Air outlet assembly and indoor air conditioning unit having it

Abstract

This invention provides an air outlet assembly and an indoor air conditioning unit having the same. The air outlet assembly includes an air outlet frame with an air outlet channel, one end of which forms the air outlet of the indoor air conditioning unit. The air outlet assembly further includes at least two guide vanes, both located within the air outlet channel and movably connected to the air outlet frame, so that the air outlet can be used as a single outlet, or divided into multiple outlets. When the air outlet is divided into multiple outlets, the multiple outlets direct airflow in different directions. This invention solves the problem of insufficient evaporator utilization in existing left-right distributed air supply indoor air conditioning units.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to an air outlet assembly and an indoor air conditioning unit having thereon. Background Technology

[0002] There are two types of left-right distributed air supply air conditioners: one type has dual air ducts, dual blades, and dual fans, which is costly and has low production efficiency; the other type has a single air duct, single blade, and single fan.

[0003] Currently, in order to ensure that the air conditioner can avoid people, the air conditioner will control the air to be discharged from a single vent. This air discharge mode will result in the effective usable area of ​​the evaporator being only half or less than half of the original area, resulting in poor cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner, poor user experience, and failure to meet the comfort requirements. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an air outlet assembly and an indoor air conditioning unit having the same, in order to solve the problem of insufficient evaporator utilization in existing left-right distributed air supply indoor air conditioning units.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, an air outlet assembly is provided, including an air outlet frame having an air outlet channel, one end of which forms an air outlet for an indoor air conditioning unit; the air outlet assembly further includes: at least two guide vanes, both of which are located within the air outlet channel, and both of which are movably connected to the air outlet frame, so that the air outlet as a whole is a single air outlet, or the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets; when the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets, the multiple air outlets supply air in different directions.

[0006] Furthermore, the air outlet assembly includes two guide vanes, namely a first guide vane and a second guide vane, so that the air outlet as a whole can be used as an air outlet, or the air outlet can be divided into two air outlets; when the air outlet is divided into two air outlets, the two air outlets supply air to the left and right respectively.

[0007] Furthermore, the air outlet frame has a first sidewall and a second sidewall for forming an air outlet channel, the first sidewall and the second sidewall being arranged opposite to each other; the first guide plate has a first end face and a second end face arranged opposite to each other, and the second guide plate has a third end face and a fourth end face arranged opposite to each other; the air outlet assembly has a first air supply mode, when the air outlet assembly is in the first air supply mode, the first guide plate and the second guide plate are arranged at a preset angle and the air supply outlet is divided into two air outlets, the two air outlets including a first air outlet and a second air outlet; a first air outlet channel communicating with the first air outlet is formed between the first end face and the first sidewall; a second air outlet channel communicating with the second air outlet is formed between the third end face and the second sidewall; wherein, the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0008] Furthermore, the air outlet assembly has a second air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the second air supply mode, the first guide plate is stacked on the second guide plate, the first end face is opposite to the first side wall, the third end face is opposite to the second side wall, and the second end face is in contact with the fourth end face, so that the air outlet as a whole is a single air outlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the air outlet assembly has a third air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the third air supply mode, a first air outlet channel and a first air outlet are formed between the first end face and the first side wall. The first end of the second guide plate abuts against the first guide plate, and the second end of the second guide plate abuts against the second side wall to close the second air outlet channel. And / or, the air outlet assembly has a fourth air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the fourth air supply mode, a second air outlet channel and a second air outlet are formed between the third end face and the second side wall. The first end of the first guide plate abuts against the second guide plate, and the second end of the first guide plate abuts against the first side wall to close the first air outlet channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the air outlet assembly also includes: a first driving member disposed on the air outlet frame, the first driving member being driven connected to the first guide plate to drive the first guide plate to rotate; and / or, a second driving member disposed on the air outlet frame, the second driving member being driven connected to the second guide plate to drive the second guide plate to rotate.

[0011] Furthermore, the air outlet assembly also includes a seal, which is connected to the air outlet frame and disposed between the first guide plate and the second guide plate to seal the space between the first guide plate and the second guide plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the first guide vane includes a first guide vane body and a first rotating shaft connected to the first guide vane body. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame to drive the first guide vane to rotate. The second guide vane includes a second guide vane body and a second rotating shaft connected to the second guide vane body. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame to drive the second guide vane to rotate. The sealing element includes a sealing portion, which has a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface. The first sealing surface is adapted to the shape of the first rotating shaft, and the first sealing surface is in contact with a portion of the surface of the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is pressed against the first sealing surface. The second sealing surface is adapted to the shape of the second rotating shaft, and the second sealing surface is in contact with a portion of the surface of the second rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft is pressed against the second sealing surface.

[0013] Furthermore, the sealing element also includes a diversion part connected to the sealing part. The diversion part and the sealing part are arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel. The diversion part has a tip and a connecting end arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel. The connecting end is connected to the sealing part. The width of the diversion part gradually increases from the tip to the connecting end. The width direction of the diversion part is perpendicular to the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel.

[0014] Furthermore, the air outlet frame has a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall that are arranged opposite to each other. The third sidewall has a first mounting hole, and the fourth sidewall has a second mounting hole. The sealing element also includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part, which are arranged on opposite sides of the sealing part. The first connecting part includes a connecting body and a limiting part. The limiting part is located on the side of the connecting body away from the sealing part. The connecting body is inserted into the first mounting hole, and the limiting part is located on the side of the third sidewall away from the fourth sidewall. The second connecting part is inserted into the second mounting hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the air outlet assembly also includes a drive component, at least a portion of which is movably disposed. The first guide plate and the second guide plate are both connected to at least a portion of the drive component. The at least a portion of the drive component drives the first guide plate and the second guide plate to rotate around the first rotation center line, and causes the first guide plate and the second guide plate to move towards each other or away from each other.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning indoor unit is provided, including an air outlet assembly, an air duct assembly, an evaporator assembly and an air inlet assembly, wherein the air outlet assembly is the aforementioned air outlet assembly, and the air outlet channel of the air outlet assembly is connected to the outlet of the air duct assembly.

[0017] The air outlet assembly of the present invention includes an air outlet frame and at least two guide vanes. The air outlet frame has an air outlet channel. One end of the air outlet channel forms the air supply port of the indoor air conditioning unit, and the other end of the air outlet channel is used to connect with the outlet of the air duct assembly of the indoor air conditioning unit. The at least two guide vanes are located in the air outlet channel and are movably connected to the air outlet frame so that the air supply port as a whole is a single air outlet, or the air supply port is divided into multiple air outlets. This air outlet assembly uses a baffle plate to allow a single air outlet to function as a single outlet, or to divide the air outlet into multiple outlets that direct airflow in different directions. This ensures the diversity of airflow direction and method, and by controlling the airflow direction, it prevents cold or hot air from blowing directly on the user, improving user experience and comfort. Furthermore, all airflow from the duct assembly enters the air outlet channel, and the number and direction of the outlets are controlled by the baffle plate. This ensures that the evaporator's utilization area is the same whether there is a single or multiple outlet, allowing the entire evaporator to participate in heat exchange. This significantly increases the effective utilization area of ​​the evaporator without affecting its utilization rate. This solves the problem of insufficient evaporator utilization in existing left-right distributed air supply air conditioning indoor units, ensuring the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner and improving its production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention in a first air supply mode is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention in a second air supply mode is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention in a third air supply mode is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention in a fourth air supply mode is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a seal according to a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the seal cooperating with the air outlet frame according to a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 7A schematic diagram showing the positions of the first and second drive members according to a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the air outlet of a first embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention in a first air supply mode is shown;

[0027] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the air outlet when the first embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention is in the second air supply mode is shown;

[0028] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention in a first air supply mode is shown;

[0029] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the air outlet assembly according to the present invention in a second air supply mode is shown;

[0030] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing the position of the drive component according to a second embodiment of the air outlet assembly of the present invention is provided;

[0031] Figure 13 An exploded view of an embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention is shown.

[0032] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0033] 10. Air outlet frame; 11. Air outlet duct; 12. First sidewall; 13. Second sidewall; 14. First air outlet duct; 15. Second air outlet duct; 16. Third sidewall; 161. First mounting hole; 17. Fourth sidewall; 171. Second mounting hole; 20. Guide plate; 21. First guide plate; 22. Second guide plate; 31. First end face; 32. Second end face; 33. Third end face; 34. Fourth end face; 41. 42. First air outlet; 50. Second air outlet; 60. First driving component; 71. Second driving component; 72. Sealing component; 73. Sealing part; 74. First sealing surface; 75. Second sealing surface; 76. Diverting part; 77. First connecting part; 78. Second connecting part; 89. Connecting body; 80. Limiting part; 81. Air outlet assembly; 82. Air duct assembly; 83. Evaporator assembly; 90. Driving component. Detailed Implementation

[0034] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0035] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0036] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0037] To address the problem of insufficient evaporator utilization in existing left-right distributed air supply air conditioning indoor units, this application provides an air outlet assembly and an air conditioning indoor unit having the same.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 The air outlet assembly includes an air outlet frame 10, which has an air outlet channel 11. One end of the air outlet channel 11 forms the air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The air outlet assembly also includes at least two guide vanes 20, which are located within the air outlet channel 11 and are movably connected to the air outlet frame 10, so that the air outlet as a whole is used as an air outlet, or the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets. When the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets, the multiple air outlets send air in different directions.

[0040] The air outlet assembly of the present invention includes an air outlet frame 10 and at least two guide plates 20. The air outlet frame 10 has an air outlet channel 11. One end of the air outlet channel 11 forms the air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the other end of the air outlet channel is used to connect with the outlet of the air duct assembly of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. At least two guide plates 20 are located in the air outlet channel 11 and are movably connected to the air outlet frame 10 so that the air outlet is used as a whole as an air outlet, or the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets. This air outlet assembly uses a guide vane to allow a single air outlet to function as a single outlet, or to divide the air outlet into multiple outlets that direct airflow in different directions. This ensures the diversity of airflow direction and method, and by controlling the airflow direction, it prevents cold or hot air from blowing directly on the user, improving user experience and comfort. Furthermore, all airflow from the duct assembly enters the air outlet channel 11, and the guide vane 20 controls the number and direction of the air outlets. This ensures that the evaporator's utilization area is the same whether there is a single or multiple outlet, allowing the entire evaporator to participate in heat exchange. This significantly increases the effective utilization area of ​​the evaporator without affecting its utilization rate. This solves the problem of insufficient evaporator utilization in existing left-right distributed air supply air conditioning indoor units, ensuring the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner and improving its production efficiency.

[0041] In this embodiment, the air outlet assembly includes two guide vanes 20, each including a first guide vane 21 and a second guide vane 22, so that the air outlet as a whole can be used as an air outlet, or the air outlet can be divided into two air outlets. When the air outlet is divided into two air outlets, the two air outlets supply air to the left and right respectively. The air supply to the left and right refers to the direction of the air conditioner. Figure 8 Air is supplied from the left and right sides.

[0042] In practice, the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 can separate the air outlet into two air outlets, which can send air to the left and right respectively. This provides a sufficiently large air supply range compared to an air conditioner with a single air outlet.

[0043] Specifically, the first guide plate 21 rotates around the first rotation center line, and the second guide plate 22 rotates around the second rotation center line, wherein the first rotation center line and the second rotation center line are arranged parallel to each other.

[0044] In this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, the air outlet frame 10 has a first sidewall 12 and a second sidewall 13 for forming an air outlet channel 11, the first sidewall 12 and the second sidewall 13 being arranged opposite to each other; the first guide plate 21 has a first end face 31 and a second end face 32 arranged opposite to each other, and the second guide plate 22 has a third end face 33 and a fourth end face 34 arranged opposite to each other; the air outlet assembly has a first air supply mode, when the air outlet assembly is in the first air supply mode, the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 are arranged at a preset angle and the air supply outlet is divided into two air outlets, the two air outlets including a first air outlet 41 and a second air outlet 42; a first air outlet channel 14 connected to the first air outlet 41 is formed between the first end face 31 and the first sidewall 12; a second air outlet channel 15 connected to the second air outlet 42 is formed between the third end face 33 and the second sidewall 13; wherein, the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0045] In practical implementation, under the guidance of the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22, the air is divided into two parts. One part passes through the first air outlet 14 to the first air outlet 41, and the other part passes through the second air outlet 15 to the second air outlet 42. Finally, the air is blown out along the set direction of the first air outlet 41 and the second air outlet 42. Furthermore, the user can select the air outlet direction according to the preset angle setting, change the size of the first air outlet 41 and the second air outlet, and thus change the air volume and air delivery distance of each air outlet, thereby improving the user experience. The change of the preset angle is achieved by rotating the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22.

[0046] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet assembly has a second air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the second air supply mode, the first guide plate 21 is stacked on the second guide plate 22, the first end face 31 is opposite to the first side wall 12, the third end face 33 is opposite to the second side wall 13, and the second end face 32 is attached to the fourth end face 34 so that the air outlet as a whole is a single air outlet.

[0047] In practice, users can adjust the air outlet component to the second air supply mode, in which the air outlet will blow air out as a whole, and the air volume blown out of the air outlet will increase.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the air outlet assembly has a third air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the third air supply mode, a first air outlet channel 14 and a first air outlet 41 are formed between the first end face 31 and the first side wall 12; the first end of the second guide plate 22 abuts against the first guide plate 21, and the second end of the second guide plate 22 abuts against the second side wall 13 to close the second air outlet channel 15; and / or, as Figure 4As shown, the air outlet assembly has a fourth air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the fourth air supply mode, a second air outlet channel 15 and a second air outlet 42 are formed between the third end face 33 and the second side wall 13. The first end of the first guide plate 21 abuts against the second guide plate 22, and the second end of the first guide plate 21 abuts against the first side wall 12 to close the first air outlet channel 14.

[0049] In practice, in the third air supply mode, air is only blown out from the first air outlet 41; in the fourth air supply mode, air is only blown out from the second air outlet 42. Users can adjust the air supply component to the third or fourth air supply mode according to their own needs so that the indoor unit of the air conditioner only blows air to the left or right.

[0050] Specifically, in the third air supply mode, adjusting the first guide plate 21 to rotate it changes the size of the first air outlet 41, thereby changing the air volume and air supply distance to the left; in the fourth air supply mode, adjusting the second guide plate 22 to rotate it changes the size of the second air outlet 42, thereby changing the air volume and air supply distance to the right.

[0051] In this embodiment, the air outlet assembly further includes: a first driving member 50, disposed on the air outlet frame 10, the first driving member 50 being driven connected to the first guide plate 21 to drive the first guide plate 21 to rotate; and / or, a second driving member 60, disposed on the air outlet frame 10, the second driving member 60 being driven connected to the second guide plate 22 to drive the second guide plate 22 to rotate.

[0052] In practice, the first driving component 50 and the second driving component 60 can drive the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 to rotate, so that the air outlet assembly can switch between the first air supply mode, the second air supply mode, the third air supply mode and the fourth air supply mode, thereby meeting the user's usage needs.

[0053] Specifically, the first driving component 50 and the second driving component 60 are motors, with the first driving component 50 located at the top of the air outlet frame 10 and the second driving component 60 located at the bottom of the air outlet frame 10.

[0054] In this embodiment, the air outlet assembly further includes a sealing member 70, which is connected to the air outlet frame 10 and disposed between the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 to seal the space between the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22.

[0055] In practice, since the first guide plate 21 rotates around the first rotation center line and the second guide plate 22 rotates around the second rotation center line, there is a gap between the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22. The sealing member 70 is set at the gap between the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 to seal the gap and prevent air from flowing out from the gap.

[0056] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the first guide plate 21 includes a first guide plate body and a first rotating shaft connected to the first guide plate body. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame 10 to drive the first guide plate 21 to rotate. The second guide plate 22 includes a second guide plate body and a second rotating shaft connected to the second guide plate body. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame 10 to drive the second guide plate 22 to rotate. The sealing member 70 includes a sealing part 71, which has a first sealing surface 72 and a second sealing surface 73. The first sealing surface 72 is adapted to the shape of the first rotating shaft and is in contact with a portion of the surface of the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is pressed onto the first sealing surface 72. The second sealing surface 73 is adapted to the shape of the second rotating shaft and is in contact with a portion of the surface of the second rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft is pressed onto the second sealing surface 73.

[0057] In specific implementation, the first sealing surface 72 and the second sealing surface 73 of the sealing part 71 are respectively in contact with a portion of the surface of the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, thus preventing air from flowing out between the first sealing surface 72 and the portion of the surface of the first rotating shaft, or between the second sealing surface 73 and the portion of the surface of the second rotating shaft, and thus achieving a good sealing effect.

[0058] Specifically, the seal 70 is elastic, and the first sealing surface 72 and the second sealing surface 73 are respectively interference-fitted with the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, so that the sealing effect between the seal 70 and the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 is better.

[0059] In this embodiment, the sealing member 70 further includes a diverting portion 74 connected to the sealing portion 71. The diverting portion 74 and the sealing portion 71 are arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel 11. The diverting portion 74 has a pointed tip and a connecting end arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel 11, and the connecting end is connected to the sealing portion 71. From the pointed tip to the connecting end, the width of the diverting portion 74 gradually increases, and the width direction of the diverting portion 74 is perpendicular to the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel 11. The width direction of the diverting portion 74 is... Figure 5 The left and right directions in the middle.

[0060] In practice, the diversion section 74 enhances the diversion effect, allowing the air to flow along the direction from the tip to the connection end after passing the tip of the diversion section 74 to the first air outlet channel 14 and the second air outlet channel 15, and finally flow in different directions.

[0061] In this embodiment, the air outlet frame 10 has a third sidewall 16 and a fourth sidewall 17 disposed opposite to each other. The third sidewall 16 has a first mounting hole 161, and the fourth sidewall 17 has a second mounting hole 171. The sealing member 70 also includes a first connecting portion 75 and a second connecting portion 76. The first connecting portion 75 and the second connecting portion 76 are disposed on opposite sides of the sealing member 71. The first connecting portion 75 includes a connecting body 77 and a limiting portion 78. The limiting portion 78 is located on the side of the connecting body 77 away from the sealing member 71. The connecting body 77 is inserted into the first mounting hole 161, and the limiting portion 78 is located on the side of the third sidewall 16 away from the fourth sidewall 17. The second connecting portion 76 is inserted into the second mounting hole 171.

[0062] In specific implementation, the first connecting part 75 is inserted into the first mounting hole 161 and the second connecting part 76 is inserted into the second mounting hole 171 so that the sealing member 70 can be connected to the air outlet frame 10, preventing the sealing member 70 from falling off when it is engaged with the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22. The setting of the limiting part 78 prevents the sealing member 70 from falling off between itself and the air outlet frame 10 in its axial direction.

[0063] Example 2

[0064] The difference between the air outlet assembly in Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that the rotation center lines of the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 coincide. The air outlet assembly drives the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 to move through a driving component 90. Therefore, the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 can only move towards each other or away from each other, and the air outlet assembly only has a first air supply mode and a second air supply mode.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The air outlet assembly also includes a drive component 90, at least a portion of which is movably disposed. The first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 are both connected to at least a portion of the drive component 90. The at least a portion of the drive component 90 drives the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 to rotate around the first rotation center line, and causes the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 to move towards each other or away from each other.

[0066] It should be noted that since both the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 rotate around the first rotation center line, there is no gap between the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a sealing element 70.

[0067] In practical implementation, the air outlet component has a first air supply mode, such as... Figure 10As shown, at this time, the first guide plate 21 and the second guide plate 22 are set at a preset angle, dividing the air supply outlet into two air outlets. The two air outlets include a first air outlet 41 and a second air outlet 42. A second air outlet channel 15 is formed between the third end face 33 and the second side wall 13, which is connected to the second air outlet 42. The preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. The air outlet assembly also has a second air supply mode, such as... Figure 11 As shown, at this time, the first guide plate 21 is stacked on the second guide plate 22, the first end face 31 is opposite to the first side wall 12, the third end face 33 is opposite to the second side wall 13, and the second end face 32 is attached to the fourth end face 34 so that the air outlet as a whole is a single air outlet.

[0068] This invention also provides an indoor air conditioning unit, please refer to... Figure 12 It includes an air outlet assembly 80, an air duct assembly 81, an evaporator assembly 82, and an air inlet assembly 83. The air outlet assembly 80 is the air outlet assembly in the above embodiment, and the air outlet channel 11 of the air outlet assembly 80 is connected to the outlet of the air duct assembly 81.

[0069] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0070] The air outlet assembly of the present invention includes an air outlet frame 10 and at least two guide plates 20. The air outlet frame 10 has an air outlet channel 11. One end of the air outlet channel 11 forms the air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the other end of the air outlet channel is used to connect with the outlet of the air duct assembly of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. At least two guide plates 20 are located in the air outlet channel 11 and are movably connected to the air outlet frame 10 so that the air outlet is used as a whole as an air outlet, or the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets. This air outlet assembly uses a guide vane to allow a single air outlet to function as a single outlet, or to divide the air outlet into multiple outlets that direct airflow in different directions. This ensures the diversity of airflow direction and method, and by controlling the airflow direction, it prevents cold or hot air from blowing directly on the user, improving user experience and comfort. Furthermore, all airflow from the duct assembly enters the air outlet channel 11, and the guide vane 20 controls the number and direction of the air outlets. This ensures that the evaporator's utilization area is the same whether there is a single or multiple outlet, allowing the entire evaporator to participate in heat exchange. This significantly increases the effective utilization area of ​​the evaporator without affecting its utilization rate. This solves the problem of insufficient evaporator utilization in existing left-right distributed air supply air conditioning indoor units, ensuring the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner and improving its production efficiency.

[0071] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0072] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0073] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air outlet assembly, comprising an air outlet frame (10), the air outlet frame (10) having an air outlet channel (11), one end of the air outlet channel (11) forming an air outlet of an indoor air conditioning unit; characterized in that, The air outlet assembly also includes: At least two guide vanes (20) are located within the air outlet channel (11), and at least two guide vanes (20) are movably connected to the air outlet frame (10) so that the air outlet as a whole is used as an air outlet, or the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets; when the air outlet is divided into multiple air outlets, the multiple air outlets send air in different directions; The air outlet assembly includes two guide vanes (20), each guide vane (20) including a first guide vane (21) and a second guide vane (22), so that the air outlet as a whole is a single air outlet, or the air outlet is divided into two air outlets; when the air outlet is divided into two air outlets, the two air outlets respectively send air to the left and right. The air outlet frame (10) has a first sidewall (12) and a second sidewall (13) for forming the air outlet channel (11), the first sidewall (12) and the second sidewall (13) being arranged opposite to each other; the first sidewall (12) and the second sidewall (13) are straight sidewalls; The air outlet assembly further includes a sealing element (70), which is connected to the air outlet frame (10) and disposed between the first guide plate (21) and the second guide plate (22) to seal the space between the first guide plate (21) and the second guide plate (22); The first guide plate (21) includes a first guide plate body and a first rotating shaft connected to the first guide plate body. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame (10) to drive the first guide plate (21) to rotate. The second guide plate (22) includes a second guide plate body and a second rotating shaft connected to the second guide plate body. The second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame (10) to drive the second guide plate (22) to rotate. The first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are located inside the air outlet channel (11). The sealing element (70) includes a sealing portion (71), which has a first sealing surface (72) and a second sealing surface (73). The first sealing surface (72) is adapted to the shape of the first rotating shaft and is in contact with a portion of the surface of the first rotating shaft, with the first rotating shaft pressed on the first sealing surface (72). The second sealing surface (73) is adapted to the shape of the second rotating shaft and is in contact with a portion of the surface of the second rotating shaft, with the second rotating shaft pressed on the second sealing surface (73). The sealing element (70) further includes a diversion part (74) connected to the sealing part (71). The diversion part (74) and the sealing part (71) are arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel (11). The diversion part (74) has a tip and a connecting end arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel (11). The connecting end is connected to the sealing part (71). The width of the diversion part (74) gradually increases from the tip to the connecting end. The width direction of the diversion part (74) is perpendicular to the air outlet direction of the air outlet channel (11). The air outlet frame (10) has a third sidewall (16) and a fourth sidewall (17) arranged opposite to each other. The third sidewall (16) has a first mounting hole (161) and the fourth sidewall (17) has a second mounting hole (171). The sealing element (70) further includes a first connecting portion (75) and a second connecting portion (76), the first connecting portion (75) and the second connecting portion (76) being disposed on opposite sides of the sealing portion (71), the first connecting portion (75) including a connecting body (77) and a limiting portion (78), the limiting portion (78) being located on the side of the connecting body (77) away from the sealing portion (71), the connecting body (77) being inserted into the first mounting hole (161), and the limiting portion (78) being located on the side of the third sidewall (16) away from the fourth sidewall (17); the second connecting portion (76) being inserted into the second mounting hole (171).

2. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide plate (21) has a first end face (31) and a second end face (32) disposed opposite to each other, and the second guide plate (22) has a third end face (33) and a fourth end face (34) disposed opposite to each other. The air outlet assembly has a first air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the first air supply mode, the first guide plate (21) and the second guide plate (22) are set at a preset angle and the air outlet is divided into two air outlets. The two air outlets include a first air outlet (41) and a second air outlet (42). A first air outlet channel (14) is formed between the first end face (31) and the first side wall (12) and is connected to the first air outlet (41); a second air outlet channel (15) is formed between the third end face (33) and the second side wall (13) and is connected to the second air outlet (42); wherein the preset included angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

3. The air outlet assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly has a second air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the second air supply mode, the first guide plate (21) is stacked on the second guide plate (22), the first end face (31) is opposite to the first side wall (12), the third end face (33) is opposite to the second side wall (13), and the second end face (32) is attached to the fourth end face (34) so ​​that the air outlet as a whole is used as the air outlet.

4. The air outlet assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly has a third air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the third air supply mode, the first air outlet channel (14) and the first air outlet (41) are formed between the first end face (31) and the first side wall (12); the first end of the second guide plate (22) abuts against the first guide plate (21), and the second end of the second guide plate (22) abuts against the second side wall (13) to close the second air outlet channel (15); and / or, The air outlet assembly has a fourth air supply mode. When the air outlet assembly is in the fourth air supply mode, the second air outlet channel (15) and the second air outlet (42) are formed between the third end face (33) and the second side wall (13). The first end of the first guide plate (21) abuts against the second guide plate (22), and the second end of the first guide plate (21) abuts against the first side wall (12) to close the first air outlet channel (14).

5. The air outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly also includes: A first driving element (50) is disposed on the air outlet frame (10), and the first driving element (50) is drivenly connected to the first guide plate (21) to drive the first guide plate (21) to rotate; and / or, The second driving component (60) is disposed on the air outlet frame (10). The second driving component (60) is driven to connect with the second guide plate (22) to drive the second guide plate (22) to rotate.

6. The air outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly also includes a drive component (90), at least a portion of which is movably disposed. The first guide plate (21) and the second guide plate (22) are both connected to at least a portion of the drive component (90). At least a portion of the drive component (90) drives the first guide plate (21) and the second guide plate (22) to rotate around a first rotation center line, and causes the first guide plate (21) and the second guide plate (22) to move towards each other or away from each other.

7. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, comprising an air outlet assembly (80), an air duct assembly (81), an evaporator assembly (82), and an air inlet assembly (83), characterized in that, The air outlet assembly (80) is the air outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and the air outlet channel (11) of the air outlet assembly (80) is connected to the outlet of the air duct assembly (81).

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