An air outlet panel assembly and an air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air outlet panel assembly and an air conditioner, which include a panel and a brush plate. The brush plate is disposed on the air inlet side of the panel. A plurality of first micropores are provided on the panel, and a plurality of second micropores are provided on the brush plate. The first micropores are aligned and communicated with the second micropores. The brush plate can move relative to the panel, and the panel is frictionally dusted by moving the brush plate. When the panel does not need to be cleaned and dusted, the brush plate is located at the air inlet side position of the panel, and at the same time, the first micropores are aligned and communicated with the second micropores, and the air conditioner can blow air normally; when the panel needs to be cleaned and dusted, the brush plate is driven to move relative to the panel by pulling the brush plate, so that friction is generated between the brush plate and the panel, and the dust on the surface of the panel and its second micropores is swept off, playing a role in cleaning it.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more particularly, to an air outlet panel assembly and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The air outlet panel of an air conditioner is arranged at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air after heat exchange with the heat exchanger blows vertically into the room through the air outlet. However, in actual use, when the air blows directly for a long time, it is easy to bring discomfort to users. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the structure at the air outlet to improve user comfort. Currently, the commonly used micro-airflow feeling air conditioners in the prior art are those with an air outlet panel having a large number of micropores at the front end of the air conditioner, so that the air after heat exchange with the heat exchanger blows into the room through the micropores to reduce the wind speed and improve user comfort.

[0003] However, a large number of micropores are provided on the micro-airflow feeling air outlet panel. During the long-term use of the air conditioner, dust and pollutants in the air are easily attached to the micropores and are not easy to clean. If left for a long time, the micropores may even be blocked, affecting the air outlet of the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an air outlet panel assembly and an air conditioner to solve the problems of easy blockage, difficult cleaning, and affecting air outlet of the microporous panel in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is realized as follows:

[0006] An air outlet panel assembly includes a panel and a brush board. The brush board is arranged on the air inlet side of the panel. A plurality of first micropores are provided on the panel, and a plurality of second micropores are provided on the brush board. The first micropores are aligned and communicated with the second micropores. The brush board can move relative to the panel, and the panel is frictionally dust-removed by moving the brush board. When the panel does not need to be cleaned and dust-removed, the brush board is located at the air inlet side position of the panel, and at the same time, the first micropores are aligned and communicated with the second micropores, and the air conditioner can normally blow air; when the panel needs to be cleaned and dust-removed, the brush board is driven to move relative to the panel by pulling the brush board, so that the brush board and the panel generate friction, sweeping off the dust on the surface of the panel and its second micropores, playing a role in cleaning it.

[0007] Further, the brush board includes a body and a friction part. The friction part protrudes and extends towards the direction close to the panel. The friction part contacts the panel, and the friction part is arranged between different second micropores. This enables the friction part not to affect the communication between the first micropores and the second micropores, and at the same time, when the brush board moves horizontally relative to the panel, it can also frictionally clean the first micropores on the panel.

[0008] Further, a plurality of brush columns are arranged on the brush plate, the brush columns protrude and extend towards the panel, and the brush columns and the second micropores adjacent to the left and right are on the same horizontal line. Thus, when the brush plate moves horizontally, the brush columns can accurately clean the first micropores on the same horizontal line.

[0009] Further, a sealing plate is also arranged on one side edge of the brush plate, the sealing plate seals the gap between the panel and the side end face of the brush plate, and a handle is arranged on the sealing plate. By pulling the handle, the sealing plate is driven to drive the brush plate to move at the same time.

[0010] Further, the air outlet panel assembly further includes a dust collection groove, the dust collection groove is arranged below the panel and the brush plate, and the brush plate can move along the dust collection groove. The dust collection groove can not only support the panel and the brush plate, but also make the dust generated during cleaning fall into the interior of the dust collection groove, avoiding affecting indoor cleaning.

[0011] Further, the dust collection groove includes a bottom plate, a first support edge and a second support edge, the first support edge and the second support edge are respectively located on both sides of the bottom plate, the dust collection groove integrally forms a groove-shaped structure, the bottom plate constitutes the bottom surface of the groove, and the brush plate moves along the groove. The groove provides a track space for the movement of the brush plate, so that the brush plate moves along the groove, preventing the brush plate from being misaligned during the movement process.

[0012] Further, a moving edge is arranged at the lower edge of the brush plate, and the moving edge moves inside the dust collection groove. Avoiding jamming during the movement process.

[0013] Further, a buckle is arranged at the lower part of the panel, and a card hole is arranged on the dust collection groove. The panel and the dust collection groove are fixedly connected through the cooperation of the buckle and the card hole. Ensure the stability of the connection between the panel and the dust collection groove, and prevent the panel and the dust collection groove from separating during the process of pulling the brush plate.

[0014] Further, a clamping edge is arranged at the top of the panel, the clamping edge extends towards the air inlet side, and the width of the clamping edge is not less than the overall thickness of the brush plate. The clamping edge protects the air outlet panel assembly from the top, preventing external dust or sundries from entering between the panel and the brush plate from the top. At the same time, the clamping edge is connected and fixed to the housing or the middle frame of the air conditioner to ensure the connection stability at the top of the air outlet panel assembly.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the air outlet panel assembly of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] The setting of the brush board facilitates the cleaning and dust removal of the panel, and at the same time does not affect the normal air outlet of the air conditioner. The dust collection groove is used to support and fix the panel and the brush board, and the dust collection groove can collect the dust falling on the panel to avoid affecting the indoor cleaning and hygiene. A handle is provided on the brush board to facilitate the user to manually operate the movement of the brush board.

[0017] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, which includes the air outlet panel assembly described above, and further includes a rear housing, a front housing and a middle frame, and the middle frame is arranged in a semi-frame structure.

[0018] The advantages of the air conditioner relative to the prior art are the same as those of the above-mentioned air outlet panel assembly, and will not be elaborated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the middle frame structure of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the air outlet panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the air outlet panel assembly from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the air outlet panel assembly with the handle in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the air outlet assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6a For Figure 6 Partial enlarged view of part A in;

[0026] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the brush board according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7a For Figure 7 Partial enlarged view of part B in;

[0028] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the brush board from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the panel from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Description of the reference numerals of the drawings:

[0032] 1 - Panel, 11 - First micropore, 12 - Clamping edge, 13 - Snap, 2 - Brush plate, 21 - Second micropore, 22 - Brush column, 23 - Sealing plate, 24 - Handle, 241 - Rotating end, 242 - Folding part, 25 - Moving edge, 26 - Step, 3 - Dust collecting groove, 31 - Bottom plate, 32 - First supporting edge, 33 - Second supporting edge, 34 - Clamping hole, 4 - Middle frame, 41 - First side, 42 - Second side, 43 - Hook, 5 - Front housing, 6 - Rear housing Detailed implementation manners

[0033] To make the above - mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention is made with reference to the drawings. The term "on..." means directly supported by... element, or indirectly supported by the element through another element integrated into or supported by the element

[0034] As Figures 1 to 10 shown, this embodiment discloses an air - outlet panel assembly, which is arranged at the front end of the housing and includes a panel 1 and a brush plate 2. The brush plate 2 is arranged on the air - inlet side of the panel 1. A plurality of first micropores 11 are arranged on the panel 1, so that the panel 1 forms a micro - wind - feeling air - outlet panel. A plurality of second micropores 21 are arranged on the brush plate 2. The first micropores 11 are aligned and communicated with the second micropores 21. The brush plate 2 can move relative to the panel 1, and the moving direction of the brush plate 2 is perpendicular to the plane where the panel 1 is located. The panel 1 is friction - dust - removed by moving the brush plate 2

[0035] The air - outlet panel assembly described in this embodiment is used for an air - conditioner cabinet. When the panel does not need to be cleaned and dust - removed, the brush plate 2 is located at the air - inlet side position of the panel 1. At the same time, the first micropores and the second micropores are aligned and communicated, and the air - conditioner can normally blow air. When the panel needs to be cleaned and dust - removed, by pulling the brush plate 2, the brush plate 2 is driven to move relative to the panel 1, so that the brush plate and the panel generate friction, sweeping off the dust on the surface of the panel and its second micropores, playing a role in cleaning it. At the same time, the movement of the brush plate does not occupy the internal space of the air - conditioner

[0036] As Figures 3 to 8 shown, the air - outlet panel assembly described in this embodiment further includes a dust collecting groove 3. The dust collecting groove 3 is arranged below the panel 1 and the brush plate 2. The brush plate 2 can move along the dust collecting groove 3, which can not only support the panel 1 and the brush plate 2, but also make the dust generated during cleaning fall into the interior of the dust collecting groove 3, avoiding affecting the indoor cleaning

[0037] Furthermore, the brush plate 2 includes a body and a friction part. The body is set as a flat plate structure. A plurality of second micropores 21 are set on the body. The second micropores 21 penetrate the body to ensure that the brush plate can be ventilated normally. The friction part is set on the body and extends toward the direction close to the panel 1. The friction part contacts the panel 1. The friction part is set between different second micropores on the same horizontal line, so that the friction part does not affect the connection between the first micropore and the second micropore. At the same time, when the brush plate moves horizontally relative to the panel, it can rub and clean the first micropore on the panel. The friction part in the present invention can be set to any material that can be cleaned.

[0038] Preferably, the friction portion on the brush plate can be set to a plurality of brush columns 22, which protrude and extend toward the panel 1, and the brush columns 22 and the adjacent second micropores 21 are on the same horizontal line, so that when the brush plate moves horizontally, the brush columns can accurately clean the first micropores 11 on the same horizontal line.

[0039] As part of an embodiment of the present invention, a sealing plate 23 is also provided on one side edge of the brush plate 2. The width of the sealing plate 23 is greater than the thickness of the brush plate 2 body, so that the sealing plate 23 can seal the gap between the panel 1 and the side end surface of the brush plate 2. When the panel does not need to be cleaned, the air conditioner is ensured to be beautiful. When the panel needs to be cleaned, manually pulling the sealing plate 23 can drive the brush plate to move, making it easy to move the brush plate.

[0040] Further, such as Figure 5 and 7 As shown, a handle 24 is also provided at the edge of the brush plate 2, which is more convenient for operating and pulling the brush plate. Preferably, the handle 24 is provided at the middle part of the sealing plate 23, and the sealing plate 23 is driven to move by pulling the handle while driving the brush plate 2 to move.

[0041] More preferably, the handle 24 is rotatably arranged on the sealing plate 23 at the edge of the brush plate 2, and the handle 24 includes a rotating end 241 arranged at both ends and a folding portion 242 located between the two rotating ends 241, and the rotating end 241 is fixed to the sealing plate 23 through a rotating axis, and the rotating end 241 can rotate along the rotating axis and drive the folding portion 242 to rotate at the same time. When there is no need to pull the brush plate 2, the handle can be moved so that the rotating end 241 drives the folding portion 242 to be attached to the outer surface of the sealing plate or the shell, saving space; when it is necessary to pull the brush plate 2, the handle is moved again so that the rotating end 241 drives the folding portion 242 to tilt and rotate to a state where the hand can be inserted, thereby facilitating pulling the brush plate.

[0042] In this embodiment, if Figure 6The dust collection groove 3 shown includes a bottom plate 31, a first support edge 32 and a second support edge 33. The first support edge 32 and the second support edge 33 are respectively located on both sides of the bottom plate 31, so that the dust collection groove 3 as a whole forms a groove-shaped structure. The bottom plate 31 constitutes the bottom surface of the groove. The groove provides a track space for the movement of the brush plate 2, enabling the brush plate 2 to move along the groove and preventing the brush plate 2 from being misaligned during movement.

[0043] Furthermore, as Figures 7 to 8 shown, a moving edge 25 is provided at the lower edge of the brush plate 2. The thickness of the moving edge 25 is less than the width of the groove, so that the moving edge 25 can move flexibly inside the groove of the dust collection groove 3, avoiding jamming during movement. A step 26 is provided at the lower part of the sealing plate 23 of the brush plate. The step 26 contacts the second support edge 33 of the dust collection groove 3, providing further support, fixation and limiting effects on the brush plate.

[0044] Even further, the lower part of the panel 1 is fixedly connected to the first support edge 32 of the dust collection groove 3, so that the dust on the panel 1 can fall into the groove of the dust collection groove 3. Preferably, to further increase the connection stability between the panel 1 and the dust collection groove 3, a buckle 13 is provided at the lower part of the panel 1, and a corresponding card hole 34 is provided on the first support edge 32 of the dust collection groove 3. The panel 1 and the dust collection groove are fixedly connected through the cooperation of the buckle and the card hole. Preferably, multiple buckles 13 can be provided, respectively located at the positions near both ends and the middle of the lower part of the panel 1, and the corresponding card holes are also provided in multiple numbers to ensure the connection stability between the panel and the dust collection groove and prevent the panel from separating from the dust collection groove during the process of pulling the brush plate.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figures 9 to 10 shown, to further ensure the connection stability of the air outlet panel assembly on the air conditioner, a clamping edge 12 is provided at the top of the panel 1. The clamping edge 12 extends towards the air inlet side. The width of the clamping edge 12 is not less than the overall thickness of the brush plate 2. The clamping edge 12 protects the air outlet panel assembly from the top, preventing external dust or debris from entering between the panel 1 and the brush plate 2. At the same time, the clamping edge 12 is connected and fixed to the housing or middle frame of the air conditioner to ensure the connection stability at the top of the air outlet panel assembly.

[0046] More preferably, a card slot can be provided on the side of the clamping edge 12 facing the dust collection groove 3. The card slot is set as a structure recessed towards the top. The top of the brush plate 2 is clamped inside the card slot, and the brush plate 2 can move along the top card slot, facilitating the fixation of the top of the brush plate and preventing the top of the brush plate from tilting during movement. Preferably, the card slot is arranged in vertical alignment with the lower dust collection groove, that is, slide rails are formed at both the top and bottom of the brush plate, ensuring the coordination of the movement of the top and bottom of the brush plate, and further ensuring the working stability of the brush plate and preventing the brush plate from moving out of the track.

[0047] As part of an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner is further provided. As Figures 1 to 2 shown, it includes the air outlet panel assembly described above. The air conditioner further includes a rear housing 6, a front housing 5, and a middle frame 4. The rear housing 6 is disposed at the rear end of the air conditioner, the front housing 5 is disposed at the front end of the rear housing 6, and the middle frame 4 is disposed at the front end of the front housing 5 and wraps around the edge of the air outlet panel assembly. Figure 1 The direction of the arrow shown in the figure is the direction in which the brush board in the air outlet panel assembly moves outward.

[0048] Furthermore, the middle frame 4 is configured as a semi-frame structure to provide an opening for the movement of the brush board. Specifically, the middle frame 4 includes a first side 41 and a second side 42. The first side 41 is configured as a long side extending vertically, and the second side 42 is disposed at the top of the first side 41. At the same time, the second side 42 extends to the right. The first side 41 and the second side 42 form a right angle or an approximately right angle structure, wrapping around the top of the air outlet panel assembly and the side facing away from the sealing board, playing a role in limiting the moving end of the brush board, preventing the brush board from detaching from the other side when the brush board 2 is moved and installed after the panel is cleaned, and at the same time sealing the gap between the sealing panel and the other side of the brush board.

[0049] Furthermore, a hook 43 is also provided on the middle frame 4. The middle frame 4 is fixedly connected to the front housing through the hook 43 to ensure the connection stability of the middle frame and prevent the middle frame from falling off due to the collision between the brush board and the middle frame. Preferably, multiple hooks 43 can be provided and evenly distributed on the first side 41 and the second side 42 respectively.

[0050] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet panel assembly, characterized in that, It includes a panel (1) and a brush plate (2). The brush plate (2) is arranged on the air inlet side of the panel (1). A plurality of first micropores (11) are arranged on the panel (1), and a plurality of second micropores (21) are arranged on the brush plate (2). The first micropores (11) are aligned and communicated with the second micropores (21). The brush plate (2) can move relative to the panel (1), and the panel (1) is frictionally dusted by moving the brush plate (2). The brush plate (2) includes a body and a friction part. The friction part protrudes and extends towards the direction close to the panel (1). The friction part contacts the panel (1). The friction part is arranged between different second micropores (21). A plurality of brush columns (22) are arranged on the brush plate (2). The brush columns (22) protrude and extend towards the panel (1). The brush columns (22) are on the same horizontal line as the second micropores (21) adjacent to the left and right. The air outlet panel assembly further includes a dust collection groove (3). The dust collection groove (3) is arranged at the lower parts of the panel (1) and the brush plate (2). The brush plate (2) can move along the dust collection groove (3).

2. The air outlet panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing plate (23) is further arranged at one side edge of the brush plate (2). The sealing plate (23) seals the gap between the side end faces of the panel (1) and the brush plate (2). A handle (24) is arranged on the sealing plate (23).

3. The air outlet panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust collection groove (3) includes a bottom plate (31), a first support edge (32) and a second support edge (33). The first support edge (32) and the second support edge (33) are respectively located on both sides of the bottom plate (31). The dust collection groove (3) integrally forms a groove-shaped structure. The bottom plate (31) constitutes the bottom surface of the groove. The brush plate (2) moves along the groove.

4. The air outlet panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A moving edge (25) is arranged at the lower edge of the brush plate (2). The moving edge (25) moves inside the dust collection groove (3).

5. The air outlet panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein, A buckle (13) is arranged at the lower part of the panel (1), and a card hole (34) is arranged on the dust collection groove (3). The panel (1) and the dust collection groove (3) are fixedly connected through the cooperation of the buckle (13) and the card hole (34).

6. The air outlet panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein A card edge (12) is arranged at the top of the panel (1). The card edge (12) extends towards the air inlet side. The width of the card edge (12) is not less than the overall thickness of the brush plate (2).

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes the air outlet panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and further includes a rear housing (6), a front housing (5) and a middle frame (4). The middle frame (4) is arranged in a semi-frame shape structure.

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