SHIELDING ASSEMBLY AND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER ASSEMBLY

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/CN2024/136815, filed Dec. 4, 2024, which claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202421352254.5 filed on Jun. 13, 2024, Chinese Patent Application No. 202420872053.1 filed on Apr. 24, 2024, and Chinese Patent Application No. 202420872103.6 filed on Apr. 24, 2024. The entire disclosures of the above-identified applications are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more particularly to a shielding assembly and a window air conditioner assembly.

BACKGROUND

In the related art, after the window air conditioner is mounted on the window frame, the gap between the window and the window air conditioner can be shielded by a sealing plate, but windows of different sizes require the sealing plates of different sizes, resulting in poor product installation universality and installation convenience.

SUMMARY

There are provided a shielding assembly and a window air conditioner assembly according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The technical solution is as below:

In a first aspect, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a shielding assembly configured to be mounted on at least one side of a window air conditioner to be configured to shield a gap between a window and the window air conditioner. The shielding assembly comprises:

• • a first shielding plate configured to be connected to the window; and
  • a second shielding plate configured to be connected to the window air conditioner, the second shielding plate being in sliding connection to the first shielding plate, the second shielding plate and the first shielding plate being configured to change a shielding area of the shielding assembly by relative movement, wherein at least one of the first shielding plate and the second shielding plate comprises a filter screen configured to allow outdoor fresh air to pass through to enter an indoor space.

According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a window air conditioner assembly, which comprises a window air conditioner and the shielding assembly described above, and the shielding assembly is provided on at least one side of the window air conditioner.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a window air conditioner, a shielding assembly, and a window frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is another schematic structural diagram of a window air conditioner, a shielding assembly, and a window frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a window air conditioner and a shielding assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly (with a sealing plate) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly (without a sealing plate) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is another schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly (without a sealing plate) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a shield assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of region A in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of region B in FIG. 7.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of region C in FIG. 7.

FIG. 11 is yet another schematic structural diagram of a window air conditioner, a shielding assembly, and a window frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly located on the left side of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly located on the right side of a window air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 is another exploded view of a shield assembly (with a locking mechanism) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is yet another exploded view of a shield assembly (with a locking mechanism) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 18 is yet another explosive view of a shield assembly (with a locking mechanism) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 19 is an exploded view of a locking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 20 is a schematic structural diagram of a locking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 21 is yet another exploded view of a locking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 22 is yet another schematic structural diagram of a window air conditioner, a shielding assembly, and a window frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 23 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly in an extended state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 24 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly in a retracted state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 25 is a schematic structural diagram of a shielding assembly (with a fixed plate) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 26 is an exploded view of a shield assembly (with an intermediate shielding plate) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 27 is a schematic structural diagram of a first shielding plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 28 is a partially enlarged view of region D in FIG. 27.

FIG. 29 is a schematic structural diagram of an intermediate shielding plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 30 is a partially enlarged view of region E in FIG. 29.

FIG. 31 is a schematic structural diagram of a second shielding plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, and the embodiments described with reference to the drawings are exemplary, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a shielding assembly configured to be mounted on at least one side of a window air conditioner to be configured to shield a gap between a window and the window air conditioner, that is, the shielding assembly can separate the inner and outer sides of the window, thereby providing effects such as sealing, sound insulation, dust-proofing, rain-proofing, snow-proofing, and prevention of foreign matter on the inner side of the window.

The shielding assembly of some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In some embodiments, with reference to FIG. 1, the shielding assembly 100 may be disposed on one side of the window air conditioner 200 to be configured to shield a gap between the window 300 and one side of the window air conditioner 200.

It should be noted that the shielding assembly 100 is not limited to being provided on the left side of the window air conditioner 200 as shown in FIG. 1 to shield a gap between the window 300 and the left side of the window air conditioner 200. The shielding assembly 100 may also be disposed on the right side of the window air conditioner 200 to shield the gap between the window 300 and the right side of the window air conditioner 200. Alternatively, the shielding assembly 100 may also be provided on the upper side of the window air conditioner 200 to shield a gap between the window 300 and the upper side of the window air conditioner 200. Alternatively, the shielding assembly 100 may be provided on the lower side of the window air conditioner 200 to shield a gap between the window 300 and the lower side of the window air conditioner 200, and the like, depending on the actual installation situation.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the shielding assemblies 100 may be respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the window air conditioner 200. In other words, each of the two opposite sides of the window air conditioner 200 may be provided with the shielding assembly 100, which is configured to shield gaps between the window and two opposite sides of the window air conditioner 200.

It should be noted that the shielding assemblies 100 are not limited to being disposed at the left and right sides of the window air conditioner 200 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to shield the gaps between the window 300 and the left and right sides of the window air conditioner 200. The shielding assemblies 100 may also be provided on the upper and lower sides of the window air conditioner 200 to shield the gaps between the window 300 and the upper and lower sides of the window air conditioner 200.

In addition, the window air conditioner 200 is not limited to having the shielding assemblies 100 on opposite sides thereof, and the shielding assemblies 100 may be provided on any two sides of the window air conditioner 200 to shield the gaps between the window 300 and any two sides of the window air conditioner 200. For example, one shielding assembly 100 is provided on one of the upper or lower sides of the window air conditioner 200, and another shielding assembly 100 is provided on one of the left or right sides of the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, the shielding assembly 100 is provided on each of any three sides of the window air conditioner 200 to shield the gaps between the window 300 and any three sides of the window air conditioner 200. For example, each of the left and right sides of the window air conditioner 200 is provided with one shielding assembly 100, and one of the upper or lower sides of the window air conditioner 200 is provided with one shielding assembly 100. Alternatively, the shielding assembly 100 is provided on each of the upper side and lower side of the window air conditioner 200, and the shielding assembly 100 is provided on one of the left side and right side of the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, the shielding assembly 100 may be provided on each of the upper and lower sides, as well as each of the left and right sides, of the window air conditioner 200, to shield the gaps between the window 300 of the upper and lower sides, as well as the left and right sides, of the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 4, the shielding assembly 100 may include a first shielding plate 1 and a second shielding plate 2. The first shielding plate 1 is configured to be connected to the window 300, and the second shielding plate 2 is configured to be connected to the first shielding plate 1 in a sliding manner. That is, the second shielding plate is movable relative to the first shielding plate 1, and the second shielding plate 2 is configured to be connected to the window air conditioner 200.

In this embodiment, the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 can be relatively slidably connected together, and the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 are respectively connected to the window 300 and the window air conditioner 200, so that the window air conditioner 200, the shielding assembly 100 and the window 300 can be connected into a single unit. This arrangement allows the shielding assembly 100 to have a relatively stable installation and fixation effect, and achieves the effect of shielding the gap between the window 300 and the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, the second shielding plate 2 is movable relative to the first shielding plate 1, so that the relative positions of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 in the movement direction can be changed, thereby having the effect of changing the overall size (i.e., the size in the movement direction) of the shielding assembly 100, and then changing the shielding area of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the relative position between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 can be changed under the external force of the user, that is, the user can correspondingly adjust the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 to reach a matching position according to the window 300 with different width sizes. That is, the overall size of the shielding assembly 100 is adapted to the width of the gap between the window 300 and one side of the window air conditioner 200, thereby achieving the effect that the overall size of the shielding assembly 100 is adjustable, and further improving the versatility and adaptability of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the shielding assembly 100 may be in an extended or retracted state. In the movement direction of the second shielding plate 2: when the shielding assembly 100 is in the retracted state, as shown in FIG. 4, the relative distance between the first shielding plate 1 and the window air conditioner 200 is relatively close, and the shielding area is relatively small; and when the shielding assembly 100 is in the extended state, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the relative distance between the first shielding plate 1 and the window air conditioner 200 is relatively far, and in this case, the shielding area is also relatively large at this time.

In some embodiments, the user can adjust the relative positions between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 to match the window 300 of different sizes, thereby effectively improving the universality and convenience of installation of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, at least one of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 may include a base body 3 and a filter screen 31. The base body 3 serves primarily as a structural support and forms the outer contour of the shielding assembly 100. The filter screen 31 has functions of filtering large particles of dust in the air (dustproof), preventing mosquitoes, preventing sundries, and the like, thereby exhibiting an air purification effect.

In some embodiments, the filter screen 31 may be an ordinary PP (Polypropylene) mesh, a silver ion mesh, a mildew-resistant mesh, or the like, but is not limited thereto, and may be determined according to specific circumstances.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 8, the filter screen 31 is connected to the base body 3, and the filter screen 31 is formed with a plurality of filter holes 311, and the filter holes 311 are configured for outdoor fresh air to pass through to enter the indoor space. In other words, the outdoor fresh air is adapted to enter the indoor space through the plurality of filter holes 311, but not limited thereto. The filter holes 311 are further configured for indoor stale air to pass through to enter the outdoor. In other words, outdoor stale air is adapted to enter the outdoor through the plurality of filter holes 311. In some embodiments, the filter screen 31 and the base body 3 may be connected together by welding, bonding, etc. to ensure the stability of the connection between the filter screen 31 and the base body 3.

In some embodiments, the base body 3 can provide relatively stable supporting and installation conditions for the filter screen 31 to ensure the positional stability of the filter screen 31. The outdoor fresh air and the indoor stale air can be naturally exchanged through the plurality of filter holes 311 on the filter screen 31, thereby achieving the effect of ventilation without opening the window 300.

In some embodiments, the shielding assembly 100 can realize the natural exchange of outdoor fresh air and indoor stale air through the plurality of filter holes 311 on the filter screen 31. Therefore, the shielding assembly 100 can be considered as a ventilation device.

In some embodiments, by placing the ventilation device such as the shielding assembly 100 externally on one side of the window air conditioner 200, compared with the mechanical built-in ventilation device (which is mounted inside the air conditioner and has a relatively small air exchange cross-sectional area due to space limitations), this embodiment is not easily limited by the inherent space inside the window air conditioner 200, and its air exchange cross-sectional area is wider, thereby improving the efficiency of ventilation.

In some embodiments, by placing the ventilation device such as the shielding assembly 100 externally on one side of the window air conditioner 200, the shielding assembly 100 of this embodiment can have both effects of shielding the gap between the window 300 and one side of the window air conditioner 200 and natural ventilation, compared with the electric ventilation device (which needs to be driven by a motor and has a relatively complex structure), and has a simpler structure, simple operation, and is safe and reliable, and low cost.

In some embodiments, by providing the filter screen 31 on at least one of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, the shielding assembly 100 of the present embodiment can block the large particles of dust, mosquitoes, and sundries from entering the indoor side, compared with the sliding fresh air control device (which has an air outlet but does not have the filter screen, so that the large particles of dust, floating objects, mosquitoes, and the like cannot be blocked from entering the indoor side), thereby effectively improving the quality of fresh air entering the indoor space.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, by providing the shielding assembly 100, it can not only match the windows 300 of different sizes, but also realize the effect of ventilation in a wide area indoors and outdoors through the filter screen 31, and has the effect of preventing dust and mosquitoes in the process of ventilation.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the base body 3 may include a base plate 32 and a frame 33. The filter screen 31 is connected to the base plate 32, and the frame 33 is connected to an edge of the base plate 32.

In some embodiments, the filter screen 31 and the base plate 32 may be connected together by welding, bonding, etc. to ensure the stability of the connection between the filter screen 31 and the base plate 32.

In some embodiments, the frame 33 is circumferentially connected at the edge of the base plate 32, and the frame 33 and the base plate 32 can increase each other's weight and spatial mode, thereby improving their structural strength and bending and torsional stiffness.

Furthermore, the frame 33 may also function to protect the base plate 32.

In some embodiments, the base plate 32 may be configured in a plate shape, and the filter screen 31 is provided on the base plate 32. By configuring the base plate 32 in a plate-like shape, the filter screen 31 can be smoothly mounted on the base plate 32, and the filter screen 31 can be arranged over a large area on the plate-shaped base plate 32, thereby improving the rationality of the arrangement.

In some embodiments, the frame 33 of the first shielding plate 1 is configured to be connected to the window 300, and the frame 33 of the second shielding plate 2 is configured to be connected to the window air conditioner 200. By such arrangement, on the one hand, the effective width dimensions of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 can be fully utilized to avoid waste of processing consumables, and on the other hand, the contact areas between the first shielding plate 1 and the window 300, and between the second shielding plate 2 and the window air conditioner 200 can be increased, thereby improving the connection stability.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a through hole is formed in the base plate 32, the filter screen 31 is positioned in the through hole, and the edge of the filter screen 31 is connected to the base plate 32.

In some embodiments, the edge of the filter screen 31 is connected to the inner wall of the through hole, so that the through hole can provide installation space for the filter screen 31, and the filter screen 31 can be avoided from occupying additional space along the thickness direction (that is, the front-rear direction) of the base plate 32, thereby improving space utilization.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 10, the frame 33 of the first shielding plate 1 is provided with a first sliding portion 331, and the frame 33 of the second shielding plate 2 is provided with a second sliding portion 332, and the first sliding portion 331 is slidably mated with the second sliding portion 332.

In some embodiments, the first sliding portion 331 on the first shielding plate 1 and the second sliding portion 332 on the second shielding plate 2 are slidably mated with each other, so that the second shielding plate 2 can be guided in a movement direction, that is, to move along a specified path, thereby improving movement smoothness and accuracy when the first shielding plate 1 moves relative to the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 establish a sliding fit through the first sliding portion 331 and the second sliding portion 332, so that the second shielding plate 2 can achieve the effect of adjusting the relative position between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 by sliding relative to the first shielding plate 1, thereby achieving the effect of flexibly adjusting the overall size of the shielding assembly 100, and then achieving the effect of matching the windows 300 of different sizes.

In some embodiments, the surface area of one side of the base plate 32 is S1, the surface area of one side of the filter screen 31 is S2, and S1 and S2 satisfy the relationship: 0.5S1≤S2<S1.

In some embodiments, since the filter screen 31 is disposed on the base plate 32 in the front-rear direction, the surface area of one side of the filter screen 31 is larger than the surface area of one side of the base plate 32, that is, S2<S1, so that the filter screen 31 can be prevented from being too large and exceeding the coverage range of the base plate 32, thereby ensuring the effectiveness and rationality of the arrangement of the filter screen 31.

In some embodiments, in the front-rear direction, the surface area of one side of the filter screen 31 is not less than half of the surface area of one side of the base plate 32 (that is, 0.5 S1≤S2), which can ensure that the filter screen 31 has a large air exchange cross-sectional area, thereby ensuring air exchange efficiency. If the surface area of one side of the filter screen 31 is too small, there may be a problem that the air exchange efficiency is low, and therefore, 0.5 S1≤S2 is made.

In some embodiments, 0.7 S1≤S2, on the one hand, the air exchange cross-sectional area of the filter screen 31 can be increased, and on the other hand, the base plate 32 surrounding the outer periphery of the filter screen 31 can be ensured to have better structural strength, thereby improving the structural reliability and air exchange efficiency of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, 0.85 S1≤S2, the air exchange cross-sectional area of the filter screen 31 can be further increased on the premise of ensuring that the base plate 32 surrounding the outer periphery of the filter screen 31 meets the structural strength requirements, thereby effectively improving the air exchange efficiency.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, the shielding assembly 100 may further include a sealing plate 4. The sealing plate 4 is detachably mounted on one side of the first shielding plate 1 and on one side of the second shielding plate 2 and the sealing plate 4 is configured to shield the filter screen 31.

In some embodiments, the sealing plate 4 may be placed on the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 after the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 finish the position adjustment. The sealing plate 4 may be cut into a suitable size to fit the adjusted size of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, the sealing plate 4 may be an extendable plate. For example, the sealing plate 4 may include a foldable portion which can expand and contract to fit different adjusted sizes of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2. The sealing plate 4 may be made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other materials.

In some embodiments, in the front-rear direction, the sealing plate 4 detachably shields the side of the first shielding plate 1 and the side of the second shielding plate 2 facing the indoor space under the action of an external force, so that the sealing plate 4 can be flexibly assembled and disassembled according to the user's demand for ventilation.

In some embodiments, when shielding one side of the first shielding plate 1 and one side of the second shielding plate 2, the sealing plate 4 can have an effect of sound insulation and sealing on the indoor space. When the sealing plate 4 exposes the filter holes 311 on the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, normal natural ventilation between the indoor and outdoor air can occur, thereby achieving the effect of indoor air renewal.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a mounting groove 5 is formed on one side of the first shielding plate 1 and one side of the second shielding plate 2, and the sealing plate 4 is mounted in the mounting groove 5.

In some embodiments, in the front-rear direction, the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 form a mounting groove 5 on the side facing the indoor space, and the mounting groove 5 can provide an installation and accommodation space for the sealing plate 4, thereby improving the rationality of the arrangement of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the filter screen 31 can be integrally formed with the base body 3, so that the integrally molding process of the filter screen 31 and the base body 3 can increase the overall stability and structural reliability compared with the split assembly.

In some embodiments, the filter screen 31 may also be a separate mesh component, made integrally or separately separate from the base body 3, or the filter screen 31 may also serve as a mesh feature on the base body 3.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, the first shielding plate 1 may further include a mounting plate 11, and the mounting plate 11 is connected to a frame 33 on the top of the base plate 32.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the mounting plate 11 on the first shielding plate 1 is provided with a through hole 110, and the fastener 111 can pass through the through hole 110 and the window 300 to connect the first shielding plate 1 and the window 300 as a whole, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the shielding assembly 100 and the frame 33 of the window 300. The mounting plate 11 is connected to the frame 33 on the top of the base plate 32, which can enhance the structural strength of each other.

In some embodiments, the mounting plate 11 is provided with a directional mark in the direction toward the inside of the window 300, which can play a fool-proof role during the installation of the group of shielding assembly 100 and avoid backward installation. For example, the directional mark may be left, right, L, R (refer to FIGS. 5 and 7), and the like, but is not limited thereto.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 5, the second shielding plate 2 is provided with an insertion portion 21 on the frame 33 facing the window air conditioner 200, and the insertion portion 21 is in inserting fit with the window air conditioner 200. Compared with other connection methods (such as welding, screwing or bonding), the insertion connection mode of this embodiment can make the connection process simpler, flexible and convenient on the basis of firm connection between the shielding assembly 100 and the window air conditioner 200, thereby effectively improving the installation convenience and flexibility between the shielding assembly 100 and the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, the filter screen 31 may be one of a polypropylene filter screen, a nylon filter screen and a metal filter screen.

In some embodiments, the polypropylene filter screen has good chemical stability (withstanding the corrosion and erosion of various chemical substances, and not easily affected by chemical reactions), high filtration efficiency (having a small pore size and high filtration accuracy, capable of effectively filtering tiny particles and impurities in liquid, improving filtration efficiency and purity), easy replacement and cleaning, and relatively low cost. Therefore, the use of polypropylene filter screen can improve the purification rate of indoor fresh air and reduce production cost.

In some embodiments, the nylon filter screen has good mechanical strength (nylon material has high tensile and compressive strength, good toughness, and is suitable for withstanding high pressure and mechanical impact), chemical resistance and corrosion resistance, and the resistance when fluid passes through it is low and can be reused. Therefore, the nylon filter screen can improve the filtration efficiency of indoor fresh air and reduce the long-term use cost.

In some embodiments, the metal filter screen has strong durability (metal materials such as stainless steel and aluminum have high strength and wear resistance characteristics, so that the metal filter screen has a long service life), and can be cleaned and regenerated (the metal filter screen is easy to disassemble and clean, and can be used repeatedly, reducing subsequent replacement costs), so the use of the metal filter screen can improve its service life and practicality.

In some embodiments, as shown in connection with FIGS. 11 to 14, the shielding assembly 100 may also include a locking mechanism 6, and the locking mechanism 6 is disposed between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, and the locking mechanism 6 is configured to lock the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, relative movement may occur between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, and the locking mechanism 6 may play an effect of locking the relative position between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, thereby ensuring the positional stability between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 16, the second shielding plate 2 is provided with a limiting groove 24, and the limiting groove 24 can play a role in limiting movement.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 18, the locking mechanism 6 may include a first locking member 61 and a second locking member 62. The first locking member 61 is disposed on the first shielding plate 1, the first locking member 61 is slidably disposed on the limiting groove 24, and the first locking member 61 is in limiting fit with the limiting groove 24 in the thickness direction of the first shielding plate 1, and the second locking member 62 is mated with the first locking member 61.

In some embodiments, the first locking member 61 on the first shielding plate 1 is in sliding fit with the limiting groove 24 on the second shielding plate 2. This allows the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 to slide relative to each other, altering their relative positions, and thereby achieving the effect of changing the overall dimensions of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the limiting groove 24 limits the movement of the first locking member 61 in the thickness direction of the first shielding plate 1, this reduces the risk of the first locking member 61 breaking out of the limiting groove 24 in the thickness direction of the first shielding plate 1, thereby ensuring the relative positional stability of the first locking member 61 and the limiting groove 24 and the sliding stability of the first locking member 61 provided in the limiting groove 24.

In some embodiments, the second locking member 62 is interconnected and mates with the first locking member 61.

In some embodiments, the first locking member 61 and the second locking member 62 have a locked state and an unlocked state, when the first locking member 61 and the second locking member 62 are in the locked state, the positions of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 are fixed, and when the first locking member 61 and the second locking member 62 are in the unlocked state, the first shielding plate 1 is movable relative to the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, when the first locking member 61 and the second locking member 62 are in a mutually unlocked state, the relative position between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 can be changed under the external force of the user, that is, the user can adjust the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 to reach corresponding positions according to windows of different sizes, so that the overall width of the shielding assembly 100 can be adjusted, and the universality and adaptability of the shielding assembly 100 can be improved.

In some embodiments, when the first locking member 61 and the second locking member 62 are in a mutually locked state, the relative position between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 is fixed, that is, the user can fix the relative position of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 after adjusting the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 to corresponding positions according to windows of different sizes, this allows the shielding assembly 100 to achieve the effect of maintaining its overall width fixed and unchanged, and thereby improving the assembly stability of the shielding assembly 100 between the window 300 and the window air conditioner 200.

In this embodiment, by switching between two different working states of the locking mechanism 6, the installation universality and convenience of the shielding assembly 100 can be effectively improved.

In some embodiments, by providing the shielding assembly 100 including the locking mechanism 6, it is possible to selectively switch the unlocking state and the locking state between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, so that the user can lock the relative positions of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 after matching windows of different sizes accordingly.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIGS. 19 to 21, the first locking member 61 may include a limiting portion 611 and a locking portion 612. The limiting portion 611 is slidably disposed in the limiting groove 24, and the limiting portion 611 is in limiting fit with the limiting groove 24 in the thickness direction of the first shielding plate 1.

In some embodiments, the limiting portion 611 on the first locking member 61 can in sliding fit with the limiting groove 24, the first locking member 61 is provided on the first shielding plate 1, and the first shielding plate 1 can establish a relative position adjustment relationship between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 by using the sliding fitting relationship between the limiting portion 611 and the limiting groove 24 on the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, the limiting groove 24 limits the movement of the limiting portion 611 in the thickness direction of the first shielding plate 1, this reduces the risk of the limiting portion 611 breaking out of the limiting groove 24 in the thickness direction of the first shielding plate 1, thereby ensuring the relative positional stability of the first locking member 61 and the limiting groove 24 and the sliding stability of the first locking member 61 within the limiting groove 24.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 16, the first shielding plate 1 is provided with a mounting hole 14, and the locking portion 612 is connected to the limiting portion 611, and the locking portion 612 passes through the mounting hole 14, and the second locking member 62 is mated with the locking portion 612, and the second locking member 62 switches the locking state and the unlocking state by adjusting its relative position on the locking portion 612.

In some embodiments, the locking portion 612 on the first locking member 61 passes through the mounting hole 14 on the first shielding plate 1, which facilitates the establishment of a connection and fitting relationship between the first locking member 61 and the second shielding plate 2 on the inner side of the first shielding plate 1. The second locking member 62 is disposed on the outer side of the first shielding plate 1 and mates with the end of the first locking member 61 that is away from its limiting portion 611. As the above arrangement, the second locking member 62 can change the distance between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 in the axial direction along the mounting hole 14 by adjusting the distance between the second locking member and the locking portion 612 of the first locking member 61. This enables the adjustment of the pressure between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, thereby achieving the function of locking or unlocking the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the limiting groove 24 extends along the movement direction of the first shielding plate 1 relative to the second shielding plate 2, the limiting portion 611 is constructed in a form of an elongate strip, and the limiting portion 611 has a length direction identical to a length direction of the limiting groove 24.

In the present embodiment, since the limiting portion 611 is slidably provided in the limiting groove 24, and the first shielding plate 1 can only move relative to the second shielding plate 2 by the above-described sliding fit, the movement direction of the first shielding plate 1 relative to the second shielding plate 2 coincides with the extending direction of the limiting groove 24.

In addition, compared with other shapes, the elongated limiting portion 611 can effectively increase the extension length of the limiting portion 611, thereby increasing the effective path through which the first shielding plate 1 can move relative to the second shielding plate 2, and maximizing the expansion and retraction size of the first shielding plate 1, thereby improving the practicality thereof.

In some embodiments, with reference to FIG. 19, the locking portion 612 is configured with a threaded portion 6121, and the second locking member 62 is configured with a threaded bore 621, and the threaded portion 6121 mates with the threaded bore 621.

In this embodiment, since the thread can withstand the load force from the axial direction well, and the threading fit has a self-locking property. This can prevent the risk of the threaded portion 6121 from retracting during the feeding process with the threaded bore 621. Moreover, the threaded connection makes the load distributed more evenly, and it offers good anti-loosening properties and high reliability.

Moreover, the threaded connection can make the load evenly distributed on the connection surface by the self-locking characteristics of the thread pair, reduce the stress concentration on the connection surface, and thus improve the connection strength and stiffness between the first locking member 61 and the second locking member 62. The threaded connection can effectively prevent the connection from loosening through the bite action of the threads, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the connection between the first locking member 61 and the second locking member 62. It can also withstand large forces and torques, thus improving fastening reliability.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 18, the first locking member 61 may be a T-bolt, and the second locking member 62 may be a rotary handle. When the first shielding plate 1 is extended to a suitable position relative to the second shielding plate 2, the rotary handle is rotated to lock, so that the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 cannot move relative to each other.

In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 19 and 20, the locking portion 612 is configured as an oppositely disposed elastic arm at one end of the threaded portion 6121 away from the limiting portion 611, each elastic arm is provided with a limiting protrusion 6122. The second locking member 62 is provided with a limiting hole 622 communicated to the threaded bore 621, the limiting hole 622 is located on the side of the threaded bore 621 away from the first shielding plate 1, the oppositely disposed elastic arms are provided in the limiting hole 622, and the limiting protrusion 6122 is selectively mated with the bottom wall of the limiting hole 622 to prevent the second locking member 62 from disengaging.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 20, the second locking member 62 is provided with a limiting hole 622 at one end away from the limiting portion 611 in the axial direction along the threaded bore 621, and the locking portion 612 on the first locking member 61 is configured with the oppositely disposed elastic arms at one end away from the limiting portion 611, and the elastic arms can be elastically deformed, so that the elastic arms can be compressed under the action of an external force and penetrated into the limiting hole 622.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 19, a limiting protrusion 6122 is provided on a part of the outer peripheral edge of the elastic arm, and the elastic arm only forms an elastic squeezing force on the inner peripheral wall of the limiting hole 622 under the absence of external force interference, so that the limiting protrusion 6122 is in limiting fit with the bottom wall of the limiting hole 622, that is, the limiting protrusion 6122 is blocked by the bottom wall structure of the limiting hole 622, thereby reducing the risk of the second locking member 62 coming out of the first locking member 61 in a normal state, and further ensuring the installation stability and locking reliability of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the first shielding plate 1 may be provided with a first guiding portion 12, and the second shielding plate 2 may be provided with a second guiding portion 22, and the first guiding portion 12 is in guiding fit with the second guiding portion 22.

In some embodiments, the first guiding portion 12 on the first shielding plate 1 is in guiding fit with the second guiding portion 22 on the second shielding plate 2, so that the first shielding plate 1 can be guided in a movement direction, that is, to move along a specified path, thereby improving movement smoothness and accuracy when the first shielding plate 1 moves relative to the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, one end of the first guiding portion 12 adjacent to the second shielding plate 2 is provided with a first anti-detachment portion 13, and one end of the second guiding portion 22 adjacent to the first shielding plate 1 is provided with a second anti-detachment portion 23, and the first anti-detachment portion 13 is mated with the second anti-detachment portion 23 when the shielding assembly 100 has a maximum shielding area.

In this embodiment, the first guiding portion 12 and the second guiding portion 22 are respectively provided with the first anti-detachment portion 13 and the second anti-detachment portion 23 on the side close to each other's shielding plates, so that the risk that the first shielding plate 1 continues to move relative to the second shielding plate 2 and breaks away from each other can be reduced, and the limit distance of movement of the first shielding plate 1 relative to the second shielding plate 2 can be limited, so that the shielding area of the shielding assembly 100 can be maximized. This ensures the maximum safe distance for the movement of the first shielding plate 1 relative to the second shielding plate 2, thus enhancing the safety and reliability of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the first guiding portions 12 are provided at the top and bottom of the first shielding plate 1, respectively, and the first anti-detachment portions 13 are correspondingly provided at the top and bottom of the first shielding plate 1, respectively.

In this embodiment, the first guiding portion 12 on the first shielding plate 1 is provided corresponding to the first anti-detachment portion 13, so that it can be ensured that the first guiding portion 12 at each different position is provided with the first anti-detachment portion 13, thereby reducing the risk that the first shielding plate slips and sloshes on a certain side during the movement of the first shielding plate 1 relative to the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, the top and bottom of the first shielding plate 1 are provided with first guiding portions 12 for guiding the movement direction of the first shielding plate 1, so that the first shielding plate 1 can be guided and supported at different positions, thereby enhancing guiding accuracy and smoothness when the first shielding plate 1 is moved.

In some embodiments, the second guiding portions 22 are provided at the top and bottom of the second shielding plate 2, respectively, and the second anti-detachment portions 23 are correspondingly provided at the top and bottom of the second shielding plate 2, respectively.

In this embodiment, the second guiding portion 22 on the second shielding plate 2 is provided corresponding to the second anti-detachment portion 23, so that it can be ensured that the second guiding portion 22 at each different position is provided with the second anti-detachment portion 23, thereby reducing the risk of the second shielding plate slipping and sloshing somewhere during the movement of the second shielding plate 2 relative to the first shielding plate 1.

In some embodiments, the top and bottom of the second shielding plate 2 are provided with a second guiding portion 22 for guiding the movement direction of the second shielding plate 2, so that the second shielding plate 2 can be guided and supported at different positions, thereby enhancing the guiding accuracy and smoothness when the second shielding plate 2 is moved.

In some embodiments, as shown in connection with FIGS. 17 and 18, the first anti-detachment portion 13 is configured as a stopping rib, the second anti-detachment portion 23 is configured as a stopping protrusion. The stopping protrusion located at the top of the second shielding plate 2 is located in the second guiding portion 22. The stopping protrusion located at the bottom of the second shielding plate 2 is spaced apart from the second guiding portion 22.

In this embodiment, the stopping protrusion located on the second shielding plate 2 is located on the second guiding portion 22, so that the stopping fitting relationship can be established with the stopping ribs on the first guiding portion 12 that are in guiding fit with the second guiding portion 22. The stopping protrusion located at the bottom of the second shielding plate 2 is spaced apart from the second guiding portion 22, so that the stopping fitting relationship can be established with the stopping ribs on the first guiding portion 12 that are in guiding fitting with the second guiding portion 22, and in summary, the stopping fitting effect between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 can be successfully achieved by correspondingly setting the positions of the first anti-detachment portion 13 and the second anti-detachment portion 23.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the first anti-detachment portion 13 is configured as a stopping rib perpendicular to the first guiding portion 12, and the second anti-detachment portion 23, which mates with the first anti-detachment portion, is configured as a stopping protrusion projecting towards the locking mechanism 6. The stopping protrusion can form a relationship akin to hooking onto the stopping rib.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 26, the shielding assembly 100 may include a first shielding plate 1, an intermediate shielding plate 7 and a second shielding plate 2. The first shielding plate 1 is connected to the window 300. The intermediate shielding plate 7 is disposed on the first shielding plate 1. The second shielding plate 2 is disposed on the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second shielding plate 2 is connected to the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 are respectively connected to the window 300 and the window air conditioner 200, and the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 also establish an indirect connection relationship through the intermediate shielding plate 7, so that the window air conditioner 200, the shielding assembly 100 and the window 300 can be connected as a single unit, thus a relatively stable installation and fixation effect can be achieved for the shielding assembly 100, and it can serve to shield the gap between the window 300 and the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, the intermediate shielding plate 7 is movable relative to the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7 is movable relative to the second shielding plate 2, and the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second shielding plate 2 change the shielding area of the shielding assembly 100 by relative movement.

In some embodiments, the intermediate shielding plate 7 can be moved relative to the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2, respectively, so that the relative position of the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 in the movement direction can be changed, thereby changing the overall size of the shielding assembly 100.

In this embodiment, the relative positions of the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the third shielding plate 2 can be changed under the external force of the user, that is, the user can correspondingly adjust the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second shielding plate 2 to reach matching positions according to the windows 300 of different sizes, so that the shielding assembly 100 can achieve the effect of adjusting the overall size, and further improve the universality and adaptability of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the shielding assembly 100 may be in an extended or retracted state. In the movement direction of the intermediate shielding plate 7: when the shielding assembly 100 is in the extended state, as shown in FIG. 23, the relative distance between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 is far, and the area of the shielding area is also relatively large. When the shielding assembly 100 is in the retracted state, as shown in FIG. 24, the relative distance between the first shielding plate 1 and the second shielding plate 2 is relatively close, and the area of the shielding area is relatively small.

In the present embodiment, the user can adjust the relative positions among the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second shielding plate 2 to match the window 300 of different sizes, thereby effectively improving the installation universality and convenience of the shielding assembly 100.

In other words, by setting this shielding assembly 100 in this embodiment, users can easily adjust the relative positions among the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second shielding plate 2 to match windows 300 of different widths. This enhances the universality and convenience of installing the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 26, a first sliding groove 15 may be formed in the first shielding plate 1, and the intermediate shielding plate 7 is slidably disposed in the first sliding groove 15.

In some embodiments, the intermediate shielding plate 7 may be in sliding fit with the first sliding groove 15 of the first shielding plate 1, that is, the intermediate shielding plate 7 can achieve the effect of adjusting the relative position between the first shielding plate 1 and the intermediate shielding plate 7 by sliding relative to the first shielding plate 1, thereby achieving the effect of flexibly adjusting the overall size of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown with reference to FIG. 26, a second sliding groove 78 is formed in the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second shield 2 is slidably disposed within the second sliding groove 78.

In some embodiments, the second shielding plate 2 may be in sliding fit with the second sliding groove 78 of the intermediate shielding plate 7, that is, the second shielding plate 2 can achieve the effect of adjusting the relative position between the intermediate shielding plate 7 and the second shielding plate 2 by sliding relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7, thereby achieving the effect of flexibly adjusting the overall size of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the intermediate shielding plate 7 can slide relative to the first shielding plate 1, and the second shielding plate 2 can slide relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7, thus forming a multi-layer step-by-step sliding effect. This allows the shielding assembly 100 to have a greater extensible length while maintaining a limited overall size of the shielding assembly 100 (i.e., when the shielding assembly 100 is at its smallest overall size, the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second shielding plate 2 are in an ultimate contraction state). Consequently, the width adjustment range of the shielding assembly 100 is increased, enhancing its practicality and adaptability.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 28 to 31, the first shielding plate 1 may be provided with a first anti-detachment portion 13, the intermediate shielding plate 7 may be provided with a third anti-detachment portion 71 and a fourth anti-detachment portion 72, and the second shielding plate 2 may be provided with a second anti-detachment portion 23. When the shielding area of the shielding assembly 100 reaches the maximum, the first anti-detachment portion 13 is mated with the third anti-detachment portion 71, and the fourth anti-detachment portion 72 is mated with the second anti-detachment portion 23.

In some embodiments, the first shielding plate 1 and the intermediate shielding plate 7 are respectively provided with the first anti-detachment portion 13 and the third anti-detachment portion 71 on the side close to each other's shielding plates, so that the risk of the first shielding plate 1 moving excessively relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7 and detaching from each other can be reduced, and the limit distance of the first shielding plate 1 moving relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7 can be limited. In other words, when the first shielding plate 1 and the intermediate shielding plate 7 are in this configuration, their shielding area is maximized, ensuring the maximum safe distance for movement of the first shielding plate 1 relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7. This enhances the safety and reliability of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the intermediate shielding plate 7 and the second shielding plate 2 are respectively provided with the fourth anti-detachment portion 72 and the second anti-detachment portion 23 on the side close to each other's shielding plates, so that the risk of the intermediate shielding plate 7 excessively relative to the second shielding plate 2 and detaching from each other can be reduced, and the limit distance of the intermediate shielding plate 7 moving relative to the second shielding plate 2 can be limited. In other words, when the second shielding plate 2 and the intermediate shielding plate 7 are in this configuration, their shielding area is maximized, ensuring the maximum safe distance for movement of the second shielding plate 2 relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7. This enhances the safety and reliability of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 30, the intermediate shielding plate 7 is provided with a first clearance groove 73, the first anti-detachment portion 13 is slidably provided in the first clearance groove 73, and the third anti-detachment portion 71 is provided at the end of the first clearance groove 73.

In some embodiments, the intermediate shielding plate 7 may be provided with the first clearance groove 73 along the movement direction of the first shielding plate 1, and the first anti-detachment portion 13 on the first shielding plate 1 may be in sliding fit with the first clearance groove 73, thereby reducing the risk of sliding blocking caused by mutual structural interference between the first anti-detachment portion 13 and the intermediate shielding plate 7 in the process of sliding of the intermediate shielding plate 7 relative to the first shielding plate 1. On the other hand, this allows the first anti-detachment portion 13 to be in stopping fit with the third anti-detachment portion 71 at the end of the first clearance groove 73 close to the first shielding plate 1, achieving an anti-detachment effect. This improves the design rationality and practicality of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the second shielding plate 2 is provided with a second clearance groove 25, the fourth anti-detachment portion 72 is slidably fitted with the second clearance groove 25, and the second anti-detachment portion 23 is provided at the end of the second clearance groove 25.

In some embodiments, the second shielding plate 2 may be provided with the second clearance groove 25 along the movement direction of the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the fourth anti-detachment portion 72 on the intermediate shielding plate 7 may be in sliding fit with the second clearance groove 25, thereby reducing the risk of sliding blocking caused by mutual structural interference between the fourth anti-detachment portion 72 and the second shielding plate 2 during the second shielding plate 2 slides relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7. On the other hand, it allows the fourth anti-detachment portion 72 to be in stopping fit with the second anti-detachment portion 23 at the end of the second clearance groove 25 close to the intermediate shielding plate 7, achieving an anti-detachment effect. This improves the design rationality and practicality of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 31, the first shielding plate 1 may be provided with a first guiding portion 12, the intermediate shielding plate 7 may be provided with a third guiding portion 74 and a fourth guiding portion 75, the second shielding plate 2 may be provided with a second guiding portion 22, the first guiding portion 12 is in guiding fit with the third guiding portion 74, and the fourth guiding portion 75 is in guiding fit with the second guiding portion 22.

In some embodiments, the first guiding portion 12 on the first shielding plate 1 is in guiding fit with the third guiding portion 74 on the intermediate shielding plate 7, so that the intermediate shielding plate 7 can be guided in the movement direction and move along a specified path, thereby improving the movement smoothness and accuracy of the first shielding plate 1 when moving relative to the intermediate shielding plate 7.

In some embodiments, the fourth guiding portion 75 on the intermediate shielding plate 7 is in guiding fit with the second guiding portion 22 on the second shielding plate 2, so that the intermediate shielding plate 7 can be guided in the movement direction and move along a specified path, thereby improving the movement smoothness and accuracy of the intermediate shielding plate 7 when moving relative to the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 31, the first shielding plate 1 mainly includes a first main plate 16, a first bent portion 17 and a first end plate 18. The first bent portions 17 are connected to the top and bottom of the first main plate 16, respectively. The first bent portion 17 and the first main plate 16 together form a first sliding groove 15. The first end plate 18 is connected to one end of the first main plate 16 away from the second shielding plate 2, and the first end plate 18 is connected to the window 300.

In some embodiments, the first bent portion 17 can change the structural extension direction of the first main plate 16, and the first bent portion 17 can increase the weight and spatial mode of the first main plate 16, thereby improving the overall structural strength and bending and torsional stiffness of the first shielding plate 1. The first end plate 18 is bent and connected to one end of the first shielding plate 1 away from the second shielding plate 2, and the first end plate 18 can further enhance the structural strength and bending and torsional rigidity of the first main plate 16.

In some embodiments, the first bent portion 17 and the first end plate 18 are configured in a semi-surrounding shape. This design not only provides protection to the first main plate 16 and its internal structures in different directions, respectively, but also defines a certain accommodation space.

In some embodiments, the first end plate 18 may establish a connection relationship with the window 300, thereby improving the installation stability between the shielding assembly 100 and the window 300.

In some embodiments, the first bent portion 17 and the first main plate 16 define the first sliding groove 15 together, and the first sliding groove 15 can define a sliding path of the intermediate shielding plate 7, thereby facilitating the sliding of the intermediate shielding plate 7 along the first sliding groove 15, further providing a relative sliding fit condition between the intermediate shielding plate 7 and the first shielding plate 1.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 30, the intermediate shielding plate 7 further includes a second main plate 76 and a second bent portion 77. The first main plate 16 corresponds to the second main plate 76. The second bent portions 77 are connected to the top and bottom of the second main plate 76, respectively. The first bent portion 17 corresponds to the second bent portion 77, and the second bent portion 77 and the second main plate 76 form a second sliding groove 78 together.

In some embodiments, the second bent portion 77 can change the structural extension direction of the second main plate 76, and the second bent portion 77 can increase the weight and spatial mode of the second main plate 76, thereby improving the overall structural strength and bending and torsional stiffness of the intermediate shielding plate 7.

In some embodiments, the second bent portion 77 provides protection for the second main plate 76 and its internal structure in the same direction, and may also define a certain accommodation space.

In some embodiments, the second bent portion 77 and the second main plate 76 define the second sliding groove 78 together, and the second sliding groove 78 can define a sliding path of the second shielding plate 2, thereby facilitating the sliding of the second shielding plate 2 along the second sliding groove 78, further providing a relative sliding fit condition between the intermediate shielding plate 7 and the second shielding plate 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the second shielding plate 2 may further include a third main plate 26, a third bent portion 27, and a second end plate 28. The second main plate 76 corresponds to the third main plate 26. The third bent portions 27 are connected to the top and bottom of the third main plate 26, respectively. The second bent portion 77 corresponds to the third bent portion 27. The second end plate 28 is connected to one end of the third main plate 26 away from the first shielding plate 1, and the second end plate 28 is provided with an insertion portion 21, and the insertion portion 21 is in inserting fit with the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, the third bent portion 27 can change the structural extension direction of the third main plate 26, and the third bent portion 27 can increase the weight and spatial mode of the third main plate 26, thereby improving the overall structural strength and bending and torsional stiffness of the second shielding plate 2. The second end plate 28 is bent and connected to one end of the second shielding plate 2 away from the intermediate shielding plate 7, and the second end plate 28 can further enhance the structural strength and bending and torsional rigidity of the second main plate 76.

In some embodiments, the third bent portion 27 and the third end plate are configured in a semi-surrounding shape. This design not only provides protection to the third main plate 26 and its internal structures in different directions, respectively, but also defines a certain accommodation space.

In some embodiments, the second end plate 28 may establish a connection relationship with the window air conditioner 200, thereby improving the installation stability between the shielding assembly 100 and the window 300.

In some embodiments, the second end plate 28 is provided with an insertion portion 21 that can be used to connect to the window air conditioner 200. Compared with other connection methods (such as welding, screwing or bonding), the insertion connection method in the present disclosure not only ensures a firm connection but also makes the connection process simpler, more flexible, and more convenient, thereby effectively improving the installation convenience and flexibility between the shielding assembly 100 and the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, the first shielding plate 1 further includes a mounting plate 11, and the mounting plate 11 is connected to the first bent portion 17 located at the top of the first main plate 16, serving to enhance the structural strength of each other.

In some embodiments, as shown in connection with FIGS. 25 to 28, the shielding assembly 100 may further include a fixed plate 8, one end of fixed plate 8 is connected to the mounting plate 11, and the other end of the fixed plate 8 is connected to the sealing plate of the window air conditioner 200.

In some embodiments, in the sliding direction along the shielding assembly 100, one end of the fixed plate 8 is connected to the mounting plate 11 located at the top of the first shielding plate 1, and the other end of the fixed plate 8 extends and connects to the sealing plate of the window air conditioner 200. This arrangement provides protection to the structures below the fixed plate 8, preventing rain, snow, debris, and other foreign objects from falling directly onto the partially exposed structures of the shielding assembly 100 below, thereby extending the service life of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the shielding assembly 100 may further include a soundproofing material. Accommodation grooves are formed on the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7 and the second shielding plate 2, and the soundproofing material is accommodated in the accommodation grooves.

In some embodiments, since the accommodation grooves are formed on the first shielding plate 1, the intermediate shielding plate 7 and the second shielding plate 2 in the direction along the inner and outer sides of the window 300, the soundproofing material can be placed in the accommodation grooves according to the needs of the user.

In some embodiments, the soundproofing material may be an EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) sponge, but is not limited thereto.

The assembly of the window air conditioner 200 according to the embodiment of the second aspect of the present disclosure includes the window air conditioner 200 and the shielding assembly 100 for the window air conditioner 200 of the above embodiment, and the shielding assemblies 100 are mounted on opposite sides of the window air conditioner 200, so that by applying the shielding assembly 100 to the window air conditioner 200, it is convenient for users to match the windows 300 of different width sizes, thereby improving the installation convenience and universality of the shielding assembly 100.

In some embodiments, the shielding assembly 100 can also achieve the effect of ventilation in a wide area indoors and outdoors through the filter screen 31, and has the effect of preventing dust and mosquitoes in the process of ventilation.

The installation process of the shielding assembly 100 in this embodiment includes: fixing the mounting bracket (install or not depending on the actual installation), placing the window air conditioner 200 onto the mounting bracket (or the window 300) and adjusting the positions, inserting the left and right shielding assemblies 100 on both sides of the window air conditioner 200 respectively, deploying the left and right shielding assemblies 100 to match both sides of the window air conditioner 200, and screwing the left and right shielding assemblies 100 to the window 300, and finally pulling the window 300 to slide downward (until it presses against the top of the window air conditioner 200 and the tops of the left and right shielding assemblies 100).

In some embodiments, the soundproofing material, such as EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) sponge, may be placed in the cavity of the shielding assembly 100, depending on user requirements.

In some embodiments, the window air conditioner 200 includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit and the outdoor unit are connected by pipelines to transmit refrigerant. The indoor unit includes an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor fan. The outdoor unit includes a compressor, a four-way valve, an outdoor heat exchanger, an outdoor fan and an expansion valve. The compressor, the outdoor heat exchanger, the expansion valve and the indoor heat exchanger are sequentially connected to form a refrigerant circuit, and the refrigerant circulates and flows in the refrigerant circuit, and exchanges heat with the air through the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger respectively to achieve the cooling mode or the heating mode of the air conditioner.

In some embodiments, the compressor is configured to compress the refrigerant such that the low pressure refrigerant is compressed to form the high pressure refrigerant.

In some embodiments, the outdoor heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between outdoor air and the refrigerant circulating within the outdoor heat exchanger. For example, the outdoor heat exchanger operates as a condenser in the cooling mode of the air conditioner, so that the refrigerant compressed by the compressor is condensed by dissipating heat to the outdoor air through the outdoor heat exchanger. The outdoor heat exchanger operates as an evaporator in the heating mode of the air conditioner, so that the refrigerant after decompression absorbs the heat of the outdoor air through the outdoor heat exchanger and evaporates.

In some embodiments, the outdoor heat exchanger further includes heat exchange fins to expand the contact area between the outdoor air and the refrigerant transmitted in the outdoor heat exchanger, thereby improving the efficiency of heat exchange between the outdoor air and the refrigerant.

In some embodiments, the outdoor fan is configured to draw outdoor air into the outdoor unit through an air inlet of the outdoor unit, and expel the outdoor air after heat exchange with the outdoor heat exchanger through an air outlet of the outdoor unit. The outdoor fan provides power for the flow of outdoor air.

In some embodiments, the expansion valve is connected between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger, and the pressure of the refrigerant flowing through the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger is adjusted by the opening of the expansion valve, to adjust the flow of the refrigerant between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger. The flow and pressure of the refrigerant circulating between the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger will affect the heat exchange performance of the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger. The expansion valve may be an electronic valve. The opening of the expansion valve is adjustable to control the flow and pressure of the refrigerant flowing through the expansion valve.

In some embodiments, the four-way valve is connected to the refrigerant circuit, and the four-way valve is configured to switch the flow direction of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit to enable the air conditioner to operate in the cooling mode or the heating mode.

In some embodiments, the indoor heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between indoor air and the refrigerant circulating within the indoor heat exchanger. For example, in the cooling mode of the air conditioner, the indoor heat exchanger operates as an evaporator, allowing the refrigerant that has cooled in the outdoor heat exchanger to absorb heat from indoor air as it evaporates when passing through the indoor heat exchanger. In the heating mode of the air conditioner, the indoor heat exchanger operates as a condenser, allowing the refrigerant that has heated in the outdoor heat exchanger to dissipate heat to the indoor air as it condenses when passing through the indoor heat exchanger.

In some embodiments, the indoor heat exchanger further includes heat exchange fins to expand a contact area between the indoor air and the refrigerant transmitted in the indoor heat exchanger, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency between the indoor air and the refrigerant.

In some embodiments, the indoor fan is configured to draw indoor air into the indoor unit through an air inlet of the indoor unit, and to expel the indoor air after heat exchange with the indoor heat exchanger through an air outlet of the indoor unit. The indoor fan provides power for the flow of air in the indoor space.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a control device. The control device is configured to control an operating frequency of the compressor, an opening degree of the expansion valve, a rotational speed of the outdoor fan, and a rotational speed of the indoor fan. The control device is connected to the compressor, the expansion valve, the outdoor fan and the indoor fan through data lines to transmit communication information.

In some embodiments, the control device includes a processor. The processor may include a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor (microprocessor), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and may be configured to perform respective operations described in the control device when the processor executes a program stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the control device. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may include a magnetic storage device (e.g., a hard disk, floppy disk, or magnetic tape), a smart card, or a flash memory device (e.g., an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), a card, a stick, or a keyboard drive).

Other configurations and operations of vehicles according to embodiments of the present disclosure are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “up,” “down,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” and other indications of orientation or positional relationships are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are used solely for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have specific orientations, be constructed in specific orientations, or operate in specific orientations. Therefore, these terms should not be construed as limitations on the present disclosure.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be noted that unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms “install,” “connect,” and “connection” should be broadly interpreted. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through intermediary media; or internal communications between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the aforementioned terms in the present disclosure can be understood based on specific circumstances.

In the content of this description, the terms “one embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “exemplary embodiment(s),” “example(s),” “specific example(s),” or “some examples” and the like are used to indicate that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. In the description of embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, “plurality” means two or more. In this description, the illustrative expressions of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

Furthermore, the terms “first,” “second,” and the like are primarily used to distinguish between different devices, elements, or components, and are not used to indicate or imply the relative importance and number of indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise specified, “plurality” means two or more.

Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and objectives of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the claims and their equivalents.