Air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses an air conditioner, which includes an air conditioner body and an air outlet component. A first air outlet is formed on the air conditioner body. The air outlet component is provided on the air conditioner body, and the air outlet component is movable relative to the air conditioner body between a shielding position for shielding the first air outlet and an avoiding position for avoiding the first air outlet. A plurality of first air dispersion holes are formed on the air outlet component. When in the shielding position, the plurality of first air dispersion holes are opposite to the first air outlet. Among them, the air outlet component is configured such that when in at least one of the shielding position and the avoiding position, the air outlet component is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge of the first air outlet. The air conditioner according to the present invention has a simple structure and has good working efficiency and air volume.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, and more particularly to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Air conditioners are commonly used to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment to maintain the comfort of the indoor environment. In some technologies, air conditioners have a draft-free mode and a normal air outlet mode to improve the comfort experience. However, the structure of the air conditioner is relatively complex, the working efficiency is low, and the comfort is still relatively poor. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner having a simple structure and good working efficiency and air volume.

[0004] The air conditioner according to the present invention includes: an air conditioner body, on which a first air outlet is formed; an air outlet component, which is arranged on the air conditioner body, and the air outlet component can move relative to the air conditioner body between a shielding position for shielding the first air outlet and an avoiding position for avoiding the first air outlet. A plurality of first air dispersion holes are formed on the air outlet component. When in the shielding position, the plurality of first air dispersion holes are opposite to the first air outlet. Wherein, the air outlet component is configured such that in at least one of the shielding position and the avoiding position, the air outlet component is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge of the first air outlet.

[0005] By configuring the air outlet component of the air conditioner according to the present invention such that in at least one of the shielding position and the avoiding position, the air outlet component is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge of the first air outlet, the air conditioner is prevented from having air leakage at the first air outlet, ensuring the working efficiency and air volume of the air conditioner; at the same time, by realizing the sealing with at least a part of the edge of the first air outlet through the structure of the air outlet component itself, the number of components of the air conditioner can be reduced, which is beneficial to simplifying the structure of the air conditioner. Moreover, when the air outlet component shields the first air outlet, draft-free air outlet of the air conditioner can be realized, which is beneficial to improving the comfort.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first air outlet includes a first edge and a second edge that are oppositely arranged along the moving direction of the air outlet component. When in the avoiding position, at least a part of the air outlet component is located on a side of the first edge away from the second edge. Wherein, the air outlet component includes a first sealing portion, and in the shielding position, the first sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the first edge.

[0007] In some embodiments, a first step surface is formed on the first edge, and a second step surface is formed on the first sealing portion, and the first step surface and the second step surface are in sealing cooperation.

[0008] In some embodiments, a first seal is provided between the first step surface and the second step surface for sealing cooperation.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air outlet component further includes a second sealing portion, and at the avoidance position, the second sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the first edge.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second sealing portion extends into the first air outlet to be in sealing cooperation with the inner surface of the first edge facing the second edge.

[0011] In some embodiments, a second seal is provided between the second sealing portion and the inner surface of the first edge for sealing cooperation.

[0012] In some embodiments, at the shielding position, the second sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the second edge.

[0013] In some embodiments, a storage cavity is provided inside the air conditioner body on the side of the first edge away from the second edge, and at the avoidance position, at least a part of the air outlet component is stored in the storage cavity.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner, the first air outlet is formed at the lower front side of the air conditioner body, the upper edge of the first air outlet is formed as the first edge, the lower edge of the first air outlet is formed as the second edge, and the air outlet component is movable up and down relative to the air conditioner body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the air outlet component includes: an outer panel movably provided on the air conditioner body, the outer panel includes a front panel and a bottom plate provided at the bottom end of the front panel, a plurality of the first air dispersion holes are formed on the front panel, a plurality of second air dispersion holes are formed on the bottom plate, and at the shielding position, the front panel and the bottom plate jointly shield the first air outlet so that the air flow at the first air outlet flows to the first air dispersion holes and the second air dispersion holes respectively; a air dispersion module fixedly provided inside the outer panel, the air dispersion module includes at least one of a static guide vane and a moving guide vane.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first sealing portion is provided at the upper end of the air dispersion module and extends in the direction of the first edge, the bottom plate is further configured as the second sealing portion, at the avoidance position, the second sealing portion is located below the first edge and is in sealing cooperation with the lower surface of the first edge, at the shielding position, the rear end of the first sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the front end of the first edge, and the rear end of the second sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the front end of the second edge.

[0017] In some embodiments, a second air outlet is further formed on the air conditioner body, and the second air outlet is located on at least one of the left and right sides of the air conditioner body.

[0018] In some embodiments, the air outlet component is configured so that, in the blocking position, the air outlet component completely blocks the first air outlet.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air outlet component is located in a shielding position;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the air conditioner shown in ;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged view of the part A shown in the middle circle;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of the circled section B;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the air conditioner shown in , wherein the air outlet component is located in the avoidance position;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the air conditioner shown in ;

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The enlarged view of the C section circled in the middle;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An enlarged view of the D section circled in the middle;

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 Another schematic diagram of the air conditioner shown in ;

[0029] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the air conditioner shown in ;

[0030] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A partial schematic diagram of an air conditioner shown in ;

[0031] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram of an air outlet component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] Air conditioner 100, wall-mounted air conditioner 101,

[0034] Air conditioner main body 1, storage cavity 10, opening 10g,

[0035] First air outlet 10a, second air outlet 10b, air inlet 10c,

[0036] Upper edge 10d, lower edge 10e, edge 10f,

[0037] First edge 11, first step surface 111, first mating surface 1111, inner surface 112,

[0038] Second edge 12,

[0039] Face frame 13, panel 14, air deflector 15,

[0040] Air outlet component 2,

[0041] First sealing portion 21, second step surface 211, second mating surface 2111,

[0042] Second sealing portion 22, first surface 221, second surface 222,

[0043] Outer panel 23,

[0044] Front panel 231, first air dispersion holes 231a,

[0045] Bottom plate 232, second air dispersion holes 232a,

[0046] Air dispersion module 24,

[0047] Static guide vane 241, moving guide vane 242, first wind wheel 243, second wind wheel 244,

[0048] First driving mechanism 245, second driving mechanism 246,

[0049] First seal 3,

[0050] Second seal 4. Detailed implementation manners

[0051] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0052] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can realize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0053] An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the air conditioner 100 includes an air conditioner main body 1. A first air outlet 10a is formed on the air conditioner main body 1, and the air conditioner main body 1 can blow air through the first air outlet 10a.

[0055] As Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown, the air conditioner 100 further includes an air outlet component 2. The air outlet component 2 is provided on the air conditioner main body 1, and the air outlet component 2 is movable relative to the air conditioner main body 1 between a shielding position for shielding the first air outlet 10a and an avoidance position for avoiding the first air outlet 10a. For example, the air outlet component 2 can be movable and / or rotatable relative to the air conditioner main body 1 between the shielding position and the avoidance position, but is not limited thereto.

[0056] As Figure 1 shown, a plurality of first air dispersion holes 231a are formed on the air outlet component 2. In the shielding position, the plurality of first air dispersion holes 231a are opposite to the first air outlet 10a, so that the air flow at the first air outlet 10a can be blown out through the plurality of first air dispersion holes 231a. The plurality of first air dispersion holes 231a can disperse the air flow at the first air outlet 10a, so that the air flow diffuses and flows in multiple directions, avoiding the air flow blowing directly from the first air outlet 10a along the same wind direction, and can achieve the effect of windless air outlet of the air conditioner 100, improving the use comfort of the air conditioner 100.

[0057] It can be understood that when in the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 does not block the first air outlet 10a, so that the plurality of first air diffusing holes 231a are not opposite to the first air outlet 10a, and the air flow at the first air outlet 10a does not blow towards the plurality of first air diffusing holes 231a.

[0058] As Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown, the air outlet component 2 is configured such that in at least one of the blocking position and the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a; that is to say, in the blocking position and / or the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a. Thus, the following situations may be included: (1) When in the blocking position, the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a; (2) When in the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a; (3) When in both the blocking position and the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a.

[0059] Among them, if when in the blocking position, the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a, when the air conditioner 100 operates in the first working mode, it can effectively prevent the air leakage at the first air outlet 10a. For example, it can avoid the air flow at the first air outlet 10a flowing to the air conditioner body 1 resulting in a short cycle, improving the working efficiency of the air conditioner 100 and ensuring the air output of the air conditioner 100 at the same time. If when in the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a, when the air conditioner 100 operates in the second working mode, it can effectively prevent the air leakage at the first air outlet 10a. For example, it can avoid the air flow at the first air outlet 10a flowing to the air conditioner body 1 resulting in a short cycle, improving the working efficiency of the air conditioner 100 and ensuring the air output of the air conditioner 100 at the same time. Then in the above situation (1), the air leakage at the first air outlet 10a of the air conditioner 100 can be prevented when it operates in the first working mode; in the above situation (2), the air leakage at the first air outlet 10a of the air conditioner 100 can be prevented when it operates in the second working mode; in the above situation (3), the air leakage at the first air outlet 10a of the air conditioner 100 can be prevented when it operates in both the first working mode and the second working mode, thereby ensuring the working efficiency and air output of the air conditioner 100.

[0060] It can be understood that in the above situation (3), the positions where the air outlet component 2 is in sealing cooperation with at least a part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a in the blocking position and the avoidance position may be different; but it is not limited thereto.

[0061] Therefore, the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured such that, when the air outlet component 2 is in at least one of the shielding position and the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 is sealed with at least part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a, so as to prevent the air from blowing out of the air conditioner 100 at the first air outlet 10a, thereby ensuring the working efficiency and air volume of the air conditioner 100; at the same time, the air outlet component 2 is sealed with at least part of the edge 10f of the first air outlet 10a through its own structure, so as to reduce the number of components of the air conditioner 100, which is conducive to simplifying the structure of the air conditioner 100. Moreover, when the air outlet component 2 shields the first air outlet 10a, the air outlet of the air conditioner 100 can be achieved without a sense of wind, which is conducive to improving comfort.

[0062] It can be understood that when the air outlet component 2 is in the blocking position, the air conditioner 100 can be in the first working mode, and the air conditioner 100 can achieve windless air outlet; when the air outlet component 2 is in the avoidance position, the air conditioner 100 can be in the second working mode, and the air conditioner 100 can achieve normal air outlet, and the air volume is larger than that in the first working mode, so as to quickly adjust the indoor temperature.

[0063] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the first air outlet 10a includes a first edge 11 and a second edge 12 relatively arranged along the moving direction of the air outlet component 2. When in the avoidance position, at least a portion of the air outlet component 2 is located on the side of the first edge 11 away from the second edge 12, that is, when in the avoidance position, a portion of the air outlet component 2 is located on the side of the first edge 11 away from the second edge 12, or the entire air outlet component 2 is located on the side of the first edge 11 away from the second edge 12, thereby ensuring that the air outlet component 2 can effectively avoid the first air outlet 10a when in the avoidance position.

[0064] For example, in Figure 2 and Figure 6 In the example of , the air outlet component 2 can move up and down between the shielding position and the avoidance position, the first edge 11 and the second edge 12 are arranged relative to each other in the up-down direction, and the first edge 11 can be located above the second edge 12; when in the avoidance position, most of the air outlet component 2 is located on the upper side of the first edge 11, a small part of the air outlet component 2 is located on the lower side of the first edge 11, and the air outlet part located on the lower side of the first edge 11 does not shield the first air outlet 10a. Of course, when in the avoidance position, the air outlet component 2 can also be located entirely on the upper side of the first edge 11.

[0065] In addition, the first edge 11 may also be located below the second edge 12 . In this case, in the avoidance position, at least a portion of the air outlet component 2 is located below the first edge 11 .

[0066] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the air outlet component 2 includes a first sealing portion 21. In the shielding position, the first sealing portion 21 is sealed with the first edge 11, so that the sealing method is simple and easy to implement. The first sealing portion 21 can be located on the side of the air outlet component 2 facing the first air outlet 10a, so that when the air outlet component 2 moves to the shielding position, the first sealing portion 21 is effectively matched with the first edge 11.

[0067] exist Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the example, the first sealing portion 21 can move with the movement of the air outlet component 2, and then in the shielding position, the first sealing portion 21 and the first edge 11 can abut to achieve sealing cooperation, and in the avoidance position, the first sealing portion 21 can be separated from the first edge 11. This is conducive to simplifying the structure of the air outlet component 2.

[0068] In some embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, a first step surface 111 is formed on the first edge 11, and a second step surface 211 is formed on the first sealing portion 21. The first step surface 111 and the second step surface 211 are sealed together. Since the first step surface 111 and the second step surface 211 can both be formed as non-planar surfaces, the first step surface 111 and the second step surface 211 can cooperate to form a non-planar seal, which is beneficial to increasing the sealing cooperation area between the first sealing portion 21 and the first edge 11, and improving the sealing reliability between the first sealing portion 21 and the first edge 11; at the same time, the first step surface 111 has a certain limiting effect on the second step surface 211, and the first step surface 111 can limit the second step surface 211 from moving from the blocking position toward the direction away from the avoidance position, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the air outlet component 2 when it is in the blocking position.

[0069] exist Figure 4 In the example, in the shielding position, the first edge 11 may extend toward the first sealing portion 21, the first step surface 111 may be located at the end of the first edge 11 close to the first sealing portion 21, the first sealing portion 21 may extend toward the first edge 11, and the second step surface 211 may be located at the end of the first sealing portion 21 close to the first edge 11. The first step surface 111 may include a plurality of first mating surfaces 1111, the plurality of first mating surfaces 1111 are non-coplanarly arranged, each first mating surface 1111 extends obliquely relative to the moving direction of the air outlet component 2, and the second step surface 211 may include a plurality of second mating surfaces 2111, the plurality of second mating surfaces 2111 are non-coplanarly arranged, each second mating surface 2111 extends obliquely relative to the moving direction of the air outlet component 2, and each second mating surface 2111 is mated with a first mating surface 1111 in correspondence. Thus, the first step surface 111 and the second step surface 211 are reasonably arranged and have a simple structure.

[0070] Furthermore, if Figure 4As shown, a first sealing member 3 for sealing is provided between the first step surface 111 and the second step surface 211, and the first sealing member 3 can effectively seal the gap between the first step surface 111 and the second step surface 211, thereby improving the sealing performance between the first sealing portion 21 and the first edge 11. Optionally, the first sealing member 3 is a sealing cotton or a sealing gasket.

[0071] The first sealing member 3 may be disposed on the first step surface 111 , or the first sealing member 3 may be disposed on the second step surface 211 , or the first sealing member 3 may be disposed on both the first step surface 111 and the second step surface 211 .

[0072] exist Figure 4 In the example, the first step surface 111 may include a plurality of first mating surfaces 1111, the plurality of first mating surfaces 1111 are arranged non-coplanarly, and each first mating surface 1111 extends obliquely relative to the moving direction of the air outlet component 2, and the second step surface 211 may include a plurality of second mating surfaces 2111, the plurality of second mating surfaces 2111 are arranged non-coplanarly, and each second mating surface 2111 extends obliquely relative to the moving direction of the air outlet component 2, and each second mating surface 2111 corresponds to and matches a first mating surface 1111, and a first sealing member 3 is provided between at least one second mating surface 2111 and the corresponding first mating surface 1111, so that in the shielding position, the first sealing surface is sealed between at least one group of corresponding second mating surfaces 2111 and the first mating surface 1111. Among them, the first sealing member 3 may be provided on the first mating surface 1111, or the first sealing member 3 may be provided on the second mating surface 2111, or the first sealing member 3 may be provided on both the corresponding first mating surface 1111 and the second mating surface 2111.

[0073] In some embodiments, Figures 6 - 8 As shown, the air outlet component 2 further includes a second sealing portion 22. In the avoidance position, the second sealing portion 22 is sealed and matched with the first edge 11, so that the sealing method is simple and easy to implement. The second sealing portion 22 can be located on the side of the air outlet component 2 facing the first air outlet 10a, so that when the air outlet component 2 moves to the avoidance position, the second sealing portion 22 is effectively matched with the first edge 11.

[0074] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the example, the second sealing portion 22 can move with the movement of the air outlet component 2, and then in the avoidance position, the second sealing portion 22 and the first edge 11 can abut to achieve sealing cooperation, and in the shielding position, the second sealing portion 22 can be separated from the first edge 11. This is conducive to simplifying the structure of the air outlet component 2.

[0075] It can be understood that, in the above situation (1), the air outlet component 2 may include a first sealing portion 21, and when the air outlet component 2 moves to the blocking position, the first sealing portion 21 is sealed and cooperated with the first edge 11, and at this time the air outlet component 2 may not have the second sealing portion 22; in the above situation (2), the air outlet component 2 may include a second sealing portion 22, and when the air outlet component 2 moves to the avoidance position, the second sealing portion 22 is sealed and cooperated with the first edge 11, and at this time the air outlet component 2 may not have the first sealing portion 21; in the above situation (3), the air outlet component 2 may include a first sealing portion 21 and a second sealing portion 22, and when the air outlet component 2 moves to the blocking position, the first sealing portion 21 is sealed and cooperated with the first edge 11, and when the air outlet component 2 moves to the avoidance position, the second sealing portion 22 is sealed and cooperated with the first edge 11.

[0076] For example, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the second sealing portion 22 can extend toward the first air outlet 10a, and the second sealing portion 22 extends into the first air outlet 10a to seal with the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11 facing the second edge 12. Then, in the avoidance position, the side surface of the second sealing portion 22 facing the first edge 11 is sealed with the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11, which is beneficial to increase the sealing matching area between the second sealing portion 22 and the first edge 11, and improve the sealing reliability of the second sealing portion 22 and the first edge 11; at the same time, the first edge 11 can limit the second sealing portion 22 from moving from the avoidance position toward the direction away from the shielding position, which is beneficial to improve the stability of the air outlet component 2 when it is in the avoidance position.

[0077] It is understandable that, in the avoidance position, the position where the second sealing portion 22 seals and cooperates with the first edge 11 is not limited thereto. For example, in the avoidance position, the end of the second sealing portion 22 close to the first edge 11 seals and cooperates with the end of the first edge 11 close to the second sealing portion 22.

[0078] Furthermore, if Figure 8 As shown, a second sealing member 4 for sealing cooperation is provided between the second sealing portion 22 and the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11, and the second sealing member 4 can effectively seal the gap between the second sealing portion 22 and the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11, thereby improving the sealing performance between the second sealing portion 22 and the first edge 11. The inner surface 112 of the first edge 11 can be understood as the windward surface of the first edge 11, or a side surface of the first edge 11 corresponding to the wall surface of the first air outlet 10a.

[0079] Optionally, the second sealing member 4 is a sealing cotton or a sealing gasket, etc. The second sealing member 4 can be arranged on the second sealing portion 22, or the second sealing member 4 is arranged on the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11, or the second sealing portion 22 and the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11 are both provided with the second sealing member 4.

[0080] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the example, in the avoidance position, the second sealing portion 22 and the first edge 11 are staggered along the moving direction of the air outlet component 2, and the second sealing portion 22 has a first surface 221 and a second surface 222 in the moving direction of the air outlet component 2, the first surface 221 is located on the side of the second sealing portion 22 facing the first sealing portion 21, and the second surface 222 is located on the side of the second sealing portion 22 facing away from the first sealing portion 21; the second sealing portion 22 and the first edge 11 both extend in a direction close to each other, and the second sealing portion 22 extends to make the first surface 221 of the second sealing portion 22 stop against the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11, and the first sealing component 3 is arranged between the first surface 221 of the second sealing portion 22 and the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11, so that in the shielding position, the first sealing component 3 is sealed between the second sealing portion 22 and the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11.

[0081] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, in the shielding position, the second sealing portion 22 is sealed with the second edge 12, so that when the air conditioner 100 is operating in the first working mode, the air outlet at the first air outlet 10a is prevented from flowing out from the gap between the second sealing portion 22 and the second edge 12, thereby facilitating good control of the air outlet 10a.

[0082] In other embodiments, in the shielding position, the second sealing portion 22 and the second edge 12 can also be non-sealed. For example, the second sealing portion 22 and the second edge 12 can be overlapped or spaced apart, etc. At this time, a small portion of the airflow at the first air outlet 10a can flow out through the gap between the second sealing portion 22 and the second edge 12.

[0083] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner body 1 has a storage cavity 10 located on the side of the first edge 11 away from the second edge 12. When in the avoidance position, at least a portion of the air outlet component 2 is stored in the storage cavity 10. The storage cavity 10 can shield at least a portion of the air outlet component 2 to prevent the air outlet component 2 from being completely exposed outside the air conditioner body 1, thereby enhancing the overall design sense of the air conditioner 100.

[0084] It can be understood that, in the shielding position, at least a portion of the air outlet component 2 can extend out of the storage cavity 10 to shield the first air outlet 10a.

[0085] For example, inFigure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 10 In the example, the air conditioner body 1 may include a face frame 13 and a panel 14 disposed on the face frame 13, the panel 14 being disposed at intervals on a side of the first edge 11 away from the second edge 12, a storage chamber 10 is defined between the face frame 13 and the panel 14, the storage chamber 10 has an opening 10g on a side of the storage chamber 10 facing the first edge 11, and the air outlet component 2 enters and exits the storage chamber 10 through the opening 10g; when the air outlet component 2 moves to the avoidance position, the panel 14 may shield at least part of the air outlet component 2. Thus, the storage chamber 10 has a simple structure and is easy to implement.

[0086] In some embodiments, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is a wall-mounted air conditioner 101, a first air outlet 10a is formed at the front lower part of the air conditioner body 1, an upper edge 10d of the first air outlet 10a is formed as a first edge 11, a lower edge 10e of the first air outlet 10a is formed as a second edge 12, and the air outlet component 2 can move up and down relative to the air conditioner body 1, so the air outlet component 2 can move upward from the blocking position to the avoidance position, and the air outlet component 2 can also move downward from the avoidance position to the blocking position, so that the movement of the air outlet component 2 is simple, which is conducive to reducing costs.

[0087] In some examples, the first air outlet 10a is configured to allow the air conditioner 100 to discharge air forward through the first air outlet 10a. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first air outlet 10a is configured to allow the air conditioner 100 to discharge air forward and downward through the first air outlet 10a.

[0088] It should be noted that if Figure 1 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is in use, the air conditioner 100 can be installed on a mounting surface, the side of the air conditioner 100 away from the mounting surface is the front side, and the side of the air conditioner 100 facing the mounting surface is the rear side.

[0089] In some embodiments, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 12As shown in the figure, the air outlet component 2 includes an outer panel 23. The outer panel 23 is movably arranged on the air conditioner body 1. The outer panel 23 includes a front panel 231 and a bottom plate 232 arranged at the bottom end of the front panel 231. The front panel 231 and the bottom plate 232 are not parallel. For example, the front panel 231 can be arranged to extend in the up and down direction, and the bottom plate 232 can be arranged to extend in the front and back direction, so that the cross-sectional shape of the outer panel 23 is roughly L-shaped. A plurality of first air dispersion holes 231a are formed on the front panel 231. The first air dispersion holes 231a penetrate the front panel 231 along the thickness direction of the front panel 231. A plurality of second air dispersion holes 232a are formed on the bottom plate 232. The second air dispersion holes 232a penetrate the bottom plate 232 along the thickness direction of the bottom plate 232. In the shielding position, the front panel 231 and the bottom plate 232 jointly shield the first air outlet 10a, so that the air flow at the first air outlet 10a flows to the first air dispersion holes 231a and the second air dispersion holes 232a respectively. Then, the first air dispersion holes 231a and the second air dispersion holes 232a can disperse the air flow at the first air outlet 10a, so that the air flow diffuses and flows in multiple directions, which is beneficial to improving the no-wind feeling air outlet effect of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, by setting the second air dispersion holes 232a, the air volume of the air conditioner 100 when realizing the no-wind feeling air outlet can be improved, so as to ensure the refrigeration or heating effect of the air conditioner 100 when realizing the no-wind feeling air outlet, improve the comfort, and avoid insufficient cooling capacity when the air conditioner 100 realizes the no-wind feeling air outlet.

[0090] Among them, in the shielding position, the front panel 231 and the bottom plate 232 jointly shield the first air outlet 10a, which can be understood as the front panel 231 and the bottom plate 232 completely shield the first air outlet 10a. At this time, the air flow at the first air outlet 10a flows out through the first air dispersion holes 231a and the second air dispersion holes 232a, or the front panel 231 and the bottom plate 232 only shield a part of the first air outlet 10a. At this time, the air flow at the first air outlet 10a flows out through the first air dispersion holes 231a, the second air dispersion holes 232a and the unshielded part of the first air outlet 10a.

[0091] As Figure 2 and Figure 12 As shown in the figure, the air outlet component 2 further includes a air dispersion module 24. The air dispersion module 24 is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the outer panel 23. Then, in the air flow direction at the first air outlet 10a, the air dispersion module 24 is located on the upstream side of the outer panel 23. The air dispersion module 24 includes at least one of a static guide vane 241 and a moving guide vane 242. Then, the air dispersion module 24 includes the static guide vane 241, or the air dispersion module 24 includes the moving guide vane 242, or the air dispersion module 24 includes the static guide vane 241 and the moving guide vane 242. At this time, the static guide vane 241 can be located upstream of the moving guide vane 242. At this time, it is beneficial to improve the working efficiency of the air conditioner 100 when realizing the no-wind feeling air outlet and ensure the refrigeration capacity or the heating capacity; but it is not limited to this.

[0092] Among them, the air-diffusing module 24 is fixedly arranged on the outer panel 23. It can be understood that the air-diffusing module 24 remains relatively stationary with respect to the outer panel 23, so the air-diffusing module 24 moves along with the movement of the outer panel 23. Among them, the air-diffusing module 24 and the outer panel 23 can be detachably connected to facilitate the flexible disassembly and assembly of the air outlet component 2. For example, the air-diffusing module 24 and the outer panel 23 can be connected by snap fasteners; but not limited to this, the air-diffusing module 24 can also be non-detachably connected to the outer panel 23. The inner side of the outer panel 23 can be understood as the side of the outer panel 23 close to the center of the air conditioner 100.

[0093] When the air-diffusing module 24 includes stationary guide vanes 241, there can be multiple stationary guide vanes 241, and each stationary guide vane 241 has a wind guiding direction. The wind guiding directions of the multiple stationary guide vanes 241 are different. Then, when the air flow at the first air outlet 10a flows through the air-diffusing module 24, under the guiding action of the multiple stationary guide vanes 241, the air flow diffuses and flows in multiple directions, and further diffuses through the first air-diffusing holes 231a and / or the second air-diffusing holes 232a, thereby further enhancing the windless air outlet effect of the air conditioner 100. Among them, the multiple stationary guide vanes 241 can also form at least one first wind wheel 243, and the first wind wheel 243 is fixedly arranged on the outer panel 23, that is, the first wind wheel 243 remains stationary with respect to the outer panel 23.

[0094] When the air-diffusing module 24 includes movable guide vanes 242, there can be multiple movable guide vanes 242, and the multiple movable guide vanes 242 can form at least one second wind wheel 244. The second wind wheel 244 is rotatably arranged on the outer panel 23, that is, the second wind wheel 244 can rotate with respect to the outer panel 23. Then, when the air flow at the first air outlet 10a flows through the air-diffusing module 24, under the guiding action of the multiple movable guide vanes 242, the air flow can also be made to diffuse and flow in multiple directions, and further diffuses through the first air-diffusing holes 231a and / or the second air-diffusing holes 232a, thereby further enhancing the windless air outlet effect of the air conditioner 100.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 12As shown, the first sealing portion 21 is provided at the upper end of the air-diffusing module 24, and the first sealing portion 21 extends in the direction towards the first edge 11. Then, the first sealing portion 21 can extend in the direction away from the front panel 231. The bottom plate 232 is further configured as the second sealing portion 22. In the avoidance position, the second sealing portion 22 is located below the first edge 11, and the second sealing portion 22 is in sealing cooperation with the lower surface of the first edge 11. For example, the upper surface of the second sealing portion 22 is in sealing cooperation with the lower surface of the first edge 11. In the blocking position, the rear end of the first sealing portion 21 is in sealing cooperation with the front end of the first edge 11, and the rear end of the second sealing portion 22 is in sealing cooperation with the front end of the second edge 12. Thus, air leakage at the first air outlet 10a of the air conditioner 100 in the first working mode and the second working mode is avoided, ensuring the working efficiency of the air conditioner 100.

[0096] Of course, in the blocking position, the rear end of the second sealing portion 22 and the front end of the second edge 12 may also be non-sealingly mated. For example, the rear end of the second sealing portion 22 and the front end of the second edge 12 may be lapped or spaced apart, etc. At this time, a small portion of the air flow at the first air outlet 10a can flow out through the gap between the rear end of the second sealing portion 22 and the front end of the second edge 12.

[0097] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, a second air outlet 10b is further formed on the air conditioner body 1. The second air outlet 10b is located on at least one side of the left and right sides of the air conditioner body 1. Then, the second air outlet 10b can be located on the left side or the right side of the air conditioner body 1, or the second air outlet 10b is located on both the left and right sides of the air conditioner body 1. For example, the second air outlet 10b can be one, and the second air outlet 10b is located on the left side or the right side of the air conditioner body 1, enabling the air conditioner 100 to blow air to the left or right. Or the second air outlet 10b can be two, and the two second air outlets 10b can be respectively located on the left and right sides of the air conditioner body 1, enabling the air conditioner 100 to blow air simultaneously to both the left and right sides.

[0098] For example, in the Figure 1 and Figure 5 example, the second air outlet 10b is two, and the two second air outlets 10b are respectively located on the left and right sides of the air conditioner body 1. And the first air outlet 10a is configured such that the air conditioner 100 blows air forward and downward through the first air outlet 10a. Then, the air conditioner 100 can blow air forward, downward, and to both the left and right sides, enabling the air conditioner 100 to achieve 4D air blowing, which is beneficial to forming a good circulation of air flow in the usage environment and improving comfort.

[0099] In some embodiments, as Figure 2As shown, the air outlet component 2 is configured such that in the blocking position, the air outlet component 2 completely blocks the first air outlet 10a. Then, all the air flowing out from the first air outlet 10a flows out after passing through the air outlet component 2, which is beneficial to ensuring the windless air outlet effect of the air conditioner 100. Moreover, through the diffusion of the air outlet component 2, the cooling or heating effect during windless air outlet can be ensured.

[0100] In some other embodiments, the air outlet component 2 is configured such that in the blocking position, the air outlet component 2 only blocks a part of the first air outlet 10a. Then, a part of the air flowing out from the first air outlet 10a flows through the air outlet component 2 and then out, and the other part flows out directly. Similarly, the windless air outlet of the air conditioner 100 can be achieved, which is convenient for ensuring the cooling or heating effect during windless air outlet. Moreover, for the blocking position, the position accuracy of the air outlet component 2 and the matching requirement between the air outlet component 2 and the edge of the first air outlet 10a are relatively low, which is convenient for flexible design.

[0101] The other configurations and operations of the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0102] Next, the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in a specific embodiment. It should be understood that the following description is only an exemplary illustration and not a specific limitation of the invention.

[0103] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown, the air conditioner 100 is a wall-mounted air conditioner 101. The air conditioner 100 includes an air conditioner body 1. A first air outlet 10a and a second air outlet 10b are formed on the air conditioner body 1. The first air outlet 10a is formed at the lower front side of the air conditioner body 1 and is configured to enable the air conditioner 100 to blow air forward and downward through the first air outlet 10a. There are two second air outlets 10b, and the two second air outlets 10b are respectively located on the left and right sides of the air conditioner body 1. An air inlet 10c is also formed on the air conditioner body 1, and the air inlet 10c is formed at the top of the air conditioner body 1. Among them, the first air outlet 10a includes a first edge 11 and a second edge 12 that are oppositely arranged in the up-down direction. The upper edge 10d of the first air outlet 10a is formed as the first edge 11, and the lower edge 10e of the first air outlet 10a is formed as the second edge 12. A first step surface 111 is formed at the front end of the first edge 11. There is a storage cavity 10 inside the air conditioner body 1, and the storage cavity 10 is located above the first edge 11, which is convenient for ensuring that the storage cavity 100 has sufficient storage space. An opening 10g is provided at the lower side of the storage cavity 10.

[0104] As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the air conditioner 100 further includes an air outlet component 2. The air outlet component 2 includes an outer panel 23 and a diffuser module 24. The outer panel 23 is movably disposed on the air conditioner body 1 in the up and down direction. The diffuser module 24 is fixedly disposed on the outer panel 23, so that the air outlet module 2 can move up and down relative to the air conditioner body 1 between a shielding position for shielding the first air outlet 10a and an avoidance position for avoiding the first air outlet 10a. The upper end of the diffuser module 24 has a first sealing portion 21. The first sealing portion 21 extends backward. A second stepped surface 211 is formed at the rear end of the first sealing portion 21. The outer panel 23 includes a front panel 231 and a bottom plate 232 provided at the bottom end of the front panel 231. A plurality of first air diffusing holes 231a are formed on the front panel 231. The bottom plate 232 extends backward, and the bottom plate 232 is configured as a second sealing portion 22. In the front and rear direction, the width of the second sealing portion 22 is greater than the width of the first sealing portion 21. A plurality of second air diffusing holes 232a are formed on the bottom plate 232. The diffuser module 24 is disposed opposite to the plurality of first air diffusing holes 231a.

[0105] As Figures 2 - 4 As shown, in the shielding position, a part of the front panel 231 is received in the receiving cavity 10. Another part of the front panel 231, the bottom plate 232 and the diffuser module 24 are all located outside the receiving cavity 10. The front panel 231 and the bottom plate 232 jointly and completely shield the first air outlet 10a. The second stepped surface 211 of the first sealing portion 21 is in sealing fit with the first stepped surface 111 of the first edge 11. A first sealing member 3 for sealing fit is provided between the second stepped surface 211 and the first stepped surface 111. The rear end of the second sealing portion 22 is in sealing fit with the front end of the second edge 12. The first stepped surface 111 includes three non-coplanar first mating surfaces 111. Each first mating surface 1111 extends obliquely downward and forward from the back. The second stepped surface 211 includes three non-coplanar second mating surfaces 2111. Each second mating surface 2111 extends obliquely downward and forward from the back. The first sealing member 3 is provided between the middle first mating surface 1111 and the middle second mating surface 2111.

[0106] And when in the occlusion position, the air-diffusing module 24, the plurality of first air-diffusing holes 231a, and the plurality of second air-diffusing holes 232a are all opposite to the first air outlet 10a. A part of the air flow at the first air outlet 10a directly flows to the first air-diffusing holes 231a to be blown forward, a part directly flows to the second air-diffusing holes 232a to be blown downward, and the remaining part flows to the first air-diffusing holes 231a after passing through the air-diffusing module 24 to be blown forward, realizing the windless air outlet of the air conditioner 100. Wherein, the air-diffusing module 24 includes a plurality of first wind wheels 243 and a plurality of second wind wheels 244. The plurality of first wind wheels 243 are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. Each first wind wheel 243 is fixed on the outer panel 23, and each first wind wheel 243 includes a plurality of static guide vanes 241. The plurality of second wind wheels 244 are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. Each second wind wheel 244 is rotatably arranged on the outer panel 23. Each second wind wheel 244 includes a plurality of moving guide vanes 242. Each second wind wheel 244 corresponds to one first wind wheel 243, and each second wind wheel 244 is located downstream of the first wind wheel 243.

[0107] As Figure 12 shown, the air outlet component 2 further includes a first driving mechanism 245. The first driving mechanism 245 is used to drive the plurality of second wind wheels 244 to rotate. During the rotation of the second wind wheels 244, the effective air outlet area at the first air outlet 10a can be changed. The first driving mechanism 245 includes a first motor and a transmission gear. The transmission gear is arranged between two adjacent second wind wheels 244, and the transmission gear is meshed and cooperated with the second wind wheels 244 on both sides respectively. Then the first motor can drive the leftmost or rightmost second wind wheel 244 to rotate, so as to realize the synchronous rotation of the plurality of second wind wheels 244 through the transmission gear.

[0108] As Figures 6 - 8 shown, when in the avoidance position, a part of the front panel 231 is received in the receiving cavity 10, another part of the front panel 231, the bottom plate 232, and the air-diffusing module 24 are all located outside the receiving cavity 10. The front panel 231 and the air-diffusing module 24 are both located above the first edge 11, the bottom plate 232 is located below the first edge 11. The rear end of the first edge 11 has a stepped portion, so that a groove recessed upward is defined between the first edge 11 and the stepped portion. The second sealing portion 22 extends backward into the first air outlet 10a and the second sealing portion 22 is fitted in the groove, so that the air outlet component 2 effectively avoids the first air outlet 10a. At the same time, the upper surface of the second sealing portion 22 is hermetically fitted with the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11, and a second sealing member 4 for hermetic fitting is provided between the upper surface of the second sealing portion 22 and the inner surface 112 of the first edge 11.

[0109] In addition, as Figure 12As shown in the figure, second driving mechanisms 246 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the front panel 231. The second driving mechanisms 246 are used to drive the air outlet component 2 to move up and down. The second driving mechanisms 246 may include second motors, gears and racks. The second motors are arranged on the air conditioner body 1. The gears are connected to the output shafts of the second motors. The racks are arranged on the air outlet component 2 and are meshed with the gears.

[0110] As Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown in the figure, a wind deflector 15 is arranged at the first air outlet 10a. The wind deflector 15 is rotatably arranged on the air conditioner body 1. The wind deflector 15 can adjust the flow direction of at least part of the air flow at the first air outlet 10a. For example, in the avoidance position, when the air conditioner 100 operates in the cooling mode, the wind deflector 15 can guide the air flow at the first air outlet 10a upward; in the avoidance position, when the air conditioner 100 operates in the heating mode, the wind deflector 15 can guide the air flow at the first air outlet 10a downward; but it is not limited thereto.

[0111] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0112] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0113] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "connected to", "fixed" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0114] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0115] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "an embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0116] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including: An air conditioner body, on which a first air outlet is formed; An air outlet component, which is arranged on the air conditioner body, and the air outlet component is movable relative to the air conditioner body between a shielding position for shielding the first air outlet and an avoiding position for avoiding the first air outlet. A plurality of first air dispersion holes are formed on the air outlet component. In the shielding position, the plurality of first air dispersion holes are opposite to the first air outlet. Wherein, the air outlet component is configured such that in at least one of the shielding position and the avoiding position, the air outlet component is in sealing cooperation with at least part of the edge of the first air outlet. The first air outlet includes a first edge and a second edge oppositely arranged along the moving direction of the air outlet component. The air outlet component includes a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion. In the shielding position, the first sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the first edge. In the avoiding position, the second sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the first edge; The second sealing portion extends into the first air outlet to be in sealing cooperation with the inner surface of the first edge facing the second edge. In the shielding position, the second sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the second edge; An outer panel, which is movably arranged on the air conditioner body. The outer panel includes a front panel and a bottom plate arranged at the bottom end of the front panel. A plurality of the first air dispersion holes are formed on the front panel, and a plurality of second air dispersion holes are formed on the bottom plate. In the shielding position, the front panel and the bottom plate jointly shield the first air outlet, so that the air flow at the first air outlet flows to the first air dispersion holes and the second air dispersion holes respectively.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, In the avoiding position, at least part of the air outlet component is located on the side of the first edge away from the second edge.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first stepped surface is formed on the first edge, and a second stepped surface is formed on the first sealing portion. The first stepped surface and the second stepped surface are in sealing cooperation.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first sealing member for sealing cooperation is arranged between the first stepped surface and the second stepped surface.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein A second sealing member for sealing cooperation is arranged between the second sealing portion and the inner surface of the first edge.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein, A storage cavity is provided in the air conditioner body on the side of the first edge away from the second edge. In the avoiding position, at least part of the air outlet component is stored in the storage cavity.

7. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner. The first air outlet is formed at the lower part of the front side of the air conditioner body. The upper edge of the first air outlet is formed as the first edge, and the lower edge (10e) of the first air outlet is formed as the second edge. The air outlet component is movable up and down relative to the air conditioner body.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air outlet component includes: A air dispersion module, which is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the outer panel. The air dispersion module includes at least one of a static guide vane (241) and a moving guide vane.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first sealing portion is provided at the upper end of the air-diffusing module and extends toward the direction of the first edge. The bottom plate is further configured as a second sealing portion. At the avoidance position, the second sealing portion is located below the first edge and is in sealing cooperation with the lower surface of the first edge. At the shielding position, the rear end of the first sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the front end of the first edge, and the rear end of the second sealing portion is in sealing cooperation with the front end of the second edge.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein A second air outlet is further formed on the air conditioner body, and the second air outlet is located on at least one side of the left and right sides of the air conditioner body.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet component is configured such that at the shielding position, the air outlet component completely shields the first air outlet.

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