Casing components and air conditioners

Abstract

The present invention provides a casing assembly and an air conditioner. The casing assembly includes a shell and a guide member. The shell is provided with a first air outlet opening. The guide member is rotatably arranged at the first air outlet opening around the center line of the first air outlet opening. The guide member includes a guide plate group. The guide plate group includes a plurality of guide plates. The plurality of guide plates are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first air outlet opening, and a flow gap for gas to flow out is formed between two adjacent guide plates. The center surface of each guide plate has an inner side edge and an outer side edge, and the projections of the inner side edge and the outer side edge of the center surface of each guide plate on a predetermined projection surface do not overlap. The predetermined projection surface is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening, so that the outflow direction of the gas flowing out of the flow gap can be adjusted and controlled by rotating the guide member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to a casing component and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, more and more air conditioners on the market adopt an up-and-down air outlet layout.

[0003] However, due to the low density of hot air, the hot air discharged through the upper air outlet may not be able to fall to the ground in time, thereby affecting the user experience and comfort; that is, the air conditioner in the prior art has the problem that the wind direction of the hot air delivered cannot be controlled. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a casing assembly and an air conditioner to solve the problem of poor comfort of the air conditioner in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, a casing assembly is provided, which includes: a shell body, on which a first air outlet opening is arranged; a guide member, which is rotatably arranged at the first air outlet opening around the center line of the first air outlet opening; wherein the guide member includes a guide plate group, the guide plate group includes a plurality of guide plates, the plurality of guide plates are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first air outlet opening, and a flow gap for gas to flow out is formed between two adjacent guide plates; the center surface of each guide plate has an inner side edge and an outer side edge, and the projections of the inner side edge and the outer side edge of the center surface of each guide plate on the predetermined projection surface do not overlap; the predetermined projection surface is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening.

[0006] Furthermore, there are multiple guide plate groups, and the multiple guide plate groups are arranged in sequence along a predetermined direction, and the predetermined direction is perpendicular to the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet opening.

[0007] Furthermore, the guide plate is a flat plate structure; or, the guide plate includes a first plate body and a second plate body, the first plate body and the second plate body are arranged at a predetermined angle, and the predetermined angle ranges from 150 degrees to 180 degrees; the distribution direction of the first plate body and the second plate body is perpendicular to the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet.

[0008] Furthermore, the casing assembly also includes: a first air outlet portion, the first air outlet portion having a second air outlet opening, the first air outlet portion being located inside the shell; a connecting portion, the connecting portion being located inside the shell, the connecting portion being rotatably arranged relative to the first air outlet portion and being connected to the guide member to drive the guide member to rotate; the connecting portion having a circulation hole, the circulation hole being connected to both the second air outlet opening and the first air outlet opening, so that the gas flowing out from the first air outlet opening can flow out after passing through the circulation hole and the circulation gap in sequence.

[0009] Furthermore, each guide plate is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis so that each guide plate has an open state and a closed state; when two adjacent guide plates are in a closed state, there is no flow gap between the two adjacent guide plates; when at least one of the two adjacent guide plates is in an open state, a flow gap is formed between the two adjacent guide plates; wherein each predetermined axis is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet.

[0010] Further, when the first air outlet opening is used to blow out cold air, the multiple circulation gaps include a first group of circulation gaps and a second group of circulation gaps, the first group of circulation gaps include multiple first circulation gaps, and the second group of circulation gaps include multiple second circulation gaps; along the outflow direction of the gas at the first air outlet opening, the first circulation gap has an inner end and an outer end; from the inner end to the outer end of the first circulation gap, the first circulation gap gradually inclines obliquely upward; the first circulation gap has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening; from the first end to the second end of the first circulation gap, the first circulation gap gradually extends obliquely upward or obliquely downward, or the first circulation gap extends in a horizontal direction; the second circulation gap is closed by closing the two adjacent guide plates corresponding to the second circulation gap.

[0011] Furthermore, the two adjacent guide plates corresponding to the first flow gap are respectively the first guide plate and the second guide plate, at least part of the first guide plate is located below or obliquely below the second guide plate; the outer edge of the center plane of the first guide plate is located obliquely above its inner edge; the first guide plate has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening, the second end of the first guide plate is located obliquely above or below its first end, or the height of the second end of the first guide plate is equal to the height of its first end.

[0012] Further, when the first air outlet opening is used to blow out hot air, the multiple circulation gaps include a third group of circulation gaps and a fourth group of circulation gaps, the third group of circulation gaps include multiple third circulation gaps, and the fourth group of circulation gaps include multiple fourth circulation gaps; along the outflow direction of the gas at the first air outlet opening, the third circulation gap has an inner end and an outer end; from the inner end to the outer end of the third circulation gap, the third circulation gap gradually inclines obliquely downward; the third circulation gap has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening, from the first end to the second end of the third circulation gap, the third circulation gap gradually extends obliquely upward or obliquely downward, or the third circulation gap extends in a horizontal direction; the fourth circulation gap is closed by closing the two adjacent guide plates corresponding to the fourth circulation gap.

[0013] Furthermore, the two adjacent guide plates corresponding to the third flow gap are respectively the third guide plate and the fourth guide plate, at least part of the third guide plate is located above or diagonally above the fourth guide plate; the outer edge of the center plane of the third guide plate is located diagonally below its inner edge; the third guide plate has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening, the second end of the third guide plate is located diagonally above or diagonally below its first end, or the height of the second end of the third guide plate is equal to the height of its first end.

[0014] Furthermore, the casing assembly also includes: a second air outlet portion, the second air outlet portion has a third air outlet opening, and the second air outlet portion is located inside the shell; an avoidance opening is provided on the shell, and at least a portion of the avoidance opening is arranged opposite to and connected to the third air outlet opening, so that the gas flowing out from the third air outlet opening flows out through the avoidance opening.

[0015] Furthermore, the guide member also includes: a fixing frame, and a plurality of guide plates are arranged around the fixing frame; each guide plate is strip-shaped, and the first end of each guide plate is fixedly connected to the fixing frame.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, which includes the above-mentioned casing assembly.

[0017] According to the technical solution of the present invention, the casing assembly includes a shell body, on which a first air outlet opening is arranged; a guide member is arranged at the first air outlet opening, and the guide member is rotatably arranged around the center line of the first air outlet opening; the guide member includes a guide plate group, the guide plate group includes a plurality of guide plates, the plurality of guide plates are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first air outlet opening, and a flow gap for gas to flow out is formed between two adjacent guide plates; the center plane of each guide plate has an inner side edge and an outer side edge, and the projections of the inner side edge and the outer side edge of the center plane of each guide plate on a predetermined projection plane do not overlap, and the predetermined projection plane is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening, that is, the center plane of each guide plate is not parallel to the center line of the first air outlet opening and the center line of the first air outlet opening is not located on the center plane of any guide plate; in this way, the outflow direction of the gas flowing out of the flow gap can be adjusted and controlled by rotating the guide member.

[0018] During the specific implementation process, the guide member can be rotated to a predetermined position so that the gas flowing out of the circulation gap can be blown to the desired position, or the guide member can be kept in a rotating state to make the outflow direction of the gas flowing out of the circulation gap continuously change, which is conducive to expanding the air supply range; when this casing assembly is used and the gas flowing out of the circulation gap is hot air with a higher temperature, the problem that the wind direction of the hot air delivered by the air conditioner in the prior art cannot be controlled can be solved; when this casing assembly is used and the gas flowing out of the circulation gap is cold air with a lower temperature, the problem that the cold air delivered by the air conditioner in the prior art is easy to sink can be solved; that is, the use of this casing assembly can control the wind direction of the hot air and cold air blown out of the circulation gap, so that the hot air blown out of the circulation gap can fall to the ground in time and reduce the sinking phenomenon of the cold air blown out of the circulation gap, thereby improving the comfort of the air conditioner with this casing assembly, thereby solving the problem of poor comfort of the air conditioner in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] 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:

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the air conditioner according to the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 An external side view of the air conditioner after assembly;

[0022] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a guide member of an air conditioner;

[0023] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 An enlarged view of the guide member A of the air conditioner;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the structural arrangement of the first flow gap of the air conditioner in the cooling mode according to the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structural arrangement of the third flow gap of the air conditioner in the heating mode according to the present invention is shown.

[0026] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0027] 100. Air conditioner;

[0028] 10. Shell; 11. First air outlet opening; 12. Avoidance opening; 13. First panel; 14. Second panel; 141. Air inlet grille; 15. First side panel; 16. Second side panel; 17. Top panel; 18. Bottom frame; 19. Installation opening;

[0029] 20. guide member; 21. guide plate; 201. first guide plate; 202. second guide plate; 203. third guide plate; 204. fourth guide plate; 211. first plate body; 212. second plate body; 22. flow gap; 221. first flow gap; 223. third flow gap; 23. meshing teeth; 24. fixing frame; 25. supporting frame;

[0030] 30. first air outlet; 40. connecting portion; 41. circulation hole; 42. supporting portion; 43. fixing strip; 50. second air outlet; 51. third air outlet opening;

[0031] 60. Air duct components; 70. Heat exchanger. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] 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.

[0033] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and are intended to provide further explanation of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs.

[0034] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0035] The present invention provides a housing assembly, please refer to Figures 1 to 6The housing assembly includes a shell 10 and a guide member 20, the shell 10 is provided with a first air outlet opening 11, and the guide member 20 is rotatably arranged at the first air outlet opening 11 around the center line of the first air outlet opening 11; wherein the guide member 20 includes a guide plate group, the guide plate group includes a plurality of guide plates 21, the plurality of guide plates 21 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first air outlet opening 11, and a flow gap 22 for gas to flow out is formed between two adjacent guide plates 21; the center surface of each guide plate 21 has an inner side edge and an outer side edge, and the projections of the inner side edge and the outer side edge of the center surface of each guide plate 21 on the predetermined projection surface do not overlap; the predetermined projection surface is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening 11.

[0036] In the casing assembly provided by the present invention, the casing assembly includes a shell 10, and a first air outlet opening 11 is arranged on the shell 10; a guide member 20 is arranged at the first air outlet opening 11, and the guide member 20 is rotatably arranged around the center line of the first air outlet opening 11; the guide member 20 includes a guide plate group, and the guide plate group includes a plurality of guide plates 21, and the plurality of guide plates 21 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first air outlet opening 11, and a flow gap 22 for gas to flow out is formed between two adjacent guide plates 21; the center plane of each guide plate 21 has an inner side edge and an outer side edge, and the projections of the inner side edge and the outer side edge of the center plane of each guide plate 21 on a predetermined projection plane do not overlap, and the predetermined projection plane is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening 11, that is, the center plane of each guide plate 21 is not parallel to the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 and the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 is not located on the center plane of any guide plate 21; in this way, the outflow direction of the gas flowing out of the flow gap 22 can be adjusted and controlled by rotating the guide member 20.

[0037] During the specific implementation process, the guide member 20 can be rotated to a predetermined position so that the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 can be blown to the desired position, or the guide member 20 can be kept in a rotating state to make the outflow direction of the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 continuously change, which is conducive to expanding the air supply range; when this casing assembly is used and the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 is hot air with a higher temperature, the problem that the wind direction of the hot air delivered by the air conditioner in the prior art cannot be controlled can be solved; when this casing assembly is used and the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 is cold air with a lower temperature, the problem that the cold air delivered by the air conditioner in the prior art is easy to sink can be solved; that is, the use of this casing assembly can control the wind direction of the hot air and the cold air blown out of the circulation gap 22, so that the hot air blown out of the circulation gap 22 can fall to the ground in time, and reduce the sinking phenomenon of the cold air blown out of the circulation gap 22, thereby improving the comfort of the air conditioner with this casing assembly, thereby solving the problem of poor comfort of the air conditioner in the prior art.

[0038] In addition, since cold air has a large density and is easy to sink, the cold air blown out from the first air outlet 11 is easily concentrated and blown to the lower human activity area, causing the cold air to blow directly on people, making the human body more comfortable; by controlling the wind direction of the cold air flowing out of the circulation gap 22, that is, controlling the cold air to rise, the phenomenon of cold air blowing on people can be avoided.

[0039] Optionally, the first air outlet opening 11 is an upper air outlet opening of an air conditioner having the housing assembly.

[0040] Optionally, the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 extends in the horizontal direction; the predetermined projection plane is parallel to or coincides with the vertical plane.

[0041] It should be noted that the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 refers to a straight line passing through the center of the first air outlet opening 11 and perpendicular to the plane where the first air outlet opening 11 is located. In a specific implementation, the plate body surrounding the shell 10 usually has a thickness. In this case, the first air outlet opening 11 usually refers to an opening that penetrates the shell 10 along the thickness direction of the shell 10. In this case, the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 is parallel to the thickness direction of the shell 10.

[0042] It should be noted that the central plane of the guide plate 21 refers to a plane that passes through the center of the guide plate 21 and is parallel to both plate surfaces of the guide plate 21 .

[0043] It should be noted that the inner side of the center plane of the guide plate 21 refers to the side of the center plane of the guide plate 21 close to the inside of the shell 10, and the outer side of the center plane of the guide plate 21 refers to the side of the center plane of the guide plate 21 away from the inside of the shell 10.

[0044] In this embodiment, the guide plate 21 is a flat plate structure; or Figure 4 As shown, the guide plate 21 includes a first plate body 211 and a second plate body 212, and the first plate body 211 and the second plate body 212 are arranged at a predetermined angle, and the value range of the predetermined angle is 150 degrees to 180 degrees, wherein the distribution direction of the first plate body 211 and the second plate body 212 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet opening 11. Optionally, the directions of the predetermined angles of the guide plates 21 of the guide plate group are the same.

[0045] Optionally, each guide plate 21 is strip-shaped, and the distribution direction of the first plate body 211 and the second plate body 212 is the same as the extension direction of the corresponding guide plate 21; the extension direction of each guide plate 21 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet 11; the distribution direction of the inner side and the outer side of the guide plate 21 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide plate 21.

[0046] Specifically, Figure 3As shown, the guide member 20 also includes a fixing frame 24, and a plurality of guide plates 21 are arranged around the fixing frame 24; each guide plate 21 is strip-shaped, and the first end of each guide plate 21 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 24; wherein, the end of the guide plate 21 close to the center of the first air outlet opening 11 is the first end of the guide plate 21, and the end of the guide plate 21 away from the center of the first air outlet opening 11 is the second end of the guide plate 21.

[0047] Optionally, the fixing frame 24 is a ring-shaped structure.

[0048] In this embodiment, there are multiple guide plate groups, and the multiple guide plate groups are arranged in sequence along a predetermined direction; the predetermined direction is perpendicular to the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet opening 11.

[0049] Specifically, Figure 3 As shown, there are multiple fixing frames 24, and the multiple fixing frames 24 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple groups of guide plate groups; the multiple groups of guide plate groups are arranged in sequence from the center of the first air outlet 11 to its edge; wherein, except for the last group of guide plate groups, the second ends of the guide plates 21 of the remaining guide plate groups are fixedly connected to the fixing frames 24 corresponding to the next group of guide plate groups; the casing assembly also includes a support frame 25, and the second ends of the guide plates 21 of the last group of guide plate groups are fixedly connected to the support frame 25.

[0050] Optionally, the support frame 25 is a ring structure.

[0051] In this embodiment, each guide plate 21 is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis, so that each guide plate 21 has an open state and a closed state; when two adjacent guide plates 21 are in a closed state, there is no flow gap 22 between the two adjacent guide plates 21; when at least one of the two adjacent guide plates 21 is in an open state, a flow gap 22 is formed between the two adjacent guide plates 21, that is, the flow gap 22 is in an open state; wherein each predetermined axis is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening 11. By rotating each guide plate 21, each guide plate 21 can be positioned at a plurality of rotation positions around the predetermined axis, and then the direction of the corresponding flow gap 22 can be adjusted and controlled, so that the flow direction of the gas in the corresponding flow gap 22 can be adjusted and controlled, that is, the wind direction blown out from the corresponding flow gap 22 can be adjusted and controlled.

[0052] In a specific implementation process, each guide plate 21 can be rotated around a predetermined axis so that the projections of the inner side and the outer side of the center plane of each guide plate 21 on the predetermined projection plane do not overlap.

[0053] It should be noted that, when the guide plate 21 is a flat plate structure, the predetermined axis corresponding to the guide plate 21 is parallel to the center plane of the guide plate 21 , or the predetermined axis corresponding to the guide plate 21 is located on the center plane of the guide plate 21 .

[0054] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner with the housing assembly is in the cold air mode, the first air outlet opening 11 is used to blow out cold air. At this time, the plurality of flow gaps 22 include a first group of flow gaps and a second group of flow gaps. The first group of flow gaps includes a plurality of first flow gaps 221, and the second group of flow gaps includes a plurality of second flow gaps. Figure 5 As shown, along the outflow direction of the gas at the first air outlet opening 11 (here refers to the outflow direction of the gas when no guide member 20 is provided at the first air outlet opening 11), the first circulation gap 221 has an inner end and an outer end; from the inner end to the outer end of the first circulation gap 221, the first circulation gap 221 gradually inclines obliquely upward to guide the cold air passing through the first circulation gap 221 obliquely upward, thereby reducing the cold air sinking phenomenon caused by the high density of cold air; the first circulation gap 221 has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening 11 and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening 11, and the first end and the second end of the first circulation gap 221 are arranged opposite to each other; from the first end to the second end of the first circulation gap 221, the first circulation gap 221 gradually extends obliquely upward or obliquely downward, or the first circulation gap 221 extends in a horizontal direction. At this time, the second flow gap is closed by closing the two adjacent guide plates 21 corresponding to the second flow gap (that is, there is no flow gap between the two adjacent guide plates 21); wherein the second flow gap is the remaining flow gap among the multiple flow gaps that cannot form the first flow gap 221 in this cold air mode, that is, only all the first flow gaps 221 are opened in this cold air mode.

[0055] The inner end of the first flow gap 221 is an end of the first flow gap 221 close to the interior of the shell 10 , and the outer end of the first flow gap 221 is an end of the first flow gap 221 far from the interior of the shell 10 .

[0056] Optionally, when each guide plate 21 is strip-shaped, each first flow gap 221 is a strip-shaped gap; the distribution direction of the inner end and the outer end of the first flow gap 221 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first flow gap 221; the distribution direction of the first end and the second end of the first flow gap 221 is the same as the extension direction of the first flow gap 221.

[0057] Specifically, Figure 5As shown, the two adjacent guide plates 21 corresponding to the first flow gap 221 are respectively the first guide plate 201 and the second guide plate 202, and at least a portion of the first guide plate 201 is located below or obliquely below the second guide plate 202; the outer edge of the center plane of the first guide plate 201 is located obliquely above its inner edge, so as to realize that the first flow gap 221 gradually tilts obliquely upward from the inner end to the outer end of the first flow gap 221; the first guide plate 201 has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening 11 and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening 11, and the second end of the first guide plate 201 is located obliquely above or below its first end, or the height of the second end of the first guide plate 201 is equal to the height of its first end.

[0058] Among them, the direction from the inner end to the outer end of the first flow gap 221 is the same as the direction from the inner side edge of the center plane of the corresponding first guide plate 201 to the outer side edge thereof; the direction from the first end to the second end of the first flow gap 221 is the same as the direction from the first end to the second end of the corresponding first guide plate 201.

[0059] Optionally, when the first guide plate 201 is strip-shaped, the distribution direction of the inner edge and the outer edge of the center plane of the first guide plate 201 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first guide plate 201; the distribution direction of the first end and the second end of the first guide plate 201 is the same as the extension direction of the first guide plate 201.

[0060] Optionally, the outer edge of the center plane of the second guide plate 202 is located obliquely above its inner edge; the direction from the inner end to the outer end of the first flow gap 221 is the same as the direction from the inner edge to the outer edge of the center plane of the corresponding second guide plate 202.

[0061] Optionally, the second guide plate 202 has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening 11 and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening 11, and the second end of the second guide plate 202 is located directly above, or obliquely above, or directly below, or obliquely below the first end thereof, or the height of the second end of the second guide plate 202 is equal to the height of the first end thereof. The direction from the first end to the second end of the first flow gap 221 is the same as the direction from the first end to the second end of the corresponding second guide plate 202.

[0062] Optionally, when the second guide plate 202 is strip-shaped, the distribution direction of the inner and outer edges of the center plane of the second guide plate 202 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second guide plate 202; the distribution direction of the first and second ends of the second guide plate 202 is the same as the extension direction of the second guide plate 202.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner with the housing assembly is in hot air mode, the first air outlet 11 is used to blow out hot air. At this time, the plurality of flow gaps 22 include a third group of flow gaps and a fourth group of flow gaps. The third group of flow gaps includes a plurality of third flow gaps 223, and the fourth group of flow gaps includes a plurality of fourth flow gaps. Figure 6 As shown, along the outflow direction of the gas at the first air outlet opening 11 (here refers to the outflow direction of the gas when the guide member 20 is not provided at the first air outlet opening 11), the third circulation gap 223 has an inner end and an outer end; from the inner end to the outer end of the third circulation gap 223, the third circulation gap 223 gradually tilts obliquely downward to guide the hot air passing through the third circulation gap 223 obliquely downward, thereby reducing the phenomenon that the hot air is easy to float up and not easy to fall to the ground due to the low density of hot air; the third circulation gap 223 has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening 11 and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening 11, and the first end and the second end of the third circulation gap 223 are arranged opposite to each other; from the first end to the second end of the third circulation gap 223, the third circulation gap 223 gradually extends obliquely upward or obliquely downward, or the third circulation gap 223 extends in the horizontal direction. At this time, the fourth flow gap is closed by closing the two adjacent guide plates 21 corresponding to the fourth flow gap (that is, there is no flow gap between the two adjacent guide plates 21); wherein the fourth flow gap is the remaining flow gap among the multiple flow gaps that cannot form the third flow gap 223 in this hot air mode, that is, only all the third flow gaps 223 are opened in this hot air mode.

[0064] The inner end of the third flow gap 223 is an end of the third flow gap 223 close to the interior of the shell 10 , and the outer end of the third flow gap 223 is an end of the third flow gap 223 far from the interior of the shell 10 .

[0065] Optionally, when each guide plate 21 is strip-shaped, each third flow gap 223 is a strip-shaped gap; the distribution direction of the inner end and the outer end of the third flow gap 223 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the third flow gap 223; the distribution direction of the first end and the second end of the third flow gap 223 is the same as the extension direction of the third flow gap 223.

[0066] Specifically, Figure 6As shown, the two adjacent guide plates 21 corresponding to the third flow gap 223 are the third guide plate 203 and the fourth guide plate 204, respectively, and at least a portion of the third guide plate 203 is located above or obliquely above the fourth guide plate 204; the outer edge of the center plane of the third guide plate 203 is located obliquely below its inner edge, so as to realize that the third flow gap 223 gradually tilts obliquely downward from the inner end to the outer end of the third flow gap 223; the third guide plate 203 has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening 11 and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening 11, and the second end of the third guide plate 203 is located obliquely above or below its first end, or the height of the second end of the third guide plate 203 is equal to the height of its first end.

[0067] Among them, the direction from the inner end to the outer end of the third flow gap 223 is the same as the direction from the inner side edge of the center plane of the corresponding third guide plate 203 to the outer side edge thereof; the direction from the first end to the second end of the third flow gap 223 is the same as the direction from the first end to the second end of the corresponding third guide plate 203.

[0068] Optionally, when the third guide plate 203 is strip-shaped, the distribution direction of the inner and outer edges of the center plane of the third guide plate 203 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the third guide plate 203; the distribution direction of the first and second ends of the third guide plate 203 is the same as the extension direction of the third guide plate 203.

[0069] Optionally, the outer edge of the center plane of the fourth guide plate 204 is located obliquely below its inner edge; the direction from the inner end to the outer end of the third flow gap 223 is the same as the direction from the inner edge to the outer edge of the center plane of the corresponding fourth guide plate 204.

[0070] Optionally, the fourth guide plate 204 has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening 11 and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening 11, the second end of the fourth guide plate 204 is located directly above, or obliquely above, or directly below, or obliquely below the first end thereof, or the height of the second end of the fourth guide plate 204 is equal to the height of the first end thereof. The direction from the first end to the second end of the third flow gap 223 is the same as the direction from the first end to the second end of the corresponding fourth guide plate 204.

[0071] Optionally, when the fourth guide plate 204 is strip-shaped, the distribution direction of the inner edge and the outer edge of the center plane of the fourth guide plate 204 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fourth guide plate 204; the distribution direction of the first end and the second end of the fourth guide plate 204 is the same as the extension direction of the fourth guide plate 204.

[0072] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner with the housing assembly is in automatic mode, the plurality of flow gaps 22 are all opened, and the guide member 20 is rotated 360 degrees to achieve a rapid cooling or heating effect.

[0073] In this embodiment, the casing assembly also includes a first air outlet portion 30 and a connecting portion 40, both of which are located in the shell 10; the first air outlet portion 30 has a second air outlet opening, and the connecting portion 40 is rotatably arranged relative to the first air outlet portion 30 and connected to the guide member 20 to drive the guide member 20 to rotate; the connecting portion 40 has a circulation hole 41, and the circulation hole 41 is connected to the second air outlet opening and to the first air outlet opening 11, so that the gas flowing out from the first air outlet opening 11 can flow out after passing through the circulation hole 41 and the circulation gap 22 in sequence.

[0074] Specifically, the connection portion 40 is rotatably connected to the first air outlet portion 30 .

[0075] Specifically, a plurality of meshing teeth 23 are provided on the guide member 20, and a plurality of meshing grooves are provided on the connecting portion 40; or, a plurality of meshing grooves are provided on the guide member 20, and a plurality of meshing teeth are provided on the connecting portion 40; wherein the plurality of meshing teeth and the plurality of meshing grooves are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, so that at least a portion of each meshing tooth is inserted into the corresponding meshing groove, thereby making the guide member 20 and the connecting portion 40 relatively fixed.

[0076] Specifically, the first air outlet portion 30 is cylindrical, and the second air outlet opening is provided at the first end of the first air outlet portion 30, that is, the first port of the first air outlet portion 30 forms the second air outlet opening. Optionally, the first air outlet portion 30 extends in the horizontal direction.

[0077] Specifically, a mounting opening 19 is provided on the housing 10 , and the second end of the first air outlet portion 30 is located at the mounting opening 19 .

[0078] Specifically, the first air outlet portion 30 further has a first air duct, which is connected to the second air outlet opening so that the gas in the first air duct flows out from the second air outlet opening, that is, the cylinder cavity of the first air outlet portion 30 forms the first air duct.

[0079] Specifically, the connecting portion 40 is in a plate shape, and the flow hole 41 passes through two plate surfaces of the connecting portion 40 .

[0080] Specifically, a support portion 42 and a fixing bar 43 are provided in the circulation hole 41. The support portion 42 is used to be fixedly connected to the installation base, and the fixing bar 43 is connected to the support portion 42 and to the connecting portion 40, so that the connecting portion 40 and the support portion 42 are fixedly connected through the fixing bar 43, thereby achieving support for the connecting portion 40.

[0081] Optionally, both ends of the fixing strip 43 are respectively fixedly connected to the supporting portion 42 and the connecting portion 40 (i.e., the inner wall of the circulation hole 41); there are multiple fixing strips 43, and the multiple fixing strips 43 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circulation hole 41; the connecting portion 40, the fixing strip 43 and the supporting portion 42 are an integrally formed structure.

[0082] Specifically, the housing assembly further includes a driving motor, the output shaft of which is connected to the connecting portion 40 to drive the connecting portion 40 to rotate. More specifically, the output shaft of the driving motor is fixedly connected to the supporting portion 42 to drive the connecting portion 40 to rotate through the supporting portion 42.

[0083] Specifically, the outer wall of the guide member 20 is gap-matched with the inner wall of the first air outlet opening 11 .

[0084] Specifically, the shape of the cross section of the guide member 20 perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 is circular; the shape of the cross section of the first air outlet opening 11 perpendicular to the center line thereof is circular.

[0085] In this embodiment, the casing assembly also includes a second air outlet portion 50, which has a third air outlet opening 51, and the second air outlet portion 50 is located in the shell 10; an avoidance opening 12 is provided on the shell 10, and at least a portion of the avoidance opening 12 is arranged opposite to and connected to the third air outlet opening 51, so that the gas flowing out from the third air outlet opening 51 can flow out through the avoidance opening 12.

[0086] Specifically, the second air outlet portion 50 further has a second air duct communicating with the third air outlet opening 51 , so that the gas in the second air duct flows out from the third air outlet opening 51 .

[0087] Specifically, the shell 10 includes a first panel 13, a second panel 14, a first side panel 15, a second side panel 16, a top plate 17 and a bottom frame 18, and the first panel 13, the second panel 14, the first side panel 15, the second side panel 16, the top plate 17 and the bottom frame 18 together form an installation cavity; the first air outlet 30 and the second air outlet 50 are both arranged in the installation cavity.

[0088] Specifically, the mounting opening 19 is provided on the second panel 14 ; the first air outlet opening 11 is provided on the first panel 13 ; the first panel 13 and the bottom frame 18 are spaced apart so that a third air outlet opening 51 is formed between the first panel 13 and the bottom frame 18 .

[0089] Specifically, the shell 10 is also provided with an air inlet opening, so that external air can pass through the air inlet opening and enter the shell 10 ; more specifically, the air inlet opening is provided on the second panel 14 .

[0090] Specifically, an air inlet grille 141 is provided at the air inlet opening.

[0091] The present invention further provides an air conditioner 100, which includes the above-mentioned casing assembly.

[0092] Specifically, the first air outlet opening 11 is located at the upper portion of the air conditioner 100 , and the avoidance opening 12 is located at the lower portion of the air conditioner 100 .

[0093] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 100 further includes an air duct component 60 having an air flow duct. The first air outlet opening 11 of the housing assembly is connected to the air flow duct so that the gas in the air flow duct flows out through the first air outlet opening 11 .

[0094] Specifically, the first air duct is communicated with the air flow duct, so that the gas in the air flow duct enters into the first air duct.

[0095] Specifically, the first air outlet 30 is connected to the air duct component 60, and the first air duct is connected to the air flow duct.

[0096] In this embodiment, the second air duct is communicated with the air flow duct, so that the gas in the air flow duct enters into the second air duct.

[0097] Specifically, the second air outlet 50 is connected to the air duct component 60, and the second air duct is connected to the air flow duct.

[0098] Optionally, the first air duct and the second air duct are respectively connected to two ends of the air flow duct.

[0099] In this embodiment, the air flow passage includes a first air flow passage section and a second air flow passage section. The first air flow passage section is used to connect with and communicate with the first air duct, and the second air flow passage section is used to connect with and communicate with the second air duct.

[0100] Specifically, a fan blade is arranged in the air flow passage, and the fan blade divides the air flow passage into a first air flow passage section and a second air flow passage section.

[0101] Specifically, a fan is also provided in the air flow duct, and the fan is connected to the fan blades to drive the fan blades to rotate.

[0102] Specifically, the air conditioner 100 also includes a heat exchanger 70, which is disposed in the shell 10, that is, the heat exchanger 70 is disposed in the installation cavity; the heat exchanger 70 is located on one side of the air inlet opening to perform heat exchange processing on the gas entering the shell 10 through the air inlet opening.

[0103] Specifically, the air duct component 60 is located on one side of the heat exchanger 70 so that the gas after heat exchange treatment by the heat exchanger 70 enters the air flow duct; that is, negative pressure is formed under the action of the fan blades so that the gas after heat exchange treatment by the heat exchanger 70 enters the air flow duct.

[0104] More specifically, the heat exchanger 70 is disposed between the housing 10 and the air duct component 60 ; that is, the heat exchanger 70 is disposed between the second panel 14 and the air duct component 60 .

[0105] Optionally, the heat exchanger 70 is an evaporator.

[0106] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0107] In the casing assembly provided by the present invention, the casing assembly includes a shell 10, and a first air outlet opening 11 is arranged on the shell 10; a guide member 20 is arranged at the first air outlet opening 11, and the guide member 20 is rotatably arranged around the center line of the first air outlet opening 11; the guide member 20 includes a guide plate group, and the guide plate group includes a plurality of guide plates 21, and the plurality of guide plates 21 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first air outlet opening 11, and a flow gap 22 for gas to flow out is formed between two adjacent guide plates 21; the center plane of each guide plate 21 has an inner side edge and an outer side edge, and the projections of the inner side edge and the outer side edge of the center plane of each guide plate 21 on a predetermined projection plane do not overlap, and the predetermined projection plane is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening 11, that is, the center plane of each guide plate 21 is not parallel to the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 and the center line of the first air outlet opening 11 is not located on the center plane of any guide plate 21; in this way, the outflow direction of the gas flowing out of the flow gap 22 can be adjusted and controlled by rotating the guide member 20.

[0108] During the specific implementation process, the guide member 20 can be rotated to a predetermined position so that the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 can be blown to the desired position, or the guide member 20 can be kept in a rotating state to make the outflow direction of the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 continuously change, which is conducive to expanding the air supply range; when this casing assembly is used and the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 is hot air with a higher temperature, the problem that the wind direction of the hot air delivered by the air conditioner in the prior art cannot be controlled can be solved; when this casing assembly is used and the gas flowing out of the circulation gap 22 is cold air with a lower temperature, the problem that the cold air delivered by the air conditioner in the prior art is easy to sink can be solved; that is, the use of this casing assembly can control the wind direction of the hot air and the cold air blown out of the circulation gap 22, so that the hot air blown out of the circulation gap 22 can fall to the ground in time, and reduce the sinking phenomenon of the cold air blown out of the circulation gap 22, thereby improving the comfort of the air conditioner with this casing assembly, thereby solving the problem of poor comfort of the air conditioner in the prior art.

[0109] Since the air conditioner 100 includes the above-mentioned casing assembly, the air conditioner 100 has at least the same technical effect as the above-mentioned casing assembly.

[0110] 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 "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0111] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0112] 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 housing assembly, characterized in that: include: A housing (10), wherein the housing (10) is provided with a first air outlet opening (11); a guide member (20), the guide member (20) being rotatably arranged at the first air outlet opening (11) around a center line of the first air outlet opening (11); The guide member (20) comprises a guide plate group, the guide plate group comprises a plurality of guide plates (21), the plurality of guide plates (21) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first air outlet opening (11), and a flow gap (22) for gas to flow out is formed between two adjacent guide plates (21); The center surface of each guide plate (21) has an inner side edge and an outer side edge, and the projections of the inner side edge and the outer side edge of the center surface of each guide plate (21) on a predetermined projection surface do not overlap; the predetermined projection surface is perpendicular to the center line of the first air outlet opening (11); Each of the guide plates (21) is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis, so that each of the guide plates (21) has an open state and a closed state; when two adjacent guide plates (21) are in a closed state, there is no flow gap (22) between the two adjacent guide plates (21); when at least one of the two adjacent guide plates (21) is in an open state, a flow gap (22) is formed between the two adjacent guide plates (21); wherein each of the predetermined axes is perpendicular to a center line of the first air outlet opening (11); When the first air outlet opening (11) is used to blow out cold air, the plurality of circulation gaps (22) include a first group of circulation gaps and a second group of circulation gaps, the first group of circulation gaps include a plurality of first circulation gaps (221), and the second group of circulation gaps include a plurality of second circulation gaps; along the outflow direction of the gas at the first air outlet opening (11), the first circulation gap (221) has an inner end and an outer end; from the inner end to the outer end of the first circulation gap (221), the first circulation gap (221) gradually tilts obliquely upward; the first circulation gap (221) has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening (11) and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening (11); from the first end to the second end of the first circulation gap (221), the first circulation gap (221) gradually extends obliquely upward or obliquely downward, or the first circulation gap (221) extends in a horizontal direction; the second circulation gap is closed by closing the two adjacent guide plates (21) corresponding to the second circulation gap; When the first air outlet opening (11) is used to blow out hot air, the plurality of circulation gaps (22) include a third group of circulation gaps and a fourth group of circulation gaps, the third group of circulation gaps include a plurality of third circulation gaps (223), and the fourth group of circulation gaps include a plurality of fourth circulation gaps; along the outflow direction of the gas at the first air outlet opening (11), the third circulation gap (223) has an inner end and an outer end; from the inner end to the outer end of the third circulation gap (223), the third circulation gap (223) gradually tilts obliquely downward; the third circulation gap (223) has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening (11) and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening (11); from the first end to the second end of the third circulation gap (223), the third circulation gap (223) gradually extends obliquely upward or obliquely downward, or the third circulation gap (223) extends in a horizontal direction; the fourth circulation gap is closed by closing the two adjacent guide plates (21) corresponding to the fourth circulation gap.

2. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple groups of guide plate groups, and the multiple groups of guide plate groups are arranged in sequence along a predetermined direction, and the predetermined direction is perpendicular to the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet opening (11).

3. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide plate (21) is a flat plate structure; or The guide plate (21) comprises a first plate body (211) and a second plate body (212); the first plate body (211) and the second plate body (212) are arranged at a predetermined angle, and the predetermined angle has a value range of 150 degrees to 180 degrees; and the distribution direction of the first plate body (211) and the second plate body (212) is perpendicular to the extension direction of the center line of the first air outlet opening (11).

4. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two adjacent guide plates (21) corresponding to the first flow gap (221) are respectively a first guide plate (201) and a second guide plate (202), and at least a portion of the first guide plate (201) is located below or obliquely below the second guide plate (202); The outer edge of the center plane of the first guide plate (201) is located obliquely above its inner edge; the first guide plate (201) has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening (11) and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening (11); the second end of the first guide plate (201) is located obliquely above or below its first end, or the height of the second end of the first guide plate (201) is equal to the height of its first end.

5. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The two adjacent guide plates (21) corresponding to the third flow gap (223) are respectively a third guide plate (203) and a fourth guide plate (204), and at least a portion of the third guide plate (203) is located above or obliquely above the fourth guide plate (204); The outer edge of the center plane of the third guide plate (203) is located obliquely below its inner edge; the third guide plate (203) has a first end close to the center of the first air outlet opening (11) and a second end away from the center of the first air outlet opening (11); the second end of the third guide plate (203) is located obliquely above or below its first end, or the height of the second end of the third guide plate (203) is equal to the height of its first end.

6. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The housing assembly also includes: A first air outlet portion (30), the first air outlet portion (30) having a second air outlet opening, and the first air outlet portion (30) is located inside the housing (10); A connecting portion (40), the connecting portion (40) is located in the shell (10), the connecting portion (40) is rotatably arranged relative to the first air outlet portion (30) and is connected to the guide member (20) to drive the guide member (20) to rotate; the connecting portion (40) has a circulation hole (41), and the circulation hole (41) is connected to both the second air outlet opening and the first air outlet opening (11), so that the gas flowing out of the first air outlet opening (11) passes through the circulation hole (41) and the circulation gap (22) in sequence before flowing out.

7. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The housing assembly also includes: A second air outlet portion (50), the second air outlet portion (50) having a third air outlet opening (51), the second air outlet portion (50) being located inside the shell (10); a relief opening (12) being provided on the shell (10), at least a portion of the relief opening (12) being arranged opposite to and connected to the third air outlet opening (51), so that the gas flowing out of the third air outlet opening (51) flows out through the relief opening (12).

8. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The guide member (20) further comprises: A fixed frame (24), wherein the plurality of guide plates (21) are arranged around the fixed frame (24); each of the guide plates (21) is strip-shaped, and the first end of each of the guide plates (21) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (24).

9. An air conditioner, comprising a casing assembly, characterized in that: The housing assembly is the housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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