Air Conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising: a body, on which an air duct and an air inlet connected to the air duct are arranged; an air inlet panel, which is arranged on the body, on which the air inlet is arranged, and the air inlet panel has a first mounting end face opposite to the air duct; and a shielding component, which is slidably mounted on the first mounting end face of the air inlet panel to shield or avoid the air inlet. The present invention solves the problem in the prior art that the air intake of the air conditioner is low, which leads to a decrease in the cooling or heating capacity of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] At present, with the continuous improvement of living standards, air conditioners have become indispensable household appliances, and people's requirements for air conditioner performance are getting higher and higher.

[0003] In existing air conditioner indoor units, a shutter structure is usually set at the air inlet of the air conditioner to control the opening or closing of the air inlet. However, in this way, when the air inlet is opened, the shutter structure will still block the airflow at the air inlet of the air conditioner, resulting in a reduction in the air intake volume, thereby reducing the cooling or heating capacity of the air conditioner. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner to solve the problem in the prior art that the air intake volume of the air conditioner is low, resulting in a decrease in the performance of the air conditioner.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising: a body, on which is provided an air duct and an air inlet connected to the air duct; an air inlet panel, which is arranged on the body, and the air inlet is arranged on the air inlet panel, and the air inlet panel has a first mounting end surface opposite to the air duct; a shielding component, which can be slidably mounted on the first mounting end surface of the air inlet panel to shield or avoid the air inlet.

[0006] Furthermore, the air conditioner also includes an appearance panel connected to the air inlet panel, an angle is formed between the appearance panel and the air inlet panel, and the appearance panel has a second mounting end face opposite to the air duct; the air conditioner also includes: a guide component, the guide component includes a first body and a second body connected to each other, the first body is mounted on the first mounting end face of the air inlet panel, and the second body is mounted on the second mounting end face of the appearance panel; at least a portion of the shielding component is connected to the guide component, and the shielding component is guided by the guide component.

[0007] Furthermore, a guide groove is provided on the guide component; a roller is provided on the shielding component, and at least a part of the roller is embedded in the guide groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the guide component also includes: a first guide component, located at the first end of the air inlet panel and the appearance panel, the first guide component is provided with a first guide groove, and the first end of the shielding component is embedded in the first guide groove; a second guide component, located at the second end of the air inlet panel and the appearance panel, the second guide component is provided with a second guide groove, and the second end of the shielding component is embedded in the second guide groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the air conditioner further comprises: a driving component, at least a part of which is mounted on the first guide component, the driving component is drivingly connected to the shielding component, and the shielding component is driven to move by the driving component.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving component includes: a driving gear installed on the shielding component, the driving gear is rotatably arranged around its own axis; a driving rack is arranged on the first guide component, the driving gear and the driving rack are meshed with each other to drive the shielding component to move through the rotation of the driving gear.

[0011] Furthermore, the driving component also includes a driving motor drivingly connected to the driving gear; the first guide component is provided with an avoidance portion, which is recessed relative to the surface of the first guide component and avoids the driving motor through the avoidance portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the first guide component includes a first end face and a second end face connected to each other, the extension direction of the first end face is consistent with the extension direction of the appearance panel, and there is an angle between the second end face and the first end face; the driving rack is arranged on the first end face, and the first guide groove is arranged on the second end face.

[0013] Furthermore, the shielding component includes: a plurality of shielding plates, the plurality of shielding plates are connected in sequence along the width direction of the air inlet panel, and two adjacent shielding plates are pivotally connected.

[0014] Furthermore, the plurality of shielding plates include adjacent first shielding plates and second shielding plates, the first shielding plate is provided with a clearance groove, the second shielding plate is provided with a protruding rib, and at least a portion of the protruding rib is located in the clearance groove.

[0015] According to the technical solution of the present invention, the air conditioner includes a body, an air inlet panel and a shielding component. The body is provided with an air duct and an air inlet connected to the air duct. The air inlet panel is provided on the body, and the air inlet is provided on the air inlet panel. The air inlet panel has a first mounting end face opposite to the air duct. The shielding component is slidably mounted on the first mounting end face of the air inlet panel to shield or avoid the air inlet. The shielding component is slidably mounted on the first mounting end face so that the shielding component can open or close the air inlet. When the air inlet is opened, the shielding component can fully open the air inlet under the action of the sliding tendency. Since the first mounting end face is opposite to the air duct, when the shielding component is in the avoiding position, the shielding component is still hidden in the air duct and will not leak out. The structure is simple and the appearance of the air conditioner is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram showing a first state of an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram showing a second state of the air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner according to the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the shielding component and the guide component of the air conditioner according to the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a shielding component of an air conditioner according to the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a first guide component of an air conditioner according to the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a second guide component of an air conditioner according to the present invention is shown.

[0024] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Machine body; 10. Air duct; 11. Air inlet; 12. Air inlet panel; 120. First mounting end surface; 2. Shielding component; 3. Appearance panel; 30. Second mounting end surface; 31. Lining panel; 4. Guide component; 401. First body; 402. Second body; 403. Guide groove; 20. Roller; 41. First guide component; 410. First guide groove; 42. Second guide component; 420. Second guide groove; 5. Driving component; 50. Driving gear; 51. Driving rack; 52. Driving motor; 411. Avoidance portion; 21. Shielding plate; 210. First shielding plate; 211. Second shielding plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 The present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising: a body 1, on which is disposed an air duct 10 and an air inlet 11 connected to the air duct 10; an air inlet panel 12, which is disposed on the body 1, on which the air inlet 11 is disposed, and the air inlet panel 12 has a first mounting end surface 120 opposite to the air duct 10; and a shielding component 2, which is slidably mounted on the first mounting end surface of the air inlet panel 12 to shield or avoid the air inlet 11.

[0029] The air conditioner provided by the present invention comprises a body 1, an air inlet panel 12 and a shielding component 2. The body 1 is provided with an air duct 10 and an air inlet 11 connected to the air duct 10; the air inlet panel 12 is provided on the body 1, the air inlet 11 is provided on the air inlet panel 12, and the air inlet panel 12 has a first mounting end face 120 opposite to the air duct 10; the shielding component 2 is slidably mounted on the first mounting end face 120 of the air inlet panel 12 to shield or avoid the air inlet 11. The shielding component 2 is slidably mounted on the first mounting end face 120 so that the shielding component 2 can open or close the air inlet 11. When the air inlet 11 is opened, the shielding component 2 can fully open the air inlet 11 under the action of the sliding tendency, and because the first mounting end face 120 is opposite to the air duct 10, when the shielding component 2 is in the avoiding position, the shielding component 2 is still hidden in the air duct 10 and will not leak out, so the structure is simple and the appearance of the air conditioner is improved.

[0030] Specifically, the air conditioner further includes an appearance panel 3 connected to the air inlet panel 12, an angle is formed between the appearance panel 3 and the air inlet panel 12, and the appearance panel 3 has a second mounting end face 30 opposite to the air duct 10; the air conditioner further includes: a guide component 4, the guide component 4 includes a first body 401 and a second body 402 connected to each other, the first body 401 is mounted on the first mounting end face 120 of the air inlet panel 12, and the second body 402 is mounted on the second mounting end face 30 of the appearance panel 3; at least part of the shielding component 2 is connected to the guide component 4, and the shielding component 2 is guided by the guide component 4. Among them, the second body 402 is mounted on the end face of the appearance panel 3 close to the air duct 10, so that the shielding component 2 reciprocates on the air inlet panel 12 and the appearance panel 3, and when the shielding component 2 is in the avoidance position, the shielding component 2 can be hidden in the air duct 10, and the shielding component 2 is shielded by the appearance panel 3, thereby improving the appearance effect of the air conditioner.

[0031] In the embodiment provided by the present invention, the shielding component 2 has a shielding position and a avoiding position for shielding or avoiding the air inlet 11. When the shielding component 2 is located on the first mounting end face of the air inlet panel 12, the air inlet 11 is blocked. When the shielding component 2 is located on the end face of the appearance panel 3 close to the air duct 10, the air inlet 11 is avoided.

[0032] In order to improve the stability and smoothness of the shielding component 2 during the movement, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a guide groove 403 is provided on the guide component 4 ; a roller 20 is provided on the shielding component 2 , and at least a part of the roller 20 is embedded in the guide groove 403 .

[0033] In the embodiment provided by the present invention, the guide component 4 further includes: a first guide component 41, which is located at the first end of the air inlet panel 12 and the appearance panel 3, and a first guide groove 410 is provided on the first guide component 41, and the first end of the shielding component 2 is embedded in the first guide groove 410; a second guide component 42, which is located at the second end of the air inlet panel 12 and the appearance panel 3, and a second guide groove 420 is provided on the second guide component 42, and the second end of the shielding component 2 is embedded in the second guide groove 420. The first guide groove 410 and the second guide groove 420 are used to limit the two ends of the shielding component 2 respectively, so that the shielding component 2 can slide along a predetermined track during the sliding process, so that when the shielding component 2 is in the avoidance position, the air inlet 11 is fully opened to increase the air intake of the air conditioner. The first guide groove 410 includes a first groove section and a second groove section, and the first groove section is provided on the first body of the first guide component 41, and the second groove section is provided on the second body of the first guide component.

[0034] In the specific implementation process, the air conditioner further includes: a driving component 5, at least part of which is installed on the first guide component 41, and the driving component 5 is drivingly connected to the shielding component 2, and the shielding component 2 is driven to move by the driving component 5.

[0035] Specifically, Figure 4 As shown, the driving component 5 includes: a driving gear 50, which is mounted on the shielding component 2 and is rotatably arranged around its own axis; and a driving rack 51, which is arranged on the first guide component 41. The driving gear 50 and the driving rack 51 are meshed with each other, so that the shielding component 2 is driven to move by the self-rotation of the driving gear 50. The structure set in this way is simple and easy to implement. By fixing the driving rack 51 on the first guide component 41, the driving rack 51 is meshed with the driving rack 51 during the self-rotation of the driving gear 50. Under the action of the interaction force between the driving gear 50 and the driving rack 51, the driving gear 50 drives the shielding component 2 to move. Preferably, the driving gear 50 is mounted at the end of the shielding component 2, so that when the driving gear 50 moves from the first end of the driving rack 51 to the second end of the driving rack 51, the shielding component 2 can be moved from the air inlet panel 12 to the appearance panel 3.

[0036] Furthermore, the driving component 5 also includes a driving motor 52 drivingly connected to the driving gear 50; the first guide component 41 is provided with a avoiding portion 411, which is recessed relative to the surface of the first guide component 41, and avoids the driving motor 52 through the avoiding portion 411. This arrangement avoids the collision between the driving motor 52 and the first guide component 41 during the movement of the shielding component 2 due to the large volume of the driving motor 52, and avoids the driving motor 52 through the avoiding portion 411, thereby reducing the noise generated during the movement of the shielding component 2 and improving the movement stability of the shielding component 2.

[0037] In the embodiments provided by the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the first guide component 41 includes a first end face and a second end face connected to each other, the extension direction of the first end face is consistent with the extension direction of the appearance panel 3, and there is an angle between the second end face and the first end face; the driving rack 51 and the avoidance portion 411 are arranged on the first end face, and the first guide groove 410 is arranged on the second end face. The first end face and the second end face are not in the same plane, so that in the process of the driving rack 51 and the driving gear 50 cooperating with each other, there will be no interference with the cooperation between the roller 20 and the first guide groove 410, so that the first guide groove 410 can always guide and limit the shielding component 2.

[0038] Specifically, the air conditioner also includes an inner lining panel 31, which is located on the side of the exterior panel 3 close to the air duct 10, and is provided with an opening for accommodating the shielding component 2, wherein the first side of the guide component 4 is installed on the inner lining panel 31, and the second side of the guide component 4 is installed on the exterior panel 3 to improve the installation stability of the guide component 4.

[0039] In specific implementation, Figure 4 As shown, the shielding component 2 includes: a plurality of shielding plates 21, which are sequentially connected along the width direction of the air inlet panel 12, and two adjacent shielding plates 21 are pivotally connected. In this way, by splicing the plurality of shielding plates 21, it is convenient to change the moving angle of the shielding plates 21 during the process of moving from the air inlet panel 12 to the appearance panel 3, so that the shielding component 2 can slide smoothly. At the same time, when the shielding component 2 is in the shielding position, the plurality of shielding plates 21 are connected to each other, which can also improve the sealing performance and prevent dust from falling into the air duct from the air inlet.

[0040] In order to increase the shielding effect of the shielding component 2 on the air inlet 11, the plurality of shielding plates 21 include adjacent first shielding plates 210 and second shielding plates 211, the first shielding plates 210 are provided with a clearance groove, and the second shielding plates 211 are provided with a protruding retaining edge, and at least part of the protruding retaining edge is located in the clearance groove. In this way, dust is prevented from falling into the air duct 10 through the gap between the two adjacent shielding plates 21, thereby improving the protection effect of the air duct 10.

[0041] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0042] The air conditioner provided by the present invention comprises a body 1, an air inlet panel 12 and a shielding component 2. The body 1 is provided with an air duct 10 and an air inlet 11 connected to the air duct 10; the air inlet panel 12 is provided on the body 1, the air inlet 11 is provided on the air inlet panel 12, and the air inlet panel 12 has a first mounting end face 120 opposite to the air duct 10; the shielding component 2 is slidably mounted on the first mounting end face 120 of the air inlet panel 12 to shield or avoid the air inlet 11. The shielding component 2 is slidably mounted on the first mounting end face 120 so that the shielding component 2 can open or close the air inlet 11. When the air inlet 11 is opened, the shielding component 2 can fully open the air inlet 11 under the action of the sliding tendency, and because the first mounting end face 120 is opposite to the air duct 10, when the shielding component 2 is in the avoiding position, the shielding component 2 is still hidden in the air duct 10 and will not leak out, so the structure is simple and the appearance of the air conditioner is improved.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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" may include both "above" and "below". The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

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

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A machine body (1), wherein the machine body (1) is provided with an air duct (10) and an air inlet (11) connected to the air duct (10); An air inlet panel (12) is arranged on the machine body (1), the air inlet (11) is arranged on the air inlet panel (12), and the air inlet panel (12) has a first mounting end surface (120) opposite to the air duct (10); A shielding component (2) is slidably mounted on a first mounting end surface (120) of the air inlet panel (12) to shield or avoid the air inlet (11); The shielding component (2) comprises: a plurality of shielding plates (21), the plurality of shielding plates (21) being connected in sequence along the width direction of the air inlet panel (12), and two adjacent shielding plates (21) being pivotally connected; The air conditioner further comprises: an exterior panel (3) connected to the air inlet panel (12), an angle being formed between the exterior panel (3) and the air inlet panel (12), the shielding component (2) sliding back and forth on the air inlet panel (12) and the exterior panel (3), shielding the air inlet (11) when the shielding component (2) is located on the first mounting end surface of the air inlet panel (12), and avoiding the air inlet (11) when the shielding component (2) is located on the end surface of the exterior panel (3) close to the air duct (10); When the shielding component (2) is in the avoidance position, the shielding component (2) is hidden in the air duct (10).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner further comprises an exterior panel (3) connected to the air inlet panel (12), an angle being formed between the exterior panel (3) and the air inlet panel (12), and a second mounting end surface (30) being provided on the exterior panel (3) and being opposite to the air duct (10); the air conditioner further comprises: A guide component (4), the guide component (4) comprising a first body (401) and a second body (402) connected to each other, the first body (401) being mounted on a first mounting end surface of the air inlet panel (12), and the second body (402) being mounted on a second mounting end surface (30) of the exterior panel (3); At least a portion of the shielding component (2) is connected to the guiding component (4), and the shielding component (2) is guided by the guiding component (4).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide component (4) is provided with a guide groove (403); The shielding component (2) is provided with a roller (20), and at least a portion of the roller (20) is embedded in the guide groove (403).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide component (4) further comprises: a first guide component (41) located at first ends of the air inlet panel (12) and the exterior panel (3), the first guide component (41) being provided with a first guide groove (410), the first end of the shielding component (2) being embedded in the first guide groove (410); A second guide component (42) is located at the second end of the air inlet panel (12) and the exterior panel (3); a second guide groove (420) is provided on the second guide component (42); and the second end of the shielding component (2) is embedded in the second guide groove (420).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air conditioner also includes: A driving component (5), at least part of which is mounted on the first guide component (41); the driving component (5) is drivingly connected to the shielding component (2); and the shielding component (2) is driven to move by the driving component (5).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving component (5) comprises: A driving gear (50) is mounted on the shielding component (2), and the driving gear (50) is rotatably arranged around its own axis; A driving rack (51) is arranged on the first guide component (41), and the driving gear (50) and the driving rack (51) are meshed with each other so that the shielding component (2) is driven to move by the self-rotation of the driving gear (50).

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving component (5) further comprises a driving motor (52) drivingly connected to the driving gear (50); The first guide component (41) is provided with an avoidance portion (411), the avoidance portion (411) being recessed relative to the surface of the first guide component (41), and the drive motor (52) is avoided by the avoidance portion (411).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first guide component (41) comprises a first end surface and a second end surface connected to each other, the extension direction of the first end surface is consistent with the extension direction of the appearance panel (3), and there is an angle between the second end surface and the first end surface; The driving rack (51) is arranged on the first end surface, and the first guide groove (410) is arranged on the second end surface.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of shielding plates (21) include adjacent first shielding plates (210) and second shielding plates (211), wherein the first shielding plates (210) are provided with a clearance groove, and the second shielding plates (211) are provided with a protruding retaining edge, wherein at least a portion of the protruding retaining edge is located in the clearance groove.

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