WO2023231241A1

WO2023231241A1 - Window air conditioner

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Publication number: WO2023231241A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/121002
Authority: WO
Inventors: 雷志盛; 杨成立; 刘雨; 王铭升; 杨永艺; 张康文; 申文军
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, comprising: an outdoor unit body and indoor unit components. The outdoor unit body is suitable for being provided on an outdoor side; the indoor unit components comprise an indoor unit body and a connecting support connected to the indoor unit body; the indoor unit body is suitable for being provided on an indoor side; the connecting support can pass through the window; the outer end of the connecting support extends to be movably connected to the outdoor unit body.

Description

window air conditioner

Cross-references to related applications

This application is filed based on the Chinese patent application with application number 202210602515.3 and the filing date of 2022-05-30 and the Chinese patent application with the application number 202221345214.9 and the filing date of 2022-05-30, and claims the priority of the above-mentioned Chinese patent applications, The entire contents of the above-mentioned Chinese patent applications are 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, this type of window air conditioner has a fixed shape and can only meet usage requirements.

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 whose outdoor unit body can change shape to meet other requirements.

The window air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application includes: an outdoor unit body, which is suitable for being located outside the room; and an internal unit component, which includes an internal unit body and is connected to the internal unit body. The connecting bracket is provided, the inner machine body is suitable for being located inside the room, the connecting bracket can be installed through the window, and the outer end of the connecting bracket extends to be movably connected with the outdoor machine body. Therefore, according to the window air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application, the outdoor unit body can change its shape to meet other requirements.

In some embodiments, the outer machine body can move to raise or lower the bottom relative to the connecting bracket.

In some embodiments, the outer end of the connecting bracket extends to be pivotally connected to the outer machine body.

In some embodiments, the outer machine body and the inner machine component are pivotally connected through a hinge assembly, the inner machine component is provided with a first hinge piece, and the outer machine body is provided with a second hinge piece, The first hinge part and the second hinge part are hingedly connected to form the hinge assembly.

In some embodiments, the first hinge part and the inner machine component are separate parts and are assembled and connected, and/or the second hinge part and the outer machine body are separate parts and are assembled and connected.

In some embodiments, the hinge assembly allows the outer machine body to rotate between the first state and the second state, the first hinge member is provided with a first stop portion, and the second hinge member A second stopper is provided on the outer machine body. When the outer machine body rotates from the first state to the second state, the first stopper cooperates with the second stopper to stop. Prevent the outer machine body from continuing to rotate in the current rotation direction.

In some embodiments, the first hinge also has a third stopper. When the outer machine body rotates from the second state to the first state, the second stopper and The third stopper is engaged to prevent the outer machine body from continuing to rotate in the current rotation direction.

In some embodiments, the first hinge part and the second hinge part are pivotally connected through a damping rotating shaft.

In some embodiments, the window air conditioner further includes: a shielding shell, the shielding shell is located between the outer end of the connecting bracket and the outdoor unit body, and is used to shield corresponding parts of the hinge assembly.

In some embodiments, the pivot axis of the hinge assembly is located transversely and at the upper inner end of the outer machine body, and the shielding shell includes: a top shell, the top shell is located above the hinge assembly and along the Laterally extending; end shells, the end shells are two transverse sides respectively located at the outer end of the connecting bracket, and the two end shells are respectively connected to the two transverse ends of the top shell.

In some embodiments, the end shell is pivotally connected to the hinge and is rotatable about the pivot axis relative to the hinge assembly.

In some embodiments, the shielding shell further includes: a bottom shell, the bottom shell is located below the hinge assembly, the bottom shell extends transversely and its two transverse ends are respectively connected to the two end shells.

In some embodiments, the shielding shell further includes: end caps, and the end caps are snap-connected or magnetically connected to the transverse outer side of each end shell.

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 showing the installation state of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 3;

Figure 5 is an installation state diagram of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 1;

Figure 6 is a state diagram of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 1 assembled in place;

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of parts of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 8 is a partial assembly diagram of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

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

Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 11 is a partial enlarged view of location A shown in Figure 10;

Figure 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of a window air conditioner in a rotating position according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 13 is a partial cross-sectional view of a window air conditioner in a rotating position according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 14 is an exploded view of parts of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 15 is a partial assembly diagram of parts of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 16 is a partial assembly diagram of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 17 is a bottom view of the window air conditioner shown in Figure 16;

Figure 18 is a side view of a window air conditioner in an intermediate form according to an embodiment of the present application.

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 Figures 1 and 2, the window air conditioner 100 includes: an outdoor unit body 2 and an indoor unit component 101. The outdoor unit body 2 is suitable for being located on the outdoor side. The indoor unit component 101 includes an indoor unit body 1 and an indoor unit. The connecting bracket 3 is connected to the main body 1. The inner unit body 1 is suitable for being located inside the room. The connecting bracket 3 can be inserted through the window 200. The outer end of the connecting bracket 3 extends to be movably connected with the outdoor unit body 2. This allows the outer machine body 2 to move relative to the inner machine component 101, thereby meeting other requirements, such as easy installation, easy adjustment, and easy maintenance of the outer machine body 2, rather than just a single usage requirement.

In some embodiments, the outer machine body 2 can move to raise or lower the bottom relative to the connecting bracket 3 . It should be noted that the trajectory of the movement here is not limited. For example, it may be a translational movement reciprocating along a straight line, a reciprocating rotation along an arc, or an up-and-down movement along an irregular trajectory, etc.

Therefore, when installing the window air conditioner 100, with reference to Figures 3 and 4, the bottom of the outdoor unit body 2 can be raised first, so that the outdoor unit body 2 can be easily pushed out from the indoor side through the window 200. On the outside, after the outdoor unit body 2 is pushed out to the outside, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7, and then lower the bottom of the outdoor unit body 2 to the normal position to meet the normal use requirements.

It should be noted that according to the window air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present application, when installing the window air conditioner 100 into the window 200, it is avoided to raise the entire window air conditioner 100 so that the bottom wall of the outdoor unit body 2 exceeds the height of the window sill, so that The outer machine body 2 can be pushed out from the inside. Only the bottom of the outdoor machine body 2 needs to be raised, thereby making the operation more labor-saving. Moreover, since there is no need to lift the window air conditioner 100 as a whole and then push out the outdoor unit body 2, it is avoided that when the whole unit is pushed from the inside out, it is difficult to control due to the high center of gravity of the whole unit, causing the whole unit to tip to the outside. risk of falling, thus increasing the safety of the installation. Specifically, only the bottom of the outer machine body 2 needs to be raised, while the inner machine component 1 can maintain its original lower height. The installer can easily press the inner machine component 1 from top to bottom to avoid the entire machine from tilting. Risk of tipping and falling.

Specifically, the window air conditioner 100 has a usage form in which the outdoor unit body 2 and the indoor unit body 1 are longitudinally spaced apart so that the indoor unit body 1 can be located on the indoor side and the outdoor unit body 2 can be located on the outdoor side. It should be noted 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.

For example, in some optional examples, the indoor unit body 1 may include an indoor heat exchanger, an indoor fan, etc., and the outdoor unit body 2 may include a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an outdoor fan, etc., and the indoor unit body 1 A refrigerant pipeline is connected to the outdoor unit body 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.

In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the outer end of the connecting bracket 3 extends to be pivotally connected to the outer machine body 2 . Therefore, the movement of the outer machine body 2 is simple, easy to design and control, and the position of the rotating shaft is supported reliably.

Among them, when the outer machine body 2 can perform bottom-raising or lowering movements relative to the connecting bracket 3, if the outer end of the connecting bracket 3 extends to be pivotally connected to the outer machine body 2, the outer machine body 2 will rotate around the horizontally extending The only pivot axis L is rotatable.

It should be noted that "the outer end of the connecting bracket 3 extends to be pivotally connected to the outer machine body 2" is intended to illustrate the position where the inner machine component 101 is connected to the outer machine body 2, and does not limit how the connection is achieved. For example, it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected, and the location of the linkage used for indirect connection is not limited, for example, it can be arranged on the connecting bracket 3, or it can be arranged on the inner machine body 1. .

That is to say, when one of the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine component 101 is used as a rotating component and the other is used as a stationary component, and force is applied to cause the rotating component to rotate relative to the stationary component, the pivot axis L of the rotating component relative to the stationary component is Only one is unique and there are no multiple pivot axes L, thus ensuring that the trajectory of the rotation of the rotating component relative to the stationary component is determined.

Therefore, when the form of the window air conditioner 100 needs to be changed, the rotating part can be rotated relative to the stationary part about the only pivot axis L, so that the bottom of the outdoor unit body 2 can be easily raised or lowered. sports. Moreover, since the pivotal connection between the inner machine component 101 and the outer machine body 2 has a unique pivot axis L, the rotating component can move smoothly and reliably around the unique pivot axis L relative to the stationary component according to a determined trajectory. Pulling the rotating component to rotate effectively ensures that the window air conditioner 100 can reliably and effectively change its form. In addition, since the rotation trajectory of the rotating component is determined and supported by the pivot connection position (such as the position R shown in Figure 1), the action of driving the rotating component to rotate can be made simple, smooth, and labor-saving, and the rotation support The stability and reliability are better.

In some optional examples, the pivot axis L extending laterally can be located at the upper inner end of the outer machine body 2, so that the position of the pivot axis L can be used as a reliable rotation support, thereby improving the rotation of the outer machine body 2. The support reliability is 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 addition, in some embodiments, the outer machine body 2 is pivotally connected to the inner machine component 101 by design, so that the outer machine body 2 extends laterally relative to the inner machine component 101 and is located at the upper inner end of the outer machine body 2 The only pivot axis L is rotatable, so it can be easily realized that 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 here The "flush" can be completely flush, or roughly flush. 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.

It should be noted that the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine component 101 may not be pivotally connected. For example, in other embodiments, they may also be connected by a common rotation. For example, they may be connected through a connecting rod, so that the rotation axis is At least two, at this time, the outer machine body 2 can perform a flip movement with the bottom raised or lowered relative to the connecting bracket 3. However, the movement trajectory of the rotating parts is uncertain, and the support formed by the connecting rods on the rotating parts needs to be focus on.

In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7-9, the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine component 101 can be pivotally connected through a hinge assembly 106. The inner machine component 101 is provided with a first hinge 41. The machine body 2 is provided with a second hinge part 42, and the first hinge part 41 and the second hinge part 42 are hingedly connected to form a hinge assembly 106. Therefore, by arranging the hinge assembly 106, a pivotal connection between the inner machine part 101 and the outer machine body 2 can be realized, so that one of the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine part 101 is relative to the other around a single pivot extending laterally. The rotation axis L is rotatable, so that the window air conditioner 100 can change its shape. Of course, the present application is not limited to this. In other embodiments of the present application, the inner machine component 101 and the outer machine body 2 can also be pivotally connected in other ways, such as through bearings or rotating shafts, which will not be described again here.

It should be noted that the first hinge part 41 and the inner machine component 101 may be an integral part or a separate part, and the second hinge part 42 and the outer machine body 2 may be an integral part or a separate part.

When the first hinge part 41 and the inner machine part 101 are separate parts and are assembled and connected, and the second hinge part 42 and the outer machine body 2 are also separate parts and are assembled and connected, there is no need to connect the inner machine part 101 and the outer machine body 2 Special structural design and processing are carried out to reduce costs. Moreover, it is easy to assemble the hinged first hinge part 41 and the second hinge part 42 respectively to the inner machine component 101 and the outer machine body 2, and the hinge reliability of the hinge position can be well ensured. In addition, regardless of the material selection of the inner machine component 101 and the outer machine body 2, suitable materials can be selected to make the first hinge part 41 and the second hinge part 42, which not only ensures the reliability of the hinge assembly 106, but also makes the inner The machine component 101 and the outer machine body 2 do not need to be hinged and are made of specially selected materials, which reduces costs and meets mass production requirements.

When the first hinge 41 and the inner machine component 101 are one piece, and the second hinge 42 is also one piece with the outer machine body 2, the reliability of the connection between the first hinge 41 and the inner machine component 101 can be ensured, and The connection reliability between the second hinge 42 and the outer machine body 2 is improved. Of course, the application is not limited to this. The first hinge part 41 and the inner machine component 101 may be an integral part, and the second hinge part 42 and the outer machine body 2 may be separate parts. Alternatively, the first hinge part 41 and the inner machine component 101 may be separate parts, while the second hinge part 42 and the outer machine body 2 may be an integral part. The effects of these embodiments can be known by referring to the above description, and will not be described again here.

In some embodiments, when the second hinge part 42 and the outer machine body 2 are separate parts, the extension length of the second hinge part 42 in the inward and outward directions is not limited, and may be smaller than the extension of the outer machine body 2 in the inner and outer directions. 1/2 of the length, so as to facilitate connection, or it can also be greater than 1/2 of the extension length of the outer machine body 2 in the inner and outer directions, so as to improve the support effect of the outer machine body 2. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 10-12, the hinge assembly 106 enables the outer machine body 2 to be in a first state (such as the state shown in Figures 1 and 2) and a second state (such as the state shown in Figures 3 and 4 state), the first hinge 41 is provided with a first stopper 411, and the second hinge 42 is provided with a second stopper 421. The outer machine body 2 rotates from the first state to the second state. (for example, the state shown in Figure 12), the first stopper 411 and the second stopper 421 stop and cooperate to prevent the outdoor machine body 2 from continuing to rotate in the current rotation direction (for example, the counterclockwise direction as shown in Figure 12) . As a result, a limit rotation angle of the outer machine body 2 can be better controlled, so that the outer machine body 2 reaches and stays in the second state, thereby simplifying the structure and control strategy.

Further, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the first hinge 41 also has a third stopper 412, and the outer machine body 2 rotates from the second state to the first state (for example, the state shown in Figures 10 and 11) At this time, the second stopper 421 and the third stopper 412 stop and cooperate to prevent the outer machine body 2 from continuing to rotate in the current rotation direction (for example, the counterclockwise direction as shown in Figure 10). Thus, the other limit rotation angle of the outdoor machine body 2 can be better controlled, so that the outdoor machine body 2 reaches and stays in the first state, simplifying the structure and control strategy.

For example, in some embodiments, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, when the outdoor unit body 2 assumes the first state, the back panel (ie, the first back panel 21) of the outdoor unit body 2 is upright, and the window air conditioner 100 is in use. Form, with reference to Figures 3 and 4, when the outdoor unit body 2 assumes the second state, the back plate (ie, the first back plate 21) of the outdoor unit body 2 is placed horizontally, and the window air conditioner 100 is in the installation state. Therefore, if the cooperation between the first stopper 411 and the second stopper 421 is provided, when the window air conditioner 100 switches from the use mode to the installation mode, it can stop in the installation mode more effectively, simplifying the control. Improve assembly efficiency. If the cooperation between the third stopper 412 and the second stopper 421 is provided, when the window air conditioner 100 is restored from the installation state to the use state, it can be stopped in the use state more effectively, simplifying the control and improving assembly efficiency. .

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 some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 13 , the first hinge part 41 and the second hinge part 42 are pivotally connected through a damping rotating shaft 43 . Specifically, the damping rotating shaft 43 can use a spring washer, and the rotational torque can be adjusted as needed, thereby solving the problem of the outer machine body 2 falling rapidly during rotation. Moreover, the damping rotating shaft 43 has a strong enough structure to effectively support the outer machine body 2 Turn.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the hinge assembly 106 can be an exposed hinge a. In this case, the first hinge 41 can be installed outside the top wall of the connecting bracket 3 (for example, as shown in Figure 7), Alternatively, the first hinge 41 can also be installed outside the bottom wall of the connecting bracket 3 (for example, as shown in FIG. 8 ) and so on. This simplifies installation and inspection.

Of course, the present application is not limited to this. In other embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG. 9 , the hinge assembly 106 may also be a built-in hinge b. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3 , the window air conditioner 100 may also include: a shielding shell 51 , which is located between the outer end of the connecting bracket 3 and the outdoor unit body 2 and is used to shield the corresponding part of the hinge assembly 106 . That is to say, the parts of the built-in hinge b corresponding to the shielding shell 51 can be shielded by the shielding shell 51, so that the built-in hinge b can be more effectively protected, and the built-in hinge b can be prevented from being damaged by collisions, being eroded by liquid, etc., and ensuring the use of the built-in hinge b. longevity and operational reliability.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 14 , the shielding shell 51 may include: a top shell 511 and an end shell 512 . The top shell 511 is located above the hinge assembly 106 and extends laterally. The end shell 512 is composed of two respectively located on the connecting bracket. On both lateral sides of the outer end of 3, two end shells 512 are respectively connected to both lateral ends of the top shell 511. Thereby, the hinge assembly 106 can be protected from the top and lateral sides, thereby improving the protection effect of the hinge assembly 106 .

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 13 , the end shell 512 is pivotally connected to the hinge assembly 106 and is rotatable about the pivot axis L relative to the hinge assembly 106 . Thus, stable installation of the shielding housing 51 can be achieved. Moreover, the shielding shell 51 does not need to rotate synchronously with the second hinge 42 and the outer machine body 2, so that when the shielding shell 51 is used to run pipes inside, interference with the pipes due to the synchronous movement of the shielding shell 51 and the outer machine body 2 is avoided.

Optionally, a hinge assembly 106 can be disposed near each end shell 512 , that is to say, a hinge assembly 106 can be disposed at both transverse ends of the connecting bracket 3 , so that a shorter rotation axis 44 can be used. A pivotal connection between the hinge assembly 106 and the end shell 512 is achieved. Of course, the present application is not limited to this, and at least one hinge assembly 106 can also be provided between the two hinge assemblies 106, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the pivotal connection between the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine component 101, and improving the The supporting effect of the rotation of the outer machine body 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 , the shielding shell 51 further includes: a bottom shell 513 , which is located below the hinge assembly 106 . The bottom shell 513 extends laterally and has two lateral ends connected to the two ends respectively. The shells 512 are connected (eg by screws through screw holes 515 in Figure 15). Therefore, the hinge assembly 106 can be protected more comprehensively. Moreover, in this embodiment, the installation of the shielding housing 51 can be achieved regardless of whether the end shell 512 is pivotally connected to the hinge assembly 106 . Therefore, when the shielding housing 51 includes the bottom housing 513 , the end housing 512 may or may not be pivotally connected with the hinge assembly 106 .

In other embodiments, the bottom shell 513 may not be connected to the two end shells 512, but connected to the connecting bracket 3, etc., which will not be described again here. Alternatively, the shielding shell 51 may not include the bottom shell 513. In this case, the bottom surface of the connecting bracket 3 may be extended outside the room (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17) to shield the bottom of the hinge assembly 106.

In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, the shielding shell 51 may also include: an end cover 514. The end cover 514 is provided on the transverse outer side of each end shell 512, and the end cover 514 is buckled through It is installed on the end shell 512 on the corresponding side by means of connection or magnetic connection. Therefore, the end shell 512 can be shielded by the end cover 514 to prevent the connecting shaft, screw heads, etc. on the end shell 512 from being exposed and damaged, and improve the low-maintenance reliability of the hinge assembly 106 by the shielding shell 51 . Optionally, the end cover 514 is a solid cover without hollows, so that a better shielding effect can be achieved.

For example, the end cover 514 can be a plastic cover. A buckle is provided on a side surface of the end cover 514 facing the end shell 512. The end shell 512 is provided with a buckle hole. Through the snap connection between the buckle and the buckle hole, the end cover is realized. 514 is fixedly connected to the end shell 512, thereby achieving shielding and sealing of the end shell 512.

Optionally, the end shell 512 and the bottom shell 513 have positioning structures that cooperate with each other. Through the positioning and cooperation of the positioning structures, the positions of the screw holes 515 can be easily aligned, so that the end shell 512 and the bottom shell 512 can be connected through screws. bottom shell 513, and then snap-connect the end cover 514 to the end shell 512 to complete the connection of the shielding shell 51.

As mentioned above, in some embodiments, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, when the outdoor unit body 2 assumes the first state, the back panel (ie, the first back panel 21) of the outdoor unit body 2 is upright, and the window air conditioner The air conditioner 100 is in the use state. With reference to Figures 3 and 4, when the outdoor unit body 2 assumes the second state, the back panel (i.e. the first back panel 21) of the outdoor unit body 2 is placed horizontally, and the window air conditioner 100 is in the installation state. . 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 outdoor machine body 2 can rotate between the first state and the second state" is intended to illustrate that the outdoor machine body 2 has the ability to switch between the above two states through rotation. However, it does not limit the necessity. The switching between the above two states is achieved by driving the rotation of the outer machine body 2. For example, when it is necessary to switch the state of the outer machine body 2, it can be achieved by driving the rotation of the outer machine body 2, or by driving the inner machine component 101. The rotation is realized, 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 outer machine body 2 is in the first state or the second state, the vertical height position of the pivot axis L of the pivotal connection between the connecting bracket 3 and the outer machine body 2 can be Remaining unchanged, when the outdoor machine body 2 assumes the first state, the pivot axis L is located at the upper height of the outdoor machine body 2, and when the outdoor machine body 2 assumes the second state, due to the back plate of the outdoor machine body 2 Lift to the horizontal position, so that the pivot axis L is equivalent to the lower height position of the outer machine 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 pivot axis L, and when the outer machine body 2 is in the second state, the entire outer machine body 2 is generally higher than the pivot axis L. axis L. 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 pivotable form, which can effectively solve the above technical problems.

For example, in some embodiments of the present application, the outer machine body 2 can rotate 90° around the pivot axis L from a first state (such as the state shown in Figures 1 and 2) to a second state (such as Figures 3 and 4 status shown). For example, you can lift the inner machine part 101 by hand and rotate it 90°, and the inner machine part 101 rotates to a vertical position (for example, as shown in Figure 18), or you can lift the outer machine body 2 by hand and rotate it 90°, and the outer machine body 2 rotates to a horizontal position. (For example, shown in Figure 3).

As shown in Figures 3 and 4, when the outdoor machine body 2 is rotated 90° to reach the second state, the lower bottom surface of the outdoor machine body 2 is flush with the lower bottom surface of the connecting bracket 3, so that the outdoor machine body can be smoothly and smoothly connected. 2 and the connecting bracket 3 are pushed outward. With reference to Figure 5, when the outdoor machine body 2 reaches the outside of the room, the outdoor machine body 2 can slowly rotate and fall. The outdoor machine body 2 can rotate 90° to return to the first state (such as the state shown in Figure 6), thereby realizing window facing. The installation and fixation of air conditioner 100 are safe and reliable. This can effectively solve the problem that the saddle-type window machine is difficult to install and that the outdoor machine is too heavy to be directly lifted from the window 200 to the outside for installation.

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 panel (i.e., the first back panel 21) faces toward the outside. Indoor side. The outer machine body 2 is rotatable relative to the inner machine component 101 around a single pivot axis L extending transversely and located at the upper inner end of the outer machine body 2 .

For example, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, if the outdoor unit body 2 is pulled upward so that the outdoor unit body 2 pivots counterclockwise around the pivot axis L, when the outdoor unit body 2 rotates 90°, the window 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, the panel (i.e., the first panel 24) faces upward, and the back panel (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.

For example, as shown in Figure 18, if the indoor unit 101 is pulled upward so that the indoor unit 101 pivots in the clockwise direction around the pivot axis L, when the indoor unit 101 rotates 90°, the window air conditioner 100 is in the middle At this time, the bottom plate (i.e., the second bottom plate 12) of the indoor unit body 1 faces the indoor side, the top plate (i.e., the second top plate 13) faces the outdoor side, the panel (i.e., the second panel 14) faces upward, and the back panel (i.e., the second panel 14) faces upward. The second back plate 11) faces downward. The outdoor machine body 2 still keeps the bottom plate (i.e., the first bottom plate 22) facing downward, the top plate (i.e., the first top plate 23) facing upward, the panel (i.e., the first panel 24) facing the outdoor side, and the back panel (i.e., the first back panel 21). Toward the indoor side. It can be understood that the window air conditioner 100 in the intermediate form (as shown in FIG. 18 ) can be rotated 90° counterclockwise as a whole, and the window air conditioner 100 can be in an installation form (for example, as shown in FIG. 3 ).

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.

It should be noted that the connection relationship between the inner unit body 1 and the connecting bracket 3 is not limited, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a sliding connection that is relatively movable along the longitudinal direction, etc., and is not limited here. When the inner machine body 1 and the connecting bracket 3 are fixedly connected, at least part of the connecting bracket 3 is always 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 indoor unit body 1 and the connecting bracket 3 are relatively slidably connected in the longitudinal direction, and the window air conditioner 100 is in a use form (for example, the form shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ), at least part of the connecting bracket 3 is located on the indoor unit. The outer side of the body 1 is so that the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine body 1 are longitudinally spaced apart. When the indoor unit body 1 and the connecting bracket 3 are relatively slidably connected in the longitudinal direction, and the window air conditioner 100 is in an installation form (such as the form shown in Figures 3 and 4), the connecting bracket 3 can be stacked inside. The upper part of the machine body 1, so that the inner machine component 1 and the outer machine body 2 are in a close relationship, or at least part of the connecting bracket 3 can be located outside the inner machine body 1, so that the inner machine body 1 and the outer machine body 2 forms spaced apart longitudinally.

When the inner machine body 1 and the connecting bracket 3 are slidably connected longitudinally and relatively movable, 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 distance between the outer machine body 2 and the inner machine body 1. The longitudinal distance is to facilitate packaging and transportation, and can also make the longitudinal separation distance between the outer unit body 2 and the inner unit body 1 match the longitudinal size requirements of different window sills.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 , the window air conditioner 100 may further include a buckle assembly. The buckle assembly includes a first buckle component 61 and a second buckle component 62 . The first buckle component 61 is provided on the inner machine component 101, and the second buckle 62 is provided on the outer machine body 2. When the outer machine body 2 assumes the second state (for example, the state shown in Figure 3), the first buckle 61 and the second buckle The member 62 can be buckled and locked to prevent the outer unit body 2 from being reversed in the direction of restoring the first state (for example, the state shown in Figure 1). When the first buckle member 61 and the second buckle member 62 are separated and unlocked (as shown in the figure) 5), the outdoor machine body 2 can leave the second state and invert in the direction of restoring the first state, so as to transform back to the first state (for example, as shown in Figure 6). Therefore, by providing the buckle assembly, the outdoor unit body 2 can be stably and reliably stayed in the second state, so as to facilitate the installation of the window air conditioner 100 .

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 "below" the first feature of 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 machine parts, the inner machine parts include an inner machine body and a connecting bracket connected to the inner machine body. The inner machine body is suitable for being located indoors. The connecting bracket can be installed through a window. The connecting bracket The outer end of the bracket extends to be movably connected with the outer machine body.
The window air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the outdoor unit body can move its bottom upward or downward relative to the connecting bracket.
The window air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the outer end of the connecting bracket extends to be pivotally connected to the outdoor unit body.
The window air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the outer unit body and the inner unit component are pivotally connected through a hinge assembly, the inner unit component is provided with a first hinge, and the outer unit body A second hinge piece is provided on the first hinge piece, and the first hinge piece and the second hinge piece are hingedly connected to form the hinge assembly.
The window air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein the first hinge part and the inner unit component are separate parts and are assembled and connected, and/or the second hinge part and the outer unit body are separate parts. Separate parts and assembled together.
The window air conditioner according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the hinge assembly enables the outdoor unit body to rotate between the first state and the second state, and the first hinge is provided with a first a stopper. The second hinge is provided with a second stopper. When the outer machine body rotates from the first state to the second state, the first stopper and the The second stopper is engaged to prevent the outer machine body from continuing to rotate in the current rotation direction.
The window air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein the first hinge further has a third stopper, and when the outdoor unit body rotates from the second state to the first state, The second stopper part cooperates with the third stopper part to prevent the outer machine body from continuing to rotate in the current rotation direction.
The window air conditioner according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the first hinge part and the second hinge part are pivotally connected through a damping rotating shaft.
The window air conditioner according to any one of claims 4-8, further comprising:

A shielding shell is located between the outer end of the connecting bracket and the outer machine body, and is used to shield the corresponding part of the hinge assembly.
The window air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein the pivot axis of the hinge assembly is transverse and located at the upper inner end of the outdoor unit body, and the shielding shell includes:

a top shell, which is located above the hinge assembly and extends laterally;

End shells, the end shells are two transverse sides respectively located at the outer end of the connecting bracket, and the two end shells are respectively connected to the two transverse ends of the top shell.
The window air conditioner according to claim 10, wherein the end shell is pivotally connected to the hinge and is rotatable about the pivot axis relative to the hinge assembly.
The window air conditioner according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the shielding shell further includes:

The bottom shell is located below the hinge assembly. The bottom shell extends transversely and its two transverse ends are respectively connected to the two end shells.
The window air conditioner according to any one of claims 10-12, wherein the shielding shell further includes:

End caps, the end caps are snap-connected or magnetically connected to the transverse outer side of each end shell.