Air conditioning air outlet structure and air conditioning

By introducing air guide components and multiple air outlets into the air conditioner air outlet structure, diversified air supply methods of air conditioner air are realized, and the problem of air conditioner air blowing directly by the air conditioner user is solved, and the comfort and user experience are improved.

CN111043666BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18NINGBO AUX ELECTRIC CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Application Number
CN201911330893.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-12-20
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2039-12-20

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Technical Problem

When existing wall-mounted air conditioners are working, cold or warm air blows directly on the user for a long time, causing discomfort to users, especially for special groups such as the elderly, infants, or pregnant women, and affecting the user experience.

Method used

An air conditioning air outlet structure is designed, including a first air outlet on the front panel, a second air outlet on the bottom of the housing, and a air guide assembly. Through the movement of the air guide assembly, the first air outlet is opened and the second air outlet is closed, so as to realize the air conditioning air blowing from the front panel. At the same time, a third air outlet is provided on the side panel for air supply left and right, and the air outlet is expanded.

Benefits of technology

Through this design, the air conditioner is avoided to blow directly on users, improve the comfort of the air conditioner, improve the user experience, and adapt to different user needs, and realize a variety of air supply modes.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an air outlet structure of an air conditioner and an air conditioner, comprising a first air outlet, a second air outlet and an air guide assembly; the first air outlet is arranged on a front panel, and the second air outlet is arranged at the bottom of a housing; the air guide assembly is installed on the housing, and the air guide assembly can open the first air outlet and close the second air outlet at the same time. The present invention realizes that air conditioning air is blown out from the first air outlet arranged on the front panel through the movement of the air guide assembly, avoiding direct blowing on users, improving the comfort of the air conditioner, and enhancing the user experience.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to an air outlet structure of an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of air-conditioning technology and the improvement of people's living standards, air-conditioning is used more and more widely in household appliances.

[0003] Most of the existing wall-mounted air conditioners have an air outlet on the front panel, and a wind shield is set at the position of the air outlet. When the air conditioner is working, the air conditioning air is blown out from the air outlet by opening the wind shield. When the user is in the air supply range of the air conditioner outlet, the air conditioning air blows towards the user for a long time, which makes the user feel uncomfortable. In particular, when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the cold air blows directly to the user for a long time, which is not good for the user's health, and is particularly likely to cause special groups such as the elderly, infants or pregnant women to get sick, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a first aspect of the present invention provides an air-conditioning air outlet structure, comprising a first air outlet, a second air outlet and an air guide assembly;

[0005] The first air outlet is arranged on the front panel, and the second air outlet is arranged on the bottom of the shell; the air guide component is installed on the shell, and the air guide component can open the first air outlet and close the second air outlet at the same time.

[0006] The present invention realizes that the air-conditioning air is blown out from the first air outlet arranged on the front panel through the movement of the air guide component, thereby avoiding direct blowing on the user, improving the comfort of the air-conditioning, and enhancing the user experience.

[0007] Furthermore, the air-conditioning air outlet structure also includes a third air outlet, and the third air outlet is arranged on the side panel, and the side panel is installed on the left and right sides of the front panel. When the air guide assembly opens the first air outlet, the third air outlet is used to supply air to the room.

[0008] The present invention realizes left and right air supply by arranging the third air outlet on the side panel of the air conditioner, thereby expanding the air outlet range of the air-conditioning air, avoiding direct blowing on the user, and avoiding causing discomfort to the user.

[0009] Furthermore, the third air outlet is an air outlet hole, and the air outlet hole is arranged along the circumference of the side panel.

[0010] The present invention further expands the air outlet range of the air-conditioning outlet by arranging air outlet holes in the circumferential direction of the side panel.

[0011] Furthermore, there are multiple air outlet holes.

[0012] Furthermore, the side panel includes a cover plate, the cover plate is connected to the side panel, a gap is provided between the side panel and the cover plate, and the plurality of air outlet holes are connected to the gap.

[0013] The present invention arranges a cover plate on the side panel, and a plurality of air outlet holes are connected with the gap between the side panel and the cover plate, so that air conditioning air is blown out from the left side and / or right side of the air conditioner, thereby expanding the air outlet range of the air conditioner and enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner.

[0014] Furthermore, the gap is arranged obliquely.

[0015] The present invention arranges the gap between the side panel and the cover plate at an angle to prevent the wind blown out of the third air outlet from directly blowing on the wall, so that the wind from the third air outlet is blown out through the gap to diffuse outward, thereby expanding the air outlet range of the air conditioner that does not directly blow on the user, enhancing the comfort of the air conditioner, and improving the user experience.

[0016] Furthermore, a wind sweeping blade is arranged in the shell, and the wind sweeping blade swings left and right.

[0017] The present invention is provided with a sweeping blade, and the air-conditioning wind is delivered to the left and right through the left and right swinging of the sweeping blade, thereby increasing the air output of the third air outlet and preventing the air-conditioning from directly blowing on the user.

[0018] Furthermore, the front panel is provided with a plurality of micro holes, and the first air outlet is formed by the plurality of micro holes.

[0019] The present invention avoids direct blowing on the user by configuring the first air outlet located on the front panel as a plurality of microporous structures, thereby achieving breeze bathing, enhancing the comfort of the air conditioner, and improving the user experience.

[0020] Furthermore, the air guide component is arranged at the second air outlet.

[0021] The present invention provides an air guide component at the second air outlet to open or close the second air outlet.

[0022] Furthermore, the wind guide assembly includes a first wind guide plate and a second wind guide plate, the first wind guide plate is rotatably connected to the shell; the second wind guide plate is rotatably connected to the shell.

[0023] The present invention provides a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate rotatably connected to the shell, which, on the one hand, reduces the rotation radius of the air guide plate and saves space; on the other hand, has a simple structure and low cost.

[0024] Furthermore, the first air guide plate can rotate toward the inside of the shell to close the first air outlet.

[0025] The present invention realizes closing of the first air outlet located on the front panel by rotating the first air guide plate toward the inside of the shell.

[0026] Furthermore, the second air guide plate can be rotated toward the outside of the shell to open the second air outlet.

[0027] The present invention expands the air outlet range of the second air outlet by rotating the second air guide plate toward the outside of the shell, thereby achieving rapid change of indoor temperature.

[0028] Furthermore, the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are arranged in parallel or staggered.

[0029] A second aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising the air conditioner air outlet structure.

[0030] Further, the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode and / or a second air outlet mode and / or a third air outlet mode; when the air conditioner is in the first air outlet mode, the first air guide plate rotates to a position closing the first air outlet, and the second air guide plate rotates to a position making the second air outlet open to the maximum;

[0031] When the air conditioner is in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate both rotate back and forth between the first air outlet and the second air outlet;

[0032] When the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are both rotated to a position closing the second air outlet.

[0033] The present invention realizes a variety of air supply modes of the air conditioner through the movement of the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate, meets the diverse needs of users, realizes rapid temperature adjustment of the indoor space or multi-angle dynamic air supply or breeze shower without direct air supply, and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 It is a partial schematic diagram of the right side view of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 The air outlet structure of the air conditioner of the present invention Figure 2 Middle AA section view;

[0037] Figure 4 It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner when the air conditioner of the present invention is in the third air outlet mode;

[0038] Figure 5It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner when the air conditioner of the present invention is in the first air outlet mode;

[0039] Figure 6 It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner when the air conditioner of the present invention is in the second air outlet mode;

[0040] Figure 7 It is a front view schematic diagram of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second air outlet in the air outlet structure of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0042] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the air inlet structure in the air outlet structure of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0043] Description of reference numerals:

[0044] 100-air outlet structure; 110-first air outlet; 120-second air outlet; 111-micropores; 130-air guide assembly; 131-first air guide plate; 132-second air guide plate; 133-first rotating shaft; 134-second rotating shaft; 140-third air outlet; 141-air outlet hole; 150-sweeping blade; 160-crossflow blade; 200-housing; 210-front panel; 220-side panel; 230-cover plate; 231-gap; 240-air inlet; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following is a brief description of the present invention in conjunction with the attached drawings. Figure 1-9 The specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail.

[0046] See attached Figure 1 The first aspect of the present invention provides an air-conditioning outlet structure 100, comprising a first air outlet 110, a second air outlet 120 and an air guide assembly 130;

[0047] The first air outlet 110 is disposed on the front panel 210 , and the second air outlet 120 is disposed at the bottom of the housing 200 ; the air guide assembly 130 is installed on the housing 200 , and the air guide assembly 130 can open the first air outlet 110 while closing the second air outlet 120 .

[0048] Therefore, the present invention realizes that the air-conditioning wind is blown out from the first air outlet 110 set on the front panel 210 through the movement of the air guide component 130, avoiding direct blowing on the user, improving the comfort of the air conditioner, and enhancing the user experience.

[0049] In one embodiment, the air guide assembly 130 further opens the second air outlet 120 and closes the first air outlet 110 , or opens the first air outlet 110 and the second air outlet 120 at the same time.

[0050] Therefore, the present invention realizes the diversity of air supply modes through the movement of the air guide component 130 to meet the diverse needs of users, and realizes the air-conditioning air to be blown out from the second air outlet 120 set at the bottom of the shell 200, thereby realizing the rapid delivery of the air-conditioning air, thereby quickly changing the indoor temperature; and realizes the air-conditioning air to be blown out from the first air outlet 110 and the second air outlet 120 at the same time, thereby realizing multi-angle air supply.

[0051] See attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 The air conditioning air outlet structure 100 further includes a third air outlet 140 , and the third air outlet 140 is disposed on a side panel 220 , and the side panel 220 is installed on the left and right sides of the front panel 210 .

[0052] When the air guide assembly 130 opens the first air outlet 110 , the third air outlet 140 is used to supply air to the room.

[0053] Therefore, the present invention provides a third air outlet 140 on the side panel 220 of the air conditioner to achieve left and right air supply, expand the air outlet range of the air conditioning air, avoid direct blowing on the user, and avoid causing discomfort to the user.

[0054] See attached Figure 1 The side panel 220 is detachably connected to the shell 200 . Preferably, the side panel 220 is snap-connected to the shell 200 .

[0055] It should be noted that the third air outlet 140 may also be a structure of multiple micro holes 121 on the front panel 210 .

[0056] See attached Figure 3 The third air outlet 140 is an air outlet hole 141 , and there are multiple air outlet holes 141 . The air outlet holes 141 are arranged along the circumference of the side panel 220 .

[0057] Therefore, the present invention further expands the air outlet range of the air-conditioning outlet by arranging air outlet holes 141 in the circumferential direction of the side panel 220 .

[0058] See attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 The side panel 220 further includes a cover plate 230 , and the cover plate 230 is connected to the side panel 220 . There is a gap 231 between the side panel 220 and the cover plate 230 , and the plurality of air outlet holes 141 are connected to the gap 231 .

[0059] Therefore, the present invention sets a cover plate 230 on the side panel 220, and multiple air outlet holes 141 are connected to the gap 231 between the side panel 220 and the cover plate 230, so that the air conditioning wind is blown out from the left side and / or right side of the air conditioner, thereby expanding the air outlet range of the air conditioner and enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner.

[0060] Preferably, the side panel 220 is snap-connected to the cover plate 230 .

[0061] Preferably, see Appendix Figure 3 The gap 231 between the side panel 220 and the cover plate 230 is inclined, and the extension direction of the gap 231 is inclined outward.

[0062] Therefore, the present invention tilts the gap 231 between the side panel 220 and the cover plate 230 to avoid the wind blown out of the third air outlet 140 from directly blowing on the wall, so that the wind from the third air outlet 140 is blown out through the gap 231 to diffuse outward, thereby expanding the air outlet range of the air conditioner that does not directly blow on the user, enhancing the comfort of the air conditioner, and improving the user experience.

[0063] See attached Figure 1 The housing 200 is provided with a sweeping blade 150 , and the sweeping blade 150 swings left and right to make the air conditioning wind blow out from the third air outlet 140 located on the side panel 220 .

[0064] Therefore, the present invention is provided with a sweeping blade 150, and the air-conditioning air is delivered to the left and right through the left and right swinging of the sweeping blade 150, thereby increasing the air output of the third air outlet 140 and preventing the air-conditioning from blowing directly onto the user.

[0065] See attached Figure 4 The front panel 210 is provided with a plurality of micro holes 111 , and the first air outlet 110 is formed by the plurality of micro holes 111 .

[0066] Therefore, the present invention avoids direct blowing on the user by configuring the first air outlet 110 located on the front panel 210 as a plurality of micropores 111 structure, thereby achieving a breeze bath, enhancing the comfort of the air conditioner, and improving the user experience.

[0067] See attached Figure 5 The shapes of the plurality of micropores 111 are square, circular or long strip.

[0068] Therefore, the present invention adopts square, circular or elongated micro-holes 111 , which have a simple structure, are easy to manufacture, have low cost, and can also serve to decorate the front panel 210 .

[0069] See attached Figure 5The plurality of microholes 111 are arranged in parallel with equal intervals or in a staggered arrangement.

[0070] See attached Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 , the air guide component 130 is arranged at the second air outlet 120 .

[0071] See attached Figure 7 The air guide assembly 130 includes a first air guide plate 131 and a second air guide plate 132 , wherein the first air guide plate 131 is rotatably connected to the housing 200 ; and the second air guide plate 132 is rotatably connected to the housing 200 .

[0072] Therefore, the present invention provides a first air guide plate 131 and a second air guide plate 132 rotatably connected to the housing 200, which, on the one hand, reduces the rotation radius of the air guide plate and saves space; on the other hand, has a simple structure and low cost.

[0073] See attached Figure 7 The first air guide plate 131 can rotate toward the inside of the housing 200 to close the first air outlet 110.

[0074] Therefore, in the present invention, the first air outlet 110 located on the front panel 210 is closed by rotating the first air guide plate 131 toward the inside of the housing 200 .

[0075] See attached Figure 7 The second air guide plate 132 can be rotated toward the outside of the shell 200 to open the second air outlet 120.

[0076] Therefore, the present invention expands the air outlet range of the second air outlet 120 by rotating the second air guide plate 132 toward the outside of the housing 200, thereby achieving a rapid change in the indoor temperature.

[0077] Specifically, see Appendix Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 A first rotating shaft 133 and a second rotating shaft 134 are provided on the shell 200, one end of the first air guide plate 131 is connected to the first rotating shaft 133, and the first air guide plate 131 can rotate toward the inside of the shell 200 around the first rotating shaft 133; one end of the second air guide plate 132 is connected to the second rotating shaft 134, and the second air guide plate 132 can rotate toward the outside of the shell 200 around the second rotating shaft 134.

[0078] See attached Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 The first air guide plate 131 and the second air guide plate 132 are arranged in parallel or staggered.

[0079] A second aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes an air inlet 240, a cross-flow fan blade 160 and the air conditioner air outlet structure 100 described above.

[0080] See attached Fig. 9 The air inlet 240 is arranged at the top of the shell 200, and the air inlet 240 can be arranged in the form of a grille or a square hole or a round hole or a strip hole.

[0081] See attached Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 , the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode and / or a second air outlet mode and / or a third air outlet mode;

[0082] When the air conditioner is in a first air outlet mode, which is an extremely fast cooling, heating or blowing mode, the first air guide plate 131 rotates to a position closing the first air outlet 110, and the second air guide plate 132 rotates to a position that maximizes the opening of the second air outlet 120;

[0083] When the air conditioner is in the second air outlet mode, which is a normal cooling mode, a normal heating mode, or a normal blowing mode, the first air guide plate 131 and the second air guide plate 132 both rotate back and forth between the first air outlet 110 and the second air outlet 120;

[0084] When the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, which is a breeze shower mode, the first air guide plate 131 and the second air guide plate 132 are both rotated to a position to close the second air outlet 120 .

[0085] Therefore, the present invention realizes a variety of air supply modes of the air conditioner through the movement of the first air guide plate 131 and the second air guide plate 132, meets the diverse needs of users, realizes rapid temperature adjustment of the indoor space or multi-angle dynamic air supply or breeze shower without direct air supply, and improves the user experience.

[0086] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure for an air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a first air outlet (110), a second air outlet (120) and an air guide assembly (130); The first air outlet (110) is arranged on the front panel (210), and the second air outlet (120) is arranged at the bottom of the housing (200); the air guide component (130) is installed on the housing (200), and the air guide component (130) can open the first air outlet (110) and close the second air outlet (120) at the same time; The air-conditioning air outlet structure further comprises a third air outlet (140), wherein the third air outlet (140) is arranged on a side panel (220), and the side panel (220) is installed on the left and right sides of the front panel (210); When the air guide component (130) opens the first air outlet (110), the third air outlet (140) is used to supply air to the room; The third air outlet (140) is an air outlet hole (141), and the air outlet hole (141) is arranged along the circumference of the side panel (220); The number of the air outlet holes (141) is multiple; The side panel (220) comprises a cover plate (230), the cover plate (230) is connected to the side panel (220), a gap (231) is provided between the side panel (220) and the cover plate (230), and the air outlet hole (141) is in communication with the gap (231); The gap (231) is arranged obliquely.

2. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wind sweeping blade (150) is arranged in the housing (200), and the wind sweeping blade (150) swings left and right.

3. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front panel (210) is provided with a plurality of micropores (111), and the first air outlet (110) is formed by the plurality of micropores (111).

4. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air guide component (130) is arranged at the second air outlet (120).

5. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The air guide assembly (130) comprises a first air guide plate (131) and a second air guide plate (132); the first air guide plate (131) is rotatably connected to the shell (200); and the second air guide plate (132) is rotatably connected to the shell (200).

6. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first air guide plate (131) can rotate toward the inside of the housing (200) to close the first air outlet (110).

7. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second air guide plate (132) can be rotated toward the outside of the housing (200) to open the second air outlet (120).

8. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first air guide plate (131) and the second air guide plate (132) are arranged in parallel or staggered.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises the air-conditioning outlet structure described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner air outlet structure comprising any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode and / or a second air outlet mode and / or a third air outlet mode; When the air conditioner is in a first air outlet mode, the first air guide plate (131) rotates to a position closing the first air outlet (110), and the second air guide plate (132) rotates to a position where the second air outlet (120) is opened to the maximum; When the air conditioner is in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate (131) and the second air guide plate (132) both rotate back and forth between the first air outlet (110) and the second air outlet (120); When the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, the first air guide plate (131) and the second air guide plate (132) are both rotated to a position closing the second air outlet (120).

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