Air guide plate connection structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air guide plate connection structure and an air conditioner, comprising an air guide plate and a connection bracket, wherein a slide rail is arranged on the air guide plate, and a sliding structure matching the slide rail is arranged at the lower end of the connection bracket, and the connection bracket is slidably installed on the slide rail of the air guide plate through the sliding structure. The air guide plate connection structure of the present invention installs the connection bracket on the air guide plate by sliding installation, thereby improving versatility, facilitating adjustment, improving installation efficiency, omitting connecting parts, and not requiring tools when installing and removing the air guide plate, thus saving time and effort. On the other hand, the provision of the slide rail and the sliding structure also reduces the probability of damage to the air guide plate and the connection bracket during installation and removal, thereby improving the service life of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an air guide plate connection structure and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The air guide door of the air conditioner includes an air guide plate and air guide plate brackets arranged on both sides. The air guide plate is connected to the motor through the air guide plate brackets on both sides, and the air guide plate brackets and the air guide plate are integrally formed. This makes it complicated to disassemble the air guide door. If the user is not clear about the connection method during disassembly, he may use brute force to disassemble it, causing damage to the air guide plate bracket and the need to replace the air guide door, or damaging the motor shaft when the air guide door is disassembled.

[0003] In the prior art, the patent with publication number CN109883028A discloses an air guide plate bracket and air guide door of an air conditioner, including a bracket body, the bracket body including a first bracket and a second bracket, the first bracket is provided with a first mounting portion, the second bracket is provided with a second mounting portion, and the first mounting portion is suitable for being detachably connected to the second mounting portion. The prior art sets the connecting bracket of the air guide plate into upper and lower parts, which are fixed in the middle by a connecting piece, and the lower part of the connecting bracket is fixedly connected to the air guide plate. Although the air guide plate can be disassembled by disassembling the upper and lower brackets, the installation and disassembly need to be achieved with the help of tools, and the process is relatively complicated. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an air guide plate connection structure and an air conditioner to solve the problem in the prior art that the connecting bracket and the air guide plate need to be fixed by a connecting piece, which is inconvenient to install and disassemble.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0006] A wind deflector connection structure comprises a wind deflector and a connection bracket, wherein a slide rail is arranged on the wind deflector, a sliding structure matching the slide rail is arranged at the lower end of the connection bracket, and the connection bracket is slidably mounted on the slide rail of the wind deflector via the sliding structure.

[0007] The air guide plate is directly connected to the connecting bracket without the need to set connecting parts such as latches, and no tools are needed when installing and removing the air guide plate, thus saving time and effort.

[0008] Furthermore, the air guide plate includes an outer air guide plate and an inner air guide plate, and the slide rail is arranged between the outer air guide plate and the inner air guide plate or on the side of the inner air guide plate facing the outer air guide plate, and protrudes in a direction close to the outer air guide plate.

[0009] The slide rail is set between the outer air guide plate and the inner air guide plate or on the side of the inner air guide plate facing the outer air guide plate, so that the slide rail is hidden inside, reducing the impact on the air outlet and ensuring the appearance of the air conditioner.

[0010] Furthermore, the air guide plate includes an outer air guide plate and an inner air guide plate, the slide rail is arranged on a side of the inner air guide plate away from the outer air guide plate, and the slide rail is parallel to the width or length direction of the air guide plate.

[0011] When installing the connecting bracket, the connection between the two can be directly and intuitively seen, which improves the efficiency of disassembly and installation and reduces the probability of damage to the air guide plate and the connecting bracket during installation and disassembly.

[0012] Furthermore, a first notch is arranged on the inner air guide plate, first limiting plates are arranged on both sides of the first notch, a second limiting plate is arranged on the side of the first notch close to the outer air guide plate, the second limiting plate is perpendicular to the first limiting plate, and the first notch, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate form a sliding groove for the connecting bracket to slide.

[0013] The setting of the first notch facilitates the sliding structure of the connecting bracket to extend into the interior of the slide rail. The setting of the first limit plate can effectively prevent the connecting bracket from detaching from the air guide plate. The sliding groove formed by the first notch, the first limit plate and the second limit plate provides sufficient sliding space for the connecting bracket, facilitates the smooth sliding of the connecting bracket, and realizes the sliding installation of the connecting bracket and the air guide plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the first notch protrudes and extends in a direction close to the outer air guide plate, and both ends of the limiting portion are respectively connected to the second limiting plate.

[0015] The setting of the limiting part ensures that when the air conditioner is in operation and the air guide plate is in an open state, the connecting bracket is forced to abut against the limiting part during operation, preventing the air guide plate from being separated from the connecting bracket under gravity.

[0016] Furthermore, the slide rail includes a bottom plate, a side plate and a flap, the two sides of the bottom plate are vertically connected to the two side plates, the other end of the side plate is connected to the flap, and the bottom plate, the side plate and the flap form a slide groove for the connecting bracket to slide.

[0017] The specific structural setting of the slide rail makes the slide rail form a long strip structure with a "concave"-shaped cross-section, which cooperates with the sliding structure with a "convex"-shaped cross-section at the end of the connecting bracket to achieve a detachable sliding connection between the connecting bracket and the inner air guide plate, while preventing the connecting bracket from detaching from the air guide plate.

[0018] Furthermore, a baffle is provided near the end of the slide rail, and the baffle is connected to the flaps on both sides.

[0019] When the connecting bracket is connected to the air guide plate, the baffle can not only prevent the connecting bracket from sliding out of the area of ​​the slide rail during installation, but also further prevent the connecting bracket from being separated from the end of the air guide plate.

[0020] Furthermore, the sliding structure includes a connecting plate and an extension plate, the connecting plate is configured as a flat plate structure, and the connecting plate extends downward along the plane where the main body of the connecting bracket is located, the extension plate is configured at one end of the connecting plate away from the main body, and the extension plate is perpendicular to the connecting plate and extends to both sides.

[0021] The formed sliding structure has a "convex"-shaped cross section when viewed along the width direction parallel to the air guide plate, and cooperates with the slide rail parallel to the width direction of the air guide plate to ensure smooth installation and sliding of the connecting bracket and the slide rail.

[0022] Furthermore, the sliding structure includes a connecting plate and an extension plate, the connecting plate is perpendicular to the plane where the connecting bracket body is located and extends downward, the extension plate is arranged at one end of the connecting plate away from the body, and the extension plate extends to both sides perpendicular to the body and the connecting plate.

[0023] The formed sliding structure has a "convex" shaped cross section when viewed along the length direction parallel to the air guide plate, and cooperates with the slide rail parallel to the length direction of the air guide plate to ensure smooth installation and sliding of the connecting bracket and the slide rail.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the air guide plate connection structure of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0025] The air guide plate connection structure of the present invention installs the connection bracket on the air guide plate by sliding installation, which improves versatility, facilitates adjustment, improves installation efficiency, omits the connection parts, and does not require tools when installing and removing the air guide plate, saving time and effort. On the other hand, the provision of the slide rail and the sliding structure also reduces the probability of damage to the air guide plate and the connection bracket during installation and removal, thereby increasing the service life of the air conditioner.

[0026] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising the above-mentioned air guide plate connection structure, wherein the air guide plate is arranged at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air guide plate is connected to the base of the air conditioner through the first connecting end of the connecting bracket.

[0027] The advantages of the air conditioner and the above-mentioned air guide plate connection structure compared with the prior art are the same, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air guide plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting bracket structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air guide plate according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting bracket structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another connecting bracket structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air guide plate according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer air guide plate according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner air guide plate according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Fig.11 This is a schematic structural diagram of the inner air guide plate according to the third embodiment of the present invention from another viewing angle;

[0040] Fig.12 for Figure 8 A partial enlarged view of the A part;

[0041] Fig.13 for Fig.11 A partial enlarged view of the B area;

[0042] Fig.14 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Description of reference numerals:

[0044] 1-outer air guide plate, 2-inner air guide plate, 3-connecting bracket, 4-slide rail, 21-first notch, 22-first limit plate, 23-second limit plate, 24-elastic limit member, 25-limiting portion, 26-second notch, 30-body, 31-first connecting end, 32-sliding structure, 33-connecting plate, 34-extension plate, 41-bottom plate, 42-side plate, 43-flip plate, 44-slide groove, 45-baffle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The descriptions of "first", "second", etc. mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0046] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present embodiment provides an air guide plate connection structure, including an air guide plate and a connection bracket 3, wherein the air guide plate includes an outer air guide plate 1 and an inner air guide plate 2, a slide rail 4 is arranged on the side of the inner air guide plate 2 away from the outer air guide plate 1, the slide rail 4 is parallel to the width direction of the air guide plate, and a sliding structure 32 matching the slide rail is arranged at the lower end of the connection bracket 3, so that the connection bracket 3 can slide up and down along the slide rail 4, so that the air guide plate and the connection bracket are directly connected, and there is no need to set connecting parts such as pins, and no tools are required when installing and removing the air guide plate, thereby saving time and effort.

[0049] Furthermore, the slide rail 4 is configured as a long strip structure with a concave cross section. The slide rail 4 includes a bottom plate 41, a side plate 42 and a flap 43. The two sides of the bottom plate 41 are vertically connected to the two side plates 42. The other end of the side plate 42 is connected to the flap 43. The flap 43 extends in a direction close to each other, so that the bottom plate 41, the side plate 42 and the flap 43 form a slide groove 44 for the connecting bracket 3 to slide. The flap 43 can effectively prevent the connecting bracket 3 from being separated from the air guide plate. A baffle 45 is provided near the end of the slide rail 4. The baffle 45 connects the flaps 43 on both sides. When the connecting bracket 3 is connected to the air guide plate, the baffle 45 can not only prevent the connecting bracket 3 from sliding out of the area of ​​the slide rail 4 during installation, but also further prevent the connecting bracket 3 from being separated from the end of the air guide plate.

[0050] The connecting bracket 3 includes a body 30, a first connecting end 31 and a sliding structure 32. The first connecting end 31 is set as a hook-shaped structure, and the first connecting end 31 is connected to the base inside the air conditioner. The sliding structure 32 is connected to the slide rail 4 on the inner side of the inner air guide plate 2. The sliding structure 32 includes a connecting plate 33 and an extension plate 34. The connecting plate 33 is set as a flat plate structure, and the connecting plate 33 extends downward along the plane where the body 30 of the connecting bracket 3 is located. The extension plate 34 is set at one end of the connecting plate 33 away from the first connecting end 31. The extension plate 34 is set on both sides of the connecting plate and extends outward perpendicular to the connecting plate 33. The connecting plate 33 and the extension plate 34 form a sliding structure 32 with a "convex"-shaped cross section. The "convex"-shaped sliding structure 32 cooperates with the "concave"-shaped slide rail to achieve a detachable sliding connection between the connecting bracket 3 and the inner air guide plate 2.

[0051] Preferably, the slide rail 4 can be bonded, plugged or fixed to the inner wall of the inner air guide plate 2 via other connecting parts.

[0052] Preferably, a slide groove with a "concave"-shaped cross-section can also be directly opened on the inner air guide plate 2, that is, the slide rail is embedded in the inner side of the inner air guide plate 2, and the outer surface of the flap of the slide rail is flush with the inner wall of the inner air guide plate, so that the sliding structure of the connecting bracket is hidden inside, which reduces the impact on the air outlet on the one hand, and ensures the overall beauty of the air conditioner on the other hand.

[0053] The air guide plate connection structure provided in this embodiment installs the connection bracket on the air guide plate by sliding installation, omitting the connection piece, and no tools are needed when installing and removing the air guide plate. The slide rail is arranged along the arc direction of the air guide plate, which facilitates the connection bracket to slide along the arc direction to install the air guide plate, saving time and effort. On the other hand, the arrangement of the slide rail and the sliding structure also reduces the probability of damage to the air guide plate and the connection bracket during installation and removal, thereby increasing the service life of the air conditioner.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the present embodiment provides an air guide plate connection structure, including an air guide plate and a connection bracket 3, wherein the air guide plate includes an outer air guide plate 1 and an inner air guide plate 2, a slide rail 4 is arranged on the side of the inner air guide plate 2 away from the outer air guide plate 1, the slide rail 4 is parallel to the length direction of the air guide plate, and a sliding structure 32 matching the slide rail is arranged at the lower end of the connection bracket 3, so that the connection bracket 3 can slide left and right along the slide rail 4.

[0056] Furthermore, a slide rail is provided on the inner side of the inner air guide plate 2 , and the specific structure of the slide rail 4 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0057] Furthermore, the connecting bracket 3 includes a main body 30, a first connecting end 31 and a sliding structure 32. The first connecting end 31 is configured as a hook-shaped structure, the first connecting end 31 is connected to the base inside the air conditioner, and the sliding structure 32 is connected to the slide rail 4 on the inner side of the inner air guide plate 2.

[0058] The sliding structure 32 includes a connecting plate 33 and an extension plate 34. The connecting plate 33 is perpendicular to the plane where the connecting bracket body 30 is located and extends downward. The extension plate 34 is arranged at one end of the connecting plate 33 away from the body 30. The extension plate 34 extends to both sides perpendicular to the body 30 and the connecting plate 33, so that the connecting plate 33 and the extension plate 34 form a sliding structure 32 with a "convex" shape in cross section. The "convex"-shaped sliding structure 32 cooperates with the "concave"-shaped slide rail to realize a detachable sliding connection between the connecting bracket 3 and the inner air guide plate 2.

[0059] When the sliding structure 32 is installed inside the slide rail 4 , the extension plate 34 slides in the slide groove 44 , and the two sides of the connecting plate 33 contact the sides of the two flaps 43 respectively, while the flaps 43 can prevent the extension plate 34 from escaping from the slide groove 44 .

[0060] Preferably, the slide rail 4 can be bonded, plugged or fixed to the inner wall of the inner air guide plate through other connecting parts.

[0061] Preferably, a slide groove with a concave cross-section can be directly opened on the inner air guide plate 2, that is, the slide rail is embedded in the inner side of the inner air guide plate 2, and the outer surface of the flap 43 of the slide rail is flush with the inner wall of the inner air guide plate 2.

[0062] Furthermore, in order to increase the connection strength between the connecting bracket and the air guide plate, the sliding rails may be arranged in parallel in two pieces, and correspondingly, the sliding structures at the lower part of the connecting bracket may be arranged in two pieces.

[0063] The air guide plate connection structure provided in this embodiment sets the slide rail along the length direction of the air guide plate, thereby increasing the sliding distance of the connection bracket on the air guide plate, facilitating the adjustment of the relative position of the connection bracket and the air guide plate as required when the connection bracket is slidably installed, and the coordination stability between the two reduces damage to the surrounding during the installation process. The slide rail can also be set as a double slideway structure to increase the connection stability between the connection bracket and the air guide plate.

[0064] Example 3

[0065] like Figures 8 to 14 As shown, this embodiment provides an air guide plate connection structure, including an air guide plate and a connecting bracket 3, wherein the air guide plate includes an outer air guide plate 1 and an inner air guide plate 2, a slide rail 4 is arranged on the inner side of the inner air guide plate 2, the slide rail 4 is parallel to the width direction of the air guide plate, and a sliding structure 32 matching the slide rail is arranged at the lower end of the connecting bracket 3, so that the connecting bracket 3 can slide left and right along the slide rail 4.

[0066] Further, the slide rail 4 is arranged between the inner air guide plate 2 and the outer air guide plate 1. Preferably, the slide rail 4 can be arranged on the side of the inner air guide plate 2 facing the outer air guide plate 1, and protrude in the direction close to the outer air guide plate 1. Specifically, a first notch 21 is arranged on the inner air guide plate 2, and two first limit plates 22 are arranged on both sides of the first notch 21. The first limit plates 22 are flush with the surface of the inner air guide plate 2 facing away from the outer air guide plate 1, and the two first limit plates 22 extend in the direction close to each other. A second limit plate 23 is arranged on the side of the first notch 21 close to the outer air guide plate 1, and the second limit plate 23 is perpendicular to the first limit plate 22 and protrudes and extends in the direction close to the outer air guide plate. The first notch 21, the first limit plate 22 and the second limit plate 23 form a slide groove for the connecting bracket to slide, so as to realize the sliding installation of the connecting bracket 3 and the air guide plate 2.

[0067] Preferably, an elastic limiter 24 is also provided at one end of the first notch 21, and second notches 26 for avoidance are provided on both sides of the elastic limiter 24. When installing the connecting bracket 3, the elastic limiter 24 can be deformed by force to provide sufficient installation space for the connecting bracket 3. When the connecting bracket is installed in place, the elastic limiter 24 restores its deformation, clamps the connecting bracket 3, and increases the connection stability between the connecting bracket and the air guide plate.

[0068] Preferably, a limiting portion 25 is provided at one end of the first notch 12 away from the elastic limiting member 24, the limiting portion 25 protrudes and extends in the direction close to the outer air guide plate, and the two ends of the limiting portion 25 are respectively connected to the two second limiting plates 23, the limiting portion 25 constitutes the end of the slide rail 4, and when the air conditioner is running and the air guide plate is in an open state, the limiting portion is located on the side of the slide rail 4 away from the air outlet, which not only provides a larger installation and disassembly space and facilitates installation and disassembly, but also during operation, the connecting bracket is subjected to force and abuts against the limiting portion 25, thereby preventing the air guide plate from being separated from the connecting bracket under gravity.

[0069] Furthermore, the specific structure of the connecting bracket in this embodiment is the same as that in Embodiment 1.

[0070] When the sliding structure 32 is installed inside the slide rail 4, the extension plate 34 slides in the slide groove 44, and the two sides of the connecting plate 33 contact the side surfaces of the two first limiting plates 22 respectively. At the same time, the first limiting plates 22 can prevent the extension plate 34 from detaching from the slide groove 44.

[0071] The air guide plate connection structure provided in this embodiment hides the slide rail inside, which reduces the impact on the air outlet and ensures the appearance of the air conditioner. An elastic limiter is provided at one end of the slide rail to limit and fix the installation of the connecting bracket, and a fiber cloth is provided at the other end of the slide rail to prevent the connecting bracket from being separated from the air guide plate, making it easy to disassemble and install.

[0072] As part of an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner is also provided, including the air guide plate connection structure described above, wherein an air guide plate is arranged at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air guide plate is connected to the base of the air conditioner via the first connecting end of the connecting bracket, and the air guide plate is driven to open and close by a driving device via the connecting bracket.

[0073] The advantages of the air conditioner and the above-mentioned air guide plate connection structure over the prior art are the same and will not be elaborated here.

[0074] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wind deflector connection structure, comprising a wind deflector and a connection bracket (3), characterized in that: A slide rail (4) is arranged on the air guide plate, a sliding structure (32) matching the slide rail (4) is arranged at the lower end of the connecting bracket (3), the connecting bracket (3) is slidably mounted on the slide rail (4) of the air guide plate via the sliding structure (32), and the slide rail (4) is parallel to the width direction of the air guide plate. The air guide plate comprises an outer air guide plate (1) and an inner air guide plate (2); a first notch (21) is provided on the inner air guide plate (2); first limit plates (22) are provided on both sides of the first notch (21); a second limit plate (23) is provided on a side of the first notch (21) close to the outer air guide plate (1); the second limit plate (23) is perpendicular to the first limit plate (22); and the first notch (21), the first limit plate (22) and the second limit plate (23) form a sliding groove for the connecting bracket (3) to slide.

2. The air guide plate connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail (4) is arranged between the outer air guide plate (1) and the inner air guide plate (2) or on a side of the inner air guide plate (2) facing the outer air guide plate (1), and protrudes in a direction approaching the outer air guide plate (1).

3. The air guide plate connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic limiting member (24) is provided at one end of the first notch (21), and a limiting portion (25) is provided at the other end; the limiting portion (25) protrudes and extends in a direction close to the outer air guide plate, and both ends of the limiting portion (25) are respectively connected to the second limiting plate (23).

4. The air guide plate connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding structure (32) comprises a connecting plate (33) and an extension plate (34); the connecting plate (33) is arranged as a flat plate structure, and the connecting plate (33) extends downward along a plane where a body (30) of the connecting bracket (3) is located; the extension plate (34) is arranged at an end of the connecting plate (33) away from the body (30); the extension plate (34) is perpendicular to the connecting plate (33) and extends to both sides.

5. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The air guide plate connection structure comprises the air guide plate connection structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the air guide plate is arranged at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air guide plate is connected to the base of the air conditioner via the first connection end (31) of the connection bracket (3).

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