Air outlet assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an air outlet assembly and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The air outlet assembly comprises an air outlet frame and a mounting seat. The air outlet frame is provided with an air outlet, and the mounting seat is arranged outside the air outlet. An outer surface is arranged on the side of the mounting seat away from the air outlet. A wind blocking rib is arranged on the top of the mounting seat along the width direction of the air outlet. The wind blocking rib is arranged in a spaced manner with the outer surface. The wind blocking rib is used for stopping part of the heat exchange airflow blown out of the air outlet, so as to prevent the generation of condensed water on the outer surface. Compared with the prior art, the air outlet assembly provided by the application can avoid the generation of condensed water on the outer surface of the mounting seat and improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an air outlet assembly and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, during the process of air conditioner cabinet units regulating indoor temperature, condensation may occur on the outer surface of the sensor mounting base of the air outlet frame due to temperature differences, i.e., condensation occurs on the outside of the air conditioner cabinet unit, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem solved by this invention is how to avoid condensation on the outer surface of the mounting base, thereby improving the user experience.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an air outlet assembly, including an air outlet frame and a mounting base. The air outlet frame has an air outlet, and the mounting base is disposed outside the air outlet. An outer surface is provided on the side of the mounting base away from the air outlet. A baffle rib extends from the top of the mounting base along the width direction of the air outlet and is spaced apart from the outer surface. The baffle rib is used to block part of the heat exchange airflow blowing out of the air outlet to prevent condensation from forming on the outer surface. Compared with the prior art, the air outlet assembly provided by the present invention, due to the use of a mounting base disposed outside the air outlet and baffle ribs disposed on the mounting base, can avoid condensation on the outer surface of the mounting base, thus improving the user experience.

[0006] Furthermore, the top of the mounting base is also provided with a water-blocking rib, which is flush with the outer surface. A drainage channel is formed between the wind-blocking rib and the water-blocking rib. The drainage channel is used to discharge the condensate formed on the side of the wind-blocking rib near the water-blocking rib under the action of the heat exchange airflow blown out of the air outlet.

[0007] Furthermore, the height of the wind baffle is greater than or equal to the height of the water baffle. This enhances the wind baffle's ability to block some of the heat exchange airflow, further preventing the heat exchange airflow from blowing onto the water baffle, thereby avoiding condensation on the outer surface of the mounting base.

[0008] Furthermore, both ends of the water-retaining ribs abut against the air outlet frame. This prevents condensate from flowing out of the drainage channel and also improves the aesthetics.

[0009] Furthermore, a notch is provided between the end of the wind deflector and the air outlet frame, and the notch is connected to the drainage channel to allow condensate to flow out, thereby achieving the function of draining condensate.

[0010] Furthermore, there are two notches, positioned opposite each other at both ends of the windbreak rib. Condensate in the drainage channel can flow out simultaneously through both notches, improving drainage efficiency and enhancing drainage effect.

[0011] Furthermore, the height of the bottom wall of the drainage channel first increases and then decreases along the extension direction of the drainage channel to facilitate the drainage of condensate to the two openings. The height of the middle part of the bottom wall of the drainage channel is greater than the height of the two ends of the bottom wall of the drainage channel, in order to facilitate the drainage of condensate to the two openings.

[0012] Furthermore, the water-blocking ribs are arranged in an arc shape.

[0013] Furthermore, the windbreak ribs are designed in an arc shape. The arc of the windbreak ribs and the water-blocking ribs are equal to improve aesthetics.

[0014] Furthermore, the air outlet assembly also includes vertical guide vanes. The mounting base and the air outlet frame together form a limiting groove, in which the vertical guide vanes are rotatably installed. The mounting base and the air outlet frame can limit the vertical guide vanes, preventing them from falling out of the limiting groove and ensuring stable and reliable air guiding function.

[0015] Furthermore, the vertical guide vane includes a rotating shaft and a blade connected to each other. The rotating shaft is disposed in a limiting groove, which is used to limit the rotating shaft, and the blade is used to guide the air.

[0016] Furthermore, the distance between the blades and the mounting base is greater than or equal to the height of the wind deflector. The wind deflector will not affect the overall airflow of the air conditioner unit, ensuring user comfort.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting base is provided with a gap-blocking rib, which extends along the edge of the limiting groove. The gap-blocking rib is used to stop the gap between the limiting groove and the rotating shaft to improve aesthetics.

[0018] Furthermore, one end of the mounting base snaps into the air outlet frame, and the other end is screwed into the air outlet frame. This allows for a detachable connection between the mounting base and the air outlet frame, facilitating installation and removal.

[0019] Secondly, the present invention provides an air conditioner including the aforementioned air outlet assembly. The air outlet assembly includes an air outlet frame and a mounting base. The air outlet frame has an air outlet, and the mounting base is disposed outside the air outlet. An outer surface is provided on the side of the mounting base away from the air outlet. A baffle rib extends from the top of the mounting base along the width direction of the air outlet and is spaced apart from the outer surface. The baffle rib is used to block part of the heat exchange airflow blowing out of the air outlet to prevent condensation from forming on the outer surface. The air conditioner can avoid condensation on the outer surface of the mounting base, improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the air outlet assembly described in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the air outlet frame and the mounting base in the air outlet assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention from one perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the air outlet frame and the mounting base in the air outlet assembly described in the first embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base in the air outlet assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 10-Air conditioner; 100-Air outlet assembly; 110-Air outlet frame; 111-Air outlet; 120-Mounting base; 121-Wind deflector; 122-Water deflector; 123-Drainage channel; 124-Notch; 125-Seam deflector; 126-Outer surface; 130-Limiting groove; 140-Vertical guide vane; 141-Shaft section; 142-Blade section; 200-Front panel; 300-Rear panel; 400-Base; 500-Top cover; 600-Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] First Embodiment

[0029] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This invention provides an air outlet assembly 100 for realizing the air outlet function of an air conditioner. It can prevent condensation from forming on the outer surface 126 of the mounting base 120, thus improving the user experience.

[0030] It should be noted that the air outlet assembly 100 is used in air conditioning cabinet units. The air conditioning cabinet unit is placed on the ground and can blow out hot or cold air to achieve the function of heating or cooling. The air outlet assembly 100 is used to realize the air outlet function of the air conditioning cabinet unit and improve the air outlet effect.

[0031] The air outlet assembly 100 includes an air outlet frame 110 and a mounting base 120. The air outlet frame 110 has an air outlet 111 through which heat exchange airflow can be blown outward to achieve heating or cooling functions. The mounting base 120 is detachably mounted on the air outlet frame 110 and is located outside the air outlet 111. The mounting base 120 is used to mount sensors to detect indoor temperature or humidity. In this embodiment, there are two mounting bases 120, both of which are set on a horizontal plane and installed vertically at intervals on the air outlet frame 110. Each mounting base 120 is used to mount one sensor to improve detection accuracy.

[0032] In this embodiment, the mounting base 120 has an outer surface 126 on the side away from the air outlet 111. A baffle rib 121 extends from the top of the mounting base 120 along the width of the air outlet 111. The baffle rib 121 is spaced apart from the outer surface 126. The baffle rib 121 is used to block part of the heat exchange airflow from the air outlet, thereby changing the location of the temperature difference and causing condensation to form on the baffle rib 121. This prevents condensation from forming on the outer surface 126. Furthermore, the baffle rib 121 can guide the condensation, preventing it from accumulating and flowing out from the outer surface 126. Specifically, when the amount of condensation is small, the condensation can flow along the baffle rib 121 to both ends, achieving the guiding function of the baffle rib 121 with good guiding effect.

[0033] It should be noted that a water-blocking rib 122 is also provided on the top of the mounting base 120. The water-blocking rib 122 is flush with the outer surface 126. The wind-blocking rib 121 is provided on the side of the water-blocking rib 122 near the air outlet 111. The water-blocking rib 122 is used to prevent water from being blown out, and the wind-blocking rib 121 is used to block part of the heat exchange airflow blowing out of the air outlet 111, so as to prevent this part of the heat exchange airflow from blowing onto the water-blocking rib 122. This avoids a large temperature difference between the inner and outer sides of the water-blocking rib 122 (the side of the water-blocking rib 122 near the wind-blocking rib 121 and the side of the water-blocking rib 122 away from the wind-blocking rib 121), thereby avoiding the generation of condensation on the outer side of the water-blocking rib 122 and the outer surface 126 of the mounting base 120, that is, avoiding the generation of condensation on the outer side of the air conditioner unit, thus improving the user experience.

[0034] Furthermore, a drainage channel 123 is formed between the wind baffle 121 and the water baffle 122. Since the wind baffle 121 blocks part of the heat exchange airflow, the temperature difference between the inner and outer sides of the wind baffle 121 is relatively large. That is, the temperature difference between the side of the wind baffle 121 near the air outlet 111 and the side of the wind baffle 121 near the water baffle 122 is relatively large. As a result, under the blowing action of the heat exchange airflow, condensate will be generated on the side of the wind baffle 121 near the water baffle 122. When the amount of condensate is large, the condensate will flow into the drainage channel 123 under the action of gravity after it gathers. The drainage channel 123 is used to discharge the condensate formed on the side of the wind baffle 121 near the water baffle 122 under the action of the heat exchange airflow blown out of the air outlet 111.

[0035] Specifically, during the process of the heat exchange airflow being blown outward through the air outlet 111, the baffle 121 blocks part of the heat exchange airflow to prevent the heat exchange airflow from blowing directly onto the water baffle 122. At this time, the cavity in the drainage channel 123 forms an insulating heat zone to ensure that the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the water baffle 122 is not large, thereby avoiding the occurrence of condensation on the side of the water baffle 122 away from the baffle 121. The condensation generated on the side of the baffle 121 close to the water baffle 122 can only flow along the drainage channel 123 under the limiting effect of the baffle 121 and the water baffle 122, and will not flow to the outside of the air conditioner unit, resulting in a better user experience.

[0036] In this embodiment, the height of the wind baffle 121 is greater than the height of the water baffle 122 to enhance the blocking effect of the wind baffle 121 on part of the heat exchange airflow, further preventing the heat exchange airflow from blowing onto the water baffle 122, thereby avoiding the formation of condensation on the outer side of the water baffle 122 and the outer surface 126 of the mounting base 120. However, this is not the only embodiment. In other embodiments, the height of the wind baffle 121 is equal to the height of the water baffle 122, which can also achieve the function of preventing the heat exchange airflow from blowing onto the water baffle 122.

[0037] It is worth noting that both the wind deflector 121 and the water deflector 122 are located on the top surface of the mounting base 120, and the wind deflector 121, the water deflector 122, and the top surface of the mounting base 120 together form a drainage channel 123. Specifically, the water deflector 122 extends along the edge of the mounting base 120, and both ends of the water deflector 122 abut against the air outlet frame 110 to prevent condensate in the drainage channel 123 from flowing out and to improve aesthetics.

[0038] It should be noted that a notch 124 is provided between the end of the wind baffle 121 and the air outlet frame 110. The notch 124 is located between the end of the wind baffle 121 and the side wall of the air outlet 111. The notch 124 is connected to the drainage channel 123 and is used to allow condensate in the drainage channel 123 to flow out, thereby realizing the function of condensate drainage. Specifically, during the flow of condensate, the condensate first flows along the extension direction of the drainage channel 123 to the end of the wind baffle 121, and then flows towards the air outlet 111 through the notch 124. Subsequently, the condensate flows down the side wall of the air outlet frame 110 from the gap between the mounting base 120 and the air outlet frame 110 until it flows into the water collection tray, thereby realizing the function of condensate drainage.

[0039] In this embodiment, there are two notches 124, which are positioned opposite each other at both ends of the windbreak rib 121. Condensate in the drainage channel 123 can flow out through both notches 124 simultaneously, thereby improving drainage efficiency and enhancing drainage effect. However, this is not the only embodiment. In other embodiments, the notches 124 can also be located in the middle of the windbreak rib 121, and the number of notches 124 can be three or four. The location and number of notches 124 are not specifically limited.

[0040] In this embodiment, the bottom wall height of the drainage channel 123 first increases and then decreases along the extension direction of the drainage channel 123. That is, the top surface of the mounting base 120 first increases and then decreases along the extension direction of the drainage channel 123. The height of the middle part of the bottom wall of the drainage channel 123 is greater than the height of the two ends of the bottom wall of the drainage channel 123, so as to facilitate the drainage of condensate to the two gaps 124. However, it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the bottom wall height of the drainage channel 123 is uniform, that is, the top surface of the mounting base 120 is flat. There is no need to drain the condensate in the drainage channel 123. After the condensate accumulates, it will naturally flow along the drainage channel 123 to the position of the two gaps 124.

[0041] In this embodiment, the outer surface 126 of the mounting base 120 is arc-shaped, and the water-blocking rib 122 is flush with the outer surface 126 so that the water-blocking rib 122 is arc-shaped. Furthermore, the wind-blocking rib 121 is arc-shaped, and the curvature of the wind-blocking rib 121 and the water-blocking rib 122 is equal to improve the aesthetics.

[0042] It is worth noting that the air outlet assembly 100 also includes a vertical guide vane 140. The mounting base 120 and the air outlet frame 110 together form a limiting groove 130, in which the vertical guide vane 140 is rotatably mounted. Specifically, the vertical guide vane 140 can rotate relative to the limiting groove 130 to adjust the direction of the heat exchange airflow. During this process, the mounting base 120 and the air outlet frame 110 work together to limit the vertical guide vane 140, preventing it from falling out of the limiting groove 130 and ensuring stable and reliable airflow guidance.

[0043] The vertical guide vane 140 includes a rotating shaft portion 141 and a blade portion 142 connected to each other. The rotating shaft portion 141 is disposed in a limiting groove 130, which is used to limit the rotating shaft portion 141, and the blade portion 142 is used to guide the air.

[0044] In this embodiment, the distance between the blade portion 142 and the mounting base 120 is greater than or equal to the height of the baffle rib 121. That is, the distance between the top surface of the blade portion 142 and the mounting base 120 is greater than or equal to the height of the baffle rib 121. The baffle rib 121 will only block a small portion of the heat exchange airflow passing through the rotating shaft portion 141, but will not block most of the heat exchange airflow passing through the blade portion 142. In this way, the baffle rib 121 will not affect the overall air volume of the air conditioner unit, ensuring the user's comfort.

[0045] In this embodiment, the mounting base 120 is provided with a gap-blocking rib 125, which extends along the edge of the limiting groove 130. The gap-blocking rib 125 is used to block the gap between the limiting groove 130 and the rotating shaft 141 to improve aesthetics. During the process of heat exchange airflow being blown outward through the air outlet 111, the gap-blocking rib 125 first blocks part of the heat exchange airflow, and then the wind-blocking rib 121 blocks part of the heat exchange airflow passing through the gap-blocking rib 125. The blocking effect is good, preventing the heat exchange airflow from blowing onto the water-blocking rib 122.

[0046] In this embodiment, there are five limiting grooves 130, five baffle ribs 125, and five vertical guide vanes 140. The five vertical guide vanes 140 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. Each vertical guide vane 140 is rotatably disposed within a limiting groove 130. There is a gap between two adjacent baffle ribs 125, through which the heat exchange airflow can be blown to the baffle rib 121. However, this is not the only embodiment. In other embodiments, the number of limiting grooves 130, four baffle ribs 125, and six vertical guide vanes 140 is not specifically limited.

[0047] In this embodiment, one end of the mounting base 120 is snapped into the air outlet frame 110, and the other end is screwed into the air outlet frame 110, so as to realize the detachable connection between the mounting base 120 and the air outlet frame 110, which facilitates installation and disassembly.

[0048] The air outlet assembly 100 of this embodiment of the invention has an air outlet 111 provided in the air outlet frame 110. A mounting base 120 is disposed outside the air outlet 111. An outer surface 126 is provided on the side of the mounting base 120 away from the air outlet 111. A baffle rib 121 extends from the top of the mounting base 120 along the width direction of the air outlet 111. The baffle rib 121 is spaced apart from the outer surface 126 and serves to block part of the heat exchange airflow blown out of the air outlet 111 to prevent condensation from forming on the outer surface 126. Compared with the prior art, the air outlet assembly 100 provided by this invention, due to the use of the mounting base 120 disposed outside the air outlet 111 and the baffle rib 121 disposed on the mounting base 120, can avoid condensation on the outer surface 126 of the mounting base 120, thus improving the user experience.

[0049] Second Embodiment

[0050] Please refer to Figure 5 This invention provides an air conditioner 10 for regulating indoor temperature. The air conditioner 10 includes an air outlet assembly 100, a front panel 200, a rear panel 300, a base 400, a top cover 500, a fan 600, and a heat exchanger (not shown). The basic structure, principle, and technical effects of the air outlet assembly 100 are the same as in the first embodiment. For brevity, any parts not mentioned in this embodiment can be referred to the corresponding content in the first embodiment.

[0051] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 10 is a cabinet air conditioner. The front panel 200, rear panel 300, base 400, and top cover 500 together form an accommodating cavity (not shown in the figure). The fan 600, heat exchanger, and air outlet assembly 100 are all installed inside the accommodating cavity. The fan 600 is used to generate negative pressure to drive airflow and form a heat exchange airflow. The heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the heat exchange airflow so that the heat exchange airflow can heat or cool. Under the action of the fan 600, the heat exchange airflow passes through the air outlet assembly 100 and the front panel 200 in sequence and is blown into the room to achieve the function of regulating the indoor temperature.

[0052] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner 10 described in this embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0053] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet assembly, characterized in that, The device includes an air outlet frame (110) and a mounting base (120). The air outlet frame (110) has an air outlet (111). The mounting base (120) is located outside the air outlet (111). The side of the mounting base (120) away from the air outlet (111) has an outer surface (126). The top of the mounting base (120) extends along the width direction of the air outlet (111) and is provided with a wind baffle (121). The wind baffle (121) is spaced apart from the outer surface (126). The wind baffle (121) is used to block part of the heat exchange airflow blown out of the air outlet (111) to prevent condensation from forming on the outer surface (126). The top of the mounting base (120) is also provided with a water baffle (122), which is flush with the outer surface (126). A drainage channel (123) is formed between the wind baffle (121) and the water baffle (122). The drainage channel (123) is used to discharge the condensate formed on the side of the wind baffle (121) near the water baffle (122) under the action of the heat exchange airflow blown out by the air outlet (111). The height of the windbreak rib (121) is greater than or equal to the height of the water-blocking rib (122); The windbreak rib (121) is arranged in an arc shape.

2. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the water-blocking rib (122) abut against the air outlet frame (110).

3. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A notch (124) is provided between the end of the wind baffle (121) and the air outlet frame (110). The notch (124) is connected to the drainage channel (123) and is used to allow condensate in the drainage channel (123) to flow out.

4. The air outlet assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are two notches (124), and the two notches (124) are disposed opposite to each other at both ends of the windbreak rib (121).

5. The air outlet assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom wall height of the drainage channel (123) increases first and then decreases along the extension direction of the drainage channel (123) so as to facilitate the diversion of condensate to the two gaps (124).

6. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-blocking rib (122) is arranged in an arc shape.

7. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly also includes a vertical air guide blade (140), the mounting base (120) and the air outlet frame (110) together form a limiting groove (130), and the vertical air guide blade (140) is rotatably installed in the limiting groove (130).

8. The air outlet assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The vertical guide vane (140) includes a rotating shaft (141) and a blade (142) connected to each other. The rotating shaft (141) is disposed in the limiting groove (130), which is used to limit the rotating shaft (141). The blade (142) is used to guide the air.

9. The air outlet assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The distance between the blade portion (142) and the mounting base (120) is greater than or equal to the height of the windbreak rib (121).

10. The air outlet assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting base (120) is provided with a seam-blocking rib (125), which extends along the edge of the limiting groove (130).

11. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the mounting base (120) is snapped into the air outlet frame (110), and the other end is screwed into the air outlet frame (110).

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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