WO2023231238A1

WO2023231238A1 - Window air conditioner

Info

Publication number: WO2023231238A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/120999
Authority: WO
Inventors: 雷志盛; 杨成立; 刘雨; 杨永艺
Original assignee: 芜湖美智空调设备有限公司; 广东美的制冷设备有限公司
Priority date: 2022-05-30
Filing date: 2022-09-23
Publication date: 2023-12-07

Abstract

A window air conditioner comprises: an outdoor unit body; an indoor unit component; and a connecting support, wherein the outdoor unit body is configured to be disposed outdoors, the indoor unit component comprises an indoor unit body configured to be disposed indoors, the connecting support is configured to pass through a window and is connected between an upper portion of the indoor unit component and an upper portion of the outdoor unit body, and the indoor unit component can slide relative to the connecting support in an indoor-outdoor direction.

Description

window air conditioner

Cross-references to related applications

This application is filed based on the Chinese patent application with application number 202210605627.4 and the filing date of 2022-05-30 and the Chinese patent application with the application number 202221345195.X and the filing date of 2022-05-30, and requires priority of the above-mentioned Chinese patent applications rights, the entire content of the above-mentioned Chinese patent application is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.

Technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to a window air conditioner.

Background technique

The window air conditioner in the related art is an integrated air conditioner that can be installed in a window. In order to meet the noise reduction requirements, some window air conditioners are designed with an open bottom groove between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit. The saddle is in the form of a groove that can be stuck on the window sill to block the noise from the outdoor unit through the wall. However, the shape of this type of window air conditioner is fixed, which is not convenient for installation.

Contents of the invention

This application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a window air conditioner, the shape of which can be changed to facilitate installation.

The window air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application includes: an outdoor unit body, which is suitable for being located on the outdoor side; and an internal unit component, which includes an indoor unit body which is suitable for being located on the indoor side; A connecting bracket, the connecting bracket is suitable for being installed in the window and is connected between the upper part of the inner machine component and the upper part of the outer machine body. The inner machine component is slidable in the inward and outward direction relative to the connecting bracket. shift.

According to the window air conditioner of the present application, the shape can be changed, which is convenient for installation.

In some embodiments, one of the connecting bracket and the inner machine component is a first component and the other is a second component, and a locking device is provided between the first component and the second component. When the locking device is in a locked state, the locking device can lock the relative position of the second component and the first component along the inner and outer directions.

In some embodiments, the first component has a plurality of first locking holes spaced apart along the inner and outer directions, and the locking device includes a locking pin and an elastic return member provided on the second component, The locking pin can extend into any of the first locking holes to achieve position locking, and the elastic return member exerts an elastic force on the locking pin extending toward the first locking hole.

In some embodiments, the elastic return member is a bending elastic piece and includes a first elastic segment and a second elastic segment that can be relatively close to each other through compression, the locking pin is provided on the first elastic segment, and the third elastic segment The second elastic segment cooperates with the stop member on the second component.

In some embodiments, the first component has a plurality of second locking holes arranged spaced apart along the inner and outer directions, the second component has third locking holes, and the locking device includes: a screw. The screw is adapted to pass through the third locking hole and be threadedly connected with the second locking hole corresponding to the third locking hole to achieve position locking.

In some embodiments, the third locking hole is an oblong hole and the length in the inner and outer direction is greater than the diameter of the second locking hole.

In some embodiments, the third locking hole may correspond to at least two second locking holes at the same time.

In some embodiments, the locking device includes: a locking groove member fixed on the first component and having a plurality of locking grooves arranged sequentially along the inner and outer directions; a rotating member, the rotating member The component is rotatably provided on the second component, and the rotating component is provided with a lock, and the lock is suitable for locking cooperation with any of the locking grooves to achieve position locking.

In some embodiments, the third locking component further includes: a torsion spring, the torsion spring is provided at the rotation center of the rotating member to apply a force to the rotating member that cooperates with the locking groove member. Elastic force.

In some embodiments, a guide assembly is provided between the inner machine component and the connecting bracket, and the guide assembly is used to guide the sliding trajectory of the inner machine component and the connecting bracket in the inward and outward directions.

In some embodiments, the guide assembly includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are nested together, the first guide rail is fixed on the internal machine component, and the second guide rail is fixed on the connecting bracket, The first guide rail and the second guide rail are in friction-reducing contact through a support portion.

In some embodiments, the guide assembly is provided at the bottom or both lateral sides of the connecting bracket.

In some embodiments, the outer machine body can rotate with respect to the connecting bracket around the upper inner end of the outer machine body to raise or lower the bottom, and the outer machine body has a back plate of the outer machine body. The first state of upright position and the second state of horizontal position of the back plate of the outer machine body, the outer machine body is suitable for rotating upward from the first state to the second state by raising the bottom.

Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the application.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a window air conditioner in use according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 2 is a usage state diagram of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 1 in its usage form;

Figure 3 is a side view of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 1 in an installed form;

Figure 4 is an installation state diagram of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 3 showing its installation form;

Figure 5 is another installation state diagram of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 4 showing its installation form;

Figure 6 is a side view of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 5 in use form;

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the indoor unit body of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 6 moving longitudinally;

Figure 8 is a side view of a window air conditioner in an installation form according to another embodiment of the present application;

Figure 9 is a perspective view of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 10 is a partial enlarged view of location A shown in Figure 9;

Figure 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 9;

Figure 12 is a perspective view of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 13 is a partial enlarged view of location B shown in Figure 12;

Figure 14 is an exploded view of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 12;

Figure 15 is a partial enlarged view of C shown in Figure 14;

Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 17 is a partial enlarged view of D shown in Figure 16;

Figure 18 is a partial enlarged view of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 16;

Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 20 is a partial enlarged view of position E shown in FIG. 19 .

Reference signs:

Window air conditioner 100; window 200; indoor unit component 101;

Inner machine body 1; first back plate 11; first bottom plate 12; first top plate 13; first panel 14;

The outer machine body 2; the second back plate 21; the second bottom plate 22; the second top plate 23; the second panel 24;

Connecting bracket 3; raised portion 31; extension bracket 4; step portion 41;

first locking hole 51; locking pin 52; elastic return member 53; first elastic segment 531; second elastic segment 532;

Stop member 54; second locking hole 61; third locking hole 62; screw 63;

Lock groove part 71; lock groove 711; rotating part 72; lock 721; handle part 722;

Guide assembly 8; first guide rail 81; second guide rail 82; opening 821; support portion 83;

Locking device 9.

Detailed ways

The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, but should not be construed as limiting the present application.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present application. To simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the application. Furthermore, this application may repeat reference numbers and/or letters in different examples. This repetition is for purposes of simplicity and clarity and does not by itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed. In addition, this application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

Next, with reference to the drawings, the window air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present application is described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the window air conditioner 100 may include: an indoor unit component 101 , an outdoor unit body 2 and a connecting bracket 3 . The indoor unit component 101 includes an indoor unit body 1 that is suitable for being located indoors. The outdoor unit The main body 2 is suitable for being disposed outside the outdoor space, and the connecting bracket 3 is suitable for being disposed through the window 200 for connecting the inner machine component 101 and the outer machine body 2 . Therefore, the window air conditioner 100 can be an integral component and can be installed through the window 200 for use.

It can be understood that the window air conditioner 100 described herein is suitable for use in a window 200. The inner and outer directions of the window 200 (ie, the direction running through the window 200) are "longitudinal", and the width direction of the window 200 is "horizontal". The height direction of the window 200 is "vertical". In short, when the window air conditioner 100 is in the use state (for example, the state shown in Figures 1 and 2), the indoor unit body 1 and the outdoor unit body 2 are spaced apart along the inner and outer directions, and the indoor unit body 1 is located on the indoor side. It is used to adjust the indoor ambient temperature, etc. The outdoor unit body 2 is located on the outdoor side to exchange heat with the outdoor environment. The connecting bracket 3 is inserted through the window 200 and connects the indoor unit component 101 and the outdoor unit body 2 . The direction "inside" mentioned herein refers to the direction toward or near the indoor side, and the direction "outside" refers to the direction toward or near the outdoor side.

In some optional examples, the indoor unit body 1 may include an indoor side heat exchanger, an indoor side fan, etc., and the outdoor unit body 2 may include a compressor, an outdoor side heat exchanger, an outdoor side fan, etc., and the indoor unit body 1 and Refrigerant pipelines are connected between the outdoor unit bodies 2, so that the indoor unit side heat exchanger, outdoor side heat exchanger, compressor, etc. form a refrigerant circulation system to realize a refrigeration cycle or a heating cycle. Of course, the present application is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments of the present application, the indoor side fan, outdoor side fan, etc. can also be omitted, and no examples are given here.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the connecting bracket 3 is connected between the upper part of the inner machine part 101 and the upper part of the outer machine body 2 , and the inner machine part 101 is slidable in the inward and outward direction relative to the connecting bracket 3 . Therefore, since the indoor unit body 1 can move relative to the connecting bracket 3, the shape of the window air conditioner 100 can be changed to better meet installation requirements.

Among them, "the connecting bracket 3 is connected between the upper part of the inner machine part 101 and the upper part of the outer machine body 2" is intended to illustrate the relative position of the connecting bracket 3 to the inner machine body 1 and the outer machine body 2, and does not limit how to realize the connection. , for example, it can be directly connected or indirectly connected, and the location of the connection components used for the indirect connection is not limited.

As shown in Figures 6 and 7, since the internal unit component 101 is slidable in the inward and outward directions relative to the connecting bracket 3, when the window air conditioner 100 is in a use form (for example, as shown in Figure 7), at least part of the connecting bracket 3 It can be located outside the inner machine body 1 so that the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine body 1 are longitudinally spaced apart. When the window air conditioner 100 is in an installation form, the connecting bracket 3 can be stacked on the upper part of the inner unit body 1 so that the inner unit body 1 and the outdoor unit body 2 are in close proximity (for example, as shown in Figure 8). It may also be a form in which at least part of the connecting bracket 3 is located outside the inner unit body 1 so that the inner unit body 1 and the outer unit body 2 are longitudinally spaced apart (for example, the state shown in FIG. 3 ).

Therefore, by arranging the inner machine component 101 and the connecting bracket 3 to be relatively movable in the longitudinal direction, the relative longitudinal positions of the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine body 1 can be adjusted, which is beneficial to reducing the longitudinal distance between the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine body 1 The distance is convenient for packaging and transportation, and can also make the longitudinal separation distance between the outdoor unit body 2 and the indoor unit body 1 match the longitudinal size requirements of different window sills, thereby improving the installation compactness and reliability of the window air conditioner 100 and the window 200.

Optionally, the outer machine body 2 can rotate relative to the connecting bracket 3 around the upper inner end of the outer machine body 2 to raise or lower the bottom, so that both the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine body 1 can move relative to the connecting bracket 3 , thus the form of the window air conditioner 100 can be changed more effectively to better meet the installation requirements.

For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, if the outdoor machine body 2 rotates counterclockwise around the position of the rotation connection (for example, the position R shown in Figure 1), it can perform a bottom-raising rotation. For example, it can be transformed to Figures 3 and 2. The form shown in Figure 4. For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, if the outdoor machine body 2 rotates clockwise around the position of the rotation connection (for example, the position R shown in Figure 3), it can rotate to lower the bottom. For example, it can be transformed to Figures 1 and 2. The form shown in 2.

It should be noted that the "rotation" in that the outer machine body 2 can rotate relative to the connecting bracket 3 is to be understood in a broad sense, and is not limited to being able to rotate around an axis. For example, it can be hinged around an axis (for example, as shown in Figure 1 The pivot axis L) rotates, for example, it can be connected through a connecting rod, rotating around two axes, and so on. In short, the outdoor unit body 2 is rotatable relative to the connecting bracket 3 around the upper inner end of the outdoor unit body 2 (for example, the position R shown in Figures 1 and 3), so that the window air conditioner 100 can change its shape to meet the requirements Different actual requirements.

For example, when installing the window air conditioner 100, the outdoor unit body 2 can first be rotated to the bottom and raised (for example, the state shown in Figures 3 and 4), so that the outdoor unit body 2 can be easily moved from the indoor side through the window. 200 is pushed out to the outdoor side. After the outdoor unit body 2 is pushed out to the outdoor side, the outdoor unit body 2 is then rotated to the bottom and lowered to the normal position (for example, the state shown in Figures 5 and 6) to meet the normal use requirements.

In addition, since the outer machine body 2 can rotate around the upper inner end of the outer machine body 2, it means that the rotational connection position is located at the upper inner end of the outer machine body 2, and the rotationally connected position can be used as a reliable rotational support, improving the outdoor performance. The stability and reliability of the rotation of the outer machine body 2 are improved, the structure of the outer machine body 2 is simplified, the cost is reduced, and the assembly is simplified. Moreover, the spatial range swept by the overall rotation of the outdoor machine body 2 can be reduced, and the driving torque required to drive the outdoor machine body 2 to rotate can be reduced, making the operation more labor-saving and requiring a lower opening height of the window 200 .

In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 9, one of the connecting bracket 3 and the internal machine component 101 is a first component and the other is a second component, and a lock is provided between the first component and the second component. Device 9, when the locking device 9 is in a locked state, the locking device 9 can lock the relative position of the second component and the first component in the inner and outer direction. That is to say, through the arrangement of the locking device 9, the longitudinal relative position of the connecting bracket 3 and the indoor unit body 1 can be locked simply and effectively, thereby ensuring the stability and stability of the window air conditioner 100 during use, installation or transportation. Reliability, avoiding the unstable problem of relative movement between the connection bracket 3 and the inner machine body 1.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 9-11 , the first component has a plurality of first locking holes 51 spaced apart along the inner and outer directions, and the locking device 9 includes first locking holes 51 provided on the second component. assembly, the first locking assembly includes: a locking pin 52 and an elastic return member 53. The locking pin 52 can extend into any first locking hole 51 to achieve position locking. The elastic return member 53 exerts a force on the locking pin 52 toward the first locking hole 51. An elastic force extends into the locking hole 51.

That is to say, when the first component and the second component slide relative to each other, the locking pin 52 can extend into the first locking hole 51 corresponding to its position under the action of the elastic return member 53, so that it can be simple and reliable. Position locking is achieved to limit the relative sliding of the first component and the second component. When the locking pin 52 is pushed to overcome the force of the elastic return member 53 so that the locking pin 52 moves out of the first locking hole 51, unlocking can be achieved. At this time, the first component and the second component can slide relative to each other. Thus, position locking and unlocking can be realized simply and effectively. The first locking component has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, has high locking reliability, and is easy to unlock.

For example, in some optional examples, the inner machine component 101 may include an extension bracket 4. At least part of the extension bracket 4 is located on the upper outer side of the inner machine body 1. The inner machine component 101 is slidably matched with the connection bracket 3 through the extension bracket 4. For example, the connecting bracket 3 can be nested inside the extending bracket 4. The connecting bracket 3 is provided with a first locking component. The extending bracket 4 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting bracket 3, and the extending bracket 4 is provided with a first locking hole. 51.

Optionally, as shown in Figure 11, the elastic return member 53 is a bent elastic piece and includes a first elastic segment 531 and a second elastic segment 532 that can be relatively close to each other through compression, and the locking pin 52 is provided on the first elastic segment 531. The second elastic segment 532 stops and cooperates with the stopper 54 on the second component. Therefore, the elastic return member 53 has a simple structure, is easy to process, and can stably and reliably apply an elastic force to the locking pin 52 .

For example, as shown in Figure 11, the bending elastic piece is a V-shaped elastic piece. The connecting end of the first elastic segment 531 is connected to the connecting end of the second elastic segment 532. The free end of the first elastic segment 531 is connected to the free end of the second elastic segment 532. Can move relative to each other. In the initial state of the bent elastic piece, the free end of the first elastic piece 531 is away from the free end of the second elastic piece 532, and the locking pin 52 on the first elastic piece 531 can extend into the corresponding first locking hole 51. When the locking pin 52 is pushed out of the first locking hole 51 , the locking pin 52 can drive the free end of the first elastic segment 531 to move in a direction close to the free end of the second elastic segment 532 to achieve the elastic reset member 53 The compression overcomes the elastic force of the elastic return member 53. When the force exerted on the locking pin 52 is removed, under the action of the elastic force accumulated by the bending elastic piece itself, the free end of the first elastic segment 531 moves in a direction away from the free end of the second elastic segment 532, so that The locking pin 52 can extend into the corresponding first locking hole 51 .

Of course, the application is not limited to this, and the bending elastic piece can also be in other shapes, such as W-shape, zigzag shape, etc. In addition, in other embodiments of the present application, a spring or the like can also be used as the elastic return member 53 instead of the bent elastic piece, which will not be described again here.

In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 12-15, the first component has a plurality of second locking holes 61 spaced apart along the inner and outer directions, and the second component has third locking holes 62. , the locking device 9 includes a second locking component, and the second locking component includes: a screw 63 , the screw 63 is adapted to pass through the third locking hole 62 and is threadedly connected to the second locking hole 61 corresponding to the third locking hole 62 , to achieve position locking. As a result, reliable locking can be achieved simply and effectively, and the second locking component has a long service life and is not easily damaged by fatigue.

For example, in some optional examples, the inner machine component 101 may include an extension bracket 4. At least part of the extension bracket 4 is located on the upper outer side of the inner machine body 1. The inner machine component 101 is slidably matched with the connection bracket 3 through the extension bracket 4. For example, the connecting bracket 3 can be nested inside the extension bracket 4, and the extension bracket 4 is set on the outside of the connecting bracket 3. A plurality of second locking holes 61 are respectively provided on both sides of the lateral walls of the connecting bracket 3. Third locking holes 62 are respectively provided on both sides. The screw 63 may be a thumb screw 63, and the thumb screw 63 may penetrate into the third locking hole 62 and be threadedly connected to the second locking hole 61 corresponding to the third locking hole 62, thereby achieving locking fit.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 15 , the third locking hole 62 is an oblong hole and the length in the inner and outer direction is greater than the diameter of the second locking hole 61 . As a result, the relative locking position between the internal machine component 101 and the connecting bracket 3 can be better realized to be continuously changed, thereby better meeting more distance size requirements.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15 , the third locking hole 62 can correspond to at least two second locking holes 61 at the same time. That is to say, the length of the third locking hole 62 in the inner and outer direction makes the third locking hole 62 The holes 62 may correspond to at least two second locking holes 61 at the same time, which is beneficial to more appropriately adjusting the moving distance of the inner machine component 101 in the inner and outer directions before the screws 63 are locked.

In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 16-18, the locking device 9 includes a third locking component. The third locking component includes: a locking groove component 71 and a rotating component 72. The locking groove component 71 is fixed on the third One component has a plurality of locking slots 711 arranged sequentially along the inner and outer directions. The rotating member 72 is rotatably provided on the second component, and the rotating member 72 has a lock 721. The lock 721 is suitable for locking with any locking position. The slot 711 is locked and matched to achieve position locking. Therefore, through the rotation of the rotating member 72, switching between locking and unlocking can be realized, the operation is simple, and the locking stability is good.

Optionally, the third locking component further includes: a torsion spring, which is provided at the rotation center of the rotating member 72 to apply an elastic force to the rotating member 72 to lock and cooperate with the locking groove member 71 . As a result, automatic locking can be achieved under the force of the torsion spring, eliminating the need for locking operations. And when it is necessary to unlock, it is only necessary to pull the rotating member 72 to rotate to overcome the force of the torsion spring, so that the lock catch 721 is moved out of the lock slot 711, which simplifies the unlocking operation.

Of course, the application is not limited to this. For example, in some other embodiments of the application, the rotating member 72 can also be locked in the locking position through a buckle structure or a magnetic structure. After the locking structure or the magnetic structure is released, , the rotating member 72 can rotate to achieve unlocking. Optionally, as shown in FIG. 18 , the rotating member 72 may be provided with a handle portion 722 , so that the rotation of the rotating member 72 can be easily controlled by holding the handle member.

For example, in some optional examples, the inner machine component 101 may include an extension bracket 4. At least part of the extension bracket 4 is located on the upper outer side of the inner machine body 1. The inner machine component 101 is slidably matched with the connection bracket 3 through the extension bracket 4. For example, the connecting bracket 3 can be nested inside the extending bracket 4 , and the extending bracket 4 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting bracket 3 . The connecting bracket 3 is provided with a locking groove member 71. The bottom of the locking groove member 71 has a locking groove 711. The bottom of the extension bracket 4 can be provided with a third locking component. The bottom of the extension bracket 4 has an escape hole. The lock of the rotating member 72 721 can be extended into the interior of the extension bracket 4 through the avoidance hole to cooperate with the locking slot 711, thereby facilitating installation and operation, and the locking reliability is good.

It should be noted that the locking device 9 may include only one of the first locking component, the second locking component, and the third locking component, or may simultaneously include any of the first locking component, the second locking component, and the third locking component. Two, or even three, can achieve a more reliable locking effect by setting multiple locking components.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 19 and 20, a guide assembly 8 is provided between the inner machine component 101 and the connecting bracket 3. The guide assembly 8 is used to guide the inner machine body 1 and the connecting bracket 3 to slide in the inward and outward directions. traces of. This allows the inner machine component 101 to slide smoothly in the inward and outward directions relative to the connecting bracket 3, thereby avoiding problems such as shaking, noise, and collision damage.

Optionally, as shown in Figure 20, the guide assembly 8 includes a first guide rail 81 and a second guide rail 82 that are nested together. The first guide rail 81 is fixed on the internal machine component 101, and the second guide rail 82 is fixed on the connecting bracket 3. . That is to say, the first guide rail 81 is embedded in the second guide rail 82, and the second guide rail 82 is sleeved outside the first guide rail 81. Both the first guide rail 81 and the second guide rail 82 extend along the inner and outer directions, and their shapes match each other; Alternatively, the second guide rail 82 is embedded in the first guide rail 81, and the first guide rail 81 is sleeved outside the second guide rail 82. Both the first guide rail 81 and the second guide rail 82 extend in the inner and outer directions, and their shapes generally match, for example, both For square cross-section or circular cross-section, etc. Therefore, reliable guidance of the sliding direction can be achieved through the relative cooperation of the first guide rail 81 and the second guide rail 82 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 , the first guide rail 81 and the second guide rail 82 are in friction-reducing contact through the support portion 83 . For example, the support portion 83 can be provided on at least one of the first guide rail 81 and the second guide rail 82 . The first guide rail 81 and the second guide rail 82 are in contact with each other through the support portion 83 through protrusions, balls, etc., thereby reducing the contact friction area between the first guide rail 81 and the second guide rail 82 , thereby increasing the relative strength between the internal machine component 101 and the connection bracket 3 Smooth sliding and low resistance.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 19 , there are multiple guide assemblies 8 and they are arranged at intervals along the transverse direction. This can improve the reliability and stability of the guidance and support of the relative sliding movement of the internal machine component 101 and the connection bracket 3 . It should be noted that the location of the guide assembly 8 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the guide assembly 8 can be provided at the bottom of the connecting bracket 3, thereby achieving a hidden effect and increasing the horizontal position of the connecting bracket 3. The width of the connecting bracket 3 improves the reliability of connecting the inner machine component 101 and the outer machine body 2 . Or in other embodiments, the guide components 8 can be provided on both lateral sides of the connecting bracket 3, thereby facilitating design and installation and simplifying the structure.

For example, in some optional examples, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 , the inner machine component 101 may include an extension bracket 4 , at least part of the extension bracket 4 is located outside the upper part of the inner machine body 1 , and the inner machine component 101 passes through the extension bracket 4 Fits with the connecting bracket 3 slidingly. For example, the connecting bracket 3 can be nested inside the extending bracket 4 , and the extending bracket 4 is nested outside the connecting bracket 3 . The bottom of the connecting bracket 3 has an upwardly protruding raised portion 31. The raised portion 31 defines an open-bottomed receiving cavity. The second guide rail 82 is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the top of the second guide rail 82 is in contact with the raised portion 31. The top wall is fixedly connected, the first guide rail 81 is nested in the second guide rail 82, the bottom of the second guide rail 82 has an opening 821, the bottom wall of the extension bracket 4 has an upwardly protruding step portion 41, and the step portion 41 extends into the opening 821 It is fixedly connected with the bottom wall of the first guide rail 81 . This enables simple and reliable assembly, a compact structure and favorable sealing. Further, the top and lateral sides of the first guide rail 81 respectively have support portions 83 protruding toward the direction of the second guide rail 82. The first guide rail 81 contacts the second guide rail 82 through the support portions 83, thereby reducing friction. Effect.

Of course, the application is not limited to this, and the guide assembly 8 can also be eliminated. For example, the lock groove member 71 in the third locking assembly can also be provided with an integrated guide function to realize the guide cooperation between the internal machine component 101 and the connecting bracket 3. No further details will be given here.

In some embodiments of the present application, the outdoor machine body 2 may have a first state in which the back plate (for example, the second back plate) of the outdoor machine body 2 is upright (for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ) and the outer machine body 2 In the second state (for example, as shown in Figures 3 and 4) in which the back plate (eg, the second back plate) is placed horizontally, the outer machine body 2 is adapted to rotate upward from the first state to the second state by raising the bottom. This facilitates installation of the window air conditioner 100 .

It should be noted that the "vertical" mentioned in this article means vertical or substantially vertical, and the "horizontal" means horizontal or substantially horizontal, and should be understood in a broad sense. In addition, it should be noted that the back plate (ie, the first back plate 21 ) of the outdoor unit body 2 refers to the structure on the side of the outdoor unit body 2 facing the wall at the window when the window air conditioner 100 is in use. , for example, when the outer machine body 2 has a closed structure, the first back plate 21 can be a side wall of the shell of the outer machine body 2, or for example, when the outer machine body 2 has a semi-open structure, the first back plate 21 21 can also be one side wall of the condenser.

In addition, it should be noted that “the outdoor machine body 2 is suitable for rotating upward from the first state to the second state by raising the bottom” is intended to illustrate that the outdoor machine body 2 has the ability to switch between the above two states through rotation. However, there is no limitation that the switching between the above two states must be achieved by driving the rotation of the outdoor machine body 2. For example, when it is necessary to switch the state of the outdoor machine body 2, it can be achieved by driving the rotation of the outdoor machine body 2, or it can be It is the rotation realization of driving the internal machine component 101, which all fall within the protection scope of this application.

For example, when the window air conditioner 100 is in a use state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ), the outdoor unit body 2 can be transformed into the first state. When the window air conditioner 100 needs to be transformed into an installation form that is convenient for installation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 ), the outdoor unit body 2 can be transformed into the second state. In addition, it should be noted that when the window air conditioner 100 is switched between the usage form and the installation form, the position and form of the indoor unit body 1 may or may not change, and are not limited here.

It can be understood that, whether the outdoor machine body 2 is in the first state or the second state, the vertical height position of the rotational connection position of the connecting bracket 3 and the outdoor machine body 2 can remain unchanged. When the outer machine body 2 assumes the first state, the rotational connection position is located at the upper height of the outer machine body 2. When the outer machine body 2 assumes the second state, the back plate of the outer machine body 2 is lifted to the horizontal position. The rotational connection position is equivalent to being located at the lower height of the outer unit body 2 .

That is to say, it is roughly equivalent to: when the outer machine body 2 is in the first state, the entire outer machine body 2 is generally lower than the rotational connection position; when the outer machine body 2 is in the second state, the entire outer machine body 2 is generally higher than the rotational connection position. Connection location. Therefore, when the outdoor unit body 2 transitions from the first state to the second state, since the entire outdoor unit body 2 is raised relative to the rotational connection position, the outdoor unit body 2 can be easily moved from the indoor side to the outdoor side. 2 is pushed outward from the window 200, thereby reducing the installation difficulty of the window air conditioner 100, making the installation of the window air conditioner 100 more labor-saving.

In the saddle-type window machine in the related art, the inner unit and the outdoor unit are relatively fixed, and the upper end of the indoor unit is connected to the upper end of the outdoor unit. During installation, the saddle-type window machine needs to be raised as a whole and the outdoor unit pushed out of the window. This operation is laborious and there is a risk of the outdoor unit falling outwards. According to the window air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present application, the outdoor unit body 2 is configured in a rotatable form, which can effectively solve the above technical problems.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , when the outdoor machine body 2 assumes the second state, the back plate (ie, the first back plate) of the outdoor machine body is flush with the bottom plate of the connecting bracket 3 . Specifically, by designing the outer machine body 2 to rotate around the upper inner end of the outer machine body 2 relative to the connecting bracket 3, the bottom of the outer machine body 2 can be raised or lowered, so that the rotation center of the outer machine body 2 is located at the outer machine body 2 The upper inner end of the upper part can be easily realized by adjusting the design parameters. The outer machine body 2 can be rotated until the bottom surface is flush with the bottom surface of the connecting bracket 3 (for example, as shown in Figures 3 and 4). It should be noted that this "Float" can be completely flat or roughly flat. Therefore, when the outdoor unit body 2 is pushed from the indoor side to the outdoor side, when the outdoor unit body 2 passes through the window 200, the entire window air conditioner 100 hardly needs to move vertically, and the connecting bracket 3 can follow closely. The outer unit body 2 also penetrates into the window 200, thereby simplifying the operation, making the operation more labor-saving and convenient, and the assembly efficiency being higher.

For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, when the window air conditioner 100 is in use, the indoor unit body 1 and the outdoor unit body 2 are spaced apart along the inward and outward directions, and the bottom plate (ie, the second bottom plate 12) of the indoor unit body 1 faces downward. , the top plate (that is, the second top plate 13) faces upward, the panel (that is, the second panel 14) faces the indoor side, and the back plate (that is, the second back plate 11) faces the outdoor side. The bottom plate (i.e., the first bottom plate 22) of the outdoor unit body 2 faces downward, the top plate (i.e., the first top plate 23) faces upward, the panel (i.e., the first panel 24) faces toward the outdoor side, and the back plate (i.e., the first back plate 21) faces toward the outside. On the indoor side, the upper inner end of the outdoor unit body 2 is pivotally connected to the upper outer end of the inner unit component 101 .

For example, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, if the outdoor machine body 2 is pulled upward so that the outdoor machine body 2 pivots in the counterclockwise direction around the only pivot axis L, when the outdoor machine body 2 rotates 90°, the window type The air conditioner 100 is in an installation state. At this time, the bottom plate (i.e., the first bottom plate 22) of the outdoor unit body 2 faces the outdoor side, the top plate (i.e., the first top plate 23) faces the indoor side, and the panel (i.e., the first panel 24) faces upward. The back plate (i.e. the first back plate 21) faces downward. The indoor unit body 1 still keeps the bottom plate (i.e., the second bottom plate 12) facing downward, the top plate (i.e., the second top plate 13) facing upward, the panel (i.e., the second panel 14) facing the indoor side, and the back panel (i.e., the second back panel 11). Towards the outside.

In summary, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, when the window air conditioner 100 is in use, the pivot axis L is located at the upper height of the outdoor unit body 2. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, when the window air conditioner 100 is in use, When the device 100 is in the installed state, the pivot axis L is located at the lower height of the outer machine body 2. Since the vertical height of the pivot axis L remains unchanged, it is equivalent to the overall elevation of the outer machine body 2, so that the inner machine body 1 is in the state Under the same conditions, the outdoor unit body 2 can be easily pushed out from the indoor side to the outdoor side through the window 200, which reduces the installation difficulty of the window air conditioner 100, making the installation of the window air conditioner 100 more labor-saving and easier to control. , reducing the risk of the whole machine tipping to the outside.

It can be understood that if the window air conditioner 100 is always maintained in use, when the outdoor unit body 2 needs to be pushed out from the window 200 , the entire window air conditioner 100 needs to be raised, which is laborious to operate. Moreover, if the window air conditioner 100 is always maintained in use, when the whole unit is raised to push the whole unit outward, since the height of the internal unit component 101 is also relatively high (for example, higher than the height of the bottom edge of the window 200), the center of gravity of the whole unit If it is too high, there is a problem that the outer unit body 2 may tilt outward, which is difficult to control and may be dangerous.

According to the window air conditioner 100 according to some embodiments of the present application, since in the installation state, the internal unit component 101 can still be maintained at the height of the use state, for example, lower than the bottom edge of the window 200, the installer can easily The top of the inner machine body 1 presses the inner machine body 1 to avoid the problem of the outer machine body 2 falling outwards, making it easy to control and reducing risks.

In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "vertical", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application. The application and simplified description are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the present application.

In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more than two, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically limited.

In this application, unless otherwise clearly stated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. , or integrated into one; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the internal connection between two elements or the interaction between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

In this application, unless otherwise expressly stated and limited, a first feature being "on" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. touch. Furthermore, the terms "above", "above" and "above" the first feature is above the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. "Below", "below" and "beneath" the first feature to the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a smaller horizontal height than the second feature.

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "specific examples," or "some examples" or the like means that specific features are described in connection with the embodiment or example. , structures, materials or features are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification unless they are inconsistent with each other.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application. The scope of the application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A window air conditioner, which includes:

The outdoor machine body is suitable for being located outside the outdoor area;

Indoor unit components, the internal unit components include an internal unit body suitable for being located indoors;

A connecting bracket, the connecting bracket is suitable for being installed in the window and is connected between the upper part of the inner machine component and the upper part of the outer machine body. The inner machine component is slidable in the inward and outward direction relative to the connecting bracket. shift.
The window air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein one of the connecting bracket and the indoor unit component is a first component and the other is a second component, and the first component and the second component A locking device is provided between them. When the locking device is in a locked state, the locking device can lock the relative position of the second component and the first component in the inner and outer direction.
The window air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the first component has a plurality of first locking holes spaced apart in the inner and outer direction, and the locking device includes a locking hole provided on the second component. A locking pin and an elastic return member. The locking pin can extend into any of the first locking holes to achieve position locking. The elastic return member exerts force on the locking pin toward the first locking hole. Inward elasticity.
The window air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the elastic return member is a bent elastic piece and includes a first elastic segment and a second elastic segment that can be relatively close to each other through compression, and the locking pin is provided on the The first elastic segment and the second elastic segment cooperate with the stop member on the second component.
The window air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the first component has a plurality of second locking holes spaced apart along the inner and outer direction, and the second component has third locking holes, so The locking device includes:

Screws, the screws are adapted to pass through the third locking hole and be threadedly connected with the second locking hole corresponding to the third locking hole to achieve position locking.
The window air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein the third locking hole is an oblong hole and the length in the inner and outer direction is greater than the diameter of the second locking hole.
The window air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein the third locking hole can correspond to at least two second locking holes at the same time.
The window air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the locking device includes:

A locking groove component, which is fixed to the first component and has a plurality of locking grooves arranged sequentially along the inner and outer directions;

A rotating member, the rotating member is rotatably provided on the second component, and the rotating member is provided with a lock, and the lock is suitable for locking cooperation with any of the locking slots to achieve position locking. .
The window air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein the third locking assembly further includes:

A torsion spring is provided at the rotation center of the rotating member to apply an elastic force to the rotating member to cooperate with the locking groove member.
The window air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a guide assembly is provided between the internal unit component and the connecting bracket, and the guide assembly is used to guide the internal unit component and the connection bracket. The connecting bracket slides along the inner and outer directions.
The window air conditioner according to claim 10, wherein the guide assembly includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail that are nested together, the first guide rail is fixed on the internal unit component, and the second guide rail Fixed on the connecting bracket, the first guide rail and the second guide rail are in friction-reducing contact through a support portion.
The window air conditioner according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the guide assembly is provided at the bottom or both lateral sides of the connecting bracket.
The window air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the outer unit body can rotate with respect to the connecting bracket around the upper inner end of the outer unit body to raise or lower the bottom, The outer machine body has a first state in which the back plate of the outer machine body is placed vertically and a second state in which the back plate of the outer machine body is placed horizontally. The outer machine body is suitable for upward rotation by raising the bottom. Rotate from the first state to the second state.