Panel assemblies for air conditioners and air conditioners

Abstract

This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and discloses a panel assembly for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. The panel assembly for the air conditioner includes: a driving device, including a first driving member and a second driving member, the first driving member and the second driving member moving synchronously, and the first driving member and the second driving member moving in opposite directions; a panel, connected to the driving device, the driving device driving the panel to move, the panel including a first panel and a second panel, the first panel being connected to the first driving member, and the second panel being connected to the second driving member; a guiding device, abutting against the panel, the panel being able to move relative to the guiding device, during the relative movement of the first panel and the second panel, the guiding device guiding the panel to move so that the first panel and the second panel avoid each other. The first driving member and the second driving member respectively drive the first panel and the second panel to move, which can automatically open or close the panel, avoiding manual operation by the user and improving the automation level of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, such as a panel assembly for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners are a widely used electrical appliance in people's lives. They play an important role in regulating indoor temperature, providing users with a healthy and comfortable indoor environment to meet their normal work, life and study needs.

[0003] The prior art discloses a home appliance panel opening and closing device, including a control panel. A mounting groove is provided on one side of the control panel, and a cover plate is rotatably connected within the mounting groove. One end of the cover plate is connected to a rotating shaft. An operating groove is also provided on one side of the control panel, with symmetrically arranged connecting frames within the operating groove. A rack is provided on one side of each connecting frame opposite to the other, and a gear is provided between the two racks. The side of the gear is meshed with the rack, and one side of the gear is rotatably connected to the bottom of the operating groove. A first rotating block is provided on the other side of the gear. A locking rod is provided on one side of each connecting frame opposite to the other. A placement groove for holding the locking rod is provided on the control panel, and one side of the locking rod is connected to the inner wall of the placement groove by a spring. A locking groove for engaging one end of the locking rod is provided on the side of the cover plate.

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

[0005] When the locking rod falls out of the locking slot, the user needs to manually rotate the cover plate to open it. Summary of the Invention

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

[0007] This disclosure provides a panel assembly and an air conditioner for an air conditioner, to solve the problem of how to automatically open the air conditioner panel.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, a panel assembly for an air conditioner is provided, comprising: a driving device including a first driving member and a second driving member, the first driving member and the second driving member moving synchronously, and the first driving member and the second driving member moving in opposite directions; a panel connected to the driving device, the driving device being used to drive the panel to move, the panel including a first panel and a second panel, the first panel being connected to the first driving member, and the second panel being connected to the second driving member; and a guiding device abutting against the panel, the panel being movable relative to the guiding device, wherein during the relative movement of the first panel and the second panel, the guiding device is used to guide the movement of the panel so that the first panel and the second panel avoid each other.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of this application, an air conditioner is provided, including the panel assembly for an air conditioner as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0010] The embodiments disclosed herein can achieve the following technical effects:

[0011] The first driving component is connected to the first panel, and the second driving component is connected to the second panel. The first and second driving components move synchronously, but in opposite directions. That is, the first driving component can drive the first panel to move, and the second driving component can drive the second panel to move, with the direction of movement being opposite. The first and second panels move relative to each other or separate, thus automatically opening or closing the panels. The panels abut against the guiding device and can move relative to it. During the relative movement of the first and second panels, they can move along the guiding device to avoid collisions. In this embodiment, the first and second driving components drive the first and second panels to move respectively, automatically opening or closing the panels and avoiding manual operation by the user, thus improving the automation level of the air conditioner. Simultaneously, the guiding device guides the first and second panels to avoid collisions during movement, preventing damage and improving the operational stability of the air conditioner.

[0012] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0013] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure, viewed from a closed position.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided in this disclosure, viewed from another angle in a closed position;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a panel assembly for an air conditioner during movement, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a panel assembly for an air conditioner in the open position, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram from one perspective of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner panel in the closed position according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA direction;

[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner panel during movement, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the BB direction;

[0024] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner panel in the open position according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the CC direction.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 10. Panel; 110. First panel; 111. First pin; 112. Third pin; 120. Second panel; 121. Second pin; 122. Fourth pin; 130. Third panel; 20. Drive unit; 210. First drive member; 211. First rail groove; 220. Second drive member; 221. Second rail groove; 230. Motor; 240. Gear; 250. Rack; 251. First rack; 252. Second rack; 253. Sliding part; 254. Sliding mating part; 30. Guide device; 310. First guide member; 31 1. First guide groove; 312. Third guide groove; 313. Fifth guide groove; 320. Second guide component; 321. Second guide groove; 322. Fourth guide groove; 323. Sixth guide groove; 40. Housing; 410. Air outlet; 420. Air duct housing; 4200. Air outlet duct; 421. First air duct housing; 4210. First air outlet duct; 4211. First housing wall; 4212. Second housing wall; 422. Second air duct housing; 4220. Second air outlet duct; 4221. Third housing wall; 4222. Fourth housing wall; 430. Accommodation space. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, this disclosure provides an air conditioner, which includes a panel assembly for air conditioning.

[0035] like Figures 7 to 12 As shown, optionally, the air conditioner includes a housing 40, the housing 40 is provided with an air outlet 410, the panel 10 is provided at the air outlet 410, and the panel 10 is movable between an open position where the air outlet 410 is open and a closed position where the air outlet 410 is closed.

[0036] Panel 10 is located at air outlet 410 and can move between the open position (open air outlet 410) and the closed position (closed air outlet 410) to shield and protect the air outlet 410. When the air conditioner is off, panel 10 is in the closed position to block the air outlet 410 and prevent external dust and debris from entering the air conditioner through the air outlet 410. When the air conditioner is on, panel 10 is in the open position to expose the air outlet 410 and allow air to be vented from the air conditioner.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the panel assembly for an air conditioner provided in this embodiment includes a driving device 20, a panel 10, and a guiding device 30. The driving device 20 includes a first driving member 210 and a second driving member 220, which move synchronously and in opposite directions.

[0038] Panel 10 is connected to drive device 20, which drives panel 10 to move. Panel 10 includes a first panel 110 and a second panel 120. The first panel 110 is connected to a first drive member 210, and the second panel 120 is connected to a second drive member 220. Guide device 30 abuts against panel 10, and panel 10 can move relative to guide device 30. During the movement of the first panel 110 and the second panel 120, guide device 30 guides panel 10 to move so that the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 avoid each other.

[0039] In this optional embodiment, the first driving member 210 is connected to the first panel 110, and the second driving member 220 is connected to the second panel 120. The first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move synchronously, but in opposite directions. That is, the first driving member 210 can drive the first panel 110 to move, and the second driving member 220 can drive the second panel 120 to move, with the direction of movement being opposite. The first panel 110 and the second panel 120 move relative to each other or move apart, thereby automatically opening or closing the panel 10. The panel 10 abuts against the guide device 30 and can move relative to the guide device 30. During the relative movement of the first panel 110 and the second panel 120, the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 can move along the guide device 30 to avoid each other. In this embodiment, the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 respectively drive the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 to move, which can automatically open or close the panel 10, avoiding manual operation by the user and improving the automation level of the air conditioner. At the same time, the guiding device 30 can guide the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 to avoid each other during movement, preventing the panels 10 from colliding with each other and causing damage, thereby improving the operational stability of the air conditioner.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some optional embodiments, the guiding device 30 includes a first guide member 310 and a second guide member 320. The first guide member 310 is provided with a first bent guide groove, which includes a first guide groove 311 and a third guide groove 312 that are connected. The extending direction of the first guide groove 311 intersects the movement direction of the first driving member 210, and a bend is provided at the connection between the first guide groove 311 and the third guide groove 312. The first panel 110 includes a first pin 111, which is located in the first bent guide groove and can move relative to the first bent guide groove to guide the movement of the first panel 110. The second guide member 320 is disposed opposite to the first guide member 310, and the second guide member 320 is provided with a second bent guide groove, which includes a second guide groove 321 and a fourth guide groove 322 that are connected. The extending direction of the second guide groove 321 intersects the movement direction of the second driving member 220, and a bend is provided at the connection between the second guide groove 321 and the fourth guide groove 322. The second panel 120 includes a second pin 121, which is located within a second bent guide groove and is movable relative to the second bent guide groove to guide the movement of the second panel 120.

[0041] The first end of the first guide groove 311 is flush with the first end of the second guide groove 321. The second end of the first guide groove 311 extends toward the second guide groove 321 and is connected to the third guide groove 312. The second end of the second guide groove 321 extends toward the first guide groove 311 and is connected to the fourth guide groove 322. The vertical distance between the line containing the third guide groove 312 and the first end of the first guide groove 311 is greater than the vertical distance between the line containing the fourth guide groove 322 and the first end of the second guide groove 321.

[0042] In this optional embodiment, the first end of the first guide groove 311 is flush with the first end of the second guide groove 321. That is, when the first pin 111 is located at the first end of the first guide groove 311 and the second pin 121 is located at the first end of the second guide groove 321, the first panel 110 is flush with the second panel 120.

[0043] The first driving member 210 drives the first panel 110 to move, and the movement of the first panel 110 drives the first pin 111 to move within the first bent guide groove, that is, the first pin 111 moves within the first guide groove 311 or the third guide groove 312. The second driving member 220 drives the second panel 120 to move, and the movement of the second panel 120 drives the second pin 121 to move within the second bent guide groove, that is, the second pin 121 moves within the second guide groove 321 or the fourth guide groove 322. The second end of the first guide groove 311 extends into the second guide groove 321 and communicates with the third guide groove 312, and the second end of the second guide groove 321 extends into the first guide groove 311 and communicates with the fourth guide groove 322, so that the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 can drive the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 to move relative to each other or move apart.

[0044] The first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move relative to each other. The extension direction of the first guide groove 311 intersects the movement direction of the first driving member 210, and the extension direction of the second guide groove 321 intersects the movement direction of the second driving member 220. In this way, the first guide groove 311 and the second guide groove 321 can guide the movement direction of the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 to be different from the movement direction of the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220. That is, the movement trajectories of the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 are offset, so that the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 avoid each other during the movement.

[0045] A bend is provided at the connection between the first guide groove 311 and the third guide groove 312, and a bend is also provided at the connection between the second guide groove 321 and the third guide groove 312. The perpendicular distance between the straight line containing the third guide groove 312 and the first end of the first guide groove 311 is greater than the perpendicular distance between the straight line containing the fourth guide groove 322 and the first end of the second guide groove 321. The third guide groove 312 and the fourth guide groove 322 are in different positions. When the first pin 111 moves from the first guide groove 311 to the third guide groove 312 and the second pin 121 moves from the second guide groove 321 to the fourth guide groove 322, the positions of the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 are also different. This results in the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 being in different positions, preventing the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 from colliding with each other during movement and causing damage to the panel 10, thereby improving the operational stability of the air conditioner.

[0046] Optionally, along the movement direction from the first guide groove 311 to the third guide groove 312, the first guide groove 311 extends towards the inside of the air conditioner. In this way, the first pin 111 moves towards the inside of the air conditioner along the first guide groove 311, thereby allowing the first panel 110 to be housed inside the air conditioner, improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0047] Optionally, along the movement direction from the second guide groove 321 to the fourth guide groove 322, the second guide groove 321 extends towards the inside of the air conditioner. In this way, the second pin 121 moves towards the inside of the air conditioner along the second guide groove 321, thereby allowing the second panel 120 to be housed inside the air conditioner, improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0048] In some alternative embodiments, the extension direction of the third guide groove 312 is the same as the movement direction of the first drive member 210; and / or the extension direction of the fourth guide groove 322 is the same as the movement direction of the second drive member 220.

[0049] In this optional embodiment, the first driving member 210 drives the first pin 111 to move along the third guide groove 312. The extension direction of the third guide groove 312 is the same as the movement direction of the first driving member 210. The third guide groove 312 exerts less resistance on the first pin 111, thereby reducing the energy consumed by the first driving member 210 and saving air conditioning energy consumption.

[0050] The second driving member 220 drives the second pin 121 to move along the fourth guide groove 322. The extension direction of the fourth guide groove 322 is the same as the movement direction of the second driving member 220. The fourth guide groove 322 exerts less resistance on the second pin 121, thereby reducing the energy consumed by the second driving member 220 and saving air conditioning energy consumption.

[0051] The extension direction of the third guide groove 312 is the same as the movement direction of the first driving member 210, and the extension direction of the fourth guide groove 322 is the same as the movement direction of the second driving member 220. The first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move relative to each other or move apart. That is to say, the extension directions of the third guide groove 312 and the fourth guide groove 322 are parallel. When the first pin 111 moves in the first guide groove 311 and the second pin 121 moves in the second guide groove 321, the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 are arranged parallel to each other, and the first panel 110 can overlap with the second panel 120.

[0052] In some optional embodiments, the first bent guide groove is further provided with a fifth guide groove 313, which is connected to the first end of the first guide groove 311, and the fifth guide groove 313 is bent at the connection between the first guide groove 311 and the first guide groove 311. The first panel 110 also includes a third pin 112, which is located in the first bent guide groove and can move relative to the first bent guide groove.

[0053] The second bent guide groove is also provided with a sixth guide groove 323, which is connected to the first end of the second guide groove 321, and the connection between the sixth guide groove 323 and the second guide groove 321 is bent. The second panel 120 also includes a fourth pin 122, which is located in the second bent guide groove and can move relative to the second bent guide groove.

[0054] In this optional embodiment, the first panel 110 further includes a third pin 112. The third pin 112 is located within a first bent guide groove and is movable relative to the first bent guide groove. That is, the third pin 112 is located within a first guide groove 311, a third guide groove 312, or a fifth guide groove 313 and is movable relative to the first guide groove 311, the third guide groove 312, and the fifth guide groove 313. When the first pin 111 is located within the first guide groove 311, the third pin 112 is located within the fifth guide groove 313. The first driving member 210 drives the first panel 110 to move. The first pin 111 moves along the first guide groove 311, and the third pin 112 moves along the fifth guide groove 313. A bend is provided at the connection between the fifth guide groove 313 and the first guide groove 311. The second panel 120 rotates under the constraint of the first pin 111 and the third pin 112, thereby causing the first panel 110 to avoid the second panel 120. The first pin 111 moves along the third guide groove 312, and the third pin 112 moves along the first guide groove 311. A bend is provided at the connection between the first guide groove 311 and the third guide groove 312. The first panel 110 rotates under the restriction of the first pin 111 and the third pin 112 until both the third pin 112 and the first pin 111 are located in the third guide groove 312. The first driving member 210 drives the first panel 110 to translate.

[0055] The second panel 120 also includes a fourth pin 122, which is located within a second bent guide groove and is movable relative to the second bent guide groove. That is, the fourth pin 122 is located within a second guide groove 321, a fourth guide groove 322, or a sixth guide groove 323 and is movable relative to the second guide groove 321, the fourth guide groove 322, and the sixth guide groove 323. When the second pin 121 is located within the second guide groove 321, the fourth pin 122 is located within the sixth guide groove 323. The second driving member 220 drives the second panel 120 to move. The second pin 121 moves along the second guide groove 321, and the fourth pin 122 moves along the sixth guide groove 323. A bend is provided at the connection between the sixth guide groove 323 and the second guide groove 321. The second panel 120 rotates under the constraint of the second pin 121 and the fourth pin 122, thereby causing the second panel 120 to avoid the first panel 110. The second pin 121 moves along the fourth guide groove 322, and the fourth pin 122 moves along the second guide groove 321. A bend is provided at the connection between the second guide groove 321 and the fourth guide groove 322. The second panel 120 rotates under the restriction of the second pin 121 and the fourth pin 122 until both the fourth pin 122 and the second pin 121 are located in the fourth guide groove 322. The second driving member 220 drives the second panel 120 to translate.

[0056] In some alternative embodiments, the extension direction of the fifth guide groove 313 is the same as the movement direction of the first drive member 210; and / or the extension direction of the sixth guide groove 323 is the same as the movement direction of the second drive member 220.

[0057] By adopting this optional embodiment, the panel 10 can be translated first during the movement, which reduces the energy consumed by the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 and saves air conditioning energy consumption.

[0058] like Figure 2 , Figure 8 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, optionally, panel 10 also includes a third panel 130. When panel 10 is in the closed position, the first panel 110, the second panel 120, and the third panel 130 are located on the same plane and are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the air outlet 410. When panel 10 is in the open position, the first panel 110, the second panel 120, and the third panel 130 are arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction.

[0059] The width direction of the air outlet 410 refers to the direction from left to right or from right to left.

[0060] In this optional embodiment, when panel 10 is in the closed position, the first panel 110, the second panel 120, and the third panel 130 are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the air outlet 410; when panel 10 is in the open position, the first panel 110, the second panel 120, and the third panel 130 are arranged sequentially along the air outlet direction. That is, when panel 10 is in the closed position, the third panel 130 is located between the first panel 110 and the second panel 120. When panel 10 moves from the closed position to the open position, the second panel 120 moves toward the third panel 130 and moves to a position behind the third panel 130. The first panel 110 moves toward the third panel 130 and moves to a position behind the third panel 130 and the second panel 120. Thus, when air is discharged from the air outlet 410, both the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 are retracted behind the third panel 130, improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0061] In some alternative embodiments, when the panel 10 is in the open position, multiple panels 10 are overlapped in the middle of the air outlet 410.

[0062] In this optional embodiment, multiple panels 10 are stacked in the middle of the air outlet 410, which allows air to be discharged from both sides of the air outlet 410, making the air conditioner's air output range wider.

[0063] Optionally, when the panel 10 is in the open position, multiple panels 10 are stacked on one side of the air outlet 410.

[0064] The panel 10 can be selected to open according to the set air outlet position of the air outlet 410. For example, when the air conditioner needs to vent air from both sides to achieve a larger air outlet range, multiple panels 10 are overlapped in the middle of the air outlet 410. When the air conditioner needs to deliver concentrated air, multiple panels 10 are overlapped on one side of the air outlet 410 so that the air is blown out from the other side of the air outlet 410.

[0065] Optionally, the air outlet position can be set by the user as needed, or by the air conditioner based on the user's location.

[0066] Optionally, when the air conditioner detects that all users are located on the left side of the air conditioner, the set air outlet position is left-side air outlet, and multiple panels 10 are overlapped on the right side of the air outlet 410; when the air conditioner detects that all users are located on the right side of the air conditioner, the set air outlet position is right-side air outlet, and multiple panels 10 are overlapped on the left side of the air outlet 410; when the air conditioner detects that the users are relatively dispersed in the room, the set air outlet position is both-side air outlet, and multiple panels 10 are overlapped in the middle of the air outlet 410.

[0067] Using this optional embodiment, the temperature in the user's area can be changed more quickly, improving the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the first driving member 210 is provided with a first track groove 211, the inner wall of which abuts against the first pin 111 to drive the first pin 111 to move. The extending direction of the first track groove 211 intersects with the moving direction of the first driving member 210 to avoid movement of the first pin 111. The second driving member 220 is provided with a second track groove 221, the inner wall of which abuts against the second pin 121 to drive the first pin 111 to move. The extending direction of the second track groove 221 intersects with the moving direction of the second driving member 220 to avoid movement of the second pin 121.

[0069] In this optional embodiment, the inner wall of the first track groove 211 abuts against the first pin 111, thereby driving the first pin 111 to move relative to the first guide groove 311 and the third guide groove 312, and thus driving the first panel 110 to move. The extending direction of the first guide groove 311 intersects with the moving direction of the first driving member 210, and the extending direction of the first track groove 211 intersects with the moving direction of the first driving member 210. This avoids the first track groove 211 obstructing the movement of the first pin 111 when it moves within the first guide groove 311.

[0070] The inner wall of the second guide groove 221 abuts against the second pin 121, thereby driving the second pin 121 to move relative to the second guide groove 321 and the fourth guide groove 322, and thus driving the second panel 120 to move. The extension direction of the second guide groove 321 intersects with the movement direction of the second drive member 220, and the extension direction of the second guide groove 221 intersects with the movement direction of the second drive member 220. This avoids the second guide groove 221 from obstructing the movement of the second pin 121 when it moves within the second guide groove 321.

[0071] Optionally, the first track groove 211 includes a first baffle and a second baffle disposed opposite to each other, and the second track groove 221 includes a third baffle and a fourth baffle disposed opposite to each other. The first baffle, the second baffle, the third baffle, and the fourth baffle are arranged sequentially from left to right. When the first driving member 210 moves in the first direction, the second driving member 220 moves in the second direction. The first pin 111 abuts against the first baffle, and the first baffle drives the first pin 111 to move. The first pin 111 can move relative to the first baffle. The second pin 121 abuts against the fourth baffle, and the fourth baffle drives the second pin 121 to move. The second pin 121 can move relative to the fourth baffle. When the first driving member 210 moves in the second direction, the second driving member 220 moves in the first direction. The first pin 111 abuts against the second baffle, and the second baffle drives the first pin 111 to move. The first pin 111 can move relative to the second baffle. The second pin 121 abuts against the third baffle, and the third baffle drives the second pin 121 to move. The second pin 121 can move relative to the third baffle. The second direction is opposite to the first direction.

[0072] In some alternative embodiments, the extension direction of the first track groove 211 intersects the extension direction of the first guide 310.

[0073] The extending direction of the first rail groove 211 intersects the extending direction of the first guide member 310, and the direction of the force transmitted from the first rail groove 211 to the first pin 111 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first rail groove 211. If the extending direction of the first rail groove 211 is the same as the extending direction of the first guide member 310, the first rail groove 211 will drive the first pin 111 to move towards the groove wall of the first guide member 310, thus preventing the first pin 111 from moving within the first guide member 310. Using this optional embodiment, the first rail groove 211 can drive the first pin 111 to move normally within the first guide member 310, thereby ensuring the operational stability of the panel assembly used in the air conditioner.

[0074] In some alternative embodiments, the length of the first rail groove 211 is greater than the length of the second rail groove 221.

[0075] In this optional embodiment, the vertical distance between the straight line containing the third guide groove 312 and the first end of the first guide groove 311 is greater than the vertical distance between the straight line containing the fourth guide groove 322 and the first end of the second guide groove 321, and the length of the first rail groove 211 is greater than the length of the second rail groove 221. This ensures that the movement length of the first pin 111 relative to the first drive member 210 is greater than the movement length of the second pin 121 relative to the second drive member 220, thereby placing the first pin 111 and the second pin 121 in different planes. This allows the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 to avoid each other, preventing collisions and damage during movement, thus improving the operational stability of the air conditioner.

[0076] Optionally, the length of the first guide groove 211 is greater than or equal to the vertical distance between the straight line containing the third guide groove 312 and the first end of the first guide groove 311, so that the first pin 111 can move from the first guide groove 311 into the third guide groove 312.

[0077] Optionally, the length of the second guide groove 221 is greater than or equal to the vertical distance between the straight line containing the fourth guide groove 322 and the first end of the second guide groove 321, so that the second pin 121 can move from the second guide groove 321 into the fourth guide groove 322.

[0078] In some alternative embodiments, at least a portion of the lower surface of the first drive member 210 is higher than the upper surface of the second drive member 220.

[0079] In this optional embodiment, during the relative movement of the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220, at least a portion of the first driving member 210 overlaps with the second driving member 220, and the lower surface of at least a portion of the first driving member 210 is higher than the upper surface of the second driving member 220. This allows the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 to avoid each other, thereby enabling the air conditioner to operate normally.

[0080] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some optional embodiments, the drive device 20 further includes a motor 230, a gear 240, and a rack 250. The gear 240 is driven by the motor 230, and the rack 250 meshes with the gear 240. The rack 250 includes a first rack 251 and a second rack 252, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the gear 240. The gear 240 rotates so that the first rack 251 and the second rack 252 run in opposite directions. A first drive member 210 is connected to the first rack 251, and a second drive member 220 is connected to the second rack 252. The rack 250 includes a sliding portion 253, and the panel assembly for the air conditioner further includes a sliding engagement portion 254 that cooperates with the sliding portion 253.

[0081] In this optional embodiment, the motor 230 is mechanically connected to the gear 240, and the motor 230 drives the gear 240 to rotate. The first rack 251 and the second rack 252 are respectively located on opposite sides of the gear 240. The rotation of the gear 240 causes the first rack 251 and the second rack 252 to move in opposite directions. The first driving member 210 is connected to the first rack 251, and the second driving member 220 is connected to the second rack 252, thereby driving the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 to move in opposite directions, that is, relative or disjoint movements. The rack 250 includes a sliding portion 253, and the panel assembly for the air conditioner also includes a sliding engagement portion 254 that cooperates with the sliding portion 253. Through the cooperation of the sliding portion 253 and the sliding engagement portion 254, the movement of the rack 250 is made more stable, thereby improving the operational stability of the air conditioner.

[0082] Optionally, the sliding part 253 includes one of the slide rail and the slide groove, and the sliding mating part 254 includes the other of the slide rail and the slide groove. The slide rail and the slide groove mate to increase the stability of the first rack 251 and the second rack 252 when sliding.

[0083] like Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the first panel 110, the first drive member 210 and the first guide member 310 are arranged in sequence, one end of the first pin 111 is connected to the first body of the first panel 110, and the other end of the first pin 111 is located inside the first guide member 310 after abutting against the first drive member 210.

[0084] In this optional embodiment, the first panel 110, the first drive member 210, and the first guide member 310 are arranged sequentially. One end of the first pin 111 is connected to the first body of the first panel 110, and the other end of the first pin 111 is located inside the first guide member 310 after abutting against the first drive member 210. This makes the panel assembly for the air conditioner compact and reduces the space occupied by the panel assembly for the air conditioner.

[0085] Optionally, the second panel 120, the second drive member 220, and the second guide member 320 are arranged sequentially. One end of the second pin 121 is connected to the second body of the second panel 120, and the other end of the second pin 121 is located inside the second guide member 320 after abutting against the second drive member 220.

[0086] In this optional embodiment, the second panel 120, the second drive member 220, and the second guide member 320 are arranged sequentially. One end of the second pin 121 is connected to the second body of the second panel 120, and the other end of the second pin 121 is located inside the second guide member 320 after abutting against the second drive member 220. This makes the panel assembly for the air conditioner compact and reduces the space occupied by the panel assembly for the air conditioner.

[0087] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment includes the panel assembly for air conditioning as described in any of the above embodiments, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of the panel assembly for air conditioning as described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0088] like Figures 6 to 12 As shown, the air conditioner also includes a duct housing 420. The duct housing 420 is disposed within the housing 40, enclosing an air outlet duct 4200, which is connected to an air outlet 410. At least a portion of the duct housing 420 has a receiving space 430 between it and the fixed panel, and the movable panel is configured to be able to move into or out of the receiving space 430.

[0089] In this optional embodiment, the duct housing 420 encloses an air outlet duct 4200, which is connected to the air outlet 410. Air conditioning air flows from the air outlet duct 4200 to the air outlet 410. Furthermore, at least a portion of the duct housing 420 has a receiving space 430 between it and the fixed panel. When the panel 10 is in the open position, the movable panel can be moved into the receiving space 430, i.e., behind the fixed panel, so that the movable panel and the fixed panel overlap.

[0090] In some optional embodiments, the air duct housing 420 includes a first air duct housing 421 and a second air duct housing 422. The first air duct housing 421 encloses a first air outlet duct 4210, which is connected to an air outlet 410. The second air duct housing 422 encloses a second air outlet duct 4220, which is connected to an air outlet 410. The air outlet duct 4200 includes the first air outlet duct 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220.

[0091] In this optional embodiment, the first air duct shell 421 encloses the first air outlet duct 4210, and the second air duct shell 422 encloses the second air outlet duct 4220. The air conditioner exhausts air through the first air outlet duct 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220 together, which can increase the air volume of the air conditioner.

[0092] Optionally, a first fan is installed in the first air outlet duct 4210, and the first fan is configured to drive air to circulate within the first air outlet duct 4210. A second fan is installed in the second air outlet duct 4220, and the second fan is configured to drive air to circulate within the second air outlet duct 4220. The air conditioner can control the operation of the first fan and the second fan separately.

[0093] Optionally, the first air outlet duct 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220 are connected through the receiving space 430. For example, when the first fan is off and the second fan is on, the first air outlet corresponding to the first air outlet duct 4210 does not emit air, while the second air outlet corresponding to the second air outlet duct emits air. Since the first air outlet duct 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220 are connected through the receiving space 430, the air emitted from the second air outlet duct 4220 can flow through the receiving space 430 into the first air outlet duct 4210, ensuring that both the first and second air outlets emit air, thereby increasing the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0094] In some optional embodiments, the first air duct housing 421 includes a first housing wall 4211 and a second housing wall 4212, and the second air duct housing 422 includes a third housing wall 4221 and a fourth housing wall 4222. The first housing wall 4211, the second housing wall 4212, the fourth housing wall 4222, and the third housing wall 4221 are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the air conditioner. The second housing wall 4212 is connected to the fourth housing wall 4222, and the second housing wall 4212, the fourth housing wall 4222, and the fixed panel enclose an accommodating space 430.

[0095] In this optional embodiment, the first shell wall 4211, the second shell wall 4212, the fourth shell wall 4222, and the third shell wall 4221 are arranged sequentially, that is, the first air duct shell 421 and the second air duct shell 422 are arranged side by side. The second shell wall 4212 is connected to the fourth shell wall 4222, and the second shell wall 4212, the fourth shell wall 4222, and the fixed panel enclose a receiving space 430. The fixed panel is located at the air outlet 410, and both the first air outlet duct 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220 are connected to the air outlet 410. The fixed panel is at least partially located at a corresponding position between the first air duct shell 421 and the second air duct shell 422, that is, the receiving space 430 is at least partially located between the first air outlet duct 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220, thereby reducing the impact of the panel 10 on the air outlet 410 of the air conditioner when the panel 10 is in the open position.

[0096] In some alternative embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​each panel 10 is less than or equal to half the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet 410.

[0097] In this optional embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​each panel 10 is less than or equal to half the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet 410. The panel 10 can cover the air outlet 410, thus ensuring that the number of panels 10 is at least two. Since the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet 410 is constant, the number of panels 10 is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of ​​the panels 10. This avoids material waste caused by excessively large panel areas and reduces the production cost of the air conditioner.

[0098] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A panel assembly for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The driving device (20) includes a first driving member (210) and a second driving member (220), the first driving member (210) and the second driving member (220) move synchronously, and the first driving member (210) and the second driving member (220) move in opposite directions; A panel (10) is connected to the driving device (20), which is used to drive the panel (10) to move. The panel (10) includes a first panel (110) and a second panel (120). The first panel (110) is connected to the first driving member (210), and the second panel (120) is connected to the second driving member (220). A guide device (30) abuts against the panel (10), and the panel (10) is movable relative to the guide device (30). During the relative movement of the first panel (110) and the second panel (120), the guide device (30) guides the panel (10) to move so that the first panel (110) and the second panel (120) avoid each other. The guiding device (30) includes a first guide member (310) and a second guide member (320) disposed opposite to each other. The first guide member (310) is provided with a first bent guide groove, and the second guide member (320) is provided with a second bent guide groove. The first bent guide groove includes a first guide groove (311) and a third guide groove (312) that are connected. A bend is provided at the connection between the first guide groove (311) and the third guide groove (312). The first panel (110) includes a first pin (111) that is located in the first bent guide groove. The second bent guide groove includes a second guide groove (321) and a fourth guide groove (322) that are connected. A bend is provided at the connection between the second guide groove (321) and the fourth guide groove (322). The second panel (120) includes a second pin (121) located within the second bent guide groove; the first end of the first guide groove (311) is flush with the first end of the second guide groove (321); the second end of the first guide groove (311) extends toward the second guide groove (321) and communicates with the third guide groove (312); the second end of the second guide groove (321) extends toward the first guide groove (311) and communicates with the fourth guide groove (322); the vertical distance between the straight line containing the third guide groove (312) and the first end of the first guide groove (311) is greater than the vertical distance between the straight line containing the fourth guide groove (322) and the first end of the second guide groove (321).

2. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension direction of the first guide groove (311) intersects the movement direction of the first drive member (210), and the first pin (111) can move relative to the first bent guide groove to guide the movement of the first panel (110). The extension direction of the second guide groove (321) intersects the extension direction of the second drive member (220), and the second pin (121) is movable relative to the second bent guide groove to guide the movement of the second panel (120).

3. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The extension direction of the third guide groove (312) is the same as the movement direction of the first drive member (210); and / or The extension direction of the fourth guide groove (322) is the same as the movement direction of the second drive member (220).

4. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the direction of movement from the first guide groove (311) to the third guide groove (312), the first guide groove (311) extends toward the inside of the air conditioner; and / or Along the direction of movement from the second guide groove (321) to the fourth guide groove (322), the second guide groove (321) extends toward the inside of the air conditioner.

5. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bent guide groove also includes a fifth guide groove (313), which is connected to the first end of the first guide groove (311), and the fifth guide groove (313) is bent at the connection between the first guide groove (311). The first panel (110) also includes a third pin (112), which is located in the first bent guide groove and can move relative to the first bent guide groove. The second bent guide groove also includes a sixth guide groove (323), which is connected to the first end of the second guide groove (321), and the sixth guide groove (323) and the second guide groove (321) are connected by a bend. The second panel (120) also includes a fourth pin (122), which is located in the second bent guide groove and can move relative to the second bent guide groove.

6. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first driving member (210) is provided with a first track groove (211). The inner sidewall of the first track groove (211) abuts against the first pin (111) to drive the first pin (111) to move. The extension direction of the first track groove (211) intersects with the movement direction of the first driving member (210) to avoid the movement of the first pin (111). The second drive member (220) is provided with a second track groove (221). The inner sidewall of the second track groove (221) abuts against the second pin (121) to drive the first pin (111) to move. The extension direction of the second track groove (221) intersects with the movement direction of the second drive member (220) to avoid the movement of the second pin (121).

7. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The length of the first track groove (211) is greater than the length of the second track groove (221).

8. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, At least a portion of the lower surface of the first drive member (210) is higher than the upper surface of the second drive member (220).

9. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The drive unit (20) further includes: Motor (230) The gear (240) is driven by the motor (230); A rack (250) meshes with the gear (240) and includes a first rack (251) and a second rack (252). The first rack (251) and the second rack (252) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the gear (240). The gear (240) rotates so that the first rack (251) and the second rack (252) run in opposite directions. The first drive member (210) is connected to the first rack (251), and the second drive member (220) is connected to the second rack (252). The rack (250) includes a sliding portion (253), and the panel assembly for the air conditioner also includes a sliding mating portion (254) that cooperates with the sliding portion.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The panel assembly for an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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