Cleaning mechanism and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a cleaning mechanism and an air conditioner, wherein a spraying part, a first moving part and a second moving part are arranged in the cleaning mechanism, wherein the spraying part can spray a fluid for cleaning; at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is movably arranged, and the spraying part is arranged on the first moving mechanism, so that the spraying part is driven to move along a first degree of freedom through the first moving mechanism; at least a part of the structure of the second moving mechanism is movably arranged, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is arranged on the second moving mechanism, so that the spraying part is driven to move along a second degree of freedom through the second moving mechanism. With this technical solution, the spraying part can be moved in two different degrees of freedom through the cooperation of the first moving mechanism and the second moving mechanism, so that the position of the spraying part can be changed during cleaning to clean different positions, thereby increasing the cleaning range of the cleaning mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the prior art, some air conditioners are provided with a cleaning mechanism, which can spray fluids such as water or air to automatically clean the filter, air duct and other locations, making it convenient for users to use and ensuring the health of users. However, the positions of existing cleaning mechanisms are fixed, resulting in a small cleaning range and causing some locations to be unable to be cleaned. Summary of the invention

[0003] The invention provides a cleaning mechanism and an air conditioner to solve the problem of small cleaning range of the cleaning mechanism in the prior art.

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a cleaning mechanism, comprising: a spray part, which can spray fluid for cleaning; a first moving mechanism, at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is movably arranged, and the spray part is arranged on the first moving mechanism to drive the spray part to move along a first degree of freedom through the first moving mechanism; a second moving mechanism, at least a part of the structure of the second moving mechanism is movably arranged, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is arranged on the second moving mechanism to drive the spray part to move along a second degree of freedom through the second moving mechanism.

[0005] Furthermore, at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism can be rotatably arranged to drive the injection part to rotate; at least a part of the structure of the second moving mechanism can be translatedly arranged to drive the injection part to translate.

[0006] Further, the rotation direction of the injection portion is perpendicular to the translation direction of the injection portion, and the direction in which the injection portion sprays the fluid is perpendicular to the translation direction of the injection portion.

[0007] Further, the first moving mechanism includes: a first transmission part, the injection part is arranged on the first transmission part, and the first transmission part is used to drive the injection part to move; a first driving part, the first driving part is drivingly connected to the first transmission part to drive the first transmission part to rotate; the second moving mechanism is drivingly connected to the first transmission part to drive the first transmission part to move horizontally.

[0008] Furthermore, the first transmission part and the first driving part are both gear structures, the teeth on the first transmission part and the teeth on the first driving part both extend along the translational direction of the injection part, and the length of the teeth on the first transmission part is different from the length of the teeth on the first driving part, so that the first transmission part remains engaged after translation relative to the first driving part.

[0009] Further, the second moving mechanism includes: a second transmission part, at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is arranged on the second transmission part, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is rotatably arranged relative to the second transmission part, and the second transmission part is used to drive at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism to move horizontally; a second driving part, the second driving part is drivingly connected to the second transmission part to drive the second transmission part to move horizontally.

[0010] Further, the first moving mechanism has an annular groove, the second transmission part includes a connecting piece and a clamping piece arranged on the connecting piece, at least a portion of the structure of the clamping piece is arranged in the annular groove to limit the relative position of at least a portion of the structure of the first moving mechanism and the second transmission part in the translational direction of at least a portion of the structure of the first moving mechanism, at least a portion of the structure of the clamping piece can slide in the annular groove relative to the circumference of the annular groove, and the second driving part is drivingly connected to the connecting piece.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting piece is an annular structure, and there are multiple clamping pieces, and the multiple clamping pieces are distributed on the connecting piece along the circumference of the connecting piece.

[0012] Furthermore, the second transmission part further includes a rack connected to the connecting member, and the second driving part includes a gear meshing with the rack to drive the second transmission part to move in translation.

[0013] Furthermore, the injection unit includes: a pipeline, which is arranged on the first moving mechanism and is used to supply fluid; and a nozzle, which is arranged on the pipeline and is used to inject fluid.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner comprising the cleaning mechanism provided above.

[0015] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, a cleaning mechanism is provided, in which a spraying part, a first moving part and a second moving part are arranged, wherein the spraying part can spray a fluid for cleaning; at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is movably arranged, and the spraying part is arranged on the first moving mechanism, so that the spraying part is driven to move along a first degree of freedom by the first moving mechanism; at least a part of the structure of the second moving mechanism is movably arranged, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism is arranged on the second moving mechanism, so that the spraying part is driven to move along a second degree of freedom by the second moving mechanism. By adopting this technical solution, the spraying part can be moved in two different degrees of freedom by the cooperation of the first moving mechanism and the second moving mechanism, so that the position of the spraying part can be changed during cleaning to clean different positions, thereby increasing the cleaning range of the cleaning mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 An assembly diagram of the ejection portion and the first moving mechanism;

[0019] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second moving mechanism in.

[0020] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0021] 10. Injection part; 11. Pipeline; 12. Nozzle; 20. First moving mechanism; 21. First transmission part; 22. First driving part; 23. Annular groove; 30. Second moving mechanism; 31. Second transmission part; 32. Second driving part; 33. Connector; 34. Clamp; 35. Rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is by no means intended to limit the present invention and its application or use. 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.

[0023] As shown in the accompanying drawings, an embodiment of the present invention provides a cleaning mechanism, including: a spray portion 10, which can spray fluid for cleaning; a first moving mechanism 20, at least a portion of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is movably arranged, and the spray portion 10 is arranged on the first moving mechanism 20, so as to drive the spray portion 10 to move along a first degree of freedom through the first moving mechanism 20; a second moving mechanism 30, at least a portion of the structure of the second moving mechanism 30 is movably arranged, and at least a portion of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is arranged on the second moving mechanism 30, so as to drive the spray portion 10 to move along a second degree of freedom through the second moving mechanism 30.

[0024] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, a cleaning mechanism is provided, in which a spraying part 10, a first moving part and a second moving part are arranged, wherein the spraying part 10 can spray a fluid for cleaning; at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is movably arranged, and the spraying part 10 is arranged on the first moving mechanism 20, so that the spraying part 10 is driven to move along the first degree of freedom by the first moving mechanism 20; at least a part of the structure of the second moving mechanism 30 is movably arranged, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is arranged on the second moving mechanism 30, so that the spraying part 10 is driven to move along the second degree of freedom by the second moving mechanism 30. By adopting this technical solution, the spraying part 10 can be moved in two different degrees of freedom by the cooperation of the first moving mechanism 20 and the second moving mechanism 30, so that the position of the spraying part 10 can be changed during cleaning to clean different positions, thereby improving the cleaning range of the cleaning mechanism. Moreover, by the above solution, a large range of cleaning can be achieved without setting multiple nozzles at different positions, so that the production cost can be reduced.

[0025] The degree of freedom in this embodiment can also be understood as a direction, which includes a linear direction and a circumferential direction. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 can be rotatably arranged to drive the injection unit 10 to rotate; at least a portion of the structure of the second moving mechanism 30 can be arranged to move horizontally to drive the injection unit 10 to move horizontally. The above arrangement can realize the rotation and translation of the injection unit 10, thereby achieving wide-range cleaning. Among them, the injection unit 10 can be used to spray fluids such as water or air.

[0026] In this embodiment, the rotation direction of the spray part 10 is perpendicular to the translation direction of the spray part 10, and the direction in which the spray part 10 sprays fluid is perpendicular to the translation direction of the spray part 10. The above arrangement can increase the movement range and cleaning range of the spray part 10.

[0027] In this embodiment, the first moving mechanism 20 includes: a first transmission part 21, on which the ejection part 10 is arranged, and the first transmission part 21 is used to drive the ejection part 10 to move; a first driving part 22, which is drivingly connected to the first transmission part 21 to drive the first transmission part 21 to rotate; and a second moving mechanism 30 is drivingly connected to the first transmission part 21 to drive the first transmission part 21 to move horizontally. In this way, the first transmission part 21 can be driven to rotate by the action of the first driving part 22, thereby driving the ejection part 10 to rotate by the first transmission part 21. And the first transmission part 21 can be driven to move horizontally by the action of the second moving mechanism 30, thereby driving the ejection part 10 to move horizontally by the first transmission part 21. Among them, the translation can be understood as translation.

[0028] In the present embodiment, the first transmission part 21 and the first driving part 22 are both gear structures, and the teeth on the first transmission part 21 and the teeth on the first driving part 22 extend along the translation direction of the injection part 10, and the length of the teeth on the first transmission part 21 is different from the length of the teeth on the first driving part 22, so that the first transmission part 21 remains in meshing after translation relative to the first driving part 22. The first transmission part 21 and the first driving part 22 are both set as gear structures, which can improve the stability and reliability of the transmission. Moreover, the length of the teeth on the first transmission part 21 is different from the length of the teeth on the first driving part 22, which can ensure that the first transmission part 21 remains in meshing after translation relative to the first driving part 22 to avoid disengagement.

[0029] Optionally, the length of the teeth on the first transmission part 21 can be set to be greater than the length of the teeth on the first drive part 22, and the difference in length between the two is greater than the maximum translation stroke of the injection part 10, so as to further improve reliability. In this embodiment, the first transmission part 21 and the first drive part 22 can also adopt a sprocket chain structure or a synchronous belt synchronous wheel structure.

[0030] In this embodiment, the second moving mechanism 30 includes: a second transmission part 31, on which at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is arranged, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is rotatably arranged relative to the second transmission part 31, and the second transmission part 31 is used to drive at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 to move in translation; a second driving part 32, and the second driving part 32 is drivingly connected to the second transmission part 31 to drive the second transmission part 31 to move in translation. Through the above arrangement, at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 can rotate relative to the second transmission part 31, and the second transmission part 31 can drive at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 to move in translation, so that the rotation and translation of the injection part 10 can be realized.

[0031] Specifically, the first moving mechanism 20 has an annular groove 23, the second transmission part 31 includes a connecting member 33 and a clamping member 34 arranged on the connecting member 33, at least a part of the structure of the clamping member 34 is arranged in the annular groove 23 to limit the relative position of the first moving mechanism 20 and the second transmission part 31 in the translation direction of the first moving mechanism 20, at least a part of the structure of the clamping member 34 can slide in the annular groove 23 relative to the circumferential direction of the annular groove 23, and the second driving part 32 is drivingly connected to the connecting member 33. In this way, the second transmission part 31 and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 can be limited in the translation direction of at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 through the cooperation of the clamping member 34 and the annular groove 23, so that at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is driven to translate through the second transmission part 31, and then the injection part 10 is driven to translate through at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20. Moreover, the way in which the clamping member 34 is clamped with the annular groove 23 facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the second transmission part 31 and the first moving mechanism 20.

[0032] Furthermore, the connecting member 33 is an annular structure, and there are multiple clamping members 34, which are distributed on the connecting member 33 along the circumference of the connecting member 33. The above arrangement can improve the connection reliability between the second transmission part 31 and the first moving mechanism 20.

[0033] Optionally, the clamping member 34 includes a rod body and a clamping block, wherein the rod body is protrudingly arranged on the connecting member 33, the clamping block is arranged at the end of the rod body, an angle is formed between the extension direction of the rod body and the extension direction of the clamping block, and the clamping block is used to be arranged in the annular groove 23. Specifically, the annular groove 23 is arranged on the inner wall of the first transmission part 21.

[0034] In this embodiment, the second transmission part 31 further includes a rack 35, which is connected to the connecting member 33, and the second driving part 32 includes a gear, which meshes with the rack 35 to drive the second transmission part 31 to move in translation. In this way, the second transmission part 31 can be translated by the cooperation between the gear and the rack 35, thereby realizing the translation of at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 and the injection part 10. The above arrangement is adopted to achieve smooth and reliable transmission.

[0035] In this embodiment, the spraying part 10 includes: a pipeline 11, which is arranged on the first moving mechanism 20 and is used to supply fluid; and a nozzle 12, which is arranged on the pipeline 11 and is used to spray fluid. In this way, the nozzle 12 can be supplied with fluid through the pipeline 11, and the nozzle 12 can be driven to move to different positions to clean different positions.

[0036] Optionally, the cleaning mechanism further includes a pump body and a liquid supply pipe, wherein the liquid supply pipe is connected to the injection part 10, and the pump body is connected to the liquid supply pipe to provide fluid to the injection part 10 and drive the fluid to flow. In this embodiment, the liquid supply pipe can be connected to the condensate collection device of the air conditioner, so that the collected condensate can be used to flush the air conditioner, thereby eliminating the need for external pipes. This can simplify the structure and facilitate installation on the one hand, and can also achieve the recycling of condensate and save water resources on the other hand.

[0037] Another embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes the cleaning mechanism provided above. A spraying part 10, a first moving part and a second moving part are provided in the cleaning mechanism, wherein the spraying part 10 can spray a fluid for cleaning; at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is movably provided, and the spraying part 10 is provided on the first moving mechanism 20, so that the spraying part 10 is driven to move along a first degree of freedom by the first moving mechanism 20; at least a part of the structure of the second moving mechanism 30 is movably provided, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism 20 is provided on the second moving mechanism 30, so that the spraying part 10 is driven to move along a second degree of freedom by the second moving mechanism 30. With this technical solution, the spraying part 10 can be moved in two different degrees of freedom by the cooperation of the first moving mechanism 20 and the second moving mechanism 30, so that the position of the spraying part 10 can be changed during cleaning to clean different positions, thereby increasing the cleaning range of the cleaning mechanism.

[0038] Optionally, the cleaning mechanism can be arranged at the air duct position in the housing of the air conditioner, at a position close to the blades or at a position close to the filter, so that the air duct, blades or filter and other components can be cleaned.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning mechanism, characterized in that: include: A spraying portion (10), wherein the spraying portion (10) can spray a fluid for cleaning; a first moving mechanism (20), at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism (20) being rotatably arranged, and the ejection part (10) being arranged on the first moving mechanism (20), so that the ejection part (10) is driven to rotate by the first moving mechanism (20); a second moving mechanism (30), wherein at least a part of the structure of the second moving mechanism (30) can be arranged to move in translation, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism (20) is arranged on the second moving mechanism (30), so as to drive the injection portion (10) to move in translation through the second moving mechanism (30); The second moving mechanism (30) comprises: a second transmission part (31), on which at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism (20) is arranged, and at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism (20) is rotatably arranged relative to the second transmission part (31), and the second transmission part (31) is used to drive at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism (20) to move in translation; and a second driving part (32), the second driving part (32) being drivingly connected to the second transmission part (31) to drive the second transmission part (31) to move in translation; The first moving mechanism (20) has an annular groove (23), and the second transmission part (31) includes a connecting piece (33) and a clamping piece (34) arranged on the connecting piece (33). At least a part of the structure of the clamping piece (34) is arranged in the annular groove (23) to limit the relative position of at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism (20) and the second transmission part (31) in the translation direction of at least a part of the structure of the first moving mechanism (20). At least a part of the structure of the clamping piece (34) can slide in the annular groove (23) relative to the circumference of the annular groove (23), and the second driving part (32) is drivingly connected to the connecting piece (33).

2. The cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotation direction of the injection part (10) is perpendicular to the translation direction of the injection part (10), and the direction in which the injection part (10) injects fluid is perpendicular to the translation direction of the injection part (10).

3. The cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first moving mechanism (20) comprises: a first transmission part (21), the ejection part (10) being arranged on the first transmission part (21), and the first transmission part (21) being used for driving the ejection part (10) to move; A first driving part (22), the first driving part (22) being drivingly connected to the first transmission part (21) so as to drive the first transmission part (21) to rotate; The second moving mechanism (30) is drivingly connected to the first transmission part (21) to drive the first transmission part (21) to move in translation.

4. The cleaning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first transmission part (21) and the first driving part (22) are both gear structures, the teeth on the first transmission part (21) and the teeth on the first driving part (22) both extend along the translational direction of the injection part (10), and the length of the teeth on the first transmission part (21) is different from the length of the teeth on the first driving part (22), so that the first transmission part (21) remains meshed after translation relative to the first driving part (22).

5. The cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece (33) is an annular structure, and there are a plurality of the clamping pieces (34). The plurality of the clamping pieces (34) are distributed on the connecting piece (33) along the circumference of the connecting piece (33).

6. The cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second transmission part (31) further comprises a rack (35), wherein the rack (35) is connected to the connecting member (33), and the second driving part (32) comprises a gear, wherein the gear meshes with the rack (35) to drive the second transmission part (31) to move in translation.

7. The cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The injection unit (10) comprises: A pipeline (11), the pipeline (11) being arranged on the first moving mechanism (20), and the pipeline (11) being used for supplying a fluid; A nozzle (12) is arranged on the pipeline (11), and the nozzle (12) is used for spraying fluid.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner comprises the cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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