An air conditioner panel driving device and an air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air conditioner panel driving device. The air conditioner panel includes a first panel and a second panel. The driving device includes a fixing bracket, a driving mechanism, and a driving rod assembly. The driving rod assembly includes a first driving rod and a second driving rod. The first driving rod and the second driving rod drive the first panel and the second panel to move towards or away from each other under the drive of the driving mechanism. Compared with the prior art in which the air conditioner panel is fixed to the air conditioner skeleton and then the opening and closing are realized by driving the air conditioner panel fixed to the air conditioner skeleton, the driving connection relationship in this solution is simpler; it solves the problem that there is a certain gap between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton in the prior art. When the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the panels and the skeleton of the left and right air conditioners are inconsistent, which destroys the overall aesthetics and further affects the user experience. At the same time, by providing a separately provided driving device, the problem that the air conditioner panel of some models is not easy to open is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of air conditioner panel driving, and specifically, to an air conditioner panel driving device and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of living standards, common ordinary air conditioners can no longer meet the requirements of users, and air conditioners are beginning to develop towards intelligence and diversification. In common cabinet air conditioners, the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton, or assembled on the air conditioner skeleton by means of buckles, so that a certain gap is formed between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton. When the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the left and right air conditioner panels and the skeleton are inconsistent, which destroys the overall aesthetics and thus affects the user experience; and the fact that the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton leads to the technical problem that it is difficult to open the air conditioner panel due to the strength problems of the connection structure and the driving structure and the limitation of the driving force size. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner panel driving device and an air conditioner. By setting the air conditioner panel on the driving device and driving the movement of the air conditioner panel by controlling the movement of the driving device, the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel are realized, and the problems in the above technical problems that the air conditioner panels are all fixed on the air conditioner skeleton or assembled on the air conditioner skeleton by means of buckles, so that a certain gap is formed between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton, and when the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the left and right air conditioner panels and the skeleton are inconsistent are solved. At the same time, by providing a separately arranged driving device, the problem that the air conditioner panel of some models is difficult to open is solved.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides an air conditioner panel driving device. The air conditioner panel includes a first panel and a second panel. The driving device includes a fixing frame, a driving mechanism, and a driving rod assembly. The driving mechanism and the driving rod assembly are arranged on the fixing frame; wherein the driving rod assembly is used to simultaneously drive the first panel and the second panel of the air conditioner to perform opening and closing actions. The driving rod assembly includes a first driving rod and a second driving rod. The first driving rod and the second driving rod drive the first panel and the second panel to move towards or away from each other under the drive of the driving mechanism.

[0005] In the prior art, the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton or assembled on the air conditioner skeleton by means of buckles, forming a certain gap between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton. The present invention provides a connection method and a driving structure for the air conditioner panel. By arranging the air conditioner panel on the driving device and driving the movement of the air conditioner panel by controlling the movement of the driving device, the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel are realized. Compared with the prior art in which the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton and then the opening and closing are realized by driving the air conditioner panel fixed on the air conditioner skeleton, in this solution, the connection and driving structure of the air conditioner panel are both arranged on the driving device, and the driving connection relationship is simpler; at the same time, since the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device, the positional relationship between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner can be adjusted, solving the problem in the prior art that a certain gap is formed between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton. When the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the panels and the skeletons of the left and right air conditioners are inconsistent on the left and right, destroying the overall aesthetics and thus affecting the user experience; at the same time, by providing a separately arranged driving device, the problem that the air conditioner panel of some models is not easy to open is solved.

[0006] Optionally, the first driving rod is a link structure, including a first link, a second link and a third link. One end of the first link is drivably arranged on the driving mechanism, one end of the second link is rotatably arranged on the fixing frame, and the third link is rotatably connected to the other ends of the first link and the second link.

[0007] Optionally, the second driving rod is symmetrically arranged on one surface of the fixing frame with respect to the first driving rod, and the second driving rod and the first driving rod are left-right symmetric link structures.

[0008] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes a driving motor and a driving shaft; the first link is drivably arranged on the driving shaft, the driving motor drives the driving shaft to rotate, and the driving shaft drives the first link to rotate, so that the three-link drives the air conditioner panel to open and close based on the link movement.

[0009] Optionally, the driving shaft penetrates through the fixing frame, the driving motor is arranged on one side of the fixing frame, and the first link is arranged on the other side of the fixing frame and is drivably connected to the driving shaft.

[0010] Optionally, the driving device further includes a linkage structure. When the driving motor drives the driving shaft to rotate, it drives the linkage structure to move, and the linkage structure drives the second driving rod to move.

[0011] Optionally, the linkage structure includes a first gear and a second gear. The first gear meshes with the second gear, and the second gear is fixed on the fixing frame through a fixing shaft; the driving shaft drives the first gear to rotate, the first gear drives the second gear to rotate, and the rotation of the second gear drives the second driving rod to move.

[0012] Optionally, the second driving rod includes a fourth connecting rod corresponding to the first connecting rod. One end of the fixed shaft is cylindrical and is fixed to the fixed frame through a shaft sleeve. The fixed shaft can rotate relative to the shaft sleeve. The other end is provided with a clamping portion, and the clamping portion is clamped with the second gear and the fourth connecting rod. When the gear rotates, it can drive the fourth connecting rod clamped on the fixed shaft to rotate, thereby driving the second driving rod to drive the air-conditioning panel to open and close based on the connecting rod movement.

[0013] Optionally, a connecting portion is provided on the third connecting rod, and the connecting portions are oppositely arranged on the same side of the connection positions of the third connecting rod with the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. The connecting portion is used for connecting the air-conditioning panel.

[0014] An air-conditioning panel driving device, the air-conditioning panel includes a first panel and a second panel. The air-conditioning panel driving device includes a fixed frame, a driving mechanism, and a driving rod assembly. The driving mechanism and the driving rod assembly are arranged on the fixed frame. The driving rod assembly includes a first driving rod and a second driving rod. The first driving rod is a connecting rod structure and includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a third connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is drivably arranged on the driving mechanism, one end of the second connecting rod is rotatably arranged on the fixed frame, and the third connecting rod is rotatably connected to the other ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. The second driving rod is symmetrically arranged with the first driving rod. The driving device includes a driving motor, a driving shaft, and a linkage structure. The linkage structure includes a first gear and a second gear. The first gear meshes with the second gear, and the second gear is fixed to the fixed frame through a fixed shaft. The driving motor drives the driving shaft to rotate. The driving shaft drives the first driving rod and the first gear to rotate. The first gear drives the second gear to rotate, and the rotation of the second gear drives the second driving rod to move, so that the first driving rod and the second driving rod synchronously drive the first panel and the second panel to move towards or away from each other.

[0015] An air conditioner is provided with the above-mentioned driving device.

[0016] The present invention provides an air conditioner panel driving device and an air conditioner. Compared with the prior art where the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton or assembled on the air conditioner skeleton by means of a buckle, forming a certain gap between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton, in the present invention, the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device, and the movement of the driving device is controlled to drive the movement of the air conditioner panel, realizing the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel. Compared with the prior art of fixing the air conditioner panel on the air conditioner skeleton and then driving the air conditioner panel fixed on the air conditioner skeleton to open and close, in this solution, the connection and driving structures of the air conditioner panel are both arranged on the driving device, and the driving connection relationship is simpler; at the same time, because the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device, the positional relationship between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner can be adjusted, solving the problem in the prior art that a certain gap is formed between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton. When the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the panels of the left and right air conditioners and the skeleton are inconsistent on the left and right, destroying the overall aesthetics and thus affecting the user experience; at the same time, by providing a separately arranged driving device and designing the structure of the driving device, the driving structure has greater strength compared with the driving connection structure of the existing air conditioner, so that it can withstand a greater driving force and solve the problem that the air conditioner panel of some models is not easy to open. Further, by providing a symmetrically arranged first driving rod and a second driving rod and connecting the first driving rod and the second driving rod through a linkage structure, the first driving rod and the second driving rod can drive the first panel and the second panel to move towards or away from each other synchronously, further solving the problems such as inconsistent gaps between the first panel, the second panel and the skeleton and incomplete closing of the first panel and the second panel caused by the driving structure in the prior art, and improving the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the driving device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the starting position of the driving device with a link structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the ending position of the driving device with a link structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the linkage structure of the driving device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the driving motor according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the connection mode between the second gear and the fixing bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] 1 - Driving device; 2 - Fixed frame; 3 - Driving mechanism; 31 - Driving motor; 32 - Driving shaft; 33 - Linkage structure; 331 - First gear; 332 - Second gear; 333 - Fixed shaft; 334 - Bush; 3331 - Engaging portion; 34 - Screw; 4 - Driving rod assembly; 41 - First driving rod; 42 - Second driving rod; 411 - First connecting rod; 412 - Second connecting rod; 413 - Third connecting rod; 4131 - Connecting portion; 421 - Fourth connecting rod; 5 - Plug Detailed implementation mode

[0024] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0025] It should be pointed out that the following detailed description is exemplary and is intended to provide further description of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0026] As used herein, words such as "first", "second", etc. may be used to describe elements in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. These words are only used to distinguish one element from another, and the inherent characteristics or order of the corresponding elements are not limited by these words. Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical or scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. Terms defined in common dictionaries are interpreted to have the same meaning as the context in the relevant technical field, and are not interpreted to have an ideal or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined as having such a meaning in the present invention.

[0027] Those skilled in the art will understand that the devices and methods of the present invention described herein and illustrated in the drawings are non - restrictive exemplary embodiments, and the scope of the present invention is only defined by the claims. Features described or illustrated in combination with one exemplary embodiment may be combined with features of other embodiments. Such modifications and variations are included within the scope of the present invention.

[0028] Embodiment 1:

[0029] Figure 1 Fig. shows an exploded view of the air - conditioner panel driving device 1 of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The Figure 1 left side of the figure is represented as the left side of the driving device 1. Based on Figure 1Describe the structure of the driving device 1. The driving structure is connected to the first panel and the second panel of the air conditioner through a driving rod assembly 4 composed of a first driving rod 41 on the right side and a second driving rod 42 on the left side. Driven by the driving mechanism 3, it drives the first panel and the second panel to move towards or away from each other, realizing the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel. In addition, including Figure 1 In the following drawings, sometimes the size relationships of the respective structural members are different from the actual ones.

[0030] The driving structure mainly includes a fixing frame 2. Each component on the driving structure is arranged on the fixing frame 2. In other words, the fixing frame 2 is the carrier of each component of the driving structure. At the same time, by connecting the fixing frame 2 to the connection position on the air conditioner, the driving structure can be fixed at the position where it needs to be installed; a driving mechanism 3, the driving mechanism 3 is arranged on the fixing frame 2, and the driving mechanism 3 is the power mechanism of the driving structure. The driving mechanism 3 enables the driving structure in this embodiment to drive the air conditioner panel to realize the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel by providing a driving force; a driving rod assembly 4, the driving rod assembly 4 is the connection component between the driving structure and the air conditioner panel to be driven. Driven by the driving force generated by the driving mechanism 3, the driving rod assembly 4 drives the air conditioner panel connected to the driving rod to move along a preset direction through movement, realizing the opening and closing of the air conditioner air outlet, and further achieving the purpose of controlling the air output of the air conditioner. In this solution, the driving rod assembly 4 includes a first driving rod 41 and a second driving rod 42. The first driving rod 41 corresponds to the second panel of the air conditioner panel, and the second driving rod 42 corresponds to the first panel of the air conditioner panel. When the air conditioner receives a working instruction, the main controller of the air conditioner controls the above-mentioned driving mechanism 3 to work. Driven by the driving mechanism 3, the first driving rod 41 controls the second panel to move to the right, opening the air conditioner air outlet blocked by the second panel. At the same time, the second driving rod 42 controls the first panel to move to the left, and at the same time opens the air conditioner air outlet blocked by the first panel. So that the air outlet of the air conditioner can blow out cool air or hot air. When the air conditioner receives the user's closing instruction, the driving mechanism 3 works in reverse. Driven by the driving mechanism 3, the first driving rod 41 controls the second panel to move to the left, covering the air conditioner air outlet that was originally blocked by the second panel again; the second driving rod 42 controls the first panel to move to the right to cover the air conditioner air outlet that was originally blocked by the first panel again; making the second panel of the air conditioner return to the position before it was opened, realizing the covering and closing of the air conditioner air outlet.

[0031] In the specific implementation process, the driving device 1 in this embodiment can be arranged on the upper side or the lower side of the air-conditioning panel, or can be arranged on both the upper side and the lower side at the same time. This embodiment does not limit this. By selecting the connection position of the driving device 1 and adjusting the connection relationship between the air-conditioning panel and the driving rod assembly 4, seamless connection between the air-conditioning panel and the air-conditioning skeleton can be achieved. The seamless connection here does not mean completely no gap, but means that the gap between the air-conditioning panel and the air-conditioning skeleton is as small as possible when the air-conditioning panel is normally opened and closed; further optimized, while ensuring that the gap is as small as possible, it is also necessary to ensure that the gaps between the first panel and the second panel and the air-conditioning skeleton are consistent, so as to increase the aesthetics after the air conditioner is turned on or off; This embodiment only illustrates that the driving device 1 in this embodiment can solve the problem that there is a certain gap between the air-conditioning panel and the air-conditioning skeleton in the prior art because the air-conditioning panel is fixed on the air-conditioning skeleton or assembled on the air-conditioning skeleton by means of buckles. This gap is not deliberately formed, but is caused by the connection space required by the connection method. Further optimized, by selecting the material of the driving device 1, the driving mechanism 3 has higher strength. At the same time, because the driving mechanism 3 is separately arranged, the connection surface between the driving mechanism 3 and the air conditioner can be designed and strengthened according to requirements. This connection method and the selection of the material of the driving device 1 enable the driving rod assembly 4 to withstand greater driving force. At the same time, when driving the driving rod, there is no need to worry that the connection position between the driving device 1 and the air-conditioning panel is limited by the force it can bear, resulting in a small force for driving the air-conditioning panel, so that the air-conditioning panel cannot reach the specified position when it is opened or closed. At the same time, in this embodiment, the descriptions of the left side and the right side are only for more clearly understanding the movement direction and working state when the driving device 1 in this embodiment works, rather than a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, in which the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton or assembled on the air conditioner skeleton by means of buckles, forming a certain gap between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton, the present invention provides a connection method and a driving structure for the air conditioner panel. By arranging the air conditioner panel on the driving device 1 and driving the air conditioner panel to move by controlling the movement of the driving device 1, the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel are realized. Compared with the prior art in which the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton and then the opening and closing are realized by driving the air conditioner panel fixed on the air conditioner skeleton, in this solution, the connection and driving structure of the air conditioner panel are both arranged on the driving device 1, and the driving connection relationship is simpler; at the same time, since the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device 1, the positional relationship between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner can be adjusted, solving the problem in the prior art that a certain gap is formed between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton. When the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the panels and the skeletons of the left and right air conditioners are inconsistent, damaging the overall aesthetics and thus affecting the user experience; at the same time, by providing a separately arranged driving device 1 and designing the structure of the driving device 1, the driving structure has greater strength than the driving connection structure of the existing air conditioners, so that it can withstand a greater driving force and solve the problem that the air conditioner panels of some models are not easy to open.

[0033] Further optimized, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the first driving rod 41 is a connecting rod structure, including a first connecting rod 411, a second connecting rod 412, and a third connecting rod 413. One end of the first connecting rod 411 is drivably arranged on the driving mechanism 3, one end of the second connecting rod 412 is rotatably arranged on the fixed frame 2, and the third connecting rod 413 is rotatably connected to the other ends of the first connecting rod 411 and the second connecting rod 412. In this embodiment, the first driving rod 41 is designed as a connecting rod structure. By driving the movement of the first connecting rod 411 through the driving mechanism 3, while the position of the second connecting rod 412 rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 411 changes, the second connecting rod 412 rotates at a certain angle relative to the first connecting rod 411; at the same time, the connecting rod structure also includes the second connecting rod 412 with one end rotatably arranged on the fixed frame 2 and the other end rotatably arranged on the third connecting rod 413; while the position of the third connecting rod 413 changes under the traction of the first connecting rod 411, due to the connection relationship between the third connecting rod 413 and the second connecting rod 412, the second connecting rod 412 can only move along a set path; in the specific implementation process, different movement trajectories of the third connecting rod 413 are achieved by adjusting the length relationship between the first connecting rod 411 and the second connecting rod 412, the position of the first connecting rod 411 arranged on the driving mechanism 3, the distance between the second connecting rod 412 arranged on the fixed frame 2, and the distance relationship between the connection positions of the first connecting rod 411 and the second connecting rod 412 with the third connecting rod 413. When the right panel is fixed on the third connecting rod 413, the panel can be driven to move along the set movement trajectory through the movement of the third connecting rod 413 along the fixed trajectory, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the right panel of the air conditioner. In actual design, the specific structural relationship among the first connecting rod 411, the second connecting rod 412, and the third connecting rod 413 in this three-link mechanism needs to be adjusted adaptively according to the size of the air conditioner, the size of the air conditioner panel, and the movement trajectory when the air conditioner panel opens and closes. No specific limitation is made in this embodiment. Such as Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, this embodiment only provides a way of connecting rods to drive the air-conditioning panel to move along a certain trajectory, so as to achieve the effect of controlling the opening and closing of the air-conditioning panel. The specific attached drawing is a schematic diagram of the starting position and the ending position of the connecting rod structure. In the specific implementation process, a two-connecting-rod method can also be adopted, that is, the first connecting rod 411 and the third connecting rod 413 are fixedly connected or integrally formed, and are driven to move by the driving mechanism 3. At the same time, under the limiting action of the second connecting rod 412, the fixedly connected first connecting rod 411 and the third connecting rod 413 can also form a certain movement trajectory to drive the panel to move, realizing the opening and closing of the panel. At the same time, a connecting rod can also be added between the first connecting rod 411, the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413, so that the connecting rod structure can achieve more complex deformations, and the air-conditioning panel moves along a set trajectory. At this time, the movement of the air-conditioning panel may not only realize the opening and closing of the air-conditioning panel, but further realize a fancy opening and closing method of the air-conditioning. This embodiment does not make a limitation here. As long as the driving mechanism 3 realizes the effect of opening and closing the air-conditioning panel in this embodiment of the invention, it is the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0034] Further optimized, the second driving rod 42 and the first driving rod 41 are symmetrically arranged on one side surface of the fixing frame 2, and the second driving rod 42 and the first driving rod 41 are a left-right symmetric connecting rod structure. In the actual air-conditioning design, the first panel and the second panel are always symmetrically arranged in pairs. Therefore, in this optimized solution, by symmetrically arranging the second connecting rod 412 and the first connecting rod 411, the symmetric movement of the first panel and the second panel can be realized. When the air-conditioning panel is opened, a symmetrically opened structure is formed. When the air-conditioning panel is closed, the first panel and the second panel can move towards each other until the air-conditioning panel is closed.

[0035] Further optimized, the driving mechanism 3 includes a driving motor 31 and a driving shaft 32; the first connecting rod 411 is drivably arranged on the driving shaft 32, the driving motor 31 drives the driving shaft 32 to rotate, and the driving shaft 32 drives the first connecting rod 411 to rotate, so that the three connecting rods drive the air-conditioning panel to open and close based on the connecting rod movement. In the specific implementation process, the connection position of the first connecting rod 411 and the driving shaft 32 can be set on the same side as the driving motor 31, and can also be set on the other side different from the driving motor 31. In this embodiment, it is preferably to set the connection position of the first connecting rod 411 and the driving shaft 32 on the other side different from the driving motor 31. The specific structure is that the driving shaft 32 penetrates the fixing frame 2, and the driving motor 31 is arranged on one side of the fixing frame 2. The fixing method can adopt screw 34 connection, such as Figure 5, and any method in the prior art can also be used to connect the drive motor 31 to the fixed bracket, which is not limited here. The first connecting rod 411 is arranged on the other side of the fixed bracket 2 and can be drivably connected to the drive shaft 32. The connection method of the first connecting rod 411 and the drive shaft 32 can be in the following manner: a limiting hole is provided on the first connecting rod 411, and a limiting portion is provided on the drive shaft 32. The first connecting rod 411 is sleeved on the drive shaft 32. By fixing the limiting hole on the limiting portion, when the drive shaft 32 rotates under the drive of the drive motor 31, due to the limiting effect of the limiting portion, the first connecting rod 411 will rotate with the drive shaft 32, thereby driving the three-link movement. Further optimized, the drive motor 31 adopts a stepper motor, because the working mode of the stepper motor enables the stepper motor to drive the drive shaft 32 to rotate at a certain frequency and a certain rotation angle during operation, and its rotation angle is easier to control. In the specific implementation process, the drive shaft 32 and the drive motor 31 can be designed as an integral whole, that is, the drive motor 31 includes the drive shaft 32. It is only necessary to process the drive shaft 32 accordingly or add a limiter on the drive shaft 32 so that the first connecting rod 411 can be sleeved on the limiter to rotate with the drive shaft 32. At the same time, in the specific implementation process, other methods can be used to connect the first connecting rod 411 to the drive shaft 32 in a drivable manner, such as the simplest method of directly welding the first drive rod 41 to the drive shaft 32. The connection methods are not exhaustively listed here, as long as the first drive rod 41 can achieve relative movement driven by the drive shaft 32. The above description is only for the drive structure of the first drive rod 41. Because the second drive rod 42 and the first drive rod 41 can be symmetrically arranged, the drive structure of the second drive rod 42 can also be the same as the drive structure of the first drive rod 41, but it needs to be symmetrically arranged with the drive structure of the first drive rod 41 when it is arranged. This structure is not shown in the accompanying drawings. When the motor driving the second driving rod 42 is working, its rotation direction needs to be opposite to the rotation direction of the motor of the first driving rod 41, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the first panel and the second panel of the air conditioner to move toward or away from each other.

[0036] The driving structure of the further optimized second driving rod 42 may not adopt the same driving structure as the first driving rod 41, but may adopt a linkage structure 33 that moves in linkage with the driving structure of the first driving rod 41. The driving motor 31 drives the driving shaft 32 to rotate and drives the linkage structure 33 to move, and the linkage structure 33 drives the second driving rod 42 to move. Figure 4 As shown, in the specific implementation process, the linkage structure 33 includes a first gear 331 and a second gear 332, the first gear 331 is meshed with the second gear 332, and the second gear 332 is fixed to the fixed frame 2 through a fixed shaft 333; the driving shaft 32 drives the first gear 331 to rotate, the first gear 331 drives the second gear 332 to rotate, and the second gear 332 rotates to drive the second driving rod 42 to move. Further optimization, such as Figure 6, the second driving rod 42 includes a fourth connecting rod 421 corresponding to the first connecting rod 411. One end of the fixed shaft 333 is cylindrical and is fixed to the fixed frame 2 through a bushing 334. The fixed shaft 333 can rotate relative to the bushing 334; the other end is provided with an engaging portion 3331, and the engaging portion 3331 is engaged with the second gear 332 and the fourth connecting rod 421. When the gear rotates, it can drive the fourth connecting rod 421 engaged on the fixed shaft 333 to rotate, thereby driving the second driving rod 42 to drive the air-conditioning panel to open and close based on the link motion. Through the design of the above linkage mechanism, a fixed motor is used to control the simultaneous movement of the first driving rod 41 and the second driving rod 42, so as to realize the synchronous deformation of the symmetrically arranged first driving rod 41 and the second driving rod 42 and drive the first panel and the second panel to move synchronously. Further, because the first driving rod 41 and the second driving rod 42 are identical and symmetrically arranged, the movement directions and movement displacements of the first panel and the second panel are completely mirror images. When there is no gap or a fixed gap between the installation positions of the first panel and the second panel and the air conditioner, it will not be caused by different driving devices 1 during the movement of the first panel and the second panel, resulting in inconsistent movement of the first panel and the second panel of the air-conditioning panel when the air-conditioning panel is opened or closed, causing inconsistent gaps between the air-conditioning panel and the skeleton on the left and right. Further optimized, because the position where the air-conditioning panel moves is limited, the rotation angles of the driving motor 31 driving the first gear 331 and the second gear 332 are also limited. At the same time, due to the limitation of this driving structure, the first gear 331 and the second gear 332 cannot rotate 360 degrees. Therefore, when specifically designing the structures of the first gear 331 and the second gear 332, corresponding meshing structures can be provided on the side where meshing rotation is required, and relevant structures do not need to be provided at the positions where the gears do not mesh.

[0037] In the specific implementation process, a connecting portion 4131 may be provided on the third connecting rod 413. In the specific implementation process, the connecting portion 4131 may be a deformation of the shape of the third connecting rod 413 or the connecting portion 4131 may be separately provided on the third connecting rod 413. Further optimized, the connecting portion 4131 is set to a sickle shape to increase the contact area when the connecting portion 4131 is connected to the second panel, so as to make the movement of the second panel more stable during the control process. At the same time, in this embodiment, only the first connecting rod 411 is described. When the second driving rod 42 and the first driving rod 41 are symmetric and identical mechanisms, the connecting portion 4131 also exists on the second driving rod 42, and the second driving rod 42 will not be further described here. Further optimized, the connecting portion 4131 is arranged on the same side of the connection positions of the third connecting rod 413 with the first connecting rod 411 and the second connecting rod 412. Through the optimization of the setting position of the connecting portion 4131, when the connecting rod structure is connected to the air-conditioning panel, the air-conditioning panel can be arranged on one side of the connecting rod structure. At the same time, the connecting portion 4131 is arranged on the same side of the connection positions of the third connecting rod 413 with the first connecting rod 411 and the second connecting rod 412. When the driving device 1 in this embodiment is arranged on different air conditioners, the length, width and shape of the connecting portion 4131 can be changed to adapt to different air-conditioning panels, which is more applicable.

[0038] It should also be noted that in this embodiment, the rotatable connecting portion 4131 between the connecting structures can be connected by means of a pin 5. This connection method is the simplest and most convenient connection method. At the same time, this embodiment is not limited to this connection method as long as it satisfies rotatable connection.

[0039] This embodiment provides an air conditioner panel driving device 1 and an air conditioner. Compared with the prior art, in which the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton or assembled on the air conditioner skeleton by means of a buckle, resulting in a certain gap between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton, in the present invention, the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device 1, and the movement of the driving device 1 is controlled to drive the air conditioner panel to move, realizing the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel. Compared with the prior art in which the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton and then the air conditioner panel fixed on the air conditioner skeleton is driven to open and close, in this solution, the connection and driving structures of the air conditioner panel are both arranged on the driving device 1, and the driving connection relationship is simpler; at the same time, since the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device 1, the positional relationship between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner can be adjusted, solving the problem in the prior art that a certain gap is formed between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton, and when the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the panels and the skeleton of the left and right air conditioners are inconsistent on the left and right, damaging the overall aesthetics and thus affecting the user experience; at the same time, by providing a separately arranged driving device 1 and designing the structure of the driving device 1, the driving structure has greater strength than the driving connection structure of the existing air conditioner, so that it can withstand a greater driving force and solve the problem that the air conditioner panel of some models is not easy to open. Further, by providing a symmetrically arranged first driving rod 41 and a second driving rod 42, and connecting the first driving rod 41 and the second driving rod 42 through a linkage structure 33, the first driving rod 41 and the second driving rod 42 can drive the left and second panels to move towards or away from each other synchronously, further solving the problems such as inconsistent gaps between the first panel, the second panel and the skeleton and incomplete closing of the first panel and the second panel caused in the driving process of the prior art driving structure, and improving the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0040] Embodiment 2

[0041] An air conditioner, which is a floor-standing air conditioner with left and right air conditioner panels. The above-mentioned driving device 1 is provided on the air conditioner. During the specific installation process, the driving device 1 can be arranged on the upper side of the air conditioner panel. The connecting part 4131 on the first driving rod 41 is connected to the right panel, and the connecting part 4131 on the second driving rod 42 is connected to the left air conditioner panel to realize the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel. At the same time, the driving device 1 can also be arranged on the lower side of the air conditioner panel or driving devices 1 are installed on both the upper and lower sides at the same time, and no specific limitation is made here. During the specific installation, one side of the motor faces upward and one side of the gear faces downward. The driving device 1 is fixed inside the air conditioner, and by changing the connecting rod structure, the air conditioner panel is controlled to drive the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel according to the trajectory preset according to the air conditioner structure.

[0042] The present invention provides an air conditioner panel driving device and an air conditioner. Compared with the prior art, in which the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton or assembled on the air conditioner skeleton by means of buckles, forming a certain gap between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton, in the present invention, the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device, and the movement of the air conditioner panel is driven by controlling the movement of the driving device to realize the opening and closing of the air conditioner panel. Compared with the prior art in which the air conditioner panel is fixed on the air conditioner skeleton and then the opening and closing are realized by driving the air conditioner panel fixed on the air conditioner skeleton, in this solution, the connection and driving structures of the air conditioner panel are both arranged on the driving device, and the driving connection relationship is simpler; at the same time, since the air conditioner panel is arranged on the driving device, the positional relationship between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner can be adjusted, solving the problem in the prior art that a certain gap is formed between the air conditioner panel and the air conditioner skeleton. When the air conditioner panel is closed, sometimes the gaps between the panels and the skeleton of the left and right air conditioners are inconsistent on the left and right, destroying the overall aesthetics and thus affecting the user experience. At the same time, by providing a separately arranged driving device and designing the structure of the driving device, the driving structure has greater strength than the driving connection structure of the existing air conditioner, so that a greater driving force can be borne, solving the problem that the air conditioner panel of some models is not easy to open. Further, by providing a symmetrically arranged first driving rod and a second driving rod and connecting the first driving rod and the second driving rod through a linkage structure, the first driving rod and the second driving rod can synchronously drive the first panel and the second panel to move towards or away from each other, further solving the problems such as inconsistent gaps between the first panel and the second panel and the skeleton and incomplete closure of the first panel and the second panel caused by the driving structure in the prior art, and improving the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0043] As for the accompanying drawings and the detailed description of the present invention involved in the above as examples of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention, but do not limit the meaning or scope of the present invention described in the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art can easily make modifications from the above description. In addition, those skilled in the art can delete some of the component elements described herein without deteriorating the performance, or can add other component elements to improve the performance. In addition, those skilled in the art can change the order of the steps of the methods described herein according to the process or equipment environment. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be determined by the embodiments described above, but by the claims and their equivalent forms.

[0044] Although the present invention has been described in connection with presently considered achievable embodiments, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent configurations included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner panel driving device (1), the air conditioner panel comprising a first panel and a second panel, characterized in that, The air conditioner panel driving device includes a fixing frame (2), a driving mechanism (3), and a driving rod assembly (4). The driving mechanism (3) and the driving rod assembly (4) are arranged on the fixing frame (2). Among them, the driving rod assembly (4) is used to simultaneously drive the first panel and the second panel of the air conditioner to perform opening and closing actions. The driving rod assembly (4) includes a first driving rod (41) and a second driving rod (42). Under the drive of the driving mechanism (3), the first driving rod (41) and the second driving rod (42) move the first panel and the second panel towards or away from each other. The first driving rod (41) is a link structure, including a first link (411), a second link (412), and a third link (413). One end of the first link (411) is drivably arranged on the driving mechanism (3). One end of the second link (412) is rotatably arranged on the fixing frame (2). The third link (413) is rotatably connected to the other ends of the first link (411) and the second link (412). A connecting portion (4131) is provided on the third link (413). The connecting portion (4131) is relatively arranged on the same side of the connection positions of the third link (413) with the first link (411) and the second link (412). The connecting portion (4131) is separately provided on the third link (413) or is a deformation of the shape of the third link (413). The connecting portion (4131) is used to connect the air conditioner panel. The second driving rod (42) is symmetrically arranged with the first driving rod (41) on one side surface of the fixing frame (2). The second driving rod (42) and the first driving rod (41) are left-right symmetric link structures. The driving mechanism (3) includes a driving motor (31) and a driving shaft (32). The first link (411) is drivably arranged on the driving shaft (32). The driving motor (31) drives the driving shaft (32) to rotate. The driving shaft (32) drives the first link (411) to rotate, so that the three-link drives the air conditioner panel to open and close based on link motion. The driving device (1) further includes a linkage structure (33). When the driving motor (31) drives the driving shaft (32) to rotate, it drives the linkage structure (33) to move. The linkage structure (33) drives the second driving rod (42) to move. The linkage structure (33) includes a first gear (331) and a second gear (332). The first gear (331) meshes with the second gear (332). The second gear (332) is fixed on the fixing frame (2) through a fixing shaft (333). The driving shaft (32) drives the first gear (331) to rotate. The first gear (331) drives the second gear (332) to rotate. The rotation of the second gear (332) drives the second driving rod (42) to move.

2. The drive device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive shaft (32) penetrates through the fixed frame (2), the drive motor (31) is arranged on one side of the fixed frame (2), and the first connecting rod (411) is arranged on the other side of the fixed frame (2) and is drivably connected to the drive shaft (32).

3. The drive device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second drive rod (42) includes a fourth connecting rod (421) corresponding to the first connecting rod (411). One end of the fixed shaft (333) is cylindrical and is fixed to the fixed frame (2) through a bushing (334), and the fixed shaft (333) can rotate relative to the bushing (334); the other end is provided with a clamping portion (3331), and the clamping portion (3331) is clamped with the second gear (332) and the fourth connecting rod (421). When the second gear (332) rotates, it can drive the fourth connecting rod (421) clamped on the fixed shaft (333) to rotate, thereby driving the second drive rod (42) to drive the opening and closing of the air-conditioning panel based on the connecting rod movement.

4. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner is provided with the drive device (1) according to any one of claims 1-3.

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