air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air conditioner, comprising: an air conditioning unit, an air conditioning accessory, and a drive module. The air conditioning unit includes a casing and a heat exchange module. The casing has a first air inlet and a first air outlet. The heat exchange module is located inside the casing. Air enters through the first air inlet to exchange heat with the heat exchange module and is then discharged from the first air outlet. The air conditioning accessory is located on the outside of the casing. The drive module includes a fixed base, a swing arm, a lifting base, and a first drive component. The fixed base is located on the casing, and the lifting base is located on the air conditioning accessory. Both ends of the swing arm are rotatably connected to the fixed base and the lifting base, respectively. The first drive component is located on the fixed base and connected to the first end of the swing arm to drive the swing arm to rotate relative to the fixed base. The rotation of the swing arm allows the height of the air conditioning accessory from the ground to be adjusted. This improves the ease of assembling and disassembling the air conditioning accessory and reduces safety hazards during the assembly and disassembly process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more particularly to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, with the improvement of living standards, in order to meet users' needs, air conditioners integrate a variety of extended functions, such as air purification, air disinfection, and air filtration. These integrated extended functions are generally set up independently in the air conditioner casing as air conditioner accessories. The replacement and cleaning of consumables in the air conditioner accessories, as well as the replacement and repair of the air conditioner accessories, all require the air conditioner accessories to be removed from the air conditioner casing. However, the air conditioner is installed at a relatively high height, making the removal of the air conditioner accessories difficult and posing safety hazards during the removal process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an air conditioner whose air conditioning accessories are easier to assemble and disassemble, resulting in a better user experience.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air conditioning unit, an air conditioning accessory, and a drive module. The air conditioning unit includes a housing and a heat exchange module. The housing has a first air inlet and a first air outlet. The heat exchange module is disposed inside the housing. Air enters through the first air inlet to exchange heat with the heat exchange module and is then discharged from the first air outlet. The air conditioning accessory is disposed on the outside of the housing. The drive module includes a fixed base, a swing arm, a lifting base, and a first drive component. The fixed base is disposed on the housing. The lifting base is disposed on the air conditioning accessory. The two ends of the swing arm are rotatably connected to the fixed base and the lifting base, respectively. The first drive component is disposed on the fixed base and connected to the first end of the swing arm to drive the swing arm to rotate relative to the fixed base. The rotation of the swing arm makes the ground clearance of the air conditioning accessory adjustable.

[0005] According to the air conditioner of the present invention, by setting a drive module, the air conditioner accessories can be switched between the installation position and the disassembly position, and the disassembly and assembly of the air conditioner accessories can be realized without the need for tools such as ladders, which can improve the convenience of disassembly and assembly. During the disassembly and assembly process, the user does not need to rise to a certain height, which can also reduce the safety hazards during the disassembly and assembly of air conditioner accessories and improve the safety of disassembly and assembly.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drive module further includes a second drive member disposed on the lifting seat and connected to a second end of the swing arm to drive the second end to rotate relative to the lifting seat, and the drive module is configured such that the rotation angles at both ends of the swing arm are the same.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first driving member and the second driving member are both synchronous motors, and the first driving member and the second driving member rotate at the same speed so that the rotation angles at both ends of the swing arm are the same.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes a counterweight, which is disposed on the lifting seat and / or the air conditioning accessory such that the center of gravity of the air conditioning accessory having the lifting seat is located directly below the pivot axis of the second end of the swing arm.

[0009] In some embodiments, each end of the swing arm is provided with a support bearing and a support plate. The support bearing is sleeved on the pivot shaft of the swing arm, and the support plate is fixed on the fixed seat or the lifting seat. The support plate contacts the support bearing to position the support bearing on the corresponding fixed seat or the lifting seat.

[0010] Furthermore, both the fixed seat and the lifting seat are provided with a first mating groove, and the support plate is provided with a second mating groove. Each first mating groove mates with the corresponding second mating groove to define the accommodating space of the support bearing.

[0011] Furthermore, the second mating groove is provided with an insertion space, and the support bearing is also provided with an insertion protrusion, which extends into the insertion space to position the support bearing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lifting seat is detachably mounted on the housing of the air conditioning accessory.

[0013] Furthermore, the lifting seat is hooked onto the outer casing, and the lifting seat and the outer casing are fixedly connected by a first fixed connector.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting base is detachably mounted on the housing.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing seat is hooked onto the housing, and the fixing seat and the housing are fixedly connected by a second fixing connector.

[0016] In some embodiments, a power supply module is provided inside the housing. When the first drive unit drives the swing arm to rotate, the power supply module stops supplying power to control the air conditioning accessory to stop operating.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner from one angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the fixed seat and the lifting seat of the drive module of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket for the drive module of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting base of the drive module of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a split schematic diagram of the drive module of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] Air conditioner 100,

[0030] Air conditioner unit 10,

[0031] Air conditioner accessory 20,

[0032] Drive module 30, fixed base 31, swing arm 32, lifting base 33, first drive component 34, second drive component 35, support bearing 36, extending protrusion 361, support pressure plate 37, bushing 38.

[0033] Counterweight 40. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown 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 are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0035] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9 An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air conditioning unit 10, an air conditioning accessory 20, and a drive module 30.

[0037] The air conditioning unit 10, as the basic module of the air conditioner 100, can perform the common cooling, heating, dehumidifying, and fresh air functions of the air conditioner 100. In order to meet the user's needs, an air conditioning accessory 20 is integrated on the air conditioner 100. There can be multiple air conditioning accessories 20 or one air conditioning accessory 20. The air conditioning accessory 20 can be configured as an optional part. Users can select at least one air conditioning accessory 20 from multiple air conditioning accessories 20 according to their needs, and can replace multiple air conditioning accessories 20 according to their needs. The air conditioning accessory 20 can also be disassembled on the air conditioner 100, and after disassembly, the air conditioning accessory 20 can be replaced, repaired, maintained, and its consumables cleaned and replaced. Furthermore, by setting up a drive module 30, the air conditioning accessory 20 can be moved relative to the air conditioning unit 10 to improve the ease of disassembly and assembly of the air conditioning accessory 20.

[0038] In some embodiments, the air conditioning accessory 20 is configured as a filter accessory that can filter indoor air. In this case, the air conditioning accessory 20 needs to be disassembled when the filter screen consumable needs to be replaced or cleaned. The air conditioning accessory 20 can also be configured as a humidification module, including a water tank and a humidification filter. When adding water to the water tank or cleaning the humidification filter, the air conditioning accessory 20 also needs to be disassembled.

[0039] See Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9In the specific embodiments shown, in the first embodiment, the air conditioner accessory 20 is disposed on the left or right side of the air conditioner main unit 10, and the drive module 30 can drive the air conditioner accessory 20 to move to the lower left or lower right accordingly, so that the air conditioner accessory 20 is located at a lower position relative to the air conditioner main unit 10, so as to facilitate the user's disassembly and assembly of the air conditioner accessory 20; in the second embodiment, the air conditioner accessory 20 is still disposed on the left and right sides of the air conditioner main unit 10, but the bottom plate of the outer casing of the air conditioner main unit 10 and the back plate of the casing of the air conditioner accessory 20 are disposed opposite each other in the front-to-back direction, and the drive module 30 can drive the air conditioner accessory 20 to move forward and downward accordingly, so that the air conditioner accessory 20 is located at a lower position relative to the air conditioner main unit 10, so as to facilitate the disassembly of the air conditioner accessory 20; in the third embodiment, a receiving groove is provided on the lower side of the outer casing of the air conditioner main unit 10, and the air conditioner accessory 20 can be selectively stored in the receiving groove. The drive module 30 can drive the air conditioner accessory 20 to move downward to extend out of the receiving groove or move upward to retract into the receiving groove, so that the air conditioner accessory 20 can be located at a lower position relative to the air conditioner main unit 10, so as to facilitate the disassembly of the air conditioner accessory 20.

[0040] Of course, the air conditioner 100 of the present invention is not limited to this. When the air conditioner 100 is constructed as a wall-mounted air conditioner, the above-mentioned technical effects can be achieved with the structure of the first embodiment, the second embodiment or the third embodiment. When the air conditioner 100 is constructed as a floor-standing air conditioner, the structure of the fourth embodiment can be adopted. A receiving groove is provided on the side and rear of the casing of the air conditioner 100, and the air conditioner accessory 20 is disposed in the receiving groove. The receiving groove can be selectively extended downward or retracted upward through the drive module 30.

[0041] Specifically, the air conditioning unit 10 includes a casing and a heat exchange module. The casing is provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet. The heat exchange module is located inside the casing. Air enters through the first air inlet to exchange heat with the heat exchange module and is then sent out through the first air outlet. The first air inlet can be selectively connected to an indoor space or an outdoor space so that the air conditioner 100 can switch between fresh air function and internal circulation function.

[0042] Air conditioner accessory 20 is located on the outside of air conditioner unit 10 and is connected to air conditioner unit 10 through drive module 30.

[0043] In some embodiments, the air conditioning accessory 10 may include: a housing and an air handling unit. The housing is provided with a second air inlet and a second air outlet. The air handling unit is disposed inside the housing. Air enters through the second air inlet, is processed by the air handling unit, and is then sent out through the second air outlet. Both the second air inlet and the second air outlet are connected to the indoor space. The air handling unit may be constructed as a filter, a purification component, a disinfection component, etc., to achieve corresponding indoor air purification and indoor air disinfection functions.

[0044] The drive module 30 includes a fixed base 31, a swing arm 32, a lifting base 33, and a first drive member 34. The fixed base 31 is mounted on the housing, and the lifting base 33 is mounted on the air conditioning accessory 20. The two ends of the swing arm 32 are rotatably connected to the fixed base 31 and the lifting base 33, respectively. The first drive member 34 is mounted on the fixed base 31 and connected to the first end of the swing arm 32 to drive the swing arm 32 to rotate relative to the fixed base 31. The rotation of the swing arm 32 makes the ground clearance of the air conditioning accessory 20 adjustable.

[0045] In other words, the first drive component 34 of the drive module 30 serves as a power source. The first drive component 34 is mounted on the fixed base 31, which is connected to the housing. The two ends of the swing arm 32 are connected to the fixed base 31 and the lifting base 33, respectively. The first drive component 34 is used to drive the first end of the swing arm 32 (i.e., the end connected to the fixed base 31). During the movement of the swing arm 32, the second end of the swing arm 32 (i.e., the end connected to the lifting base 33) drives the lifting base 33 to move relative to the fixed base 31. The lifting base 33 is connected to the housing of the air conditioning accessory 20 to drive the air conditioning accessory 20 to move synchronously.

[0046] It is understandable that the first end of the swing arm 32 and the fixed seat 31, and the second end of the swing arm 32 and the lifting seat 33 can be connected by a rotating shaft or hinged. The corresponding first driving member 34 can directly drive the swing arm 32 or drive the swing arm 32 to move through the transmission component. For example, the transmission component is constructed as a crank-slider transmission component, and the swing arm 32 is formed as a crank. The swing arm 32 is pushed to make crank motion to realize the movement of the air conditioner accessory 20 toward or away from the air conditioner unit 10.

[0047] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the fixed base 31 has a first receiving cavity facing the lifting base 33, and the lifting base 33 has a second receiving cavity facing the fixed base 31. When the air conditioner accessory 20 is in the installation position (i.e., the air conditioner accessory 20 and the air conditioner unit 10 are at the same height), the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity define a receiving groove, and the swing arm 32 is housed in the receiving groove. The outer surface of the fixed base 31 is connected to the outer surface of the lifting base 33, so that the overall appearance of the air conditioner 100 is flatter, which can ensure the aesthetics of the air conditioner 100. When the air conditioner accessory 20 is in the disassembly position (i.e., the air conditioner accessory 20 is located below the air conditioner unit 10, with a lower height from the ground), the ease of disassembly and assembly can be improved.

[0048] It should be noted that users may need to disassemble or assemble the air conditioner accessory 20 when replacing it, cleaning it, replacing or cleaning consumables inside it, or adding water to it. During this process, if the air conditioner accessory 20 is in its installation position, its height above the ground is relatively high, requiring the user to use tools such as ladders. This reduces convenience and poses safety hazards, making it difficult for a single person to complete the disassembly and assembly. This invention reduces the height of the air conditioner accessory 20 above the ground, improving ease of disassembly and assembly and reducing safety hazards.

[0049] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100, by providing a drive module 30, enables the air conditioner accessory 20 to switch between an installation position and a disassembly position, so that the air conditioner accessory 20 can be disassembled and assembled without the need for tools such as ladders, which can improve the convenience of disassembly and assembly. During the disassembly and assembly process, the user does not need to rise to a certain height, which can also reduce the safety hazards during the disassembly and assembly of the air conditioner accessory 20 and improve the safety of disassembly and assembly.

[0050] exist Figure 6 In the specific embodiment shown, the drive module 30 further includes a second drive member 35, which is disposed on the lifting seat 33 and connected to the second end of the swing arm 32 to drive the second end to rotate relative to the lifting seat 33. The drive module 30 is configured such that the rotation angles of the two ends of the swing arm 32 are the same.

[0051] It is understandable that the first driving component 34 serves as a power source to drive the first end of the swing arm 32, and a second driving component 35 can be set at the second end of the swing arm 32. The first driving component 34 and the second driving component 35 drive the first end and the second end respectively. While increasing the driving force, the forces on both ends of the swing arm 32 are consistent, which can improve the stability of the movement and prevent the air conditioning accessory 20 from tipping over during the movement.

[0052] When the air conditioner accessory 20 is configured as a humidification module, preventing the air conditioner accessory 20 from tipping over can prevent the water tank (a container for holding humidifying liquid) inside the air conditioner accessory 20 from tipping over, thus preventing the humidifying liquid (e.g., water) from overflowing, which can improve the user experience.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second drive member 35 can be configured as a driven wheel, with a transmission groove opened on the swing arm 32. The first drive member 34 is poweredly connected to the drive wheel, and a transmission belt is provided in the transmission groove. The driven wheel is poweredly connected to the second end through a module such as a rotating shaft to ensure that the rotation angles of the first end and the second end are the same.

[0054] The fact that the first end and the second end rotate at the same angle means that the angle between the first end and the housing and the second end and the outer shell are the same. In the installation position, the first end is at 180° to the housing and the second end is at 180° to the outer shell. In the disassembly position, the first end is at 90° or an obtuse angle to the housing and the second end is at 90° or an obtuse angle to the outer shell.

[0055] In other words, by making the rotation angles of the first and second ends the same, the movement of the air conditioning accessory 20 relative to the air conditioning unit 10 can be limited to translation (e.g., translation to the lower left, translation to the lower right, translation to the lower forward, etc.), thereby improving the stability of the movement of the air conditioning accessory 20, preventing the air conditioning accessory 20 and its internal components from tipping over, and facilitating the cleaning and maintenance of the air conditioning accessory 20. This also prevents impurities and foreign objects inside the air conditioning accessory 20 from falling onto its outer casing, making cleaning and maintenance easier.

[0056] It should be noted that when the air conditioner accessory 20 is constructed as a filter accessory, it can prevent impurities and foreign objects on the filter screen from falling off. When the air conditioner accessory 20 is constructed as a disinfection accessory, disinfectant may be stored inside the air conditioner accessory 20. Preventing spillage can also improve the safety of disassembly and assembly, and prevent disinfectant from dripping onto the user's hands or the ground during disassembly and assembly. When the air conditioner accessory 20 is constructed as a humidification accessory, it can prevent water in the water tank inside the air conditioner accessory 20 from overflowing.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first drive member 34 and the second drive member 35 are both synchronous motors, and the first drive member 34 and the second drive member 35 have the same rotation speed so that the rotation angles at both ends of the swing arm 32 are the same.

[0058] In other words, in some embodiments, the first drive member 34 and the second drive member 35 can be configured with a transmission structure to limit the rotation angle of the first end and the second end, so that the rotation angle of the first end and the second end are the same. In other embodiments, the second drive member 35 and the first drive member 34 are both configured as power sources. For example, the first drive member 34 and the second drive member 35 are both configured as synchronous motors, and the specifications of the first drive member 34 and the second drive member 35 are the same, so that the first drive member 34 and the second drive member 35 have the same speed, thereby accurately controlling the rotation angle of the two ends of the swing arm 32 to be the same.

[0059] Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first driving member 34 and the second driving member 35 can be synchronous motors or asynchronous motors of different specifications. Two angle sensors are set accordingly. The two angle sensors detect the rotation angle of the first end and the second end respectively, and send the first angle signal and the second angle signal in real time. The first driving member 34 controls the rotation angle of the first end according to the first angle signal, and the second driving member 35 controls the rotation angle of the second end according to the second angle signal. This can also achieve the same technical effect as setting two synchronous motors as described above.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 further includes a counterweight 40, which is disposed on the lifting seat 33 and / or the air conditioning accessory 20 such that the center of gravity of the air conditioning accessory 20, which is provided with the lifting seat 33, is located directly below the pivot axis of the second end of the swing arm 32.

[0061] Specifically, the counterweight 40 is used to adjust the center of gravity of the air conditioning accessory 20 so that the center of the air conditioning accessory 20 is directly below the pivot axis at the second end. This reduces the travel distance of the center of gravity of the air conditioning accessory 20 during the process of switching the air conditioning accessory 20 from the installation position to the disassembly position. The shorter travel distance of the center of gravity of the air conditioning accessory 20 can further improve the stability of the movement of the air conditioning accessory 20 and reduce the shaking of the air conditioning accessory 20 during the switching between the installation position and the disassembly position.

[0062] It should be noted that the counterweight 40 being provided on the lifting seat 33 and / or the air conditioning accessory 20 means that, in some embodiments, the counterweight 40 is provided in the second accommodating cavity of the lifting seat 33, and the corresponding counterweight 40 is located on the lower side plate of the lifting seat 33; in other embodiments, the counterweight 40 is provided in the outer casing of the air conditioning accessory 20, and the counterweight 40 is located on the lower side plate of the outer casing; in other embodiments, there are multiple counterweights 40, which are respectively provided in the second accommodating cavity of the lifting seat 33 and in the accommodating space of the outer casing.

[0063] exist Figure 6 In the embodiments shown, in some embodiments, each end of the swing arm 32 is provided with a support bearing 36 and a support plate 37. The support bearing 36 is sleeved on the pivot shaft of the swing arm 32, and the support plate 37 is fixed on the fixed seat 31 or the lifting seat 33. The support plate 37 contacts the support bearing 36 to position the support bearing 36 on the corresponding fixed seat 31 or the lifting seat 33.

[0064] Specifically, the first and second ends of the swing arm 32 are both provided with pivot shafts. The pivot shaft at the first end is pivotally engaged with the housing, and the pivot shaft at the second end is pivotally engaged with the outer casing. The first drive member 34 acts directly on the pivot shaft at the first end, and the second drive member 35 acts directly on the pivot shaft at the second end, so that the rotation angles of the first and second ends are the same.

[0065] Furthermore, the pivot shaft at the first end is rotatably mounted on the fixed seat 31 via the support bearing 36 (i.e., pivotally engaged with the fixed seat 31), and the pivot shaft at the second end is rotatably mounted on the lifting seat 33 via the support bearing 36 (i.e., pivotally engaged with the lifting seat 33). The support bearing 36 is pressed against the fixed seat 31 or the lifting seat 33 by the support pressure plate 37, so as to improve the fixation stability of the first end on the fixed seat 31 and the fixation stability of the second end on the lifting seat 33.

[0066] Understandably, the coefficient of friction between the support bearing 36 and the fixed seat 31, and between the support bearing 36 and the lifting seat 33, is lower. A lower coefficient of friction can reduce the wear of the swing arm 32 during its movement, thereby extending the service life of the drive module 30 and thus improving the service life of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, it can reduce the noise of the drive module 30 during its movement, thereby reducing the noise of the air conditioner accessory 20 when switching between the installation position and the disassembly position, and improving the user experience of the air conditioner 100.

[0067] It should be noted that the support plate 37 can be directly pressed against the support bearing 36, or an elastic element can be set between the support plate 37 and the fixed seat 31, or between the support plate 37 and the lifting seat 33, so that the support plate 37 can be elastically pressed against the support bearing 36. Alternatively, the elastic element can be set to absorb a certain amount of elastic vibration, thereby further improving the driving stability of the drive module 30.

[0068] In some embodiments, the support bearing 36 is constructed as a bearing in the conventional sense, that is, the support bearing 36 includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and balls, needle rollers, etc. disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and the support plate 37 presses against the outer ring of the support bearing 36. In other embodiments, the support bearing 36 is constructed as a rolling element with a friction coefficient lower than that of the pivot shaft, the rolling element is sleeved on the pivot shaft or disposed in the pivot shaft (the pivot shaft is constructed as a hollow shaft), and the rolling element is pivotally engaged with the fixed seat 31 or the lifting seat 33.

[0069] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, both the fixed seat 31 and the lifting seat 33 are provided with a first mating groove, and the support plate 37 is provided with a second mating groove. Each first mating groove mates with the corresponding second mating groove to define the accommodating space of the support bearing 36.

[0070] In other words, a first fixing block for fixing the support bearing 36 is provided in the first accommodating cavity of the fixed base 31, and a second fixing block for fixing the support bearing 36 is provided in the second accommodating cavity of the lifting base 33. Both the first and second fixing blocks are used to fix the support plate 37. Both the first and second fixing blocks are provided with arc-shaped first mating grooves, and correspondingly, arc-shaped second mating grooves are provided in the middle area of ​​the support plate 37. The first and second mating grooves define an accommodating space for accommodating the support bearing 36. The two ends of the support plate 37 are connected to the first or second fixing blocks, and the middle area is used to accommodate the support bearing 36. In this way, the fixing stability of the support bearing 36 on the fixed base 31 and the lifting base 33 can be improved.

[0071] It is understandable that the arcs of the first and second mating grooves are concentric to prevent the pivot shaft set on the fixed seat 31 via the support bearing 36 from rotating eccentrically, and to prevent the pivot shaft set on the lifting seat 33 via the support bearing 36 from rotating eccentrically. This also improves the smoothness and stability of the swing arm 32's movement, and prevents the air conditioning accessory 20 from shaking or swaying when switching between the installation and disassembly positions.

[0072] See Figure 6 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the support bearing 36 is constructed as a rotating body, and the pivot shaft is constructed as a hollow shaft. One end of the support bearing 36 is provided with multiple axially extending clearance grooves to improve the assembly convenience of the support bearing 36 and the pivot shaft through the elastic deformation of the end of the support bearing 36 passing through the pivot shaft when the support bearing 36 passes through the pivot shaft. A stop part is also provided on one end of the pivot shaft, which pushes against the pivot shaft to improve the connection stability between the support bearing 36 and the pivot shaft. The drive shafts of the first drive member 34 and the second drive member 35 are both fixed to the support bearing 36 through the bushing 38. The inner wall surface of the support bearing 36 is polygonal, and the corresponding bushing 38 is also polygonal, so that the drive shaft of the first drive member 34 can directly drive the support bearing 36 to rotate, thereby driving the swing arm 32.

[0073] See Figure 6 As shown, the second mating groove is provided with an insertion space, and the support bearing 36 is also provided with an insertion protrusion 361. The insertion protrusion 361 extends into the insertion space to position the support bearing 36.

[0074] Specifically, one end of the support bearing 36 is provided with a stop portion that pushes against the end of the pivot shaft, and the other end of the support bearing 36 is provided with an insertion protrusion 361. The support pressure plate 37 has an insertion space that communicates with the second mating groove. The diameter of the insertion protrusion 361 is larger than the diameter of other parts of the support bearing 36, and the depth of the insertion space is greater than the depth of the second mating groove. After assembly, the insertion protrusion 361 extends into the insertion space to achieve axial positioning of the support bearing 36, preventing axial movement of the support bearing 36 during the rotation of the pivot shaft. This also further improves the driving stability of the drive module 30 and the motion stability of the air conditioning accessory 20.

[0075] Of course, the limiting fit structure between the support bearing 36 and the pivot shaft is not limited to this. In some embodiments, the axial limiting between the support bearing 36 and the pivot shaft is achieved by setting the protrusion 361 and the protrusion space. In other embodiments, a snap ring, a limiting pin or other structure is provided between the support bearing 36 and the pivot shaft to achieve axial limiting through the snap ring or the limiting pin.

[0076] In some embodiments, the lifting seat 33 is detachably mounted on the housing.

[0077] Specifically, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, in the first and fourth embodiments of the present invention, a mounting portion is provided on the left or right side plate of the outer casing, and a fixing hole is provided on the fixing base 31 accordingly. Fasteners passing through the fixing holes are fastened to the mounting portion to achieve detachable fixing of the lifting base 33 to the outer casing; see also Figure 7 As shown, in the second embodiment, a mounting portion is provided on the rear side plate of the outer casing, and a fixing hole is provided on the fixing base 31 accordingly. Fasteners passing through the fixing holes are fastened to the mounting portion to achieve detachable fixing of the lifting base 33 to the outer casing; see also Figure 8 As shown, in the third embodiment, a fixing hole is provided on the upper side plate of the outer shell, and the mounting part is fastened by a fastener passing through the fixing hole, so as to realize the detachable fixing of the lifting seat 33 on the outer shell.

[0078] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the lifting seat 33 is hooked onto the outer shell and the lifting seat 33 and the outer shell are fixedly connected by a first fixing connector (i.e. the fastener mentioned above). In other embodiments, the lifting seat 33 is directly fixed to the outer shell by the first fastening connector.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting base 31 is detachably mounted on the housing.

[0080] Specifically, see Figure 1 , Figure 2and Figure 9 As shown, in the first and fourth embodiments of the present invention, a mounting portion is provided on the left or right side plate of the housing, and a fixing hole is provided on the fixing base 31 accordingly. Fasteners passing through the fixing holes are fastened to the mounting portion to achieve detachable fixing of the lifting base 33 to the housing; see also Figure 7 As shown, in the second embodiment, a mounting portion is provided on the rear side plate of the housing, and a fixing hole is provided on the fixing base 31 accordingly. Fasteners passing through the fixing holes are fastened to the mounting portion to achieve detachable fixing of the lifting base 33 to the housing; see also Figure 8 As shown, in the third embodiment, a fixing hole is provided on the upper side plate of the housing, and the mounting part is fastened by a fastener passing through the fixing hole, so as to realize the detachable fixing of the lifting seat 33 on the housing.

[0081] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing seat 31 is hooked onto the housing and the fixing seat 31 and the housing are fixedly connected by a second fixing connector (i.e. the fastener mentioned above). In other embodiments, the fixing seat 31 is directly fixed to the housing by the second fixing connector.

[0082] In some embodiments, a power supply module is provided inside the housing. When the first drive member 34 drives the swing arm 32 to rotate, the power supply module stops supplying power to control the air conditioning accessory 20 to stop operating.

[0083] In other words, a separate power supply module is provided inside the casing to supply power to the air conditioner accessory 20. At the same time, when the air conditioner accessory 20 is switched from the installation position to the switching position, the power supply module is controlled to disconnect the power supply to avoid the air conditioner accessory 20 being in the working state during the position switching process, and to avoid the air conditioner accessory 20 being in the powered state during the disassembly process, so as to improve the convenience and safety of disassembly and assembly.

[0084] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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.

[0085] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0086] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0087] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0088] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0089] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "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 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.

[0090] 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 conditioner, characterized in that, include: An air conditioning unit includes a housing and a heat exchange module. The housing is provided with a first air inlet and a first air outlet. The heat exchange module is located inside the housing. Air enters through the first air inlet to exchange heat with the heat exchange module and is then sent out through the first air outlet. Air conditioning accessories, wherein the air conditioning accessories are disposed on the outside of the housing; The drive module includes a fixed base, a swing arm, a lifting base, and a first drive component. The fixed base is disposed on the housing, the lifting base is disposed on the air conditioning accessory, and the two ends of the swing arm are rotatably connected to the fixed base and the lifting base, respectively. The first drive component is disposed on the fixed base and connected to the first end of the swing arm to drive the swing arm to rotate relative to the fixed base. The rotation of the swing arm makes the ground clearance of the air conditioning accessory adjustable. The drive module further includes a second drive member, which is disposed on the lifting seat and connected to the second end of the swing arm to drive the second end to rotate relative to the lifting seat. The drive module is configured such that the rotation angles of the two ends of the swing arm are the same. The air conditioning accessory includes: a housing and an air handling unit. The housing is provided with a second air inlet and a second air outlet. The air handling unit is located inside the housing. Air enters through the second air inlet, is processed by the air handling unit, and is then sent out through the second air outlet. Both the second air inlet and the second air outlet are connected to the indoor space. The first end and the second end have the same rotation angle, which means that the angle between the first end and the housing is the same as the angle between the second end and the outer shell.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first driving component and the second driving component are synchronous motors, and the first driving component and the second driving component rotate at the same speed so that the rotation angles at both ends of the swing arm are the same.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a counterweight, which is disposed on the lifting seat and / or the air conditioning accessory so that the center of gravity of the air conditioning accessory having the lifting seat is located directly below the pivot axis of the second end of the swing arm.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each end of the swing arm is provided with a support bearing and a support plate. The support bearing is sleeved on the pivot shaft of the swing arm, and the support plate is fixed on the fixed seat or the lifting seat. The support plate contacts the support bearing to position the support bearing on the corresponding fixed seat or the lifting seat.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both the fixed seat and the lifting seat are provided with a first mating groove, and the support plate is provided with a second mating groove. Each first mating groove mates with the corresponding second mating groove to define the accommodating space of the support bearing.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second mating groove is provided with an insertion space, and the support bearing is also provided with an insertion protrusion. The insertion protrusion extends into the insertion space to position the support bearing.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting seat is detachably mounted on the outer casing of the air conditioning accessory.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting seat is hooked onto the outer shell, and the lifting seat and the outer shell are fixedly connected by a first fixed connector.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is detachably mounted on the housing.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting base is hooked onto the housing, and the mounting base and the housing are fixedly connected by a second fixing connector.

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The housing contains a power supply module. When the first drive unit drives the swing arm to rotate, the power supply module stops supplying power to control the air conditioning accessory to stop operating.

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