Air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses an air conditioner, which includes: a housing provided with an air inlet and a front air outlet on the housing, and the front air outlet includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet; a door panel slidably disposed outside the housing, and there is at least one position of the door panel where the door panel simultaneously blocks a part of the first air outlet and a part of the second air outlet. According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention, by slidably disposing the door panel outside the housing, the internal space of the housing can be saved, the internal structure of the housing is simple, and by making the front air outlet include the first air outlet and the second air outlet, the air outlet range of the air conditioner is wider.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and more particularly to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] An air outlet for air discharge is provided on the housing of the air conditioner, and a door panel for opening and closing the air outlet is provided on the housing. In the related art, the door panel of the air conditioner is disposed inside the housing. When the air conditioner operates, the door panel moves inside the housing to open the air outlet. When the air conditioner stops operating, the door panel moves in the opposite direction inside the housing to close the air outlet. Disposing the door panel inside the housing occupies the internal space of the housing, resulting in a tight internal space of the housing and a complex internal structure of the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner. By slidably disposing the door panel outside the housing, the internal space of the housing can be saved, the internal structure of the housing is simple, and by making the front air outlet include a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the air discharge range of the air conditioner is wider.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing provided with an air inlet and a front air outlet on the housing, the front air outlet including a first air outlet and a second air outlet; a door panel slidably disposed outside the housing, and the door panel has at least one position where the door panel simultaneously blocks a part of the first air outlet and a part of the second air outlet.

[0005] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention can save the internal space of the housing by slidably disposing the door panel outside the housing, the internal structure of the housing is simple, and by making the front air outlet include a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the air discharge range of the air conditioner is wider.

[0006] In addition, the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention may further have the following additional technical features:

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sliding groove is provided on the door panel, and a sliding shaft is provided on the housing, and the sliding shaft is slidably engaged in the sliding groove.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second air outlet is disposed around the first air outlet.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a top air outlet is further provided on the housing. The top air outlet is provided above the front air outlet, and the top air outlet is slidable in the sliding direction of the door panel. A first air duct and a second air duct are provided in the housing. The first air duct communicates the air inlet and the first air outlet, and the second air duct communicates the air inlet and the second air outlet and also communicates the air inlet and the top air outlet. A first fan is provided in the first air duct, and a second fan is provided in the second air duct.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sliding groove includes two first sliding grooves and two second sliding grooves. The two first sliding grooves are spaced apart from each other and provided on the door panel, and the opening directions of the two first sliding grooves are opposite to each other. The two second sliding grooves are spaced apart from each other and provided on the door panel, and the opening directions of the two second sliding grooves are opposite to each other; the sliding shaft includes two first sliding shafts and two second sliding shafts. The two first sliding shafts are spaced apart from each other and provided on the housing, and the two first sliding shafts are respectively and correspondingly engaged in the two first sliding grooves. The two second sliding shafts are spaced apart from each other and provided on the housing, and the two second sliding shafts are respectively and correspondingly engaged in the two second sliding grooves.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the two second sliding grooves are provided between the two first sliding grooves, and the two second sliding grooves are respectively and correspondingly connected to the two first sliding grooves. The overall length of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove in the sliding direction of the door panel is L, the length of the first sliding groove in the sliding direction of the door panel is L1, and the length of the second sliding groove in the sliding direction of the door panel is L2, where L is greater than L1 and L is greater than L2.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, both the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove extend in the up and down direction. The upper end of the second sliding groove is lower than the upper end of the first sliding groove, and the lower end of the second sliding groove is lower than the lower end of the first sliding groove.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sliding groove includes a straight groove section and a first bent groove section. One end of the first bent groove section is connected to one end of the straight groove section, and the other end of the first bent groove section extends in a direction away from the housing. The sliding groove further includes a second bent groove section. One end of the second bent groove section is connected to the other end of the straight groove section, and the other end of the second bent groove section extends in a direction away from the housing.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a driving mechanism for driving the door panel to slide is provided between the housing and the door panel. The driving mechanism includes: a rack and a gear that mesh with each other. The rack extends along the sliding direction of the door panel, and the rack is connected to the door panel. The gear is connected to the housing; a driving motor connected to the gear to drive the gear to rotate.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, meshing portions are provided on both sides of the rack. The gear includes a first gear and a second gear respectively provided on both sides of the rack, and the first gear and the second gear respectively mesh with the corresponding meshing portions.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism further includes a support frame connected to the housing. The support frame is provided with a motor mounting position, and the driving motor is mounted on the motor mounting position. The support frame is further provided with a limiting sliding groove, and the rack is slidably fitted in the limiting sliding groove.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism is located inside the housing. The housing is provided with a mating window that penetrates in the thickness direction of the housing. The door panel is connected to the driving mechanism through the mating window, and the door panel normally closes the mating window.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sliding groove includes a straight groove section and a first bent groove section. One end of the first bent groove section is connected to one end of the straight groove section, and the other end of the first bent groove section bends and extends in a direction away from the housing. The driving mechanism further includes a connecting member that is hingedly connected between the door panel and the rack.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention (only a partial structure of the housing is schematically shown in the figure), wherein the door panel opens the front air outlet;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a perspective view of the air conditioner shown in another angle;

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 1The right view of the air conditioner shown in

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 1 the sectional view of the air conditioner shown in Figure 3 along the A-A line in

[0025] Figure 5 is Figure 1 the exploded view of the air conditioner shown in

[0026] Figure 6 the front view of the drive mechanism of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the right view of the drive mechanism shown in

[0028] Figure 8 is Figure 6 the bottom view of the drive mechanism shown in

[0029] Figure 9 is Figure 1 the sectional view of the air conditioner shown in

[0030] Figure 10 is Figure 9 the enlarged view of the structure circled at B in

[0031] Figure 11 the schematic diagram of the sliding groove of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 12 the three-dimensional view of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention (only a part of the structure of the housing is schematically shown in the figure), wherein the door panel closes the front air outlet;

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] Air conditioner 100;

[0035] Housing 1; Front air outlet 11; Top air outlet 12; Fitting window 13;

[0036] Door panel 2;

[0037] Sliding groove 3; First sliding groove 31; Second sliding groove 32; Straight groove section 33; First bent groove section 34; Second bent groove section 35;

[0038] Sliding shaft 4; First sliding shaft 41; Second sliding shaft 42; Mounting seat 43;

[0039] Drive mechanism 5; Rack 51; Engagement part 511;

[0040] Gear 52; First gear 521; Second gear 522;

[0041] Drive motor 53;

[0042] Support frame 54; Motor mounting position 541; Limit sliding groove 542;

[0043] Connecting member 55. Specific embodiments

[0044] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0045] Below, refer to Figures 1 - 12 to describe the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Refer to Figures 1 - 4 and Figure 12 As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing 1 and a door panel 2.

[0047] The housing 1 is provided with an air inlet and a front air outlet 11. The front air outlet 11 includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet. Indoor air enters the housing 1 through the air inlet, and after heat exchange, is discharged from the front air outlet 11. Among them, the heat-exchanged air can be discharged through the first air outlet or the second air outlet. By making the front air outlet 11 include the first air outlet and the second air outlet, the air outlet range of the air conditioner 100 is wider, so that the air outlet range of the air conditioner can be increased, and the regulation effect on indoor air can be improved.

[0048] The door panel 2 is slidably provided on the outside of the housing 1. The door panel 2 has at least one position where the door panel 2 simultaneously blocks a part of the first air outlet and a part of the second air outlet, thereby facilitating the control of the opening and closing of the first air outlet and the second air outlet. For example, in Figures 1 - 4 and Figure 11 In the shown example, the door panel 2 is slidably provided on the outside of the housing 1 in the up and down direction. When the door panel 2 slides downward (as shown in Figures 1 - 4 ), the door panel 2 opens the first air outlet and the second air outlet. When the door panel 2 slides upward (as shown in Figure 12 ), the door panel 2 closes the first air outlet and the second air outlet.

[0049] For the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, by making the door panel 2 slidably provided on the outside of the housing 1, the internal space of the housing 1 can be saved, the internal structure of the housing 1 is simple, and by making the front air outlet 11 include the first air outlet and the second air outlet, the air outlet range of the air conditioner 100 is wider.

[0050] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second air outlet is arranged around the first air outlet, and the outer edge of the front air outlet 11 corresponds to the outer edge of the second air outlet. By arranging the second air outlet around the first air outlet, the air outlet range of the air conditioner 100 is wider and the air outlet effect is better. Optionally, the outer contour of the first air outlet is circular, and the outer contour of the second air outlet is square.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, as Figures 1 - 4 and Figure 12 shown in, a top air outlet 12 is further provided on the housing 1. The top air outlet 12 is arranged above the front air outlet 11 and is slidable in the sliding direction of the door panel 2. For example, in Figures 1 - 4 and Figure 11 the specific example shown in, the door panel 2 slides in the up and down direction, and the top air outlet 12 is also slidable in the up and down direction. When the top air outlet 12 slides downwards, the top air outlet 12 is hidden inside the housing 1, and the top air outlet 12 is closed. At this time, the top air outlet 12 does not blow air. When the top air outlet 12 slides upwards, the top air outlet 12 extends out of the housing 1 to be exposed outside the housing 1, and the top air outlet 12 is opened. At this time, the top air outlet 12 can blow air. By providing the top air outlet 12 on the housing 1, the air heat-exchanged inside the housing 1 can blow out through the front air outlet 11 or through the top air outlet 12, thereby making the air outlet range of the air conditioner 100 wider.

[0052] The air outlet direction of the top air outlet 12 can be arbitrarily selected as needed. For example, it can face forward, backward, left, right or upward. Preferably, as Figures 1 - 4 and Figure 12 shown in, both the front air outlet 11 and the top air outlet 12 are formed on the front panel of the housing 1, and both the front air outlet 11 and the top air outlet 12 blow air forward. The air supply distance is short, and the refrigeration or heating effect is good.

[0053] The heights at which the front air outlet 11 and the top air outlet 12 are arranged can be selected as needed. Preferably, the height of the front air outlet 11 is suitable for the height of the human body. The air blown out from the front air outlet 11 can directly blow to the area where the human body is located. The height of the top air outlet 12 is higher than the height of the human body. The air blown out from the top air outlet 12 blows above the human body, and then the air flow naturally sinks to the area where the human body is located. At this time, the human body will not feel the wind or will feel a weak wind sense, improving the comfort of the user.

[0054] The opening and closing of the front air outlet 11 can be controlled by the up and down sliding of the door panel 2. The opening and closing of the top air outlet 12 can be controlled by controlling the top air outlet 12 to be hidden inside the housing 1 or exposed outside the housing 1. By controlling the opening and closing of the front air outlet 11 and the top air outlet 12, various air supply modes can be realized:

[0055] Method 1:

[0056] Control the front air outlet 11 to open and control the top air outlet 12 to open. Both the front air outlet 11 and the top air outlet 12 blow air. At this time, the air supply effect is good, and the cooling or heating effect is good.

[0057] When it is detected that the indoor temperature reaches the preset temperature threshold, control the front air outlet 11 to close. At this time, only the top air outlet 12 blows air, thereby achieving a feeling of no wind and constant temperature.

[0058] Method 2:

[0059] Control the front air outlet 11 to open and control the top air outlet 12 to close. At this time, only the front air outlet 11 blows air. At this time, the air supply distance is short and the dehumidification effect is better.

[0060] When it is detected that the indoor temperature reaches the preset temperature threshold, control the front air outlet 11 to close and control the top air outlet 12 to open. At this time, only the top air outlet 12 blows air. The air conditioner 100 blows air from above the human body, and the cold air naturally sinks. At this time, the human body does not feel the wind or feels a weak wind, and the human body feels very comfortable.

[0061] Method 3:

[0062] Control the front air outlet 11 to open and control the top air outlet 12 to close. At this time, only the front air outlet 11 blows air. At this time, the air supply distance and the dehumidification effect are better.

[0063] When it is detected that the user is located at the front air outlet 11, control the front air outlet 11 to close and control the top air outlet 12 to open. At this time, only the top air outlet 12 blows air, thereby avoiding the cold air blowing directly on the human body and causing discomfort to the user's body feeling.

[0064] Furthermore, a first air duct and a second air duct are provided inside the housing 1. The first air duct communicates with the air inlet and the first air outlet, and the second air duct communicates with the air inlet and the second air outlet and also communicates with the air inlet and the top air outlet 12. A first fan is provided in the first air duct, and a second fan is provided in the second air duct. The heat exchanger is provided inside the housing 1 and is located on the upstream side of the first air duct and the second air duct, so that the air entering from the air inlet exchanges heat with the heat exchanger and then enters the first air duct and the second air duct. It should be noted that the "upstream side" mentioned here is based on the flow direction of the air flow inside the housing 1. Specifically, when the first fan operates, driven by the first fan, indoor air enters the housing 1 through the air inlet, exchanges heat with the heat exchanger, and the heated air enters the first air duct and flows through the first air duct to the first air outlet, so that this part of the heated air is discharged through the first air outlet; when the second fan operates, driven by the second fan, indoor air enters the housing 1 through the air inlet, exchanges heat with the heat exchanger, and the heated air enters the second air duct and flows through the second air duct to the second air outlet and the top air outlet 12, so that this part of the heated air is discharged through the second air outlet and the top air outlet 12. Optionally, when the air conditioner 100 operates, both the first fan and the second fan can operate; or optionally, when the air conditioner 100 operates, only one of the first fan and the second fan operates. By providing the first air duct and the second air duct inside the housing 1, the heat exchange area of the air duct is greatly increased, the air conditioner 100 has good refrigeration and heating effects, and the working performance of the air conditioner 100 is improved.

[0065] In an embodiment of the present invention, as Figures 5 - 10 shown, a sliding groove 3 is provided on the door panel 2, and a sliding shaft 4 is provided on the housing 1. The sliding shaft 4 is slidably engaged in the sliding groove 3. Through the cooperation between the sliding groove 3 and the sliding shaft 4, the sliding of the door panel 2 on the housing 1 can be guided, so as to guide the door panel 2 to open or close the front air outlet 11.

[0066] Furthermore, as Figures 5 - 11As shown in the figure, the sliding groove 3 includes two first sliding grooves 31 and two second sliding grooves 32. The two first sliding grooves 31 are arranged on the door panel 2 at intervals, and the opening directions of the two first sliding grooves 31 are opposite to each other. The two second sliding grooves 32 are arranged on the door panel 2 at intervals, and the opening directions of the two second sliding grooves 32 are opposite to each other; the sliding shaft 4 includes two first sliding shafts 41 and two second sliding shafts 42. The two first sliding shafts 41 are arranged on the housing 1 at intervals, and the two first sliding shafts 41 are respectively and correspondingly fitted into the two first sliding grooves 31. The two second sliding shafts 42 are arranged on the housing 1 at intervals, and the two second sliding shafts 42 are respectively and correspondingly fitted into the two second sliding grooves 32. Through the cooperation between the two first sliding grooves 31 and the two first sliding shafts 41, and the cooperation between the two second sliding grooves 32 and the two second sliding shafts 42, and the opening directions of the two first sliding grooves 31 are opposite to each other, and the opening directions of the two second sliding grooves 32 are opposite to each other, the sliding of the door panel 2 on the housing 1 is more stable and reliable.

[0067] Further, as Figure 5 shown in the figure, the two second sliding grooves 32 are arranged between the two first sliding grooves 31, the two second sliding grooves 32 are respectively and correspondingly connected to the two first sliding grooves 31. The overall length of the first sliding groove 31 and the second sliding groove 32 in the sliding direction of the door panel 2 is L, the length of the first sliding groove 31 in the sliding direction of the door panel 2 is L1, and the length of the second sliding groove 32 in the sliding direction of the door panel 2 is L2. Wherein L is greater than L1 and L is greater than L2. Thus, not only the overall structure of the first sliding groove 31 and the second sliding groove 32 is compact, but also the effective length of guiding the sliding of the door panel 2 can be increased, thereby further improving the stability and reliability of the sliding of the door panel 2.

[0068] Furthermore, as Figure 5 shown in the figure, both the first sliding groove 31 and the second sliding groove 32 extend in the up and down direction. The upper end of the second sliding groove 32 is lower than the upper end of the first sliding groove 31, and the lower end of the second sliding groove 32 is lower than the lower end of the first sliding groove 31. Thus, the overall structure of the first sliding groove 31 and the second sliding groove 32 is simple and compact, and the effective length of guiding the sliding of the door panel 2 can be increased, thereby further improving the stability and reliability of the sliding of the door panel 2.

[0069] In an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 5 、 Figure 9 and Figure 11 shown in the figure, the sliding groove 3 includes a straight groove section 33 and a first bent groove section 34. One end of the first bent groove section 34 (such as Figure 5 、 Figure 9 and Figure 11 shown in the figure, the lower end) is connected to one end of the straight groove section 33 (such as Figure 5 、 Figure 9 and Figure 11is connected to the upper end shown in), the other end of the first curved groove section 34 (such as Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 shown in the upper end) bends and extends away from the housing 1, the sliding groove 3 further includes a second curved groove section 35, one end of the second curved groove section 35 (such as Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 shown in the upper end) is connected to the other end of the straight groove section 33 (such as Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 shown in the lower end), the other end of the second curved groove section 35 (such as Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 shown in the lower end) bends and extends away from the housing 1. Preferably, the distance of the first curved groove section 34 in the direction perpendicular to the straight groove section 33 is equal to the distance of the second curved groove section 35 in the direction perpendicular to the straight groove section 33.

[0070] When the door panel 2 is in the state of opening the front air outlet 11, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 9 , at this time, the sliding shaft 4 is fitted in the first curved groove section 34 and the sliding shaft 4 abuts against the upper end edge of the first curved groove section 34. At this time, the door panel 2 fits on the housing 1, thereby avoiding air leakage from the gap between the door panel 2 and the housing 1, effectively avoiding the abnormal noise problem caused by air leakage, and further reducing the operating noise of the air conditioner 100; when the door panel 2 is in the state of closing the front air outlet 11, as shown in Figure 12 , at this time, the sliding shaft 4 is fitted in the second curved groove section 35 and the sliding shaft 4 abuts against the lower end edge of the second curved groove section 35. At this time, the door panel 2 fits on the housing 1, ensuring seamless fit between the door panel 2 and the housing 1, thereby preventing dust from entering the interior through the gap between the two.

[0071] Specifically, when the door panel 2 is moved from Figure 1 shown in the open position towards Figure 12When moving to the closed position shown, that is, when the door panel 2 moves upward from the bottom, the sliding shaft 4 slides past the first curved groove section 34, the straight groove section 33, and the second curved groove section 35 in sequence, and finally stops against the lower edge of the second curved groove section 35. When the sliding shaft 4 slides within the first curved groove section 34, under the guidance of the first curved groove section 34, the door panel 2 moves outward (the "outward" here refers to the direction away from the housing 1) while moving upward by a distance equal to the distance of the first curved groove section 34 in the direction perpendicular to the straight groove section 33, so that a certain gap is formed between the door panel 2 and the housing 1; when the sliding shaft 4 moves to the straight groove section 33, under the guidance of the straight groove section 33, the door panel 2 moves vertically upward and the gap between the door panel 2 and the housing 1 is maintained, thereby effectively avoiding friction between the door panel 2 and the housing 1 and reducing the noise during the sliding process of the door panel 2; when the sliding shaft 4 moves into the second curved groove section 35, under the guidance of the second curved groove section 35, the door panel 2 moves inward (the "inward" here refers to the direction towards the adjacent housing 1) while moving upward by a distance equal to the distance of the second curved groove section 35 in the direction perpendicular to the straight groove section 33, so that when the door panel 2 completely closes the front air outlet 11, the door panel 2 fits against the housing 1 again, ensuring a seamless fit between the door panel 2 and the housing 1, thereby preventing dust from entering the interior through the gap between the two.

[0072] Conversely, when the door panel 2 is moved from Figure 12 the closed position shown towards Figure 1When moving to the open position shown, that is, when the door panel 2 moves downward from top to bottom, the sliding shaft 4 slides through the second bent groove section 35, the straight groove section 33, and the first bent groove section 34 in sequence, and finally stops against the upper edge of the first bent groove section 34. When the sliding shaft 4 slides within the second bent groove section 35, under the guidance of the second bent groove section 35, the door panel 2 moves outward (the "outward" here refers to the direction away from the housing 1) a certain distance while moving downward, and this distance is equal to the distance of the second bent groove section 35 in the direction perpendicular to the straight groove section 33, so that a certain gap is formed between the door panel 2 and the housing 1; when the sliding shaft 4 moves to the straight groove section 33, under the guidance of the straight groove section 33, the door panel 2 moves vertically downward and the gap between the door panel 2 and the housing 1 is maintained, thereby effectively avoiding friction between the door panel 2 and the housing 1 and reducing the noise during the sliding process of the door panel 2; when the sliding shaft 4 moves into the first bent groove section 34, under the guidance of the first bent groove section 34, the door panel 2 moves inward (the "inward" here refers to the direction towards the housing 1) a certain distance while moving downward, and this distance is equal to the distance of the first bent groove section 34 in the direction perpendicular to the straight groove section 33. Thus, when the door panel 2 fully opens the front air outlet 11, the door panel 2 fits against the housing 1 again, ensuring a seamless fit between the door panel 2 and the housing 1, thereby avoiding air leakage from the gap between the door panel 2 and the housing 1 and effectively avoiding abnormal noise problems caused by air leakage, and further reducing the operating noise of the air conditioner 100.

[0073] Optionally, the above-mentioned sliding shaft 4 can be integrally formed on the housing 1, thereby improving the connection strength between the sliding shaft 4 and the housing 1; or optionally, the above-mentioned sliding shaft 4 and the housing 1 are of a split structure, and the sliding shaft 4 is formed separately and then connected to the housing 1, as Figure 5 shown in, the sliding shaft 4 is arranged on the mounting seat 43, and the mounting seat 43 is connected to the housing 1 through threaded fasteners.

[0074] Optionally, the above-mentioned chute 3 can be integrally formed on the door panel 2; or optionally, the above-mentioned chute 3 and the door panel 2 are of a split structure, and the chute 3 is formed separately and then connected to the door panel 2, as Figure 5 shown in, the chute 3 is connected to the door panel 2 through threaded fasteners.

[0075] In an embodiment of the present invention, as Figures 5 - 8As shown in the figure, a driving mechanism 5 for driving the sliding of the door panel 2 is provided between the housing 1 and the door panel 2. The driving mechanism 5 includes a rack 51, a gear 52 and a driving motor 53 that mesh with each other. The rack 51 extends along the sliding direction of the door panel 2. The rack 51 is connected to the door panel 2. The gear 52 is connected to the housing 1. The driving motor 53 is connected to the gear 52 to drive the gear 52 to rotate. The sliding of the door panel 2 is driven through the cooperation between the rack 51 and the gear 52. The driving mechanism 5 has a simple structure and a stable and reliable driving process.

[0076] Further, as Figures 5 - 8 shown in the figure, engaging portions 511 are provided on both sides of the rack 51. The gear 52 includes a first gear 521 and a second gear 522 respectively provided on both sides of the rack 51. The first gear 521 and the second gear 522 respectively engage with the corresponding engaging portions 511. This makes the cooperation between the rack 51 and the gear 52 more stable and reliable.

[0077] Optionally, as Figures 5 - 8 shown in the figure, the driving mechanism 5 further includes a support frame 54. The support frame 54 is connected to the housing 1. A motor mounting position 541 is provided on the support frame 54. The driving motor 53 is mounted on the motor mounting position 541. A limiting sliding groove 542 is also provided on the support frame 54. The rack 51 is slidably fitted in the limiting sliding groove 542. By providing the support frame 54, the connection between the driving mechanism 5 and the housing 1 can be facilitated. And by providing the limiting sliding groove 542 for cooperating with the rack 51 on the support frame 54, when the door panel 2 slides, the rack 51 can be limited in the direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the rack 51, avoiding the rack 51 from shaking during the up and down movement, so that the movement process of the rack 51 is more stable. Optionally, the fitting clearance between the rack 51 and the limiting sliding groove 542 is less than or equal to 0.2 mm.

[0078] Optionally, as Figures 5 - 8 shown in the figure, the driving mechanism 5 is located inside the housing 1. A fitting window 13 is provided on the housing 1 and penetrates through the housing 1 in the thickness direction. The door panel 2 is connected to the driving mechanism 5 through the fitting window 13. By arranging the driving mechanism 5 inside the housing 1, the overall structure of the air conditioner 100 is made more compact, and the external structure of the air conditioner 100 is beautiful. Further, the door panel 2 usually blocks the fitting window 13, that is, whether the door panel 2 opens the front air outlet 11 (as Figure 1 shown in the figure) or the door panel 2 closes the front air outlet 11 (as Figure 12 shown in the figure), the door panel 2 blocks the fitting window 13. Thus, the aesthetic property of the overall external structure of the air conditioner 100 can be ensured.

[0079] As Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11In the example shown, the chute 3 includes a straight chute section 33, a first bent chute section 34, and a second bent chute section 35. One end of the first bent chute section 34 (such as the lower end shown in Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 ) is connected to one end of the straight chute section 33 (such as the upper end shown in Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 ). The other end of the first bent chute section 34 (such as the upper end shown in Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 ) bends and extends away from the housing 1. One end of the second bent chute section 35 (such as the upper end shown in Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 ) is connected to the other end of the straight chute section 33 (such as the lower end shown in Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 ). The other end of the second bent chute section 35 (such as the lower end shown in Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 ) bends and extends away from the housing 1. The driving mechanism 5 further includes a connecting member 55. The connecting member 55 is hingedly connected between the door panel 2 and the rack 51. When the sliding shaft 4 is slidably fitted in the first bent chute section 34 and the second bent chute section 35, the connecting member 55 rotates accordingly around the hinge shaft hinged on the rack 51, so as to adjust the distance between the rack 51 and the door panel 2, and further adapt to the change in the distance between the housing 1 and the door panel 2.

[0080] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0081] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0082] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the case where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on top of" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely means that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below", and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely means that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0083] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0084] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing, on which an air inlet and a front air outlet are provided, and the front air outlet includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet; A door panel, which is slidably arranged on the outer side of the housing, and there is at least one position of the door panel where the door panel simultaneously blocks a part of the first air outlet and a part of the second air outlet; A chute is provided on the door panel, and a sliding shaft is provided on the housing, and the sliding shaft is slidably fitted in the chute. The chute includes a straight groove section and a first bent groove section. One end of the first bent groove section is connected to one end of the straight groove section, and the other end of the first bent groove section extends in a direction away from the housing; The chute includes two first chutes and two second chutes. The two first chutes are arranged on the door panel at intervals, and the opening directions of the two first chutes are opposite to each other. The two second chutes are arranged on the door panel at intervals, and the opening directions of the two second chutes are opposite to each other; The sliding shaft includes two first sliding shafts and two second sliding shafts. The two first sliding shafts are arranged on the housing at intervals, and the two first sliding shafts are respectively fitted in the two first chutes in a one-to-one correspondence. The two second sliding shafts are arranged on the housing at intervals, and the two second sliding shafts are respectively fitted in the two second chutes in a one-to-one correspondence; The two second chutes are arranged between the two first chutes, and the two second chutes are respectively connected to the two first chutes in a one-to-one correspondence. The overall length of the first chute and the second chute in the sliding direction of the door panel is L, the length of the first chute in the sliding direction of the door panel is L1, and the length of the second chute in the sliding direction of the door panel is L2, where L is greater than L1 and L is greater than L2.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, The second air outlet is arranged around the first air outlet.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein A top air outlet is further provided on the housing. The top air outlet is arranged above the front air outlet and is slidable in the sliding direction of the door panel. A first air duct and a second air duct are provided in the housing. The first air duct communicates the air inlet and the first air outlet, and the second air duct communicates the air inlet and the second air outlet and also communicates the air inlet and the top air outlet. A first fan is provided in the first air duct, and a second fan is provided in the second air duct.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first chute and the second chute extend in the up and down direction. The upper end of the second chute is lower than the upper end of the first chute, and the lower end of the second chute is lower than the lower end of the first chute.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The chute further includes a second bent groove section. One end of the second bent groove section is connected to the other end of the straight groove section, and the other end of the second bent groove section extends in a direction away from the housing.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that A driving mechanism for driving the door panel to slide is provided between the housing and the door panel. The driving mechanism includes: A rack and a gear that are engaged with each other. The rack extends along the sliding direction of the door panel, the rack is connected to the door panel, and the gear is connected to the housing; A drive motor, the drive motor being connected to the gear to drive the gear to rotate.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, Engaging portions are provided on both sides of the rack. The gear includes a first gear and a second gear respectively provided on both sides of the rack, and the first gear and the second gear are respectively engaged with the corresponding engaging portions.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive mechanism further includes a support frame, the support frame being connected to the housing. A motor mounting position is provided on the support frame, and the drive motor is mounted on the motor mounting position. A limiting sliding groove is further provided on the support frame, and the rack is slidably fitted in the limiting sliding groove.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein The drive mechanism is located inside the housing. A fitting window penetrating in the thickness direction of the housing is provided on the housing, and the door panel is connected to the drive mechanism through the fitting window, and the door panel normally blocks the fitting window.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive mechanism further includes a connecting member, and the connecting member is hingedly connected between the door panel and the rack.

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