Air duct component and air conditioner

By designing the fan blade assembly in the air duct components and controlling the switching of the fan blade assembly's rotation direction, flexible switching of the airflow inlet and outlet directions is achieved, solving the problem of fixed airflow inlet and outlet directions in existing air conditioners, improving air volume and fan efficiency, and reducing noise.

CN112303020BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN201910715804.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-08-02
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2039-08-02

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Technical Problem

The airflow inlet and outlet directions of existing air conditioners cannot be switched, resulting in low energy efficiency and high noise.

Method used

Design a duct component, including a duct body and a fan blade assembly. Control the rotation direction of the fan blade assembly through a drive component to achieve the switching of airflow inlet and outlet directions. Combine with flow guiding and rectification components to improve air volume and reduce noise.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible switching of airflow inlet and outlet directions, increases air volume, improves fan efficiency, reduces noise, and increases energy utilization.

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Abstract

The application provides a wind channel component and an air conditioner. The wind channel component comprises a wind channel body, a flow passage is arranged on the wind channel body, and a port plane of a first end of the wind channel body is inclined to an axis of the flow passage; a plurality of fan blade assemblies are arranged in the flow passage and are arranged in an axial direction of the flow passage. The wind channel component can switch the inlet and outlet directions of air flow, the port plane of the first end of the wind channel body is inclined to the axis of the flow passage, when the fan blade assemblies work, the fan blade assembly located at the first end of the wind channel body has axial and radial air suction functions, the efficiency of the fan blade assembly is increased, and the effect of guiding air flow and reducing noise is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a duct component and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] To improve the energy efficiency of air conditioners and enhance human comfort, different airflow patterns are required in different modes. In cooling mode, blowing cold air from above achieves a shower-like cooling effect; in heating mode, blowing hot air from below achieves a carpet-like heating effect. Shower-like cooling and carpet-like heating utilize the gas's inherent properties more efficiently, resulting in higher energy utilization.

[0003] However, the most widely used fan blades in air conditioning products on the market are mainly centrifugal fan blades, cross-flow fan blades, and axial fan blades. Different fan blade types are required to meet different usage needs and air intake / exhaust methods. However, there is currently no fan blade and its duct that can switch the airflow direction simply by changing the fan blade's rotation direction. This means that traditional air conditioner inlets can only intake air, and outlets can only exhaust air. Although existing distributed air supply technology can achieve air supply from both the top and bottom vents, in cooling mode, the bottom vent also blows out cold air, and in heating mode, the top vent also blows out hot air, which does not achieve optimal energy utilization.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a duct structure that can switch the direction of airflow in and out. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a duct component and an air conditioner to solve the problems of airflow inlet and outlet directions not being switchable and high noise in existing air conditioners.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a duct component is provided, comprising: a duct body having a flow channel disposed thereon, wherein a port plane at a first end of the duct body is inclined to the axis of the flow channel; and fan blade assemblies, wherein a plurality of fan blade assemblies are disposed within the flow channel and spaced apart along the axial direction of the flow channel.

[0007] Furthermore, one of the plurality of fan blade assemblies is located at the first end of the duct body and protrudes from the first end of the duct body.

[0008] Furthermore, the air duct component also includes a drive assembly, which is drivenly connected to the fan blade assembly to drive the fan blade assembly to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0009] Furthermore, the air duct component also includes: a mounting plate passing through the flow channel, and the drive assembly mounted on the mounting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a drive motor, and the fan blade assembly is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting plate is provided with a flow guide shroud, which is configured in a trumpet shape. The larger end of the trumpet-shaped structure faces the second end of the flow channel, and the drive assembly is located inside the flow guide shroud.

[0012] Furthermore, an annular channel is provided on the outer periphery of the fairing, and multiple spaced-apart rectifier blades are provided within the annular channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the air duct component also includes a flow guiding component, which is disposed at the second end of the flow channel.

[0014] Furthermore, the flow guiding assembly includes: a positioning post; guide vanes, with multiple guide vanes arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the positioning post.

[0015] Furthermore, the fan blade assembly includes a positioning sleeve and multiple fan blades, with the multiple fan blades evenly spaced along the outer periphery of the positioning sleeve.

[0016] Furthermore, the fan blade assembly also includes a diverter blade, which is fixed on the outer wall of the positioning sleeve and located between two adjacent fan blades.

[0017] Furthermore, there are two fan blade assemblies, which are arranged in the same way and are located on both sides of the mounting plate.

[0018] Furthermore, the air duct body includes: a first air duct body, wherein the middle section of the flow channel on the first air duct body is provided with a concave opening, and a plurality of fan blade assemblies are respectively located on both sides of the concave opening; a second air duct body, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the middle section of the flow channel on the second air duct body does not change along the axial direction, and the fan blade assembly is located within the middle section; the first air duct body and the second air duct body are switchably fitted onto the outer periphery of the fan blade assembly.

[0019] Furthermore, the distance between the fan blade assembly closest to the concave opening within the first air duct body and the first end of the flow channel is less than the distance between the concave opening and the first end of the flow channel.

[0020] Furthermore, the flow channel spanned by the plurality of the fan blade assemblies forms a transverse segment, the cross-sectional area of ​​which does not change along the length of the flow channel.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, including an air duct component, wherein the air duct component is the air duct component described above.

[0022] Applying the technical solution of this invention, in actual operation, in the bottom-inlet, top-outlet mode, the fan blade assembly of this invention can rotate clockwise, and the airflow flows from the first end to the second end of the flow channel; in the top-inlet, bottom-outlet mode, the fan blade assembly rotates clockwise within the flow channel, and the airflow flows from the second end to the first end of the flow channel. Through the action of multiple fan blade assemblies, the airflow of the duct component can be increased, while simultaneously achieving a multiple pressurization effect.

[0023] Since the port plane of the first end of the air duct body of the present invention is inclined to the axis of the flow channel, and one of the multiple fan blade assemblies is located at the first end of the air duct body and protrudes from the first end of the air duct body, when the fan blade assembly is working, it has axial and radial suction functions, increases the efficiency of the fan blade assembly, and at the same time plays the role of guiding airflow and reducing noise. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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:

[0025] Figure 1 The schematic diagram shows a front view of the air duct component of the present invention assembled on the first air duct body;

[0026] Figure 2 The diagram schematically shows a cross-sectional view of the air duct component of the present invention in the lower air inlet and upper air outlet mode.

[0027] Figure 3 The schematic diagram shows a front view of the air duct component of the present invention assembled on the second air duct body;

[0028] Figure 4 The diagram schematically shows a cross-sectional view of the air duct component of the present invention in the upper air inlet and lower air outlet mode.

[0029] Figure 5 This schematically shows a first-view perspective view of the air duct component of the present invention assembled onto the first air duct body;

[0030] Figure 6 This schematically shows a second perspective view of the air duct component of the present invention assembled on the first air duct body;

[0031] Figure 7 This schematically shows a first-view perspective view of the air duct component of the present invention assembled onto the second air duct body;

[0032] Figure 8 This schematically illustrates a second perspective view of the air duct component of the present invention assembled onto the second air duct body;

[0033] Figure 9 A perspective view of the flow guiding component of the present invention is shown schematically;

[0034] Figure 10 A perspective view of a first embodiment of the wind turbine assembly of the present invention is shown schematically;

[0035] Figure 11 A schematic front view of a first embodiment of the wind turbine assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 12 A perspective view of a second embodiment of the wind turbine assembly of the present invention is shown schematically;

[0037] Figure 13 A schematic front view of a second embodiment of the wind turbine assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0038] Figure 14 A first-view perspective view of the mounting plate of the present invention is shown schematically.

[0039] Figure 15 A schematic top view of the mounting plate of the present invention is shown;

[0040] Figure 16 A second perspective view of the mounting plate of the present invention is shown schematically.

[0041] Figure 17 A bottom view of the mounting plate of the present invention is shown schematically;

[0042] Figure 18 A schematic cross-sectional view of the mounting plate of the present invention is shown;

[0043] Figure 19 The diagram schematically illustrates the fluid flow direction when the air duct component of the present invention is in the position of bottom air inlet and top air outlet;

[0044] Figure 20 The diagram schematically illustrates the fluid flow direction of the air duct component of the present invention when it is positioned with the air inlet at the top and the air outlet at the bottom.

[0045] Figure 21 The schematic diagram shows a front view of the air duct component of the air conditioner of the present invention assembled with the first air duct body;

[0046] Figure 22The schematic diagram shows a front view of the air duct component of the present invention being assembled with the second air duct body;

[0047] Figure 23 The schematic diagram is a cross-sectional view of a duct component according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0049] 10. Air duct body; 11. First air duct body; 111. Concave opening; 12. Second air duct body; 121. Flow channel; 122. Port plane; 20. Fan blade assembly; 21. Positioning sleeve; 22. Fan blade; 23. Flow divider blade; 30. Drive assembly; 31. Output shaft; 40. Mounting plate; 41. Flow guide; 42. Annular channel; 43. Rectifying blade; 50. Flow guide assembly; 51. Positioning post; 52. Guide vane; 60. Main unit; 70. First air outlet; 80. Second air outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface," "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 "above" 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.

[0053] See Figures 1 to 22As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner in this embodiment includes a main unit 60 and an air duct component. The main unit 60 has a second air vent 80 at its bottom and a first air vent 70 at its top. The air duct component is disposed inside the main unit 60. Through the action of the first air vent 70 and the second air vent 80, it is convenient to input or output air into or out of the main unit 60.

[0054] See Figures 1 to 8 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a duct component is provided, comprising a duct body 10 and a fan blade assembly 20. The duct body 10 has a flow channel 121, and the port plane 122 of the first end of the duct body 10 is inclined to the axis of the flow channel 121. A plurality of fan blade assemblies 20 are disposed within the flow channel 121 and spaced apart along the axial direction of the flow channel 121. One of the plurality of fan blade assemblies 20 is located at the first end of the duct body 10 and protrudes from the first end of the duct body 10. In this embodiment, the inclination of the port plane 122 of the first end of the duct body 10 to the axis of the flow channel 121 means that the angle between the port plane 122 of the first end of the duct body 10 and the axis of the flow channel 121 is an acute angle.

[0055] In actual operation, in the bottom-inlet, top-outlet mode, the fan blade assembly 20 in this embodiment can rotate clockwise, and the airflow flows from the first end to the second end of the flow channel 121; in the top-inlet, bottom-outlet mode, the fan blade assembly 20 rotates clockwise within the flow channel 121, and the airflow flows from the second end to the first end of the flow channel 121. Through the action of multiple fan blade assemblies 20, the airflow of the duct component can be increased, while simultaneously achieving a multiple pressurization effect.

[0056] Since the port plane 122 of the first end of the air duct body 10 of the present invention is inclined to the axis of the flow channel 121, and one of the plurality of fan blade assemblies 20 is located at the first end of the air duct body 10 and protrudes from the first end of the air duct body 10, when the fan blade assembly 20 is working, it has axial and radial suction functions, increases the efficiency of the fan blade assembly 20, and at the same time plays the role of guiding airflow and reducing noise.

[0057] In this embodiment, the fan blade assembly 20 located at the first end of the air duct body 10 is partially exposed. The side with more exposed fan blade assembly 20 is closer to the air outlet at the first end of the air duct body 10, while the side with less exposed fan blade assembly 20 is farther from the air outlet at the first end of the air duct body 10. In the bottom-inlet and top-outlet mode, the fan blade assembly 20 at the first end of the air duct body 10 has both axial and lateral (radial) suction functions, increasing the ability of the fan blade assembly 20 to perform secondary work within the flow channel 121, improving the efficiency of the air duct components, and simultaneously guiding airflow and reducing noise. Furthermore, the inclined port plane 122 at the first end of the air duct body 10, which exposes the fan blade assembly 20, facilitates its cooperation with the inclined air outlet at the first end of the air duct body 10.

[0058] In the top-inlet and bottom-outlet mode, the fan blade assembly 20 at the first end of the flow channel 121 can throw part of the airflow out of the duct in advance, reducing the internal resistance of the flow channel 121 and greatly improving the working efficiency.

[0059] In this embodiment, the air duct component also includes a drive assembly 30, which is drivenly connected to the fan blade assembly 20 to drive the fan blade assembly 20 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, so as to facilitate the switching of the air duct component between the top air intake and bottom air outlet modes and the bottom air intake and top air outlet modes.

[0060] To facilitate the installation of the drive assembly 30, the air duct component in this embodiment also includes a mounting plate 40, which passes through the flow channel 121, and the drive assembly 30 is mounted on the mounting plate 40.

[0061] Preferably, the drive component 30 in this embodiment is a drive motor. In actual installation, the fan blade assembly 20 is installed on the output shaft 31 of the drive motor. By rotating the drive motor forward and backward, the fan blade assembly 20 is driven to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, thereby enabling the air duct component to switch between the top air intake and bottom air outlet modes and the bottom air intake and top air outlet modes.

[0062] The mounting plate 40 is provided with a flow guide 41, and the drive assembly 30 is located inside the flow guide 41. The flow guide 41 serves to protect the drive motor and also guides and rectifies the airflow.

[0063] In this embodiment, the flow guide shroud 41 is configured in a trumpet shape, with the larger opening of the trumpet-shaped structure facing the second end of the flow channel 121. The outer periphery of the flow guide shroud 41 has an annular channel 42 to facilitate fluid passage. A flow rectifier is provided in the annular channel 42 to facilitate the rectification of the airflow in the flow channel 121.

[0064] The rectifier assembly in this embodiment includes multiple rectifier blades 43, which are evenly arranged around the annular channel 42 to facilitate the rectification of the airflow in the flow channel 121, increase the guide vane area in the flow channel 121, and reduce energy loss.

[0065] See Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the air duct component in this embodiment also includes a flow guide component 50, which is disposed at the second end of the flow channel 121. It can change the airflow direction from circumferential movement to axial movement, reduce vortex loss between airflows, and improve fan efficiency.

[0066] See Figure 9 As shown, the flow guiding component 50 in this embodiment includes a positioning post 51 and multiple guide vanes 52. The multiple guide vanes 52 are arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the positioning post 51, and the end of the guide vane 52 away from the positioning post 51 is fixed on the air duct body 10. The structure is simple, stable and reliable.

[0067] See Figures 10 to 11 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fan blade assembly 20 includes a positioning sleeve 21 and multiple fan blades 22, the multiple fan blades 22 being evenly arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the positioning sleeve 21.

[0068] See Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the wind turbine assembly 20 is similar to... Figure 10 and Figure 11 The basic structure is the same as that of the wind turbine assembly 20 in this embodiment. The difference is that the wind turbine assembly 20 in this embodiment also includes a diverter blade 23, which is fixed on the outer wall of the positioning sleeve 21 and located between two adjacent wind turbine blades 22.

[0069] See Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the air duct body 10 in this embodiment includes a first air duct body 11 and a second air duct body 12. The middle section of the flow channel 121 on the first air duct body 11 is provided with a concave opening 111. Multiple fan blade assemblies 20 are respectively located on both sides of the concave opening 111, and the end of one of the multiple fan blade assemblies 20 protrudes from the concave opening 111. The cross-sectional area of ​​the middle section of the flow channel 121 on the second air duct body 12 does not change along the axial direction, and the fan blade assembly 20 is located in the middle section. The first air duct body 11 and the second air duct body 12 are switchably fitted on the outer periphery of the fan blade assembly 20, the fan blade assembly 20, the mounting plate 40, the drive assembly 30, and the guide assembly 50.

[0070] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the middle section of the flow channel 121 refers to the interval between the flow guide component 50 and the fan blade component 20 at the first end of the air duct body 10.

[0071] In actual operation, the first air duct body 11 and the second air duct body 12 in this embodiment are switchably fitted around the outer periphery of the fan blade assembly 20, the fan blade assembly 20, the mounting plate 40, the drive assembly 30, and the air guide assembly 50, which can adapt to different air outlet requirements. Specifically, the first air duct body 11 in this embodiment is particularly suitable for the bottom air inlet and top air outlet mode, and the second air duct body 12 is particularly suitable for the top air inlet and bottom air outlet mode.

[0072] The distance between the nearest fan blade assembly 20 to the concave opening 111 and the first end of the flow channel 121 within the first air duct body 11 is less than the distance between the concave opening 111 and the first end of the flow channel 121. In other words, in this embodiment, the concave opening 111 of the first air duct body 11 is located above the bottom end of the top fan blade assembly 20 (see attached diagram). Figure 2 This allows the top fan blade assembly 20 to simultaneously perform axial and lateral (radial) air intake, while also increasing the secondary air duct's secondary work capacity and improving the efficiency of the fan blade assembly 20, with very significant results.

[0073] Preferably, in this embodiment, there are two fan blade assemblies 20, which are arranged in the same way and located on opposite sides of the mounting plate 40. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, there may be three or more fan blade assemblies 20.

[0074] In this embodiment, the two fan blade assemblies 20 are arranged in the same way. This means that the two fan blade assemblies 20 inside the air duct body 10 are placed in the same way, that is, the fan blades 22 on the two fan blade assemblies 20 rotate in the same direction, and the end of the fan blade assembly 20 with a larger outer diameter is set closer to the second end of the air duct body 10, and the end of the fan blade assembly 20 with a smaller outer diameter is set closer to the first end of the air duct body 10. This way, the working capacity of the fan blade assembly 20 can be increased.

[0075] See Figure 23 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the duct body 10 includes only one channel. During actual assembly, the flow channel 121 spanned by multiple fan blade assemblies 20 forms a transverse section, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the transverse section does not change along the length of the flow channel 121. Since the cross-sectional area of ​​the transverse section in this embodiment does not change along the length of the flow channel 121, when the airflow switches from the bottom to the top to the top to the bottom, the airflow inlet and outlet directions can be changed simply by switching the direction of the drive assembly 30. This greatly reduces the production cost of the duct components, simplifies the assembly process, and significantly improves production efficiency. Unlike the previous embodiment, it does not require switching between the first duct body 11 and the second duct body 12.

[0076] Combined again Figures 1 to 22As shown, the duct component in this embodiment is a two-stage mixed-flow duct. In actual operation, the duct component can switch the airflow inlet and outlet directions to achieve two air supply modes: top inlet and bottom outlet or bottom inlet and top outlet. Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 The present invention provides two air outlet modes for the duct component, one above the other. In this embodiment, the fan blade assembly 20 has wide blades without an outer sealing ring, and comes in two forms: with and without diverting blades 23. The fan blade assembly 20 can achieve both axial and centrifugal effects during its operation. This fan blade assembly 20 is paired with… Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first air duct body 11 and the second air duct body 12 shown can realize two air supply modes: top inlet and bottom outlet or bottom inlet and top outlet.

[0077] In cooling mode, the air conditioner uses a bottom-in, top-out airflow pattern, such as... Figure 2 As shown in the top view along the air duct component, both stages of the fan blade assembly 20 rotate counterclockwise. Airflow enters from the lower end of the bottom fan blade assembly 20, exits from the bottom fan blade assembly 20, and passes through the mounting plate 40 with rectifier blades 43. This mounting plate 40, while serving to fix the drive motor, also rectifies the airflow from the bottom fan blade assembly 20, converting the circumferential motion of the airflow into axial motion to reduce eddy current losses. The rectified airflow enters the flow channel 121 from the lower end of the bottom fan blade assembly 20, undergoes secondary work by the upper fan blade assembly 20, and exits from the upper end of the upper fan blade assembly 20. After secondary rectification by the guide assembly 50, it exits the air duct body 10, thus achieving a bottom-in, top-out air supply mode. The airflow direction inside the fan blade assembly 20 is shown in [reference needed]. Figure 19 As shown.

[0078] In heating mode, the air conditioner uses a top-in, bottom-out airflow pattern, such as... Figure 3 As shown in the top view along the duct components, both stages of the fan blade assembly 20 rotate clockwise. After entering the flow channel 121 at the top, the airflow first passes through the guide assembly 50, which serves a dual function of inlet pre-selection and rectification. After being processed by the upper fan blade assembly 20, the airflow passes through the mounting plate 40 with rectifying blades 43. The rectifying blades 43 rectify the airflow from the upper fan blade assembly 20, converting the circumferential motion of the airflow into axial motion to reduce vortex losses between airflows. The rectified airflow enters from the upper end of the lower fan blade assembly 20, undergoes a second process in the lower fan blade assembly 20, and finally exits from the lower end of the lower fan blade assembly 20 into the duct body 10, achieving an upward-inlet, downward-outlet air supply mode. The airflow direction inside the fan blade assembly 20 is shown in the figure. Figure 20 As shown.

[0079] In actual installation, the two fan blade assemblies 20 are located at opposite ends of the mounting plate 40. The mounting plate 40, while serving to fix the drive motor, also rectifies the airflow between the fan blade assemblies 20. The guide vane 41 on the mounting plate 40 is connected to the rectifier blade 43. This structure guides the airflow, causing it to converge towards the rectifier blade 43, while also increasing the area of ​​the guide vanes within the duct body 10, reducing energy loss. The guide vane 52 on the upper guide assembly 50 can function as both outlet rectification and inlet pre-selection in two modes. The rectifier blade 43 on the mounting plate 40 can change the airflow direction from circumferential to axial, reducing vortex losses between airflows, greatly improving fan efficiency, and increasing the output air volume.

[0080] The air duct component in this invention enables a secondary work process for the fan blade assembly 20, thereby increasing the overall work capacity of the fan blade assembly 20. Taking bottom-inlet and top-outlet as an example, after the bottom fan blade assembly 20 performs its work, the airflow is rectified by the mounting plate 40 with rectifier blades 43, reducing eddy current losses. Then, the top fan blade assembly 20 performs its work again, significantly improving the work capacity of the fan blade assembly 20 and providing a secondary pressurization effect. Therefore, this air duct component can greatly increase the airflow volume, reduce fan energy loss, and provide a significant pressurization effect, overcoming greater resistance. It is particularly effective when applied to air conditioners with both top-inlet / bottom-outlet and bottom-inlet / top-outlet air supply modes.

[0081] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the air duct component is not limited to use in air conditioners, nor is it limited to use in heating or cooling modes. Any other structure that requires the use of the air duct component of the present invention is within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0082] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0083] (1) The air duct component of the present invention can realize the switching of airflow inlet and outlet directions.

[0084] (2) The air duct component of the present invention can greatly increase the air volume and at the same time play a secondary pressurization effect.

[0085] (3) The mounting plate with rectification components of the present invention reduces eddy current losses between airflows and improves the efficiency of the fan blade assembly. Combining the mounting plate with the rectification components allows it to rectify the airflow while satisfying the requirements for motor installation and fixation. The guide shroud at the bottom of the mounting plate is connected to the rectification components, which can guide the airflow, increase the guide vane area, and reduce energy loss.

[0086] (4) The concave opening between the two-stage air ducts in this invention is located above the bottom of the top fan blade assembly, so that the top fan blade assembly can simultaneously have axial air intake and lateral (radial) air intake functions, while increasing the secondary air duct's secondary work capacity and improving the efficiency of the fan blade assembly.

[0087] (5) The lower part of the air duct component of the present invention is cut off at an angle so that it has axial and radial air suction functions, increases the efficiency of the fan, and at the same time plays the role of guiding the air and reducing noise.

[0088] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0089] 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. An air duct component, characterized by include: The air duct body (10) is provided with a flow channel (121), and the port plane (122) at the first end of the air duct body (10) is inclined to the axis of the flow channel (121); Fan blade assembly (20), a plurality of the fan blade assemblies (20) are disposed within the flow channel (121) and spaced apart along the axial direction of the flow channel (121); One of the plurality of the fan blade assemblies (20) is located at the first end of the air duct body (10) and protrudes from the first end of the air duct body (10); The air duct body (10) includes: The first air duct body (11) has a concave opening (111) in the middle section of the flow channel (121) on the first air duct body (11), and the plurality of fan blade assemblies (20) are respectively located on both sides of the concave opening (111). The cross-sectional area of ​​the middle section of the flow channel (121) on the second air duct body (12) does not change along the axial direction, and the fan blade assembly (20) is located in the middle section; The first air duct body (11) and the second air duct body (12) are interchangeably fitted around the outer periphery of the fan blade assembly (20); A flow guide (41) is provided on the mounting plate (40), and an annular channel (42) is provided on the outer periphery of the flow guide (41). Multiple spaced rectifier blades (43) are provided in the annular channel (42). The air duct component also includes a flow guiding assembly (50), which is disposed at the second end of the flow channel (121); The flow guiding component (50) includes: Positioning post (51); Guide vanes (52), multiple guide vanes (52) are arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the positioning post (51).

2. The air duct component of claim 1, wherein The air duct component also includes: A drive assembly (30) is driven to the fan blade assembly (20) to drive the fan blade assembly (20) to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

3. The air duct component of claim 2, wherein, The air duct component also includes: Mounting plate (40) passes through the flow channel (121), and the drive assembly (30) is mounted on the mounting plate (40).

4. The air duct component of claim 3, wherein, The drive assembly (30) includes a drive motor, and the fan blade assembly (20) is mounted on the output shaft (31) of the drive motor.

5. The air duct component of claim 3, wherein, The flow guide (41) is configured in a trumpet shape, with the larger opening of the trumpet-shaped structure facing the second end of the flow channel (121), and the drive assembly (30) is located inside the flow guide (41).

6. The air duct component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan blade assembly (20) includes a positioning sleeve (21) and multiple fan blades (22), with the multiple fan blades (22) evenly spaced along the outer periphery of the positioning sleeve (21).

7. The air duct component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fan blade assembly (20) also includes a splitter blade (23), which is fixed on the outer wall of the positioning sleeve (21) and located between two adjacent fan blades (22).

8. The air duct component according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are two fan blade assemblies (20), and the two fan blade assemblies (20) are arranged in the same way. The two fan blade assemblies (20) are located on both sides of the mounting plate (40).

9. The air duct component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the fan blade assembly (20) closest to the concave opening (111) in the first air duct body (11) and the first end of the flow channel (121) is less than the distance between the concave opening (111) and the first end of the flow channel (121).

10. The air duct component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow channel (121) spanned by multiple blade assemblies (20) forms a cross section, the cross section having a constant cross-sectional area along the length of the flow channel (121).

11. An air conditioner, comprising an air duct component, characterized in that, The air duct component is the air duct component according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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