Movement assembly for a deflector, air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the air conditioner technical field, and discloses a movement assembly for an air deflector. The movement assembly comprises a driving element provided with a first transmission shaft, a first connecting rod connected with the air deflector at one end, the first connecting rod being provided with a through groove for sliding of the first transmission shaft, a second connecting rod connected with the air deflector at one end, and a track plate provided with a track part for limiting movement of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod; wherein the driving element drives the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to move under the limitation of the track part, so that the air deflector is extended in a first direction and then rotated, and the through groove and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction have a preset included angle. The movement assembly has a simple structure and can smoothly drive the air deflector to extend and rotate. The application further discloses an air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning, for example, to a motion component for an air guide plate and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, air conditioners have become an indispensable electrical appliance in people's lives and work. Air conditioners can adjust the angle of air supply to provide users with a comfortable indoor environment.

[0003] In the prior art, the air conditioner usually adjusts the air guide angle of the air conditioner by rotating the air guide plate. In order to achieve a large-angle air guide, the rotation of the air guide plate is usually achieved through two sets of mechanisms. First, the air guide plate is pushed out of the air outlet a certain distance through the pushing mechanism, and then the air guide plate is driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism to sweep or guide the air.

[0004] During the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it was found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

[0005] The combination of the pushing mechanism and the rotating mechanism described above is used to extend and rotate the air deflector, which results in a more complex structure of the movement mechanism of the air deflector. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a motion assembly for an air deflector and an air conditioner, so as to simplify the structure of the motion assembly for the air deflector and enable the motion assembly to smoothly drive the air deflector to extend and rotate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the motion component for the air guide plate includes: a driving element, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and a track plate, the driving element is provided with a first transmission shaft; one end of the first connecting rod is connected to the air guide plate, and the first connecting rod is provided with a through groove for sliding of the first transmission shaft; one end of the second connecting rod is connected to the air guide plate; the track plate is provided with a track portion for limiting the movement of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod; wherein, the driving element drives the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to move under the limitation of the track portion, so that the air guide plate extends in a first direction and then rotates, and there is a preset angle between the through groove and the second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0009] Optionally, the range of the preset angle is greater than 0°.

[0010] Optionally, the first connecting rod further includes an elastic portion, and the elastic portion is used to deform the first connecting rod so that the air guide plate is tightly closed.

[0011] Optionally, the elastic portion includes a first hollow area and / or a second hollow area, the first hollow area is arranged in the middle position of the through slot, and the second hollow area is arranged on the upper side of the through slot; wherein the width of the first hollow area is smaller than the width of the through slot.

[0012] Optionally, the extension direction of the first hollow area and / or the second hollow area is respectively arranged parallel to the through groove.

[0013] Optionally, the driving element further includes a second transmission shaft, the first connecting rod is provided with a limiting groove, and the second transmission shaft is used to move along the inner edge of the limiting groove so that the first connecting rod overcomes gravity and moves along a preset track.

[0014] Optionally, the limiting groove is communicated with the through groove, and the inner edge of the limiting groove includes a first limiting point and a second limiting point abutting against the second transmission shaft.

[0015] Optionally, the track portion includes: a first track and a second track, the first track is in a herringbone shape; the second track is in a straight line; wherein, under the limitation of the first track and the second track, the first connecting rod first moves linearly synchronously with the second connecting rod to drive the air guide plate to extend along the first direction to a first preset position, and then moves relative to the second connecting rod to drive the air guide plate to rotate.

[0016] Optionally, the first track includes: a first linear track, a first branch track and a second branch track; the first branch track is connected to the first linear track; the second branch track is connected to the first linear track; wherein, when the second transmission shaft of the driving element moves to the first limit point, the driving element drives the first connecting rod to start selecting the first branch track movement, and then the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod move relative to each other, driving the air guide plate to open upward; when the second transmission shaft of the driving element moves to the second limit point, the driving element drives the first connecting rod to start selecting the second branch track, and then the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod move relative to each other, driving the air guide plate to open downward.

[0017] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the above-mentioned motion assembly for the air guide plate

[0018] The motion assembly for the air deflector and the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] The motion assembly provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a driving element, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and a track plate. The driving element provides a driving force for the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to move through a sliding connection with the first connecting rod. At the same time, under the limitation of the track portion, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod drive the air guide plate to extend along the first direction first and then rotate. It can be seen that the above-mentioned motion assembly has a close matching relationship and a simple structure. In addition, in the above process, the driving force for the movement of the driving element can be a motor. When there is a preset angle between the through slot and the second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the load of the motor can be reduced, so that the motor can drive the driving element to move more smoothly, thereby enabling the motion assembly to drive the movement of the air guide plate more smoothly.

[0020] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings. These exemplary descriptions and drawings do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation. In addition,

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a motion assembly for an air deflector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first connecting rod provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of another first connecting rod provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a driving element provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of another driving element provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a second connecting rod provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a track plate provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of an air deflector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 9 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air deflector and a connecting rod member provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the state of a motion component when an air deflector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure is extended to a first preset position;

[0032] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of a motion assembly with an air deflector in a closed state provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of a motion assembly of an air deflector provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in an upwardly opened state;

[0034] Figure 13 It is a schematic diagram of a motion component of an air deflector in a downwardly opened state provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 10: Driving element; 11: Rotating disk; 111: Notch; 12: Rotating rod; 121: First transmission shaft; 122: Second transmission shaft; 20: First connecting rod; 21: Through slot; 22: Elastic portion; 221: First hollow area; 222: Second hollow area; 23: Limiting groove; 231: First flared section; 232: Second flared section; 233: U-shaped section; 24: Limiting column; 25: First sliding column; 26: Second sliding column; 27: First connecting hole; 28: Rolling portion; 281: Column; 282: Bushing; 30: Second connecting rod; 31: Third sliding column Column; 32: Fourth sliding column; 33: Fifth sliding column; 34: Second connecting hole; 35: Through slide; 40: Track plate; 41: First linear track; 42: First branch track; 43: Second branch track; 44: Second linear track; 45: Third linear track; 46: Fourth linear track; 47: Open groove; 48: Sliding sleeve; 50: Air guide plate; 51: Air guide plate body; 511: Wrapping section; 52: Mounting seat; 521: First step surface; 522: Second step surface; 523: First mounting hole; 524: Second mounting hole; 53: Connecting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0038] In the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as in the accompanying drawings, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to distinguish similar items and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure herein. In addition, the terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0039] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to having a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediary, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0043] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0044] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0045] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a motion component for the wind deflector 50, such as Figures 1 to 13 shown.

[0046] In some embodiments, the motion component for the air guide plate 50 includes: a driving element 10, a first connecting rod 20, a second connecting rod 30 and a track plate 40, the driving element 10 is provided with a first transmission shaft 121; one end of the first connecting rod 20 is connected to the air guide plate 50, and the first connecting rod 20 is provided with a through groove 21 for sliding of the first transmission shaft 121; one end of the second connecting rod 30 is connected to the air guide plate 50; the track plate 40 is provided with a track portion that limits the movement of the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30; wherein the driving element 10 drives the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 to move under the limitation of the track portion, so that the air guide plate 50 extends along the first direction and then rotates, and there is a preset angle between the through groove 21 and the second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0047] The motion assembly provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a driving element 10, a first connecting rod 20, a second connecting rod 30 and a track plate 40. The driving element 10 provides a driving force for the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 to move through a sliding connection with the first connecting rod 20. At the same time, under the limitation of the track portion, the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 drive the air guide plate 50 to extend along the first direction first and then rotate. It can be seen that the above-mentioned motion assembly has a close matching relationship and a simple structure. In addition, in the above process, the driving force for the movement of the driving element 10 can be a motor. When there is a preset angle between the through slot 21 and the second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the load of the motor can be reduced, so that the motor can drive the driving element 10 to move more smoothly, thereby enabling the motion assembly to drive the movement of the air guide plate 50 more smoothly.

[0048] Optionally, the motion assembly provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure further includes a motor, optionally a bidirectional drive motor. By controlling the rotational direction of the motor, the motion assembly can drive the air deflector 50 to extend or retract toward the air outlet. Furthermore, by controlling the rotational direction of the motor, the motion assembly can drive the air deflector 50 to open upward or downward to accommodate the cooling or heating mode of the air conditioner. Optionally, the motor is a stepper motor.

[0049] Optionally, the drive element 10 is connected to a motor, and the motor can drive the drive element 10 to move. The first direction is the direction in which the air deflector 50 extends, and the second direction is a direction perpendicular to the first direction. When a predetermined angle is formed between the through-slot 21 and the second direction, that is, when the through-slot 21 is not perpendicular to the first direction in which the air deflector 50 extends, the load on the motor can be reduced, the service life of the motor can be extended, and the motor can be driven smoothly by the motor to move, thereby ensuring smooth movement of the air deflector 50.

[0050] Optionally, the range of the preset angle is greater than 0°.

[0051] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the preset angle can be represented by θ, such as Figure 10As shown, the preset angle refers to the acute angle between the through slot 21 and the second direction. Optionally, the preset angle can be greater than 0° and less than or equal to 50°. This can reduce the load on the motor, extend the motor's service life, and achieve the effect of smoothly driving the air guide plate 50. For example, the preset angle can be 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, or 50°, etc.

[0052] Optionally, the first connecting rod 20 further includes an elastic portion 22 , and the elastic portion 22 is used to deform the first connecting rod 20 so that the air guide plate 50 is tightly closed.

[0053] Understandably, the various components of the motion assembly may have slight dimensional deviations during the production process, or there may be mismatching when the motion assembly drives the air deflector 50. This could result in a poor seal when the air deflector 50 is retracted from the open position to the closed position. This could create a gap between the air deflector 50 and the air outlet of the air conditioner, affecting the aesthetics of the entire unit. The first connecting rod 20 is provided with an elastic portion 22. By slightly deforming around the elastic portion 22, the air deflector 50 can seamlessly fit within the air outlet of the air conditioner when closed, ensuring a tight seal with no gap between them.

[0054] Optionally, the through slot 21 is linear, such as Figure 1 As shown. The first transmission shaft 121 of the driving element 10 can slide within the through slot 21, thereby providing driving force for the movement of the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30. Optionally, the first transmission shaft 121 does not rotate itself, but instead rotates along the virtual or physical rotation center of the driving element 10 under the drive of the driving element 10. Optionally, the motion trajectory formed by the first transmission shaft 121 is a circle with the rotation center of the driving element 10 as the center and the distance from the first transmission shaft 121 to the rotation center as the radius.

[0055] Optionally, the elastic portion 22 includes a first hollow area 221 and / or a second hollow area 222, the first hollow area 221 is arranged in the middle position of the through groove 21, and the second hollow area 222 is arranged on the upper side of the through groove 21; wherein, the width of the first hollow area 221 is smaller than the width of the through groove 21.

[0056] Optionally, the elastic portion 22 includes a first hollow area 221, which is disposed in the middle of the through-slot 21. The width of the first hollow area 221 is smaller than the width of the through-slot 21. It is understood that the middle of the through-slot 21 is the middle section of the through-slot 21. The driving element 10 transmits the driving force by sliding within the through-slot 21. The through-slot 21 is the location where the driving force acts between the driving element 10 and the first connecting rod 20. When the air deflector 50 is closed, the distal end of the driving element 10 is located near the middle section of the through-slot 21. The middle section is configured as a hollow structure, which facilitates deformation of the first hollow area 221 when the air deflector 50 is closed, thereby improving the seal between the air deflector 50 and the air conditioner. Furthermore, the width of the first hollow area 221 is smaller than the width of the through-slot 21, which helps prevent the drive shaft at the free end of the driving element 10 from sliding against the edge of the first hollow area 221 of the through-slot 21.

[0057] Optionally, the elastic portion 22 includes a second hollow area 222, which is arranged on the upper side of the through groove 21. In this way, when the air guide plate 50 is closed, the end of the driving element 10 is located in the through groove 21, which is conducive to the deformation of the second hollow area 222 to improve the sealing between the air guide plate 50 and the air conditioner.

[0058] Optionally, the elastic portion 22 includes a first hollow area 221 and a second hollow area 222, the first hollow area 221 is arranged at the middle section of the through slot 21, and the second hollow area 222 is arranged on the upper side of the through slot 21, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, in this way, when the air guide plate 50 is closed, the first hollow area 221 and the second hollow area 222 can be deformed at the same time, thereby better improving the sealing between the air guide plate 50 and the air conditioner.

[0059] Optionally, the extension direction of the first hollow area 221 and / or the second hollow area 222 is respectively arranged parallel to the through groove 21 .

[0060] Optionally, the first hollow area 221 and / or the second hollow area 222 are both strip-shaped hollow areas, and the extension directions of the first hollow area 221 and the second hollow area 222 are respectively arranged parallel to the through-slot 21. The through-slot 21 is the location where the driving force acts between the driving element 10 and the first connecting rod 20. In this way, each hollow area of ​​the elastic portion 22 can simultaneously deform near the location where the driving force acts, thereby tightly closing the air deflector 50. Optionally, the extension directions of the first hollow area 221 or the second hollow area 222 are respectively arranged parallel to the through-slot 21.

[0061] Optionally, the first connecting rod 20 is further provided with a rolling portion 28 , and the rolling portion 28 is used to move along the direction of movement of the first connecting rod 20 to reduce friction during the movement of the first connecting rod 20 .

[0062] In the disclosed embodiment, during the movement of the first connecting rod 20, due to the dimensional deviations that may exist between the first connecting rod 20 and its related components during the processing, there may be a certain degree of compression between the first connecting rod 20 and the related components. By providing the rolling portion 28 around the first connecting rod 20, the friction between the first connecting rod 20 and the related components during the movement can be reduced, thereby extending the service life of the first connecting rod 20 and the related components. It is understandable that the movement of the rolling portion 28 along the direction of movement of the first connecting rod 20 means that the rolling portion 28 can follow the first connecting rod 20 and move in the direction of movement of the first connecting rod 20, and does not refer to the movement direction of the rolling portion 28 itself. Optionally, the movement direction of the rolling portion 28 itself can be opposite to the movement direction of the first connecting rod 20.

[0063] Optionally, the rolling portion 28 is provided at the top end of the first connecting rod 20. In order to give full play to the role of the rolling portion 28 on the first connecting rod 20, the rolling portion 28 can be provided at the top end of the first connecting rod 20. In this way, during the movement of the first connecting rod 20, the friction between the top end and related components can be reduced to make the first connecting rod 20 move more smoothly.

[0064] Optionally, the rolling portion 28 is also provided on one side of the through slot 21. The driving element 10 is slidably connected to the through slot 21, thereby providing a driving force for redirecting the movement of the first connecting rod 20, that is, the through slot 21 is the position of action of the driving force between the driving element 10 and the first connecting rod 20. Providing the rolling portion 28 on one side of the through slot 21, that is, providing the rolling portion 28 near the point of action of the above-mentioned driving force, is conducive to reducing the friction force at the force-bearing part of the first connecting rod 20. Especially when the first connecting rod 20 is tightly pressed, the pressure between the relevant components and the first connecting rod 20 can be reduced by providing the rolling portion 28 on one side of the through slot 21. Optionally, the rolling portion 28 can be provided on the upper side or the lower side of the through slot 21. Optionally, the number of rolling portions 28 provided on one side of the through slot 21 can be two.

[0065] Optionally, the rolling portion 28 includes a cylinder 281 and a sleeve 282, one end of the cylinder 281 is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 20, and the other end is provided with a limiting end; the sleeve 282 is sleeved on the outer surface of the cylinder 281 and is clamped with the limiting end, and the sleeve 282 is used to move along the movement direction of the first connecting rod 20; wherein, the outer diameter of the sleeve 282 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the first connecting rod 20.

[0066] Optionally, the column 281 has a split structure, with the ends of the split structure being stoppers to allow the sleeve 282 to engage with the column 281. However, the engagement between the column 281 and the sleeve 282 does not affect the sleeve 282's ability to roll along with the first connecting rod 20. The outer diameter of the sleeve 282 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the first connecting rod 20, thereby reducing the pressure of related components on the first connecting rod 20.

[0067] Optionally, the driving element 10 further includes a second transmission shaft 122 , and the first connecting rod 20 is provided with a limiting groove 23 . The second transmission shaft 122 is used to move along the inner edge of the limiting groove 23 to enable the first connecting rod 20 to overcome gravity and move along a preset track.

[0068] Optionally, the driving element 10 has a rotation center, and the second transmission shaft 122 is disposed between the rotation center and the first transmission shaft 121 .

[0069] During the initial movement of the air guide plate 50, the second transmission shaft 122 moves along the inner edge of the limiting groove 23. The inner edge of the limiting groove 23 has a point of action with a contact force between it and the second transmission shaft 122. Under the action of this contact force, the first connecting rod 20 can move and change direction under the drive of the second transmission shaft 122, so that the first sliding column 25 moves along the preset track of the track part, thereby driving the air guide plate 50 to open upward or downward.

[0070] Optionally, a limiting groove 23 is provided below the through-slot 21. The inner edge of the limiting groove 23 forms a point of contact with the second transmission shaft 122, providing a driving force for the first connecting rod 20 to select a predetermined track. Simultaneously, the first connecting rod 20 overcomes gravity and moves along the predetermined track, thereby enabling the air deflector 50 to open upward or downward. The aforementioned gravity includes the weight of the air deflector 50 and the weight of the first connecting rod 20.

[0071] Optionally, the limiting groove 23 is connected to the through groove 21, and the inner edge of the limiting groove 23 includes a first limiting point and a second limiting point abutting against the second transmission shaft. Figure 2 The first limiting point is indicated by A, and the second limiting point is indicated by B. It can be understood that the depth of the limiting groove 23 is less than the depth of the through groove 21. When the driving element 10 drives the first connecting rod 20 to move, the first transmission shaft 121 always slides along the through groove 21, and the second transmission shaft 122 moves along the inner edge of the limiting groove 23 through the through groove 21 to the upper side of the through groove 21. To achieve the above process, the limiting groove 23 needs to be connected to the through groove 21, and the depth of the limiting groove 23 must be less than the depth of the through groove 21. In this way, the first transmission shaft 121 can always slide along the through groove 21.

[0072] Optionally, the inner edge of the limiting groove 23 includes a first flaring section 231 , a U-shaped section 233 and a second flaring section 232 , wherein the U-shaped section 233 is disposed between the first flaring section 231 and the second flaring section 232 .

[0073] like Figure 2As shown, the limiting groove 23 is arranged on the lower side of the through-slot 21 in a flared trumpet shape. The limiting groove 23 includes a first flared section 231 and a second flared section 232. The first flared section 231 has a first limiting point A connected to the U-shaped section 233, and the second flared section 232 has a second limiting point B connected to the U-shaped section 233. The U-shaped section 233 is arranged between the first flared section 231 and the second flared section 232. The initial position of the second transmission shaft 122 of the driving element 10 is located on the U-shaped section 233.

[0074] It can be understood that part of the motion trajectory of the second transmission shaft 122 of the crank follows the inner edge of the limiting groove 23. However, only at the first limiting point A and the second limiting point B does the second transmission shaft 122 and the inner edge of the limiting groove 23 form an abutment force, allowing the first connecting rod 20 to overcome gravity and move along the predetermined trajectory. At other locations of the limiting groove 23, the second transmission shaft 122 and the inner edge of the limiting groove 23 do not form the aforementioned abutment force.

[0075] Optionally, the track portion includes: a first track and a second track, the first track is in a herringbone shape; the second track is in a straight line; wherein, the first connecting rod 20, under the limitation of the first track and the second track, first moves linearly synchronously with the second connecting rod 30 to drive the air guide plate 50 to extend along the first direction to a first preset position, and then moves relative to the second connecting rod 30 to drive the air guide plate 50 to rotate.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first preset position is the position where the air guide plate 50 extends out of the air conditioner and is about to start rotating. Figure 10 As shown, at this point, there is a certain distance between the air deflector 50 and the air outlet, and the air deflector 50 can be opened upward or downward in the first preset position. Optionally, the rotation position of the air deflector 50 is not limited to the first preset position. The first preset position can also be understood as the initial position of the air deflector 50's rotation. The rotation of the air deflector 50 can be understood as rotating while extending. The first direction is the direction in which the air deflector 50 translates and extends from the air conditioner to the first preset position.

[0077] Optionally, the second track includes three linear tracks, namely a second linear track 44 , a third linear track 45 and a fourth linear track 46 . During the extension and rotation of the air guide plate 50 , the second connecting rod 30 always moves linearly along the three linear tracks of the second track.

[0078] Optionally, the first track includes: a first linear track 41, a first branch track 42 and a second branch track 43; the first branch track 42 is connected to the first linear track 41; the second branch track 43 is connected to the first linear track 41; wherein, when the second transmission shaft 122 of the driving element 10 moves to the first limit point A, the driving element 10 drives the first connecting rod 20 to start selecting the first branch track 42 to move, and then the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 move relative to each other, driving the air guide plate 50 to open upward; when the second transmission shaft 122 of the driving element 10 moves to the second limit point B, the driving element 10 drives the first connecting rod 20 to start selecting the second branch track 43, and then the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 move relative to each other, driving the air guide plate 50 to open downward.

[0079] It can be understood that the first connecting rod 20 starts to select the first branch track 42 to move, that is, the first sliding column 25 of the first connecting rod 20 described below is still moving in the first linear track 41, and has just started to move along the right edge of the first linear track 41; the first connecting rod 20 starts to select the second branch track movement 43, that is, the first sliding column 25 of the first connecting rod 20 described below is still moving in the first linear track 41, and has just started to move along the left edge of the first linear track 41.

[0080] In the disclosed embodiment, the track plate 40 is provided with an open groove 47. The first and second tracks are both disposed within the open groove 47, with the first track disposed above the open groove 47 and the second track disposed below the first track. The second track is a track groove extending from the bottom surface of the open groove 47 to the inside of the track plate 40. The first track comprises a first linear track 41, a first branch track 42, and a second branch track 43. The second track comprises a second linear track 44, a third linear track 45, and a fourth linear track 46.

[0081] When the driving element 10 rotates in the third direction, the second transmission shaft 122 moves along the U-shaped section 233 to the first limit point A. The second transmission shaft 122 abuts the first limit point A, providing the first connecting rod 20 with a driving force to select the preset track. The first connecting rod 20 changes direction, and the second connecting rod 30 continues to move linearly along the second track. The first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 move relative to each other, driving the air deflector 50 to open upward. Optionally, the third direction is clockwise.

[0082] When the driving element 10 rotates in the fourth direction, the second transmission shaft 122 moves along the U-shaped section 233 to the second limit point B. The second transmission shaft 122 abuts the second limit point B, providing the first connecting rod 20 with a driving force to select the preset track. The first connecting rod 20 changes direction, and the second connecting rod 30 continues to move linearly along the second track. The first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 move relative to each other, driving the air deflector 50 to open downward. Optionally, the fourth direction is counterclockwise.

[0083] Optionally, the time node when the second transmission shaft 122 of the driving element 10 moves to the first limit point A or the second limit point B is earlier than or equal to the time node when the first connecting rod 20 starts to select the first branch track 42 or the second branch track 43, so that the first connecting rod 20 moves and changes direction under the action of the abutment force between the second transmission shaft 122 and the first limit point A or the second limit point B.

[0084] Optionally, the first connecting rod 20 is further provided with at least two sliding posts moving along the track portion, and the second connecting rod 30 is further provided with at least two sliding posts moving along the track portion.

[0085] Optionally, the first connecting rod 20 includes a sliding plate surface that is transmission-connected to the driving element 10 and a limiting plate surface opposite to the sliding plate surface. The sliding plate surface is provided with a through groove 21 and a limiting groove 23. The limiting plate surface is provided with a first sliding post 25 and a second sliding post 26 that limit the movement of the first connecting rod 20. The first sliding post 25 is provided at the top end of the first connecting rod 20, and the second sliding post 26 is provided at the middle section of the first connecting rod 20. The first sliding post 25 moves within the first linear track 41, the first branch track 42, and the second branch track 43, and the second sliding post 26 moves within the second linear track 44. The first sliding post 25 and the second sliding post 26 jointly define the movement trajectory of the first connecting rod 20. Optionally, the first sliding post 25 and the second sliding post 26 are provided perpendicular to the limiting plate surface.

[0086] Optionally, a limit post 24 is provided between the first sliding post 25 and the second sliding post 26. When the air deflector 50 moves to the first preset position, the limit post 24 abuts against the top end of the second connecting rod 30. That is, when the air deflector 50 moves to the first preset position, the driving element 10 applies a driving force to the first connecting rod 20, and the limit post 24 of the first connecting rod 20 applies a driving force to the second connecting rod 30. This causes the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 to move linearly in sync, thereby driving the air deflector 50 to move linearly to the first preset position.

[0087] Optionally, the length of the limiting post 24 is less than the length of either the first sliding post 25 or the second sliding post 26. Alternatively, the length of the first sliding post 25 can be equal to the length of the second sliding post 26, while the limiting post 24 is less than the length of the first sliding post 25. In this way, during the movement of the first connecting rod 20, the limiting post 24 does not interfere with the movement trajectory of the first connecting rod 20. Furthermore, during the rotation of the air deflector 50, the presence of the limiting post 24 prevents the air deflector 50 from shaking.

[0088] Optionally, one side of the second connecting rod 30 abuts against the first connecting rod 20, and the other side is provided with a third sliding column 31, a fourth sliding column 32 and a fifth sliding column 33, and the three sliding columns are arranged in a triangle, such as Figure 6 As shown, this improves the limiting effect on the motion trajectory of the second connecting rod 30. The third sliding post 31 moves in the second linear track 44, the fourth sliding post 32 moves in the third linear track 45, and the fifth sliding post 33 moves in the fourth linear track 46.

[0089] Optionally, the second connecting rod 30 is further provided with a through slide 35 that penetrates the plate surface of the second connecting rod 30. The provision of the through slide 35 on the second connecting rod 30 enables the second sliding post 26 of the first connecting rod 20 to pass through the through slide 35 and move along the second track.

[0090] Optionally, a sliding sleeve 48 is provided within both the first and second rails. The sliding sleeve 48 is secured within the first and second rails and can slide along the rails. The sliding sleeve 48 engages with the sliding post of the first connecting rod 20 or the second connecting rod 30. Optionally, the sliding post comprises a sliding post body and a stopper. The sliding post body is a split-body column, one end of which is fixed to the first connecting rod 20 or the second connecting rod 30 and the other end is free. The stopper is provided at the free end of the sliding post body. This reduces friction caused by the sliding of the first connecting rod 20 or the second connecting rod 30, thereby extending the service life of the first connecting rod 20 or the second connecting rod 30.

[0091] Optionally, both the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 are rotatably connected to the air guide plate 50 .

[0092] In the disclosed embodiment, the air deflector 50 includes an air deflector body 51 and a mounting seat 52. The mounting seat 52 is connected to the connecting rod assembly of the air deflector 50. The air deflector body 51 is provided with a mounting slot 54, and the mounting seat 52 is disposed within the mounting slot 54. By providing the mounting slot 54 on the inner sidewall of the air deflector 50, the air deflector 50 can meet the requirements for large-angle air delivery, and the installation of the connecting rod and the mounting seat 52 is facilitated. During the process of opening and delivering air at a large angle, the length of the connecting rod assembly that drives the air deflector 50 to rotate and extends from the air conditioner gradually increases. The height of the mounting seat 52 on the inner sidewall of the air deflector 50 needs to be reduced. In this way, the connecting rod and the mounting hole remain connected when the air is directed at a large angle, facilitating the installation of the mounting seat 52 and the connecting rod. Optionally, a wrapping section 511 is provided on each side of the air deflector body 51, and the wrapping section 511 is used to wrap the side of the air conditioner.

[0093] Optionally, the air deflector 50 further includes a connecting portion 53 , a connecting hole is provided at the end of the connecting rod assembly, and the connecting portion 53 is disposed in the connecting hole and the mounting hole.

[0094] Specifically, the end of the first connecting rod 20 is provided with a first connecting hole 27, and the end of the second connecting rod 30 is provided with a second connecting hole 34. Optionally, the mounting base 52 is stepped, including a first stepped surface 521 and a second stepped surface 522. The first stepped surface 521 is provided with a first mounting hole 523, which is hingedly connected to the first connecting rod 20 that drives the air deflector 50 through the connecting portion 53; the second stepped surface 522 is provided with a second mounting hole 524, which is hingedly connected to the second connecting rod 30 that drives the air deflector 50 through the connecting portion 53.

[0095] During the movement of the air guide plate 50, the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 maintain synchronous movement or relative movement. In this way, the first mounting hole 523 is connected to the first connecting rod 20, which can play a role of rotation and direction adjustment; the second mounting hole 524 is connected to the second connecting rod 30, which can play a supporting role.

[0096] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the driving element may be a crank. Optionally, the crank includes a rotating disk 11 and a rotating rod 12, wherein the rotating disk 11 has a rotation center and is provided with a notch 111; a first end of the rotating rod 12 is fixedly connected to the notch 111, and a second end of the rotating rod 12 is a free end.

[0097] Optionally, the crank is connected to a motor driving the motor to provide a driving force for the rotation of the crank, thereby enabling the crank to be connected to the first connecting rod 20 and drive the first connecting rod 20 to move.

[0098] Optionally, a first transmission shaft 121 is disposed at the free end of the rotating rod 12. In this way, the first transmission shaft 121 can slide within the through slot 21 of the first connecting rod 20, thereby driving the first connecting rod 20 to move. It will be understood that the rotating disk 11 has a driving surface that contacts the motor, the rotating rod 12 has a rotating surface that contacts the connecting rod, and the first transmission shaft 121 is disposed on the rotating surface of the rotating rod 12.

[0099] The first transmission shaft 121 is arranged at the free end of the rotating rod 12, which increases the distance between the first transmission shaft 121 and the rotation center of the crank, and increases the radius of the virtual circle generated by the movement of the first transmission shaft 121, so that the air guide plate 50 can be extended to a farther distance from the air outlet, so that the air guide plate 50 has sufficient rotation space, and further the air guide plate 50 has sufficient space to open upward or downward.

[0100] Optionally, the crank also includes a second transmission shaft 122, which is used to drive the first connecting rod 20 to change direction. The second transmission shaft 122 is disposed on the rotating surface of the rotating rod 12 and is located between the first end of the rotating rod 12 and the first transmission shaft 121. The second transmission shaft 122 can move within the limiting track 23 of the first connecting rod 20. The abutment between the second transmission shaft 122 and the limiting track 23 provides the driving force for the first connecting rod 20 to select the track.

[0101] Optionally, the diameter of the circle formed by the movement of the first transmission shaft 121 of the crank is less than or equal to the length of the through slot 21. In this way, the first transmission shaft 121 of the crank can rotate 90° from the initial position in the third direction or the fourth direction and continue to rotate, and the rotation angle of the first transmission shaft 121 is not limited by the length of the through slot 21.

[0102] The embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an air conditioner, comprising the above-mentioned motion assembly for the air guide plate 50 .

[0103] In the disclosed embodiment, the air conditioner includes a shell, which is arranged at the air outlet, and the air guide plate 50 can be extended or retracted into the air outlet under the drive of the motion component.

[0104] The motion assembly provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure drives the air deflector 50 to move in the following manner:

[0105] The initial state of the moving assembly of the wind deflector 50 in the closed state is as follows: Figure 11 As shown. When the driving element 10 is Figure 10When the initial position shown is rotated in the third direction or the fourth direction, the first transmission shaft 121 slides within the first connecting rod 20 to drive the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 to move, wherein the first connecting rod 20 moves linearly along the first linear track 41, and the second connecting rod 30 moves linearly along the second track, thereby driving the air deflector 50 to move linearly to the first preset position. The first preset position can be understood as the position of the air deflector 50 corresponding to when the first sliding post 25 of the first connecting rod 20 is about to begin selecting the first branch track 42 or the second branch track 43.

[0106] When the driving element 10 rotates along the third direction and the air guide plate 50 is about to move to the first preset position, the second transmission shaft 122 of the driving element 10 moves to the first limit point A. Due to the abutment force between the second transmission shaft 122 and the first limit point A, the first sliding column 25 of the first connecting rod 20 is provided with a driving force to select the track, so that the first sliding column 25 of the first connecting rod 20 moves along the right edge of the first linear track 41 and enters the first branch track 42. The second sliding column 26 of the first connecting rod 20 passes through the through slide 35 of the second connecting rod 30 and continues to move in the second linear track 44, and the first connecting rod 20 changes direction. At the same time, the second connecting rod 30 continues to move linearly along the second track. In this way, the air guide plate 50 is opened upward under the joint drive of the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30. Figure 12 shown.

[0107] When the driving element 10 rotates in the fourth direction and the air guide plate 50 is about to move to the first preset position, the second transmission shaft 122 of the driving element 10 moves to the second limit point B. Since there is a contact force between the second transmission shaft 122 and the second limit point B, the driving force for selecting the track is provided to the first sliding column 25 of the first connecting rod 20, so that the first sliding column 25 moves along the left edge of the first linear track 41 and enters the second branch track 43. The second sliding column 26 of the first connecting rod 20 passes through the through slide 35 of the second connecting rod 30 and continues to move in the second linear track 44, and the first connecting rod 20 changes direction. At the same time, the second connecting rod 30 continues to move linearly along the second track. In this way, the air guide plate 50 is opened downward under the joint drive of the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30. Figure 13 shown.

[0108] The air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is a large guide plate type air conditioner. When the air guide plate 50 of the air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is in the closed state, the air guide plate 50 completely blocks the air outlet. Optionally, the air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure can also be a cabinet unit or a duct unit.

[0109] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless expressly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A motion assembly for an air deflector, characterized in that: include: A driving element is provided with a first transmission shaft; a first connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the wind deflector, the first connecting rod being provided with a through slot for sliding of the first transmission shaft; a second connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the wind deflector; and, a track plate provided with a track portion for limiting the movement of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod; The driving element drives the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to move under the limitation of the track portion, so that the air deflector extends in a first direction and then rotates, and a preset angle is formed between the through slot and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; Wherein, the first connecting rod further includes an elastic portion, and the elastic portion is used to deform the first connecting rod so that the air guide plate is tightly closed; Wherein, the elastic portion includes: The first hollow area is provided in the middle of the through slot; and / or, A second hollow area is provided on the upper side of the through slot; Wherein, the width of the first hollow area is smaller than the width of the through groove.

2. The motion assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The range of the preset angle is greater than 0°.

3. The motion assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The range of the preset angle is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 50°.

4. The motion assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The through groove is linear.

5. The motion assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The extension direction of the first hollow area and / or the second hollow area is respectively arranged parallel to the through slot.

6. The motion assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The driving element further includes a second transmission shaft, the first connecting rod is provided with a limiting groove, and the second transmission shaft is used to move along the inner edge of the limiting groove so that the first connecting rod overcomes gravity and moves along a preset track.

7. The motion assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that The limiting groove is communicated with the through groove, and the inner edge of the limiting groove includes a first limiting point and a second limiting point abutting against the second transmission shaft.

8. The motion assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that The track portion comprises: The first track is in a herringbone shape; and The second track is straight; Among them, under the limitation of the first track and the second track, the first connecting rod first moves linearly synchronously with the second connecting rod to drive the air guide plate to extend along the first direction to the first preset position, and then moves relative to the second connecting rod to drive the air guide plate to rotate.

9. The motion assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The first track includes: First straight track; a first branch track, connected to the first straight track; and a second branch track, connected to the first straight track; When the second transmission shaft of the driving element moves to the first limit point, the driving element drives the first connecting rod to start moving on the first branch track. After that, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod move relative to each other, driving the air deflector to open upward. When the second transmission shaft of the driving element moves to the second limit point, the driving element drives the first connecting rod to start selecting the second branch track movement. After that, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod move relative to each other, driving the air guide plate to open downward.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises a motion assembly for an air deflector according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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