Air inlet structure, air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air inlet structure and an air conditioner, wherein the air inlet structure includes an air inlet, wherein a decorative panel is provided at the air inlet, and the decorative panel can move relative to the air inlet so as to be in a closed position that at least partially blocks the air inlet when the air conditioner is stopped, and in an open position when the air conditioner is running. According to the present invention, the decorative panel has an open position and a closed position. When the air conditioner is stopped, i.e., not running, the decorative panel is in a closed position because there is no air intake demand, so that the exposed area of ​​the air inlet is small, thereby improving the appearance of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is running, the decorative panel is in an open position, so that the air intake area of ​​the air inlet is maximized, fully meeting the air intake demand of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular relates to an air inlet structure and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The air conditioner includes structures such as air inlet, air guide, and air outlet. The area of ​​the air inlet area and the area of ​​the air outlet area will affect the air volume of the air conditioner. In order to ensure sufficient air inlet area, existing air conditioners often increase the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet structure. In order to ensure the integrity of the air conditioner appearance, some air conditioners will be designed with exterior decorative structures to block the air inlet area. In this case, the air intake volume of the air conditioner will be reduced. Summary of the invention

[0003] Therefore, the present invention provides an air inlet structure and an air conditioner to overcome the deficiency in the prior art that an appearance decorative structure is provided at the air inlet area of ​​the air conditioner to improve the aesthetics of the air conditioner, resulting in a reduction in the air intake volume of the air conditioner.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an air inlet structure, including an air inlet, wherein a decorative panel is provided at the air inlet, and the decorative panel can move relative to the air inlet so as to be in a closed position that at least partially blocks the air inlet when the air conditioner is stopped, and to be in an open position when the air conditioner is running.

[0005] Preferably, the decorative panel is rotatably connected to a first rotating shaft in the air conditioner.

[0006] Preferably, the air inlet structure further includes an opening and closing drive device for driving the decorative panel to switch between the closed position and the open position.

[0007] Preferably, the opening and closing drive device comprises a driving motor and a second rotating shaft connected to a power output shaft of the driving motor, a rope is wound around the second rotating shaft, and a free end of the rope is connected to the decorative panel.

[0008] Preferably, the ropes are provided in a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of ropes are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the second rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the driving motor is a double-end output shaft motor, and the second rotating shafts are two, and the two second rotating shafts are respectively connected to the output shafts at both ends of the double-end output shaft motor.

[0010] Preferably, the decorative panel includes a first decorative panel and a second decorative panel, the first decorative panel and the second decorative panel are symmetrically arranged about the first rotating axis, and when the driving motor rotates along the first direction, the first decorative panel and the second decorative panel can be switched from the open position to the closed position at the same time under the traction of the rope.

[0011] Preferably, an elastic structure is further provided between the first rotating shaft and the decorative panel, for applying a force to the decorative panel to switch from the closed position to the open position.

[0012] Preferably, the air inlet is constructed on an air inlet panel, and when the decorative panel is in the closed position, the decorative panel is snap-connected to the air inlet panel.

[0013] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising an air inlet structure, wherein the air inlet structure is the above-mentioned air inlet structure.

[0014] The present invention provides an air inlet structure and an air conditioner, wherein the decorative panel has an open position and a closed position. When the air conditioner is stopped, i.e. not in operation, the decorative panel is in a closed position because there is no demand for air inlet, thereby reducing the exposed area of ​​the air inlet and improving the appearance of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is in operation, the decorative panel is in an open position, thereby maximizing the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet and fully meeting the demand of the air conditioner for air intake volume. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of an air inlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (cross section) of the internal structure of an air inlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a structure in which the decorative panel is in a closed position;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure in which the decorative panel is in the open position.

[0019] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0020] 1. Air inlet; 2. Decorative panel; 21. First decorative panel; 22. Second decorative panel; 3. First rotating shaft; 41. Driving motor; 42. Second rotating shaft; 43. Rope; 100. Air inlet panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] See also Figures 1 to 4As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an air inlet structure is provided, comprising an air inlet 1, wherein a decorative panel 2 is provided at the air inlet 1, wherein the decorative panel 2 can move relative to the air inlet 1, so as to be in a closed position that at least partially blocks the air inlet 1 when the air conditioner is stopped, and in an open position when the air conditioner is running. It can be understood that when the decorative panel 2 is in the open position, the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet 1 is maximized. In this technical solution, the decorative panel 2 has an open position and a closed position. When the air conditioner is stopped, i.e., not running, since there is no air inlet demand, the decorative panel 2 is in a closed position, so that the exposed area of ​​the air inlet 1 is small, thereby improving the appearance of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is running, the decorative panel 2 is in an open position, so that the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet 1 is maximized, fully meeting the air intake demand of the air conditioner.

[0022] In some embodiments, the decorative panel 2 is rotationally connected to the first rotating shaft 3 in the air conditioner, that is, the rotation of the decorative panel 2 relative to the first rotating shaft 3 can achieve the switching between the open position and the closed position, thereby making the air inlet structure more compact.

[0023] The position switching of the decorative panel 2 can certainly be achieved manually, and the best thing is that the air inlet structure also includes an opening and closing drive device for driving the decorative panel 2 to switch between the closed position and the open position, thereby realizing the degree of automation of the position switching of the decorative panel 2 and improving the user experience.

[0024] In some embodiments, the opening and closing drive device includes a driving motor 41 and a second rotating shaft 42 connected to the power output shaft of the driving motor 41, a rope 43 is wound on the second rotating shaft 42, and the free end of the rope 43 is connected to the decorative panel 2. The position switching of the decorative panel 2 can be achieved by the traction of the rope 43. Specifically, when the driving motor 41 rotates in a first direction (for example, clockwise), the second rotating shaft 42 is forced to wind the rope 43, and the wound rope 43 then pulls the decorative panel 2 to rotate around its rotation connection point with the first rotating shaft 3, thereby switching the decorative panel 2 from the open position to the closed position. The rope 43 can be specifically, for example, a steel wire rope, which has a certain degree of flexibility and rigidity, and can achieve winding and traction while effectively preventing the occurrence of knotting during the winding process.

[0025] Preferably, the ropes 43 are provided in multiple groups, and the multiple groups of ropes 43 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the second rotating shaft 42. The multiple groups of ropes 43 are particularly suitable for the case where the length of the decorative panel 2 is large, and can make the position switching process of the decorative panel 2 smoother and more reliable.

[0026] In some embodiments, the driving motor 41 is a double-end output shaft motor, and the second rotating shaft 42 has two, and the two second rotating shafts 42 are respectively connected to the output shafts at both ends of the double-end output shaft motor. In this technical solution, by adopting the double-end output shaft motor and correspondingly setting a second rotating shaft 42 on the output shafts at both ends, on the one hand, the number of driving motors 41 can be reduced, saving space and cost, and on the other hand, the length of the second rotating shaft 42 can be shortened, effectively preventing the second rotating shaft 42 from being deformed during the force application process.

[0027] The decorative panel 2 includes a first decorative panel 21 and a second decorative panel 22, the first decorative panel 21 and the second decorative panel 22 are symmetrically arranged about the first rotating shaft 3, and when the driving motor 41 rotates in the first direction, the first decorative panel 21 and the second decorative panel 22 can be simultaneously switched from the open position to the closed position under the traction of the rope 43. The arrangement of the first decorative panel 21 and the second decorative panel 22 can reduce the size of each decorative panel, making the structural design of the air conditioner more reasonable and the appearance more beautiful.

[0028] In some embodiments, an elastic structure (not shown in the figure) is further provided between the first rotating shaft 3 and the decorative panel 2. The elastic structure may be, for example, a torsion spring, which is used to apply a force to the decorative panel 2 to switch from the closed position to the open position. Specifically, when the air conditioner is running, the driving motor 41 is controlled to rotate in the second direction (for example, counterclockwise). At this time, the second rotating shaft 42 is driven to rotate in the opposite direction, and the surrounding rope 43 is loosened. Under the action of the elastic structure, the decorative panel 2 (for example, the first decorative panel 21 and the second decorative panel 22) is elastically opened. Preferably, the air inlet 1 is constructed on the air inlet panel 100. When the decorative panel 2 is in the closed position, the decorative panel 2 is connected to the air inlet panel 100 by a snap-fit ​​connection. The snap-fit ​​can make the decorative panel 2 more reliably in the closed position. Specifically, the buckle can be a simple buckle connection between a hook and a slot. In this case, when the air conditioner is turned on, the aforementioned buckle connection needs to be manually released. Preferably, the buckle can be electrically controlled to buckle or release the buckle connection. When the air conditioner is turned on, a corresponding instruction to release the buckle connection is synchronously issued.

[0029] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising an air inlet structure, wherein the air inlet structure is the above-mentioned air inlet structure.

[0030] It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, under the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0031] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention. The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and variations can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and variations should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air inlet structure, It is characterized in that The invention comprises an air inlet (1), wherein a decorative panel (2) is provided at the air inlet (1), and the decorative panel (2) is movable relative to the air inlet (1) so as to be in a closed position for at least partially covering the air inlet (1) when the air conditioner is stopped, and in an open position when the air conditioner is running; when the decorative panel (2) is in the closed position, the exposed area of ​​the air inlet (1) is small, and the air inlet (1) has an exposed portion; when the decorative panel (2) is in the open position, the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet (1) is maximized; the decorative panel (2) is rotationally connected to a first rotating shaft (3) in the air conditioner; and further comprises an opening and closing drive device for driving the decorative panel (2) to switch between the closed position and the open position; the opening and closing drive device comprises a drive motor (41) and a drive shaft (41) connected to the drive motor. A second rotating shaft (42) is connected to the power output shaft of the machine (41), a rope (43) is wound on the second rotating shaft (42), and the free end of the rope (43) is connected to the decorative panel (2); the decorative panel (2) comprises a first decorative panel (21) and a second decorative panel (22), the first decorative panel (21) and the second decorative panel (22) are symmetrically arranged about the first rotating shaft (3), and when the driving motor (41) runs in a first direction, the first decorative panel (21) and the second decorative panel (22) can be simultaneously switched from the open position to the closed position under the traction of the rope (43); an elastic structure is also provided between the first rotating shaft (3) and the decorative panel (2), for applying a force to the decorative panel (2) to switch from the closed position to the open position.

2. The air inlet structure according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The ropes (43) are provided in a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of ropes (43) are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the second rotating shaft (42).

3. The air inlet structure according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The driving motor (41) is a double-end output shaft motor, and the second rotating shafts (42) are two, and the two second rotating shafts (42) are respectively connected to the output shafts at both ends of the double-end output shaft motor.

4. The air inlet structure according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The air inlet (1) is constructed on the air inlet panel (100); when the decorative panel (2) is in the closed position, the decorative panel (2) and the air inlet panel (100) are snap-connected.

5. An air conditioner, comprising an air inlet structure, It is characterized in that The air inlet structure is the air inlet structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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