Outdoor unit and HVAC device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2026/077545
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-02-24
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-27
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Abstract
Description
Outdoor unit and heating and ventilation equipment
[0001] Cross Reference to Related Applications
[0002] This application claims priority to and the benefit of the following patent applications, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety:
[0003] Chinese Patent Application No. 202510210178.7, filed on February 24, 2025, entitled “Outdoor unit and heating and ventilation equipment” with the China National Intellectual Property Office. TECHNICAL FIELD
[0004] The present application relates to the field of heating and ventilation systems, and in particular to an outdoor unit and a heating and ventilation equipment. BACKGROUND
[0005] The background section provided herein is merely for information and is not necessarily prior art.
[0006] The outdoor unit of the heating and ventilation equipment usually includes a shell and a compressor, the compressor is arranged in the internal space of the shell and connected to the bottom plate of the shell through a damping mechanism, and the damping mechanism is used to reduce the vibration during the operation of the compressor.
[0007] When transporting the outdoor unit, the compressor is prone to shaking due to external vibration, and the shaking compressor is prone to causing failure or damage of the outdoor unit. In order to solve the problem caused by the shaking of the compressor during transportation, the limiting piece is used to limit the compressor during transportation, and the limiting of the compressor by the limiting piece is released when the product is installed.
[0008] In the related art, the outer shell of the outdoor unit needs to be removed during the limiting and releasing of the compressor, which is time-consuming and laborious. SUMMARY
[0009] The purpose of the present application is to at least solve the problem of time-consuming and laborious during the limiting and releasing of the compressor. The purpose is achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0010] The first aspect of the present application provides an outdoor unit for a heating and ventilation equipment, comprising:
[0011] a shell, the shell including a bottom plate and a side wall, the side wall being arranged on the top of the bottom plate, and an operation hole being arranged on the side wall;
[0012] a compressor assembly arranged in the internal space of the shell;
[0013] A limiting assembly is arranged inside the shell and comprises a limiting piece and a driving piece, the limiting piece comprises a first state and a second state, the driving piece is fixed in the shell and is in transmission connection with the limiting piece, and the driving piece can drive the limiting piece to switch between the first state and the second state.
[0014] In the first state, the limiting piece limits the compressor assembly at least in a first direction, and in the second state, the limiting piece releases the limiting of the compressor assembly, and the first direction is perpendicular to the bottom plate.
[0015] When the outdoor unit is transported, the driving piece is controlled through the operation hole, the driving piece drives the limiting piece, the limiting piece is switched to the first state to limit the compressor assembly, and the situation that the outdoor unit is malfunctioned due to shaking of the compressor during transportation is reduced. After the outdoor unit is transported to the position, the driving piece is controlled through the operation hole, the driving piece drives the limiting piece, the limiting piece is switched to the second state to release the limiting of the compressor assembly, so that the compressor assembly can normally realize the function. The outdoor unit in the application does not need to be disassembled when limiting and releasing the compressor assembly, which achieves the purpose of saving time and labor.
[0016] In addition, the outdoor unit according to the application can also have the following additional technical features:
[0017] In some embodiments of the application, the compressor assembly comprises:
[0018] A compressor body comprising a plurality of feet;
[0019] A first damping body, one first damping body is installed on each foot;
[0020] A mounting seat, the first damping body is installed on the top of the mounting seat;
[0021] A second damping body, the mounting seat is connected with the bottom plate through at least one second damping body;
[0022] In the first state, the limiting piece limits at least one of the feet and the mounting seat.
[0023] In some embodiments of the application, the limiting piece comprises a first clamping groove, in the first state, the part of the edge of the mounting seat facing the operation hole is clamped in the first clamping groove, the first clamping groove limits the mounting seat in the first direction and the second direction, the second direction is consistent with the moving direction of the limiting piece, and the second direction is parallel to the bottom plate.
[0024] In some embodiments of the present application, the limiting member further comprises a second clamping groove, in the first state, one of the legs is clamped in the second clamping groove, and the second clamping groove limits the leg in a direction away from the bottom plate and the second direction.
[0025] In some embodiments of the present application, the limiting member comprises:
[0026] A first plate body, one end of the first plate body is in transmission connection with the driving member;
[0027] A second plate body, the second plate body is matched with the other end of the first plate body and moves synchronously with the first plate body, and the first plate body and the second plate body enclose the first clamping groove.
[0028] In some embodiments of the present application, the first plate body comprises a first part, a second part, a third part and a fourth part connected in sequence, the first part and the third part are located on the side of the second part away from the bottom plate, the fourth part and the second part are located on the opposite sides of the third part, and the first part is in transmission connection with the driving member;
[0029] The second plate body comprises a first plate segment, a second plate segment and a third plate segment, the first plate segment is arranged in parallel or coplanar with the second plate body, the second plate segment is connected at an angle on the side of the first plate segment away from the bottom plate, the third plate segment is connected on the second plate segment and arranged in parallel and spaced apart from the first plate segment, the second plate segment comprises a through hole, the third part is connected with the second plate segment, the fourth part extends to the side of the second plate segment away from the third part through the through hole and is arranged spaced below the third plate segment, and the third plate segment, the fourth part and the second plate segment enclose the first clamping groove.
[0030] In some embodiments of the present application, the first plate body further comprises a fifth part, the fifth part is connected with the end of the fourth part away from the third part, the end of the fifth part away from the fourth part is arranged obliquely to the side of the first plate segment, and the fourth part is used for guiding the edge of the mounting seat into the first clamping groove.
[0031] In some embodiments of the present application, the second plate body further comprises a fourth plate segment, the fourth plate segment comprises a first segment, a second segment and a third segment connected in sequence, the second segment is connected to a side of the second plate body facing the compressor body, the first segment and the third segment are arranged in parallel and spaced apart on a side of the second segment facing the compressor body, the first segment is located below the third segment, the first segment, the second segment and the third segment enclose the second clamping groove, in the first state, along the first direction, at least part of the third segment is located on the top of the foot and abuts against the foot, along the second direction, the foot abuts against the second segment.
[0032] In some embodiments of the present application, along a direction perpendicular to the second segment, the maximum length of the first segment is greater than the maximum length of the third segment, in the first state, along the first direction, at least part of the first segment is located on the bottom of the compressor body and abuts against the bottom of the compressor.
[0033] In some embodiments of the present application, the first segment is provided with a first avoiding structure for avoiding the bottom structure of the compressor body.
[0034] And / or, the third segment is provided with a second avoiding structure for avoiding the body of the first damping body located on a side of the foot away from the mounting seat.
[0035] In some embodiments of the present application, the second plate body further comprises a fifth plate segment, at least one side of the second plate body is provided with the fifth plate segment along a direction parallel to the plate body and perpendicular to the moving direction of the limiting piece, the fifth plate segment is protrudingly arranged on a side of the second segment facing the mounting seat, the mounting seat is provided with a slot, in the first state, part of the fifth plate segment is inserted into the slot, along a third direction, the fifth plate segment limits the mounting seat, the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.
[0036] In some embodiments of the present application, the first part is provided with a first through hole, the driving piece comprises:
[0037] A connecting seat is fixed on the bottom plate, the connecting seat is arranged on a support plate, the support plate is arranged on a side of the first part facing the operation hole, the support plate is parallel to the first part and is provided with a second through hole;
[0038] A nut is fixed on a side of the first part away from the support plate and is coaxially arranged with the through hole;
[0039] A bolt includes a stud and a nut, the stud is threadedly connected with the nut after passing through the second through hole and the first through hole, and a nut is arranged on a side of the support plate facing the operation hole, and a diameter of the nut is greater than a diameter of the second through hole.
[0040] In some embodiments of the present application, the driving member further comprises a limiting component, the limiting component is provided with a third through hole, the limiting component is connected to a side of the support plate facing the operation hole, the third through hole is coaxially arranged with the operation hole, and an accommodation space is formed between the limiting component and the support plate, the nut is arranged in the accommodation space, and a diameter of the nut is greater than a diameter of the third through hole.
[0041] In some embodiments of the present application, at least one of the first plate body and the second plate body is slidably connected to the bottom plate.
[0042] A second aspect of the present application provides a heating and cooling device, which comprises:
[0043] An outdoor unit, which is the outdoor unit according to the above;
[0044] An indoor unit, which is connected to the outdoor unit and constitutes a refrigerant circulation flow path.
[0045] The above description is only a summary of the technical solutions of the present application, in order to enable the technical means of the present application to be implemented according to the content of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following specific embodiments of the present application are described. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0046] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a description of preferred embodiments, and are not meant to limit the present application. Moreover, the same reference numerals are used throughout the several drawings to represent similar or analogous items. In the drawings:
[0047] FIG. 1 schematically shows a structural schematic view of an outdoor unit according to some embodiments of the present application (part of the structure is shown, and the limiting member is in a second state);
[0048] FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged schematic view of the outdoor unit shown in FIG. 1;
[0049] FIG. 3 is a structural schematic view of the outdoor unit shown in FIG. 1, in which the limiting member is in a first state;
[0050] FIG. 4 is a partial enlarged schematic view of the outdoor unit shown in FIG. 3;
[0051] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic view of a limiting assembly of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 1 ;
[0052] Fig. 6 is a structural schematic view of the limiting assembly shown in Fig. 5 from another perspective;
[0053] Fig. 7 schematically shows a structural schematic view of an outdoor unit according to some embodiments of the present application (part of the structure is shown, the limiting member is in the second state);
[0054] Fig. 8 is an enlarged schematic view of a part of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 7;
[0055] Fig. 9 is a structural schematic view of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 7 when the limiting member is in the first state;
[0056] Fig. 10 is an enlarged schematic view of a part of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 9;
[0057] Fig. 11 is a structural schematic view of the limiting assembly of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 7;
[0058] Fig. 12 is a structural schematic view of the limiting assembly shown in Fig. 11 from another perspective;
[0059] Fig. 13 schematically shows a structural schematic view of an outdoor unit according to some embodiments of the present application (part of the structure is shown, the limiting member is in the second state);
[0060] Fig. 14 is an enlarged schematic view of a part of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 13;
[0061] Fig. 15 is a structural schematic view of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 13 when the limiting member is in the first state;
[0062] Fig. 16 is an enlarged schematic view of a part of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 15;
[0063] Fig. 17 is a structural schematic view of the limiting assembly of the outdoor unit shown in Fig. 13;
[0064] Fig. 18 is a structural schematic view of the limiting assembly shown in Fig. 17 from another perspective.
[0065] The reference signs are as follows: 100, outdoor unit; 10, shell; 11, bottom plate; 20, compressor assembly; 21, compressor body; 211, foot; 22, first damping body; 23, mounting seat; 231, slot; 24, second damping body; 30, limiting assembly; 31, limiting piece; 311, first plate body; 3111, first part; 3112, second part; 31121, first guide hole; 3113, third part; 3114, fourth part; 3115, fifth part; 312, second plate body; 3121, first plate segment; 31211, second guide hole; 3122, second plate segment; 31221, via hole; 3123, third plate segment; 3124, fifth plate segment; 3125, fourth plate segment; 31251, first segment; 31252, second segment; 31253, third segment; 313, guide column; 314, first clamping groove; 315, second clamping groove; 32, driving piece; 321, connecting seat; 3211, support plate; 322, nut; 323, bolt; 324, limiting component; 3241, third through hole; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0066] Example embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. While example embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it is understood that the present disclosure can be embodied in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.
[0067] It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including" and "has" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order in which they are described, unless specifically identified as an order dependent step. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps can be employed.
[0068] Although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms can be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
[0069] For ease of description, spatial relative terms can be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another element or feature as shown in the figures, such as "inner," "outer," "inward," "outward," "lower," "bottom," "upper," "top," and the like. Such spatial relative terms can be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation, in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device is turned over, then an element described as "below" or "beneath" another element or feature would be oriented "above" or "over" the other element or feature. Thus, a term such as "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
[0070] As shown in FIGS. 1-18, according to embodiments of the present application, an outdoor unit 100 for a heating and ventilation device is provided, which includes a housing 10, a compressor assembly 20, and a limiting assembly 30.
[0071] Specifically, the housing 10 includes a side wall and a bottom plate 11, the side wall is disposed on the top of the bottom plate 11 and surrounds the circumferential edge of the bottom plate 11, and an operation hole is formed in the side wall. The compressor is disposed in the internal space of the housing 10 and connected to the bottom plate 11.
[0072] The limiting assembly 30 is arranged in the inner space of the shell 10, and the limiting assembly 30 comprises a driving member 32 and a limiting member 31. The driving member 32 is in transmission connection with the limiting member 31. The limiting member 31 has two states, i.e., a first state and a second state. The driving member 32 is fixedly arranged in the inner space of the shell 10. An operation hole is arranged opposite to the driving member 32. On the outside of the shell 10, the driving member 32 can be driven by a tool or an external force through the position of the operation hole, so as to drive the limiting member 31 through the driving member 32. Under the driving of the driving member 32, the limiting member 31 can move in the inner space of the shell 10, so as to switch between the first state and the second state.
[0073] When the limiting member 31 is in the first state, the limiting member 31 limits the compressor assembly 20. At least in the first direction X, the limiting member 31 can limit the compressor assembly 20. The first direction X is perpendicular to the bottom plate 11. When the limiting member 31 is in the second state, the limiting member 31 releases the limitation on the compressor assembly 20.
[0074] It should be understood that when the driving member 32 drives the limiting member 31, under the driving of the driving member 32, the limiting member 31 can move towards or away from the compressor assembly 20. When the limiting member 31 moves towards the compressor assembly 20, the limiting member 31 switches from the second state to the first state. When the limiting member 31 moves away from the compressor assembly 20, the limiting member 31 switches from the first state to the second state.
[0075] In addition, the compressor assembly 20 is fixed on the bottom plate 11 of the shell 10. When the compressor assembly 20 is subjected to external vibration, the compressor assembly 20 can move in a direction perpendicular to the bottom plate 11 and a direction parallel to the bottom plate 11. In this application, the limiting member 31 at least limits the compressor assembly 20 in the first direction X (the direction perpendicular to the bottom plate 11). That is, the limiting member 31 can only limit the compressor assembly 20 in the direction perpendicular to the bottom plate 11. The limiting member 31 can also limit the compressor assembly 20 in the direction perpendicular to the bottom plate 11 and in the direction parallel to the bottom plate 11.
[0076] When the outdoor unit 100 is transported, the driving member 32 is operated through the operation hole, the driving member 32 drives the limiting member 31, the limiting member 31 is switched to the first state, the compressor assembly 20 is limited, the shaking of the compressor during transportation is reduced, and the failure of the outdoor unit 100 is reduced. When the outdoor unit 100 is transported to the position and installed, the driving member 32 is operated through the operation hole, the driving member 32 drives the limiting member 31, the limiting member 31 is switched to the second state, the limiting of the compressor assembly 20 is released, and the compressor assembly 20 can normally realize the function.
[0077] The outdoor unit 100 in the application does not need to be disassembled when the compressor assembly 20 is limited and released, which achieves the purpose of saving time and labor.
[0078] It should be pointed out that the shell 10 further includes a top plate, the side plate and the bottom plate 11 surround a cylindrical structure with a closed bottom and an open top, the top plate is connected with the side plate, and the top plate closes the open top of the cylindrical structure, so that the shell 10 forms a complete containing space, and the compressor assembly 20 and the limiting assembly 30 are accommodated and installed in the containing space.
[0079] In addition, the operation hole is arranged on the side plate, the operation hole is arranged opposite to the driving member 32, and the opening size of the operation hole can meet the requirement that the tool or hand can be inserted into the position of the driving member 32, so that the driving operation of the driving member 32 is effectively realized.
[0080] In addition, the sealing member is arranged at the position of the operation hole, the sealing member can be a cover plate or a sealing rubber plug, the operation hole is sealed by the sealing member, so that the inside of the shell 10 is isolated from the outside when the limiting member 31 does not need to be adjusted, the situation that the foreign matter enters into the inside of the shell 10 through the position of the operation hole is reduced, and the situation that the outdoor unit 100 fails due to the foreign matter entering into the inside of the shell 10 is reduced.
[0081] In some embodiments of the application, the compressor assembly 20 includes a first damping body 22, a compressor body 21, a mounting seat 23 and a second damping body 24. A plurality of feet 211 are arranged in the circumferential direction of the bottom of the compressor (the number of the feet 211 can be two, three, four, five, six, seven or eight, etc.), one first damping body 22 is arranged on each foot 211, each damping body is arranged on the side of the mounting seat 23 away from the bottom plate 11, and the mounting seat 23 is connected with the bottom plate 11 through the second damping body 24 (the number of the second damping body 24 can be one, two, three, four, five, six, seven or eight, etc.).
[0082] The mounting seat 23 is arranged in parallel and spaced apart from the bottom plate 11, the top of the mounting seat 23 is connected with the compressor through the first damping body 22, the bottom of the mounting seat 23 is connected with the bottom plate 11 through the second damping body 24, and the first damping body 22 and the second damping body 24 both have flexible performance (for example, the first damping body 22 and the second damping body 24 are both rubber parts or both are silica gel parts). In this way, a double-layer damping structure is formed between the compressor and the bottom plate 11, which can damp the compressor body 21 during operation, thereby reducing the vibration of the compressor body 21 during operation to the base, and further reducing the noise of the outdoor unit 100 during operation, so that the user's experience can be effectively improved.
[0083] As a preferred mode, the number of compressor feet 211 is three, and the number of first damping bodies 22 is also three, and the number of second damping bodies 24 is four. Among them, the three feet 211 are arranged equidistantly along the circumference of the compressor body 21, thereby forming a stable triangular structure, so that the stability of the compressor can be improved. The mounting seat 23 is a rectangular plate, and one second damping body 24 is arranged at each corner position of the rectangular plate. There is a first damping body 22 between the two connected second damping bodies 24. In this way, the structure stability of the two-stage damping mechanism formed by the first damping body 22, the mounting seat 23 and the second damping body 24 is better, and the damping and noise reduction effect of the compressor body 21 can be further improved.
[0084] In the limiting assembly 30, the limiting piece 31 can move towards or away from the mounting seat 23 under the drive of the driving piece 32. When it is necessary to limit the compressor assembly 20, the driving piece 32 is driven from the position of the operation hole of the shell 10, so that the driving piece 32 drives the limiting piece 31 to move towards the mounting seat 23, until the limiting piece 31 switches to the first state. In the first state, the limiting piece 31 can only cooperate with the mounting seat 23 and limit the mounting seat 23, so that the mounting seat 23 cannot move at least in the first direction X (perpendicular to the direction of the bottom plate 11). The limiting piece 31 can also only cooperate with the feet 211 of the compressor body 21 and limit the feet 211, so that the feet 211 cannot move at least in the first direction X (perpendicular to the direction of the bottom plate 11). The limiting piece 31 can also limit the feet 211 of the compressor body 21 and the mounting seat 23 respectively, so that the feet 211 of the compressor body 21 and the mounting seat 23 cannot move at least in the first direction X (perpendicular to the bottom plate 11).
[0085] In the present application, in the first state, the position of the compressor assembly 20 is locked by setting the limiting piece 31 to limit at least one of the feet 211 of the compressor body 21 and the mounting seat 23, so that the structure is simple, the manufacturing cost can be effectively reduced, the locking process can be facilitated, and the convenience during use can be effectively improved.
[0086] In some embodiments of the present application, one end of the limiting piece 31 facing the mounting seat 23 is provided with a first clamping groove 314, and the opening of the first clamping groove 314 faces the mounting seat 23.
[0087] The mounting seat 23 is a plate-shaped piece, and a part of the circumferential end of the mounting seat 23 is arranged towards the operation hole, and the limiting assembly 30 is arranged between the operation hole and the mounting seat 23. When it is necessary to lock the current position of the compressor assembly 20, the driving piece 32 is driven from the position of the operation hole of the side plate, the driving piece 32 drives the limiting piece 31 to move towards the mounting seat 23, until the limiting piece 31 reaches the first state. When the limiting piece 31 is in the first state, the part of the circumferential end (edge) of the mounting seat 23 towards the operation hole is embedded into the first clamping groove 314, and the first clamping groove 314 limits the end of the mounting seat 23, so that the mounting seat 23 is kept in the current position.
[0088] It should be understood that, along the first direction X (perpendicular to the bottom plate 11), the first clamping groove 314 has two oppositely arranged side walls, and along the second direction Y (parallel to the bottom plate 11 and consistent with the limiting piece 31), the first clamping groove 314 has a bottom wall. When the end of the mounting seat 23 is embedded into the first clamping groove 314, of the two side walls, at least the side wall above the mounting seat 23 abuts against the top surface of the mounting seat 23 (or the two side walls abut against the top surface and the bottom surface of the mounting seat 23, respectively), and the bottom wall abuts against the end of the mounting seat 23. By using the side wall above the mounting seat 23 and the top surface of the mounting seat 23, the limiting of the mounting seat 23 in the first direction X (perpendicular to the bottom plate 11) is achieved, and by using the bottom wall and the end of the mounting seat 23, the limiting of the mounting seat 23 in the direction parallel to the bottom plate is achieved. In this way, the limiting of the mounting seat 23 in multiple directions is achieved, thereby improving the limiting effect of the mounting seat 23, and further improving the limiting effect of the compressor assembly 20, and reducing the situation that the outdoor unit 100 malfunctions due to shaking of the compressor assembly 20 during transportation.
[0089] In addition, when the end of the mounting seat 23 is embedded into the first clamping groove 314, the bottom wall of the first clamping groove 314 abuts against the circumferential end of the mounting seat 23, thereby limiting the mounting seat 23 in the second direction Y (parallel to the bottom plate 11 and consistent with the movement of the limiting piece 31), further achieving the limitation of the mounting seat 23 in multiple directions, thereby improving the limiting effect of the mounting seat 23, and further improving the limiting effect of the compressor assembly 20, reducing the situation that the outdoor unit 100 malfunctions due to shaking of the compressor assembly 20 during transportation.
[0090] It should be noted that in the direction perpendicular to the bottom plate 11, the size (width) of the first clamping groove 314 is slightly larger than the size (thickness) of the mounting seat 23, thereby facilitating the end of the mounting seat 23 to enter or exit the first clamping groove 314, and further improving the convenience during use.
[0091] In some embodiments of the present application, one end of the limiting piece 31 facing the mounting seat 23 is respectively provided with a first clamping groove 314 and a second clamping groove 315, and the first clamping groove 314 and the second clamping groove 315 are arranged in a spaced manner. The first clamping groove 314 is arranged to face the mounting seat 23, and the second clamping groove 315 is arranged to face the foot 211 of the compressor body 21.
[0092] The mounting seat 23 is a plate-shaped member, and part of the circumferential end of the mounting seat 23 is arranged towards the operation hole. The limiting assembly 30 is arranged between the operation hole and the mounting seat 23. When it is necessary to lock the current position of the compressor assembly 20, the driving piece 32 is driven from the position of the operation hole of the side plate, the driving piece 32 drives the limiting piece 31 to move towards the mounting seat 23 until the limiting piece 31 reaches the first state. When the limiting piece 31 is in the first state, part of the circumferential end (edge) of the mounting seat 23 towards the operation hole is embedded into the first clamping groove 314, and the first clamping groove 314 limits the end of the mounting seat 23, so that the mounting seat 23 is kept in the current position. One foot 211 of the compressor body 21 is clamped into the second clamping groove 315, and the second clamping groove 315 limits the foot 211 of the compressor body 21, so that the compressor body 21 is limited in the current position.
[0093] It should be understood that, along the first direction X (perpendicular to the base plate 11), the second slot 315 has two opposing sidewalls, and along the direction parallel to the base plate 11, the second slot 315 has a bottom wall. When the compressor body 21's foot 211 is inserted into the second slot 315, at least one of the two sidewalls, the sidewall located above the foot 211, abuts against the top surface of the foot 211 (or the two sidewalls abut against the top and bottom surfaces of the foot 211 respectively), while the bottom wall abuts against the end of the foot 211. The sidewall located above the foot 211 abuts against the foot 211. The top surface of the device is fitted to limit the foot 211 in the first direction X (perpendicular to the base plate 11). By abutting against the end of the foot 211, the bottom wall is used to limit the foot 211 in the second direction Y (parallel to the base plate 11 and in the same direction as the movement of the limiting member 31). This configuration achieves multi-directional limitation of the foot 211, thereby improving the limiting effect of the compressor body 21 and further improving the limiting effect of the compressor assembly 20. This reduces the possibility of the outdoor unit 100 malfunctioning due to shaking during transportation of the compressor assembly 20.
[0094] It should be noted that the size (width) of the second slot 315 is slightly larger than the size (thickness) of the foot 211 along the first direction X (perpendicular to the base plate 11), which makes it easier for the foot 211 to enter or leave the second slot 315, thereby improving the convenience of use.
[0095] In some embodiments of this application, the limiting member 31 includes a first plate 311 and a second plate 312. The first plate 311 has two oppositely arranged ends, one end of which is connected to the driving member 32, and the other end of which cooperates with the second plate 312. The first plate 311 and the second plate 312 form a first slot 314 that cooperates with the mounting base 23. After the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 are fixedly connected, they move synchronously under the drive of the driving member 32.
[0096] Setting the limiting member 31 into a structure combining the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 can reduce the difficulty of processing, effectively improve the processing efficiency, and also reduce the manufacturing cost.
[0097] It should be noted that the connection methods between the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 include, but are not limited to, bonding, welding, snap-fitting, or connection via connectors. For example, the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 are connected by bolts 323. This arrangement can improve the structural strength of the connection point. At the same time, when the first plate 311 or the second plate 312 needs to be repaired or replaced, it can be replaced separately by separating the two plates, thereby reducing the cost of repair or replacement.
[0098] In some embodiments of this application, the first plate 311 includes a first portion 3111, a second portion 3112, a third portion 3113, and a fourth portion 3114. The first portion 3111, second portion 3112, third portion 3113, and fourth portion 3114 are sequentially connected. The first portion 3111 and third portion 3113 are parallel and spaced apart on the side of the second portion 3112 opposite to the base plate 11. The fourth portion 3114 and second portion 3112 are located on opposite sides of the third portion 3113, and the fourth portion 3114 is parallel to the second portion 3112. The first portion 3111, second portion 3112, and third portion 3113 form a U-shaped structure, while the second portion 3112, third portion 3113, and fourth portion 3114 form an approximately "Z-shaped" structure. The driving member 32 is drively connected to the first portion 3111.
[0099] The second plate 312 includes a first plate segment 3121, a second plate segment 3122, and a third plate segment 3123 connected in sequence. The first plate segment 3121 is parallel to and spaced apart from the base plate 11. The second plate segment 3122 is vertically connected to the side of the first plate segment 3121 away from the base plate 11. The third plate segment 3123 is connected to the end of the second plate segment 3122 away from the base plate 11. The third plate segment 3123 and the first plate segment 3121 are both located on the side of the second plate segment 3122 away from the first plate 311. The third plate segment 3123 is parallel to the first plate segment 3121.
[0100] The second part 3112 of the first plate 311 and the first segment 3121 of the second plate 312 can be parallel to each other or coplanar. A through hole 31221 is formed on the second segment 3122 of the second plate 312. The fourth part 3114 of the first plate 311 passes through the hole 31221 and protrudes from the second segment 3122 on the side away from the first plate 311. The third segment 3123 of the second plate 312 is spaced above the portion of the fourth part 3114. The portion of the fourth part 3114, the third segment 3123, and the second segment 3122 together form the first slot 314.
[0101] By setting the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 and forming the first slot 314 by splicing them together, the processing difficulty can be reduced and the processing efficiency can be effectively improved.
[0102] It should be noted that the second plate segment 3122 of the second plate body 312 has a notch at the end opposite to the bottom plate 11. The top of the notch is set below the highest position of the second plate segment 3122. The third plate segment 3123 is connected to the top of the notch. This arrangement can reduce the volume of the third plate segment 3123, thereby reducing the processing cost.
[0103] Furthermore, in the first plate 311, the first part 3111, the second part 3112, the third part 3113, and the fourth part 3114 can be either an integral structure or a separate structure. For example, the first part 3111, the second part 3112, the third part 3113, and the fourth part 3114 can be an integral structure. The integral structure is processed by stamping or casting, which can improve the structural strength of the first plate 311 and at the same time reduce the assembly process, thereby improving the processing efficiency.
[0104] Furthermore, in the second plate 312, the first plate segment 3121, the second plate segment 3122, and the third plate segment 3123 can be either an integral structure or a separate structure. For example, if the first plate segment 3121, the second plate segment 3122, and the third plate segment 3123 are an integral structure, the integral structure can be processed by stamping or casting. This can improve the structural strength of the second plate 312, while reducing assembly steps and improving processing efficiency.
[0105] In some embodiments of this application, the first plate 311 further includes a fifth part 3115 connected to the fourth part 3114. The end of the fourth part 3114 away from the third part 3113 is connected to the fifth part 3115. The end of the fifth part 3115 away from the fourth part 3114 is located above the first plate segment 3121 of the second plate 312 and is inclined to one side of the first plate segment 3121.
[0106] When it is necessary to lock the current position of the compressor assembly 20, the position of the operating hole on the side plate drives the drive member 32, which in turn drives the limiting member 31, causing the limiting member 31 to move closer to the mounting base 23. The end of the mounting base 23 facing the limiting member 31 first contacts the fifth portion 3115 of the first plate 311. Guided by the fifth portion 3115, the end of the mounting base 23 can effectively enter the first slot 314, allowing the limiting member 31 to reach the first state. When the limiting member 31 is in the first state, the circumferential end (edge) of the mounting base 23 facing the operating hole is embedded in the first slot 314, and the first slot 314 limits the end of the mounting base 23, thereby keeping the mounting base 23 in its current position.
[0107] By setting the fifth part 3115, guidance can be provided during the insertion process of the mounting base 23 into the first slot 314, which improves the ease of insertion of the mounting base 23 into the first slot 314 and further enhances the convenience of operation.
[0108] It should be understood that the fifth part 3115 and the first plate segment 3121 are set at an angle, which can be 10 degrees, 20 degrees, 30 degrees, 40 degrees, 50 degrees, 60 degrees, or 70 degrees.
[0109] Furthermore, in the first plate 311, the fifth part 3115 and the fourth part 3114 can be either an integral structure or a separate structure. For example, the fifth part 3115 and the fourth part 3114 can be an integral structure, which is processed by stamping or casting. This can improve the structural strength of the first plate 311 and at the same time reduce the assembly process, thereby improving the processing efficiency.
[0110] In some embodiments of this application, the second plate body 312 further includes a fourth plate segment 3125 connected to the second plate segment 3122. The fourth plate segment 3125 is connected to the second plate segment 3122 and includes a first segment 31251, a second segment 31252, and a third segment 31253. The first segment 31251, the second segment 31252, and the third segment 31253 are connected sequentially, with the second end connected to the second plate segment 3122. The first segment 31251 and the third segment 31253 are vertically connected to the side of the second end away from the second plate segment 3122. The first segment 31251, the second segment 31252, and the third segment 31253 form a U-shaped structure, thereby forming the second slot 315.
[0111] When it is necessary to lock the current position of the compressor assembly 20, the position of the operating hole on the side plate drives the drive member 32, which in turn drives the limiting member 31, causing the limiting member 31 to move closer to the mounting base 23 until the limiting member 31 reaches the first state. When the limiting member 31 is in the first state, one foot 211 of the compressor body 21 engages in the second slot 315, which limits the foot 211 of the compressor body 21, thereby limiting the compressor body 21 to the current position.
[0112] It should be understood that, in the first state, at least part of the third segment 31253 is located on top of the foot 211 and is abutted by the foot 211. Along the first direction X (perpendicular to the base plate 11), the third segment 31253 limits the top of the foot 211, preventing the foot 211 from moving away from the base plate 11. Along the second direction Y (parallel to the base plate 11 and in the same direction as the movement of the limiting member 31), the foot 211 abuts against the second segment 31252. This arrangement improves the limiting effect on the compressor body 21, thereby improving the limiting effect on the compressor assembly 20 and reducing the possibility of the outdoor unit 100 malfunctioning due to shaking during transportation of the compressor assembly 20.
[0113] In some embodiments of this application, the fourth segment 3125 of the second plate body 312 is U-shaped and includes a first segment 31251, a second segment 31252 and a third segment 31253. The first segment 31251, the second segment 31252 and the third segment 31253 are connected in sequence, and the second end is connected to the second plate segment 3122. The first segment 31251 and the third segment 31253 are vertically connected to the side of the second end away from the second plate segment 3122. The first segment 31251, the second segment 31252 and the third segment 31253 form a U-shaped structure, thereby forming the second slot 315. The second segment 31252 is connected to the second plate segment 3122 of the second plate body 312. The first segment 31251 and the third segment 31253 are arranged parallel to each other on the side of the second segment 31252 away from the second plate segment 3122, and the third segment 31253 is located above the first segment 31251. Along the direction perpendicular to the second segment 31252, the maximum length of the first segment 31251 is greater than the maximum length of the third segment 31253.
[0114] When it is necessary to lock the current position of the compressor assembly 20, the position of the operation hole on the side plate drives the drive member 32, which in turn drives the limiting member 31, causing the limiting member 31 to move towards the mounting base 23 until the limiting member 31 reaches the first state. When the limiting member 31 is in the first state, one foot 211 of the compressor body 21 is engaged in the second slot 315. In the first direction X and the second direction Y, the second slot 315 limits the foot 211 of the compressor body 21. At the same time, along the first direction X, a portion of the first segment 31251 is located at the bottom of the compressor body 21 and abuts against the bottom of the compressor body 21, thereby limiting the compressor body 21 to the current position.
[0115] By setting the first segment 31251 and using the first segment 31251 to limit the compressor body 21, the limiting position and limiting area of the compressor body 21 are increased, thereby further improving the limiting effect of the compressor assembly 20.
[0116] In some embodiments of this application, the first segment 31251 is provided with a first avoidance structure for avoiding the bottom structure of the compressor body 21.
[0117] When the limiting member 31 is in the first state, a portion of the first segment 31251 is located at the bottom of the compressor body 21 and abuts against the bottom of the compressor body 21, thereby limiting the compressor body 21 to the current position. The bottom of the compressor is provided with a protruding structure. By setting the first avoidance structure, structural interference is reduced, so that the limiting action can be effectively implemented.
[0118] It should be noted that the first avoidance structure is the first avoidance gap.
[0119] In some embodiments of this application, the third segment 31253 is provided with a second avoidance structure for avoiding the first damping body 22 located on the side of the machine foot 211 away from the mounting base 23.
[0120] When the limiting member 31 is in the first state, part of the body of the third segment 31253 is located on the top of the foot 211 and abuts against the top of the foot 211. On the side of the foot 211 away from the mounting base 23, part of the body of the first damping body 22 protrudes from the foot 211. By setting the second avoidance structure, the third segment 31253 can avoid the part of the first damping body 22 protruding from the foot 211, thereby increasing the contact area between the third segment 31253 and the foot 211 and reducing structural interference.
[0121] It should be noted that the second avoidance structure is the second avoidance gap.
[0122] In some embodiments of this application, the second plate 312 further includes a fifth plate segment 3124. Along the third direction Z (parallel to the plate and perpendicular to the moving direction of the limiting member 31), the fifth plate segment 3124 is provided on at least one side of the second plate 312. The fifth plate segment 3124 protrudes from the side of the second plate segment 3122 facing the mounting base 23. The mounting base 23 is provided with a slot 231. In the first state, part of the fifth plate segment 3124 is inserted into the slot 231. Along the third direction Z, the fifth plate segment 3124 limits the mounting base 23. The first direction X, the second direction Y and the third direction Z are perpendicular to each other.
[0123] When it is necessary to lock the current position of the compressor assembly 20, the position of the operating hole on the side plate drives the drive member 32, which in turn drives the limiting member 31, causing the limiting member 31 to move closer to the mounting base 23 until the limiting member 31 reaches the first state. When the limiting member 31 is in the first state, a portion of the fifth plate segment 3124 is inserted into the slot 231, thereby limiting the compressor body 21 to the current position.
[0124] By setting the slot and the fifth plate segment 3124, the limiting position and limiting direction of the mounting base 23 can be increased, thereby improving the limiting effect of the mounting base 23 and further enhancing the limiting effect of the compressor assembly 20.
[0125] In some embodiments of this application, the first part 3111 is provided with a first through hole, and the driving component 32 includes a connecting seat 321, a nut 322 and a bolt 323. The connecting seat 321 is fixed on the base plate 11 (the connection and fixing methods include but are not limited to bonding, welding, snap-fitting or connecting via a connector, for example, the two are connected by a bolt 323 so as to be disassembled and individually repaired and replaced). The connecting seat 321 is provided on the support plate 3211, which is located on the side of the first part 3111 facing the operating hole. The support plate 3211 is parallel to the first part 3111 and is provided with a second through hole. The nut 322 is fixed on the side of the first part 3111 away from the support plate 3211 and is coaxially arranged with the through hole. The bolt 323 includes a stud and a nut. The stud passes through the second through hole and the first through hole and is threadedly connected to the nut 322. The nut is located on the side of the support plate 3211 facing the operating hole, and the diameter of the nut is larger than the diameter of the second through hole.
[0126] When it is necessary to lock the current position of the compressor assembly 20, the position of the operation hole on the side plate drives the drive member 32. During the drive, the bolt 323 is driven to rotate by a tool. The position of the bolt 323 relative to the base plate 11 remains unchanged. The rotation of the bolt 323 drives the nut 322. The nut 322 drives the limiting member 31 to move closer to or further away from the compressor assembly 20, thereby realizing the switching of the limiting member 31 between the first state and the second state.
[0127] The drive unit 32 has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and is easy to operate during use, thereby improving the ease of operation.
[0128] In some embodiments of this application, the driving member 32 further includes a limiting member 324 having a third through hole 3241. The limiting member 324 is connected to the side of the support plate 3211 facing the operating hole. The third through hole 3241 is coaxially arranged with the operating hole. A receiving space is formed between the limiting member 324 and the support plate 3211. A nut is disposed in the receiving space. The diameter of the nut is larger than the diameter of the third through hole 3241.
[0129] By setting the limiting component 324, the nut of the bolt 323 is contained within the receiving space, thereby maintaining the position of the bolt 323, reducing the possibility of the bolt 323 falling off, and enabling the limiting component 31 to be effectively driven.
[0130] In some embodiments of this application, at least one of the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 is slidably engaged with the base plate 11.
[0131] Specifically, a first guide hole 31121 is provided on the first plate 311, and a second guide hole 31211 is provided on the second plate 312. The first guide hole 31121 is a first elongated hole extending along the moving direction of the limiting member 31, and the second guide hole 31211 is a second elongated hole extending along the moving direction of the limiting member 31. The position of the first guide hole 31121 is connected to the base plate 11 through a guide post 313, and the position of the second guide hole 31211 is also connected to the base plate 11 through a guide post 313. During the movement of the limiting member 31, the first guide hole 31121 slides relative to the guide post 313 it cooperates with, and the second guide hole 31211 slides relative to the guide post 313 it cooperates with. This arrangement can guide the moving direction of the limiting member 31.
[0132] In addition, since the guide hole has a length, the movement stroke of the limiting member 31 can be controlled by controlling the length of the guide hole, thereby improving the movement accuracy of the limiting member 31.
[0133] The second aspect of this application proposes a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) device, which includes an outdoor unit 100 and an indoor unit. The outdoor unit 100 is an outdoor unit 100 as described above, and the indoor unit is connected to the outdoor unit 100 to form a refrigerant circulation path.
[0134] In this application, the aforementioned HVAC equipment can be a household air conditioner, etc. The structure of other parts of this HVAC equipment can be found in existing technology and will not be described in detail here. The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An outdoor unit for use in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, wherein, The outdoor unit includes: The housing includes a bottom plate and side panels, the side panels surrounding the top of the bottom plate, and the side panels are provided with operating holes; A compressor assembly disposed inside the housing; A limiting component is provided inside the housing and includes a limiting member and a driving member. The limiting member includes a first state and a second state. The driving member is fixed inside the housing and is pulsatorically connected to the limiting member. The driving member can drive the limiting member to switch between the first state and the second state. In the first state, the limiting member limits the compressor assembly at least in a first direction; in the second state, the limiting member releases the limiting member from the compressor assembly, and the first direction is perpendicular to the base plate.
2. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, wherein, The compressor assembly includes: The compressor body includes multiple mounting feet. A first vibration damper is installed on each of the machine feet; Mounting base, wherein the first vibration damper is mounted on top of the mounting base; The second vibration damper is connected to the base plate via at least one second vibration damper. In the first state, the limiting member limits at least one of the machine foot and the mounting base.
3. The outdoor unit according to claim 2, wherein, The limiting member includes a first slot. In the first state, the edge of the mounting base facing the operating hole is engaged in the first slot. Along the first direction and the second direction, the first slot limits the mounting base. The second direction is consistent with the moving direction of the limiting member and is parallel to the base plate.
4. The outdoor unit according to claim 3, wherein, The limiting component also includes a second slot. In the first state, one of the machine feet is locked in the second slot. Along the direction away from the base plate and the second direction, the second slot limits the machine foot.
5. The outdoor unit according to claim 4, wherein, The limiting component includes: A first plate, one end of which is connected to the driving component for transmission; The second plate is engaged with the other end of the first plate and moves synchronously with the first plate. The first plate and the second plate surround the first slot.
6. The outdoor unit according to claim 5, wherein, The first plate includes a first part, a second part, a third part, and a fourth part connected in sequence. The first part and the third part are both located on the side of the second part away from the bottom plate. The fourth part and the second part are located on opposite sides of the third part. The first part is connected to the driving component in a transmission manner. The second plate includes a first plate segment, a second plate segment, and a third plate segment. The first plate segment is parallel to or coplanar with the second plate. The second plate segment is connected at an angle to the side of the first plate segment away from the bottom plate. The third plate segment is connected to the second plate segment and is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plate segment. The second plate segment includes a through hole. The third part is connected to the second plate segment. The fourth part extends through the through hole to the side of the second plate segment away from the third part and is spaced apart below the third plate segment. The third plate segment, the fourth part, and the second plate segment surround the first slot.
7. The outdoor unit according to claim 6, wherein, The first plate also includes a fifth part, which is connected to the end of the fourth part away from the third part. The end of the fifth part away from the fourth part is inclined toward one side of the first plate segment. The fourth part is used to guide the edge of the mounting base into the first slot.
8. The outdoor unit according to claim 6 or 7, wherein, The second plate also includes a fourth plate segment, which includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment connected in sequence. The second segment is connected to the side of the second plate facing the compressor body. The first segment and the third segment are arranged parallel to each other on the side of the second segment facing the compressor body. The first segment is located below the third segment. The first segment, the second segment, and the third segment form the second slot. In the first state, along the first direction, at least part of the third segment is located on top of the foot and is abutted by the foot. Along the second direction, the foot abuts against the second segment.
9. The outdoor unit according to claim 8, wherein, Along a direction perpendicular to the second segment, the maximum length of the first segment is greater than the maximum length of the third segment. In the first state, along the first direction, at least a portion of the first segment is located at the bottom of the compressor body and abuts against the bottom of the compressor.
10. The outdoor unit according to claim 9, wherein, The first segment is provided with a first clearance structure, which is used to avoid the bottom structure of the compressor body; And / or, the third segment is provided with a second avoidance structure, the second avoidance structure being used to avoid the first vibration damper located on the side of the machine foot away from the mounting base.
11. The outdoor unit according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein, The second plate also includes a fifth plate segment. Along a third direction, the fifth plate segment is provided on at least one side of the second plate. The fifth plate segment protrudes from the side of the second plate segment facing the mounting base. The mounting base is provided with a slot. In the first state, part of the fifth plate segment is inserted into the slot. Along the third direction, the fifth plate segment limits the mounting base. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.
12. The outdoor unit according to any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein, The first part has a first through hole, and the driving component includes: A connecting seat is fixed on the base plate and disposed on a support plate. The support plate is disposed on the side of the first part facing the operating hole and is parallel to the first part and has a second through hole. A nut, which is fixed on the side of the first part away from the support plate and is coaxially arranged with the through hole; The bolt includes a stud and a nut. The stud passes through the second through hole and the first through hole and is threadedly connected to the nut. The nut is disposed on the side of the support plate facing the operating hole, and the diameter of the nut is larger than the diameter of the second through hole.
13. The outdoor unit according to claim 12, wherein, The driving component also includes a limiting component, which has a third through hole. The limiting component is connected to the side of the support plate facing the operating hole. The third through hole is coaxially arranged with the operating hole. A receiving space is formed between the limiting component and the support plate. The nut is disposed in the receiving space, and the diameter of the nut is larger than the diameter of the third through hole.
14. The outdoor unit according to any one of claims 5 to 13, wherein, At least one of the first plate and the second plate is slidably engaged with the base plate.
15. A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) device, wherein, The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment includes: The outdoor unit is the outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 14; The indoor unit is connected to the outdoor unit and forms a refrigerant circulation path.