Cleaning equipment and its indoor air conditioning unit

Abstract

This invention provides a cleaning device and an indoor air conditioner unit having the same. The cleaning device is installed inside the housing of the indoor air conditioner unit and includes a cleaning structure comprising: a nozzle; a first driving assembly drivenly connected to the nozzle to drive the nozzle to rotate along a first preset rotation direction; a rotating joint on which the nozzle is rotatably mounted along the first preset rotation direction; and a second driving assembly drivenly connected to the rotating joint to drive the nozzle to rotate along a second preset rotation direction. The second preset rotation direction is set at a predetermined angle to the first preset rotation direction. The technical solution provided by this invention solves the technical problem of the limited cleaning range of existing cleaning devices for indoor air conditioners.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a cleaning device and an indoor air conditioning unit having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, when a conventional air conditioner indoor unit heats or cools the indoor environment, air circulates between the indoor unit and the indoor environment to regulate indoor temperature and humidity. To prevent cooling or heating from leaking to the outside environment, users usually close doors and windows.

[0003] However, after using an air conditioner indoor unit for a period of time, a lot of dust accumulates on the internal components, which easily breeds bacteria and makes the interior of the air conditioner indoor unit less clean. This can easily pollute the air blown out from inside the air conditioner indoor unit, resulting in poor air quality from the air conditioner indoor unit, which is extremely detrimental to human health. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cleaning device and an air conditioner indoor unit having the same, so as to solve the technical problem that the cleaning range of the cleaning device for the air conditioner indoor unit in the prior art is small.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a cleaning device is provided. The cleaning device is used to install inside the housing of an air conditioner indoor unit. The cleaning device includes a cleaning structure, which includes: a nozzle; a first driving assembly, which is drivenly connected to the nozzle to drive the nozzle to rotate along a first preset rotation direction; a rotary joint, on which the nozzle is rotatably disposed along the first preset rotation direction; and a second driving assembly, which is drivenly connected to the rotary joint to drive the nozzle to rotate along a second preset rotation direction via the rotary joint. The second preset rotation direction is set at a predetermined angle to the first preset rotation direction.

[0006] Furthermore, the cleaning structure also includes: a bracket with mounting holes, and a nozzle disposed within the mounting holes; a first drive assembly is driven to the bracket so that the first drive assembly drives the nozzle to rotate via the bracket.

[0007] Furthermore, the first drive assembly includes: a first support, which is rotatably disposed along a first preset rotation direction; a guide structure is disposed on the first support, and at least a portion of the bracket is movably disposed on the guide structure to guide the bracket to rotate along a second preset rotation direction through the guide structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the guide structure is an annular protrusion, and the bracket is provided with an annular groove, which is rotatably mounted on the annular protrusion.

[0009] Furthermore, the bracket includes a first body portion and a first connecting portion. The first connecting portion is disposed on the first body portion and is rotatably disposed on the rotary joint, so that the first body portion rotates relative to the rotary joint in a first preset rotation direction via the first connecting portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the first connecting part includes a first connecting block and a second connecting block, which are arranged opposite to each other. The first connecting block is provided with a first connecting hole, and the second connecting block is provided with a second connecting hole. The rotary joint is provided with a first connecting protrusion and a second connecting protrusion, which are arranged opposite to each other. The first connecting hole is rotatably provided on the first connecting protrusion, and the second connecting hole is rotatably provided on the second connecting protrusion.

[0011] Furthermore, the second drive assembly includes a second support, which rotates along a second preset rotation direction. The second support includes a second body portion and a second connecting portion. The second body portion has a first annular structure, and the second connecting portion is disposed on the second body portion so that the second body portion is connected to the rotary joint through the second connecting portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the second connecting part includes a third connecting block and a fourth connecting block, which are arranged opposite to each other. The third connecting block is provided with a third connecting hole, and the fourth connecting block is provided with a fourth connecting hole. The rotary joint is provided with a third connecting protrusion and a fourth connecting protrusion, which are arranged opposite to each other. The third connecting hole is provided on the third connecting protrusion, and the fourth connecting hole is provided on the fourth connecting protrusion.

[0013] Furthermore, the first drive assembly also includes a drive rod, a first support disposed at the end of the drive rod, and the drive rod rotates along a first preset rotation direction to drive the first support to rotate.

[0014] Furthermore, the first support includes a third body part and a third connecting part. The third body part is a second annular structure, and the third connecting part is disposed on the third body part. A fifth connecting hole is provided on the third connecting part, and the end of the drive rod is inserted into the fifth connecting hole to drive the third body part to rotate.

[0015] Furthermore, there are multiple cleaning structures connected together along the extension direction of the drive rod.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner indoor unit is provided, the air conditioner indoor unit including an indoor unit housing and a cleaning device, the cleaning device being disposed inside the indoor unit housing, and the cleaning device being the cleaning device provided above.

[0017] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes cross-flow fan blades, which are installed inside the indoor unit housing, and the nozzles of the cleaning device are positioned facing the cross-flow fan blades.

[0018] By applying the technical solution of this invention, the first driving component can conveniently drive the nozzle to rotate along a first preset rotation direction, and the second driving component can conveniently drive the nozzle to rotate along a second preset rotation direction via a rotary joint. Specifically, the first driving component can drive the nozzle to rotate up and down, and the second driving component can drive the nozzle to rotate around its axis, so that the nozzle can rotate both in a plane and up and down, thereby increasing the cleaning range of the nozzle. Therefore, the technical solution provided by this invention can solve the technical problem of the small cleaning range of existing air conditioner indoor unit cleaning devices. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cleaning structure provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 A left view of the cleaning structure provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 3 A front view of the cleaning structure provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cleaning structure provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 5 A top view of the cleaning structure provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the cleaning apparatus provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown; and

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of an indoor air conditioning unit according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is shown.

[0027] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0028] 10. Nozzle; 11. Nozzle; 20. First drive assembly; 21. First support; 211. Annular protrusion; 212. Third body part; 213. Third connecting part; 2131. Fifth connecting hole; 22. Drive rod; 30. Rotary joint; 31. First connecting protrusion; 32. Third connecting protrusion; 40. Second drive assembly; 41. Second support; 411. Second body part; 412. Second connecting part; 4121. Third connecting part 4122, Fourth connecting block; 4123, Third connecting hole; 4124, Fourth connecting hole; 50, Bracket; 51, First body part; 52, First connecting part; 521, First connecting block; 522, Second connecting block; 523, First connecting hole; 524, Second connecting hole; 53, Annular groove; 60, Indoor unit housing; 70, Cross-flow fan blade; 80, Evaporator; 90, Air inlet; 100, Air guide plate; 110, Bottom shell. Detailed Implementation

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a cleaning device for installation within the indoor unit housing 60 of an air conditioner indoor unit. The cleaning device includes a cleaning structure comprising a nozzle 10, a first drive assembly 20, a rotary joint 30, and a second drive assembly 40. The first drive assembly 20 is drivenly connected to the nozzle 10 to drive the nozzle 10 to rotate along a first preset rotation direction. The nozzle 10 is rotatably mounted on the rotary joint 30 along the first preset rotation direction. The second drive assembly 40 is drivenly connected to the rotary joint 30 to drive the nozzle 10 to rotate along a second preset rotation direction via the rotary joint 30. The second preset rotation direction is set at a predetermined angle to the first preset rotation direction.

[0031] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first drive assembly 20 drives the nozzle 10 to rotate up and down, and the second drive assembly 40 drives the nozzle 10 to rotate along its axis (i.e., to rotate within a plane). The nozzle 10 in this embodiment can rotate both within a plane and up and down, thereby increasing the cleaning range of the nozzle 10, facilitating comprehensive cleaning of the components inside the indoor unit housing 60. Therefore, the cleaning device provided in this embodiment can solve the technical problem of the limited cleaning range of existing air conditioner indoor unit cleaning devices.

[0032] Specifically, the cleaning structure in this embodiment also includes a bracket 50, which has mounting holes, and the nozzle 10 is disposed in the mounting holes. The first drive assembly 20 is drivenly connected to the bracket 50 so that the first drive assembly 20 drives the nozzle 10 to rotate through the bracket 50. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the nozzle 10 and allows for more stable rotation of the nozzle 10 through the bracket 50.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first drive assembly 20 includes a first support 21, which is rotatably disposed along a first preset rotation direction. A guide structure is provided on the first support 21, and at least a portion of the bracket 50 is movably disposed on the guide structure to guide the bracket 50 to rotate along a second preset rotation direction. This arrangement avoids interference between the movements in the first and second preset rotation directions, allowing the nozzle 10 to smoothly achieve vertical and axial rotation, thereby further expanding the cleaning range.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, the guide structure is an annular protrusion 211, and the bracket 50 is provided with an annular groove 53. The annular groove 53 is rotatably provided on the annular protrusion 211 so that the nozzle 10 can rotate smoothly along the second preset rotation direction (i.e., axial rotation).

[0035] In this embodiment, the bracket 50 includes a first body portion 51 and a first connecting portion 52. The first connecting portion 52 is disposed on the first body portion 51 and rotatably disposed on the rotary joint 30, so that the first body portion 51 can rotate relative to the rotary joint 30 along a first preset rotation direction (the first preset rotation direction is the up-down rotation direction) via the first connecting portion 52. This arrangement facilitates smooth rotation of the bracket 50 relative to the rotary joint 30 along the first preset rotation direction, ensuring smooth movement.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first connecting part 52 includes a first connecting block 521 and a second connecting block 522, which are disposed opposite to each other. The first connecting block 521 is provided with a first connecting hole 523, and the second connecting block 522 is provided with a second connecting hole 524. The rotary joint 30 is provided with a first connecting protrusion 31 and a second connecting protrusion, which are disposed opposite to each other. The first connecting hole 523 is rotatably disposed on the first connecting protrusion 31, and the second connecting hole 524 is rotatably disposed on the second connecting protrusion. This arrangement can further improve the smoothness of the rotation of the bracket 50, so as to ensure the cleaning range of the nozzle 10.

[0037] In this embodiment, the second drive assembly 40 includes a second support 41, which rotates along a second preset rotation direction. The second support 41 includes a second body portion 411 and a second connecting portion 412. The second body portion 411 has a first annular structure, and the second connecting portion 412 is disposed on the second body portion 411 so that the second body portion 411 is fixedly connected to the rotary joint 30 through the second connecting portion 412. With this arrangement, the second support 41 can stably drive the nozzle 10 to rotate along the second preset rotation direction through the rotary joint 30, thereby ensuring smooth rotation.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second connecting part 412 includes a third connecting block 4121 and a fourth connecting block 4122, which are arranged opposite to each other. The third connecting block 4121 is provided with a third connecting hole 4123, and the fourth connecting block 4122 is provided with a fourth connecting hole 4124. The rotary joint 30 is provided with a third connecting protrusion 32 and a fourth connecting protrusion, which are arranged opposite to each other. The third connecting hole 4123 is provided on the third connecting protrusion 32, and the fourth connecting hole 4124 is provided on the fourth connecting protrusion, so that the second body part 411 is fixedly connected to the rotary joint 30 through the second connecting part 412, thereby improving the stability of the connection and facilitating the smooth rotation of the nozzle 10 along the second preset rotation direction.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first driving assembly 20 further includes a driving rod 22, and a first support 21 is disposed at the end of the driving rod 22. The driving rod 22 rotates along a first preset rotation direction so as to drive the first support 21 to rotate so as to smoothly drive the nozzle 10 to rotate.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first support 21 includes a third body portion 212 and a third connecting portion 213. The third body portion 212 has a second annular structure, and the third connecting portion 213 is disposed on the third body portion 212. The third connecting portion 213 is provided with a fifth connecting hole 2131. The end of the drive rod 22 is inserted into the fifth connecting hole 2131 to fix the drive rod 22 to the first support 21, so as to drive the third body portion 212 to rotate. In this example, there are two third connecting portions 213, which are arranged opposite to each other. The fifth connecting holes 2131 on both third connecting portions 213 are used to connect with the drive rod 22.

[0041] In this embodiment, there are multiple cleaning structures connected together along the extension direction of the drive rod 22. This arrangement facilitates a larger cleaning range, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0042] Specifically, to facilitate control of the movement of the nozzle 10, the cleaning device in this embodiment further includes a controller, a first motor, and a second motor. Both the first and second motors are connected to the controller to control their operation. The first motor is connected to the first drive assembly 20 to drive the first drive assembly 20 to rotate in a first preset rotation direction. The second motor is connected to the second drive assembly 40 to drive the second drive assembly 40 to rotate in a second preset rotation direction.

[0043] During cleaning, the first motor drives the nozzle 10 to rotate up and down via the first drive assembly 20, and the second motor drives the nozzle 10 to rotate around its axis via the second drive assembly 40. This allows water to be sprayed both in the plane and in the vertical direction. When multiple nozzles 10 are connected, their rotation in the plane can be controlled individually, facilitating the cleaning of the entire cross-flow fan 70 and the air duct, expanding the cleaning area, and achieving a comprehensive cleaning effect. Specifically, in this embodiment, the nozzle 11 of the nozzle 10 can be L-shaped, which reduces the water outlet area of ​​the nozzle 11, thereby reducing the water output, saving water, and increasing the water pressure for a more thorough cleaning. The design can be tailored to the required cleaning range.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, Embodiment 2 of the present invention provides an air conditioner indoor unit, which includes an indoor unit housing 60 and a cleaning device. The cleaning device is disposed inside the indoor unit housing 60 and is the cleaning device provided in Embodiment 1.

[0045] Specifically, the indoor unit of the air conditioner in this embodiment also includes a cross-flow fan blade 70, which is disposed inside the indoor unit housing 60, and the nozzle 10 of the cleaning device is positioned towards the cross-flow fan blade 70. Specifically, the cleaning device can be mounted on the bottom housing 110. This arrangement facilitates better cleaning of the cross-flow fan blade 70. The indoor unit of the air conditioner in this embodiment also includes an evaporator 80 and a cross-flow fan blade 70, both of which are disposed inside the indoor unit housing 60. When the indoor unit is in operation, indoor air is drawn in through the air inlet 90, undergoes heat exchange through the evaporator 80, and is then blown out through the air outlet along the air guide plate 100 to achieve cooling and heating of the indoor environment.

[0046] As can be seen from the above description, the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects: expanding the cleaning range of internal components of the air conditioner indoor unit and improving the cleaning effect.

[0047] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0048] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0050] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0051] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0052] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that, The cleaning device is arranged in an indoor unit shell (60) of an air conditioner indoor unit, and comprises a cleaning structure, which comprises: a spray head (10); a first driving assembly (20) drivingly connected with the spray head (10) to drive the spray head (10) to rotate in a first preset rotation direction through the first driving assembly (20); a rotary joint (30), wherein the spray head (10) is rotatably arranged on the rotary joint (30) in the first preset rotation direction; a second driving assembly (40) drivingly connected with the rotary joint (30) to drive the second driving assembly (40) to rotate the spray head (10) in a second preset rotation direction through the rotary joint (30); wherein the second preset rotation direction is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the first preset rotation direction; a bracket (50) provided with a mounting hole, wherein the spray head (10) is arranged in the mounting hole; the first driving assembly (20) is drivingly connected with the bracket (50) to drive the first driving assembly (20) to rotate the spray head (10) through the bracket (50); the first driving assembly (20) comprises: a first support (21) rotatably arranged in the first preset rotation direction; the first support (21) is provided with a guide structure, and at least part of the bracket (50) is movably arranged on the guide structure to guide the bracket (50) to rotate in the second preset rotation direction through the guide structure; a driving rod (22), wherein the first support (21) is arranged at an end of the driving rod (22), and the driving rod (22) rotates in the first preset rotation direction to drive the first support (21) to rotate through the driving rod (22); the cleaning structure is a plurality of structures, which are connected and arranged along the extension direction of the driving rod (22).

2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein The guide structure is an annular protrusion (211), and the bracket (50) is provided with an annular groove (53) rotatably arranged on the annular protrusion (211).

3. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein The bracket (50) comprises a first body portion (51) and a first connecting portion (52), wherein the first connecting portion (52) is arranged on the first body portion (51), and the first connecting portion (52) is rotatably arranged on the rotary joint (30) to drive the first body portion (51) to rotate in the first preset rotation direction relative to the rotary joint (30) through the first connecting portion (52).

4. The cleaning apparatus of claim 3, wherein The first connecting part (52) comprises a first connecting block (521) and a second connecting block (522), the first connecting block (521) and the second connecting block (522) are oppositely arranged, the first connecting block (521) is provided with a first connecting hole (523), and the second connecting block (522) is provided with a second connecting hole (524); the rotating joint (30) is provided with a first connecting protrusion (31) and a second connecting protrusion, the first connecting protrusion (31) and the second connecting protrusion are oppositely arranged; the first connecting hole (523) is rotatably arranged on the first connecting protrusion (31), and the second connecting hole (524) is rotatably arranged on the second connecting protrusion.

5. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein The second driving assembly (40) comprises: A second support (41) rotates along the second preset rotating direction, the second support (41) comprises a second body part (411) and a second connecting part (412), the second body part (411) is a first annular structure, and the second connecting part (412) is arranged on the second body part (411) to connect the second body part (411) and the rotating joint (30) through the second connecting part (412).

6. The cleaning apparatus of claim 5, wherein The second connecting part (412) comprises a third connecting block (4121) and a fourth connecting block (4122), the third connecting block (4121) and the fourth connecting block (4122) are oppositely arranged, the third connecting block (4121) is provided with a third connecting hole (4123), and the fourth connecting block (4122) is provided with a fourth connecting hole (4124); the rotating joint (30) is provided with a third connecting protrusion (32) and a fourth connecting protrusion, the third connecting protrusion (32) and the fourth connecting protrusion are oppositely arranged; the third connecting hole (4123) is arranged on the third connecting protrusion (32), and the fourth connecting hole (4124) is arranged on the fourth connecting protrusion.

7. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein The first support (21) comprises a third body part (212) and a third connecting part (213), the third body part (212) is a second annular structure, the third connecting part (213) is arranged on the third body part (212), the third connecting part (213) is provided with a fifth connecting hole (2131), and the end of the driving rod (22) is inserted into the fifth connecting hole to drive the third body part (212) to rotate.

8. An air conditioner indoor unit characterized by comprising: The air conditioner indoor unit comprises an indoor unit shell (60) and a cleaning device, the cleaning device is arranged in the indoor unit shell (60), and the cleaning device is the cleaning device in any one of claims 1 to 7. 9.The indoor unit of the air conditioner of claim 8, wherein, The air conditioner indoor unit further comprises a cross-flow fan blade (70), the cross-flow fan blade (70) is arranged in the indoor unit shell (60), and the nozzle (10) of the cleaning device is arranged towards the cross-flow fan blade (70).

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