Movement assembly for a deflector, air conditioner

By using the first and second links in tandem to extend and rotate the air guide plate, the problem of insufficient reliability of the air guide plate's moving components under gravity is solved, achieving a larger angle of air delivery and higher reliability, thus improving the user experience.

CN116182391BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202111429715.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-11-29
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2041-11-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The reliability of the moving components of the air guide vane in existing air conditioners is low when the air guide vane is subjected to gravity during the extension process, resulting in insufficient reliability of the moving components.

Method used

The first and second links work together to extend and rotate the air guide plate, and the track plate limits the motion trajectory, which enhances the load-bearing strength and reliability of the moving components.

Benefits of technology

The reliability of the air guide plate's moving components has been improved, the rotation space and angle of the air guide plate have been enhanced, the usage needs of different users have been met, noise has been reduced and the air delivery effect has been improved.

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Abstract

The application relates to the air conditioner technical field, and discloses a movement assembly for a deflector. The movement assembly comprises: a first connecting rod, one end of which drives the deflector to extend under the action of external driving force, the other end of which is rotationally connected with the deflector and drives the deflector to rotate under the action of another external driving force; a second connecting rod, one end of which is rotationally connected with the deflector to provide support for the rotation of the deflector; and a track plate, which is provided with a linear track to limit the movement of the second connecting rod and the extension of the first connecting rod; wherein under the cooperation of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, the deflector first extends to a first preset position and then rotates. Through the cooperation of the two connecting rods to drive the deflector to extend and rotate, the load-bearing strength of the movement assembly is enhanced, and the reliability of the movement assembly is improved. The application further discloses an air conditioner.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, such as a moving component for an air guide plate and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, air conditioners have become an indispensable appliance in people's work and life, providing users with a comfortable living environment.

[0003] Air conditioners typically feature air deflectors, which extend or rotate under the influence of moving components. These deflectors extend to specific positions or angles to guide the airflow from the indoor unit and meet the user's comfort requirements. Existing moving components include rack and pinion extension mechanisms. A motor drives the gears to rotate, causing the rack to extend and retract. The rack connects to the air deflector, which then extends from the air conditioner. Subsequently, a drive motor directly rotates the air deflector to guide the airflow.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] During the movement of the air guide plate, only the rack of the extension mechanism bears the weight of the air guide plate, resulting in low reliability of the moving components. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] This disclosure provides a motion assembly for an air guide plate and an air conditioner. By setting a first link and a second link to work together to drive the air guide plate to extend and rotate, a large-angle air delivery is achieved. At the same time, the load-bearing strength of the motion assembly is enhanced, and the reliability of the motion assembly is improved.

[0008] In some embodiments, the motion assembly for the air guide plate includes a first link, a second link, and a track plate. One end of the first link drives the air guide plate to extend under the action of an external driving force, and the other end is rotatably connected to the air guide plate and drives the air guide plate to rotate under the action of another external driving force. One end of the second link is rotatably connected to the air guide plate to provide support for the rotation of the air guide plate. The track plate is provided with a straight track to limit the movement of the second link and the extension of the first link. In this embodiment, under the cooperative action of the first link and the second link, the air guide plate first extends from the air conditioner to a first preset position and then rotates.

[0009] Optionally, the first connecting rod includes a first sliding post, which is disposed in the middle of the first connecting rod and is slidably disposed within the linear track.

[0010] Optionally, the second link includes a through slide, which is arranged along the direction of the air guide plate and passes through the surface of the second link, so that the first sliding column passes through the through slide and moves along the straight track.

[0011] Optionally, the motion component further includes a first drive mechanism, which is fixedly mounted on the air conditioner and is used to drive the air guide plate to extend; wherein, the first drive mechanism includes a crank, the crank is provided with a transmission shaft, and the transmission shaft is slidably connected to the first connecting rod so that the first connecting rod drives the air guide plate to extend.

[0012] Optionally, the first connecting rod is further provided with a through groove, and the drive shaft is slidably disposed in the through groove.

[0013] Optionally, the first drive mechanism further includes a first motor, which is fixed to the air conditioner. The drive shaft of the first motor is disposed in a groove at the rotation center of the crank to provide driving force for the rotation of the crank.

[0014] Optionally, the motion component further includes a second drive mechanism, which is drivenly connected to the other end of the first connecting rod; wherein, during the process of the air guide plate extending to the first preset position, the first drive mechanism drives the air guide plate to extend; after the air guide plate reaches the first preset position, the first drive mechanism continues to drive the air guide plate to extend, and the second drive mechanism drives the first connecting rod to rotate, thereby driving the air guide plate to extend and rotate simultaneously.

[0015] Optionally, the second drive mechanism includes a second motor, which is fixed to the mounting base of the air guide plate. The drive shaft of the second motor is disposed within a first mounting shaft of the mounting base, and the first mounting shaft is rotatably disposed on the mounting base.

[0016] Optionally, the other end of the first connecting rod is provided with a first connecting hole, which is driven to the first mounting shaft so that the second motor drives the first connecting rod to rotate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the aforementioned moving assembly for the air guide plate.

[0018] The moving assembly for the air guide plate and the air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] The motion assembly for the air guide plate provided in this embodiment includes a first link, a second link, and a track plate. One end of the first link extends the air guide plate under the action of an external driving force, and one end of the second link is rotatably connected to the air guide plate. Under the action of this external driving force, the second link moves synchronously with the first link, extending the air guide plate. The other end of the first link can rotate the air guide plate under another external driving force. During the rotation of the air guide plate, the second link moves along a straight track, providing support for the rotation of the air guide plate. Thus, during the extension and rotation of the air guide plate, the first and second links work together to bear the weight of the air guide plate, enhancing the load-bearing strength of the motion assembly and improving its reliability. Furthermore, the air guide plate extends beyond the air conditioner before rotating, giving it a larger rotational space and allowing for a wider angle of airflow, meeting the needs of different users.

[0020] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a motion assembly for an air guide plate provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first link provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another first link provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second link provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another second link provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a track slab provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first driving mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a second drive mechanism and a guide plate provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first mounting shaft provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the state of a moving component when an air guide plate extends to a first preset position, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0034] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a moving component with an air guide plate in an upward-opening state, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a moving component with a downward-opening air guide plate provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 10: Crank; 11: Rotating disk; 12: Rotating rod; 121: Drive shaft; 20: First connecting rod; 21: Through groove; 22: First sliding column; 23: First connecting hole; 24: V-groove; 30: Second connecting rod; 31: Second sliding column; 32: Third sliding column; 33: Fourth sliding column; 34: Second connecting hole; 35: Through slide; 36: Limiting column; 40: Track plate; 41: First linear track; 42: Second linear track; 43: Third linear track; 50: Air guide plate; 51: Mounting base; 52: First mounting shaft; 521: Third connecting hole; 60: Connector; 61: First fixed column; 62: Second elastic column; 63: Third elastic column; 64: Boss; 65: Card; 70: First motor; 80: Second motor. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0039] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0040] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0043] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0044] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0045] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0046] This disclosure provides an air conditioner, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0047] This air conditioner is a large guide plate type. When the air guide plate 50 is closed, it can completely seal the air outlet, and there is no gap between the air guide plate 50 and the air outlet. Furthermore, during airflow, the air guide plate 50 extends out of the air conditioner before rotating to guide the air. This distance between the air guide plate 50 and the air outlet reduces air resistance, thus minimizing noise generated at the air guide plate 50 during airflow. Simultaneously, compared to rotating the air guide plate 50 at the air outlet, rotating it outside the air outlet allows for a wider angle and greater range of airflow, improving the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner. Optionally, the air conditioner provided in this embodiment can also be a cabinet unit or a ducted unit, etc.

[0048] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the aforementioned moving components for the air guide plate 50.

[0049] Optionally, motion components are provided on both sides of the air guide plate 50, and the motion components on both sides simultaneously drive the air guide plate 50 to move. The following is a detailed explanation of the structure and movement process of the motion component on the right side of the air guide plate 50 as an example.

[0050] This disclosure also provides a motion assembly for the air guide plate 50, such as... Figures 2 to 14 As shown.

[0051] In some embodiments, the motion assembly for the air guide plate 50 includes a first link 20, a second link 30, and a track plate 40. One end of the first link 20 extends the air guide plate 50 under the action of an external driving force, and the other end is rotatably connected to the air guide plate 50 and rotates the air guide plate 50 under the action of another external driving force. One end of the second link 30 is rotatably connected to the air guide plate 50 to provide support for the rotation of the air guide plate 50. The track plate 40 is provided with a linear track to limit the movement of the second link 30 and the extension of the first link 20. In this embodiment, under the cooperative action of the first link 20 and the second link 30, the air guide plate 50 first extends the air conditioner to a first preset position and then rotates.

[0052] The motion assembly for the air guide plate 50 provided in this embodiment includes a first connecting rod 20, a second connecting rod 30, and a track plate 40. One end of the first connecting rod 20 extends the air guide plate 50 under the action of an external driving force, and one end of the second connecting rod 30 is rotatably connected to the air guide plate 50. Under the action of this external driving force, the second connecting rod 30 moves synchronously with the first connecting rod 20, extending the air guide plate 50. The other end of the first connecting rod 20 can rotate the air guide plate 50 under another external driving force. During the rotation of the air guide plate 50, the second connecting rod 30 continuously moves along a straight track, providing support for the rotation of the air guide plate 50. Thus, during the extension and rotation of the air guide plate 50, the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 cooperate to jointly bear the weight of the air guide plate 50, enhancing the load-bearing strength of the motion assembly and improving its reliability. Compared to a rack and pinion extension mechanism, two connecting rods can withstand greater forces than a single rack, improving the connection strength between the moving component and the air guide plate 50. Furthermore, with sufficient support from the two connecting rods, their dimensions can be more slender, thus enhancing the aesthetics of the moving mechanism. Simultaneously, the air guide plate 50 extends from the air conditioner before rotating, allowing for greater rotational space and enabling it to open at a wider angle for airflow, meeting the needs of different users.

[0053] The first preset position is the position where the air guide plate 50 extends out of the air conditioner and is about to begin rotating. At this time, there is a certain distance between the air guide plate 50 and the air outlet, and the air guide plate 50 can open upward or downward at the first preset position. In this embodiment, the rotation position of the air guide plate 50 is not limited to the first preset position. The first preset position is the initial position of the rotation of the air guide plate 50, and the rotation of the air guide plate 50 can be understood as extending and rotating simultaneously. When the air guide plate 50 moves to the first preset position, the state of the moving component is as follows: Figure 12 As shown.

[0054] Optionally, there may be multiple linear tracks, which can more stably limit the movement of the second link 30 and the extension of the first link 20.

[0055] Understandably, the linear track of the track plate 40 is used to limit the movement of the second connecting rod 30 and the extension of the first connecting rod 20. The direction of the linear track is the same as the direction in which the air guide plate 50 translates to the first preset position. During the movement of the air guide plate 50, the second connecting rod 30 moves linearly within the linear track and stops when it reaches the end of the linear track. In this way, the air guide plate 50 rotates with the connection point between the second connecting rod 30 and the air guide plate 50 as the base point, and the second connecting rod 30 provides support for the rotation of the air guide plate 50.

[0056] The movement of the air guide plate 50 can be understood as follows: Under the action of an external driving force, one end of the first connecting rod 20 drives the second connecting rod 30 to move synchronously in a straight line along a straight track, causing the air guide plate 50 to extend out of the air conditioner. After that, the second connecting rod 30 continues to move in the straight track, and the other end of the first connecting rod 20 begins to rotate under the action of another external driving force. The first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 generate relative motion, which in turn drives the air guide plate 50 to extend and rotate at the same time.

[0057] After the air guide plate 50 extends to the first preset position, it can rotate while extending. This means that the air guide plate 50 does not need to extend too far during the extension phase. Compared to an air guide plate 50 that only rotates after extending from the air conditioner, the extension distance required in this embodiment is shorter. The air guide plate 50 can continue to extend during rotation, providing sufficient space for large-angle rotation and improving the continuity of its movement. Simultaneously, it is understood that the time required for the air guide plate 50 to extend is also shorter, making the time allocation between the extension and rotation phases more reasonable and improving the user's sensory experience.

[0058] Optionally, the first link 20 includes a first sliding post 22, which is disposed in the middle of the first link 20 and is slidably disposed in a linear track.

[0059] Understandably, one end of the first link 20 bears an external driving force for translational extension, while the other end bears another external driving force for rotation. Thus, the first sliding post 22 moves along a linear track, causing the air guide plate 50 to extend. Simultaneously, the first sliding post 22 also serves as the fulcrum for the rotation of the first link 20, allowing the first link 20 to rotate around it, thereby cooperating with the second link 30 to drive the air guide plate 50 to rotate.

[0060] Optionally, the second link 30 includes a through slide 35, which is arranged along the direction of the extension of the air guide plate 50 and passes through the plate surface of the second link 30, so that the first sliding column 22 passes through the through slide 35 and moves along a straight track.

[0061] Understandably, during the rotation of the air guide plate 50, the first sliding column 22 can also slide within the through slide 35, thereby generating relative displacement with the second connecting rod 30. That is, the length of the through slide 35 is the relative displacement of the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 in the extending direction of the air guide plate 50. In this way, the first connecting rod 20 can drive the air guide plate 50 to open to a larger angle, meeting the user's air supply needs.

[0062] Optionally, the track plate 40 has three straight tracks, namely, the track plate 40 includes a first straight track 41, a second straight track 42, and a third straight track 43. Optionally, the first sliding column 22 is slidably disposed within one straight track. The track plate 40 has only three straight tracks, without other tracks, such as herringbone tracks. This improves the smoothness of the movement of the moving components and avoids the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 being constrained by too many tracks, which could cause jamming during the movement of the air guide plate 50. The structure of the track plate 40 in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 7 As shown.

[0063] Optionally, the second link 30 is provided with a limiting part, which is slidably disposed in a linear track to limit the movement trajectory of the second link 30.

[0064] Optionally, the limiting part includes three sliding posts, namely, a second sliding post 31, a third sliding post 32, and a fourth sliding post 33. These three sliding posts are arranged in a triangular pattern, as shown below. Figure 6 As shown, this improves the limiting effect of the track plate 40 on the movement trajectory of the second link 30. Specifically, the second sliding post 31 is slidably mounted on the second linear track 42, the third sliding post 32 is slidably mounted on the first linear track 41, and the fourth sliding post 33 is slidably mounted on the third linear track 43.

[0065] Optionally, the second link 30 is further provided with a limiting post 36, and the first link 20 is provided with a V-groove 24. The limiting post 36 is slidably disposed in the V-groove 24 to limit the position of the second link 30 and prevent the second link 30 from shaking during the movement of the air guide plate 50. The limiting post 36 is disposed at the upper end of the second link 30.

[0066] In this embodiment, the end of the second link 30 is rotatably connected to the air guide plate 50, and the limiting post 36 of the second link 30 is disposed in the V-groove 24. Thus, the second link 30 has two positioning points, which can limit the position of the second link 30. Regardless of the position of the air guide plate 50, both ends of the second link 30 are limited, preventing the user from moving the second link 30 and improving its reliability.

[0067] Optionally, the V-groove 24 includes two positioning grooves extending in different directions, the two positioning grooves arranged in a "V" shape, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the two have a common confluence point and extend in different directions from the confluence point. It can be understood that the shape of the V-groove 24 is the trajectory of the relative position change between the upper end of the second link 30 and the first link 20 during the movement of the air guide plate 50. This trajectory can be used to limit the position of the upper end of the second link 30, so that the second link 30 cannot be moved by the user and affect the normal movement of the air guide plate 50.

[0068] Optionally, the motion component further includes a first drive mechanism, which is fixedly mounted on the air conditioner and is used to drive the air guide plate 50 to extend. The first drive mechanism includes a crank 10, which is provided with a transmission shaft 121. The transmission shaft 121 is slidably connected to the first connecting rod 20 so that the first connecting rod 20 drives the air guide plate 50 to extend.

[0069] Optionally, the crank 10 includes a rotating disk 11 and a rotating rod 12. The rotating disk 11 has a center of rotation, one end of the rotating rod 12 is integrally connected to the rotating disk 11, and the other end of the rotating rod 12 is a free end. The structure of the crank 10 is as follows: Figure 8 As shown.

[0070] Optionally, the drive shaft 121 is disposed at the free end of the rotating rod 12. In this way, the drive shaft 121 can slide on the first connecting rod 20, thereby driving the extension of the first connecting rod 20. Understandably, the rotating disk 11 has a driving surface that contacts the first motor 70 described below, the rotating disk 11 and the rotating rod 12 have rotating surfaces that contact the first connecting rod 20, and the drive shaft 121 is disposed on the rotating surface of the rotating rod 12.

[0071] The first drive mechanism is slidably connected to one end of the first connecting rod 20, so that the first connecting rod 20 can drive the air guide plate 50 to extend out of the air conditioner along a straight track. The sliding connection between the first drive mechanism and the first connecting rod 20 is achieved by the transmission shaft 121 of the crank 10 cooperating with the through groove 21 described below.

[0072] Optionally, the first connecting rod 20 is also provided with a through groove 21, and the drive shaft 121 is slidably disposed in the through groove 21.

[0073] Optionally, the through groove 21 is straight. Understandably, the direction of the through groove 21 can be perpendicular to the direction in which the air guide plate 50 extends from the closed state to the first preset position, or it can be at a preset angle. This application does not specifically limit the direction of the through groove 21.

[0074] Optionally, the diameter of the circle formed by the movement of the drive shaft 121 of the crank 10 is less than or equal to the length of the through groove 21. This allows the drive shaft 121 of the crank 10 to rotate 90° from its initial position along either the first or second direction and continue rotating, without the rotation angle of the crank 10 being limited by the length of the through groove 21.

[0075] Optionally, the first drive mechanism further includes a first motor 70, which is fixed to the air conditioner. The drive shaft of the first motor 70 is disposed in a groove at the rotation center of the crank 10 to provide driving force for the rotation of the crank 10.

[0076] like Figure 8As shown, the first drive mechanism includes a crank 10 and a first motor 70. The drive column of the first motor 70 is disposed in the groove of the drive surface of the crank 10. The rotating surface of the crank 10 is provided with a transmission shaft 121, which is slidably disposed in the through groove 21, thereby providing an extension driving force for the first connecting rod 20 to drive the air guide plate 50 to extend out of the air conditioner.

[0077] In this embodiment, the extension of the air guide plate 50 by the first connecting rod 20 is achieved by the rotation of the crank 10 of the first drive mechanism. The crank 10 can rotate in a first direction or a second direction, causing the transmission shaft 121 to slide within the through groove 21, thereby providing the first connecting rod 20 with the thrust to extend. Compared with the gear and rack structure that drives the air guide plate 50 to extend, and then the air guide plate can only rotate, the first drive mechanism provided in this embodiment occupies less space on the side of the air conditioner, meeting the space requirements of the air conditioner's interior and facilitating installation. In the gear and rack drive mechanism, the length of the rack needs to meet the distance the air guide plate 50 can rotate after it extends, making the rack usually quite long and requiring more space on the side of the air conditioner, which cannot meet the installation requirements.

[0078] Optionally, the motion component further includes a second drive mechanism, which is driven to the other end of the first link 20; wherein, during the process of the air guide plate 50 extending to the first preset position, the first drive mechanism drives the air guide plate 50 to extend; after the air guide plate 50 reaches the first preset position, the first drive mechanism continues to drive the air guide plate 50 to extend, and the second drive mechanism drives the first link 20 to rotate, thereby driving the air guide plate 50 to extend and rotate at the same time.

[0079] In this embodiment, the motion component includes a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism. During the movement of the air guide plate 50, the first driving mechanism continuously provides an extension pushing force to the first connecting rod 20. When the air guide plate 50 extends to a first preset position, the second driving mechanism drives the first connecting rod 20 to rotate, thereby causing the air guide plate 50 to extend and rotate simultaneously. It can be understood that the fulcrum for the rotation of the first connecting rod 20 is the first sliding column 22, and the support point for the air guide plate 50 during rotation is the connection point between the second connecting rod 30 and the air guide plate 50.

[0080] Optionally, the second drive mechanism includes a second motor 80, which is fixed to the mounting base 51 of the air guide plate 50. The drive shaft of the second motor 80 is disposed within a first mounting shaft 52 of the mounting base 51, and the first mounting shaft 52 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base 51. Figure 9 As shown.

[0081] Optionally, two mounting seats 51 are provided on the inner side wall of the air guide plate 50, and the two mounting seats 51 are arranged opposite to each other. Optionally, the mounting seat 51 includes a first side arranged opposite to each other and a second side opposite to the first side, and the second motor 80 is fixedly arranged on the second side of the mounting seat 51.

[0082] Optionally, the upper part of the mounting base 51 is provided with a mounting hole, which is circular, and the first mounting shaft 52 is rotatably disposed in the mounting hole. At the same time, the first mounting shaft 52 is drivenly connected to the first connecting rod 20, so that the first connecting rod 20 can be rotatably connected to the air guide plate 50 and can also rotate under the drive of the second motor 80.

[0083] Optionally, one end of the first mounting shaft 52 has a limiting edge for engaging with the second side of the mounting base 51, and the other end of the first mounting shaft 52 has a limiting end for engaging with the first connecting rod 20 on one side of the first side of the mounting base 51 to prevent the first connecting rod 20 from falling off during the movement of the air guide plate 50.

[0084] Optionally, a third connecting hole 521 is provided at one end of the first mounting shaft 52. The third connecting hole 521 is arranged along the length direction of the first mounting shaft 52 and is used to engage with the drive shaft of the second motor 80. In this way, the second motor 80 can drive the first connecting rod 20 to rotate through the first mounting shaft 52.

[0085] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the first mounting shaft 52 includes two interconnected arc segments and two straight segments, with both ends of the arc segments connected to the straight segments. The curvature of the arc segments is the same as the curvature of the circular mounting holes on the mounting base 51, allowing the first mounting shaft 52 to rotate within the mounting holes. The cross-sectional shape of the first mounting shaft 52 also includes straight segments, allowing it to engage with the first connecting rod 20, enabling the first connecting rod 20 to rotate under the drive of the second motor 80. The structure of the first mounting shaft 52 is as follows... Figure 10 As shown.

[0086] Optionally, the other end of the first connecting rod 20 is provided with a first connecting hole 23, which is driven to be connected to the first mounting shaft 52 so that the second motor 80 drives the first connecting rod 20 to rotate.

[0087] It is understandable that the shape of the first connecting hole 23 matches the cross-sectional shape of the first mounting shaft 52, so that the second motor 80 can drive the first connecting rod 20 to rotate, and then cooperate with the second connecting rod 30 to drive the air guide plate 50 to rotate.

[0088] Optionally, the end of the second connecting rod 30 is provided with a second connecting hole 34, which is hinged to the second mounting shaft on the connector 60.

[0089] This disclosure also provides a connector 60 that snaps into the mounting base 51 of the air guide plate 50, such as... Figure 11 As shown.

[0090] Optionally, the connector 60 is located below the mounting hole and engages with the mounting base 51 of the air guide plate 50. This facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the air guide plate 50 and improves the assembly efficiency of the air guide plate 50.

[0091] Optionally, the connector 60 is provided with a second mounting shaft, which includes a first fixed post 61, a second elastic post 62 and a third elastic post 63. There is a deformation gap between the first fixed post 61, the second elastic post 62 and the third elastic post 63, so that the second elastic post 62 and the third elastic post can be engaged with the second connecting rod 30 to prevent the second connecting rod 30 from detaching from the connector 60 during the movement of the air guide plate 50.

[0092] Optionally, the first fixed post 61, the second elastic post 62, and the third elastic post 63 are arranged in a cylindrical shape. The second connecting hole 34 of the second connecting rod 30 is a circular hole, which allows it to be adapted to drive the air guide plate 50 to move. The second elastic post 62 and the third elastic post 63 are respectively located on both sides of the first fixed post 61.

[0093] Optionally, a boss 64 is provided on the outer side of the first fixed column 61. The boss 64 is used to abut against the second connecting rod 30, so that it can provide support for the second connecting rod 30 during the movement of the air guide plate 50.

[0094] Optionally, the connector 60 also includes a card 65, and the mounting base 51 of the air guide plate 50 is provided with a card slot. The card 65 engages with the card slot to achieve a fixed connection between the connector 60 and the mounting base 51.

[0095] The process by which the linkage assembly for the air guide plate 50 provided in this embodiment drives the air guide plate 50 to extend and rotate is as follows:

[0096] When the air guide plate 50 is in the closed state, the state of the moving components is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the drive shaft 121 of the crank 10 is located in the middle of the through slot 21. When the first motor 70 drives the crank 10 to rotate in the first direction, the crank 10 drives the first connecting rod 20 to move linearly, causing the air guide plate 50 to extend to the first preset position. It can be understood that the first motor 70 can also drive the crank 10 to rotate in the second direction, and the crank 10 driving the first connecting rod 20 to move linearly will also cause the air guide plate 50 to extend to the first preset position. Optionally, the first direction is based on... Figure 2 The clockwise direction shown is the second direction, which is based on... Figure 2 The direction shown is counterclockwise.

[0097] When the air guide plate 50 moves to the first preset position, the second motor 80 drives the first connecting rod 20 to rotate around the first sliding post 22 in the first direction. At the same time, the crank 10 continues to rotate in the first direction, and the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 move relative to each other, thereby causing the air guide plate 50 to open upwards. Figure 13 As shown.

[0098] When the air guide plate 50 reaches the first preset position, the second motor 80 drives the first connecting rod 20 to rotate around the first sliding post 22 in the second direction. Simultaneously, the crank 10 continues to rotate in the second direction, causing the first connecting rod 20 and the second connecting rod 30 to move relative to each other, thereby driving the air guide plate 50 to open downwards. Figure 14 As shown.

[0099] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A motion assembly for an air guide plate, characterized in that, include: The first link (20) has one end that drives the air guide plate (50) to extend under the action of the first driving mechanism, and the other end that is rotatably connected to the air guide plate (50) and drives the air guide plate (50) to rotate under the action of the second driving mechanism. The second driving mechanism includes a second motor (80). The second link (30) is rotatably connected at one end to the air guide plate (50) to provide support for the rotation of the air guide plate (50); The track plate (40) is provided with a linear track to limit the movement of the second link (30) and the extension of the first link (20); In this configuration, under the coordinated action of the first link (20) and the second link (30), the air guide plate (50) first extends from the air conditioner to a first preset position and then rotates. The first link (20) includes a first sliding post (22), which is disposed in the middle of the first link (20) and is slidably disposed in the linear track. The second link (30) includes a through slide (35), which is disposed along the direction of the extension of the air guide plate (50) and passes through the plate surface of the second link (30) so that the first sliding post (22) passes through the through slide (35) and moves along the linear track. The second link (30) is provided with a limiting part, which is slidably disposed in the linear track to limit the movement trajectory of the second link (30).

2. The motion component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive mechanism includes a crank (10), the crank (10) is provided with a drive shaft (121), the drive shaft (121) is slidably connected to the first connecting rod (20) so that the first connecting rod (20) drives the air guide plate (50) to extend.

3. The motion component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting rod (20) is also provided with a through groove (21), and the transmission shaft (121) is slidably disposed in the through groove (21).

4. The motion component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first drive mechanism further includes: A first motor (70) is fixed to the air conditioner. The drive shaft of the first motor (70) is located in a groove at the rotation center of the crank (10) to provide driving force for the rotation of the crank (10).

5. The motion component according to claim 2, characterized in that, During the process of the air guide plate (50) extending to the first preset position, the first driving mechanism drives the air guide plate (50) to extend; after the air guide plate (50) reaches the first preset position, the first driving mechanism continues to drive the air guide plate (50) to extend, and the second driving mechanism drives the first connecting rod (20) to rotate, thereby driving the air guide plate (50) to extend and rotate at the same time.

6. The motion component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second motor (80) is fixed to the mounting base (51) of the air guide plate (50), and the drive shaft of the second motor (80) is disposed in the first mounting shaft (52) of the mounting base (51). The first mounting shaft (52) is rotatably disposed on the mounting base (51).

7. The motion component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The other end of the first connecting rod (20) is provided with a first connecting hole (23), which is driven to be connected to the first mounting shaft (52) so that the second motor (80) drives the first connecting rod (20) to rotate.

8. The motion component according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The linear tracks of the track plate (40) include a first linear track (41), a second linear track (42), and a third linear track (43), and the limiting part includes a second sliding post (31), a third sliding post (32), and a fourth sliding post (33). The second sliding column (31) is slidably disposed on the second linear track (42), the third sliding column (32) is slidably disposed on the first linear track (41), and the fourth sliding column (33) is slidably disposed on the third linear track (43).

9. The motion component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second sliding column (31), the third sliding column (32), and the fourth sliding column (33) are arranged in a triangle.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the moving assembly for the air guide plate (50) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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