An air deflector and an air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air deflector and an air conditioner. The air deflector includes: a first air deflector; a second air deflector connected to the first air deflector; and a reinforcing member disposed between the first air deflector and the second air deflector. When the first air deflector and the second air deflector are cooperatively connected, the reinforcing member can limit the torsional deformation of the first air deflector and the second air deflector. The present invention can solve the technical problem that the air deflector of the air conditioner is prone to torsional deformation in the length direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more particularly, to an air deflector and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners that can regulate temperature have been more widely used.

[0003] In order to prevent condensation on the air deflector of the air conditioner, the air deflector can be set as a double-layer structure, which is assembled by pressing an outer deflector and an inner lining plate, and there is a gap between the outer deflector and the inner lining plate; the double-layer structure of the air deflector and the setting of the gap can effectively prevent condensation; however, there are deficiencies in the related art: when the length of the air deflector is relatively large, the outer deflector and the inner lining plate are prone to torsional deformation in the length direction, which will damage the air deflector. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention can solve the technical problem that the air deflector of the air conditioner is prone to torsional deformation in the length direction.

[0005] To solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides an air deflector, the air deflector includes: a first air deflector; a second air deflector connected to the first air deflector; a reinforcing member disposed between the first air deflector and the second air deflector; wherein, when the first air deflector and the second air deflector are cooperatively connected, the reinforcing member can limit the torsional deformation of the first air deflector and the second air deflector.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution: by providing the reinforcing member between the first air deflector and the second air deflector, it is possible to avoid the torsional deformation of the first air deflector and the second air deflector when the length of the air deflector is relatively long, reduce the damage to the first air deflector and the second air deflector, and improve the utilization rate of the air deflector.

[0007] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing member includes: a first blocking rib, the first end of the first blocking rib is fixed to the first air deflector, and the second end extends towards the second air deflector; a second blocking rib, the first end of the second blocking rib is fixed to the second air deflector, and the second end extends towards the first air deflector.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution: through the cooperation between the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib, the torsional deformation between the first air deflector and the second air deflector is restricted, thereby improving the service life of the air deflector and further saving costs.

[0009] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing member further includes: a first support rib disposed on the first air deflector and connected to the first blocking rib, the first support rib being used to support the first blocking rib; and / or a second support rib disposed on the second air deflector and connected to the second blocking rib, the second support rib being used to support the second blocking rib.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by providing the first support rib and the second support rib, the strength of the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib is improved, and further, the torsional deformation between the first air deflector and the second air deflector is avoided.

[0011] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the first end and the second end of the first blocking rib is a first distance H1; the distance between the first end and the second end of the second blocking rib is a second distance H2; the distance between the first air deflector and the second air deflector is a third distance H3; wherein, the first distance H1, the second distance H2, and the third distance H3 satisfy: H1 + H2 > H3.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: when H1 + H2 > H3, it can be ensured that when the first air deflector and the second air deflector are deformed, the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib can come into contact with each other, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing further deformation between the first air deflector and the second air deflector.

[0013] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib are arranged in parallel, and a fourth distance H4 is formed between the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the parallel arrangement of the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib ensures the uniform force between the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib, and improves the anti-deformation efficiency of the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib.

[0015] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the length of the fourth distance H4 is inversely proportional to the length L of the air deflector.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: since the longer the length of the air deflector, the more obvious the deformation between the first air deflector and the second air deflector, when the air deflector is longer, the fourth distance H4 is adjusted shorter, thereby avoiding further deformation between the first air deflector and the second air deflector.

[0017] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing member is perpendicular to the length directions of the first air deflector and the second air deflector in the width direction.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: when the reinforcing member is perpendicular to the length directions of the first air deflector and the second air deflector, the strength of the reinforcing member is the best and the anti-deformation efficiency is the highest.

[0019] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of the reinforcing members are provided, and the plurality of reinforcing members are arranged along the length directions of the first air deflector and the second air deflector.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: when more reinforcing members are provided and the reinforcing members are arranged along the length directions of the first air deflector and the second air deflector, the first air deflector and the second air deflector are more stable in the length direction.

[0021] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the first air deflector and the second air deflector respectively have an arc-shaped structure, and the inner arc surface of the first air deflector is connected to the outer arc surface of the second air deflector.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the first air deflector and the second air deflector are arranged in an arc-shaped structure, which improves the efficiency of the air deflector.

[0023] Further, an air conditioner is further provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner is provided with an air deflector assembly, and the air deflector assembly is provided with the air deflectors described in the above embodiments.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: after the air deflectors are installed, the air deflector assembly and the air conditioner have all the technical features and all the beneficial effects of the air deflectors described in the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated herein one by one.

[0025] In summary, after adopting the technical solution of the present invention, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0026] i) By arranging the reinforcing member between the first air deflector and the second air deflector, it is possible to avoid the torsional deformation of the first air deflector and the second air deflector when the length of the air deflector is relatively long, reduce the damage to the first air deflector and the second air deflector, and improve the utilization rate of the air deflector;

[0027] ii) Through the cooperation between the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib, the torsional deformation between the first air deflector and the second air deflector is restricted, thereby improving the service life of the air deflector and further saving costs;

[0028] iii) When the reinforcing member is perpendicular to the length directions of the first air deflector and the second air deflector, the strength of the reinforcing member is the best and the anti-deformation efficiency is the highest;

[0029] iv) When H1 + H2 > H3, it can be ensured that when the first air deflector and the second air deflector are deformed, the first blocking rib and the second blocking rib can come into contact, so as to prevent further deformation between the first air deflector and the second air deflector. Description of the Drawings

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the air deflector 100 provided by the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 another perspective schematic view.

[0032] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the first air deflector 10 in

[0033] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 an enlarged view of the circled part A in

[0034] Figure 5 It is Figure 2 a schematic structural diagram of the second air deflector 20 in

[0035] Figure 6 It is Figure 5 an enlarged view of the circled part B in

[0036] Figure 7 It is Figure 1 a partial structural diagram of the air deflector 100 in

[0037] Figure 8 It is Figure 7 an enlarged view of the circled part C in

[0038] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0039] 100 - air deflector; 10 - first air deflector; 11 - inner arc surface; 12 - first bushing; 20 - second air deflector; 21 - outer arc surface; 22 - second bushing; 30 - connecting part; 31 - rotating shaft; 41 - first blocking rib; 411 - first support rib; 42 - second blocking rib; 421 - second support rib. Detailed Embodiments

[0040] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the following describes in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "lateral", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0041]

First Embodiment

[0042] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the first embodiment of the present invention provides a wind deflector 100. The wind deflector 100 is installed at the air outlet of the air conditioner. One side of the wind deflector 100 is installed at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the other side can move relative to the air outlet. When the wind deflector 100 moves, the direction of the air blown out by the air conditioner can be adjusted.

[0043] Preferably, the wind deflector 100 is installed on the middle frame of the air conditioner, and the rotation axis of the wind deflector 100 is located outside the middle frame. The wind deflector 100 is provided with a double-layer structure, and the wind deflector 100 includes: a first wind deflector 10 and a second wind deflector 20; a connecting portion 30 is provided between the first wind deflector 10 and the second wind deflector 20. The first wind deflector 10 and the second wind deflector 20 are rotatably installed at the air outlet of the air conditioner through the connecting portion 30.

[0044] Furthermore, the connecting portion 30 includes: a first shaft sleeve 12 and a second shaft sleeve 22; the first shaft sleeve 12 is provided on one side of the first wind deflector 10, and the second shaft sleeve 22 is provided at the position of the second wind deflector 20 corresponding to the first shaft sleeve 12. When the first wind deflector 10 and the second wind deflector 20 are cooperatively connected, a rotation axis installation position is formed between the first shaft sleeve 12 and the second shaft sleeve 22. The rotation axis 31 of the wind deflector 100 is installed in the rotation axis installation position; under the action of the driving motor, by adjusting the rotation axis 31, the direction of the air blown out by the air conditioner can be adjusted; the first shaft sleeve 12 and the second shaft sleeve 22 can be connected through a snap component, or can be connected by other means such as bolts.

[0045] Preferably, the wind deflector 100 is provided with a hollow internal structure, that is, when the first wind deflector 10 and the second wind deflector 20 are connected, the outer edges of the first wind deflector 10 and the second wind deflector 20 are mutually attached, and there is a gap inside.

[0046] Further, referring to Figures 3 - 6 , the air deflector 100 further includes a reinforcing member disposed between the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20. The reinforcing member can limit the torsional deformation occurring between the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20. One or more reinforcing members can be provided. In this embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing members are provided, and the plurality of reinforcing members are arranged along the length direction of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20.

[0047] It can be understood that since there is a gap between the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20, and the function of the air deflector 100 is to adjust the air direction at the air outlet of the air conditioner. To reduce the production cost of the air conditioner, when manufacturing the air deflector 100, the thicknesses of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 are relatively thin. Therefore, the strength of the air deflector 100 in the length direction will be relatively low, and it is easy to undergo torsional deformation in the length direction. In particular, when the length of the air deflector 100 is relatively large, the deformation effect of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 will be more obvious. Therefore, by providing the reinforcing member between the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20, while improving the strength of the air deflector 100, it also effectively avoids the torsional deformation of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 in the length direction, thereby increasing the service life of the air deflector 100 and further saving the replacement cost and materials.

[0048] Preferably, the reinforcing member includes: a first blocking rib 41 and a second blocking rib 42. The first end of the first blocking rib 41 is fixed to the first air deflector 10, and the second end extends towards the second air deflector 20. The first end of the second blocking rib 42 is fixed to the second air deflector 20, and the second end extends towards the first air deflector 10, that is, the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 are oppositely arranged. When the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 are connected, the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 can cooperate to achieve the purpose of restricting the movement of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20. It should be noted that since one side of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 is connected through the connecting portion 30, it is not easy to deform on the side where the connecting portion 30 is provided on the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20. Therefore, when providing the reinforcing member, the reinforcing member is provided on the side of the air deflector 100 away from the connecting portion 30, that is, on the side away from the rotation axis of the air deflector 100.

[0049] It can be understood that when providing the reinforcing member, when the reinforcing member is perpendicular to the side surfaces of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20, the anti-deformation effect of the reinforcing member is the best. Therefore, in this embodiment, when providing the reinforcing member, it is set such that the first blocking rib 41 is perpendicular to the side surface of the first air deflector 10, and the second blocking rib 42 is perpendicular to the side surface of the second air deflector 20.

[0050] Furthermore, the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 are convex structures provided on the side surfaces of the first air guiding plate 10 and the second air guiding plate 20, and the first blocking rib 41 and the first air guiding plate 10, as well as the second blocking rib 42 and the second air guiding plate 20, can be provided as an integrally formed structure or can be provided as a detachable connection; it should be noted that the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 can also be provided in other ways, as long as the deformation between the first air guiding plate 10 and the second air guiding plate 20 can be restricted, and the structure in this embodiment is not uniquely defined.

[0051] Preferably, the reinforcing member further includes: support ribs; the support ribs are provided on the first air guiding plate 10; and / or, the support ribs are provided on the second air guiding plate 20; the support ribs are used to enhance the strength of the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42; in this embodiment, the support ribs are provided on both the first air guiding plate 10 and the second air guiding plate 20.

[0052] Specifically, the support ribs include: a first support rib 411 and a second support rib 421; the first support rib 411 is provided on the first air guiding plate 10, and the first support rib 411 extends along the length direction of the first blocking rib 41; the second support rib 421 is provided on the second air guiding plate 20, and the second support rib 421 extends along the length direction of the second blocking rib 42; it should be noted that the functions of the first support rib 411 and the second support rib 421 are to enhance the strength of the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42. If the materials of the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 are of relatively high strength themselves, then the support ribs can be provided as one, that is, only the first support rib 411 is provided on the first air guiding plate 10 at this time, or the second support rib 421 is provided on the second air guiding plate 20; furthermore, to reduce the mold release difficulty of the first air guiding plate 10 and the second air guiding plate 20, the first support rib 411 and the second support rib 421 can be provided as an inclined structure, that is, when the first support rib 411 and the second support rib 421 are provided, the widths of the first support rib 411 and the second support rib 421 gradually decrease from the side surfaces of the first air guiding plate 10 and the second air guiding plate 20.

[0053] It should be noted that the first support rib 411 can be integrally formed with the first blocking rib 41, or can be integrally formed with the first air guiding plate 10, or the first support rib 411, the first blocking rib 41, and the first air guiding plate 10 are integrally formed; similarly, the second support rib 421 can be integrally formed with the second blocking rib 42, or can be integrally formed with the second air guiding plate 20, or the second support rib 421, the second blocking rib 42, and the second air guiding plate 20 are integrally formed.

[0054] Preferably, referring to Figure 7 AndFigure 8 In the first air deflector 10, the length of the first blocking rib 41 is the first distance H1. In the second air deflector 20, the length of the second blocking rib 42 is the second distance H2. When the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 are cooperatively connected, the distance between the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 is the third distance H3. To achieve the purpose of preventing torsional deformation between the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20, the first distance H1, the second distance H2, and the third distance H3 satisfy: H1 + H2 > H3. At this time, it can be understood that when the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 are deformed, the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 will necessarily come into contact. After the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 come into contact, due to the mutual blocking effect between the two, the torsional deformation of the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 will be restricted.

[0055] Preferably, the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 are arranged in parallel, that is, when the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 are cooperatively connected, the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42 are parallel. At this time, a fourth distance H4 is formed between the first blocking rib 41 and the second blocking rib 42, and the value range of the first distance H4 is between [0 mm, 2 mm]. The specific value of the first distance H4 can be determined according to the actual length of the air deflector 100. It can be understood that when the length of the air deflector 100 is larger, it is easier for the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 to undergo torsional deformation. Therefore, the longer the air deflector 100, the smaller the fourth distance H4, that is, the length of the fourth distance H4 is inversely proportional to the length L of the air deflector.

[0056] Preferably, the first air deflector 10 and the second air deflector 20 respectively have an arc-shaped structure. The inner arc surface 11 of the first air deflector 10 is connected to the outer arc surface 21 of the second air deflector 20. The first blocking rib 41 is arranged on the inner arc surface 11 of the first air deflector 10 and extends towards the outer arc surface 21 of the second air deflector 20. The second blocking rib 42 is arranged on the outer arc surface 21 of the second air deflector 20 and extends towards the inner arc surface 11 of the first air deflector 10.

[0057]

Second Embodiment

[0058] The second embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner. An air deflector assembly is provided on the air conditioner. The air deflector assembly is installed at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air deflector assembly is provided with the air deflector 100 described in the above embodiment.

[0059] After the air deflector 100 is installed, the air deflector assembly and the air conditioner have all the technical features and all the beneficial effects of the air deflector 100 in the above embodiment, which will not be elaborated here one by one.

[0060] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air deflector, characterized in that, Comprising: A first air deflector (10); A second air deflector (20), the second air deflector (20) being connected to the first air deflector (10); A reinforcing member disposed between the first air deflector (10) and the second air deflector (20); Wherein, when the first air deflector (10) and the second air deflector (20) are cooperatively connected, the reinforcing member can limit the torsional deformation of the first air deflector (10) and the second air deflector (20); The reinforcing member includes: A first blocking rib (41), a first end of the first blocking rib (41) being fixed to the first air deflector (10), a second end extending towards the second air deflector (20), and the first blocking rib (41) being perpendicular to the side surface of the first air deflector (10); A second blocking rib (42), a first end of the second blocking rib (42) being fixed to the second air deflector (20), a second end extending towards the first air deflector (10), and the second blocking rib (42) being perpendicular to the side surface of the second air deflector (20); The distance between the first end and the second end of the first blocking rib (41) is a first distance H1; The distance between the first end and the second end of the second blocking rib (42) is a second distance H2; The distance between the first air deflector (10) and the second air deflector (20) is a third distance H3; Wherein, the first distance H1, the second distance H2, and the third distance H3 satisfy: H1 + H2 > H3.

2. The air deflector according to claim 1, wherein The reinforcing member further includes: A first support rib (411), the first support rib (411) being disposed on the first air deflector (10) and connected to the first blocking rib (41), the first support rib (411) being used to support the first blocking rib (41); and / or, A second support rib (421), the second support rib (421) being disposed on the second air deflector (20) and connected to the second blocking rib (42), the second support rib (421) being used to support the second blocking rib (42).

3. The air deflector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first blocking rib (41) and the second blocking rib (42) are arranged in parallel, and a fourth distance H4 is formed between the first blocking rib (41) and the second blocking rib (42).

4. The air deflector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the fourth distance H4 is inversely proportional to the length L of the air deflector (100).

5. The air deflector according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The reinforcing member is perpendicular to the length directions of the first air deflector (10) and the second air deflector (20) in the width direction.

6. The air deflector according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, A plurality of the reinforcing members are provided, and the plurality of reinforcing members are arranged along the length directions of the first air deflector (10) and the second air deflector (20).

7. The air deflector according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first air deflector (10) and the second air deflector (20) respectively have an arc-shaped structure, and the inner arc surface (11) of the first air deflector (10) is connected to the outer arc surface (21) of the second air deflector (20).

8. An air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is provided with an air guiding assembly, characterized in that, The air deflector assembly is provided with the air deflector (100) as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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