Panel member and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel component and air conditioner, panel component includes: panel and reinforcing structure, reinforcing structure is located at the corner position of panel. According to the panel component of the utility model, set up reinforcing structure at the corner position of panel, can improve the structural strength of corner position preferably, to avoid the appearance badness caused by the deformation such as warping of the corner position of panel, thereby can improve the yield of panel component appearance quality.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's living standards improve, air conditioners have gradually entered thousands of households, becoming an important household appliance. To reduce the weight of the panel, related technologies often make the panel relatively thin. However, this thinning weakens the structural strength at the corners, making them prone to warping and other aesthetic defects. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The first aspect of this utility model provides a panel component that has the advantage of preventing deformation and warping at corner positions.

[0004] A panel component according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a panel; and a reinforcing structure disposed at a corner of the panel.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the panel component can improve the structural strength of the corner by providing a reinforcing structure at the corner of the panel, so as to avoid deformation such as warping at the corner of the panel that leads to poor appearance, thereby improving the yield of the panel component's appearance quality.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing structure includes a first reinforcing rib, which is disposed at the outer peripheral edge of the panel and extends along the outer peripheral edge of the panel.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing structure includes a second reinforcing rib, which is connected to the first reinforcing rib and located on the inner circumferential side of the first reinforcing rib, and the second reinforcing rib is connected to the inner side of the panel.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel includes a main body and a flanged portion. The main body is rectangular and has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along a first direction, and a third side and a fourth side opposite to each other along a second direction. The flanged portion is provided at the first side, the second side, and the third side. The flanged portion and the main body define an avoidance notch located at the fourth side. The reinforcing structure is provided at the corner positions at both ends of the fourth side along the first direction. The reinforcing structure is connected to both the main body and the flanged portion.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing structure includes a first reinforcing rib, which is disposed on the outer peripheral edge of the panel and extends along the outer peripheral edge of the panel. The first reinforcing rib includes a first reinforcing section disposed on the main body and a second reinforcing section disposed on the flange.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the height of the first reinforcing section protruding from the main body is not less than 2mm.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel further includes a reinforcing flange disposed on the fourth side, wherein the height of the reinforcing flange protruding from the main body is less than the height of the flange portion protruding from the main body, both ends of the reinforcing flange along the first direction are spaced apart from the flange portion, and the first reinforcing segment is located between the reinforcing flange and the flange portion, and the first reinforcing segment is connected to the reinforcing flange.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the height of the first reinforcing section protruding from the main body is lower than the height of the reinforcing flange protruding from the main body.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing structure further includes a second reinforcing rib, which is disposed on the inner side of the flange portion. One end of the second reinforcing rib is connected to the second reinforcing section, and the other end of the second reinforcing rib extends toward the main body portion.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the direction from the flange to the main body, the height of the second reinforcing rib protruding from the flange gradually decreases.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the main body is provided with a connecting buckle, which is used to connect with the face frame of the air conditioner. Along the second direction, the connecting buckle is located on the side of the second reinforcing rib opposite to the first reinforcing rib and is spaced apart from the second reinforcing rib.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, along the second direction, the distance between the second reinforcing rib and the connecting buckle is not less than 3mm.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the main body is provided with a connecting buckle and a rotating connecting shaft spaced apart. The connecting buckle is used to connect with the front frame of the air conditioner, and the rotating connecting shaft is used to rotatably connect with the front frame of the air conditioner. The distance between the connecting buckle and the fourth side is less than the distance between the rotating connecting shaft and the fourth side.

[0018] The second aspect of this utility model proposes an air conditioner.

[0019] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: a housing assembly, including a front frame and the aforementioned panel component, wherein the panel component is disposed on the front frame; and a heat exchange and air supply assembly disposed within the housing assembly.

[0020] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the air conditioner can improve the structural strength of the corner by setting a reinforcing structure at the corner of the panel, so as to avoid the appearance defects caused by warping or other deformations at the corner of the panel, thereby improving the yield of the appearance quality of the panel components.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the reinforcing structure and the face frame along the thickness direction of the panel is not less than 1.5mm.

[0022] 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

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the panel components of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the panel component of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of region B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the panel component of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of region C in the middle;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the inner side of the panel component of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 10 yesFigure 9 A sectional view along the middle DD;

[0033] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of region E in the middle;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a side view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of region F in the middle.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 100. Air conditioner;

[0038] 10. Panel components;

[0039] 1. Panel; 11. Main body; 12. Flanged edge; 13. Avoidance notch; 14. Reinforced flange;

[0040] 2. Reinforced structure; 21. First reinforcing rib; 211. First reinforcing segment; 212. Second reinforcing segment; 22. Second reinforcing rib;

[0041] 3. Connect the buckle; 4. Rotate the connecting shaft;

[0042] 20. Front panel; 20a. Air inlet; 20b. Air outlet; 20c. Disassembly notch. Detailed Implementation

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] The panel component 10 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the panel component 10 according to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: a panel 1 and a reinforcing structure 2, the reinforcing structure 2 being disposed at the corner of the panel 1. The reinforcing structure 2 may include reinforcing ribs, reinforcing plates, etc., and the reinforcing structure 2 can improve the structural strength of the area where it is disposed, and control the deformation of the area where the reinforcing structure 2 is disposed. Therefore, by providing the reinforcing structure 2 at the corner of the panel 1, the structural strength of the corner can be effectively improved, avoiding deformation such as warping at the corner of the panel 1 that leads to poor appearance, thereby improving the yield rate of the panel component 10's appearance quality.

[0047] It should be noted that the corner position of panel 1, also known as the edge position of panel 1, refers to the boundary position between two adjacent sides of panel 1 in the circumferential direction.

[0048] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the panel component 10 can improve the structural strength of the corner by providing a reinforcing structure 2 at the corner of the panel 1, so as to avoid the appearance defects caused by warping or other deformations at the corner of the panel 1, thereby improving the yield of the appearance quality of the panel component 10.

[0049] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the reinforcing structure 2 includes a first reinforcing rib 21, which is disposed at the outer peripheral edge of the panel 1 and extends along the outer peripheral edge of the panel 1. That is, the reinforcing structure 2 can at least cover the edge area of ​​the corner of the panel 1. Thus, the first reinforcing rib 21 can effectively improve the bending resistance at the corner edge of the panel 1, thereby reducing the risk of edge bending at the corner and preventing deformation such as warping at the corner, thus ensuring the yield of the appearance quality of the panel 1.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Figures to... Figure 8As shown, the reinforcing structure 2 includes a second reinforcing rib 22, which is connected to the first reinforcing rib 21 and located on the inner periphery of the first reinforcing rib 21. The second reinforcing rib 22 is connected to the inner surface of the panel 1. Here, the inner periphery refers to the side of the first reinforcing rib 21 facing the center of the panel 1. Thus, while the first reinforcing rib 21 strengthens the edge of the corner of the panel 1, the second reinforcing rib 22 increases the coverage area of ​​the reinforcing structure 2 on the panel 1. Furthermore, the connection between the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 creates a continuous force transmission path between them. That is, the force at the first reinforcing rib 21 can be transmitted to the second reinforcing rib 22 for dispersion, and the force at the second reinforcing rib 22 can be transmitted to the first reinforcing rib 21 for dispersion. This avoids stress concentration on the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22, thereby improving the reinforcing effect of the reinforcing structure 2 on the corner of the panel 1.

[0051] Furthermore, the second reinforcing rib 22 is disposed on the inner side of the panel 1, which can reduce the impact on the appearance of the panel component 10. In a specific example, both the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 are disposed on the inner side of the panel 1, that is, the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 are located on the same side of the panel 1, which can reduce the difficulty of connecting the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22, and at the same time reduce the difficulty of processing and molding the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 in the manufacturing process such as one-piece molding.

[0052] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel 1 includes a main body 11 and a flange 12. The main body 11 is rectangular and has a flange along a first direction (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown, e1) is relative to the first side and the second side, and along the second direction (e.g. Figure 5 As shown in Figure e2), the third and fourth sides opposite each other have flanged portions 12 at the first, second, and third sides. The flanged portions 12 and the main body 11 define a clearance notch 13 at the fourth side. The clearance notch 13 is used to avoid other components on the air conditioner 100, such as the portion on the face frame 20 corresponding to the fourth side, to ensure that the panel 1 can fit tightly against the face frame 20. Reinforcing structures 2 are provided at the corners at both ends of the fourth side along the first direction. The reinforcing structures 2 are connected to both the main body 11 and the flanged portions 12.

[0053] In other words, the flange 12 is provided on three sides of the panel 1, and a reinforcing structure 2 is provided at the corner positions of the two ends of the side where the flange 12 is not provided. Along the first direction, the corner position of the main body 11 at one end of the fourth side is connected to the part of the flange 12 on the first side through a reinforcing structure 2, thereby improving the rigidity of the connection position between the main body 11 and the part of the flange 12 on the first side, so as to maintain the relative position between the main body 11 and the part of the flange 12 on the first side, that is, to prevent the part of the flange 12 on the first side from bending and deforming relative to the main body 11; the corner position of the main body 11 at the other end of the fourth side is connected to the part of the flange 12 on the second side through another reinforcing structure 2, thereby improving the rigidity of the connection position between the main body 11 and the part of the flange 12 on the second side, so as to maintain the relative position between the main body 11 and the part of the flange 12 on the second side, that is, to prevent the part of the flange 12 on the second side from bending and deforming relative to the main body 11. This prevents the portion of the flange 12 located at the opposite ends of the fourth side from bending and deforming relative to the main body 11, thereby improving the yield of the panel 1's appearance quality.

[0054] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the reinforcing structure 2 includes a first reinforcing rib 21, which is disposed on and extends along the outer peripheral edge of the panel 1. The first reinforcing rib 21 includes a first reinforcing section 211 disposed on the main body 11 and a second reinforcing section 212 disposed on the flange 12. The first reinforcing section 211 and the second reinforcing section 212 are connected; in other words, the first reinforcing rib 21 is connected to both the main body 11 and the flange 12. Therefore, the first reinforcing rib 21 can effectively improve the bending resistance at the edge where the flange 12 is located at both ends of the fourth side and connects to the main body 11, thereby reducing the risk of bending deformation of the flange 12 at both ends of the fourth side relative to the main body 11, and ensuring the yield of the panel 1's appearance quality.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the height of the first reinforcing section 211 protruding from the main body 11 is (e.g.) Figure 4The height of H shown is not less than 2mm. It can be understood that the height of the first reinforcing segment 211 protruding from the main body 11 is directly proportional to the reinforcing effect of the first reinforcing segment 211; that is, the higher the height of the first reinforcing segment 211 protruding from the main body 11, the greater the reinforcing effect of the first reinforcing segment 211 on the corner of the panel 1. Therefore, by controlling the height of the first reinforcing segment 211 protruding from the main body 11 to 2mm or higher, the reinforcing effect of the first reinforcing segment 211 can be guaranteed. The height of the first reinforcing segment 211 protruding from the main body 11 can be 2mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.3mm, 2.4mm, 2.5mm, 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 2.8mm, 2.9mm, 3mm, etc.

[0056] It should be noted that the height of the first reinforcing section 211 can be flexibly adjusted according to the distance between the position of the first reinforcing section 211 on the panel 1 and the face frame 20. The farther the distance between the area of ​​the first reinforcing section 211 on the panel 1 and the face frame 20, the higher the first reinforcing section 211 can be set. Conversely, the closer the distance between the area of ​​the first reinforcing section 211 on the panel 1 and the face frame 20, the lower the height of the first reinforcing section 211 can be set. As long as there is no contact or friction between the first reinforcing section 211 and the face frame 20, no specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0057] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, panel 1 also includes a reinforcing flange 14 located on the fourth side. The height of the reinforcing flange 14 protruding from the main body 11 is less than the height of the flange portion 12 protruding from the main body 11. Both ends of the reinforcing flange 14 are spaced apart from the flange portion 12 along the first direction. A first reinforcing segment 211 is located between the reinforcing flange 14 and the flange portion 12, and is connected to the reinforcing flange 14. That is, along the first direction, one end of the reinforcing flange 14 is connected to the portion of the flange portion 12 located on the first side through one of the first reinforcing segments 211, and the other end of the reinforcing flange 14 is connected to the portion of the flange portion 12 located on the second side through another first reinforcing segment 211. In other words, both ends of the reinforcing flange 14 are connected to the flange portions 12 on both sides through corresponding two first reinforcing segments 211. Therefore, by connecting the flange 12, the reinforcing flange 14 and the first reinforcing sections 211 on both sides, a continuous and closed annular reinforcing structure can be formed on the outer periphery of the main body 11 to prevent bending deformation at any corner of the panel 1, thereby improving the structural strength of the panel component 10 and increasing the yield of the appearance quality of the panel component 10.

[0058] The reinforced flange 14 at the fourth side can improve the structural strength of the fourth side. At the same time, the air outlet 20b on the fourth side adjacent to the face frame 20 can be staggered with the edge of the air outlet 20b by the reinforced flange 14, which can prevent condensation and cover the gap between the lower end of the panel 1 and the part of the face frame 20 located above the air outlet 20b.

[0059] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the height of the first reinforcing section 211 protruding from the main body 11 is lower than the height of the reinforcing flange 14 protruding from the main body 11. That is, in the thickness direction of the main body 11, the height of the first reinforcing section 211 is lower than the height of the reinforcing flange 14. This avoids the first reinforcing section 211 protruding too high from the reinforcing flange 14, which could cause the first reinforcing section 211 to contact or interfere with the face frame 20. This ensures that the panel 1 can be tightly installed on the face frame 20, and also prevents noise generated by friction between the first reinforcing section 211 and the face frame 20.

[0060] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the reinforcing structure 2 also includes a second reinforcing rib 22, which is located on the inner side of the flange portion 12. One end of the second reinforcing rib 22 is connected to the second reinforcing section 212, and the other end extends towards the main body portion 11. Here, the inner side of the flange portion 12 refers to the side of the flange portion 12 facing the main body portion 11 in the second direction. In other words, the connection between the second reinforcing rib 22 and the second reinforcing section 212 connects the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22, forming a continuous force transmission path between them. This avoids stress concentration and improves the reinforcing effect of the reinforcing structure 2 on the corner of the panel 1. Furthermore, the extension of the second reinforcing rib 22 towards the main body portion 11 increases the coverage area of ​​the second reinforcing rib 22 on the flange portion 12, thereby enhancing the reinforcing effect of the second reinforcing rib 22 on the flange portion 12.

[0061] In a specific example, the cross-section of the flange 12 is arc-shaped, with a smooth transition between the main body 11 and the flange 12, and the fourth side transitioning along an arc with the side of the flange 12 away from the main body 11. This reduces the sharp edges on the panel 1, minimizes stress concentration points, and prevents scratches on the user. Furthermore, by providing a second reinforcing rib 22 on the inner surface of the flange 12, the flange 12 can contract inwards (towards the main body 11), thus preventing it from bending and deforming outwards (away from the main body 11).

[0062] According to some embodiments of this utility model, along the second direction, the end of the second reinforcing rib 22 facing away from the main body 11 is connected to the first reinforcing rib 21, and the end of the second reinforcing rib 22 near the main body 11 is spaced apart from the first reinforcing rib 21. In the direction from the flange 12 to the main body 11, the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 extend obliquely in a direction away from each other. That is, along the second direction, the space formed between the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 has a flared structure in the direction from the flange 12 to the main body 11. As a result, the difficulty of pulling the mold out from between the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 can be reduced. For example, when demolding in the direction from the flange 12 to the main body 11, the flared structure can prevent the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 from obstructing the mold in the demolding direction.

[0063] It should be noted that the position of the second reinforcing rib 22 can be flexibly adjusted according to the strength requirements of the corner position of the panel 1. For example, in some embodiments, the other end of the second reinforcing rib 22 can extend to the main body 11, etc. There are no specific restrictions here.

[0064] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 have a smooth transition. This effectively avoids stress concentration at the connection point of the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22. Furthermore, an arched inward-curving structure can be formed between the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 to stably pull the flanged portion 12 inward, preventing deformation of the flanged portion 12 relative to the main body portion 11.

[0065] According to some embodiments of this utility model, in the direction from the flange 12 to the main body 11, the height of the second reinforcing rib 22 protruding from the flange 12 gradually decreases. That is, in the direction from the flange 12 to the main body 11, the space occupied by the second reinforcing rib 22 in the thickness direction of the flange 12 gradually decreases. Therefore, the space occupied by the end of the second reinforcing rib 22 near the main body 11 in the thickness direction of the flange 12 can be reduced more effectively, thereby preventing the second reinforcing rib 22 from being too high and rubbing against the face frame 20, and thus avoiding noise caused by contact friction.

[0066] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 9 to 11As shown, the main body 11 is provided with a connecting buckle 3, which is used to connect with the face frame 20 of the air conditioner 100. Along the second direction, the connecting buckle 3 is located on the side of the second reinforcing rib 22 opposite to the first reinforcing rib 21 and is spaced apart from the second reinforcing rib 22. The first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 are arranged along the second direction, and the side of the second reinforcing rib 22 opposite to the first reinforcing rib 21 is spaced apart from the connecting buckle 3. In other words, there is no opposing part between the connecting buckle 3 and the second reinforcing rib 22 in the first direction. Therefore, the connecting buckle 3 can avoid interfering with the demolding of the mold at the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22. Furthermore, the connecting buckle 3, the first reinforcing rib 21, and the second reinforcing rib 22 can be molded using the same mold. For example, the first reinforcing rib 21 and the second reinforcing rib 22 can be demolded with the same inclined ejector as an adjacent connecting buckle 3 on the panel 1, thereby reducing the number of molds.

[0067] According to some embodiments of this utility model, along the second direction, the distance between the second reinforcing rib 22 and the connecting buckle 3 (e.g.) Figure 11 The distance L shown is not less than 3mm. It can be understood that the larger the distance between the second reinforcing rib 22 and the connecting clip 3 along the second direction, the lower the risk of the connecting clip 3 interfering with demolding. Therefore, by controlling the distance between the second reinforcing rib 22 and the connecting clip 3 along the second direction to 3mm or greater, interference with demolding by the connecting clip 3 can be avoided, thereby reducing the molding difficulty of the panel component 10. The distance between the second reinforcing rib 22 and the connecting clip 3 along the second direction can be 3mm, 3.2mm, 3.4mm, 3.6mm, 3.8mm, 4mm, 4.2mm, 4.4mm, 4.6mm, 4.8mm, 5mm, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0068] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the main body 11 is provided with a connecting buckle 3 and a rotating connecting shaft 4 spaced apart. The connecting buckle 3 is used to connect with the front frame 20 of the air conditioner 100, and the rotating connecting shaft 4 is used to rotatably connect with the front frame 20 of the air conditioner 100. The distance between the connecting buckle 3 and the fourth side is less than the distance between the rotating connecting shaft 4 and the fourth side. That is, the connecting buckle 3 is located on the side of the panel 1 near the clearance notch 13, and the rotating connecting shaft 4 is located on the side of the panel 1 near the third side. Therefore, during the use of the air conditioner, the panel component 10 can be closed by engaging the connecting buckle 3 with the front frame 20, and the panel 1 can be opened by releasing the engaging buckle 3 and pushing the panel 1 to rotate along the rotating connecting shaft 4, so as to facilitate the inspection and cleaning of the air conditioner interior.

[0069] An air conditioner 100 according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0070] An air conditioner 100 according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing assembly and a heat exchange and air supply assembly. The housing assembly includes a front frame 20 and a panel component 10, with the panel component 10 disposed on the front frame 20. The heat exchange and air supply assembly is disposed inside the housing assembly. The housing assembly is provided with an air inlet 20a and an air outlet 20b. The heat exchange and air supply assembly can introduce indoor air into the housing assembly through the air inlet 20a and, after heat exchange, exhaust it back into the room through the air outlet 20b, thereby achieving temperature regulation of the indoor air.

[0071] According to the second aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100 can improve the structural strength of the corner by providing a reinforcing structure 2 at the corner of the panel 1, so as to avoid the appearance defects caused by warping or other deformations at the corner of the panel 1, thereby improving the yield of the appearance quality of the panel component 10.

[0072] In a specific example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is a wall-mounted air conditioner. The upper end of the panel component 10 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the frame 20. The lower end of the panel component 10 is provided with a connecting buckle 3 to engage with the frame 20. The left and right sides of the frame 20 have disassembly notches 20c. The disassembly notches 20c are located at the left and right corners of the lower end of the panel component 10, so that the user can open the panel component 10 through the disassembly notches 20c.

[0073] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the distance between the reinforcing structure 2 and the frame 20 along the thickness direction of the panel 1 is not less than 1.5mm. That is, the distance between the reinforcing structure 2 and the frame 20 in the thickness direction of the panel 1 is controlled within the range of 1.5mm or greater than 1.5mm. This provides tolerance space for the production of the frame 20 and the panel component 10, avoiding contact between the reinforcing structure 2 and the frame 20, thereby preventing frictional noise caused by contact between the reinforcing structure 2 and the frame 20. The distance between the reinforcing structure 2 and the frame 20 in the thickness direction of the panel 1 can be 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, 2mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.3mm, 2.4mm, 2.5mm, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0074] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0075] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0076] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel component for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: panel; A reinforcing structure is provided at the corner of the panel, and the reinforcing structure includes a first reinforcing rib, which is provided at the outer peripheral edge of the panel and extends along the outer peripheral edge of the panel. The reinforcing structure includes a second reinforcing rib, which is connected to the first reinforcing rib and located on the inner periphery of the first reinforcing rib. The second reinforcing rib is connected to the inner side of the panel.

2. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel includes a main body and a flange. The main body is rectangular and has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along a first direction, and a third side and a fourth side opposite to each other along a second direction. The flange is provided at the first side, the second side and the third side. The flange and the main body define an avoidance notch at the fourth side. The reinforcing structure is provided at the corner positions at both ends of the fourth side along the first direction. The reinforcing structure is connected to both the main body and the flange.

3. The panel component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first reinforcing rib includes a first reinforcing section disposed on the main body and a second reinforcing section disposed on the flange.

4. The panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The height of the first reinforcing section protruding from the main body is not less than 2mm.

5. The panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The panel also includes a reinforcing flange located on the fourth side. The height of the reinforcing flange protruding from the main body is less than the height of the flange protruding from the main body. Both ends of the reinforcing flange along the first direction are spaced apart from the flange. The first reinforcing segment is located between the reinforcing flange and the flange, and the first reinforcing segment is connected to the reinforcing flange.

6. The panel component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The height of the first reinforcing section protruding from the main body is lower than the height of the reinforcing flange protruding from the main body.

7. The panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second reinforcing rib is provided on the inner side of the flange portion, one end of the second reinforcing rib is connected to the second reinforcing section, and the other end of the second reinforcing rib extends toward the main body portion.

8. The panel component according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the direction from the flange to the main body, the height of the second reinforcing rib protruding from the flange gradually decreases.

9. The panel component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a connecting buckle, which is used to connect with the front frame of the air conditioner. Along the second direction, the connecting buckle is located on the side of the second reinforcing rib opposite to the first reinforcing rib and is spaced apart from the second reinforcing rib.

10. The panel component according to claim 9, characterized in that, Along the second direction, the distance between the second reinforcing rib and the connecting buckle is not less than 3mm.

11. The panel component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a connecting buckle and a rotating connecting shaft spaced apart. The connecting buckle is used to connect with the front frame of the air conditioner, and the rotating connecting shaft is used to rotatably connect with the front frame of the air conditioner. The distance between the connecting buckle and the fourth side is less than the distance between the rotating connecting shaft and the fourth side.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A housing assembly, including a front frame and a panel component according to any one of claims 1-11, said panel component being disposed on the front frame; The heat exchange and air supply assembly is located inside the housing assembly.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, Along the thickness direction of the panel, the distance between the reinforcing structure and the face frame is not less than 1.5mm.

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