Indoor unit of air conditioner and air conditioner
By designing multiple air supply ducts and independent air channels in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and combining the adjustment of the fan and heat exchanger, the problems of single air output and small range of the air conditioner are solved, achieving diversified air output and improved comfort.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202111551476.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-12-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing air conditioners have airflow mixing at the vents, resulting in a single airflow direction and a small airflow range, which cannot meet diverse airflow needs.
Design an indoor unit for an air conditioner, comprising two independent air ducts and multiple air supply tubes located on both sides of the air outlet. The airflow is driven by independent fans, and a heat exchanger is installed in the air duct to regulate the air temperature. The air supply tubes are used to achieve airflow mixing and diffusion.
It increases the diversity of air outlet directions and air outlet range of the air conditioner, provides a gentler and more uniform airflow effect, improves user comfort, and adjusts the air volume and temperature by controlling the valve and fan speed to achieve rapid adjustment of indoor temperature.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, for example to an indoor unit of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. BACKGROUND
[0002] At present, with the improvement of the quality of life, people's demand for the air outlet form of the air conditioner is more and more diversified.
[0003] In the prior art, an indoor unit of an air conditioner is disclosed, which comprises a shell, an air supply port and two air inlet ports are formed on the shell, an air guide port is formed on the shell between the two air inlet ports, a through air duct is formed on the shell and / or inside the shell and penetrates through the front and back, one end of the through air duct is in communication with the air supply port, the other end is in communication with the air guide port, the through air duct comprises an air guide part extending from the air guide port to the air supply port and an air supply part extending from the air supply port to the air guide port, two air outlet ports are formed between the end of the air guide part away from the air guide port and the start end of the air supply part close to the air guide port, a fan is formed between each air outlet port and an air inlet port, the air outlet direction of the fan is towards the corresponding air outlet port, the fan is configured to introduce air from the air inlet port into the through air duct through the air outlet port, an air volume adjusting part is formed at the air guide port or in the air guide part to adjust the air volume of the air entering the through air duct from the air guide port.
[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:
[0005] In the prior art, the two air outlet ports are directed towards the corresponding air outlet port, and the mixed air flow in the air guide duct flows out after mixing, the air outlet direction of the air conditioner mixed air flow is relatively single, and the air outlet range is small. SUMMARY
[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an overall description of the application, nor is it intended to identify key / important elements or delineate the scope of the embodiments, but to serve as a prelude to the detailed description below.
[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner and the air conditioner to improve the air outlet range of the air conditioner.
[0008] The indoor unit of the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure comprises: a shell defining a first air duct with a first air outlet and a second air duct with a second air outlet; a first air fan located in the first air duct and driving airflow to flow in the first air duct; a second air fan located in the second air duct and driving airflow to flow in the second air duct; and a plurality of air supply tubes, an air inlet of each air supply tube being in communication with the second air outlet, wherein the first air duct is provided with a first heat exchanger and / or the second air duct is provided with a second heat exchanger, and at least two of the plurality of air supply tubes are located on two sides of the first air outlet respectively.
[0009] The embodiments of the present disclosure also provide an air conditioner comprising the indoor unit of the air conditioner as described in any one of the above embodiments.
[0010] The indoor unit of the air conditioner and the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:
[0011] At least two of the plurality of air supply tubes are located on two sides of the first air outlet, so that the indoor unit of the air conditioner can increase the diversity of the air outlet direction of the air conditioner through air outlet of at least one of the at least two air supply tubes and the first air outlet. Moreover, compared with an air conditioner with one or two air outlets, the indoor unit of the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure has a larger air outlet range.
[0012] The general description above and the following description below are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the figures that are not intended to be limiting of the application. Identical reference numbers in different figures identify identical, functionally similar, and / or structurally similar elements. Dimensions of elements in the figures can have been exaggerated for the sake of clarity and / or presentation. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the application, and are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0014] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of one perspective of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0015] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of another perspective of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 1 is a sectional structural schematic view along the A-A direction;
[0016] Figure 3 is a sectional structural schematic view along the B-B direction; Figure 1 is a sectional structural schematic view along the B-B direction;
[0017] Figure 4 is a local structural schematic view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0018] Figure 5 is a structural schematic view of another perspective of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0019] Figure 6 is another perspective view of a structure of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0020] Figure 7 is a structure view of a blowing tube provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0021] Figure 8 is Figure 7 is an enlarged structure view of part A in FIG. 5;
[0022] Figure 9 is a structure view of a wind tunnel provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0023] Figure 10 is another partial structure view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0024] Figure 11 is a structure view of a side wall provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] Figure 12 is a structure view of a cooperation between a blowing tube and a fixing member provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0026] Figure 13 is a structure view of a fan provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0027] Figure 14 is a structure view of a volute provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0028] Figure 15 is Figure 14 is an enlarged structure view of part B in FIG. 7;
[0029] Figure 16 is a structure view of another indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0030] Figure 17 is a structure view of still another indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0031] Figure 18 is a partial structure view of still another indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0032] Figure 19 is a cross-sectional structure view of still another indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0033] Figure 20 is another partial structure view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0034] Figure 21 is a sectional structure schematic view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0035] Figure 22 is Figure 21 is an enlarged structure schematic view of part C in FIG. 8;
[0036] Figure 23 is an exploded structure schematic view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0037] Figure 24 is a structure schematic view of an indoor unit when a blowing tube is located at a shutdown position provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0038] Figure 25 is a structure schematic view of an indoor unit when a blowing tube is located at a maximum wide-angle air outlet position provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] Reference signs:
[0040] 1, shell; 11, front shell; 12, rear shell; 10, first air duct; 101, first fan; 103, first air outlet; 104, first air inlet; 20, second air duct; 201, second fan; 2011, first shell wall; 20112, second shell wall; 2012, fan cavity; 2013, air outlet cavity; 2014, mounting portion; 20141, first mounting portion; 20142, second mounting portion; 2015, first wall segment; 2016, second wall segment; 2017, third wall segment; 2018, purification device; 202, second heat exchanger; 203, second air outlet; 204, second air inlet; 2041, purification module; 2042, air inlet grille; 2043, sub-purification module; 30, blowing tube; 301, first blowing tube; 302, second blowing tube; 303, air outlet of blowing tube; 305, outer shell; 306, air outlet air duct; 3061, sub-air outlet air duct; 307, partition plate; 3071, first connecting segment; 3072, second connecting segment; 3073, third connecting segment; 308, annular side wall; 3081, first end portion; 3082, second end portion; 309, rotation shaft; 40, side wall; 401, first side wall; 402, second side wall; 403, connecting plate; 4031, first connecting plate; 4032, second connecting plate; 4033, avoiding hole; 404, fixing member; 4041, through hole; 405, third air duct; 406, third air inlet; 407, third air outlet; 50, driving device; 501, rack; 502, gear; 503, cavity; 60, wind tunnel; 601, support rod; 70, partition plate; 80, third heat exchanger; 801, first heat exchange channel; 802, second heat exchange channel; 803, valve; 804, first cavity; 805, second cavity; 90, fresh air inlet. Detailed Implementation
[0041] 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.
[0042] 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.
[0043] 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 describing 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 this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0044] 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.
[0045] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.
[0046] 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.
[0047] It should be noted that the embodiments in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0048] Embodiment one:
[0049] Figure 2 The middle thin arrow indicates the flow direction of the airflow in the third air duct 405, the middle thick arrow indicates the flow direction of the airflow in the first air duct 10, the thick arrow indicates the air outlet direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, and the width direction of the shell 1 indicates the left-right direction. Figure 3 The middle arrow indicates the flow direction of the airflow in the second air duct 20 and the air supply duct 30. Figure 25 The middle arrow indicates the air outlet direction of the air supply duct 30.
[0050] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an air conditioner, which comprises a main refrigerant circuit and a fan, the main refrigerant circuit comprises a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger and a throttling device which are communicated through a refrigerant pipeline, and the fan comprises an indoor fan and an outdoor fan.
[0051] As shown in Figures 1 to 25 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which comprises a shell 1, a first fan 101, a second fan 201 and a heat exchanger, wherein the indoor fan comprises the first fan 101 and the second fan 201, and the indoor heat exchanger comprises the heat exchanger.
[0052] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shell 1 defines a first air duct 10 with a first air outlet 103 and a second air duct 20 with a second air outlet 203; the first fan 101 is located in the first air duct 10 and drives the airflow to flow in the first air duct 10; the second fan 201 is located in the second air duct 20 and drives the airflow to flow in the second air duct 20; the heat exchanger is arranged in the first air duct 10 and / or the second air duct 20.
[0053] In the embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner has two air ducts, which can increase the air outlet amount of the indoor unit and meet the user's demand for rapid temperature adjustment. The heat exchanger is arranged in at least one of the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20, so that the air flowing out of the air conditioner is all the heat exchange air or the uniform air mixed with the heat exchange air and the environment air.
[0054] Optionally, the air conditioner further comprises an air supply duct 30, the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 is communicated with the second air outlet 203, and the air outlet of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct can be mixed with the air outlet of the first air outlet 103. For example, when the air outlet direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is consistent or intersects with the air outlet direction of the first air outlet 103, the air outlet of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct can be mixed with the air outlet of the first air outlet 103.
[0055] In the embodiment, the air flow of the second air duct 20 flows out through the air supply tube 30, the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is communicated with the first air outlet 103, and the diversity of air outlet of the air conditioner can be realized.
[0056] Optionally, the heat exchanger includes a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger 202, the first heat exchanger is arranged in the first air duct 10 and / or the second heat exchanger 202 is arranged in the second air duct 20.
[0057] Optionally, the first heat exchanger is arranged in the first air duct 10, and in the case that the second heat exchanger 202 is not arranged in the second air duct 20, the air flowing out of the first air outlet 103 is heat-exchanged air, the air flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is environment air, the air flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is mixed with the air flowing out of the first air outlet 103, and the heat-exchanged air and the environment air are mixed to form uniform air and then flow out. The uniform air is relatively soft, and the user feels more comfortable when the uniform air blows on the user, thereby improving the comfort experience effect of the user.
[0058] Optionally, the first heat exchanger is not arranged in the first air duct 10, and the second heat exchanger 202 is arranged in the second air duct 20, the air flowing out of the first air outlet 103 is environment air, the air flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is heat-exchanged air, the air flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is mixed with the air flowing out of the first air outlet 103, and the heat-exchanged air and the environment air are mixed to form uniform air and then flow out. The uniform air is relatively soft, and the user feels more comfortable when the uniform air blows on the user, thereby improving the comfort experience effect of the user.
[0059] Optionally, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes a first control valve and a second control valve, the first control valve can control the flow or cut-off of the refrigerant in the first heat exchanger, and the second control valve can control the flow or cut-off of the refrigerant in the second heat exchanger 202.
[0060] In the embodiment, the heat exchanger is arranged in the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20, the refrigerant flows in the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger 202 when the first control valve and the second control valve are opened, the air flowing out of the first air outlet 103 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is heat-exchanged air, and the purpose of rapidly adjusting the indoor temperature can be achieved.
[0061] Optionally, when the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger 202 are arranged in parallel, the first control valve can be arranged in the first branch in which the first heat exchanger is arranged, and the second control valve can be arranged in the branch in which the second heat exchanger 202 is arranged.
[0062] Optionally, when the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger 202 are arranged in series, the first control valve is arranged in the first heat exchanger, and the second control valve is arranged in the second heat exchanger 202.
[0063] When the first control valve is closed, the first heat exchanger is disconnected, the first fan 101 still drives the airflow to flow in the first air duct 10, and the first air outlet 103 flows out the ambient air. Meanwhile, the second control valve is opened, the second heat exchanger 202 is connected, the second fan 201 still drives the airflow to flow in the second air duct 20, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube flows out the heat exchange air. The ambient air flowing out of the first air outlet 103 and the heat exchange air flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube are mixed to form uniform air and then flow out. The uniform air is relatively soft, and the user feels more comfortable when it blows on the user, thereby improving the comfort experience effect of the user.
[0064] When the first control valve is opened, the first heat exchanger is connected, the first fan 101 still drives the airflow to flow in the first air duct 10, and the first air outlet 103 flows out the heat exchange air. Meanwhile, the second control valve is closed, the second heat exchanger 202 is disconnected, the second fan 201 still drives the airflow to flow in the second air duct 20, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube flows out the ambient air. The heat exchange air flowing out of the first air outlet 103 and the ambient air flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube are mixed to form uniform air and then flow out. The uniform air is relatively soft, and the user feels more comfortable when it blows on the user, thereby improving the comfort experience effect of the user.
[0065] Optionally, the indoor unit further comprises a first detection device and a controller. The first detection device is capable of detecting the indoor temperature. The controller is connected with the first control valve, the second control valve and the first detection device. The controller is capable of receiving the indoor temperature and controlling the opening and closing of the first control valve and the second control valve according to the indoor temperature.
[0066] In the embodiment, the controller controls the opening and closing of the first control valve and the second control valve according to the indoor temperature, so that the air conditioner can automatically adjust the outlet air temperature and the outlet air volume of the air conditioner.
[0067] Specifically, the first detection device can be a temperature sensor, such as a DS18B20 sensor, an RS400 sensor, etc.
[0068] Optionally, the indoor unit further comprises a third switch and a fourth switch. The third switch is electrically connected with the first fan 101 and capable of controlling the working of the first fan 101. The fourth switch is electrically connected with the second fan 201 and capable of controlling the working of the second fan 201.
[0069] In the embodiment, the third switch and the fourth switch can control the rotation speed and the opening and closing of the first fan 101 and the second fan 201, thereby adjusting the outlet air volume of the air conditioner.
[0070] Optionally, the third switch and the fourth switch are connected with the controller, and the controller is capable of controlling the working of the third switch and the fourth switch according to the indoor temperature information.
[0071] Optionally, the rotating speeds of the first fan 101 and the second fan 201 include high gear, middle gear and low gear.
[0072] When the indoor temperature is very high or very low, the controller controls the first control valve and the second control valve to be opened, so that the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20 both flow out the heat exchange air. Meanwhile, the third switch and the fourth switch are controlled to work, so that the first fan 101 and the second fan 201 both rotate at high gear, thereby realizing large air volume and rapid cooling or heating of the air conditioner.
[0073] When the indoor temperature is generally high or generally low, the controller can control the first control valve and the second control valve to be opened, so that the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20 both flow out the heat exchange air. Meanwhile, the third switch and the fourth switch are controlled to work, so that the first fan 101 and the second fan 201 both rotate at low gear, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner. Alternatively, the controller can control one of the first control valve and the second control valve to be opened, and control the fan of the air duct of the opened heat exchanger to rotate, while the other of the first control valve and the second control valve is closed, and the fan in the air duct of the closed heat exchanger continues to rotate, so that the heat exchange air flows out in one air duct, and the environment air flows out in the other air duct, and the heat exchange air and the environment air form mixed uniform air, so that the air outlet of the air conditioner is more gentle, and the user is more comfortable.
[0074] Optionally, the number of the air supply tubes 30 is multiple, and the air inlets of the multiple air supply tubes 30 are all in communication with the second air outlet 203; wherein the second fan 201 can drive the airflow to flow into the second air duct 20 through the second air inlet 204, and then the airflow flows out through the air outlets 303 of the multiple air supply tubes.
[0075] In the embodiment, the multiple air supply tubes 30 are all in communication with the second air outlet 203, which can increase the air outlet direction and range of the air conditioner, without separately arranging the flow guide member, thereby reducing the resistance in the airflow flowing process, and further reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner.
[0076] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2 at least two of the multiple air supply tubes 30 are respectively located at two sides of the first air outlet 103, for example, two air supply tubes 30 can be respectively located at two sides of the first air outlet 103, or three air supply tubes 30 are located at one side of the first air outlet 103, and the other two are located at the other side of the first air outlet 103, and the like.
[0077] In the embodiment, at least two of the multiple air supply tubes 30 are respectively located at two sides of the first air outlet 103, which increases the air outlet range of the air conditioner, and further increases the diversity of the air outlet of the air conditioner.
[0078] Optionally, the plurality of air supply ducts 30 include a first air supply duct 301 and a second air supply duct 302, the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are respectively located at two sides of the first air outlet 103, and the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301 and the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 are both in communication with the first air outlet 103.
[0079] In the embodiment, by controlling the first fan 101 and / or the second fan 201 to work, the air outlet of the first air outlet 103 and / or the air supply duct 30 can be realized, and the flexibility of the air outlet direction is increased. At the same time, the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are divided into two sides of the first air outlet 103, which increases the air outlet range of the air conditioner and further increases the diversity of the air outlet of the air conditioner.
[0080] Optionally, the air outlet direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is consistent or intersects with the air outlet direction of the first air outlet 103 to realize air mixing, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is matched with the first air outlet 103. It can be understood that: the shape, size and extension direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct and the first air outlet 103 are the same or similar.
[0081] In the embodiment, the mixing area of the airflow flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct and the airflow flowing out of the first air inlet 104 is increased, and the mixing of the airflow flowing out of the second air duct 20 and the airflow flowing out of the first air duct 10 is more uniform.
[0082] For example, the extension direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is consistent with the extension direction of the first air outlet 103, the extension direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is consistent with the extension direction of the first air outlet 103, the mixing area of the airflow flowing out of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct and the airflow flowing out of the first air inlet 104 is increased, and the mixing of the airflow flowing out of the second air duct 20 and the airflow flowing out of the first air inlet 104 is more uniform.
[0083] For example, the first air outlet 103 is in a strip shape, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is also in a strip shape. The first air outlet 103 is in an arc shape, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is also in an arc shape.
[0084] Optionally, as shown in Figure 7 The air supply duct 30 includes an outer shell 305, the outer shell 305 defines an air outlet air duct 306, the air outlet air duct 306 is in communication with the second air duct 20. The outer shell 305 includes a first end portion 3081, a second end portion 3082 and an annular side wall 308, the annular side wall 308 is connected between the first end portion 3081 and the second end portion 3082, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is arranged on the annular side wall 308.
[0085] In the embodiment, the annular side wall 308 of the air supply duct 30 is long, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is arranged on the annular side wall 308, thereby increasing the air outlet area of the air supply duct 30 and further increasing the air outlet volume of the air conditioner. Moreover, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct can be matched with the first air outlet 103, the structure space inside the air supply duct 30 is fully utilized, and the space occupied by the indoor unit of the air conditioner is saved.
[0086] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2 the shell 1 includes a front shell 11 and a rear shell 12, and the first air duct 10 is further provided with a first air inlet 104; wherein the first air inlet 104 is arranged on the rear shell 12, the first air outlet 103 is arranged on the front shell 11, and the airflow in the first air duct 10 flows in a direction from rear to front.
[0087] In the embodiment, the airflow in the first air duct 10 flows in a direction from rear to front, which can reduce the flow path of the airflow in the first air duct 10, reduce the loss of the airflow, and ensure the temperature of the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 103. Moreover, the space inside the air conditioner occupied by the first fan 101 and the first heat exchanger is saved, and the structure of the air conditioner is more compact.
[0088] Optionally, as shown in Figure 23 the first fan 101 includes a cross-flow fan, and the cross-flow fan is vertically placed, and the first air outlet 103 is arranged along the length direction of the cross-flow fan. The first fan 101 adopts the cross-flow fan, so that the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 103 can reach a very long distance.
[0089] Optionally, in the case that the first fan 101 adopts the cross-flow fan, the first air outlet 103 is matched with the length direction of the cross-flow fan, that is, the first air outlet 103 extends along the length direction of the cross-flow fan, and the size of the first air outlet 103 is the same as or similar to the length of the cross-flow fan.
[0090] Optionally, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct extends along the length direction of the air supply duct 30. In the case that the first air outlet 103 is matched with the length direction of the cross-flow fan, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct extends along the length direction thereof, so that the connection area of the first air outlet 103 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is larger.
[0091] Optionally, the first fan 101 can also adopt other fans, such as a centrifugal fan, an axial flow fan, etc.
[0092] Optionally, the first air duct 10 can also be arranged in a vertical direction, a width direction or an inclined direction, and the extension direction of the first air duct 10 can be arranged according to the shape of the shell 1.
[0093] Optionally, the flow area of the first air inlet 104 is larger than the flow area of the first air outlet 103.
[0094] In the embodiment, the flow area of the first air inlet 104 is larger than that of the first air outlet 103, so that the air inflow of the first air duct 10 is increased to ensure the air outflow of the first air duct 10. The small area of the first air outlet 103 enables the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 to be arranged on the two sides of the first air outlet 103, thereby avoiding the size of the air conditioner being too large.
[0095] Optionally, the first heat exchanger and the first fan 101 are arranged in sequence along the flow direction of the airflow in the first air duct 10, or the first fan 101 and the first heat exchanger are arranged in sequence.
[0096] Optionally, the first heat exchanger is arranged at the first air inlet 104, so that the airflow flows into the room after being heated.
[0097] In the case that the first fan 101 is a cross-flow fan, the axial direction of the cross-flow fan is relatively long, and the radial dimension is relatively small. The flow area of the first air inlet 104 is larger than that of the first air outlet 103, and the first heat exchanger and the cross-flow fan are arranged in sequence along the flow direction of the airflow in the first air duct 10, so that the space of the shell 1 can be efficiently utilized, the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 on the two sides of the first air outlet 103 can be arranged with sufficient space, and the size of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is not additionally increased.
[0098] Optionally, the first air inlet 104 is arc-shaped to increase the flow area of the first air inlet 104.
[0099] Optionally, the first heat exchanger is matched with the first air inlet 104, so that the airflow flows through the first heat exchanger before flowing into the room. Specifically, the first heat exchanger is arc-shaped and covers the first air inlet 104, so that the airflow flows through the first heat exchanger before flowing to the first fan 101.
[0100] Optionally, the front surface of the front shell 11 is flush with the front surface of the annular side wall 308.
[0101] In the embodiment, the first air outlet 103 is arranged on the front shell 11, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is arranged on the annular side wall 308, and the front surface of the front shell 11 is flush with the front surface of the annular side wall 308, so that the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 103 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct can be mixed in a larger range, and the mixing degree of the airflow flowing out of the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20 is improved.
[0102] Optionally, as shown in Figure 3 the airflow in the second air duct 20 flows in the vertical direction.
[0103] In the embodiment, the first air duct 10 flows in the rear-to-front direction, and the second air duct 20 flows in the vertical direction, so that the space in the shell 1 is fully utilized, and the size of the shell 1 in other directions is not increased.
[0104] Alternatively, the airflow in the second air duct 20 can also flow in other directions. For example, the second air duct 20 can also extend in the front-to-rear direction or extend in the left-to-right direction or extend obliquely.
[0105] Alternatively, when the airflow in the second air duct 20 flows in the vertical direction, the air supply duct 30 is located above the second air duct 20, and after the airflow enters the second air duct 20 through the second air inlet 204, the airflow flows in the direction from bottom to top.
[0106] In the embodiment, the airflow in the second air duct 20 flows in the direction from bottom to top, and it can be understood that the second fan 201 is located in the lower part of the shell 1, so that the space in the shell 1 is fully utilized, and the size of the air conditioner is not additionally increased, and the space occupied by the air conditioner is saved.
[0107] Alternatively, the second fan 201 and the second heat exchanger 202 are arranged in sequence along the flow direction of the airflow in the second air duct 20, or the second heat exchanger 202 and the second fan 201 are arranged in sequence.
[0108] Alternatively, the second fan 201 can be a centrifugal fan, an axial fan, or a cross-flow fan.
[0109] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 3 , the second air inlet 204 is arranged on the rear shell 12, and after the airflow enters the second air duct 20 through the second air inlet 204, the airflow flows in the direction from bottom to top.
[0110] In the embodiment, the second air inlet 204 is arranged on the rear shell 12, which facilitates the arrangement of the second air inlet 204 and the air inlet of the second air duct 20.
[0111] Alternatively, the shell 1 further comprises an air tunnel 60, one end of the air tunnel 60 communicates with the second fan 201, the other end of the air tunnel 60 communicates with the air supply duct 30, and the second air outlet 203 is arranged at the other end of the air tunnel 60; wherein the number of the second air outlets 203 is the same as and corresponds to the number of the air supply ducts 30, so as to guide the airflow flowing out of the second fan 201 into each air supply duct 30.
[0112] In the embodiment, the air tunnel 60 can guide the air flowing out of the second fan 201 to each air supply duct 30, so that the air volume of each air supply duct 30 is controllable.
[0113] Optionally, the second heat exchanger 202 is located inside the wind tunnel 60. This location saves space in the vertical direction occupied by both the wind tunnel 60 and the second heat exchanger 202, allowing the wind tunnel 60 to simultaneously serve as a duct for airflow and to accommodate the second heat exchanger 202.
[0114] Optionally, the wind tunnel 60 is matched with the second heat exchanger 202 so that the airflow in the wind tunnel 60 can contact the second heat exchanger 202 for heat exchange.
[0115] In this embodiment, the wind tunnel 60 and the second heat exchanger 202 are matched, which means that the shape and size of the wind tunnel 60 are matched with the shape and size of the second heat exchanger 202.
[0116] In one specific embodiment, the second heat exchanger 202 is V-shaped, and the flow area of the wind tunnel 60 gradually increases along the flow direction of the airflow inside the wind tunnel 60.
[0117] The second heat exchanger 202 is V-shaped, which increases the contact area between the airflow and the heat exchanger within the second air duct 20, thereby improving the temperature control effect of the air conditioner. Since the cross-sectional area of the second heat exchanger 202 gradually increases along the airflow direction, the flow area of the wind tunnel 60 also gradually increases along with the airflow flow area within the wind tunnel 60. This arrangement further reduces the space required in the width or thickness direction of the wind tunnel 60 and the second heat exchanger 202. Furthermore, the wind tunnel 60 can guide the airflow more completely through the heat exchanger. Moreover, the gradually increasing flow area of the wind tunnel 60 along the airflow direction results in a larger area on the end face of the wind tunnel 60 facing the air supply duct 30, allowing for the provision of more second air outlets 203, thus providing sufficient second air outlets 203 to connect with multiple air supply ducts 30.
[0118] In another specific embodiment, the second heat exchanger 202 can also be inverted V-shaped, in which case the flow area of the wind tunnel 60 gradually decreases with the flow direction of the airflow inside the wind tunnel 60. Alternatively, when the second heat exchanger 202 has other shapes, the wind tunnel 60 can also be changed accordingly to accommodate the second heat exchanger 202.
[0119] Optionally, such as Figures 13 to 15 As shown, the housing 1 includes a volute 2011, which defines a blower cavity 2012 and an air outlet cavity 2013. The air outlet cavity 2013 is provided with an air outlet, and a second blower 201 is located inside the blower cavity 2012. The cavity wall of the air outlet cavity 2013 is provided with a plurality of mounting parts 2014, which are suitable for mounting a plurality of purification devices 2018. The plurality of mounting parts 2014 are arranged sequentially along the airflow direction inside the air outlet cavity 2013.
[0120] In this embodiment, the second fan 201 can drive the airflow to flow from the fan cavity 2012 to the air outlet cavity 2013. The air outlet cavity 2013 is provided with a plurality of mounting portions 2014. The plurality of mounting portions 2014 can mount a plurality of purification devices 2018. The plurality of purification devices 2018 can purify the airflow flowing out of the fan. The plurality of mounting portions 2014 are sequentially arranged along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet cavity 2013, and can sequentially purify the airflow flowing through the air outlet cavity 2013. In this way, the cleanliness of the airflow flowing out of the air outlet is improved, and the purification efficiency of the second fan 201 is improved.
[0121] Optionally, the volute 2011 comprises a first shell wall 20111 and a second shell wall 20112 arranged oppositely. Each mounting portion 2014 comprises a first mounting portion 20141 and a second mounting portion 20142. The first shell wall 20111 at the air outlet cavity 2013 is provided with a plurality of first mounting portions 20141. The second shell wall 20112 at the air outlet cavity 2013 is provided with a plurality of second mounting portions 20142. Each first mounting portion 20141 extends towards the second shell wall 20112. Each second mounting portion 20142 extends towards the first shell wall 20111.
[0122] In this embodiment, the first shell wall 20111 and the second shell wall 20112 are arranged oppositely, so that the first mounting portion 20141 and the second mounting portion 20142 are also arranged oppositely. In this way, the two opposite ends of the purification device 2018 can cooperate with the mounting portion 2014 to stably mount the purification device 2018.
[0123] Optionally, the number of the first mounting portions 20141 is the same as the number of the second mounting portions 20142, and the first mounting portions 20141 and the second mounting portions 20142 are arranged one by one.
[0124] In this embodiment, the number of the first mounting portions 20141 is the same as the number of the second mounting portions 20142. Each first mounting portion 20141 can cooperate with a second mounting portion 20142 to stably mount the purification device 2018.
[0125] Optionally, the position of each first mounting portion 20141 and the corresponding second mounting portion 20142 is the same, so that the purification device 2018 can be stably mounted on the first mounting portion 20141 and the second mounting portion 20142 at the same time.
[0126] For example, when the air outlet cavity 2013 extends along the up-down direction, the height of the first mounting portion 20141 and the second mounting portion 20142 corresponding to the first mounting portion 20141 is the same, so that the purification device 2018 can be placed horizontally, avoiding the inclination of the purification device 2018. For another example, when the air outlet cavity 2013 extends along the horizontal direction, the first mounting portion 20141 and the second mounting portion 20142 corresponding to the first mounting portion 20141 are in the same vertical direction, so as to facilitate the installation of the purification device 2018 and save the area of the purification device 2018.
[0127] It should be noted that the first mounting portion 20141 and the second mounting portion 20142 corresponding to the first mounting portion 20141 can also be staggered, which can be set according to the specific structure of the volute 2011, which is not limited here.
[0128] Optionally, the first shell wall 20111 includes a first wall segment 2015, a second wall segment 2016 and a third wall segment 2017. One end of the first wall segment 2015 is located at the air outlet of the volute 2011, and the first wall segment 2015 is inclined away from the air outlet cavity 2013 along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet cavity 2013. One end of the second wall segment 2016 is connected to the other end of the first wall segment 2015, and the other end of the second wall segment 2016 is located in the fan cavity 2012. One end of the third wall segment 2017 is connected to the other end of the first wall segment 2015, and the other end of the third wall segment 2017 is connected to one end of the second wall segment 2016. The third wall segment 2017 extends in the direction from the first shell wall 20111 to the second shell wall 20112, and the first mounting portion 20141 is connected to the third wall segment 2017.
[0129] In this embodiment, the third wall segment 2017 increases the space around the first mounting portion 20141, so that when the purification device 2018 is large in size, it can be partially located on the third wall segment 2017. This arrangement makes the volute 2011 applicable to purification devices 2018 of various sizes, and reduces the requirement for the manufacturing precision of the purification device 2018 and the first mounting portion 20141. It saves cost and has strong applicability.
[0130] Optionally, the second wall segment 2016 includes a first sub-wall segment and a second sub-wall segment. One end of the first sub-wall segment is located in the fan cavity 2012, the other end of the first sub-wall segment is connected to one end of the second sub-wall segment, and the other end of the second sub-wall segment is connected to the other end of the third wall segment 2017.
[0131] Optionally, the first sub-wall section is inclined towards the direction away from the second shell wall 20112 along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet cavity 2013, so as to gradually increase the flow area of the air outlet cavity 2013. The second sub-wall section extends along the direction perpendicular to the mounting portion 2014 and is supported below the other end of the third wall section 2017, so as to stably support the third wall section 2017. Further, the first mounting portion 20141 and the third wall section 2017 can be stably mounted with the purification device 2018.
[0132] Optionally, the flow area of the air outlet cavity 2013 gradually increases along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet cavity 2013, and the distance between each first mounting portion 20141 and the corresponding second mounting portion 20142 gradually increases.
[0133] In the embodiment, the flow area of the air outlet cavity 2013 gradually increases along the flow direction of the airflow, which increases the air outlet amount of the air inlet and reduces the resistance of the airflow at the air outlet. The distance between each first mounting portion 20141 and the corresponding second mounting portion 20142 gradually increases, which means that the distance between each first mounting portion 20141 and the corresponding second mounting portion 20142 gradually increases. In this way, the size of the purification device 2018 mounted on the first mounting portion 20141 and the corresponding second mounting portion 20142 is larger, so as to increase the area of the airflow to be purified and improve the purification efficiency.
[0134] Optionally, the cavity wall of the air outlet cavity 2013 is provided with a taking and placing opening, so as to be suitable for taking and placing the purification device 2018.
[0135] In the embodiment, the taking and placing opening facilitates the taking and placing of the purification device 2018, and the volute 2011 does not need to be disassembled, which facilitates the replacement and maintenance of the purification device 2018. The operation of taking and placing the purification device 2018 is saved, and the labor cost is saved.
[0136] Optionally, the volute 2011 further comprises oppositely arranged front and rear walls, the front and rear walls are connected between the first shell wall 20111 and the second shell wall 20112, the taking and placing opening is arranged on the front wall, and the air inlet of the fan cavity 2012 is arranged on the rear wall.
[0137] In the embodiment, the taking and placing opening is arranged on the front wall, and the air inlet of the fan cavity 2012 is arranged on the rear wall, so that the taking and placing of the purification device 2018 will not affect the air inlet of the second fan 201.
[0138] Optionally, the number of the plurality of purification devices 2018 is the same as the number of the mounting portions 2014 and one-to-one correspondence, and the plurality of purification devices 2018 are sequentially arranged along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet cavity 2013.
[0139] In this embodiment, the plurality of purification devices 2018 can purify the airflow flowing out of the fan cavity 2012 multiple times, thereby improving the cleanliness of the airflow flowing out of the air outlet and improving the purification efficiency of the second fan 201.
[0140] Optionally, each purification device 2018 is detachably connected to the corresponding mounting portion 2014.
[0141] In this embodiment, each purification device 2018 is detachably connected to the corresponding mounting portion 2014 of the purification device 2018, thereby facilitating replacement and maintenance of the purification device 2018.
[0142] In actual application, the user can replace different types of purification devices 2018 according to needs, thereby purifying different substances in the air.
[0143] Each purification device 2018 and the corresponding mounting portion 2014 of the purification device 2018 can be connected by buckling or screwing, etc.
[0144] Optionally, each purification device 2018 is placed in the corresponding mounting portion 2014.
[0145] In this embodiment, each purification device 2018 is placed in the corresponding mounting portion 2014 of the purification device 2018, which can be understood as that each purification device 2018 is supported on the corresponding mounting portion 2014 of the purification device 2018, without the need for connection. In this way, the purification device 2018 is convenient to take, and replacement and maintenance of the purification device 2018 are facilitated.
[0146] For example, when the volute 2011 is arranged along the up-down direction, the mounting portions 2014 all extend along the horizontal direction, and the purification device 2018 can be placed on the mounting portion 2014, thereby achieving installation of the purification device 2018.
[0147] Optionally, the plurality of purification devices 2018 installed in the volute 2011 can be the same or different. For example, when the airflow blown by the second fan 201 contains a high content of a certain harmful substance, two or more purification devices 2018 for purifying the substance can be arranged. If the airflow blown by the second fan 201 contains multiple harmful substances, multiple purification devices 2018 for purifying the harmful substances can be arranged.
[0148] Specifically, the plurality of purification devices 2018 can purify haze, formaldehyde, allergy, bacteria, odor, mold and other harmful substances. One of the above-mentioned multiple purification devices 2018 can be arranged in the volute 2011, or multiple purification devices 2018 can be arranged. The user can select the corresponding module according to needs and install it in the volute 2011. That is, the user can freely combine the purification devices 2018, thereby fully ensuring the cleanliness of the airflow flowing into the room.
[0149] Optionally, as shown in Figure 10 the outer wall surface of the air duct 60 and the outer wall surface of the volute 2011 are connected through the support rod 601.
[0150] In this embodiment, the support rod 601 serves to connect the air duct 60 and the volute 2011, and increases the connection stability of the second air fan 201 and the air duct 60. The separation of the air duct 60 and the second air fan 201 caused by moving or long-term use is avoided.
[0151] Optionally, the support rod 601 extends in the up-down direction, and the upper end of the support rod 601 is flush with the upper surface of the air duct 60, and the height of the lower end of the support rod 601 is less than or equal to the bottom of the volute 2011.
[0152] Through the provision of the support rod 601 in this embodiment, the length of the support rod 601 connecting the outer wall surface of the air duct 60 and the outer wall surface of the volute 2011 is increased, and the connection stability of the air duct 60 and the second air fan 201 is further increased.
[0153] Optionally, in the case where the flow area of the air duct 60 gradually increases along the flow direction of the airflow, the outer wall surface of the air duct 60 is inwardly recessed to form a mounting groove, and the support rod 601 is located in the mounting groove, so as to facilitate the extension of the support rod 601 in the up-down direction.
[0154] Optionally, the support rod 601 is detachably connected with the outer wall surface of the air duct 60, such as a bolt, a buckle, etc. The support rod 601 is detachably connected with the outer surface of the volute 2011, such as a bolt, a buckle, etc.
[0155] In the case where the flow area of the air duct 60 gradually increases along the flow direction of the airflow, the outer surface of the volute 2011 is outwardly protruded to form a connecting portion, so as to be connected with the support rod 601.
[0156] Optionally, the number of the support rods 601 is multiple, and the multiple support rods 601 can further increase the connection stability of the second air fan 201 and the air duct 60.
[0157] In one specific embodiment, the multiple support rods 601 include a first support rod and a second support rod, and the first support rod and the second support rod are arranged along the width direction of the air conditioner. In this way, the support rod 601 will not block the air inlet and outlet of the first air fan 101.
[0158] Optionally, the housing 1 also includes an outer cover, inside which the second fan 201 and the wind tunnel 60 are located. The outer cover protects the second fan 201 and the second heat exchanger 202, preventing dust from the external environment from entering the second fan 201 or the second heat exchanger 202. At the same time, the outer cover also enhances the aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner.
[0159] Optionally, the outer cover includes a front shell 11 and a rear shell 12, with the second air inlet 204 located on the rear shell 12 to facilitate air intake of the second air duct 20.
[0160] Optionally, the outer cover also includes a limiting part. When the support rod 601 is connected to the outer surface of the volute 2011 and the outer surface of the wind tunnel 60, the limiting part limits the support rod 601 to the outside, so as to prevent the support rod 601 from falling off when the connection between the support rod 601 and the wind tunnel 60 or the volute 2011 becomes loose.
[0161] Optionally, the first air duct 10 is located above the second air duct 20 to make the structure of the air conditioner more compact and the layout more reasonable.
[0162] In one specific embodiment, the first fan 101 and the first heat exchanger are both higher than the second fan 201 and the second heat exchanger 202.
[0163] In this embodiment, the first fan 101 and the first heat exchanger are arranged vertically along the second fan 201 and the second heat exchanger 202, which can make full use of the space in the height direction of the shell 1 and save space in the width and thickness of the shell 1.
[0164] Optionally, the height of the first air inlet 104 is greater than the height of the second air inlet 204.
[0165] In this embodiment, the height of the first air inlet 104 is greater than the height of the second air inlet 204, which can reduce the flow path of the airflow in the first air duct 10 and the airflow in the second air duct 20, and avoid the airflow of the first air duct 10 and the airflow of the second air duct 20 interfering with each other.
[0166] Optionally, the first air outlet 103 and the first air inlet 104 are arranged opposite to each other.
[0167] In this embodiment, the first air outlet 103 and the first air inlet 104 are arranged opposite to each other, which further shortens the flow path of the airflow in the first air duct 10, thereby reducing the loss of airflow in the first air duct 10.
[0168] Optionally, such as Figure 12 As shown, the indoor unit also includes a drive device 50, which is driven to each air duct 30 and can drive each air duct 30 to move around its axis to adjust the direction of the air outlet 303 of each air duct.
[0169] In the embodiment, each air supply duct 30 is rotatable, the air supply direction of each air supply duct 30 can be adjusted, and the air supply direction of the air conditioner can be adjusted. In addition, the air flow from the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct and the air flow from the first air outlet 103 can be mixed, and the air supply direction and air volume of the first air duct 10 can be adjusted by using vector adjustment technology.
[0170] Optionally, the number of the driving devices 50 is plural, and the number of the driving devices 50 is the same as that of the air supply ducts 30 and corresponds to the air supply ducts 30 one by one. In the embodiment, each air supply duct 30 can be independently controlled by the corresponding driving device 50, and the independent rotation of each air supply duct 30 is realized.
[0171] Optionally, the plural air supply ducts 30 can rotate in the same direction or in different directions.
[0172] Optionally, the indoor unit further comprises a second detection device for detecting information of a user; the controller is electrically connected with the second detection device and the driving device 50, and the controller can receive the information of the user and control the driving device 50 to move according to the information of the user.
[0173] In the embodiment, the indoor unit of the air conditioner collects the information of the user by using the second detection device, and then controls the driving device 50 to rotate according to the information of the user, so that the air supply of the air conditioner can reach the best comfort level of the user.
[0174] Optionally, the air supply duct 30 is rotatable between a maximum wide-angle air supply position and a power-off position, wherein when the air supply duct 30 rotates to the maximum wide-angle air supply position, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct faces away from the first air duct 10; when the air supply duct 30 rotates to the power-off position, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct faces the first air duct 10. When the indoor unit of the air conditioner is turned on, the air supply duct 30 can rotate from the power-off position to the maximum wide-angle air supply position towards the front side.
[0175] In the embodiment, when the air supply duct 30 is at the maximum wide-angle air supply position, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct faces away from the first air duct 10, and the air supply is dispersed, which is suitable for the case of crowd dispersion. When the air supply duct 30 is at the power-off position, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct faces the first air duct 10. Both the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 can rotate between the maximum wide-angle air supply position and the power-off position, and various air supply forms can be realized, thereby increasing the air supply diversity of the air conditioner.
[0176] Optionally, the rotation angle range of each air supply duct 30 is 0° to 180°. When the rotation angle of the air supply duct 30 is 0°, the air supply duct 30 is at the power-off position; when the rotation angle of the air supply duct 30 is 180°, the air supply duct 30 is at the maximum wide-angle air supply position.
[0177] The first air outlet 103 blows air forward, and the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are divided into two parts located on the two sides of the first air outlet 103. The various air outlet forms of the air conditioner are described as follows:
[0178] When the second fan 201 is in the shutdown state and no air flow flows in the second air duct 20, the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are both located in the shutdown position.
[0179] When the user expects the air conditioner to blow directly, the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301, the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302, and the first air outlet 103 all face forward, so that the air outlet of the air conditioner faces forward and the air volume of the air conditioner can be ensured.
[0180] When the indoor space is large and the air supply distance is far, only the first air outlet 103 or the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct cannot send air to the target position, the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301 and the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 are both deviated to the first air outlet 103, thereby forming an aggregated long-distance direct blowing mode. The air supply effect of long distance can be achieved. For example, the air conditioner is placed in the living room, and the user is dining in the dining room, and the above mode can be used for air outlet.
[0181] When the user does not need direct blowing, the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301 and the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 can be controlled to deviate from the position of the user, and the air flow flowing out of the first air outlet 103 can be guided by the air flow flowing out of the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301 and the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302. The air outlet direction of the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 is consistent. In this embodiment, the wind direction of the intermediate air duct can be adjusted by vector adjustment technology.
[0182] When the user needs to quickly adjust the indoor temperature, the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301 and the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 are deviated from the first air outlet 103, thereby increasing the range of the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner can be widely supplied, thereby achieving the purpose of quickly adjusting the indoor temperature.
[0183] When the indoor personnel are relatively dispersed, the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are both rotated to the maximum wide-angle air outlet position, the first air outlet 103 blows air forward, and the wall-attached surrounding air supply can be formed. The air supply is realized without blowing people, so that the indoor personnel can all feel the air outlet of the air conditioner.
[0184] When the indoor personnel include both users who do not like direct blowing of the air conditioner and users who like direct blowing, the air volume of the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 can be controlled to be different, the air supply duct 30 facing the user who likes direct blowing can be in a large air volume mode, and the air supply duct 30 facing the user who does not like direct blowing can be in a small air volume mode. Meanwhile, the first air outlet 103 normally blows air, which can meet the needs of multiple personnel and also ensure rapid temperature adjustment.
[0185] When the indoor temperature is generally high or generally low, the air conditioner does not need to start with high rotation speed and large air volume operation, and the first fan 101 and the second fan 201 can be selected to operate at low rotation speed, or only one of the first heat exchanger or the second heat exchanger 202 is opened, and the first fan 101 and the second fan 201 normally operate. While ensuring temperature adjustment, the energy consumption of the air conditioner is reduced.
[0186] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 11 , the shell 1 includes a side wall 40 located between the first air duct 10 and the air supply duct 30, wherein the side wall 40 and the air supply duct 30 together define a third air duct 405, the third air duct 405 is provided with a third air inlet 406 and a third air outlet 407, the third air inlet 406 is in communication with the outside, and the third air outlet 407 is located between the first air outlet 103 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct; wherein when the first air outlet 103 and / or the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct blow air, a negative pressure is formed at the third air outlet 407, the ambient wind flows into the third air outlet 407 through the third air duct 405, and the ambient wind mixes with the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 103 and / or the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct and then flows out.
[0187] In this embodiment, the third air duct 405 can guide the ambient wind to flow to the first air outlet 103 and / or the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, mix with the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 103 and / or the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, and form uniform wind. The uniform wind is more gentle, the temperature is more suitable, and the comfort of the indoor user is increased. In particular, when the air conditioner cools, the uniform wind is cool but not cold, which can avoid blowing cold wind to the user and avoid the user suffering from air conditioner disease.
[0188] Optionally, the side wall 40 matches the outer wall surface of the air supply duct 30.
[0189] In the embodiment, the side wall 40 matches the outer wall surface of the air supply duct 30, which means that the side wall 40 has the same or similar shape as the outer wall surface of the air supply duct 30. The matching of the side wall 40 and the outer wall surface of the air supply duct 30 makes the flow area of the third air duct 405 more uniform and the flow path of the third air duct 405 longer. In this way, the air flow resistance in the third air duct 405 is avoided to be too large, or the air supply of the environment is avoided to be insufficient due to the short flow path of the third air duct 405. In this way, the air volume of the environment air flowing out of the third air outlet 407 is ensured, and the mixing effect of the mixed air of the air conditioner is improved.
[0190] Optionally, the side wall 40 is arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped opening faces the air supply duct 30.
[0191] In the embodiment, the side wall 40 is arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped opening faces the air supply duct 30, so that the side wall 40 matches the shape of the air supply duct 30, and the third air duct 405 is arranged in an arc shape, so that the flow area of the third air duct 405 is more uniform, and the flow speed of the air flow in the third air duct 405 is ensured.
[0192] Optionally, the third air outlet 407 matches the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct. It can be understood that the third air outlet 407 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct have the same or similar shape, size, and extension direction.
[0193] In the embodiment, the third air outlet 407 matches the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, so that the mixing area of the air flows out of the third air outlet 407 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is large, and the outflow area of the mixed air of the third air outlet 407 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is increased.
[0194] Optionally, the extension direction of the third air outlet 407 is consistent with the extension direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct. In the embodiment, the extension direction of the third air outlet 407 is consistent with the extension direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, so that the communication area of the third air outlet 407 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is large, and the outflow area of the mixed air of the third air outlet 407 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is increased.
[0195] Optionally, when the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct extends along the length direction of the air supply duct 30, the third air outlet 407 also extends along the length direction of the air supply duct 30, so that the communication area of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct and the third air outlet 407 is larger.
[0196] The first air fan 101 is a cross-flow fan, and when the first air outlet 103 extends along the length direction of the cross-flow fan, the third air outlet 407 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct also extend along the length direction of the cross-flow fan.
[0197] Optionally, the side wall 40 is connected between the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12, and the air flow in the third air duct 405 flows in a direction from rear to front.
[0198] In this embodiment, the side wall 40 is connected between the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12, so that the side wall 40 can be stably connected to the air conditioner. Moreover, the air flow in the third air duct 405 can also flow in a direction from rear to front, so as to make full use of the space between the first air duct 10 and the air supply cylinder 30. The air inlet amount of the third air inlet 406 is ensured, while the resistance of the air flow in the third air duct 405 is reduced. The third air duct 405 flows in a direction from rear to front, the distance is short, the loss of the air flow is small, and the air flow can flow into the third air outlet 407 smoothly without overcoming the resistance such as gravity.
[0199] Optionally, the flow area of the third air outlet 407 is larger than the flow area of the third air inlet 406.
[0200] In this embodiment, the flow area of the third air outlet 407 is large, so that the space for mixing the air flow at the third air outlet 407 and the air flow flowing out of the first air outlet 103 is increased, and then the mixing time of the ambient air and the heat exchange air is increased, and the mixing effect of the mixed air is improved.
[0201] Optionally, the side wall 40 comprises a body and a flow guide plate, the flow guide plate is connected to the wall surface of the body facing the air supply cylinder 30, the flow guide plate comprises a first flow guide plate and a second flow guide plate connected in sequence, the first flow guide plate and the second flow guide plate are arranged in sequence along the flow direction of the air flow in the third air duct 405, wherein the first flow guide plate is matched with the outer wall surface of the air supply cylinder 30, and the second flow guide plate is inclined toward the first air outlet 103 along the flow direction of the air flow in the third air duct 405.
[0202] In this embodiment, the second flow guide plate is inclined toward the first air outlet 103 along the flow direction of the air flow in the third air duct 405, and the outer wall surface of the air supply cylinder 30 comprises an annular wall surface, so that the flow area of the part of the third air duct 405 defined by the air supply cylinder 30 and the second flow guide plate gradually increases. Finally, the flow area of the third air outlet 407 is larger than the flow area of the third air inlet 406.
[0203] Optionally, the number of the side wall 40 is the same as and corresponds to the number of the air supply cylinder 30.
[0204] In this embodiment, each air supply cylinder 30 is correspondingly provided with a side wall 40, so that the number of the third air duct 405 is the same as the number of the air supply cylinder 30, and the air inlet amount of the ambient air of the air conditioner is increased.
[0205] Optionally, the plurality of side walls 40 comprises a first side wall 401 corresponding to the first air supply duct 301 and a second side wall 402 corresponding to the second air supply duct 302, and the first side wall 401 and the second side wall 402 are located between the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302. Specifically, the first side wall 401 and the second side wall 402 are located on both sides of the first air duct 10, respectively.
[0206] The plurality of third air ducts 405 comprises a first sub-air duct and a second sub-air duct, the first sub-air duct is located between the first side wall 401 and the first air supply duct 301, and the second sub-air duct is located between the second side wall 402 and the second air supply duct 302.
[0207] Optionally, the first side wall 401, the second side wall 402, the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 jointly enclose a containing cavity, and the first air duct 10 is located in the containing cavity.
[0208] In the embodiment, the structure and layout of the first air duct 10, the air supply duct 30 and the side wall 40 are reasonable, which can realize the air outlet of the three air ducts without increasing the size of the air conditioner, and improve the application range of the air conditioner.
[0209] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2 The longitudinal cross-sectional area of the containing cavity gradually decreases in the direction from back to front.
[0210] The longitudinal cross-sectional area of the containing cavity gradually decreases in the direction from back to front, so that there is enough space in the containing cavity to place the first fan 101, the first heat exchanger and the volute of the first fan 101, and the cross-sectional area of the containing cavity close to the front shell 11 gradually decreases, which can avoid the air supply duct 30 and ensure that the air supply duct 30 has enough space for installation. By such arrangement, the size of the air conditioner is not increased, and the function of the air conditioner can be increased.
[0211] Optionally, the cross section of the air supply duct 30 is oval.
[0212] In the embodiment, the air supply duct 30 can rotate around its axis, and the cross section of the air supply duct 30 is oval, so that the distance between the outer wall surface of the air supply duct 30 and the side wall 40 can be changed during the rotation of the air supply duct 30, and the flow area of the third air duct 405 can be adjusted. By such arrangement, the air outlet of the third air duct 405 can be adjusted, and the diversity of the air conditioner is increased.
[0213] Optionally, the front surface of the front shell 11 protrudes from the front surface of the annular side wall 308.
[0214] In the embodiment, the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 103 can better guide the airflow in the third air duct 405 to flow out through the third air outlet 407, and at the same time, the airflow blown out by the air supply duct 30 on both sides can also better adjust the direction of the airflow flowing out of the first air duct 10.
[0215] Optionally, when the air supply duct 30 is in the maximum wide-angle air outlet position or the off position, the outer wall surface of the air supply duct 30 abuts against the side wall 40, and the third air duct 405 is disconnected.
[0216] Optionally, when the air supply duct 30 rotates between the maximum wide-angle air outlet position and the off position, there is a gap between the outer wall surface of the air supply duct 30 and the side wall 40, and as the air supply duct 30 rotates, the flow area of the third air duct 405 also changes, and the air outlet amount of the third air outlet 407 also changes.
[0217] Taking the first air outlet 103 as an example, the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are divided into two parts located on both sides of the first air outlet 103 and have the third air duct 405, and the various air outlet forms of the air conditioner are described:
[0218] When the user expects the air conditioner to blow directly, the air outlets of the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 and the first air outlet 103 are all forward, so that the air outlets of the air conditioner are all forward. At the same time, the airflows flowing out of the air outlets of the first air supply duct 301, the second air supply duct 302 and the first air outlet 103 form negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and the ambient wind flows to the third air outlet 407 through the third air inlet 406 and the third air duct 405 under the action of the negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and the ambient wind mixes with the air of the second air duct 20 and the first air duct 10 and then flows out, achieving uniform air outlet of the air conditioner and ensuring the air outlet amount.
[0219] When the indoor crowd does not like direct blowing of the air conditioner, but needs to quickly adjust the ambient temperature to the desired position, the air outlet amounts of the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 can be controlled to be the same, and the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are adjusted to not be directed towards the user, and the air outlet of the first air outlet 103 can not be directed towards the user under the action of the vector adjustment. At the same time, the airflows flowing out of the air outlets of the first air supply duct 301, the second air supply duct 302 and the first air outlet 103 form negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and the ambient wind flows to the third air outlet 407 through the third air inlet 406 and the third air duct 405 under the action of the negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and the ambient wind mixes with the air of the second air duct 20 and the first air duct 10 and then flows out. Finally, uniform air outlet, wind avoidance, large air outlet amount and non-direct blowing are achieved.
[0220] When the indoor space is large and the air supply distance is far, the air cannot be sent to the target position only by the first air outlet 103 or the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct. The air outlets of the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are both inclined to the first air outlet 103, thereby forming an aggregated long-distance direct blowing mode. At the same time, the air flows out of the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301, the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 and the first air outlet 103, so that a negative pressure is formed at the third air outlet 407. The ambient wind flows to the third air outlet 407 through the third air inlet 406 and the third air duct 405 under the action of the negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and then flows out after mixing with the air of the second air duct 20 and the first air duct 10. The air conditioner can achieve uniform air outflow and long-distance air supply effect.
[0221] When the user needs to quickly adjust the indoor temperature, the air outlets of the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are both inclined to the first air outlet 103. At the same time, the air flows out of the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301, the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 and the first air outlet 103, so that a negative pressure is formed at the third air outlet 407. The ambient wind flows to the third air outlet 407 through the third air inlet 406 and the third air duct 405 under the action of the negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and then flows out after mixing with the air of the second air duct 20 and the first air duct 10. The air conditioner can achieve uniform air outflow and long-distance air supply effect.
[0222] When the indoor personnel include both users who do not like direct blowing of the air conditioner and users who like direct blowing, the air supply amount of the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 can be controlled to be different. The air supply duct 30 facing the user who likes direct blowing can be in a large air volume mode, and the air supply duct 30 facing the user who does not like direct blowing can be in a small air volume mode. At the same time, the first air outlet 103 normally blows air. The air flows out of the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301, the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 and the first air outlet 103, so that a negative pressure is formed at the third air outlet 407. The ambient wind flows to the third air outlet 407 through the third air inlet 406 and the third air duct 405 under the action of the negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and then flows out after mixing with the air of the second air duct 20 and the first air duct 10. The air conditioner can achieve uniform air outflow and can also ensure quick temperature adjustment while meeting the needs of multiple personnel.
[0223] When the indoor temperature is generally high or generally low, the air conditioner does not need to run at high speed and large air volume at the beginning, and can select low speed operation of the first fan 101 and the second fan 201, or only one of the first heat exchanger or the second heat exchanger 202 is opened, and the first fan 101 and the second fan 201 are normally operated. The air flow out of the first air outlet 103, the air outlet of the first air supply duct 301 and the air outlet of the second air supply duct 302 forms a negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and the ambient wind flows to the third air outlet 407 through the third air inlet 406 and the third air duct 405 under the action of the negative pressure at the third air outlet 407, and the ambient wind and the air of the second air duct 20 and the first air duct 10 are mixed and flow out. While ensuring the adjustment of the temperature, the air conditioner realizes uniform air outlet and reduces the energy consumption of the air conditioner.
[0224] In the embodiment, the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20 can flow out heat exchange air or ambient air by controlling the opening and closing of the corresponding heat exchanger, wherein one of the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20 flows out ambient air driven by the fan, and the mixed air of the ambient air and the heat exchange air flowing out of the other of the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20 can be called active uniform air. The mixed air of the ambient air flowing out of the third air outlet 407 and the heat exchange air flowing out of the first air outlet 103 or the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct under the condition that the third air outlet 407 forms a negative pressure can be called passive uniform air.
[0225] The indoor unit of the air conditioner of the embodiment can realize wide-angle air supply (by rotating the air supply duct 30), uniform air outlet mode, and aggregation air supply, and the uniform air outlet mode can further include passive uniform air, active uniform air, mixed uniform air, and mixed uniform air, that is, a plurality of air outlet modes such as active and passive uniform air, thereby increasing the air outlet mode of the air conditioner and meeting the use requirements of the user for various air outlets.
[0226] Optionally, the air conditioner can be a cabinet type air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, etc.
[0227] Optionally, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the shell 305 of the air supply duct 30 defines an air outlet air duct 306, the air outlet air duct 306 communicates the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, and the air supply duct 30 further comprises a partition plate 307, the partition plate 307 is located in the air outlet air duct 306 and separates the air outlet air duct 306 into a plurality of sub-air outlet air ducts 3061, wherein the plurality of sub-air outlet air ducts 3061 are in communication with the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct.
[0228] In the embodiment, the partition plate 307 divides the air outlet air duct 306 into multiple sub-air outlet air ducts 3061. Since the multiple sub-air outlet air ducts 3061 are all in communication with the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, each sub-air outlet air duct 3061 can guide the airflow flowing into the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 to the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct. The air supply amount of each part of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct 30 can be adjusted through the multiple sub-air outlet air ducts 3061.
[0229] Optionally, the partition plate 307 is arranged on the inner wall surface of the air outlet air duct 306 and located at the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct.
[0230] In the embodiment, the partition plate 307 is located at the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, which can more accurately guide the airflow of the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 to the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, so that the air supply of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is easy to adjust.
[0231] Optionally, the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 is arranged at the first end portion 3081 and / or the second end portion 3082, the partition plate 307 comprises a first connecting section 3071 and a second connecting section 3072, the first connecting section 3071 extends along the length direction of the air supply duct 30, one end of the first connecting section 3071 is located in the air outlet air duct 306, the first connecting section 3071 is located at the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, and there is a gap between the inner wall surface of the air supply duct 30 opposite to the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, so as to facilitate the airflow; the second connecting section 3072 extends along the radial direction of the air supply duct 30, one end of the second connecting section 3072 is connected with the other end of the first connecting section 3071, and the other end of the second connecting section 3072 is located at the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct; wherein, the first connecting section 3071 and the second connecting section 3072 are sequentially arranged along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet air duct 306.
[0232] In the embodiment, the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 is arranged at the first end portion 3081 and / or the second end portion 3082, the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct is arranged at the annular side wall 308, and the airflow needs to flow along the length direction of the air supply duct 30 first and then flow along the radial direction of the air supply duct 30. The first connecting section 3071 is used to guide the airflow at the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 to flow to the second connecting section 3072, and the second connecting section 3072 is used to guide the airflow at the first connecting section 3071 to flow to the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct. The first connecting section 3071 and the second connecting section 3072 can more effectively guide the airflow of the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 to the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct.
[0233] Optionally, the partition plate 307 further comprises a third connecting section 3073, one end of the third connecting section 3073 is connected with the other end of the first connecting section 3071, and the other end of the third connecting section 3073 is connected with one end of the second connecting section 3072; wherein the second connecting section 3072 is in an arc shape, and the opening of the arc shape faces the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct.
[0234] In the embodiment, the third connecting section 3073 can guide the airflow flowing to the second connecting section 3072 through the first connecting section 3071. The third connecting section 3073 is in an arc shape, which can make the flow resistance of the airflow smaller and reduce the loss in the flow process of the airflow.
[0235] Optionally, the number of the partition plates 307 is multiple, and the multiple partition plates 307 are sequentially and spacedly arranged along the length direction of the air supply duct 30.
[0236] In the embodiment, the multiple partition plates 307 are sequentially and spacedly arranged along the length direction of the air supply duct 30, which can adjust the air volume of each part of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct 30 along the length direction.
[0237] Optionally, the multiple partition plates 307 are sequentially and spacedly arranged along the length direction of the air supply duct 30, and the spacing between the multiple partition plates 307 is different in order to ensure that the air outlet of each sub-air outlet air duct 3061 is relatively uniform. For example, along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet air duct 306, the distance between the first connecting section 3071 of the multiple partition plates 307 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct gradually increases.
[0238] In the embodiment, the distance between the first connecting section 3071 of the multiple partition plates 307 and the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct gradually increases, which can be understood as that the length of the second connecting section 3072 along the radial direction of the air supply duct 30 gradually increases. In this way, along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet air duct 306, the distance between the first connecting section 3071 and the inner wall surface of the air outlet air duct 306 corresponding to the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct gradually decreases, that is, along the flow direction of the airflow in the air outlet air duct 306, the flow area of each sub-air outlet air duct 3061 and the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 along the radial direction of the air supply duct 30 gradually increases.
[0239] The shorter the distance from the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 to the air outlet 306, the faster the air speed, so the sub-air outlet duct 3061 close to the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 has a smaller radial communication area with the air inlet of the air supply duct 30, which can guide enough air to flow out. At the same time, the first connecting section 3071 close to the air inlet of the air supply duct 30 has a larger distance from the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct 30, which can make more air flow into the sub-air outlet duct 3061 away from the air inlet of the air supply duct 30. Through the arrangement of the partition plate 307 in this embodiment, the air outlet of each sub-air outlet duct 3061 is more uniform, and the uniform air outlet of the air conditioner can be realized.
[0240] Optionally, as shown in Figure 12 , the outer wall surface of the shell 305 is provided with a rotating part, which is suitable for driving connection with the driving device 50, and the driving device 50 can drive the air supply duct 30 to rotate around its axis.
[0241] In this embodiment, the rotating part is used to cooperate with the driving device 50, which can drive the air supply duct 30 to rotate, thereby changing the air outlet direction of the air outlet 303 of the air supply duct, increasing the air outlet range of the air conditioner, and diversifying the air outlet of the air conditioner.
[0242] Optionally, the rotating part is arranged at the first end 3081 and / or the second end 3082, which facilitates the connection of the driving device 50 with the rotating part and the arrangement of the driving device 50.
[0243] Optionally, as shown in Figure 12 , Figure 21 and Figure 22 , the rotating part includes a rack 501, which is arranged on the outer wall surface of the annular side wall 308 and extends along the circumference of the outer wall surface of the annular side wall 308. The driving device 50 includes a motor and a gear 502, one end of the gear 502 is connected with the output shaft of the motor, and the other end of the gear 502 is engaged with the rack 501.
[0244] In this embodiment, the gear 502, the rack 501 and the driving device 50 can realize the rotation of the air supply duct 30 along its axis, which is simple in structure and easy to realize.
[0245] Optionally, the first end 3081 and / or the second end 3082 of the air supply duct 30 is provided with a rotating shaft 309, and the shell 1 is provided with a through hole 4041, and the rotating shaft 309 is suitable for rotating in the through hole 4041.
[0246] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 309 makes the rotation of the air supply duct 30 more stable, avoiding the situation of jamming and falling off during the rotation of the air supply duct 30.
[0247] Optionally, the cross section of the air supply tube 30 is oval, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is arranged at the long axis end of the oval.
[0248] In this embodiment, the cross section of the air supply tube 30 is oval, and the air outlet 303 of the air supply tube is arranged at the long axis end of the oval, so that the air supply of the air supply tube 30 is more concentrated, and the extension length of the partition plate 307 along the radial direction of the air supply tube 30 is increased, so that the partition plate 307 can more fully separate the airflow in the air supply duct 306.
[0249] Optionally, the shell 1 comprises a fixing piece 404, which is located at one end of the air supply tube 30 and is provided with a through hole 4041; wherein the first end portion 3081 and / or the second end portion 3082 of the air supply tube 30 is provided with a rotating shaft 309, which is located in the through hole 4041 and can rotate in the through hole 4041.
[0250] In this embodiment, the fixing piece 404 enables the rotating shaft 309 of the air supply tube 30 to rotate stably, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the air supply tube 30 and avoiding the situation of jamming and falling during the rotation of the air supply tube 30.
[0251] As shown in Figure 6 and Figure 11 , the indoor unit further comprises a connecting plate 403, which is arranged in the shell 1 and located at one end of the air supply tube 30, and is provided with a avoiding hole 4033, and the first end portion 3081 and / or the second end portion 3082 of the air supply tube 30 is located in the avoiding hole 4033; wherein the fixing piece 404 is arranged on the connecting plate 403 and located at the avoiding hole 4033, and the rotating shaft 309 is located in the through hole 4041 after passing through the avoiding hole 4033.
[0252] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 403 plays a role in fixing the fixing piece 404 on the one hand; on the other hand, the avoiding hole 4033 can avoid the first end portion 3081 and / or the second end portion 3082 of the air supply tube 30, so as to avoid the interference of the connecting plate 403 with the rotation of the air supply tube 30; at the same time, the avoiding hole 4033 is sleeved on the outside of the first end portion 3081 and / or the second end portion 3082, which can play a certain stabilizing and supporting role, so as to avoid the inclination and falling of the air supply tube 30 and other situations.
[0253] Optionally, the fixing piece 404 extends along the radial direction of the avoiding hole 4033, one end of the fixing piece 404 is bent, and the outer wall surface of the avoiding hole 4033 is located in the bend.
[0254] In this embodiment, one end of the fixing piece 404 is bent, and the outer wall surface of the avoiding hole 4033 is located in the bend, that is, the fixing piece 404 is clamped on the outer wall surface of the avoiding hole 4033 through the bend, thereby increasing the stability of the connection of the fixing piece 404 to the connecting plate 403.
[0255] Optionally, the fixing member 404 is detachably connected with the connecting plate 403.
[0256] In this embodiment, the fixing member 404 is detachably connected with the connecting plate 403, which facilitates the installation and dismounting of the fixing member 404 and the connecting plate 403, thereby facilitating the replacement and maintenance of the fixing member 404.
[0257] Specifically, the fixing member 404 can adopt a detachable connection mode such as a buckle or a screw.
[0258] Optionally, the fixing member 404 is fixedly connected with the connecting plate 403.
[0259] In this embodiment, the fixing member 404 can also be fixedly connected with the connecting plate 403, which can increase the stability of the fixing member 404 and avoid the falling of the fixing member 404.
[0260] For example, the fixing member 404 and the connecting plate 403 can be connected in an integral molding or welding manner.
[0261] Optionally, the number of the connecting plates 403 is plural, and the plural connecting plates 403 include a first connecting plate 4031 and a second connecting plate 4032.
[0262] In one specific embodiment, the first connecting plate 4031 is located at the first end portion 3081, and the second connecting plate 4032 is located at the second end portion 3082, wherein the rotating shaft 309 is arranged at the second end portion 3082, the fixing member 404 is arranged at the second connecting plate 4032, the second connecting plate 4032 is provided with an avoiding hole 4033, and the second end portion 3082 is located in the avoiding hole 4033 of the second connecting plate 4032. The rotating portion is arranged at the first end portion 3081, the driving device 50 is drivingly connected with the first end portion 3081, and the first connecting plate 4031 is provided with an avoiding hole 4033, and the first end portion 3081 is located in the avoiding hole 4033 of the first connecting plate 4031.
[0263] Optionally, the connecting plate 403 is arranged at the side wall 40, and specifically, the connecting plate 403 is arranged at at least one end of the side wall 40, which increases the stability of the connecting plate 403 and further increases the stability of the air supply duct 30 during rotation.
[0264] When the air supply duct 30 is placed along the vertical direction, the first connecting plate 4031 is arranged at the lower end portion of the side wall 40, and the second connecting plate 4032 is arranged at the upper end portion of the side wall 40.
[0265] Optionally, the first end 3081 communicates with the other end of the wind tunnel 60 through the avoiding hole 4033 of the first connecting plate 4031, the first connecting plate 4031 and the outer wall surface of the wind tunnel 60 towards the air supply duct 30 jointly enclose the cavity 503, the cavity 503 extends around the circumference of the air supply duct 30, and the driving device 50 is located in the cavity 503; wherein the cavity 503 is provided with an avoiding groove towards the side wall 40 of the air supply duct 30 to avoid the gear 502, so that the gear 502 can engage with the rack 501.
[0266] In this embodiment, the cavity 503 enclosed by the connecting plate 403 and the wind tunnel 60 is convenient for placing the driving device 50, avoiding the driving device 50 being exposed to the outside environment and affecting the service life of the driving device 50. The avoiding groove can make the gear 502 extend out, so as to facilitate the gear 502 to engage with the rack 501.
[0267] Specifically, when the air supply duct 30 is located above the second air duct 20, the first end 3081 is located below the second end 3082, and the air supply duct 30 is arranged in the vertical direction. The upper surface of the wind tunnel 60 is concave downward to form a recess, and the driving device 50 is located in the recess.
[0268] In this embodiment, the recess can provide installation space for the driving device 50, so as to facilitate the installation of driving devices 50 of different sizes.
[0269] Optionally, as shown in Figure 20 The fresh air inlet 90 is in communication with the outdoor environment, can provide fresh air into the second air duct 20 through the fresh air inlet 90, and further increases the diversity of air conditioner outlet air.
[0270] Optionally, the fresh air inlet 90 is provided with a fifth switch, which can control the on-off of the fresh air inlet 90.
[0271] In this way, when the air conditioner is running, fresh air will be sucked into the second air duct 20 through the fresh air passage at the same time, and the sucked fresh air will first pass through the second heat exchanger 202 and then be blown into the indoor environment by the air conditioner, which can well solve the problem of temperature difference between fresh air and air conditioner outlet air, and pre-adjust the temperature of fresh air. At the same time, no additional fresh air fan is needed, reducing the cost.
[0272] Optionally, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further comprises a partition plate 70 located in the wind tunnel 60, which separates the wind tunnel 60 into multiple channels, each channel is in communication between the inlet of the wind tunnel 60 and the outlet of the wind tunnel 60, and the multiple channels correspond one by one to the second air outlet 203; wherein the partition plate 70 is movably arranged in the wind tunnel 60, and can adjust the flow area of each channel.
[0273] In the embodiment, the partition plate 70 is used to adjust the air volume of the second air duct 20 flowing to each air supply duct 30, and further adjust the air volume of each air supply duct 30.
[0274] Optionally, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further comprises a driving member, which is in driving connection with the partition plate 70 and can drive the partition plate 70 to move. The movement of the partition plate 70 is more accurate through the driving member.
[0275] Optionally, the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are arranged side by side, and the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302 are arranged along the width direction of the shell 1. The partition plate 70 moves along the width direction of the shell 1 to adjust the air volume of the second air duct 20 flowing to the first air supply duct 301 and the second air supply duct 302.
[0276] Optionally, one end of the partition plate 70 is connected to the inner wall surface of the upper side wall 40 of the air tunnel 60, and the other end of the partition plate 70 extends into the volute of the second fan 201, so as to increase the flow guide channel of the partition plate 70, and further increase the flow distribution effect of the partition plate 70.
[0277] The embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an air conditioner, which comprises the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to any one of the above embodiments.
[0278] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present disclosure comprises the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to any one of the above embodiments, and thus has the beneficial effects of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to any one of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.
[0279] Embodiment two is different from embodiment one in that:
[0280] As shown in Figure 16 The second heat exchanger 202 is arranged at the second air inlet 204 and covers the second air inlet 204, so that the air flow flows through the second heat exchanger 202 and then flows into the second air duct 20.
[0281] Optionally, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further comprises a purification module 2041, which is located in the second air duct 20 and covers the second air inlet 204; wherein the second heat exchanger 202 is matched with and abuts against the purification module 2041.
[0282] In the embodiment, the purification module 2041 is located in the second air duct 20 and covers the second air inlet 204, so as to purify all the air flow flowing into the second air duct 20 through the second air inlet 204, so as to ensure the cleanliness of the air flow flowing out through the second air outlet 203.
[0283] The second heat exchanger 202 is matched with the purification module 2041, which means that the size, shape and position of the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 are the same or similar.
[0284] The second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 are matched so that the air flow flowing through the purification module 2041 can all flow through the second heat exchanger 202, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the air flow in the second air duct 20.
[0285] The second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 are in close contact, which means that the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 are in close contact or close proximity. The second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 are in close contact, which reduces the distance between the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041, thereby making the internal structure of the indoor unit more compact. Reducing the size of the indoor unit facilitates the installation and transportation of the indoor unit. Specifically, when the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 are in close proximity, there is a gap between the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041.
[0286] Optionally, the purification module 2041 is detachably connected with the shell 1 to facilitate replacement of the purification module 2041.
[0287] Optionally, the purification module 2041 includes a plurality of sub-purification modules 2043, and each sub-purification module 2043 is detachably connected with the shell 1.
[0288] In this embodiment, each sub-purification module 2043 is detachably connected with the shell 1, which facilitates the replacement or disassembly of each sub-purification module 2043.
[0289] Optionally, each sub-purification module 2043 can be detachably connected with the shell 1 by a buckle connection, a screw connection, or the like.
[0290] Optionally, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 are detachably connected.
[0291] In this embodiment, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 are detachably connected, which on the one hand increases the connection stability between the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043, and on the other hand facilitates the disassembly of each sub-purification module 2043, thereby facilitating the maintenance and replacement of each purification module 2041.
[0292] Optionally, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 can also be detachably connected by a buckle or a screw connection, or the like.
[0293] Optionally, the inner wall surface of the shell 1 protrudes towards the second air duct 20 to form a mounting groove, and the number of the mounting grooves is a plurality, the plurality of mounting grooves include a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove, the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are oppositely arranged and located at opposite sides of the second air inlet 204. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are used together to mount the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041. The opening of the first mounting groove and the opening of the second mounting groove are oppositely arranged.
[0294] Specifically, the first mounting groove includes a first groove body and a second groove body, the second mounting groove includes a third groove body and a fourth groove body, the first groove body and the third groove body correspond to each other, and the second heat exchanger 202 is located in the first groove body and the third groove body. The second groove body and the fourth groove body correspond to each other, and the purification module 2041 is located in the second groove body and the fourth groove body.
[0295] Optionally, the second heat exchanger 202 and / or the purification module 2041 can also be not connected with the shell 1, and the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 are directly placed in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove. In this way, the installation and dismounting work of the second heat exchanger 202 and the purification module 2041 is saved, and the convenience of installation, replacement and maintenance of the indoor unit is improved.
[0296] Optionally, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the second air inlet 204.
[0297] In this embodiment, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the second air inlet 204, and when one sub-purification module 2043 is dismounted, the other sub-purification modules 2043 can also be stably placed and will not slide or fall off.
[0298] In one specific embodiment, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 can include a first sub-purification module, a second sub-purification module and a third sub-purification module. The first sub-purification module, the second sub-purification module and the third sub-purification module are arranged side by side along the width direction of the shell 1 in sequence.
[0299] Optionally, the purification module 2041 and the second heat exchanger 202 are matched with the second air inlet 204.
[0300] In this embodiment, the purification module 2041 and the second heat exchanger 202 being matched with the second air inlet 204 means that the shape and size of the purification module 2041 and the second heat exchanger 202 are the same as or similar to those of the second air inlet 204. In this way, the space occupied by the purification module 2041 and the second heat exchanger 202 can be further reduced, so that the structure of the air conditioner is more compact. Thus, the size of the indoor unit is reduced, and the installation and transportation of the air conditioner are facilitated.
[0301] Optionally, the second air inlet 204 is arranged on the rear shell 12, and the second air inlet 204 is arc-shaped, and the opening of the arc-shaped second air inlet 204 faces the second air duct 20.
[0302] In this embodiment, the second air inlet 204 is arranged on the rear shell 12, so that the opening area of the second air inlet 204 can be set larger, facilitating the air inlet of the second air duct 20. The second air inlet 204 is arc-shaped, and the opening of the arc shape faces the second air duct 20, further increasing the air inlet area of the second air inlet 204 and improving the air inlet amount of the second air duct 20. Alternatively, the purification module 2041 and the second heat exchanger 202 are also arc-shaped, and the opening of the arc shape faces the second air duct 20.
[0303] The purification module 2041 includes a plurality of sub-purification modules 2043, and the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 collectively form the purification module 2041. That is, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 are matched with the second air inlet 204 after being spliced together, for example, the plurality of sub-purification modules 2043 are arc-shaped after being spliced together, and the opening of the arc shape faces the second air duct 20.
[0304] Alternatively, the indoor unit further includes an air inlet grille 2042, which is arranged at the second air inlet 204, and the air inlet grille 2042, the purification module 2041 and the second heat exchanger 202 are sequentially arranged along the flow direction of the air flow at the second air inlet 204.
[0305] In this embodiment, the air inlet grille 2042 can further improve the stability of the placement of the purification module 2041 and increase the aesthetics of the air conditioner.
[0306] Alternatively, the air inlet grille 2042 is detachably connected with the shell 1. In this embodiment, the air inlet grille 2042 is detachably connected with the shell 1, facilitating the opening of the air inlet grille 2042 for replacement of the purification module 2041. Specifically, the air inlet grille 2042 and the shell 1 can be connected in a detachable manner such as screw connection or buckle.
[0307] Alternatively, the air inlet grille 2042 is rotatably connected with the shell 1.
[0308] The air inlet grille 2042 is rotatably connected with the shell 1, and the air inlet grille 2042 can be rotated to one side of the second air inlet 204 to facilitate replacement of the purification module 2041.
[0309] Alternatively, the air inlet grille 2042 abuts against the purification module 2041.
[0310] In this embodiment, the air inlet grille 2042 abutting against the purification module 2041 means that the air inlet grille 2042 and the purification module 2041 can be attached or close with a certain gap. The air inlet grille 2042 abutting against the purification module 2041 enables the purification module 2041 to more completely purify the air flow at the second air inlet 204. At the same time, it is convenient for replacement of the purification module 2041, further saving the space inside the shell 1.
[0311] Optionally, multiple purification modules 2041 can purify various harmful substances such as smog, formaldehyde, allergens, bacteria, odors, and mold. Users can install one or more of these purification modules 2041. Users can select the appropriate module to install at the second air inlet 204 according to their needs. In other words, users can freely combine the purification modules 2041 to fully ensure the cleanliness of the airflow entering the room.
[0312] Example 3 differs from Examples 1 and 2 in that:
[0313] like Figure 17 and Figure 19 As shown, the first air duct 10 and the second air duct 20 share a heat exchanger (for ease of distinction, they are referred to as the third heat exchanger 80 below). The third heat exchanger 80 includes a first heat exchange channel 801 and a second heat exchange channel 802. The first heat exchange channel 801 is set in correspondence with the first air duct 10, and the second heat exchange channel 802 is set in correspondence with the second air duct 20.
[0314] Optionally, the housing 1 defines a first cavity 804 having a first air outlet 103 and a second cavity 805 having a second air outlet 203. The first air duct 10 includes the first cavity 804, and the second air duct 20 includes the second cavity 805. The first air inlet 104 and the second air inlet 204 are connected to form an air inlet. Both the first cavity 804 and the second cavity 805 are connected to this air inlet. The first air outlet 103 and the second air outlet 203 are connected. The first fan 101 is located inside the first cavity 804 and drives the airflow from the air inlet. The airflow flows to the first air outlet 103; the second fan 201 is located inside the second cavity 805, driving the airflow from the air inlet to the second air outlet 203; the third heat exchanger 80 is located inside the shell 1, after the airflow enters the shell 1 through the air inlet, it flows through the third heat exchanger 80 and then flows to the first cavity 804 and the second cavity 805 respectively; the third heat exchanger 80 includes a first heat exchange channel 801 and a second heat exchange channel 802, the first heat exchange channel 801 is correspondingly arranged with the first cavity 804, and the second heat exchange channel 802 is correspondingly arranged with the second cavity 805.
[0315] In this embodiment, the first fan 101 and the second fan 201 share the third heat exchanger 80, which saves production costs and also facilitates the production and assembly of the air conditioner.
[0316] Optionally, the indoor unit also includes a valve 803, wherein the first heat exchange channel 801 and / or the second heat exchange channel 802 are provided with valves 803 to control the opening and closing of the first heat exchange channel 801 and / or the second heat exchange channel 802.
[0317] In this embodiment, the opening and closing of the first heat exchange channel 801 and / or the second heat exchange channel 802 is controlled by the valve 803, so that the air flow of the first air duct 10 and / or the second air duct 20 can be adjusted to exchange heat with the heat exchanger, and then the air outlet temperature of the first air outlet 103 and the second air outlet 203 can be adjusted, for example, the air outlet of the air conditioner can be all heat exchange air or uniform air mixed with heat exchange air and environment air.
[0318] By adjusting the opening and closing of the first heat exchange channel 801 and / or the second heat exchange channel 802 by the valve 803, the area of the heat exchange channel of the third heat exchanger 80 can be adjusted, and by adjusting the area of the heat exchange channel of the third heat exchanger 80, the dehumidification capacity of the air conditioner can be adjusted. When the air conditioner is cooling, the larger the area of the heat exchange channel, the stronger the dehumidification capacity, and the smaller the area of the heat exchange channel, the smaller the dehumidification capacity. But the temperature of the third heat exchanger 80 will not change, so the air conditioner can realize humidity adjustment without temperature adjustment.
[0319] The above description and drawings sufficiently show the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable a person skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments can include structural and other changes. The embodiments only represent possible changes. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations can be changed. Some parts and features of some embodiments can be included or replaced by parts and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises: a shell (1) defining a first air duct (10) with a first air outlet (103) and a second air duct (20) with a second air outlet (203); a first air blower (101) located in the first air duct (10) to drive air flow in the first air duct (10); a second air blower (201) located in the second air duct (20) to drive air flow in the second air duct (20); a plurality of air supply tubes (30), air inlets of the air supply tubes (30) being in communication with the second air outlet (203); wherein the first air duct (10) is provided with a first heat exchanger and / or the second air duct (20) is provided with a second heat exchanger (202), and at least two of the plurality of air supply tubes (30) are located on two sides of the first air outlet (103) respectively. The shell (1) comprises a side wall (40) located between the first air duct (10) and the air supply tubes (30), wherein the side wall (40) and the air supply tubes (30) jointly define a third air duct (405) provided with a third air inlet (406) and a third air outlet (407), the third air inlet (406) being in communication with the outside, and the third air outlet (407) being located between the first air outlet (103) and air outlets (303) of the air supply tubes. When the first air outlet (103) and / or the air outlets (303) of the air supply tubes are discharging air, a negative pressure is formed at the third air outlet (407), ambient air flows into the third air outlet (407) through the third air duct (405), and the ambient air mixes with the air discharged from the first air outlet (103) and / or the air outlets (303) of the air supply tubes and then flows out.
2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein the air outlets (303) of the air supply tubes are arranged in the same direction as or intersect with the first air outlet (103), and the air outlets (303) of the air supply tubes are matched with the first air outlet (103) to realize air mixing.
3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, wherein the air supply tubes (30) comprise annular side walls (308), and the air outlets (303) of the air supply tubes are arranged on the annular side walls (308).
4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, wherein the shell (1) comprises a front shell (11) and a rear shell (12), the first air duct (10) is further provided with a first air inlet (104), the first air inlet (104) is arranged on the rear shell (12), the first air outlet (103) is arranged on the front shell (11), and air in the first air duct (10) flows in a direction from the rear to the front; wherein the flow area of the first air inlet (104) is greater than the flow area of the first air outlet (103).
5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, wherein The front surface of the front shell (11) is protruded from the front surface of the annular side wall (308); or The front surface of the front shell (11) is flush with the front surface of the annular side wall (308).
6. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by, Further comprising: A driving device (50) is drivingly connected with each of the air supply tubes (30) and capable of driving each of the air supply tubes (30) to move around its axis to adjust the direction of the air outlet (303) of each of the air supply tubes.
7. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein The air supply tube (30) is capable of rotating between a maximum wide-angle air outlet position and a power-off position, wherein when the air supply tube (30) rotates to the maximum wide-angle air outlet position, the air outlet (303) of the air supply tube faces away from the first air duct (10); when the air supply tube (30) rotates to the power-off position, the air outlet (303) of the air supply tube faces towards the first air duct (10); Wherein when the indoor unit of the air conditioner is powered on, the air supply tube (30) is capable of rotating from the power-off position to the maximum wide-angle air outlet position towards the front side.
8. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein The cross section of the air supply tube (30) is oval-like, and when the air supply tube (30) rotates to the power-off position or the maximum wide-angle air outlet position, the outer wall surface of the air supply tube (30) abuts against the side wall (40).
9. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises the indoor unit as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.
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