Panel assembly of air conditioner, air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel assembly, air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner of air conditioner, the panel assembly includes: panel main part and grating part, and panel main part is equipped with the hollow part and cooperation department, grating part includes the wind area and sheltering portion, and sheltering portion is at least located one side of the wind area, and the wind area is opposite with the hollow part and sets up, and the wind area includes a plurality of interval first grating strip of setting, and sheltering portion includes sheltering main part and a plurality of interval first convex rib of setting, and first convex rib is located in sheltering main part, and sheltering main part forms the entity structure to shelter cooperation department, and sheltering portion is cooperated with cooperation department to locate grating part. Panel assembly can realize the function of air intake and / or air outlet, can promote the functionality of panel assembly, is favorable to the promotion ventilation and heat exchange efficiency of air conditioner. And through setting up sheltering portion, can promote the structural stability of grating part, is favorable to the reliability of air intake and / or air outlet function, and sheltering portion shelters cooperation department, and the added air intake and / or air outlet function does not influence the normal use of other functions of panel assembly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As living standards improve, people have higher expectations for air conditioners. However, in related technologies, the front panel of wall-mounted air conditioners is typically a solid panel. This type of panel has a simple structure and limited functionality, making it difficult to meet higher usage demands and leaving room for improvement. 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 provides a panel assembly through which airflow can pass, improving the functionality of the panel assembly, and ensuring high reliability of the air inlet and outlet functions without affecting other functions of the panel assembly.

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

[0005] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner having the above-mentioned indoor air conditioning unit.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner panel assembly includes: a panel body having a hollow portion and a mating portion; a grille portion having an air passage area and a shielding portion, the shielding portion being disposed on at least one side of the air passage area, the air passage area being directly opposite the hollow portion, the air passage area having a plurality of spaced-apart first grille strips, the shielding portion having a shielding body and a plurality of spaced-apart first ribs, the first ribs being disposed on the shielding body, the shielding body being formed as a solid structure to shield the mating portion, and the grille portion cooperating with the mating portion to position the grille portion.

[0007] According to the panel assembly of this utility model, by providing a hollowed-out portion in the main body of the panel and setting the air passage area of ​​the grille portion directly opposite the hollowed-out portion, airflow can pass through the panel assembly, enabling the panel assembly to realize air intake and / or air exhaust functions, thereby improving the functionality of the panel assembly and improving the ventilation and heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner. Furthermore, by setting the shielding portion of the grille portion as a solid structure, the structural stability of the grille portion can be improved, thus improving the reliability of the air intake and exhaust functions of the air passage area and the positioning stability of the grille portion; the shielding portion's concealing fit ensures that the added air intake and exhaust functions do not affect the normal use of other functions of the panel assembly. By providing a first protruding rib in the shielding portion, the overall integrity of the grille portion can be improved, thereby enhancing the overall integrity of the panel assembly and reducing the abruptness of the grille structure.

[0008] In some embodiments, a portion of the first rib and a portion of the first grille strip are integral.

[0009] In some embodiments, the remaining first ribs are parallel to and spaced apart from the first grid strips.

[0010] In some embodiments, the shielding body is located on the front side of the mating portion, and the first grille strip extends rearward beyond the shielding body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the grille and the panel body are detachably coupled.

[0012] In some embodiments, the shielding body is provided with a first latching part and a second latching part; the mating part is provided with a first mating latch and a second mating latch, the first latching part and the first mating latch are latched together; the second mating latch can be triggered to be movable relative to the mating part to engage or disengage with the second latching part, and when the second mating latch engages with the second latching part, it participates in positioning the grille part.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second mating buckle is movable up and down relative to the mating part, the second mating buckle is provided with a buckle protrusion, the second buckle part is provided with a first buckle groove, and the buckle protrusion can extend into or out of the first buckle groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first latching portion includes a first hook that bends forward, and the first engaging latch includes a hanging groove disposed on the rear surface of the engaging portion, wherein the first hook engages with the hanging groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the panel body includes a panel portion and a support body, the panel portion is supported on the support body, the support body has a hollow portion and a mating portion exposed on the panel portion, and the grille portion is located below the panel portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the support body has a first protruding bulge protruding forward, and the support body has a through hole penetrating the first bulge to divide the first bulge into an upper bulge and a lower bulge. The upper bulge has a hanging groove on its rear side. The panel has a through hole, and the panel has a mating protrusion located below the through hole. The mating protrusion is located on the rear side of the lower bulge through the through hole. The first buckle passes through the through hole, and the first hook engages with the hanging groove to restrict the grille from moving downward and forward relative to the panel.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support body is provided with a placement groove, the panel portion is placed in the placement groove, the placement groove is provided with an annular placement peripheral wall, the placement peripheral wall is disposed around the outer periphery of the panel portion and the grille portion, and the placement peripheral wall is formed as an inclined surface extending obliquely toward the panel portion.

[0018] An indoor air conditioning unit according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: a front frame; a panel assembly, wherein the panel assembly is a panel assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention, and the panel body is mounted to the front frame.

[0019] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner can perform air intake and / or air exhaust functions by setting the panel assembly of the first aspect of the present invention, thereby improving the working efficiency of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0020] In some embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes an air outlet located at the bottom of the face frame and an air guide plate for opening or closing the air outlet; when the air guide plate closes the air outlet, the air guide plate cooperates with the bottom of the grille portion.

[0021] In some embodiments, a guide slope is formed on the front side of the air guide plate, and the guide slope extends obliquely in a direction away from the grille portion.

[0022] An air conditioner according to a third aspect of the present invention includes an indoor unit according to a second aspect of the present invention.

[0023] According to the embodiments of the present invention, by setting the above-mentioned indoor unit, the air conditioner's air outlet heat exchange performance can be improved.

[0024] 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

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 It is based on Figure 1 The example shown is a cross-sectional view of section AA. Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is based on Figure 3 A magnified view of region C in the example shown; Figure 5 It is based on Figure 1 The example shown is a BB cross-sectional view; Figure 6 It is based on Figure 5 A magnified view of region D in the example shown; Figure 7 This is another structural schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 It is based on Figure 7 A magnified view of region E in the example shown; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the open panel assembly of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the structure of the second mating buckle and mating part according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a sliding fit cross-sectional view of the second mating buckle and sliding structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 This is another sliding fit cross-sectional view of the second mating buckle and sliding structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 14 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 It is based on Figure 13 The example shown is a cross-sectional view of FF.

[0026] Figure label: Air conditioner indoor unit 1000; Panel assembly 100; Panel body 10; Panel 1; Perforation 11; Fitting protrusion 12; Support body 2; hollowed-out part 21; mating part 22; first mating buckle 221; hanging groove 2211; second mating buckle 222; buckle protrusion 2221; elastic buckle 2222; sliding mating part 2223; guide part 2224; operating part 2225; sliding structure 223; first limiting part 2231; second limiting part 2232; sliding groove 2233; guide groove 2234; first convex bulge 23; upper convex bulge 231; lower convex bulge 232; through hole 24; placement groove 2a; placement peripheral wall 25; Grille section 30; air passage area 31; shielding section 32; shielding body 321; first protruding rib 322; first grille strip 33; first buckle section 34; first hook 341; second buckle section 35; first slot 351; second hook 352; Face frame 200; Air outlet 201; Air guide plate 40; air guide slope 41. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] The panel assembly 100 of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the panel assembly 100 of the air conditioner, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the panel assembly 100 includes: a panel body 10 and a grille portion 30. The panel body 10 is provided with a hollow portion 21 and a mating portion 22. The grille portion 30 includes a wind passage area 31 and a shielding portion 32. The shielding portion 32 is provided on at least one side of the wind passage area 31. The wind passage area 31 is directly opposite to the hollow portion 21. The wind passage area 31 includes a plurality of spaced-apart first grille strips 33. The shielding portion 32 includes a shielding body 321 and a plurality of spaced-apart first ribs 322. The first ribs 322 are provided on the shielding body 321. The shielding body 321 is formed as a solid structure to shield the mating portion 22. The shielding portion 32 and the mating portion 22 cooperate to position the grille portion 30.

[0031] The panel assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment is used in an air conditioner and can play a role in supporting the structure of the air conditioner, protecting the internal structure of the air conditioner, and participating in defining the appearance of the air conditioner.

[0032] The panel body 10 is the main component of the panel assembly 100. The panel body 10 has a hollow part 21, which allows airflow to pass through. The grille part 30 is provided on the panel body 10. The air passage area 31 of the grille part 30 is directly opposite to the hollow part 21. Airflow can pass through the hollow part 21 and the grille part 30 and pass through the panel assembly 100, thereby improving the functionality of the panel assembly 100.

[0033] For example, the panel assembly 100 can realize the air intake function. The airflow flows from the outside into the inside of the panel assembly 100 through the grille portion 30 and the hollow portion 21 in sequence, and then flows to the heat exchanger inside the air conditioner. By utilizing the air intake of the panel assembly 100, compared with the design of the panel assembly 100 as a solid panel, an air intake path can be added, thereby improving the functionality of the panel assembly 100; and when the air conditioner is provided with an air inlet, the addition of the air intake of the panel assembly 100 can increase the air intake volume of the air conditioner, which is beneficial to improving the heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0034] For example, the panel assembly 100 can also provide an air outlet function. The air from the air conditioner flows out of the panel assembly 100 through the perforated portion 21 and the grille portion 30 in sequence to regulate the indoor temperature. By discharging air through the panel assembly 100, compared to a solid panel design, an additional air outlet path can be provided, increasing the air outlet coverage of the air conditioner and improving its air outlet performance.

[0035] As an example, there are multiple grille sections 30, and the panel assembly 100 can realize air intake and air outlet functions. The airflow flows into the panel assembly 100 from the outside through the grille section 30 and the perforated section 21 to intake air into the air conditioner. The air outlet of the air conditioner flows out of the panel assembly 100 through the perforated section 21 and the grille section 30 in sequence to regulate the indoor temperature. This not only improves the functionality of the panel assembly 100, but also helps to improve the working efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0036] The grille portion 30 also has a shielding portion 32, which is provided at least on one side of the air passage area 31. The shielding portion 32 may be provided only on one side of the air passage area 31, or it may be provided on multiple sides of the air passage area 31. For example, the shielding portion 32 may be provided around the air passage area 31, where "around" means that the shielding portion 32 may surround the entire outer periphery of the grille portion 30. The shielding portion 32 may also be located only on a portion of the outer periphery of the grille portion 30, for example, around the left, upper, and right sides of the grille portion 30.

[0037] The shielding part 32 includes a shielding body 321, which is formed as a solid structure to shield the mating part 22. The shielding part 32 and the mating part 22 cooperate to position the grille part 30 and the panel body 10. The shielding part 32 is constructed as a solid structure and is arranged around the wind passage area 31, thereby improving the structural stability of the grille part 30 and reducing the possibility of structural deformation caused by airflow impact in the wind passage area 31 where the structural stability is low.

[0038] Furthermore, the solid structure of the shielding body 321 provides effective shielding of the mating part 22, reducing the contact of external dust and other contaminants with the mating part 22 and minimizing the impact of airflow on the mating part 22, thus improving the operational reliability of the components located at the mating part 22. It is understandable that when the air conditioner outputs heat exchange airflow and it escapes into the space at the mating part 22, condensation can easily occur there. Therefore, by making the shielding body 321 a solid structure to shield the mating part 22, the amount of heat exchange airflow entering the space at the mating part 22 can be reduced, thereby reducing condensation and improving the operational reliability of the components located at the mating part 22. Adding air inlet and outlet functions to the panel assembly 100 does not affect the normal operation of other functions of the panel assembly 100.

[0039] The shielding part 32 and the mating part 22 cooperate to position the grille part 30. The shielding body 321 of the shielding part 32 is designed as a solid structure, which can improve the structural stability of the positioning structure of the shielding part 32 and improve the positioning stability of the grille part 30 and the panel body 10.

[0040] In addition, when there are multiple wind passage areas 31, by setting up a solid shielding body 321 around the wind passage area 31, the multiple wind passage areas 31 can be isolated from each other, reducing the interference between the wind passage areas 31 and improving the stability of the air inlet and outlet of the multiple wind passage areas 31.

[0041] The airflow area 31 includes multiple spaced-apart first grille strips 33. These first grille strips 33 can regulate the passing airflow, reduce turbulence, and improve airflow stability. Furthermore, the first grille strips 33 shield the perforated portion 21, preventing users from extending their hands into the panel assembly 100 through the airflow area 31 and the perforated portion 21. This facilitates installation and subsequent maintenance of the air conditioner, minimizing the impact on the internal structure of the air conditioner during operation.

[0042] The shielding part 32 is also provided with multiple spaced first ribs 322, which makes the shielding part 32 and the wind passage area 31 more integrated, reduces the abruptness of only providing the first grille strip 33 in the wind passage area 31, and can improve the overall integrity of the panel assembly 100.

[0043] According to the panel assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment, by providing a hollow portion 21 in the panel body 10 and by providing a grille portion 30 with an air passage area 31 directly opposite to the hollow portion 21, airflow can pass through the panel assembly 100, enabling the panel assembly 100 to achieve air intake and / or air outlet functions, thereby improving the functionality of the panel assembly 100 and improving the ventilation and heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner. Furthermore, by making the shielding portion 32 of the grille portion 30 a solid structure, the structural stability of the grille portion 30 can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of the air intake and outlet functions of the air passage area 31 and the positioning stability of the grille portion 30; the shielding portion 32 shields the mating portion 22, and the added air intake and outlet functions do not affect the normal use of other functions of the panel assembly 100. By providing a first protruding rib 322 in the shielding portion 32, the overall integrity of the grille portion 30 can also be improved, thereby improving the overall integrity of the panel assembly 100 and reducing the abruptness of the grille structure.

[0044] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, part of the first rib 322 and part of the first grid strip 33 are integral parts.

[0045] Part of the first rib 322 and part of the first grille strip 33 are integrated into one piece, which can improve the structural stability of the first grille strip 33 and reduce the swaying or even deformation of the first grille strip 33 under the impact of airflow; and can also improve the integrity of the wind passage area 31 and the shielding part 32.

[0046] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the remaining first ribs 322 are parallel to and spaced apart from the first grid strips 33.

[0047] Some of the first ribs 322 and some of the first grille strips 33 are integral parts, and the remaining first ribs 322 and the first grille strips 33 are parallel and spaced apart, thereby making the overall integrity of the wind passage area 31 and the shielding part 32 stronger and reducing the messy feeling caused by the different extension directions of the first ribs 322 and the first grille strips 33.

[0048] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the grille portion 30 includes an air passage area 31 extending in the left-right direction, and a shielding portion 32 located on the upper, left, and right sides of the grille portion 30. It is understood that the air duct of the air conditioner does not extend to the left and right edges of the panel assembly 100 in the left-right direction, and therefore does not extend to the left and right sides of the grille portion 30. Therefore, designing the shielding portions 32 at the left and right ends of the grille portion 30 as solid structures has minimal impact on the airflow of the air conditioner.

[0049] The first protruding rib 322 of the shielding portion 32 located on the left and right sides of the grille portion 30 is integral with the first grille bar 33, which can improve the overall integrity and the structural stability of the first grille bar. The first protruding rib 322 of the shielding portion 32 located on the upper side of the grille portion 30 is parallel to and spaced apart from the first grille bar 33. In this way, the first protruding rib 322 and the first grille bar 33 extend in the same direction, which can improve the overall integrity and reduce the clutter caused by the different extension directions of the first protruding rib 322 and the first grille bar 33, thus improving the appearance of the panel assembly 100.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the shielding body 321 is located on the front side of the mating part 22, and the first grille strip 33 extends backward beyond the shielding body 321.

[0051] The grille 30 is located on the front side of the panel body 10. Here, the front-back direction refers to the direction towards the working space of the air conditioner based on the air conditioner. The grille 30 is located on the front side of the panel body 10, and the shielding part 32 shields the mating part 22 on the front side, which can reduce the influence of the external environment on the mating part 22 and improve the working stability of the components on the mating part 22.

[0052] The air passage area 31 is located on the front side of the perforated panel. The first grille strip 33 extends rearward beyond the main shielding body 321. The rearward extension of the first grille strip 33 is relatively large, which can improve the air guiding effect. When the air passage area 31 is used for air intake, the airflow flows into the panel assembly 100 through the first grille strip 33. The first grille strip 33 can play a guiding role, which helps to improve the air intake efficiency. When the air passage area 31 is used for air outlet, the airflow flows out of the panel assembly 100 through the first grille strip 33. The first grille can play a guiding role, which can improve the air outlet effect.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the grille section 30 and the panel body 10 are detachably coupled.

[0054] The grille section 30 allows airflow to pass through, and the grille structure such as the first grille bar 33 on the grille section 30 is prone to accumulating dust, so the grille section 30 has a cleaning requirement.

[0055] By making the grille 30 detachable from the panel body 10, the grille 30 can be removed separately when cleaning, maintenance or replacement is required. The removal operation is convenient and reduces the difficulty of cleaning and maintaining the grille 30.

[0056] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5As shown, the shielding body 321 is provided with a first latching part 34 and a second latching part 35; the mating part 22 is provided with a first mating latch 221 and a second mating latch 222, the first latching part 34 and the first mating latch 221 are latched together; the second mating latch 222 can be triggered so that it can move relative to the mating part 22 to engage or disengage with the second latching part 35, and when the second mating latch 222 engages with the second latching part 35, it participates in positioning the grille part 30.

[0057] The shielding body 321 and the mating part 22 are engaged by the first snap-fit ​​part 34 and the first mating snap-fit ​​221, and by the second snap-fit ​​part 35 and the second mating snap-fit ​​222. Compared with the connection of detachable connection methods such as fasteners, the snap-fit ​​operation is easier to position and cancel the engagement, which can reduce the difficulty of installing and disassembling the grille part 30 and the panel body 10.

[0058] The second engaging latch 222 can be triggered to move relative to the engaging part 22 to engage or disengage with the second latch part 35. When the second engaging latch 222 moves to engage with the second latch part 35, the first latch part 34 and the first engaging latch 221 also engage, thereby positioning and connecting the grille part 30 to the panel body 10. When the second engaging latch 222 is moved to disengage from the second latch part 35, the grille part 30 can be removed from the panel body 10.

[0059] The second mating buckle 222 can be triggered to move relative to the mating part 22. When it is necessary to assemble or disassemble the grille part 30, it is only necessary to drive the second mating buckle 222 to move. It is simple to operate, convenient to use, and can achieve quick disassembly.

[0060] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second mating buckle 222 can move up and down relative to the mating part 22. The second mating buckle 222 is provided with a buckle protrusion 2221, and the second buckle part 35 is provided with a first buckle groove 351. The buckle protrusion 2221 can extend into or out of the first buckle groove 351.

[0061] The second latching part 35 is provided with a first latching groove 351. When the second engaging latch 222 moves relative to the engaging part 22 until the latching protrusion 2221 extends into the first latching groove 351, the second latch engages with the second engaging latch 222. When the second engaging latch 222 moves relative to the engaging part 22 until the latching protrusion 2221 extends out of the first latching groove 351, the second latch disengages from the second engaging latch 222.

[0062] The second latching part 35 is provided with a first latching groove 351. The second mating latch 222 can change the mating state simply by moving up and down relative to the mating part 22 and inserting or extending into the first latching groove 351. It is simple to operate, convenient to use, and can achieve quick disassembly.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first latching part 34 includes a first hook 341 that bends forward, and the first mating latch 221 includes a hanging groove 2211 provided on the rear surface of the mating part 22, and the first hook 341 is hooked and mated with the hanging groove 2211.

[0064] The first hook 341 engages with the hanging groove 2211, and the engagement is simple and reliable. The engagement and disengagement of the first buckle 34 and the first engaging buckle 221 are relatively simple, and the grille part 30 can be quickly removed from the panel body 10.

[0065] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the shielding body 321 is located on the front side of the mating part 22, and the first latching part 34 passes rearward through the mating part 22, causing the first hook 341 to move to the hanging groove 2211 on the rear surface of the mating part 22. In this way, the grille part 30 is restricted from moving downward relative to the panel body 10. Then, by using the second latching part 35 to cooperate with the second mating latch 222, the grille part 30 can be stably limited relative to the panel body 10, thereby improving the installation stability of the grille part 30.

[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the panel body 10 includes a panel portion 1 and a support body 2. The panel portion 1 is supported on the support body 2. The support body 2 has a hollow portion 21 and a mating portion 22 exposed to the panel portion 1. The grille portion 30 is located below the panel portion 1.

[0067] The panel 1 is supported by the support body 2, which provides support for the panel 1 and improves its structural stability. The support body 2 has a perforated portion 21 and a mating portion 22 exposed to the panel 1. The grille portion 30 is located below the panel 1, so the grille portion 30 partially mates with the support body 2 located below the panel 1. The air passage area 31 of the grille portion 30 is directly opposite the perforated portion 21, and the blocking portion 32 of the grille portion 30 blocks the mating portion 22, and the blocking portion 32 and the mating portion 22 are positioned and engaged.

[0068] In addition, the grille 30 can also be positioned and engaged with the panel 1, thereby improving the installation stability of the grille 30.

[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the support body 2 has a first protruding bulge 23 protruding forward, and the support body 2 has a through hole 24 passing through the first protruding bulge 23 to divide the first protruding bulge 23 into an upper protruding bulge 231 and a lower protruding bulge 232. The rear side of the upper protruding bulge 231 has a hanging groove 2211. The panel part 1 has a through hole 11, and the panel part 1 has a mating protrusion 12 located below the through hole 11. The mating protrusion 12 is located on the rear side of the lower protruding bulge 232 through the through hole 24. The first buckle part 34 passes through the through hole 11 and the first hook 341 is hooked and engaged with the hanging groove 2211 to restrict the grille part 30 from moving downward and forward relative to the panel part 1.

[0070] The supporting body 2 is provided with a first protrusion 23 protruding forward. Here, the front-back direction refers to the direction towards the working space of the air conditioner based on the air conditioner. The panel assembly 100 is located on the front side of the air conditioner and participates in defining the front appearance surface of the air conditioner.

[0071] The first convex bulge 23 has a through hole 24 in the middle of its vertical direction, which extends through the support body 2 in the front-to-back direction, thus dividing the first convex bulge 23 into an upper convex bulge 231 and a lower convex bulge 232 that are spaced apart in the vertical direction. Both the upper convex bulge 231 and the lower convex bulge 232 protrude forward, thus protruding beyond the body of the support body 2. Both the upper convex bulge 231 and the lower convex bulge 232 have a forward-protruding groove on their rear side, and the rear side of the upper convex bulge 231 is a hanging groove 2211.

[0072] The lower end of the panel 1 is provided with a mating protrusion 12. The mating protrusion 12 passes through the through hole 24 and is inserted into the rear side of the support body 2. The mating protrusion 12 is located in the groove on the rear side of the lower protrusion 232. The mating protrusion 12 and the lower protrusion 232 are stably mated, which can improve the stability of the mating between the panel 1 and the support body 2.

[0073] When assembling the panel 1 with the support body 2, the panel 1 is moved downward relative to the support body 2, and the mating protrusion 12 at the lower end of the panel 1 is inserted into the rear side of the support body 2 through the through hole 24 and into the rear side of the lower protrusion 232, so that the panel 1 and the support body 2 can be positioned and mated.

[0074] Furthermore, a through hole 11 is provided above the mating protrusion 12, which extends through the panel portion 1 in the front-back direction. When the mating protrusion 12 passes through the through hole 24 and is located behind the lower protrusion 232, the through hole 11 above the mating protrusion 12 is located in the area of ​​the through hole 24, and the through hole 11 and the through hole 24 are connected in the front-back direction.

[0075] The first hook 341 passes through the through hole 11 and the through hole 24 to the rear side of the support body 2, thereby engaging with the hanging groove 2211 on the rear side of the upper protrusion 231, thus positioning the grille part 30 with the support body 2. Since the first hook 341 passes through the through hole 11 and the through hole 24 in sequence, the grille part 30 is positioned relative to both the panel part 1 and the support body 2. The first hook 341 hangs on the bottom wall of the hanging groove 2211, thus restricting the downward movement of the grille part 30 relative to the panel part 1 and the support body 2. Since the grille part 30 extends from the front side of the support body 2 to the rear side, the engagement of the first hook 341 with the hanging groove 2211 also restricts the forward movement of the grille part 30, thereby improving the assembly stability of the grille part 30.

[0076] When assembling the grille portion 30 with the panel portion 1 and the support body 2, the panel portion 1 and the support body 2 are assembled first. Then, the grille portion 30 is tilted and moved backward from bottom to top, so that the first hook 341 at the upper end of the grille portion 30 tilts backward and passes through the through hole 11 and the through hole 24 in sequence, moving to the rear side of the upper protrusion 231. Then, the lower end of the grille portion 30 is swung backward, so that the first hook 341 at the upper end of the grille portion 30 swings forward and hooks into the hanging groove 2211, thereby positioning the grille portion 30 with both the panel portion 1 and the support body 2. Furthermore, since the first hook 341 passes through the through hole 11 and the through hole 24 in sequence, the assembly of the grille portion 30 also improves the stability of the fit between the panel portion 1 and the support body 2.

[0077] By arranging the mating protrusion 12 and the through hole 11 adjacent to each other, when the mating protrusion 12 is located behind the lower protrusion 232 through the through hole 24, the through hole 11 above the mating protrusion 12 is located in the area of ​​the through hole 24, and the through hole 11 and the through hole 24 are connected in the front-rear direction. In this way, the grille part 30 can directly extend into the rear side of the support body 2 through the through hole 11 and the through hole 24, without the need to provide additional holes on the support body 2 for the grille part 30 to pass through, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the support body 2. Furthermore, it can reduce the number of holes on the support body 2, which is beneficial to improving the structural stability of the support body 2.

[0078] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first latching part 34 is located at the upper end of the blocking body 321, and the second latching part 35 is located at the lower end of the blocking body 321. The second latching part 35 includes a second hook 352, which bends backward and upward to form a first slot 351.

[0079] The upper end of the grille section 30 has a first hook 341 that engages with the hanging groove 2211, which can restrict the grille section 30 from moving forward and downward. When the lower end of the grille section 30 is rotated forward at a preset angle, the engagement between the first hook 341 and the hanging groove 2211 can be released, thereby allowing the grille section 30 to be removed.

[0080] The second engaging buckle 222 can move up and down relative to the engaging part 22. When the second engaging buckle 222 moves down into the first slot 351 of the buckle protrusion 2221 and stops in front of the second hook 352, it restricts the lower end of the grille part 30 from rotating forward. When the second engaging buckle 222 moves up until the buckle protrusion 2221 disengages from the first slot 351 and is released from engagement with the second hook 352, the lower end of the grille part 30 can rotate forward relative to the supporting body 2.

[0081] When the latching protrusion 2221 engages with the second hook 352 at the lower end of the grille 30, the lower end of the grille 30 is positioned, preventing it from rotating forward. At this time, the freedom of the grille 30 is restricted, ensuring a stable fit between the grille 30 and the panel 1 and the support body 2, thus improving the arrangement stability of the grille 30. When it is necessary to disassemble the grille 30 relative to the panel 1 and the support body 2, simply drive the second engaging latch 222 to move, canceling the engagement between the latching protrusion 2221 and the second hook 352. This allows the lower end of the grille 30 to rotate forward by a preset angle, thereby removing the grille 30.

[0082] The second engaging buckle 222 can be stabilized in the position of engaging with the second hook 352 under the action of gravity, reducing the possibility of the second engaging buckle 222 being accidentally separated from the second hook 352 due to force impact.

[0083] like Figure 6 As shown, the second engaging latch 222 is located at the rear of the blocking body 321, making it difficult to directly drive the second engaging latch 222 from the front. Therefore, in some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 As shown, the panel assembly 100 can be flipped open relative to other structures of the air conditioner indoor unit 1000, thereby facilitating the driving of the second mating latch 222.

[0084] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the mating part 22 has a sliding structure 223 that slides and engages with the second mating buckle 222. The sliding structure 223 has a sliding groove 2233. The second mating buckle 222 has a sliding mating part 2223. The sliding mating part 2223 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 2233 so that the second mating buckle 222 can move up and down relative to the mating part 22.

[0085] The sliding structure 223 is provided with a first limiting part 2231 and a second limiting part 2232 at intervals along the sliding direction of the second engaging buckle 222. In this way, when the second engaging buckle 222 slides to the position of the first limiting structure 31, the second engaging buckle 222 engages with the first limiting part 2231, and the second engaging buckle 222 is stably engaged with the second buckle part 35; when the second engaging buckle 222 slides to the position of the second limiting structure 121, the second engaging buckle 222 disengages from the first limiting structure 31 and engages with the second limiting structure 121, and the second engaging buckle 222 is stably held at the position where the second buckle part 35 is disengaged.

[0086] When the second mating buckle 222 slides along the sliding structure 223, it can complete the mating with the first limiting part 2231 or the second limiting part 2232. The movement of the second mating buckle 222 is simple and reliable and easy to operate.

[0087] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 10-12 As shown, the second mating buckle 222 has an elastic buckle 2222, and the first limiting part 2231 and the second limiting part 2232 are respectively formed as a slot, and the elastic buckle 2222 is adapted to be fitted into the slot.

[0088] The second engaging buckle 222 has an elastic buckle 2222, which can elastically deform. When the second engaging buckle 222 slides to the position of the first limiting part 2231, the elastic buckle 2222 is fixed in the groove in its original state, and the second engaging buckle 222 can no longer slide, thereby limiting the engagement of the second engaging buckle 222 with the first limiting part 2231.

[0089] Simply by driving the elastic buckle 2222 to generate elastic deformation and moving the elastic buckle 2222 out of the slot, the limiting engagement between the second engaging buckle 222 and the first limiting part 2231 can be released, and the second engaging buckle 222 can continue to slide.

[0090] Similarly, when the second engaging buckle 222 slides to the position of the second limiting part 2232, the elastic buckle 2222 is in the original limiting engagement in the slot, and the second engaging buckle 222 is in the limiting engagement with the second limiting part 2232.

[0091] The second engaging buckle 222 forms an elastic buckle 2222 that engages with the slot. During the movement of the second engaging buckle 222, it can automatically complete the limiting engagement by utilizing its own elastic properties, without the need for manual driving to deform. It is convenient to use and easy to operate.

[0092] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10As shown, a guide groove 2234 communicating with the slide groove 2233 is formed on the peripheral side wall of the slide groove 2233. The second mating buckle 222 has a guide part 2224, a sliding mating part 2223 slidingly mating with the slide groove 2233, and a guide part 2224 slidingly mating with the guide groove 2234.

[0093] A guide groove 2234 communicating with the slide groove 2233 is also formed on the peripheral wall of the slide groove 2233. The second mating buckle 222 also has a guide part 2224, which slides and fits into the guide groove 2234, which can further limit the movement of the second mating buckle 222. Furthermore, the guide groove 2234 is provided on the peripheral wall of the slide groove 2233. The cooperation between the guide groove 2234 and the guide part 2224 can also reduce the swaying of the second mating buckle 222 in the width direction of the guide groove 2234, and improve the movement stability of the second mating buckle 222 relative to the sliding structure 223.

[0094] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 As shown, a guide groove 2234 is provided on the rear side wall of the slide groove 2233. The guide part 2224 is connected to the sliding mating part 2223. At least part of the guide part 2224 passes through the guide groove 2234, which can further limit the sliding of the second mating buckle 222 and improve the movement stability of the second mating buckle 222.

[0095] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 11 As shown, the second mating buckle 222 also has an operating part 2225. The operating part 2225 is connected to one end of the guide part 2224 away from the sliding mating part 2223 and is located outside the slide groove 2233. The operating part 2225 is configured such that operating the operating part 2225 can move the second mating buckle 222 between the locked state and the unlocked state.

[0096] The operating part 2225 is located outside the slide groove 2233, which facilitates direct operation of the operating part 2225 from the outside, improving ease of use.

[0097] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 As shown, the operating part 2225 is provided with multiple raised ribs at intervals, which can increase the surface friction of the operating part 2225 and facilitate the operation of the operating part 2225.

[0098] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the support body 2 is provided with a placement groove 2a, the panel part 1 is placed in the placement groove 2a, the placement groove 2a is provided with an annular placement peripheral wall 25, the placement peripheral wall 25 is provided around the outer periphery of the panel part 1 and the grid part 30, and the placement peripheral wall 25 is formed as an inclined surface extending towards the panel part 1.

[0099] The placement of the perimeter wall 25 is a ring. The ring is interpreted in a broad sense. The placement of the perimeter wall 25 can be a complete ring with the beginning and end connected; it can also be an incomplete ring, such as a ring with the beginning and end separated, or a rectangular ring with three connected sides; the placement of the perimeter wall 25 can also be multiple spaced segments that together form a ring shape.

[0100] The placement peripheral wall 25 is provided around the outer periphery of the panel portion 1 and the grille portion 30, which can improve the overall integrity of the panel assembly 100. Furthermore, the placement peripheral wall 25 is formed as a slope extending obliquely towards the panel portion 1, gradually sloping towards the panel portion 1 in the concave direction of the placement groove 2a. This creates a gap between the placement peripheral wall 25 and the outer periphery of the panel portion 1. The size of this gap gradually decreases in the concave direction of the placement groove 2a, and is largest on the front side of the panel portion 1, that is, largest in the outer direction of the panel assembly 100. This makes the panel portion 1 and the grille portion 30 appear separate from the supporting body 2 from the outside, creating a floating visual effect and improving the appearance of the panel assembly 100.

[0101] The second aspect of this utility model, an indoor air conditioning unit 1000, is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0102] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner is as follows: Figure 9 and Figure 13 As shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 1000 includes: a front frame 200 and a panel assembly 100. The panel assembly 100 is the panel assembly 100 according to the first aspect of the present invention, and the panel body 10 is installed to the front frame 200.

[0103] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner indoor unit 1000, by setting the panel assembly 100 of the first aspect of the present utility model, can play the functions of air intake and / or air exhaust, thereby improving the working efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit 1000.

[0104] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the indoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner also includes an air outlet 201 located at the bottom of the face frame 200 and an air guide plate 40 for opening or closing the air outlet 201; when the air guide plate 40 closes the air outlet 201, the air guide plate 40 cooperates with the bottom of the grille 30.

[0105] The bottom of the face frame 200 has an air outlet 201. When the grille section 30 is discharging air, the indoor air conditioner 1000 can choose to discharge air through the air outlet 201 at the bottom of the face frame 200, or the indoor air conditioner 1000 can choose to discharge air through the grille section 30 on the front side of the face frame 200, which can improve the air outlet coverage of the indoor air conditioner 1000.

[0106] When the air guide plate 40 closes the air outlet 201, the air guide plate 40 cooperates with the bottom of the grille 30, that is, the bottom of the grille 30 participates in limiting the air outlet 201.

[0107] An air outlet 201 is formed on the bottom side of the face frame 200. The air guide plate 40 can open or close the air outlet 201 to control the flow of air. Not limited to this, the air guide plate 40 can also guide the airflow after opening the air outlet 201. For example, the air guide plate 40 can guide the airflow forward, increasing the forward transport distance of the airflow. When the grille section 30 discharges air, the forward-guided airflow can lift the air outlet from the grille section 30, thereby increasing the forward flow distance of the airflow. Another example is that the air guide plate 40 can guide the airflow downward, pressing down the air outlet 201 located on the bottom side of the face frame 200. This is beneficial for heating airflow, delivering hot air to the foot area. The hot air diffuses and heats up from bottom to top, greatly improving the heating effect and making the stratification more uniform.

[0108] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 14 As shown, a guide slope 41 is formed on the front side of the air guide plate 40, and the guide slope 41 extends obliquely in a direction away from the grille portion 30.

[0109] When the air guide plate 40 closes the air outlet 201, the air guide plate 40 cooperates with the bottom of the grille section 30, that is, the bottom of the grille section 30 participates in defining the air outlet 201. Therefore, there is no placement peripheral wall 25 at the bottom of the grille section 30, and the placement peripheral wall 25 only surrounds the left, right and top sides of the panel section 10 and the grille section 30.

[0110] The front side of the air guide plate 40 has an air guide slope 41. The air guide slope 41 extends obliquely away from the grille portion 30. The air guide slope 41 and the slope formed by the placement peripheral wall 25 together form a complete ring around the panel portion 10 and the grille portion 30, thereby creating a floating visual effect for the panel portion 10 and the grille portion 30.

[0111] An air conditioner according to a third aspect of the present invention includes an indoor unit of the air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention.

[0112] According to the embodiments of the present invention, by setting the above-mentioned indoor unit, the air conditioner's air outlet heat exchange performance can be improved.

[0113] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0114] 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.

[0115] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel assembly for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The panel body has a hollowed-out portion and a mating portion; The grille section includes a wind-passing area and a shielding section. The shielding section is located at least on one side of the wind-passing area, which is directly opposite the openwork section. The wind-passing area includes a plurality of spaced-apart first grille strips. The shielding section includes a shielding body and a plurality of spaced-apart first ribs. The first ribs are located on the shielding body. The shielding body is formed as a solid structure to shield the mating part. The shielding section and the mating part cooperate to position the grille section.

2. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Part of the first rib and part of the first grid strip are integral parts.

3. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The remaining first ribs are parallel to and spaced apart from the first grid strips.

4. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shielding body is located on the front side of the mating part, and the first grille strip extends backward beyond the shielding body.

5. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The grille and the panel body are detachably coupled.

6. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shielding body is provided with a first buckle part and a second buckle part; The mating part is provided with a first mating buckle and a second mating buckle, and the first buckle part and the first mating buckle are engaged in a latching relationship; The second engaging latch can be triggered to be movable relative to the engaging part to engage or disengage with the second latch part, and when the second engaging latch engages with the second latch part, it participates in positioning the grille part.

7. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second mating buckle is movable up and down relative to the mating part. The second mating buckle is provided with a buckle protrusion, and the second buckle part is provided with a first buckle groove. The buckle protrusion can extend into or out of the first buckle groove.

8. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first latching part includes a first hook that bends forward, and the first mating latch includes a hanging groove on the rear surface of the mating part, wherein the first hook engages with the hanging groove.

9. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The panel body includes a panel portion and a supporting body. The panel portion is supported on the supporting body. The supporting body has a hollow portion and a mating portion exposed on the panel portion. The grille portion is located below the panel portion.

10. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The supporting body has a first protruding bulge protruding forward, and the supporting body has a through hole penetrating the first protruding bulge to divide the first protruding bulge into an upper protruding bulge and a lower protruding bulge. The hanging groove is provided on the rear side of the upper protruding bulge. The panel has a through hole, and the panel has a mating protrusion located below the through hole. The mating protrusion is located on the rear side of the lower protrusion through the through hole. The first buckle passes through the perforation and the first hook engages with the hanging groove to restrict the grille from moving downward and forward relative to the panel.

11. The panel assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The support body is provided with a placement groove, the panel is placed in the placement groove, the placement groove is provided with an annular placement peripheral wall, the placement peripheral wall is arranged around the outer periphery of the panel and the grille, and the placement peripheral wall is formed as an inclined surface extending towards the panel.

12. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Face frame; A panel assembly, wherein the panel assembly is the panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-11, and the panel body is mounted to the face frame.

13. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes an air outlet located at the bottom of the face frame and an air guide plate for opening or closing the air outlet; When the air guide plate closes the air outlet, the air guide plate engages with the bottom of the grille section.

14. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, The front side of the air guide plate has an air guide slope, which extends obliquely away from the grille.

15. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including the indoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 12-14.

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