WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation application of International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2024/094266, filed on May 20, 2024, which claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202311069426.8, filed on Aug. 23, 2023, Chinese Patent Application No. 202322277854.1, filed on Aug. 23, 2023, Chinese Patent Application No. 202322939211.9, filed on Oct. 31, 2023, and Chinese Patent Application No. 202322939221.2, filed on Oct. 31, 2023. The entire disclosures of the above-identified applications are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more particularly, to a window air conditioner.

BACKGROUND

With the advancement of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, window air conditioners have gradually entered people's lives. The window air conditioner is a small air conditioner that may be installed in a window, using less material and having a lower cost. At the same time, as an integrated unit, the window air conditioner has lower installation and technical requirements, and is often used in bedrooms, offices, and other places.

SUMMARY

A window air conditioner is provided, including an outdoor unit, an indoor unit, and a connecting device. The outdoor unit is located on an outdoor side. The outdoor unit may include a first housing, a compressor, an expansion valve, and a first heat exchanger. The compressor, the expansion valve, and the first heat exchanger are arranged in the first housing. The indoor unit is located on an indoor side. The indoor unit may include a second housing, and a second heat exchanger arranged in the second housing. The second housing may include an air outlet. The indoor unit and the outdoor unit are arranged in a first direction. The compressor, the first heat exchanger, the expansion valve, and the second heat exchanger are connected sequentially to form a refrigerant circuit. A first end of the connecting device is connected to the indoor unit, and a second end of the connecting device is connected to the outdoor unit. The connecting device may include a third housing, and the third housing is connected to the first housing and the second housing. The second housing is movable relative to the third housing in a first predefined direction, in order to adjust a position of the indoor unit. The connecting device may further include at least one cooperating assembly. At least one cooperating assembly is connected to the third housing and located on a side of the third housing facing the second housing. The indoor unit may further include at least one locking assembly. At least one locking assembly is connected to the second housing and configured to cooperate with at least one cooperating assembly for locking, in order to limit a position of the second housing and make the air outlet at a predefined height, when the second housing moves to a first position in the first predefined direction.

In some embodiments, the window air conditioner may further include a positioning member. The positioning member is fixedly connected to the third housing. The positioning member may include a first-positioning-member body and multiple second flanging parts. The plurality of second flanging parts are arranged on a periphery of the first-positioning-member body in intervals. At least one cooperating assembly is arranged between the multiple second flanging parts.

In some embodiments, a first group of the multiple second flanging parts are arranged on both sides in a width direction of at least one cooperating assembly in intervals to limit a position of at least one cooperating assembly in the width direction of at least one cooperating assembly. A second group of the multiple second flanging parts are arranged on a lower side of at least one cooperating assembly to limit a position of at least one cooperating assembly in a height direction of at least one cooperating assembly.

In some embodiments, the positioning member may further include:

• • a third flanging part arranged on a top of the first-positioning-member body and extending toward the third housing;
  • a tenth hole arranged in the third flanging part; and
  • a fastener passing through the tenth hole and fixedly connected to the third housing, such that the positioning member is fixedly connected to the third housing.

In some embodiments, the window air conditioner may further include a first sliding member and a second sliding member. The first sliding member is fixedly connected to the positioning member. The second sliding member is fixedly connected to the second housing. The second sliding member is slidably connected to the first sliding member. The second sliding member is configured to slide in a length direction of the first sliding member, such that the second housing is movable in the first predefined direction relative to the third housing.

In some embodiments, the positioning member may further include a second-positioning-member body. The second-positioning-member body is arranged on a side in a width direction of the first-positioning-member body and extends in a direction away from the third housing. The first sliding member is fixedly connected to the second-positioning-member body. The first-positioning-member body is fixedly connected to the third housing.

In some embodiments, the window air conditioner may further include a third sliding member. The third sliding member is slidably connected to the first sliding member and the second sliding member, respectively, such that the first sliding member and the second sliding member are slidably connected.

In some embodiments, each of the at least one locking assembly may include a second locking member. The second locking member is configured to move to a fifth position in a direction toward at least one cooperating assembly to cooperate with at least one cooperating assembly for locking, and move to a sixth position in a direction away from at least one cooperating assembly to disengage from at least one cooperating assembly in cooperation. At least one locking assembly may include a driving member. The driving member is abutted against the second locking member and configured to drive the second locking member to move in the first direction.

In some embodiments, the second locking member may include a second-locking-member body and a second locking part. The second locking part is arranged on a side of the second-locking-member body facing at least one cooperating assembly, and extending in a direction toward at least one cooperating assembly. At least one cooperating assembly may include a fixing part. The fixing part is connected to the third housing, and extends in the first predefined direction. The fixing part may include at least two fifth holes. At least two fifth holes are arranged in a length direction of the fixing part at intervals. When the second locking member moves to the fifth position, the second locking part is located in the fifth hole, and the second locking member cooperates with at least one cooperating assembly for locking. When the second locking member moves to the sixth position, the second locking part disengages from the fifth hole, and the second locking member disengages from at least one cooperating assembly in the cooperation.

In some embodiments, the indoor unit may further include a channel assembly. The channel assembly may include a channel body and an accommodating member. The accommodating member is arranged at an end of the channel body in the second predefined direction. The accommodating member is open on a side toward at least one cooperating assembly. At least one locking assembly is arranged in the accommodating member.

In some embodiments, at least one locking assembly may further include a box body, a box cover, and a reset member. The box body and the box cover are connected to each other to define an accommodating cavity. The second locking member is located in the accommodating cavity and is movable in the accommodating cavity. The reset member is arranged between the second locking member and the box body in the second predefined direction. The reset member is configured to drive the second locking member to move from the sixth position to the fifth position.

In some embodiments, the second locking member may further include a third guiding part. The third guiding part is arranged on a side of the second-locking-member body away from the second locking part. The reset member is arranged on an outer periphery of the third guiding part. The box body may include a twelfth hole. The twelfth hole corresponds to the third guiding part. When the second locking member is located in the sixth position, the third guiding part is located in the twelfth hole. The accommodating member may include a first avoidance part. The first avoidance part is located at an end of the accommodating member away from the third housing and open toward the third housing. The first avoidance part is configured to avoid the third guiding part.

In some embodiments, the box body may further include a first snap-fit part. The first snap-fit part is one of a buckle and a slot. The box cover may include a second snap-fit part. The second snap-fit part is another one of the buckle and the slot. The first snap-fit part is snapped fixedly with the second snap-fit part. The accommodating member may include a second avoidance part. The second avoidance part is open toward an interior of the accommodating member. A position of the second avoidance part corresponds to positions of the first snap-fit part and the second snap-fit part. The second avoidance part is configured to avoid the first snap-fit part and the second snap-fit part.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional view of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an indoor unit and a third housing of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a locking assembly and a cooperating assembly of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a locking assembly and a cooperating assembly of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments from another viewing angle.

FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional view of a first locking member of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of an indoor unit and a third housing of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of another locking assembly and a cooperating assembly of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 8 is a three-dimensional view of an indoor unit of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 9 is a three-dimensional view of an indoor unit of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments from another viewing angle.

FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged view of a cycle A in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a three-dimensional view of a third housing and a positioning member of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 12 is a three-dimensional view of a locking assembly, a sliding assembly, a cooperating assembly, and a positioning member of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 13 is an exploded view of FIG. 12 from one viewing angle.

FIG. 14 is an exploded view of FIG. 12 from another viewing angle.

FIG. 15 is an exploded view of a third housing, an indoor unit, and a sliding assembly of a window air conditioner according to some embodiments.

FIG. 16 is a structural block view of a compressor, an expansion valve, a first heat exchanger, and a second heat exchanger according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Apparently, the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments, rather than all the embodiments, of the present disclosure. Based on the embodiments provided by the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the term “comprise” and its other forms, such as the third-person singular form “comprises” and the present participle form “comprising”, are construed as having an open and inclusive meaning, i.e., “including but not limited to”. In the description of the specification, terms such as “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “exemplary embodiments”, “example”, “specific example”, or “some examples” are intended to indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic related to the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the specified feature, structure, material, or characteristic may be included in any one or more embodiments or examples in any appropriate manner.

Hereinafter, the terms “first” and “second” are used merely for descriptive purposes, and shall not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more such features. In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, “a plurality of” means two or more.

When describing some embodiments, the term “connection” and its derivative expressions may be used. The term “connection” should be understood in a broad sense; for example, “connection” may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; and may also refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium.

“At least one of A, B, and C” has the same meaning as “at least one of A, B, or C”, and both include the following combinations of A, B, and C: only A, only B, only C, a combination of A and B, a combination of A and C, a combination of B and C, and a combination of A, B, and C.

“A and/or B” includes the following three combinations: only A, only B, and the combination of A and B.

The use of “adapted to” or “configured to” herein denotes open and inclusive language, which does not exclude devices that are adapted to or configured to perform additional tasks or steps.

As used herein, “about”, “substantially” or “approximately” includes the stated value as well as values within an acceptable deviation range of the specific value, where the acceptable deviation range is determined by those of ordinary skill in the art in consideration of the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of a specific quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system).

As used herein, “parallel”, “perpendicular” and “equal” include the stated conditions as well as conditions similar to the stated conditions, where the scope of such similar conditions falls within an acceptable deviation range. The acceptable deviation range is determined by those of ordinary skill in the art in consideration of the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of a specific quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, “parallel” includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism may be, for instance, a deviation within 5°; “perpendicular” includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity may also be, for instance, a deviation within 5°. “Equal” includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate equality may be, for example, that the difference between the two equal items is less than or equal to 5% of either of them.

With the advancement of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, window air conditioners have gradually entered people's lives. As a small air conditioner that may be mounted on a window, the window air conditioner is an integrated member. A part of the window air conditioner is located indoors, and the other part thereof is located outdoors. The condenser and the evaporator of the window air conditioner are arranged in the horizontal direction to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment.

To avoid noise from components of the window air conditioner, such as a compressor and an outdoor fan, affecting users, a shape of the window air conditioner is usually designed in a saddle shape, thus isolating the components, such as the compressor and the outdoor fan, on an outdoor side and achieving a quiet operation.

However, a position of an indoor part (an indoor unit) of a saddle-shaped window air conditioner is low, making an air outlet located indoors low, thus affecting the cooling effect of the window air conditioner.

To solve the aforementioned technical problems, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a window air conditioner 100. An indoor unit of the window air conditioner 100 may slide up and down via a sliding assembly and be limited to a position at a predefined height by a locking assembly and a cooperating assembly, thereby facilitating user adjustment of a height of an indoor unit's air outlet as required and being conducive to improving the cooling effect of the window air conditioner.

In the following, for ease of description, referring to FIG. 1, a front-back direction of the window air conditioner 100 (i.e., an arrangement direction of the indoor unit and an outdoor unit) is defined as a first direction A, a left-right direction of the window air conditioner 100 is defined as a second direction B (i.e., a second predefined direction), and an up-down direction (i.e., a height direction) of the outdoor unit 1 is defined as a third direction C (i.e., a first predefined direction).

In some embodiments, the window air conditioner 100 may be installed on a wall having an installation opening (e.g., a window). A first part of the window air conditioner 100 is located outdoors, and a second part of the window air conditioner 100 is located indoors.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the window air conditioner 100 may include an outdoor unit 1 (i.e., the first part of the window air conditioner 100). The outdoor unit 1 is located outdoors.

Referring to FIG. 16, the outdoor unit 1 may include a compressor 17. The compressor 17 is configured to compress refrigerant, in order to compress low-pressure refrigerant to form high-pressure refrigerant. The compressor 17 may include an exhaust port and a return gas port. The low-pressure refrigerant enters the compressor 17 through the return gas port, and the compressor 17 compresses the low-pressure refrigerant into the high-pressure refrigerant before discharging the high-pressure refrigerant from the exhaust port. The high-pressure refrigerant releases heat in the condenser. Then, after pressure reduction, the refrigerant absorbs heat in the evaporator. Finally, the refrigerant enters the compressor 17 through the return gas port, and this cycle continues.

The outdoor unit 1 may also include a first heat exchanger 19 (outdoor heat exchanger). The first heat exchanger 19 is configured to exchange heat between outdoor air and the refrigerant transferred in the first heat exchanger 19. For example, in a refrigeration mode of the window air conditioner 100, the first heat exchanger 19 operates as the condenser, and the compressor's exhaust port is connected to the first heat exchanger 19; in a heating mode of the window air conditioner 100, the first heat exchanger 19 operates as the evaporator, and the compressor's return gas port is connected to the first heat exchanger 19.

The outdoor unit 1 may also include an expansion valve 18. The expansion valve 18 is connected between a second heat exchanger 15 (see FIG. 6) and the first heat exchanger 19 of the indoor unit. The pressure of the refrigerant flowing through the second heat exchanger 15 and the first heat exchanger 19 is adjusted by regulating an opening degree of the expansion valve 18, thereby regulating the flow of the refrigerant flowing through the second heat exchanger 15 and the first heat exchanger 19.

The outdoor unit 1 may also include a four-way valve. The four-way valve is arranged in a refrigerant circuit and is configured to switch a flow direction of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit such that the window air conditioner 100 may operate in the refrigeration mode or the heating mode.

The outdoor unit 1 may also include a first fan (the outdoor fan). The first fan is configured to draw outdoor air into the outdoor unit 1 through a first air inlet of the outdoor unit 1 and to discharge the outdoor air, after the outdoor air undergoes heat exchange with the first heat exchanger 19, through a first air outlet. The first fan drives the outdoor air to flow.

In some embodiments, the outdoor unit 1 may further include a first housing 11. The first housing 11 may include a first channel (an outdoor air channel). The first air inlet and the first air outlet are formed in the first housing 11 and communicate with the first channel.

For example, the first air outlet is located on a side of the first housing 11 away from the indoor unit 2, such that outdoor air enters the first housing 11 from the first air inlet and is then discharged from the first air outlet.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the window air conditioner 100 may further include the indoor unit 2 (i.e., the first part of the window air conditioner 100). The indoor unit 2 is located indoors. The outdoor unit 1 and the indoor unit 2 form an all-in-one member and are connected by a pipe to transmit the refrigerant.

The indoor unit 2 may include the second heat exchanger 15 (an indoor heat exchanger). The second heat exchanger 15 is configured to exchange heat between the indoor air and the refrigerant transmitted in the second heat exchanger 15. For example, the second heat exchanger 15 operates as the evaporator in the refrigeration mode of the window air conditioner 100 and as the condenser in the heating mode of the window air conditioner 100.

The compressor 17, the first heat exchanger 19, the expansion valve 18, and the second heat exchanger 15 are connected sequentially to form the refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant flows circularly in the refrigerant circuit and exchanges heat with air through the second heat exchanger 15 and the first heat exchanger 19, respectively, such that either the refrigeration mode or the heating mode of the window air conditioner 100 may be achieved.

The indoor unit 2 may also include a second fan 16 (an indoor fan). The second fan 16 is configured to draw the indoor air into the indoor unit 2 through a second air inlet of the indoor unit 2, and to discharge the indoor air, after the indoor air undergoes heat exchange with the second heat exchanger 15, through a second air outlet of the indoor unit 2. The second fan 16 drives the indoor air to flow.

For example, the first fans and the second fans 16 are cross-flow fans, such that the first fans and the second fans 16 may push air in or draw air out in their respective directions of fan axes, thus improving air volume and air pressure. Furthermore, users may adjust the air volume of the window air conditioner 100 by controlling a rotation speed of the first fans and the second fans 16.

In some embodiments, the indoor unit 2 may include a second housing 12. A second channel (an indoor air channel 121) is formed in the second housing 12. The second air inlet and the second air outlet (an air outlet) are formed in the second housing 12 and communicate with the second channel. The second air outlet is located on a side of the second housing 12 away from the outdoor unit 1, such that the indoor air enters the second housing 12 from the second air inlet and is then discharged into the indoor from the second air outlet.

In some embodiments, the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are connected. For example, a part of the second housing 12 extends through a window or wall to connect with the first housing 11.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1, the window air conditioner 100 may further include a connecting device 3 (a connecting bridge part). The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are arranged at intervals, and the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are connected by the connecting device 3.

For example, at least a part of the connecting device 3 is located in the window or in the wall. In the first direction A, a first end of the connecting device 3 is connected to the indoor unit 2, and a second end of the connecting device 3 is connected to the outdoor unit 1, thereby enabling the outdoor unit 1 and the indoor unit 2 to clamp the wall from both sides of the wall, respectively, helping to improve stability of the window air conditioner 100 and reliability of installation of the window air conditioner 100.

In some embodiments, the connecting device 3 may include a third housing 13 (a connecting bridge housing). The connecting device 3 is connected to the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 in the first direction A, respectively. For example, a first end of the third housing 13 is connected to a side of the first housing 11 facing the second housing 12, and a second end of the third housing 13 is connected to a side of the second housing 12 facing the first housing 11.

In the third direction C (i.e., the first predefined direction), the second housing 12 is movable relative to the third housing 13. For example, the second housing 12 and the third housing 13 are slidably connected, such that the second housing 12 may move relative to the third housing 13 in the third direction C to adjust a height of the second air outlet, thereby helping to improve the cooling effect of the window air conditioner 100.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 2, the window air conditioner 100 may further include at least one cooperating assembly 31. The cooperating assembly 31 (a first locking member) is fixedly connected to the third housing 13 and located on a side of the third housing 13 facing the second housing 12.

The window air conditioner 100 may also include at least one locking assembly 20. The locking assembly 20 is arranged in the second housing 12 and is configured to cooperate with the cooperating assembly 31 to limit a position of the second housing 12 and position the air outlet at a predefined height when the second housing 12 moves upward to a first position.

For example, during the process of the second housing 12 sliding to the first position relative to the third housing 13, the third housing 13 is fixed, and a height of the second housing 12 is increased relative to a height of the third housing 13. In this case, the locking assembly 20 and the cooperating assembly 31 may cooperate to lock, in order to lock the second housing 12 and the third housing 13, thereby fixing the second housing 12 in the first position.

In some embodiments, the locking assembly 20 is further configured to disengages from the cooperating assembly 31 in cooperation to release the lock between the second housing 12 and the third housing 13, allowing the second housing 12 to slide relative to the third housing 13. For example, when the locking assembly 20 disengages from the cooperating assembly 31 in cooperation, the second housing 12 may move to a second position under the influence of gravity.

It is understandable that during the cooling or heating process of the window air conditioner, denser cold air may sink to the ground (such as moving downwards), while less dense hot air may rise (moving upwards).

Therefore, when the indoor unit 2 is cooling in summer, the locking assembly 20 and the cooperating assembly 31 cooperate to lock, in order to position the second housing 12 in the first position, such that cold air may be transported from a high place to the indoors and sink downward, helping to improve the cooling effect of the window air conditioner.

Similarly, when the indoor unit 2 is heating in winter, the locking assembly 20 disengages from the cooperating component 31 in cooperation, such that the second housing 12 is located in the second position, thereby allowing hot air to be transported from a low position to the indoors and rise upwards, helping to improve the heating effect of the window air conditioner.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, the locking assembly 20 may include a first locking member 21 (or a second locking member). The first locking member 21 is configured to cooperate with the cooperating assembly 31 or disengage from the cooperating assembly 31 in cooperation. For example, the first locking member 21 and the cooperating assembly 31 are a pull-out pin structure.

The locking assembly 20 may also include a driving member 22. The driving member 22 extends in the third direction C and is located above the first locking member 21. The driving member 22 abuts against the first locking member 21 and is configured to drive the first locking member 21 to move from a third position (a locked position) to a fourth position (an unlocked position).

For example, when the first locking member 21 is in the third position, the first locking member 21 cooperates with the cooperating assembly 31, and the second housing 12 is fixed relative to the third housing 13. When the locking assembly 20 is in the fourth position, the first locking member 21 disengages from the cooperating assembly 31 in cooperation, thereby allowing the second housing 12 to slide relative to the third housing 13.

For example, a first end of the driving member 22 penetrates through a side wall (such as a top wall) of the second housing 12 and is located on an outside of the second housing 12, and a second end of the driving member 22 abuts against the first locking member 21. In this way, the user does not need to open the second housing 12. By a way of pressing the driving member 22, the driving member 22 may move the first locking member 21 from the third position to the fourth position, thereby allowing the second housing 12 to move from the first position to the second position relative to the third housing 13.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 5, the first locking member 21 may include a first guiding part 211 (first guiding incline plane), the first guiding part 211 is arranged opposite to a second end of the driving member 22. For example, the first guiding part 211 is constructed as an inclined plane, and a second end of the driving member 22 abuts against the inclined plane, such that when the driving member 22 moves toward the first locking member 21, the driving member 22 may apply a force in the third direction C toward the inclined plane and make the first locking member 21 move to the fourth position in a horizontal direction.

In some embodiments, the first guiding part 211 is arranged opposite to the driving member 22. The driving member 22 abuts against the first guiding part 211. The first guiding part is configured to move in a horizontal direction under a force of the driving member, making the first locking member 21 move to the fourth position.

In some embodiments, the driving member 22 may include a second guiding part. The second guiding part is configured to cooperate with the first guiding part 211, and an angle between the second guiding part and a horizontal plane is the same as an angle between the first guiding part 211 and the horizontal plane.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, the indoor unit 2 may further include a channel assembly 14. The channel assembly 14 is arranged in the second housing 12 and configured to fix components such as the second heat exchanger 15, the second fan 16, and the locking assembly 20.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 7, the locking assembly 20 may further include a reset member 23. The reset member 23 is arranged between the first locking member 21 and the channel assembly 14, and is configured to apply a force to the first locking member 21 to reset the first locking member 21 in case the first locking member 21 disengages from the cooperating assembly in cooperation. For example, the reset member 23 may include a spring.

For example, in the second direction B, a first end of the reset member 23 abuts against the first locking member 21, and a second end of the reset member 23 abuts against the channel assembly 14. The reset member 23 is configured to drive the first locking member 21 to move from the fourth position to the third position. In this way, a reset force may be provided to the first locking member 21 through the reset member 23.

Understandably, when the first locking member 21 is in the third position, the reset member 23 applies a force to the first locking member 21, thereby improving the stability of the locking between the first locking member 21 and the cooperating assembly 31. When the first locking member 21 disengages from the cooperating assembly 31 in cooperation, the reset member 23 releases the reset force, and the first locking member 21 slides from the third position to the fourth position under the action of the reset force of the reset member 23.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the first locking member 21 may include a first-locking-member body 217 and the third guiding part 213. The third guiding part 213 is arranged on a side of the first-locking-member body 217 toward the channel assembly 14 and extends toward the channel assembly 14 (e.g., extending in the second direction B). The reset member 23 is sleeved on an outside of the third guiding part 213. A first end of the reset member 23 abuts against the first-locking-member body 217, and a second end of the reset member 23 abuts against the channel assembly 14.

Understandably, the third guiding part 213 may provide a guiding role to the reset member 23. For example, the reset member 23 may be compressed or released in an extension direction of the third guiding part 213.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the locking assembly 20 may further include a box body 24 and a box cover 25. The box body 24 is connected to the box cover 25 to define an accommodating cavity 29. The first locking member 21 and the reset member 23 are arranged in the accommodating cavity 29, and the first locking member 21 is movable in the accommodating cavity 29. For example, the box body 24 is closer to the third housing 13 than the box cover 25.

For example, a first end of the reset member 23 abuts against the first-locking-member body 217, and a second end of the reset member 23 abuts against a side wall of the box body 24.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the locking assembly 20 may further include a third hole 26 (a first guiding groove). The third hole 26 is arranged in the box cover 25 and penetrates through a side wall of the box body 24. For example, the third hole 26 is arranged in a side wall of the box body 24 toward the third housing 13.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, the first locking member 21 may further include a first locking part 212. The first locking part 21 is arranged on a side of the first-locking-member body 217 toward the third housing 13. A first end of the first locking part 212 is connected to the first-locking-member body 217, and a second end of the first locking member 21 passes through the third hole 26 and extends in a direction toward the third housing 13.

In the second direction B, the first locking part 212 is movable in the third hole 26. When the first locking part 212 moves to a first end of the third hole 26, the first locking member 21 is located in the third position. When the first locking part 212 moves to a second end of the third hole 26, the first locking member 21 is located in the fourth position.

In some embodiments, when the second housing of the indoor unit 2 is located in the second position, under the action of the reset member 23, the first locking part 212 abuts against the cooperating assembly 31 in the second direction B, and the first locking part 212 is located in the fourth position. During the process of the indoor unit 2 moving upward from the second position to the first position, the first locking part 212 moves upward and remains abutting against the cooperating assembly 31. When the indoor unit 2 moves to the second position, the first locking member 21 disengages from the cooperating assembly 31 in cooperation, and under the action of the reset member 23, the first locking member 21 moves in the second direction B above the cooperating assembly 31, thereby limiting a position of the second housing 12.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the first locking member 21 may include a fourth guiding part 216 (a second guiding incline plane). The fourth guiding part 216 is arranged on a side of the first locking member 212 facing the cooperating assembly 31. The cooperating assembly 31 may include a cooperating body 310 and a fifth guiding part 311 (a second guiding groove). The fifth guiding part 311 is located on a side of the cooperating body 310 toward the first locking member 21. The fifth guiding part 311 extends in the third direction C, and the fourth guiding part 216 is located in the fifth guiding part 311 and is movable relative to the fifth guiding part 311.

The cooperating assembly 31 may also include a sixth guiding part 312 (a limiting step). The sixth guiding part 312 is located above the fifth guiding part 311. A first end of the sixth guiding part 312 is connected to the fifth guiding part 311, and a second end of the sixth guiding part 312 extends upward and in a direction away from the cooperating body 310.

When the fourth guiding part 216 moves upward along the fifth guiding part 311 to an end of the fifth guiding part 311, the fourth guiding part 216 moves upward and away from the cooperating body 310 under a guidance of the sixth guiding part 312, such that the first locking member 21 moves from the third position to the fourth position.

For example, the fourth guiding part 216 is constructed as an inclined plane, and the fifth guiding part 311 is constructed as a guiding groove.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 5, the first locking member 21 may further include a seventh guiding part 214. The seventh guiding part 214 is arranged on a side of the first-locking-member body 217 away from the third guiding part 213. The box body 24 and the box cover 25 jointly define a fourth hole 27. The seventh guiding part 214 is arranged in the fourth hole 27 and is movable relative to the fourth hole 27. For example, the seventh guiding part 214 may move in the fourth hole 27 in the second direction B, thereby improving the guiding effect on the movement of the first locking member 21 in the accommodating cavity 29, and helping to improve the stability and reliability of the movement of the first locking member 21.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the locking assembly 20 may include a second locking member 28. The second locking member 28 differs from the first locking member 21 in that the second locking member 28 is configured to: move to a fifth position in a direction toward the cooperating assembly 31 to cooperate with the cooperating assembly 31 for locking, and move in the accommodating cavity 29 to a sixth position in a direction away from the cooperating assembly 31 to disengages from the cooperating assembly 31 in cooperation.

The first end of the driving member 22 passes through the box cover 25 and abuts against the second locking member 28, and the second end of the driving member 22 extends to an outside of the second housing 12 in the second direction B. The driving member 22 is configured to move in the second direction B to drive the second locking member 28 to move in the first direction A.

The reset member 23 is arranged between the second locking member 28 and the box body 24 in the second direction B to apply a force toward the driving member 22 to the second locking member 28. For example, the reset member is arranged between the second locking member and the box body in the second direction, and is configured to drive the second locking member to move from the sixth position to the fifth position.

The second locking member 28 may include a second-locking-member body 280 and a second locking part 281 (a locking pin). The second locking part 281 is arranged on a side of the second-locking-member body 280 facing the cooperating assembly 31 and extends in a direction toward the cooperating assembly 31.

The cooperating assembly 31 may include a fixing part 314. The fixing part 314 is arranged on the third housing 13 and extends in the third direction C. The fixing part 314 may include at least two fifth holes 313 (locking holes). At least two fifth holes 313 are arranged in a length direction of the fixing part 314 at intervals and penetrate through the fixing part 314 in a thickness direction of the fixing part 314.

It should be stated that the length direction of the fixing part 314 corresponds to the height direction (the third direction C) of the window air conditioner, and the thickness direction of the fixing part 314 corresponds to the front-back direction (the first direction A) of the window air conditioner.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 7, the second locking member 28 may further include an eighth guiding part 282 (a second guiding incline plane). The eighth guiding part 282 is arranged opposite the second guiding part. For example, the eighth guiding part 282 is configured as an inclined plane. An end of the eighth guiding part 282 toward the driving member 22 is farther away from the fixing part 314 than an end of the eighth guiding part 282 away from the driving member 22. Thus, when the user applies a force toward the second locking member 28 (i.e., the eighth guiding part 282) through the driving member 22 (i.e., the second guiding part), the second locking member 28 may move in a direction away from the fixing part 314 under guidance of the second guiding part and the eighth guiding part 282.

In addition, a force applied by the reset member 23 to the second locking member 28 may cause the second locking member 28 to move toward the fixing part 314, thereby driving the driving member 22 to reset through the second guiding part and the eighth guiding part 282.

For example, when the second housing 12 is located in the first position, the second locking part 281 is located in the fifth hole 313 above to limit a position of the second housing 12.

When the user presses the driving member 22 in the second direction B, the second locking member 28 overcomes a force of the reset member 23 and moves in a direction toward the reset member 23, such that the second locking part 281 disengages from the fifth hole 313. In this case, the second locking part 281 abuts against the fixing part 314 under the action of the reset member 23, and the second housing 12 may slide downward to the second position in the third direction C.

When the second housing 12 moves to the second position, the second locking part 281 moves into the fifth hole 313 located below in the second direction, thereby limiting a position of the second housing 12 to the second position.

It is understandable that by cooperating with the second locking part 281 and at least two fifth holes 313, the positions of the second housing 12 may be limited to different heights (such as the first position or the second position), helping to improve the cooling or heating effect of the window air conditioner.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 8, the channel assembly 14 may include a channel body 140 and at least one accommodating member 40 (a receiving groove). For example, the accommodating member 40 is constructed as a groove.

For example, at least one accommodating member 40 may include two accommodating members 40 arranged opposite each other at both ends of the channel body 140 in the second direction B and recessed toward a center of the channel body 140 to form two accommodating cavities. At least one locking assembly 20 may include two locking assemblies 20. The two locking assemblies 20 are respectively arranged in the two accommodating members 40.

The accommodating member 40 is located below the second fan and the accommodating member 40 is open on a side facing the cooperating assembly 31, such that the locking assembly 20 and the cooperating assembly 31 are arranged opposite each other, thereby facilitating the locking assembly 20 and the cooperating assembly 31 to cooperate to lock.

It is understandable that by fixing the locking assembly 20 inside the accommodating member 40, space of the channel assembly 14 may be utilized, thereby improving a space utilization ratio of the second housing 12 and helping to reduce a volume of the window air conditioner 100.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6, at least one cooperating assembly 31 may include two cooperating assemblies 31. The two cooperating assemblies 31 are arranged on a side wall of the third housing 13 toward the second housing 12, and toward both sides of the third housing 13 in the second direction B. The two cooperating assemblies 31 are correspondingly arranged with the two locking assemblies 20, thereby facilitating the cooperation between the cooperating assemblies 31 and the locking assemblies 20 for locking, and improving the reliability and stability of the cooperation between the cooperating assemblies 31 and the locking assemblies 20.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8, the second heat exchanger 15 and the second fan 16 are arranged in the channel assembly 14. The second fan 16 is located at an upper part of the channel assembly 14. A first part of the second heat exchanger 15 is located on a side of the second fan 16 away from the third housing 13, and a second part of the second heat exchanger 15 is located below the second fan 16.

At least one of the two accommodating members 40 protrudes toward the second part of the second heat exchanger 15 to form a protrusion part 41. A surface of the protrusion part 41 facing the second heat exchanger 15 is constructed as an inclined plane, and the inclined plane and the second heat exchanger 15 are arranged at intervals. In this way, the resistance inside the channel assembly 14 may be reduced, the space occupied by the locking assembly 20 in the second housing 12 may be reduced, and the space utilization ratio of the second housing 12 may be improved.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 7, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10, the locking assembly 20 may further include two mounting parts 251 (mounting legs). The two mounting parts 251 are respectively arranged on both sides of the box cover 25 and extend in a direction away from the box cover 25. The locking assembly 20 may also include two sixth holes 252. The two sixth holes 252 are respectively formed between the two mounting parts 251 and penetrate through the two mounting parts 251.

The accommodating member 40 may include two seventh holes 44. Positions of the two seventh holes 44 correspond to positions of the two sixth holes 252, such that the locking assembly 20 and the accommodating member 40 may be fixedly connected by a fastener (such as screws) passing through the sixth hole 252 and a corresponding seventh hole 44, respectively.

In some embodiments, the box body 24 is located between the box cover 25 and the accommodating member 40. For example, the box body 24 is located in the accommodating member 40. In this way, after the box cover 25 is fixedly connected to the channel assembly 14, the box body 24 may be fixed between the box cover 25 and the accommodating member 40, thereby eliminating the need for additional fasteners or fixing structures and simplifying the structure of the locking assembly 20.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 7, the second locking member may further include the third guiding part 213. The third guiding part is arranged on a side of the second-locking-member body away from the second locking part. The reset member is arranged on an outer periphery of the third guiding part.

The box body 24 may include a twelfth hole 242. The twelfth hole 242 corresponds to the third guiding part 213. When the second locking member is located in the sixth position, the third guiding part is located in the twelfth hole 242.

The accommodating member may include a first avoidance part. The first avoidance part is located at an end of the accommodating member away from the third housing and opens toward the third housing; the first avoidance part is configured to avoid the third guiding part.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 10, the accommodating member 40 may further include the first avoidance part 42. The first avoidance part 42 is, for example, an avoidance groove. The avoidance groove is located at an end of the accommodating member 40 away from the third housing 13 and opens toward the third housing 13. The first avoidance part 42 is configured to avoid the third guiding part 213, thereby facilitating the movement of the second locking member 28 between the fifth position and the sixth position.

For example, when the third guiding part 213 moves into the first avoidance part 42, the second locking part 281 disengages from the fifth hole 313, making the second locking member 28 be in an unlocked state, and the second housing 12 may move in the third direction C.

During the process of the third guiding part 213 moving into the first avoidance part 42, the reset member 23 abuts between the second locking member 28 and the box body 24, accumulating a reset force. When the second locking part 281 moves to a position opposite the fifth hole 313, the reset member 23 releases the reset force, thereby pushing the third guiding part 213 out of the first avoidance part 42 and allowing the second locking part 281 to enter the fifth hole 313, thus limiting a position of the second housing 12.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 7, the box body 24 may include at least one first snap-fit part 241. The first snap-fit part 241 is one of a buckle or a slot. The box cover 25 may include at least one second snap-fit part 254. The second snap-fit part 254 is another one of the buckle or the slot. The box body 24 and the box cover 25 may be fixedly connected by the snap-fit cooperation of the slot and the buckle.

Understandably, the snap-fit between the buckle and the slot is simple and quick, helping to improve the assembly efficiency of the window air conditioner 100.

For example, referring to FIG. 7, at least one first snap-fit part 241 may include four first snap-fit parts 241. The four first snap-fit parts 241 are respectively arranged toward four corners of the box body 24. At least one second snap-fit part 254 may include four second snap-fit parts 254. The four second snap-fit parts 254 correspond to positions of the four first snap-fit parts 241. In this way, by snapping the four second snap-fit parts 254 and the four first snap-fit parts 241, the reliability of the connection between the box body and the box cover is conducive to improvement.

In some embodiments, the box body 24 may further include a first hole, and the box cover 25 may include a second hole. A fastener (such as a screw) passes through the first hole and the second hole, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the box body 24 and the box cover 25.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 10, the accommodating member 40 may further include multiple second avoidance parts 43. The multiple second avoidance parts 43 are, for example, multiple avoidance grooves. The multiple second avoidance parts 43 are open toward an interior part of the accommodating member 40 and correspond to positions of the first snap-fit part 241 and the second snap-fit part 254. The second avoidance part 43 is configured to avoid the corresponding first snap-fit part 241 and the second snap-fit part 254.

Thus, during the assembly process, the box body 24 is first placed in the accommodating part 40, and the second avoidance part 43 avoids the second snap-fit part 254. Then the box cover 25 is covered on the box body 24. The first snap-fit part 241 and the second snap-fit part 254 snap-fit together, and the first snap-fit part 241 and the second snap-fit part 254 are located in the second avoidance part 43.

In some embodiments, the box cover 25 may further include a first flanging part 253 (limiting position flanging). The first flanging part 253 protrudes in a direction away from the box body 24, and the first flanging part 253 defines a channel for the driving member 22 to move. Thus, the first flanging part 253 may limit a position of the driving member 22 in a radial direction of the driving member 22, improving the assembly reliability of the locking assembly 20. Furthermore, the first flanging part 253 may also enhance the structural strength of the box cover 25, preventing the box cover 25 from deforming.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 11, the window air conditioner 100 may further include a positioning member 50. The positioning member 50 is arranged on a side of the third housing 13 facing the second housing 12 and is fixedly connected to the third housing 13. The cooperating assembly 31 is fixedly connected to the positioning member 50, such that the cooperating assembly 31 is fixedly connected to the third housing 13.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12, the positioning member 50 may include a first-positioning-member body 51. The cooperating assembly 31 is fixedly connected to the first-positioning-member body 51. The first-positioning-member body 51 is fixedly connected to the third housing 13. The positioning member 50 may also include multiple first positioning parts 52. The multiple first positioning parts 52 are arranged on the first-positioning-member body 51 and are configured to position the cooperating assembly 31 to prevent positional displacement of the cooperating assembly 31.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the first positioning part 52 is constructed as a second flanging part 53 (positioning flanging), and multiple second flanging parts 53 are arranged on a periphery of the first-positioning-member body 51 at intervals. The cooperating assembly 31 is arranged between the multiple second flanging parts 53.

For example, a first group of the multiple second flanging parts 53 are arranged on both sides in the width direction (the second direction B) of the cooperating assembly 31 (i.e., the fixing part 314) at intervals, thereby limiting a position of the cooperating assembly 31 in the width direction of the cooperating assembly 31. A second group of the multiple second flanging parts 53 are arranged on a lower side of the cooperating assembly 31 to limit a position of the cooperating assembly 31 in the height direction (the third direction C). In this way, the multiple second flanging parts 53 may limit a position of the cooperating assembly 31 in both the width and height directions, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the cooperation between the cooperating assembly 31 and the locking assembly 20.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 13, the positioning member 50 may include at least one eighth hole 54. For example, at least one eighth hole 54 may include multiple eighth holes 54. The multiple eighth holes 54 are arranged in the first-positioning-member body 51 at intervals in the third direction C. The cooperating assembly 31 may include at least one ninth hole 315. At least one ninth hole 315 is arranged in the fixing part 314 and corresponds to at least one eighth hole 54. Thus, by a fastener passing through the eighth hole 54 and the ninth hole 315, the cooperating assembly 31 may be fixedly connected to the positioning member 50.

For example, at least one eighth hole 54 may include multiple eighth holes 54, and at least one ninth hole 315 may include multiple ninth holes 315. By multiple fasteners passing through the multiple eighth holes 54 and the multiple ninth holes 315, respectively, the reliability of the connection between the cooperating assembly 31 and the positioning member 50 is improved.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the positioning member 50 may further include a third flanging part 55 (a fixed flanging). The third flanging part 55 is arranged on the top of the first-positioning-member body 51 and extends toward the third housing 13.

The positioning member 50 may also include a tenth hole 551. The tenth hole 551 is arranged in the third flanging part 55 and penetrates through the third flanging part 55 in a thickness direction of the third flanging part 55. Thus, after a fastener 552 passes through the tenth hole 551, and then the fastener 552 connects the third housing 13 fixedly, such that a fixed connection between the positioning member 50 and the third housing 13 may be achieved. For example, the third flanging part 55 may be located at the top of the third housing 13, or the third flanging part 55 may be located inside the third housing 13.

In some embodiments, the third housing 13 may include an eleventh hole. A position of the eleventh hole corresponds to a position of the tenth hole 551. The second fastener passes through the tenth hole 551 and the eleventh hole and is fixedly connected to the third housing 13, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the positioning member 50 and the third housing 13.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12, FIG. 13, and FIG. 15, the window air conditioner 100 may further include a sliding assembly 32. A first part of the sliding assembly 32 is fixed relative to the third housing 13, and a second part of the sliding assembly 32 is fixed relative to the second housing 12. The second part of the sliding assembly 32 may slide relative to the first part in the third direction C, thereby allowing the second housing 12 to slide relative to the third housing 13 in the third direction C. In this way, the user may perform up and down adjustment of the second housing 12 as needed, thereby raising or lowering the height of the air outlet of the indoor unit, and helping to improve the cooling or heating effect of the window air conditioner.

For example, the first part of the sliding assembly 32 is fixedly connected to the positioning member 50, thereby fixing the relative positions of the sliding assembly 32 and the cooperating assembly 31, and helping to improve the positional accuracy between the sliding assembly 32 and the cooperating assembly 31.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the positioning member 50 may further include a second-positioning-member body 57. The second-positioning-member body 57 is arranged on a side in the width direction of the first-positioning-member body 51 and extends in a direction away from the third housing 13. The first part of the sliding assembly 32 is fixedly connected to the second-positioning-member body 57, thereby realizing the fixation of the first part of the sliding assembly 32 relative to the third housing 13.

In some embodiments, the first-positioning-member body 51 and the second-positioning-member body 57 are an all-in-one member, and the second-positioning-member body 57 is formed by being bent relative to the first-positioning-member body 51. In this way, it is conducive to enhancing the structural strength of the positioning member 50.

In some embodiments, the first-positioning-member body 51 and the second-positioning-member body 57 are separate parts, and the first-positioning-member body 51 and the second-positioning-member body 57 are fixedly connected by a fastener. In this way, when one of the first-positioning-member body 51 and the second-positioning-member body 57 is damaged, it is convenient to replace the damaged part.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 13 and FIG. 15, the sliding assembly 32 may include a first sliding member 321 (i.e., the first part) and a second sliding member 322 (i.e., the second part). The first sliding member 321 is fixedly connected to the second-positioning-member body 57, and the second sliding member 322 is fixedly connected to the second housing 12. The second sliding member 322 is slidably connected to the first sliding member 321. The second sliding member 322 is configured to slide in the length direction (the third direction C) of the first sliding member 321, such that the second housing 12 is movable relative to the third housing 13 in the third direction C.

In some embodiments, the sliding assembly 32 may further include a third sliding member 323. The third sliding member 323 is slidably connected to the first sliding member 321 and the second sliding member 322, respectively, thereby enabling the second sliding member 322 to slide relative to the first sliding member 321, and helping to improve the smoothness and stability of the sliding between the second sliding member 322 and the first sliding member 321.

For example, the first sliding member 321 is one of a sliding rail or a sliding groove, and a surface of the third sliding member 323 facing the first sliding member 321 is constructed as another one of the sliding rail or the sliding groove. The sliding rail and the sliding groove cooperate, and the sliding rail may slide in the sliding groove.

For example, the second sliding member 322 is one of a sliding rail or a sliding groove, and a surface of the third sliding member 323 facing the second sliding member 322 is constructed as another one of the sliding rail or the sliding groove. The sliding rail and the sliding groove cooperate, and the sliding rail may slide in the sliding groove.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 13, the positioning member 50 may further include a fourth flanging part 56 (a support flanging). The fourth flanging part 56 is arranged at a lower end of the second-positioning-member body 57 and is bent relative to the second-positioning-member body 57. The fourth flanging part 56 is perpendicular to the second-positioning-member body 57 and is configured to support and position the second sliding member 322, thereby improving the accuracy of the installation position of the second sliding member 322.

In some embodiments, the window air conditioner 100 may further include a protective member 60. The protective member 60 is sleeved on the lower end of the second sliding member 322. For example, the protective member 60 covers the lower end of the second sliding member 322 to protect the second sliding member 322 and facilitate operation.

In some embodiments, the second housing 12 is a plastic member, helping to reduce the weight of the second housing 12 and facilitating the user's lifting and lowering operations of the indoor unit 2. Furthermore, the manufacturing process of the plastic member is simple, helping to improve production efficiency.

It should be noted that the disclosure of any technical solution of the present disclosure can solve one or more of the above technical problems to a certain extent and achieve a certain disclosure objective; a plurality of technical disclosures may be combined into a whole solution to solve one or more of the above technical problems and achieve a certain disclosure objective; part of the technical disclosures may be combined into a whole solution, and the related technologies and deteriorated solutions are adopted at the same time, but the deterioration tendency can be compensated by the technical disclosure means, and one or more of the above technical problems can be overally solved to a certain extent and a certain disclosure objective can be achieved; and each technical disclosure is combined into a complete technical solution, which forms an organic and indivisible whole solution, thereby overally solving the technical problem and achieving a certain disclosure objective.

Any technical disclosure in the present disclosure and the recombination of a plurality of technical disclosures can form a complete technical solution, and can solve one or more of the above technical problems and achieve the disclosure objective, belonging to the content of the present disclosure and the content directly and undoubtedly determined according to the content of the present disclosure.

The above descriptions are merely the specific embodiments of the present disclosure, but the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and any changes or substitutions, which those skilled in the art will think within the technical scope disclosed by the present disclosure, should be covered within the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.