Duct air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a ducted air conditioner, comprising: a housing; a middle partition, the middle partition being arranged in the housing and dividing the interior of the housing into a fan chamber and a heat exchange chamber; at least one fan, the fan being rotatably arranged in the fan chamber, and the direction of the air outlet of the fan being adjustable; a locking member, the locking member being arranged on the housing, the fan being provided with a locking matching structure, the locking member being matched with the fan to limit the position. The ducted air conditioner provided by the present invention uses the locking member to limit the fan on the housing, so that the fan cannot swing, thereby ensuring that the fan cannot move relative to the middle partition when the ducted air conditioner is transported or dropped, thereby avoiding damage to the fan and related structures, and effectively improving the reliability of the ducted air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air treatment equipment, in particular to an air duct unit. Background Art

[0002] Typically, an air conditioner indoor unit includes at least two air vents: one for outlet air only and the other for return air only. The airflow is directed between the two vents by the rotation of the fan within the unit. As people's pursuit of air conditioning comfort continues to increase, indoor units need to switch the airflow direction based on the operating mode. However, due to the directional requirements of the fan blades, reversing the motor that drives the blades makes it difficult to reverse the airflow direction, making it impossible to adjust the airflow direction. This results in a single airflow direction, making it difficult to meet the diverse needs of users.

[0003] The duct air conditioner in the prior art uses a fan with adjustable air outlet direction to achieve the change of the air outlet direction of the duct air conditioner. Since the fan needs to change direction, a gap needs to be reserved between the fan and the middle partition. The fan may swing in a circle, up and down, left and right at a large angle when it falls or is transported, thereby causing interference and damage between the fan and the middle partition or dustproof plate, and even deformation of the fan structure, which may cause low reliability of the duct air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the fan cannot be reliably fixed, resulting in low reliability of the duct unit, a duct unit is provided that can lock and fix the fan.

[0005] A duct machine, comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] a middle partition, the middle partition being arranged in the shell and dividing the interior of the shell into a fan chamber and a heat exchange chamber;

[0008] at least one fan, the fan being rotatably disposed in the fan cavity, and the direction of the air outlet of the fan being adjustable;

[0009] A locking member is provided on the housing, and a locking matching structure is provided on the fan. The locking member is limitedly matched with the fan through the locking matching structure.

[0010] The duct machine also includes a dustproof plate. A first air outlet is provided on the shell, the first air outlet is connected to the fan cavity, the dustproof plate is provided at the first air outlet, and the locking member is provided on the dustproof plate.

[0011] The duct machine also includes a driving mechanism, which is arranged on the shell. All the fans are connected to the rotating shaft of the driving mechanism. The rotating shaft is provided with the locking matching structure, and the locking piece is limitedly matched with the locking matching structure.

[0012] The number of the fans is at least two, and all the fans are arranged on the rotating shaft of the driving mechanism. At least two locking matching structures are provided on the rotating shaft, and the locking members correspond one to one with the locking matching structures.

[0013] The number of the fans is at least two, all of the fans are connected in sequence, all of the fans can rotate simultaneously and change the direction of the air outlet, the rotation axes of all the fans are collinear, and the fans located at the ends are connected to the rotation shaft of the driving mechanism, a connecting shaft is provided between two adjacent fans, the locking matching structure is provided on the connecting shaft, and the locking member is limitedly matched with the locking matching structure.

[0014] The duct machine further includes a fan bracket, which is arranged on the middle partition plate, the driving mechanism is arranged on the fan bracket, and the dustproof plate is arranged on the fan bracket.

[0015] The duct fan further includes a shaft sleeve, and a coupling structure is provided between two adjacent fans, and the coupling structure is provided on the fan bracket through the shaft sleeve.

[0016] The duct fan further includes a shaft sleeve bracket, the shaft sleeve is arranged on the fan bracket through the shaft sleeve bracket, and a vibration damping pad is arranged between the shaft sleeve bracket and the fan bracket.

[0017] The dustproof plate is provided with a mounting hole, the locking piece is provided at the mounting hole, and the locking piece is in abutment with the dustproof plate.

[0018] A flange structure is formed at the mounting hole.

[0019] The locking member includes a screw, and a threaded hole is provided on the fan. The threaded hole constitutes the locking matching structure, and the screw is threadedly matched with the threaded hole.

[0020] The screw includes a shoulder screw, which includes a threaded fitting section, a shoulder section and a screw head connected in sequence. The threaded fitting section is threadedly fitted with the threaded hole, and when the shoulder section abuts against the fan, the screw head abuts against the dustproof plate.

[0021] The fan is a mixed flow fan.

[0022] The duct air conditioner provided by the present invention utilizes a locking member to limit the fan on the casing, so that the fan cannot swing, thereby ensuring that the fan cannot move relative to the middle partition when the duct air conditioner is transported or dropped, avoiding damage to the fan and related structures, and effectively improving the reliability of the duct air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a fan, dustproof plate, and middle partition provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a fan and a middle partition provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an air duct unit provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fan and dustproof plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a fan and a locking member provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a dustproof plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a shaft sleeve bracket and a vibration damping pad provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 An exploded view of the shaft sleeve bracket, vibration damping pad, and fan bracket provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 1. Housing; 2. Middle partition; 11. Fan cavity; 12. First air outlet; 3. Fan; 4. Locking piece; 5. Locking matching structure; 6. Dustproof plate; 61. Mounting hole; 7. Driving mechanism; 8. Fan bracket; 9. Bushing bracket; 10. Vibration damping pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 8The ducted air conditioner shown includes: a housing 1; a middle partition 2, which is disposed in the housing 1 and divides the interior of the housing 1 into a fan chamber 11 and a heat exchange chamber; at least one fan 3, which is rotatably disposed in the fan chamber 11 and has an adjustable air outlet; a locking member 4, which is disposed on the housing 1 and has a locking structure 5, through which the locking member 4 is engaged with the fan 3. The locking member 4 is used to limit the fan 3 to the housing 1, preventing the fan 3 from swinging. This ensures that the fan 3 cannot move relative to the middle partition 2 when the ducted air conditioner is transported or dropped, thereby preventing damage to the fan 3 and related structures and effectively improving the reliability of the ducted air conditioner.

[0035] When the ducted air conditioner is in operation, in order to prevent dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the housing 1 through the air inlet on the housing 1 and causing contamination and damage to the ducted air conditioner, the ducted air conditioner further includes a dustproof plate 6. The housing 1 is provided with a first air inlet 12, which is in communication with the fan cavity 11. The dustproof plate 6 is provided at the first air inlet 12, and the locking member 4 is provided on the dustproof plate 6. The dustproof plate 6 is fixed to the housing 1 and shields the first air inlet 12. At the same time, since the first air inlet 12 is in communication with the fan cavity 11 and the fan 3 is provided in the fan cavity 11, the locking member 4 can be installed at the first air inlet 12 to lock and fix the fan 3, making it convenient to disassemble the locking member 4.

[0036] When the duct air conditioner is in normal use, when there is no need to adjust the direction of the air outlet of the fan 3, the locking member 4 can be kept in limit cooperation with the dustproof plate 6 and the fan 4, or the locking member 4 can be installed on the dustproof plate 6 after the direction of the fan 3 is adjusted to avoid displacement of the fan.

[0037] The duct air conditioner further includes a drive mechanism 7, which is disposed on the housing 1. All fans 3 are connected to a rotating shaft of the drive mechanism 7. The rotating shaft is provided with a locking structure 5, and the locking member 4 is engaged with the locking structure 5. The locking member 4 locks the rotating shaft, thereby restricting the fans 3 and preventing them from moving.

[0038] There are at least two fans 3, all of which are mounted on the rotating shaft of the drive mechanism 7. The rotating shaft is provided with at least two locking engagement structures 5, with the locking members 4 corresponding one-to-one with the locking engagement structures 5. Multiple locking members 4 are used to limit the rotating shaft at multiple points, further improving the reliability of the ducted air conditioner.

[0039] As another embodiment, the number of the fans 3 is at least two, all of which are connected in sequence. All of the fans 3 can rotate simultaneously and change the direction of the air outlet. The rotation axes of all of the fans 3 are collinear, and the fans 3 located at the ends are connected to the rotation axis of the drive mechanism 7. A connecting shaft is provided between two adjacent fans 3, and the locking structure 5 is provided on the connecting shaft. The locking member 4 is limitedly engaged with the locking structure 5. By locking the connecting shafts between the fans 3, the fans 3 are locked, thereby ensuring the reliability of the duct air conditioner.

[0040] The duct fan further includes a fan bracket 8, which is mounted on the middle partition plate 2, the drive mechanism 7, and the dustproof plate 6. The fan bracket 8 supports the drive mechanism 7 and the fan 3, ensuring that the fan 3 can rotate reliably to adjust the direction of the air outlet.

[0041] Among them, the fan bracket 8 has a first end and a second end relative to each other, the first end is arranged on the middle partition 2, and the dustproof plate 6 is arranged on the second end. At the same time, the fan bracket 8 also has a third end and a fourth end located between the first end and the second end, the third end is fixed to the top plate of the shell 1, and the fourth end is fixed to the bottom plate of the shell 1.

[0042] The duct fan further includes a shaft sleeve 9. A coupling structure is provided between two adjacent fans 3. The coupling structure is provided on the fan bracket 8 via the shaft sleeve 9. The provision of the shaft sleeve 9 reduces the friction of the fan 3 during rotation, ensuring reliable adjustment of the air outlet direction of the fan 3. When the fan falls, the fan coupling structure first contacts the shaft sleeve 9, avoiding direct contact between the coupling structure and the fan bracket 8, thereby ensuring the reliability of the fan.

[0043] To further prevent contact and collision between the coupling structure and the fan bracket 8, the ducted air conditioner further includes a sleeve bracket 9, through which the sleeve is mounted on the fan bracket 8. A vibration damping pad 10 is provided between the sleeve bracket 9 and the fan bracket 8. This ensures that when the ducted air conditioner falls, the fan 3 (coupling structure) forms soft contact with the fan bracket 8, ensuring the structural reliability of the fan 3. Moreover, because the sleeve 9 and the vibration damping pad 10 wrap around the coupling structure, the contact area is greatly increased, reducing the risk of component damage.

[0044] Preferably, the vibration damping pad 10 is a rubber pad.

[0045] The duct fan also includes a reversing bracket, which is arranged on the fan bracket 8, the driving mechanism is arranged on the reversing bracket, the sleeve is arranged on the reversing bracket through the sleeve bracket 9, and the shock-absorbing pad is arranged between the reversing bracket and the sleeve bracket 9.

[0046] The dust shield 6 is provided with a mounting hole 61, and the locking member 4 is disposed in the mounting hole 61, and the locking member 4 abuts against the dust shield 6. The mounting hole 61 allows the locking member 4 to pass through the dust shield 6 and engage with the locking engagement structure 5. Part of the locking member 4 is located in the mounting hole 61, fastening the dust shield 6 and the fan 3 together to prevent the fan 3 from moving.

[0047] The mounting hole 61 is formed with a flange structure to increase the structural strength of the mounting hole 61 and prevent the dustproof plate 6 from being pulled by the locking member 4 and thus being deformed or damaged.

[0048] As an embodiment, the locking member 4 includes a screw, a threaded hole is provided on the fan 3, the threaded hole constitutes the locking fitting structure 5, and the screw is threadedly fitted with the threaded hole.

[0049] Specifically, the screw comprises a shoulder screw, which includes a threaded engagement section, a shoulder section, and a screw head connected in sequence. The threaded engagement section is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole, and when the shoulder section abuts against the fan 3, the screw head abuts against the dustproof plate 6. This facilitates locking and limiting with the locking engagement structure 5, and prevents interference deformation of the dustproof plate 6.

[0050] The fan 3 is a mixed flow fan.

[0051] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A ducted air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Housing (1); A middle partition (2), the middle partition (2) being arranged in the shell (1), and the middle partition (2) dividing the interior of the shell (1) into a fan chamber (11) and a heat exchange chamber; at least one fan (3), the fan (3) being rotatably disposed in the fan cavity (11), and the direction of the air outlet of the fan (3) being adjustable; A locking member (4), the locking member (4) being arranged on the housing (1), the fan (3) being provided with a locking matching structure (5), the locking member (4) being position-limitingly matched with the fan (3) via the locking matching structure (5); The duct machine further includes a dustproof plate (6), a first air port (12) is provided on the housing (1), the first air port (12) is communicated with the fan cavity (11), the dustproof plate (6) is provided at the first air port (12), and the locking member (4) is provided on the dustproof plate (6).

2. The air duct machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The duct machine further comprises a driving mechanism (7), the driving mechanism (7) being arranged on the housing (1), all the fans (3) being connected to the rotating shaft of the driving mechanism (7), the locking matching structure (5) being arranged on the rotating shaft, and the locking member (4) being in position-limiting cooperation with the locking matching structure (5).

3. The air duct machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the fans (3) is at least two, and all the fans (3) are arranged on the rotating shaft of the driving mechanism (7). At least two locking matching structures (5) are arranged on the rotating shaft, and the locking parts (4) correspond to the locking matching structures (5) one by one.

4. The air duct machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the fans (3) is at least two, all the fans (3) are connected in sequence, all the fans (3) can rotate simultaneously and change the direction of the air outlet, the rotation axes of all the fans (3) are collinear, and the fans (3) located at the end are connected to the rotation axis of the driving mechanism (7), a connecting shaft is provided between two adjacent fans (3), the locking matching structure (5) is provided on the connecting shaft, and the locking member (4) is limitedly matched with the locking matching structure (5).

5. The air duct machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The duct fan further comprises a fan bracket (8), wherein the fan bracket (8) is arranged on the middle partition plate (2), the driving mechanism (7) is arranged on the fan bracket (8), and the dustproof plate (6) is arranged on the fan bracket (8).

6. The air duct machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The duct fan further comprises a shaft sleeve, and a coupling structure is provided between two adjacent fans (3), and the coupling structure is provided on the fan bracket (8) through the shaft sleeve.

7. The air duct machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The duct fan further comprises a shaft sleeve bracket (9), the shaft sleeve is arranged on the fan bracket (8) through the shaft sleeve bracket (9), and a vibration damping pad is arranged between the shaft sleeve bracket (9) and the fan bracket (8).

8. The air duct machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dustproof plate (6) is provided with a mounting hole (61), the locking member (4) is provided at the mounting hole (61), and the locking member (4) is in abutment with the dustproof plate (6).

9. The air duct machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A flange structure is formed at the mounting hole (61).

10. The air duct machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking member (4) comprises a screw, a threaded hole is provided on the fan (3), the threaded hole constitutes the locking fitting structure (5), and the screw is threadedly fitted with the threaded hole.

11. The air duct machine according to claim 10, characterized in that: The screw comprises a shoulder screw, and the shoulder screw comprises a threaded fitting section, a shoulder section, and a screw head connected in sequence. The threaded fitting section is threadedly fitted with the threaded hole, and when the shoulder section abuts against the fan (3), the screw head abuts against the dustproof plate (6).

12. The air duct machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan (3) is a mixed flow fan.

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