Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses an indoor air conditioner and an air conditioner. Among them, the indoor air conditioner includes a housing, a mounting member, and a wind-diffusing module; the housing includes a panel, and the housing is provided with an air outlet; the mounting member is arranged on the inner surface of the panel; the wind-diffusing module is adapted to allow air flow to pass through and guide the air flow to diffuse and flow; the wind-diffusing module is slidably mounted on the mounting member so that the wind-diffusing module can move to the front side of the air outlet and at least block a part of the air outlet. In the technical solution of the present invention, in the indoor air conditioner, the function of the wind-diffusing module blocking or not blocking the air outlet can be realized by sliding the wind-diffusing module, and thus the strong air outlet effect when the air outlet is not blocked and the gentle air outlet effect of dispersing the air flow when the air outlet is blocked can be realized, and further different air outlet effects of the indoor air conditioner can be realized to meet different user requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly relates to an indoor unit of an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the gradual improvement of people's living standards, the requirements for the indoor unit of an air conditioner are also getting higher and higher. In the related art, the air outlet effect of the indoor unit of an air conditioner is single, and the air blown out by the air conditioner directly blows on the user. Due to the strong wind force, it will cause discomfort to the user and affect the comfort of using the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main object of the present invention is to provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner, aiming to solve the problem that the air outlet effect of the existing indoor unit of an air conditioner is single, resulting in discomfort to users.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the indoor unit of an air conditioner proposed by the present invention includes a housing, a mounting member, and a wind-diffusing module; the housing includes a panel, and the housing is provided with an air outlet; the mounting member is disposed on the inner surface of the panel; the wind-diffusing module is adapted to allow air flow to pass through and guide the air flow to diffuse and flow; the wind-diffusing module is slidably mounted on the mounting member so that the wind-diffusing module can move to the front side of the air outlet and at least block a part of the air outlet.

[0005] In an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting member is fixedly snapped to the panel.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting member is provided with a fixed ear, and the panel is provided with a fixed groove, and the fixed ear is snapped into the fixed groove.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixed ear includes a connecting portion connected to the mounting member and a plugging portion, and the plugging portion is connected to the connecting portion; the panel includes a panel body and a clamping plate, and the clamping plate is connected to the panel body to form the fixed groove; the plugging portion is inserted into the fixed groove to be clamped with the clamping plate.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion is connected to one side of the mounting member, the connecting portion is bent and extends from the mounting member towards the panel body, and the plugging portion is connected to one end of the connecting portion close to the panel body.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plugging portion extends from the connecting portion along the width direction of the panel body.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping plate protrudes from one side of the panel body towards the mounting member.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, there is a gap between the insertion portion and the inner wall of the fixing groove in the length direction of the panel body.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the gap size between the insertion portion and the inner wall of the fixing groove is between 1 mm and 3 mm.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes a fastener. The mounting member is provided with a fixing hole, and the fastener passes through the fixing hole to be fixedly connected to the panel.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing further includes a face frame. The panel is disposed on the front side of the face frame, and the panel is hinged to the face frame; the mounting member is disposed between the panel and the face frame.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, a buckle member is provided on one side of the mounting member facing the face frame, and a buckle groove is provided on the face frame. The buckle member is snapped into the buckle groove.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, the buckle member is disposed on one side of the mounting member away from the hinged end of the panel.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air diffusing module includes:

[0018] An air diffusing plate for guiding the diffusion of air flow; and

[0019] A sliding portion disposed at both ends in the length direction of the air diffusing plate and on the same side of the air diffusing plate. The sliding portion is slidably engaged with the mounting member.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air diffusing module further includes a swirl fan blade; the air diffusing plate is provided with at least two mounting openings communicating with the air outlet; the swirl fan blade is rotatably disposed in the mounting opening to guide the air flow to rotate and diffuse.

[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the panel is provided with positioning ribs, and the air diffusing plate is provided with positioning kits. The positioning kits are cooperatively arranged with the positioning ribs to limit the movement of the air diffusing plate relative to the panel in the length direction.

[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, a reinforcing rib is provided on one side of the panel facing the face frame.

[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing rib extends along the length direction of the panel; the positioning rib is located on the side of the reinforcing rib away from the air outlet, and an opening for the positioning kit to pass through is provided at the position of the reinforcing rib corresponding to the positioning rib.

[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit includes two mounting components, and the two mounting components are disposed on opposite sides of the wind dispersion module in the length direction.

[0025] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention also provides an air conditioner, including the above-mentioned air conditioner indoor unit; the air conditioner indoor unit includes a shell, a mounting member and an air dispersion module; the shell includes a panel, and the shell is provided with an air outlet; the mounting member is arranged on the inner surface of the panel; the air dispersion module is suitable for allowing air flow to pass through and guiding the air flow to diffuse and flow; the air dispersion module can be slidably mounted on the mounting member so that the air dispersion module can be moved to the front side of the air outlet to at least partially block the air outlet.

[0026] In the air-conditioning indoor unit of the technical solution of the present invention, the shell is provided with an air outlet, the shell includes a panel, and a mounting piece is arranged on the inner surface of the panel. A wind dispersion module for allowing air to pass through and guiding the air flow to diffuse and flow is slidably connected with the mounting piece, so that the wind dispersion module can be moved to the front side of the air outlet to at least partially block the air outlet, so that the function of the wind dispersion module to block or not block the air outlet can be achieved through the sliding of the wind dispersion module, thereby achieving a strong air outlet effect when the air outlet is not blocked and a soft wind outlet effect of breaking up the airflow when the air outlet is blocked, thereby achieving different air outlet effects of the air-conditioning indoor unit to meet different user needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention when the air dissipation module blocks the air outlet;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention when the air dissipation module is inside the housing;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the M in the middle;

[0033] Figure 6Schematic diagram of another embodiment of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 Assembly schematic diagram of the air-diffusing module, mounting member and panel in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 Another assembly schematic diagram of the air-diffusing module, mounting member and panel in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 9 is Figure 8 Partial enlarged view at N in;

[0037] Figure 10 Assembly schematic diagram of the air-diffusing module and mounting member in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 11 is Figure 10 Partial enlarged view at K in;

[0039] Figure 12 Another assembly schematic diagram of the air-diffusing module and mounting member in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the structure of the panel in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 14 is Figure 13 Partial enlarged view at H in;

[0042] Figure 15 Explosion schematic diagram of the air-diffusing module and mounting member in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting member in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the structure of the air-diffusing module in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

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[0047] The realization, functional features and advantages of the object of the present invention will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Detailed implementation manners

[0048] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0049] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present invention, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0050] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present invention.

[0051] The present invention provides an indoor air conditioner.

[0052] In the embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, the indoor air conditioner includes a housing 1, a mounting member 31, and a wind-diffusing module 32; the housing 1 is provided with an air outlet 101, and the housing 1 includes a panel 2; the mounting member 31 is disposed on the inner surface of the panel 2; the wind-diffusing module 32 is adapted to allow air flow to pass through and guide the air flow to diffuse and flow; the wind-diffusing module 32 is slidably mounted on the mounting member 31 so that the wind-diffusing module 32 can move to the front side of the air outlet 101 and at least partially block the air outlet 101.

[0053] During the operation of the air conditioner indoor unit, after the air flow enters the indoor unit from the air inlet 102 and undergoes heat exchange treatment inside the indoor unit, it is blown out from the air outlet 101 to achieve the function of adjusting the indoor air. The housing 1 of the air conditioner indoor unit includes a front panel 2. The air outlet 101 of the housing 1 is used to blow air into the room. Optionally, the air outlet 101 can be arranged at the top, side, middle or bottom of the housing 1, etc.; the air outlet 101 can be arranged on the front panel 2 or at other positions of the housing 1 except the front panel 2. The mounting member 31 is installed on the inner surface of the front panel 2, and the air diffusing module 32 is movably installed on the mounting member 31, realizing the function of installing the air diffusing module 32 on the front panel 2. Thus, when the front panel 2 is disassembled, the mounting member 31 and the air diffusing module 32 can be disassembled from the housing 1 together, achieving the effect of convenient replacement and maintenance.

[0054] It can be understood that the mounting member 31 plays a role in connecting the air diffusing module 32 and the front panel 2. When the air diffusing module 32 moves relative to the mounting member 31, it is actually moving relative to the front panel 2, that is, realizing the switching between being hidden behind the front panel 2 and being exposed in front of the front panel 2. In actual application, the mounting member 31 and the front panel 2 can be an integral structure or a split structure. In this embodiment, considering the difficulty of the processing technology, the mounting member 31 and the front panel 2 adopt a split structure, and the fixed connection structure between the mounting member 31 and the front panel 2 can be determined according to the actual situation, such as snap fixation, screw fixation, magnetic attraction fixation or adhesive fixation, etc.

[0055] In this embodiment, the air diffusing module 32 can move relative to the mounting member 31 to be able to slide to the front side of the air outlet 101 and at least partially block the air outlet 101. It can be understood that the air diffusing module 32 can move between a storage position and an open position. When in the storage position, the air diffusing module 32 is stored inside the housing 1. When in the open position, the air diffusing module 32 is located at the front side of the air outlet 101 to at least partially block the air outlet 101. It can be understood that the specific position of the air diffusing module 32 can be determined according to the actual needs of the user. When the air diffusing module 32 is in the storage position, the air flow is directly blown out from the air outlet 101 at this time, which is suitable for the user's need for a strong air flow or a direct blowing air outlet effect; when the air diffusing module 32 is in the open position, the air diffusing module 32 partially or completely blocks the air outlet 101, and at the same time the air diffusing module 32 is suitable for allowing the air flow to pass through and guiding the air flow to diffuse and flow, so that the air flow can be dispersed by the air diffusing module 32 and then blown out, achieving the effect of weakening the air outlet intensity, making the air flow softer, realizing a no-wind-sensation air outlet, and avoiding the effect of directly blowing on people.

[0056] It should be noted that in this embodiment, when the air outlet airflow does not need to be dispersed, the air dispersion module 32 can be accommodated in the housing 1 to protect the air dispersion module 32, prevent the air dispersion module 32 from being polluted or worn by the external environment, and at the same time does not affect the appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit, making the air conditioner indoor unit have an integrated appearance from the outside and improving the product grade. When soft air outlet is required, the air dispersion module 32 moves relative to the mounting member 31 to the front side of the air outlet 101 to block the air outlet 101. At this time, the degree to which the air dispersion module 32 blocks the air outlet 101 can be adjusted according to the user's needs. For example, it can be determined according to the position of the user. When the user is located on the left side of the indoor unit, the air dispersion module 32 can only block the left-side area of the air outlet 101 to prevent the air flow from blowing directly on the user, and the right-side area of the air outlet 101 can be normally opened, realizing the functions of quickly adjusting the indoor air and preventing the air flow from blowing directly at the user. Similarly, when the user is located on the right side or the lower side of the indoor unit, the air dispersion module 32 can only block the corresponding part of the air outlet 101 area. Of course, it can also be determined according to the user's height. For example, when the user is relatively short, the air dispersion module 32 can only block the lower-side area of the air outlet 101, and when the user is relatively tall, the air dispersion module 32 can block the entire air outlet 101.

[0057] It can be understood that the sliding direction of the air dispersion module 32 relative to the mounting member 31 can be determined according to the actual situation. For example, when the indoor unit is a wall-mounted unit, the air outlet 101 extends in the left-right direction at this time, and the movement direction of the air dispersion module 32 can be set to move in the up-down direction; when the indoor unit is a floor-standing unit and the air outlet 101 extends in the up-down direction, the movement direction of the air dispersion module 32 can be set to move in the left-right direction; when the indoor unit is a floor-standing unit and the air outlet 101 extends in the left-right direction, the movement direction of the air dispersion module 32 can be set to move in the up-down direction.

[0058] In the actual application process, the specific connection method between the air dispersion module 32 and the mounting member 31 can be determined according to the actual situation. For example, it can be a sliding connection or a rotational connection, as long as it can ensure that the air dispersion module 32 can move relative to the mounting member 31 to switch between the storage position and the open position. The driving method for the relative movement between the air dispersion module 32 and the mounting member 31 can be mechanical automatic driving, manual driving, or electrical automatic driving, etc. The specific structure for the air dispersion module 32 to disperse the air flow can be a microporous diffusion method or a diffuser vane diffusion method, etc.

[0059] In the technical solution of the present invention for an air conditioner indoor unit, the housing 1 is provided with an air outlet 101. The housing 1 includes a front panel 2, and an installation member 31 is arranged on the inner surface of the front panel 2. By arranging a wind-dispersing module 32 through which air flow passes and that guides the air flow to diffuse and flow, the wind-dispersing module 32 is slidably connected to the installation member 31, so that the wind-dispersing module 32 can be moved to the front side of the air outlet 101 to at least partially block the air outlet 101. Thus, by sliding the wind-dispersing module 32, the function of the wind-dispersing module 32 blocking or not blocking the air outlet 101 can be realized. Furthermore, the strong air outlet effect when the air outlet 101 is not blocked and the gentle air outlet effect of dispersing the air flow when the air outlet 101 is blocked can be achieved, and then different air outlet effects of the air conditioner indoor unit can be realized to meet different user requirements.

[0060] To improve the installation efficiency between the installation member 31 and the front panel 2, referring to Figures 7 to 11 , in an embodiment of the present invention, the installation member 31 and the front panel 2 are snap-fixed. It can be understood that the wind-dispersing module 32 is installed on the front panel 2 through the installation member 31, so the installation method between the installation member 31 and the front panel 2 directly affects the installation efficiency and installation stability of the wind-dispersing structure 3. In this embodiment, the installation member 31 and the front panel 2 are snap-fixed, which is convenient for both installation and disassembly. It can be that a snap member is arranged on the installation member 31 and a snap groove member is arranged on the front panel 2, or a snap groove member is arranged on the installation member 31 and a snap member is arranged on the front panel 2. In the actual application process, the position of the snap connection structure between the installation member 31 and the front panel 2 can be set at the side or middle of the front panel 2, and its specific position can be determined according to the actual indoor unit structure layout.

[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 7 to 13 , the installation member 31 is provided with a fixed lug 311, and the front panel 2 is provided with a fixed groove 201, and the fixed lug 311 is clamped in the fixed groove 201. It can be understood that the installation member 31 is fixedly installed with the front panel 2 by inserting the fixed lug 311 into the fixed groove 201. The fixed lug 311 is a structure protruding from the installation member 31. During the installation of the installation member 31, the fixed lug 311 will be inserted into the fixed groove 201. Optionally, the fixed groove 201 can be an internal groove formed by the front panel 2 or an external groove formed by the connection of the front panel 2 and other components, as long as it can ensure the clamping cooperation with the fixed lug 311. In the actual application process, the fixed lug 311 and the installation member 31 can be an integral structure or a split structure. In this embodiment, considering the difficulty of the processing technology, the fixed lug 311 and the installation member 31 can be formed by an integral mold.

[0062] Optionally, the shape and structure of the fixed lug 311 can be determined according to the actual situation. For example, it can adopt a cantilever structure or a convex structure, etc. The shape and structure of the fixed slot 201 can be adapted to or not adapted to the shape and structure of the fixed lug 311, as long as it can ensure that when the fixed lug 311 is inserted into the fixed slot 201, the mounting member 31 will not fall off the panel 2. Optionally, the fixed slot 201 can be a circular slot, a U-shaped slot, a triangular slot or a special-shaped slot, etc.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 8 to 11 , the fixed lug 311 includes a connecting portion 3111 connected to the mounting member 31 and a plugging portion 3112, and the plugging portion 3112 is connected to the connecting portion 3111; the panel 2 includes a panel body and a clamping plate 21, and the clamping plate 21 is connected to the panel body to form the fixed slot 201; the plugging portion 3112 is inserted into the fixed slot 201 to be clamped with the clamping plate 21.

[0064] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the fixed slot 201 is an external slot formed by the panel body and the clamping plate 21, which will not affect the overall structure of the panel body, ensuring the integrity of the panel body. At the same time, by clamping the fixed lug 311 with the external fixed slot 201, the interference between the mounting member 31 and the panel 2 during the installation process is prevented. Specifically, the fixed lug 311 includes a connecting portion 3111 and a plugging portion 3112. The connecting portion 3111 mainly functions to fixedly connect the plugging portion 3112 and the mounting member 31, so as to realize the function of snap-fitting and fixing connection between the mounting member 31 and the panel 2 when the plugging portion 3112 is inserted into the fixed slot 201. It should be noted that when the plugging portion 3112 is inserted into the fixed slot 201, the plugging portion 3112 is actually clamped with the clamping plate 21. At this time, the clamping force between the mounting member 31 and the panel 2 is actually applied to the clamping plate 21, reducing the force on the panel body, preventing the panel body from deforming, and ensuring the structural stability of the panel body. In actual application, the connecting portion 3111 and the plugging portion 3112 can be an integral structure or a split structure.

[0065] In this embodiment, a fixing groove 201 is formed between the clamping plate 21 and the panel 2 body. The fixing groove 201 can be an open groove or a closed-loop groove. When the fixing groove 201 is an open groove, one end of the clamping plate 21 can be connected to the panel body, and the other end can be a free end, such as a U-shaped groove or an arc-shaped groove. When the insertion portion 3112 is inserted, the insertion portion 3112 abuts against the clamping plate 21 to limit the freedom degree of the mounting member 21 in the direction perpendicular to the panel body surface. When the fixing groove 201 is a closed-loop groove, the clamping plate 21 can be a structure with both ends connected to the panel body, such as an arc-shaped structure or a bent structure. At this time, the fixing groove 201 has a through-hole structure. When the insertion portion 3112 is inserted, it can only limit the freedom degree of the mounting member 21 in the direction perpendicular to the panel body surface, or can limit the freedom degree of the mounting member 21 in all directions between the mounting member 21 and the panel 2. It should be noted that regardless of whether the clamping plate 21 forms an open groove or a closed-loop groove between the panel bodies, its specific shape and structure can be determined according to the internal structure layout of the indoor unit.

[0066] Optionally, the setting position of the fixing groove 201 can be determined according to the actual situation, such as being set in the middle or side of the panel 2. In an embodiment of the present invention, considering the occupied volume of the structure of the mounting member 31 and the panel 2 and the stability of the structure, the mounting position between the mounting member 31 and the panel 2 can be set on both sides in the length direction of the panel 2 to balance the force and prevent the panel body from deforming. At this time, the clamping plate 21 is provided on both sides of the panel body in the length direction.

[0067] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 8 to 11 , the connecting portion 3111 is connected to one side of the mounting member 31, the connecting portion 3111 extends and bends from the mounting member 31 toward the panel body, and the insertion portion 3112 is connected to one end of the connecting portion 3111 close to the panel body.

[0068] It can be understood that a space for installing the air-diffusing module 32 is formed by setting a gap between the mounting member 31 and the panel body. The connecting portion 3111 extends from the side of the mounting member 31 and bends toward the panel body, that is, bypasses from the outside of the gap space to prevent interference with the air-diffusing module 32. The insertion portion 3112 is connected to one end of the connecting portion 3111 close to the panel body to be clamped in the fixing groove 201, so as to fix the mounting member 31 and the panel 2 while ensuring sufficient installation space for the air-diffusing module 32. Optionally, the connecting portion 3111 is arc-shaped to reduce friction.

[0069] Of course, in actual application, there may not be a gap reserved between the mounting member 31 and the panel body, and the air-diffusing module 32 can be arranged on the side of the mounting member 31 away from the panel 2 body.

[0070] Optionally, referring to Figures 8 to 11, the insertion part 3112 extends from the connection part 3111 along the width direction of the panel body. During actual installation, the installation part 31 can be slid along the width direction of the panel body to drive the insertion part 3112 to be inserted into the fixing groove 201, so as to realize the limit in the direction perpendicular to the panel surface of the panel body. At this time, the connection part 3111 also abuts against the side of the clamping plate 21 to limit the installation part 31.

[0071] In this embodiment, the clamping plate 21 protrudes from one side of the panel body facing the installation part 31; the fixing groove 201 formed by the connection between the clamping plate 21 and the panel body is in a through-hole structure, so that the insertion part 3112 is inserted from one end of the through-hole structure to the other end. It can be understood that the insertion direction of the insertion part 3112 is consistent with the axial direction of the fixing groove 201, which simplifies the installation structure of the installation part 31 and the panel 2, so that the installation part 31 can be slid along the width direction of the panel 2, and the insertion part 3112 can be inserted into the fixing groove 201, which simplifies the installation steps and improves the installation efficiency.

[0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, refer to Figures 8 to 11 , in the length direction of the panel body, there is a gap between the insertion part 3112 and the inner wall of the fixing groove 201. It can be understood that on the basis of the foregoing embodiment, the insertion part 3112 is inserted into the fixing groove 201 and clamped with the clamping plate 21. Since the clamping plate 21 is arranged on the panel body, only the degree of freedom of the insertion part 3112 and the clamping plate 21 in the direction perpendicular to the panel surface of the panel body can be limited at this time. In the length direction of the panel body, a certain gap is provided between the insertion part 3112 and the inner wall of the fixing groove 201, which can facilitate the insertion of the insertion part 3112, facilitate the disassembly and assembly between the installation part 31 and the panel 2, and at the same time eliminate the problem of difficult assembly due to the deviation generated during the forming process. Optionally, in the length direction of the panel body, the gap size between the insertion part 3112 and the inner wall of the fixing groove 201 is between 1 mm and 3 mm, and can be selected as 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm or 3 mm, etc.

[0073] In order to further improve the installation reliability between the installation part 31 and the panel 2, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes a fastener (not shown in the figure). The installation part 31 is provided with a fixing hole 312, and the fastener passes through the fixing hole 312 to be fixedly connected with the panel 2. It can be understood that on the basis of the previous embodiment, the installation part 31 is initially positioned by the clamping between the insertion part 3112 and the fixing groove 201, and then the installation part 31 and the panel 2 can be fastened by fasteners such as screws. Optionally, the fixing hole 312 can be an oval hole to solve the problem of difficult assembly due to the deviation generated during the forming process.

[0074] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 4 to 6 , the housing 1 further includes a front frame 6, the panel 2 is disposed on the front side of the front frame 6, and the panel 2 is hinged to the front frame 1; the mounting member 31 is disposed between the panel 2 and the front frame 6.

[0075] It can be understood that the housing 1 includes a front frame 6 and a panel 2. The panel 2 is disposed on the front side of the front frame 6 to expose the air outlet 101 so that air can flow out smoothly. Optionally, the air outlet 101 can be disposed at positions such as the top, side, middle, or bottom of the front frame 6. An accommodation cavity for accommodating the mounting member 31 and the air-diffusing module 32 will be formed inside the housing 1 on the inner side of the panel 2. This accommodation cavity can be formed by setting a gap between the panel 2 and the front frame 6, or by the front frame 6 being sunken in a direction away from the panel 2, or by setting a notch on the front frame 6. The mounting member 31 functions to mount the air-diffusing module 32. In this embodiment, when the air-diffusing module 32 is received in the housing 1, it can be disposed between the mounting member 31 and the front frame 6, or between the mounting member 31 and the panel 2. Optionally, the panel 2 and the front frame 6 are detachably connected to facilitate the maintenance of the internal components of the indoor unit.

[0076] For more convenient disassembly and assembly, in an embodiment of the present invention, a buckle member 313 is provided on one side of the mounting member 31 facing the front frame 6, and the front frame 6 is provided with a buckle groove 61, and the buckle member 313 is buckled in the buckle groove 61.

[0077] The panel 2 is hinged to the front frame 6 so that the panel 2 can rotate relative to the front frame 6 to open the housing 1 of the air-conditioning indoor unit, realizing the inspection or maintenance of the components installed inside the housing 1, such as replacing and cleaning the filter screen, etc. The mounting member 31 is fixedly connected to the panel 2, so that when the panel 2 rotates relative to the front frame 6, it can drive the mounting member 31 to move together. When the panel 2 is closed, the buckle member 313 provided on the mounting member 31 is buckled in the buckle groove 61 on the front frame 6 to realize the fixation of the mounting member 31 and the front frame 6, and further realize the fixation function of the panel 2 and the front frame 6, and at the same time ensure the overall appearance integrity of the panel 2.

[0078] In the actual application process, the specific positions of the buckle member 313 and the buckle groove 61 can be determined according to the actual situation, such as being correspondingly disposed in the middle, side, or lower part of the air-conditioning indoor unit, etc. In this embodiment, considering the hinged connection manner between the panel 2 and the front frame 6, in order to ensure the installation stability between the panel 2 and the front frame 6, the buckle member 313 is disposed on one side of the mounting member 31 away from the hinged end of the panel 2.

[0079] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 4 to 8, the air-diffusing module 32 is disposed between the mounting member 31 and the panel 2. The mounting member 31 is fixedly connected to the panel 2, and at the same time, the installation between the panel 2 and the front frame 6 is achieved through the snap connection between the mounting member 31 and the front frame 6. In this embodiment, the air-diffusing module 32 is arranged between the mounting member 31 and the panel 2, making the indoor unit structure more compact.

[0080] Optionally, referring to Figures 15 to 17 , the air-diffusing module 32 is slidably connected to the mounting member 31. It can be understood that the air-diffusing module 32 slides relative to the mounting member 31 to achieve the switching between blocking the air outlet 101 and not blocking the air outlet 101. A driving mechanism 5 is provided between the air-diffusing module 32 and the mounting member 31. The driving mechanism 5 includes a motor 51 mounted on the mounting member 31, a gear 52 drivingly connected to the motor 51, and a rack 53 provided on the air-diffusing module 32. The rack 53 is meshed with the gear 52, so as to realize driving the gear 52 to rotate through the motor 51, and further driving the rack 53 to move, so as to realize the function of driving the air-diffusing module 32 to move.

[0081] To ensure a better air-diffusing effect, referring to Figures 7 to 12 , in an embodiment of the present invention, the air-diffusing module 32 includes an air-diffusing plate 321 and a sliding part 322; the air-diffusing plate 321 is used to guide the diffusion of air flow; the sliding part 322 is arranged at both ends in the length direction of the air-diffusing plate 321 and is located on the same side of the air-diffusing plate 321, and the sliding part 322 is slidably matched with the mounting member 31. It can be understood that the air-diffusing plate 321 for diffusing the air flow realizes the movement of the air-diffusing plate 321 through the sliding fit between the sliding part 322 and the mounting member 31, and further realizes different air-diffusing effects on the outgoing air flow. Optionally, the shape structure of the air-diffusing plate 321 can be determined according to the actual situation. For example, it can be arranged to extend along the direction of the air outlet 101, can be arranged corresponding to the entire area of the air outlet 101, or can be arranged corresponding to only a part of the area of the air outlet 101. The air-diffusing plate 321 can realize the diffusion effect on the outgoing air flow by setting air grille, air outlet blades or air outlet micropores and other structures.

[0082] In this embodiment, the sliding part 322 and the air-diffusing plate 321 can be an integral structure or a split structure. When it is a split structure, snap fixation or screw fixation can be adopted. The sliding part 322 is located on the same side of the air-diffusing plate 321, reducing the size of the air-diffusing module 32 in terms of thickness, thereby reducing the space occupied in the housing 1 and making the layout of the internal structure of the housing 1 more compact.

[0083] To improve the air-diffusing effect of the air-diffusing module 32, the air-diffusing module 32 further includes a swirl fan blade 323; the air-diffusing plate 321 is provided with at least two mounting openings 3211 communicated with the air outlet 101; the swirl fan blade 323 is rotatably arranged in the mounting opening 3211 to guide the air flow to rotate and diffuse.

[0084] The swirl fan blade 323 is installed in the installation opening 3211 of the air-diffusing plate 321. It can be understood that when the swirl fan blade 323 rotates relative to the installation opening 3211, it can guide the air flow passing through the installation opening 3211 to diffuse and blow out, so as to achieve the function of dispersing the air flow. Optionally, the rotation of the swirl fan blade 323 can be realized by a driving member. In this embodiment, a swirl fan blade 323 is provided at each installation opening 3211. The rotation directions and speeds of the swirl fan blades 323 at different installation openings 3211 can be the same or different, and they can be linked or independently operated.

[0085] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air-diffusing plate 321 extends along the left-right direction of the air conditioner indoor unit; a plurality of the installation openings 3211 are evenly distributed at intervals along the length direction of the air-diffusing plate 321. It can be understood that the air outlet 101 extends along the left-right direction of the air conditioner indoor unit. By arranging the air-diffusing plate 321 to extend along this left-right direction, the air-diffusing plate 321 has a better effect of dispersing the air flow from the air outlet 101. Further, a plurality of installation openings 3211 are evenly distributed at intervals along the length direction of the air-diffusing plate 321, so that the effect of dispersing the air flow is more uniform, and the no-wind feeling effect is better.

[0086] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 7 、 Figures 12 to 14 ,the panel 2 is provided with positioning ribs 22, the air-diffusing plate 321 is provided with a positioning kit 324, and the positioning kit 324 is arranged in cooperation with the positioning ribs 22 to limit the movement of the air-diffusing plate 321 relative to the panel 2 in the length direction.

[0087] It can be understood that the air-diffusing module 32 is installed between the installation member 31 and the panel 2. The positioning ribs 22 are arranged on the panel 2, and the positioning kit 324 is arranged on the air-diffusing plate 321. Through the cooperation of the positioning kit 323 and the positioning ribs 22, the relative movement between the air-diffusing module 32 and the panel 2 in the length direction is limited, so as to realize the initial positioning between the air-diffusing module 32 and the panel 2 and improve the installation efficiency. The position of the positioning ribs 22 can be determined according to the actual situation. For example, they can be arranged in the middle or on both sides of the panel 2. In this embodiment, considering the extension structure of the panel 2, in order to ensure the effect of the initial positioning, the positioning ribs 22 are arranged in the middle position of the panel 2. Similarly, the positioning kit 324 is arranged in the middle part on one side of the air-diffusing plate 321, so that when the air-diffusing plate 321 is in the storage position, the positioning kit 324 is sleeved outside the positioning ribs 22 to play a role in limiting the air-diffusing module 32 and the panel 2 in the length direction, providing a basis for subsequent snap fixing and fastener fixing.

[0088] Optionally, the positioning rib 22 can adopt a U-shaped rib structure, and the positioning kit 324 can adopt a U-shaped groove structure to achieve a reliable limiting effect through the cooperation of three sides.

[0089] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 7 , Figures 12 to 14 , on the side of the panel 2 facing the face frame 1, there is a reinforcing rib 23. The reinforcing rib 23 plays a role in increasing the strength of the panel 2 and preventing the panel 2 from deforming. In the actual application process, the reinforcing rib 23 can be set at any position of the panel 2, such as in the middle, top, bottom or side of the panel 2, etc. In this embodiment, considering the extension structure of the panel 2, the reinforcing rib 23 can be set in the middle position of the panel 2, and can extend along the width direction of the panel 2 or along the length direction of the panel 2. The shape and structure of the reinforcing rib 23 can also be determined according to the actual situation, such as it can be set in a straight shape, O shape, U shape or L shape, etc.

[0090] Specifically, referring to Figure 7 , Figures 12 to 14 , in order to further improve the reliability of the installation structure of the air-diffusing module 32 and the panel 2, the reinforcing rib 23 extends along the length direction of the panel 2; the positioning rib 22 is located on the side of the reinforcing rib 23 away from the air outlet 101, and an opening 231 is provided at the position of the reinforcing rib 23 corresponding to the positioning rib 22; when the air-diffusing module 32 is arranged in the storage position, the positioning kit 324 passes through the opening 231 to be clamped with the positioning rib 22.

[0091] It can be understood that the panel 2 is more likely to deform in the length direction, so the reinforcing rib 23 is extended along the length direction of the panel 2, strengthening the anti-deformation ability of the panel 2 in the length direction. The reinforcing rib 23 is arranged in the middle position of the panel 2, so that when the air-diffusing module 32 is stored between the panel 2 and the face frame 1, the side of the air-diffusing plate 321 away from the air outlet 101 can abut against the reinforcing rib 23 to increase the stability of the overall structure. On the basis of the foregoing embodiment, the positioning kit 324 is arranged on the side of the air-diffusing plate 321 away from the air outlet 101. At this time, an opening 231 is provided on the reinforcing rib 23 so that the positioning kit 324 can pass through the opening 231 smoothly to cooperate with the positioning rib 22 to achieve the preliminary positioning effect.

[0092] In an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figures 7 to 17, the indoor air conditioner includes two of the mounting members 31, and the two mounting members 31 are respectively disposed on opposite sides in the length direction of the air diffusing module 32. On the basis of the foregoing embodiment, the air diffusing plate 321 extends along the left-right direction of the indoor air conditioner, and the air diffusing plate 321 is slidably connected to the mounting member 31. By providing the two mounting members 31 on both sides in the length direction of the air diffusing plate 321, the movement of the air diffusing plate 321 relative to the mounting member 31 is made more stable, and at the same time, the installation between the air diffusing structure 3 and the panel 2 is made more stable.

[0093] In order to further increase the air outlet effect, refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the indoor air conditioner further includes a wind deflector 4 disposed at the air outlet 101, and the wind deflector 4 is rotatably connected to the front frame 6 to adjust the direction of the air outlet airflow. The wind deflector 4 functions to open or close the air outlet 101, and at the same time, the wind deflector 4 rotates relative to the front frame 6 to enable adjustment of the direction of the air outlet airflow. Optionally, the wind deflector 4 is provided with a plurality of micropores 401 to further disperse the air outlet airflow. It can be understood that the indoor air conditioner can achieve different air outlet effects according to the rotation of the wind deflector 4 and the movement of the air diffusing module 32. It should be noted that the rotation of the wind deflector 4 and the movement of the air diffusing module 32 can operate independently of each other or in a linkage manner.

[0094] In the actual application process, the air outlet 101 can be closed only by the wind deflector 4, and the function of dispersing the airflow can be achieved through the micropores 401 on the wind deflector 4. At this time, the air diffusing module 32 is hidden inside the housing 1; it can also be that the wind deflector 4 opens the air outlet 101, and the air diffusing module 32 is located inside the housing 1 without blocking the air outlet 101. At this time, the air outlet airflow blows directly out from the air outlet 101, having a relatively large air outlet intensity; it can also be that the wind deflector 4 opens the air outlet 101, and the air diffusing module 32 is disposed in front of the air outlet 101 to disperse the air outlet airflow through the air diffusing module 32.

[0095] In an embodiment of the present invention, refer to Figures 1 to 3 , when the air diffusing module 32 is located in front of the air outlet 101, the air diffusing module 32 and the wind deflector 4 are combined to define a cavity located outside the air outlet 101 and communicating with the air outlet 101, and the cavity is formed with a side opening 103 for exhausting air.

[0096] The air guide plate 4 and the air diffusing module 32 are combined to form a cavity. The cavity is located on the air outlet side of the air outlet 101 and shields the air outlet 101. The cavity is communicated with the air outlet 101, and a side opening 103 for exhausting air is formed in the cavity. On the one hand, by using the air diffusing module 32, the air blown out by the air diffusing module 32 can be in a diffused flow mode, that is, the air changes its original flow direction after passing through the air diffusing module 32 and can flow in different directions, so as to realize the diffused flow of air and achieve the air outlet without wind feeling. On the other hand, by using the side opening 103, lateral air exhaust of the cavity can be formed to avoid blowing people with the front air outlet, realize the air outlet without wind feeling, and at the same time reduce the overall air outlet resistance of the cavity, so that a large air volume can be achieved, which can better meet the cooling demand. Moreover, the matching design of the air outlet of the side opening 103 and the air diffusing module 32 can ensure the air outlet effect without wind feeling and provide more air outlet angles, making the air outlet on the cavity more three-dimensional, further improving the room temperature uniformity and enhancing the use experience of the product. In this solution, the cavity is formed by combining the air guide plate 4 and the air diffusing module 32. In this way, the switching of the windless feeling mode can be flexibly realized by adjusting the air guide plate 4 and the air diffusing module 32, and the control is more convenient.

[0097] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, which includes an air conditioner indoor unit. The specific structure of the air conditioner indoor unit refers to the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here one by one.

[0098] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention accordingly. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the specification and drawings of the present invention under the inventive concept of the present invention, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing, the housing includes a panel, and the housing is provided with an air outlet; A mounting member, the mounting member is disposed on the inner surface of the panel; And A wind-dispersing module, the wind-dispersing module is adapted to allow air flow to pass through and guide the air flow to diffuse and flow; the wind-dispersing module is slidably mounted on the mounting member so that the wind-dispersing module can move to the front side of the air outlet and at least block part of the air outlet; the wind-dispersing module is mounted on the panel through the mounting member; The panel includes a panel body and a clamping plate, and the clamping plate is connected to the panel body to form a fixing groove; The mounting member is provided with a fixing lug, the fixing lug includes a connecting portion and a plugging portion, the connecting portion is connected to one side of the mounting member, the connecting portion extends bent from the mounting member towards the panel body, and the plugging portion is connected to one end of the connecting portion close to the panel body; The plugging portion is inserted into the fixing groove and is clamped with the clamping plate to limit the degree of freedom of the wind-dispersing module in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the panel body; In the length direction of the panel body, there is a gap between the plugging portion and the inner wall of the fixing groove; The wind-dispersing module includes: A wind-dispersing plate for guiding the air flow to diffuse; And Sliding portions disposed at both ends in the length direction of the wind-dispersing plate and on the same side of the wind-dispersing plate facing away from the panel, and the sliding portions are slidably engaged with the mounting member; The panel is provided with positioning ribs, and the wind-dispersing plate is provided with positioning kits, and the positioning kits are cooperatively arranged with the positioning ribs to limit the movement of the wind-dispersing plate relative to the panel in the length direction.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plugging portion extends from the connecting portion along the width direction of the panel body.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, wherein, The clamping plate protrudes from the side of the panel body facing the mounting member.

4. The indoor air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gap size between the plugging portion and the inner wall of the fixing groove is between 1 mm and 3 mm.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air conditioner indoor unit further includes a fastener, the mounting member is provided with a fixing hole, and the fastener passes through the fixing hole to be fixedly connected to the panel.

6. The indoor air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The housing further includes a face frame, the panel is disposed on the front side of the face frame, and the panel is hinged to the face frame; the mounting member is disposed between the panel and the face frame.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, One side of the mounting member facing the face frame is provided with a buckle, and the face frame is provided with a buckle groove, and the buckle is buckled in the buckle groove.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 7, characterized in that, The buckle is disposed on one side of the mounting member away from the hinged end of the panel.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The wind-dispersing module further includes a swirl fan blade; the wind-dispersing plate is provided with at least two mounting openings communicated with the air outlet; the swirl fan blade is rotatably disposed in the mounting opening to guide the air flow to rotate and diffuse.

10. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, One side of the panel facing the face frame is provided with reinforcing ribs.

11. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 10, characterized in that, The reinforcing ribs extend along the length direction of the panel; the positioning ribs are located on the side of the reinforcing ribs away from the air outlet, and an opening for the positioning kit to pass through is provided at a position of the reinforcing ribs corresponding to the positioning ribs.

12. The indoor air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air conditioner indoor unit includes two of the mounting members, and the two mounting members are respectively disposed on opposite sides in the length direction of the wind-dispersing module.

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising an air-conditioning indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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