Air guide component and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

The present invention provides a flow guide component and an air conditioner having the same, comprising: a flow guide housing, on which a flow cavity, a first channel opening, a second channel opening and a third channel opening are arranged, and the first channel opening, the second channel opening and the third channel opening are all connected to the flow cavity; a flow guide portion, which is arranged at the third channel opening, and at least part of which is located inside the flow cavity; along the flow guiding direction of the flow guide portion, the flow guide portion gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening is located, so that the airflow entering the flow cavity from the second channel opening flows out of the third channel opening and flows to the plane where the first channel opening is located under the flow guiding effect of the flow guide portion. The flow guide component of the present invention solves the problem of small air intake volume of the air conditioner in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of air conditioning, and in particular to a flow guide component and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the existing air conditioners, improving the air conditioner's ability to alternate between hot and cold in the room and improving the user's comfort have become necessary research topics. Air conditioner products with up and down air outlets can solve this problem well.

[0003] However, existing air conditioners with a reversible airflow function usually have problems such as a small air intake area, which results in insufficient air intake volume. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a flow guide component and an air conditioner having the same, so as to solve the problem of small air intake volume of the air conditioner in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flow guide component, comprising: a flow guide shell, on which a flow chamber, a first channel opening, a second channel opening and a third channel opening are arranged, and the first channel opening, the second channel opening and the third channel opening are all connected to the flow chamber; a flow guide portion, the flow guide portion is arranged at the third channel opening, and at least a part of the flow guide portion is located on the inner side of the flow chamber; along the flow guiding direction of the flow guide portion, the flow guide portion gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening is located, so that the airflow entering the flow chamber from the second channel opening flows out of the third channel opening and flows to the plane where the first channel opening is located under the flow guiding action of the flow guide portion.

[0006] Furthermore, the guide portion includes a plurality of guide plates arranged in parallel, and a guide gap is formed between two adjacent guide plates.

[0007] Furthermore, the guide gap and the guide plate are both strip-shaped, and the width of the guide gap is 50% to 70% of the width of the guide plate.

[0008] Furthermore, each guide plate is detachably mounted on the guide housing.

[0009] Further, each guide plate is rotatably arranged so that the guide portion has a blocking state for blocking the third channel opening and a guide state for opening the third channel opening and guiding the flow.

[0010] Furthermore, each guide plate is fixed on the guide housing.

[0011] Furthermore, the flow guide shell includes: a first side plate and a second side plate arranged opposite to each other; a top plate, the first channel opening is arranged on the top plate, and the top plate is connected to the first side plate and the second side plate; a bottom plate, the bottom plate is connected to the first side plate, the second side plate and the top plate, the third channel opening is arranged on the bottom plate, and the bottom plate, the first side plate, the second side plate and the top plate form a second channel opening; wherein at least a portion of the bottom plate is an arc-shaped plate body.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air duct structure, comprising: an air duct component, the air duct component having a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a first air inlet and a second air inlet, the first air inlet and the second air inlet being arranged opposite to each other; an air guide component, the air guide component being the above-mentioned air guide component, the first channel opening of the air guide component being connected to the first air outlet of the air duct component, the second channel opening and the first air inlet being located on the same side of the air duct component, and the third channel opening of the air guide component being used to be connected to the second air inlet of the air duct component.

[0013] According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air duct structure, comprising: an air duct component, the air duct component having a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a first air inlet and a second air inlet, the first air inlet being arranged opposite to the second air inlet; a flow guide component, the flow guide component having a first channel opening, a second channel opening and a third channel opening, the first channel opening being connected to the first air outlet, the second channel opening and the first air inlet being located on the same side of the air duct structure, and the third channel opening being connected to the second air inlet, so that the airflow flows through the second channel opening and the third channel opening in sequence and then flows into the second air inlet, or the airflow in the air duct component flows out from the second channel opening through the first channel opening.

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air conditioner, comprising a casing and an air duct structure arranged in the casing, wherein the air duct structure is the above-mentioned air duct structure.

[0015] The technical solution of the present invention is applied, and the flow guide component includes: a flow guide housing and a flow guide portion, the flow guide housing is provided with a flow cavity, a first channel opening, a second channel opening and a third channel opening, and the first channel opening, the second channel opening and the third channel opening are all connected to the flow cavity; the flow guide portion is arranged at the third channel opening, and at least part of the flow guide portion is located on the inner side of the flow cavity; along the flow guiding direction of the flow guide portion, the flow guide portion gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening is located, so that the airflow entering the flow cavity from the second channel opening flows out of the third channel opening under the flow guiding effect of the flow guide portion and flows to the plane where the first channel opening is located. With the above arrangement, the airflow entering the flow cavity can pass through the flow guide portion. Moreover, along the flow guiding direction of the flow guide portion, the flow guide portion gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening is located, so that the airflow entering the flow cavity can pass through the flow guide portion along the direction of the airflow flow. In this way, the airflow can be more smoothly passed into the airflow channel outside the flow guide portion, providing more air intake for the air conditioner, and solving the problem of small air intake of the air conditioner in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting a part of the present application 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 drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a flow guide component according to the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram showing an embodiment of the air duct structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 A partial enlarged view showing part I of the flow guide component of the present invention; and

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the external structure of an embodiment of an air conditioner of the present invention is shown.

[0021] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0022] 1. flow guide shell; 11. circulation cavity; 12. first channel opening; 13. second channel opening; 14. third channel opening; 101. first side plate; 102. second side plate; 103. top plate; 104. bottom plate; 20. air duct component; 201. first air outlet; 202. second air outlet; 203. first air inlet; 204. second air inlet; 3. flow guide; 31. flow guide plate; 32. flow guide gap; 6. casing; 10. flow guide component; 20. air duct component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the flow guide component of this embodiment includes: a flow guide housing 1, on which a flow chamber 11, a first channel opening 12, a second channel opening 13 and a third channel opening 14 are arranged, and the first channel opening 12, the second channel opening 13 and the third channel opening 14 are all connected to the flow chamber 11; a flow guide portion 3, which is arranged at the third channel opening 14, and at least part of the flow guide portion 3 is located on the inner side of the flow chamber 11; along the flow guide direction of the flow guide portion 3, the flow guide portion 3 gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening 12 is located, so that the airflow entering the flow chamber 11 from the second channel opening 13 flows out of the third channel opening 14 and flows to the plane where the first channel opening 12 is located under the flow guide effect of the flow guide portion 3. With the above arrangement, the airflow entering the flow chamber 11 can pass through the flow guide portion 3. Moreover, along the flow guide direction of the flow guide portion 3, the flow guide portion 3 gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening 12 is located, so that the airflow entering the flow chamber 11 can pass through the flow guide portion 3 along the direction of the airflow. In this way, the airflow can flow into the airflow channel outside the air guide portion 3 more smoothly, providing more air intake for the air conditioner, thereby solving the problem of small air intake of the air conditioner in the prior art.

[0025] In the flow guide component of this embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the guide portion 3 includes a plurality of guide plates 31 arranged in parallel, and a guide gap 32 is formed between two adjacent guide plates 31 .

[0026] In this embodiment, the guide portion 3 includes a plurality of guide plates 31 arranged in parallel and a guide gap 32 formed between two adjacent guide plates 31. The guide plates 31 are used to guide the gas flowing into the flow cavity 11. The guided gas passes through the guide portion 3 through the guide gap 32 to complete the conveying work of the gas flow.

[0027] In order to achieve the effect of better airflow, in the guide component of this embodiment, the guide gap 32 and the guide plate 31 are both strip-shaped, and the width of the guide gap 32 is 50% to 70% of the width of the guide plate 31. The width of the guide gap 32 is the distance between the two guide plates 31 forming the guide gap 32.

[0028] In order to facilitate the replacement and maintenance of the guide plate 31, in the guide component of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, each guide plate 31 is detachably mounted on the guide housing 1. Through the above arrangement, the service life of the guide component is increased.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the flow guide component of this embodiment, each flow guide plate 31 is rotatably arranged so that the flow guide part 3 has a blocking state for blocking the third channel opening 14 and a flow guide state for opening the third channel opening 14 and conducting flow guide.

[0030] In the flow guide component of this embodiment, each flow guide plate 31 is rotatably arranged so that the flow guide part 3 has a blocking state for blocking the third channel opening 14 and a flow guiding state for opening the third channel opening 14 and guiding the flow. When the flow guide component needs to guide the airflow through the flow guide part 3, the flow guide component is in the flow guiding state. When the flow guide component needs to guide the fluid in different directions, the flow guide component is in the blocking state.

[0031] In the flow guide component of this embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, each guide plate 31 is fixed on the guide housing 1. In this way, the guide plate 31 is firmly installed, ensuring the function of the guide component.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the guide component of this embodiment, the guide shell 1 includes: a first side plate 101 and a second side plate 102 arranged opposite to each other; a top plate 103, the first channel opening 12 is arranged on the top plate 103, and the top plate 103 is connected to the first side plate 101 and the second side plate 102; a bottom plate 104, the bottom plate 104 is connected to the first side plate 101, the second side plate 102 and the top plate 103, the third channel opening 14 is arranged on the bottom plate 104, and the bottom plate 104, the first side plate 101, the second side plate 102 and the top plate 103 surround the second channel opening 13; wherein, at least a part of the bottom plate 104 is an arc-shaped plate body.

[0033] In the flow guide component of the present embodiment, the flow guide shell 1 is composed of a first side plate 101, a second side plate 102, a top plate 103, and a bottom plate 104. The first side plate 101 and the second side plate 102 constitute the side wall of the flow guide component and support the top plate 103 and the bottom plate 104. The first channel opening 12 is arranged on the top plate 103. The bottom plate 104, the first side plate 101, the second side plate 102 and the top plate 103 form a second channel opening 13. The third channel opening 14 is arranged on the bottom plate 104. At least a part of the bottom plate 104 is an arc-shaped plate body, so as to guide the airflow flowing to the bottom plate 104.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in the air duct structure of the present embodiment, it includes: an air duct component 20, the air duct component 20 has a first air outlet 201, a second air outlet 202, a first air inlet 203 and a second air inlet 204, the first air inlet 203 and the second air inlet 204 are arranged opposite to each other; a flow guide component 10, the flow guide component 10 is the above-mentioned flow guide component, the first channel opening 12 of the flow guide component 10 is connected with the first air outlet 201 of the air duct component 20, the second channel opening 13 and the first air inlet 203 are located on the same side of the air duct component 20, and the third channel opening 14 of the flow guide component 10 is used to be connected with the second air inlet 204 of the air duct component 20.

[0035] The air duct structure of this embodiment is provided with a guide portion 3 on the bottom plate 104. The guide portion 3 is a structure of staggered and superimposed ribs. Under the action of the centrifugal fan, the wind entering the air duct from the front can be introduced into the back of the air conditioner through the gap of the staggered and superimposed rib structure (i.e., the guide gap 32) when the air enters, thereby increasing the air intake volume of the air conditioner and improving the cooling or heating efficiency.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the air duct structure of this embodiment includes: an air duct component 20, the air duct component 20 has a first air outlet 201, a second air outlet 202, a first air inlet 203 and a second air inlet 204, and the first air inlet 203 is arranged opposite to the second air inlet 204; a flow guide component 10, the flow guide component 10 has a first channel opening 12, a second channel opening 13 and a third channel opening 14, the first channel opening 12 is connected with the first air outlet 201, the second channel opening 13 and the first air inlet 203 are located on the same side of the air duct structure, and the third channel opening 14 is connected with the second air inlet 204, so that the airflow flows through the second channel opening 13 and the third channel opening 14 in sequence and then flows into the second air inlet 204, or the airflow in the air duct component 20 passes through the first channel opening 12 and flows out from the second channel opening 13.

[0037] In this embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner includes a casing 6 and an air duct structure arranged in the casing 6, and the air duct structure is the above-mentioned air duct structure.

[0038] The working principle of the air duct structure of this embodiment is described below:

[0039] In the air duct structure of this embodiment, the air duct structure is mainly applied to a vertical air conditioner with a reversible airflow function, such as the attached Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner of the present invention mainly includes a duct component 20, a flow guide component 10, a dual centrifugal fan and a baffle structure. The dual centrifugal fan inhales airflow from both sides, thereby realizing the air intake function on both sides of the air conditioner. The baffle structure realizes the top-in and bottom-out, bottom-in and top-out functions of the air conditioner; wherein, Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the lower end of the guide component 10 is provided with a rib structure (guide plate 31) with staggered and superimposed ribs, and there is a guide gap 32 between adjacent staggered ribs (the larger the rib gap is, the better without affecting the lower air outlet, the air duct strength and changing the air duct structure), wherein the rib structure is connected to the lower end of the air duct structure.

[0040] When the air conditioner is in a state where the air flows in from top to bottom and out from bottom to bottom, the wind enters the air duct from the upper air inlet, and then blows smoothly into the room from the lower air outlet along the air duct and the rib structure. Due to the staggered and superimposed distribution of the rib structure and the back pressure on the rear side, the wind will not pass through the guide gap 32 between the ribs and blow into the rear side of the air duct.

[0041] When the air conditioner is in a state where the air flow enters from the bottom and exits from the top, the wind enters from both sides, and the wind entering the air duct from the front can directly enter the rear side of the air conditioner along the guide gap 32 between the rib structure, and under the action of the centrifugal fan, the wind is smoothly introduced into the air duct, and finally blown upward along the air duct into the room from the upper air outlet.

[0042] By adopting the above arrangement, the air intake of the air conditioner can be increased, thereby increasing the air output and improving the cooling or heating efficiency. In addition, the above arrangement has a simple structure and is easy to implement, which is of great significance to the development of air conditioners.

[0043] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0044] The flow guide component of the present invention comprises: a flow guide housing 1, on which a flow chamber 11, a first channel opening 12, a second channel opening 13 and a third channel opening 14 are arranged, and the first channel opening 12, the second channel opening 13 and the third channel opening 14 are all connected to the flow chamber 11; a flow guide portion 3, which is arranged at the third channel opening 14, and at least part of the flow guide portion 3 is located inside the flow chamber 11; along the flow guide direction of the flow guide portion 3, the flow guide portion 3 gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening 12 is located, so that the airflow entering the flow chamber 11 from the second channel opening 13 flows out of the third channel opening 14 and flows to the plane where the first channel opening 12 is located under the flow guide effect of the flow guide portion 3. With the above arrangement, the airflow entering the flow chamber 11 can pass through the flow guide portion 3. Moreover, along the flow guide direction of the flow guide portion 3, the flow guide portion 3 gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening 12 is located, so that the airflow entering the flow chamber 11 can pass through the flow guide portion 3 along the flow direction of the airflow. In this way, the airflow can flow into the airflow channel outside the air guide portion 3 more smoothly, providing more air intake for the air conditioner, thereby solving the problem of small air intake of the air conditioner in the prior art.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flow guide component, It is characterized in that include: A flow guide housing (1), wherein the flow guide housing (1) is provided with a flow cavity (11), a first channel opening (12), a second channel opening (13) and a third channel opening (14), wherein the first channel opening (12), the second channel opening (13) and the third channel opening (14) are all in communication with the flow cavity (11); a flow guide portion (3), the flow guide portion (3) being arranged at the third channel opening (14), and at least a portion of the flow guide portion (3) being located on the inner side of the flow chamber (11); along the flow guide direction of the flow guide portion (3), the flow guide portion (3) gradually approaches the plane where the first channel opening (12) is located, so that the airflow entering the flow chamber (11) from the second channel opening (13) flows out of the third channel opening (14) and flows towards the plane where the first channel opening (12) is located under the flow guide effect of the flow guide portion (3); The guide portion (3) is a structure of staggered and superimposed ribs; The guide portion (3) comprises a plurality of guide plates (31) arranged in parallel, and a guide gap (32) is formed between two adjacent guide plates (31); Each of the guide plates (31) is rotatably arranged so that the guide portion (3) has a blocking state for blocking the third channel opening (14) and a guide state for opening the third channel opening (14) and guiding the flow; The flow guide housing (1) comprises: A first side plate (101) and a second side plate (102) arranged opposite to each other; A top plate (103), wherein the first channel opening (12) is arranged on the top plate (103), and the top plate (103) is connected to both the first side plate (101) and the second side plate (102); A bottom plate (104), the bottom plate (104) being connected to the first side plate (101), the second side plate (102) and the top plate (103); the third channel opening (14) being arranged on the bottom plate (104); the bottom plate (104), the first side plate (101), the second side plate (102) and the top plate (103) forming the second channel opening (13); wherein at least a portion of the bottom plate (104) is an arc-shaped plate body.

2. The flow guide component according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The guide gap (32) and the guide plate (31) are both strip-shaped, and the width of the guide gap (32) is 50% to 70% of the width of the guide plate (31).

3. The flow guide component according to claim 1, It is characterized in that Each of the guide plates (31) is detachably mounted on the guide housing (1).

4. The flow guide component according to claim 1, It is characterized in that Each of the guide plates (31) is fixed on the guide housing (1).

5. An air duct structure, It is characterized in that include: An air duct component (20), the air duct component (20) comprising a first air outlet (201), a second air outlet (202), a first air inlet (203) and a second air inlet (204), the first air inlet (203) and the second air inlet (204) being arranged opposite to each other; A flow guide component (10), the flow guide component (10) being the flow guide component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the first channel opening (12) of the flow guide component (10) being in communication with the first air outlet (201) of the air duct component (20), the second channel opening (13) and the first air inlet (203) being located on the same side of the air duct component (20), and the third channel opening (14) of the flow guide component (10) being in communication with the second air inlet (204) of the air duct component (20).

6. An air conditioner, comprising a casing (6) and an air duct structure arranged in the casing (6), It is characterized in that The air duct structure is the air duct structure described in claim 5.

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