Driving device of air deflector and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses a driving device of an air deflector and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a driving device for driving the air deflector to move in the width direction of the air conditioner, which comprises a locking assembly, a connecting piece connected with the air deflector, and the locking assembly is used for locking or unlocking the connecting piece, wherein when the locking assembly locks the connecting piece, the locking assembly is connected with the connecting piece; when the locking assembly unlocks the connecting piece, the connecting piece is adapted to be separated from the locking assembly. Thus, by arranging the locking assembly, the air deflector can be connected with the connecting piece first, and then the locking assembly is connected with the connecting piece, so that the appearance surface of the air conditioner and / or the display panel of the air conditioner can be prevented from being scratched when the air deflector is installed, the dismounting difficulty of the air deflector can be reduced by matching the locking assembly with the connecting piece, the air deflector can be conveniently dismounted, the connecting piece can be prevented from being bent and deformed when the air deflector is dismounted, the use reliability of the air conditioner can be ensured, and the use experience of the user can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a driving device for an air guide plate and an air conditioner having the driving device for the air guide plate. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, an air conditioner is equipped with a drive structure, which is connected to the air guide plate of the air conditioner through a connecting arm. The drive structure is used to drive the air guide plate of the air conditioner to move, so as to open or close the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0003] However, the existing drive structure and connecting arm are fixedly connected. This means that when assembling the air conditioner, the drive structure, connecting arm and other parts of the air conditioner must be assembled together first, and then the air guide plate is installed on the connecting arm. This makes it easy to scratch the appearance of the air conditioner, especially the display panel, when installing the air guide plate.

[0004] Furthermore, when installing the air guide plate onto the connecting arm (or removing the air guide plate from the connecting arm), screws need to be tightened in the height direction of the air conditioner to install the air guide plate together with the connecting arm (or separate the air guide plate from the connecting arm). This operation is relatively complicated, and the connecting arm is prone to bending and deformation when subjected to large forces in the height direction. Bending and deformation of the connecting arm will cause the air guide plate to fail to reliably open or close the air outlet of the air conditioner, resulting in unreliable use of the air conditioner and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a driving device for an air guide plate, which can prevent scratching of the air conditioner's exterior surface and / or display panel during air guide plate installation, and can also prevent bending and deformation of the connecting parts during air guide plate installation and removal, thus ensuring the reliability of the air conditioner and guaranteeing the user experience.

[0006] The present invention further proposes an air conditioner.

[0007] According to the present invention, a driving device for an air guide plate is used to drive the air guide plate to move in the width direction of an air conditioner. The driving device for the air guide plate includes: a locking assembly; a connecting member connected to the air guide plate. The locking assembly is used to lock or unlock the connecting member, wherein when the locking assembly locks the connecting member, the locking assembly is connected to the connecting member; when the locking assembly unlocks the connecting member, the connecting member is adapted to separate from the locking assembly.

[0008] According to the driving device for the air guide plate of the present invention, by setting a locking component, the air guide plate can be connected to the connector first, and then the locking component can be connected to the connector. This can prevent scratching of the appearance surface and / or display panel of the air conditioner when installing the air guide plate. Furthermore, by cooperating with the connector, the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the air guide plate can be reduced, making it easier to disassemble and assemble the air guide plate. It can also prevent bending and deformation of the connector during the disassembly and assembly of the air guide plate, ensuring the reliability of the air conditioner and guaranteeing the user's experience.

[0009] In some examples of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a housing and a locking member, wherein the locking member is provided in the housing and is used to lock or unlock the connector.

[0010] In some examples of the invention, the housing defines a slot with one end open, the locking member is installed in the slot, the connector is adapted to be inserted into or removed from the slot from the open end of the slot, the locking member has a first locking portion, and the connector has a second locking portion that engages with the first locking portion.

[0011] In some examples of the present invention, the first locking part is provided as one of the locking boss and the locking hole, and the second locking part is provided as the other of the locking boss and the locking hole.

[0012] In some examples of the invention, the locking member is rotatably mounted in the slot about a pivot axis, the locking member having a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking member locking the connector when it is in the locked position, and the locking member unlocking the connector when it is in the unlocked position.

[0013] In some examples of the present invention, the slot is provided with a locking drive, which is adapted to drive the locking member to rotate to the locking position.

[0014] In some examples of the invention, the locking drive is disposed near the bottom wall of the slot, and the locking drive is configured as a first spring supported between the locking drive and the inner surface of the slot.

[0015] In some examples of the present invention, the slot is provided with a limiting post, and the first spring is sleeved on the limiting post.

[0016] In some examples of the invention, the locking assembly further includes an unlocking member adapted to drive the locking member to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0017] In some examples of the present invention, the surface of the locking member away from the connecting member is provided with an unlocking ramp, the unlocking member is movably mounted on the housing, and the unlocking member cooperates with the unlocking ramp to drive the locking member to rotate to the unlocking position.

[0018] In some examples of the present invention, the inner surface of the slot located on the side of the locking member away from the connector is provided with a mounting portion, the mounting portion and the inner surface of the slot together define an insertion space, and the unlocking member is adapted to drive the locking member to rotate after being inserted into the insertion space.

[0019] In some examples of the present invention, the mounting part is provided with a guide hole, the axial direction of the guide hole is parallel to the depth direction of the slot, and the unlocking member is provided with a first guide post, which is inserted into the guide hole.

[0020] In some examples of the present invention, an elastic element is sleeved on the outer side of the first guide post, the elastic element being adapted to be supported between the mounting part and the unlocking part, and the elastic element being adapted to drive the unlocking part to move away from the locking part.

[0021] In some examples of the present invention, the connector is provided with a disassembly rod, which is used to drive the unlocking member to drive the locking member to rotate to the unlock position.

[0022] In some examples of the present invention, the driving device for the air guide plate further includes a driving component, which is used to drive the locking component to move the air guide plate in the width direction of the air conditioner.

[0023] An air conditioner according to the present invention includes: a front frame having an air outlet; an air guide plate movably disposed at the air outlet in the width direction of the air conditioner; and a driving device connected to the air guide plate to drive the air guide plate to move, wherein the driving device is the aforementioned driving device for the air guide plate.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view of AA;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Sectional view of BB;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioner according to the present invention from another angle;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioner according to the present invention from another angle;

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is an assembly diagram of the air guide plate and the driving device according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 This is an assembly diagram of the air guide plate and the drive device according to the present invention from another angle;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the driving device according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 11 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the driving device according to the present invention;

[0037] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the drive device according to the present invention from another angle;

[0038] Figure 13 This is an assembly diagram of the locking assembly and connector according to the present invention;

[0039] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Sectional view of DD;

[0040] Figure 15 This is an assembly diagram of the locking assembly and connector according to the present invention from another angle;

[0041] Figure 16 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the locking assembly according to the present invention;

[0042] Figure 17 This is an exploded view of the locking assembly according to the present invention from another angle.

[0043] Figure label:

[0044] Air conditioner 100; air guide plate 1; front frame 2; air outlet 3;

[0045] Drive unit 10;

[0046] Locking assembly 20; housing 21; slot 211; housing cover 212; housing body 213; first clearance notch 214; second clearance notch 215; lever 216; drive motor 217; third guide post 218;

[0047] Mounting part 219; guide hole 2191; second guide post 2192; insertion space 2193;

[0048] Locking element 22; First locking part 221; Snap-fit ​​boss 222; Pivot shaft 223;

[0049] Locking drive component 23; First spring 231;

[0050] Limiting post 24; unlocking component 25; unlocking ramp 224; first guide post 252; elastic component 253; stop part 254; extension part 26; limiting part 27;

[0051] Drive assembly 30; first housing 31; second housing 32; third housing 33; drive gear 34; driven rack 35; slot 351; fourth guide post 352; first guide groove 36; second guide groove 37;

[0052] Connector 40; second locking part 401; snap-fit ​​hole 402; disassembly rod 403; mounting post 404; positioning post 405. Detailed Implementation

[0053] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0054] The following is for reference. Figures 1-17 The driving device 10 of the air guide plate 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. The driving device 10 is used to drive the air guide plate 1 to move in the width direction of the air conditioner 100.

[0055] like Figures 8-17 As shown, the drive device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a locking component 20 and a connector 40.

[0056] Among them, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the connector 40 is connected to the air guide plate 1. The locking component 20 is used to lock the connector 40 or to unlock the connector 40. When the locking component 20 locks the connector 40, the connector 40 and the locking component 20 are connected together. When the locking component 20 unlocks the connector 40, the connector 40 and the locking component 20 are separated from each other.

[0057] It should be noted that the drive device 10 can be installed inside the air conditioner 100. The air conditioner 100 can include a front frame 2 and an air guide plate 1. The front frame 2 can be provided with an air outlet 3. The drive device 10 can drive the air guide plate 1 in the width direction of the air conditioner 100 (i.e., Figure 1 The air conditioner 100 can be opened or closed by moving the air outlet 3 in the left or right direction as shown.

[0058] When assembling the air conditioner 100, first connect the connector 40 to the air guide plate 1. Optionally, the connector 40 and the air guide plate 1 can be connected by bolts. Then, the connector 40 can be connected to the locking assembly 20 of the drive device 10 to achieve the connection between the drive device 10 and the air guide plate 1. Optionally, the number of air guide plates 1 can be set to one, or as follows: Figure 9 As shown, the number of air guide plates 1 can also be set to multiple (e.g., two). This application uses the example of setting the number of air guide plates 1 to two for illustration. However, it should be emphasized that the specific number of air guide plates 1 can be selected according to the actual situation, and this application does not limit it.

[0059] When the air conditioner 100 is running, the drive device 10 can drive the locking assembly 20 to move. The locking assembly 20 can drive the air guide plate 1 to move in the width direction of the air conditioner 100 (i.e., through the connector 40). Figure 1 The air guide plate 1 moves in the left-right direction (as shown) to open the air outlet 3, allowing the airflow generated by the air conditioner 100 to be blown into the room from the air outlet 3, thereby realizing the cooling or heating function of the air conditioner 100. When the air conditioner 100 is turned off, the drive device 10 can drive the air guide plate 1 in the width direction (i.e., the left-right direction) of the air conditioner 100. Figure 1 The air guide plate 1 moves in the left and right directions as shown to close the air outlet 3, so as to prevent dust, insects and other objects from entering the interior of the air conditioner 100 through the air outlet 3, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the interior of the air conditioner 100.

[0060] If it is necessary to remove the air guide plate 1 from the air conditioner 100, the locking component 20 can be unlocked to release the connector 40. When the locking component 20 unlocks the connector 40, the connector 40 can be separated from the locking component 20, so that the user or maintenance personnel can easily remove the air guide plate 1.

[0061] In the prior art, an air conditioner is equipped with a drive structure, which is connected to the air guide plate of the air conditioner through a connecting arm. The drive structure is used to drive the air guide plate of the air conditioner to move, so as to open or close the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0062] However, the drive structure and the connecting arm are connected in a fixed manner. This means that when assembling the air conditioner, the drive structure, the connecting arm and other parts of the air conditioner must be assembled together first, and then the air guide plate is installed on the connecting arm. This makes it easy to scratch the appearance of the air conditioner, especially the display panel, when installing the air guide plate.

[0063] Furthermore, when installing the air guide plate onto the connecting arm (or removing the air guide plate from the connecting arm), screws need to be tightened in the height direction of the air conditioner to install the air guide plate together with the connecting arm (or separate the air guide plate from the connecting arm). This operation is relatively complicated, and the connecting arm is prone to bending and deformation when subjected to large forces in the height direction. Bending and deformation of the connecting arm will cause the air guide plate to fail to reliably open or close the air outlet of the air conditioner, resulting in unreliable use of the air conditioner and affecting the user experience.

[0064] In this application, by providing a locking component 20 that can cooperate with the connector 40, when assembling the air conditioner 100, the connector 40 can be connected to the air guide plate 1 at a position away from the air conditioner 100 and with sufficient operating space, and then the connector 40 can be connected to the locking component 20 of the drive device 10. This avoids scratching the appearance of the air conditioner 100 when installing the air guide plate 1, and also avoids scratching the display panel of the air conditioner 100 when installing the air guide plate 1.

[0065] Furthermore, since the connector 40 can be connected to the air guide plate 1 in a location with sufficient operating space, the connector 40 can be avoided in the height direction of the air conditioner 100 (i.e., Figure 1 The vertical direction shown is subjected to a large force, which can prevent the connector 40 from bending and deforming.

[0066] Furthermore, if it is necessary to remove the air deflector 1 from the air conditioner 100, the locking assembly 20 can unlock the connector 40. When the locking assembly 20 unlocks the connector 40, the connector 40 can be separated from the locking assembly 20, thereby preventing the connector 40 from being in the height direction of the air conditioner 100 (i.e., Figures 14-17 The connection 40 is subjected to a large force in the up and down direction (as shown), which can prevent the connection 40 from bending and deforming. This can prevent the air guide plate 1 from being unable to reliably open or close the air outlet 3 of the air conditioner 100 due to the bending and deformation of the connection 40, thus ensuring the reliability of the air conditioner 100 and the user's experience.

[0067] Furthermore, by cooperating with the locking component 20 and the connector 40, the air guide plate 1 can be easily installed on the air conditioner 100, and it can also be easily removed from the air conditioner 100, thereby reducing the difficulty of installation and removal of the air guide plate 1 and improving the efficiency of installation and removal. Specifically, the air guide plate 1 and the connector 40 can be installed together first. Then, the locking component 20 and the connector 40 can cooperate. When the locking component 20 locks the connector 40, the locking component 20 can be connected to the connector 40, allowing the user or maintenance personnel to easily install the air guide plate 1 on the air conditioner 100. When the locking component 20 unlocks the connector 40, the connector 40 can be separated from the locking component 20, allowing the user or maintenance personnel to easily remove the air guide plate 1.

[0068] Therefore, by setting the locking component 20, the air guide plate 1 can be connected to the connector 40 first, and then the locking component 20 can be connected to the connector 40. This can prevent scratching of the exterior surface and / or display panel of the air conditioner 100 when installing the air guide plate 1. Furthermore, by cooperating with the connector 40, the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the air guide plate 1 can be reduced, making it easier to disassemble and assemble the air guide plate 1. It can also prevent the connector 40 from bending and deforming when disassembling and assembling the air guide plate 1, thus ensuring the reliability of the air conditioner 100 and guaranteeing the user's experience.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, the locking assembly 20 may include a housing 21 and a locking member 22. The locking member 22 may be disposed within the housing 21. The locking member 22 can be used to lock the connecting member 40. When the locking member 22 locks the connecting member 40, the connecting member 40 can be connected to the locking assembly 20. Furthermore, the locking member 22 can unlock the connecting member 40. When the locking member 22 unlocks the connecting member 40, the connecting member 40 can be separated from the locking assembly 20. This arrangement enables the locking assembly 20 to connect or separate from the connecting member 40, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the air guide plate 1. In addition, the housing 21 can provide protection for the locking member 22, thereby preventing the locking member 22 from being damaged by impact and ensuring the service life of the locking member 22.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, the box body 21 can define a slot 211 with one end open. The locking member 22 can be disposed in the slot 211. The connector 40 can be inserted into the slot 211 from the open end of the slot 211, and the connector 40 can also be pulled out of the slot 211 from the open end of the slot 211. The locking member 22 can be provided with a first locking part 221, and the connector 40 can be provided with a second locking part 401. The first locking part 221 can lock and cooperate with the second locking part 401.

[0071] When the connector 40 is inserted into the slot 211 from the open end of the slot 211, the first locking part 221 provided on the locking member 22 can lock and cooperate with the second locking part 401 provided on the connector 40, so that the locking member 22 locks the connector 40, so that the locking assembly 20 is connected to the connector 40. When the locking member 22 unlocks the connector 40, the connector 40 can be pulled out of the slot 211 from the open end of the slot 211, so that the locking assembly 20 is separated from the connector 40.

[0072] This design allows for the connection or separation of the locking component 20 and the connector 40 through insertion or removal. This facilitates both connecting and separating the locking component 20 and the connector 40, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the air guide plate 1 and improving its efficiency. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to install or remove the air guide plate 1 near the exterior surface of the air conditioner 100 by rotating screws, thus preventing scratches on the exterior surface and / or display panel of the air conditioner 100.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, the first locking part 221 can be configured as one of the snap-fit ​​hole 402 and the snap-fit ​​boss 222, and the second locking part 401 can be configured as the other of the snap-fit ​​hole 402 and the snap-fit ​​boss 222. For example, if the first locking part 221 is configured as the snap-fit ​​hole 402, then the second locking part 401 can be configured as the snap-fit ​​boss 222; if the first locking part 221 is configured as the snap-fit ​​boss 222, then the second locking part 401 can be configured as the snap-fit ​​hole 402.

[0074] This application describes the first locking part 221 as a snap-fit ​​boss 222 and the second locking part 401 as a snap-fit ​​hole 402 as an example. This configuration ensures the secure connection between the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 during locking, preventing separation and ensuring that the air guide plate 1 is securely installed on the air conditioner 100, thus preventing tilting or detachment.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 14As shown, a pivot 223 may be provided on the locking member 22. The locking member 22 is installed in the slot 211, and the locking member 22 can rotate in the slot 211 about the central axis of the pivot 223. The locking member 22 may have a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member 22 can rotate in the slot 211 about the central axis of the pivot 223 to switch between the unlocked position and the locked position.

[0076] Specifically, when the locking member 22 rotates around the central axis of the pivot shaft 223 to the locked position, the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 engage, and the locking member 22 can lock the connecting member 40. When the locking member 22 rotates around the central axis of the pivot shaft 223 to the unlocked position, the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 separate, and the locking member 22 can unlock the connecting member 40. This arrangement facilitates the locking or unlocking of the locking assembly 20 and the connecting member 40, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the air guide plate 1, reducing the difficulty of disassembly and assembly of the air guide plate 1, and improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the air guide plate 1.

[0077] Optionally, such as Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 14 As shown, the box body 21 may include a lid 212 and a body 213. Both the lid 212 and the body 213 may be provided with a first clearance notch 214, which can be used to avoid the pivot shaft 223. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the locking member 22 inside the box body 21. Furthermore, by providing the first clearance notch 214, the pivot shaft 223 can be avoided. Moreover, the bottom wall of the first clearance notch 214 on the body 213 can provide support and limit, ensuring that the pivot shaft 223 can always rotate in the set position, thereby ensuring the working reliability of the locking assembly 20.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 14 As shown, a locking drive 23 can be provided in the slot 211. The locking drive 23 can drive the locking member 22 to rotate to the locked position. It should be explained that the locking drive 23 can always drive the locking member 22 to rotate to the locked position, and when the locking member 22 is in the locked position, the locking drive 23 can prevent the locking member 22 from rotating to the unlocked position without external force.

[0079] Specifically, when the connector 40 is not inserted into the slot 211, the locking member 22 is in the locked position under the driving action of the locking drive member 23. When the connector 40 is inserted into the slot 211 from the open end of the slot 211, the end of the connector 40 away from the air guide plate 1 can contact the locking member 22. The end of the connector 40 away from the air guide plate 1 can apply a certain force to the locking member 22 so that the locking member 22 rotates from the locked position to the unlocked position (it can be understood that the force applied by the connector 40 to the locking member 22 can overcome the driving force applied by the locking drive member 23 to the locking member 22).

[0080] When the connector 40 moves to the position corresponding to the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401, under the driving action of the locking drive 23, the first locking part 221 can lock and engage with the second locking part 401 to lock the connector 40. Furthermore, the locking drive 23 can prevent the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 from separating without the action of external force.

[0081] This configuration allows for automatic locking of the locking member 22 and the connecting member 40 when the connector 40 is inserted into the slot 211 from its open end. This eliminates the need for manual operation of the locking member 22 by the user or maintenance personnel, making it easier to install the air guide plate 1 onto the air conditioner 100. Furthermore, the locking drive member 23 prevents the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 from separating without external force, thus ensuring the secure locking of the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 and Figure 14 As shown, the locking drive 23 can be positioned close to the bottom wall of the slot 211, that is, in Figure 14 In the left-right direction shown, the locking drive 23 can be disposed at the left end of the slot 211. The locking drive 23 can be constructed as a first spring 231. The first spring 231 can be supported between the inner surface of the slot 211 and the locking member 22. Specifically, the first spring 231 can be supported between the inner surface of the slot 211 and the end of the locking member 22 near the bottom wall of the slot 211.

[0083] Understandably, when the connector 40 is not inserted into the slot 211, the locking member 22 is in the locked position under the driving action of the first spring 231. When the connector 40 is inserted into the slot 211 from the open end of the slot 211, the end of the connector 40 away from the air guide plate 1 can contact the locking member 22. The end of the connector 40 away from the air guide plate 1 can apply a certain force to the locking member 22 so that the locking member 22 rotates from the locked position to the unlocked position (when the locking member 22 rotates from the locked position to the unlocked position, the end of the locking member 22 near the bottom wall of the slot 211 will compress the first spring 231).

[0084] When the connector 40 moves to the position corresponding to the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401, under the driving action of the first spring 231, the locking member 22 can rotate from the unlocked position to the locked position to lock the connector 40. Furthermore, since the first spring 231 is supported between the inner surface of the slot 211 and the end of the locking member 22 near the bottom wall of the slot 211, the first spring 231 can prevent the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 from separating without external force.

[0085] By constructing the locking drive 23 as a first spring 231 and setting it near the bottom wall of the slot 211, the setting form and position of the locking drive 23 can be made reasonable, which can ensure that the locking drive 23 can reliably drive the locking member 22 to rotate to the locking position, and can ensure the reliability of the locking assembly 20.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, a limit post 24 can be installed inside the slot 211, and the limit post 24 can... Figure 14 As shown, the spring 231 extends vertically and can be sleeved on the outside of the limiting post 24. By sleeved on the outside of the limiting post 24, the compression and extension directions of the spring 231 can be restricted, thereby ensuring that the spring 231 always extends vertically. Figure 14 The up-and-down movement shown can prevent the locking member 22 from getting stuck in the box 21 due to the compression and / or extension direction deviation of the first spring 231, and can ensure that the disassembly and assembly of the air guide plate 1 can be carried out smoothly.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, the locking assembly 20 may further include an unlocking member 25, wherein the unlocking member 25 can drive the locking member 22 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position. Specifically, when it is necessary to remove the air guide plate 1, the unlocking member 25 can drive the locking member 22 to rotate, so that the locking member 22 rotates from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0088] When the locking member 22 rotates from the locked position to the unlocked position, the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 separate. At this time, the locking member 22 can unlock the connector 40, so that the connector 40 can be pulled out from the open end of the slot 211. By setting the unlocking member 25, the locking member 22 can be driven to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position more easily, thereby making it easier to disassemble the air guide plate 1, reducing the difficulty of disassembling the air guide plate 1 and improving the disassembly efficiency of the air guide plate 1.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 and Figure 14 As shown, the locking member 22 may be provided with an unlocking ramp 224, which may be provided on the surface of the locking member 22 away from the connecting member 40. The unlocking member 25 may be provided inside the housing 21, and the unlocking member 25 may be movable relative to the housing 21. Specifically, in Figure 14 As shown in the left and right directions, the unlocking component 25 can be positioned relative to the box body 21. Figure 14 The movement is shown in the left and right directions. When the unlocking component 25 moves relative to the box body 21... Figure 14 When the movement is to the left (i.e., when it moves closer to the unlocking ramp 224), the unlocking member 25 can contact and engage with the unlocking ramp 224 to drive the locking member 22 to rotate to the unlock position.

[0090] By setting the unlocking ramp 224, the unlocking part 25 and the locking part 22 can cooperate smoothly and evenly, so that the unlocking part 25 can smoothly drive the locking part 22 to rotate to the unlocking position. This can prevent the unlocking part 25 from getting stuck with the locking part 22 during the rotation of the locking part 22, thus enabling the unlocking process to be completed smoothly.

[0091] Optionally, as some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 and Figure 14 As shown, the locking assembly 20 may further include a limiting portion 27. The limiting portion 27 may be disposed within the housing 21, and may be disposed near the limiting post 24. Furthermore, the limiting portion 27 may be disposed on the side of the limiting post 24 near the connector 40 (i.e., on the side where...). Figure 14 As shown in the left and right directions, the limiting part 27 can be provided on the right side of the limiting post 24.

[0092] When the connector 40 is inserted into the slot 211 from its open end, the free end of the connector 40 can abut against the limiting part 27. In other words, the limiting part 27 can play a limiting role. By setting the limiting part 27, the insertion depth of the connector 40 into the slot 211 can be ensured to be appropriate, and the second locking part 401 and the first locking part 221 can be ensured to correspond, thereby smoothly realizing the locking engagement between the second locking part 401 and the first locking part 221. In addition, by setting the limiting part 27, the connector 40 can also be prevented from... Figure 16 The left and right movement shown can prevent the connector 40 from coming out of the slot 211.

[0093] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 17 and Figure 16 As shown, the inner surface of the slot 211 can be provided with a mounting portion 219. Specifically, the inner surface of the slot 211 located on the side of the locking member 22 away from the connector 40 can be provided with a mounting portion 219. Alternatively, it can be understood that the surface of the cover 212 near the locking member 22 can be provided with a mounting portion 219. The mounting portion 219 and the inner surface of the slot 211 can jointly define an insertion space 2193. At least a portion of the structure of the unlocking member 25 can be inserted into the insertion space 2193, and after the unlocking member 25 is inserted into the insertion space 2193, it can drive the locking member 22 to rotate. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the unlocking member 25 and ensures that the unlocking member 25 is installed in place, thereby facilitating the assembly of the locking assembly 20 and improving the assembly efficiency of the locking assembly 20.

[0094] Optionally, the lid 212 and the mounting part 219 are integrally formed, that is, the lid 212 and the mounting part 219 are constructed as an integral part. The integral part has good structural strength. This setting can improve the connection reliability between the lid 212 and the mounting part 219 and prevent the lid 212 and the mounting part 219 from separating.

[0095] Optionally, such as Figure 17 and Figure 17 As shown, the first clearance notch 214 provided on the cover 212 can be provided on the mounting part 219, and the second clearance notch 215 can be provided on the body 213. The second clearance notch 215 can be used to avoid the mounting part 219, so that the structure of the locking assembly 20 can be compact.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, a guide hole 2191 may be provided on the mounting part 219. The axial direction of the guide hole 2191 may be parallel to the depth direction of the slot 211. Specifically, both the axial direction of the guide hole 2191 and the depth direction of the slot 211 may be parallel. Figure 14The left and right directions are shown. The unlocking component 25 may be provided with a first guide post 252, which can be inserted into the guide hole 2191.

[0097] Optionally, the axis of the first guide post 252 can be aligned with the axis of the guide hole 2191. Through the cooperation of the first guide post 252 and the guide hole 2191, the movement direction of the unlocking member 25 can be limited, thereby ensuring that the unlocking member 25 always moves in a predetermined direction (i.e., the unlocking member 25 always moves along...). Figure 14 (As shown, the movement is in the left and right directions). This setting can further prevent the unlocking component 25 from getting stuck with the locking component 22 during the rotation of the driving locking component 22, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the unlocking process.

[0098] Optionally, a second guide post 2192 may be provided on the mounting part 219. The second guide post 2192 may protrude in a direction away from the bottom wall of the slot 211. A guide hole 2191 may be provided in the second guide post 2192. The first guide post 252 may pass through the guide hole 2191. This arrangement makes it easier to insert the first guide post 252 into the guide hole 2191, which can reduce the installation difficulty of the unlocking part 25.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 17 and Figure 14 As shown, an elastic element 253 can be sleeved on the outer side of the first guide post 252. The elastic element 253 can be supported between the unlocking member 25 and the mounting part 219, and the elastic element 253 can drive the unlocking member 25 to move away from the locking member 22 (i.e., the elastic element 253 can drive the unlocking member 25 to move towards). Figure 14 (The movement to the right is shown).

[0100] It should be noted that the unlocking component 25 is positioned relative to the box body 21. Figure 14 When the leftward movement shown (i.e., the movement towards the unlocking ramp 224) drives the locking member 22 to rotate to the unlocked position, the elastic member 253 is compressed between the unlocking member 25 and the mounting portion 219. At this time, the elastic member 253 applies a certain pressure to the unlocking member 25, causing the unlocking member 25 to move towards... Figure 14 The movement is shown to the right. By setting the elastic element 253, the unlocking element 25 can be automatically returned to its original position, thereby improving the automation level of the locking assembly 20 and reducing the operational difficulty for users or maintenance personnel.

[0101] Optionally, the free end of the first guide post 252 (i.e., at) Figure 6As shown in the left-right direction, a stop portion 254 can be provided at the left end of the first guide post 252. The stop portion 254 can be constructed as a cylinder, and its axis can coincide with the axis of the first guide post 252. The diameter of the stop portion 254 can be larger than the diameter of the first guide post 252. By providing the stop portion 254, the elastic element 253 can be prevented from detaching from the first guide post 252, and the unlocking element 25 can be prevented from dislodging from the housing 21, thereby ensuring the reliability of the locking assembly 20.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figures 14-17 , Figures 14-17 As shown, a disassembly lever 403 may be provided on the connector 40. The disassembly lever 403 can be used to drive the unlocking member 25 to move, thereby driving the locking member 22 to rotate to the unlocked position. Optionally, as shown... Figure 14 As shown, a mounting post 404 can be provided on the connector 40, and a disassembly rod 403 can be provided on the mounting post 404. For example, the disassembly rod 403 can be wrapped around the mounting post 404. One end of the disassembly rod 403 can be positioned close to or against the unlocking member 25, and the other end of the disassembly rod 403 can be positioned away from the unlocking member 25 so that the user or maintenance personnel can rotate the unlocking member 25.

[0103] When it is necessary to disassemble the air guide plate 1, the user or maintenance personnel can move the other end of the disassembly rod 403 to make the disassembly rod 403 rotate. When the disassembly rod 403 rotates, the end of the disassembly rod 403 that is close to or abuts the unlocking member 25 can drive the unlocking member 25, so that the unlocking member 25 moves relative to the box body 21. Figure 14 The leftward movement shown (i.e., the movement towards the unlocking ramp 224) occurs when the unlocking member 25 moves relative to the housing 21. Figure 14 When moving to the left as shown, the unlocking member 25 can cooperate with the unlocking ramp 224 to drive the locking member 22 to rotate to the unlock position. At this time, the first locking part 221 and the second locking part 401 are separated, and the locking member 22 can unlock the connector 40, so that the connector 40 can be pulled out from the open end of the slot 211 to remove the air guide plate 1 from the air conditioner 100.

[0104] After the air guide plate 1 is removed from the air conditioner 100, under the action of the elastic member 253 sleeved on the outside of the first guide post 252, the unlocking member 25 can move away from the locking member 22 (that is, the elastic member 253 can drive the unlocking member 25 towards...). Figures 14-17(As shown in the rightward movement), and under the driving action of the first spring 231, the locking member 22 can rotate from the unlocked position to the locked position, so that the user or maintenance personnel can insert the connecting member 40 from the open end of the slot 211. By providing the disassembly lever 403, the movement of the unlocking member 25 can be easily manipulated, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the air guide plate 1.

[0105] Optionally, as some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 11 As shown, the connector 40 may also be provided with a positioning post 405. Optionally, the number of positioning posts 405 may be set to two. The other end of the disassembly rod 403 can move between the two positioning posts 405. By setting the positioning posts 405, it is convenient to operate the disassembly rod 403 and to know the state of the disassembly rod 403 more easily (for example, when the other end of the disassembly rod 403 is close to one of the positioning posts 405, it can be indicated that the disassembly rod 403 is in the state of driving the unlocking member 25). Furthermore, by setting two positioning posts 405, the movement path of the disassembly rod 403 can be restricted, thereby ensuring the reliability of the disassembly rod 403.

[0106] Optionally, such as Figure 12 , Figures 14-17 , Figure 1 As shown, the locking assembly 20 may also be provided with an extension 26, which can be connected to the box body 21 of the locking assembly 20. For example, the extension 26 can be connected to the box body 213, or the extension 26 can be integrally formed with the box body 213. The volume of the extension 26 can be larger than the volume of the locking assembly 20.

[0107] By providing the extension 26, when the drive device 10 drives the locking assembly 20 to move, the air guide plate 1 is driven in the width direction of the air conditioner 100 (i.e., Figures 10-13 When the air guide plate 1 moves in the left and right directions (as shown), the movement of the air guide plate 1 can be smooth. Moreover, when two air guide plates 1 are provided, by providing an extension 26 on the locking assembly 20, the two air guide plates 1 can be tightly fitted, which can prevent the air guide plate 1 from blocking the air outlet 3 and prevent gaps between the two air guide plates 1, thus making the appearance of the air conditioner 100 more aesthetically pleasing.

[0108] It is understandable that the number of locking components 20 is set in correspondence with the number of air guide plates 1. For example, when there are two air guide plates 1, the number of locking components 20 can be set to two. The two locking components 20 can be connected to the two air guide plates 1 respectively. This setting allows each locking component 20 to independently drive the movement of one air guide plate 1.

[0109] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the driving device 10 may further include: a driving assembly 30, which can be used to drive the locking assembly 20 to move. When the locking assembly 20 moves, it can drive the air guide plate 1 to move in the width direction of the air conditioner 100 (i.e., Figures 10-13 (as shown in the left and right directions) to open or close the air outlet 3 of the air conditioner 100.

[0110] Optionally, such as Figures 11-17 As shown, the drive assembly 30 may include a first housing 31, a second housing 32, and a third housing 33. The second housing 32 may be connected between the first housing 31 and the third housing 33. A first mounting cavity may be defined between the first housing 31 and the second housing 32, and a second mounting cavity may be defined between the third housing 33 and the second housing 32. In other words, the second housing 32 may be disposed between the first housing 31 and the third housing 33.

[0111] The first mounting cavity may be provided with a drive gear 34 and a driven rack 35. The drive gear 34 and the driven rack 35 may mesh together. The locking component 20 may be provided in the second mounting cavity. The locking component 20 may be provided with a lever 216. The driven rack 35 may be provided with a slot 351. The lever 216 may pass through the second housing 32 and cooperate with the slot 351.

[0112] The drive motor 217 can be set on the outer surface of the first housing 31. The drive motor 217 can be used to drive the drive gear 34 to rotate. When the drive gear 34 rotates, it can drive the driven rack 35 to move. When the driven rack 35 moves, the slot 351 opened on the driven rack 35 can cooperate with the lever 216 to stop and drive the locking component 20 to move. When the locking component 20 moves, it can drive the air guide plate 1 to move, so as to realize the process of the drive device 10 driving the air guide plate 1 to move.

[0113] It is understandable that if there is one air guide plate 1, then there is one drive motor 217, one drive gear 34, one driven rack 35, and one locking assembly 20. If there are two air guide plates 1, then there are two drive motors 217, two drive gears 34, two driven racks 35, and two locking assemblies 20.

[0114] Optionally, such as Figure 11As shown, a third guide post 218 can be provided on the locking assembly 20. The third guide post 218 can be provided on the outer surface of the housing 21 of the locking assembly 20. For example, the third guide post 218 can be provided on the surface of the housing 21 near the second housing 32. The second housing 32 can be provided with a first guide groove 36 that cooperates with the third guide post 218. The third guide post 218 can also be provided on the surface of the housing 21 near the third housing 33. The third housing 33 can be provided with a first guide groove 36 that cooperates with the third guide post 218. By cooperating with the third guide post 218 and the first guide groove 36, the movement path of the locking assembly 20 can be limited, thereby ensuring that the air guide plate 1 can move along the prescribed path.

[0115] Furthermore, such as Figure 12 and Figure 8 As shown, a fourth guide post 352 can be provided on the driven rack 35. The fourth guide post 352 can be provided on the outer surface of the driven rack 35. For example, the fourth guide post 352 can be provided on the surface of the driven rack 35 near the second housing 32. The second housing 32 can be provided with a second guide groove 37 that cooperates with the fourth guide post 352. The fourth guide post 352 can also be provided on the surface of the driven rack 35 near the first housing 31. The first housing 31 can be provided with a second guide groove 37 that cooperates with the fourth guide post 352. By cooperating with the fourth guide post 352 and the second guide groove 37, the movement path of the driven rack 35 can be limited, thereby ensuring that the driven rack 35 can move according to the set movement path.

[0116] Optionally, the locking assembly 20 may have multiple third guide posts 218, and the driven rack 35 may have multiple fourth guide posts 352. Furthermore, the extension 26 may also have a third guide post 218.

[0117] Optionally, the number of drive devices 10 can be set to one, or the number of drive devices 10 can be set to two (e.g., Figure 1 As shown, when the number of drive devices 10 is set to two, in the height direction of the air conditioner 100, one drive device 10 can be set at the upper end of the air guide plate 1, and the other drive device 10 can be set at the lower end of the air guide plate 1.

[0118] An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a front frame 2, an air guide plate 1, and a drive device 10.

[0119] The drive unit 10 can be installed inside the air conditioner 100, and the face frame 2 can be provided with an air outlet 3. The drive unit 10 can drive the air guide plate 1 in the width direction of the air conditioner 100 (i.e., ​The air conditioner 10 moves in the left-right direction (as shown) to open or close the air outlet 3 of the air conditioner 100. The drive device 10 is the drive device 10 described above. Optionally, the number of air guide plates 1 can be set to one, or the number of air guide plates 1 can be set to multiple (e.g., two). This application does not limit this.

[0120] By setting the locking component 20, the air guide plate 1 can be connected to the connector 40 first, and then the locking component 20 can be connected to the connector 40. This can prevent the air guide plate 1 from being scratched on the appearance surface and / or display panel of the air conditioner 100 when it is installed. Furthermore, by cooperating with the connector 40, the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the air guide plate 1 can be reduced, making it easier to disassemble and assemble the air guide plate 1. It can also prevent the connector 40 from bending and deforming when disassembling and assembling the air guide plate 1, thus ensuring the reliability of the air conditioner 100 and the user experience.

[0121] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0122] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0123] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0124] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0125] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0126] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0127] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A driving device for an air guide plate, the driving device being used to drive the air guide plate to move in the width direction of an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Locking components; A connector is connected to the air guide plate, and a locking assembly is used to lock or unlock the connector, wherein when the locking assembly locks the connector, the locking assembly is connected to the connector; When the locking assembly unlocks the connector, the connector is adapted to separate from the locking assembly; The locking assembly includes: a housing and a locking member, wherein the locking member is provided inside the housing and is used to lock or unlock the connector; The housing defines a slot with one end open, the locking member is installed in the slot, the connector is adapted to be inserted into or removed from the slot from the open end of the slot, the locking member has a first locking part, and the connector has a second locking part that locks and engages with the first locking part. The locking member is rotatably mounted in the slot about a pivot axis. The locking member has a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member locks the connector. When the locking member is in the unlocked position, the locking member unlocks the connector. A driving component is provided to drive the locking component to move the air guide plate in the width direction of the air conditioner.

2. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking part is one of the locking boss and the locking hole, and the second locking part is the other of the locking boss and the locking hole.

3. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot is provided with a locking drive, which is adapted to drive the locking member to rotate to the locking position.

4. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking drive is disposed near the bottom wall of the slot, and the locking drive is constructed as a first spring, which is supported between the locking drive and the inner surface of the slot.

5. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 4, characterized in that, The slot is provided with a limiting post, and the first spring is sleeved on the limiting post.

6. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly further includes an unlocking member adapted to drive the locking member to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position.

7. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking member has an unlocking ramp on its surface away from the connector. The unlocking member is movably mounted on the housing. The unlocking member cooperates with the unlocking ramp to drive the locking member to rotate to the unlocking position.

8. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner surface of the slot located on the side of the locking member away from the connector is provided with a mounting portion. The mounting portion and the inner surface of the slot together define an insertion space. After the unlocking member is inserted into the insertion space, it is adapted to drive the locking member to rotate.

9. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting part is provided with a guide hole, the axial direction of which is parallel to the depth direction of the slot, and the unlocking component is provided with a first guide post, which is inserted into the guide hole.

10. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 9, characterized in that, An elastic element is sleeved on the outer side of the first guide post. The elastic element is adapted to be supported between the mounting part and the unlocking part. The elastic element is adapted to drive the unlocking part to move away from the locking part.

11. The driving device for the air guide plate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector is provided with a disassembly rod, which is used to drive the unlocking component to rotate the locking component to the unlocking position.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A face frame, wherein the face frame is provided with an air outlet; An air guide plate, which is movably disposed at the air outlet in the width direction of the air conditioner; A driving device, which is connected to the air guide plate to drive the air guide plate to move, wherein the driving device is the air guide plate driving device according to any one of claims 1-11.

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