KR20070080387A - Indoor unit of air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

An indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided to prevent contact between electric wire and blowing air during operation of an indoor unit, and to prevent flow resistance of the blowing air from being reduced by installing the electric wire in a groove of a discharge unit different from air blowing space. An indoor unit of an air conditioner comprises a cabinet and a discharge unit(40). The discharge unit is installed in the cabinet, and guides air discharged from an indoor unit. The discharge unit includes a body(42) assembled in the cabinet, and electric wire receiving space formed in the body. The electric wire receiving space is located between the body and the cabinet.

Description

Indoor unit of air conditioner

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the interior of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a frame panel of the indoor unit according to the present invention

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a deco frame of the frame panel according to the present invention

5 is an assembly view showing the assembly process of the frame panel according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the coupling portion of the decor frame according to the present invention

7 is a front view of the front panel according to the present invention

8 is a front view of the service cover is separated from the front panel according to the invention

9 is an exploded perspective view showing a cabinet and a front panel according to the present invention

10 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the cabinet and the front panel according to the present invention

11 is a perspective view showing a service cover and a drain pan according to the present invention;

12 is a perspective view showing the outside of the discharge unit according to the present invention;

Figure 13 is a perspective view of the inside of the discharge unit according to the present invention

14 is a perspective view showing the wire storage unit of the discharge unit according to the present invention;

15 is a side view showing a discharge unit according to the present invention;

16 is an operation diagram showing the operation of the discharge unit according to the present invention

17 is an exploded perspective view showing an air conditioner according to the prior art

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

10 cabinet 11 assembly cover

12: base 13: orifice

14 blower 15 suction port

16 discharge port 17 bracket

18: Air guide 20: Front panel

21: Front Grill 24: Service Cover

30: frame panel 32: frame base

33: outer edge 34: decor frame

34a ': Hole 34b': Boss

35: transparent plate 36: deco

37: home 38: display window

39: fastening member 40: discharge unit

40a: groove 41: discharge port

42: body 43: rib

44: vane 44a: hinge

44b: outer end 45: motor

46: safety net 46a, 46b: wire rod

47: stopper 48: rib

49: wires 49a, 49b: connectors

50: heat exchanger 52: connection piping

60 filter 100 drain pan

102 housing 104 rib

106: discharge tube 150: electrical part

155: Terminal Box

The present invention relates to an indoor unit of an air conditioner, and more particularly, to an indoor unit of an air conditioner in which a wire accommodating space is formed to accommodate an electric wire in a discharge unit.

In general, air conditioners are installed for the purpose of cooling / heating the room or purifying the air with a radiator, air conditioner, purifier, etc., to create a more comfortable indoor environment for humans. An air conditioner with a built-in turbo fan to minimize the thickness of the cabinet has been developed.

17 is an exploded perspective view showing an air conditioner according to the prior art.

As shown in FIG. 17, a conventional air conditioner is provided with a rectangular cabinet 1 having a thin front and a thin thickness, a blower 2 installed inside the cabinet 1, and a front of the blower 2. A heat exchanger (3), a front panel (4) formed in front of the heat exchanger (3), and an air inlet (4a) through which air is sucked, and installed between the cabinet (1) and the front panel (4). Orifice (5) and the front panel 4 is formed so as to be rotated by a predetermined angle to the front grill (6) for opening and closing the inlet (4a) is configured.

Here, the blower (2) is not only minimizes the thickness of the cabinet (1) but also the turbo fan (2a) to allow the air sucked through the inlet (4a) to be discharged in the circumferential direction, and the turbo fan ( It consists of the motor 2b which rotates 2a).

The orifice 5 is installed between the heat exchanger 3 and the blower 2 to guide the air sucked through the suction port 4a to the blower 2.

On the other hand, between the front panel 4 and the orifice (5) is provided with a filter (7) for filtering the air sucked through the inlet (4a), the upper part of the orifice (5) to control the control The box 8 is installed.

In addition, the cabinet 1 is provided with a discharge unit 9 for guiding the blowing direction of air when discharging the internal air.

Here, the discharge unit 9 has a discharge port formed therein, and a plurality of grills 9a are formed at the discharge hole to guide the direction of the blown air, and to operate the vane 9b to operate a motor (not shown). Is installed.

However, since the wires connected to the motor installed in the discharge unit 9 of the air conditioner according to the prior art are exposed to the inside of the cabinet 1, there is a problem that the service provider is troubled by the exposed wires during assembly or installation of the indoor unit. .

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner in which a wire accommodating space is formed to accommodate an electric wire in a discharge unit.

The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention for solving the above technical problem; And a discharge unit installed in the cabinet to guide the air discharged from the indoor unit, wherein the discharge unit includes a body assembled to the cabinet and a wire receiving space formed in the body.

Here, the wire receiving space is located between the body and the cabinet, the wire receiving space is a groove formed in the body, the wire is fitted into the groove.

And the indoor unit is further provided with a full length, the discharge unit is the body with the discharge port formed; A vane installed on the body to open and close the discharge port; It is configured to include a drive means for operating the vane, the electric wire is connected to the wire receiving space is connected to the motor and the electric part.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a frame panel of the indoor unit according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a decor of the frame panel according to the present invention Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the frame, Figure 5 is an assembly view showing the assembly process of the frame panel according to the present invention, Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a coupling portion of the decor frame according to the present invention.

The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 1 or 2, the cabinet 10 to form an appearance, the front panel 20 is coupled to the front of the cabinet 10, and It is installed on the front panel 20 is configured to include a frame panel 30 is spaced apart from the front panel 20 by a predetermined interval.

The front panel 20 has a suction port 15 formed at the center thereof, and the front panel 20 is fastened and fixed to the cabinet 10.

At least one discharge opening 16 is formed in the cabinet 10.

The frame panel 30 is installed in front of the front panel 20, spaced apart from the front panel 20 by a predetermined interval to form a gap, between the front panel 20 and the frame panel 30 Air is moved to the suction port 15 through the formed gap.

On the other hand, the indoor unit is a base 12 is installed on the wall surface of the room, a blower 14 is installed on the base 12 to suck / discharge the indoor air, and located in front of the blower 14 and the suction port And an orifice (13) for guiding the blower (14) to the air sucked in (15).

The blower 14 is installed between the base 12 and the orifice 13 to guide all the air sucked through the suction port 15 to the discharge port 16.

In particular, the blower 14 is a centrifugal fan for discharging air introduced from the orifice 13 in the circumferential direction.

Discharge ports 16 for guiding the air discharged from the blower 14 out of the cabinet 10 are formed at both sides of the blower 14, that is, at both sides of the base 12, and discharged at the discharge port 16. The unit 40 is installed to open and close the discharge port 16.

In addition, a discharge unit 40 that is opened and closed by a control unit of the indoor unit is also installed in the discharge port 16 formed below the base 12 to guide discharge air to the room.

In addition, the base 12 is fixed to the interior wall by a bracket installed on the back.

In addition, an air guide 18 which guides the air discharged from the blower 14 to the discharge ports 16 provided on both sides of the base 12 is located above the blower 14, that is, above the base 12. Is installed.

On the other hand, the upper portion of the orifice (13) is provided with an electric component 150 constituting a control unit of the air conditioner.

In front of the orifice 13, a heat exchanger (50) for cooling / heating the indoor air that is sucked by heat exchange with indoor air is installed, and a drain pan (100) is installed below the heat exchanger (50) for the heat exchange. Condensate generated in the device 50 is stored and discharged.

Here, the heat exchanger 50 is fixed to the front panel 20 or the orifice 13, the heat exchanger 50 is connected to the connection pipe 52 on one side to be connected to the refrigerant pipe (not shown) installed from the outside. ) Is installed.

In particular, the plasma filter 160 is installed on the front surface of the heat exchanger 50.

The front panel 20 is located in front of the heat exchanger 50 and is coupled to the base 12, and the discharge port 16 is formed by the combination of the front panel 20 and the base 12. The discharge unit 40 is installed in the discharge port 16.

In addition, the cabinet 10 has a pipe cover 11 is installed in the corner, the pipe cover 11 is assembled to the corner of the base 12 to form a part of the appearance of the indoor unit.

Here, the pipe cover 11 is formed in a plurality of four corners in the cabinet 10, in this embodiment is installed in two lower corners, the external refrigerant pipe through the pipe cover 11 is the cabinet (10) Guided inside.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 6, the frame panel 30 includes a frame base 32 and a frame assembly hingedly connected to the frame base 32.

The frame assembly may include a decor frame 34 hinged to the frame base 32, a transparent plate 35 fitted to the decor frame 34, the decor frame 34 and the transparent plate ( It is configured to include a deco 36 for wrapping and fixing the 35 at the same time, and a display window 38 provided in the deco frame (34).

The transparent plate 35 may be made of transparent acrylic or glass, and the transparent plate 35 may be positioned in front of the frame base 32 to expose a picture or a photo attached to the frame base 32. .

The decor frame 34 is installed on the edge of the transparent plate 35 to fix the transparent plate 35.

4 or 6, the decor frame 34 is composed of four members 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d to be in close contact with the four edges of the transparent plate 35, Each member is fitted to each other and then fastened and fixed.

Thus, holes 34a 'and 34c' are formed in one of the members 34a and 34c of the deco frame 34, and the holes 34a 'and 34c' are formed in the members 34b and 34d to be joined. The boss 34b 'is inserted into the boss 34b', and the deco 36 is assembled to the boss 34b ', and then a fastening member (not shown) is fastened to the deco frame 34 by the deco 36. Keep in close contact with

In addition, each of the members 34a, 34b, 34c, and 34d of the decor frame 34 is formed such that the outer end 33 is bent forward to surround the edge of the transparent plate 35.

In addition, a protruding portion 31 protruding toward the frame base 32 is formed on the rear surface of the deco frame 34, and a hinge hole 31a is formed in the protruding portion 31 to hinge the frame base 32. Connected.

Here, the hinge hole 31a is formed on the upper side of the decor frame 34 so that the frame assembly can be rotated based on the upper end, and is formed long in the left / right direction.

The protrusion 31 is inserted into a groove (not shown) of the frame base 32, and then a pin (not shown) is inserted through the groove and the protrusion 31 so that the frame base 32 and the frame base 32 are not. The frame assembly is hingedly connected.

In addition, the display window 38 is installed below the decor frame 34, and the display window 38 is connected to the electrical component unit 150 to display a signal.

The display window 38 is located between the lower member 34c and the right member 34b of the deco frame 34, and is installed at the lower right of the drawing, and the lower member 36c of the deco 36 is provided. ), A hole 36c 'is formed to expose the display window 38.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the display window 38 is displayed as a device for turning on an LED, etc. Alternatively, a flat display device such as an LCD may be installed.

In addition, the display window 38 displays information on the operating state of the indoor unit or the environment of the room.

On the other hand, the deco 36 is a mechanism for wrapping and fixing the edge of the deco frame 34 and the edge of the transparent plate 35 at the same time, the cross section is formed in a 'c' shape, 'c' shaped The opened portion is provided to face the transparent window side.

The deco 36 is composed of four members 36a, 36b, 36c and 36d to simultaneously surround four edges of the decoframe 34 and the transparent plate 35.

The deco frame 34 and the transparent plate 35 are inserted into the grooves 37 of the members 36a, 36b, 36c, and 36d.

In particular, the front side end 37a of the deco 36 is in close contact with the transparent plate 35, and the rear side end 37b is in close contact with the deco frame 34.

Here, the rear side end 37b of the deco 36 is elongated to cover the portion of the hole 34a '/ boss 34b' to which the respective members 36a and 36b of the deco frame 34 are coupled. .

In particular, a hole 37c is formed in the rear side end 37b of the deco 36 so that the fastening member 39 can be inserted therein, and the fastening member 39 inserted through the hole 37c of the deco 36. ) Is inserted into the boss 34b 'of the deco frame 34 after passing through the deco 36, and the deeper the insertion depth of the fastening member 39, the deco frame 34 to the transparent plate Press to the (35) side.

Here, the thread 37 is formed in the hole 37c of the deco 36 to be coupled to the fastening member 39 and the end of the fastening member 39 moves the deco frame 34 toward the transparent plate 35. .

In addition, the front side end 37a of the decor 36 is formed long so that the decor frame 34 is not visible through the transparent plate 35, and the hole 36c 'formed in the decor 36 is the display window. (38).

Thus, in the frame panel 30 according to the present invention, the deco frame 34 presses the transparent plate 35 when the fastening member 39 is fastened, and the fastening of the deco 36 and the deco plate 34 is simultaneously performed. There is an effect that the assembly is made efficiently.

Figure 7 is a front view of the front panel according to the present invention, Figure 8 is a front view of the service cover is separated from the front panel according to the invention, Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a cabinet and the front panel according to the invention, 10 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the cabinet and the front panel according to the present invention.

7 to 10, the front panel 20 is a service cover for shielding a part of the inside of the cabinet 10 located at the suction port 15 formed at the center and below the suction port 15. Comprising (24), the service cover 24 forms a part of the appearance of the front panel (20).

In this embodiment, the service cover 24 is detachably installed in the front panel 20. In this embodiment, the service cover 24 and the front panel 20 are connected to each other on the hook 27a and the groove 17a. It is fixed by the locking, the service cover 24 and the drain pan 100 is fastened and fixed.

Fastened to the front panel 20 by a bolt (not shown) or screws (not shown).

In particular, the service cover 24 is assembled to the front panel 20, one end (24a) is located in front of the connection pipe 52 of the lower portion of the heat exchanger 50 to shield the connection pipe 52 The other end 24b shields the terminal box 155 for supplying power to the electric component 150.

In this case, the terminal box 155 is configured to be separated from the electrical component unit 150, and is connected through an electric wire to supply power to the electrical component unit 150.

In particular, the terminal box 155 is shielded by the service cover 24. When the repair is required, the terminal box 155 may be repaired by removing only the service cover 24 instead of removing the entire front panel 20. have.

In addition, when installing the indoor unit, instead of removing the entire front panel 20, a service provider separates only the service cover 24 to connect a refrigerant pipe and a heat exchanger, and connects an electric wire to the terminal box 155 of the indoor unit. The installation process is simplified.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, the cover part 27 of the front panel 20 is bent to the rear side, and the cover part 27 is a front side edge of the cabinet 10. It is installed to surround the.

Here, the cabinet 10 has a circumferential portion 17 that is wrapped by the front panel 20 at the front side end, and the cover portion 27 and the circumferential portion 17 are fitted to each other.

In particular, in the present embodiment, a hook 27a is formed on the inner side of the cover portion 27 of the front panel 20, and the groove 17a is accommodated in the circumferential portion 17 of the cabinet 10. Is formed, and the hook 27 of the front panel 20 is fitted into the groove 17a of the cabinet 10 when the front panel 20 and the cabinet 10 are assembled and locked to each other. It wraps around the perimeter 17 of 10.

Thus, the front end of the cabinet 10 is wrapped and secured by the cover part 27, which is the rear end of the front panel 20, and thus, the cabinet 10 and the The line to which the front panel 20 is coupled does not appear.

That is, the cover part 27 is assembled in such a way as to surround the entire circumference 17, and the circumference 17 is not exposed to the outer shape of the indoor unit, and only the cover part 27 is exposed.

Therefore, since the assembly unit of the cabinet 10 and the front panel 20 is not exposed, the indoor unit not only simplifies the appearance, but also prevents the assembly line from being contaminated by dust or impurities in the conventional assembly line. It works.

In addition, since the indoor unit according to the present invention is assembled while the front panel 20 surrounds the outside of the cabinet 10, flatness is improved at a portion where the front panel 20 and the cabinet 10 are connected.

That is, when the assembly line is exposed to the exterior, the front panel 20 and the cabinet 10 are in contact with each other to form a continuous surface, which looks beautiful. Although generated, the present invention does not have to consider the flatness or the coupling state of the assembly line because the front panel 20 surrounds the outer side of the cabinet 10, thereby increasing the freedom of design.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 1 or 2, the front grill 20 so that the indoor air flows through the inlet port 15 through the inlet (15) to the front grill (21 of FIG. 1) It is formed, the suction port 15 is provided with a filter 60 to filter the indoor air flowing to the orifice (13).

In this case, the front grill 21 extends from the front panel 20 toward the central side of the inlet 15, and the front inlet 20 of the inlet 15 is reduced so as to reduce resistance to air flowing through the inlet 15. It is formed only on the edge part.

In addition, the front grill 21 is formed on the front panel 20, and is formed to protrude a predetermined distance toward the front side of the frame panel 30.

The filter 60 is installed to be detachable from the front panel 20. Here, the filter 60 has a lower end inserted into the groove 25 of the front panel 20 and an upper end fitted into the locking groove 23 to be fixed.

Here, the filter 60 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance forward to correspond to the front grill 21 formed to protrude toward the frame panel 30, in this embodiment the edge of the filter 60 is the suction port 15 It is attached to the edge of, and only the central portion is formed convex forward.

Thus, since the filter 60 is formed to be convex forward, the contact with the heat exchanger 50 positioned on the rear surface of the filter 60 is suppressed, and the area of the filter 60 is convex forward. Is increased.

11 is a perspective view showing a service cover and a drain pan according to the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 11, the service cover 24 according to the present invention is installed to surround the lower outer circumference of the cabinet 10, and is also fastened and fastened to each other with the drain pan 100.

Thus, a hook 24c protruding toward the drain pan 100 is formed on the rear surface of the service cover 24, and the hook hole 24c is inserted into and fixed to the drain pan 100. Is formed.

In addition, the service cover 24 and the drain pan 100 are fastened and fixed by the fastening member 109. To this end, the service cover 24 and the drain pan 100 have fastening holes 24d and The boss 103 is formed.

The drain pan 100 has a housing 102, a rib 104 formed in the housing 102, and a discharge formed in the housing 102 to discharge condensed water in the housing 102 to the outside. It comprises a tube 106.

Here, the housing 102 is formed in a rectangular box shape with an upper opening, and the heat exchanger 50 of FIG. 1 is inserted into the housing 102 and seated therein.

In particular, the upper end of the front wall 102a of the housing 102 is formed higher than the upper end of the rear wall 102b to reduce the resistance generated in the air passing through the heat exchanger 50.

The ribs 104 are formed inside the housing 102, are formed upright in the up / down direction, and a plurality of ribs 104 are formed to support the lower ends of the heat exchangers 50.

And the rib 104 is formed in a thin plate shape, is formed long in the left / right direction, so as to make long contact with the bottom surface of the heat exchanger 50 is installed in the left / right direction.

In particular, the rib 104 is formed to guide the condensed water to the discharge tube 106 side.

The plurality of ribs 104 are arranged in a zigzag shape so that the condensed water stored in the housing 102 is smoothly moved toward the discharge tube 106 formed at the side thereof.

In addition, the height of the rib 104 is formed lower than the upper end of the front wall 102a or the rear wall 102b of the housing 102 so that the front wall 102a or the rear wall 102b faces the heat exchanger 50 or Support the back.

The discharge tube 106 is formed through the housing 102, and a condensate hose (not shown) is connected to an end of the discharge tube 106 formed outside the housing 102 so that the discharge tube 106 is disposed inside the housing 102. Guide condensate outdoors.

12 is a perspective view showing the outside of the discharge unit according to the present invention, Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the inside of the discharge unit according to the present invention, Figure 14 is a perspective view showing the wire housing of the discharge unit according to the present invention 15 is a side view showing a discharge unit according to the present invention, and FIG. 16 is an operation diagram showing an operation process of the discharge unit according to the present invention.

The discharge unit 40, as shown in Figure 3 or 4 and 12 to 16, the body 42 is assembled to the discharge port 16 of the base 12, and the body 42 A vane 44 which is assembled to open and close the discharge port 41 formed in the body 42, a motor 45 which is a driving means for driving the vane 44, and a discharge port 41 of the body 42. It is configured to include a safety net 46 is installed.

Here, the body 42 is installed at a portion where the discharge port 16 of the base 12 is formed, is in close contact with the rib 12b formed on the base 12, and is fastened and fixed.

Thus, the body 42 of the discharge unit 40 is assembled to the discharge port 16 of the base 12, the body 42 is formed in the discharge port 41 to communicate with the inside of the cabinet 10 do.

In addition, the vane 44 is assembled to the body 42 to open and close the discharge port 41, and the vane 44 is hinged to the body 42 to be rotated.

Thus, hinges 44a are formed at both ends of the vanes 44, and the hinges 44a are inserted into the hinge holes 42a formed in the body 42 inside the body 42. 44 is rotated about the hinge 44a inserted into the hinge hole 42a.

Here, the hinge 44a of the vane 44 is located inside the body 42 and is rotated. As the inner end 44c of the vane 44 is inserted into the body 42, the body ( The discharge port 41 of 42 is opened.

In addition, a stopper 47 is formed inside the body 42 where the discharge port 41 is formed to prevent the vane 44 from being rotated by a predetermined angle, and the stopper 47 is formed inside the vane 44. Support the stage 44c.

Here, the stopper 47 is formed in a rib shape.

Meanwhile, ribs 43 are further formed inside the body 42 to increase the rigidity of the body 42, and the ribs 43 are formed in the middle of the length of the body 42, so that the ribs 43 are formed at upper and lower ends. Connected to the wall. The rib 43 also serves as the stopper 43.

The motor 45 is installed at one side of the body 42 to be connected to the vane 44 to rotate the vane 42.

Here, the motor 45 is fastened and fixed to the side of the body 42, the shaft (not shown) of the motor 45 is connected to the hinge 44a of the vane 44.

Thus, when electricity is applied to the motor 45 to operate, the hinge 44a connected to the motor shaft rotates to rotate the vane 44.

On the other hand, the safety net 46 is installed inside the body 42 to prevent the user's hand or foreign matters from entering.

Here, the safety net 46 is formed by crossing the rigid wire rods 46a and 46b made of metal, and the ends of the wire rods 46a and 46b are inserted into the holes 42c formed in the body 42. .

In particular, the safety net 46 is formed of a steel material, and more preferably formed so as to be thin to the thickness of the wire rod (46a, 46b) to minimize the resistance to the discharged air.

In addition, the safety net 46 is located inside the stopper 47 so as not to cause interference when the vane 44 rotates.

12 to 15, the discharge unit 40 has an electric wire accommodating space in which the electric wire 49 is accommodated, and the electric wire accommodating space is formed in the groove 42 formed in the body 42. 40a).

Here, the wire 49 is installed between the body 42 of the discharge unit 40 and the base (12 of FIG. 4) so as not to be exposed inside the cabinet 10 through which air flows, and the wire 49 Is inserted into the groove 40a formed in the body 42.

Wherein the groove (40a) is formed along the length of the body 42, the wire 49 is inserted into the groove (40a) is inserted, the wire 49 is inserted into the groove (40a) A rib 48 is further formed on the body 42 to prevent the wires 49 from being separated from the groove 40a.

In particular, the rib 48 extends downwardly from the body 42, and an end 48a of the rib 48 is in contact with the base 12, and the rib 48 and the base 12 are extended. ), The electric wire 49 is accommodated in the body 42.

In addition, the groove 40a formed in the body 42 is formed in a cross-sectional area similar to the thickness of the wire 49 so that the wire 49 can be fitted.

Connectors 49a and 49b are installed at both ends of the wire 49, respectively, and the connectors 49a and 49b are connected to the motor 45 or the electric component 150 (FIG. 1).

Hereinafter, the assembling process of the frame panel according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

First, the assembler constructs each member 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d of the decoframe 34, and each member 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d of the decoframe 34 Fitting is assembled.

Thereafter, the transparent plate 35 is seated on the outer end 33 bent forward of the assembled deco frame 34 to assemble the transparent plate 35 and the deco frame 34.

Thereafter, the assembler inserts each of the members 36a, 36b, 36c, and 36d of the decor 36 into the four edges of the assembled transparent plate 35 and the decor frame 34, respectively. Each member 36a, 36b, 36c, 36d of 36 fixes the transparent plate 35 and the decor frame 34 at the same time.

Here, the fastening member 39 is fastened to the hole 37c formed on the rear surface of the deco 36, and the fastening member 39 inserted through the hole 37c penetrates through the deco 36 to the deco frame. After being inserted into the boss 34b 'of 34, the decor frame 34 is pressed toward the transparent plate 35 side.

In particular, the transparent plate 35 is supported at the front side end 37a of the deco 36, and the transparent plate 35 is fixed to the deco 36 by fastening the fastening member 39. .

In addition, the transparent plate 35 is pushed and fixed by the decor frame 34, and is evenly pressed through the area in contact with the decor frame 34 to uniformly generate a fastening force, as well as the fastening member 39 The force applied through) is not concentrated to prevent deformation or breaking of the transparent plate 35.

In addition, the frame panel 30 has the effect of fixing the deco frame 34 / transparent plate 35 / deco 36 at the same time through the fastening of the fastening member 39.

Next, the installation process of the front panel according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 7 to 11.

First, the assembler installs the blower 14 and the air guide 18 in the cabinet 10, and then assembles the orifice 13 in accordance with the installed blower (14).

And assembling the electric part 150 on the upper side of the orifice 13 installed, seating the heat exchanger 50 to the drain pan 100 and fastening and fixing the drain pan 100 to the cabinet 10 Fixing the heat exchanger 50 installed in the center of the orifice (13).

Next, the assembler assembles the discharge unit 40 to the discharge port 16 of the cabinet 10, and assembles the front panel 20 to the cabinet 10.

In this case, the front panel 20 is first assembled to the cabinet 10, the cover portion 27 of the front panel 20 is installed to surround the circumference 17 of the cabinet 10, When the front panel 20 is installed, the hooks 27a formed on the inner side of the cover part 27 are inserted into the grooves 17a formed on the circumference 17 to be locked.

Next, the assembler assembles the service cover 24 after installing the upper portion of the front panel 20.

Here, the assembler checks the left and right sides of the service cover 24, and then pushes the hook 24c formed on the rear surface of the service cover 24 into the hole 100c formed in the drain pan 100. The service cover 24 is locked and locked, and the fastening member 109 is fastened to firmly fix the service cover 24 and the drain pan 100.

In this case, the cover part 27 formed on the service cover 24 is also fixed by being wrapped around the circumference 17 formed in the cabinet 10.

On the other hand, when the service provider installs the indoor unit, the service provider does not separate the front panel 20, but removes only the service cover 24, the connection pipe 52 and the terminal box of the heat exchanger (50) 155 may be connected.

That is, the connection pipe 52 is installed on the left or right side of the heat exchanger 50 according to the installation direction of the pipe, and thus removes the cover installed on one of the left and right pipe cover 11 to connect the connection pipe ( 52) is connected to the pipe (not shown) connected to the outdoor unit.

In addition, a wire is connected to the terminal block 155 exposed when the pipe is connected.

Hereinafter, the installation process of the discharge unit according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15.

First, the assembler assembles the safety net 46 to the body 42, and the assembler bends the safety net 46 slightly so that the wire rod 46a and 46b can be inserted into the hole 42c of the body 42. do.

Since the safety net 46 is formed of a metallic material, it is restored to its original state after being assembled by elasticity of the material.

And the assembler assembles the vanes 44 to the body 42.

Here, the assembler inserts the hinge 44a formed at one of both ends of the vane 44 into the hinge hole 42a formed in the body 42, and then slightly bends the vane 44 to the remaining hinge hole 42a. Insert the other hinge 44a.

After the vanes 44 are installed, the assembler connects the motor 45 to the hinge 44a inserted into the body 42, and after the hinge 44a and the motor 45 are connected, the motor 45. ) Is fixed to the body 42.

In this case, the motor 45 may be directly connected to the hinge 44a, but is preferably connected to the hinge 44a through engagement of a gear, which is a power transmission mechanism.

When the motor 45 is fixed, the assembler connects the connector 49a of the electric wire 49 to the motor 45, and the electric wire 49 is formed at the lower side of the body 42. Put it in.

Here, the wire 49 is inserted and inserted along the groove 40a of the body 42, and the wire 49 contacts the rib 48 formed below the body 42 to contact the body 42. Departure from is blocked.

When the wire 49 is fitted into the groove 40a, the other connector 49b is connected to the electric component 150.

On the other hand, when the assembly of the discharge unit 40 is completed, the assembler assembles the assembled discharge unit 40 in the discharge port 16 portion of the base 12, the inside and outside of the cabinet 10 It communicates through the discharge port 41 of the discharge unit 40.

Next, the operation of the discharge unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

First, when the air conditioner is stopped, the control unit rotates the vanes 44 to close the discharge holes 41 of the body 42 so that the discharge holes 41 of the body 42 are closed.

Next, when the air conditioner is operated, the control unit applies power to the motor 45, and the motor 45 rotates the motor shaft in response to the applied power to the hinge 44a of the vane 44. ) Is rotated a predetermined angle.

And as the hinge 44a is rotated, the inner end 44c of the vane 44 is moved while being rotated into the discharge port 41, and the outer end 44b is discharged from the body 42 while being away from the body 42. Open).

Here, the opening angle of the vanes 44 is controlled by the motor 45, and the maximum rotation angle of the vanes 44 is limited by the stopper 47 formed in the body 42.

In particular, when the inner end 44c of the vane 44 is supported in contact with the stopper 47, the shaking of the vane 44 is reduced when air is blown through the discharge port 41.

In addition, the safety net 46 installed in the body 42 is composed of a thin wire wire 46a, 46b of a metal material to minimize the resistance to the discharged air, as well as foreign matter or the user's hand is the cabinet 10 Block entry inside.

Although the air conditioner according to the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings described herein, various combinations within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is protected. The application is possible by those skilled in the art.

Since the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention is installed in the groove of the discharge unit which is separated from the space in which the wire is blown with the air, it not only prevents the wire and the blown air from contacting when the indoor unit operates, There is an effect of preventing the flow resistance of the air to be blown is reduced.

In addition, the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention has a space for accommodating the wires in the discharge unit is formed to prevent the wires are exposed, there is an effect of minimizing the interference when the service provider.

In addition, since the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention is located between the base of the cabinet and the body of the discharge unit, there is an effect of preventing the stored wire from being moved or separated.

In addition, the discharge unit of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention has a groove is formed in the body, since the wire is inserted into the groove there is an effect that the separation or movement of the wire after installation is suppressed.

In addition, in the discharge unit of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention, since the groove of the body is formed by the ribs and the ribs are in close contact with the base, the movement is limited by the ribs even when the electric wire is separated from the grooves. .

In addition, the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention has an effect that the safety net is installed in the discharge port to block foreign substances or the user's hand, etc. to enter the cabinet.

In addition, the discharge unit of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention has an effect of minimizing the resistance to the air discharged is composed of a wire of the safety net material.

In addition, since the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention, since the fastening member installed in the deco penetrates the deco and presses the deco frame toward the transparent plate, the transparent plate, the deco frame and the deco are fixed at once. There is.

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Cabinets; Is installed in the cabinet and configured to include a discharge unit for guiding the air discharged from the indoor unit, The discharge unit is an indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that it comprises a body assembled to the cabinet and the wire receiving space formed in the body. The method according to claim 1, The wire storage space is an indoor unit of the air conditioner, characterized in that located between the body and the cabinet. The method according to claim 1, The indoor unit of the air conditioner, characterized in that the wire receiving space is a groove formed in the body. The method according to claim 3, Indoor unit of the air conditioner, characterized in that the electric wire is fitted into the groove. The method according to claim 1, The indoor unit is further installed in the electric book, The discharge unit includes the body in which the discharge port is formed; A vane installed on the body to open and close the discharge port; It comprises a drive means for operating the vane, The indoor unit of the air conditioner, characterized in that the electric wire connecting the motor and the electric part is accommodated in the wire receiving space.

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