Air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air conditioner, comprising: a bottom shell with an air duct formed therein; a panel disposed on the bottom shell, with a top air outlet between the top of the panel and the bottom shell, and a bottom air outlet between the bottom of the panel and the bottom shell, the top and bottom air outlets respectively communicating with the air duct; the panel is movable relative to the bottom shell to switch between a first position and a second position, wherein when in the first position, the top and bottom air outlets are open, and when in the second position, the flow area of ​​the bottom air outlet is expanded, and the top air outlet is closed. In this air conditioner, the panel position can be adjusted according to the air conditioner's status, enabling position switching; in cooling mode, dual air outlets provide rapid cooling and improve indoor comfort; in heating mode, hot air can quickly reach the ground for rapid heating.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners, as common smart devices for regulating indoor temperature, are widely used. During operation, to avoid direct airflow in one direction or to ensure uniform temperature throughout the room, air conditioners often employ a free-swinging mode for their guide vanes, allowing the vanes to swing back and forth at a constant speed between their maximum vertical or horizontal angle positions. However, this method still cannot guarantee uniform cooling or heating throughout the room without blowing directly on people, and the appearance of air conditioners is relatively limited. This application aims to provide an air conditioner and an air conditioner incorporating the same, to solve the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner with a one-piece appearance, in which the panel position can be switched when cooling or heating, thereby reducing temperature differences between different angles of the indoor environment, preventing cold air from blowing directly on people, and improving indoor comfort.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner including the above-mentioned air conditioner.

[0005] An air conditioner according to the present invention includes a bottom shell, in which an air duct is formed; a panel, the panel being disposed on the bottom shell and having a top air outlet between the top of the panel and the bottom shell, and a bottom air outlet between the bottom of the panel and the bottom shell, the top air outlet and the bottom air outlet respectively communicating with the air duct.

[0006] The panel can move relative to the bottom shell to switch between a first position and a second position. When the panel is in the first position, the top air outlet and the bottom air outlet are open respectively. When the panel is in the second position, the flow area of ​​the bottom air outlet is expanded and the top air outlet is closed.

[0007] The air conditioner involved in this invention has a panel position that can be adjusted according to different states of the air conditioner: When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the panel is in the first position, with both the top and bottom air outlets supplying air to the indoor environment. The air from the top air outlet blows along the ceiling into the room, creating a shower-like airflow, while the air from the bottom air outlet avoids blowing directly onto people and quickly reaches the bottom surface. The dual air outlets ensure more even airflow during the cooling process, achieving natural settling cooling and resulting in a more comfortable indoor environment. When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the panel is in the second position, forming a sealed structure with the bottom shell. The top air outlet is closed, and hot air is blown into the indoor environment through the bottom air outlet, achieving efficient heating of the indoor environment. When the air conditioner is off, the panel and bottom shell are closed, and the top and bottom air outlets are hidden. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the panel is in the first position, which can conceal the internal structure of the air conditioner, making the air conditioner appear as a single unit.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel is translatably or rotatably disposed on the base shell to switch between the first position and the second position.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the front surface of the bottom shell is provided with the air outlet of the air duct, the panel is spaced apart from the upper part of the front surface of the bottom shell in the first state to form a top air outlet, and the panel is spaced apart from the lower part of the front surface of the bottom shell in the first state to form the bottom air outlet.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper edge of the panel is formed with a guide section extending away from the bottom shell.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a flow guide portion is formed at the bottom of the panel, and a flow guide surface is provided on the side of the flow guide portion facing the bottom shell, and the flow guide surface is recessed in the direction away from the air outlet.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the air guide portion is spaced apart from the bottom shell to form the bottom air outlet.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the flow guide is formed with an arc-shaped flow guide wall that is recessed toward the interior of the flow guide.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes: an air guide plate, which is rotatably disposed on the bottom shell and can selectively open or close the top air outlet.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide plate has a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other, the first surface protruding away from the second surface and the second surface recessed towards the first surface.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes: a drive assembly connected between the panel and the bottom shell and adapted to drive the panel to translate or rotate relative to the bottom shell.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drive assembly includes: a drive gear rotatably disposed on the bottom shell; and a drive plate connected to the panel and having a rack meshing with the drive gear.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting track is provided on one of the drive plate and the bottom shell, and a limiting protrusion is provided on the other of the drive plate and the bottom shell to slide in cooperation with the limiting track.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting protrusion is constructed as two columnar limiting protrusions spaced apart in the extending direction of the limiting track.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drive board is provided with a snap-fit ​​mounting groove, and the panel is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion that mates with the snap-fit ​​mounting groove.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fit ​​mounting groove and the snap-fit ​​protrusion are configured to correspond one-to-one, wherein one of the snap-fit ​​protrusions is rotatably disposed in the snap-fit ​​mounting groove, and another snap-fit ​​protrusion rotates about the one snap-fit ​​protrusion as the center and can selectively disengage from the corresponding snap-fit ​​mounting groove.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes: a sweeping plate, which is swayably disposed on the bottom shell and located at the air outlet.

[0023] In summary, the air conditioner proposed in this invention allows the panel to be adjusted in position via a drive assembly. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the panel is in the first position, with the air guide plate opening the top air outlet. Both the top and bottom air outlets deliver air into the room. The air from the top outlet blows along the ceiling into the room, creating a shower-like airflow. The air from the bottom outlet avoids blowing directly onto people and quickly reaches the floor. The dual air outlets ensure more even airflow during cooling, achieving natural settling cooling and resulting in a more comfortable indoor environment. When the air conditioner is in heating mode, the panel is in the second position. The air guide plate on the bottom shell forms a sealed structure with the panel, closing the top air outlet. Hot air is then blown into the room through the bottom air outlet, achieving efficient heating. When the air conditioner is off, the panel and bottom shell are closed, concealing the top and bottom air outlets. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the panel is in the first position, concealing the internal structure of the air conditioner and making it appear as a single unit.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

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

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

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

[0030] Figure 5 This is an external view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 1000: Air conditioner; 1100: Bottom shell; 1200: Panel; 1210: Air guide section; 1220: Airflow guide section; 1221: Arc-shaped airflow guide wall; 1110: Air guide plate; 1300: Drive assembly; 1310: Drive gear; 1320: Drive plate; 1321: Rack; 1330: Limiting rail; 1340: Limiting protrusion; 1321: Snap-fit ​​mounting groove; 1322: Snap-fit ​​protrusion; 1400: Filter screen; 1500: Air sweeping plate; 1600: Fan wheel; 1700: Top air outlet; 1710: Top air outlet; 1800: Bottom air outlet; 1810: Bottom air outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[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] The following is for reference. Figures 1-8 An air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0042] According to the air conditioner 1000 of the present invention, reference Figure 1 Including the bottom shell 1100 and the front panel 1200:

[0043] The bottom shell 1100 has an air duct, and the air heated or cooled by the air conditioner 1000 can be blown to various angles of the indoor environment along the air duct.

[0044] Panel 1200 is disposed on and attached to bottom shell 1100. A top air outlet is provided between the top of panel 1200 and bottom shell 1100, and a bottom air outlet 1810 is provided between the bottom of panel 1200 and bottom shell 1100. Top air outlet 1710 and bottom air outlet 1810 are respectively connected to air ducts. Panel 1200 can move relative to bottom shell 1100 to switch between a first position and a second position. When panel 1200 is in the first position, top air outlet 1710 and bottom air outlet 1810 are open respectively. When panel 1200 is in the second position, the flow area of ​​bottom air outlet 1810 is expanded, and top air outlet 1710 is closed. Specifically, when the panel 1200 is in the first position, a top air outlet 1700 and a bottom air outlet 1800 communicating with the air duct are defined between the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100. There are gaps between the upper part of the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100, and between the lower part of the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100. The air duct communicates with the gaps to guide the air out of the air duct to the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810. When the panel 1200 moves to the second position, the upper part of the panel 1200 can be selected to contact the edge of the bottom shell 1100 to close the top air outlet 1710. During the upward movement of the panel 1200, the bottom air outlet 1810 between the bottom of the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100 is expanded. The bottom air outlet 1810 is used for air supply.

[0045] When the air conditioner 1000 is used for cooling, the panel 1200 is in the first position. At this time, both the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 can be used to blow air, so as to blow the cold air produced by the air conditioner 1000 to various angles of the indoor environment. The top air outlet 1710 can send cold air to a more distant area to achieve shower-like airflow, while the air delivered by the bottom air outlet 1810 can quickly reach the ground, so that the indoor air can be cooled quickly. According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the top of the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100 can be 20-60mm.

[0046] When the air conditioner 1000 is used for heating, the panel 1200 moves to the second position, the top air outlet 1710 is closed, and the hot air produced by the air conditioner 1000 is blown into the indoor environment through the bottom air outlet 1810. At this time, the bottom air outlet 1810 is in the maximum position to ensure that there is a sufficient flow of warm air to regulate the indoor air temperature.

[0047] The air conditioner 1000 of the present invention has a panel 1200 whose position can be adjusted according to different states of the air conditioner 1000: when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, refer to Figure 2Panel 1200 is in the first position. Both the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 can supply air to the indoor environment. The air supplied by the top air outlet 1710 blows along the ceiling into the room, forming a shower-like air supply. The air supplied by the bottom air outlet 1810 avoids blowing directly on people and quickly reaches the bottom surface. The dual air outlets ensure more even air distribution during the cooling process, achieving natural settling cooling and resulting in a more comfortable indoor environment. When the air conditioner 1000 is in heating mode, refer to... Figure 3 Panel 1200 is in the second position, forming a sealed structure with the bottom shell 1100. The top air outlet 1710 is closed, and hot air is blown into the indoor environment through the bottom air outlet 1810, achieving efficient heating of the indoor environment. When the air conditioner 1000 is in the off state, refer to... Figure 1 When the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100 are in a closed state, the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 are hidden. When the air conditioner 1000 is in the cooling state, the panel 1200 is in the first position, which can cover the internal structure of the air conditioner 1000, so that the air conditioner 1000 looks like a whole.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the movement of the panel 1200 is not particularly limited. For example, the panel 1200 can be translatably or rotatably disposed on the base shell 1100 to switch between a first position and a second position. Specifically, refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 Panel 1200 can slide vertically between a first position and a second position to open or close the top air outlet 1700; alternatively, panel 1200 can slide forward and backward between the first position and the second position. Specifically, when the air conditioner is off, refer to... Figure 6 The position of panel 1200 is shown in the figure. When air conditioner 1000 is in cooling mode, refer to... Figure 7 The panel 1200 moves forward to the first position, and the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 open; when the air conditioner 1000 is in heating mode, refer to Figure 8 The panel 1200 moves upward to the second position, closing the top air outlet 1710 and opening the bottom air outlet 1810; alternatively, the panel 1200 can rotate to open or close the top air outlet 1710. When both the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 are needed simultaneously, the panel 1200 is in the first position. When only the bottom air outlet 1810 is needed, the panel 1200 can rotate counterclockwise so that the upper part of the panel 1200 contacts the bottom shell 1100, closing the top air outlet 1710. Thus, multiple methods can be selected to switch between the first and second positions of the panel 1200 to accommodate different types or models of air conditioners 1000.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figures 1-3 and Figures 6-8 The bottom of the front surface of the base shell 1100 is provided with an air outlet for the air duct. In the first state, the panel 1200 is spaced apart from the upper part of the front surface of the base shell 1100 to form a top air outlet 1710, and the panel 1200 is spaced apart from the lower part of the front surface of the base shell 1100 to form a bottom air outlet 1810. Specifically, the spaced arrangement between the panel 1200 and the front surface of the base shell 1100 creates a certain spatial distance between them, which serves as a channel for air conditioning air. The spaced arrangement between the upper part of the front surface of the panel 1200 and the upper part of the front surface of the base shell 1100 forms the top air outlet 1710, allowing the air conditioning air to reach the top air outlet 1710 through the top air outlet duct 1700 and then be blown into the indoor environment. Therefore, when the air conditioner 1000 is used for cooling, due to the higher density of cold air, the cold air delivered through the top air outlet 1710 can fall into the indoor environment by its own weight, forming a shower-like air supply. At the same time, the cold air delivered through the bottom air outlet 1810 can quickly reach the ground and will not blow directly on people. The two air outlets can quickly reduce the indoor temperature to the target temperature, improving the comfort of the indoor environment.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in order to further control the direction of the air supplied from the top air outlet 1710, reference is made to... Figures 1-3 An air guide section 1210 extending away from the bottom shell 1100 can be formed on the upper edge of the panel 1200. That is, an air guide section 1210 with a certain angle to the panel 1200 can be formed on the panel 1200. This air guide section 1210 allows the air delivered from the top air outlet 1710 to be directed towards the ceiling as much as possible, preventing the air delivered from the top air outlet 1710 from falling directly to the ground, thereby better achieving shower-like air supply. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide section 1210 can be a separate structure or part of the panel 1200. It should be noted that the angle between the air guide plate 1110 and the panel 1200 is not limited, and those skilled in the art can freely choose according to their needs.

[0051] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide section 1210 is integrally formed with the panel 1200 and has a rounded transition.

[0052] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figures 1-3A guide section 1220 is formed at the bottom of the panel 1200. A guide surface is provided on the side of the guide section 1220 facing the bottom shell 1100, and the guide surface is recessed in the direction away from the air outlet. Specifically, a guide section 1220 with a certain thickness can be formed at the bottom of the panel 1200. The arrangement of the guide section 1220 allows the air from the air outlet to flow more smoothly along the guide section 1220 away from the surface of the panel 1200 to the top air outlet 1710, thereby enabling the air conditioner 1000 to quickly output air.

[0053] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figures 1-3 The end of the air guide 1220 is spaced apart from the bottom shell 1100 to form a bottom air outlet 1810. Specifically, one end of the air guide 1220 is spaced apart from the bottom shell 1100 so that there is a gap between one end of the air guide 1220 and the bottom shell 1100, and the air delivered from the air outlet can be blown out along the gap and delivered to the indoor environment.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figures 1-3 The end of the air guide section 1220 has an arc-shaped air guide wall 1221 that is recessed towards the interior of the air guide section. As a result, when the air conditioner 1000 is in the off state, the panel 1200 and the bottom wall 1100 can fit tightly together, making the air conditioner 1000 appear as a single unit.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figures 1-3 The air conditioner 1000 may also include an air guide plate 1110, which is rotatably mounted on the bottom shell 1100 and can selectively open or close the top air outlet 1710. Specifically, when the air conditioner 1000 is not working, the air guide plate 1110 closes the top air outlet 1710 to prevent dust from falling into the interior of the air conditioner 1000; when the air conditioner 1000 is in cooling mode, the air guide plate 1110 opens the top air outlet 1710, allowing air to be delivered from both the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 simultaneously; when the air conditioner 1000 is in heating mode, the position of the air guide plate 1110 is the same as when the air conditioner 1000 is in cooling mode, but the panel 1200 of the air conditioner 1000 closes the top air outlet 1710, allowing the hot air delivered by the air conditioner 1000 to be blown into the indoor environment from the bottom air outlet 1800, thereby increasing the size of the bottom air outlet 1810 and the air volume of the bottom air outlet 1810, achieving rapid heating.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figures 1-3 and Figure 6 , Figure 7The air guide plate 1110 has a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other. The first surface protrudes away from the second surface, and the second surface is recessed towards the first surface. Specifically, the cross-section of the air guide plate 1110 can be crescent-shaped. The protruding side of the crescent shape is close to the upper part of the front surface of the bottom shell 1100 and can fit tightly with the upper part of the front surface of the bottom shell 1100, reducing the gap between the air guide plate 1110 and the bottom shell 1100, so that the air delivered by the air conditioner 1000 can be delivered more smoothly and quickly from the top air outlet 1710.

[0057] It should be noted that Figure 6 and Figure 7 The cross-section of the air guide plate 1110 is also crescent-shaped. The circle at the air guide plate 1110 is the shape of the motor. The two ends of the air guide plate 1110 are connected to the bottom shell 1100 through the circular motor. The air guide plate 1110 is driven by the motor to rotate.

[0058] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figure 4 The air conditioner 1000 may further include a drive assembly 1300, which is connected between the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100 and is adapted to drive the panel 1200 to translate or rotate relative to the bottom shell 1100. Specifically, when the air conditioner 1000 is in cooling mode, the drive assembly 1300 can drive the panel 1200 to move to a first position, opening the top air outlet 1700 and the bottom air outlet 1800; when the air conditioner is in heating mode, the drive assembly 1300 can drive the panel 1200 to move to a second position, closing the top air outlet 1700 so that hot air is only blown out from the bottom air outlet 1800; when the air conditioner 1000 is to be turned off, the drive assembly 1300 can drive the panel 1200 to move to the first position, at which time the air guide plate 1110 closes the top air outlet 1710. It should be noted that the drive component 1300 can either move the panel 1200 up and down or rotate it only in its original position, thereby opening or closing the top air outlet duct 1700. Thus, the position of the panel 1200 can be selected according to different states of the air conditioner 1000, allowing the air conditioner 1000 to perform cooling or heating functions while also exuding a high-tech feel.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figure 4The structure of the drive assembly 1300 is not particularly limited. Specifically, in this invention, the drive assembly 1300 may include a drive gear 1310 and a drive plate 1320. The drive gear 1310 is rotatably mounted on the bottom shell 1100. The drive plate 1320 is connected to the panel 1200, and a rack 1321 meshing with the drive gear 1310 is provided on the drive plate 1320. When it is necessary to move the panel 1200 from a first position to a second position, the drive gear 1310 can rotate counterclockwise, driving the drive plate 1320 to move upward, and the panel 1200 connected to the drive plate 1320 can move upward to the designated position. When it is necessary to move the panel 1200 from the second position to the first position, the drive gear 1310 can rotate clockwise, driving the drive plate 1320 to move downward, and the panel 1200 connected to the drive plate 1320 can move downward to the designated position. Thus, the position adjustment of the panel 1200 can be achieved simply and quickly.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figure 4 One of the drive plate 1320 and the bottom shell 1100 is provided with a limiting track 1330, and the other of the drive plate 1320 and the bottom shell 1100 is provided with a limiting protrusion 1340 that slides with the limiting track 1330. Thus, during the movement of the drive plate 1320, it can move along the limiting track 1330, preventing misalignment during movement. Simultaneously, the limiting protrusion 1340, located within the limiting track 1330, can conveniently and quickly limit the upward or downward movement height of the drive plate 1320, thereby ensuring that the panel 1200 remains fixed in the same position after multiple movements.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figure 4 The limiting protrusion 1340 is constructed as two columnar limiting protrusions 1340 spaced apart in the extending direction of the limiting track 1330. Thus, the two columnar limiting protrusions 1340 prevent the drive plate 1320 from rotating during movement, allowing the panel 1200 to move smoothly between the first and second positions. It should be noted that the number of limiting protrusions 1340 is not limited; multiple limiting protrusions 1340 can be provided within the limiting track 1330.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figure 4The drive board 1320 is provided with a snap-fit ​​mounting slot 1321, and the panel 1200 is provided with a snap-fit ​​mounting slot 1321 that mates with the snap-fit ​​mounting slot 1321. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​mounting slot 1321 can be provided on the side of the drive board 1320 near the panel 1200, and the snap-fit ​​mounting slot 1321 can be provided on the side of the panel 1200 near the drive board 1320. The shapes of the snap-fit ​​mounting slots 1321 and 1321 are not particularly limited, as long as the panel 1200 and the drive board 1320 can be inserted and mated. For example, the snap-fit ​​mounting groove 1321 can be constructed as a groove structure with a circular cross-section formed by the drive plate 1320 recessed in the direction away from the panel 1200. In order to snap-fit ​​the snap-fit ​​mounting groove 1321 with the snap-fit ​​mounting groove 1321, the snap-fit ​​mounting groove 1321 on the panel 1200 can be designed according to the shape of the snap-fit ​​mounting groove 1321, that is, the snap-fit ​​mounting groove 1321 can be set as a protrusion with a circular cross-section.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figure 4 The snap-fit ​​mounting slots 1321 and snap-fit ​​protrusions 1322 are configured in a one-to-one correspondence. One snap-fit ​​protrusion 1322 is rotatably disposed within the snap-fit ​​mounting slot 1321, while another snap-fit ​​protrusion 1322 rotates around the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 1322 and can selectively disengage from the corresponding snap-fit ​​mounting slot 1321. Therefore, when the air duct of the air conditioner 1000 needs to be cleaned, since the panel 1200 is connected to the drive plate 1320 via the snap-fit ​​mounting slots 1321, when the snap-fit ​​protrusions 1322 rotate within the snap-fit ​​mounting slots 1321, they can correspondingly drive the panel 1200 to rotate, thereby cleaning the air duct between the panel 1200 and the base shell 1100.

[0064] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 1000 may further include a sweeping plate 1500, which is swayably disposed on the bottom shell 1100 and located at the air outlet, so that the air delivered by the air conditioner 1000 is blown more evenly to all corners of the room.

[0065] According to some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figures 1-3 and Figures 6-8 The air conditioner 1000 may also include a filter 1400 and a fan wheel 1600. The filter 1400 is located at the air inlet of the bottom shell 1100 to purify, sterilize and prevent dust from entering the air, thus preventing the internal structure of the air conditioner 1000 from being blocked by dust and causing the air conditioner to malfunction. The fan wheel 1600 can work with a motor to drive the airflow from the air inlet into the air duct and out through the air outlet to the room.

[0066] It should be noted that the air conditioner 1000 mentioned in the above embodiments can be constructed as a wall-mounted unit, a floor-standing unit, or a window unit. When the air conditioner 1000 is a wall-mounted unit, the bottom shell 1100 is composed of a chassis and a front frame. The chassis and the front frame together define the air outlet duct, and the impeller 1600 is rotatably disposed in the air outlet duct.

[0067] In summary, the position of the panel 1200 of the air conditioner 1000 proposed in this invention can be adjusted according to different states of the air conditioner 1000: When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the panel 1200 is in the first position, and both the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 send air into the indoor environment. The air sent from the top air outlet 1710 blows along the ceiling into the room, forming a shower-like air supply. The air sent from the bottom air outlet 1810 avoids blowing directly onto people and quickly reaches the ground. The dual air outlets make the air supplied during the cooling process more uniform, achieving natural settling cooling and a higher level of indoor comfort. When the air conditioner 1000 is in heating mode, the panel 1200 is in the second position, and the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100 form a sealed structure. The top air outlet 1710 is closed, and hot air is blown into the indoor environment through the bottom air outlet 1810, achieving efficient heating of the indoor environment. When the air conditioner 1000 is in the off state, the panel 1200 and the bottom shell 1100 are in the closed state, and the top air outlet 1710 and the bottom air outlet 1810 are hidden. When the air conditioner 1000 is in the cooling state, the panel 1200 is in the first position, which can cover the internal structure of the air conditioner 1000, so that the air conditioner 1000 appears as a whole.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "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.

[0069] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A bottom shell, within which an air duct is formed; A panel is disposed on the bottom shell, and a top air outlet is provided between the top of the panel and the bottom shell, and a bottom air outlet is provided between the bottom of the panel and the bottom shell. The top air outlet and the bottom air outlet are respectively connected to the air duct. The panel can move relative to the bottom shell to switch between a first position and a second position. When the panel is in the first position, the top air outlet and the bottom air outlet are open respectively. When the panel is in the second position, the flow area of ​​the bottom air outlet is expanded and the top air outlet is closed. The upper edge of the panel has a guide section extending away from the bottom shell, and the bottom of the panel has a guide portion. The guide portion has a guide surface on the side facing the bottom shell. The guide surface is recessed away from the air outlet. The end of the guide portion is spaced apart from the bottom shell to form the bottom air outlet.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel is slidably or rotatably mounted on the base to switch between the first position and the second position.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the front surface of the bottom shell is provided with the air outlet of the air duct. In the first state, the panel is spaced apart from the upper part of the front surface of the bottom shell to form a top air outlet. In the first state, the panel is spaced apart from the lower part of the front surface of the bottom shell to form the bottom air outlet.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the flow guide is formed with an arc-shaped flow guide wall that is recessed toward the interior of the flow guide.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: An air guide plate is rotatably mounted on the bottom shell and can selectively open or close the top air outlet.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air guide plate has a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other, the first surface protruding away from the second surface, and the second surface recessed towards the first surface.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive assembly connected between the panel and the base shell and adapted to drive the panel to translate or rotate relative to the base shell.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The driving component includes: A drive gear, which is rotatably mounted on the bottom shell; A drive plate, which is connected to the panel and has a rack that meshes with the drive gear.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, One of the drive plate and the bottom shell is provided with a limiting track, and the other of the drive plate and the bottom shell is provided with a limiting protrusion that slides with the limiting track.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion is constructed as two columnar limiting protrusions spaced apart in the extension direction of the limiting track.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drive board is provided with a snap-fit ​​mounting slot, and the panel is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion that mates with the snap-fit ​​mounting slot.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​mounting slot and the snap-fit ​​protrusion are configured to correspond one-to-one. One of the snap-fit ​​protrusions is rotatably disposed in the snap-fit ​​mounting slot, and another snap-fit ​​protrusion rotates about one of the snap-fit ​​protrusions as the center and can selectively disengage from the corresponding snap-fit ​​mounting slot.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a sweeping plate, which is swayably mounted on the bottom shell and located at the air outlet.

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