Panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel assembly and air conditioner, panel assembly includes: panel, decorative strip, decorative strip is located at the front side of panel and is connected with the clamping connection of panel, wherein, the panel has a plurality of clamping holes along the length direction interval arrangement of decorative strip, and decorative strip has a plurality of clamping components with a plurality of clamping holes respectively, and the clamping component includes the hook, and the hook of one of any two adjacent clamping components is clamped to the one side of corresponding clamping hole along the width direction of decorative strip, and the hook of another is clamped to the other side of corresponding clamping hole along the width direction of decorative strip. According to the panel assembly of the utility model, not only can the structure and processing technology of panel and decorative strip be simplified, but also the reliability of the fixing of decorative strip on the panel can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and in particular to a panel assembly and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, decorative strips are provided on the panel, and the decorative strips are assembled with the panel using a combination of clips and screws, which results in a complex structure and low assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a panel assembly that not only simplifies the structure and processing of the panel and decorative strip, but also improves the reliability of the decorative strip's fixation on the panel.

[0004] This utility model also discloses an air conditioner, which includes the above-described panel assembly.

[0005] A panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: a panel; a decorative strip, the decorative strip being disposed on the front side of the panel and snap-fitted to the panel, wherein the panel has a plurality of snap holes spaced apart along the length direction of the decorative strip, the decorative strip having a plurality of snap-fit ​​components that respectively cooperate with the plurality of snap holes, the snap-fit ​​component including a hook, wherein the hook of one of any two adjacent snap-fit ​​components is snapped onto one side of the corresponding snap hole along the width direction of the decorative strip, and the hook of the other is snapped onto the other side of the corresponding snap hole along the width direction of the decorative strip.

[0006] According to the panel assembly of this utility model embodiment, by making the decorative strip and the panel snap-fit ​​together, and by providing a plurality of spaced-apart snap holes on the panel along the length direction of the decorative strip, and by providing a plurality of snap-fit ​​components on the decorative strip that respectively cooperate with the plurality of snap holes, each snap-fit ​​component includes a snap hook, and such that the snap hook of one of any two adjacent snap-fit ​​components is snapped onto one side of the corresponding snap hole along the width direction of the decorative strip, and the snap hook of the other is snapped onto the other side of the corresponding snap hole along the width direction of the decorative strip, which can not only simplify the structure and processing technology of the panel and the decorative strip, but also improve the reliability of fixing the decorative strip on the panel.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes limiting ribs, and the snap hook is provided with the limiting ribs on both sides along the length direction of the decorative strip. The limiting ribs are used to limit the decorative strip in the width direction of the decorative strip.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes guide ribs, the hook is provided with the guide ribs on both sides along the length direction of the decorative strip, and the two ends of the guide ribs along the width direction of the decorative strip are spaced apart from the inner wall of the snap hole.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, two guide ribs of some of the multiple snap-fit ​​components are first guide ribs, and two guide ribs of some of the snap-fit ​​components are second guide ribs. The distance between the ends of the two first guide ribs facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole opposite to each other along the length direction of the decorative strip is less than the distance between the ends of the two second guide ribs facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole opposite to each other along the length direction of the decorative strip.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the engagement amount between the hook and the panel is 0.6mm-1mm along the width direction of the decorative strip.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel has an air outlet, the decorative strip is located above the air outlet, and the decorative strip extends in the left-right direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the decorative strip has a protruding structure on one side surface facing the panel, and the protruding structure abuts against the front surface of the panel.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the lower end of the decorative strip is located below the upper edge of the air outlet.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the lower end of the decorative strip has a guide slope, which slopes downward in the direction from back to front, and the upper edge of the air outlet is opposite to the guide slope.

[0015] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the panel assembly described above.

[0016] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner, by setting the above-mentioned panel assembly, enables the decorative strip and the panel to be snapped together. Along the length direction of the decorative strip, a plurality of spaced-apart holes are set on the panel. The decorative strip is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​components that respectively cooperate with the plurality of snap-fit ​​holes. Each snap-fit ​​component includes a hook, such that the hook of one of any two adjacent snap-fit ​​components is snapped onto one side of the corresponding snap-fit ​​hole along the width direction of the decorative strip, and the hook of the other is snapped onto the other side of the corresponding snap-fit ​​hole along the width direction of the decorative strip. This not only simplifies the structure and processing technology of the panel and the decorative strip, but also improves the reliability of fixing the decorative strip on the panel.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, the panel has an air outlet, and the air conditioner further includes: a foam component, the foam component being disposed on the rear side of the panel and surrounding the air outlet; and a duct component, the duct component being disposed on the rear side of the panel, the duct component having a duct outlet, the duct outlet communicating with the air outlet, and the duct component overlapping with the foam component.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, the foam component has a first groove, which is located above the air outlet and is open at the top and rear ends. The front end of the inner top wall of the air duct outlet overlaps the lower side wall of the first groove.

[0019] In some embodiments of this utility model, the foam component has a first overlapping surface, which is located below the air outlet and includes a first sub-overlapping surface and a second sub-overlapping surface. The first sub-overlapping surface is horizontally arranged and overlaps the inner bottom wall above the air duct outlet. One end of the second sub-overlapping surface is connected to the front end of the first sub-overlapping surface, and the other end extends downward. The second sub-overlapping surface overlaps the front side of the air duct component.

[0020] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first overlapping surface further includes a third sub-overlapping surface. In the direction from top to bottom, the third sub-overlapping surface is inclined forward and its upper end is connected to the lower end of the second sub-overlapping surface. The third sub-overlapping surface and the second sub-overlapping surface form an angle with each other, and the third sub-overlapping surface overlaps the front side of the air duct component.

[0021] In some embodiments of this utility model, the foam component has second grooves extending in the vertical direction on both the left and right sides, and the two second grooves are open on the side facing each other and at the rear end. The air duct component has ribs that cooperate with the second grooves on both the left and right sides, and the two ribs are located on both sides of the air duct outlet and extend in the vertical direction.

[0022] In some embodiments of this utility model, the foam component is a single piece.

[0023] In some embodiments of this utility model, the foam component includes an upper foam and a lower foam, wherein the upper foam is located above the lower foam and together surrounds the air outlet.

[0024] In some embodiments of this utility model, the upper side of the panel has a rearwardly extending upper side plate, and the upper surface of the upper foam abuts against the lower surface of the upper side plate; and / or, the left side of the panel has a rearwardly extending left side plate, and the left surface of the upper foam abuts against the right surface of the left side plate; and / or, the right side of the panel has a rearwardly extending right side plate, and the right surface of the upper foam abuts against the right surface of the right side plate; and / or, the rear side of the panel is provided with a buckle for panel mounting, and the upper foam is provided with a first clearance opening to avoid the buckle.

[0025] In some embodiments of this utility model, the left side of the panel has a rearwardly extending left side plate, and the left surface of the lower foam abuts against the right surface of the left side plate; and / or, the right side of the panel has a rearwardly extending right side plate, and the right surface of the lower foam abuts against the right surface of the right side plate; and / or, the rear side of the panel is provided with a buckle for panel mounting, and the lower foam is provided with a second clearance opening to avoid the buckle; and / or, the upper surface of the lower foam abuts against the lower surface of the upper foam; and / or, the rear side of the panel is provided with a flange surrounding the air outlet, the foam component is arranged around the flange, and the lower side of the flange located below the air outlet has a downwardly extending stop rib, and the lower foam abuts against the front side of the stop rib.

[0026] In some embodiments of this utility model, the rear end of the upper surface of the lower foam is provided with a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion. The first overlapping portion is located on the side of the second overlapping portion near the air outlet and on the rear side of the second overlapping portion. The lower end of the upper foam is provided with a third overlapping portion. The third overlapping portion is located on the front side of the first overlapping portion and the second overlapping portion. The third overlapping portion has a third groove and a fourth groove. The first overlapping portion has a protrusion that cooperates with the third groove. The second overlapping portion is located in the fourth groove.

[0027] 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

[0028] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the panel assembly and the air guide plate assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the panel and decorative strip of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a rear view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the CC line;

[0036] Figure 8 It is along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the CC line;

[0037] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0038] Figure 10 It is along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the EE line;

[0039] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view at point F;

[0040] Figure 12 This is a rear view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the JJ line is shown;

[0041] Figure 13 It is along Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the JJ line in the middle;

[0042] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Enlarged view at point K;

[0043] Figure 15 This is a rear view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the GG line;

[0044] Figure 16 It is along Figure 15 A cross-sectional view of the GG line in the middle;

[0045] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 Enlarged view of section H in the middle;

[0046] Figure 18 yes Figure 16 Enlarged view of point I in the middle;

[0047] Figure 19 This is a rear view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the LL line is shown;

[0048] Figure 20 It is along Figure 19 Sectional view of the middle LL line;

[0049] Figure 21 yes Figure 20 Enlarged view at point M;

[0050] Figure 22 This is an exploded view of the panel assembly, foam component, and air guide plate assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0051] Figure 23 This is an exploded view of the panel assembly and air duct component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0052] Figure 24 This is a rear view of the panel assembly and air duct component according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the NN line is shown;

[0053] Figure 25 It is along Figure 24 A cross-sectional view of the NN line;

[0054] Figure 26 yes Figure 25 Enlarged view of point O in the middle;

[0055] Figure 27 yes Figure 25 Enlarged view of point P in the middle;

[0056] Figure 28 This is a rear view of the panel assembly and air duct component according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the QQ line is shown;

[0057] Figure 29 It is along Figure 28 A cross-sectional view of the QQ line;

[0058] Figure 30 yes Figure 29 Enlarged view at point R in the middle;

[0059] Figure 31 yes Figure 29 Enlarged view of section S in the middle;

[0060] Figure 32 This is a rear view of the panel assembly and foam component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0061] Figure 33 yes Figure 32 Enlarged view of the middle T section;

[0062] Figure 34 It is along Figure 32 A cross-sectional view of the U-shaped line in the middle;

[0063] Figure 35 yes Figure 34 Enlarged view of the middle V section;

[0064] Figure 36 It is along Figure 32 A cross-sectional view of the WW line;

[0065] Figure 37 yes Figure 36 Enlarged view at point X;

[0066] Figure 38 This is a rear view of the foam component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0067] Figure label:

[0068] 100. Air conditioner;

[0069] 10. Panel components;

[0070] 1. Panel; 11. Clip hole; 12. Air outlet; 121. First section; 122. Second section; 13. Top side panel; 14. Left side panel; 15. Right side panel; 16. Buckle; 17. Flanged edge; 171. Stop rib;

[0071] 2. Decorative strip; 21. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 211. Hook; 2111. Support part; 2112. Hook part; 212. Limiting rib; 213. Guide rib; 2131. First guide rib; 2132. Second guide rib; 22. Protruding structure; 23. Guide slope;

[0072] 20. Foam component; 201. First groove; 202. First overlapping surface; 2021. First sub-overlapping surface; 2022. Second sub-overlapping surface; 2023. Third sub-overlapping surface; 203. Second groove; 204. Upper foam; 2041. First clearance opening; 2042. Third overlapping part; 2043. Third groove; 2044. Fourth groove; 205. Lower foam; 2051. Second clearance opening; 2052. First overlapping part; 2053. Second overlapping part; 2054. Protrusion; 206. Sponge;

[0073] 30. Air duct components; 301. Air duct outlet; 302. Rib; 303. Air duct inlet; 304. Air duct;

[0074] 40. Air guide plate assembly; 41. Horizontal air guide assembly; 411. Horizontal air guide plate; 412. Vertical connecting rod; 413. Horizontal drive motor; 42. Vertical air guide assembly; 421. Vertical air guide plate; 422. Horizontal connecting rod; 423. Vertical drive motor;

[0075] 50. Display box assembly; 51. Display box back cover; 52. Circuit board; 53. Display module reflective cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0076] 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 are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0077] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0078] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0079] The panel assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0080] like Figure 1As shown, the panel assembly 10 is used for the air conditioner 100. The air conditioner 100 includes a housing. The panel assembly 10 is located on the front side of the air conditioner 100 and connected to the housing. The panel assembly 10 may be provided with an air outlet 12, which may be a rectangular air outlet. The rear side of the housing of the air conditioner 100 is provided with an air inlet. Inside the housing, there is a fan component and a heat exchange component. The fan component is used to drive the airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet 12. The heat exchange component is used to exchange heat with the airflow entering the air conditioner 100, thereby realizing the cooling and heating functions of the air conditioner 100.

[0081] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 22 As shown, an air guide plate assembly 40 is provided at the air outlet 12. The air guide plate assembly 40 includes a horizontal air guide component 41 and a vertical air guide component 42. The horizontal air guide component 41 includes a plurality of horizontal air guide plates 411 spaced apart in the vertical direction. The horizontal air guide plates 411 are rotatable and their rotation axes extend horizontally. The horizontal air guide plates 411 can open or close the air outlet 12. The horizontal air guide component 41 also includes a vertical connecting rod 412, which is rotatably connected to the plurality of horizontal air guide plates 411 for driving the plurality of horizontal air guide plates 411 to rotate synchronously. The horizontal air guide component 41 also includes a horizontal drive motor 413, which is connected to the vertical connecting rod 412 or to at least one horizontal air guide plate 411 for driving the plurality of horizontal air guide plates 411 to rotate.

[0082] Along the airflow direction, the vertical air guide assembly 42 is located upstream of the horizontal air guide assembly 41. The vertical air guide assembly 42 includes a plurality of vertical air guide plates 421 spaced apart in the left-right direction. Each vertical air guide plate 421 is rotatable, and its rotation axis extends vertically. The vertical air guide assembly 42 also includes a horizontal connecting rod 422, which is rotatably connected to the plurality of vertical air guide plates 421 and drives the plurality of vertical air guide plates 421 to rotate synchronously. The vertical air guide assembly 42 also includes a vertical drive motor 423, which is connected to the horizontal connecting rod 422 or to at least one vertical air guide plate 421 and drives the plurality of vertical air guide plates 421 to rotate.

[0083] like Figure 22 and Figure 32 As shown, a display box assembly 50 is provided on the rear side of the panel assembly 10. The display box assembly 50 is located below the air outlet 12. The display box assembly 50 includes a display box rear cover 51, a circuit board 52, and a display module reflective cavity 53. The circuit board 52 and the display module reflective cavity 53 are located within the space defined by the display box rear cover 51 and the panel 1. The display module reflective cavity 53 is located in front of the circuit board 52.

[0084] Optionally, the display box rear cover 51 is snap-fitted to the panel 1 and / or connected by fasteners. For example, one end of the display box rear cover 51 is snap-fitted to the panel 1, and the other end is connected to the panel 1 by fasteners, which simplifies the assembly process and improves the reliability of the connection.

[0085] like Figure 3 As shown, the panel assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a panel 1 and a decorative strip 2. An air outlet 12 is disposed on the panel 1, and the decorative strip 2 is disposed on the front side of the panel 1. The decorative strip 2 serves a decorative function for the air conditioner 100. The decorative strip 2 is snap-fitted to the panel 1, and the decorative strip 2 is arranged according to… Figure 3 As shown by the arrow, the assembly method can simplify the connection between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1, and improve the assembly efficiency of the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0086] In addition, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, combined with Figures 7-11 The panel 1 has a plurality of snap holes 11 spaced apart along the length of the decorative strip 2. The decorative strip 2 has a plurality of snap-fit ​​components 21 that respectively mate with the snap holes 11. Each snap-fit ​​component 21 includes a hook 211. The hook 211 of one of any two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 21 is engaged on one side of the corresponding snap hole 11 along the width of the decorative strip 2, and the hook 211 of the other is engaged on the other side of the corresponding snap hole 11 along the width of the decorative strip 2. This improves the reliability of the snap-fit ​​connection between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1. In this application, the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1 can be connected by snap-fit ​​alone, without the need for screws, which simplifies the structure and connection method of the panel 1 and the decorative strip 2, and improves the assembly efficiency of the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0087] For example, in Figures 3-11In the example shown, the decorative strip 2 is located above the air outlet 12 and extends in the left and right direction. The panel 1 has five snap holes 11, which are located above the air outlet 12 and are evenly spaced in the left and right direction. On the side of the decorative strip 2 facing the panel 1, i.e. the back side of the decorative strip 2, there are five snap-fit ​​components 21. The five snap-fit ​​components 21 are respectively inserted into the five snap holes 11. Each snap-fit ​​component 21 includes a hook 211. The hooks 211 in any two adjacent snap holes 11 are located on both sides of the snap hole 11 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2 and are snap-fitted to the panel 1 on the same side. Specifically, from left to right, the hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the first, third, and fifth snap-fit ​​holes 11 are located on the upper side of the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 11, and the hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the first, third, and fifth snap-fit ​​holes 11 abut against the rear side of the panel 1 above the snap-fit ​​hole 11. The hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the second and fourth snap-fit ​​holes 11 are located on the lower side of the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 11, and the hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the second and fourth snap-fit ​​holes 11 abut against the rear side of the panel 1 below the snap-fit ​​hole 11. This ensures that the assembly gap between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1 is uniform.

[0088] According to the panel assembly 10 of this utility model embodiment, by making the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1 snap-fit ​​connected, and along the length direction of the decorative strip 2, a plurality of spaced snap holes 11 are provided on the panel 1, and a plurality of snap-fit ​​components 21 are provided on the decorative strip 2 to cooperate with the plurality of snap holes 11 respectively. Each snap-fit ​​component 21 includes a hook 211, and the hook 211 of one of any two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 21 is snapped on one side of the corresponding snap hole 11 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2, and the hook 211 of the other is snapped on the other side of the corresponding snap hole 11 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2. This not only simplifies the structure and processing technology of the panel 1 and the decorative strip 2, but also improves the reliability of fixing the decorative strip 2 on the panel 1.

[0089] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, along the width direction of the decorative strip 2, the engagement amount between the hook 211 and the panel 1 is 0.6mm-1mm. It can be understood that, as... Figure 9 and Figure 11As shown, the latch 211 includes a support portion 2111 and a latch portion 2112. One end of the support portion 2111 is connected to the rear surface of the decorative strip 2, and the other end of the support portion 2111 extends towards the rear. One end of the latch portion 2112 is connected to the rear end of the support portion 2111, and the other end of the latch portion 2112 extends towards one side of the width direction of the decorative strip 2. The support portion 2111 passes through the latch hole 11, and the latch portion 2112 is located on the rear side of the panel 1 and abuts against the rear surface of the portion of the panel 1 located above the latch hole 11 or the rear surface of the portion located below the latch hole 11. This ensures the reliability of the engagement between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0090] Along the width direction of the decorative strip 2, the engagement amount between the hook 211 and the panel 1 is the overlap dimension between the hook portion 2112 and the panel 1 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2. Specifically, the engagement amount between the hook 211 and the panel 1 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2 can be 0.6mm, 0.65mm, 0.7mm, 0.75mm, 0.8mm, 0.85mm, 0.9mm, 0.95mm, or 1mm, etc. For example, it can be 0.8mm.

[0091] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 4-6 As shown, for reference Figures 12-14 The snap-fit ​​assembly 21 includes limiting ribs 212. The snap hook 211 has limiting ribs 212 on both sides along the length of the decorative strip 2. The limiting ribs 212 are used to limit the decorative strip 2 in the width direction. Thus, the decorative strip 2 can be limited in the width direction of the decorative strip 2 on both sides along the length of the decorative strip 2 by the snap hook 211, ensuring the reliability of the decorative strip 2 in the width direction.

[0092] For example, in Figures 4-6 In the example shown, the snap-fit ​​assembly 21 includes limiting ribs 212. The snap hook 211 has limiting ribs 212 on both sides along the length of the decorative strip 2. The limiting ribs 212 extend along the width of the decorative strip 2 and are perpendicular to its length. The two ends of the limiting ribs 212 along the width of the decorative strip 2 have a small gap or are in close contact with the two inner walls of the snap hole 11 along the width of the decorative strip 2. The cooperation between the snap hole 11 and the limiting ribs 212 restricts the swaying of the decorative strip 2 in the width direction, ensuring the reliability of the decorative strip 2's fixation in that direction. Specifically, the decorative strip 2 extends in the left-right direction. Each snap-fit ​​assembly 21 has two upper limit points and two lower limit points. There are a total of five snap-fit ​​assemblies 21 on the entire decorative strip 2, resulting in a total of 10 upper limit points and 10 lower limit points, ensuring the vertical gap between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0093] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 4-6As shown, the snap-fit ​​assembly 21 includes guide ribs 213. The snap hooks 211 have guide ribs 213 on both sides along the length of the decorative strip 2, and the two ends of the guide ribs 213 along the width of the decorative strip 2 are spaced apart from the inner wall of the snap hole 11. This facilitates the snap-fit ​​assembly 21 to be assembled into the corresponding snap hole 11, and plays a guiding role in the assembly of the decorative strip 2.

[0094] Furthermore, in some of the multiple snap-fit ​​components 21, two guide ribs 213 are designated as first guide ribs 2131, and two guide ribs 2132 are designated as second guide ribs. The distance between the ends of the two first guide ribs 2131 facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole 11 along the length of the decorative strip 2 is less than the distance between the ends of the two second guide ribs 2132 facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole 11 along the length of the decorative strip 2. The first guide ribs 2131 can act as an upper limit stop along the length of the decorative strip 2, ensuring the reliability of the assembly between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0095] For example, in Figures 4-6 In the example shown, the snap-fit ​​assembly 21 includes guide ribs 213. Guide ribs 213 are provided on both sides of the hook 211 along the length of the decorative strip 2. Specifically, guide ribs 213 are provided on the left and right sides of the hook 211. The guide rib 213 on the middle snap-fit ​​assembly 21 of the five snap-fit ​​assemblies 21 forms the first guide rib 2131, and the guide ribs 213 on the remaining snap-fit ​​assemblies 21 form the second guide ribs 2132. The ends of the two first guide ribs 2131 that face away from each other abut against or are at a small distance from the two inner walls of the snap hole 11 in the left and right directions, facilitating the upper limit positioning of the decorative strip 2 in the left and right directions of the panel 1 by the two first guide ribs 2131, ensuring the reliability of the assembly between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1. Furthermore, the second guide ribs 2132 are only used for assembly guidance. This design avoids the problem of difficult assembly when the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1 have opposite tolerances in the length direction of the decorative strip 2, thus facilitating the assembly between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0096] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 15-18 As shown, two guide ribs 213 are respectively located on the opposite side of the two limiting ribs 212. The guide ribs 213 and limiting ribs 212 on the same side are connected to each other and perpendicular to each other, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the guide ribs 213 and limiting ribs 212, improving the guiding reliability of the guide ribs 213 and the limiting reliability of the limiting ribs 212.

[0097] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, panel 1 has an air outlet 12, and decorative strip 2 is located on the upper side of air outlet 12, extending in the left-right direction. Decorative strip 2 makes the outline of air outlet 12 more prominent and the appearance of air outlet 12 more aesthetically pleasing.

[0098] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 19-21 As shown, the decorative strip 2 has a protruding structure 22 on the side of the panel 1 facing the panel 1, and the protruding structure 22 abuts against the front surface of the panel 1. During the use of the air conditioner 100, the surrounding components expand and contract due to the alternating hot and cold air at the air outlet 12. The protruding structure 22 on the side of the decorative strip 2 facing the panel 1, which contacts the panel 1, can reduce the contact area between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1, greatly reducing the abnormal noise caused by thermal expansion and contraction, and improving the user experience.

[0099] Optionally, the protruding structure 22 can be provided as a raised rib, raised dot, or rough texture on the back of the decorative strip 2.

[0100] For example, in Figures 19-21 In the example shown, the decorative strip 2 has multiple protrusions on the side surface facing the panel 1. The multiple protrusions are divided into multiple groups along the length of the decorative strip 2, and each group includes two protrusions spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0101] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 19-21 As shown, the lower end of the decorative strip 2 is located below the upper edge of the air outlet 12. This allows the airflow flowing along the upper edge of the air outlet 12 to flow downwards under the action of the decorative strip 2 after exiting the air outlet 12, preventing the airflow from flowing upwards. This also prevents condensation from forming on the upper edge of the air outlet 12 due to the temperature difference during the use of the air conditioner 100.

[0102] Furthermore, such as Figures 19-21 As shown, the lower end of the decorative strip 2 has a guide slope 23. In the direction from back to front, the guide slope 23 slopes downward, and the upper edge of the air outlet 12 is opposite to the guide slope 23. This allows the airflow flowing out along the upper edge of the air outlet 12 to flow directly to the guide slope 23, and under the action of the guide slope 23, the airflow is smoothly guided diagonally downward, better preventing condensation from forming on the upper edge of the air outlet 12 due to the temperature difference during the use of the air conditioner 100.

[0103] In addition, since the upper part of the panel 1 needs to avoid the movement area of ​​the horizontal air guide plate 411, when the air outlet 12 is closed, the distance between the uppermost part of the horizontal air guide plate 411 and the upper edge of the air outlet 12 is relatively large. The lower end of the decorative strip 2 is located below the upper edge of the air outlet 12, which can also solve the problem of large gap at the top of the air conditioner air outlet 12 and improve the overall aesthetics of the unit.

[0104] The panel assembly 10 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0105] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the panel assembly 10 includes a panel 1 and a decorative strip 2. An air outlet 12 is disposed on the panel 1, and the decorative strip 2 is disposed on the front side of the panel 1. The decorative strip 2 is located above the air outlet 12 and extends in the left and right direction. The decorative strip 2 can serve as a decoration for the air conditioner 100.

[0106] Decorative strip 2 is snapped together with panel 1, and decorative strip 2 is arranged according to... Figure 3 The assembly according to the arrow direction shown simplifies the connection between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1, improving the assembly efficiency of the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1. The panel 1 has five locking holes 11, which are located above the air outlet 12 and are evenly spaced along the left and right direction. On the side of the decorative strip 2 facing the panel 1, i.e., the rear side of the decorative strip 2, there are five locking components 21. The five locking components 21 are respectively inserted into the five locking holes 11. Each locking component 21 includes a hook 211. The hooks 211 in any two adjacent locking holes 11 are located on both sides of the locking hole 11 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2 and are locked and connected to the panel 1 on the same side.

[0107] Specifically, from left to right, the hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the first, third, and fifth snap-fit ​​holes 11 are located on the upper side of the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 11, and the hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the first, third, and fifth snap-fit ​​holes 11 abut against the rear side of the panel 1 above the snap-fit ​​hole 11. The hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the second and fourth snap-fit ​​holes 11 are located on the lower side of the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 11, and the hooks 211 of the snap-fit ​​components 21 in the second and fourth snap-fit ​​holes 11 abut against the rear side of the panel 1 below the snap-fit ​​hole 11. This ensures that the assembly gap between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1 is uniform.

[0108] Furthermore, in this application, the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1 can be connected by snap-fit ​​without the need for screws, which simplifies the structure and connection method of the panel 1 and the decorative strip 2, and improves the assembly efficiency of the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0109] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, along the width direction of the decorative strip 2, the engagement amount between the hook 211 and the panel 1 is 0.8mm, which can ensure the reliability of the engagement between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0110] like Figures 4-6 As shown, for reference Figures 12-14The snap-fit ​​assembly 21 includes limiting ribs 212. The snap hook 211 has limiting ribs 212 on both sides along the length direction of the decorative strip 2. The limiting ribs 212 extend along the width direction of the decorative strip 2 and are perpendicular to the length direction of the decorative strip 2. The two ends of the limiting ribs 212 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2 have a small gap or fit together with the two inner walls of the snap hole 11 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2. The combination of the snap hole 11 and the limiting ribs 212 can limit the swaying of the decorative strip 2 in the width direction of the decorative strip 2 and ensure the reliability of the fixed position of the decorative strip 2 in the width direction of the decorative strip 2.

[0111] The snap-fit ​​assembly 21 includes guide ribs 213. The hooks 211 have guide ribs 213 on both sides along the length of the decorative strip 2, and the two ends of the guide ribs 213 along the width of the decorative strip 2 are spaced apart from the inner wall of the snap hole 11. This facilitates the snap-fit ​​assembly 21 to be assembled into the corresponding snap hole 11 and plays a guiding role in the assembly of the decorative strip 2.

[0112] Furthermore, in some of the multiple snap-fit ​​components 21, two guide ribs 213 are designated as first guide ribs 2131, and two guide ribs 2132 are designated as second guide ribs. The distance between the ends of the two first guide ribs 2131 facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole 11 along the length of the decorative strip 2 is less than the distance between the ends of the two second guide ribs 2132 facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole 11 along the length of the decorative strip 2. The first guide ribs 2131 can act as an upper limit stop along the length of the decorative strip 2, ensuring the reliability of the assembly between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1.

[0113] like Figures 15-18 As shown, two guide ribs 213 are respectively located on the opposite side of the two limiting ribs 212. The guide ribs 213 and limiting ribs 212 on the same side are connected to each other and perpendicular to each other, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the guide ribs 213 and limiting ribs 212, improving the guiding reliability of the guide ribs 213 and the limiting reliability of the limiting ribs 212.

[0114] like Figures 19-21 As shown, the decorative strip 2 has a protruding structure 22 on the side of the panel 1 facing the panel 1, and the protruding structure 22 abuts against the front surface of the panel 1. During the use of the air conditioner 100, the surrounding components expand and contract due to the alternating hot and cold air at the air outlet 12. The protruding structure 22 on the side of the decorative strip 2 facing the panel 1, which contacts the panel 1, can reduce the contact area between the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1, greatly reducing the abnormal noise caused by thermal expansion and contraction, and improving the user experience.

[0115] like Figures 19-21As shown, the lower end of the decorative strip 2 is located below the upper edge of the air outlet 12. This allows the airflow flowing along the upper edge of the air outlet 12 to flow downwards under the action of the decorative strip 2 after exiting the air outlet 12, preventing the airflow from flowing upwards. This also prevents condensation from forming on the upper edge of the air outlet 12 due to the temperature difference during the use of the air conditioner 100.

[0116] Furthermore, such as Figures 19-21 As shown, the lower end of the decorative strip 2 has a guide slope 23. In the direction from back to front, the guide slope 23 slopes downward, and the upper edge of the air outlet 12 is opposite to the guide slope 23. This allows the airflow flowing out along the upper edge of the air outlet 12 to flow directly to the guide slope 23, and under the action of the guide slope 23, the airflow is smoothly guided diagonally downward, better preventing condensation from forming on the upper edge of the air outlet 12 due to the temperature difference during the use of the air conditioner 100.

[0117] In addition, since the upper part of the panel 1 needs to avoid the movement area of ​​the horizontal air guide plate 411, when the air outlet 12 is closed, the distance between the uppermost part of the horizontal air guide plate 411 and the upper edge of the air outlet 12 is relatively large. The lower end of the decorative strip 2 is located below the upper edge of the air outlet 12, which can also solve the problem of large gap at the top of the air conditioner air outlet 12 and improve the overall aesthetics of the unit.

[0118] The air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0119] The air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the panel assembly 10 described above.

[0120] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, by setting the above-mentioned panel assembly 10, enables the decorative strip 2 and the panel 1 to be snapped together. Along the length direction of the decorative strip 2, a plurality of spaced-apart snap holes 11 are provided on the panel 1. The decorative strip 2 is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​components 21 that respectively cooperate with the plurality of snap holes 11. Each snap-fit ​​component 21 includes a hook 211, and the hook 211 of one of any two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 21 is snapped onto one side of the corresponding snap hole 11 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2, and the hook 211 of the other is snapped onto the other side of the corresponding snap hole 11 along the width direction of the decorative strip 2. This not only simplifies the structure and processing technology of the panel 1 and the decorative strip 2, but also improves the reliability of fixing the decorative strip 2 on the panel 1.

[0121] In some embodiments of this utility model, the panel 1 has an air outlet 12, such as Figures 22-26 As shown, the air conditioner 100 also includes a foam component 20 and an air duct component 30. The foam component 20 is located on the rear side of the panel 1 and surrounds the air outlet 12. The foam component 20 can achieve a seal around the air outlet 12, reduce air leakage, and at the same time reduce condensation caused by air leakage.

[0122] The air duct component 30 is located on the rear side of the panel 1. (Refer to the air duct component 30) Figure 23 The arrow shown is part of the assembly. The air duct component 30 has an air duct 304 and an air duct outlet 301 and an air duct inlet 303 connected to the air duct 304. The air duct outlet 301 is connected to the air outlet 12, and the air duct inlet 303 is connected to the air inlet. The fan assembly can be located inside the air duct 304 or on the air inlet side of the air duct component 30. It is used to drive the airflow from the air inlet of the air conditioner 100 to the air duct inlet 303, then into the air duct 304, and then through the air duct outlet 301 to the air outlet 12.

[0123] Furthermore, such as Figures 22-26 As shown, the duct component 30 overlaps with the foam component 20. This achieves a seal between the duct component 30 and the foam component 20, reducing air leakage and condensation caused by air leakage.

[0124] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 24-26 As shown, the foam component 20 has a first groove 201, which is located above the air outlet 12 and is open at both the upper and rear ends. The front end of the inner top wall of the air duct outlet 301 overlaps with the lower side wall of the first groove 201. This allows a stop fit to be formed between the upper end of the air duct component 30 and the upper end of the foam component 20, ensuring the reliability of the seal between the upper end of the air duct component 30 and the upper end of the foam component 20, reducing air leakage and condensation caused by air leakage.

[0125] Furthermore, such as Figure 26 As shown, a sealing sponge 206 is provided between the inner top wall of the air duct outlet 301 and the lower side wall of the first groove 201, which can further achieve the sealing between the upper end of the air duct component 30 and the upper end of the foam component 20, reducing air leakage and condensation caused by air leakage.

[0126] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 24 , Figure 25 and Figure 27As shown, the foam component 20 has a first overlapping surface 202, which is located below the air outlet 12 and includes a first sub-overlapping surface 2021 and a second sub-overlapping surface 2022. The first sub-overlapping surface 2021 is horizontally arranged and overlaps the upper part of the inner bottom wall of the air duct outlet 301. One end of the second sub-overlapping surface 2022 is connected to the front end of the first sub-overlapping surface 2021, and the other end extends downward, overlapping the front side of the air duct component 30. Thus, in the cross-section perpendicular to the left and right direction, the first overlapping surface 202 can be formed into a zigzag shape, ensuring the reliability of the seal between the air duct component 30 and the foam component 20 below the air outlet 12, reducing air leakage and condensation caused by air leakage.

[0127] It is understandable that the front end of the inner bottom wall of the air duct outlet 301 is formed as a horizontal plane and overlaps with the first overlapping surface 202. The front side of the air duct component 30 also has a first mating surface that overlaps with the second sub-overlapping surface 2022. The first mating surface and the second sub-overlapping surface 2022 can fit together, thereby ensuring the reliability of the sealing of the air duct component 30 and the foam component 20 under the air outlet 12, reducing air leakage and condensation caused by air leakage.

[0128] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 27 As shown, in the top-to-bottom direction, the second sub-overlapping surface 2022 and the first mating surface are inclined forward, which can facilitate the overlapping of the air duct component 30 and the foam component 20 and the mutual fitting between the second sub-overlapping surface 2022 and the first mating surface, while ensuring the sealing reliability of the air duct component 30 and the foam component 20.

[0129] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 27 As shown, the first overlapping surface 202 also includes a third sub-overlapping surface 2023. In the top-to-bottom direction, the third sub-overlapping surface 2023 is inclined forward and its upper end is connected to the lower end of the second sub-overlapping surface 2022. The third sub-overlapping surface 2023 and the second sub-overlapping surface 2022 form an angle with each other, and the third sub-overlapping surface 2023 overlaps the front side of the air duct component 30. Thus, in the cross-section perpendicular to the left-right direction, the first overlapping surface 202 can be generally formed into an S-shape, ensuring the reliability of the seal between the air duct component 30 and the foam component 20 on the lower side of the air outlet 12, reducing air leakage and condensation caused by air leakage.

[0130] It is understandable that the front side of the air duct component 30 also has a second mating surface that overlaps with the third sub-overlapping surface 2023. The upper end of the second mating surface is connected to the lower end of the first mating surface. In the direction from top to bottom, the second mating surface is inclined forward. The second mating surface and the third sub-overlapping surface 2023 can fit together, thereby ensuring the reliability of the seal between the air duct component 30 and the foam component 20 on the lower side of the air outlet 12, reducing air leakage and condensation caused by air leakage.

[0131] In addition, the lower ends of the second sub-lap surface 2022 and the first mating surface are tilted forward at the same angle, and the lower ends of the third sub-lap surface 2023 and the second mating surface are tilted forward at the same angle, and the lower end of the third sub-lap surface 2023 is tilted forward at a greater angle than the lower end of the second sub-lap surface 2022.

[0132] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 28-31 As shown, the foam component 20 has second grooves 203 extending vertically on both its left and right sides. The two second grooves 203 are open on their respective sides and rear ends. The air duct component 30 has raised ribs 302 on both its left and right sides that mate with the second grooves 203. These raised ribs 302 are located on both sides of the air duct outlet 301 and extend vertically. This design allows the left and right sides of the air duct component 30 to form L-shaped stop designs with the left and right sides of the foam component 20, preventing air leakage and condensation from occurring through the gaps on both sides.

[0133] exist Figure 30 and Figure 31 In the example shown, in the front-to-back direction, the sidewalls of the two second grooves 203 that are away from each other are inclined in a direction away from each other, thereby facilitating the fitting of the two protrusions 302 into the two second grooves 203. Furthermore, in the front-to-back direction, the surfaces of the two protrusions 302 that are away from each other are inclined in a direction away from each other, thereby facilitating the fitting of the two protrusions 302 into the two second grooves 203 and ensuring a uniform gap between the surfaces of the two protrusions 302 that are away from each other and the surfaces of the two second grooves 203 that are away from each other.

[0134] In some embodiments of this utility model, the foam component 20 is a single piece, which can reduce the number of materials to be assembled, simplify the assembly process of the foam component 20, improve assembly efficiency, and avoid the problem of poor sealing after disassembly.

[0135] Of course, this utility model is not limited to this; see reference. Figure 22 As shown, the foam component 20 includes an upper foam 204 and a lower foam 205, with the upper foam 204 positioned above the lower foam 205 and together surrounding the air outlet 12. This simplifies the manufacturing process of the foam component 20 and facilitates the assembly and positioning of individual upper foam 204 or individual lower foam 205.

[0136] In some embodiments of this utility model, the upper foam 204 is limited by the inner shape of the panel 1, thereby restricting the movement of the upper foam 204 by the inner shape of the panel 1, improving the reliability of the upper foam 204 fixation, and eliminating the need for a separate limiting structure.

[0137] Specifically, such as Figure 32 and Figure 34 As shown, the upper side of panel 1 has an upper side plate 13 extending rearward, and the upper surface of upper foam 204 abuts against the lower surface of upper side plate 13, thereby limiting the upper foam 204 upward through the upper side plate 13 of panel 1.

[0138] like Figure 32 As shown, for reference Figure 29 The left side of panel 1 has a rearwardly extending left side plate 14, and the left surface of the upper foam 204 abuts against the right surface of the left side plate 14. The right side of panel 1 has a rearwardly extending right side plate 15, and the right surface of the upper foam 204 abuts against the right surface of the right side plate 15. Thus, the upper foam 204 can be limited by the left side plate 14 and the right side plate 15 on both sides of panel 1, ensuring the reliability of the upper foam 204 in the left and right directions.

[0139] like Figure 32 As shown, the rear side of panel 1 is provided with a buckle 16 for mounting panel 1, and the upper foam 204 is provided with a first clearance opening 2041 to avoid the buckle 16. There can be multiple buckles 16, and the upper foam 204 is arranged opposite to some of the buckles 16 and has multiple first clearance openings 2041 to avoid those buckles 16. The buckles 16 pass through the corresponding first clearance openings 2041. The upper and lower inner walls of the buckles 16 and the first clearance openings 2041 cooperate to limit the upper foam 204 in the vertical direction.

[0140] In addition, the rear side of panel 1 is connected to the housing of air conditioner 100, and the upper foam 204 can be limited to the rear by the housing.

[0141] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 32 As shown, for reference Figure 29 The panel 1 has a rearwardly extending left side plate 14 on its left side, and the left surface of the lower foam 205 abuts against the right surface of the left side plate 14. The panel 1 also has a rearwardly extending right side plate 15 on its right side, and the right surface of the lower foam 205 abuts against the right surface of the right side plate 15. Thus, the lower foam 205 can be limited by the left side plate 14 and the right side plate 15 on both sides of the panel 1, ensuring the reliability of the lower foam 205's upper limit in the left and right directions.

[0142] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 32As shown, the rear side of panel 1 is provided with a buckle 16 for mounting panel 1, and the lower foam 205 is provided with a second clearance opening 2051 to avoid the buckle 16. There can be multiple buckles 16, and the lower foam 205 is arranged opposite to some of the buckles 16 and has multiple second clearance openings 2051 to avoid those buckles 16. The buckles 16 pass through the corresponding second clearance openings 2051. The upper and lower inner walls of the buckles 16 and the second clearance openings 2051 cooperate to limit the lower foam 205 in the vertical direction.

[0143] exist Figure 32 and Figure 33 In the example shown, a buckle 16 is provided at the lower end of the left and right sides of the lower foam 205. The lower end of the second clearance opening 2051 corresponding to the buckle 16 is open. The cooperation between the second clearance opening 2051 and the buckle 16 can only limit the downward movement of the lower foam 205.

[0144] Optionally, such as Figure 32 As shown, buckles 16 are provided on the left and right sides of the rear side of panel 1. Multiple buckles 16 on the same side are spaced apart in the vertical direction. The buckles 16 can be provided on the inner surface of the side panels on the left and right sides of panel 1. For example, the buckle 16 on the left side is provided on the inner surface of the left side panel 14, and the buckle 16 on the right side is provided on the inner surface of the right side panel 15.

[0145] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 32 and Figure 36 As shown, the upper surface of the lower foam 205 abuts against the lower surface of the upper foam 204, thereby limiting the lower foam 205 upward through the upper foam 204, ensuring the reliability of the lower foam 205's fixation. At the same time, the lower foam 205 can limit the upper foam 204 downward.

[0146] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 32 , Figure 34 and Figure 35 As shown, the rear side of panel 1 is provided with a flange 17 surrounding the air outlet 12, and foam component 20 is provided around the flange 17. The lower side of the flange 17 located below the air outlet 12 has a downwardly extending stop rib 171, and the lower foam 205 abuts against the front side of the stop rib 171. Thus, the stop rib 171 can limit the rearward movement of the lower foam 205, thereby ensuring the reliability of the lower foam 205's fixation.

[0147] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 36-38As shown, the upper surface of the lower foam 205 has a first overlapping portion 2052 and a second overlapping portion 2053 at its rear end. The first overlapping portion 2052 is located on the side of the second overlapping portion 2053 near the air outlet 12 and is located behind the second overlapping portion 2053. The lower end of the upper foam 204 has a third overlapping portion 2042. The third overlapping portion 2042 is located in front of the first overlapping portion 2052 and the second overlapping portion 2053. The third overlapping portion 2042 has a third groove 2043 and a fourth groove 2044. The first overlapping portion 2052 has a protrusion 2054 that cooperates with the third groove 2043. The second overlapping portion 2053 is located in the fourth groove 2044.

[0148] The third overlapping portion 2042 overlaps with the first overlapping portion 2052 and the second overlapping portion 2053, which improves the reliability and sealing of the connection between the upper foam 204 and the lower foam 205. Furthermore, the protrusion 2054 on the first overlapping portion 2052 is located within the third groove 2043 of the third overlapping portion 2042, and the second overlapping portion 2053 is located within the fourth groove 2044 of the third overlapping portion 2042, which improves the reliability of the seal between the upper foam 204 and the lower foam 205 in the left-right direction. Additionally, the first overlapping portion 2052 and the second overlapping portion 2053 are spaced apart in the left-right direction, allowing for sealing of the upper foam 204 and the lower foam 205 from different positions, further improving the reliability of the seal between the upper foam 204 and the lower foam 205.

[0149] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 29 As shown, in the direction from back to front, the air outlet 12 includes a first section 121 and a second section 122. The first section 121 is located behind the second section 122. The width of the first section 121 is smaller than the width of the second section 122, which allows the airflow flowing out from the first section 121 to be separated from the inner wall of the second section 122, thus avoiding the problem of condensation on the second section 122.

[0150] Other configurations and operations of the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0151] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "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.

[0152] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that, include: panel; A decorative strip is provided on the front side of the panel and is snap-fitted to the panel. The panel has a plurality of slots spaced apart along the length of the decorative strip. The decorative strip has a plurality of snap-fit ​​components that respectively engage with the slots. Each snap-fit ​​component includes a hook. The hook of one of any two adjacent snap-fit ​​components is snapped onto one side of the corresponding slot along the width of the decorative strip, and the hook of the other is snapped onto the other side of the corresponding slot along the width of the decorative strip.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​assembly includes limiting ribs, and the snap hooks are provided with the limiting ribs on both sides along the length direction of the decorative strip. The limiting ribs are used to limit the decorative strip in the width direction of the decorative strip.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​assembly includes guide ribs, and the hook is provided with guide ribs on both sides along the length direction of the decorative strip. The two ends of the guide ribs along the width direction of the decorative strip are spaced apart from the inner wall of the snap hole.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, In some of the snap-fit ​​components, two guide ribs of one snap-fit ​​component are first guide ribs, and two guide ribs of another snap-fit ​​component are second guide ribs. The distance between the ends of the two first guide ribs facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole opposite each other along the length of the decorative strip is less than the distance between the ends of the two second guide ribs facing away from each other and the two inner walls of the snap hole opposite each other along the length of the decorative strip.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the width direction of the decorative strip, the engagement amount between the hook and the panel is 0.6mm-1mm.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel has an air outlet, and the decorative strip is located above the air outlet and extends in the left-right direction.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The decorative strip has a protruding structure on one side of the panel facing the panel, and the protruding structure abuts against the front surface of the panel.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower end of the decorative strip is located below the upper edge of the air outlet.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lower end of the decorative strip has a guide slope that slopes downward in a back-to-forward direction, and the upper edge of the air outlet is opposite to the guide slope.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that, The panel has an air outlet, and the air conditioner also includes: A foam component, wherein the foam component is disposed on the rear side of the panel and surrounds the air outlet; A duct component is provided on the rear side of the panel. The duct component has a duct outlet, which is connected to the air outlet. The duct component overlaps with the foam component.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The foam component has a first groove located above the air outlet with its upper and rear ends open. The front end of the inner top wall of the air duct outlet overlaps the lower side wall of the first groove.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The foam component has a first overlapping surface, which is located below the air outlet and includes a first sub-overlapping surface and a second sub-overlapping surface. The first sub-overlapping surface is horizontally arranged and overlaps the inner bottom wall above the air duct outlet. One end of the second sub-overlapping surface is connected to the front end of the first sub-overlapping surface, and the other end extends downward. The second sub-overlapping surface overlaps the front side of the air duct component.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first overlapping surface also includes a third sub-overlapping surface. In the direction from top to bottom, the third sub-overlapping surface is inclined forward and its upper end is connected to the lower end of the second sub-overlapping surface. The third sub-overlapping surface and the second sub-overlapping surface form an angle with each other. The third sub-overlapping surface overlaps the front side of the air duct component.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The foam component has second grooves extending vertically on its left and right sides. The two second grooves are open on their respective sides and rear ends. The air duct component has ribs that cooperate with the second grooves on its left and right sides. The two ribs are located on both sides of the air duct outlet and extend vertically.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The foam component is a single piece.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The foam component includes an upper foam and a lower foam, with the upper foam located above the lower foam and together surrounding the air outlet.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 17, characterized in that, The panel has a rearwardly extending upper side plate on its upper side, and the upper surface of the upper foam abuts against the lower surface of the upper side plate. And / or, the left side of the panel has a rearwardly extending left side plate, and the left surface of the upper foam abuts against the right surface of the left side plate; And / or, the right side of the panel has a rearwardly extending right side plate, and the right surface of the upper foam abuts against the right surface of the right side plate; And / or, the rear side of the panel is provided with a buckle for panel mounting, and the upper foam is provided with a first clearance opening to avoid the buckle.

19. The air conditioner according to claim 17, characterized in that, The panel has a rearwardly extending left side plate on the left side, and the left surface of the lower foam abuts against the right surface of the left side plate; And / or, the right side of the panel has a rearwardly extending right side plate, and the right surface of the lower foam abuts against the right surface of the right side plate; And / or, the rear side of the panel is provided with a buckle for panel mounting, and the lower foam is provided with a second clearance opening to avoid the buckle; And / or, the upper surface of the lower foam abuts against the lower surface of the upper foam; And / or, the rear side of the panel is provided with a flange surrounding the air outlet, the foam component is provided around the flange, and the lower side of the flange located below the air outlet has a downwardly extending stop rib, the lower foam abutting against the front side of the stop rib.

20. The air conditioner according to claim 17, characterized in that, The upper surface of the lower foam has a first overlapping portion and a second overlapping portion at its rear end. The first overlapping portion is located on the side of the second overlapping portion closer to the air outlet and on the rear side of the second overlapping portion. The lower end of the upper foam has a third overlapping portion, which is located in front of the first overlapping portion and the second overlapping portion. The third overlapping portion has a third groove and a fourth groove, the first overlapping portion has a protrusion that mates with the third groove, and the second overlapping portion is located within the fourth groove.

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