narrow grid bar 22, the material consumption of the air outlet grille 10 can be effectively reduced while maintaining the structural strength of the air outlet grille 10, further reducing manufacturing costs.

[0040] In the above technical solution, the wide grille 21 and the narrow grille 22 are arranged alternately, so that the air outlet grille 10 has a relatively stable structural support and guides the air outlet in the length direction of the air outlet grille. While ensuring the overall strength, it can avoid problems such as the air outlet grille 10 being easy to deform due to the weakness of the local structure. At the same time, it can improve the airflow guiding function of the air outlet grille 10, so that the airflow is smoother when passing through the air outlet grille 10, thereby effectively reducing the turbulence and noise of the airflow passing through the air outlet grille 10.

[0041] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, at least one first grid bar 1 is a widened grid bar 12, which widens inward at the junction P with the second grid bar 2. Exemplarily, the widened grid bar 12 includes a widened segment 1211, which widens inward at the junction P with the second grid bar 2. The junction P refers to the position where the two grid bars intersect, or nearby.

[0042] In the above technical solution, since the outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 2c of the second grille 2, the reliability of the connection between the first grille 1 and the second grille 2 needs to be strengthened. Widening the grille 12 gives the first grille 1 higher structural strength at the junction P with the second grille 2, thereby improving the overall strength and deformation resistance of the air outlet grille 10. The widening of the grille 12 at the junction P with the second grille 2 can enhance the structural connection strength, while not affecting the overall external visual effect of the air outlet grille 10, reducing the damage to the appearance caused by the widening of the grille 12.

[0043] refer to Figure 8 , Figure 9and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the air outlet grille 10 has end frames 3 extending along the width direction X at both ends in the length direction Z. The outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 3c of the end frame 3. The width W3 of the end frame 3 in the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 is greater than the thickness W5 of the first grille 1 in the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 The end frame 3 forms a cavity 31 that opens inward. A support rib 32 is provided in the cavity 31. The support rib 32 extends along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10 and is provided at intervals along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10.

[0044] In the above technical solution, the outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 3c of the end frame 3. That is, the end frame 3 is hidden behind the first grille 1, thus visually creating a frameless effect for the air outlet grille 10, increasing the three-dimensionality of the air outlet grille 10, and making the appearance of the air outlet grille 10 more beautiful and elegant. At the same time, it is convenient to set a decorative layer 10b on the outer surface 1c of the first grille 1, so that the overall visual shape of the air outlet grille 10 can be dominated by the first grille 1, improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner 100.

[0045] In the above technical solution, the width W3 of the end frame 3 is greater than the thickness W5 of the first grille 1 in the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10, so that the end frame 3 has sufficient width to be connected and fixed with the first grille 1, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the air outlet grille 10; a cavity 31 is formed inside the end frame 3, which opens to the inward side. The cavity 31 structure can reduce the weight of the end frame 3 itself and reduce production costs; multiple support ribs 32 are provided inside the cavity 31, which can effectively improve the structural strength of the end frame 3, reduce the possibility of deformation of the end frame 3 under stress, and improve the overall stability of the air outlet grille 10.

[0046] refer to Figure 14 In some embodiments, the panel component 20 includes a panel support 7, and a sub-panel 8 is detachably mounted on the panel support 7. The panel support 7 includes two support portions 72 spaced apart along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10. An air outlet 71 is formed on the panel support 7 and located between the two support portions 72. The two ends of the air outlet grille 10 along the length direction Z each have end frame edges 3 extending along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. The outer surface 1c of the first grille bar 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 3c of the end frame edge 3. The end frame edge 3 is located outside the support portion 72. Figure 12 and Figure 13The end frame 3 has a support structure 50 on its inner side, and the end frame 3 is supported by the support part 72 through the support structure 50. The end frame 3 has support structures 50 at both ends in the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10. For example, the two ends of the end frame 3 can be provided with connecting parts that cooperate with the support part 72, so as to realize the quick assembly and positioning of the air outlet grille 10 and the panel bracket 7.

[0047] In the above technical solution, the panel bracket 7 has two support portions 72 spaced apart along the length Z direction of the air outlet grille 10, providing a stable support structure 50 for the air outlet grille 10, allowing the air outlet grille 10 to be firmly installed on the panel component 20. The outer surface 1c of the first grille 1 protrudes outward relative to the outer surface 3c of the end frame 3, visually weakening the presence of the end frame 3 and making the overall appearance of the air outlet grille 10 more concise and integrated. The end frame 3 has support structures 50 at both ends in the width X direction of the air outlet grille 10, which can effectively balance the force and prevent uneven force caused by setting the support structure 50 on one side, thus preventing deformation of the air outlet grille 10 and improving the stability and reliability of the air outlet grille 10.

[0048] refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 In some embodiments, the support structure 50 includes a protrusion 501 integrally formed on the end frame 3.

[0049] In the above technical solution, the protrusion 501 is integrally formed with the end 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 of the end frame 3, which will not affect the appearance of the air outlet grille 10, making the air conditioner look cleaner and more elegant.

[0050] refer to Figure 14 In some embodiments, the support structure 50 includes a rubber pad 502 fitted between the end frame 3 and the support portion 72.

[0051] 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.

[0052] refer to Figures 12-14 In some embodiments, the support structure 50 includes a protrusion 501 integrally formed on the end frame 3; the support structure 50 includes a rubber pad 502 fitted between the end frame 3 and the support portion 72.

[0053] In the above technical solution, the support structure 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, thus avoiding direct hard contact between the air outlet grille 10 and the panel component 20 and effectively extending the service life of the structure.

[0054] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the two side edges of the sub-panel 8 along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10 are respectively the first edges 8a, the two first grille bars 1 located on both sides of the width of the air outlet grille 10 along the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10 are respectively the side frames 11, and the edges of the two side frames 11 that are far apart from each other in the width direction X of the air outlet grille 10 are respectively the second edges 11a. The first edges 8a on both sides of each sub-panel 8 are aligned with the second edges 11a on both sides of the air outlet grille 10, respectively. Figure 2 The outer surfaces of the two sub-panels 8 and the decorative layer 10b are both located on the same cylindrical surface S2, which extends along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10.

[0055] In the above technical solution, the first edges 8a on both sides of each sub-panel 8 are aligned with the second edges 11a on both sides of the air outlet grille 10, making the overall appearance of the air outlet grille 10 continuous and without misalignment, thus improving the overall texture of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the outer surface of the sub-panel 8 and the outer surface of the first grille 1 are both located on the same cylindrical surface S extending along the length direction Z of the air outlet grille 10, so that the air conditioner 100 forms a complete and unified curved surface effect, enhancing the curved aesthetics of the air conditioner 100 and improving the smoothness of the overall shape.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] Hot 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 first grid strip 1 (e.g., flat or cylindrical), hot 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 first grid strip 1, achieving overall visual unity or local embellishment effects.

[0059] 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 first grid bar 1 by hot pressing.

[0060] 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 first grid 1 by screen printing technology, and then cured by ultraviolet light to form a coating with special visual effects and functions.

[0061] 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 first grid 1 through a UV curing process.

[0062] 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 first grid 1 in a high vacuum environment using physical vapor deposition technology to form a dense and uniform decorative film layer. For example, the decorative layer 10b can also 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 first grid 1.

[0063] 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 first grid 1 using an offset printing process.

[0064] 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.

[0065] In some embodiments, 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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. The length direction of the first 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.).

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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: A panel component having an air outlet; An air vent grille is detachably installed on the panel component and located at the air vent. The air vent grille includes an integrally formed grille body, the grille body includes a first grille bar, the length direction of the first grille bar extends along the length direction of the air vent grille, there are multiple first grille bars and they are spaced apart along the width direction of the air vent grille, and a decorative layer is provided on the outer surface of the first grille bar. The panel component includes two sub-panels, which are located on opposite sides of the air outlet grille along its length. The two ends of the first grille bar form a fitting gap with the corresponding sub-panel. The width of the fitting gap along the length of the air outlet grille is less than the thickness of the first grille bar along the width of the air outlet grille.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two first grille bars located on both sides of the width of the air outlet grille are side frames. The width of the first grille bar is the dimension of its own airflow direction. The width of the side frame is greater than the width of any other first grille bar. At least one first grille bar other than the side frame is a widened grille bar. The first grille bar located between the side frame and the widened grille bar is a regular grille bar. The maximum width of the regular grille bar is less than the maximum width of the widened grille bar, and the maximum width of the regular grille bar is less than the maximum width of the side frame.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The widened grille bars are concentrated in the central region of the air outlet grille and are continuously spaced along the width direction of the air outlet grille. The ratio of the width of the central region to the width of the air outlet grille is 0.2-0.

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4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet grille further includes a second grille bar, which is a plurality of bars spaced apart along the length of the air outlet grille. The second grille bar intersects with the first grille bar to form a grille hole between the first grille bar and the second grille bar. The outer surface of the first grille bar protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the second grille bar, and at least a portion of the inner surface of at least one second grille bar protrudes inward relative to the inner surface of the first grille bar.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second grid bar has a width along its own airflow direction. At least one second grid bar is a narrow grid bar and at least one second grid bar is a wide grid bar. The maximum width of the wide grid bar is greater than the maximum width of the narrow grid bar. The wide grid bar and the narrow grid bar are alternately arranged along the length direction of the air outlet grille.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least one of the first grid bars is a widened grid bar, which widens inward at the junction with the second grid bar.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet grille has end frames extending along the width direction at both ends along its length. The outer surface of the first grille bar protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the end frame. The width of the end frame in the length direction of the air outlet grille is greater than the thickness of the first grille bar in the width direction of the air outlet grille. An inwardly open cavity is formed inside the end frame. Support ribs are provided inside the cavity. The support ribs extend along the length direction of the air outlet grille and are spaced apart along the width direction of the air outlet grille.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel component includes a panel bracket, and the sub-panel is detachably mounted on the panel bracket. The panel bracket includes two support portions spaced apart along the length direction of the air outlet grille. The air outlet is formed on the panel bracket and located between the two support portions. The two ends of the air outlet grille in the length direction each have an end frame extending along the width direction of the air outlet grille. The outer surface of the first grille bar protrudes outward relative to the outer surface of the end frame. The end frame is located outside the support portion, and a support structure is provided on the inner side of the end frame. The end frame is supported by the support portion through the support structure. The support structure is provided at both ends of the end frame in the width direction of the air outlet grille.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support structure includes a protrusion integrally formed on the end frame, and / or the support structure includes a rubber pad fitted between the end frame and the support portion.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two edges of the sub-panel along the width direction of the air outlet grille are the first edges, the two first grilles located on both sides of the width direction of the air outlet grille are the side frames, and the edges of the two side frames that are far apart from each other in the width direction of the air outlet grille are the second edges. The first edges on both sides of each sub-panel are aligned with the second edges on both sides of the air outlet grille. The outer surfaces of the two sub-panels and the decorative layer are all located on the same cylindrical surface whose axis extends along the length direction of the air outlet grille.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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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