Air outlet structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an air outlet structure and an air conditioner, which comprise a shell, a containing cavity is arranged in the shell, an air duct component is arranged in the containing cavity, the air duct component is provided with an air outlet which is communicated with the containing cavity, the air duct component is provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the first connecting part is located below the second connecting part, a guide vane is movably connected with the first connecting part, a filtering structure is movably connected with the second connecting part, the filtering structure is provided with a filtering part which is used for removing peculiar smell in air flow, the filtering structure has a peculiar smell removing state which is used for blocking air flow, when the filtering structure moves to the peculiar smell removing state, air flow in the containing cavity reaches the guide vane after passing through the filtering structure, and the air outlet structure solves the problem that the air conditioner in the prior art produces peculiar smell when being started.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and more specifically, to an air outlet structure and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] When existing household air conditioners are cooling, there are many water droplets on the copper pipes and evaporator fins inside the air conditioner. The humid environment inside the air conditioner causes the air inside to have a certain odor. When the user turns on the air conditioner, this odor will be blown into the user's space through the air duct as the fan rotates. Therefore, there is a phenomenon in life where you often smell an odor when the air conditioner is first turned on.

[0003] However, existing air conditioner indoor unit models on the market have limited technological advancements in removing startup odors. Currently, there is no good solution for removing startup odors. If this problem cannot be solved, it will result in a poor user experience for the product. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an air outlet structure and an air conditioner to solve the problem of odors generated by air conditioners when they are first turned on in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an air outlet structure, comprising: a housing having a receiving cavity inside; an air duct component disposed within the receiving cavity, the air duct component having an air outlet communicating with the receiving cavity; the air duct component having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion being located below the second connecting portion; an air guide plate movably connected to the first connecting portion; and a filter structure movably connected to the second connecting portion, the filter structure having a filter portion for removing odors from the airflow; the filter structure having an odor-removing state for blocking airflow, wherein when the filter structure moves to the odor-removing state, the airflow in the receiving cavity passes through the filter structure and reaches the air guide plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the air outlet structure also includes a fan component, which is connected to the air duct component to transport the gas in the receiving cavity to the air outlet through the fan component.

[0007] Furthermore, the air duct component has a first air duct plate and a second air duct plate arranged opposite to each other, and the air outlet is located between the first air duct plate and the second air duct plate; the first connecting part is located on the first air duct plate, and the second connecting part is located on the second air duct plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the second air duct plate is provided with a receiving groove, and the filter structure has a clearance state to avoid the air outlet. When the filter structure is in the clearance state, the filter structure is located in the receiving groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the air duct component has a third air duct plate, which is located on the side of the second air duct plate away from the air outlet, and the third air duct plate and the second air duct plate are arranged at intervals; when the filter structure is in the avoidance state, a sealed cavity is formed between the third air duct plate, the second air duct plate and the filter structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the air outlet structure also includes an evaporator component, which is connected to the third air duct plate and is located on the side of the third air duct plate away from the second air duct plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the filter structure includes: a connecting shaft, which is rotatably connected to the second connecting part; and a mounting frame, which is connected to the connecting shaft and has a mounting groove for mounting the filter part.

[0012] Furthermore, a baffle is provided on the air guide plate. When the filter structure is in the deodorization state, the baffle is used to abut against the mounting frame to prevent the connecting shaft from rotating.

[0013] Furthermore, activated carbon is provided on the filter section; and / or, vents are provided on the filter section for airflow to pass through.

[0014] The present invention provides an air conditioner, including an air outlet structure, wherein the air outlet structure is as described above.

[0015] The air outlet structure of this invention includes: a housing with a receiving cavity inside; an air duct component disposed within the receiving cavity, the air duct component having an air outlet communicating with the receiving cavity; the air duct component having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion being located below the second connecting portion; a guide plate movably connected to the first connecting portion; and a filter structure movably connected to the second connecting portion, the filter structure having a filter portion for removing odors from the airflow; the filter structure has an odor-removing state for blocking airflow, and when the filter structure moves to the odor-removing state, the airflow in the receiving cavity passes through the filter structure and reaches the guide plate. With the above configuration, a filter structure is provided at the air outlet of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is turned on, a driving device such as a motor drives the filter structure to move, causing the filter structure to contact the airflow inside the air duct component, thereby removing odors from the air blown out of the air duct when the air conditioner is turned on, solving the problem of odors generated by air conditioners when they are first turned on in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the filter structure of the air outlet structure of the present invention in the deodorization state;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet structure of the present invention when the filter structure is in an avoidance state.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter structure of the air outlet structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a front view of the filter structure of the air outlet structure of the present invention.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Shell; 11. Receiving cavity; 2. Air duct component; 201. First air duct plate; 202. Second air duct plate; 203. Third air duct plate; 21. First connecting part; 22. Second connecting part; 23. Air outlet; 24. Receiving groove; 3. Air guide plate; 31. Baffle; 4. Filter structure; 41. Filter part; 42. Connecting shaft; 43. Mounting frame; 5. Fan component; 6. Sealing cavity; 7. Evaporator component. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Based on the embodiments in this application, other similar embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as "up," "down," "left," and "right," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings; therefore, the directional terms used are for illustrative purposes and not for limiting the invention.

[0023] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 5 The present invention will be further described below.

[0024] The air outlet structure of this embodiment includes: a housing 1, which has a receiving cavity 11; an air duct component 2, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 11 and has an air outlet 23 communicating with the receiving cavity 11; the air duct component 2 has a first connecting part 21 and a second connecting part 22, the first connecting part 21 being located below the second connecting part 22; an air guide plate 3, which is movably connected to the first connecting part 21; and a filter structure 4, which is movably connected to the second connecting part 22, and is provided with a filter part 41 for removing odors from the airflow; the filter structure 4 has an odor-removing state for blocking the airflow, and when the filter structure 4 moves to the odor-removing state, the airflow in the receiving cavity 11 passes through the filter structure 4 and reaches the air guide plate 3. With the above configuration, a filter structure 4 is installed at the air outlet 23 of the air outlet structure of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is turned on, the filter structure 4 is driven by a motor or other drive device to move, so that the filter structure 4 comes into contact with the airflow inside the air duct component 2, thereby removing the odor in the air blown out of the air duct when the air conditioner is turned on, and solving the problem of odor generated by the air conditioner when it is first turned on in the prior art.

[0025] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first connecting part 21 is located below the second connecting part 22, taking advantage of the characteristic of the indoor air conditioner being hung high and blowing downwards, so that the filter structure 4 will not affect the air guiding function of the air guide plate 3.

[0026] In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, see Figure 1 The air outlet structure also includes a fan component 5, which is connected to the air duct component 2 to transport the gas in the receiving cavity 11 to the air outlet 23 through the fan component 5.

[0027] See Figures 1 to 3 In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, the air duct component 2 has a first air duct plate 201 and a second air duct plate 202 disposed opposite to each other, and the air outlet 23 is located between the first air duct plate 201 and the second air duct plate 202; the first connecting part 21 is located on the first air duct plate 201, and the second connecting part 22 is located on the second air duct plate 202. In this way, the operation of the air guide plate 3 and the filter structure 4 will not affect each other.

[0028] In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, see Figure 1 The second air duct plate 202 is provided with a receiving groove 24, and the filter structure 4 has a clearance state to avoid the air outlet 23. When the filter structure 4 is in the clearance state, the filter structure 4 is located in the receiving groove 24. In this way, when the filter structure 4 is not moving, the filter structure 4 is part of the air duct and will not occupy too much of the internal space of the air outlet structure.

[0029] See Figure 1In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, the air duct component 2 has a third air duct plate 203, which is located on the side of the second air duct plate 202 away from the air outlet 23. The third air duct plate 203 and the second air duct plate 202 are arranged at intervals. When the filter structure 4 is in the avoidance state, a sealing cavity 6 is formed between the third air duct plate 203, the second air duct plate 202, and the filter structure 4. In this way, airflow in the air outlet structure can be prevented from flowing out from the filter structure 4, reducing the impact of the filter structure 4 on the structural function.

[0030] In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, see Figure 1 The air outlet structure also includes an evaporator component 7, which is connected to the third air duct plate 203. The evaporator component 7 is located on the side of the third air duct plate 203 away from the second air duct plate 202.

[0031] See Figure 4 , Figure 5 In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, the filter structure 4 includes: a connecting shaft 42, which is rotatably connected to the second connecting part 22; and a mounting frame 43, which is connected to the connecting shaft 42 and has a mounting groove for mounting the filter part 41.

[0032] In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, see Figure 1 A baffle 31 is provided on the air guide plate 3. When the filter structure 4 is in the deodorization state, the baffle 31 is used to abut against the mounting frame 43 to prevent the connecting shaft 42 from rotating.

[0033] Specifically, a baffle 31 is provided on the air guide plate 3. When the air conditioner is turned on, the air guide plate 3 opens and the motor drives the rotating shaft to move the filter structure 4. The baffle 31 plays a role in fixing the filter structure 4 and preventing the filter structure 4 from shaking and making noise due to the wind force during air supply.

[0034] In the air outlet structure of this embodiment, activated carbon is provided on the filter section 41; and / or, the filter section 41 is provided with a vent for airflow to pass through.

[0035] An air conditioner includes an air outlet structure, wherein the air outlet structure is as described above.

[0036] An automatic control logic for an air conditioner that operates after being turned on utilizes the principle of activated carbon adsorption. A filter structure 4 is designed at the air outlet, and a baffle 31 is designed on the air guide plate 3. Through the cooperation of these two structures, odors generated when the air conditioner is turned on are removed from the user's air intake. The odor removal logic designed in this invention begins operation when the indoor unit of the air conditioner starts running under the control of the remote control.

[0037] When the air conditioner is turned on, the air guide plate 3 opens. After the air guide plate 3 opens, the motor drives the connecting shaft 42 to drive the filter structure 4 to open counterclockwise outward. The filter structure 4 opens and stops when it contacts the stop block 31. Subsequently, under the control of the control logic, the fan component 5 rotates at high speed, and the generated airflow begins to pass through the filter structure 4 along the air duct in the air duct component 2. After the filter structure 4 adsorbs and removes odors, the filtered clean air is quickly delivered through the opening direction of the air guide plate 3. After maintaining the rapid air delivery state for 30 seconds, the odor at startup is basically eliminated, and the logic continues to run. The motor drives the rotating shaft to drive the filter structure 4 to close clockwise. When the filter structure 4 retracts, this logic ends, and the air conditioner operates normally. By operating the air conditioner through this logic, the odor gases generated when the air conditioner is first turned on can be adsorbed and removed by the filter structure 4 designed in this invention during the high-speed air delivery process at startup, avoiding blowing odor gases towards the user and improving the user's experience of using the product.

[0038] Structurally, this invention uses a motor shaft to drive a filter structure 4. Through its interaction with a baffle 31 designed on the air guide plate 3, and driven by control logic, this structure alters the airflow pattern of the air conditioner when it is first turned on. Unlike ordinary household air conditioners, in this invention, the filter structure 4 and the baffle 31 work together to filter and adsorb the air emitted within the first 30 seconds of operation. This effectively purifies the air emitted when the air conditioner is first turned on, preventing odors from blowing towards the user and making household air conditioning products more comfortable and intelligent to use.

[0039] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0040] The air outlet structure of this invention features a filter structure 4 with adsorption materials such as activated carbon at the air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. This filter structure is driven by a control logic to unfold when the air conditioner is turned on, adsorbing and filtering odorous gases blown out by the air conditioner. This avoids a poor user experience. This invention is based on the actual needs of users and can better meet some of the requirements of users for existing air conditioning products.

[0041] The air outlet structure of this invention removes odors generated when the air conditioner is turned on by adding an activated carbon filter structure to the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0042] The air outlet structure of this invention is designed with a control logic that causes the filter structure set at the air outlet to automatically open when the air conditioner is turned on and supplies air, so as to filter out odorous air. After the filter structure has been open for a period of time, it retracts under the drive of the control logic, and the air conditioner returns to normal air supply.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure, characterized by, The air outlet structure comprises: a shell (1) having a containing cavity (11) inside; an air duct component (2) arranged in the containing cavity (11), the air duct component (2) having an air outlet (23) communicating with the containing cavity (11); the air duct component (2) has a first connecting part (21) and a second connecting part (22), the first connecting part (21) being located below the second connecting part (22); the air duct component (2) has oppositely arranged first and second air duct plates (201, 202), the second air duct plate (202) being provided with a containing groove (24), and the air duct component (2) has a third air duct plate (203) located on a side of the second air duct plate (202) away from the air outlet (23), the third air duct plate (203) being arranged in spaced relation with the second air duct plate (202); a guide vane (3) movably connected to the first connecting part (21) in opposition; a filter structure (4) movably connected to the second connecting part (22) in opposition, the filter structure (4) being provided with a filter part (41) for removing odor in air flow; the filter structure (4) has a deodorizing state for blocking air flow, when the filter structure (4) moves to the deodorizing state, air flow in the containing cavity (11) reaches the guide vane (3) after passing through the filter structure (4), the filter structure (4) has a avoiding state for avoiding the air outlet (23), when the filter structure (4) is in the avoiding state, the filter structure (4) is located in the containing groove (24); when the filter structure (4) is in the avoiding state, a sealed cavity (6) is formed among the third air duct plate (203), the second air duct plate (202) and the filter structure (4).

2. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet structure further comprises: a fan component (5) connected to the air duct component (2) to deliver air in the containing cavity (11) to the air outlet (23) through the fan component (5).

3. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet (23) is located between the first and second air duct plates (201, 202); the first connecting part (21) is located on the first air duct plate (201), and the second connecting part (22) is located on the second air duct plate (202).

4. The air outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air outlet structure further comprises an evaporator component (7) connected to the third air duct plate (203), the evaporator component (7) being located on a side of the third air duct plate (203) away from the second air duct plate (202).

5. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter structure (4) comprises: a connecting shaft (42) rotatably connected to the second connecting part (22); a mounting frame (43) connected to the connecting shaft (42), the mounting frame (43) having a mounting groove for mounting the filter part (41) inside.

6. The air outlet structure of claim 5, wherein, The air deflector (3) is provided with a stop block (31), when the filtering structure (4) is in the odor removal state, the stop block (31) is used to abut against the mounting frame (43) to prevent the connecting shaft (42) from rotating.

7. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, wherein, The filtering part (41) is provided with activated carbon; and / or, The filtering part (41) is provided with a ventilation opening for the airflow to pass through.

8. An air conditioner comprising an air outlet structure, characterized by The air outlet structure is any one of the air outlet structures in claims 1-7.

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