Air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an air conditioner, which comprises a shell, a purifying assembly, a warning part and a linkage assembly. The shell is provided with a purifying air duct, and the purifying air duct is provided with a purifying cavity. The purifying assembly is detachably installed on the purifying cavity. The warning part is movably installed in the shell, and has a storage position in the shell and a warning position extending out of the shell from the storage position. The linkage assembly is linked with the purifying assembly, so that the linkage assembly has a locking state of limiting the warning part in the warning position after the purifying assembly is detached, and an unlocking state of unlocking the warning part and moving the warning part back to the storage position when the purifying assembly is installed. The air conditioner can reduce the situation of the purifying assembly being installed in the air conditioner by mistake, so as to ensure that the purifying function of the air conditioner can normally operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, air conditioners typically have purification components installed in their purification ducts to purify the air before delivering it to users. However, during the production, transportation, assembly, or cleaning and replacement of these purification components by users, it is common for them to be missing. Users often fail to notice this, resulting in the air conditioner lacking a purification component, leading to problems such as no purification function or poor purification performance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide an air conditioner that reduces the occurrence of missing purification components within the air conditioner, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of the air conditioner's purification capabilities.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an air conditioner comprising a housing, a purification component, a warning element, and a linkage component. The housing has a purification duct with a purification chamber within it. The purification component is detachably mounted on the purification chamber. The warning element is movably mounted within the housing, having a storage position within the housing and a warning position extending outward from the storage position. The linkage component is linked to the purification component, such that it has a locked state (restraining the warning element at the warning position after the purification component is removed) and an unlocked state (unlocking the warning element and retracting it into the storage position when the purification component is installed).

[0005] Optionally, the warning element is movably installed inside the housing to switch between the storage station and the warning station; the moving direction of the warning element is in the same direction as the disassembly and assembly direction of the purification component.

[0006] Optionally, the housing includes a chassis, a face frame mounted on the chassis, and a front panel disposed on the front side of the face frame; wherein the warning element and the purification component are both movably mounted inside the face frame in the front-rear direction.

[0007] Optionally, the front side of the faceplate is provided with an extension opening for the warning element to extend out; when the linkage component is in the unlocked state, the warning element in the warning station is suitable to be moved back into the storage station by pressing the front panel.

[0008] Optionally, the linkage component includes a transmission component, a latch, and a first reset component; wherein, the transmission component is oscillatingly installed within the housing and extends at least partially into the purification chamber, so as to be pushed to one side of the purification chamber when the purification component is installed; the latch is used to engage with the warning component, and the latch is connected to the transmission component so as to separate from the warning component and unlock the warning component as the transmission component oscillates; the first reset component is fixed within the housing and connected to the transmission component so as to drive the transmission component to cause the latch to oscillate in the opposite direction and re-engage with the warning component after the purification component is removed.

[0009] Optionally, the linkage component further includes a second reset member, which is fixed in the storage station and connected to the warning member to drive the warning member from the storage station to the warning station.

[0010] Optionally, the transmission component is arranged in a fan shape, and the transmission component has a connecting end and a swing end opposite to the connecting end; one side of the swing end is provided with a force-receiving part that can extend into the purification chamber for the purification assembly to support; the other side of the swing end is connected to the latch.

[0011] Optionally, the latch is configured as a plate; the warning element is provided with a slot extending along the swing direction of the latch for the latch to engage.

[0012] Optionally, when the warning element is in the warning position, the height of the protrusion of the warning element relative to the front side of the face frame is greater than the distance between the inner surface of the front panel and the front side of the face frame when the front panel covers the face frame.

[0013] Optionally, the air conditioner has a storage box inside the housing, and the storage box forms the storage station; or, the housing has a storage cavity inside, and the storage cavity forms the storage station.

[0014] Optionally, the air conditioner has a heat exchange duct inside the housing, and the purification duct is the same as the heat exchange duct, or the purification duct is configured to be a duct connected to the heat exchange duct.

[0015] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes a fresh air module installed inside the housing, wherein the purification duct and the fresh air duct of the fresh air module are the same duct, or the purification duct is configured to be a duct connected to the fresh air duct.

[0016] Optionally, the air conditioner is any one of the following: wall-mounted air conditioner, floor-standing air conditioner, portable air conditioner, window air conditioner, and ceiling-mounted air conditioner.

[0017] The technical solution of this invention involves detachably installing the purification component onto the purification chamber of an air conditioner, and then movably installing the warning element inside the housing, thus having a storage position within the housing and a warning position extending outward from the storage position. Simultaneously, the linkage component is linked to the purification component, enabling the linkage component to have a locked state that confines the warning element to the warning position after the purification component is removed, and an unlocked state that unlocks the warning element and moves it back to the storage position when the purification component is installed. Therefore, after the purification component is removed, the linkage component confines the warning element to the warning position to alert the user or installer that there is no purification component in the air conditioner's purification chamber, allowing the user or installer to reinstall the purification component. After the purification component is installed in the purification chamber, the linkage component unlocks the warning element, allowing it to move back to the storage position to cancel the warning, as detailed below. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of part of the structure of a central air conditioner;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage component in the locked state in this invention;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage component in the unlocked state in this invention;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the warning element of the air conditioner of the present invention being confined to the warning station;

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A diagram illustrating how the installation of the purification component triggers the switching of the linkage component to the unlocked state.

[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A diagram showing the warning item being moved back to its storage location;

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A diagram showing the warning device being moved to the warning station after the front panel is opened;

[0029] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing how removing the purification component triggers the linkage component to switch to a locked state.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] label name label name 100 case 410 Transmission components 110 chassis 411 Connection end 120 Face frame 412 Swing end 130 Front panel 412a Force-bearing part 101 Purification chamber 413 Fixed shaft 102 disassembly / reassembly port 420 Lock 103 Storage workstation 430 First reset component 104 stick out mouth 440 Second reset component 105 heat exchange air duct 500 Fresh air module 200 Purification components 501 Fresh air duct 300 Warning 502 Fresh air outlet 310 slot 600 storage box 400 Linkage components

[0032] The objectives, features, and advantages of this invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 3This invention provides an embodiment of an air conditioner. In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes a housing 100, a purification component 200, a warning element 300, and a linkage component 400. The housing 100 is provided with a purification duct, and the purification duct contains a purification chamber 101. The purification component 200 is detachably mounted on the purification chamber 101. The warning element 300 is movably mounted within the housing 100, having a storage position 103 within the housing 100 and a warning position extending outward from the storage position 103. The linkage component 400 is linked to the purification component 200, such that the linkage component 400 has a locked state where it confines the warning element 300 to the warning position after the purification component 200 is removed, and an unlocked state where it unlocks the warning element 300 and moves it back into the storage position 103 when the purification component 200 is installed.

[0037] When the air conditioner is operating, air enters the purification duct through the inlet end and then passes through the purification chamber 101, where it is purified by the purification component 200. The purified air is then delivered to the room through the outlet end of the purification duct to supply the user. The purification component 200 can be any of the following structures: filter component, sterilization component, electrostatic dust removal component, formaldehyde filter component, etc. The purification chamber 101 can be a slot 310 or a cavity disposed within the purification duct. There are several ways in which the purification component 200 can be detachably installed in the purification chamber 101. For example, the purification component 200 can be pulled out and installed in the purification chamber 101 (similar to a drawer); or, in other embodiments, the purification component 200 is fixed to the purification chamber 101 by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0038] The warning element 300 is used to alert users or installers whether the air conditioner is missing the purification component 200. The warning element 300 is movably installed within the housing 100, having a storage position 103 within the housing 100 and a warning position extending outward from the storage position 103. When the purification component 200 is removed, the warning element 300 moves to the warning position. Before the purification component 200 is reinstalled into the purification chamber 101, the warning element 300 is confined to this warning position, thus alerting users or installers that the purification component 200 is missing from the air conditioner's purification chamber 101, prompting them to reinstall it. Once the purification component 200 is installed into the purification chamber 101, the warning element 300 is unlocked and can be moved back to the storage position 103, thereby restoring the air conditioner's purification function and canceling the warning.

[0039] The switching of the aforementioned warning element 300 between the storage station 103 and the warning station is achieved through the linkage component 400. This linkage component 400 is linked with the purification component 200 so that the linkage component 400 has a locked state that restricts the warning element 300 to the warning station after the purification component 200 is removed, and an unlocked state that unlocks the warning element 300 so that it can be moved back to the storage station 103 when the purification component 200 is installed.

[0040] Specifically, initially, the air conditioner's purification chamber 101 is empty, meaning the purification component 200 is not installed inside. At this time, the linkage component 400 is locked, meaning it restricts the warning element 300 to the warning position, alerting the user or installer that the air conditioner's purification chamber 101 does not have the purification component 200 installed and needs to be reinstalled. After receiving this warning, the user or installer installs the purification component 200 into the purification chamber 101. During this process, the purification component 200 triggers the linkage component 400, causing it to switch to the unlocked state, thereby unlocking the warning element 300. This allows the warning element 300 to be freely moved and returned to the storage position 103, thus canceling the warning. It is worth mentioning that after the warning piece 300 is unlocked, the warning piece 300 can be moved back to the storage station 103 by the purification component 200, or it can be moved back to the storage station 103 by pressing the closed front panel 130. Of course, it can also be manually moved back to the storage station 103 by the user or the assembler. More details will be provided later.

[0041] When the purification component 200 is removed from the purification chamber 101 the next time it is taken out, the purification component 200 triggers the linkage component 400 again, causing it to switch to a locked state. This locks the warning element 300 back to its warning position to alert the user. It should be noted that before the purification component 200 is removed, the warning element 300 is already in an unlocked state. Therefore, when the purification component 200 is pulled out, the warning element 300 can be moved to the warning position by the purification component 200 and then locked by the linkage component 400. Alternatively, the warning element 300 can be driven to the warning position before the purification component 200 is removed (e.g., manually moved out, or popped out by an elastic element), and then locked by the linkage component 400 after the purification component 200 is removed. Details are provided later.

[0042] The technical solution of the present invention involves detachably installing the purification component 200 onto the purification chamber 101 of the air conditioner, and then movably installing the warning component 300 into the housing 100, thus having a storage station 103 housed within the housing 100 and a warning station extending outward from the storage station 103. Simultaneously, a linkage component 400 is linked to the purification component 200, such that the linkage component 400 has a locked state that restricts the warning component 300 to the warning station after the purification component 200 is removed, and a warning signal that is activated when the purification component 200 is installed. The warning component 300 is unlocked and moved back to the storage station 103, so that after the purification component 200 is removed, the linkage component 400 will restrict the warning component 300 to the warning station to warn the user or installer that there is no purification component 200 on the air conditioner's purification chamber 101. Under this warning, the user or installer can reinstall the purification component 200 into the purification chamber 101. After the purification component 200 is installed into the purification chamber 101, the linkage component 400 will unlock the warning component 300 so that it can be moved back to the storage station 103 to cancel the warning, as described above.

[0043] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the warning element 300 is movably installed within the housing 100, allowing it to switch between the storage station 103 and the warning station by movement; the direction of movement of the warning element 300 is aligned with the direction of disassembly and assembly of the purification component 200. Thus, when assembling the purification component 200, the assembly personnel can easily see the location of the warning element 300 from the same side, thereby determining whether the purification component 200 has been omitted, and achieving simultaneous installation of the purification component 200 and the warning element 300 on the same side.

[0044] For example, the purification component 200 and the warning component 300 can both be movably installed within the housing 100 along the front-to-back direction, allowing the purification component 200 to be installed and removed along the front-to-back direction, while the warning component 300 can move along the front-to-back direction to switch between the storage station 103 and the warning station. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the purification component 200 and the warning component 300 can both be movably installed within the housing 100 along the length direction, allowing the purification component 200 to be installed and removed along the length of the housing 100, while the warning component 300 can move along the length of the housing 100 to switch between the storage station 103 and the warning station. In yet another embodiment, the purification component 200 and the warning component 300 can both be movably installed within the housing 100 along the vertical direction, allowing the purification component 200 to be installed and removed along the vertical direction, while the warning component 300 can move along the vertical direction to switch between the storage station 103 and the warning station.

[0045] In this embodiment, the housing 100 includes a chassis 110, a face frame 120 mounted on the chassis 110, and a front panel 130 located on the front side of the face frame 120; wherein the warning element 300 and the purification component 200 are both movably mounted inside the face frame 120 in the front-rear direction.

[0046] Specifically, the front panel 130 is movably mounted on the front side of the face frame 120, allowing the front panel 130 to be opened or closed. For example, the front panel 130 can be detachably mounted on the front side of the face frame 120, or the front panel 130 can be rotatably mounted on the front side of the face frame 120, as long as the front panel 130 can be opened or closed. A purification chamber 101 is provided inside the face frame 120, and a disassembly port 102 corresponding to the purification chamber 101 is provided on the front side of the face frame 120; the purification component 200 is pull-out mounted in the purification chamber 101 from the disassembly port 102 in a front-to-back direction. Similarly, a storage station 103 is also provided inside the face frame 120, and an extension port 104 for the warning component 300 to extend is provided on the front side of the face frame 120; the warning component 300 can extend or retract from the extension port 104, switching between the storage station 103 and the warning station.

[0047] Since both the disassembly port 102 and the extension port 104 are located on the front side of the faceplate 120, when the purification component 200 needs to be disassembled, the front panel 130 must be opened first, thereby exposing both the disassembly port 102 and the extension port 104. Thus, after the purification component 200 is disassembled, the warning element 300 extends forward from the extension port 104 to the warning position, allowing the operator to directly see the warning element 300 from the front side of the faceplate 120. The warning element 300 also prevents the front panel 130 from closing. Until the operator reinstalls the purification component 200 into the purification chamber 101, the warning element 300 remains in the front panel 130, thus enhancing the warning effect.

[0048] The warning element 300 is movably mounted on the storage station 103 along the front-back direction of the protrusion 104, so that it can be moved to switch between the storage station 103 and the warning station. As for the driving method of the warning element 300, the warning element 300 can be driven by the linkage component 400 or by other components (such as the front panel 130), and the specific design can be combined with the specific structure of the linkage component 400.

[0049] Please see Figures 3 to 6In one embodiment, the linkage component 400 includes a transmission member 410, a latch 420, and a first reset member 430. The transmission member 410 is pivotally mounted within the housing 100 and extends at least partially into the purification chamber 101, so that it is pushed to one side of the purification chamber 101 when the purification component 200 is inserted. The latch 420 is used to engage with the warning component 300 and is connected to the transmission member 410, so that it separates from and unlocks the warning component 300 as the transmission member 410 pivots. The first reset member 430 is fixed within the housing 100 and connected to the transmission member 410, so that after the purification component 200 is removed, it drives the transmission member 410 to cause the latch 420 to pivot in the opposite direction, thus restoring engagement with the warning component 300.

[0050] Specifically, the transmission component 410 of the linkage assembly 400 is positioned between the purification chamber 101 and the storage station 103, and can swing between the purification chamber 101 and the storage station 103. For ease of explanation, the direction from the storage station 103 to the purification chamber 101 will be described as the up-down direction. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 7 Initially, the purification assembly 200 is not installed on the purification chamber 101 of the air conditioner. At this time, the linkage assembly 400 is in a locked state, the lower part of the transmission member 410 extends into the purification chamber 101, and the latch 420 connected to the upper part of the transmission member 410 engages with the warning member 300 in the warning position (e.g., Figure 3 and Figure 4 (as shown); at the same time, the first reset member 430 is in the initial state, which restricts the movement of the transmission member 410, so that the latch 420 on the transmission member 410 restricts the warning member 300 at the warning station to warn the assembly personnel that the purification assembly 200 has not been installed in the purification chamber 101.

[0051] Please see Figure 8 When the assembler, alerted by this warning, inserts the purification component 200 into the purification chamber 101, as the purification component 200 is gradually pushed into the purification chamber 101, the lower part of the transmission component 410 of the linkage component 400 abuts against it, thereby pushing the transmission component 410 to swing upward towards the purification component 200. The latch 420 of the transmission component 410 then swings upward to the upper part of the warning component 300, causing the latch 420 to separate from the warning component 300. This releases the latch 420 from the warning component 300, allowing it to be unlocked and freed, and thus the warning component 300 can be moved back to the storage station 103. Please refer to... Figure 9 Until the purification component 200 is fully pushed into the purification chamber 101, the upper side wall of the purification component 200 remains against the transmission member 410, so that the latch 420 on the transmission member 410 remains above the warning member 300, that is, it remains in a state separated from the warning member 300 (e.g. Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown in the diagram, at this point, the assembler can move the warning piece 300 to the storage station 103. During this process, the first reset piece 430 is tensioned and accumulates elastic potential energy.

[0052] Please see Figure 10 When the purification component 200 needs to be inspected or replaced, before removing the purification component 200 from the purification chamber 101, since the linkage component 400 is in the unlocked state and the latch 420 of the linkage component 400 is above the warning element 300, it remains separated from the warning element 300. That is, the warning element 300 is not restricted by the latch 420. Therefore, the warning element 300 can be moved from the storage station 103 to the warning station first; then the purification component 200 can be removed from the purification chamber 101. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 11 As the purification component 200 gradually withdraws from the purification chamber 101, the resisting force between the purification component 200 and the transmission component 410 gradually decreases or even disappears. The first reset component 430 releases the elastic potential energy accumulated during the above process, driving the transmission component 410 to swing downwards. The latch 420 on the transmission component 410 also swings downwards, causing the latch 420 to meet and re-engage with the warning component 300 in its warning position, thus confining the warning component 300 to that position. The warning component 300 will remain confined to this position until the purification component 200 is reinstalled into the purification chamber 101. Only when the purification component 200 is subsequently reinstalled into the purification chamber 101 can the warning component 300 be released from its confinement and regain its freedom, allowing it to be moved back to the storage position 103, as detailed above.

[0053] It is worth mentioning that a clearance opening is provided on the side wall of the purification chamber 101 for the transmission component 410 to enter and exit the purification chamber 101. Initially, the transmission component 410 partially extends into the purification chamber 101 through this clearance opening. When the purification assembly 200 is installed into the purification chamber 101, the purification assembly 200 pushes the transmission component 410, causing the transmission component 410 to swing out from the clearance opening. After the transmission component 410 has completely swung out of the purification chamber 101, the side wall of the purification assembly 200 blocks the clearance opening, thereby preventing the airflow of the purification duct from blowing out from the clearance opening.

[0054] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 The shape and structure of the transmission component 410 of the linkage assembly 400 can be configured in various ways. For example, in one embodiment, the transmission component 410 is arranged in a fan shape, and the transmission component 410 has a connecting end 411 and a swing end 412 surrounding the connecting end 411; wherein, one side of the swing end 412 is provided with a force-receiving part 412a that can extend into the purification chamber 101 for the purification assembly 200 to abut; the other side of the swing end 412 is connected to the latch 420.

[0055] Specifically, a fixed shaft 413 is provided inside the housing 100, located between the purification chamber 101 and the storage station 103. A connecting end 411 is formed at the center of the transmission member 410, passing through the fixed shaft 413 and rotatable around it. A force-receiving part 412a is formed on the left side of the swing end 412 of the transmission member 410, extending into the purification chamber 101 for support by the purification assembly 200. A latch 420 is connected and fixed to the right side of the swing end 412.

[0056] Furthermore, the first reset element 430 can be configured as a torsion spring, an elastic spring, or other elastic structure capable of recoverable elastic deformation. Specifically, the first reset element 430 is configured as a torsion spring, one pin of which is fixedly connected to the fixed shaft 413, and the other pin of which is connected to the transmission element 410. When the linkage assembly 400 is in the unlocked state, the torsion spring is in the initial state; when the linkage assembly 400 is in the locked state, the torsion spring is tensioned and accumulates elastic potential energy, which can be used to subsequently drive the transmission element 410 to swing back to its initial position.

[0057] Regarding the shape and structure of the latch 420, the latch 420 can be configured as an insert plate, and a slot 310 extending along the swing direction of the latch 420 is provided on the warning element 300 for the latch 420 to engage. Initially, the purification assembly 200 is not installed on the purification chamber 101 of the air conditioner, and the warning element 300 is moved to the warning station. At this time, the insert plate is inserted into the slot 310 of the warning element 300, and the warning element 300 is blocked by the insert plate and cannot be moved back to the storage station 103, thus being confined to the warning station. When the assembler inserts the purification assembly 200 into the purification chamber 101, the purification assembly 200 pushes the transmission component 410 to swing to the right, and the insert plate swings to the right side of the warning element 300, thereby releasing the insert plate from confining the warning element 300, allowing the warning element 300 to be unlocked and freed, and the assembler can move the warning element 300 to the storage station 103.

[0058] When the purification component 200 needs to be repaired or replaced, before removing the purification component 200 from the purification chamber 101, the warning element 300 is moved from the storage station 103 to the warning station, and then the purification component 200 is removed from the purification chamber 101. When the purification component 200 is pulled out, the first reset component 430 drives the transmission component 410 to swing to the left, and the insert plate on the transmission component 410 also swings to the left, so that the insert plate is re-inserted into the slot 310 of the warning element 300, thereby confining the warning element 300 to the warning station.

[0059] Of course, the shape and structure of the latch 420 are not limited to the above-described embodiment. In other embodiments, the latch 420 can also be configured as a hook, which is used to fasten the right side of the warning member 300, thereby securing the warning member 300 to the left side wall of the warning station and confining the warning member 300 to the warning station. The specific choice can be made according to the difficulty of the actual design, and no limitation is set here.

[0060] Please see Figures 2 to 3 In one embodiment, the linkage component 400 further includes a second reset member 440, which is disposed within the storage station 103 and opposite to the protrusion 104 of the storage station 103, for driving the warning member 300 from the storage station 103 to the warning station. Specifically, after the purification component 200 is installed into the purification chamber 101, since the linkage component 400 is in the unlocked state, the warning member 300 is in the unlocked state within the storage station 103. At this time, the warning member 300 can be pressed onto the storage station 103 by a pressing structure (such as the front panel 130 or other components), causing the warning member 300 to compress the second reset member 440 inward, so that the second reset member 440 accumulates elastic potential energy. When it is necessary to disassemble the purification component 200, the pressing structure is first disassembled, and the second reset member 440 releases its elastic potential energy, causing the second reset member 440 to pop out from the storage station 103 to the warning station. After the purification component 200 is installed into the purification chamber 101, the warning component 300 can be reset back to the storage station 103.

[0061] It is understood that the second reset member 440 can be configured as a spring, a spring sheet, or other structure capable of recoverable elastic deformation in the front-back direction. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second reset member 440 is configured as a spring, one end of which is fixed to the bottom of the storage station 103, and the other end of which is connected and fixed to the inner end of the warning member 300.

[0062] Furthermore, given that the front panel 130 can open or cover the front side of the faceplate 120, optionally, when the linkage component 400 is in the unlocked state, the warning element 300 at the warning station is adapted to be pressed by the front panel 130 and moved back into the storage station 103.

[0063] Specifically, please refer to Figure 7 When the purification component 200 is not installed in the purification chamber 101, the linkage component 400 restricts the warning element 300 to the warning position. Since the warning element 300 protrudes from the front surface of the faceplate 120, the front panel 130 is blocked by the warning element 300 and cannot close, thus alerting the user that the purification component 200 has been omitted. Please refer to... Figure 8 and Figure 9After the user inserts the purification component 200 into the purification chamber 101, the linkage component 400 is in the unlocked state, and the warning element 300 is released. At this time, the front panel 130 is closed, and the inner surface of the front panel 130 presses down on the warning element 300, causing the warning element 300 to move inward back to the storage position 103, thereby confining the unlocked warning element 300 within the storage position 103, allowing the air conditioner casing to be fully assembled. During this process, the warning element 300 presses down on the second reset element 440, causing the second reset element 440 to accumulate elastic potential energy. When the front panel 130 is opened again subsequently, the second reset element 440 releases this elastic potential energy, causing the warning element 300 to pop out onto the warning position. Thus, when the purification component 200 is disassembled, the linkage component 400 can move in tandem with the purification component 200 to confine the warning element 300 to the warning position.

[0064] It is understandable that when the warning element 300 is in the warning position, the height of the protrusion of the warning element 300 relative to the front side of the face frame 120 is greater than the distance between the inner surface of the front panel 130 and the front side of the face frame 120 when the front panel 130 covers the face frame 120. Let the distance be d1 (e.g., Figure 9 As shown), the height of the warning element 300 protruding from the front side of the faceplate 120 is d2 (as shown). Figure 7 As shown); then, d2>d1≥0. In this way, it can be ensured that when the warning element 300 is in the warning position, the warning element 300 can block the front panel 130 from covering the face frame 120.

[0065] Furthermore, considering that the front panel 130 is relatively thin, the force exerted between the front panel 130 and the warning element 300 when the front panel 130 presses against them may be relatively large. To prevent the front panel 130 from deforming under stress, a reinforcing boss (not shown in the figure) can be provided on the inner surface of the front panel 130. This reinforcing boss is positioned opposite to the warning element 300, and the front panel 130 can abut against the warning element 300 through this reinforcing boss. Of course, the reinforcing boss can also be replaced with an elastic cushioning pad.

[0066] In addition to the embodiments described above, the linkage component 400 can also have other structural types. For example, in another embodiment, the linkage component 400 includes a rotating shaft, a swing arm, and a reset component; wherein, the rotating shaft is rotatably installed in the storage station 103; one end of the swing arm is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the swing arm extends into the purification chamber 101 to swing by being pushed by the purification component 200; one end of the warning component 300 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the warning component 300 and the swing arm are arranged along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft.

[0067] When the purification component 200 is not installed in the purification chamber 101, the reset member is in its initial state, the end of the warning member 300 away from the rotating shaft extends to the warning station, and the end of the swing arm away from the rotating shaft extends into the purification chamber 101. When the purification component 200 is installed in the purification chamber 101, the purification component 200 pushes the swing arm downward, the swing arm drives the rotating shaft to swing downward, and thus the warning member 300 on the rotating shaft also swings downward and retracts into the storage station 103; until the purification component 200 is fully installed in the purification chamber 101, the side wall of the purification component 200 abuts against the swing arm, keeping the swing arm in that position, thereby keeping the warning member 300 stored in the storage station 103. During this process, the reset member is tensioned and accumulates elastic potential energy.

[0068] When the purification component 200 is removed, the resisting force of the purification component 200 on the swing arm decreases or even disappears. The swing arm drives the rotating shaft to swing in the opposite direction, causing the warning element 300 on the rotating shaft to also swing in the opposite direction, so that the warning element 300 swings out to the warning position. At this time, the warning element 300 is perpendicular to the plane of the protrusion 104 of the storage station 103. When the front panel 130 closes, the force applied to the warning element 300 is perpendicular to the plane of the protrusion. Therefore, the front panel 130 cannot press the warning element 300 back into the storage position, thus ensuring that the warning element 300 is in the warning position to warn the user that the purification component 200 has been forgotten. Therefore, only by reinstalling the purification component 200 can the swing arm drive the warning element 300 back to the storage station 103.

[0069] Please see Figures 1 to 3 Based on any of the above embodiments, the air conditioner has a storage box 600 inside the housing 100. The storage box 600 is located outside the purification air duct and serves to form a storage station 103 for the warning element 300. Specifically, the storage box 600 is open, and the storage station 103 is formed inside the storage box 600. The openness of the storage box 600 forms an extension opening 104. In addition, in other embodiments, a storage cavity may be provided inside the housing 100, and the storage cavity forms the storage station 103.

[0070] Please see Figures 1 to 3 Based on any of the above embodiments, the air conditioner has a heat exchange duct 105 inside the housing 100, and the purification duct and the heat exchange duct 105 are the same duct, or the purification duct is configured to be a duct connected to the heat exchange duct 105.

[0071] Please see Figures 1 to 3In another embodiment, the difference from the above embodiment is that the air conditioner further includes a fresh air module 500 installed in the housing 100, and the purification air duct and the fresh air duct 501 of the fresh air module 500 are the same air duct, or the purification air duct is set to be a duct connected to the fresh air duct 501.

[0072] Specifically, the fresh air module 500 is provided with a fresh air duct 501, which has an air inlet section; the purification component 200 is installed in the air inlet section. The fresh air module 500 is provided with a fresh air outlet 502 that communicates with the end of the fresh air duct 501; the front panel 130 of the housing 100 is opposite to the fresh air outlet 502. The disassembly port 102 of the purification component 200 is located below the fresh air outlet 502; the protrusion 104 of the warning component 300 is located on one side of the disassembly port 102 or the fresh air outlet 502.

[0073] Based on any of the above embodiments, the air conditioner is any one of a wall-mounted air conditioner, a floor-standing air conditioner, a portable air conditioner, a window air conditioner, or a ceiling-mounted air conditioner.

[0074] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: The housing is provided with a purification air duct, and a purification chamber is provided inside the purification air duct; A purification component, which is detachably mounted on the purification chamber; A warning element, suitable for alerting users or installers whether the air conditioner is missing the purification component, the warning element being movably installed within the housing, having a storage position within the housing and a warning position extending outward from the storage position; and A linkage component is configured to be linked with the purification component, such that the linkage component has a locked state that restricts the warning piece to the warning station after the purification component is removed, and an unlocked state that unlocks the warning piece and moves it back to the storage station when the purification component is installed. The housing includes a chassis, a face frame mounted on the chassis, and a front panel located on the front side of the face frame; wherein the warning device and the purification component are both movably mounted inside the face frame in the front-rear direction; The front side of the faceplate is provided with an extension opening for the warning component to extend out; when the linkage component is in the unlocked state, the warning component in the warning station can be moved back into the storage station by pressing the front panel.

2. The air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The warning device is movably installed inside the housing to switch between the storage station and the warning station; the moving direction of the warning device is in the same direction as the disassembly and assembly direction of the purification component.

3. The air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The linkage component includes: A transmission component, which is pivotally mounted within the housing and extends at least partially into the purification chamber, so as to be pivoted to one side of the purification chamber by being pushed when the purification assembly is installed; A latch, the latch being engaged with the warning element, the latch being connected to the transmission element so as to disengage from and unlock the warning element as the transmission element swings; and The first reset component is fixed inside the housing and connected to the transmission component so that after the purification component is removed, it drives the transmission component to swing the latch in the opposite direction to restore its engagement with the warning component.

4. The air conditioner as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The linkage component also includes a second reset component, which is fixed in the storage station and connected to the warning component to drive the warning component to move from the storage station to the warning station.

5. The air conditioner as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission component is arranged in a fan shape, and has a connecting end and a swing end opposite to the connecting end; one side of the swing end is provided with a force-receiving part that can extend into the purification chamber for the purification component to support; the other side of the swing end is connected to the latch.

6. The air conditioner as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The latch is configured as an insert plate; the warning element has a slot that extends along the swing direction of the latch for the latch to engage.

7. The air conditioner as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, When the warning device is in the warning position, the height of the protrusion of the warning device relative to the front side of the face frame is greater than the distance between the inner surface of the front panel and the front side of the face frame when the front panel covers the face frame.

8. The air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner has a storage box inside the housing, and the storage box forms the storage station; or, the housing has a storage cavity inside, and the storage cavity forms the storage station.

9. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner has a heat exchange duct inside the housing. The purification duct is the same as the heat exchange duct, or the purification duct is configured to be connected to the heat exchange duct.

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a fresh air module installed inside the housing. The purification air duct and the fresh air duct of the fresh air module are the same air duct, or the purification air duct is configured to be connected to the fresh air duct.

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner can be any one of the following: wall-mounted air conditioner, floor-standing air conditioner, portable air conditioner, window air conditioner, or ceiling-mounted air conditioner.

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