Air conditioner air outlet structure and cabinet air conditioner

Abstract

The vents of the cabinet air conditioner are connected to the air duct to form a vent, and the vents are connected to the air duct to form a vent. The vents are connected to the air duct to form a vent. The vents are connected to the air duct to form a vent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air outlet structure technology for air conditioners, and particularly to an air outlet structure for an air conditioner and a cabinet-type air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] For air conditioners with transparent decorative parts at the air outlet, uneven temperatures on both sides of the decorative part can easily lead to condensation. For example, if an air conditioner has a transparent decorative baffle above the air outlet, when the cooling mode is activated, cold air blows out from the upper vent. The airflow impacts the baffle and absorbs its heat, causing the baffle surface to cool down. Meanwhile, the air temperature on the other side of the baffle is the same as the ambient temperature. When the hot air comes into contact with the baffle, which has a lower surface temperature, the moisture in the air will condense on the baffle, forming condensation. This seriously affects the appearance of the air conditioner and the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an air outlet structure and a cabinet air conditioner, which aims to solve the problem of condensation on the baffle of the existing air outlet structure.

[0004] The present invention aims to design an air outlet structure for an air conditioner, the air outlet structure including an air inlet panel, an air outlet frame and a baffle; an air cavity is formed in the air inlet frame; the baffle is disposed between the air inlet panel and the air outlet frame and is located on the opening side of the air cavity; an air outlet groove is formed between the baffle and the opening of the air cavity, so that the airflow in the air cavity can enter the cavity between the baffle and the air inlet panel through the air outlet groove.

[0005] In some embodiments, a baffle is disposed on the inner side of the air inlet panel and forms a rear cavity with the inner side of the air inlet panel; the baffle is connected to the inner ring of the air inlet panel along its circumference, and the overlap between the bottom wall of the air outlet slot and the edge of the inner ring of the air inlet panel is greater than or equal to zero; the air outlet slot is connected to the rear cavity and the air chamber respectively.

[0006] In some embodiments, the air outlet slot is disposed in the circumferential direction of the baffle; the outlet direction f of the air outlet slot toward the rear cavity is parallel to the baffle, thereby allowing the airflow in the air outlet slot to be guided to the middle of the rear cavity.

[0007] In some embodiments, the width h of the outlet of the air duct facing the rear cavity is designed to be 2 mm to 6 mm.

[0008] In some embodiments, the opposing surfaces between the baffle and the air inlet panel are arc-shaped surfaces, and the surface of the baffle facing the air cavity opening is also arc-shaped.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air outlet slots include multiple slots, which are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the baffle; the baffle has ribs protruding in the circumferential direction, and an air outlet slot is formed between two adjacent ribs.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom of the air cavity is connected to the air outlet cavity of the air outlet structure, and a guide plate is provided between the air cavity and the air outlet cavity.

[0011] In some embodiments, the baffle is a transparent decorative panel; the air outlet frame is also provided with an air outlet located on the other side of the air cavity; the baffle protrudes into the air cavity, thereby guiding the airflow in the air cavity to the air outlet.

[0012] The present invention also provides a cabinet-type air conditioner, including an air outlet structure, wherein the air outlet structure is the air outlet structure of the air conditioner described above.

[0013] In some embodiments, the air outlet cavity of the air outlet structure is connected to the air duct inside the cabinet air conditioner; when the cabinet air conditioner is cooling, the cold air in the air duct can enter the air cavity through the air outlet cavity, and the cold air in the air cavity can enter the rear cavity on the back of the baffle through the air outlet slot, so that the temperature on both sides of the baffle remains the same.

[0014] The invention provides a solution by creating an air outlet groove on the baffle of the air outlet structure and guiding the gas in the air cavity to the back of the baffle, so that the temperature of the back of the baffle can be adjusted to be close to the temperature of the front, thereby preventing condensation from occurring on the baffle due to the temperature difference between the two sides; at the same time, the cold air guided to the back of the baffle can also regulate the temperature of the back of the air conditioner, so that the temperature of the dead corner of the air conditioner can also be reduced, reducing air volume loss, preventing condensation from occurring on the air outlet structure, providing users with better comfort, and improving the user experience of the air conditioner.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air outlet structure of an air conditioner according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an air outlet structure of an air conditioner according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view of the air cavity structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a wind tunnel structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is illustrated in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 Partial schematic diagram;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the air inlet panel and baffle assembly structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the airflow direction of a wind tunnel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Air inlet panel; 11. Inner ring; 12. Edge; 2. Air outlet frame; 3. Baffle; 4. Air guide plate; 5. Air cavity; 6. Air outlet cavity; 7. Air outlet slot; 71. Rib; 72. Bottom wall; 8. Rear cavity.

[0025] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are 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 limiting this invention.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, the present invention provides an air outlet structure for an air conditioner, the air outlet structure including an air inlet panel 1, an air outlet frame 2, and a baffle 3; wherein, the baffle 3 is a transparent decorative panel, and an air cavity 5 is formed inside the air outlet frame 2; further, the air inlet panel 1, the air outlet frame 2, and the baffle 3 are assembled and fixed together to form a whole; wherein, the baffle 3 is disposed between the air inlet panel 1 and the air outlet frame 2, and is located on one side of the opening of the air cavity 5, thereby blocking the opening on one side of the air cavity 5; further, an air outlet groove 7 is formed between the baffle 3 and the opening of the air cavity 5, so that the airflow in the air cavity 5 can enter the cavity between the baffle 3 and the air inlet panel 1 through the air outlet groove 7, thereby keeping the temperature on both sides of the baffle 3 consistent, avoiding the problem of condensation on the baffle 3 when the temperature inside the air cavity 5 is low, and reducing the user experience of the air conditioner.

[0029] Preferably, in combination with the above scheme, Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the baffle 3 is disposed on the inner side of the air inlet panel 1, and forms a rear cavity 8 with the inner side of the air inlet panel 1; furthermore, as Figure 5 As shown, the baffle 3 is connected to the inner ring 11 of the air inlet panel 1 along its circumference, and the overlap between the bottom wall 72 of the air outlet groove 7 and the edge 12 of the inner ring 11 of the air inlet panel 1 is greater than or equal to zero (that is, the overlap between the bottom of the air outlet groove 7 and the edge 12 of the inner ring 11 in the same horizontal direction is greater than or equal to zero). If the two do not overlap, the airflow will pass directly through the groove and will not be guided to the middle of the baffle 3, thus failing to solve the condensation problem of the baffle 3. Furthermore, the air outlet groove 7 is connected to the rear cavity 8 and the air cavity 5 respectively, so that the gas in the air cavity 5 can enter the rear cavity 8, making the temperature on both sides of the baffle 3 consistent. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner provided by the present invention can effectively prevent condensation at the air outlet without increasing the structure of the air conditioner. At the same time, it can adjust the temperature at the back of the air conditioner, making the room temperature more uniform, providing users with better comfort, and improving the market competitiveness of the product.

[0030] Preferably, in combination with the above scheme, Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the air outlet slot 7 is located on the circumference of the baffle 3. The air outlet slot structure on the circumferential edge of the baffle 3 is staggered from the central structure of the baffle 3 and connected by thin ribs. Furthermore, the bottom of the air cavity 5 is connected to the air outlet cavity 6 of the air outlet structure, and a guide plate 4 is provided between the air cavity 5 and the air outlet cavity 6. Using the above scheme, by opening the air outlet slot 7 at the edge of the baffle 3 that matches the air inlet panel 1, the airflow passes through the air outlet slot 7 and blows to the other side of the baffle 3. When the baffle 3 has the air outlet slot 7, its airflow direction F is as follows: Figure 5As shown, when the air conditioner is cooling, cold air is blown out from the air outlet cavity 6, guided by the air guide plate 4 to the baffle 3, and then directed in the opposite direction by the protruding baffle 3, giving it a compressed air effect and achieving the optimal state of upward air outlet. The compressed air effect varies with the opening and closing of the air guide plate 4. Most of the airflow in the middle is pushed forward by the protruding baffle 3. The airflow at the corner will pass through the opened air outlet slot 7 and blow towards the rear cavity 8 on the other side of the baffle 3. It will then be guided by the outlet of the air outlet slot 7 to the middle of the back of the baffle 3, and then blown towards the rear side of the baffle 3, so that the temperature in the dead corner of the back of the unit can also be regulated. Furthermore, the outlet direction f of the air outlet slot 7 towards the rear cavity 8 is parallel to the baffle 3, so that the airflow in the air outlet slot 7 can be guided to the rear cavity. In the middle of 8; with the above design, the air outlet slot 7 faces the outlet direction f of the rear cavity 8 parallel to the baffle 3. This design can guide the airflow to the other side of the baffle 3 (i.e., the back side) and move towards the center of the back of the baffle 3, so that the temperature on both sides of the baffle is consistent. At this time, the baffle 3 will no longer have condensation. If the air outlet slot 7 is opened on the middle panel of the baffle 3, its direction is perpendicular to the baffle 3. At this time, the cold air blown out will pass directly through the slot, which will cause the air volume blown to the front to be lost, affecting the blowing effect of the air outlet of the whole machine. At the same time, opening the air outlet slot in the middle of the baffle 3 will also affect the appearance of the baffle and the whole machine. Therefore, the most reasonable position for the air outlet slot is to open it at the four edges of the baffle 3, which can effectively reduce the air volume loss.

[0031] Preferably, in combination with the above scheme, Figure 5 As shown, the width h of the outlet of the air duct 7 facing the rear cavity 8 is designed to be 2mm to 6mm. Specifically, in conjunction with the design of the outlet direction f of the air duct 7 facing the rear cavity 8, if the width h is less than 2mm, the air volume passing through the air duct 7 is small and cannot be completely concentrated to the center of the baffle 3. If the width h is greater than 6mm, the airflow will blow directly to the rear and also cannot be completely blown to the baffle 3. Therefore, the width h of the outlet of the air duct 7 facing the rear cavity 8 is designed to be within 2-6mm for optimal performance, preferably 2.5mm, 3.2mm, or 4.5mm.

[0032] Preferably, in combination with the above scheme, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the opposing surfaces between the baffle 3 and the air inlet panel 1 are arc-shaped, and the surface of the baffle 3 facing the opening of the air cavity 5 is also arc-shaped. This design allows cold air to be blown out from the air outlet 6, guided by the air guide plate 4 to the baffle 3, and then directed in the opposite direction by the protruding baffle 3, giving it a compressed air effect and achieving the optimal state of upward air outlet. The compressed air effect varies with the opening and closing of the air guide plate 4, and most of the airflow in the middle is pressed forward by the protruding baffle 3 and flows out of the air outlet.

[0033] Preferably, in combination with the above scheme, Figure 3and Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet slot 7 includes multiple slots, which are evenly distributed on the circumference of the baffle 3. The baffle 3 has protruding ribs 71 on its circumference, and air outlet slots 7 are formed between two adjacent ribs. This design allows the air outlet slot structure to be installed on the circumferential edge of the baffle 3 and connected to the inner side of the air inlet panel 1 through the ribs.

[0034] Preferably, in combination with the above scheme, Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the baffle 3 is a transparent decorative panel; furthermore, the air outlet frame 2 is also provided with an air outlet, which is located on the other side of the air cavity 5; the baffle 3 protrudes into the air cavity 5, thereby guiding the airflow in the air cavity 5 to the air outlet.

[0035] Accordingly, in conjunction with the above schemes, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the present invention also provides a cabinet air conditioner, including an air outlet structure, wherein the air outlet structure is the air outlet structure of the air conditioner described above; by adopting the air outlet structure of the air conditioner, the baffle 3 can play an anti-condensation role. Without increasing any structure or cost, it can not only reduce air volume loss and make reasonable use of air volume to solve the condensation phenomenon on the exterior parts, but also make the indoor temperature more uniform and improve the user's optimal comfort.

[0036] Preferably, in combination with the above scheme, Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the air outlet cavity 6 of the air outlet structure is connected to the air duct inside the cabinet air conditioner; when the cabinet air conditioner is cooling, the cold air in the air duct can enter the air cavity 5 through the air outlet cavity 6, and the cold air in the air cavity 5 can enter the rear cavity 8 on the back of the baffle 3 through the air outlet slot 7, so that the temperature on both sides of the baffle 3 is kept consistent, thus solving the problem of condensation on the side of the baffle 3 when the air conditioner is cooling.

[0037] The invention provides a solution by creating an air outlet groove on the baffle of the air outlet structure and guiding the gas in the air cavity to the back of the baffle, so that the temperature of the back of the baffle can be adjusted to be close to the temperature of the front, thereby preventing condensation from occurring on the baffle due to the temperature difference between the two sides; at the same time, the cold air guided to the back of the baffle can also regulate the temperature of the back of the air conditioner, so that the temperature of the dead corner of the air conditioner can also be reduced, reducing air volume loss, preventing condensation from occurring on the air outlet structure, providing users with better comfort, and improving the user experience of the air conditioner.

[0038] It can be further understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0039] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.

[0040] It is further understood that although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order or serial order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0041] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0042] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air outlet structure includes an air inlet panel (1), an air outlet frame (2), and a baffle (3); An air cavity (5) is formed inside the air outlet frame (2); The baffle (3) is disposed between the air inlet panel (1) and the air outlet frame (2), and is located on the opening side of the air cavity (5); An air outlet groove (7) is formed between the baffle (3) and the opening of the air cavity (5), so that the airflow in the air cavity (5) can enter the cavity between the baffle (3) and the air inlet panel (1) through the air outlet groove (7); The baffle (3) is disposed on the inner side of the air inlet panel (1) and forms a rear cavity (8) with the inner side of the air inlet panel (1); the baffle (3) is connected to the inner ring (11) of the air inlet panel (1) along its circumference, and the overlap between the bottom wall (72) of the air outlet groove (7) and the edge (12) of the inner ring (11) is greater than or equal to zero; the air outlet groove (7) is connected to the rear cavity (8) and the air cavity (5) respectively.

2. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet groove (7) is disposed on the circumferential direction of the baffle (3); the air outlet groove (7) is parallel to the baffle (3) in the outlet direction (f) toward the rear cavity (8), so that the airflow in the air outlet groove (7) can be guided to the middle of the rear cavity (8).

3. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width (h) of the air outlet slot (7) facing the outlet of the rear cavity (8) is designed to be 2mm to 6mm.

4. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opposing surfaces between the baffle (3) and the air inlet panel (1) are arc-shaped, and the surface of the baffle (3) facing the opening of the air cavity (5) is also arc-shaped.

5. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet groove (7) includes a plurality of grooves, which are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the baffle (3); the baffle (3) has ribs (71) protruding in the circumferential direction, and the air outlet groove (7) is formed between two adjacent ribs.

6. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the air cavity (5) is connected to the air outlet cavity (6) of the air outlet structure, and a guide plate (4) is provided between the air cavity (5) and the air outlet cavity (6).

7. The air outlet structure of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The baffle (3) is a transparent decorative panel; the air outlet frame (2) is also provided with an air outlet, which is located on the other side of the air cavity (5); the baffle (3) protrudes into the air cavity (5), thereby guiding the airflow in the air cavity (5) to the air outlet.

8. A cabinet-type air conditioner, comprising an air outlet structure, characterized in that, The air outlet structure is the air outlet structure of the air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The cabinet-type air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet cavity (6) of the air outlet structure is connected to the air duct inside the cabinet air conditioner; when the cabinet air conditioner is cooling, the cold air in the air duct can enter the air cavity (5) through the air outlet cavity (6), and the cold air in the air cavity (5) can enter the rear cavity (8) on the back of the baffle (3) through the air outlet slot (7), so that the temperature on both sides of the baffle (3) remains the same.

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