Air Machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses an air machine, including a housing, an air processing module and an air temperature adjustment module, the air machine also includes a decorative component, the decorative component includes: a light-transmitting member, having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a first light-transmitting surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, the first light-transmitting surface being adjacent to the outer surface of the housing; a mounting hole penetrating the top surface and the bottom surface is formed in the middle of the light-transmitting member, the inner wall surface of the mounting hole forms a second light-transmitting surface, the light-transmitting member forms a cavity between the first light-transmitting surface and the second light-transmitting surface; light can be transmitted through the second light-transmitting surface, the cavity and the first light-transmitting surface; and an interior decoration member, which is arranged in the mounting hole and has a decorative surface facing the second light-transmitting surface. The air machine of the present invention has a better appearance effect by arranging the decorative component, which brings a better visual experience to the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, and in particular to an air machine. Background Art

[0002] With the development of economy, people have higher and higher requirements for air conditioners, requiring air conditioners to have certain functionality and aesthetics. Existing air conditioners have some ways to improve air quality, but the air ducts to improve air are all related to the heat exchange ducts of the air conditioner itself, affecting the performance of the air conditioner itself. In response to the above problems, air machines with independent air processing modules and air temperature adjustment modules have emerged, but there are no decorative components specially designed for the appearance of the air machine, resulting in a single appearance structure of the air machine and poor overall appearance. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an air machine, which aims to decorate the overall appearance of the air machine through a decorative component to effectively improve the overall decorative effect of the air machine.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the air machine proposed in the present invention includes a housing, an air processing module and an air temperature adjustment module. The air machine also includes a decorative component, and the decorative component includes:

[0005] A light-transmitting member having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a first light-transmitting surface located between the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein the first light-transmitting surface is adjacent to the outer surface of the housing;

[0006] A mounting hole penetrating the top and bottom surfaces is formed in the middle of the light-transmitting member, the inner wall of the mounting hole forms a second light-transmitting surface, and a cavity is formed between the first light-transmitting surface and the second light-transmitting surface of the light-transmitting member; light can be transmitted through the second light-transmitting surface, the cavity and the first light-transmitting surface; and

[0007] An interior decoration piece is arranged in the mounting hole and has a decorative surface facing the second light-transmitting surface.

[0008] Preferably, the light-transmitting member comprises a first shell and a second shell, and the first shell and the second shell are sealed and matched to enclose and form the cavity.

[0009] Preferably, the first shell is box-shaped with an opening facing downward; the second shell is cover-shaped and sealed on the opening.

[0010] Preferably, the first shell includes an annular top wall, an inner annular wall extending downward from the inner edge of the top wall, and an outer annular wall extending downward from the outer edge of the top wall; the opening is formed by enclosing the inner annular wall and the outer annular wall, and the top wall, the inner annular wall and the outer annular wall are integrally injection molded.

[0011] Preferably, the lower end surface of the inner annular wall is provided with a first flange extending along the lower edge of the inner annular wall, and the lower end surface of the outer annular wall is provided with a second flange extending along the lower edge of the outer annular wall;

[0012] The upper side surface of the second shell is provided with a first sealing groove adapted to seal with the first flange, and a second sealing groove adapted to seal with the second flange.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of frits are arranged at intervals on the lower end surface of the first flange and the lower end surface of the second flange along the corresponding length direction of the first flange or the length direction of the second flange;

[0014] The groove walls of the first sealing groove and the second sealing groove are provided with embedding grooves adapted to the corresponding frits; the first flange and the second flange are respectively sealed with the second shell by ultrasonic welding.

[0015] Preferably, the outer ring wall is concave to form an avoidance groove.

[0016] Preferably, the second shell is made of a non-light-transmissive material.

[0017] Preferably, the air processing duct of the air processing module and the heat exchange duct of the air temperature adjustment module are independent of each other; the outer shell includes a first shell body and a second shell body, the air temperature adjustment module is arranged in the first shell body, the air processing module is arranged in the second shell body, the light-transmitting component is connected to one end of the second shell body, and the interior decoration component has an extension duct connected to the air processing duct.

[0018] Preferably, the first shell body is located on the upper side of the second shell body, the decorative component is arranged between the first shell body and the second shell body, and the top outer edge of the light-transmitting member is connected to the first shell body, and the bottom outer edge of the light-transmitting member is connected to the outer edge of the second shell body.

[0019] The air machine of the present invention integrates the air processing module and the air temperature adjustment module into one, and has a compact structure, which is more functional than the traditional air conditioner. At the same time, by setting a decorative component, wherein the decorative component includes a light-transmitting part and an interior decoration part, light can be transmitted through the second light-transmitting surface, the cavity and the first light-transmitting surface of the light-transmitting part, so that the body of the air machine has good light transmittance, and the decorative surface of the interior decoration part plays a further decorative role on the air machine, thereby effectively improving the overall decorative effect of the air machine, making the air machine more aesthetically pleasing, and bringing users a better visual experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an air machine of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative component;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the decorative component;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the light-transmitting member;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the light-transmitting part;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A local enlarged schematic diagram of the middle A;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 4 A schematic top view of the middle light-transmitting member;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along line VIII-VIII;

[0029] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0030] Fig.10 for Figure 8 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point C in the middle.

[0031] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0032] Label name Label name Label name 100 Air Machine 21a First shell 21b Second shell 10 shell 211 Top wall 215 First sealing groove 11 First shell body 212 Inner ring wall 216 Second sealing groove 12 Second shell body 2121 First flange 217 Mounting holes 20 Decorative components 213 Outer ring wall 218 Cavity 21 Light-transmitting parts 2131 Second flange 22 Interior parts 201 First light-transmitting surface 2132 Avoidance slot 221 Decorative surface 202 Second light-transmitting surface 214 Frit 222 Extended air duct

[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0037] The present invention provides an air machine 100 .

[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the air machine 100 includes a housing 10, an air processing module and an air temperature adjustment module, and the air machine 100 also includes a decorative component 20, and the decorative component 20 includes a light-transmitting component 21 and an interior decoration component 22. The light-transmitting component 21 has a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a first light-transmitting surface 201 located between the top surface and the bottom surface, and the first light-transmitting surface 201 is adjacent to the outer surface of the housing 10; a mounting hole 217 penetrating the top surface and the bottom surface is formed in the middle of the light-transmitting component 21, and the inner wall surface of the mounting hole 217 forms a second light-transmitting surface 202, and a cavity 218 is formed between the first light-transmitting surface 201 and the second light-transmitting surface 202 of the light-transmitting component 21; light can be transmitted through the second light-transmitting surface 202, the cavity 218 and the first light-transmitting surface 201; the interior decoration component 22 is arranged in the mounting hole 217, and has a decorative surface 221 facing the second light-transmitting surface 202.

[0039] The air machine 100 of the present invention specifically relates to a floor-standing air machine, including an air processing module and an air temperature adjustment module, wherein the air processing module is mainly used to improve the quality of air, such as introducing fresh air, increasing air humidity, increasing air cleanliness, etc. The air temperature adjustment module is used to adjust the temperature of the air, such as cooling or heating. The shell 10 is used to form the overall appearance structure of the air machine 100. The shell 10 is in the shape of a cylinder extending from top to bottom, which can be a circular cylinder, a square cylinder or other special-shaped cylinders, etc. The air processing module and the air temperature module are both arranged in the shell 10. It should be noted that the shell 10 can be an integrated structure from top to bottom, or it can be spliced ​​from top to bottom by multiple sub-shells. The decorative component 20 is mainly used to decorate the overall appearance of the air machine 100, wherein the decorative component 20 can be independently arranged at the top or bottom of the shell 10; or when the shell 10 is composed of multiple sub-shells, the decorative component 20 can also be arranged between two adjacent sub-shells as a part of the shell 10 to play a connecting role, so that the overall structure of the air machine 100 is more compact.

[0040] Specifically, the decorative component 20 includes a light-transmitting member 21 and an interior decoration member 22, wherein the light-transmitting member 21 is made of plastic material and can be molded by injection molding or 3D printing technology. The outer wall surface of the light-transmitting member 21 forms a first light-transmitting surface 201 and is adjacent to the outer surface of the housing 10, so as to visually integrate the outer wall surface of the light-transmitting member 21 with the housing 10, thereby effectively improving the overall sense of the air machine 100. A mounting hole 217 that passes through the upper and lower parts is formed in the middle of the light-transmitting member 21, and the inner wall surface of the mounting hole 217 forms a second light-transmitting surface 202, and a cavity 218 is formed between the first light-transmitting surface 201 and the second light-transmitting surface 202. In this way, light can be transmitted through the second light-transmitting surface 202, the cavity 218 and the first light-transmitting surface 201, so that the body of the air machine 100 has a certain light transmittance, thereby effectively improving the user's visual experience.

[0041] The interior decoration part 22 is arranged in the mounting hole 217 to further decorate the body. The interior decoration part 22 is formed with a decorative surface 221 facing the second light-transmitting surface 202. Different visual experiences can be formed by designing the decorative surface 221. For example, the decorative surface 221 can have a light-emitting function to allow light to penetrate the second light-transmitting surface 202 and the first light-transmitting surface 201 from the inside to the outside; or the decorative surface 221 can also have a reflective function to reflect light from an external light source, so that the decorative component 20 has a different visual experience compared to the housing 10. The material of the interior decoration part 22 can be an aluminum casting or a plastic part. When the interior decoration part 22 is a plastic part, a decorative layer with a reflective function can be sprayed or electroplated on the surface of the interior decoration part 22 to form the decorative surface 221.

[0042] In addition, the decorative component 20 can also have a certain lighting or display function through a built-in light source. For example, when the air machine 100 is used in a dark environment at night, the decorative component 20 can generate light to remind the user of the location of the air machine 100 to avoid the user bumping into it. For another example, the decorative component 20 can display different luminous colors according to the different working modes of the air machine 100, so that the user can see the working status of the air machine 100 at a glance, making the functionality of the air machine 100 more complete.

[0043] The air machine 100 of the present invention integrates the air processing module and the air temperature adjustment module into one, and has a compact structure, which is more functional than the traditional air conditioner; at the same time, by setting a decorative component 20, wherein the decorative component 20 includes a light-transmitting member 21 and an interior decoration member 22, light can be transmitted through the second light-transmitting surface 202, the cavity 218 and the first light-transmitting surface 201 of the light-transmitting member 21, so that the body of the air machine 100 has good light transmittance, and the decorative surface 221 of the interior decoration member 22 plays a further decorative role on the air machine 100, thereby effectively improving the overall decorative effect of the air machine 100, making the air machine 100 more aesthetically pleasing, and bringing a better visual experience to the user.

[0044] Further, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 The light-transmitting member 21 includes a first shell 21a and a second shell 21b, and the first shell 21a and the second shell 21b are sealed and matched to enclose a cavity 218. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting member 21 is designed to be split to facilitate the molding of the internal cavity 218, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process. The first shell 21a and the second shell 21b are sealed and matched to prevent dust from entering and ensure the cleanliness of the cavity 218, so that the light-transmitting member 21 has better light transmission performance and is more beautiful as a whole.

[0045] In order to further simplify the manufacturing process, in one embodiment, the first housing 21a is box-shaped and has an opening facing downward; the second housing 21b is lid-shaped and sealed to the opening. Specifically, the first housing 21a includes an annular top wall 211, an inner ring wall 212 extending downward from the inner edge of the top wall 211, and an outer ring wall 213 extending downward from the outer edge of the top wall 211; the opening is enclosed by the inner ring wall 212 and the outer ring wall 213, and the top wall 211, the inner ring wall 212 and the outer ring wall 213 are integrally injection molded.

[0046] In this embodiment, in order to ensure that the light-transmitting member 21 can transmit the light emitted by the light source inside the body, the inner annular wall 212 and the outer annular wall 213 are both made of light-transmitting materials. At the same time, in order to prevent light from being transmitted from the upper and lower end surfaces of the light-transmitting member 21, the top wall 211 and the second shell 21b are preferably made of non-light-transmitting materials. The top wall 211, the inner annular wall 212 and the outer annular wall 213 are integrally injection molded, which not only simplifies the assembly process, but also makes the upper cover have a strong structural strength. At the same time, the two-color injection molding technology can also be used to make the top wall 211 have different light transmittances with the inner annular wall 212 and the outer annular wall 213. Of course, the top wall 211 can also be made of the same light-transmitting material as the inner annular wall 212 and the outer annular wall 213, and then a sunshade is added to perform light-shielding treatment on the top wall 211.

[0047] For further information, please refer to Figure 6 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The lower end surface of the inner annular wall 212 is provided with a first flange 2121 extending along the lower edge of the inner annular wall 212 , and the lower end surface of the outer annular wall 213 is provided with a second flange 2131 extending along the lower edge of the outer annular wall 213 ;

[0048] The upper side surface of the second shell 21 b is provided with a first sealing groove 215 which is sealingly matched with the first flange 2121 , and a second sealing groove 216 which is sealingly matched with the second flange 2131 .

[0049] In this embodiment, the first flange 2121 cooperates with the first sealing groove 215, and the second flange 2131 cooperates with the second sealing groove 216 to seal the second shell 21b and the first shell 21a, so as to ensure good sealing between the two. At the same time, it also plays a certain positioning role during assembly, so as to facilitate the docking of the first shell 21a and the second shell 21b. In order to further improve the assembly convenience of the first shell 21a and the second shell 21b, preferably, the first flange 2121 and the second flange 2131 are both set to be tapered from bottom to top, and the first sealing groove 215 and the second sealing groove 216 are both set to be flared grooves. The first shell 21a and the second shell 21b can be fixed by bonding, welding, snap connection, screw connection, etc., as long as the sealing between the two is ensured, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0050] Furthermore, in one embodiment, a plurality of frits 214 are arranged at intervals on the lower end surfaces of the first flange 2121 and the second flange 2131 along the length direction of the corresponding first flange 2121 or the length direction of the second flange 2131; the groove walls of the first sealing groove 215 and the second sealing groove 216 are provided with embedding grooves adapted to the corresponding frits 214; the first flange 2121 and the second flange 2131 are respectively sealed to the second shell 21b by ultrasonic welding.

[0051] In this embodiment, ultrasonic welding is used to seal the first shell 21a and the second shell 21b, which is simple in process and can ensure good sealing performance and structural strength between the two. Specifically, during assembly, the frit 214 is placed in the embedding groove, and ultrasonic welding is used to melt the frit 214 and integrate it with the embedding groove, thereby forming the first shell 21a and the second shell 21b into a whole, reducing stress concentration and increasing the strength of the light-transmitting member 21. In order to speed up the melting speed of the frit 214, the frit 214 is preferably in the shape of a triangular prism, and the top of the triangular prism is arranged toward the second shell 21b.

[0052] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the routing of pipes and cables of the air machine 100, the outer ring wall 213 is concavely formed with an avoidance groove 2132. This makes the structure of the whole machine more compact, which is conducive to saving installation space.

[0053] Furthermore, the air processing duct of the air processing module and the heat exchange duct of the air temperature adjustment module are independent of each other; the outer shell 10 includes a first shell body 11 and a second shell body 12, the air temperature adjustment module is arranged in the first shell body 11, the air processing module is arranged in the second shell body 12, the light-transmitting member 21 is connected to one end of the second shell body 12, and the interior decoration member 22 has an extension duct 222 connected to the air processing duct.

[0054] In this embodiment, the air treatment module can be a humidity module for adjusting air humidity, an auxiliary heating module for adjusting air conditioning temperature, a filtering module and a water washing module for adjusting cleanliness, or a fresh air module for introducing fresh air, etc. The specific form of the air treatment module can be adjusted according to the needs of the user. The air treatment duct of the air treatment module and the heat exchange duct of the air temperature adjustment module are independent of each other, so that the air treatment module does not affect the heat exchange process of the air itself during the process of treating the air, which is conducive to the stable operation of the air machine 100. In addition, when using the air machine 100, the user can choose one of the air treatment module and the air temperature adjustment module to be in working state according to actual needs, or both of them are in working state at the same time, so that the energy efficiency of the air machine 100 is maximized, effectively improving the user experience.

[0055] Specifically, the housing 10 includes a first housing body 11 and a second housing body 12, the air temperature adjustment module is arranged in the first housing body 11, and the air treatment module is arranged in the second housing body 12. The light-transmitting member 21 is arranged at one end of the second housing body 12, for example, it can be arranged at the upper end or the lower end of the second housing body 12, so that the outer wall surface of the light-transmitting member 21 is connected to the outer surface of the second housing body 12. An extension duct 222 connected to the air treatment duct is formed in the interior decoration member 22, so as to connect the decorative component 20 with the air treatment module as a whole, so that the decorative component 20 not only plays a decorative role, but also plays a role in extending the duct to a certain extent. The air treatment module with a fresh air exchange function is described below as an example. A fresh air outlet is arranged on the second housing body 12. The air treatment module introduces and processes the fresh air outside through the air treatment duct, and then transports the processed fresh air to the room through the outlet of the extension duct 222, thereby realizing the renewal and replacement of the indoor air, so that the user can breathe the fresh air outside when turning on the air conditioner.

[0056] Furthermore, the first shell body 11 is located on the upper side of the second shell body 12, the decorative component 20 is arranged between the first shell body 11 and the second shell body 12, and the top outer edge of the light-transmitting member 21 is connected to the first shell body 11, and the bottom outer edge of the light-transmitting member 21 is connected to the outer edge of the second shell body 12.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first shell body 11 is arranged on the upper side of the second shell body 12, and the decorative component 20 is arranged between the first shell body 11 and the second shell body 12, that is, the upper part of the air machine 100 is the air temperature adjustment module, the lower part is the air processing module, and the middle part is the decorative component 20 connecting the air temperature adjustment module and the air processing module. Such a design is more in line with actual use requirements and aesthetic requirements. Moreover, the decorative component 20 can not only play a decorative role, but also play a connecting role and a role of extending the air duct, so that the functionality of the decorative component 20 is more complete. Without increasing the size of the air machine 100, the air machine 100 can be made more beautiful and functional, with a compact structure, which is conducive to saving user space.

[0058] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air machine, comprising a housing, an air processing module and an air temperature adjustment module, characterized in that: The air machine further comprises a decorative component, wherein the decorative component comprises: A light-transmitting member having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a first light-transmitting surface located between the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein the first light-transmitting surface is adjacent to the outer surface of the housing; A mounting hole penetrating the top and bottom surfaces is formed in the middle of the light-transmitting member, the inner wall of the mounting hole forms a second light-transmitting surface, and a cavity is formed between the first light-transmitting surface and the second light-transmitting surface of the light-transmitting member; light can be transmitted through the second light-transmitting surface, the cavity and the first light-transmitting surface; and An interior decoration part, arranged in the mounting hole and having a decorative surface facing the second light-transmitting surface; The air processing duct of the air processing module and the heat exchange duct of the air temperature adjustment module are independent of each other; the housing comprises a first shell body and a second shell body, the air temperature adjustment module is arranged in the first shell body, the air processing module is arranged in the second shell body, the light-transmitting member is connected to one end of the second shell body, and the interior decoration member has an extension duct connected to the air processing duct; The light-transmitting element is made of plastic material.

2. The air machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting member includes a first shell and a second shell, and the first shell and the second shell are sealed and matched to enclose and form the cavity.

3. The air machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell is box-shaped and has an opening facing downward; the second shell is cover-shaped and is sealed on the opening.

4. The air machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first shell includes an annular top wall, an inner annular wall extending downward from the inner edge of the top wall, and an outer annular wall extending downward from the outer edge of the top wall; the opening is formed by enclosing the inner annular wall and the outer annular wall, and the top wall, the inner annular wall and the outer annular wall are integrally injection molded.

5. The air machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the inner annular wall is provided with a first flange extending along the lower edge of the inner annular wall, and the lower end surface of the outer annular wall is provided with a second flange extending along the lower edge of the outer annular wall; The upper side surface of the second shell is provided with a first sealing groove adapted to seal with the first flange, and a second sealing groove adapted to seal with the second flange.

6. The air machine according to claim 5, characterized in that A plurality of frits are arranged at intervals on the lower end surface of the first flange and the lower end surface of the second flange along the corresponding length direction of the first flange or the length direction of the second flange; The groove walls of the first sealing groove and the second sealing groove are provided with embedding grooves adapted to the corresponding frits; the first flange and the second flange are respectively sealed with the second shell by ultrasonic welding.

7. The air machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that: The outer ring wall is concave to form an avoidance groove.

8. The air machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that: The second shell is made of a non-light-transmissive material.

9. The air machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell body is located on the upper side of the second shell body, the decorative component is arranged between the first shell body and the second shell body, and the top outer edge of the light-transmitting member is connected to the first shell body, and the bottom outer edge of the light-transmitting member is connected to the outer edge of the second shell body.

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