Air guide component and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of air guide components and air conditioner with it, including: air guide grid, louver assembly and air guide drive assembly, air guide grid includes the air guide rib along the longitudinal extension of air guide grid, air guide rib is multiple and interval setting along the transverse direction of air guide grid, air guide grid has the first pivot axis along the longitudinal extension of air guide grid, louver assembly includes multiple louvers spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of air guide grid, louver is pivotally connected to air guide grid, and with the second pivot axis along the transverse direction of air guide grid, air guide drive assembly includes first drive mechanism and second drive mechanism, first drive mechanism is connected with air guide grid, and for driving air guide grid rotates around first pivot axis, second drive mechanism is connected with louver assembly, and for driving louver rotates around second pivot axis relative to air guide grid.According to the air guide component of the present application, a wider range of air outlet angle adjustment can be achieved, and overall disassembly is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of airflow regulation technology, and in particular to an air guide component and an air conditioner having the same. Background Technology

[0002] In order to achieve airflow regulation, air conditioners in related technologies have horizontal louver components that swing up and down and vertical louver components that swing left and right at the air outlet. The horizontal and vertical louver components are installed separately on the air outlet frame, which is complicated to assemble and has a limited airflow range. 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, the present invention provides an air guiding component that can provide a wider range of air outlet angle adjustment, and has a simple structure that facilitates overall assembly and disassembly.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner having the above-mentioned air guiding component.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an air guiding component includes: an air guiding grille, the air guiding grille including air guiding ribs extending longitudinally along the air guiding grille, the air guiding ribs being a plurality of ribs and spaced laterally along the air guiding grille, the air guiding grille having a first pivot axis extending longitudinally along the air guiding grille; a louver assembly, the louver assembly including a plurality of louvers spaced longitudinally along the air guiding grille, the louvers being pivotally connected to the air guiding grille, and having a second pivot axis extending laterally along the air guiding grille; and an air guiding drive assembly, the air guiding drive assembly including a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism, the first drive mechanism being connected to the air guiding grille and used to drive the air guiding grille to rotate about the first pivot axis, the second drive mechanism being connected to the louver assembly and used to drive the louvers to rotate relative to the air guiding grille about the second pivot axis.

[0006] The air guide component according to the embodiments of the present invention can provide a wider range of air outlet angle adjustment and is conducive to overall assembly and disassembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism cooperate directly or indirectly to integrate the air guide drive components into a single module.

[0008] In some embodiments, the air guide drive assembly includes a drive box, in which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are both housed, so that the air guide drive assembly is integrated into a module.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air guide drive assembly includes a first drive motor and a second drive motor, the first drive motor drives the first drive mechanism, and the second drive motor drives the second drive mechanism. Both the first drive motor and the second drive motor are mounted outside the drive box.

[0010] In some embodiments, the air guide drive assembly is disposed at one longitudinal end of the air guide grille.

[0011] In some embodiments, mounting plates are provided at both ends of the air guide grille, and a first coupling portion is formed on at least one of the mounting plates. The first drive mechanism includes a driving gear and a driven gear that mesh and drive each other. The driven gear includes a gear portion and a second coupling portion arranged along the axial direction. The second coupling portion is in transmission cooperation with the first coupling portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, one of the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion is a connecting shaft and the other is a connecting hole. The connecting shaft is inserted into the connecting hole and transmits torque through a non-circular surface fit.

[0013] In some embodiments, the air guide drive assembly further includes a drive box, the drive box including a support shaft hole, the driven gear including a support shaft portion, the support shaft portion being located between the gear portion and the second connecting shaft portion, the support shaft portion being rotatably supported in the support shaft hole, the gear portion being located inside the drive box, and the second connecting shaft portion being located outside the drive box.

[0014] In some embodiments, the driven gear has an axially penetrating perforation, the louver assembly further includes a connecting rod extending longitudinally along the air guide grille, the connecting rod being pivotally connected to each of the louvers, and the air guide drive assembly including a push shaft connecting the second drive mechanism and the connecting rod, the push shaft passing through the perforation to reciprocate axially along the perforation to drive the connecting rod to reciprocate longitudinally along the air guide grille.

[0015] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism includes a drive gear and a rack for meshing transmission, the rack being connected to the push shaft.

[0016] In some embodiments, a connector is provided at one end of the connecting rod, and the push shaft includes a connecting section extending into the connector. The connector and the connecting section are limited by a limiting structure to prevent the connecting section from disengaging from the connector along the longitudinal direction of the air guide grille.

[0017] In some embodiments, the air guide grille is a grille-shaped arc panel, and the first pivot axis passes through the arc center of the air guide grille.

[0018] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: a housing component having an air outlet; and an air guide component disposed at the air outlet, which is an air guide component according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0019] According to the air conditioner of the present invention, by providing the air guide component of the first aspect embodiment described above, a wider range of air outlet angle adjustment can be achieved, and the overall assembly and disassembly of the air guide component is facilitated.

[0020] An air conditioner according to a third aspect of the present invention includes: a housing component having an air outlet, and a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat respectively located on both sides of the length of the air outlet; an air guide component disposed at the air outlet and being an air guide component according to a first aspect of the present invention, the air guide drive assembly being mounted on the first mounting seat; and a door opening / closing component including a door opening / closing and a door opening / closing drive assembly, the door opening / closing drive assembly being mounted on the second mounting seat and driving the door opening / closing to rotate at the air outlet to open / close the air outlet.

[0021] According to the air conditioner of the present invention, by providing the air guide component of the first aspect embodiment described above, a wider range of air outlet angle adjustment can be achieved, and the overall assembly and disassembly of the air guide component is facilitated.

[0022] In some embodiments, the length direction of the switch door and the length direction of the air guide grille are the same as the length direction of the air outlet. The air guide grille has a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate at both ends of its length, and the switch door has a first mounting ear and a second mounting ear at both ends of its length. The first mounting ear is located between the first mounting plate and the first mounting seat, and the second mounting ear is located between the second mounting plate and the second mounting seat. The first mounting seat has a first through hole, and the first mounting ear has a first support hole. The first mounting plate has a first connecting shaft portion. The air guide drive assembly includes a first support shaft and a second connecting shaft portion. The air guide drive assembly is housed in the first mounting seat. The second connecting shaft portion is located outside the first mounting seat and is in a driving cooperation with the first connecting shaft portion. The first support shaft passes through the first through hole and the first support hole. The second mounting seat has a second through hole, and the second mounting plate has a second support hole. The second mounting ear has a second support shaft and a third connecting shaft portion. The switch door drive assembly is housed in the second mounting seat and includes a fourth connecting shaft portion. The third connecting shaft portion passes through the second through hole and is in a driving cooperation with the fourth connecting shaft portion. The second support shaft passes through the second support hole.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the circuit section of the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a wind guide component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the air guide component shown;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of the air guide component shown;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the air guide drive assembly shown in the figure;

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The assembly cross-sectional view of the air guide drive assembly shown;

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the air guide drive assembly shown in the figure;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A shown;

[0031] Figure 8 This is an assembly drawing of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 The assembly diagram of the air outlet frame, door opening and closing components, and air guiding components shown;

[0033] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The exploded view of the air outlet frame, door opening and closing components, and air guiding components shown;

[0034] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 An exploded view of the air outlet frame, door opening and closing components, and air guiding components shown from another angle;

[0035] Figure 12 yes Figure 9 The assembly cross-sectional view of the air outlet frame, door opening and closing components, and air guiding components shown;

[0036] Figure 13 yes Figure 9 A perspective view of the air outlet frame, door opening and closing components, and air guiding components shown from one angle;

[0037] Figure 14 yes Figure 9 Another perspective view of the air outlet frame, door opening and closing components, and air guiding components shown;

[0038] Figure 15 yes Figure 8 The exploded view of the air conditioner shown;

[0039] Figure 16 yes Figure 8 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner.

[0040] Figure label:

[0041] Air conditioner 1000;

[0042] Air guide component 100;

[0043] Vertical direction F1; Horizontal direction F2;

[0044] First pivot axis L1; Second pivot axis L2; ​​Third pivot axis L3;

[0045] Air guide grille 1; mounting plate 11; first mounting plate 11a; second mounting plate 11b;

[0046] First coupling part 111; Second support hole 112;

[0047] 12 air guide ribs; 13 support ribs; 14 pivot hole;

[0048] Louver assembly 2; Louver 21; Pivot shaft 211; Connecting rod 22;

[0049] Connector 23; Housing 231; Housing cover 232; Limiting rib 233;

[0050] Air guide drive assembly 9;

[0051] Push shaft 3; round shaft section 31; connecting section 32; limiting groove 33;

[0052] First drive mechanism 4; driving gear 41; driven gear 42;

[0053] Gear section 421; Second coupling section 422;

[0054] Support shaft portion 423; Through hole 424;

[0055] Second drive mechanism 5; drive gear 51; meshing rack 52;

[0056] Drive box 6; Support shaft hole 61; First box section 62;

[0057] Second box section 63; First support shaft 64;

[0058] First drive motor 7; Second drive motor 8;

[0059] Housing component 200; air outlet 201; face frame 202;

[0060] First mounting base 203; First through hole 2031;

[0061] Second mounting base 204; Second through hole 2041;

[0062] Bottom panel 205; Top cover 206; Base 207;

[0063] Rear compartment 208; Air inlet 2081;

[0064] Door opening and closing component 300; Door opening and closing component 301;

[0065] First mounting ear 301a; First support hole 3011;

[0066] Second mounting ear 301b; second support shaft 3012; third connecting shaft 3013;

[0067] Door opening / closing drive assembly 302; Fourth coupling part 3021;

[0068] Heat exchange components 400; ventilation components 500. Detailed Implementation

[0069] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0070] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0071] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an air guide component 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0072] like Figures 1-3As shown, the air guiding component 100 may include: an air guiding grille 1, a louver assembly 2, and an air guiding drive assembly 9. The air guiding grille 1 includes multiple air guiding ribs 12 extending longitudinally along the length F1 of the air guiding grille 1, spaced apart transversely along the length F2 of the air guiding grille 1. That is, the air guiding grille 1 includes multiple air guiding ribs 12 spaced apart transversely along the length F2 of the air guiding grille 1, each air guiding rib 12 extending longitudinally along the length F1 of the air guiding grille 1. Thus, ventilation gaps can be formed between adjacent air guiding ribs 12 to allow airflow. It is understood that the air guiding ribs 12 have a certain width along the airflow direction. When the air guiding grille 1 rotates, causing the width extension direction to form different angles with the air outlet direction, the air outlet direction can be changed. For example, if the air outlet direction is horizontal, when the width direction F2 of the air guiding ribs 12 forms an upward angle with the horizontal direction, the air is guided upwards; when the width direction F2 of the air guiding ribs 12 forms a downward angle with the horizontal direction, the air is guided downwards.

[0073] It should be noted that "the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1" includes: the length direction of the air guide grille 1 and the direction close to the length direction of the air guide grille 1 (that is, the angle between this direction and the length direction of the air guide grille 1 is smaller than the angle between this direction and the width direction F2 of the air guide grille 1). Similarly, "the transverse direction F2 of the air guide grille 1" includes: the width direction F2 of the air guide grille 1 and the direction close to the width direction F2 of the air guide grille 1 (that is, the angle between this direction and the width direction F2 of the air guide grille 1 is smaller than the angle between this direction and the length direction of the air guide grille 1).

[0074] It should also be noted that although each air guide rib 12 extends along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1, the multiple air guide ribs 12 can be parallel (i.e., the multiple air guide ribs 12 can extend along the same longitudinal direction F1, for example, each air guide rib 12 extends along the length direction of the air guide grille 1), and the multiple air guide ribs 12 can also be non-parallel (i.e., the multiple air guide ribs 12 can extend along different longitudinal directions F1, for example, some of the multiple air guide ribs 12 extend along the length direction of the air guide grille 1, and others extend along a direction close to the length direction of the air guide grille 1), and so on.

[0075] like Figures 1-3As shown, the air guide grille 1 has a first pivot axis L1 extending along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. When the air guide grille 1 moves around the first pivot axis L1, the inclination angle of the air guide ribs 12 changes accordingly, thereby changing the airflow direction in the transverse direction F2 of the air guide grille 1. For example, if the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 is left-right and the transverse direction F2 is up-down, the up-down rotation of the air guide grille 1 around the first pivot axis L1, which extends in the left-right direction, changes the inclination angle between the air guide ribs 12 and the horizontal plane, thus changing the airflow angle of the air guide ribs 12 in the up-down direction, and consequently changing the airflow direction of the air guide grille 1 in the up-down direction. For example, if the air guide grille 1 rotates upward around the first pivot axis L1, the air guide ribs 12 will guide the air upward; if the air guide grille 1 rotates downward around the first pivot axis L1, the air guide ribs 12 will guide the air downward, and so on.

[0076] It should also be noted that although the air guide rib 12 extends along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1, and the first pivot axis L1 also extends along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1, the air guide rib 12 and the first pivot axis L1 can be parallel (i.e., the air guide rib 12 and the first pivot axis L1 can extend along the same longitudinal direction F1, for example, the air guide rib 12 and the first pivot axis L1 both extend along the length direction of the air guide grille 1), or the air guide rib 12 and the first pivot axis L1 can be non-parallel (i.e., the air guide rib 12 and the first pivot axis L1 can extend along different longitudinal directions F1, for example, one of the air guide rib 12 and the first pivot axis L1 extends along the length direction of the air guide grille 1, and the other extends along a direction close to the length direction of the air guide grille 1), and so on.

[0077] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the louver assembly 2 includes a plurality of louvers 21 spaced apart along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. The louvers 21 are pivotally connected to the air guide grille 1 and have a second pivot axis L2 extending along the transverse direction F2 of the air guide grille 1. Therefore, when the louvers 21 move about the second pivot axis L2, the swing angle of the louvers 21 changes accordingly, thereby changing the airflow direction along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. For example, if the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 is left-right and the transverse direction F2 is up-down, the left-right rotation of the louvers 21 around the two pivot axes extending in the up-down direction changes the swing angle between the louvers 21 and the vertical plane, thus changing the airflow angle of the louvers 21 in the left-right direction, and consequently changing the airflow direction of the louver assembly 2 in the left-right direction. For example, when louver 21 rotates to the left around the second pivot axis L2, louver 21 will guide air to the left, and when louver 21 rotates to the right around the second pivot axis L2, air guide rib 12 will guide air to the right, and so on.

[0078] like Figures 1-3As shown, the air guide drive assembly 9 is connected to the air guide grille 1 and the louver assembly 2 respectively, and is used to drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate about the first pivot axis L1, and to drive the louver 21 to rotate relative to the air guide grille 1 about the second pivot axis L2. That is, the air guide drive assembly 9 is not only connected to the air guide grille 1 to drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate about the first pivot axis L1, but also connected to the louver assembly 2 to drive the louver 21 to rotate relative to the air guide grille 1 about the second pivot axis L2. Specifically, in combination with Figure 4 The air guide drive assembly 9 may include a first drive mechanism 4 and a second drive mechanism 5. The first drive mechanism 4 is connected to the air guide grille 1 and is used to drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate around the first pivot axis L1. The second drive mechanism 5 is connected to the louver assembly 2 and is used to drive the louver 21 to rotate relative to the air guide grille 1 around the second pivot axis L2.

[0079] Therefore, the first drive mechanism 4 can be used to drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate around the first pivot axis L1, thereby achieving air guidance adjustment in the lateral direction F2 of the air guide grille 1. Furthermore, the second drive mechanism 5 can be used to drive the louvers 21 to rotate around the second pivot axis L2, thereby achieving air guidance adjustment in the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. For example, if the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 is left-right and the lateral direction F2 of the air guide grille 1 is up-down, the air guide drive assembly 9 can be used to drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate up-down around the first pivot axis L1, thereby achieving air guidance adjustment in the up-down direction. Similarly, the air guide drive assembly 9 can be used to drive the louvers 21 to rotate left-right around the second pivot axis L2, thereby achieving air guidance adjustment in the left-right direction.

[0080] like Figures 1-3 As shown, "louvers 21 are pivotally connected to the air guide grille 1" means that louvers 21 are directly or indirectly connected to the air guide grille 1, and louvers 21 are rotatable relative to the air guide grille 1. For example, the air guide grille 1 has pivot holes 14 on both sides of the transverse F2, and louvers 21 have pivot shafts 211 at both ends of the transverse F2 of the air guide grille 1. The pivot shafts 211 on the corresponding sides are inserted into the pivot holes 14 on the corresponding sides, thereby realizing the pivotal connection between louvers 21 and the air guide grille 1, and at the same time, allowing louvers 21 to rotate relative to the air guide grille 1 about the second pivot axis L2 extending along the transverse F2 of the air guide grille 1. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the positions of pivot shafts 211 and pivot holes 14 can be interchanged, or pivot shafts 211 and pivot holes 14 can be indirectly connected by rotating bearings, etc., etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0081] Therefore, since the louvers 21 are pivotally connected to the air guide grille 1, the rotation of the air guide grille 1 around the first pivot axis L1 will also cause the louvers 21 to rotate around the first pivot axis L1. Thus, after adjusting the air guide angle in the horizontal direction F2 using the rotation of the air guide grille 1 around the first pivot axis L1, the rotation of the louvers 21 around the second pivot axis L2 can further adjust the vertical air outlet angle F1 within the current horizontal air outlet range. This allows for a wider range and more precise air outlet angle adjustment, better meeting user needs. For example, if the vertical direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 is left-right, and the horizontal direction F2 is up-down, after adjusting the air guide angle in the up-down direction using the up-down rotation of the air guide grille 1 around the first pivot axis L1, the left-right rotation of the louvers 21 around the second pivot axis L2 can further adjust the left-right air outlet angle within the current up-down air outlet height range. This allows for a wider range and more precise air outlet angle adjustment, better meeting user needs. Furthermore, since the louvers 21 and the air guide grille 1 are connected together, they can be integrated into a single unit, facilitating overall assembly and disassembly. For example, they do not require separate installation onto the equipment carrier (such as the air outlet frame of the air conditioner 1000), thus simplifying overall assembly and disassembly, and also simplifying the design and fabrication of the installation structure of the equipment carrier (such as the air outlet frame of the air conditioner 1000). Moreover, because the louvers 21 and the air guide grille 1 are integrated into a single unit, the overall structural reliability of the module is improved.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the air guide grille 1 may include supporting ribs 13 extending laterally F2 along the air guide grille 1. Multiple supporting ribs 13 are provided at intervals along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. Thus, the air guide ribs 12 and supporting ribs 13 can be arranged intersectingly to divide the ventilation gap into multiple ventilation holes, allowing airflow to pass through. This improves the overall structural strength and reliability of the air guide grille 1, and the connection between the air guide ribs 12 and supporting ribs 13 helps to mitigate the deformation problem of the air guide ribs 12, thereby improving the air guiding reliability of the air guide ribs 12. It should be noted that although each supporting rib 13 extends along the transverse direction F2 of the air guide grille 1, the multiple supporting ribs 13 can be parallel (i.e., the multiple supporting ribs 13 can extend along the same transverse direction F2, for example, each supporting rib 13 extends along the width direction F2 of the air guide grille 1), and the multiple supporting ribs 13 can also be non-parallel (i.e., the multiple supporting ribs 13 can extend along different transverse directions F2, for example, some of the multiple supporting ribs 13 extend along the width direction F2 of the air guide grille 1, and others extend along a direction close to the width direction F2 of the air guide grille 1), and so on.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 cooperate directly or indirectly to integrate the air guide drive assembly 9 into a single module. The phrase "the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 cooperate directly or indirectly" is interpreted broadly. For example, it could mean that a part of the first drive mechanism 4 cooperates with the second drive mechanism 5, or a part of the second drive mechanism 5 cooperates with the first drive mechanism 4, or a component connected to the first drive mechanism 4 cooperates with the second drive mechanism 5, or a component connected to the second drive mechanism 5 cooperates with the first drive mechanism 4, and so on. For instance, in the example described later, the push shaft 3 connected to the second drive mechanism 5 is inserted and guided by the driven gear 42 of the first drive mechanism 4. Therefore, because the air guide drive assembly 9 is integrated into a single module, it allows for modular installation and disassembly, resulting in better assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the air guide drive assembly 9 has better structural reliability, a more compact structure, and saves more installation space, simplifying the composition of the air guide component 100 and making its overall structure more compact.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, the air guide drive assembly 9 includes a drive box 6, in which the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 are both housed, making the air guide drive assembly 9 a single module. Therefore, by housing the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 in the drive box 6, the drive box 6 can protect the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5, thereby improving the operational reliability of the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5. This also results in better overall impact resistance and external force resistance for the air guide drive assembly 9 as a single module, leading to higher operational reliability. Furthermore, since the air guide drive assembly 9 is integrated into a single module, it can be modularly installed and disassembled, resulting in better assembly efficiency. The air guide drive assembly 9 also boasts better structural reliability, a more compact structure, and saves more installation space, simplifying the composition of the air guide component 100 and making its overall structure more compact.

[0085] Furthermore, the air guide drive assembly 9 includes a first drive motor 7 and a second drive motor 8. The first drive motor 7 drives a first drive mechanism 4, and the second drive motor 8 drives a second drive mechanism 5. Both the first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8 are mounted outside the drive box 6. Thus, automatic control can be achieved through motor drive, avoiding manual operation. Moreover, mounting both the first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8 outside the drive box 6 is beneficial for heat dissipation and improves the structural compactness of the air guide drive assembly 9. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8 may be omitted, and manual drive may be used; details will not be elaborated here.

[0086] It should be noted that when both the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 are housed in the drive box 6, the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 may or may not have a cooperative relationship. When the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 cooperate, both the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 may be housed in the drive box 6, one of them may be housed in the drive box 6, or neither may be housed in the drive box 6. However, all these methods allow the air guide drive assembly 9 to be integrated into a single module.

[0087] Optionally, when the air guide drive assembly 9 is integrated into a module, for example, when the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 cooperate with each other, and / or when both the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 are housed in the drive box 6, the air guide drive assembly 9 can be located at one end of the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. For example, if the longitudinal direction F1 of the grille is left-right, the air guide drive assembly 9 can be located at the left or right end of the air guide grille 1. Therefore, compared to setting the air guide drive assembly 9 in the middle of the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1, it is possible to avoid the air guide drive assembly 9 obstructing ventilation and affecting the ventilation volume and ventilation effect. Moreover, the setting of the air guide drive assembly 9 at the end of the longitudinal direction F1 makes it easier to connect the air guide drive assembly 9 with the louver assembly 2 and the air guide grille 1. Furthermore, since the air guide drive assembly 9 can be located entirely at one end of the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1, space can be reserved at the other end of the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 to avoid or accommodate other components, such as the door opening and closing drive assembly 302 described later, thereby making the overall structure of the equipment carrier (such as the air conditioner 1000) to which the air guide component 100 is applied more compact.

[0088] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, mounting plates 11 are respectively provided at both ends of the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1, and at least one mounting plate 11 has a first connecting shaft portion 111 formed on it, which is combined with Figure 4 The first drive mechanism 4 includes a driving gear 41 and a driven gear 42 that mesh and transmit power. The driven gear 42 includes a gear portion 421 and a second connecting shaft portion 422 arranged axially. The second connecting shaft portion 422 is in transmission engagement with the first connecting shaft portion 111. In other words, the driven gear 42 includes a gear portion 421 that meshes with the driving gear 41, and a second connecting shaft portion 422 that is transmissionally connected to the first connecting shaft portion 111. When the driving gear 41 drives the gear portion 421 of the driven gear 42 to rotate, the gear portion 421 of the driven gear 42 drives the second connecting shaft portion 422 to rotate. During the rotation of the second connecting shaft portion 422, power is transmitted to the first connecting shaft portion 111, thereby driving the air guide grille 1 to rotate around the first pivot axis L1. Therefore, the first drive mechanism 4 has a simple and compact structure, and can easily and effectively drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate.

[0089] Optionally, the gear part 421 and the second connecting shaft part 422 can be arranged coaxially, so that the rotation axis of the gear part 421 is the first pivot axis L1 of the air guide grille 1, which simplifies the design and requires less rotation space for the air guide grille 1.

[0090] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the air guide drive assembly 9 may further include a first drive motor 7, which can drive the drive gear 41 to rotate. When the first drive motor 7 is directly or indirectly fixedly installed on the equipment carrier (such as the air outlet frame of the air conditioner 1000), the first drive motor 7 operates and, through the cooperation of the drive gear 41 and the driven gear 42, drives the air guide grille 1 to rotate relative to the equipment carrier (such as the air outlet frame of the air conditioner 1000) around the first pivot axis L1. Thus, motor drive can be achieved, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and enhancing automation.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, one of the first coupling portion 111 and the second coupling portion 422 is a connecting shaft, and the other is a connecting hole. The connecting shaft is inserted into the connecting hole, and torque is transmitted through a non-circular surface fit. That is, the cross-section of the connecting shaft is a non-circular surface, such as a polygon, an ellipse, or an irregular shape, etc. The cross-sectional shape of the connecting hole matches the cross-sectional shape of the connecting shaft, so that the connecting shaft can be inserted into the connecting hole, and torque can be transmitted through the non-circular surface fit, so that the driven gear 42 can drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate synchronously. Therefore, the structure of both the driven gear 42 and the air guide grille 1 is relatively simple, easy to process, easy to assemble, and has fewer parts and lower cost. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments of the present invention, the driven gear 42 and the air guide grille 1 can also be connected by a coupling or other device to realize the transmission of rotational torque, which will not be elaborated here.

[0092] For example in Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the specific example shown, the first connecting part 111 on the air guide grille 1 is a polygonal connecting hole, and the second connecting part 422 on the driven gear 42 is a prismatic connecting shaft. Through the matching insertion of the prismatic surface and the polygonal hole, the transmission cooperation between the second connecting part 422 and the first connecting part 111 is realized, thereby realizing that the first drive motor 7 drives the air guide grille 1 to rotate through the cooperation of the drive gear 41 and the driven gear 42.

[0093] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 4-6As shown, the air guide drive assembly 9 also includes a drive box 6. The drive box 6 includes a support shaft hole 61, a driven gear 42 enclosing a support shaft portion 423, and the support shaft portion 423 is located between the gear portion 421 and the second connecting shaft portion 422. The support shaft portion 423 is rotatably supported within the support shaft hole 61. The gear portion 421 is located inside the drive box 6, and the second connecting shaft portion 422 is located outside the drive box 6. Thus, the drive box 6 can protect the gear portion 421 of the driven gear 42, support the driven gear 42 to rotate stably, thereby improving the working stability and reliability of the first drive mechanism 4. Furthermore, by placing the support shaft portion 423 between the gear portion 421 and the second connecting shaft portion 422, while ensuring that the gear portion 421 is located inside the drive box 6, the second connecting shaft portion 422 can be located outside the drive box 6, facilitating connection with the first connecting shaft portion 111 on the air guide grille 1.

[0094] Furthermore, it should be noted that the drive gear 41 can also be housed within the drive housing 6, thereby further improving the operational stability and reliability of the first drive mechanism 4. Additionally, at least a portion of the second drive mechanism 5, such as the drive gear 51, meshing rack 52, and push shaft 3 described later, can also be housed within the drive housing 6, thereby improving the operational stability and reliability of the second drive mechanism 5. Optionally, to facilitate the assembly of the drive housing 6 with its internal components, the drive housing 6 can be configured to be openable, for example, in… Figure 4 In the example shown, the drive box 6 may include a first box portion 62 and a second box portion 63, which are detachably connected and together define a storage cavity, thereby facilitating assembly and design.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the driven gear 42 has a through hole 424 extending axially, so that the through hole 424 can pass through the gear part 421 and the second connecting shaft part 422. The louver assembly 2 also includes a connecting rod 22 extending along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. The connecting rod 22 is pivotally connected to each louver 21. The air guide drive assembly 9 includes a push shaft 3 connecting the second drive mechanism 5 and the connecting rod 22. The push shaft 3 passes through the through hole 424 to reciprocate along the axial direction of the through hole 424, so as to push the connecting rod 22 to reciprocate along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. Thus, by pushing the connecting rod 22 to move, the connecting rod 22 can pull each louver 21 to rotate relative to the air guide grille 1 about the second pivot axis L2. Therefore, the driven gear 42 can be used to guide the push rod, ensuring the motion stability of the push shaft 3. Furthermore, through the connection between the push rod and the driven gear 42, the first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 can be indirectly coordinated, so that the air guide drive assembly 9 can be integrated into a module, improving the structural compactness of the air guide drive assembly 9, simplifying the overall structural design, and reducing costs.

[0096] Optionally, for example in Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the specific example shown, the through hole 424 can be a circular hole, and the push shaft 3 can include a circular shaft section 31. The circular shaft section 31 passes through the circular hole to reciprocate along the axial direction of the circular hole. The circular through hole supports the circular shaft section 31, which plays an effective guiding and supporting role.

[0097] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second drive mechanism 5 may include a drive gear 51 and a rack 52 for meshing transmission. The rack 52 is connected to the push shaft 3. When the drive gear 51 rotates, it can drive the rack 52 to reciprocate. The rack 52 is connected to the push shaft 3 to drive the push shaft 3 to reciprocate. During the movement of the push shaft 3, it drives the connecting rod 22 to reciprocate, thereby realizing the rotational drive of the louver 21. Therefore, the second drive mechanism 5 has a simple structure and high reliability. It should be noted that the connection method between the rack 52 and the push shaft 3 is not limited; it can be an assembly connection or integral molding, etc. In addition, the structural shape of the rack 52 is not limited; the cross-section can be cylindrical or polygonal, etc., and can be specifically set according to actual requirements.

[0098] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the air guide drive assembly 9 may also include a second drive motor 8, which can drive the drive gear 51 to rotate. When the second drive motor 8 is directly or indirectly fixedly installed on the equipment carrier (such as the air outlet frame of the air conditioner 1000), the second drive motor 8 operates and, through the cooperation of the drive gear 51 and the meshing rack 52, drives the louvers 21 to rotate relative to the air guide grille 1 around the second pivot axis L2. Thus, motor drive can be achieved, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and enhancing automation.

[0099] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, a connector 23 is provided at one end of the connecting rod 22. The push shaft 3 includes a connecting section 32 that extends into the connector 23. A connecting cavity is formed inside the connector 23. The connector 23 and the connecting section 32 are matched by a limiting structure to prevent the connecting section 32 from disengaging from the connector 23 along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. Thus, the connection between the push shaft 3 and the connecting rod 22 can be achieved simply and effectively.

[0100] It should be noted that the specific composition of the limiting structure is not limited; for example, in some specific examples, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, a limiting rib 233 is formed on one of the connecting cavity and the connecting segment 32, and a limiting groove 33 is formed on the other. The limiting rib 233 is fitted into the limiting groove 33, thereby preventing the connecting segment 32 from disengaging from the connecting cavity. Therefore, the limiting method is simple and the limiting structure is easy to manufacture. For example, the connecting segment 32 of the push shaft 3 can be configured as a stepped shaft forming the limiting groove 33, thus facilitating processing and manufacturing. Furthermore, to facilitate the insertion of the connecting segment 32 into the connector 23, the connector 23 can be configured to include a cover 232 and a base 231. The base 231 has a connecting cavity and a limiting rib 233 machined inside. The cover 232 is used to switch the base 231, thus facilitating processing and assembly. Additionally, the cover 232 can also have a limiting rib 233 machined on it, thereby improving the reliability of the limiting mechanism.

[0101] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an air conditioner 1000 according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0102] like Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 may include a housing component 200 and an air guide assembly. The housing component 200 has an air outlet 201, and the air guide assembly 100 is disposed at the air outlet 201, and is an air guide assembly 100 according to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the air outlet direction at the air outlet 201 can be adjusted using the air guide assembly 100. For example, the length direction of the air outlet 201 is left-right, the width direction F2 is up-down, the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 is left-right, and the transverse direction F2 is up-down. Therefore, the first drive mechanism 4 can drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate up and down around the first pivot axis L1, realizing air guide adjustment in the up-down direction of the air guide grille 1. Furthermore, the second drive mechanism 5 can drive the louvers 21 to rotate left and right around the second pivot axis L2, realizing air guide adjustment in the left-right direction of the air guide grille 1.

[0103] Thus, the air conditioner 1000 according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention is described. By providing the above-mentioned air guide component 100, since the louvers 21 are pivotally connected to the air guide grille 1, the louvers 21 will also rotate around the first pivot axis L1 during the rotation of the air guide grille 1. In this way, based on the air guide angle on the horizontal F2 of the air guide grille 1 adjusted by the rotation of the air guide grille 1 around the first pivot axis L1, the vertical air outlet angle of the air outlet within the current horizontal F2 air outlet range can be adjusted by the rotation of the louvers 21 around the second pivot axis L2. This allows for a wider range and more precise air outlet angle adjustment, better meeting user needs. For example, the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 corresponds to the left-right direction, and the transverse direction F2 corresponds to the up-down direction. After adjusting the air guide angle in the up-down direction by rotating the air guide grille 1 around the first pivot axis L1, the left-right air outlet angle within the current up-down air outlet height range can be adjusted by rotating the louvers 21 around the second pivot axis L2. This allows for a wider range and more precise air outlet angle adjustment, better meeting user needs. Furthermore, since the louvers 21 are connected to the air guide grille 1, they can be integrated into a single unit, facilitating overall assembly and disassembly. For example, they do not need to be installed separately onto the equipment carrier (such as the air outlet frame of the air conditioner 1000), simplifying overall assembly and disassembly, and also simplifying the design and fabrication of the installation structure of the equipment carrier (such as the air outlet frame of the air conditioner 1000). Moreover, because the louvers 21 and the air guide grille 1 are integrated into a single unit, the overall module has better structural reliability.

[0104] It should be noted that the number of air outlets 201 is not limited; for example, there can be one or more. When there are multiple air outlets 201, each air outlet 201 can be equipped with a separate air guide component 100. For example, in... Figure 8 In the example shown, the length direction of the air outlet 201 is left-right, and the width direction F2 is up-down. The upper part of the front surface of the housing component 200 is provided with two air outlets 201, and the two air outlets 201 are spaced apart in the up-down direction. Each air outlet 201 is provided with an air guide component 100 to adjust the air outlet direction of each air outlet 201. For example, both air outlets 201 can both air outward, or both air outward downward, or both air outward upward; for another example, the upper air outlet 201 can air outward downward, while the lower air outlet 201 air outward upward; for yet another example, the upper air outlet 201 can air outward upward, while the lower air outlet 201 air outward downward, and so on, which will not be elaborated here.

[0105] Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. The air guide component 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the application of the air conditioner 1000. For example, other devices with air supply function can also be provided, such as air purifiers, humidifiers, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0106] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 also includes a door opening / closing component 300, which includes a door opening / closing 301 and a door opening / closing drive assembly 302. The door opening / closing drive assembly 302 drives the door opening / closing 301 to rotate at the air outlet 201 to open / close the air outlet 201. The housing component 200 has a first mounting seat 203 and a second mounting seat 204 located on both sides of the length of the air outlet 201. When the air guide drive assembly 9 is located at one end of the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1, the air guide drive assembly 9 is mounted on the first mounting seat 203, and the door opening / closing drive assembly 302 is mounted on the second mounting seat 204. As a result, the overall structural layout is more compact, and the assembly is more convenient and simpler.

[0107] For example in Figures 9-11 In the specific example shown, on the one hand, the air guide grille 1 can be a grille-shaped arc panel with the first pivot axis L1 passing through the arc center of the air guide grille 1. Therefore, the structure of the air guide grille 1 requires less space when rotating. The first pivot axis L1 can be located within the housing component 200, allowing the air guide grille 1 to be rotated within the housing component 200 as a whole. On the other hand, the length direction of the switch door 301 is the same as the length direction of the air outlet 201. The switch door 301 is an arc panel with a third pivot axis L3 passing through the arc center of the switch door 301. The third pivot axis L3 is located within the housing component 200, allowing the switch door 301 to open the air outlet 201 by rotating towards the housing component 200 (e.g., Figure 8 As shown in the diagram, when the door 301 closes the air outlet 201, the door 301 is located outside the air guide grille 1 (e.g., in the state shown). Figure 9 (As shown in the diagram). Therefore, the structure of the door 301 requires less space when rotating.

[0108] Optionally, the housing component 200 includes a face frame 202, an air outlet 201 formed on the face frame 202, and a first mounting seat 203 and a second mounting seat 204 respectively located on both sides of the length of the air outlet 201 on the inner side of the face frame 202. Thus, the housing component 200 has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture.

[0109] In some embodiments of the present invention, the length direction of the opening / closing door 301 and the length direction of the air guide grille 1 are the same as the length direction of the air outlet 201, for example, both are in the left-right direction. Figure 11As shown, the air guide grille 1 has a first mounting plate 11a and a second mounting plate 11b at both ends of its length, and the door 301 has a first mounting ear 301a and a second mounting ear 301b at both ends of its length, combined with... Figure 12 The first mounting ear 301a is located between the first mounting plate 11a and the first mounting base 203, and the second mounting ear 301b is located between the second mounting plate 11b and the second mounting base 204.

[0110] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the first mounting base 203 has a first through hole 2031, the first mounting ear 301a has a first support hole 3011, the first mounting plate 11a has a first connecting shaft portion 111, the air guide drive assembly 9 includes a first support shaft 64 and a second connecting shaft portion 422, and the air guide drive assembly 9 is housed in the first mounting base 203 (e.g., Figure 13 As shown), the second coupling part 422 is located outside the first mounting base 203 and is in transmission cooperation with the first coupling part 111. The first support shaft 64 passes through the first through hole 2031 and the first support hole 3011, so that the first mounting ear 301a on the door 301 can be sleeved on the first support shaft 64 of the air guide drive assembly 9 through the first support hole 3011 to achieve rotation.

[0111] Optionally, combined Figure 4 When the air guide drive assembly 9 includes the aforementioned drive box 6, the first support shaft 64 can be formed on the drive box 6, thereby facilitating processing. Furthermore, when the drive box 6 includes the aforementioned support shaft hole, the support shaft hole can pass through the first support shaft 64, thereby simplifying the structure and assembly. In addition, the transmission cooperation between the second coupling part 422 and the first coupling part 111 can be referred to the description above, and will not be repeated here.

[0112] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the second mounting base 204 is provided with a second through hole 2041, the second mounting plate 11b is provided with a second support hole 112, the second mounting ear 301b is provided with a second support shaft 3012 and a third connecting shaft portion 3013, and the door opening and closing drive assembly 302 is housed in the second mounting base 204 (see reference). Figure 14 The door opening and closing drive assembly 302 includes a fourth coupling part 3021, a third coupling part 3013 passing through the second through hole 2041 and engaging with the fourth coupling part 3021, and a second support shaft 3012 passing through the second support hole 112. Thus, the second mounting plate 11b on the air guide grille 1 can be sleeved on the second support shaft 3012 on the door opening and closing assembly 301 through the second support hole 112 to achieve rotation.

[0113] Therefore, one end of the air guide grille 1 corresponding to the first mounting base 203 (e.g.) Figure 12The right end shown is driven by the air guide drive assembly 9 mounted on the first mounting base 203, and the end of the air guide grille 1 corresponding to the second mounting base 204 (e.g., the right end shown) is driven by the air guide drive assembly 9 mounted on the first mounting base 203. Figure 12 The second support shaft 3012 (shown on the left) is rotatably supported on the switch door 301, and the switch door 301 corresponds to one end of the second mounting base 204 (e.g., the left end). Figure 12 The left end shown in the diagram is driven by the door opening and closing drive assembly 302 mounted on the second mounting base 204, and the end of the door opening and closing 301 corresponding to the first mounting base 203 (e.g., the left end shown in the diagram) is driven by the door opening and closing drive assembly 302 mounted on the second mounting base 204. Figure 12 The first support shaft 64 (shown on the right end) is rotatably supported on the air guide drive assembly 9, a design that is both ingenious and compact.

[0114] Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments of the present invention, one end of the corresponding first mounting base 203 of the switch door 301 may not be rotatably supported on the first support shaft 64 on the air guide drive assembly 9. For example, a hollow shaft or the like can be provided on the air outlet frame to support the first support hole 3011 of the switch door 301, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0115] Below, refer to Figures 1-16 This describes an air conditioner 1000 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0116] The air conditioner 1000 is a split-type floor-standing air conditioner, and includes a housing component 200, an air guide component 100, a door opening and closing component 300, a heat exchange component 400, and a ventilation component 500. The housing component 200 may include: an air outlet frame, a lower panel 205, a top cover 206, a base 207, and a rear housing 208. The air outlet frame and the lower panel 205 are both located on the front side of the rear housing 208, the top cover 206 is located on the top of the rear housing 208, the base 207 is located on the bottom of the rear housing 208, the air outlet frame is located above the lower panel 205, and two air outlets 201 are formed on the air outlet frame, which are spaced vertically apart. The length direction of each air outlet 201 is in the left-right direction. Air inlets 2081 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the lower part of the rear housing 208. Both the heat exchange component 400 and the ventilation component 500 are located inside the rear housing 208, with the heat exchange component 400 positioned above the ventilation component 500. The heat exchange component 400 includes a heat exchanger, and the ventilation component 500 includes a centrifugal fan. The heat exchanger extends forward at an angle from top to bottom. The centrifugal fan draws air in from the air inlets 2081 on both the left and right sides and directs air upward toward the rear of the heat exchanger. The airflow passes forward through the heat exchanger and is then sent forward from the air outlet 201 on the air outlet frame.

[0117] Each air outlet 201 is provided with an air guide component 100 and a door opening / closing component 300. The door opening / closing component 300 includes a door opening / closing 301, and the air guide component 100 includes an air guide grille 1. The length direction of the door opening / closing 301 and the length direction of the air guide grille 1 are the same as the length direction of the air outlet 201, and both are in the left-right direction. The air guide component 100 includes: an air guide grille 1, a louver assembly 2, and an air guide drive assembly 9. The air guide grille 1 includes multiple air guide ribs 12 extending along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1 and spaced apart along the transverse direction F2 of the air guide grille 1. The air guide grille 1 has a first pivot axis L1 extending along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. The air guide grille 1 is a grille-shaped arc panel, and the first pivot axis L1 passes through the arc center of the air guide grille 1. The louver assembly 2 includes a plurality of louvers 21 spaced apart along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. The louvers 21 are pivotally connected to the air guide grille 1 and have a second pivot axis L2 extending along the transverse direction F2 of the air guide grille 1. The air guide drive assembly 9 includes a first drive mechanism 4 and a second drive mechanism 5. The first drive mechanism 4 is connected to the air guide grille 1 and is used to drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate about the first pivot axis L1. The second drive mechanism 5 is connected to the louver assembly 2 and is used to drive the louvers 21 to rotate relative to the air guide grille 1 about the second pivot axis L2.

[0118] The air guide drive assembly 9 is integrated into a module and is located at one end of the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. The air guide drive assembly 9 includes a drive box 6, a push shaft 3, a first drive motor 7 and a second drive motor 8. The first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 are both housed in the drive box 6. The first drive mechanism 4 and the second drive mechanism 5 cooperate through the push shaft 3. The first drive motor 7 drives the first drive mechanism 4, and the second drive motor 8 drives the second drive mechanism 5. The first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8 are both mounted outside the drive box 6.

[0119] The air guide grille 1 has two mounting plates 11, a first mounting plate 11a and a second mounting plate 11b, respectively, at its longitudinal F1 ends. The first mounting plate 11a has a first connecting shaft portion 111, which is a connecting hole. The first drive mechanism 4 includes a meshing drive gear 41 and a driven gear 42. The driven gear 42 includes a gear portion 421 and a second connecting shaft portion 422 arranged axially. The second connecting shaft portion 422 is a connecting shaft that is inserted into the connecting hole and transmits torque through a non-circular surface fit, thereby achieving a transmission fit between the second connecting shaft portion 422 and the first connecting shaft portion 111. The drive box 6 includes a support shaft hole 61. The driven gear 42 encloses a support shaft portion 423, which is located between the gear portion 421 and the second connecting shaft portion 422. The support shaft portion 423 is rotatably supported within the support shaft hole 61. The gear portion 421 is located inside the drive box 6, and the second connecting shaft portion 422 is located outside the drive box 6.

[0120] The driven gear 42 has an axially penetrating through hole 424. The louver assembly 2 also includes a connecting rod 22 extending along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. The connecting rod 22 is pivotally connected to each louver 21. The air guide drive assembly 9 includes a push shaft 3 connecting the second drive mechanism 5 and the connecting rod 22. The push shaft 3 passes through the through hole 424 and reciprocates along the axial direction of the through hole 424 to drive the connecting rod 22 to reciprocate along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1. The second drive mechanism 5 includes a meshing drive gear 51 and a meshing rack 52. The meshing rack 52 is connected to the push shaft 3. One end of the connecting rod 22 is provided with a connector 23. The push shaft 3 includes a connecting section 32 extending into the connector 23. The connector 23 and the connecting section 32 are limited by a limiting structure to prevent the connecting section 32 from disengaging from the connector 23 along the longitudinal direction F1 of the air guide grille 1.

[0121] The door opening / closing component 300 includes a door opening / closing 301 and a door opening / closing drive assembly 302. The door opening / closing drive assembly 302 drives the door opening / closing 301 to rotate at the air outlet 201 to open / close the air outlet 201. The door opening / closing 301 is an arc-shaped panel and has a third pivot axis L3 passing through the arc center of the door opening / closing 301. The third pivot axis L3 is located inside the housing component 200, so that the door opening / closing 301 opens the air outlet 201 by rotating toward the housing component 200. When the door opening / closing 301 closes the air outlet 201, the door opening / closing 301 is located outside the air guide grille 1.

[0122] The inner side of the air outlet frame is provided with a first mounting base 203 and a second mounting base 204 located on the left and right sides of the air outlet 201, respectively. The air guide drive assembly 9 is mounted on the first mounting base 203, and the door opening and closing drive assembly 302 is mounted on the second mounting base 204. Specifically, the air guide grille 1 has a first mounting plate 11a and a second mounting plate 11b at both ends of its length, and the door opening and closing 301 has a first mounting ear 301a and a second mounting ear 301b at both ends of its length. The first mounting ear 301a is located between the first mounting plate 11a and the first mounting base 203, and the second mounting ear 301b is located between the second mounting plate 11b and the second mounting base 204. The first mounting base 203 has a first through hole 2031, the first mounting ear 301a has a first support hole 3011, and the first mounting plate 11a has a first connecting shaft portion 111. The drive box 6 of the air guide drive assembly 9 also includes a first support. A first support shaft 64 is supported by a support shaft hole 61. The air guide drive assembly 9 is housed in the first mounting base 203. The first connecting shaft part 111 is located outside the mounting base and is in transmission cooperation with the second connecting shaft part 422. The first support shaft 64 passes through the first through hole 2031 and the first support hole 3011. The second mounting base 204 is provided with a second through hole 2041. The second mounting ear 301b is provided with a door opening and closing drive assembly 302 and a second support shaft 3012. The second mounting plate 11b is provided with a second support hole 112. The door opening and closing drive assembly 302 is housed in the second mounting base 204. The second support shaft 3012 passes through the second support hole 112.

[0123] The following section provides a more detailed and principled description of the aforementioned split-type floor-standing air conditioner.

[0124] A split-type floor-standing air conditioner 1000 has a housing component 200. A heat exchange component 400 is installed inside the rear casing 208 of the housing component 200 and is located in the upper part of the housing component 200. A ventilation component 500 is also installed inside the rear casing 208 and is located below the heat exchange component 400. Air inlets 2081 are provided on the left and right sides of the ventilation component 500, and air inlets 2081 are provided on the left and right sides of the rear casing 208. Air inlet grilles are provided at the air inlets 2081 on the left and right sides of the rear casing 208. The lower panel 205 and the air outlet frame of the housing component 200 are both installed on the front side of the rear housing 208. An air outlet 201 is provided on the air outlet frame, and a door 301 is provided at the air outlet 201 for opening or closing the air outlet 201. A guide component 100 is also provided corresponding to the air outlet 201. Both the door 301 and the guide component 100 are installed on the air outlet frame. The air outlet frame can be fitted with the upper panel or be integrally formed with the upper panel. Air that has undergone heat exchange by the heat exchange component 400 is redirected by the guide component 100 and blown into the room. The top cover 206 is located at the top of the rear housing 208 and is used to enclose the upper part of the split-type floor-standing air conditioner 1000. The base 207 is located at the bottom of the rear housing 208 and is used to support the split-type floor-standing air conditioner 1000.

[0125] Inside the air outlet frame, on the left and right sides of the air outlet 201, there are first mounting seats 203 and second mounting seats 204 respectively, defining the accommodating cavity of the drive assembly. The second mounting seat 204 is used to accommodate the door opening and closing drive assembly 302 that drives the door opening and closing 301 to rotate, and the second mounting seat 204 is used to accommodate the air guide drive assembly 9 that drives the air guide grille 1 to rotate and the louvers 21 to swing. The door opening and closing 301 is driven to rotate by the door opening and closing drive assembly 302 to realize the opening and closing of the air outlet 201. The air guiding component 100 includes an air guiding grille 1, a louver assembly 2, and an air guiding drive assembly 9. The air guiding grille 1 can rotate around a first pivot axis L1 extending in the left-right direction under the drive of the air guiding drive assembly 9 to achieve vertical air guiding. The louver assembly 2 is mounted on the air guiding grille 1 and rotates up and down around the first pivot axis L1 together with the air guiding grille 1. The louver 21 is provided with a second pivot axis L2 extending in the up-down direction. The louver 21 can rotate left and right around the second pivot axis L2 to achieve left-right swing air guiding. Multiple louvers 21 are connected by a connecting rod 22 to achieve linkage.

[0126] The air guide drive assembly 9 includes a drive box 6, a first drive mechanism 4, a second drive mechanism 5, a first drive motor 7, a second drive motor 8, and a push shaft 3. The first drive mechanism 4 includes a driving gear 41 and a driven gear 42, and the second drive mechanism 5 includes a drive gear 51 and a meshing rack 52. The driving gear 41, driven gear 42, drive gear 51, and meshing rack 52 are all assembled inside the drive box 6, while the first drive motor 7 and the second drive motor 8 are both assembled outside the drive box 6. The first drive motor 7 drives the drive gear 41 to rotate, thereby driving the driven gear 42 to rotate. One end of the driven gear 42 includes a gear part 421, and the other end includes a second coupling part 422 with a prism structure. The prism surface of the second coupling part 422 is engaged with the first coupling part 111 with a corresponding polygonal hole on the air guide grille 1 to drive the air guide grille 1 to rotate. A cylindrical support shaft part 423 is provided between the gear part 421 and the second coupling part 422 to connect the gear part 421 and the second coupling part 422. The cylindrical support shaft part 423 is assembled at the support shaft hole 61 on the drive box 6.

[0127] The second drive motor 8 drives the drive gear 51 to rotate, thereby driving the gear 51 to drive the meshing rack 52 to move along the axial direction. One end of the meshing rack 52 is connected to a push shaft 3, which includes a round shaft section 31 and a connecting section 32. The round shaft section 31 is connected between the connecting section 32 and the meshing rack 52. The connecting section 32 is a stepped shaft structure. One end of the connecting rod 22 is connected to the connecting section 32 of the stepped shaft structure through a connector 23. The limiting rib 233 in the connector 23 is engaged with the limiting groove 33 on the stepped shaft. When the meshing rack 52 reciprocates along the axial direction, the push shaft 3 and the connector 23 drive the connecting rod 22 to move, thereby driving multiple louvers 21 to swing synchronously and achieve left and right air guidance. The connector 23 includes a housing 231 and a cover 232. Both the housing 231 and the cover 232 are provided with limiting ribs 233. The stepped shaft of the push shaft 3 extends into the housing 231. The limiting groove 33 on the stepped shaft is locked by the limiting ribs 233 on the housing 231 and the cover 232. When the meshing rack 52 moves along the axis, it can drive the connector 23 to move. One end of the switch door 301 is connected to the switch door drive assembly 302, and the other end is rotatably supported on the first support shaft 64 of the drive box 6. The round shaft section 31 of the push shaft 3 passes through the circular through hole 424 of the driven gear 42, so that it is supported by the circular through hole 424, and can move along the axial direction of the through hole 424.

[0128] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0129] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0130] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0131] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0132] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0133] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air guiding component, characterized in that, include: An air guide grille, the air guide grille including air guide ribs extending longitudinally along the air guide grille, the air guide ribs being multiple and spaced laterally along the air guide grille, the air guide grille having a first pivot axis extending longitudinally along the air guide grille; A louver assembly comprising a plurality of louvers spaced longitudinally along the air guide grille, the louvers being pivotally connected to the air guide grille and having a second pivot axis extending laterally along the air guide grille; An air guide drive assembly includes a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism. The first drive mechanism is connected to the air guide grille and is used to drive the air guide grille to rotate around a first pivot axis. The second drive mechanism is connected to the louver assembly and is used to drive the louvers to rotate relative to the air guide grille around a second pivot axis. The first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism cooperate directly or indirectly to integrate the air guide drive assembly into a module, and the air guide drive assembly is located at one longitudinal end of the air guide grille; The air guide grille is provided with mounting plates at both ends of its longitudinal direction. At least one of the mounting plates is provided with a first connecting shaft portion. The first drive mechanism includes a driving gear and a driven gear that mesh and drive each other. The driven gear includes a gear portion and a second connecting shaft portion arranged along the axial direction. The second connecting shaft portion is in transmission cooperation with the first connecting shaft portion. The air guide drive assembly further includes a drive box, the drive box includes a support shaft hole, the driven gear includes a support shaft portion, the support shaft portion is located between the gear portion and the second connecting shaft portion, the support shaft portion is rotatably supported in the support shaft hole, the gear portion is located inside the drive box, and the second connecting shaft portion is located outside the drive box; The driven gear has an axial through-hole, and the louver assembly also includes a connecting rod extending longitudinally along the air guide grille. The connecting rod is pivotally connected to each of the louvers. The air guide drive assembly includes a push shaft connecting the second drive mechanism and the connecting rod. The push shaft passes through the through-hole to reciprocate axially along the through-hole, thereby pushing the connecting rod to reciprocate longitudinally along the air guide grille.

2. The air guide component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide drive assembly includes a drive box, in which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are both housed, so that the air guide drive assembly is integrated into a module.

3. The air guide component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air guide drive assembly includes a first drive motor and a second drive motor. The first drive motor drives the first drive mechanism, and the second drive motor drives the second drive mechanism. Both the first drive motor and the second drive motor are mounted outside the drive box.

4. The air guide component according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first connecting shaft portion and the second connecting shaft portion is a connecting shaft, and the other is a connecting hole. The connecting shaft is inserted into the connecting hole and transmits torque through a non-circular surface fit.

5. The air guide component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism includes a drive gear and a rack for meshing transmission, the rack being connected to the push shaft.

6. The air guide component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting rod has a connector at one end of its length, and the push shaft includes a connecting section that extends into the connector. The connector and the connecting section are limited by a limiting structure to prevent the connecting section from disengaging from the connector along the longitudinal direction of the air guide grille.

7. The air guide component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide grille is a grille-shaped arc panel, and the first pivot axis passes through the center of the arc of the air guide grille.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A housing component having an air outlet; An air guide component is provided at the air outlet and is an air guide component according to any one of claims 1-7.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A housing component having an air outlet, and a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat located on both sides of the length of the air outlet respectively inside the housing component; An air guide component is provided at the air outlet and is the air guide component according to claim 1, wherein the air guide drive assembly is mounted on the first mounting base; A door opening and closing component, comprising a door opening and closing mechanism and a door opening and closing drive assembly, wherein the door opening and closing drive assembly is mounted on the second mounting base and drives the door opening and closing to rotate at the air outlet to open and close the air outlet.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The length direction of the switch door and the length direction of the air guide grille are the same as the length direction of the air outlet. A first mounting plate and a second mounting plate are respectively provided at both ends of the length of the air guide grille. A first mounting ear and a second mounting ear are respectively provided at both ends of the length of the switch door. The first mounting ear is located between the first mounting plate and the first mounting base, and the second mounting ear is located between the second mounting plate and the second mounting base. The first mounting base is provided with a first through hole, the first mounting ear is formed with a first support hole, the first mounting plate is provided with a first connecting shaft portion, the air guide drive assembly includes a first support shaft and a second connecting shaft portion, the air guide drive assembly is housed in the first mounting base, the second connecting shaft portion is located outside the first mounting base and is in transmission cooperation with the first connecting shaft portion, and the first support shaft passes through the first through hole and the first support hole. The second mounting base is provided with a second through hole, the second mounting plate is provided with a second support hole, the second mounting ear is provided with a second support shaft and a third connecting shaft, the door opening and closing drive assembly is housed in the second mounting base and includes a fourth connecting shaft, the third connecting shaft passes through the second through hole and is in transmission cooperation with the fourth connecting shaft, and the second support shaft passes through the second support hole.

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