Sliding door mechanism and air conditioner with same

By designing a pre-angle connecting section for the drive guide groove in the air conditioner, the sliding door panel is made flush with the air conditioner casing, solving the problem of the sliding door panel not being flush with the casing and improving the appearance and sealing of the air conditioner.

CN115751683BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202211538903.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-02
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-02

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the sliding door panel is not flush with the outer surface of the air conditioner housing when closed, which affects the appearance and makes it easy for dust to enter.

Method used

The design incorporates a drive component and a door panel component. The drive guide groove is set with a first guide section and a second guide section at a preset angle, so that when the door panel component moves into the second guide section, it moves towards the air outlet and becomes flush with the air conditioner casing.

Benefits of technology

This design solves the problem of unevenness between the sliding door and the outer surface of the air conditioner casing, improving the air conditioner's appearance, reducing dust ingress, and enhancing sealing.

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Abstract

The application provides a sliding door mechanism and an air conditioner with the same, which comprises a driving component, the driving component comprising a driving part and a driving guide groove; a door plate component, which is drivingly connected with the driving part, at least a part of the door plate component being movably arranged in the driving guide groove, so that the door plate component slides along the extension direction of the driving guide groove to open or close an air outlet; wherein the driving guide groove has a first guide section and a second guide section connected with each other, the first guide section and the second guide section are connected at a preset angle, and the second guide section is arranged relative to the first guide section in a direction deviated towards the air outlet; when at least a part of the door plate component moves into the second guide section, the door plate component moves towards the air outlet to be attached to the component around the periphery of the air outlet. Through the technical scheme provided by the application, the problem that the sliding door plate is not flush with the outer surface of the air conditioner shell in the closed state in the prior art can be solved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of sliding door mechanism of air conditioner, in particular to a sliding door mechanism and an air conditioner with the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, many families will choose floor type air conditioner cabinet when purchasing air conditioner, and the floor type air conditioner cabinet has the advantages of large power and strong wind force, and is especially suitable for living room and other rooms with large area. The open type air outlet is commonly used in the existing floor type cabinet, and the sliding door plate is used to open or close the air outlet. Such setting can make the appearance of the air conditioner more beautiful, and can also prevent foreign matters from entering the air conditioner to a certain extent in the closed state.

[0003] However, in the prior art, the transmission mode of the sliding door plate is mostly rigid transmission between the gear and the rack, and the sliding door plate rotates around the center of the air conditioner cabinet to realize the opening and closing of the air outlet. In order to ensure that the door plate can move smoothly, when the air outlet is covered, that is, the door plate is in the closed state, the door plate must be inside the shell, that is, the outer surface of the door plate and the shell must not be flush, which not only affects the appearance of the whole machine, but also dust is easy to enter the air conditioner through the gap between the door plate and the shell. SUMMARY

[0004] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a sliding door mechanism and an air conditioner with the same, so as to solve the problem that the sliding door plate and the outer surface of the air conditioner shell are not flush in the closed state in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, according to one aspect of the present application, a sliding door mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0006] A driving component, the driving component comprising a driving part and a driving guide groove;

[0007] A door plate component, the door plate component being drivingly connected with the driving part, at least part of the door plate component being movably arranged in the driving guide groove, so that the door plate component slides along the extension direction of the driving guide groove to open or close the air outlet;

[0008] The driving guide groove has a first guide segment and a second guide segment connected with each other, the first guide segment and the second guide segment are connected at a preset angle, and the second guide segment is arranged in a direction deviated towards the air outlet relative to the first guide segment; when at least part of the door plate component moves into the second guide segment, the door plate component moves towards the air outlet to be fitted with the component of the periphery of the air outlet.

[0009] Further, the door plate component comprises:

[0010] A plate body part;

[0011] The guide strip is connected with the plate body part and protrudes from the plate body part.

[0012] The guide strip is connected with the plate body part and protrudes from the plate body part.

[0013] Further, the door plate part further comprises:

[0014] The connecting piece is connected with the driving part and detachably connected with the plate body part, so that the driving part drives the plate body part to move through the connecting piece.

[0015] The guide strip is arranged at one end of the connecting piece away from the plate body part.

[0016] Further, the plate body part comprises a main plate body and a connecting part connected with each other, and the connecting part is arranged at an end of the main plate body.

[0017] Further, the connecting part is provided with a first positioning structure, and the connecting groove is provided with a second positioning structure matched with the first positioning structure, so as to be positioned by the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure.

[0018] The connecting part is provided with a first connecting hole, and the connecting groove is provided with a second connecting hole arranged opposite to the first connecting hole, so as to be connected by the locking piece passing through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0019] Further, the driving part comprises:

[0020] The driving gear is rotatably arranged.

[0021] The driving rack is engaged with the driving gear and moves along the extension direction of the first guide segment.

[0022] The swing rod is hingedly connected with the driving rack at one end and hingedly connected with the connecting piece at the other end.

[0023] The swing rod has a first connecting segment and a second connecting segment connected with each other, the first connecting segment is used for connecting with the driving rack, and the second connecting segment is used for connecting with the connecting piece.

[0024] The first connecting section comprises a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body, the first plate body and the second plate body are arranged on the third plate body in a spaced manner, the first plate body is provided with a first through hole, the second plate body is provided with a second through hole, the second through hole is arranged opposite to the first through hole; the fourth plate body is arranged on the driving rack, the fourth plate body is provided with a communication hole, and the connecting column passes through the first through hole, the communication hole and the second through hole in sequence.

[0025] The second connecting section is a connecting plate body, the connecting plate body is provided with a third through hole, and the connecting piece is provided with a plug hole, so that the connecting pin passes through the third through hole and enters the plug hole.

[0026] Further, the connecting plate body is provided with an avoiding groove on the side close to the driving rack, the avoiding groove is provided with an avoiding hole on the groove top wall, the avoiding groove is provided with a plug hole on the groove bottom wall, the avoiding hole and the plug hole are arranged opposite to each other, and the shape of the avoiding hole is matched with the shape of the connecting pin.

[0027] Further, the driving part further has a sliding guide groove, the guide direction of the sliding guide groove is the same as the guide direction of the first guide section, and the driving rack is movably arranged in the sliding guide groove.

[0028] Further, the driving part further comprises:

[0029] The first driving shell is provided with a driving guide groove;

[0030] The second driving shell is connected with the first driving shell and surrounds a mounting cavity, the driving part is mounted in the mounting cavity, the second driving shell is provided with a sliding guide groove, the sliding guide groove is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the driving guide groove is located outside the mounting cavity.

[0031] Further, the sliding door mechanism further comprises:

[0032] The auxiliary guide groove is arranged opposite to the driving guide groove, the auxiliary guide groove and the driving guide groove are arranged at two ends of the door plate component respectively, the shape of the auxiliary guide groove is matched with the shape of the driving guide groove, and the end of the door plate component away from the driving guide groove is movably arranged in the auxiliary guide groove.

[0033] According to another aspect of the present application, an air conditioner is provided, comprising an air conditioner panel and a sliding door mechanism arranged on the air conditioner panel, the sliding door mechanism is the sliding door mechanism provided above, and the door plate component of the sliding door mechanism is arranged at the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0034] The technical scheme of the present application sets the driving part and the door plate part, sets the first guide section and the second guide section which are connected with each other at a preset angle in the driving guide groove of the driving part, and when at least part of the door plate part moves into the second guide section, the door plate part can move towards the air outlet, so that the door plate part can be flush with the air conditioner shell, and the problem that the sliding door is not flush with the outer surface of the air conditioner shell in the closed state in the prior art can be solved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] The drawings accompanying the specification of the present application form a part thereof, serve to provide further understanding of the present application, and together with the description, explain the present application. The present application is shown by way of example in the drawings and is not intended to limit the present application. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0037] Figure 2 An exploded view of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0038] Figure 3 An assembly schematic diagram of the driving part and the door plate part of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0039] Figure 4 A cooperation schematic diagram of the driving gear and the driving rack of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0040] Figure 5 A front structural schematic diagram of the connecting piece of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0041] Figure 6 A back structural schematic diagram of the connecting piece of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0042] Figure 7 A back structural schematic diagram of the first driving shell of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0043] Figure 8 A front structural schematic diagram of the first driving shell of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0044] Figure 9 A top view of the second driving shell of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0045] Figure 10 A structural schematic diagram of the swing lever of the sliding door mechanism provided by the embodiment one of the present application is shown;

[0046] Figure 11 A schematic view showing a sliding door mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application is not fully closed;

[0047] Figure 12 A schematic view showing a sliding door mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application is fully opened;

[0048] Figure 13 A schematic view showing a sliding door mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application is fully closed.

[0049] Wherein, the above figures include the following reference signs:

[0050] 10, driving component;

[0051] 11, driving part; 111, driving gear; 112, driving rack; 1121, fourth plate body;

[0052] 113, swing lever;

[0053] 1131, first connecting section; 11311, first plate body; 11312, second plate body; 11313, third plate body; 11315, first through hole; 11316, second through hole;

[0054] 1132, second connecting section;

[0055] 1133, connecting column; 1134, connecting pin

[0056] 114, sliding guide groove; 115, first driving housing;

[0057] 116, second driving housing; 1161, guide avoiding section;

[0058] 117, motor;

[0059] 12, driving guide groove; 121, first guide section; 122, second guide section;

[0060] 13, auxiliary guide groove;

[0061] 20, door plate component; 21, plate body part; 211, main plate body;

[0062] 212, connecting part; 2121, first positioning structure; 2122, first connecting hole;

[0063] 22, guide strip;

[0064] 23, connecting piece; 231, connecting groove; 2311, second positioning structure; 2312, second connecting hole; 232, inserting hole; 233, avoiding groove; 234, avoiding hole;

[0065] 30. Air conditioner panel. Detailed Implementation

[0066] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a sliding door mechanism, including a drive component 10 and a door panel component 20. The drive component 10 includes a drive section 11 and a drive guide groove 12. The door panel component 20 is drivenly connected to the drive section 11. At least a portion of the door panel component 20 is movably disposed within the drive guide groove 12, so that the door panel component 20 slides along the extending direction of the drive guide groove 12 to open or close the air outlet. The drive guide groove 12 has a first guide section 121 and a second guide section 122 connected to each other. The first guide section 121 and the second guide section 122 are connected at a preset angle. The second guide section 122 is disposed relative to the first guide section 121 in a direction closer to the air outlet. When at least a portion of the door panel component 20 moves into the second guide section 122, the door panel component 20 moves towards the air outlet to fit against components around the air outlet.

[0068] The sliding door mechanism provided in this embodiment drives the door panel component 20 to open and close the sliding door. A first guide section 121 and a second guide section 122, connected at a preset angle, are provided on the drive guide groove 12 of the drive component 10. This allows the door panel component 20 to move in the air outlet direction and become flush with the air conditioner casing when the sliding door is closed, guided by the second guide section 122. Therefore, the sliding door mechanism provided in this embodiment solves the problem of the sliding door not being flush with the outer surface of the air conditioner casing when closed in the prior art.

[0069] In this embodiment, the door panel component 20 includes a panel portion 21 and a guide strip 22. The guide strip 22 is connected to the panel portion 21, protrudes from the panel portion 21, and is movably disposed within the drive guide groove 12. With this arrangement, the guide strip 22 can limit the door panel component 20, preventing it from deviating from the predetermined movement path.

[0070] Specifically, in this embodiment, the plate body 21 has an arc-shaped structure, and the guide bar 22 has a simpler structure than the plate body 21. The guidance of the guide bar 22 is simpler and more reliable than the guidance of the plate body 21, and it also simplifies the structure of the corresponding drive guide groove 12.

[0071] Specifically, the guide bars 22 are multiple, and the multiple guide bars 22 are arranged at intervals at the end of the plate body part 21; the driving guide grooves 12 are multiple, and the multiple guide bars 22 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the multiple driving guide grooves 12, and each guide bar 22 is movably arranged in the corresponding driving guide groove 12. By arranging multiple guide bars 22, the door plate part 20 and the driving part 10 can be better matched to better achieve the driving of the door plate part 20 by the driving part 10 and improve the movement stability of the plate body part 21.

[0072] In the embodiment, two guide bars 22 can be arranged at one end of the plate body part 21, and the two guide bars 22 are respectively located at positions close to the two sides of the plate body part 21.

[0073] In the embodiment, the door plate part 20 further comprises a connecting piece 23. The connecting piece 23 is connected with the driving part 11, and the connecting piece 23 is detachably connected with the plate body part 21 to drive the plate body part 21 to move by the driving part 11 through the connecting piece 23. Specifically, the guide bar 22 is arranged at one end of the connecting piece 23 away from the plate body part 21. By adopting such an arrangement, installation, disassembly and maintenance can be facilitated, and replacement can be facilitated when a specific structure is worn, without the need to replace the whole, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

[0074] Specifically, the guide bar 22 can be an integral molding structure with the connecting piece 23; or the guide bar 22 and the connecting piece 23 are separate structures.

[0075] In the embodiment, the plate body part 21 comprises a main plate body 211 and a connecting part 212 connected with each other, and the connecting part 212 is arranged at the end of the main plate body 211; the connecting piece 23 is provided with a connecting groove 231, the connecting groove 231 is matched with the shape of the connecting part 212, and the connecting part 212 is installed in the connecting groove 231. By adopting such an arrangement, the connecting piece 23 and the plate body part 21 can be easily installed and connected, and the cooperation between the connecting piece 23 and the plate body part 21 can be more closely, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the main plate body 211 and the connecting part 212.

[0076] In the embodiment, the connecting part 212 is provided with a first positioning structure 2121, and the connecting groove 231 is provided with a second positioning structure 2311 matched with the first positioning structure 2121 to position by the first positioning structure 2121 and the second positioning structure; and / or the connecting part 212 is provided with a first connecting hole 2122, and the connecting groove 231 is provided with a second connecting hole 2312, the second connecting hole 2312 is arranged opposite to the first connecting hole 2122 to be connected by a locking piece passing through the first connecting hole 2122 and the second connecting hole 2312. By arranging the matching hole positions, the butt joint of the plate body part 21 and the connecting piece 23 can be more convenient, and by adopting such a matching arrangement, the stability of the connection between the plate body part 21 and the connecting piece 23 can be improved, and the connection can be more firm.

[0077] In the embodiment, the driving part 11 comprises a driving gear 111, a driving rack 112 and a swing lever 113. The driving gear 111 is rotatably arranged, the driving rack 112 is engaged with the driving gear 111, the driving rack 112 moves along the extension direction of the first guide section 121, one end of the swing lever 113 is hinged with the driving rack 112, and the other end of the swing lever 113 is hinged with the connecting piece 23. With such an arrangement, the driving structure is simple, and the driving mode is stable.

[0078] Specifically, the driving part 11 further comprises a motor 117 to drive the driving gear 111 to rotate. The motor 117 is arranged to provide power for the driving part 11 to drive the movable door plate component 20 to move.

[0079] Specifically, the swing lever 113 has a first connecting section 1131 and a second connecting section 1132 connected with each other. The first connecting section 1131 is used to connect with the driving rack 112, and the second connecting section 1132 is used to connect with the connecting piece 23. The first connecting section 1131 comprises a first plate body 11311, a second plate body 11312 and a third plate body 11313. The first plate body 11311 and the second plate body 11312 are arranged on the third plate body 11313 in a spaced manner. The first plate body 11311 is provided with a first through hole 11315, and the second plate body 11312 is provided with a second through hole 11316. The second through hole 11316 is arranged opposite to the first through hole 11315. The driving rack 112 is provided with a fourth plate body 1121. The fourth plate body 1121 is provided with a communication hole. The fourth plate body 1121 is inserted between the first plate body 11311 and the second plate body 11312, so that a connecting column 1133 passes through the first through hole 11315, the communication hole and the second through hole 11316 in sequence. With such an arrangement, the swing lever 113 can be connected with the driving rack 112, and the swing lever 113 is connected with the driving rack 112 through the connecting column 1133. The swing lever 113 can swing, so that the door plate component 20 can be pushed out to the second guide section 122, thereby reducing the gap between the door plate component 20 and the air conditioner panel 30.

[0080] In the embodiment, the second connecting section 1132 is a connecting plate body. The connecting plate body is provided with a third through hole. The connecting piece 23 is provided with an insertion hole 232. The connecting pin 1134 passes through the third through hole and enters the insertion hole 232. With such an arrangement, the connecting piece 23 can be driven to move by the swing lever 113. The connecting pin 1134 can also enable the relative rotation between the swing lever 113 and the connecting piece 23, thereby facilitating the pushing out of the door plate component 20.

[0081] In the embodiment, the connecting plate body is provided with an avoiding groove 233 near one side of the driving rack 112, the avoiding groove 233 is provided with an avoiding hole 234 on the groove top wall, the avoiding groove 233 is provided with an inserting hole 232 on the groove bottom wall, the avoiding hole 234 and the inserting hole 232 are oppositely arranged, the shape of the avoiding hole 234 is matched with the shape of the connecting pin 1134. Through such arrangement, the connecting pin 1134 can pass through the avoiding hole 234 and enter the inserting hole 232, which can facilitate the optimization of the structural layout, improve the compactness of the structural layout, and improve the connection stability of the plate body part 21 and the swing rod 113.

[0082] In the embodiment, the driving part 11 further has a sliding guide groove 114, the guide direction of the sliding guide groove 114 is the same as that of the first guide section 121, and the driving rack 112 is movably arranged in the sliding guide groove 114. In this way, the sliding guide groove 114 can further limit the driving rack 112, so that the movement of the driving rack 112 is more stable.

[0083] In the embodiment, the driving part 11 further includes a first driving shell 115 and a second driving shell 116. The first driving shell 115 is provided with the driving guide groove 12; the second driving shell 116 is connected with the first driving shell 115 and encloses a mounting cavity, the driving part 11 is mounted in the mounting cavity, the second driving shell 116 is provided with the sliding guide groove 114, the sliding guide groove 114 is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the driving guide groove 12 is located outside the mounting cavity. The arrangement of the first driving shell 115 and the second driving shell 116 can facilitate the mounting of other components in the driving part 11, and at the same time, such arrangement structure is compact, which can reduce the occupied space inside the air conditioner and facilitate the protection of the structure of the driving part 11.

[0084] The sliding door mechanism in the embodiment further includes an auxiliary guide groove 13. The auxiliary guide groove 13 is oppositely arranged with the driving guide groove 12, the auxiliary guide groove 13 and the driving guide groove 12 are respectively arranged at both ends of the door plate part 20, the shape of the auxiliary guide groove 13 is matched with that of the driving guide groove 12, and the end of the door plate part 20 away from the driving guide groove 12 is movably arranged in the auxiliary guide groove 13. Through such structural arrangement, the driving stability of the door plate part 20 can be further improved, so that the door plate part 20 can be smoothly opened or closed to the air outlet, and the door plate part 20 can be attached to the periphery of the air outlet when the door plate part 20 closes the air outlet.

[0085] Specifically, the second driving housing 116 comprises a first guide strip and a second guide strip arranged at intervals, the first guide strip and the second guide strip enclose the sliding guide groove 114, the first guide strip is arranged at a side of the second guide strip close to the swing lever 113, the swing lever 113 has a guide avoiding section 1161, the limiting height of the guide avoiding section 1161 is lower than the height of other parts of the first guide strip, so that the guide avoiding section 1161 avoids the connection part of the driving rack 112 and the swing lever 113, and facilitates the movement of the swing lever 113.

[0086] In the embodiment, the sliding door mechanism comprises a door plate component 20, a connecting piece 23, a swing lever 113, a motor 117, a driving gear 111, a driving rack 112, a first driving housing 115 and a second driving housing 116.

[0087] Specifically, the first driving housing 115 can also be provided with the sliding guide groove 114, the driving guide groove 12 and the screw column, and the motor 117 fixing part, the second driving housing 116 is designed with the sliding guide groove 114 and the screw through hole, and the first driving housing 115 and the second driving housing 116 can be combined and fixed by screws.

[0088] The driving rack 112 is provided with a protruding pin structure for connecting the swing lever 113, one end of the swing lever 113 is a pin hole for connecting the driving rack 112, and the other end is a pin for connecting the connecting piece 23, the top of the connecting piece 23 is provided with a guide strip 22 which can be matched with the driving guide groove 12 on the first driving housing 115, the side edge is provided with a positioning pin and a screw hole, facilitating the connection of the sliding door, and the other side edge is designed with a pin hole which can be connected with the swing lever 113, and the upper and lower connecting parts 212 of the plate body part 21 are designed with pin holes and screw through holes, facilitating the connection with the connecting piece 23.

[0089] The installation process of the sliding door mechanism in the embodiment is as follows: first, the motor 117 is assembled on the first driving housing 115, then the driving rack 112 is assembled into the rack sliding groove of the first driving housing 115, then the driving gear 111 is assembled on the motor 117 and engaged with the driving rack 112, one end of the swing lever 113 is connected to the pin on the driving rack 112, and the other end is connected with the connecting piece 23, and the top of the connecting piece 23 is provided with a guide strip 22 which is matched with the driving guide groove 12 on the first driving housing 115. Finally, the second driving housing 116 is covered with the first driving housing 115 to complete the assembly of the whole driving component 10. The door plate component 20 is hung on the connecting piece 23 through the positioning pin and fixed by screws. The whole sliding door mechanism has the characteristics of small space occupation, simple assembly and convenient maintenance.

[0090] Using the sliding door mechanism provided in this embodiment, the motor 117 drives the drive gear 111, which in turn drives the drive rack 112 to move in an arc along the drive guide groove 12 and the sliding guide groove 114. The drive rack 112 drives the rocker arm 113, which is connected to the connecting member 23, thereby causing the connecting member 23 to move along its trajectory in the drive guide groove 12. The function of the rocker arm 113 is to convert the arc movement of the drive rack 112 into the movement of the connecting member 23 along the trajectory of the drive guide groove 12. Since the panel part 21 of the door panel component 20 is assembled with the connecting member 23, the panel part 21 also moves along its trajectory.

[0091] like Figures 11 to 13 The diagram shows the arrangement of the sliding door, air outlet frame, and air conditioning panel 30. The door panel component 20 can move along the drive guide groove 12. Figure 12 As shown, when the air conditioner is turned on, the door panel component 20 slides open, located behind the air conditioner panel 30, and the fan blows air out along the air outlet frame. Figure 13 As shown, when the air conditioner is turned off, the door panel component 20 slides closed, completely obscuring the entire air outlet. The end of the drive guide groove 12 is designed with a second guide section 122, causing the movement trajectory to protrude outwards. This allows the door panel component 20 to push outwards as it approaches closing, ensuring it is on the same curved surface as the air conditioning panel 30 when fully closed, effectively avoiding a stepped feel. Simultaneously, it effectively controls gaps, preventing dust from passing through the gap between the door panel component 20 and the air conditioning panel 30, while also maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0092] Embodiment 2 of the present invention provides an air conditioner, including an air conditioning panel 30 and a sliding door mechanism disposed on the air conditioning panel 30. The sliding door mechanism is the same as that in Embodiment 1, and the door panel component 20 of the sliding door mechanism is disposed at the air outlet of the air conditioner. Specifically, the sliding door mechanism is located on the inner side of the air conditioning panel 30.

[0093] As can be seen from the above description, the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects: by setting a driving component 10 to drive the door panel component 20 to move, and by setting a first guide section 121 and a second guide section 122 connected to each other at a preset angle in the driving guide groove 12 of the driving component 10, when at least a part of the door panel component 20 moves into the second guide section 122, the door panel component 20 can move in the air outlet direction, thereby making the door panel component 20 flush with the air conditioner housing, which can solve the problem in the prior art that the sliding door is not flush with the outer surface of the air conditioner housing when closed.

[0094] It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments in accordance with the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0095] The relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in the examples are not intended to limit the scope of the application unless otherwise specifically stated. It is to be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale of the actual proportions used in the fabrication, assembly, and operation of the example embodiments. Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill can not be discussed in detail herein. However, the techniques, methods, and apparatus are to be considered as part of the description of the application, where appropriate. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values are to be interpreted as being exemplary only and not as a limitation on the scope of the example embodiments. Thus, other examples of the example embodiments can have different values. It is to be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the drawings, and, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be discussed further in subsequent drawings.

[0096] In the description of the present application, it is to be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by orientation words such as "front, back, upper, lower, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. Without the opposite indication, these orientation words do not indicate and imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation or be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present application. The orientation words "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer relative to the contour of the components themselves.

[0097] For purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical" and "horizontal" as can be perceived herein relative to the accompanying drawings refer to the orientation of the components being described. However, it is to be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device described herein relative to the other device or structure is inverted, then a spatially relative term such as "above" can be interpreted as meaning "below" or "below" can be interpreted as meaning "above". The device can also be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. The devices can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0098] In addition, it should be pointed out that the use of "first", "second" and the like words to define parts, only for the convenience of the corresponding parts to be distinguished, such as no other declaration, the above words have no special meaning, therefore can not be understood as limiting the scope of the present application.

[0099] The above only the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, for those skilled in the art, the present application can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application, should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A sliding door mechanism, characterized in that The utility model relates to a door plate driving device, including: Driving component (10), driving component (10) includes drive portion (11) and drive guide groove (12); Door plate component (20) is drivenly connected with drive portion (11), and at least part of door plate component (20) is movably arranged in drive guide groove (12), to make door plate component (20) slide along the extension direction of drive guide groove (12), to open or close air outlet; Wherein, drive guide groove (12) has first guide section (121) and second guide section (122) connected with each other, first guide section (121) and second guide section (122) are connected with each other at a preset angle, and second guide section (122) is arranged relative to first guide section (121) to the direction of being inclined to close to air outlet, when at least part of door plate component (20) moves to second guide section (122), door plate component (20) moves to close to the direction of air outlet to be fitted with the component of air outlet periphery; Door plate component (20) includes: connecting piece (23) is connected with drive portion (11), The utility model also includes: Driving gear (111), driving gear (111) is rotatably arranged; Driving rack (112) is engaged with driving gear (111), and driving rack (112) moves along the extension direction of first guide section (121); Swing bar (113), one end of swing bar (113) is hinged with driving rack (112), and the other end of swing bar (113) is hinged with connecting piece (23); Swing bar (113) has first connecting section (1131) and second connecting section (1132) connected with each other, first connecting section (1131) is used to be connected with driving rack (112), and second connecting section (1132) is used to be connected with connecting piece (23); First connecting section (1131) includes first plate body (11311), second plate body (11312) and third plate body (11313), first plate body (11311) and second plate body (11312) are arranged on third plate body (11313) at intervals, first plate body (11311) is provided with first through hole (11315), second plate body (11312) is provided with second through hole (11316), and second through hole (11316) is arranged opposite to first through hole (11315), fourth plate body (1121) is arranged on driving rack (112), fourth plate body (1121) is provided with communication hole, fourth plate body (1121) is inserted between first plate body (11311) and second plate body (11312), to make connecting column (1133) pass through first through hole (11315), communication hole and second through hole (11316) in sequence.

2. The sliding door mechanism of claim 1, wherein Door plate component (20) also includes: Plate body part (21); A guide strip (22) is connected with the plate body (21), the guide strip (22) is arranged protruding from the plate body (21), and the guide strip (22) is movably arranged in the driving guide groove (12).

3. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 2, wherein A plurality of guide strips (22) are arranged at the end of the plate body (21) in a spaced manner; a plurality of driving guide grooves (12) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of guide strips (22), and each guide strip (22) is movably arranged in the corresponding driving guide groove (12).

4. The sliding door mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The connecting piece (23) is detachably connected with the plate body (21) to drive the plate body (21) to move through the connecting piece (23); The guide strip (22) is arranged at one end of the connecting piece (23) away from the plate body (21).

5. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The plate body (21) comprises a main plate body (211) and a connecting portion (212) connected with each other, the connecting portion (212) is arranged at the end of the main plate body (211); the connecting piece (23) is provided with a connecting groove (231), the connecting groove (231) is matched with the shape of the connecting portion (212), and the connecting portion (212) is installed in the connecting groove (231).

6. The sliding door mechanism according to claim 5, wherein The connecting portion (212) is provided with a first positioning structure (2121), the connecting groove (231) is provided with a second positioning structure (2311) matched with the first positioning structure (2121), and the first positioning structure (2121) and the second positioning structure (2311) are used for positioning; and / or The connecting portion (212) is provided with a first connecting hole (2122), the connecting groove (231) is provided with a second connecting hole (2312), and the second connecting hole (2312) is arranged opposite to the first connecting hole (2122) to be connected by a locking piece passing through the first connecting hole (2122) and the second connecting hole (2312).

7. The sliding door mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The second connecting segment (1132) is a connecting plate body, the connecting plate body is provided with a third through hole, and the connecting piece (23) is provided with an insertion hole (232) to enable a connecting pin (1134) to pass through the third through hole and enter the insertion hole (232).

8. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 7, characterised in that, The connecting piece (23) is provided with an avoiding groove (233) on the side close to the driving rack (112), the avoiding groove (233) is provided with an avoiding hole (234) on the groove top wall, the avoiding groove (233) is provided with the insertion hole (232) on the groove bottom wall, the avoiding hole (234) is arranged opposite to the insertion hole (232), and the shape of the avoiding hole (234) is matched with the shape of the connecting pin (1134).

9. The sliding door mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The driving part (11) further has a sliding guide groove (114) with the same guide direction as the first guide section (121), and the driving rack (112) is movably arranged in the sliding guide groove (114).

10. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 9, wherein The driving part (11) further comprises: a first driving housing (115) provided with the driving guide groove (12); a second driving housing (116) connected with the first driving housing (115) and surrounding a mounting cavity, the driving part (11) being mounted in the mounting cavity, and the second driving housing (116) being provided with the sliding guide groove (114) arranged in the mounting cavity, and the driving guide groove (12) being located outside the mounting cavity.

11. The sliding door mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The sliding door mechanism further comprises: an auxiliary guide groove (13) oppositely arranged with the driving guide groove (12), the auxiliary guide groove (13) and the driving guide groove (12) being respectively arranged at two ends of the door plate component (20), the auxiliary guide groove (13) being matched with the driving guide groove (12) in shape, and the end of the door plate component (20) away from the driving guide groove (12) being movably arranged in the auxiliary guide groove (13).

12. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The sliding door mechanism comprises an air conditioner panel and a sliding door mechanism arranged on the air conditioner panel, the sliding door mechanism being any one of the sliding door mechanisms according to claims 1 to 11, and the door plate component (20) of the sliding door mechanism being arranged at an air outlet of the air conditioner. The sliding door mechanism comprises an air conditioner panel and a sliding door mechanism arranged on the air conditioner panel, the sliding door mechanism being any one of the sliding door mechanisms according to claims 1 to 11, and the door plate component (20) of the sliding door mechanism being arranged at an air outlet of the air conditioner.

Citation Information

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  • Sliding door mechanism and air conditioner with same

    CN219318605U