CN218955227U

CN218955227U - Connecting device and air conditioner

Info

Publication number: CN218955227U
Application number: CN202223488495.6U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 黄妍; 周艳; 苗旺
Original assignee: Gree Green Refrigeration Technology Center Co Ltd of Zhuhai; Zhuhai Landa Compressor Co Ltd
Current assignee: Gree Green Refrigeration Technology Center Co Ltd of Zhuhai; Zhuhai Landa Compressor Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-12-23
Filing date: 2022-12-23
Publication date: 2023-05-02
Anticipated expiration: 2032-12-23

Abstract

The application relates to a connecting device and air conditioner, a connecting device includes: a body for connection with the compressor assembly; the fixing frame is used for being connected with the liquid storage device and is rotatably connected to the end part of the main body; the vibration reduction mechanism is arranged between the main body and the fixing frame. An air conditioner includes: a compressor assembly; a reservoir disposed side-by-side with the compressor assembly; the connecting device is used for fixing the compressor component and the liquid reservoir. Foretell connecting device and air conditioner, connecting device realize that compressor assembly and reservoir are fixed and restrain the vibration of compressor assembly and reservoir, and connecting device can adjust the angle of mount in order to adapt to the reservoir of different external diameter sizes, and the suitability is wider.

Description

Connecting device and air conditioner

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a connecting device and an air conditioner.

Background

Because the rotary compressor is generally adopted in the existing air conditioner, when the rotary compressor operates under the stable load condition, the vibration is mainly rotary vibration, and the rotary motion of the compressor component can be transmitted to the liquid storage device through the liquid storage device support, the clamp and the air suction conduit, so that the rotary vibration and the radiation noise of the liquid storage device are caused, and meanwhile, the vibration of a system pipe connected with the liquid storage device is caused, the structural resonance of the liquid storage device is easily caused, the loud noise is generated, and the user experience is seriously influenced.

Disclosure of Invention

Accordingly, it is necessary to provide a connection device and an air conditioner for solving the problems of the horizontal swing of the compressor unit and the accumulator of the air conditioner and the loud noise.

A connection device for securing a compressor assembly and a reservoir, the connection device comprising: a body for connection with the compressor assembly; the fixing frame is used for being connected with the liquid storage device and is rotatably connected to the end part of the main body; the vibration reduction mechanism is arranged between the main body and the fixing frame.

The vibration reduction mechanism is arranged between the main body and the fixing frame of the connecting device, so that the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the two parts are effectively restrained while the two parts are fixed; a limit space for accommodating the liquid reservoir is formed between the fixing frame and the main body, and the size of the limit space is adjusted by enabling the fixing frame to rotate relative to the main body, so that the liquid reservoirs with different outer diameters are adapted, and the applicability of the connecting device is enlarged.

In one embodiment, the main body has a first mating portion, the fixing frame has a second mating portion, and the first mating portion is rotatably connected with the second mating portion.

In one embodiment, one of the first mating portion and the second mating portion is a protrusion, and the other of the first mating portion and the second mating portion is a groove, and the protrusion is rotatably inserted into the groove.

In one embodiment, the connecting device further comprises a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism comprises a fastener and a locking piece, the fastener is exposed out of the rear part of the side wall of the protrusion and the side wall of the groove, and the locking piece is locked on the exposed part of the fastener.

In one embodiment, the vibration reduction mechanism is sandwiched between the end side of the protrusion and the side wall of the groove, and the vibration reduction mechanism has a relief hole through which the fastener passes.

In one embodiment, the main body includes a first main body portion and a second main body portion connected at an included angle, the first main body portion is connected with the compressor assembly, and the first mating portion is disposed on the second main body portion.

In one embodiment, the first body portion is circular arc shaped.

In one embodiment, the fixing frame includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion connected at an included angle, the second mating portion is disposed on the first fixing portion, and the second fixing portion is connected with the liquid reservoir.

In one embodiment, the first fixing portion has a circular arc shape.

An air conditioner, comprising: a compressor assembly; a reservoir disposed side-by-side with the compressor assembly; the connecting device is used for fixing the compressor component and the liquid reservoir.

According to the air conditioner, the connecting device realizes the fixation of the two parts, and simultaneously effectively inhibits vibration and noise generated during the operation of the two parts; a limit space for accommodating the liquid reservoir is formed between the fixing frame and the main body of the connecting device, and the size of the limit space is adjusted by enabling the fixing frame to rotate relative to the main body, so that the liquid reservoirs with different outer diameters are adapted, and the applicability of the connecting device is enlarged.

In one embodiment, the air conditioner further comprises a crimping member mounted on the reservoir and detachably connected to the mount.

In one embodiment, the air conditioner further comprises a vibration isolation member, the pressure welding member is arranged around the periphery of the liquid reservoir, and the vibration isolation member is clamped between the liquid reservoir and the pressure welding member.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a partial schematic view of a void in an embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a connection device in the air conditioner of FIG. 1;

fig. 3 is an exploded view of the connection device shown in fig. 2.

Reference numerals:

10. a compressor assembly; 20. a reservoir; 30. a connecting device; 40. a crimp member; 50. vibration isolation members; 100. a main body; 101. a first mating portion; 102. a first fixing hole; 110. a first body portion; 120. a second body portion; 200. a fixing frame; 201. a second mating portion; 202. a second fixing hole; 210. a first fixing portion; 220. a second fixing portion; 221. a second through hole; 300. a vibration damping mechanism; 301. avoidance holes; 400. a locking mechanism; 410. a fastener; 411. capping; 412. a stem portion; 420. a locking piece.

Detailed Description

In order to make the above objects, features and advantages of the present application more comprehensible, embodiments accompanied with figures are described in detail below. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. This application is, however, susceptible of embodiment in many other forms than those described herein and similar modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the application, and therefore the application is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, are merely for convenience in describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a particular orientation, be configured and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application.

Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and the like, are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defining "a first" or "a second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless explicitly defined otherwise.

In this application, unless explicitly stated or limited otherwise, the terms "initial," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; either directly or indirectly, through intermediaries, or both, may be in communication with each other or in interaction with each other, unless expressly defined otherwise. The specific meaning of the terms in this application will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art as the case may be.

In this application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, a first feature "up" or "down" a second feature may be the first and second features in direct contact, or the first and second features in indirect contact via an intervening medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "over" and "on" a second feature may be a first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be the first feature being directly under or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is less level than the second feature.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" or "disposed" on another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may also be present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and the like are used herein for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to be the only embodiment.

Referring to fig. 1, a connecting device 30 in an embodiment is used to fix a compressor assembly 10 and a reservoir 20. Referring to fig. 2 in combination, the connection device 30 includes a main body 100, a fixing frame 200, and a vibration damping mechanism 300, wherein the main body 100 is used for being connected with the compressor assembly 10, the fixing frame 200 is used for being connected with the liquid reservoir 20, the fixing frame 200 is rotatably connected to an end of the main body 100, and the vibration damping mechanism 300 is arranged between the main body 100 and the fixing frame 200.

It should be noted that the compressor assembly 10 includes a housing and pump-related components. In other embodiments, the connection device 30 may be used in other types of home appliances, and the compressor assembly 10 and the reservoir 20 may be replaced with other types of assemblies.

The vibration damping mechanism 300 is arranged between the main body 100 and the fixing frame 200 of the connecting device 30, so that the vibration and noise generated when the two parts are fixed and simultaneously the two parts run are effectively inhibited; a limit space for accommodating the liquid reservoir 20 is formed between the fixing frame 200 and the main body 100, and the fixing frame 200 is rotated relative to the main body 100 to adjust the size of the limit space, so that the liquid reservoirs 20 with different outer diameters are adapted, and the applicability of the connecting device 30 is enlarged.

In the present embodiment, the main body 100 is non-detachably connected to the compressor assembly 10, and the fixing frame 200 is detachably connected to the liquid reservoir 20. For example, the main body 100 and the compressor assembly 10 are fixed by welding, and the fixing frame 200 and the reservoir 20 are fixed by screws. In other embodiments, the main body 100 and the compressor assembly 10 may be detachably connected, and the fixing frame 200 and the liquid reservoir 20 may be non-detachably connected.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the main body 100 has a first mating portion 101, the fixing frame 200 has a second mating portion 201, and the first mating portion 101 is rotatably connected to the second mating portion 201.

In this embodiment, one of the first mating portion 101 and the second mating portion 201 is a protrusion, and the other of the first mating portion 101 and the second mating portion 201 is a groove, and the protrusion is rotatably inserted into the groove.

For example, referring to fig. 3, the first mating portion 101 is a protrusion, and the second mating portion 201 is a groove, and the protrusion is inserted into the groove and can rotate around a vertical axis. Thus, through the cooperation of the protrusions and the grooves, the rotational connection between the main body 100 and the fixing frame 200 is realized; the protrusion is rotatably inserted into the groove, so that the overall structure of the connecting device 30 is more compact, and the space utilization rate of the connecting device 30 is improved.

In the present embodiment, the number of the first mating portions 101 and the second mating portions 201 is one. In other embodiments, the number of the first mating portions 101 and the second mating portions 201 may be at least two, and all the first mating portions 101 may be disposed at intervals along the same direction, and correspondingly, all the second mating portions 201 may be disposed at intervals along the same direction.

In this embodiment, the protrusions are rectangular blocks, and correspondingly, the grooves are square grooves. In other embodiments, the protrusions may also be cylindrical or other shapes, and the grooves may also be arcuate grooves or other shapes. Here, the shape of the projections and grooves is not particularly limited.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the connecting device 30 further includes a locking mechanism 400, where the locking mechanism 400 includes a fastener 410 and a locking member 420, the fastener 410 is exposed through a sidewall of the protrusion and the recess, and the locking member 420 is locked to the exposed portion of the fastener 410.

It should be noted that, the locking member 420 is detachably connected to the fastening member 410, and the locking member 420 and the fastening member 410 can be locked and unlocked. When the fastener 410 and the locking member 420 are in the locked state, the first mating portion 101 and the second mating portion 201 cannot rotate relative to each other; when the fastener 410 and the locking member 420 are in the unlocked state, the first mating portion 101 and the second mating portion 201 can rotate relative to each other.

For example, when the position of the fixing frame 200 needs to be adjusted to be matched with the corresponding liquid storage device 20, the fastening member 410 and the locking member 420 are first set in the unlocked state, and after the fixing frame 200 is rotated to the appropriate position, the fastening member 410 and the locking member 420 are set in the locked state.

Specifically, referring to fig. 3, a first fixing hole 102 is formed in the protrusion, a second fixing hole 202 is formed in a side wall of the recess, the fastener 410 includes a cap 411 and a rod portion 412 connected to the cap 411, the cap 411 is limited outside the second fixing hole 202, the rod portion 412 is exposed after penetrating the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202, and the locking member 420 is locked on an exposed portion of the fastener 410.

Here, the diameter of the cap 411 is larger than the diameters of the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202, so that the cap 411 is limited outside the second fixing hole 202. The diameter of the rod portion 412 is smaller than or equal to the diameters of the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202, so that the rod portion 412 smoothly passes through the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202; the locking member 420 has a diameter larger than the aperture of the second fixing hole 202 such that the locking member 420 is limited to be located outside the second fixing hole 202.

In this embodiment, the fastener 410 is a bolt, the locking member 420 is a nut, the bolt is exposed after passing through the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202, and the nut is screwed to the exposed portion of the bolt. In other embodiments, the fastener 410 and the locking member 420 may be a mating structure of a snap-fit slot.

In this embodiment, the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202 are screw holes, and the outer circumference of the shaft portion 412 is provided with threads to match the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202. In other embodiments, the first fixing hole 102 and the second fixing hole 202 may be smooth holes.

It should be noted that, in the above embodiment, the locking mechanism 400 may further include a gasket, and the gasket may be disposed between the cap 411 and the sidewall of the groove, or between the locking member 420 and the sidewall of the groove, so as to enhance the locking effect and prevent loosening. Alternatively, the gasket may be made of an elastomer such as silica gel or a metal.

Referring to fig. 3, the damper 300 is sandwiched between the end side of the protrusion and the side wall of the recess, and the damper 300 has a relief hole 301 through which the fastener 410 passes.

Specifically, the vibration damping mechanism 300 is a spring. During the operation of the compressor assembly 10 and the liquid storage device 20, when vibration and noise generated by the compressor assembly 10 and the liquid storage device 20 are transmitted to the connecting device 30, the vibration and noise can be primarily reduced through the vibration reduction mechanism 300, and the operation noise and vibration of the compressor assembly 10 and the liquid storage device 20 are reduced.

In the present embodiment, the number of the vibration damping mechanisms 300 is not limited to one, that is, the number of the vibration damping mechanisms 300 may be at least two, and all the vibration damping mechanisms 300 may be disposed side by side in the same direction.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the main body 100 includes a first main body 110 and a second main body 120 connected at an included angle, the first coupling portion 101 is disposed on the second main body 120, and the first main body 110 is connected to the compressor assembly 10.

Here, the first mating portion 101 is disposed on the second body portion 120, so that the second body portion 120 is rotatably connected to the fixing frame 200. The first body 110 has two ends, each end is provided with a second body 120, and each second body 120 is correspondingly provided with a fixing frame 200, so that the body 100 has a symmetrical structure, and the structural stability of the body 100 is facilitated.

In the present embodiment, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are integrally formed, so that the integrity is good and the mechanical strength is high. In other embodiments, the first body 110 and the second body 120 may be a split structure, and the first body 110 and the second body 120 may be fixed by welding or riveting.

In this embodiment, referring to fig. 3, the first body portion 110 has a circular arc shape.

In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the compressor assembly 10 is circular arc-shaped, and the first body portion 110 is circular arc-shaped to better fit the compressor assembly 10. In other embodiments, the first body portion 110 may also be planar or otherwise shaped.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the fixing frame 200 includes a first fixing portion 210 and a second fixing portion 220 connected at an included angle, the second mating portion 201 is disposed on the first fixing portion 210, and the second fixing portion 220 is connected to the liquid reservoir 20.

Here, the second mating portion 201 is disposed on the first fixing portion 210, so that the second body portion 120 is rotatably connected to the first fixing portion 210.

In the present embodiment, the first fixing portion 210 and the second fixing portion 220 are integrally formed, so that the integrity is good and the mechanical strength is high. In other embodiments, the first fixing portion 210 and the second fixing portion 220 may be a split structure, and the first fixing portion 210 and the second fixing portion 220 are fixed by welding or riveting.

In this embodiment, referring to fig. 2, the first fixing portion 210 has a circular arc shape.

In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the reservoir 20 is circular arc, and the first fixing portion 210 is circular arc to better fit with the reservoir 20. In other embodiments, the first fixing portion 210 may also have a planar plate shape or other shapes.

Referring to fig. 2, the air conditioner in an embodiment includes a compressor assembly 10, a liquid storage 20 and the above-mentioned connecting device 30, wherein the liquid storage 20 is disposed side by side with the compressor assembly 10, and the connecting device 30 is used for fixing the compressor assembly 10 and the liquid storage 20.

It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the connection device 30 may be used in other types of home appliances, and the compressor assembly 10 and the reservoir 20 may be replaced by other types of assemblies.

In the air conditioner, the connecting device 30 realizes the fixation of two parts and effectively inhibits vibration and noise generated during the operation of the two parts; a limit space for accommodating the liquid reservoir 20 is formed between the fixing frame 200 and the main body 100 of the connecting device 30, and the size of the limit space is adjusted by rotating the fixing frame 200 relative to the main body 100, so that the liquid reservoirs 20 with different outer diameters are adapted, and the applicability of the connecting device 30 is enlarged.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the air conditioner further includes a pressing member 40, and the pressing member 40 is mounted on the liquid reservoir 20 and detachably connected to the fixing frame 200.

It can be appreciated that the connecting device 30 is connected with the compressor assembly 10 by installing the crimping member 40 on the liquid reservoir 20, and the fixing frame 200 of the connecting device 30 is detachably connected with the crimping member 40, so that the compressor assembly 10 and the liquid reservoir 20 are fixed, and the fixing position of the liquid reservoir 20 can be more conveniently adjusted.

In this embodiment, the pressing member 40 is provided with a first through hole, the second fixing portion 220 of the fixing frame 200 is provided with a second through hole 221, and the first through hole and the second through hole 221 are penetrated by a bolt or a screw to realize detachable connection between the pressing member 40 and the second fixing portion 220.

Referring to fig. 1, the air conditioner further includes a vibration isolation member 50, the pressure connection member 40 is disposed around the outer periphery of the liquid storage 20, and the vibration isolation member 50 is sandwiched between the liquid storage 20 and the pressure connection member 40.

Specifically, the vibration isolator 50 is a rubber pad or other vibration isolating material. In the operation process of the compressor assembly 10 and the liquid storage device 20, when the compressor assembly 10 and the liquid storage device 20 generate vibration and noise to be transmitted to the connecting device 30, the vibration reduction mechanism 300 can primarily reduce vibration and noise, and secondary vibration and noise reduction can be performed when the vibration reduction mechanism is transmitted to the rubber pad, so that better vibration reduction and noise reduction effects are obtained.

In the present embodiment, the number of vibration insulators 50 is not limited to one, that is, the number of vibration insulators 50 may be at least two, and all vibration insulators 50 may be disposed in a multi-layered structure or disposed side by side in the same direction.

The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined, and all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are not described for brevity of description, however, as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features, they should be considered as the scope of the description.

The above examples merely represent a few embodiments of the present application, which are described in more detail and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model. It should be noted that it would be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and improvements could be made without departing from the spirit of the present application, which would be within the scope of the present application. Accordingly, the scope of protection of the present application is to be determined by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A connection device for securing a compressor assembly and a reservoir, the connection device comprising:

a body for connection with the compressor assembly;

the fixing frame is used for being connected with the liquid storage device and is rotatably connected to the end part of the main body;

the vibration reduction mechanism is arranged between the main body and the fixing frame.

2. The connection device of claim 1, wherein the body has a first mating portion and the mount has a second mating portion, the first mating portion being rotatably connected to the second mating portion.

3. The connection device of claim 2, wherein one of the first and second mating portions is a protrusion and the other of the first and second mating portions is a recess, the protrusion being rotatably inserted into the recess.

4. A connection device as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a locking mechanism including a fastener and a locking member, the fastener being exposed through the rear portions of the side walls of the projection and the recess, the locking member being locked to the exposed portion of the fastener.

5. The connection device of claim 4, wherein the vibration reduction mechanism is sandwiched between the end side of the protrusion and the side wall of the recess, the vibration reduction mechanism having a relief hole through which the fastener passes.

6. The connection device of claim 2, wherein the body comprises a first body portion and a second body portion connected at an included angle, the first body portion being connected to the compressor assembly, the first mating portion being provided on the second body portion.

7. The connection device of claim 6, wherein the first body portion is circular arc shaped.

8. The connection device according to claim 2, wherein the fixing frame comprises a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion connected at an included angle, the second mating portion is disposed on the first fixing portion, and the second fixing portion is connected with the liquid reservoir.

9. The connection device of claim 8, wherein the first securing portion is circular arc shaped.

10. An air conditioner, comprising:

a compressor assembly;

a reservoir disposed side-by-side with the compressor assembly;

the connection device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, for securing a compressor assembly and a reservoir.

11. The air conditioner of claim 10, further comprising a crimp mounted to the reservoir and removably connected to the mount.

12. The air conditioner of claim 11, further comprising a vibration isolator, wherein the crimp member is disposed around the outer periphery of the reservoir, and wherein the vibration isolator is sandwiched between the reservoir and the crimp member.