Panel structure and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

The present invention provides a panel structure and an air conditioner having the same. The panel structure comprises: a panel assembly, the panel assembly comprises a decorative panel and an air outlet panel, the decorative panel is provided with an air outlet, and the air outlet panel is arranged at the air outlet; a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is connected to the air outlet panel to drive the air outlet panel to move along a preset track to open or close the air outlet; wherein a first rolling part is arranged on the air outlet panel, a guide rail part is arranged on the inner side of the decorative panel, and the guide rail part extends along the extension direction of the preset track; the first rolling part cooperates with the guide rail part, so that when the driving mechanism drives the air outlet panel to move, the air outlet panel drives the first rolling part to roll along the extension direction of the guide rail part, thereby solving the problem of unstable movement of the air outlet panel in the prior art, which leads to the incomplete closure of the air outlet panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to a panel structure and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, people have put forward new requirements for air quality. As an important member of household appliances, air conditioners play an important role in improving the quality of family life, so people are paying more and more attention to air conditioners. At present, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a movable air outlet panel at the air outlet to open or close the air outlet, and the driving device is connected to the air outlet panel to drive the air outlet panel to move.

[0003] However, using only the driving device to drive the air outlet panel can easily lead to unstable movement of the air outlet panel, thereby causing the air outlet panel to not close properly. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a panel structure and an air conditioner having the same, so as to solve the problem in the prior art that the air outlet panel moves unsteadily, thereby causing the air outlet panel to not close properly.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, a panel structure is provided, the panel structure comprising: a panel assembly, the panel assembly comprising a decorative panel and an air outlet panel, the decorative panel is provided with an air outlet, and the air outlet panel is arranged at the air outlet; a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is connected to the air outlet panel to drive the air outlet panel to move along a preset trajectory to open or close the air outlet; wherein a first rolling portion is provided on the air outlet panel, and a guide rail portion is provided on the inner side of the decorative panel, and the guide rail portion extends along an extension direction of the preset trajectory; the first rolling portion cooperates with the guide rail portion, so that when the driving mechanism drives the air outlet panel to move, the air outlet panel drives the first rolling portion to roll along the extension direction of the guide rail portion.

[0006] Furthermore, a guide groove is provided on the guide rail portion, the guide groove extends along an extension direction of a preset track, and the first rolling portion contacts the groove bottom of the guide groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the guide rail portion includes a first guide section and a second guide section; when the air outlet panel opens the air outlet, the first rolling portion cooperates with the second guide section and the first guide section in sequence; when the air outlet panel closes the air outlet, the first rolling portion cooperates with the first guide section and the second guide section in sequence.

[0008] Furthermore, the first guide section extends along a straight line; and the second guide section extends along a curve.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes: a driving part; a rotating part, the rotating part is used to be connected to the air outlet panel in an adjustably positionable manner; wherein the driving part is drivingly connected to the rotating part, so that when the driving part drives the rotating part to move, the rotating part drives the air outlet panel to move along a preset trajectory.

[0010] Furthermore, the rotating part includes: a first rotating part, the driving part is drivingly connected to the first rotating part; and a second rotating part, the second rotating part is rotatably connected to the air outlet panel; wherein the first rotating part and the second rotating part are connected in an adjustable position, the driving part drives the second rotating part to move through the first rotating part, and the second rotating part drives the air outlet panel to move along a preset trajectory.

[0011] Furthermore, the driving part includes: a driving motor, the driving motor has an output shaft; a driving gear, the driving gear is connected to the output shaft; and a driving rack, the driving rack is meshed with the driving gear; wherein the output shaft drives the driving gear to rotate around the axis of the output shaft, so that the driving gear drives the driving rack to move; a first limiting hole is provided on the driving rack, and a second limiting hole is provided on the first rotating part, and fasteners are inserted into the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the panel structure also includes: a second rolling portion, which is adjustably connected to the first rotating portion; wherein a guide groove is provided on the guide rail portion, and the guide groove extends along the extension direction of the preset trajectory, and the second rolling portion contacts the bottom of the guide groove, so that when the driving portion drives the first rotating portion to move, the first rotating portion drives the second rolling portion to roll along the extension direction of the guide groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on one side of the air outlet panel close to the rotating part, a third limiting hole is opened on the protrusion, a fourth limiting hole is opened on the second rotating part, and fasteners are inserted into the third limiting hole and the fourth limiting hole.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, comprising a panel structure, wherein the panel structure is the above-mentioned panel structure.

[0015] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, an air outlet panel is provided at the air outlet on the decorative plate, and the air outlet panel is connected to the driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the air outlet panel to move along a preset track to open or close the air outlet. In addition, a first rolling portion is provided on the air outlet panel, and a guide rail portion is provided on the inner side of the decorative plate, and the guide rail portion extends along the extension direction of the preset track. The first rolling portion cooperates with the guide rail portion, so that when the driving mechanism drives the air outlet panel to move, the air outlet panel drives the first rolling portion to roll along the extension direction of the guide rail portion. The present invention not only connects the air outlet panel to the driving mechanism, but also realizes the connection between the air outlet panel and the decorative plate by using the cooperation of the first rolling portion and the guide rail portion. The air outlet panel is evenly stressed and moves smoothly, avoiding the shaking problem caused by the air outlet panel being only connected to the driving mechanism in the prior art, and solving the problem of unstable movement of the air outlet panel in the prior art, which leads to the air outlet panel not being closed in place. 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 structural schematic diagram showing a panel structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram showing a panel structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A local enlarged view at point A;

[0020] Figure 4 Shows Figure 2 a structural schematic diagram of the mid-panel structure; and

[0021] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram showing an air outlet closing an air outlet of an air outlet panel in an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0023] 10. Air conditioner;

[0024] 20. Panel structure; 100. Panel assembly; 110. Decorative panel; 120. Air outlet panel; 121. First rolling part;

[0025] 130. Air outlet;

[0026] 140, guide rail portion; 141, guide groove; 1411, first guide section; 1412, second guide section;

[0027] 200, driving mechanism; 210, driving unit; 211, driving motor; 212, driving gear; 213, driving rack;

[0028] 220, rotating part; 221, first rotating part; 222, second rotating part;

[0029] 30. Wind guide plate; 40. Wind sweeping plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] 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.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The panel structure 20 includes a panel assembly 100 and a driving mechanism 200 . The panel assembly 100 includes a decorative panel 110 and an air outlet panel 120 .

[0032] Figure 1 FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a panel structure 20 of an air conditioner 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 An air outlet 130 is formed on the decorative plate 110 , and the air outlet panel 120 is disposed at the air outlet 130 .

[0033] In some embodiments, at least one air outlet 130 is provided on the decorative panel 110, and an air outlet panel 120 is provided at each air outlet 130 to open or close the air outlet 130 by utilizing the movement of the air outlet panel 120. The movement of at least one air outlet panel 120 can be performed synchronously or controlled individually.

[0034] Figure 2 FIG. 2 shows a schematic structural diagram of a panel structure 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The driving mechanism 200 is drivingly connected to the air outlet panel 120 to drive the air outlet panel 120 to move along a preset trajectory to open or close the air outlet 130.

[0035] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A. Figure 3 The air outlet panel 120 is provided with a first rolling portion 121, and the inner side of the decorative panel 110 is provided with a guide rail portion 140, which extends along the extension direction of the preset track. The inner side of the decorative panel 110 refers to the side of the decorative panel 110 close to the driving mechanism 200. The first rolling portion 121 and the air outlet panel 120 can be connected in an adjustable manner.

[0036] The first rolling portion 121 cooperates with the guide rail portion 140 , so that when the driving mechanism 200 drives the air outlet panel 120 to move, the air outlet panel 120 drives the first rolling portion 121 to roll along the extending direction of the guide rail portion 140 .

[0037] In some embodiments, the first rolling portion 121 may be a wheel-shaped structure such as at least one guide wheel or a universal wheel.

[0038] In some embodiments, the air outlet panel 120 moves up and down under the drive of the driving mechanism 200 , two guide rail portions 140 may be provided on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 110 close to the air outlet 130 , and two first rolling portions 121 may be provided on the left and right sides of the air outlet panel 120 .

[0039] See also Figure 2 A guide groove 141 is formed on the guide rail portion 140 , and the guide groove 141 extends along an extension direction of a preset track, and the first rolling portion 121 contacts the bottom of the guide groove 141 .

[0040] See also Figure 2 The guide rail portion 140 includes a first guide segment 1411 and a second guide segment 1412 .

[0041] In some embodiments, when the air outlet panel 120 opens the air outlet 130, the first rolling portion 121 cooperates with the second guide segment 1412 and the first guide segment 1411 in sequence. That is, when the air outlet 130 needs to be changed from a closed state to an open state, the air outlet panel 120 moves under the drive of the driving mechanism 200 to drive the first rolling portion 121 to move from the free end of the second guide segment 1412, and the first rolling portion 121 moves along the extension direction of the second guide segment 1412 to the connection between the second guide segment 1412 and the first guide segment 1411, and then moves along the extension direction of the first guide segment 1411 until the free end of the first guide segment 1411. In this process, the air outlet 130 is gradually opened, and the air outlet panel 120 moves to the inner side of the decorative panel 110 to avoid affecting the air outlet speed at the air outlet 130.

[0042] In some embodiments, when the air outlet panel 120 closes the air outlet 130, the first rolling portion 121 cooperates with the first guide segment 1411 and the second guide segment 1412 in sequence. That is, when the air outlet 130 needs to be changed from an open state to a closed state, the air outlet panel 120 moves under the drive of the driving mechanism 200 to drive the first rolling portion 121 to move from the free end of the first guide segment 1411, and the first rolling portion 121 moves along the extension direction of the first guide segment 1411 to the connection between the first guide segment 1411 and the second guide segment 1412, and then moves along the extension direction of the second guide segment 1412 until the free end of the second guide segment 1412. In this process, the air outlet 130 is gradually closed, and the air outlet panel 120 moves to completely cover the air outlet 130. At this time, the air outlet panel 120 is closed in place to prevent dust from entering the air outlet 130.

[0043] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram showing the air outlet 130 of the air outlet panel 120 in the air conditioner 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 The driving mechanism 200 includes a driving part 210 and a rotating part 220 .

[0044] The rotating portion 220 is used to be connected to the air outlet panel 120 in an adjustable manner.

[0045] The driving part 210 is drivingly connected to the rotating part 220 , so that when the driving part 210 drives the rotating part 220 to move, the rotating part 220 drives the air outlet panel 120 to move along a preset trajectory.

[0046] Figure 4 Shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle panel structure 20. Figure 4 The rotating part 220 includes a first rotating part 221 and a second rotating part 222 .

[0047] The driving part 210 is drivingly connected to the first rotating part 221. The second rotating part 222 is rotatably connected to the air outlet panel 120. The first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 are connected in an adjustable position. The driving part 210 drives the second rotating part 222 to move through the first rotating part 221, and the second rotating part 222 drives the air outlet panel 120 to move along a preset trajectory.

[0048] In some embodiments, a fifth limiting hole is formed on the first rotating part 221, a sixth limiting hole is formed on the second rotating part 222, and fasteners are inserted into the fifth limiting hole and the sixth limiting hole. When the driving part 210 drives the first rotating part to move, the first rotating part 221 rotates around the axis of the fifth limiting hole, and the second rotating part 222 rotates around the axis of the sixth limiting hole.

[0049] See also Figure 5The driving unit 210 includes a driving motor 211, a driving gear 212 and a driving rack 213. The driving motor 211 has an output shaft. The driving gear 212 is connected to the output shaft. The driving rack 213 is meshed with the driving gear 212. The output shaft drives the driving gear 212 to rotate around the axis of the output shaft, so that the driving gear 212 drives the driving rack 213 to move.

[0050] See also Figure 4 A first limiting hole is formed on the driving rack 213, a second limiting hole is formed on the first rotating portion 221, and fasteners are inserted into the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole.

[0051] In some embodiments, the position between the first rotating portion 221 and the driving rack 213 is not adjustable, that is, during the movement of the driving rack 213 and the first rotating portion 221 , the relative position relationship between the driving rack 213 and the first rotating portion 221 does not change.

[0052] In some embodiments, the panel structure 20 further includes a second rolling portion. The second rolling portion is adjustably connected to the first rotating portion 221. A guide groove 141 is formed on the guide rail portion 140, and the guide groove 141 extends along the extension direction of the preset track.

[0053] The second rolling portion contacts the bottom of the guide groove 141, so that when the driving portion 210 drives the first rotating portion 221 to move, the first rotating portion 221 drives the second rolling portion to roll along the extension direction of the guide groove 141. The first rotating portion 221 is connected to the decorative plate 110 by the cooperation of the second rolling portion and the guide rail portion 140, which can further improve the stability of the air outlet panel 120 during the movement and prevent the air outlet panel 120 from shaking.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first rolling portion 121 may be a wheel-shaped structure such as at least one guide wheel or a universal wheel.

[0055] In some embodiments, the air outlet panel 120 moves up and down under the drive of the driving mechanism 200 , two guide rail portions 140 may be provided on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 110 close to the air outlet 130 , and two second rolling portions may be provided on the left and right sides of the first rotating portion 221 .

[0056] See also Figure 2 A protrusion is provided on one side of the air outlet panel 120 close to the rotating part 220, and a third limiting hole is provided on the protrusion. A fourth limiting hole is provided on the second rotating part 222. Fasteners are inserted into the third limiting hole and the fourth limiting hole. When the second rotating part 222 drives the air outlet panel 120 to move, the second rotating part 222 rotates around the axis of the fourth limiting hole.

[0057] In some embodiments, the fastener may be a common part such as a bolt, so as to enable the second rotating portion 222 to rotate around the axis of the third limiting hole.

[0058] See also Figure 1 The air conditioner 10 includes a panel structure 20, and the panel structure 20 is the panel structure 20 of the above embodiment.

[0059] In some embodiments, at least one air inlet may be provided on the decorative panel 110, and an air inlet panel may be provided at each air inlet to open or close the air inlet by utilizing the movement of the air inlet panel. The structure of the air inlet panel may adopt the structure of the air outlet panel 120 of the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0060] See also Figure 2 The first guide section 1411 extends along a straight line, and the second guide section 1412 extends along a curve. The air conditioner 10 further includes an air guide plate 30 and an air sweeping plate 40. The air guide plate 30 is arranged upstream of the guide rail portion 140 along the air outlet direction, and the air sweeping plate 40 is arranged upstream of the air guide plate 30 along the air outlet direction. Since the air conditioner 10 has hot and cold air alternating near the air outlet 130, condensation is easily generated at the hot and cold air alternating place. Therefore, the air guide plate 30 and the air sweeping plate 40 can be arranged at a position away from the air outlet 130 to avoid condensation at the air guide plate 30 and the air sweeping plate 40.

[0061] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0062] An air outlet panel 120 is provided at the air outlet 130 on the decorative plate 110, and the air outlet panel 120 is connected to the driving mechanism 200, and the driving mechanism 200 is used to drive the air outlet panel 120 to move along a preset track to open or close the air outlet 130. In addition, a first rolling portion 121 is provided on the air outlet panel 120, and a guide rail portion 140 is provided on the inner side of the decorative plate 110, and the guide rail portion 140 extends along the extension direction of the preset track. The first rolling portion 121 cooperates with the guide rail portion 140, so that when the driving mechanism 200 drives the air outlet panel 120 to move, the air outlet panel 120 drives the first rolling portion 121 to roll along the extension direction of the guide rail portion 140. The present invention not only drives and connects the air outlet panel 120 with the driving mechanism 200, but also utilizes the cooperation of the first rolling part 121 and the guide rail part 140 to realize the connection between the air outlet panel 120 and the decorative panel 110. The air outlet panel 120 is evenly stressed and moves smoothly, avoiding the shaking problem caused by the air outlet panel 120 being only connected to the driving mechanism 200 in the prior art, and solving the problem of unstable movement of the air outlet panel 120 in the prior art, which in turn causes the air outlet panel 120 to not close properly.

[0063] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. are only used to distinguish descriptions, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0064] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are directions or positional relationships in which the inventive product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0065] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", and "connect" 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 a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0066] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "some embodiments", "other embodiments", "in a first embodiment", "in a second embodiment", "in a third embodiment", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0067] 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 panel structure, characterized in that: The panel structure comprises: A panel assembly (100), the panel assembly (100) comprising a decorative panel (110) and an air outlet panel (120), the decorative panel (110) being provided with an air outlet (130), and the air outlet panel (120) being arranged at the air outlet (130); A driving mechanism (200), comprising a driving part (210) and a rotating part (220), wherein the rotating part (220) comprises a first rotating part (221) and a second rotating part (222), wherein the driving part (210) is drivingly connected to the first rotating part (221); the second rotating part (222) is rotatably connected to the air outlet panel (120); the first rotating part (221) and the second rotating part (222) are positionally adjustable, the driving part (210) drives the second rotating part (222) to move via the first rotating part (221), and the second rotating part (222) drives the air outlet panel (120) to move along a preset trajectory, so as to open or close the air outlet (130); The air outlet panel (120) is provided with a first rolling portion (121), the inner side of the decorative plate (110) is provided with a guide rail portion (140), and the guide rail portion (140) extends along the extension direction of the preset track; The first rolling portion (121) cooperates with the guide rail portion (140), so that when the driving mechanism (200) drives the air outlet panel (120) to move, the air outlet panel (120) drives the first rolling portion (121) to roll along the extension direction of the guide rail portion (140); A protrusion is provided on one side of the air outlet panel (120) close to the rotating part (220), a third limiting hole is provided on the protrusion, a fourth limiting hole is provided on the second rotating part (222), fasteners are inserted into the third limiting hole and the fourth limiting hole, and when the second rotating part (222) drives the air outlet panel (120) to move, the second rotating part (222) rotates around the axis of the fourth limiting hole; The guide rail portion (140) comprises a first guide section (1411) and a second guide section (1412); when the air outlet panel (120) opens the air outlet (130), the first rolling portion (121) sequentially cooperates with the second guide section (1412) and the first guide section (1411); when the air outlet panel (120) closes the air outlet (130), the first rolling portion (121) sequentially cooperates with the first guide section (1411) and the second guide section (1412); a second rolling portion, the second rolling portion being connected to the first rotating portion (221) in an adjustable manner; The guide rail portion (140) is provided with a guide groove (141), the guide groove (141) extending along the extension direction of the preset track, and the second rolling portion is in contact with the groove bottom of the guide groove (141), so that when the driving portion (210) drives the first rotating portion (221) to move, the first rotating portion (221) drives the second rolling portion to roll along the extension direction of the guide groove (141).

2. The panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide section (1411) extends along a straight line; The second guide section (1412) extends along a curve.

3. The panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving unit (210) comprises: A drive motor (211), wherein the drive motor (211) has an output shaft; A driving gear (212), the driving gear (212) being connected to the output shaft; A driving rack (213), wherein the driving rack (213) is meshed with the driving gear (212); The output shaft drives the driving gear (212) to rotate around the axis of the output shaft, so that the driving gear (212) drives the driving rack (213) to move; A first limiting hole is formed on the driving rack (213), a second limiting hole is formed on the first rotating portion (221), and fasteners are inserted into the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole.

4. An air conditioner, comprising a panel structure (20), characterized in that: The panel structure (20) is the panel structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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