Panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel assembly and air conditioner, panel assembly, include: panel, panel includes first board body and connects on first board body's first joint part, and first board body has the installation mouth, display panel, display panel includes second board body and connects on second board body's second joint part, and second board body is located at the installation mouth, and second joint part is even spaced apart a plurality of along the circumferential direction of second board body, and second joint part and first joint part joint. According to the panel assembly of the utility model, by making second joint part even spaced apart a plurality of along the circumferential direction of second board body, in the process of display panel and panel assembly, along the circumferential direction of display panel, display panel can have a plurality of installation angles, and display panel does not need to assemble according to specific direction, can improve assembly efficiency.

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, air conditioner display panels are assembled using pins, clips, screws, and other structures in a specific direction, resulting in complex structures and low assembly efficiency. Furthermore, sponges are typically used to seal the gaps between display panels; however, manually applying the sponges is inefficient and inconsistent, making it difficult to ensure a proper seal. After prolonged use, the sponge's resilience decreases, leading to poor sealing performance. 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, wherein the display panel and panel assembly of the panel assembly are simple and efficient.

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

[0005] A panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a panel, the panel including a first plate body and a first snap-fit ​​portion connected to the first plate body, the first plate body having a mounting opening; and a display panel, the display panel including a second plate body and a second snap-fit ​​portion connected to the second plate body, the second plate body being disposed at the mounting opening, the second snap-fit ​​portion being a plurality of portions evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second plate body, the second snap-fit ​​portion engaging with the first snap-fit ​​portion.

[0006] According to the panel assembly of this utility model embodiment, by connecting the panel and the display panel through the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part, the connection method between the panel and the display panel can be simplified and the assembly efficiency can be improved. Furthermore, since the second snap-fit ​​part consists of a plurality of parts evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second panel body, the display panel can have multiple installation angles along the circumferential direction of the display panel during the assembly process, and the display panel does not need to be assembled in a specific direction, which can further improve the assembly efficiency.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the mounting opening is a circular opening, and the second plate body is a circular plate.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing ring is provided between the panel and the display panel.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the portion of the first plate body surrounding the mounting opening is formed as the first snap-fit ​​portion, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is located on the side of the second plate body facing the first plate body. The second snap-fit ​​portion extends into the mounting opening and snaps against the side of the first snap-fit ​​portion opposite to the second plate body.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second snap-fit ​​portion is interference-fitted with the side of the first snap-fit ​​portion opposite to the second plate body; and / or, along the radial direction of the second plate body, the engagement length of the second snap-fit ​​portion and the first snap-fit ​​portion is 0.8mm-1mm.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the sealing ring is disposed around a plurality of second snap-fit ​​portions and is located between the second plate body and the first plate body.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, a mounting groove is provided on the side of the first plate body facing the second plate body, the mounting groove is arranged around the mounting opening and communicates with the mounting opening, and at least a portion of the sealing ring is located in the mounting groove.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second plate body is located in front of the first plate body, and a limiting rib is provided on the side of the second plate body facing the first plate body, the limiting rib abutting against the first plate body.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the limiting rib extends along the circumferential direction of the second plate body, and the limiting rib is annular or there are multiple limiting ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second plate body.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second plate body is at least partially located within the mounting opening, and the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion are located on the rear side of the first plate body.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, a first annular boss is provided on the rear side of the first plate body. The first annular boss surrounds the mounting opening. The first snap-fit ​​portion is formed as a snap-fit ​​hole provided on the first annular boss. The snap-fit ​​hole is a plurality of second snap-fit ​​portions corresponding to a plurality of second snap-fit ​​portions. An annular connecting portion is connected to the rear side of the second plate body. The second snap-fit ​​portion is connected to the front side of the annular connecting portion and is located radially outside the first annular boss. The plurality of second snap-fit ​​portions are respectively snapped into the plurality of snap-fit ​​holes.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, a positioning rib is provided on the end face of the first annular boss away from the first plate body, and a positioning hole is provided on the annular connecting part to cooperate with the positioning rib.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, the positioning ribs are a plurality of ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the first annular boss, and the positioning holes are a plurality of holes that cooperate with the plurality of positioning ribs, and the plurality of positioning holes are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the annular connecting portion.

[0019] In some embodiments of this utility model, the sealing ring is disposed between the end face of the first annular boss away from the first plate body and the annular connecting portion.

[0020] In some embodiments of this utility model, the rear side of the second plate body is provided with a second annular protrusion, the second snap-fit ​​part is a snap-fit ​​protrusion formed on the outer peripheral wall of the second annular protrusion, the rear side of the first plate body is provided with a plurality of spring arms, the plurality of spring arms correspond one-to-one with the plurality of snap-fit ​​protrusions, the first snap-fit ​​part is a snap-fit ​​hole formed on the spring arm, and the plurality of snap-fit ​​protrusions are respectively snapped into the plurality of snap-fit ​​holes.

[0021] In some embodiments of this utility model, the sealing ring is disposed between the outer peripheral wall of the second plate body and the inner peripheral wall of the mounting port.

[0022] In some embodiments of this utility model, the display panel further includes: a first guide rib, the first guide rib and the second snap-fit ​​portion are disposed on the same side of the thickness direction of the second plate body, the first guide rib is disposed between at least two adjacent second snap-fit ​​portions, and the first guide rib extends along the circumferential direction of the second plate body.

[0023] In some embodiments of this utility model, a second guide rib is provided on the rear side of the second plate body, and a second guide rib is provided between at least two adjacent elastic arms, the second guide rib extending along the circumferential direction of the mounting opening.

[0024] In some embodiments of this utility model, the number of the second snap-fit ​​portion is greater than or equal to four.

[0025] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the panel assembly described above.

[0026] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner, by setting the above-mentioned panel assembly, allows the panel and the display panel to be connected by a first snap-fit ​​part and a second snap-fit ​​part, which simplifies the connection method between the panel and the display panel, improves assembly efficiency, and makes the second snap-fit ​​part a plurality of parts evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second panel body. During the assembly of the display panel and the panel, the display panel can have multiple installation angles along the circumferential direction of the display panel, and the display panel does not need to be assembled in a specific direction, which can further improve assembly efficiency.

[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 right view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a left view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

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

[0033] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a front view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a left view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a rear view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the panel and display panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 11This is a front view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the air guide plate assembly and the sealing ring are not shown;

[0040] Figure 12 It is along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of line AA in the middle, where the sealing ring is not shown;

[0041] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0042] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0043] Figure 15 It is along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view along line DD, where the sealing ring is not shown;

[0044] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 Enlarged view at point E in the middle;

[0045] Figure 17 yes Figure 15 Enlarged view at point F;

[0046] Figure 18 This is a rear view of the display panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0047] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 Enlarged view of point G in the middle;

[0048] Figure 20 This is a rear view of the display panel and sealing ring according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0049] Figure 21 It is along Figure 20 A cross-sectional view of the middle HH line;

[0050] Figure 22 yes Figure 21 Enlarged view of point I in the middle;

[0051] Figure 23 yes Figure 21 Enlarged view of point J in the middle;

[0052] Figure 24 This is a front view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

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

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

[0055] Figure 27 yes Figure 25 Enlarged view at point M;

[0056] Figure 28 This is an exploded view of a display panel and a panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 29 This is a rear view of the display panel and the panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 30 It is along Figure 29 A cross-sectional view of the NN line;

[0059] Figure 31 yes Figure 30 Enlarged view of point O in the middle;

[0060] Figure 32 yes Figure 30 Enlarged view of point P in the middle;

[0061] Figure 33 This is an exploded view of the display panel and the panel according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 34 This is a rear view of the display panel and the panel according to yet another embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 35 It is along Figure 34 A cross-sectional view of the QQ line;

[0064] Figure 36 yes Figure 35 Enlarged view at point R in the middle;

[0065] Figure 37 yes Figure 35 A magnified view of point S in the middle.

[0066] Figure label:

[0067] 100. Air conditioner;

[0068] 10. Panel components;

[0069] 1. Panel; 11. First panel body; 111. Mounting port; 112. Mounting groove; 113. Air outlet; 114. Groove; 12. First snap-fit ​​part; 13. First annular boss; 131. Positioning rib; 14. Spring arm; 15. Second guide rib;

[0070] 2. Display panel; 21. Second plate body; 22. Second snap-fit ​​part; 221. Support part; 222. Hook part; 23. Limiting rib; 24. Second annular boss; 25. First guide rib; 26. Connecting part; 261. First connecting part; 262. Second connecting part; 263. Positioning hole;

[0071] 3. Sealing ring;

[0072] 20. Housing; 201. Air inlet;

[0073] 30. Foam components;

[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 Figures 1-4 As shown, panel assembly 10 is used in air conditioner 100. Air conditioner 100 includes housing 20. Panel assembly 10 is located on the front side of air conditioner 100 and connected to housing 20. Air outlet 113 may be provided on panel assembly 10. Air outlet 113 may be rectangular. Air inlet 201 is provided on the rear side of housing 20 of air conditioner 100. Fan component and heat exchange component are provided inside housing 20. Fan component is used to drive airflow from air inlet 201 to air outlet 113. Heat exchange component is used to exchange heat with airflow entering air conditioner 100 to realize the cooling and heating functions of air conditioner 100.

[0081] Additionally, refer to Figures 5-9 As shown, a foam component 30 is provided inside the air outlet 113. The foam component 30 is arranged around the air outlet 113. The foam component 30 may include multiple foam components arranged in the circumferential direction of the air outlet 113, thereby avoiding problems such as condensation at the air outlet 113.

[0082] Reference Figures 5-9 As shown, an air guide plate assembly 40 is provided at the air outlet 113. 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 113. 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] like Figure 10 As shown, for reference Figures 11-17 The panel assembly 10 includes a panel 1 and a display panel 2. Panel 1 includes a first plate body 11 and a first snap-fit ​​portion 12 connected to the first plate body 11. The first plate body 11 has a mounting opening 111, and an air outlet 113 is located on the first plate body 11 and above the mounting opening 111. Panel 1 can be a single piece. The display panel 2 includes a second plate body 21 and a second snap-fit ​​portion 22 connected to the second plate body 21. The second plate body 21 is located at the mounting opening 111. Multiple second snap-fit ​​portions 22 are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21, and the second snap-fit ​​portions 22 snap-fit ​​with the first snap-fit ​​portions 12. Display panel 2 can also be a single piece.

[0085] In this invention, display panel 2 and panel 1 are connected by a first snap-fit ​​part 12 and a second snap-fit ​​part 22, which is simple to connect and has high assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the second snap-fit ​​part 22 consists of multiple parts evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21. During the assembly of display panel 2 and panel 1, display panel 2 can have multiple mounting angles along the circumferential direction, eliminating the need for assembly in a specific direction and further improving assembly efficiency.

[0086] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 As shown, a display box assembly 50 is provided on the rear side of the panel 1. The display box assembly 50 is opposite to the display panel 2. The display box assembly 50 includes a display box back 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 in the space defined by the display box back cover 51 and the panel 1. The display module reflective cavity 53 is located in front of the circuit board 52.

[0087] 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.

[0088] It should be noted that the front-to-back direction refers to the front-to-back direction of the air conditioner 100. In this utility model, the side where the air outlet 113 is located is the front side of the air conditioner 100, and the side where the air inlet 201 is located is the rear side of the air conditioner 100.

[0089] According to the panel assembly 10 of this utility model embodiment, by connecting panel 1 and display panel 2 through first snap-fit ​​part 12 and second snap-fit ​​part 22, the connection method between panel 1 and display panel 2 can be simplified and the assembly efficiency can be improved. Furthermore, since the second snap-fit ​​part 22 consists of multiple parts evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21, during the assembly of display panel 2 and panel 1, display panel 2 can have multiple installation angles along the circumferential direction of display panel 2, and display panel 2 does not need to be assembled in a specific direction, which can further improve the assembly efficiency.

[0090] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 As shown, the mounting port 111 is circular, and the second plate body 21 is also circular. This allows for more mounting angles between the display panel 2 and panel 1 during assembly, further improving the efficiency of their assembly.

[0091] In some embodiments of this invention, a sealing ring 3 is provided between panel 1 and display panel 2, thereby improving the sealing performance between display panel 2 and panel 1, preventing water from entering the display box assembly 50, and ensuring the reliability of the display operation. Furthermore, the sealing ring 3 has good resilience and better sealing performance than a sponge.

[0092] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 11-17 As shown, the second panel body 21 is located in front of the first panel body 11. The second panel body and the display box assembly 50 are located on the front and rear sides of the panel 1, respectively. The second panel body can be installed from the front side of the panel 1, and the display box assembly 50 can be installed from the rear side of the panel 1 without interfering with each other, facilitating installation. In addition, during later maintenance or replacement of the display panel 2, it is only necessary to remove the display panel 2 from the front side, without having to remove the display box assembly 50 from the rear side of the panel 1 first, and then remove the display panel 2, thus improving the efficiency of maintenance and replacement.

[0093] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 11-17As shown, the portion of the first plate body 11 surrounding the mounting opening 111 is formed as a first engaging portion 12. A second engaging portion 22 is located on the side of the second plate body 21 facing the first plate body 11. The second engaging portion 22 extends into the mounting opening 111 and engages with the side of the first engaging portion 12 opposite to the second plate body 21. Specifically, the second engaging portion 22 may include a support portion 221 and a hook portion 222. One end of the support portion 221 is connected to the rear side of the second plate body 21, and the other end extends rearward and passes through the mounting opening 111. One end of the hook portion 222 is connected to the end of the support portion 221 opposite to the second plate body 21, and the other end extends in a direction opposite to the center of the mounting opening 111. The surface of the hook portion 222 facing the second plate body 21 engages with the side of the first engaging portion 12 opposite to the second plate body 21. The connection between the display surface and the panel 1 can be achieved by connecting the first latching part 12 and the second latching part 22. In addition, the latching of the hook part 222 and the first latching part 12 can limit the display panel 2 in the forward direction. The cooperation between the rear side of the second plate body 21 and the front side of the first plate body 11 can limit the display panel 2 in the rear direction.

[0094] Furthermore, the second latching part 22 is interference-fitted with the side of the first latching part 12 that is away from the second plate body 21, thereby enabling the latching part 222 and the first latching part 12 to have a contact force, which can ensure the reliability of the display panel 2 being fixed, prevent the latching part from detaching from the second latching part 22, and prevent the display panel 2 from detaching from the panel 1.

[0095] Optionally, the engagement length between the second latching portion 22 and the first latching portion 12 along the radial direction of the second plate body 21 is 0.8mm-1mm. Specifically, the overlap length between the hook portion 222 and the first latching portion 12 along the radial direction of the second plate body 21 is 0.8mm-1mm. This ensures the reliability of the engagement between the hook portion 222 of the second latching portion 22 and the first latching portion 12, preventing the hook portion 222 from detaching from the first latching portion 12 and preventing the display panel 2 from detaching from the panel 1.

[0096] For example, along the radial direction of the second plate body 21, the engagement length of the second snap-fit ​​portion 22 and the first snap-fit ​​portion 12 can be 0.8mm, 0.85mm, 0.9mm, 0.95mm or 1mm, etc.

[0097] In some embodiments of this invention, the support portion 221 is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the mounting opening 111, thereby limiting the display panel 2 in the radial direction of the mounting opening 111. For example, in Figures 12-16In the example shown, the support portions 221 of the two second latching portions 22 that are opposite each other in the vertical direction are used to limit the display panel 2 in the vertical direction, and the support portions 221 of the two second latching portions 22 that are opposite each other in the horizontal direction are used to limit the display panel 2 in the horizontal direction.

[0098] refer to Figures 20-23 , Figure 26 As shown, the sealing ring 3 is disposed around multiple second snap-fit ​​portions 22 and located between the second plate body 21 and the first plate body 11. The sealing ring 3, sleeved around the multiple second snap-fit ​​portions 22, secures the sealing ring 3 and prevents it from falling off. Furthermore, the sealing ring 3's location between the first plate body 11 and the second plate body 21 ensures a seal between them, preventing rainwater and other contaminants from entering the display box assembly 50 through the gap between the display panel 2 and the panel 1, thus ensuring the reliable operation of the display box assembly 50.

[0099] The sealing ring 3 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 22 can be an interference fit, which can further improve the reliability of the sealing ring 3 being fixed outside the multiple second snap-fit ​​portions 22.

[0100] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 24-27 As shown, a mounting groove 112 is provided on the side of the first plate body 11 facing the second plate body 21. The mounting groove 112 surrounds and communicates with the mounting opening 111, and at least a portion of the sealing ring 3 is located within the mounting groove 112. This further secures the sealing ring 3, preventing it from shifting between the first plate body 11 and the second plate body 21, thereby ensuring the reliability of the seal between the display panel 2 and the panel 1.

[0101] Furthermore, such as Figure 13 and Figure 26 As shown, a groove 114 is provided on the front side of panel 1, and the second panel body 21 is disposed in the groove 114. The mounting opening 111 penetrates the bottom wall of the groove 114, and the mounting groove 112 is disposed on the bottom wall of the groove 114. The mounting groove 112 surrounds the mounting opening 111 and communicates with the mounting opening 111. This can prevent the second panel body 21 of the display panel 2 from protruding from panel 1, ensuring the flatness of the front side of panel 1.

[0102] Furthermore, the front end of the groove 114 has a guide slope 1141. In the direction from front to back, the guide slope 1141 is inclined toward the center of the groove 114. The guide slope 1141 can guide the installation of the display panel 2, making it easier for the display panel 2 to be assembled into the mounting port 111.

[0103] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 13 , Figure 14 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, a limiting rib 23 is provided on the side of the second plate body 21 facing the first plate body 11, and the limiting rib 23 abuts against the first plate body 11. The abutment between the limiting rib 23 and the first plate body 11 can limit the display panel 2 in the rearward direction, thereby improving the reliability of fixing the display panel 2.

[0104] Optionally, such as Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the limiting ribs 23 extend along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21. The limiting ribs 23 are either ring-shaped or multiple ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21. This improves the uniformity of the limiting ribs 23's restraint on the second plate body 21 along its circumferential direction. For example, in... Figure 18 and Figure 19 In the example shown, the limiting rib 23 is located radially outside the second snap-fit ​​portion 22, and the limiting rib 23 extends in a ring shape along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21.

[0105] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 28-37 As shown, the second plate body 21 is at least partially located within the mounting opening 111, and the first snap-fit ​​portion 12 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 22 are located on the rear side of the first plate body 11. The second plate body 21 can be installed from the rear side of the panel 1. During the assembly of the panel assembly 10, the front side of the panel 1 can be set downwards, and the display panel 2 and the display box assembly 50 can be assembled in sequence without flipping the panel 1, which simplifies the assembly process.

[0106] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 28-32 As shown, a first annular boss 13 is provided on the rear side of the first plate body 11. The first annular boss 13 surrounds the mounting opening 111, and the inner peripheral wall of the first annular boss 13 is flush with the inner peripheral wall of the mounting opening 111. A first snap-fit ​​portion 12 is formed as a snap-fit ​​hole on the first annular boss 13. The snap-fit ​​holes are multiple corresponding to multiple second snap-fit ​​portions 22, that is, the first snap-fit ​​portion 12 is multiple corresponding to multiple second snap-fit ​​portions 22. An annular connecting portion 26 is connected to the rear side of the second plate body 21. The second snap-fit ​​portions 22 are connected to the front side of the annular connecting portion 26 and are located radially outside the first annular boss 13. Multiple second snap-fit ​​portions 22 are respectively snapped into multiple snap-fit ​​holes.

[0107] Specifically, the connecting part 26 includes a first connecting part 261 and a second connecting part 262. Both the first connecting part 261 and the second connecting part 262 are annular. One axial end of the first connecting part 261 is connected to the rear side of the second plate body 21. The first connecting part 261 is located inside the first annular boss 13. The radial inner end of the second connecting part 262 is connected to the end of the first connecting part 261 that is away from the second plate body 21. The second connecting part 262 is located on the side of the first annular boss 13 that is away from the first plate body 11. The second snap-fit ​​part 22 is connected to the front side of the second connecting part 262.

[0108] The second snap-fit ​​portion 22 includes a support portion 221 and a snap hook portion 222. One end of the support portion 221 is connected to the second connecting portion 262, and the other end extends toward the first plate body 11. The support portion 221 is located outside the first annular boss 13. One end of the snap hook portion 222 is opposite to one end of the second connecting portion 262 of the support portion 221, and the other end of the snap hook portion 222 is engaged in the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0109] During the installation of the display panel 2, the display panel 2 is installed from the rear side of the panel 1 to the front. Multiple second snap-fit ​​parts 22 and multiple snap-fit ​​holes are respectively arranged in front and behind each other. During the forward movement of the second snap-fit ​​parts 22, they deform radially outward until the snap hook part 222 is engaged in the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0110] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 28 and Figure 29 As shown, the end face of the first annular boss 13 facing away from the first plate body 11 is provided with a positioning rib 131, and the annular connecting part 26 is specifically the second connecting part 262, which is provided with a positioning hole 263 that cooperates with the positioning rib 131. This enables the positioning between the display panel 2 and the panel 1, facilitates the assembly between the display panel 2 and the panel 1, and improves the reliability of the connection between the display panel 2 and the panel 1.

[0111] Furthermore, such as Figure 28 and Figure 29 As shown, the positioning ribs 131 are a plurality of spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the first annular boss 13, and the positioning holes 263 are a plurality of holes that mate with the plurality of positioning ribs 131. The plurality of positioning holes 263 are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the annular connecting portion 26. This allows the display panel 2 to have multiple mounting angles, so that the display panel 2 does not need to be installed from a specific direction, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the display panel 2 and the panel 1.

[0112] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 31 and Figure 32As shown, in this embodiment, the sealing ring 3 is disposed between the end face of the first annular boss 13 facing away from the first plate body 11 and the annular connecting portion 26. Specifically, it is disposed between the end face of the first annular boss 13 facing away from the first plate body 11 and the second connecting portion 262, thereby achieving a seal between the display panel 2 and the panel 1.

[0113] Furthermore, at least one of the end face of the first annular boss 13 facing away from the first plate body 11 and the end face of the second connecting part 262 facing the first annular boss 13 is provided with a mounting groove 112, and at least a portion of the sealing ring 3 is disposed in the mounting groove 112 for fixing the sealing ring 3.

[0114] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 28 As shown, the display panel 2 also includes a first guide rib 25. The first guide rib 25 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 22 are located on the same side of the thickness direction of the second plate body 21. The first guide rib 25 is provided between at least two adjacent second snap-fit ​​portions 22. The first guide rib 25 extends along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21. The first guide rib 25 can guide the installation of the display panel 2.

[0115] Preferably, a first guide rib 25 is provided between any two adjacent second snap-fit ​​portions 22. The two ends of the first guide rib 25 are spaced apart from the second snap-fit ​​portion 22, thereby separating the second snap-fit ​​portion 22 from the first guide rib 25, ensuring the elasticity of the second snap-fit ​​portion 22, and facilitating the snap-fit ​​of the second snap-fit ​​portion 22 with the first snap-fit ​​portion 12.

[0116] exist Figure 18 and Figure 19 In the example shown, combined Figure 21 The sealing ring 3 is sleeved on the outside of multiple first guide ribs 25, and the first guide ribs 25 can also play a role in positioning the sealing ring 3.

[0117] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 33-37 As shown, the rear side of the second plate body 21 is provided with a second annular boss 24, which extends along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21. The second snap-fit ​​part 22 is a snap-fit ​​protrusion formed on the outer peripheral wall of the second annular boss 24. The rear side of the first plate body 11 is provided with a plurality of spring arms 14, which are located on the radial outer side of the second annular boss 24 and correspond one-to-one with the plurality of snap-fit ​​protrusions. The first snap-fit ​​part 12 is a snap-fit ​​hole formed on the spring arm 14, and the plurality of snap-fit ​​protrusions are respectively snapped into the plurality of snap-fit ​​holes.

[0118] During the installation of the display panel 2, the display panel 2 is installed from the rear side of the panel 1 to the front. Multiple latches and multiple spring arms 14 are respectively arranged in front and behind each other. During the forward movement of the latches, the spring arms 14 deform radially outward until the latches are engaged in the latch holes.

[0119] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 36 and Figure 37 In this embodiment, the sealing ring 3 is disposed between the outer peripheral wall of the second plate body 21 and the inner peripheral wall of the mounting port 111, thereby achieving a seal between the display panel 2 and the panel 1.

[0120] Optionally, the cross-section of the sealing ring 3 can be circular, elliptical, square, etc.

[0121] Optionally, the sealing ring 3 can be interference-fitted onto the panel 1 or the display panel 2, or it can be fixed by being partially embedded in the panel 1 or the display panel 2.

[0122] Furthermore, at least one of the outer peripheral wall of the second plate body 21 and the inner peripheral wall of the mounting opening 111 is provided with a mounting groove 112, and the sealing ring 3 is disposed in the mounting groove 112, thereby fixing the sealing ring 3 and ensuring the reliability of the seal between the panel 1 and the display panel 2.

[0123] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 33 As shown, a second guide rib 15 is provided on the rear side of the second plate body 21. At least two adjacent spring arms 14 are provided with a second guide rib 15. The second guide rib 15 extends along the circumferential direction of the mounting opening 111. The second guide rib 15 can guide the installation of the display panel 2.

[0124] Preferably, a second guide rib 15 is provided between any two adjacent spring arms 14. The two ends of the second guide rib 15 are spaced apart from the spring arm 14, thereby separating the spring arm 14 from the second guide rib 15, ensuring the elasticity of the spring arm 14, and facilitating the engagement of the second locking part 22 with the first locking part 12.

[0125] In some embodiments of this utility model, the number of second snap-fit ​​parts 22 is greater than or equal to 4, which can not only ensure the reliability of the connection between the display panel 2 and the panel 1, but also provide multiple installation angles for the display panel 2, making it easier to install the display panel 2.

[0126] In some embodiments of this invention, the number of second latching portions 22 is even, and the multiple second latching portions 22 are divided into multiple groups, each group including two opposing and symmetrically arranged second latching portions 22. This further provides multiple mounting angles for the display panel 2, facilitating its installation. Additionally, it ensures that the display panel 2 and panel 1 can be well positioned in different directions on the same plane.

[0127] The air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0128] The air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes the panel assembly 10 described above.

[0129] The air conditioner 100 includes a housing 20, a panel assembly 10 located on the front side of the air conditioner 100 and connected to the housing 20, and an air outlet 113 provided on the panel assembly 10. The air outlet 113 can be a rectangular air outlet. An air inlet 201 is provided on the rear side of the housing 20 of the air conditioner 100. A fan component and a heat exchange component are provided inside the housing 20. The fan component is used to drive the airflow from the air inlet 201 to the air outlet 113, and the heat exchange component is used to exchange heat with the airflow entering the air conditioner 100 to realize the cooling and heating functions of the air conditioner 100.

[0130] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, by setting the above-mentioned panel assembly 10, allows the panel 1 and the display panel 2 to be connected by a first snap-fit ​​part 12 and a second snap-fit ​​part 22, which simplifies the connection method between the panel 1 and the display panel 2 and improves the assembly efficiency. Furthermore, since the second snap-fit ​​part 22 consists of a plurality of parts evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second plate body 21, during the assembly process of the display panel 2 and the panel 1, the display panel 2 can have multiple installation angles along the circumferential direction of the display panel 2, and the display panel 2 does not need to be assembled in a specific direction, which can further improve the assembly efficiency.

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.

[0133] 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: The panel includes a first plate body and a first snap-fit ​​portion connected to the first plate body, the first plate body having a mounting opening; The display panel includes a second plate body and a second snap-fit ​​portion connected to the second plate body. The second plate body is located at the mounting port. The second snap-fit ​​portion consists of a plurality of portions evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the second plate body. The second snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the first snap-fit ​​portion.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting port is circular, and the second plate body is a circular plate.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing ring is provided between the panel and the display panel.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The portion of the first plate body surrounding the mounting opening is formed as the first snap-fit ​​portion, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is located on the side of the second plate body facing the first plate body. The second snap-fit ​​portion extends into the mounting opening and snaps into the side of the first snap-fit ​​portion opposite to the second plate body.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second snap-fit ​​portion is interference-fitted with the side of the first snap-fit ​​portion opposite to the second plate body; And / or, along the radial direction of the second plate body, the engagement length of the second snap-fit ​​portion and the first snap-fit ​​portion is 0.8mm-1mm.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sealing ring is disposed around a plurality of the second snap-fit ​​portions and is located between the second plate body and the first plate body.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first plate body has a mounting groove on the side facing the second plate body. The mounting groove surrounds the mounting opening and communicates with the mounting opening. At least a portion of the sealing ring is located in the mounting groove.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second plate body is located in front of the first plate body, and a limiting rib is provided on the side of the second plate body facing the first plate body, and the limiting rib abuts against the first plate body.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The limiting rib extends along the circumferential direction of the second plate body, and the limiting rib is annular or there are multiple limiting ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the second plate body.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second plate body is at least partially located within the mounting opening, and the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion are located on the rear side of the first plate body.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first plate body has a first annular boss on its rear side, which surrounds the mounting opening. The first snap-fit ​​portion is formed as a snap-fit ​​hole on the first annular boss, and the snap-fit ​​hole corresponds to a plurality of second snap-fit ​​portions. The rear side of the second plate body is connected to an annular connecting part, the second snap-fit ​​part is connected to the front side of the annular connecting part and is located radially outside the first annular boss, and multiple second snap-fit ​​parts are respectively snapped into multiple snap-fit ​​holes.

12. The panel assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first annular boss has a positioning rib on the end face opposite to the first plate body, and the annular connecting part has a positioning hole that cooperates with the positioning rib.

13. The panel assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The positioning ribs are a plurality of ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the first annular boss, and the positioning holes are a plurality of holes that cooperate with the plurality of positioning ribs, and the plurality of positioning holes are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the annular connecting portion.

14. The panel assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The sealing ring is located between the end face of the first annular boss facing away from the first plate body and the annular connecting portion.

15. The panel assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second plate body has a second annular boss on its rear side, and the second locking part is a locking protrusion formed on the outer peripheral wall of the second annular boss. The rear side of the first plate body is provided with multiple spring arms, and the multiple spring arms correspond one-to-one with the multiple locking protrusions. The first locking part is a locking hole formed on the spring arm, and the multiple locking protrusions are respectively locked in the multiple locking holes.

16. The panel assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The sealing ring is disposed between the outer peripheral wall of the second plate body and the inner peripheral wall of the mounting port.

17. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The display panel also includes: The first guide rib is located on the same side of the thickness direction of the second plate body, and the first guide rib is provided between at least two adjacent second snap-fit ​​portions. The first guide rib extends along the circumferential direction of the second plate body.

18. The panel assembly according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The second plate body is provided with a second guide rib on its rear side, and the second guide rib is provided between at least two adjacent elastic arms. The second guide rib extends along the circumferential direction of the mounting opening.

19. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the second snap-fit ​​part is greater than or equal to 4.

20. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-19.

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