CN204388296U - Air-conditioning equipment and control box thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner and a control box thereof. A control box is pasted on the front panel of the air conditioner. The control box includes a circuit board assembly, an installation ring, and a cover body that covers the opposite sides of the installation ring. The two covers and the installation ring together form an accommodating space. , the two covers and the mounting ring together form the shell of the control box. The circuit board assembly includes a circuit board with a chip that converts the Bluetooth signal into an infrared signal, and a signal head and a charging interface electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board It is completely accommodated in the accommodation space, the signal head protrudes out of the casing, and the casing is provided with a port communicating with the accommodation space, and the charging interface extends into the port and is hidden in the port. The user can transmit the Bluetooth signal to the control box through the mobile terminal, convert it into an infrared signal through the chip of the circuit board, and communicate with the air conditioner, so that the user can use the mobile terminal to control the air conditioner, and the user can obtain a better experience .

Description

Air conditioner and its control box

technical field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a control box and an air conditioner using the control box.

Background technique

At present, the vast majority of existing air conditioners are limited to remote control with infrared signals. With the rapid development of the Internet of Things and the acceleration of smart phones, more and more people expect to control air conditioners through mobile phones. To achieve, therefore, the control of the current air conditioner needs to be further improved.

Utility model content

The purpose of the utility model is to provide a control box, aiming at solving the problem that the air conditioner in the prior art is controlled only by a remote controller emitting infrared signals and is not intelligent enough.

The utility model is achieved in this way, a control box, which includes a circuit board assembly that converts the bluetooth signal into an infrared signal and communicates with an air conditioner, a mounting ring, and a cover that covers the opposite sides of the mounting ring The two covers are closed on the opposite sides of the installation ring so that the two covers and the installation ring jointly form an accommodating space, and the two covers and the installation The circle together constitutes the shell of the control box. The circuit board assembly includes a circuit board provided with a chip that converts the Bluetooth signal into an infrared signal, and a signal head and a charging interface electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board It is completely accommodated in the accommodating space, the signal head protrudes from the outer shell, and the outer shell is provided with a port communicating with the accommodating space, and the charging interface extends into the port In the mouth and hidden in the port.

Further, the opposite side edges of the installation ring are extended to form two installation rings, each of the installation rings is tapered from the inside to the outside, and the two covers are respectively sleeved on the two installation rings. The two mounting rings are respectively wedged into the two covers.

Alternatively, the opposite side edges of the installation ring extend oppositely to form two installation rings, each of the installation rings is tapered from inside to outside, and the two covers are respectively sleeved on the two On the installation ring, the two covers are ultrasonically welded on the two installation rings. Preferably, the height of each mounting ring is larger than 2mm.

Alternatively, the two covers are snap-connected to opposite side edges of the installation ring.

Specifically, the buckle connection between each cover body and the mounting ring is a slot opened on one of the two and a hook protruding from the other of the two. Set in the card slot.

Further, at least two support columns protrude from the inner surface of the installation ring, one side of the circuit board is supported on the support columns, and the other side of the circuit board is against one of the covers superior.

Another object of the present utility model is to provide an air conditioner, which includes an air conditioner with a front panel, the front panel has a signal receiving area, and the air conditioner also includes the above-mentioned control box attached to the front panel , the control box is located around the signal receiving area.

Further, a magnet is further arranged in the accommodating space of the control box, the magnet is located between the circuit board and one of the covers, and the magnet is adsorbed on the front panel.

Or, one of the covers of the control box is provided with colloid, and the colloid is attached to the front panel; or, one of the covers of the control box is provided with a suction cup, and the colloid is attached to the front panel; The suction cup is adsorbed on the front panel.

The technical effect of the utility model relative to the prior art is: the utility model innovatively proposes an air conditioner that is applied to the front panel of the existing air conditioner to realize the conversion of the bluetooth signal into an infrared signal to control the air conditioner, so that The user can transmit the Bluetooth signal to the control box through the mobile terminal, convert it into an infrared signal through the chip of the circuit board, and communicate with the air conditioner, so as to realize the purpose of using the mobile terminal to control the air conditioner, the control is more intelligent, and the user obtains Better user experience.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a control box of the air conditioner of Fig. 1 .

Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the control box of Fig. 2 along the line A-A.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the control box of FIG. 2 .

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model, and are not intended to limit the utility model.

Please refer to Fig. 1, the air conditioner 100 provided by the embodiment of the utility model includes an air conditioner 20 with a front panel 10, the front panel 10 has a signal receiving area 11, and the air conditioner 20 also includes an air conditioner attached to the front panel 10 on the control box 30, the control box 30 is located in the periphery of the signal receiving area 11. The control box 30 can convert the bluetooth signal into an infrared signal and communicate with the air conditioner 20 to realize the user's control of the air conditioner 20 .

Please refer to FIGS. 2-4 at the same time. The control box 30 includes a circuit board assembly 40 that converts the Bluetooth signal into an infrared signal and communicates with an air conditioner 20 , an installation ring 50 , and an opposite cover that is closed on the installation ring 50 . Covers 60 on both sides. The two covers 60 cover opposite sides of the installation ring 50 such that the two covers 60 and the installation ring 50 jointly form an accommodating space 61 . The two covers 60 and the mounting ring 50 together form a casing 62 of the control box 30 .

The circuit board assembly 40 includes a circuit board 41 provided with a chip 44 for converting Bluetooth signals into infrared signals, and a signal head 42 and a charging interface 43 electrically connected to the circuit board 41 . The circuit board 41 is completely accommodated in the accommodating space 61 , the signal head 42 protrudes from the housing 62 , and the housing 62 is provided with a port communicating with the accommodating space 61 63 , the charging interface 43 protrudes into the opening 63 and is hidden in the opening 63 . The charging interface 43 hidden in the opening 63 mentioned here means that when the control box 30 is pasted on the front panel 10 of the air conditioner 20, the charging interface 43 will not be obviously exposed in the sight of the user.

The control box 30 provided by the utility model provides the function of converting the bluetooth signal into an infrared signal, and the control box 30 can be used on the air conditioner 20 to realize the purpose of controlling the air conditioner 20 by the mobile terminal. The utility model innovatively proposes an air conditioner 100 that is applied to the front panel 10 of the existing air conditioner 20 to convert the Bluetooth signal into an infrared signal to control the air conditioner 20, so that the user can transmit the Bluetooth signal to the On the control box 30, the chip 44 of the circuit board 41 is converted into an infrared signal, and communicates with the air conditioner 20, so that the user can use the mobile terminal to control the air conditioner 20, and the control is more intelligent, so that the user can obtain better Easy to use and easy to control.

The control box 30 is located on the periphery of the signal receiving area 11 , so that the signal emitted by the control box 30 can be received by the air conditioner 20 . The signal head 42 on the circuit board 41 protrudes out of the housing 62 to facilitate signal transmission and increase the transmission range. The charging interface 43 is arranged on the control box 30, which is convenient for users to use repeatedly and improves its service life.

There are several ways to connect the two covers 60 and the installation ring 50 as follows. The first method is: the opposite side edges of the installation ring 50 extend oppositely to form two installation rings 51, and each of the installation rings 51 is tapered from the inside to the outside, and the two covers 60 are respectively set on the two installation rings 51, and the two installation rings 51 are respectively wedged into the two covers 60. Pat the two covers 60 so that the covers 60 and the installation ring 51 are closely matched to realize the installation of the two covers 60 and the installation ring 50; the second way is: the opposite side edges of the installation ring 50 extend opposite to each other Two mounting rings 51 are formed, and each of the mounting rings 51 is tapered from the inside to the outside. The two covers 60 are respectively sleeved on the two mounting rings 51. The two covers 60 is ultrasonically welded on the two mounting rings 51, and the mounting rings 51 of the cover body 60 and the mounting ring 50 are ultrasonically welded to achieve the purpose of fixing; the third method is: the two cover bodies 60 are snapped together On the opposite side edges of the installation ring 50, tap the two covers 60 to make the cover 60 and the installation ring 50 realize snap-fit connection, which can also achieve the purpose of fixing.

In the three modes, the two covers 60 are insulators, and the mounting ring 50 is also an insulator.

In the first way, the installation ring 50 can be a rubber part, the two covers 60 can be plastic parts, the installation ring 51 is wedged into the cover body 60, the installation ring 51 has a tendency to be compressed and deformed, and the installation ring 51 elastically abuts against the top The cover 60 is connected to the mounting ring 51 at the periphery of the cover 60 . Alternatively, the mounting ring 50 and the two covers 60 are plastic parts, and the plastic parts are connected by interference fit, that is to say, the mounting ring 51 of the mounting ring 50 and the two covers 60 are interference fit.

In the second method, the mounting ring 51 may not be tapered, and the two covers 60 only need to be placed on the mounting ring 51, and the cover 60 and the mounting ring 50 can also be fixed by ultrasonic welding; Each cover body 60 is a plastic part, and the mounting ring 50 is a rubber part or a plastic part.

In the third way, the buckle connection between each cover body 60 and the installation ring 50 is a slot opened on one of the two and a hook protruding from the other of the two. , the hook is set in the slot, and the hook is hooked in the slot by tapping the cover 60, so that the connection between the cover 60 and the mounting ring 50 can be realized; similarly, the two covers 60 is a plastic part, and the mounting ring 50 is a rubber part or a plastic part.

In the first mode and the second mode, the height of each of the mounting rings 51 is greater than 2mm, and the creepage distance of the circuit board 41 is guaranteed to be more than 4mm, ensuring the safety of electricity use.

Further, at least two support columns 52 protrude from the inner surface of the installation ring 50, one side of the circuit board 41 is supported on the support columns 52, and the other side of the circuit board 41 is against them. One of the lids 60. Specifically, the chip 44 is installed on the other side of the circuit board 41, and the chip 44 abuts against the corresponding cover 60, but the pressure of the chip 44 and the cover 60 is tolerable by the chip 44. It can be understood that the other side of the circuit board 41 is to be abutted against the corresponding cover body 60, and an abutment post (not shown) may be provided on the other side of the circuit board 41, and the abutment post Arresting against the corresponding cover body 60 can also realize the supporting relationship between the cover body 60 and the circuit board 41, and at the same time ensure that the abutting column pushes the cover body 60 against the chip 44, so that the cover body 60 will not Excessive pressure on the chip 44 causes damage to the chip 44 .

In this embodiment, the support column 52 extends along the axial direction of the installation ring 50 . It can be understood that the support column 52 may extend along the inner surface of the installation ring 50 in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the installation ring 50 .

In order to paste the control box 30 on the front panel 10 of the air conditioner 20, the following methods can be adopted, the first method: a magnet 31 is also arranged in the accommodating space 61 of the control box 30, and the magnet 31 Located between the circuit board 41 and one of the covers 60, the magnet 31 is adsorbed on the front panel 10, and the control box 30 is magnetically attracted to the front panel 10 through the magnet 31; the second method: One of the covers 60 of the control box 30 is provided with glue, and the glue is pasted on the front panel 10, and the control box 30 is pasted on the front panel 10 by pasting, specifically, The cavity can be double-sided tape, and can also be glue directly applied to the outside of the cover 60; the third method: one of the cover 60 of the control box 30 is equipped with a suction cup, and the suction cup absorbs On the front panel 10, the control box 30 is adsorbed on the front panel 10 by sucker adsorption; the fourth way: the outer side of one of the cover 60 of the control box 30 and the front panel 10 A Velcro is fixed between them, and the separation and fixation between the control box 30 and the front panel 10 of the air conditioner 20 are realized through the mutual tearing and hooking of the textured body and the hook surface of the Velcro.

In this embodiment, in order to make the signal head 42 on the circuit board 41 extend out of the housing 62, the housing 62 is provided with a through hole 64, and a part of the through hole 64 is opened on the mounting ring 50, and the other part is opened on the On one of the covers 60 , two parts of the through hole 64 jointly form a complete through hole 64 . Similarly, depending on the size of the charging interface 43 , the openings 63 on the housing 62 are all opened on the mounting ring 50 or a part of the openings 63 on the mounting ring 50 and the cover 60 .

The signal head 42 on the circuit board 41 can be stuck in the through hole 64 on the casing 62 , and similarly, the charging interface 43 can also be stuck in the through hole 63 .

A rechargeable battery 45 is arranged on the circuit board 41 , and the rechargeable battery 45 is located between the circuit board 41 and the magnet 31 . In the absence of the magnet 31 , the rechargeable battery 45 is located between the circuit board 41 and the corresponding cover 60 . The battery 45 and the chip 44 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the circuit board 41 .

The control box 30 of the present utility model has the following advantages:

1. The control box 30 is compact, and the combination with the air conditioner 20 is simple and convenient, and at the same time realizes the conversion of the bluetooth signal and the infrared signal.

2. The control box 30 is installed on opposite sides of the installation ring 50 through two covers 60, and the circuit board 41 is located in the shell 62 formed by the cover body 60 and the installation ring 50, so that the structure of the control box 30 is simple and easy to install.

3. The creepage distance of the circuit board 41 is guaranteed to be more than 4mm, and the electricity safety is high.

4. Since the control box 30 has a simple structure and is easy to install, the material cost and processing cost of the control box 30 itself are both low, which improves the market competitiveness of the control box 30 .

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included in this utility model. within the scope of protection of utility models.

Claims (10)

1. a control box, it is characterized in that: described control box comprises Bluetooth signal is converted to infrared signal and the circuit board assemblies communicated with an air-conditioner, installing ring, be covered on the lid of the relative both sides of described installing ring, two described lids are covered on the relative both sides of described installing ring and make two described lids and described installing ring three jointly form an accommodation space, two described lids and described installing ring form the shell of this control box jointly, described circuit board assemblies comprises the circuit board being provided with chip Bluetooth signal being converted to infrared signal and the signal heads be electrically connected on described circuit board and charging inlet, described circuit board is placed in described accommodation space completely, described signal heads stretches out in outside described shell, described shell offers the port be communicated with described accommodation space, described charging inlet to stretch in described port and is hidden in this port.

2. control box as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that: the relative both side edges of described installing ring is opposing has extended to form two installing rings, installing ring described in each is in gradually-reducing shape from the inside to the outside, two described lids are placed on two described installing rings respectively, and two described installing rings are wedged in two described lids respectively.

3. control box as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that: the relative both side edges of described installing ring is opposing has extended to form two installing rings, installing ring described in each is in gradually-reducing shape from the inside to the outside, two described lids are placed on two described installing rings respectively, and two described lid supersonic weldings are connected on two described installing rings.

4. control box as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3, is characterized in that: described in each, the height of installing ring is greater than 2mm.

5. control box as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that: two described lid buckles are connected to the relative both side edges of described installing ring.

6. control box as claimed in claim 5, is characterized in that: lid described in each is connected with the buckle between described installing ring for be opened in the two one of on draw-in groove and the snap fit that convexedly stretches on the two another, described snap fit hook is located in described draw-in groove.

7. the control box as described in claim 1-3, any one of 5-6, it is characterized in that: the inner surface of described installing ring has protruded out at least two support columns, the side of described circuit board is supported on described support column, and the opposite side of described circuit board is butted on lid described in one of them.

8. an air-conditioning equipment, it comprises the air-conditioner with front panel, described front panel has Signal reception region, it is characterized in that, described air-conditioner also comprises the control box as described in any one of claim 1-7 be attached on described front panel, and described control box is positioned at the periphery in described Signal reception region.

9. air-conditioning equipment as claimed in claim 8, is characterized in that: be also provided with magnet in the described accommodation space of described control box, and described magnet is at described circuit board and described in one of them between lid, and described magnet adsorption is on described front panel.

10. air-conditioning equipment as claimed in claim 8, is characterized in that: be sticked outside lid described in one of them of described control box colloid, and described colloid pastes to be tied on described front panel; Or be equiped with sucker outside lid described in one of them of described control box, described sucker suction is on described front panel.