Air conditioner

Abstract

An air conditioner (100), comprising: a panel bracket (1) and a panel assembly (2), wherein the lengthwise direction of the panel bracket (1) is a first direction (F1); and the panel assembly (2) is mounted on the panel bracket (1), and comprises a front panel (22) and a display panel (21) which are sequentially arranged in the first direction (F1), the size of the display panel (21) in the first direction (F1) being smaller than the size of the front panel (22) in the first direction (F1).

Description

air conditioner

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is based on the Chinese patent application with application number 202311644133.8 and application date of November 30, 2023, and the Chinese patent application with application number 202323285113.4 and application date of November 30, 2023, and claims the priority of the above-mentioned Chinese patent applications. The entire contents of the above-mentioned Chinese patent applications are hereby introduced into this application as a reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0004] In the related art, the display panel of the air conditioner is limited by the size of its front panel, resulting in a small size of the display panel and an inability to realize the layout of more display contents. There is room for improvement.

[0005] Application Contents

[0006] The present application aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent.

[0007] To this end, one object of the present application is to provide an air conditioner, wherein the area of ​​the display panel of the air conditioner is not limited by the size of the front panel, which is conducive to increasing the area of ​​the display panel.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present application, the air conditioner includes: a panel bracket and a panel assembly, the length direction of the panel bracket is a first direction, and the panel assembly is installed on the panel bracket and includes a front panel and a display panel arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the size of the display panel in the first direction is smaller than the size of the front panel in the first direction.

[0009] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application, its front panel and display panel are arranged in sequence in the first direction. Compared with the solution of setting a display panel by digging a hole in the front panel, the area of ​​the display panel of the present application is not limited by the size of the front panel, which is conducive to increasing the area of ​​the display panel, thereby facilitating the enlargement or increase of the display content, or the enlargement or increase of the control buttons, etc., and can reduce the processing difficulty of the front panel, improve the structural strength of the front panel, and improve the deformation of the front panel.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the width direction of the panel bracket is the second direction, and the two side edges of the display panel in the second direction respectively extend to the two side edges of the width of the front end surface of the panel bracket.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the width direction of the panel bracket is the second direction, and both side edges of the display panel in the second direction are aligned with both side edges of the front panel in the second direction.

[0012] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, an edge of the display panel in the first direction away from the front panel extends to an edge of a corresponding side in the length direction of the front end surface of the panel bracket.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the length direction of the panel bracket is the up and down direction, and the width direction is the left and right direction. The display panel is located above the front panel, and the upper edge of the display panel extends to the upper edge of the panel bracket, and the left and right edges extend to the left and right edges of the panel bracket respectively.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the lower edge of the display panel is blocked by the inner side of the upper end of the front panel or is aligned with the upper edge of the display panel, the distance between the upper edge of the display panel and the upper edge of the front panel is 80mm-200mm, and there is an air outlet on the front panel, the distance between the upper edge of the front panel and the upper edge of the air outlet is 0mm-130mm, and the distance between the upper edge of the air outlet and the lower edge of the air outlet is 1000mm-1250mm.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the distance between the upper edge of the front panel and the upper edge of the air outlet is 10 mm-130 mm.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the lower edge of the front panel extends to the lower edge of the panel bracket, and the left and right side edges extend to the left and right side edges of the panel bracket respectively, and the distance between the upper edge of the panel bracket and the lower edge of the panel bracket is 1700mm-1900mm.

[0017] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, an edge of the display panel close to the front panel in the first direction blocks the inner side of an end portion of the front panel close to the display panel in the first direction.

[0018] According to the air conditioner in some embodiments of the present application, the edge of the display panel close to the front panel is a first edge, the edge of the front panel close to the display panel is a second edge, the corners at both ends of the length of the second edge are respectively formed as rounded corners, and the two ends of the length of the first edge respectively have extensions extending to the inner side of the corner on the corresponding side.

[0019] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, the front surface of the display panel is retracted rearward relative to the front surface of the front panel.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the display panel includes a main body and an edge portion, the edge portion is arranged around the main body, the edge portion protrudes from the outside to the inside of the display panel so that the outer surface of the display panel is recessed at the edge portion, and the edge portion is supported by the panel bracket.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the edge of the panel bracket has a recessed step surface and a rim portion protruding from the step surface and arranged around the step surface, and the edge of the edge portion has a straight edge portion, which is supported on the step surface and surrounded by the rim portion.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion arranged around the avoidance opening, the main body portion blocks the avoidance opening, the edge portion is supported by the support portion, and the air conditioner includes a display component, and the display component includes a display module arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the side surface of the edge portion facing the support portion is formed as an inner convex surface, and the support portion includes a plurality of support ribs arranged at intervals to support the inner convex surface through the support ribs, and at least a portion of the surface of the support ribs for supporting the inner convex surface is formed into a shape matching the shape of the inner convex surface.

[0024] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, the support portion is provided with a thickened portion at a corner.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the display assembly further includes a mounting base for mounting the display module, the display module having a display area and a touch area, the mounting base is mounted on the panel bracket, and the mounting base has an elastic supporting structure for supporting the display module so that the touch area abuts against the display panel.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the mounting base further has a limiting portion, the edge of the display module has a matching portion, and the limiting portion is spaced apart and blocked on a side of the matching portion close to the display panel.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion arranged around the avoidance opening, the display panel blocks the avoidance opening and is supported on the support portion, the air conditioner includes a display assembly, the display assembly includes a display module arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening, the display module has a display area and a touch area, and the display panel is thinned at a position corresponding to the display area and / or the touch area.

[0028] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion arranged around the avoidance opening, the display panel blocks the avoidance opening and is supported on the support portion, the air conditioner includes a display assembly, the display assembly includes a display module arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening, the display module has a display area and a signal receiving area, the display panel is thinned at positions corresponding to the display area and the signal receiving area, respectively, and the thickness at the position corresponding to the signal receiving area is less than the thickness at the position corresponding to the display area.

[0029] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, the display panel is installed on the panel bracket.

[0030] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, the display panel has a positioning structure and a snap-fit ​​structure, and the display panel is positioned and matched with the panel bracket through the positioning structure, and is snap-fitted with the panel bracket through the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0031] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, the positioning structure and the clamping structure are respectively located at opposite side ends of the display panel.

[0032] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the positioning structure is located at the end of one side of the display panel close to the front panel, and is constructed as a positioning pin extending toward the front panel, and the clip structure is located at the end of one side of the display panel away from the front panel, and is constructed as an elastic clip protruding toward the panel bracket.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, there are multiple positioning pins and they are spaced apart along the width direction of the panel bracket, and there are multiple elastic clips and they are spaced apart along the width direction of the panel bracket.

[0034] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, the display panel further has a connecting structure, and the display panel is fixedly mounted to the panel bracket by a first fastener that cooperates with the connecting structure.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the panel bracket includes an avoidance opening, the display panel blocks the avoidance opening, and the connecting structure, the positioning structure and the snap-fit ​​structure are arranged around the avoidance opening.

[0036] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present application, the width direction of the panel bracket is the second direction, the positioning structure and the clamping structure are arranged on both sides of the avoidance opening along the first direction, and the connecting structure is multiple and is arranged on both sides of the avoidance opening along the second direction.

[0037] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the present application, in the first direction, the connecting structure is arranged close to the positioning structure relative to the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0038] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the air conditioner shown in FIG1 from another perspective;

[0041] FIG3 is an exploded view of the air conditioner shown in FIG1 ;

[0042] FIG4 is a partial enlarged view of the air conditioner shown in FIG1;

[0043] FIG5 is a rear view of the air conditioner shown in FIG4;

[0044] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a display panel of the air conditioner shown in FIG1 ;

[0045] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the display panel shown in FIG6 from another viewing angle;

[0046] FIG8 is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the display panel and the panel bracket shown in FIG4;

[0047] FIG9 is a partial enlarged view of FIG8;

[0048] FIG10 is a partial cross-sectional view of the air conditioner shown in FIG1;

[0049] FIG11 is a partial enlarged view of the panel bracket shown in FIG3;

[0050] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of the panel bracket shown in FIG11 from another perspective;

[0051] FIG13 is an enlarged view of point A in FIG12;

[0052] FIG14 is an enlarged view of point B in FIG12;

[0053] FIG15 is an assembly diagram of the display module and the mounting base shown in FIG3 ;

[0054] FIG16 is a schematic diagram of the mounting base shown in FIG3;

[0055] FIG17 is a front view of the mounting base shown in FIG16;

[0056] FIG18 is a front view of the display module and the mounting base shown in FIG15 after assembly;

[0057] FIG19 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG18 ;

[0058] FIG20 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG18 ;

[0059] FIG21 is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the display panel and the panel bracket shown in FIG3 ;

[0060] FIG22 is a rear view of the display panel and the panel bracket shown in FIG21 after being assembled;

[0061] FIG23 is an orthographic projection view of the display panel shown in FIG7;

[0062] FIG. 24 is an enlarged view of point E in FIG. 23 .

[0063] Reference numerals: air conditioner 100; first direction F1; second direction F2; panel bracket 1; side edge 1a of panel bracket; upper edge 1b of panel bracket; lower edge 1c of panel bracket; avoidance opening 11; support portion 12; support rib 1211; thickened portion 1221; avoidance groove 126; stepped surface 13; surrounding edge 14; matching structure 15; Panel assembly 2; display panel 21; panel back 210; side edge 21a of display panel 21; upper edge 21b of display panel 21; lower edge 21c of display panel 21; extension portion 21d; main body 211; edge portion 212; inner convex surface 2121; straight edge portion 213; positioning structure 214; snap-fit ​​structure 215; convex rib 218; base 2151; rib 21511; connecting plate 21512; snap 2152; snap portion 21521; connecting portion 21522; connecting structure 216; first fastener 217; thinned region Z; first thinned region Z1; second thinned region Z2; front panel 22; air outlet 221; second edge 22a; Display assembly 3 ; display module 31 ; display area 311 ; touch area 312 ; mating portion 313 ; signal receiving area 314 ; mounting base 32 ; elastic support structure 321 ; and position-limiting portion 322 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0065] The air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present application is described below with reference to Figures 1 to 24.

[0066] The air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present application includes: a panel bracket 1 and a panel assembly 2.

[0067] The length direction of the panel bracket 1 is the first direction F1, and the panel assembly 2 is installed on the panel bracket 1, and includes a front panel 22 and a display panel 21 arranged in sequence along the first direction F1, and the size L1 of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 is smaller than the size L2 of the front panel 22 in the first direction F1.

[0068] This is beneficial for increasing the area of ​​the display panel 21, thereby helping to enlarge or increase the displayed content, or enlarge or increase the control buttons, etc., and can also reduce the processing difficulty of the front panel 22, improve the structural strength of the front panel 22, and improve the deformation of the front panel 22.

[0069] For example, the air conditioner 100 may be a cabinet air conditioner or a wall-mounted air conditioner, as shown in FIG1 . The following description will be made using a cabinet air conditioner as an example.

[0070] The air conditioner 100 includes a panel bracket 1 and a panel assembly 2. The panel assembly 2 includes a front panel 22 and a display panel 21. The front panel 22 and the display panel 21 are arranged in sequence along a first direction F1 and are both installed on the panel bracket 1. The first direction F1 is the length direction of the panel bracket 1, that is, the height direction in Figure 1.

[0071] For example, the front panel 22 is located above the display panel 21, or the display panel 21 as shown in Figure 1 is located above the front panel 22, wherein the front panel 22 may be provided with an air outlet 221, so that the air conditioner 100 can discharge air through the air outlet 221 to achieve heating or cooling of the ambient space, and the display panel 21 may be provided with display information such as temperature value, air outlet speed and gear position, so that the user can intuitively observe the operating status of the air conditioner 100 through the display panel 21, and the size L1 of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 is smaller than the size L2 of the front panel 22 in the first direction F1, so that the size of the front panel 22 in the first direction F1 is larger, which is conducive to setting a larger air outlet 221, thereby increasing the air output of the air conditioner 100.

[0072] It is worth noting that if the display panel 21 is partially blocked, the size of the unblocked part of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 is size L1; if the front panel 22 is partially blocked, the size of the unblocked part of the front panel 22 in the first direction F1 is size L2.

[0073] In this way, the display panel 21 can be set on the panel bracket 1 independently of the front panel 22. Compared with the structure in which the display panel 21 is set through a hole in the front panel 22, the display panel 21 of the present application can be set independently, so that the area of ​​the display panel 21 is not limited by the size of the front panel 22. This is conducive to increasing the area of ​​the display panel 21, thereby facilitating the enlargement or increase of displayed content, or the enlargement or increase of control buttons, etc., and can also reduce the processing difficulty of the front panel 22, improve the structural strength of the front panel 22, and reduce the deformation of the front panel 22. At the same time, the display panel 21 will not affect the functional settings of the front panel 22.

[0074] According to the air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the area of ​​its display panel 21 is not limited by the size of the front panel 22, which is conducive to increasing the area of ​​the display panel 21, thereby facilitating the enlargement or increase of the display content, or the enlargement or increase of the control buttons, etc., and can reduce the processing difficulty of the front panel 22, improve the structural strength of the front panel 22, and improve the deformation of the front panel 22.

[0075] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4, the width direction of the panel bracket 1 is the second direction F2, and the two side edges of the display panel 21 in the second direction F2 (the side edges 21a of the display panel 21) respectively correspond to the two side edges of the width extending to the front end surface of the panel bracket 1 (the side edges 1a of the panel bracket).

[0076] For example, as shown in Figure 4, the left and right edges of the display panel 21 extend to the left and right edges of the panel bracket 1 respectively. In this way, the space in the width direction of the panel bracket 1 can be fully utilized to further increase the area of ​​the display panel 21, which is conducive to enlarging or increasing the display content, or enlarging or increasing the control buttons, etc.

[0077] In some embodiments, the width direction of the panel bracket 1 is the second direction F2, and both side edges of the display panel 21 in the second direction F2 (side edges 21a of the display panel 21) are aligned with both side edges of the front panel 22 in the second direction F2.

[0078] For example, as shown in Figure 1, the left and right edges of the display panel 21 (side edges 21a of the display panel 21) are aligned with the left and right edges of the front panel 22, respectively. In this way, the display panel 21 and the front panel 22 have width consistency, and the width consistency of the entire panel assembly 2 is good.

[0079] Among them, the two side edges of the display panel 21 in the second direction F2 (the side edges 21a of the display panel 21) and the two side edges of the front panel 22 in the second direction F2 may be aligned with the two side edges of the panel bracket 1 in the second direction F2, or the two side edges of the display panel 21 in the second direction F2 (the side edges 21a of the display panel 21) and the two side edges of the front panel 22 in the second direction F2 may not be aligned with the two side edges of the panel bracket 1 in the second direction F2.

[0080] In some embodiments, an edge of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 away from the front panel 22 extends to an edge of a corresponding side in the length direction of the front end surface of the panel bracket 1 .

[0081] For example, as shown in FIG1 and FIG4 , the upper edge 21 b of the display panel 21 extends to the upper edge of the panel bracket 1 . In this way, the space in the length direction of the panel bracket 1 can be fully utilized to further increase the area of ​​the display panel 21 .

[0082] In some embodiments, such as shown in Figures 1 and 4, the length direction of the panel bracket 1 is the up and down direction, and the width direction is the left and right direction. The display panel 21 is located above the front panel 22, and the upper edge 21b of the display panel 21 extends to the upper edge of the panel bracket 1, and the left and right edges (side edges 21a of the display panel 21) extend to the left and right edges of the panel bracket 1 (side edges 1a of the panel bracket) respectively.

[0083] Thus, the display panel 21 and the front panel 22 can be distributed in the length direction of the panel bracket 1 to rationally utilize the space in the length direction of the panel bracket 1, thereby increasing the size of the display panel 21 in the length direction of the panel bracket 1, and the display panel 21 is located above the front panel 22, which will not affect the functional setting of the front panel 22.

[0084] At the same time, the left and right edges of the display panel 21 extend to the left and right edges of the panel bracket 1 respectively, which can fully utilize the space in the width direction of the panel bracket 1 and further increase the area of ​​the display panel 21.

[0085] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 , the lower edge 21 c of the display panel 21 is blocked inside the upper end of the front panel 22 or aligned with the upper edge of the front panel 22 .

[0086] The distance H1 between the upper edge 21b of the display panel 21 and the upper edge of the front panel 22 is 80 mm to 200 mm. The front panel 22 has an air outlet 221. The distance H2 between the upper edge of the front panel 22 and the upper edge of the air outlet 221 is 0 mm to 130 mm. The distance H3 between the upper edge of the air outlet 221 and the lower edge of the air outlet 221 is 1000 mm to 1250 mm. It will be understood that in this embodiment, the distance H1 between the upper edge 21b of the display panel 21 and the upper edge of the front panel 22 constitutes the dimension L1 of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1.

[0087] For example: the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21 is blocked on the inner side of the upper end of the front panel 22, so that the upper end of the front panel 22 can block the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21, thereby enhancing its space utilization. At the same time, the upper end of the front panel 22 can block the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21 to play a certain sealing and waterproof role, thereby preventing water from entering the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21.

[0088] Alternatively, the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21 can be aligned with the upper edge of the front panel 22. This allows for reasonable and full utilization of space, resulting in a larger area for both the display panel 21 and the air outlet 221. Furthermore, this reduces the space occupied in the inward and outward directions of the panel bracket 1, thereby reducing the size of the air conditioner 100 in the inward and outward directions of the panel bracket 1.

[0089] Furthermore, the front panel 22 is provided with an air outlet 221 to facilitate air outlet at the front side of the air conditioner 100 to achieve heating or cooling of the surrounding environment.

[0090] Among them, the distance H1 between the upper edge 21b of the display panel 21 and the upper edge of the front panel 22 can be 80mm, or 100mm or 200mm, the distance H2 between the upper edge of the front panel 22 and the upper edge of the air outlet 221 can be 0mm, 10mm, or 20mm, or 30mm, or 40mm, or 50mm, or 60mm, or 70mm, or 80mm, or 90mm, or 100mm, or 110mm, or 120mm, or 130mm, and the distance H3 between the upper edge of the air outlet 221 and the lower edge of the air outlet 221 can be 1000mm, or 1200mm, or 1250mm.

[0091] When H1, H2, and H3 satisfy the above value ranges, the space can be reasonably and fully utilized, so that the areas of the display panel 21 and the air outlet 221 are both larger.

[0092] In some embodiments, the distance H2 between the upper edge of the front panel 22 and the upper edge of the air outlet 221 is 10 mm-130 mm, so that the portion of the front panel 22 located above the air outlet 221 has better structural strength and can play a shielding role.

[0093] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1, the lower edge of the front panel 22 extends to the lower edge of the panel bracket 1, and the left and right side edges extend to the left and right side edges of the panel bracket 1 respectively, and the distance H4 between the upper edge of the panel bracket 1 and the lower edge of the panel bracket 1 is 1700mm-1900mm.

[0094] For example, the distance H4 between the upper edge of the panel bracket 1 and the lower edge of the panel bracket 1 (i.e., the height of the panel bracket 1) is 1700mm, or 1800mm, or 1900mm. When the height of the panel bracket 1 is within the above-mentioned value range, the height of the panel bracket 1 can be guaranteed to be better.

[0095] The lower edge of the front panel 22 extends to the lower edge of the panel bracket 1, and the left and right edges extend to the left and right edges of the panel bracket 1 (side edges 1a of the panel bracket 1), respectively, which can reasonably and fully utilize the space, so that the areas of the display panel 21 and the air outlet 221 are larger.

[0096] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5 , an edge of the display panel 21 on one side close to the front panel 22 in the first direction F1 (i.e., a lower edge 21 c of the display panel 21 ) blocks the inner side of an end portion of the front panel 22 on one side close to the display panel 21 in the first direction F1.

[0097] That is, the end of the front panel 22 close to the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 blocks the side of the display panel 21 close to the front panel 22 in the first direction F1 (that is, the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21) away from the panel bracket 1.

[0098] As a result, the end portion of the front panel 22 on one side close to the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 can block the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21, thereby avoiding the formation of a spacing space between the upper edge of the front panel 22 and the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21, thereby making fuller use of the space and further increasing the area of ​​the display panel 21.

[0099] In some further implementations, when the edge of the display panel 21 on one side close to the front panel 22 in the first direction F1 (i.e., the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21) blocks the inner side of the end portion of the front panel 22 on one side close to the display panel 21 in the first direction F1, as shown in FIG10 , the front surface of the display panel 21 can also be set to be retracted rearward relative to the front surface of the front panel 22, that is, the front surface of the front panel 22 protrudes forward relative to the front surface of the display panel 21. In other words, the front surface of the display panel 21 is located on the rear side of the plane S where the front surface of the front panel 22 is located.

[0100] For example, when the display panel 21 includes a main body portion 211 and an edge portion 212, as long as the front surface of the main body portion 211 is recessed relative to the front surface of the front panel 22, it can be understood that the front surface of the display panel 21 is recessed relative to the front surface of the front panel 22. Of course, the present application is not limited thereto. In some other embodiments of the present application, the display panel 21 can also be configured as a flat surface. In this case, the front surface of the display panel 21 as a whole can be recessed relative to the front surface of the front panel 22.

[0101] As a result, the display panel 21 is not hit by a straight object in front of the front panel 22. That is, when a straight object comes from the front, it can preferentially hit the front panel 22 and is less likely to hit the display panel 21. This can protect the display panel 21 to a certain extent, and can also reduce the risk of the display panel 21 hitting the display module 31 inside it, thereby improving the working stability and reliability of the display module 31. For example, during packaging, when the packaging foam is tightly attached to the front panel 22, since the front surface of the display panel 21 is retracted relative to the front surface of the front panel 22, if the side surface of the packaging foam facing the front panel 22 is a flat surface, some space can be left between the packaging foam and the display panel 21. At this time, this space can be used to set protective materials, such as cushioning sponges, to better protect the display panel 21 and the display module 31.

[0102] Without limitation, in other embodiments, the edge of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 (the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21) adjacent to the front panel 22 is aligned with the edge of the front panel 22 in the first direction F1 (the upper edge of the front panel 22), i.e., the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21 and the upper edge of the front panel 22 are at the same level. Furthermore, in a further embodiment of this embodiment, the front surface of the front panel 22 is aligned with the front surface of the display panel 21, thereby making the front surface of the entire panel assembly 2 smooth and preventing dust or water from accumulating at the connection between the display panel 21 and the front panel 22.

[0103] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the edge of the display panel 21 close to the front panel 22 is a first edge (i.e., the lower edge 21c of the display panel 21), and the edge of the front panel 22 close to the display panel 21 is a second edge 22a (i.e., the upper edge of the front panel 22), and the corners at both ends of the length of the second edge 22a (i.e., the two ends in the width direction of the panel bracket 1) are respectively formed as rounded corners, and the two ends of the length of the first edge (i.e., the two ends in the width direction of the panel bracket 1) respectively have an extension portion 21d extending to the inner side of the corner of the corresponding side.

[0104] "The inner side of the corner" refers to the side of the corner facing the panel bracket 1, and the extension portion 21d of the first edge extends to the inner side of the corner on the corresponding side, so that the corner can be blocked on the outside of the extension portion 21d, thereby avoiding the formation of splicing gaps at the corner position, thereby reducing dust accumulation, water ingress and other problems.

[0105] For example, as shown in FIG7 , the first edge has an extension portion 21d at both ends of its length. During actual assembly, the extension portion 21d is located on the side of the corner facing the panel bracket 1. In this way, the extension portion 21d and the corner can be used together to shield the corner position, thereby reducing the generation of splicing gaps at the corner position, thereby reducing dust accumulation, water ingress and other problems.

[0106] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , the display panel 21 includes a main body portion 211 and an edge portion 212 .

[0107] The edge portion 212 is disposed around the main body portion 211 . The edge portion 212 protrudes from the outside of the display panel 21 to the inside, so that the outer surface of the display panel 21 is recessed at the edge portion 212 . The edge portion 212 is supported by the panel bracket 1 .

[0108] As a result, the edge portion 212 can play a certain protective role on the main body portion 211, and by setting the edge portion 212, the display panel 21 has a concave-convex shape, which is beneficial to improving the structural shape stability of the display panel 21 and reducing the deformation of the display panel 21. In particular, through the support of the edge portion 212 and the panel bracket 1, the support stability and reliability of the panel bracket 1 for the display panel 21 can be improved.

[0109] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, the edge of the panel bracket 1 has a recessed step surface 13 and a rim portion 14 protruding from the step surface 13 and arranged around the step surface 13, and the edge of the edge portion 212 has a straight edge portion 213, which is supported on the step surface 13 and surrounded by the rim portion 14.

[0110] Therefore, the step surface 13 can support the straight edge portion 213 to support the display panel 21 and enhance the structural stability of the display panel 21. The straight edge portion 213 is surrounded by the surrounding edge portion 14, so that after the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 are assembled, the assembly gap between the panel bracket 1 and the display panel 21 is uniform and stable, which is conducive to achieving a better sealing effect.

[0111] Specifically, a gap may be provided between the straight edge portion 213 and the surrounding edge portion 14 , thereby facilitating reduction of assembly difficulty and improvement of assembly efficiency.

[0112] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8-12, the panel bracket 1 includes an avoidance opening 11 and a support portion 12 arranged around the avoidance opening 11 (it is worth noting that the "surrounding" mentioned herein can be, but is not limited to, surrounding a full circle, for example, it can also be around half a circle, or around more than half a circle, etc.), the main body 211 blocks the avoidance opening 11, and the edge portion 212 is supported on the support portion 12. The air conditioner 100 includes a display component 3, and the display component 3 includes a display module 31 arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening 11.

[0113] As a result, the support portion 12 will not block the display module 31, so that the area of ​​the display module 31 can be larger, and the information of the display module 31 can be better displayed through the main body 211. At the same time, the support portion 12 can evenly support the display panel 21 in the circumferential direction of the avoidance opening 11, thereby improving the connection stability and connection strength between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1.

[0114] For example, the main body 211 is made of a light-transmitting material, so that the main body 211 will not block the display information at the avoidance opening 11, that is, when the display module 31 displays information, the main body 211 can better display the information of the display module 31, but not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the display component 3 may not be provided. For example, in other embodiments of the present application, the display panel 21 can be a structure such as an LCD, an OLED display screen, etc. that can directly display information.

[0115] Furthermore, the edge portion 212 is supported on the support portion 12 , so that the display panel 21 can be directly mounted on the panel bracket 1 instead of mounting the display panel 21 on the front panel 22 . This simplifies the design of the front panel 22 .

[0116] In particular, the support portion 12 is disposed around the avoidance opening 11 , so that the support portion 12 can evenly support the display panel 21 in the circumferential direction of the avoidance opening 11 , thereby improving the connection stability and connection strength between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 .

[0117] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 9, the side surface of the edge portion 212 facing the support portion 12 is formed as an inner convex surface 2121, and as shown in Figure 13, the support portion 12 includes a plurality of support ribs 1211 arranged at intervals to support the inner convex surface 2121 through the support ribs 1211, and at least a portion of the surface of the support ribs 1211 for supporting the inner convex surface 2121 is formed into a shape that matches the shape of the inner convex surface 2121.

[0118] For example, the side surface of the edge portion 212 facing the support portion 12 is formed as an inner convex surface 2121, and the supporting surface of the support rib 1211 is formed as an inner concave surface. In this way, the inner concave surface can better offset the inner convex surface 2121, thereby enhancing the supporting effect of the support rib 1211 on the edge portion 212.

[0119] Of course, in other embodiments, the side surface of the edge portion 212 facing the support portion 12 and the support surface of the support rib 1211 can also be formed as a plane, or the side surface of the edge portion 212 facing the support portion 12 can be formed into other shapes, and the support surface of the support rib 1211 can also be formed into a shape that is compatible with the side surface of the edge portion 212 facing the support portion 12, which is not limited here.

[0120] As a result, the shape of the support rib 1211 matches the shape of the inner convex surface 2121, so that the support rib 1211 can provide high-strength structural support, which is beneficial to improving the uniformity and stability of the support when the support rib 1211 supports the inner convex surface 2121.

[0121] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 11 , FIG. 12 and FIG. 14 , the support portion 12 is provided with a thickened portion 1221 at a corner.

[0122] "Thickened portion 1221" refers to a thicker wall thickness at the corner, for example, the thickness of the thickened portion 1221 may be 3.3mm-3.7mm, thereby enhancing the structural strength at the corner, and a glue removal position may be designed at the thickened portion 1221 to facilitate glue removal and avoid shrinkage of the appearance.

[0123] Therefore, by providing the thickened portion 1221 , the thickness at the corner is increased, thereby improving the supporting strength and making the structure less susceptible to damage.

[0124] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15 , the display assembly 3 further includes a mounting base 32 for mounting the display module 31 .

[0125] As shown in Figure 15, the display module 31 has a display area 311 and a touch area 312. The mounting base 32 is installed on the panel bracket 1, and as shown in Figures 16 and 17, the mounting base 32 has an elastic supporting structure 321 for supporting the display module 31 so that the touch area 312 abuts against the display panel 21.

[0126] The elastic support structure 321 may be an elastic buckle, a spring, or other elastic deformation structures, which are not limited here.

[0127] For example, as shown in Figure 18, the display module 31 is installed on the mounting base 32, and as shown in Figures 19 and 20, the elastic support structure 321 can support the display module 31 so that the touch area 312 is pressed against the display panel 21, so that when the touch panel 21 is squeezed, the touch area 312 can have a higher response sensitivity.

[0128] In other embodiments, the elastic support structure 321 supports the display module 31 so that the display area 311 abuts against the display panel 21, thereby improving the display effect. Alternatively, the elastic support structure 321 supports the display module 31 so that both the display area 311 and the touch area 312 abut against the display panel 21, thereby improving the touch effect and the display effect.

[0129] For example, the display module 31 can be constructed as a box-shaped structure, and the middle part of the display module 31 is a display area 311 and a touch area 312. The display area 311 can be used to display the current temperature, wind speed, mode or wind speed gear information, etc. The touch area 312 can be integrated with touch buttons, which can be buttons for adjusting the mode, temperature, or wind speed, etc., and the display panel 21 is provided with a transparent area corresponding to the real area and a touch area corresponding to the touch area 312, so as to better display the information of the display module 31 and realize the touch function.

[0130] During actual assembly, the display module 31 can be first installed on the mounting base 32, and then the mounting base 32 can be fixed to the panel bracket. In this way, the difficulty of fixing the display module 31 is reduced, and the mounting base 32 can play a certain protective role on the display module 31 on the rear side of the display module 31 to reduce damage to the display module 31.

[0131] Optionally, the display module 31 may be designed with a circle of decorative grooves around it to achieve weight reduction, and the appearance of the display module 31 may be processed by lamination or spraying, or the display module 31 may be integrated with a button function, which is not limited here.

[0132] It should be noted that the display module 31 may include only a display area 311, or may include both a display area 311 and a touch area 312. When the touch area 312 is included, since the display panel 21 is subject to pressure, providing an edge portion 212 further improves the reliability of the display panel 21 and prevents damage due to pressure. Furthermore, the mounting base 32 includes an elastic support structure 321 to enhance the sensitivity of the touch area 312.

[0133] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 16 to 18, the mounting base 32 further has a limiting portion 322, the edge of the display module 31 has a matching portion 313, and the limiting portion 322 is spaced apart and blocked on the side of the matching portion 313 close to the display panel 21.

[0134] Therefore, during installation, the matching portion 313 and the limiting portion 322 can play a role of pre-positioning to reduce the difficulty of assembling the display module 31 and the mounting seat 32, and during actual installation, the matching portion 313 and the limiting portion 322 are clearance-matched to ensure that the display module 31 has a certain amount of space for movement, so that under the action of the elastic support structure 321, the touch area 312 can better abut against the display panel 21.

[0135] The matching portion 313 may be constructed as a plate-like structure, and the limiting portion 322 may be constructed as a fixed buckle or an elastic buckle, etc., so as to make its structure simpler and help reduce the difficulty and cost of setting.

[0136] As shown in Figures 3, 8, 10 and 15, the panel bracket 1 includes an avoidance opening 11 and a support portion 12 arranged around the avoidance opening 11. The display panel 21 blocks the avoidance opening 11 and is supported by the support portion 12. The air conditioner 100 includes a display assembly 3, which includes a display module 31 arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening 11. The display module 31 has a display area 311 and a touch area 312. In conjunction with Figure 7, the display panel 21 is thinned at positions corresponding to the display area 311 and / or the touch area 312. For example, the display panel 21 shown in Figure 7 has a thinned area Z. The thickness of the thinned area Z is smaller than that of other positions, which is a thinning arrangement. When the thinned area Z is arranged corresponding to the display area 311, it is beneficial to improve the display effect and make the display clearer. When the thinned area Z is arranged corresponding to the touch area 312, it is beneficial to improve touch sensitivity. When the thinned area Z is arranged corresponding to both the display area 311 and the touch area 312, it is beneficial to improve the display effect and touch sensitivity.

[0137] As shown in Figures 3, 8, 10, and 15, the panel bracket 1 includes an escape opening 11 and a support portion 12 disposed around the escape opening 11. The display panel 21 blocks the escape opening 11 and is supported by the support portion 12. The air conditioner 100 includes a display assembly 3, which includes a display module 31 disposed corresponding to the escape opening 11. The display module 31 has a display area 311 and a signal receiving area 314 (e.g., an infrared receiving sensor may be disposed therein). In conjunction with Figure 7, the display panel 21 is thinned at locations corresponding to the display area 311 and the signal receiving area 313, respectively. The thickness at the location corresponding to the signal receiving area 313 is thinner than the thickness at the location corresponding to the display area 311. For example, the location of the display panel 21 corresponding to the display area 311 is a first thinned area Z1, and the location corresponding to the signal receiving area 313 is a second thinned area Z2. The wall thickness of the second thinned area Z2 is thinner than that of the first thinned area Z1. This improves the display effect, making the display clearer, and also improves the sensitivity of signal reception. For example, the wall thickness of the first thinning zone Z1 is about 2 mm, and the wall thickness of the second thinning zone Z2 is about 1.8 mm.

[0138] In any of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 4 and FIG. 21 , the display panel 21 is mounted on the panel bracket 1 .

[0139] In this way, the structural design can be simplified and assembly can be facilitated. There is no need to process the structure for mounting the display panel 21 on the front panel 22, thereby simplifying the design and processing of the front panel 22, and there is no need to set a large overlapping area between the two.

[0140] It should be noted that the display panel 21 is mounted on the panel bracket 1 including but not limited to: bolt connection, snap connection, plug connection, welding connection, magnetic connection, etc.

[0141] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7 , the display panel 21 has a positioning structure 214 and a snap-fit ​​structure 215 . The display panel 21 is positioned and matched with the panel bracket 1 through the positioning structure 214 , and snap-fitted with the panel bracket 1 through the snap-fit ​​structure 215 .

[0142] Therefore, when installing the display panel 21, the display panel 21 can first be positioned and matched with the panel bracket 1 through the positioning structure 214, and then snap-fitted with the panel bracket 1 through the snap-fit ​​structure 215 to enhance the connection stability between the display panel 21 and the panel, thereby achieving the effect of positioning first and then fixing, which is beneficial to reducing the difficulty of assembly and improving assembly efficiency.

[0143] It should be noted that the positioning structure 214 can be one of the positioning columns or positioning holes, and the other is provided on the panel bracket 1, or the positioning structure 214 can be a positioning guide rail, etc., the snap-fit ​​structure 215 can be one of the snap-fit ​​or snap-fit ​​holes, and the other is provided on the panel bracket 1, or the snap-fit ​​structure 215 can be one of the snap-fit ​​protrusions or snap-fit ​​slots, and the other is provided on the panel bracket 1, which is not limited here.

[0144] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 , the positioning structure 214 and the locking structure 215 are respectively located at two opposite ends of the display panel 21 .

[0145] As a result, the positioning structure 214 and the snap-on structure 215 are located at different positions of the display panel 21 , which facilitates their separate processing, and their positions do not interfere with each other, making operation convenient. At the same time, they are located at the end so that they will not block the display module 31 .

[0146] For example, as shown in Figure 7, the positioning structure 214 and the snap-fit ​​structure 215 are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the display panel 21. Of course, in some other embodiments, the positioning structure 214 and the snap-fit ​​structure 215 can also be respectively located at the left and right ends of the display panel 21, which is not limited here.

[0147] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 7, the positioning structure 214 is located at the end of one side of the display panel 21 close to the front panel 22, and is constructed as a positioning pin extending toward the front panel 22, and the clip structure 215 is located at the end of one side of the display panel 21 away from the front panel 22, and is constructed as an elastic clip protruding toward the panel bracket 1.

[0148] As a result, the structure of the positioning pin and the elastic buckle is simpler, which helps to reduce the difficulty of setting up, making the two easy to set up and quick to assemble. In particular, when the edge of the display panel 21 close to the front panel 22 is blocked by the upper edge of the front panel 22, the blocked installation requirements can be met.

[0149] Among them, the positioning structure 214 is located at the end of one side of the display panel 21 close to the front panel 22, and the clamping structure 215 is located at the end of one side of the display panel 21 away from the front panel 22. In this way, during actual installation, as shown in Figures 21 and 22, the positioning pin can be used to first position the display panel 21 to the upper end of the front panel 22, and then the display panel 21 can be rotated toward the direction of the panel bracket 1 so that the elastic buckle of the display panel 21 is clamped with the panel bracket 1. In this way, the assembly difficulty of the display panel 21 is reduced, which is conducive to rapid assembly.

[0150] In particular, when the lower end of the display panel 21 is located on the inner side of the upper end of the front panel 22, the assembly method of first positioning the lower end of the display panel 21 and then clamping the upper end of the display panel 21 is simpler and convenient to utilize the upper end of the front panel 22 to play a certain auxiliary installation role, thereby achieving quick assembly.

[0151] Among them, the elastic clip can be a single-head clip or a double-head clip, and when the elastic clip is a double-head clip, the two clips of the double-head clip are connected by a reinforcing rib in the middle, and the two clips are arranged back to back and are suitable for being clamped on the two side edges of a clamping hole. In this way, when the display panel 21 is clamped with the panel bracket 1 through the elastic clip, the clamping stability of the two can be enhanced.

[0152] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 , there are multiple positioning pins and they are spaced apart along the width direction of the panel bracket 1 , and there are multiple elastic buckles and they are spaced apart along the width direction of the panel bracket 1 .

[0153] Thus, the multiple positioning pins can enhance the positioning effect during installation. At the same time, the multiple elastic buckles can enhance the connection stability between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1, thereby improving the installation reliability of the two.

[0154] In particular, multiple positioning pins are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the panel bracket 1, which can fully utilize the space in the width direction of the panel bracket 1 and facilitate enhancing the positioning stability of the panel bracket 1 and the display panel 21 in the width direction.

[0155] Furthermore, a plurality of elastic clips are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the panel bracket 1 , which can fully utilize the space in the width direction of the panel bracket 1 and facilitate enhancing the clamping stability between the panel bracket 1 and the display panel 21 in the width direction.

[0156] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 , the display panel 21 further has a connection structure 216 , and the display panel 21 is fixed to the panel bracket 1 via a first fastener 217 that cooperates with the connection structure 216 .

[0157] Therefore, the display panel 21 can be fixedly mounted to the panel bracket 1 by utilizing the connection structure 216 and the first fastener 217 , so as to further enhance the connection reliability between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 .

[0158] For example, the connecting structure 216 can be a pre-embedded nut or a columnar structure with a threaded hole, and the first fastener 217 can be a bolt. The bolt can pass through the display panel 21 and threadably cooperate with the connecting structure 216 to fix the display panel 21 to the panel bracket 1, thereby further enhancing the connection stability between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1. The connection method of connecting with bolts is simpler, which helps to reduce costs and facilitates the installation or disassembly of the two.

[0159] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 , the panel bracket 1 includes an avoidance opening 11 .

[0160] The display panel 21 blocks the avoidance opening 11 , and the connecting structure 216 , the positioning structure 214 and the clamping structure 215 are disposed around the avoidance opening 11 .

[0161] “The connecting structure 216, the positioning structure 214 and the snap-fit ​​structure 215 are arranged around the avoidance opening 11” includes that the connecting structure 216, the positioning structure 214 and the snap-fit ​​structure 215 are arranged in sequence on the circumferential outside of the avoidance opening 11, or the connecting structure 216, the positioning structure 214 and the snap-fit ​​structure 215 are respectively arranged around the avoidance opening 11 on the circumferential outside of the avoidance opening 11, which is not limited here.

[0162] Therefore, by setting the avoidance opening 11, the information of the display module 31 can be displayed by the display panel 21 through the avoidance opening 11, and the connecting structure 216, the positioning structure 214 and the snap-on structure 215 are arranged around the avoidance opening 11, so that the position of the fastener does not interfere with the position of the snap-on structure 215 and the positioning structure 214, and will not block the display module 31, thereby improving the installation reliability.

[0163] In some embodiments, the width direction of the panel bracket 1 is the second direction F2, the positioning structure 214 and the clamping structure 215 are respectively arranged on both sides of the avoidance opening 11 along the first direction F1, and there are multiple connecting structures 216 and respectively arranged on both sides of the avoidance opening 11 along the second direction F2.

[0164] Therefore, the position of the fastener does not interfere with the positions of the clamping structure 215 and the positioning structure 214, which is convenient for processing and helps to improve the stability of the fit and the uniformity of the gap around the entire circumference.

[0165] In some embodiments, in the first direction F1 , the connecting structure 216 is disposed closer to the positioning structure 214 relative to the locking structure 215 .

[0166] Therefore, the connection strength of the area where the positioning structure 214 is provided on the display panel 21 can be further enhanced by utilizing the cooperation between the connection structure 216 and the first fastener 217 .

[0167] It should be noted that since the positioning structure 214 is used to position and cooperate with the panel bracket 1, and the clip-on structure 215 is used to clip and connect with the panel bracket 1, the area where the display panel 21 is provided with the clip-on structure 215 has a greater connection strength than the area where the display panel 21 is provided with the positioning structure 214, and the gap between the area where the display panel 21 is provided with the clip-on structure 215 and the panel bracket 1 is greater than the gap between the area where the display panel 21 is provided with the positioning structure 214 and the panel bracket 1.

[0168] Therefore, in the present application, the connecting structure 216 is arranged closer to the positioning structure 214, that is, the distance between the connecting structure 216 and the positioning structure 214 is smaller than the distance between the connecting structure 216 and the snap-fit ​​structure 215. In this way, the connection strength can be further enhanced, and it is helpful to reduce the difference between the gap between the area where the snap-fit ​​structure 215 of the display panel 21 is set and the panel bracket 1 and the gap between the area where the positioning structure 214 of the display panel 21 is set and the panel bracket 1, so that the area between different areas of the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 is more uniform.

[0169] For example, as shown in FIG7 , the snap-fit ​​structure 215 is provided at the upper end of the display panel 21, the positioning structure 214 is provided at the lower end of the display panel 21, and the connecting structures 216 are respectively provided below the middle of the left and right sides of the display panel 21. At the same time, to facilitate insertion, the matching clearance between the two connecting structures 216 can be set larger, and screws can be subsequently connected below the middle to help fix the matching clearance at the lower part and make the upper and lower clearances uniform.

[0170] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 3, 4, and 10, the panel bracket 1 includes an avoidance opening 11 and a support portion 12 disposed around the avoidance opening 11. The display panel 21 blocks the avoidance opening 11 and is supported and connected to the support portion 12. The air conditioner 100 includes a display assembly 3, which includes a display module 31 disposed corresponding to the avoidance opening 11. This facilitates independent and reliable installation of the display panel 21 and meets the display requirements of the display module 31.

[0171] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7 and 12, the display panel 21 includes a snap-fit ​​structure 215 extending toward the support portion 12. The snap-fit ​​structure 215 snaps into engagement with the support portion 12. This facilitates quick installation and connection of the display panel 21 without interfering with or obstructing the avoidance opening 11 and the display module 31. The snap-fit ​​method of the snap-fit ​​structure 215 and the support portion 12 is not limited. For example, the support portion 12 may include a mating structure 15, such as a snap-fit ​​hole or a snap-fit ​​slot, that snaps into engagement with the snap-fit ​​structure 215. This will not be described in detail here.

[0172] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7, 23, and 24, the surface of the display panel 21 that faces the support portion 12 is the panel back surface 210. The snap-fit ​​structure 215 includes a base 2151 and a buckle 2152. The base 2151 is connected to the panel back surface 210, and the buckle 2152 protrudes from the base 2151 toward the support portion 12. Therefore, by providing the base 2151, the extension length of the buckle 2152 can be shortened, the strength of the buckle 2152 can be increased, and the reliability and stability of the snap-fitting between the buckle 2152 and the support portion 12 can be improved. Moreover, by providing the base 2151, the direct connection between the buckle 2152 and the back side 210 of the board can be avoided. It is worth noting that when the buckle 2152 is directly connected to the back side 210 of the board, if the wall thickness of the root c1 of the buckle 2152 is thicker, it will cause the display panel 21 to shrink and deform. If the wall thickness of the root c1 of the buckle 2152 is thinner, it is difficult to meet the strength requirements of the buckle 2152, and it is easy to break at the root c1 position, thereby affecting the reliability of the clip 2152 and the support part 12. In the embodiment of the present application, by providing the base 2151, the direct connection between the buckle 2152 and the back side 210 of the board can be avoided, thereby improving the deformation problem of the display panel 21, and ensuring that the wall thickness of the root c1 of the buckle 2152 meets the strength requirements, thereby improving the reliability of the clip 2152 and the support part 12.

[0173] Furthermore, when there are multiple clip structures 215, by adjusting the height of the base 2151, the clips 2152 of different positions and fixed specifications can be extended to positions where they can be clipped and matched with the support portion 12, thereby meeting the connection requirements. For example, when the display panel 21 is curved, the multiple clips 2152 are located at different positions relative to the display panel 21 but have the same length. If the multiple clips 2152 are directly set on the display panel 21, the protruding ends of the multiple clips 2152 cannot extend to the same plane, and the clipping positions cannot be in the same plane, resulting in a complex structure of the panel bracket 1 and inconvenient design and processing. However, in the embodiment of the present application, by providing the base 2151 to indirectly connect the clips 2152, the height of each base 2151 can be adjusted individually, so that the protruding ends of the multiple clips 2152 can extend to the same plane. In this way, the clipping positions can be in the same plane, thereby simplifying the structure of the panel bracket 1 and facilitating the design and processing of the panel bracket 1.

[0174] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7, 23 and 24, the base 2151 includes a rib 21511 and a connecting plate 21512, the rib 21511 is multiple and is arranged at intervals and connected between the connecting plate 21512 and the back side 210 of the plate, the buckle 2152 extends from the connecting plate 21512 toward the support portion 12, the buckle 2152 includes a spring portion 21521, the root c1 of the spring portion 21521 is connected to the connecting plate 21512, the tip c2 of the spring portion 21521 has a snap protrusion, and the wall thickness of the root c1 of the spring portion 21521 (for example, about 2.5 mm) is greater than the wall thickness of the root d1 of the rib 21511 (for example, about 0.8 mm).

[0175] Thus, since the base 2151 is connected to the back surface 210 of the panel via a plurality of spaced ribs 21511, the shrinkage deformation problem of the display panel 21 can be improved by reducing the wall thickness of the root portion d1 of each rib 21511, thereby enhancing the shape stability of the display panel 21. Furthermore, by providing a connecting plate 21512, the buckle 2152 can be connected to the plurality of ribs 21511 to achieve a transition function, thereby increasing the connection area between the buckle 2152 and the base 2151 and improving the connection strength of the root portion c1 of the buckle 2152, thereby improving the reliability of the snap fit between the buckle 2152 and the support portion 12. By setting the wall thickness of the root portion c1 of the spring portion 21521 to be greater than the wall thickness of the root portion d1 of the rib 21511, the deformation problem of the display panel 21 can be improved while ensuring that the wall thickness of the root portion c1 of the buckle 2152 meets the strength requirements.

[0176] It is worth noting that the wall thickness of the tip d2 of the rib 21511 can be the same as the wall thickness of the root d1 of the rib 21511, or the wall thickness of the tip d2 of the rib 21511 can be greater than the wall thickness of the root d1 of the rib 21511, thereby further improving the strength of the root c1 of the buckle 2152, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the clip-on fit between the buckle 2152 and the support part 12.

[0177] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG7 , FIG23 , and FIG24 , the buckle 2152 further includes a connecting portion 21522. There are two spring buckle portions 21521 spaced apart, with the protrusions of the two spring buckle portions 21521 facing away from each other. The connecting portion 21522 is connected between the two spring buckle portions 21521 at a position near the root c1 of the spring buckle portions 21521, and the connecting portion 21522 is also connected to the connecting plate 21512. Thus, the strength of the root c1 of the buckle 2152 can be further improved, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the engagement between the buckle 2152 and the support portion 12.

[0178] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7, 9, 23, and 24, the surface of the display panel 21 facing the support portion 12 is the panel back surface 210. The panel back surface 210 is supported by the support portion 12. The display panel 21 has a rib 218 protruding from the panel back surface 210 toward the support portion 12. The support portion 12 has a relief groove 126 open toward the display panel 21 and configured to receive the rib 218. This improves the structural strength of the display panel 21 at the location corresponding to the support portion 12, mitigates deformation of the display panel 21, and enhances the shape stability of the display panel 21. By providing the relief groove 126 on the support portion 12 for receiving the rib 218, the support portion 12 does not need to be moved too far from the panel back surface 210 to avoid the rib 218, which could result in a problem of being unable to support the panel back surface 210. In some embodiments, the panel back surface 210 can be configured as the inner convex surface 2121 described in the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0179] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7, 23, and 24, the back surface 210 of the panel has a snap-fit ​​structure 215 disposed at a rib 218 and extending toward the support portion 12. The snap-fit ​​structure 215 snaps into engagement with the support portion 12. The rib 218 is an elongated structure, and there are multiple snap-fit ​​structures 215 spaced apart along the length of the rib 218. Thus, the provision of the elongated rib 218 strengthens the structural strength of the display panel 21 near the snap-fit ​​structure 215, thereby reducing shrinkage deformation of the display panel 21 caused by the provision of multiple snap-fit ​​structures 215. The specific composition of the snap-fit ​​structure 215 in this embodiment is not limited; for example, it can be an ordinary snap-fit ​​or the snap-fit ​​described in any of the above embodiments, and this is not a limitation here.

[0180] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7, 23, and 24, the clamping structure 215 is connected to the back surface 210 and the rib 218, respectively, and the back surface 210 and the rib 218 are connected to different sides of the clamping structure 215, that is, the surface of the clamping structure 215 away from the support portion 12 is connected to the back surface 210, and the other surface of the clamping structure 215 is connected to the rib 218. As a result, the clamping structure 215 can simultaneously achieve connection with both the back surface 210 and the rib 218, thereby further improving the connection strength of the clamping structure 215 and thereby improving the reliability and stability of the clamping fit between the clamping structure 215 and the support portion 12.

[0181] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 4, 7, 23, and 24, the width direction of the panel bracket 1 is the second direction F2, the length direction of the rib 218 extends along the second direction F2, and the plurality of snap-fit ​​structures 215 are arranged at intervals along the second direction F2 and connected to one side of the rib 218 in the first direction F1. That is, the snap-fit ​​structures 215 and the rib 218 are arranged along the first direction F1. For example, the plurality of snap-fit ​​structures 215 are all disposed above the rib 218, the plurality of snap-fit ​​structures 215 are arranged in the left-right direction, and the rib 218 extends in the left-right direction. This can further enhance the shape stability and installation reliability of the display panel 21.

[0182] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 4, 7, 23, and 24, the snap-fit ​​structure 215 includes a base 2151 and a buckle 2152. The base 2151 includes ribs 21511 and a connecting plate 21512. The ribs 21511 are multiple and spaced apart along the length of the rib 218. Each rib 21511 is connected to the rib 218 and the panel back surface 210. The connecting plate 21512 is connected to the side of the ribs 21511 away from the panel back surface 210. The buckle 2152 extends from the connecting plate 21512 toward the support portion 12. Thus, the structure is rational and easy to process. The shape of the base 2151 helps to alleviate deformation of the display panel 21. The wall thickness of the root c1 of the buckle 2152 meets strength requirements, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the snap-fit ​​connection between the snap-fit ​​structure 215 and the support portion 12.

[0183] The following describes the assembly process of the panel assembly 2 of the embodiment of the present application in conjunction with Figures 21 and 2:

[0184] As shown in Figure 21, the positioning structure 214 of the display panel 21 can be first positioned and matched with the panel bracket 1 on the front side of the panel bracket 1, and then the display panel 21 can be rotated so that its snap-on structure 215 is snap-on with the panel bracket 1. Then, as shown in Figure 22, the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 are connected and fixed using its connecting structure 216 and the first fastener 217 on the rear side of the panel bracket 1. Then, as shown in Figure 2, the front panel 22 is fixed to the panel bracket 1 to complete the assembly of the entire panel assembly 2.

[0185] A specific embodiment of the present application is described below:

[0186] The air conditioner 100 includes a panel bracket 1 , a panel assembly 2 and a display assembly 3 .

[0187] The length direction of the panel bracket 1 is the first direction F1, and the panel assembly 2 is installed on the panel bracket 1, and includes a front panel 22 and a display panel 21 arranged in sequence along the first direction F1, and the size L1 of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 is smaller than the size L2 of the front panel 22 in the first direction F1.

[0188] This is beneficial for increasing the area of ​​the display panel 21, thereby helping to enlarge or increase the displayed content, or enlarge or increase the control buttons, etc., and can also reduce the processing difficulty of the front panel 22, improve the structural strength of the front panel 22, and improve the deformation of the front panel 22.

[0189] The panel bracket 1 has an avoidance opening 11, the display panel 21 is arranged on the outside of the panel bracket 1 and covers the avoidance opening 11, the display assembly 3 includes a display module 31 and a mounting base 32 for mounting the display module 31, the display module 31 is located on the inner side of the display panel 21 (the side of the display panel 21 facing the panel bracket 1) and is arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening 11, the mounting base 32 is installed on the panel bracket 1, and the mounting base 32 has an elastic support structure 321, the elastic support structure 321 elastically supports the display module 31 so that the display module 31 abuts against the display panel 21.

[0190] The elastic support structure 321 may be an elastic buckle, a spring, or other elastic deformation structures, which are not limited here.

[0191] In this way, the distance between the display module 31 and the display panel 21 can be reduced, thereby improving the display effect of the display module 31. At the same time, the abutment between the display module 31 and the display panel 21 can also limit the display module 31, thereby enhancing the structural stability of the display module 31.

[0192] The panel bracket 1 includes an escape opening 11 and a support portion 12 disposed around the escape opening 11. The display panel 21 is supported and connected to the support portion 12 and covers the escape opening 11. It is worth noting that the term "encircle" herein may include, but is not limited to, a full circle. For example, it may also include a half circle, or more than a half circle.

[0193] Therefore, the display panel 21 can be directly mounted on the panel bracket 1 instead of mounting the display panel 21 on the front panel 22 . This simplifies the design of the front panel 22 and helps enhance the connection strength between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 .

[0194] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0195] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0196] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0197] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0198] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0199] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, wherein: include: A panel bracket, wherein the length direction of the panel bracket is a first direction; and A panel assembly is mounted on the panel bracket and comprises a front panel and a display panel arranged in sequence along the first direction, wherein a size of the display panel in the first direction is smaller than a size of the front panel in the first direction.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: The width direction of the panel bracket is the second direction, and the two side edges of the display panel in the second direction respectively correspond to the two side edges of the width extending to the front end surface of the panel bracket.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: The width direction of the panel bracket is the second direction, and both side edges of the display panel in the second direction are respectively aligned with both side edges of the front panel in the second direction.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: An edge of the display panel in the first direction, which is away from the front panel, extends to an edge of a corresponding side in the length direction of the front end surface of the panel bracket.

5. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The length direction of the panel bracket is the up and down direction, and the width direction is the left and right direction. The display panel is located above the front panel, and the upper edge of the display panel extends to the upper edge of the panel bracket, and the left and right edges extend to the left and right edges of the panel bracket respectively.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein: The lower edge of the display panel is blocked by the inner side of the upper end of the front panel or is aligned with the upper edge of the display panel, the distance between the upper edge of the display panel and the upper edge of the front panel is 80mm-200mm, and an air outlet is provided on the front panel, the distance between the upper edge of the front panel and the upper edge of the air outlet is 0mm-130mm, and the distance between the upper edge of the air outlet and the lower edge of the air outlet is 1000mm-1250mm.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein: The distance between the upper edge of the front panel and the upper edge of the air outlet is 10mm-130mm.

8. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein: The lower edge of the front panel extends to the lower edge of the panel bracket, and the left and right side edges extend to the left and right side edges of the panel bracket respectively. The distance between the upper edge of the panel bracket and the lower edge of the panel bracket is 1700mm-1900mm.

9. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: An edge of the display panel close to the front panel in the first direction blocks an inner side of an end of the front panel close to the display panel in the first direction.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein: An edge of the display panel close to the front panel is a first edge, an edge of the front panel close to the display panel is a second edge, corners at both ends of the length of the second edge are rounded, and both ends of the length of the first edge have extensions extending to the inner side of the corner of the corresponding side.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 9 or 10, wherein: The front surface of the display panel is retracted backward relative to the front surface of the front panel.

12. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: The display panel includes a main body and an edge portion, wherein the edge portion is arranged around the main body, and the edge portion protrudes from the outside of the display panel to the inside so that the outer surface of the display panel is recessed at the edge portion, and the edge portion is supported by the panel bracket.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, wherein: The edge of the panel bracket has a concave step surface and a surrounding edge portion protruding from the step surface and arranged around the step surface, and the edge of the edge portion has a straight edge portion, which is supported on the step surface and surrounded by the surrounding edge portion.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 12 or 13, wherein: The panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion arranged around the avoidance opening, the main body portion blocks the avoidance opening, the edge portion is supported by the support portion, and the air conditioner includes a display component, and the display component includes a display module arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, wherein: A side surface of the edge portion facing the support portion is formed as an inner convex surface, and the support portion includes a plurality of support ribs arranged at intervals to support the inner convex surface through the support ribs, and at least a portion of the surface of the support ribs used to support the inner convex surface is formed into a shape matching the shape of the inner convex surface.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 14 or 15, wherein: The support portion is provided with a thickened portion at a corner.

17. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein: The display assembly also includes a mounting base for mounting the display module, the display module has a display area and a touch area, the mounting base is installed on the panel bracket, and the mounting base has an elastic supporting structure for supporting the display module so that the touch area abuts against the display panel.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 17, wherein: The mounting seat is further provided with a limiting portion, the edge of the display module is provided with a matching portion, and the limiting portion is spaced apart from the matching portion and is positioned at a side of the matching portion close to the display panel.

19. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein: The panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion arranged around the avoidance opening, the display panel blocks the avoidance opening and is supported by the support portion, the air conditioner includes a display component, the display component includes a display module arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening, the display module has a display area and a touch area, and the display panel is thinned at a position corresponding to the display area and / or the touch area.

20. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein: The panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion arranged around the avoidance opening, the display panel blocks the avoidance opening and is supported by the support portion, the air conditioner includes a display component, the display component includes a display module arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening, the display module has a display area and a signal receiving area, the display panel is thinned at positions corresponding to the display area and the signal receiving area, and the thickness at the position corresponding to the signal receiving area is less than the thickness at the position corresponding to the display area.

21. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein: The display panel is mounted on the panel bracket.

22. The air conditioner according to claim 21, wherein: The display panel is provided with a positioning structure and a clamping structure. The display panel is positioned and matched with the panel bracket through the positioning structure, and is clamped and matched with the panel bracket through the clamping structure.

23. The air conditioner according to claim 22, wherein: The positioning structure and the clamping structure are respectively located at two opposite side ends of the display panel.

24. The air conditioner according to claim 23, wherein: The positioning structure is located at one end of the display panel close to the front panel and is configured as a positioning pin extending toward the front panel. The clip structure is located at one end of the display panel away from the front panel and is configured as an elastic clip protruding toward the panel bracket.

25. The air conditioner according to claim 24, wherein: There are a plurality of positioning pins which are spaced apart along the width direction of the panel bracket, and there are a plurality of elastic buckles which are spaced apart along the width direction of the panel bracket.

26. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein: The display panel also has a connection structure, and the display panel is fixedly mounted to the panel bracket via a first fastener that cooperates with the connection structure.

27. The air conditioner according to claim 26, wherein: The panel bracket comprises an avoidance opening, the display panel covers the avoidance opening, and the connecting structure, the positioning structure and the clamping structure are arranged around the avoidance opening.

28. The air conditioner according to claim 27, wherein: The width direction of the panel bracket is the second direction, the positioning structure and the clamping structure are disposed on both sides of the avoidance opening along the first direction, and the connecting structure is multiple and disposed on both sides of the avoidance opening along the second direction.

29. The air conditioner according to claim 28, wherein: In the first direction, the connecting structure is arranged closer to the positioning structure than the clamping structure.

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