Automatic Filter Installation Mechanism and Air Conditioner

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly to an automatic filter screen installation mechanism and an air conditioner. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism is used to install the filter screen on the air conditioner. The air conditioner includes an air inlet panel, and a slideway is arranged on the air inlet panel. One end of the slideway along its extending direction is provided with an entrance and exit for the filter screen to slide into or out of the slideway. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism includes a traction rope and a storage device for winding and unwinding the traction rope. The storage device is arranged at one end of the slideway far from the entrance and exit. The free end of the traction rope far from the storage device is provided with a hook, and the hook is used to hook the filter screen. This automatic filter screen installation mechanism can be applicable to air inlet panels with different depths and curved surfaces, facilitating the installation of the filter screen and improving the user experience effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly relates to an automatic filter screen installation mechanism and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The filter screen is one of the indispensable parts in the air inlet components in the current air conditioner field. It is an integrated part composed of a filter screen and a bracket. Its main function is to filter the impurities existing in the air. However, after being used for a long time, it needs to be cleaned regularly. When cleaning, the entire filter screen needs to be removed, and the disassembly and assembly are relatively difficult, which is not convenient for cleaning. This problem is widespread in the current air conditioner field. In addition, the filter screen and the air inlet panel are fixed by snap connections. Under long-term use, the contact surface will be worn out, and the filter screen will also be not firmly installed.

[0003] In view of the problem of difficult installation of the filter screen, the existing patents propose to design a slide rail structure to let the filter screen slide into the air inlet panel along the curvature of the air inlet panel. Because the appearance curved surface of the air inlet panel varies greatly in design, and its curved surface radian has different depths. For the air inlet panel with a shallow curved surface radian, the installation of the slide rail of the filter screen is relatively convenient. However, for the case with a deeper curved surface radian, the installation of the filter screen is still relatively difficult, which affects the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide an automatic filter screen installation mechanism and an air conditioner. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism can be applicable to air inlet panels with different depths of curved surface radian, facilitate the installation of the filter screen, and improve the user experience during use.

[0005] To this end, in a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an automatic filter screen installation mechanism for installing a filter screen on an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes an air inlet panel, and a slideway is provided on the air inlet panel. One end of the slideway along its extending direction is provided with an entrance and exit for the filter screen to slide into or out of the slideway; the automatic filter screen installation mechanism includes a traction rope and a storage device for taking in and releasing the traction rope. The storage device is arranged at one end of the slideway far from the entrance and exit, and a hook is arranged at the free end of the traction rope far from the storage device, and the hook is used for hooking the filter screen.

[0006] In a possible implementation manner, the part of the traction rope outside the storage device is located in the slideway and is arranged along the extending direction of the slideway.

[0007] In a possible implementation manner, the automatic filter screen installation mechanism further includes a magnetic attraction module, and the magnetic attraction module is arranged at the entrance and exit of the slideway for attracting the hook.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the filter screen automatic installation mechanism further includes a microswitch for controlling the magnetic attraction module. The microswitch is disposed at the entrance and exit of the slideway and is used to abut against the filter screen located at the entrance and exit.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the magnetic attraction module and the microswitch are oppositely arranged; when the filter screen abuts against the microswitch, the magnetic attraction module releases the adsorption of the hook so that the hook hooks the filter screen; when the filter screen leaves the microswitch, the magnetic attraction module adsorbs the hook so that the hook disengages from the filter screen.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the storage device includes a rotating shaft and a driving component for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, and the traction rope is wound around the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the storage device further includes a protective cover sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft, and a through hole for the traction rope to pass through is formed in the protective cover.

[0012] In a possible implementation, a spiral card slot is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft, and the part of the traction rope located inside the protective cover is wound along the spiral card slot.

[0013] In a possible implementation, a gap for accommodating the traction rope is left between the protective cover and the rotating shaft.

[0014] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner, including: a filter screen; an air inlet panel, on which a slideway is arranged, and an entrance and exit for the filter screen to slide into or out of the slideway is arranged at one end of the slideway along its extending direction; and the filter screen automatic installation mechanism as described above, and the storage device of the filter screen automatic installation mechanism is arranged at the end of the slideway far from the entrance and exit.

[0015] According to the filter screen automatic installation mechanism and the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present application, the filter screen automatic installation mechanism hooks the filter screen placed at the entrance and exit of the slideway through a hook, and then winds the traction rope through the storage device, and pulls the filter screen through the traction rope, so that the filter screen slides along the slideway until it is completely installed in the slideway, which can be applicable to air inlet panels with different depths and curved surfaces, is convenient for installing the filter screen, and improves the user experience effect. Description of the Drawings

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these drawings. Additionally, in the accompanying drawings, the same components use the same reference numerals, and the drawings are not drawn to actual scale.

[0017] Figure 1 Shows a schematic perspective view of an automatic filter installation mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic structural view of area A of the shown automatic filter installation mechanism;

[0019] Figure 3 Shows a schematic structural view of an air inlet panel, a traction rope, and a storage device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 Shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a traction rope and a storage device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Filter; 11. Handle;

[0023] 2. Air inlet panel; 21. Slideway; 22. Entrance and exit;

[0024] 3. Traction rope; 31. Hook;

[0025] 4. Storage device; 41. Rotating shaft; 411. Spiral card slot; 42. Driving component; 43. Protective cover;

[0026] 5. Magnetic attraction module;

[0027] 6. Microswitch. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] Figure 1Shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an automatic filter screen installation mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of area A of the shown automatic filter screen installation mechanism;

[0030] Figure 3 Shows a structural schematic diagram of an air inlet panel, a traction rope, and a storage device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 Shows a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a traction rope and a storage device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] As Figures 1 to 4 Shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an automatic filter screen installation mechanism for installing a filter screen 1 on an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes an air inlet panel 2, and a slideway 21 is provided on the air inlet panel 2. An entrance / exit 22 for the filter screen 1 to slide into or out of the slideway 21 is provided at one end of the slideway 21 along its extending direction; the automatic filter screen installation mechanism includes a traction rope 3 and a storage device 4 for taking in and releasing the traction rope 3. The storage device 4 is arranged at one end of the slideway 21 far from the entrance / exit 22. A hook 31 is provided at the free end of the traction rope 3 far from the storage device 4. The hook 31 is used to hook the filter screen 1, and a card slot matching with the hook 31 is provided on the filter screen 1. The hook 31 is hooked into the card slot, and then the filter screen 1 is pulled along the slideway 21 to slide.

[0033] In the present application, the filter screen 1 placed at the entrance / exit 22 of the slideway 21 is hooked by the hook 31, and then the storage device 4 winds up the traction rope 3. The traction rope 3 pulls the filter screen 1, so that the filter screen 1 slides along the slideway 21 until it is completely installed in the slideway 21. It can be applicable to air inlet panels 2 with different depths and curved surfaces, and can also be applicable to air inlet panels 2 with different curved surfaces, which is convenient for installing the filter screen 1 and improves the user experience effect during use.

[0034] Specifically, the filter screen 1 includes a bracket and a filter screen arranged inside the bracket. The bracket can adopt a single-piece structure or a multi-piece structure. Both sides of each piece of the bracket slide into two relatively arranged slideways 21 respectively, so as to ensure the stability of the filter screen 1 when sliding into the slideway 21. The hook 31 hooks the middle area of the filter screen 1, so that the filter screen 1 will not skew during sliding.

[0035] Specifically, when the installation of the filter screen 1 is completed, there will still be a small part left at the entrance / exit 22. A handle 11 is arranged at the position of the filter screen 1 at the entrance / exit 22, so as to directly pull the filter screen 1 out of the slideway 21, which is convenient for disassembling the filter screen 1. The disassembly method of the filter screen 1 is the same as that of the existing slideway 21 type air inlet panel 2.

[0036] In some embodiments, the portion of the towing rope 3 located outside the storage device 4 is located within the slideway 21 and is arranged along the extending direction of the slideway 21.

[0037] In this application, the towing rope 3 includes a portion located inside the storage device 4 and a portion located within the slideway 21. The storage device 4 is used to wind and unwind the towing rope 3 to complete the disassembly and assembly of the filter net 1. The towing rope 3 is arranged along the extending direction of the slideway 21, which can guide the towing rope 3, so that the pulling force of the towing rope 3 on the filter net 1 is always along the direction of the slideway 21, facilitating pulling the filter net 1 into the slideway 21.

[0038] In some embodiments, the filter net automatic installation mechanism further includes a magnetic attraction module 5. The magnetic attraction module 5 is arranged at the entrance and exit 22 of the slideway 21 for attracting the hook 31.

[0039] In this application, before loading the filter net 1, the magnetic attraction module 5 attracts the hook 31, causing the hook 31 to tilt away from the filter net 1. When the end of the filter net 1 is placed at the entrance and exit 22, the hook 31 can be manually separated from the magnetic attraction module 5, making the free end of the towing rope 3 hang freely. When the free end of the towing rope 3 hangs freely, the hook 31 can just hook the end of the filter net 1, and then the filter net 1 is pulled into the slideway 21 through the towing rope 3.

[0040] Specifically, the magnetic attraction module 5 uses an electromagnet, and the hook 31 is made of iron, which enables the magnetic module to attract the hook 31. When the magnetic attraction force of the magnetic attraction module 5 is lost, the adsorption of the hook 31 is released, and the hook 31 hangs freely under its own gravity, so that the hook 31 hooks the end of the filter net 1 to complete the subsequent installation of the filter net 1.

[0041] Furthermore, the filter net automatic installation mechanism further includes a micro switch 6 for controlling the magnetic attraction module 5. The micro switch 6 is arranged at the entrance and exit 22 of the slideway 21 for abutting against the filter net 1 located at the entrance and exit 22.

[0042] In this application, the entrance and exit 22 is arranged above. When the filter net 1 is placed at the entrance and exit 22, the micro switch is pressed down by the self-weight of the filter net 1 to control the magnetic attraction module 5 to disconnect. Then, after the hook 31 loses the adsorption of the magnetic attraction module 5, it automatically hooks the filter net 1 to complete the subsequent installation of the filter net 1. The connection between the hook 31 and the filter net 1 can be automatically completed in a narrow space, which is convenient for operation. When the filter net 1 is pulled out from the slideway 21, the filter net 1 is separated from the micro switch 6, and the magnetic attraction module 5 is activated, so that the magnetic attraction module 5 attracts the hook 31 and adsorbs it to one side to separate it from the filter net 1, which will not affect the disassembly of the filter net 1.

[0043] Optionally, the inlet / outlet 22 can also be arranged at the lower part. When the top of the filter net 1 abuts against the microswitch 6, the magnetic attraction module 5 is controlled to disconnect. Then, after the hook 31 loses the adsorption of the magnetic attraction module 5, it automatically hooks the filter net 1, and then the installation of the filter net 1 is completed. When disassembling the filter net 1, first pull the filter net 1 outwards until the filter net 1 is separated from the microswitch 6, and then start the magnetic attraction module 5, so that the magnetic attraction module 5 adsorbs the hook 31, adsorbs the hook 31 to a position and separates it from the filter net 1, and then disassemble the filter net 1.

[0044] In this application, the hook 31 is controlled by the cooperation of the microswitch 6 and the magnetic attraction module 5, and the connection and separation of the hook 31 and the filter net 1 can be completed in the narrow space of the inlet / outlet 22, which is convenient for operation and improves the use reliability.

[0045] In some embodiments, the magnetic attraction module 5 and the microswitch 6 are arranged opposite to each other. When the filter net 1 abuts against the microswitch 6, the magnetic attraction module 5 releases the adsorption of the hook 31, so that the hook 31 hooks the filter net 1. When the filter net 1 leaves the microswitch 6, the magnetic attraction module 5 adsorbs the hook 31, so that the hook 31 is separated from the filter net 1.

[0046] Specifically, both the magnetic attraction module 5 and the microswitch 6 are arranged at the inlet / outlet 22, the magnetic attraction module 5 and the microswitch 6 are arranged opposite to each other, and the microswitch 6 is adjacent to the slideway 21. When the end of the filter net 1 abuts against the microswitch 6, the microswitch 6 is triggered, so that the magnetic attraction module 5 disconnects and releases the adsorption of the hook 31. The traction rope 3 itself is arranged along the slideway 21, and the free end of the traction rope 3 returns to its original position under the action of gravity, so that the hook 31 hooks the filter net 1. Similarly, when the filter net 1 is pulled out of the slideway 21, the filter net 1 is separated from the microswitch 6, and the magnetic attraction module 5 is started, so that the magnetic attraction module 5 adsorbs the hook 31.

[0047] In some embodiments, the storage device 4 includes a rotating shaft 41 and a driving component 42 for driving the rotating shaft 41 to rotate, and the traction rope 3 is wound around the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft 41.

[0048] In this application, when installing the filter net 1, the driving component 42 drives the rotating shaft 41 to rotate, so as to continuously wind the traction rope 3 on the rotating shaft 41, wind up the traction rope 3, so that the traction rope 3 can traction the filter net 1. When disassembling the filter net 1, just manually pull the filter net 1, and the traction rope 3 drives the rotating shaft 41 to rotate in the reverse direction, realizing the unwinding of the traction rope 3.

[0049] In some embodiments, the storage device 4 further includes a protective cover 43 sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft 41, and the protective cover 43 is provided with a through hole for the traction rope 3 to pass through.

[0050] In this application, the protective cover 43 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft 41. The towing rope 3 enters the protective cover 43 through the through hole and then winds around the rotating shaft 41, which can protect the rotating shaft 41 and at the same time protect the towing rope 3 wound on the rotating shaft 41.

[0051] Further, a spiral card slot 411 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft 41, and the part of the towing rope 3 located inside the protective cover 43 is arranged to coil along the spiral card slot 411.

[0052] In this application, a spiral card slot 411 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft 41. The pitch of the spiral card slot 411 is slightly larger than the diameter of the towing rope 3. The towing rope 3 is coiled in the spiral card slot 411 of the rotating shaft 41. When winding up, the towing rope 3 can be tightly wound around the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft 41, thereby reducing the diameter and occupied space of the storage device 4. Specifically, the towing rope 3 is fixed to the spiral card slot 411 through friction. When the rotating shaft 41 rotates, the towing rope 3 can be coiled along the spiral card slot 411 to complete the storage. In order to ensure that the towing rope 3 can be in the slideway, the storage device 4 can be set in a form of lateral movement to ensure that the towing rope is always in the slideway during winding and unwinding.

[0053] In some embodiments, a gap for accommodating the towing rope 3 is left between the protective cover 43 and the rotating shaft 41.

[0054] In this application, the gap between the protective cover 43 and the rotating shaft 41 is just enough to coil one layer of the towing rope 3, which can play a guiding role for the towing rope 3, so that the towing rope 3 can effectively coil along the spiral card slot 411 and avoid the situation that the towing rope 3 breaks away from the spiral card slot 411.

[0055] Specifically, the part of the towing rope 3 located inside the protective cover 43 can be made of a flexible material to facilitate the coiling of the towing rope 3 along the spiral card slot 411 on the rotating shaft 41 during winding.

[0056] The automatic filter screen installation mechanism hooks the filter screen 1 placed at the entrance and exit 22 of the slideway 21 through the hook 31, and then winds up the towing rope 3 through the storage device 4. The towing rope 3 pulls the filter screen 1, so that the filter screen 1 slides along the slideway 21 until it is completely installed in the slideway 21. It can be applied to the air inlet panel 2 with different depths and curved surfaces, which is convenient for installing the filter screen 1 and improves the user experience effect during use.

[0057] An embodiment of this application provides an air conditioner, including: a filter screen 1; an air inlet panel 2, on which a slideway 21 is provided, and an entrance and exit 22 for the filter screen 1 to slide into or out of the slideway 21 is provided at one end of the slideway 21 along its extending direction; and the above-mentioned automatic filter screen installation mechanism, and the storage device 4 of the automatic filter screen installation mechanism is arranged at one end of the slideway 21 far from the entrance and exit 22.

[0058] In this application, the slideway 21 is arranged inside the air inlet panel 2. The filter net 1 is guided through the slideway 21 so that the filter net 1 can be smoothly installed inside the air inlet panel 2. The traction rope 3 is wound by the storage device 4 of the automatic filter net installation mechanism. The hook 31 at the free end of the traction rope 3 hooks the filter net 1 and pulls the filter net 1 to slide along the slideway 21, thereby completing the installation of the filter net 1. When the filter net 1 needs to be disassembled, the filter net 1 can be directly pulled out.

[0059] Optionally, multiple traction ropes 3 can be provided. For the filter net 1 with a relatively long transverse length, the filter net 1 can be hooked by multiple hooks 31 respectively, and then the installation of the filter net 1 can be completed, which can further ensure the stability of the filter net 1 when sliding along the slideway 21.

[0060] It should be noted that the "one embodiment", "embodiment", "exemplary embodiment", "some embodiments", etc. mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include specific features, structures or characteristics, but not necessarily every embodiment includes such specific features, structures or characteristics. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when combining a specific feature, structure or characteristic with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art to implement such a feature, structure or characteristic in combination with other embodiments, whether explicitly or implicitly described.

[0061] It should be easily understood that the terms "on...", "above...", and "over..." in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, so that "on..." not only means "directly on something", but also includes the meaning of "on something" with intermediate features or layers therebetween, and "above..." or "over..." not only includes the meaning of "above something" or "over", but also can include the meaning of "above something" or "over" without intermediate features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0062] In addition, in order to facilitate the description, spatial relative terms can be used in the text, such as "below", "beneath", "under", "above", "over", etc., to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figure. The spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings. The device can have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptive words used in the text can be similarly interpreted accordingly.

[0063] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising an..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising said element.

[0064] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic filter screen installation mechanism for installing a filter screen (1) on an air conditioner, the air conditioner including an air inlet panel (2), a slideway (21) being provided on the air inlet panel (2), and an entrance / exit (22) for the filter screen (1) to slide into or out of the slideway (21) being provided at one end of the slideway (21) along its own extending direction; characterized in that, The filter screen automatic installation mechanism includes a towing rope (3) and a storage device (4) for taking in and paying out the towing rope (3). The storage device (4) is arranged at one end of the slideway (21) far away from the entrance and exit (22). The free end of the towing rope (3) far away from the storage device (4) is provided with a hook (31), and the hook (31) is used for hooking the filter screen (1). The filter screen automatic installation mechanism further includes a magnetic attraction module (5). The magnetic attraction module (5) is arranged at the entrance and exit (22) of the slideway (21) and is used for adsorbing the hook (31). The filter screen automatic installation mechanism further includes a microswitch (6) for controlling the magnetic attraction module (5). The microswitch (6) is arranged at the entrance and exit (22) of the slideway (21) and is used for abutting against the filter screen (1) located at the entrance and exit (22). The magnetic attraction module (5) and the microswitch (6) are arranged opposite to each other. When the filter screen (1) abuts against the microswitch (6), the magnetic attraction module (5) releases the adsorption on the hook (31) so that the hook (31) hooks the filter screen (1). When the filter screen (1) leaves the microswitch (6), the magnetic attraction module (5) adsorbs the hook (31) so that the hook (31) disengages from the filter screen (1).

2. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The part of the towing rope (3) outside the storage device (4) is located in the slideway (21) and is arranged along the extending direction of the slideway (21).

3. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage device (4) includes a rotating shaft (41) and a driving component (42) for driving the rotating shaft (41) to rotate. The towing rope (3) is wound around the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft (41).

4. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that The storage device (4) further includes a protective cover (43) sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft (41). A through hole for the towing rope (3) to pass through is formed in the protective cover (43).

5. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, A spiral card slot (411) is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft (41). The part of the towing rope (3) located inside the protective cover (43) is wound and arranged along the spiral card slot (411).

6. The automatic filter screen installation mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, A gap for accommodating the towing rope (3) is left between the protective cover (43) and the rotating shaft (41).

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including: Filter screen (1); An air inlet panel (2) is provided with a slideway (21) thereon. One end of the slideway (21) along its own extending direction is provided with an entrance and exit (22) for the filter screen (1) to slide into or out of the slideway (21); and The filter screen automatic installation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the storage device (4) of the filter screen automatic installation mechanism is arranged at one end of the slideway (21) far away from the entrance and exit (22).

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