Panel of air conditioner, and panel assembly and air conditioner having same

Abstract

A panel (1) of an air conditioner (100), and a panel assembly (10) and the air conditioner (100) having same. A first recess (11) for mounting a first filter (2) is formed on one side of the panel (1) in the thickness direction, ventilation holes (133) are formed in the bottom wall of the first recess (11), and a second recess (12) for mounting a second filter (3) is formed in the inner wall of the first recess (11).

Description

Air conditioner panel, panel assembly, and air conditioner having the same

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is based on the Chinese patent application with application number 202410064407.4 and application date January 16, 2024, and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application. The entire content of the Chinese patent application is 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 panel, a panel assembly, and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0004] Currently, mobile air conditioners, dehumidifiers and other products are equipped with multifunctional filters and corresponding installation structures on the panels. However, the current installation structures can usually only adapt to and install one functional filter, which limits the applicability of the air conditioner.

[0005] Application Contents

[0006] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a panel for an air conditioner.

[0007] The present application also provides a panel assembly having the panel of the air conditioner.

[0008] The present application also provides an air conditioner having the above panel assembly.

[0009] According to the panel of the air conditioner in the first aspect of the present application, a first groove for installing a first filter element is formed on one side of the panel in the thickness direction, a ventilation hole is formed on the bottom wall of the first groove, and a second groove for installing a second filter element is formed on the inner wall of the first groove.

[0010] According to an example of the present application, at least a portion of the bottom wall of the first groove is formed as a grille portion, the grille portion defines the ventilation hole, and at least a portion of the second groove is formed in the grille portion.

[0011] According to an example of the present application, in the thickness direction of the panel, the second groove is configured to be formed by a bottom wall of the first groove being recessed toward the inside of the air conditioner.

[0012] According to an example of the present application, a limiting rib is provided on the inner wall of the second groove, and the limiting rib extends along the thickness direction of the panel. The limiting rib is arranged at both ends of the first direction and / or the second direction within the first plane to limit the second filter element between the limiting ribs. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0013] According to an example of the present application, a retaining rib is provided on the inner wall of the second groove, and the retaining rib is arranged on both sides of the second groove in the first direction and / or the second direction within the first plane, and the retaining rib extends along the first direction or the second direction and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the second groove to limit the second filter element between the retaining rib and the bottom wall of the second groove, the first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0014] According to an example of the present application, the grille portion includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs connected to the plurality of first ribs, the plurality of first ribs extending along a first direction within a first plane and spaced apart in a second direction within the first plane, the plurality of second ribs extending along the second direction and spaced apart in the first direction, the first plane being perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersecting the second direction.

[0015] Wherein, the second groove is formed between two adjacent first ribs or second ribs.

[0016] According to an example of the present application, a fixing structure for fixing the sound insulating member is provided on the other side of the panel in the thickness direction.

[0017] According to an example of the present application, the fixing structure includes at least one of a hook, a fixing column and a positioning block.

[0018] The hook is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. The hook is suitable for engaging with the hole on the sound insulation member. There are one or more hooks, and the hook portion of at least one hook protrudes upward.

[0019] The fixing post is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel, and a fixing hole is formed on the fixing post, and the panel is configured to be fixedly connected to the sound insulation member by a fastener passing through the fixing hole;

[0020] The positioning block is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. The positioning block is suitable for cooperating with the positioning hole on the sound insulation component. The number of the positioning blocks is one or more. When the number of the positioning blocks is multiple, the multiple positioning blocks are arranged at intervals.

[0021] The panel assembly according to the second aspect of the present application includes: a filter structure, the filter structure including at least one of a first filter element and a second filter element; a panel of the air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present application, the first groove of the panel is configured to accommodate the first filter element, and the second groove is configured to accommodate the second filter element; a grille plate, the grille plate is connected to the panel and is located on the side of the filter structure facing away from the bottom wall of the first groove.

[0022] According to an example of the present application, the filter structure includes the first filter element and the second filter element, and the second filter element is arranged on a side of the first filter element facing the bottom wall of the first groove.

[0023] According to an example of the present application, the filtering structure includes a first filter element, and a mounting structure is provided on the side of the grille plate facing the panel, and the first filter element is fixed to the grille plate through the mounting structure, and the mounting structure includes: a first clip and a second clip, the first clip and the second clip are arranged relative to each other in a first direction, one end of the first clip is connected to the grille plate and the other end extends toward the second clip, the first clip and the grille plate cooperate to define a slot, the second clip has a hook portion protruding toward the first clip, and in the first direction, one end of the first filter element is located in the slot, and the other end is located between the hook portion of the second clip and the grille plate.

[0024] According to an example of the present application, a fixing groove is formed on the one side surface of the panel, the grille plate is arranged in the fixing groove, and the first groove is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove.

[0025] An air conditioner according to a third aspect of the present application includes a panel assembly according to the second aspect of the present application.

[0026] 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

[0027] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG2 ;

[0030] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0031] FIG5 is an exploded view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] FIG6 is an exploded view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0033] FIG7 is a partial schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] FIG8 is a partial schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0035] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the panel shown in FIG8;

[0036] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0037] FIG11 is an exploded view of the panel assembly shown in FIG10 ;

[0038] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of the panel shown in FIG10;

[0039] FIG13 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0040] FIG14 is a schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0041] FIG15 is an exploded view of the panel assembly shown in FIG14;

[0042] FIG16 is a schematic diagram of the grid plate shown in FIG15;

[0043] FIG17 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the grid plate and the first filter element;

[0044] FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of the grid plate shown in FIG. 15 from another angle.

[0045] Figure numerals: air conditioner 100; panel assembly 10; panel 1; first groove 11; second groove 12; limiting rib 121; retaining rib 122; grille portion 13; first rib 131; second rib 132; ventilation hole 133; fixing structure 14; hook 141; fixing column 142; fixing hole 1421; positioning block 143; fixing groove 15; filter structure 2A; first filter element 2; second filter element 3; grille plate 4; mounting structure 41; first buckle 411; second buckle 412; sound insulation member 5; clamping hole 51; positioning hole 52. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] 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.

[0047] The following describes the panel 1 of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present application with reference to Figures 1 to 18.

[0048] As shown in Figures 2 to 6, according to the panel 1 of the air conditioner of the first embodiment of the present application, the panel 1 has a first groove 11 for installing the first filter element 2 formed on one side in the thickness direction, a ventilation hole 133 is formed on the bottom wall of the first groove 11, and a second groove 12 for installing the second filter element 3 is formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11.

[0049] Specifically, the panel 1 provides installation space for the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3. The ventilation holes 133 formed on the panel 1 can be used for air intake or air outlet of the air conditioner 100 to ensure the normal operation of the air conditioner 100; the first groove 11 can play a certain limiting role for the first filter element 2, which is conducive to the assembly of the first filter element 2 and the panel 1; the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can both filter the air, and the filtering effects of the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can be different. Therefore, the inner wall of the first groove 11 is formed with a second groove 12 for installing the second filter element 3, so that the first groove 11 can be used to install the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Therefore, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be installed according to the use requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100; at the same time, the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can be installed in the first groove 11 at the same time, thereby achieving double filtration, thereby further improving the air quality.

[0050] The second groove 12 can be formed in various ways, for example, a groove can be directly formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11 or an isolation piece can be formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11 to separate the first groove 11 into two parts in the thickness direction.

[0051] According to the panel 1 of the air conditioner in the embodiment of the present application, by providing the second groove 12, the first groove 11 can be used to install the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Therefore, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be installed according to the use requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100; at the same time, the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can be installed in the first groove 11 at the same time, thereby realizing double filtration, thereby further improving the air quality and improving the user's comfort.

[0052] In some specific embodiments, such as shown in Figures 5 and 9, the second groove 12 is formed on the bottom wall of the first groove 11. In this way, the second filter element 3 can be hidden in the panel 1, thereby ensuring the smoothness of the panel 1 and the aesthetics of the air conditioner 100.

[0053] According to one example of the present application, as shown in Figures 5 and 9, at least a portion of the bottom wall of the first groove 11 is formed as a grille portion 13, which defines a ventilation hole 133. At least a portion of the second groove 12 is located within the grille portion 13. Specifically, the ventilation hole 133 can be used to allow air to enter or exit the air conditioner 100, ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100. At least a portion of the second groove 12 is located within the grille portion 13. It is understood that the second groove 12 can be partially or entirely formed within the grille portion 13. The structure of the second groove 12 is simple to manufacture and convenient to produce, thereby reducing the production process of the panel 1 and increasing the production rate of the panel 1.

[0054] According to one example of the present application, as shown in Figures 5 and 11 , the second groove 12 is formed by the bottom wall of the first groove 11 being recessed toward the interior of the air conditioner in the thickness direction of the panel 1. This allows the number of filters to be increased without changing the appearance of the air conditioner 100, thereby further improving the air purification effect while maintaining the aesthetics and portability of the air conditioner 100, thereby further enhancing the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100.

[0055] According to one example of the present application, a limiting rib 121 is provided on the inner wall of the second groove 12. The limiting rib 121 extends along the thickness direction of the panel 1. The limiting rib 121 is arranged at both ends in the first direction and / or the second direction within a first plane to confine the second filter element 3 between the limiting ribs 121. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel 1, and the first direction intersects the second direction. It is understood that the limiting rib 121 can be arranged on both sides in the first direction within the first plane; can also be arranged on both sides in the second direction within the first plane; can also be arranged on both sides in the first direction within the first plane and on both sides in the second direction within the first plane. Among them, the limiting rib 121 has a simple structure, which can reduce the difficulty of producing the panel 1. At the same time, the second filter element 3 is limited between the limiting ribs 121 for fixation, which can increase the convenience of installation and disassembly of the second filter element 3, and increase the convenience of installation, maintenance and replacement of the second filter element 3; in addition, "the first direction intersects with the second direction" is intended to indicate that the first direction and the second direction can be arranged vertically; or they can only intersect and be non-vertically arranged. Therefore, the limiting rib can be arranged at any position inside the second groove 12. At the same time, when the limiting rib 121 is arranged on both sides of the first direction and also on both sides of the second direction, the limiting effect of the limiting rib 121 on the second filter element 3 can be further increased.

[0056] According to one example of the present application, as shown in Figures 5-9, retaining ribs 122 are provided on the inner wall of the second groove 12. The retaining ribs 122 are arranged on both sides of the second groove 12 in the first direction and / or the second direction within a first plane. The retaining ribs 122 extend along the first direction or the second direction of the second groove 12 and are spaced apart from the bottom wall of the second groove 12 to confine the second filter element 3 between the retaining ribs 122 and the bottom wall of the second groove 12. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel 1, and the first direction and the second direction intersect. It is understood that the retaining ribs 122 can be arranged on both sides of the first direction within the first plane; on both sides of the second groove 12 within the first plane; or on both sides of the first direction within the first plane. The retaining ribs 122 are primarily arranged on one side of the second filter element 3 in the thickness direction, effectively preventing the second filter element 3 from falling out of the second groove 12, thereby improving the installation stability of the second filter element 3.

[0057] Furthermore, the phrase "the first direction intersects the second direction" is intended to indicate that the first and second directions can be arranged perpendicularly or intersectingly, but not perpendicularly. For example, the first and second directions can be arranged at an angle of 30°, 60°, or 80°. For example, as shown in FIG7 , the first and second directions can serve as the length and width directions of the second groove 12, respectively. In this case, the retaining rib 122 extends along the length and width directions of the second groove 12. Of course, the first or second direction can also be other than the length or width direction of the second groove 12. In this case, the retaining rib 122 is arranged in a direction oblique to the length or width direction of the second groove 12.

[0058] For example, as shown in Figure 7, a limiting rib 121 is provided on each of the bottom walls of the left and right ends of the second groove 12. The limiting rib 121 has a certain length and extends toward the side away from the bottom wall. A plurality of retaining ribs 122 are provided on both inner walls of the second groove 12 in the vertical direction. The retaining ribs 122 are arranged at intervals. The retaining ribs 122 arranged on the lower inner wall of the second groove 12 extend upward, while the retaining ribs 122 arranged on the upper inner wall of the second groove 12 extend downward.

[0059] Furthermore, the retaining rib 122 also includes a first plate portion, a folding portion and a reinforcing rib. The first plate portion is vertically arranged, one end of the first plate portion is fixedly connected to the second groove 12, and the other end is connected to the folding portion. The other end of the folding portion extends in a direction away from the bottom wall of the second groove 12, which is conducive to removing the second filter element 3 from the second groove 12; the reinforcing rib is connected between the first plate portion and the folding portion to increase the structural strength of the retaining rib 122.

[0060] According to one example of the present application, the grille portion 13 includes a plurality of first ribs 131 and a plurality of second ribs 132 connected to the plurality of first ribs 131. The plurality of first ribs 131 extend along a first direction within a first plane and are spaced apart in a second direction within the first plane. The plurality of second ribs 132 extend along a second direction and are spaced apart in the first direction. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel 1, and the first and second directions intersect. The second groove 12 is formed between two adjacent first ribs 131 or second ribs 132. This reduces the production complexity of the panel 1, increases the production rate of the panel 1, and reduces the production cost of the panel 1.

[0061] Furthermore, for example, as shown in Figure 6, the first direction is the up and down direction, the second direction is the left and right direction, the first rib 131 is a longitudinal rib, and the second rib 132 is a transverse rib. In the thickness direction of the panel 1, the width of the first rib 131 between the two second ribs 132 is smaller than the width of the second rib 132. One end of the first rib 131 is flush with one end of the second rib 132, and the other end of the first rib 131 is uneven with the second rib 132 to form a certain distance. Therefore, the second rib 132 cooperates with the first rib 131 to define the second groove 12.

[0062] According to one example of the present application, as shown in FIG10 , a fixing structure 14 is provided on the other side of the panel 1 in the thickness direction for securing the sound insulation member 5. The sound insulation member 5 is primarily used to reduce the noise of the air conditioner 100, improve the sound quality of the entire unit, and thereby enhance the user experience. The fixing structure 14 is used to secure and mount the sound insulation member 5 to the panel 1, effectively increasing the stability of the connection between the sound insulation member 5 and the panel 1 and preventing the sound insulation member 5 from falling off due to aging or warping of the adhesive, thereby ensuring the low noise and sound quality of the air conditioner 100.

[0063] According to an example of the present application, as shown in FIG11 , the fixing structure 14 includes at least one of a hook 141, a fixing post 142, and a positioning block 143. In other words, the fixing structure 14 may include only one of the hook 141, the fixing post 142, or the positioning block 143, or may include multiple of the hook 141, the fixing post 142, and the positioning block 143.

[0064] Specifically, hooks 141 are provided on the surface of panel 1 and protrude along the thickness of panel 1. Hooks 141 are adapted to engage with holes 51 on the sound insulation member 5. There may be one or more hooks 141, and at least one hook 141 has an upwardly protruding hook portion. It is understood that when there is only one hook 141, the hook portion of that hook 141 is upwardly protruding; when there are multiple hooks, one or more hooks 141 have upwardly protruding hook portions. The upwardly protruding hooks prevent the sound insulation member 5 from falling off, preventing it from aging due to adhesive degradation in high-temperature environments. This ensures the sound insulation member 5's soundproofing effect and the overall sound quality. Furthermore, the hooks 141 and holes 51 are simple and easy to manufacture, improving the ease of manufacture and connection of the panel 1 and the sound insulation member 5, thereby increasing the assembly speed of the air conditioner 100.

[0065] For example, the number of the hooks 141 can be one, two, three or more. Among them, multiple hooks 141 can further increase the connection stability between the soundproof room and the panel 1.

[0066] Preferably, the hook 141 with the hook portion protruding upward is arranged near the upper edge of the sound insulation member 5. In this way, when the adhesive of the sound insulation member 5 ages and causes warping, the hook 141 can better prevent the sound insulation member 5 from folding downward from the top and causing further falling off. As a result, the sound insulation effect of the sound insulation member 5 can be further guaranteed, and the sound quality of the entire machine can be guaranteed.

[0067] Fixing posts 142 are provided on the surface of panel 1 and protrude along the thickness direction of panel 1. Fixing holes 1421 are formed in fixing posts 142. Panel 1 is configured to be fixedly connected to sound insulation member 5 via fasteners passing through fixing holes 1421. The fasteners have a certain structural strength, and thus, using fasteners to securely connect sound insulation member 5 and panel 1 can further enhance the stability of the connection between panel 1 and sound insulation member 5.

[0068] Optionally, the fastener may be a bolt, wherein the bolt has a simple structure, high structural strength, and low cost, thereby reducing the cost of the entire machine.

[0069] For example, as shown in FIG11 , a mounting hole is formed on the sound insulation member 5, and the fixing structure 14 further includes a gasket. The fixing column 142 passes through the mounting hole and the gasket and is connected to the fastener. The diameter of the gasket is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole. In this way, the contact area between the fastener and the sound insulation member 5 can be increased, thereby further ensuring the installation stability of the sound insulation member 5 and the panel 1.

[0070] Positioning blocks 143 are provided on the surface of panel 1 and protrude along the thickness direction of panel 1. Positioning blocks 143 are adapted to engage with positioning holes 52 on sound insulation 5. There may be one or more positioning blocks 143. When there are multiple positioning blocks 143, they are spaced apart. For example, the number of positioning blocks 143 may be one, two, three, or more. Positioning blocks 143 can be used to position sound insulation 5, thereby improving the ease of installation of sound insulation 5 and panel 1.

[0071] The panel assembly 10 according to the second aspect embodiment of the present application includes: a panel 1, a filter structure 2A and a grille plate 4 of the air conditioner according to the first aspect embodiment of the present application, the filter structure 2A includes at least one of a first filter element 2 and a second filter element 3; the first groove 11 of the panel 1 is configured to accommodate the first filter element 2, and the second groove 12 is configured to accommodate the second filter element 3; the grille plate 4 is connected to the panel 1 and is located on the side of the bottom wall of the filter structure 2A facing away from the first groove 11.

[0072] Panel 1 primarily provides installation space for filter structure 2A and grille plate 4. Filter structure 2A primarily filters, improving the quality of air entering the room and thereby enhancing the user experience. Grille plate 4 also serves a certain fixing function, securing filter structure 2A to panel 1 through compressive force. Specifically, filter structure 2A may include only first filter element 2; only second filter element 3; or both. The filtering effects of first filter element 2 and second filter element 3 may differ, allowing them to filter air differently, thereby further improving the quality of air entering the room.

[0073] Furthermore, the grille plate 4 can be an air outlet grille plate 4 or an air inlet grille plate 4. When the grille plate 4 is an air outlet grille plate 4, the panel 1 is the front panel 1, and the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 are mainly used to filter the air entering the room; when the air outlet grille plate 4 is an air inlet grille plate 4, the panel 1 is the back panel, and the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 are mainly used to filter the air entering the inside of the air conditioner 100.

[0074] Optionally, the first filter element 2 may be a HEPA filter, and the second filter element 3 may be a sterilizing filter. The HEPA filter can filter the air, thereby improving the quality of the air entering the room and enhancing the user experience; the sterilizing filter can play a certain sterilizing role, reducing the bacterial content in the air entering the room, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0075] According to the panel assembly 10 of the present application, by setting the panel 1 of the above-mentioned first aspect embodiment, a second groove 12 is formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11, so that the first groove 11 can be used to install the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Therefore, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be installed according to the use requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100; at the same time, the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can also be installed in the first groove 11 at the same time, thereby realizing double filtration, thereby further improving the air quality and improving the user's comfort.

[0076] According to an example of the present application, the filter structure includes a first filter element 2 and a second filter element 3. The second filter element 3 is arranged on the side of the first filter element 2 facing the bottom wall of the first groove 11. In this way, the air entering the room can be double-filtered, thereby further improving the quality of the air entering the room and further enhancing the user's comfort.

[0077] According to an example of the present application, as shown in Figures 17 and 18, a mounting structure 41 is provided on the side of the grille plate 4 facing the panel 1, and the first filter element 2 is fixed to the grille plate 4 via the mounting structure 41. In this way, the first filter element 2 can be installed on the grille plate 4 and then fixedly connected to the panel 1. In this way, the first filter element 2 can be prevented from falling during installation, thereby further improving the assembly speed of the panel assembly 10.

[0078] The mounting structure 41 includes a first latch 411 and a second latch 412. The first latch 411 and the second latch 412 are arranged opposite each other in a first direction. One end of the first latch 411 is connected to the grille plate 4 and the other end extends toward the second latch 412. The first latch 411 and the grille plate 4 cooperate to define a slot. The second latch 412 has a hook portion that protrudes toward the first latch 411. In the first direction, one end of the first filter element 2 is located in the slot and the other end is located between the hook portion of the second latch 412 and the grille plate 4. The first latch 411 serves to limit the first filter element 2, while the second latch 412 primarily serves to press the first filter element 2 onto the grille plate 4. The cooperation between the first latch 411 and the second latch 412 enhances the mounting stability of the first filter element 2 and the grille plate 4. The relative arrangement of the first latch 411 and the second latch 412 also facilitates installation and removal of the first filter element 2 and enhances its mounting stability. In addition, the snap-fit ​​structure is simple and easy to manufacture, and furthermore, the mounting structure 41 being a snap-fit ​​structure can also reduce the production cost of the grid plate 4 and increase the production rate of the grid plate 4 .

[0079] For example, as shown in Figure 18, the first clip 411 includes a vertical plate portion and a pressure plate portion, wherein one end of the vertical plate portion is connected to the grid plate 4, and the other end extends away from the grid plate 4, and the pressure plate portion is connected to the other end of the vertical plate portion and extends toward the second clip 412.

[0080] Optionally, the distance between the first buckle 411 and the second buckle 412 can be designed according to the size of the first filter element 2 , so that the applicability of the grid plate 4 can be increased.

[0081] According to an example of the present application, as shown in FIG6 , a fixing groove 15 is formed on one side surface of the panel 1, the grille plate 4 is disposed in the fixing groove 15, and a first groove 11 is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove 15. The fixing groove 15 provides installation space for the grille plate 4 and also defines the installation position of the grille plate 4, thereby increasing the installation speed of the grille plate 4. The first groove 11 is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove 15, so that the first filter element 2 can be fixed to the panel 1 via the grille plate 4, thereby achieving the fixation of the first filter element 2. This can reduce the use of fixing components for the first filter element 2, thereby reducing the production cost of the panel assembly 10 and increasing the assembly speed of the panel assembly 10.

[0082] Optionally, a surface of the grille plate 4 facing away from the first filter element 2 is flush with the outer surface of the panel 1 , thereby improving the neatness and aesthetics of the appearance of the air conditioner 100 .

[0083] According to one example of the present application, the grille plate 4 is detachably connected to the panel 1. This facilitates installation and removal of the grille plate 4 and the panel 1, and further facilitates cleaning and maintenance of the grille plate 4 and the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 between the grille plate 4 and the panel 1, thereby improving the maintenance convenience of the grille plate 4, the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3. Furthermore, it also improves the assembly convenience of the panel assembly 10 and increases the assembly speed of the air conditioner 100.

[0084] Among them, the detachable connection may include various types, such as threaded connection, snap connection, etc. As shown in the figure, the grid plate 4 and the panel 1 are snap-connected.

[0085] The air conditioner 100 according to the third embodiment of the present application includes the panel assembly 10 according to the second embodiment of the present application.

[0086] The air conditioner 100 is an integrated air conditioner.

[0087] According to the air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the overall performance of the air conditioner 100 is improved by providing the panel assembly 10 of the above-mentioned second embodiment.

[0088] The panel assembly 10 according to two specific embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 18 .

[0089] Example 1:

[0090] 5 and 10 , the panel assembly 10 includes a panel 1 , a first filter element 2 , a second filter element 3 , a grille plate 4 and a sound insulation element 5 .

[0091] Specifically, a first groove 11 is formed on one side of the panel 1 in the thickness direction, and the inner wall of the first groove 11 in the thickness direction of the panel 1 is the bottom wall of the first groove 11. A second groove 12 is formed on the bottom wall of the first groove 11, wherein the first filter element 2 is installed in the first groove 11, and the second filter element 3 is installed in the second groove 12. The grille plate 4 is detachably connected to the panel 1 and is arranged on the side of the first filter element 2 away from the bottom wall of the first groove 11 to fix the first filter element 2.

[0092] A grille portion 13 is formed on the bottom wall of the panel 1, and the grille portion 13 includes a plurality of first ribs 131 and a plurality of second ribs 132 connected to the plurality of first ribs 131. The plurality of first ribs 131 extend along the length direction of the panel 1 and are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the panel 1. The plurality of second ribs 132 extend along the width direction of the panel 1 and are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the panel 1. The second groove 12 is formed between two adjacent second ribs 132, wherein the width of the first rib 131 between the two second ribs 132 is smaller than the width of the second rib 132, one end of the first rib 131 is flush with one end of the second rib 132, and the other end of the first rib 131 is uneven with the second rib 132 to form a certain distance, thereby, the second rib 132 cooperates with the first rib 131 to define the second groove 12.

[0093] A limiting rib 121 is provided on each of the bottom walls of the second groove 12 at both ends in the left and right directions. The limiting rib 121 has a predetermined length and extends toward the side away from the bottom wall. A plurality of retaining ribs 122 are provided on the two inner walls of the second groove 12 in the vertical direction. The retaining ribs 122 are arranged at intervals. The retaining ribs 122 arranged on the lower inner wall of the second groove 12 extend upward, while the retaining ribs 122 arranged on the upper inner wall of the second groove 12 extend downward. The limiting ribs 121 and retaining ribs 122 jointly restrain the second filter element 3.

[0094] The sound insulator 5 is arranged on the side of the panel 1 facing away from the grille plate 4 and on the underside of the grille portion 13. The sound insulator 5 is fixedly connected to the panel 1 via a fixing structure 14. The fixing structure 14 includes a hook 141 protruding along the thickness of the panel 1 and a fixing post 142 protruding along the thickness of the panel 1. The hook 141 is adapted to engage with a hole 51 in the sound insulator 5 to secure the sound insulator 5 to the panel 1. There are multiple hooks 141, one of which has an upwardly protruding hook portion. The fixing post 142 is formed with a fixing hole 1421, through which the sound insulator 5 is fixedly connected to the panel 1. Furthermore, the fixing structure 14 includes a positioning block 143 protruding along the thickness of the panel 1. The positioning block 143 is adapted to engage with the positioning hole 52 in the sound insulator 5. There can be one or more positioning blocks 143. When there are multiple positioning blocks 143, the multiple positioning blocks 143 are arranged at intervals.

[0095] According to the panel assembly 10 of the present application, by setting the panel 1 of the above-mentioned first aspect embodiment, a second groove 12 is formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11, so that the first groove 11 can be used to install the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Therefore, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be installed according to the use requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100; at the same time, the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can also be installed in the first groove 11 at the same time, thereby realizing double filtration, thereby further improving the air quality and improving the user's comfort.

[0096] Example 2:

[0097] 17 , the structure of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, wherein the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the only difference is that the first filter element 2 described in the first embodiment is installed in the first groove 11 , while the first filter element 2 described in the second embodiment is installed on the grille plate 4 .

[0098] Specifically, a mounting structure 41 is provided on the side of the grille plate 4 facing the panel 1, and the first filter element 2 is fixed to the grille plate 4 via the mounting structure 41. In this way, the first filter element 2 can be installed on the grille plate 4 and then fixedly connected to the panel 1. This prevents the first filter element 2 from falling during installation, thereby further improving the assembly speed of the panel assembly 10.

[0099] Furthermore, the mounting structure 41 includes: a first clip 411 and a second clip 412, the first clip 411 and the second clip 412 are arranged opposite to each other in the first direction, one end of the first clip 411 is connected to the grille plate 4 and the other end extends toward the second clip 412, the first clip 411 and the grille plate 4 cooperate to define a slot, the second clip 412 has a hook protruding toward the first clip 411, in the first direction, one end of the first filter element 2 is inserted into the slot, and the other end is located between the hook of the second clip 412 and the grille plate 4.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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 defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0102] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0103] 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.

[0104] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel of an air conditioner, wherein, On one side of the panel in the thickness direction, a first groove for installing a first filter element is formed. Ventilation holes are formed on the bottom wall of the first groove, and a second groove for installing a second filter element is formed on the inner wall of the first groove.

2. The front panel of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, At least part of the bottom wall of the first groove is formed as a grille portion, the grille portion defining the ventilation holes, and at least part of the second groove is formed in the grille portion.

3. The panel of the air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein, In the thickness direction of the panel, the second groove is configured to be recessed from the bottom wall of the first groove toward the inside of the air conditioner.

4. The panel of the air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein, Limiting ribs are provided on the inner wall of the second groove. The limiting ribs extend along the thickness direction of the panel, and the limiting ribs are arranged at both ends of the second groove in the first direction and / or the second direction in a first plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, so as to limit the second filter element between the limiting ribs, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

5. The panel of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 3-4, wherein, Blocking ribs are provided on the inner wall of the second groove. The blocking ribs are arranged on both sides of the second groove in the first direction and / or the second direction in a first plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel. The blocking ribs extend along the first direction or the second direction and are spaced apart from the bottom wall of the second groove, so as to limit the second filter element between the blocking ribs and the bottom wall of the second groove, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

6. The front panel of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 2-5, wherein, The grille portion includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs connected to the plurality of first ribs. The plurality of first ribs extend along the first direction in a first plane and are spaced apart in the second direction in the first plane. The plurality of second ribs extend along the second direction and are spaced apart in the first direction. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction. Wherein, the second groove is formed between two adjacent first ribs or second ribs.

7. The front panel of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, On the other side of the panel in the thickness direction, a fixing structure for fixing a sound insulation member is provided.

8. The front panel of the air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein, The fixing structure includes at least one of a hook, a fixing post, and a positioning block. The hook is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. The hook is adapted to be engaged with a hook hole on the sound insulation member. The number of hooks is one or more, and the hook portion of at least one hook protrudes upward. The fixing post is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. A fixing hole is formed on the fixing post, and the panel is configured to be fixedly connected with the sound insulation member through a fastener passing through the fixing hole. The positioning block is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. The positioning block is adapted to cooperate with a positioning hole on the sound insulation member. The number of positioning blocks is one or more. When the number of positioning blocks is multiple, the multiple positioning blocks are arranged at intervals.

9. A panel component, wherein, Comprising: A filtering structure, the filtering structure including at least one of a first filter element and a second filter element; The panel of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first groove of the panel is configured to accommodate the first filter element, and the second groove is configured to accommodate the second filter element; A grid plate is connected to the panel and is located on a side of the filter structure away from the bottom wall of the first groove.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 9, wherein, The filter structure includes the first filter element and the second filter element. The second filter element is arranged on a side of the first filter element facing the bottom wall of the first groove.

11. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 9-10, wherein, The filter structure comprises a first filter element, a mounting structure is provided on one side of the grille plate facing the panel, the first filter element is fixed to the grille plate through the mounting structure, the mounting structure comprises: a first buckle and a second buckle, the first buckle and the second buckle are arranged oppositely in a first direction, one end of the first buckle is connected to the grille plate and the other end extends toward the second buckle, the first buckle cooperates with the grille plate to define a slot, the second buckle has a hook portion protruding toward the first buckle, In the first direction, one end of the first filter element is located in the slot, and the other end is located between the hook portion of the second buckle and the grille plate.

12. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 9-11, wherein, A fixing groove is formed on the one side surface of the panel, the grille plate is arranged in the fixing groove, and the first groove is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove.

13. An air conditioner, wherein, Comprising a panel assembly according to any one of claims 9-12.

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