air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air conditioner, comprising: an air conditioner body, an air outlet component, and a humidification module. The air conditioner body has an air outlet. The air outlet component is disposed on the air conditioner body and is movable between a first position that blocks the air outlet and a second position that avoids the air outlet. The air outlet component is provided with a diffuser. The humidification module is connected to the air outlet component to introduce the steam generated by the humidification module into the air outlet component. This air conditioner can use airflow to diffuse the steam to a distance, resulting in better humidity regulation. Furthermore, it can use water vapor to clean and sterilize the air outlet component, thus achieving cleaning of the air outlet component without disassembly, improving cleaning efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and more specifically, to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, dust easily accumulates in the air outlet components of air conditioners. Cleaning the dust in these components requires disassembly, which is inefficient and can easily damage them. Furthermore, existing air conditioners typically use humidifiers to release steam directly into the room to humidify the air. However, this steam only humidifies the space around the air conditioner and cannot humidify spaces further away. This results in poor humidity control, negatively impacting the user experience and indicating room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes an air conditioner that can utilize airflow to diffuse steam over long distances, resulting in better humidity regulation. Furthermore, it can utilize water vapor to clean and sterilize the air outlet components, thus achieving cleaning without disassembling the components, improving cleaning efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air conditioner body having an air outlet;

[0005] An air outlet component is provided on the air conditioner body and is movable between a first position that blocks the air outlet and a second position that avoids the air outlet. The air outlet component is provided with a diffuser.

[0006] A humidification module is connected to the air outlet component to introduce the steam generated by the humidification module into the air outlet component.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner can use airflow to diffuse steam to a distance, resulting in better humidity regulation. It can also use water vapor to clean and sterilize the air outlet components, thus achieving cleaning of the air outlet components without disassembling them, improving cleaning efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0008] In addition, the air conditioner according to the embodiments of the invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet component has a steam inlet, and the humidification module is connected to the steam inlet via a connecting pipe.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the connecting tube is formed as a flexible tube; or, at least a portion of the connecting tube is formed as a corrugated tube; or, a portion of the connecting tube is telescopic relative to another portion of the connecting tube.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification module includes:

[0012] A steam generator is installed on the air conditioner body, and the steam outlet of the steam generator is connected to the air outlet component;

[0013] A water tank, which is connected to the steam generator.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet component extends along the length direction of the air outlet, and the air diffuser includes a plurality of components, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the air outlet component.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air diffuser includes at least one of a first air diffuser portion and a second air diffuser portion, wherein the first air diffuser portion forms a fixed impeller and the second air diffuser portion forms a rotating impeller.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner has a humidification mode, in which the air outlet component moves to the first position.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further has a cleaning mode in which the air outlet component moves to the second position.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the air outlet component has a drain hole.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet component extends along the length direction of the air outlet, and the drain hole includes a plurality of holes, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the air outlet component.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner body has a water receiving trough, and a water guiding component is provided above the water receiving trough that can swing between a water guiding position and a retracted position.

[0021] When the water guide is in the retracted position, the water guide avoids the air outlet component to allow the air outlet component to move toward the first position.

[0022] When the water guide is in the water guiding position and the air outlet is in the second position, the water guide is located below the drain hole to direct the water flowing out of the drain hole toward the water receiving tank.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the water guide is in the retracted position, the water guide extends vertically in the up-down direction.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the water guide is in the water guiding position, the water guide extends downwardly from the drain hole to the water receiving groove.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner body includes: a heat exchanger, and the water receiving tank is located below the heat exchanger for receiving condensate flowing out of the heat exchanger. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of an air conditioner when the air outlet component is in the first position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air outlet component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the air outlet component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of an air conditioner when the air outlet component is in the second position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner when the water guide component is in the water guide position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner when the water guide is in the retracted position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] Air conditioner 100, air conditioner body 1, heat exchanger 11, air outlet 12, water receiving tray 13, water guide 14, air outlet component 2, air diffuser 21, steam inlet 22, drain hole 23, humidification module 3, steam generator 31, water tank 32, connecting pipe 33. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner can be a wall-mounted air conditioner. In order to increase the functionality of the air conditioner and improve the user experience, a humidification function has been added to the air conditioner.

[0042] In existing technology, dust easily accumulates in the air outlet components of air conditioners. Cleaning the dust inside the air outlet components requires disassembling the components before cleaning, which is inefficient and can easily damage the components during the process.

[0043] Furthermore, in existing technologies, the humidification function of air conditioners typically utilizes the vapor generated by the humidifier body to be released directly into the room to humidify the indoor air. However, the vapor generated by the humidifier body can only humidify the space around the air conditioner, and cannot humidify the space further away from the air conditioner. As a result, the air conditioner has a poor effect on regulating indoor humidity, which affects the user experience.

[0044] To address this, this invention provides an air conditioner 100 with a humidification function. The steam generated by the humidification module 3 of the air conditioner 100 can be introduced into the air outlet component 2, thereby cleaning and sterilizing the air outlet component 2. This eliminates the need to disassemble the air outlet component 2 for cleaning, improving cleaning efficiency and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, since the air outlet component 2 can be moved to the air outlet 12, and steam can be introduced into it, the steam can be rapidly diffused to distant locations along with the airflow released from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner 100. This humidifies distant spaces, improving the humidity control effect of the air conditioner 100 and further enhancing the user experience.

[0045] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9 An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0046] An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: an air conditioner body 1, an air outlet component 2, and a humidification module 3.

[0047] The air conditioner body 1 can form a circulating airflow. The air conditioner body 1 has an air outlet 12. After the airflow formed in the air conditioner 100 is regulated by the air conditioner body 1, it enters the room through the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1. The airflow entering the room from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1 has a certain degree of penetrability and can quickly spread to all parts of the room so that the air conditioner 100 can better regulate the temperature of the room.

[0048] Furthermore, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the air outlet component 2 is disposed on the air conditioner body 1. The air outlet component 2 can process the airflow flowing out of the air conditioner 100 from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1, so as to make the airflow of the air conditioner 100 more comfortable and improve the user experience of the air conditioner 100.

[0049] Furthermore, the air outlet component 2 is movable between a first position that blocks the air outlet 12 and a second position that avoids the air outlet 12. That is, the air outlet component 2 can move to the first position that blocks the air outlet 12. When the air outlet component 2 moves to the position that blocks the air outlet 12, the air outlet component 2 can process the airflow flowing out of the air conditioner 100 from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1, so that the air conditioner 100 has a better air outlet effect, makes the air outlet of the air conditioner 100 more comfortable, and improves the user experience of the air conditioner 100.

[0050] The air outlet component 2 can move to a second position that avoids the air outlet 12. When the air outlet component 2 moves to the position that avoids the air outlet 12, the air outlet component 2 can be stored inside the air conditioner body 1, thereby improving the appearance of the air conditioner 100 and avoiding interference with the airflow entering the room from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1, so that the air conditioner 100 has different air outlet effects.

[0051] Furthermore, the air outlet component 2 is equipped with a diffuser 21, which can reduce the flow rate of the airflow coming out from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1, so as to achieve the effect of windless air outlet, making the air outlet of the air conditioner 100 more comfortable and improving the user experience.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the humidification module 3 can generate steam. The humidification module 3 is connected to the air outlet component 2 so that the steam generated by the humidification module 3 can be introduced into the air outlet component 2. The steam introduced into the air outlet component 2 can achieve a variety of effects and improve the user experience of the air conditioner 100.

[0053] Specifically, when the air outlet component 2 moves to the position where it blocks the air outlet 12, the steam generated by the humidification module 3 can enter the air outlet component 2. In other words, the steam generated by the humidification module 3 can move to the air outlet 12 along with the air outlet component 2. The steam can quickly spread to a distance with the airflow released from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner 100. Thus, the steam can humidify the space far away from the air conditioner 100, so that all places in the room can be humidified, improving the humidity regulation effect of the air conditioner 100 and further improving the user experience.

[0054] Furthermore, the air diffuser 21 can also evenly mix the steam generated by the humidification module 3 with the airflow released at the air outlet 12, so that the evenly mixed humidified airflow can be discharged into all parts of the room, achieving uniform humidification and air delivery, improving the humidity regulation effect of the air conditioner 100, and further improving the user experience.

[0055] Furthermore, the steam generated by the humidification module 3 can be introduced into the air outlet component 2. When there is no airflow passing through the air outlet component 2, the steam will collect inside the air outlet component 2. The high-temperature steam can clean and sterilize the air outlet component 2, and the condensed water droplets can clean and remove the dust accumulated inside the air outlet component 2. Thus, the air outlet component 2 can be cleaned without disassembling it, which improves cleaning efficiency and enhances the user experience.

[0056] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 can use airflow to diffuse steam to a distance, which improves the humidity regulation effect. It can also use water vapor to clean and sterilize the air outlet component 2, so that the air outlet component 2 can be cleaned without disassembling it, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0057] like Figure 5 As shown, the air outlet component 2 has a steam inlet 22. Steam enters the air outlet component 2 through the steam inlet 22 so that the steam can be evenly discharged into the room through the air outlet component 2, or so that the steam can clean the air outlet component 2.

[0058] Furthermore, the humidification module 3 is connected to the steam inlet 22 via a connecting pipe 33. That is, the humidification module 3 is located outside the air outlet component 2, and the humidification module 3 can generate steam. The steam generated by the humidification module 3 enters the air outlet component 2 through the connecting pipe 33. Through the transition of the connecting pipe 33, the humidification module 3 can be connected to the air outlet component 2 at any position, so that steam can enter the air outlet component 2.

[0059] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the connecting pipe 33 is formed into a flexible hose so that the connecting pipe 33 can be bent and compressed so that the connecting pipe 33 can connect the humidification module 3 and the air outlet component 2 when the air outlet component 2 is in any position, and stably deliver steam from the humidification module 3 to the air outlet component 2.

[0060] In other embodiments, at least a portion of the connecting pipe 33 is formed as a corrugated pipe so that the connecting pipe 33 can be bent and compressed so that the connecting pipe 33 can connect the humidification module 3 and the air outlet component 2 when the air outlet component 2 is in any position, and stably deliver steam from the humidification module 3 to the air outlet component 2.

[0061] In some other embodiments, a portion of the connecting pipe 33 is retractable relative to the other portion of the connecting pipe 33, so that the connecting pipe 33 can be bent and compressed, so that the connecting pipe 33 can connect the humidification module 3 and the air outlet component 2 when the air outlet component 2 is in any position, and stably deliver steam from the humidification module 3 to the air outlet component 2.

[0062] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the humidification module 3 includes a steam generator 31 and a water tank 32. The steam generator 31 can convert water into steam. The steam generator 31 is located in the air conditioner body 1 so that the steam generator 31 can be stably installed inside the air conditioner 100. The steam outlet of the steam generator 31 is connected to the air outlet component 2. That is, the steam generated in the steam generator 31 can be discharged from the steam outlet of the steam generator 31 and enter the air outlet component 2, so as to be discharged into the room through the air outlet component 2. It can also clean the air outlet component 2.

[0063] Furthermore, the water tank 32 can store water to provide a continuous water source for the operation of the humidification module 3. The water tank 32 is connected to the steam generator 31, meaning that the water in the water tank 32 can be transported to the steam generator 31. The steam generator 31 can convert the water transported from the water tank 32 into steam. The steam exits from the steam outlet of the steam generator 31 and enters the air outlet component 2, so that it can be discharged into the room through the air outlet component 2. It can also clean the air outlet component 2.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, the air outlet component 2 includes a baffle with multiple air diffusers. The baffle is located on the outside of the air diffuser 21. The air outlet component 2 achieves the effect of air outlet without wind by multiple air diffusers 21 arranged at the multiple air diffusers.

[0065] Furthermore, the baffle includes a side plate and a bottom plate. Specifically, when the air outlet component 2 moves to the first position, the side plate can block part of the air outlet 12, and the bottom plate can block another part of the air outlet 12. The side plate and the bottom plate work together to completely block the air outlet 12, so that the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12 can be fully processed by the air outlet component 2, and achieve windless airflow.

[0066] like Figure 1 As shown, the air outlet component 2 extends along the length of the air outlet 12. That is, when the air outlet component 2 moves to the first position, it can cover the air outlet 12 along the length of the air outlet 12, so that the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12 can be fully processed by the air outlet component 2, thus achieving windless airflow.

[0067] Furthermore, the air diffuser 21 includes multiple diffusers, and the multiple diffusers 21 work together to better process the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12, making the airflow distribution more uniform.

[0068] Multiple air diffusers 21 are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the air outlet component 2 to make the airflow discharged from the air diffusers 21 more uniform.

[0069] Furthermore, the air diffuser 21 includes at least one of a first air diffuser section and a second air diffuser section, wherein the first air diffuser section forms a fixed impeller and the second air diffuser section forms a rotating impeller.

[0070] When the air diffuser 21 includes a first air diffuser section and the first air diffuser section forms a fixed impeller, each fixed impeller has a guiding direction. Since the guiding directions of multiple fixed impellers are different, when the airflow at the air outlet 12 flows through the air diffuser 21, under the guidance of multiple fixed impellers, the airflow diffuses and flows in multiple directions, further improving the windless air outlet effect of the air conditioner 100.

[0071] When the air diffuser 21 includes a second air diffuser section and the second air diffuser section forms a rotating impeller, there can be multiple rotating impellers. When the airflow at the air outlet 12 flows through the air diffuser 21, under the guidance of multiple rotating impellers, the airflow can also diffuse and flow in multiple directions, thereby further improving the windless air outlet effect of the air conditioner 100.

[0072] In some embodiments, the air outlet component 2 includes an air guide that extends along the length of the air outlet 12. The air guide defines an air guide cavity and has a plurality of air guide holes spaced apart along its extension direction. The air guide cavity is connected to the steam inlet 22. That is, the steam entering the air outlet component 2 from the steam inlet 22 will enter the air guide cavity of the air guide, mix evenly with the airflow, and then be evenly discharged into the room through the air guide holes.

[0073] The arrangement density and aperture size of the air guide holes can be adapted to specific circumstances to ensure that the airflow can be evenly distributed into the room.

[0074] like Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner 100 has a humidification mode. When the air conditioner 100 is in the humidification mode, the air conditioner 100 is adapted to discharge steam to the outside, and the air outlet component 2 moves to the first position.

[0075] Specifically, when the air conditioner 100 is in humidification mode, the water tank 32 supplies water to the steam generator 31. The water is converted into steam in the steam generator 31. The steam enters the air outlet component 2 located in the first position through the connecting pipe 33. The steam is evenly mixed with the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12 in the air outlet component 2 and evenly discharged into the room. It can also humidify places far away from the air conditioner 100 along with the airflow, so that all places in the room can be humidified, and the humidification effect is better.

[0076] like Figure 7As shown, the air conditioner 100 also has a cleaning mode. When the air conditioner 100 is in the cleaning mode, the steam inside the air conditioner 100 can be collected in the air outlet component 2, and the air outlet component 2 moves to the second position.

[0077] Specifically, when the air conditioner 100 is in cleaning mode, the water tank 32 supplies water to the steam generator 31. The water is converted into steam in the steam generator 31. The steam enters the air outlet component 2 located in the second position through the connecting pipe 33. Since there is no airflow at the air outlet component 2, the steam can gather inside the air outlet component 2. The high-temperature steam can clean and sterilize the air outlet component 2. The water droplets formed by the steam can clean and remove the dust accumulated inside the air outlet component 2. Thus, the air outlet component 2 can be cleaned without disassembling it, which improves cleaning efficiency and enhances the user experience.

[0078] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is in cleaning mode, steam gathers in the air outlet component 2 and condenses into water droplets. The condensed water droplets are caught by the bottom wall of the air outlet component 2. In order to prevent the water droplets from overflowing outside the air conditioner 100 and corroding the wall, there is a drain hole 23 at the bottom of the air outlet component 2. The water droplets will be discharged to the outside of the air outlet component 2 through the drain hole 23 to realize the drainage of the air outlet component 2 in cleaning mode.

[0079] like Figure 1 As shown, the air outlet component 2 extends along the length of the air outlet 12. That is, when the air outlet component 2 moves to the first position, it can cover the air outlet 12 along the length of the air outlet 12, so that the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12 can be fully processed by the air outlet component 2, thus achieving windless airflow.

[0080] Furthermore, the drain holes 23 include multiple holes to allow water droplets to be discharged from the air outlet component 2 through multiple drain holes 23, thereby improving the drainage efficiency of the air outlet component 2, preventing overflow caused by excessive water droplet accumulation inside the air outlet component 2, and improving the user experience of the air conditioner 100. The multiple drain holes 23 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the air outlet component 2 so that water droplets can be discharged evenly from the drain holes 23.

[0081] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the air conditioner body 1 has a water receiving tank 13, which can receive the condensate generated inside the air conditioner 100, preventing the condensate generated inside the air conditioner 100 from overflowing and corroding the wall, and improving the user experience of the air conditioner 100.

[0082] Furthermore, a water guide 14 is provided above the water receiving tank 13, which can swing between the water guiding position and the retracted position. When the water guide 14 is in the retracted position, the water guide 14 avoids the air outlet component 2 so that the air outlet component 2 can move towards the first position. That is to say, when the water guide 14 is in the retracted position, the overall structure of the air conditioner 100 is more compact, and the position of the water guide 14 can avoid the movement trajectory of the air outlet component 2, thus avoiding the setting of the water guide 14 from affecting the movement of the air outlet component 2.

[0083] With the water guide 14 in the water guiding position and the air outlet component 2 in the second position, the water guide 14 is located below the drain hole 23 to guide the water flowing out of the drain hole 23 towards the water receiving tank 13. That is, when the air conditioner 100 is in the cleaning mode, the water droplets generated in the air outlet component 2 will be discharged through the drain hole 23 and caught by the water guide 14 in the water guiding position. The water guide 14 guides the collected water droplets to the water receiving tank 13 so that the water droplets can be treated.

[0084] like Figure 9 As shown, when the water guide 14 is in the retracted position, the water guide 14 extends vertically in the up and down direction to avoid the air outlet component 2 in the up and down direction, so as to avoid the arrangement of the air guide affecting the up and down movement of the air outlet component 2.

[0085] Reference Figure 8 When the water guide 14 is in the water guiding position, the water guide 14 extends downward from the drain hole 23 to the water receiving tank 13. At this time, the water guide 14 can extend to the bottom of the air outlet component 2 to receive water droplets. The water droplets received can be guided by the water guide 14 to the top of the water receiving tank 13 under the action of gravity. The water droplets will fall into the water guide tank 13 under the action of gravity, so that the water droplets can flow into the water receiving tank 13 for treatment.

[0086] Combination Figure 8 and Figure 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the air conditioner body 1 includes a heat exchanger 11, which adjusts the temperature of the airflow within the duct to enable the air conditioner 100 to regulate the indoor temperature. A water collection tank 13 is located below the heat exchanger 11 and is used to collect condensate flowing from the heat exchanger 11. In other words, the water collection tank 13 can simultaneously collect condensate flowing from the heat exchanger 11 and water droplets generated at the air outlet component 2, thereby simplifying the overall drainage structure of the air conditioner 100 and making its overall structure more compact.

[0087] A specific embodiment of the air conditioner 100 is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0088] The air conditioner 100 of this embodiment may include: an air conditioner body 1, an air outlet component 2, and a humidification module 3.

[0089] The air conditioner body 1 includes a heat exchanger 11, a housing, a water receiving tank 13, a water guide 14, and a fan. An air duct is formed within the air conditioner body 1, connecting the air inlet and outlet 12 on the housing. The fan is positioned within the air duct to power the airflow within the air conditioner 100. The heat exchanger 11 is positioned around the fan and adjusts the temperature of the airflow within the air duct, enabling the air conditioner 100 to regulate the indoor temperature. The water guide 14 can swing between a water-guiding position and a retracted position. The water receiving tank 13 collects condensate from the heat exchanger 11 and discharges it outside the air conditioner 100.

[0090] The air outlet component 2 is movably positioned between a first position that blocks the air outlet 12 and a second position that avoids the air outlet 12. That is, the air outlet component 2 can move to the first position that blocks the air outlet 12. When the air outlet component 2 moves to the position that blocks the air outlet 12, the air outlet component 2 can process the airflow flowing out of the air conditioner 100 from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1, so that the air conditioner 100 has a better air outlet effect, makes the air outlet of the air conditioner 100 more comfortable, and improves the user experience of the air conditioner 100.

[0091] The air outlet component 2 can move to a second position that avoids the air outlet 12. When the air outlet component 2 moves to the position that avoids the air outlet 12, the air outlet component 2 can be stored inside the air conditioner body 1, which improves the appearance of the air conditioner 100 and avoids the air outlet component 2 interfering with the airflow entering the room from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1, so that the air conditioner has different air outlet effects.

[0092] The air outlet component 2 includes an air guide, a baffle with multiple air diffusers, and an air diffuser 21. The air diffuser 21 can reduce the airflow velocity from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner body 1 to achieve a windless airflow effect, so as to make the air outlet of the air conditioner 100 more comfortable and improve the user experience of the air conditioner 100.

[0093] The baffle includes a side plate and a bottom plate. The side plate and the bottom plate work together to completely block the air outlet 12, so that the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12 can be fully processed by the air outlet component 2, achieving windless airflow.

[0094] The air guide component defines an air guide cavity, and the air guide component has multiple air guide holes arranged at intervals along its extension direction. That is to say, the steam entering the air outlet component 2 from the steam inlet 22 will enter the air guide cavity of the air guide component. After being mixed evenly with the airflow in the air guide cavity, it will reach the air diffuser 21 through the air guide holes. After being guided by the air diffuser 21, it will be evenly discharged into the room to achieve the effect of windless air outlet.

[0095] The humidification module 3 includes a connecting pipe 33, a steam generator 31, and a water tank 32. Water in the water tank 32 can enter the steam generator 31. The steam generator 31 can convert the water transferred from the water tank 32 to the steam generator 31 into steam. The steam is discharged from the steam generator 31 through the steam outlet and enters the air outlet component 2 through the connecting pipe 33.

[0096] The air conditioner 100 has multiple modes, which may include direct airflow mode, windless airflow mode, humidification mode, off mode, and cleaning mode.

[0097] When the air conditioner 100 is in the direct air outlet mode, the air outlet component 2 is in the second position, the humidification module 3 is turned off, and the air conditioner 100 directly supplies air to the room through the air outlet 12.

[0098] When the air conditioner 100 is in the windless air outlet mode, the air outlet component 2 is in the first position, the humidification module 3 is turned off, and the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner 100 is sent into the room after being processed by the air outlet component 2. At this time, the humidification module 3 is not activated, and the air conditioner 100 can deliver dry windless airflow into the room.

[0099] Furthermore, when the air conditioner 100 is in humidification mode, the air outlet component 2 is in the first position, the humidification module 3 is activated, and the steam generated by the humidification module 3 can enter the air outlet component 2, mix evenly with the airflow discharged from the air outlet 12, and then be evenly discharged into the room. At this time, the steam can be rapidly diffused to a distance along with the airflow released from the air outlet 12 of the air conditioner 100, thereby humidifying the space at a distance, improving the humidity regulation effect of the air conditioner 100, and further improving the user experience.

[0100] When the air conditioner 100 is in the off mode, the air outlet component 2 is in the second position and the humidification module 3 is off. Since the air outlet component 2 moves to a position that avoids the air outlet 12, the appearance of the air conditioner 100 will be more aesthetically pleasing, and dust will be prevented from entering the air outlet component 2 and damaging it when the air conditioner 100 is off.

[0101] When the air conditioner 100 is in cleaning mode, the air outlet component 2 is in the second position and the humidification module 3 is turned on. At this time, steam will gather in the air outlet component 2. The steam and the water droplets formed by the steam can clean and sterilize the air outlet component 2 and clean the dust accumulated in the air outlet component 2. Thus, the air outlet component 2 can be cleaned without disassembling it, which improves cleaning efficiency and enhances the user experience.

[0102] Furthermore, a drain hole 23 is provided on the lower side of the air outlet component 2. When the air conditioner 100 is in cleaning mode, water droplets condensed inside the air outlet component 2 will be discharged outside the air outlet component 2 through the drain hole 23. The water guide component 14 is in the water guiding position and can extend to the bottom of the air outlet component 2 to receive the water droplets discharged from the drain hole 23. The received water droplets can be guided by the water guide component 14 to the direction of the water receiving tank 13 under the action of gravity, so that the water droplets can flow into the water receiving tank 13 for treatment. This realizes the drainage of the air outlet component 2 in cleaning mode.

[0103] When the air conditioner 100 is in any mode other than the cleaning mode, the water guide 14 is in the retracted position and extends vertically in the up-down direction to avoid the air outlet component 2 in the up-down direction, so as to avoid the arrangement of the water guide affecting the up-down movement of the air outlet component 2.

[0104] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0105] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: An air conditioner body, wherein the air conditioner body has an air outlet; An air outlet component extends along the length of the air outlet, is disposed on the air conditioner body and is movable between a first position that blocks the air outlet and a second position that avoids the air outlet, and has a diffuser inside the air outlet component; A humidification module, which is connected to the air outlet component, so as to introduce the steam generated by the humidification module into the air outlet component; The air conditioner has a humidification mode, in which the air outlet component moves to the first position; The air conditioner also has a cleaning mode, in which the air outlet component moves to the second position; The bottom of the air outlet component has a drain hole; The air conditioner body has a water receiving trough, and a water guiding component is provided above the water receiving trough, which can swing between the water guiding position and the retracted position. When the water guide is in the retracted position, the water guide avoids the air outlet component to allow the air outlet component to move toward the first position. When the water guide is in the water guiding position and the air outlet is in the second position, the water guide is located below the drain hole to direct the water flowing out of the drain hole toward the water receiving tank.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet component has a steam inlet, and the humidification module is connected to the steam inlet via a connecting pipe.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least a portion of the connecting pipe forms a flexible tube; or, at least a portion of the connecting pipe forms a corrugated tube; or, a portion of the connecting pipe is retractable relative to another portion of the connecting pipe.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidification module includes: A steam generator is installed on the air conditioner body, and the steam outlet of the steam generator is connected to the air outlet component; A water tank, which is connected to the steam generator.

5. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The air diffuser includes multiple diffusers, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the air outlet component.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The air diffuser includes a first air diffuser section, which forms a fixed impeller.

7. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The air diffuser includes a second air diffuser section, which forms a rotating impeller.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet component extends along the length of the air outlet, and the drain holes include a plurality of holes, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the air outlet component.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the water guide is in the retracted position, the water guide extends vertically in the up-down direction.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the water guide is in the water guiding position, the water guide extends downward at an angle from the drain hole to the water receiving groove.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner body includes a heat exchanger, and the water receiving tank is located below the heat exchanger for receiving condensate flowing out of the heat exchanger.

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