JP2000179889A - Integrated type air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To mount a decorative panel without employing any adhesive agent by a method wherein a plurality of guides and retaining pawls are projected on the rear surface of the decorative panel and the guides are guided by holes provided on a mounting part while the retaining pawls are retained by retaining parts. SOLUTION: A decorative panel 9 is provided with a plurality of guides 9b and a plurality of retaining pawls 9a on the rear surface of the same. On the other hand, a mounting unit 8, provided on a front surface panel 4 and having the section of a recessed shape, is provided with hole parts 8c, engaged with the guides 9b to guide the same, inserting holes 8a, inserting the retaining pawls 9a to retain, and retaining units 8b. The guides 9b are guided by the holes 8c and the retaining pawls 9a are retained to the retaining units 8b to mount the decorative panel 9. The retaining pawls 9a are constituted of horizontal plates equipped with the pawls at the tip end of the same while the guide panel 9b is constituted of a vertical plate. According to this constitution, the guide plate 9b can be guided easily into the hole parts 8c. Further, the retaining pawls 9a can be inserted easily into the inserting holes 8a while the retaining units 8b can be retained correctly.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an integrated air conditioner, and more particularly, to a method for easily and accurately mounting a decorative plate attached along a lower frame of a front panel without using an adhesive. The present invention relates to a mounting structure that can be mounted on a vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional integrated air conditioner is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, an outer trunk 3 having an outdoor exhaust port 3a on the side and having a front opening and a front and rear opening through the opening of the outer trunk 3. A front panel 4 having an inlet 5, an outlet 6, and an operation unit 7 in a four-sided frame 4 a is mounted on a main body 1 composed of a possible bottom plate 2, and at least a lower side frame of the front panel 4. The decoration plate 9 was attached to the attachment portion 8 having a concave cross section provided along 4a with almost no gap.

However, since the decorative plate 9 is bonded to the mounting portion 8 using an adhesive,
The adhesive protrudes from the peripheral edge of the decorative plate 9 and impairs the appearance. Further, since the front panel 4 and the decorative plate 9 are molded products made of synthetic resin, the components of the adhesive are There is a risk of infiltration to cause cracks or discoloration. Further, since the decorative plate 9 is thin and elongated, it is difficult to form the decorative plate 9 and easily deformed. Unless pressed by force, there is a problem that the mounting portion 8 rises from the bottom surface.

[0004]

In the present invention, in view of the above problems, a decorative plate attached along a frame on the lower side of a front panel can be easily formed without using an adhesive.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an integrated air conditioner that can be mounted accurately.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a front panel in which an opening provided on a front surface of a main body is provided with a suction port, an air outlet, and an operation section in a frame of four sides. In an integrated air conditioner in which a decorative plate is attached to a mounting portion having a concave cross section provided along at least the lower side frame of the front panel, a decorative plate is attached with almost no gap, While the guide and the plurality of locking claws are protruded, the mounting portion is provided with a hole for guiding the guide, an insertion hole and a locking portion for inserting and locking the locking claw,
The guide is guided by the hole, and the locking claw is locked to the locking portion to attach the decorative plate.

Further, a plurality of stoppers for positioning the decorative plate with respect to the mounting portion are provided on a rear surface of the decorative plate.

The stopper is formed of a pair of protrusions which are paired up and down so that the upper and lower surfaces of the protrusion engage with the upper and lower surfaces of the mounting portion, and the distal end contacts the bottom surface of the mounting portion. The configuration is as follows.

[0008] Further, the locking claw is formed of a horizontal plate having a claw at a tip portion, and the guide is formed of a vertical plate.

[0009] Further, at the tip of the claw constituting the locking claw,
The first inclined portion is provided.

Further, the guide, the locking claw, and the stopper are alternately provided in the longitudinal direction of the decorative plate.

Further, the guide is arranged between the locking claw and the stopper.

Further, a second inclined portion is provided at the tip of the guide.

Further, the second inclined portion is provided on both sides of the distal end of the guide.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The embodiments of the present invention will be described below as examples based on the attached drawings. FIG. 1 and FIG.
As shown in (A) to FIG. 2 (E) and FIG. 3 (A) to FIG. 3 (D), the integrated air conditioner according to the present invention has an outdoor exhaust port 3a on the side and a front part. The main body 1 composed of an outer shell 3 having an opening and a bottom plate 2 which can be moved in and out of the opening of the outer shell 3, has a suction port 5, an outlet 6, and an operation section 7 in a four-sided frame 4 a. The decorative panel 9 is attached to the attaching section 8 having a concave cross section provided at least along the frame 4a on the lower side of the front panel 4 with almost no gap. .

A plurality of guides 9b and a plurality of locking claws 9a protrude from the back surface of the decorative plate 9, while the mounting portion 8
A hole 8c for engaging and guiding the guide 9b, an insertion hole 8a for inserting and locking the locking claw 9a and a locking portion 8b are provided, and the guide 9b is guided by the hole 8c and Stop Claw 9a
Is fixed to the locking portion 8b to attach the decorative plate 9, whereby the adhesive is removed from the peripheral portion of the decorative plate 9 as in the above-described conventional technique. The front panel 4 and the decorative plate 9 do not protrude so as not to impair the appearance.
This prevents the components of the adhesive from infiltrating and causing cracks or discoloration. Further, the molding of the decorative plate 9 is not difficult, and the decorative plate 9 rises from the bottom surface of the mounting portion 8. This is a structure in which no occurrence occurs.

A plurality of stoppers 9c for positioning the decorative plate 9 with respect to the mounting portion 8 are provided on the back surface of the decorative plate 9.
, The decorative plate 9 is attached to the mounting portion 8.
It is configured such that it can be attached to the front panel 4 by being locked in a state where it is positioned at a position.

The stopper 9c is composed of a pair of projecting pieces which are paired up and down. The upper and lower faces of the projecting piece are engaged with the upper and lower faces of the mounting portion 8, and the tip is connected to the bottom surface 8d of the mounting portion 8. The configuration in which the decorative plate 9 is prevented from undulating or floating with respect to the mounting portion 8 by being brought into contact with the front panel 4 by being locked in a state where the decorative plate 9 is accurately positioned. It has become.

Further, the locking claw 9a is constituted by a horizontal plate having a claw at a tip portion, and the guide 9b is constituted by a vertical plate, whereby the guide 9b is formed by the hole 8c.
And the engaging claw 9a can be easily inserted into the insertion hole 8a, and can be accurately engaged with the engaging portion 8b. The configuration is such that the strength of the decorative plate 9 can be appropriately enhanced.

Further, by providing a first inclined portion 9a 'at the tip of the claw constituting the locking claw 9a, the locking portion 8b is provided.
When the locking portion 8b is locked, the locking portion 8b is slid by the first inclined portion 9a 'while elastically deforming the horizontal plate constituting the locking claw 9a, and the locking portion 8b is smoothly moved over the locking portion to accurately lock. It has a configuration that enables it.

The guide 9b, the locking claw 9a,
By alternately protruding the stoppers 9c in the longitudinal direction of the decorative plate 9, the decorative plate 9 is given a suitable strength so that it can be easily molded and guides the front panel 4 smoothly. It is configured so that it can be accurately positioned and firmly attached.

Further, the guide 9b is disposed between the locking claw 9a and the stopper 9c, so that the guide
9b is more easily engaged with the hole 8c to be guided, and the stopper 9c allows the decorative plate 9 to be positioned more accurately.

A second inclined portion 9 is provided at the tip of the guide 9b.
By providing the b ′, the guide 9b can be more smoothly engaged with the hole 8c when it is guided.

Further, the second inclined portion 9b 'is connected to the guide
Providing the guide 9b on both sides at the tip end of the guide 9b allows the guide 9b to be engaged more smoothly when engaged with the hole 8c.

With the above structure, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 (A) to FIG. 2 (E) and FIG. 3 (A) to FIG. A plurality of guides 9b and a plurality of locking claws 9a are protrudingly provided, and a hole 8c for engaging and guiding the guide 9b with the mounting portion 8, and an insertion hole for inserting and locking the locking claw 9a. 8a and a locking portion 8b, and the hole 8c
The guide 9b is guided by this, and the locking claw 9a is locked to the locking portion 8b so that the decorative plate 9 is attached. Therefore, as in the conventional technique described above, the adhesive is applied to the decorative plate. 9 so that it does not protrude from the periphery of the front panel 9 so as not to impair the appearance.
In addition, the components of the adhesive do not infiltrate into the decorative plate 9 to cause cracks or discoloration. Further, the molding of the decorative plate 9 becomes less difficult, This is an integrated air conditioner that does not cause a problem such as floating.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, the decorative plate attached along the frame on the lower side of the front panel can be easily and accurately attached without using an adhesive. It becomes an air conditioner.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an integrated air conditioner according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a main part showing a decorative plate of the integrated air conditioner according to the present invention, wherein (A) is a plan view, (B) is a rear view, and (C) is (B). It is AA sectional drawing,
(D) is a BB sectional view shown in (B), and (E) is a CC sectional view shown in (B).

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part showing a mounting portion for a decorative plate of the integrated air conditioner according to the present invention, wherein (A) is a front view,
(B) is an A′-A ′ cross-sectional view shown in (A), (C) is a BB cross-sectional view shown in (A), and (D) is a CC shown in (A).
It is sectional drawing.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of a conventional integrated air conditioner.

5A and 5B are explanatory views of a main part of an integrated air conditioner according to a conventional example, in which FIG. 5A is a front view, and FIG.

[Description of Signs] 1 Integrated air conditioner main body 2 Bottom plate 3 Outer body 3a Discharge port 4 Front panel 4a Front panel frame 5 Suction port 6 Blow-out port 7 Operation section 8 Mounting section 8a Insert hole 8b Lock section 8c Hole section 8d Bottom of mounting part 9 Decorative plate 9a Locking claw 9a 'First inclined part 9b Guide 9b' Second inclined part 9c Stopper

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A front panel provided with an inlet, an outlet, and an operation part in a four-sided frame in an opening provided on a front surface of a main body, and is provided along at least a lower side frame of the front panel. In an integrated air conditioner in which a decorative plate is attached to a provided mounting portion having a concave cross-section with almost no gap, a plurality of guides and a plurality of locking claws are protrudingly provided on the back surface of the decorative plate. The mounting portion is provided with a hole for guiding the guide, an insertion hole for inserting and locking the locking claw, and a locking portion, wherein the hole guides the guide and the locking claw is connected to the locking portion. An integrated air conditioner characterized in that the decorative plate is attached to the air conditioner. 2. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of stoppers for positioning the decorative plate with respect to the mounting portion are provided on a rear surface of the decorative plate. 3. The stopper is formed of a pair of projecting pieces which are paired up and down, and the upper and lower faces of the projecting piece are engaged with the upper and lower faces of the mounting portion, and the tip is in contact with the bottom surface of the mounting portion. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 4. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the locking claw is formed of a horizontal plate having a claw at a tip portion, and the guide is formed of a vertical plate. 5. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein a first inclined portion is provided at a tip of a claw constituting the locking claw. 6. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the guide, the locking claw, and the stopper are alternately provided in a longitudinal direction of the decorative plate. Item 5. An integrated air conditioner according to item 4. 7. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein the guide is disposed between the locking claw and the stopper. 8. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a second inclined portion is provided at a tip of the guide. 9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein the second inclined portion is provided on both sides of a tip of the guide.