Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner. The air conditioner indoor unit includes: an air outlet part, the air outlet part has a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the air outlet directions of the first air outlet and the second air outlet are different, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet are controlled in an associated manner to selectively open and close, so as to form different air outlet modes. The air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention has a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions, which enriches the air outlet modes of the air conditioner indoor unit and optimizes the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, the air outlet mode of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is single, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner can no longer meet the user's demand for the air outlet mode of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, an object of the present invention is to provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which has a first air outlet and a second air outlet with different air outlet directions, enriches the air outlet mode of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and optimizes the user experience.

[0004] The present invention also provides an air conditioner having the above indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0005] The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention includes: an air outlet part, the air outlet part has a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the air outlet directions of the first air outlet and the second air outlet are different, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet are controlled in an associated manner to selectively open and close, so as to form different air outlet modes.

[0006] For the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present application, since the air outlet directions of the first air outlet and the second air outlet are different, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet are controlled in an associated manner with each other, the indoor unit of the air conditioner has a variety of different air outlet modes, enriches the use mode of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the indoor unit of the air conditioner can meet the various needs of the user for air outlet, and optimizes the use feeling of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are controlled in an associated manner, specifically: when the first air outlet is open, the second air outlet is closed; when the first air outlet is closed, the second air outlet is open.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air outlet is used to supply air forward to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the second air outlet is used to supply air circumferentially to the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet part includes: a first air outlet part and a second air outlet part, the first air outlet part has a first air outlet, the second air outlet part has a second air outlet, the first air outlet part can move relative to the second air outlet part, and the relative movement of the first air outlet part relative to the second air outlet part enables the first air outlet and the second air outlet to be controlled in an associated manner.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air outlet part is sleeved on the second air outlet part. The first air outlet is located on the front surface of the first air outlet part, and the second air outlet is located on the circumferential surface of the second air outlet part. The first air outlet part can move axially relative to the second air outlet part.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit has a first air outlet mode and a second air outlet mode. When the air conditioner indoor unit is in the first air outlet mode, the first air outlet part blocks the second air outlet on the circumferential direction of the second air outlet part, and the air is guided to be sent out from the first air outlet. When the air conditioner indoor unit is in the second air outlet mode, the first air outlet part moves axially relative to the second air outlet part to expose the second air outlet, and the air is guided to be sent out from the second air outlet.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet part further includes: a wind guiding vane assembly corresponding to the first air outlet. When the air conditioner indoor unit is in the first air outlet mode, the wind guiding vane assembly is arranged to guide the air to be sent out from the first air outlet. When the air conditioner indoor unit is in the second air outlet mode, the wind guiding vane assembly is arranged to block the air flowing to the first air outlet, so that the air is guided to be sent out from the second air outlet.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the wind guiding vane assembly includes: a plurality of wind guiding vanes arranged circumferentially, and each wind guiding vane can rotate to a wind guiding position and a blocking position relative to the first air outlet. When the wind guiding vane is in the wind guiding position, it is used to guide the air to the first air outlet. When the wind guiding vane is in the blocking position, it is used to block the air flowing to the first air outlet. When the plurality of wind guiding vanes are in the blocking position, the plurality of wind guiding vanes are arranged in a ring and are directly opposite to the first air outlet.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of connecting columns are provided on the first air outlet part, and the first end of each wind guiding vane is connected to the connecting column. Thus, when the first air outlet part moves relative to the second air outlet part, the first air outlet part drives the wind guiding vane to rotate between the wind guiding position and the blocking position.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes: a vane connection seat, and a plurality of connection arms are provided on the vane connection seat, and the connection arms are used to connect to the second end of each wind guiding vane.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the blade connecting seat is at least partially located within the first air outlet portion, an annular space is formed between the blade connecting seat and the peripheral wall of the first air outlet portion, the annular space faces the first air outlet, and a plurality of the air guiding vanes are disposed within the annular space.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the blade connecting seat is configured as a cylindrical member that is open at one end facing the first air outlet and closed at the other end.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when a plurality of the air guiding vanes are in the blocking position, two adjacent air guiding vanes are circumferentially adjacent to each other, and the outer radial edge of each air guiding vane is adjacent to the peripheral wall of the first air outlet portion, and the inner radial edge of each air guiding vane is adjacent to the peripheral wall of the blade connecting seat.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first driving portion is provided on the blade connecting seat, and the first driving portion is configured to drive the first air outlet portion to move relative to the second air outlet portion.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first driving portion is received within the hollow chamber of the cylindrical blade connecting seat, and the driving end of the first driving portion is coaxially connected to the first air outlet portion.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit includes: a front housing having a front housing through hole, and a plurality of cantilevers are provided on the front housing through hole, and the plurality of cantilevers are used for fixing to the blade connecting seat.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an axial guiding assembly is provided between the first air outlet portion and the second air outlet portion.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air outlet portion is annular, the peripheral wall of the first air outlet portion is sleeved outside the second air outlet portion, and the first air outlet portion and the second air outlet portion protrude from the front surface of the front housing of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes: a rotary air guiding module provided upstream of the first air outlet and the second air outlet to rotate and guide the air flowing toward the first air outlet and / or the second air outlet.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit includes: a front housing and a rear housing, the air outlet portion is provided on the front surface of the front housing, the rotary air guiding module is provided between the front housing and the rear housing, and the rotary air guiding module is located downstream of the air duct assembly of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating air guiding module includes a rotating air guiding part and a second driving part. The second driving part is disposed radially outside the rotating air guiding part and is used to drive the rotating air guiding part to rotate.

[0027] The air conditioner according to the present invention will be briefly described below.

[0028] The air conditioner according to the present invention is provided with the air conditioner indoor unit of the above embodiment. Since the air conditioner according to the present invention is provided with the air conditioner indoor unit of the above embodiment, the indoor air outlet modes of the air conditioner according to the present invention are rich, which can meet various needs of users. The air conditioner is more flexible and rich in adjusting the indoor air outlet, greatly improving the use experience of the air conditioner.

[0029] The additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be partially given in the following description, partially become apparent from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and be readily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention in a first mode;

[0032] Figure 2 is a sectional view of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention in a first mode;

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention in a second mode;

[0034] Figure 4 is a sectional view of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention in a second mode;

[0035] Figure 5 is an exploded view of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 is a partial schematic view of a blade connecting column and an air outlet part in a first mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a blade connecting column and an air outlet part in a first mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 is a partial schematic view of a blade connecting column and an air outlet part in a second mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the blade connecting column and the air outlet part in the second mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of the rotating air guiding module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 11 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first driving part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Reference numerals:

[0043] Air conditioner indoor unit 1,

[0044] Air outlet part 11,

[0045] First air outlet part 111, connecting column 1111,

[0046] Second air outlet part 112,

[0047] Air guiding blade 12,

[0048] Blade connecting seat 13, hollow cavity 131, connecting arm 132, wire harness through hole 133,

[0049] First driving part 14,

[0050] Front housing 15, front housing through hole 151, cantilever 152, guiding notch 153,

[0051] Guiding column 161, guiding groove 162, guiding cylinder 163,

[0052] Rotating air guiding module 17, rotating air guiding part 171, second driving part 172,

[0053] Rear housing 18, evaporator assembly 181, water receiving tray 182,

[0054] Air duct assembly 19, air wheel motor 191, air wheel 192, axial flow air duct 193,

[0055] First air outlet 101, second air outlet 102, annular space 103. Detailed implementation manners

[0056] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0057] Next, refer to Figures 1-11 Describe the air conditioner indoor unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] The air conditioner indoor unit 1 according to the present invention includes an air outlet part 11, the air outlet part 11 has a first air outlet 101 and a second air outlet 102, the air outlet directions of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are different, and the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are controlled in an associated manner to selectively open or close, so as to form different air outlet modes.

[0059] In the related art, the air outlet mode of the air conditioner indoor unit is single, and the air conditioner indoor unit can no longer meet the user's usage requirements for the air outlet mode of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0060] In the air conditioner indoor unit 1 according to the present invention, the air outlet directions of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 of the air outlet part 11 are different to meet the user's requirements for different air outlet directions of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. At the same time, the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are controlled in an associated manner. It should be noted here that the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 being controlled in an associated manner means that the opening and closing of the first air outlet 101 are interrelated with the opening or closing of the second air outlet 102. For example, when the first air outlet 101 switches between the open and closed states, the second air outlet 102 synchronously switches between the open and closed states, so that the air conditioner indoor unit 1 can be switched to different air outlet modes.

[0061] In the air conditioner indoor unit 1 according to the present application, since the air outlet directions of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are different, and the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are controlled in an associated manner with each other, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 has a variety of different air outlet modes, enriching the usage modes of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. The air conditioner indoor unit 1 can meet the various needs of users for air outlet, and optimizes the usage experience of the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are controlled in an associated manner. Specifically, when the first air outlet 101 is open, the second air outlet 102 is closed, and when the first air outlet 101 is closed, the second air outlet 102 is open. When one of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 is open and the other is closed, since the air outlet directions of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are different, in the case where the first air outlet 101 is open, it can correspond to a long-distance air supply and a concentrated air supply mode, while in the case where the second air outlet 102 is open, it can correspond to a short-distance air supply, a draft-free air supply, and a cold air direct-blow prevention mode. By controlling the opening and closing conditions of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102, the usage modes of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 are enriched. Controlling the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 in an associated manner can further meet the user's air outlet requirements for the air conditioner indoor unit 1 and enrich the usage experience of the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0063] It should be noted that in the above embodiments, the closed states of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 can be completely closed or approximately closed. When the first air outlet 101 is in the closed state, most of the air flow blows out from the second air outlet 102, allowing a small part of the air flow to blow out from the first air outlet 101, or no air flow blows out from the first air outlet 101 at all; when the second air outlet 102 is in the closed state, most of the air flow blows out from the first air outlet 101, allowing a small part of the air flow to blow out from the second air outlet 102, or no air flow blows out from the second air outlet 102 at all.

[0064] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air outlet 101 is used for blowing air in the forward direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and the second air outlet 102 is used for blowing air in the circumferential direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. Forward air blowing can be used to achieve long-distance air blowing and centralized air blowing modes of the air conditioner, while the second air outlet 102 can be used for blowing air in the circumferential direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0065] It should be noted that the orientation of the air outlet part 11 can be a horizontal orientation, and the air outlet part 11 can also be set to face upward or obliquely upward. The direction of the first air outlet 101 can be for blowing air in the forward direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and the forward air blowing can be along the orientation of the air outlet part 11. The second air outlet 102 is used for blowing air in the circumferential direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and the circumferential air blowing can be the circumferential air blowing toward the air outlet part 11. Here, the circumferential air blowing of the second air outlet 102 can be the circumferential position relative to the forward direction of the first air outlet 101.

[0066] The air outlet part 11 includes a first air outlet part 111 and a second air outlet part 112. The first air outlet part 111 has the first air outlet 101, and the second air outlet part 112 has the second air outlet 102. The first air outlet part 111 can move relative to the second air outlet part 112, and the movement of the first air outlet part 111 relative to the second air outlet part 112 enables the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 to be controlled in an associated manner. The first air outlet 101 is provided on the first air outlet part 111, and the orientation of the first air outlet 101 can be the same as the extension direction of the air outlet part 11. The first air outlet 101 is used to direct the air generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 in the forward direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. The second air outlet part 112 has the second air outlet 102, and the second air outlet 102 is used for blowing air in the circumferential direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. The orientation of the second air outlet 102 can be the circumferential direction of the air outlet part 11, and the second air outlet 102 is used to direct the air generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 in the circumferential direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0067] The first air outlet part 111 can move relative to the second air outlet part 112. During the process of the first air outlet part 111 moving relative to the second air outlet part 112, the first air outlet 101 of the first air outlet part 111 can complete the switching between opening and closing, and at the same time, the second air outlet 102 of the second air outlet part 112 can complete the switching between the open and closed states. The relative movement between the first air outlet part 111 and the second air outlet part 112 can realize the associated control of the air outlet of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air outlet part 111 is sleeved on the second air outlet part 112. The first air outlet 101 is located on the front surface of the first air outlet part 111, and the second air outlet 102 is located on the circumferential surface of the second air outlet part 112. The first air outlet part 111 can move axially along the axis of the air outlet part 11 relative to the second air outlet part 112.

[0069] Specifically, the first air outlet part 111 can be constructed as a cylindrical structure, and the first air outlet 101 is provided at the end of the cylindrical structure. More specifically, the first air outlet part 111 can be constructed as a circular cylindrical structure, and the first air outlet 101 can be constructed as an annular air outlet. The first air outlet 101 is provided on the outer periphery of the front end plate of the first air outlet part 111. A moving space suitable for the movement of the second air outlet part 112 can be provided inside the first air outlet part 111. The first air outlet part 111 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second air outlet part 112. The second air outlet part 112 can be constructed as an annular shape, and the second air outlet part 112 can be coaxially arranged with the first air outlet part 111. The second air outlet 102 is provided on the circumferential direction of the second air outlet part 112.

[0070] As Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, when the circumferential walls of the first air outlet part 111 and the second air outlet part 112 overlap, the second air outlet 102 is blocked by the circumferential wall of the first air outlet part 111, so as to ensure that the second air outlet 102 is in a closed or relatively closed state; as Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, when the first air outlet part 111 axially moves in a direction away from the second air outlet part 112, the circumferential wall of the second air outlet part 112 no longer overlaps with the circumferential wall of the first air outlet part 111, and at this time, the second air outlet 102 opens. The second air outlet 102 is provided on the circumferential direction of the second air outlet part 112, and can supply air in the windless air outlet mode and the anti-cold wind direct blowing mode of the air conditioner.

[0071] As Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 has a first air outlet mode and a second air outlet mode. When the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is in the first air outlet mode, the first air outlet part 111 blocks the second air outlet 102 in the circumferential direction of the second air outlet part 112, and the air is guided to be sent out from the first air outlet 101; when the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is in the second air outlet mode, the first air outlet part 111 moves axially relative to the second air outlet part 112 to expose the second air outlet 102, and the air is guided to be sent out from the second air outlet 102.

[0072] The first air outlet mode can be a long-distance air supply mode or a centralized air supply mode. The first air outlet 101 is opened, and the air flow generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 accumulates at the first air outlet 101, and can supply air in the forward direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, with a long air supply distance and more concentrated air volume. The second air outlet mode can be a draft-free air supply mode and a cold air direct-blow prevention mode. The second air outlet 102 located in the circumferential direction of the second air outlet part 112 can direct the air flow to the circumferential direction of the air outlet part 11 for supplying air to the circumferential direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, avoiding the air flow from directly blowing on the user, and can also achieve the effect of reducing the user's feeling of wind.

[0073] As Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet part 11 further includes a guide vane assembly corresponding to the first air outlet 101. When the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is in the first air outlet mode, the guide vane assembly is arranged to guide the air to be sent out from the first air outlet 101. When the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is in the second air outlet mode, the guide vane assembly is arranged to block the air flowing to the first air outlet 101, so that the air is guided to be sent out from the second air outlet 102. The guide vane assembly is arranged inside the air outlet part 11 and can be located inside the second air outlet part 112. When the first air outlet part 111 moves, the guide vane assembly can move along with the movement of the first air outlet part 111. After the guide vane assembly moves, the position of the guide vane assembly will change, and can direct the air flow generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1, so that the air flow generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is sent out from the first air outlet 101 or from the second air outlet 102.

[0074] In the second air outlet mode, the guide vane assembly can block the first air outlet 101, so that the first air outlet 101 is closed. The so-called closing here is a relative closing, and it can also be a complete closing of the first air outlet 101. After the first air outlet 101 is closed, the air can be directed to the second air outlet 102, so that in the second air outlet mode of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, most of the air flow generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is directed to the second air outlet 102, and at the same time the first air outlet 101 is closed, so as to realize the opening and closing of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 in an associated state.

[0075] AsFigure 7 and Figure 9 As shown in Figure 9 , according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guiding vane assembly includes a plurality of air guiding vanes 12 arranged circumferentially. Each air guiding vane 12 is rotatable relative to the first air outlet 101 to a guiding position and a blocking position. When the air guiding vane 12 is in the guiding position, it is used to guide the air to the first air outlet 101. When the air guiding vane 12 is in the blocking position, it is adapted to block the air flowing to the first air outlet 101. When the plurality of air guiding vanes 12 are in the blocking position, the plurality of air guiding vanes 12 are arranged in a ring and are directly opposite to the first air outlet 101.

[0076] The plurality of air guiding vanes 12 can be configured as fan-shaped rings. The fan-shaped ring has an outer edge and an inner edge. The width of the outer edge of the air guiding vane 12 is greater than the width of the inner edge of the fan-shaped ring. When the air guiding vane 12 is in the guiding position, each air guiding vane 12 extends in the extending direction of the air outlet part 11. At the same time, the plurality of air guiding vanes 12 are arranged in a surrounding manner with the axis of the first air outlet part 111 as the axis. When the air guiding vane is in the guiding position, the extending direction of the air guiding vane 12 is relatively parallel to the extending direction of the axis, but not completely parallel. The extending direction of the leaf surface of the air guiding vane 12 is consistent with the extending direction of the axis to ensure that the air guiding vane 12 guides the air flow generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1, so that the air flow of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 can flow toward the first air outlet 101 at the end of the first air outlet part 111, so that the air flow can blow out through the first air outlet 101.

[0077] At this time, the first air outlet part 111 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second air outlet part 112. The outer peripheral wall of the first air outlet part 111 can block the second air outlet 102 on the outer periphery of the second air outlet part 112, so that the second air outlet 102 is in a closed state, thereby avoiding the air flow being led out from the second air outlet 102.

[0078] As Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, when the first air outlet part 111 moves axially away from the second air outlet part 112, each air guiding vane 12 will switch from the guiding position to the blocking position. In the blocking position, the plurality of air guiding vanes 12 will extend radially along the air outlet part 11. At the same time, the plurality of fan-shaped rings can be arranged in sequence to form a ring, thereby blocking the ring-shaped first air outlet 101, so that the air flow generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1 cannot blow out from the first air outlet 101 under the block of the air guiding vanes 12. At this time, the first air outlet 101 is in a closed state. At this time, the first air outlet part 111 has moved axially relative to the second air outlet part 112, and the peripheral wall of the second air outlet part 112 is no longer blocked by the peripheral wall of the first air outlet part 111. The second air outlet 102 on the second air outlet part 112 is opened, so that the air conditioner indoor unit 1 switches from the first air outlet mode to the second air outlet mode.

[0079] Through the settings of the air guiding blades 12, the first air outlet part 111 and the second air outlet part 112, the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 are in a linkage control state.

[0080] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of connecting columns 1111 are provided on the first air outlet part 111, and the first end of each air guiding blade 12 is connected to the connecting column 1111. Thus, when the first air outlet part 111 moves relative to the second air outlet part 112, the first air outlet part 111 drives the air guiding blade 12 to rotate between the air guiding position and the blocking position.

[0081] As Figure 6 shown, connecting columns 1111 are provided at the position where the front end plate of the first air outlet part 111 faces the second air outlet part 112. There are a plurality of connecting columns 1111, which correspond to each air guiding blade 12 one by one. The plurality of connecting columns 1111 are arranged in a ring on the front end plate of the first air outlet part 111, and the first end of each air guiding blade 12 is rotatably arranged at the end of the connecting column 1111.

[0082] Specifically, a buckle can be provided on the outer edge of the air guiding blade 12, and a catch can be provided at the free end of the connecting column 1111. The buckle cooperates with the catch, and the buckle is rotatably arranged on the catch, so that the air guiding blade 12 is rotatably matched with the free end of the connecting column 1111. When the first air outlet part 111 moves axially relative to the second air outlet part 112, the first air outlet part 111 drives the air guiding blade 12 to move, so that the air guiding blade 12 rotates at the free end of the connecting column 1111, causing the air guiding blade 12 to switch between the air guiding position and the blocking position. The position of the air guiding blade 12 is linked with the position of the first air outlet part 111, thereby further realizing the linkage control of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102.

[0083] As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 further includes a blade connection seat 13. A plurality of connecting arms 132 are provided on the blade connection seat 13, and the connecting arms 132 are used to connect with the second end of each air guiding blade 12. Both ends of the connecting arm 132 can be respectively hinged to the blade connection seat 13 and the second end of the air guiding blade 12. The blade connection seat 13 is fixed relative to the second air outlet part 112. When the first air outlet part 111 moves, the first air outlet part 111 drives the first end of the air guiding blade 12 to move, and the second end of the air guiding blade 12 is connected to the blade connection seat 13 through the connecting arm 132.

[0084] When the first end of the air guiding vane 12 moves, the second end of the air guiding vane 12 rotates relative to one end of the connecting support arm 132. At the same time, the other end of the connecting support arm 132 rotates relative to the vane connecting seat 13. Through the arrangement of the connecting support arm 132, the adjustment angle of the air guiding vane 12 is increased, making the switching between the air guiding position and the blocking position of the air guiding vane 12 more flexible and increasing the rotation range of the air guiding vane 12.

[0085] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the second end of the air guiding vane 12 can be provided on the body of the air guiding vane 12 or on the inner edge of the air guiding vane 12.

[0086] As Figure 2 and Figure 7 shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the vane connecting seat 13 is at least partially located within the first air outlet portion 111. An annular space 103 is formed between the vane connecting seat 13 and the peripheral wall of the first air outlet portion 111. The annular space 103 is directly opposite to the first air outlet 101. A plurality of air guiding vanes 12 are arranged within the annular space 103.

[0087] As Figure 6 shown, the first air outlet portion 111 can be configured as a cylindrical structure. The front end plate of the first air outlet portion 111 is provided with a first air outlet 101 and a plurality of connecting columns 1111. The first air outlet 101 is annularly arranged on the front end plate of the first air outlet portion 111, and the connecting columns 1111 are arranged on the outer periphery of the first air outlet 101. At the same time, the first air outlet portion 111 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second air outlet portion 112, and the second air outlet portion 112 is located between the peripheral wall of the first air outlet portion 111 and the plurality of connecting columns 1111.

[0088] The vane connecting seat 13 is arranged within the first air outlet portion 111 and inside the plurality of connecting columns 1111. A plurality of air guiding vanes 12 are arranged within the annular space 103 formed between the peripheral wall of the first air outlet portion 111 and the peripheral wall of the vane connecting seat 13. The air guiding vanes 12 can switch positions within the annular space 103, switching between the air guiding position and the blocking position to achieve conducting the first air outlet 101 or blocking the airflow from moving towards the first air outlet 101.

[0089] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the blade connection seat 13 is configured as a cylindrical member that is open at one end facing the first air outlet 101 and closed at the other end. The blade connection seat 13 is in a closed state axially. When the air flow blows from the upstream of the blade connection seat 13 towards the air outlet portion 11, since the blade connection seat 13 is closed axially, the air flow naturally converges circumferentially towards the blade connection seat 13, so that the air flow flows in the direction of the first air outlet 101 configured as an annulus. Of course, the blade connection seat 13 can also direct the air flow to the second air outlet 102 circumferentially located on the second air outlet portion 112. The blade connection seat 13 can better direct the air flow to the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102, and can converge the upstream air flow to increase the flow rate of the air flow.

[0090] As Figure 9 shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, when the plurality of guide vanes 12 are in the blocking position, two adjacent guide vanes 12 are circumferentially adjacent to each other, and the radially outer edge of each guide vane 12 is adjacent to the peripheral wall of the first air outlet 101, and the radially inner edge of each guide vane 12 is adjacent to the peripheral wall of the blade connection seat 13.

[0091] Each guide vane 12 can be configured as a sector ring structure. When the plurality of guide vanes 12 are in the blocking position, the plurality of guide vanes 12 surround the axis of the air outlet portion 11, and the circumferential side edges of the guide vanes 12 are adjacent to each other. Here, the adjacency means that the side edges between adjacent guide vanes 12 are in abutting connection without any gap or in a connection with a certain gap. The plurality of guide vanes 12 are adjacent to each other to form an approximately annular shape for blocking the first air outlet 101.

[0092] The radially outer edge of the plurality of guide vanes 12 is adjacent to the first air outlet portion 111. It can be understood that the radially outer edge of the ring formed by the plurality of guide vanes 12 abuts against the connecting column 1111 on the first air outlet portion 111 or has a certain gap with the peripheral wall of the first air outlet portion 111, but the space corresponding to this gap is very small, and only a very small amount of air flow passes through. The plurality of guide vanes 12 form an annular structure facing the first air outlet 101, making the first air outlet 101 in a relatively closed state.

[0093] The radially inner edge of the plurality of guide vanes 12 is adjacent to the peripheral wall of the blade connection seat 13. It can be understood that the radially inner edge of the ring formed by the plurality of guide vanes 12 abuts against the peripheral wall of the blade connection seat 13 or has a certain gap with the peripheral wall of the blade connection seat 13, but the space corresponding to this gap is very small, and only a very small amount of air flow passes through to prevent the air flow from guiding to the first air outlet 101 through the outer periphery of the blade connection seat 13.

[0094] As Figure 8 and Figure 11As shown, a first driving part 14 is provided on the blade connecting seat 13. The first driving part 14 is configured to drive the first air outlet part 111 to move relative to the second air outlet part 112. The first driving part 14 may include a motor and a gear transmission mechanism connected to the motor. A lead screw is provided at the end of the gear transmission mechanism. The lead screw can rotate under the drive of the motor. A nut cooperating with the lead screw is provided on the side of the front end plate of the first air outlet part 111 facing the blade connecting seat 13. The first driving part 14 drives the lead screw to rotate so that the first air outlet part 111 moves axially relative to the second air outlet part 112.

[0095] The first driving part 14 is received in the hollow chamber 131 of the cylindrical blade connecting seat 13. The driving end of the first driving part 14 is coaxially connected to the first air outlet part 111. One end of the blade connecting seat 13 facing the first air outlet 101 is open, and a receiving chamber is provided inside the blade connecting seat 13. The first driving part 14 is disposed in the receiving chamber. Mounting holes adapted to be fixed to the first driving part 14 are provided on the bottom wall of the hollow chamber 131. The first driving part 14 can be fixed to the bottom wall of the hollow chamber 131 through fasteners. A wire harness through hole 133 adapted for a wire harness to pass through is provided on the peripheral wall of the hollow chamber 131. The wire harness of the first driving part 14 is connected to a power source or a control end through the wire harness through hole 133.

[0096] As Figure 5 shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 includes a front housing 15. The front housing 15 has a front housing through hole 151. A plurality of cantilevers 152 are provided on the front housing through hole 151. The plurality of cantilevers 152 are used to be fixed to the blade connecting seat 13. The front housing 15 can be used to mount the air outlet part 11. The air outlet part 11 can cover the front housing through hole 151 of the front housing 15. The front housing through hole 151 can be used to circulate the air flow generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 1. After the air outlet part 11 covers the front housing through hole 151, the direction of the air flow flowing out of the front housing through hole 151 can be adjusted. The blade connecting seat 13 is fixed to the plurality of cantilevers 152. Mounting holes are provided at the free ends of each cantilever 152. The blade connecting seat 13 can be fixed to the free ends of the cantilevers 152 through fasteners.

[0097] Among them, the cantilevers 152 can be four and are symmetrically arranged at the inner wall of the front housing through hole 151 in a central symmetry manner. The cross-section structure of each cantilever 152 is U-shaped and a wire harness accommodating space is formed inside. The cross-section structure of the cantilever 152 is made U-shaped to improve the structural strength of each cantilever 152. The wire harness accommodating space of each cantilever 152 can also be used to accommodate a wire harness.

[0098] As Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, an axial guiding assembly is provided between the first air outlet part 111 and the second air outlet part 112. On one side of the front end plate of the first air outlet part 111 facing the front housing 15, a plurality of axially extending guiding columns 161 are provided. The guiding columns 161 are located between the circumferential side wall of the first air outlet part 111 and the connecting column 1111. And on the inner surface of the circumferential side wall of the second air outlet part 112, a plurality of guiding grooves 162 adapted to the guiding columns 161 are provided. Each guiding groove 162 corresponds to one guiding column 161 to limit the relative movement between the first air outlet part 111 and the second air outlet part 112.

[0099] Further, at one end of the circumferential side wall of the second air outlet part 112 facing the front housing 15, a guiding cylinder 163 is provided. The guiding cylinder 163 extends axially and corresponds to each guiding groove 162 one by one. On the front housing, a guiding notch 153 adapted to the guiding cylinder 163 is provided.

[0100] As Figure 1 shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air outlet part 112 is annular. The peripheral wall of the first air outlet part 111 is sleeved outside the second air outlet part 112. The first air outlet part 111 and the second air outlet part 112 protrude from the front surface of the front housing 15 of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. The first air outlet part 111 and the second air outlet part 112 are configured as columnar structures protruding from the front surface of the front housing 15. One end of the columnar structure far from the front housing 15 is the front direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and the circumferential direction of the columnar structure is the circumferential direction of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. The first air outlet 101 can realize forward air supply to the air conditioner indoor unit 1, and the second air outlet 102 can realize circumferential air supply to the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0101] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air outlet part 112 can be fixedly attached to the front housing 15 by bonding.

[0102] As Figure 5 and Figure 10 shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 further includes a rotating air guiding module 17. The rotating air guiding module 17 is arranged on the upstream side of the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102 to rotate and guide the air flowing to the first air outlet 101 and the second air outlet 102.

[0103] The rotating air guiding module 17 includes: an annular air guiding grille. The position of the rotation center of the annular air guiding grille can be directly opposite to the rotation axis of the air wheel 192. And on the annular air guiding grille, air guiding rib strips are provided. By rotating the air guiding grille to change the orientation of the air guiding rib strips, the adjustment of the air flow direction is realized, so as to realize the guiding of the air flow in the air duct assembly 19.

[0104] It should be noted here that the air duct assembly 19 may include an evaporator assembly 181, a water receiving tray 182 located on the front side of the evaporator assembly 181, an axial flow air duct 193 located on the front side of the evaporator assembly 181, a wind wheel 192 located in the axial flow air duct 193, and a wind wheel motor 191 for driving the wind wheel 192 to rotate.

[0105] The air flow enters the air conditioner indoor unit 1 through the air inlet on the rear housing 18, passes through the evaporator assembly 181, then passes through the water receiving tray 182 and the axial flow air duct 193 in front of the water receiving tray 182, and is guided to the rotary air guiding module 17. The rotary air guiding module 17 guides the air flow to change the flow direction of the air flow. Finally, the air flow passes through the air outlet part 11 and blows into the indoor space through the first air outlet 101 or the second air outlet 102.

[0106] As Figure 10 shown, the rotary air guiding structure includes a rotary air guiding part 171 and a second driving part 172. The second driving part 172 is arranged on the radial outer side of the rotary air guiding part 171 and is used to drive the rotary air guiding part 171 to rotate.

[0107] It should be noted here that the rotary air guiding part 171 is configured as an annular air guiding grille. Air guiding ribs are arranged on the annular air guiding grille, and a plurality of meshing teeth are arranged in sequence along the outer periphery of the annular air guiding grille. The second driving part 172 includes a motor and a gear linked with the motor. The gear cooperates with the plurality of meshing teeth, and the motor drives the gear to rotate to adjust the annular air guiding grille, so that the annular air guiding grille rotates to adjust the orientation of the air flow.

[0108] A plurality of first fixing protrusions are arranged on the air duct assembly 19. The first fixing protrusions are configured as triangles. A plurality of second fixing protrusions are arranged on the outer periphery of the rotary air guiding structure. The second fixing protrusions correspond to the first fixing protrusions one by one and are fixed by fasteners, so as to be suitable for fixing the rotary air guiding structure on the front side of the air duct.

[0109] The air conditioner according to the present invention will be briefly described below.

[0110] The air conditioner according to the present invention is provided with the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the above embodiment. Since the air conditioner according to the present invention is provided with the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the above embodiment, the indoor air outlet modes of the air conditioner according to the present invention are rich, which can meet various needs of users. The air outlet adjustment of the air conditioner for the indoor is more flexible and rich, greatly improving the use experience of the air conditioner.

[0111] , in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0112] In the description of the present invention, the "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of such features.

[0113] In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0114] In the description of the present invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through additional features therebetween.

[0115] In the description of the present invention, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature.

[0116] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "some embodiments", "certain embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least some embodiments or examples of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0117] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit (1), characterized in that, it includes: An air outlet part (11), the air outlet part (11) has a first air outlet (101) and a second air outlet (102), the air outlet directions of the first air outlet (101) and the second air outlet (102) are different, the first air outlet (101) and the second air outlet (102) are controlled in an associated manner to selectively open and close, so as to form different air outlet modes; the first air outlet (101) is used for sending air forward to the air conditioner indoor unit (1), The air outlet part (11) includes: a first air outlet part (111) and a second air outlet part (112), the first air outlet part (111) has the first air outlet (101), the second air outlet part (112) has the second air outlet (102), the first air outlet part (111) can move relative to the second air outlet part (112), and through the movement of the first air outlet part (111) relative to the second air outlet part (112), the first air outlet (101) and the second air outlet (102) are controlled in an associated manner; The first air outlet part (111) is sleeved on the second air outlet part (112), the first air outlet (101) is located on the front surface of the first air outlet part (111), the second air outlet (102) is located on the circumferential surface of the second air outlet part (112), and the first air outlet part (111) can move axially along the air outlet part (11) relative to the second air outlet part (112); The air conditioner indoor unit (1) has a first air outlet mode and a second air outlet mode, When the air conditioner indoor unit (1) is in the first air outlet mode, the first air outlet part (111) blocks the second air outlet (102) on the circumference of the second air outlet part (112), and the air is guided to be sent out from the first air outlet (101); When the air conditioner indoor unit (1) is in the second air outlet mode, the first air outlet part (111) moves axially relative to the second air outlet part (112) to expose the second air outlet (102), and the air is guided to be sent out from the second air outlet (102); The air outlet part (11) further includes: a guide vane assembly, the guide vane assembly corresponds to the first air outlet (101), When the air conditioner indoor unit (1) is in the first air outlet mode, the guide vane assembly is arranged to guide the air to be sent out from the first air outlet (101); When the air conditioner indoor unit (1) is in the second air outlet mode, the guide vane assembly is arranged to block the air flowing to the first air outlet (101), so that the air is guided to be sent out from the second air outlet (102); The air guiding vane assembly includes: a plurality of air guiding vanes (12), which are arranged circumferentially, and each of the air guiding vanes (12) is rotatable relative to the first air outlet (101) to an air guiding position and a blocking position. When the air guiding vane (12) is in the air guiding position, it is used to guide air to the first air outlet (101). When the air guiding vane (12) is in the blocking position, it is used to block the air flowing to the first air outlet (101). When a plurality of the air guiding vanes (12) are in the blocking position, the plurality of air guiding vanes (12) are arranged in a ring and are directly opposite to the first air outlet (101).

2. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 1, wherein, the first air outlet (101) and the second air outlet (102) are controlled in an associated manner, specifically: when the first air outlet (101) is opened, the second air outlet (102) is closed; when the first air outlet (101) is closed, the second air outlet (102) is opened.

3. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 1, wherein, the second air outlet (102) is used to supply air circumferentially to the indoor air conditioner (1).

4. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 1, wherein, a plurality of connecting columns (1111) are provided on the first air outlet part (111), and the first end of each air guiding vane (12) is connected to the connecting column (1111), so that when the first air outlet part (111) moves relative to the second air outlet part (112), the first air outlet part (111) drives the air guiding vane (12) to rotate between the air guiding position and the blocking position.

5. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 1, wherein, it further includes: a vane connecting seat (13), and a plurality of connecting arms (132) are provided on the vane connecting seat (13), and the connecting arms (132) are used to connect to the second end of each air guiding vane (12).

6. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 5, wherein, at least a part of the vane connecting seat (13) is located inside the first air outlet part (111), and an annular space (103) is formed between the vane connecting seat (13) and the peripheral wall of the first air outlet part (111). The annular space (103) is directly opposite to the first air outlet (101), and a plurality of the air guiding vanes (12) are arranged in the annular space (103).

7. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 6, wherein, the vane connecting seat (13) is configured as a cylindrical member with one end facing the first air outlet (101) being open and the other end being closed.

8. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 6, wherein, When multiple ones of the air guiding vanes (12) are in the blocking position, two adjacent ones of the air guiding vanes (12) are circumferentially adjacent to each other, and the radially outer edge of each air guiding vane (12) is adjacent to the peripheral wall of the first air outlet part (111), and the radially inner edge of each air guiding vane (12) is adjacent to the peripheral wall of the vane connecting seat (13).

9. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 7, wherein, a first driving part (14) is arranged on the vane connecting seat (13), and the first driving part (14) is arranged to drive the first air outlet part (111) to move relative to the second air outlet part (112).

10. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 9, wherein, the first driving part (14) is received in the hollow chamber (131) of the cylindrical vane connecting seat (13), and the driving end of the first driving part (14) is coaxially connected to the first air outlet part (111).

11. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 5, wherein, the indoor air conditioner (1) includes: a front housing (15), the front housing (15) has a front housing through hole (151), and a plurality of cantilevers (152) are arranged on the front housing through hole (151), and the plurality of cantilevers (152) are used for fixing to the vane connecting seat (13).

12. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 1, wherein, an axial guiding assembly is arranged between the first air outlet part (111) and the second air outlet part (112).

13. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 1, wherein, the second air outlet part (112) is annular, the peripheral wall of the first air outlet part (111) is sleeved outside the second air outlet part (112), and the first air outlet part (111) and the second air outlet part (112) protrude from the front surface of the front housing (15) of the indoor air conditioner (1).

14. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 1, wherein, further included is: a rotary air guiding module (17), the rotary air guiding module (17) is arranged on the upstream side of the first air outlet (101) and the second air outlet (102) to rotate and guide the air flowing to the first air outlet (101) and / or the second air outlet (102).

15. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 14, wherein, the indoor air conditioner (1) includes: a front housing (15) and a rear housing (18), the air outlet part (11) is arranged on the front surface of the front housing (15), the rotary air guiding module (17) is arranged between the front housing (15) and the rear housing (18), and the rotary air guiding module (17) is located downstream of the air duct assembly (19) of the indoor air conditioner (1).

16. The indoor air conditioner (1) according to claim 14, wherein, The rotary air guiding module (17) includes: a rotary air guiding part (171) and a second driving part (172), where the second driving part (172) is arranged on the radially outer side of the rotary air guiding part (171) and is used to drive the rotary air guiding part (171) to rotate.

17. An air conditioner, characterized in that it includes the air conditioner indoor unit (1) according to any one of claims 1-16.

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