Air outlet component for air conditioner and air conditioner having the same
Through the dual-axis pivot mechanism of the fixed rotor and the movable rotor, combined with the design of the hose and air outlet air duct, the problem of small adjustment range of the air outlet direction of the air conditioner is solved, and extensive adjustment of the air outlet angle and smooth flow of air flow are achieved, improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN201911112960.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2019-11-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-11-14
AI Technical Summary
The air outlet direction adjustment range of existing air conditioners is small, and when adjusting the air outlet direction through the air guide louvers, it will affect the air outlet volume, wind speed and wind pressure, resulting in poor user comfort experience.
A air outlet component is designed to connect the pivoting mechanism between the fixed rotor and the movable rotor, and combine the dual-axis pivot movement of the hose and the air outlet duct to achieve extensive adjustment of the air outlet angle, and ensure smooth air flow through the hose connection to avoid affecting the air outlet volume and wind speed.
It realizes extensive adjustment of the air outlet angle, improves user experience, and ensures the stability of air output, wind speed and wind pressure. It has a simple structure, convenient assembly, high reliability in action, and no fan device is required.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to an air outlet component for an air conditioner and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art
[0002] In related art air conditioners, the air outlet direction is usually adjusted by arranging air guiding louvers inside the air outlet. The adjustable range of the air outlet angle of this adjustment method is small, and it is difficult to meet the different experience requirements of users. Moreover, when the air guiding louvers adjust the air outlet direction inside the air outlet, it will also affect the air volume, air velocity, and air pressure of the air outlet, affecting the comfort experience of users. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this reason, the present invention provides an air outlet component for an air conditioner, and the adjustable range of the air outlet angle of the air outlet component is relatively large.
[0004] The present invention also provides an air conditioner having the above air outlet component.
[0005] The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a fixed turntable; a moving turntable, the moving turntable is pivotally connected to the fixed turntable through a first pivoting mechanism so that the moving turntable can rotate relative to the fixed turntable around a first axis, and the moving turntable has an air inlet; an air outlet duct member, the air outlet duct member has an air outlet, the air outlet duct member is connected to the moving turntable through a second pivoting mechanism so that the air outlet duct member can rotate relative to the moving turntable around a second axis, and the air outlet duct member follows the moving turntable to rotate synchronously around the first axis, and the second axis intersects the first axis at a non-zero angle; and a hose, a first end of the hose is connected to the air outlet duct member and communicates with the air outlet, a second end of the hose is connected to the moving turntable and communicates with the air inlet, and the hose rotates synchronously with the moving turntable and the air outlet duct member around the first axis.
[0006] According to the air outlet component for an air conditioner of the present invention, the adjustable range of the air outlet angle can be increased to meet the different experience requirements of users. Moreover, since the change of the air outlet angle of the air outlet duct member does not rely on the swing of the air guiding louvers inside the air outlet, it will not affect the air volume, air velocity, air pressure, etc. of the air outlet, meeting the comfort experience requirements of users. Moreover, by providing a hose, it can simply and effectively ensure that the air flow can flow smoothly during the movement of the air outlet duct member, ensuring the air supply effect. In addition, the structure of the air outlet component is ingenious, simple, convenient to assemble, and has high movement reliability.
[0007] In some embodiments, the air outlet component further includes an appearance cover, which is connected to the moving turntable to rotate synchronously with the moving turntable around the first axis. The appearance cover covers the air outlet duct member, and there is an avoidance opening on the appearance cover that allows a part of the air outlet duct member to always extend out of the appearance cover. The air outlet is formed on the part of the air outlet duct member that is always outside the appearance cover, and the hose is hidden inside the appearance cover and the air outlet duct member.
[0008] In some embodiments, the air outlet duct member has a stop edge to prevent the entire air outlet duct member from disengaging from the appearance cover.
[0009] In some embodiments, the fixed turntable has a central hole that penetrates along the extension direction of the first axis. The moving turntable includes a central cylinder inserted into the central hole. The axial two ends of the central cylinder are respectively an inner end and an outer end. The orifice of the inner end of the central cylinder defines the air inlet and is located inside the central hole, and the outer end of the central cylinder is located outside the central hole and is connected to the second end of the hose.
[0010] In some embodiments, the outer end of the central cylinder has a buckle, and the second end of the hose is inserted into the outer end of the central cylinder and is limited by the buckle.
[0011] In some embodiments, there is a first mounting structure inside the central hole. The first mounting structure is located on the side of the inner end of the central cylinder away from the outer end of the central cylinder, and the first mounting structure includes a first central platform and a plurality of first connecting ribs connecting the first central platform and the hole wall of the central hole. The adjacent first connecting ribs define a first ventilation hole communicating with the air inlet. There is a second mounting structure inside the central cylinder. The second mounting structure is located on the side of the inner end of the central cylinder close to the outer end of the central cylinder, and the second mounting structure includes a second central platform and a plurality of second connecting ribs connecting the second central platform and the cylinder wall of the central cylinder. The adjacent second connecting ribs define a second ventilation hole communicating with the air inlet. Among them, the first pivoting mechanism is mounted on the first central platform and the second central platform.
[0012] In some embodiments, the first central platform has a first sunken cavity and a first through hole, and the second central platform has a second sunken cavity and a second through hole. The first pivoting mechanism includes: a first bushing, the first bushing includes a first head and a bushing portion arranged in sequence along the extending direction of the first axis. At least part of the first head sinks into the first sunken cavity and is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the first sunken cavity, and the bushing portion penetrates into the first through hole; a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft includes a second head, a shoulder and a rotating shaft portion arranged in sequence along the extending direction of the first axis. At least part of the second head sinks into the second sunken cavity and is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the second sunken cavity, the shoulder penetrates into the second through hole, and the rotating shaft portion penetrates into the bushing portion; wherein, one side surface of the shoulder close to the rotating shaft portion and one side surface of the first head away from the bushing portion are both perpendicular to the first axis and are in surface contact and rotational fit, and the moving turntable and the fixed turntable are in clearance fit.
[0013] In some embodiments, a clamping groove is provided at one end of the rotating shaft portion away from the shoulder. The first pivoting mechanism further includes a snap ring, and the snap ring is assembled in the clamping groove and abuts against one end of the bushing portion away from the first head.
[0014] In some embodiments, there is no blower in the air outlet duct member.
[0015] In some embodiments, the fixed turntable has a track groove, the track groove is circular or arc-shaped and the center line is the first axis, and the moving turntable has a guiding post, and the guiding post is inserted into the track groove to slide along the track groove.
[0016] In some embodiments, the air outlet component further includes: a first driving device, and the first driving device is used to drive the moving turntable to rotate relative to the fixed turntable around the first axis.
[0017] In some embodiments, the first driving device includes: a first rack, a first gear and a first driver. The first rack is arranged on the moving turntable and meshes with the first gear. The first driver is arranged on the fixed turntable and drives the first gear to rotate. The first rack is circular or arc-shaped and the center line is the first axis, so as to drive the moving turntable to rotate around the first axis under the drive of the first gear.
[0018] In some embodiments, the fixed turntable is arranged on one side of the moving turntable away from the air outlet duct member, and the moving turntable has a mounting groove opening towards the fixed turntable, and the first rack is integrally formed in the mounting groove.
[0019] In some embodiments, the air outlet component further includes: a second driving device, which is configured to drive the air outlet air duct member to rotate relative to the moving turntable around the second axis.
[0020] In some embodiments, the second driving device includes: a second rack, a second gear, and a second driver. The second rack is disposed on the air outlet air duct member and meshes with the second gear. The second driver is disposed on the moving turntable and drives the second gear to rotate. The second rack is arc-shaped and its center line is the second axis, so as to drive the air outlet air duct member to rotate around the second axis under the drive of the second gear.
[0021] In some embodiments, there are two support portions on the moving turntable, and the two support portions are spaced apart along the extension direction of the second axis. Both ends of the air outlet air duct member respectively have connection portions, and each side of the connection portion and the support portion are pivotally connected through the second pivoting mechanism, and the second driver is installed on the support portion, and the second rack is integrally formed on the connection portion.
[0022] In some embodiments, the second pivoting mechanism includes: a second bushing and a second rotating shaft rotatably inserted into the second bushing. The second bushing is installed on the support portion, and the second rotating shaft is integrally formed on the connection portion.
[0023] In some embodiments, the first pivoting mechanism has a first wire passing hole penetrating along the extension direction of the first axis, and the moving turntable has a second wire passing hole. The second driving device includes a cable, and the cable passes through the second wire passing hole and the first wire passing hole to the side of the fixed turntable away from the moving turntable.
[0024] In some embodiments, the moving turntable has a wire buckle for positioning the cable.
[0025] In some embodiments, the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.
[0026] The air conditioner according to the second aspect of the present invention includes the air outlet component according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0027] By providing the air outlet component of the first aspect as described above, the user experience of the air conditioner is improved according to the air conditioner of the present invention.
[0028] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes: a air supply component, the air supply component is located below the air outlet component, the air supply component includes an air supply air duct member and a first fan disposed in the air supply air duct member. The air supply opening of the air supply air duct member is communicated with the air inlet on the rotating disk. The first axis is a vertical line, and the second axis is a horizontal line.
[0029] 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. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] Figure 1 is a mating diagram of an air outlet component and an air supply component according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the air outlet component and the air supply component shown in
[0032] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a state diagram of the adjusted air outlet component shown in
[0033] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the air outlet component shown in
[0034] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a front view of the air outlet component shown in
[0035] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line A-A in Figure 5 ;
[0036] Figure 7 is Figure 1 a mating cross-sectional view of a moving turntable, a first driving device, and a first pivoting mechanism in the air outlet component shown in
[0037] Figure 8 is Figure 1 a side view of the air outlet component shown in
[0038] Figure 9 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the air outlet component and the air supply component shown in
[0039] Figure 10 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the moving turntable and the second driving device in the air outlet component shown in
[0040] Figure 11 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the cooperation between the moving turntable and the second driving device in the air outlet component shown in
[0041] Figure 12 is Figure 1 a side view of the air outlet component shown in
[0042] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view along Figure 12Cross-sectional view of the C-C line;
[0043] Figure 14 is Figure 12 Assembly drawing of the air outlet duct member, hose, etc. shown in;
[0044] Figure 15 is Figure 12 Assembly drawing of the air outlet duct member, moving turntable, and second driving device shown in;
[0045] Figure 16 is Figure 3 Enlarged view within the center line;
[0046] Figure 17 is Figure 1 Assembly drawing of the moving turntable and the first pivoting mechanism, etc. in the air outlet member shown in;
[0047] Figure 18 is Figure 1 Top view of the moving turntable in the air outlet member shown in;
[0048] Figure 19 is Figure 8 Enlarged view of the circled position B in;
[0049] Figure 20 Front projection view of the drive assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0050] Figure 21 is Figure 20 Stereogram of the drive motor shown in;
[0051] Figure 22 Internal structure diagram of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0052] Figure 23 is Figure 22 Side view of the internal structure of the air conditioner shown in;
[0053] Figure 24 is along Figure 22 Cross-sectional view of the D-D line in.
[0054] Reference numerals:
[0055] Air conditioner 1000;
[0056] Air outlet member 100;
[0057] First axis L1; Second axis L2; First plane S1; Second plane S2;
[0058] Center line L3 of the motor shaft; Center line L4 of the motor body;
[0059] Air outlet duct member 1; air outlet 11; connecting portion 12;
[0060] Housing portion 13; accommodation cavity 130;
[0061] Air outlet portion 14; air outlet passage 140; inlet end 14a; outlet end 14b;
[0062] Stopping edge 15;
[0063] Rotating turntable 2; air inlet 20; mounting groove 21; guiding column 22; support portion 23;
[0064] Central cylinder 24; inner end 241; outer end 242; buckle 243;
[0065] Second mounting structure 25; second central platform 251; second connecting rib 252; second ventilation hole 253;
[0066] Second sunken cavity 2511; second perforation 2512;
[0067] Second wire passing hole 26; wire clip 27;
[0068] Stationary turntable 3; track groove 31; central hole 32;
[0069] First mounting structure 33; first central platform 331; first connecting rib 332; first ventilation hole 333;
[0070] First sunken cavity 3311; first perforation 3312;
[0071] First pivoting mechanism 4;
[0072] First bushing 41; first head 411; bushing portion 412;
[0073] First rotating shaft 42; second head 421; shoulder 422; rotating shaft portion 423; card slot 4231;
[0074] Circlip 43; first wire passing hole 44;
[0075] Second pivoting mechanism 5; second bushing 51; second rotating shaft 52;
[0076] First driving device 6; first rack 61; first gear 62; first driver 63;
[0077] Driver assembly 6a;
[0078] Driving motor 6a1; motor body 6a11; motor shaft 6a12; mounting ear 6a13; junction box 6a14;
[0079] Stopping member 6a2; first baffle 6a21; flanging portion 6a22; second baffle 6a23;
[0080] Second driving device 7; second rack 71; second gear 72; second driver 73; cable 74;
[0081] Hose 8; first end 81; second end 82;
[0082] Appearance cover 9; avoidance opening 91;
[0083] Air supply component 200; air supply duct component 201; first fan 202;
[0084] Air supply opening 2010; air flow channel 2011; third wire passing hole 2012;
[0085] First component 300; first heat exchanger 301; air duct housing 302;
[0086] Second component 400; second heat exchanger 401; second fan 402; compressor 403. Detailed implementation manners
[0087] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein 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 with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0088] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can realize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.
[0089] Next, with reference to the drawings, an air outlet component 100 for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention will be described.
[0090] As Figures 1 - 2 shown, the air outlet component 100 may include: an air outlet duct component 1, a moving turntable 2, a fixed turntable 3, and a hose 8. The air outlet duct component 1 has an air outlet 11. In combination Figure 3 , the moving turntable 2 is pivotally connected to the fixed turntable 3 through a first pivoting mechanism 4, so that the moving turntable 2 can rotate relative to the fixed turntable 3 about a first axis L1. In combination Figure 4, the air outlet duct member 1 is connected to the moving turntable 2 through the second pivoting mechanism 5, so that the air outlet duct member 1 can rotate relative to the moving turntable 2 about the second axis L2, and the air outlet duct member 1 follows the moving turntable 2 to rotate synchronously about the first axis L1, wherein the second axis L2 intersects the first axis L1 at a non-zero angle.
[0091] Thus, for the air outlet component 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, by cleverly setting: the fixed turntable 3 and the moving turntable 2 are pivotally connected about the first axis L1 through the first pivoting mechanism 4, and the moving turntable 2 and the air outlet duct member 1 are pivotally connected about the second axis L2 through the second pivoting mechanism 5, the pivotal movement of the air outlet duct member 1 driving the air outlet 11 about the first axis L1 and the pivotal movement about the second axis L2 can be reliably and effectively realized. Furthermore, the angle adjustment range of the air outlet 11 can be greatly improved to meet the different experience requirements of users.
[0092] Moreover, since the angle adjustment of the air outlet duct member 1 in two spatial dimensions is through the pivotal movement about the axis, the movement space of the air outlet duct member 1 can be saved, and the overall structural compactness of the air outlet component 100 can be improved. In addition, since the change of the air outlet angle of the air outlet duct member 1 does not rely on the swing of the louvers in the air outlet 11, the air outlet volume, air outlet speed, and air outlet wind pressure will not change, and it will not cause an uncomfortable experience for users. In addition, the structure of the air outlet component 100 is ingenious, simple, convenient to assemble, and has high movement reliability.
[0093] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the air outlet component 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a hose 8. The first end 81 of the hose 8 is connected to the air outlet duct member 1 and is in communication with the air outlet 11, and the second end 82 of the hose 8 is connected to the moving turntable 2 and is in communication with the air inlet 20. The hose 8 rotates synchronously about the first axis L1 with the moving turntable 2 and the air outlet duct member 1. Thus, by arranging the hose 8 between the air inlet 20 on the moving turntable 2 and the air outlet 11 on the air outlet duct member 1, it can be simply and effectively ensured that during the movement of the air outlet duct member 1, the air outlet airflow can flow smoothly, ensuring the air supply effect. Moreover, since the hose 8 is connected to the moving turntable 2 and rotates synchronously about the first axis L1 with the moving turntable 2 and the air outlet duct member 1, the hose 8 can be prevented from being twisted and deformed about the first axis L1, improving the service life of the hose 8.
[0094] In addition, in some embodiments of the present invention, the hose 8 can be provided as a corrugated pipe, so that during the rotation of the air outlet duct member 1 around the second axis L2, the hose 8 can be compressed or stretched, ensuring the connection reliability of the hose 8 and improving the reliability of air flow transmission. In addition, since the air outlet duct member 1 and the moving turntable 2 are connected by the hose 8, the fan that causes the air flow can be moved out of the air outlet duct member 1. That is to say, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet duct member 1 may not have a negative pressure device such as a fan that causes the air flow, thereby reducing the overall weight of the air outlet duct member 1, improving the flexibility of driving the pivotal movement of the air outlet duct member 1, and saving the driving force.
[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first axis L1 and the second axis L2 can be perpendicular, that is to say, the angle between the second axis L2 and the first axis L1 is 90°. Thus, a larger range of air supply angle adjustment can be achieved. For example, in Figure 1 the specific example shown, the first axis L1 can extend in the vertical direction, and the second axis extends in the horizontal direction. Thus, the air outlet duct member 1 can rotate around the vertical axis and can also rotate around the horizontal axis, so as to meet the large-range air supply angle adjustment in the horizontal and vertical directions.
[0096] However, for the mobile air conditioners in the related art, the air supply direction is fixed, and only the air supply range can be changed within a small range by the air deflector louvers, which is difficult to meet the user experience in different orientations. While the air outlet component 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention can achieve a larger range of air supply angle adjustment. For example, in some embodiments, the air outlet 11 can pivot around the horizontally arranged second axis L2, so as to realize the up-and-down swinging air supply of the air outlet duct member 1. At the same time, the air outlet 11 can also pivot around the vertically arranged first axis L1, so as to realize the horizontal rotation air supply of the air outlet duct member 1. Therefore, the air outlet component 100 has a wider air supply angle adjustment range both in the horizontal range and the vertical range, and the user experience is better.
[0097] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the air outlet duct member 1 can include: a housing part 13 and an air outlet part 14. An air outlet channel 140 is defined in the air outlet part 14. The air outlet 11 is formed on the air outlet part 14 and is connected to the outlet end 14b of the air outlet duct. A receiving cavity 130 is defined in the housing part 13. The first end 81 of the hose 8 extends into the receiving cavity 130 and is connected to the inlet end 14a of the air outlet channel 140. Thus, the air outlet duct member 1 can accommodate a part of the hose 8, thereby protecting the hose 8 to a certain extent and shielding the hose 8, improving the service life of the hose 8 and improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner.
[0098] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3As shown in the figure, the air outlet component 100 may further include: an outer appearance cover 9, which is connected to the moving turntable 2 to rotate synchronously with the moving turntable 2 around the first axis L1. The outer appearance cover 9 covers the air outlet duct member 1, and there is an avoidance opening 91 on the outer appearance cover 9 that allows a part of the air outlet duct member 1 to always extend out of the outer appearance cover 9. The air outlet 11 is formed on the part of the air outlet duct member 1 that is always outside the outer appearance cover 9, and the hose 8 is hidden inside the outer appearance cover 9 and the air outlet duct member 1. Thus, by providing the outer appearance cover 9, the internal components of the air outlet component 100 and the hose 8 can be shielded, thereby improving the service life and appearance aesthetics of the air conditioner.
[0099] In addition, as Figure 3 shown, the air outlet duct member 1 has a stop edge 15 that prevents the entire air outlet duct member 1 from coming out of the outer appearance cover 9. Thus, risks such as users or children accidentally taking out the air outlet duct member 1 can be avoided. It should be noted that the setting position of the stop edge 15 is not limited. For example, in Figure 3 the specific example shown, the stop edge 15 can be provided on the side of the housing portion 13 away from the air outlet portion 14 and configured as a flanging structure, which is convenient for processing and can ensure a large range of rotatable angles of the air outlet duct member 1 around the second axis L2 while ensuring structural compactness.
[0100] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 16 - 17 shown, the fixed turntable 3 has a central hole 32 that penetrates along the extension direction of the first axis L1 (i.e., the central axis of the central hole 32 coincides with or is parallel to the first axis L1). The moving turntable 2 includes a central cylinder 24 inserted into the central hole 32. The axial two ends of the central cylinder 24 are respectively an inner end 241 and an outer end 242. The mouth of the inner end 241 of the central cylinder 24 defines an air inlet 20 and the mouth of the inner end 241 of the central cylinder 24 is located inside the central hole 32. The mouth of the outer end 242 of the central cylinder 24 is located outside the central hole 32 and is connected to the second end 82 of the hose 8. Thus, the relative positioning and cooperation between the fixed turntable 3 and the moving turntable 2 can be simply and effectively realized, and the structural compactness is good.
[0101] As Figures 16 - 17 shown, the outer end 242 of the central cylinder 24 has a buckle 243. The second end 82 of the hose 8 is inserted into the outer end 242 of the central cylinder 24 and is limited by the buckle 243. Thus, the assembly of the hose 8 and the moving turntable 2 can be simply and effectively realized. It should be noted that the number of buckles 243 is not limited. For example, a plurality of buckles 243 can be circumferentially spaced apart around the hose 8, thereby improving the reliability of the hose 8 assembly.
[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, the material of the hose 8 can be PU, steel wire, or PP and steel wire. The hose 8 can be characterized by a high compression ratio and can maintain the shape of a circular air duct when stretched and compressed. In addition, both the first end 81 and the second end 82 of the hose 8 can be fixed by a buckle 243, which facilitates the connection of the hose 8.
[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 16 shown, the central hole 32 can have a first mounting structure 33. The first mounting structure 33 is located on the side of the inner end 241 of the central cylinder 24 that is far from the outer end 242 of the central cylinder 24 (such as Figure 16 the lower side of the inner end 241 of the central cylinder 24 shown in
[0104] As Figure 16 and Figure 17 shown, a second mounting structure 25 is provided inside the central cylinder 24. The second mounting structure 25 is located on the side of the inner end 241 of the central cylinder 24 that is close to the outer end 242 of the central cylinder 24 (such as Figure 16 the upper side of the inner end 241 of the central cylinder 24 shown in
[0105] In some embodiments of the present invention, in combination with Figure 16 shown, the first pivoting mechanism 4 can include: a first bushing 41 and a first rotating shaft 42. The first bushing 41 is assembled to one of the fixed turntable 3 and the moving turntable 2, and the first rotating shaft 42 is assembled to the other of the fixed turntable 3 and the moving turntable 2. The first rotating shaft 42 is rotatably inserted into the first bushing 41 around the first axis L1. Thus, the structure of the first pivoting mechanism 4 is simple and convenient for installation.
[0106] In combination with Figure 16As shown, the first bushing 41 can be fixed to the stationary turntable 3, and the first rotating shaft 42 can be fixed to the moving turntable 2. Among them, the first bushing 41 and the first rotating shaft 42 are in rotational mating contact through a surface perpendicular to the first axis L1, and the moving turntable 2 and the stationary turntable 3 are in clearance fit, that is, there is no direct contact between the moving turntable 2 and the stationary turntable 3. Thus, during the rotation of the moving turntable 2 relative to the stationary turntable 3, the moving turntable 2 and the stationary turntable 3 are supported and rotated through the first bushing 41 and the first rotating shaft 42, so that there is no rotational friction between the moving turntable 2 and the stationary turntable 3, and further, the rotational flexibility of the moving turntable 2 can be improved, and the overall service life of the air outlet component 100 can be increased.
[0107] As Figure 16 shown, the first central platform 331 can have a first sunk cavity 3311 and a first through hole 3312, and the second central platform 251 has a second sunk cavity 2511 and a second through hole 2512. The first bushing 41 can include a first head 411 and a bushing portion 412 arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the first axis L1. The central axis of the bushing portion 412 coincides with the first axis L1. At least part of the first head 411 sinks into the first sunk cavity 3311 and is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the first sunk cavity 3311 (for example, the first head 411 can be fixed to the first central platform 331 through a plurality of screws). The bushing portion 412 penetrates into the first through hole 3312. Among them, the first rotating shaft 42 can include a second head 421, a shoulder 422, and a rotating shaft portion 423 arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the first axis L1. The central axis of the rotating shaft portion 423 coincides with the first axis L1. At least part of the second head 421 sinks into the second sunk cavity 2511 and is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the second sunk cavity 2511 (for example, the second head 421 can be fixed to the second central platform 251 through a plurality of screws). The shoulder 422 penetrates into the second through hole 2512, and the rotating shaft portion 423 penetrates into the bushing portion 412.
[0108] As Figure 16 shown, one side surface of the shoulder 422 close to the rotating shaft portion 423 and one side surface of the first head 411 away from the bushing portion 412 are both perpendicular to the first axis L1 and are in rotational mating contact (at the M shown in Figure 16 ), so that the moving turntable 2 and the stationary turntable 3 are in clearance fit (at the X shown in Figure 16 ). Thus, the assembly is simple, and the clearance fit between the moving turntable 2 and the stationary turntable 3 can be simply and effectively realized.
[0109] Due to the clearance between the stationary turntable 3 and the moving turntable 2 (at the X shown in Figure 16 ), the mating surface contact between the first rotating shaft 42 and the first bushing 41 respectively fixed thereon (at the Figure 16It is realized at the position M shown in the figure, so it is required that the end face mating surfaces of the first rotating shaft 42 and the first shaft sleeve 41 be as smooth as possible and have as large an area as possible, so as to ensure that the moving turntable 2 rotates freely and smoothly relative to the fixed turntable 3. Among them, the gap between the fixed turntable 3 and the moving turntable 2 can be more than 2 mm, so as to further ensure the reliability of the rotation of the moving turntable 2 relative to the fixed turntable 3.
[0110] In some embodiments of the present invention, a clamping groove 4231 is provided at one end of the rotating shaft portion 423 away from the shoulder 422. The first pivoting mechanism 4 further includes a snap ring 43, and the snap ring 43 is assembled in the clamping groove 4231 and abuts against one end of the shaft sleeve portion 412 away from the first head 411 (such as Figure 16 the lower end of the shaft sleeve portion 412 shown in the figure), so as to simply and effectively prevent the first rotating shaft 42 and the first shaft sleeve 41 from separating, so that the operation of the first pivoting mechanism 4 is reliable.
[0111] The first rotating shaft 42 can be made of stainless steel or aluminum, etc. In this way, when the first rotating shaft 42 generates condensed water in cold air, oxidation will not occur, thus ensuring the reliability of the pivoting connection. In addition, the first rotating shaft 42 and the first shaft sleeve 41 can be designed according to national standard fits, with sufficient mating insertion depth. For example, the insertion depth can be more than 20 mm, to avoid the presence of a loose fit gap causing the air outlet duct member 1 to swing.
[0112] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 6 shown, the air outlet component 100 may further include a first driving device 6, and the first driving device 6 is used to drive the moving turntable 2 to rotate relative to the fixed turntable 3 around the first axis L1. Thereby, there is no need for the user to manually adjust, improving the electronic control and intelligence of the air conditioner and enhancing the user experience. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet component 100 may not include the first driving device 6. At this time, the user can manually drive the air outlet duct member 1 to rotate around the first axis L1.
[0113] As Figures 5 - 8 shown, the first driving device 6 may include: a first rack 61, a first gear 62 and a first driver 63. The first rack 61 is provided on the moving turntable 2 and meshes with the first gear 62. The first driver 63 is provided on the fixed turntable 3 and drives the first gear 62 to rotate. The first rack 61 is circular or arc-shaped and its center line is the first axis L1, so as to drive the moving turntable 2 to rotate around the first axis L1 under the drive of the first gear 62. That is to say, when the first driver 63 installed on the fixed turntable 3 drives the first gear 62 to rotate, the first gear 62 can drive the first rack 61 to drive the moving turntable 2 to pivot synchronously around the first axis L1. Therefore, the air outlet duct member 1 can follow the moving turntable 2 to pivot synchronously around the first axis L1. Therefore, the first driving device 6 can drive the air outlet duct member 1 to move around the first axis L1.
[0114] Thus, the structure of the first driving device 6 according to the embodiment of the present invention is simple and convenient for assembly, and can simply, effectively and reliably achieve the driving action. In addition, when the first rack 61 is annular, the first driving device 6 can drive the air outlet duct member 1 to rotate 360° around the first axis L1, realizing a larger range of air supply angle adjustment. In addition, it should be noted that the specific composition of the first driver 63 is not limited. For example, it only includes a stepping motor, which can improve the structural compactness, easy controllability of angle change, etc. For another example, the first driver 63 can also include a driving motor 6a1 and a transmission mechanism (such as a belt transmission mechanism, a gear transmission mechanism, etc.), so as to adapt to different actual needs.
[0115] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the fixed turntable 3 is arranged on the side of the moving turntable 2 away from the air outlet duct member 1. Combining Figure 4 , the moving turntable 2 has a mounting groove 21 that opens towards the fixed turntable 3, and the first rack 61 is integrally formed in the mounting groove 21. Thus, the assembly steps can be simplified, the connection reliability between the first rack 61 and the moving turntable 2 can be ensured, and the synchronism and reliability of the first rack 61 driving the moving turntable 2 to rotate around the first axis L1 can be ensured. Moreover, by arranging the mounting groove 21 to mount the first rack 61, the first gear 62 can be accommodated and rotated in the mounting groove 21, thereby improving the overall structural compactness of the air outlet component 100. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the present invention, the first rack 61 can also be an independent component and assembled on the moving turntable 2.
[0116] As Figure 3 shown, the fixed turntable 3 has an orbital groove 31. The orbital groove 31 is annular or arc-shaped and the center line is the first axis L1. The moving turntable 2 has a guiding column 22, and the guiding column 22 is inserted into the orbital groove 31 to slide along the orbital groove 31. Thus, through the cooperation of the guiding column 22 and the orbital groove 31, the stability and reliability of the moving turntable 2 rotating relative to the fixed turntable 3 around the first axis L1 can be further improved.
[0117] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 9 shown, the air outlet component 100 may further include a second driving device 7, and the second driving device 7 is used to drive the air outlet duct member 1 to rotate relative to the moving turntable 2 around the second axis L2. Thus, it is not necessary for the user to manually adjust, improving the electric control and intelligence of the air conditioner and enhancing the user experience. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet component 100 may not include the second driving device 7. In this case, the user can manually drive the air outlet duct member 1 to rotate around the second axis L2.
[0118] As Figure 9As shown, the second driving device 7 may include: a second rack 71, a second gear 72, and a second driver 73. The second rack 71 is disposed on the air outlet duct member 1 and meshes with the second gear 72. The second driver 73 is disposed on the moving turntable 2 and drives the second gear 72 to rotate. The second rack 71 is arc-shaped and its center line is the second axis L2, so as to drive the air outlet duct member 1 to rotate around the second axis L2 under the drive of the second gear 72. That is to say, when the second driver 73 mounted on the moving turntable 2 drives the second gear 72 to rotate, the second gear 72 can drive the second rack 71 to drive the air outlet duct member 1 to pivot synchronously around the second axis L2. Thus, the air outlet duct member 1 can achieve a pivoting movement relative to the moving turntable 2 around the second axis L2. Therefore, the second driving device 7 can drive the air outlet duct member 1 to move around the second axis L2.
[0119] Thus, the structure of the second driving device 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention is simple and convenient for assembly, and can simply, effectively and reliably achieve the driving action. In addition, it should be noted that the specific composition of the second driver 73 is not limited. For example, it only includes a stepping motor, which can improve the structural compactness, the easy controllability of the angle change, etc. Another example is that the second driver 73 can also include a driving motor 6a1 and a transmission mechanism (such as a belt transmission mechanism, a gear transmission mechanism, etc.), so as to adapt to different actual needs.
[0120] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 9 and Figure 18 shown, the first pivoting mechanism 4 (such as the first rotating shaft 42) has a first wire passing hole 44 penetrating along the extending direction of the first axis L1, and the moving turntable 2 has a second wire passing hole 26. The second driving device 7 may include a cable 74 (for example, the cable 74 can be connected to the second driver 73). The cable 74 enters the first wire passing hole 44 from the second wire passing hole 26, and then passes out of the side of the fixed turntable 3 away from the moving turntable 2, which is convenient for the subsequent wiring of the cable 74. Moreover, the cable 74 arranged in this way will not be pulled due to the rotation of the moving turntable 2 around the first axis L1, reducing the displacement of the cable 74 generated during the rotation of the air outlet component 100, and improving the working reliability of the cable 74. In addition, the moving turntable 2 may also have a wire buckle 27 for positioning the cable 74, etc., which can improve the safety and reliability of the cable 74. In addition, for wiring, the air supply duct member 201 described later may also have a third wire passing hole 2012 isolated from the air flow channel 2011 in the air supply duct member 201. The third wire passing hole 2012 can be communicated with the first wire passing hole 44 to facilitate the external output of the cable 74 to be connected to the main control board of the air conditioner 1000, etc.
[0121] As Figures 10 - 12 shown, the moving turntable 2 may have two support portions 23, and the two support portions 23 are spaced apart along the extending direction of the second axis L2. CombiningFigure 13 On each side, the connecting portion 12 and the bracket portion 23 are pivotally connected to each other through the second pivoting mechanism 5 respectively. Thus, by providing two second pivoting mechanisms 5 spaced apart along the extending direction of the second axis L2 to connect the air outlet duct member 1 of the moving turntable 2, it can be simply and effectively ensured that the air outlet duct member 1 can follow the synchronous movement of the moving turntable 2 around the first axis L1.
[0122] Combined with Figures 13 - 15 , the second driver 73 is installed on the bracket portion 23. Both ends of the air outlet duct member 1 have connecting portions 12, and the second rack 71 is integrally formed on the connecting portion 12. Thus, when the second gear 72 is installed on the second driver 73 and the bracket portion 23 and the connecting portion 12 are assembled in place, the meshing of the second gear 72 and the second rack 71 can be simply and effectively achieved, thereby simplifying the assembly steps and improving the production efficiency. Moreover, the connection reliability between the second rack 71 and the air outlet duct member 1 can also be improved, ensuring the synchronism and reliability of the second rack 71 driving the air outlet duct member 1 to rotate around the second axis L2. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments of the present invention, the second rack 71 can also be an independent component and assembled on the air outlet duct member 1.
[0123] In some embodiments of the present invention, combined with Figure 13 , the second pivoting mechanism 5 may include: a second bushing 51 and a second rotating shaft 52 rotatably inserted into the second bushing 51. The second bushing 51 is assembled on one of the bracket portion 23 and the connecting portion 12, and the second rotating shaft 52 is assembled on the other of the bracket portion 23 and the connecting portion 12. The second rotating shaft 52 is rotatably inserted into the second bushing 51 around the second axis L2. Thus, the structure of the second pivoting mechanism 5 is simple and convenient for installation. For example, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second bushing 51 can be installed on the bracket portion 23, and the second rotating shaft 52 can be integrally formed on the connecting portion 12. Thus, it is more convenient for assembly and simplifies the assembly steps. Among them, the second bushing 51, the first gear 62, and the second gear 72 can all be made of POM self-lubricating materials, etc.
[0124] As Figure 7 shown, when the first driver 63 is the driving motor 6a1, during the process of the driving motor 6a1 driving the first rack 61 through the first gear 62 to drive the moving turntable 2 to rotate around the first axis L1, a large torque will be generated, which is likely to cause deformation of the driving motor 6a1, resulting in slippage of the first gear 62 and unable to reliably drive the first rack 61 to drive the moving turntable 2 to rotate. Therefore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the driver assembly 6a of the following embodiments can be used in the first driving device 6 of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0125] As Figure 18As shown, the drive component 6a may include: a drive motor 6a1 and a stopper 6a2, combined with Figure 19 and Figure 20 , the drive motor 6a1 may include a motor body 6a11, a motor shaft 6a12, and mounting ears 6a13. The motor body 6a11 is cylindrical (including but not limited to a cylindrical shape) and includes a motor cover and a stator and a rotor disposed within the motor cover. The motor shaft 6a12 is disposed on one axial side of the motor body 6a11 and is eccentrically arranged with respect to the motor body 6a11, that is, the center line L3 of the motor shaft 6a12 is parallel to but does not coincide with the center line L4 of the motor body 6a11. The stopper 6a2 is disposed outside the drive motor 6a1.
[0126] As Figure 20 shown, the center line L3 of the motor shaft 6a12 and the center line L4 of the motor body 6a11 jointly define a first plane S1. The plane passing through the center line L3 of the motor shaft 6a12 and perpendicular to the first plane S1 is the second plane S2. The mounting ears 6a13 are disposed on the motor body 6a11 and are located on the side of the second plane S2 close to the center line L4 of the motor body 6a11 (for example, Figure 20 the lower side of the second plane S2 shown in Figure 20 ), and at least a part of the stopper 6a2 is disposed: outside the peripheral wall surface of the motor body 6a11 and on the side of the second plane S2 far from the center line L4 of the motor body 6a11 (for example, Figure 20 the upper side of the second plane S2 shown in
[0127] Thus, during the operation of the drive motor 6a1, the problem of deformation caused by bearing torque can be effectively improved, thereby improving the slipping problem of the first gear 62, and further improving the reliability of the first gear 62 driving the first rack 61 to drive the moving turntable 2 to rotate. It should be noted that the material of the stopper 6a2 is not limited, for example, it can be a sheet metal material or a plastic material, etc.
[0128] In short, since the drive motor 6a1 in the related art is only fixed on one side of the motor shaft 6a12 through the mounting ears 6a13, during the operation of the drive motor 6a1, it will bear a large torque and deform. According to the drive component 6a of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the stopper 6a2, a stopping force is applied to the drive motor 6a1 on the side of the motor shaft 6a12 far from the mounting ears 6a13. Or rather, by adding a stopper 6a2 or a plastic part to fix the other end of the drive motor 6a1, the deformation problem of the drive motor 6a1 can be improved, and further, the problem of the gear slipping off the rack can be effectively improved. Therefore, when the drive component 6a of the embodiment of the present invention is used for the air outlet component 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the drive component 6a can be installed on the fixed turntable 3. At this time, the mounting ears 6a13 and the stopper 6a2 can be respectively installed on the fixed turntable 3, and the drive motor 6a1 is the first driver 63.
[0129] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 19 and Figure 20 shown, the stopper 6a2 may include a first baffle 6a21, and the first baffle 6a21 is disposed outside the circumferential wall surface of the motor body 6a11 and extends along the circumferential direction of the motor body 6a11. Thus, the first baffle 6a21 can be better attached to the motor body 6a11 to reliably apply a stopping force to the body. As Figure 19 and Figure 20 shown, the first baffle 6a21 can surround more than half of the circumferential wall surface of the motor body 6a11. Thus, the deformation problem of the drive motor 6a1 can be further improved.
[0130] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 20 and Figure 21 shown, a junction box 6a14 is provided on the circumferential wall surface of the motor body 6a11, and the first baffle 6a21 is an open ring and surrounds all the surfaces of the circumferential wall surface of the motor body 6a11 except the part where the junction box 6a14 is provided. Thus, the deformation problem of the drive motor 6a1 can be better improved.
[0131] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 19 shown, one end of the first baffle 6a21 near the axial side of the motor body 6a11 has a flanging portion 6a22 extending in a direction away from the motor body 6a11. Thus, the stopper 6a2 can be fixed by using the flanging portion 6a22. For example, when used in the air outlet component 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the flanging portion 6a22 and the mounting ear 6a13 can be respectively fixed on the fixed turntable 3.
[0132] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 19 shown, the stopper 6a2 may further include a second baffle 6a23, and the second baffle 6a23 is disposed on the other axial side of the motor body 6a11 (i.e., the side away from the motor shaft 6a12) and is connected to the first baffle 6a21. Thus, by providing the second baffle 6a23, the deformation problem of the drive motor 6a1 can be further improved. For example, in the example shown in Figure 19 when the first baffle 6a21 extends vertically, the first baffle 6a21 extends vertically, the second baffle 6a23 is located at the lower end of the first baffle 6a21, and the flanging portion 6a22 is located at the upper end of the first baffle 6a21, both the upper and lower sides of the drive motor 6a1 can be fixed, so that the deformation of the drive motor 6a1 can be further improved. In addition, the type of the drive motor 6a1 is not limited, for example, it can be a stepping motor or the like.
[0133] As Figure 20 and Figure 21As shown, the motor body 6a11 can be cylindrical, and there are two mounting ears 6a13 which are respectively located on both sides in the diameter direction of the motor body 6a11. Thus, the mounting stability of the drive motor 6a1 can be improved, and the deformation of the drive motor 6a1 can be improved to a certain extent.
[0134] It should be noted that, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the drive assembly 6a is not limited to being applied to the air outlet component 100 in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention, and can also be applied to other application scenarios according to actual situations. For example, a specific embodiment in which the drive assembly 6a can be applied will be given below. In this embodiment, the air outlet component 100 to which the drive assembly 6a can be applied can realize the pivoting of the air outlet duct member 1 around the first axis L1, but is not limited to whether it can pivot around the second axis L2. And in this embodiment, the duct member can include a hose 8 or can not include a hose 8.
[0135] Therefore, in this embodiment, the air outlet component 100 can include: a fixed turntable 3, a moving turntable 2, and an air outlet duct member 1. The drive assembly 6a is provided on the fixed turntable 3. The mounting ear 6a13 and the stopper 6a2 are respectively mounted on the fixed turntable 3. The drive motor 6a1 is the first driver 63, and a first gear 62 is connected to the motor shaft 6a12. The moving turntable 2 is pivotally connected to the fixed turntable 3 and can rotate relative to the fixed turntable 3 around the first axis L1. A first rack 61 is provided on the moving turntable 2. The first rack 61 is circular or arc-shaped and the center line is the first axis L1. The first rack 61 meshes with the first gear 62 so that when the first gear 62 rotates, the moving turntable 2 is driven by the first rack 61 to rotate around the first axis L1. The air outlet duct member 1 has an air outlet 11, and the air outlet duct member 1 is provided on the moving turntable 2 to rotate synchronously with the moving turntable 2 around the first axis L1. Thus, the air outlet angle adjustment of the air outlet 11 around the first axis L1 can be simply and effectively realized.
[0136] In a further improvement of this embodiment, the air outlet duct member 1 can also be pivotally connected to the moving turntable 2 to rotate relative to the moving turntable 2 around the second axis L2. The air outlet component 100 further includes: a second driving device 7, and the second driving device 7 is used to drive the air outlet duct member 1 to rotate relative to the moving turntable 2 around the second axis L2. The second axis L2 is perpendicular to the first axis L1. Thus, the air outlet angle adjustment of the air outlet 11 around the second axis L2 can be simply and effectively realized.
[0137] In a further improvement of this embodiment, the moving turntable 2 can have an air inlet 20. The air outlet component 100 can further include a hose 8. The first end 81 of the hose 8 is connected to the air outlet duct member 1 and communicated with the air outlet 11. The second end 82 of the hose 8 is connected to the moving turntable 2 and communicated with the air inlet 20. The hose 8 rotates synchronously with the moving turntable 2 and the air outlet duct member 1 around the first axis L1. Thus, the smooth flow of the air outlet airflow can be simply and effectively realized.
[0138] Next, the air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0139] The air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the air outlet component 100 according to any one of the above embodiments of the present invention. Thus, the air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may have the characteristics of a wide adjustable range of the air supply angle and good user experience. In addition, it should be noted that the type of the air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is not limited. For example, it may be a mobile air conditioner, a window air conditioner, a split air conditioner, etc. Next, only the case where the air conditioner 1000 is a mobile air conditioner will be described. After those skilled in the art read the following technical solutions, it is obvious that the technical solutions for the air conditioner 1000 being other types of air conditioners can be obtained.
[0140] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 22 - 24 shown, the air conditioner 1000 is a mobile air conditioner, the first axis L1 is a vertical line, and the second axis L2 is a horizontal line. Thus, the air outlet duct member 1 can pivot around the vertical line to adjust the horizontal air supply angle of the air outlet 11, and the air outlet duct member 1 can also pivot around the horizontal line to adjust the vertical air supply angle of the air outlet 11.
[0141] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 22 - 24 shown, the air conditioner 1000 further includes a air supply component 200. The air supply component 200 is located below the air outlet component 100. The air supply component 200 includes an air supply duct member 201 and a first fan 202 disposed in the air supply duct member 201. The air supply port 2010 of the air supply duct member 201 is communicated with the air inlet 20 on the rotating disc. Thus, when the first fan 202 operates, the air flow can enter the air supply duct member 201 and then be delivered upward to the air outlet component 100 (the arrow indicates the air flow direction in combination with Figure 3 ). Therefore, there is no need to provide a fan in the air outlet component 100, which reduces the weight of the air outlet component 100 and saves the driving force for driving the movement of the air outlet component 100. Or rather, the purpose of setting the air supply component 200 is mainly to create an air pressure difference by the rotation of the first fan 202 and deliver the air upward to the air outlet component 100.
[0142] As Figures 22 - 24 shown, the air conditioner 1000 may further include: a first component 300 and a second component 400. The first component 300 is disposed below the air supply component 200, and the second component 400 is disposed below the first component 300. The first component 300 may include a first heat exchanger 301 for heat exchanging the air flow entering the air supply duct member. The second component 400 may include a second heat exchanger 401, a second fan 402, and a compressor 403. The compressor 403 is respectively communicated with the second heat exchanger 401 and the first heat exchanger 301 to form a refrigerant circulation system.
[0143] Thus, when the air conditioner 1000 needs to be used for refrigeration, the compressor 403 operates, the first heat exchanger 301 releases heat, the second heat exchanger 401 releases heat, the first fan 202 operates, air can exchange heat with the first heat exchanger 301 and become cold, then enter the air supply duct member 201, and then be conveyed upward through the air supply duct member 201 to the air outlet member 100, and then be released into the room from the air outlet 11 to achieve refrigeration. At the same time, the second fan 402 operates, and air can exchange heat with the second heat exchanger 401 and become hot, thereby improving the working reliability of the refrigeration cycle system. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can know other components of the refrigerant cycle system, such as throttling devices, etc., so they will not be elaborated here.
[0144] In addition, it should be noted that when the air conditioner 1000 is a mobile air conditioner, it is not limited to the above structure. For example, it can also be an ice storage type mobile air conditioner, etc., which will not be elaborated here. In addition, the first component 300 may further include a duct housing 302 connected between the first heat exchanger 301 and the air supply duct member 201, etc.
[0145] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and 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 cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0146] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.
[0147] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc., mean 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 expressions 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. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0148] 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 outlet component for an air conditioner, characterized in that Comprising: A fixed turntable; A moving turntable which is pivotally connected to the fixed turntable through a first pivoting mechanism so that the moving turntable can rotate relative to the fixed turntable about a first axis, and an air inlet is provided on the moving turntable; An air outlet duct member which has an air outlet, and the air outlet duct member is connected to the moving turntable through a second pivoting mechanism so that the air outlet duct member can rotate relative to the moving turntable about a second axis, and the air outlet duct member follows the moving turntable to rotate synchronously about the first axis, and the second axis intersects the first axis at a non-zero angle; and A hose, the first end of the hose is connected to the air outlet duct member and communicated with the air outlet, the second end of the hose is connected to the moving turntable and communicated with the air inlet, and the hose rotates synchronously with the moving turntable and the air outlet duct member about the first axis; A first driving device which is used to drive the moving turntable to rotate relative to the fixed turntable about the first axis; A second driving device which is used to drive the air outlet duct member to rotate relative to the moving turntable about the second axis; The second driving device includes: a second rack, a second gear and a second driver, the second rack is arranged on the air outlet duct member and meshes with the second gear, the second driver is arranged on the moving turntable and drives the second gear to rotate, the second rack is arc-shaped and the center line thereof is the second axis, so as to drive the air outlet duct member to rotate about the second axis under the drive of the second gear; Two support parts are provided on the moving turntable, and the two support parts are spaced apart along the extending direction of the second axis. Both ends of the air outlet duct member respectively have connecting parts, and each side of the connecting part and the support part are pivotally connected through the second pivoting mechanism respectively, and the second driver is installed on the support part, and the second rack is integrally formed on the connecting part; No fan is provided inside the air outlet duct member.
2. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising: An outer appearance cover which is connected to the moving turntable to rotate synchronously with the moving turntable about the first axis, the outer appearance cover covers the air outlet duct member, and an avoidance opening is provided on the outer appearance cover to enable a part of the air outlet duct member to always extend out of the outer appearance cover, the air outlet is formed on the part of the air outlet duct member that is always located outside the outer appearance cover, and the hose is hidden inside the outer appearance cover and the air outlet duct member.
3. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet duct member has a stop edge to prevent the whole air outlet duct member from disengaging from the outer appearance cover.
4. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A central hole penetrating along the extending direction of the first axis is provided on the fixed turntable, the moving turntable includes a central cylinder inserted into the central hole, both axial ends of the central cylinder are an inner end and an outer end respectively, the barrel opening of the inner end of the central cylinder defines the air inlet and is located inside the central hole, and the outer end of the central cylinder is located outside the central hole and is connected to the second end of the hose.
5. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer end of the central cylinder has a buckle, and the second end of the hose is inserted into the outer end of the central cylinder and is limited by the buckle.
6. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein a first mounting structure is provided in the central hole, the first mounting structure is located on a side of the inner end of the central cylinder away from the outer end of the central cylinder, and the first mounting structure includes a first central platform and a plurality of first connecting ribs connected between the first central platform and the hole wall of the central hole. A first ventilation hole communicating with the air inlet is defined between adjacent first connecting ribs. a second mounting structure is provided in the central cylinder, the second mounting structure is located on a side of the inner end of the central cylinder close to the outer end of the central cylinder, and the second mounting structure includes a second central platform and a plurality of second connecting ribs connected between the second central platform and the cylinder wall of the central cylinder. A second ventilation hole communicating with the air inlet is defined between adjacent second connecting ribs. Wherein, the first pivoting mechanism is mounted on the first central platform and the second central platform.
7. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein a first sunken cavity and a first through hole are provided on the first central platform, and a second sunken cavity and a second through hole are provided on the second central platform. The first pivoting mechanism includes: a first bushing, the first bushing includes a first head and a bushing portion arranged in sequence along the extending direction of the first axis. At least part of the first head sinks into the first sunken cavity and is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the first sunken cavity, and the bushing portion penetrates through the first through hole. a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft includes a second head, a shoulder and a shaft portion arranged in sequence along the extending direction of the first axis. At least part of the second head sinks into the second sunken cavity and is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the second sunken cavity, the shoulder penetrates through the second through hole, and the shaft portion penetrates through the bushing portion. Wherein, one side surface of the shoulder close to the shaft portion and one side surface of the first head away from the bushing portion are both perpendicular to the first axis and are in surface contact and rotational fit, and the moving turntable and the fixed turntable are in clearance fit.
8. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, a clamping groove is provided at one end of the shaft portion away from the shoulder, and the first pivoting mechanism further includes a snap ring, and the snap ring is assembled in the clamping groove and abuts against one end of the bushing portion away from the first head.
9. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, a track groove is provided on the fixed turntable, the track groove is circular or arc-shaped and the center line is the first axis, and a guide post is provided on the moving turntable, and the guide post is inserted into the track groove to slide along the track groove.
10. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, the first driving device includes: a first rack, a first gear and a first driver. The first rack is provided on the moving turntable and meshes with the first gear. The first driver is provided on the fixed turntable and drives the first gear to rotate. The first rack is circular or arc-shaped and the center line is the first axis, so as to drive the moving turntable to rotate around the first axis under the drive of the first gear.
11. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that, the fixed turntable is provided on a side of the moving turntable away from the air outlet duct member, and an installation groove is provided on the moving turntable and is open towards the fixed turntable, and the first rack is integrally formed in the installation groove.
12. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, The second pivoting mechanism includes: a second bushing and a second rotating shaft rotatably inserted into the second bushing, the second bushing being mounted on the support portion, and the second rotating shaft being integrally formed on the connecting portion.
13. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pivoting mechanism has a first wire passing hole penetrating along the extending direction of the first axis, the moving turntable has a second wire passing hole, and the second driving device includes a cable, the cable passing through the second wire passing hole and the first wire passing hole to the side of the fixed turntable away from the moving turntable.
14. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, The moving turntable has a wire buckle for positioning the cable.
15. The air outlet component for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.
16. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an air outlet component according to any one of claims 1-15.
17. The air conditioner according to claim 16, wherein, The air conditioner further includes: a air supply component, the air supply component being located below the air outlet component, the air supply component including an air supply air duct member and a first blower disposed in the air supply air duct member, an air outlet of the air supply air duct member communicating with an air inlet on the moving turntable, the first axis being a vertical line, and the second axis being a horizontal line.
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