Air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an air conditioner, which comprises a volute, a wind channel formed in the volute, and a top air outlet and a front air outlet communicated with the wind channel; a top air outlet assembly comprising a guide part and a movable part connected with each other, the movable part is movably installed on the volute so that the guide part can selectively open or shield the top air outlet, and an air outlet gap is formed between the guide part and the volute when the top air outlet is opened. The air conditioner of the embodiment of the application can blow air outward through the front air outlet when the guide part shields the top air outlet, and can blow air outward through the front air outlet and the top air outlet when the guide part avoids the top air outlet so as to open the top air outlet, so that the air volume of the air conditioner is improved, different needs of users are met, and the comfort of users is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their requirements for air conditioners are also increasing. Existing floor-standing air conditioners generally only have one air outlet. However, having only one air outlet results in a limited airflow pattern and restricts the airflow, failing to meet the needs for air volume and angle. This prevents the indoor air from reaching the set temperature effectively and quickly, leading to low user comfort and room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner in which, when the air guide obstructs the top air outlet, air can be blown outward through the front air outlet; and when the air guide avoids the top air outlet to allow the top air outlet to open, air can be blown outward through both the front and top air outlets, thereby increasing the air volume of the air conditioner, meeting different user needs, and improving user comfort.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a volute, wherein an air duct is formed therein and the volute has a top air outlet and a front air outlet communicating with the air duct; a top air outlet assembly, wherein the top air outlet assembly includes a connected air guide portion and a movable portion, the movable portion being movably mounted on the volute so that the air guide portion can selectively open or block the top air outlet, and an air outlet gap is formed between the air guide portion and the volute when the top air outlet is open.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner has a movable part that is movably mounted on the volute, allowing the air guide part to open or block the top air outlet. When the air guide part blocks the top air outlet, the airflow in the duct can flow into the front air outlet and blow outward from the front of the air conditioner. When the air guide part opens the top air outlet, the airflow in the duct can flow into both the front and top air outlets, allowing the front and top of the air conditioner to blow outward, thereby increasing the air volume of the air conditioner, meeting different user needs, and improving user comfort.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the volute has a mounting slope, and the movable part is located on the mounting slope and is adapted to slide along the mounting slope.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the volute includes a mounting plate adjacent to the top air outlet, and the outer surface of the mounting plate is formed as the mounting slope.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the movable part is bent and connected to the air guide part, and the included angle between the movable part and the air guide part is the same as the included angle between the mounting inclined surface and the plane containing the inner periphery of the top air outlet.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the volute is provided with a mounting bracket, and the movable part is slidably mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket has a mounting cavity, a first sliding portion is provided in the mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the movable portion extends into the mounting cavity and is provided with a second sliding portion that slides in cooperation with the first sliding portion.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the top air outlet assembly further includes a driving member, the mounting bracket is provided with a driving notch communicating with the mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the driving member drives the movable part from the driving notch.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the mounting bracket is provided with a plug-in portion and a connecting portion at both ends, the plug-in portion being used to plug into the volute, and the connecting portion being used to detachably connect to the volute via a connector.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the top air outlet assembly further includes a driving member, the driving member including a power source and a driving gear, the power source being poweredly connected to the driving gear, the movable part having a rack portion, and the driving gear meshing with the rack portion to drive the movable part to move relative to the volute.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the drive component further includes a gearbox fixed relative to the volute, the drive gear being rotatably supported within the gearbox and extending at least partially from the gearbox to mesh with the rack portion.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the volute further includes a support portion defining the top air outlet. When the top air outlet is closed, the air guide portion is supported by the support portion, and when the top air outlet is open, the air outlet gap is formed between the air guide portion and the support portion.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner, the air outlet gaps are respectively formed at at least two side edges of the air guide portion.

[0017] 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

[0018] 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:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner with air outlet at the top according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner with top air outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an installation diagram of the volute and top-discharge air assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is an installation diagram of the top-discharge air assembly and mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the top-discharge air assembly and mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the volute in a volute;

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the moving part and the air guide part in the middle;

[0029] Figure 11 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket;

[0030] Figure 12 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the driving components.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] Air conditioner 100,

[0033] 1. Volute housing; 11. Air duct; 12. Top air outlet; 13. Front air outlet; 14. Mounting plate; 141. Mounting slope; 15. Support; 16. Connecting plate; 17. Connecting seat.

[0034] Top-mounted air outlet assembly 2, air guide section 21, movable section 22, second sliding section 221, rack section 222, drive component 23, power source 231, drive gear 232, gear box 233, box body 234, box cover 235, drive connection section 236, air outlet gap 24.

[0035] Mounting bracket 3, mounting cavity 31, first sliding part 32, driving notch 33, plug-in part 34, connecting part 35, driving connecting seat 36, housing 4, air inlet 41, air outlet 42. 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] The following is for reference. Figures 1-12 An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0038] like Figures 1-12 As shown, the air conditioner 100 of this embodiment includes a volute 1 and a top air outlet assembly 2. The volute 1 has an air duct 11 formed within it, and has a top air outlet 12 and a front air outlet 13 communicating with the air duct 11. The top air outlet assembly 2 includes a connected air guide 21 and a movable part 22. The movable part 22 is movably installed on the volute 1 so that the air guide 21 can selectively open or block the top air outlet 12, and when the top air outlet 12 is open, an air outlet gap 24 is formed between the air guide 21 and the volute 1.

[0039] Therefore, when the air guide 21 blocks the top air outlet 12, air can be blown outward through the front air outlet 13. When the air guide 21 avoids the top air outlet 12 to allow the top air outlet 12 to open, air can be blown outward through both the front air outlet 13 and the top air outlet 12, thereby increasing the air volume of the air conditioner 100, meeting different user needs, and improving user comfort.

[0040] For example, refer to Figures 1-4The air conditioner 100 has a housing 4 with an upward-opening receiving cavity. A volute 1 is installed in the upper part of the receiving cavity. A fan is installed inside the volute 1. The side wall of the volute 1 has an air inlet hole, and the housing 4 has an air inlet 41 corresponding to the air inlet hole. When the fan inside the volute 1 is running, the outside airflow can flow into the fan through the air inlet 41 and the air inlet hole in sequence. An air duct 11 is formed inside the volute 1. The fan can blow outside air into the air duct 11, and the volute 1 has a top air outlet 12 and a front air outlet 13 that communicate with the air duct 11. The front side of the housing 4 is provided with an air outlet 42 corresponding to the front air outlet 13. The airflow flowing into the air duct 11 can flow from the front air outlet 13 to the air outlet 42, so as to blow out from the front end of the air conditioner 100 to the room. The top air outlet 12 is used to communicate with the open end of the receiving cavity. The airflow flowing into the air duct 11 can flow out from the top air outlet 12, so as to blow out from the top of the air conditioner 100 to the room.

[0041] A top-outlet assembly 2 can be installed on the upper side of the volute 1. The top-outlet assembly 2 includes a guide section 21 and a movable section 22. The movable section 22 and the guide section 21 are connected to each other and are constructed as a single unit. The movable section 22 is installed on the volute 1, and the guide section 21 is adapted to extend to a position directly above the top-outlet 12. The movable section 22 is configured to be movable relative to the volute 1. In this way, the movable section 22 can drive the guide section 21 to move downward, so that the guide section 21 can block the top-outlet 12, thereby sealing the top-outlet 12 relative to the outside space, so that the airflow in the air duct 11 cannot flow out from the top-outlet 12. The movable section 22 can also drive the guide section 21 to move upward, so that the guide section 21 can open the top-outlet 12, thereby connecting the top-outlet 12 with the outside space, and the airflow in the air duct 11 can be blown out from the top-outlet 12.

[0042] When the air guide 21 opens the top air outlet 12, the lower side wall of the air guide 21 and the upper end face of the volute 1 are separated to form an air outlet gap 24. The airflow from the top air outlet 12 can flow into the air outlet gap 24 and flow along the air outlet gap 24 under the guidance of the air guide 21, so as to blow into the room in a certain direction. It should also be noted that the air guide 21 can move to the top of the air outlet 12 so that the air guide 21 and the volute 1 form an air outlet gap 24 at the circumferential edge of the top air outlet 12. In other words, the air outlet gap 24 is distributed in the circumferential direction of the air guide 21. For example, the air guide 21 is a closed side in the circumferential direction except for the side connected to the movable part 22. The remaining positions in the circumferential direction are all air outlet gaps 24. Especially when the air guide 21 is constructed as a rectangular plate, the air outlet gap 24 can include three air outlet areas distributed in the circumferential direction of the air guide 21. The three air outlet areas can flow out from three different directions outside the air guide 21. Compared with the top air outlet in a single direction, the air outlet mode is more abundant, which can realize the optimization of the air outlet mode and help to maximize the improvement of the air around the air conditioner 100.

[0043] Understandably, when the air conditioner 100 is in front air outlet mode, the air guide 21 blocks the top air outlet 12, and the airflow flowing into the air duct 11 can flow out from the front air outlet 13 to the air outlet opening 42, so as to blow out from the front of the air conditioner 100 into the room; when the air conditioner 100 switches to top air outlet mode, the movable part 22 can drive the air guide 21 to move upward to open the top air outlet 12, and part of the airflow in the air duct 11 can flow out from the front air outlet 13 to the air outlet opening 42, so as to blow out from the front of the air conditioner 100 into the room, and another part of the airflow in the air duct 11 can flow out from the top air outlet 12 into the air outlet gap 24, so as to blow out from the top of the air conditioner into the room; when the air conditioner 100 switches to front air outlet mode, the movable part 22 can drive the air guide 21 to move downward to block the top air outlet 12, so that the airflow in the air duct 11 cannot be blown out from the top air outlet 12.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 is movably mounted on the volute 1 by the movable part 22, so that the air guide part 21 can open or block the top air outlet 12. When the air guide part 21 blocks the top air outlet 12, the airflow in the air duct 11 can flow into the front air outlet 13 to blow air outward from the front end of the air conditioner 100. When the air guide part 21 opens the top air outlet 12, the airflow in the air duct 11 can flow into the front air outlet 13 and the top air outlet 12 respectively, so that the front end and the top end of the air conditioner 100 can blow air outward, thereby increasing the air volume of the air conditioner 100, meeting the different needs of users, and improving user comfort.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, the volute 1 has a mounting ramp 141, and the movable part 22 is located on the mounting ramp 141 and adapted to slide along the mounting ramp 141. For example, see reference to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 An inclined mounting surface 141 can be provided on the rear side of the upper end of the volute 1. The inclined mounting surface 141 extends obliquely from back to front and from bottom to top. The movable part 22 is provided on the inclined mounting surface 141 and can slide along the inclined mounting surface 141. In this way, the movable part 22 can drive the air guide part 21 to move forward and upward to open the top air outlet 12, so that the airflow in the air duct 11 can flow out from the top air outlet 12. The movable part 22 can also drive the air guide part 21 to move backward and downward to block the top air outlet 12, so that the airflow in the air duct 11 cannot flow out from the top air outlet 12. As a result, the movement of the air guide part 21 is stable and reliable, and the technological feel of the air conditioner 100 when switching between the front air outlet mode and the top air outlet mode is improved, which helps to improve user satisfaction.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, the volute 1 includes a mounting plate 14 adjacent to the top air outlet 12, and the outer surface of the mounting plate 14 is formed as a mounting ramp 141. For example, see reference to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 A mounting plate 14 can be provided on the rear side of the upper end of the volute 1. The left and right sides of the mounting plate 14 are used to connect with the left and right side walls of the volute 1. The mounting plate 14 extends backward and downward as a whole. The mounting plate 14 is adapted to define the top air outlet 12 together with the left and right side walls of the volute 1, and the upper side wall of the mounting plate 14 is formed as a mounting slope 141. As a result, the mounting slope 141 and the top air outlet 12 are adjacent, reducing the overall size of the movable part 22 and the air guide part 21, which is conducive to realizing the miniaturization design of the top air outlet assembly 2.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the movable part 22 is bent and connected to the air guide part 21, and the included angle between the movable part 22 and the air guide part 21 is the same as the included angle between the mounting inclined surface 141 and the plane containing the inner periphery of the top air outlet 12.

[0048] For example, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 10 The air guide 21 can be constructed as a plate, with a movable part 22 connected to the rear side of the air guide 21. The movable part 22 extends downward and backward at an angle, so that a certain angle is formed between the movable part 22 and the air guide 21. (Refer to...) Figure 9 The volute 1 has a horizontally extending support plane along its inner periphery at the top air outlet 12, forming an angle with the mounting slope 141. The angle between the movable part 22 and the air guide part 21 is the same as the angle between the support plane and the mounting slope 141. When the movable part 22 is fitted onto the mounting slope 141, the air guide part 21 remains parallel to the support plane. Therefore, when the air conditioner 100 switches to front air outlet mode, the air guide part 21 can fit against the support plane to effectively seal the top air outlet 12, improving its sealing performance. Furthermore, when the support plane and the air guide part 21 form an air outlet gap 24, the width of the gap remains uniform, improving air outlet stability.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the volute 1 is provided with a mounting bracket 3, and the movable part 22 is slidably mounted on the mounting bracket 3. For example, see reference to Figures 5-6A mounting bracket 3 can be detachably mounted on the mounting slope 141 of the volute 1. The mounting bracket 3 is arranged to fit against the mounting slope 141. The movable part 22 is movably mounted on the mounting bracket 3 and can move relative to the volute 1 in a direction parallel to the mounting slope 141. It is understood that by setting the mounting bracket 3, the number of parts on the volute 1 is reduced, the processing difficulty is lowered, and the installation strength of the movable part 22 is improved, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket 3 has a mounting cavity 31, a first sliding portion 32 is provided in the mounting cavity 31, and at least a portion of the movable portion 22 extends into the mounting cavity 31 and is provided with a second sliding portion 221 that slides in cooperation with the first sliding portion 32.

[0051] For example, refer to Figure 6 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 The mounting bracket 3 can be constructed as a rectangular box with a mounting cavity 31. Both ends of the mounting cavity 31 are open outwards along the extension direction of the mounting slope 141. The movable part 22 is sized to match the mounting cavity 31. The end of the movable part 22 facing away from the air guide 21 can be inserted into the mounting cavity 31, allowing it to be movably mounted on the mounting bracket 3. Simultaneously, a first sliding part 32 can be provided on the inner peripheral wall of the mounting cavity 31, and a second sliding part 221 can be provided on the outer peripheral wall of the movable part 22. The first sliding part 32 and the second sliding part 221 slide in cooperation. Thus, the movable part 22 can be limited by the first sliding part 32 and the inner peripheral wall of the mounting cavity 31, ensuring stable sliding of the movable part 22. This facilitates stable switching between the front air outlet mode and the top air outlet mode of the air conditioner 100, improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0052] For example, refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 Alternatively, the first sliding part 32 can be configured as an outwardly protruding slider, and the second sliding part 221 as a recessed groove; or, the first sliding part 32 can be configured as a recessed groove, and the second sliding part 221 as an outwardly protruding slider. In this way, by extending the slider into the groove, the first sliding part 32 and the second sliding part 221 can achieve a sliding engagement, simplifying the installation process and improving the limiting effect on the movable part 22.

[0053] For example, refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11The first sliding part 32 can be configured as two sets, with each set located on one of the two opposite inner sidewalls of the mounting cavity 31. Each set has multiple first sliding parts 32, which are spaced apart. The movable part 22 can also have two sets of second sliding parts 221, which are correspondingly located on one of the two outer sidewalls of the movable part 22. Each set has multiple second sliding parts 221, which are spaced apart and correspond one-to-one with the multiple first sliding parts 32. Therefore, the multiple first sliding parts 32 can collectively limit the movement of the movable part 22, greatly improving its stability.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top-mounted air assembly 2 further includes a drive member 23, and the mounting bracket 3 is provided with a drive notch 33 communicating with the mounting cavity 31. At least a portion of the drive member 23 drives the movable part 22 from the drive notch 33. For example, see... Figures 6-8 The top-outlet air assembly 2 can be configured to have a drive member 23. The drive member 23 is installed on the outside of the mounting frame 3, and the side wall of the mounting frame 3 is provided with a drive notch 33 corresponding to the drive member 23. The drive notch 33 can connect the mounting cavity 31 with the outside of the mounting frame 3. At least a part of the drive member 23 can extend into the mounting cavity 31 through the drive notch 33. The drive member 23 is used to cooperate with the movable part 22, so that the drive member 23 can drive the movable part 22 to move, thereby driving the air guide part 21 to move relative to the supporting plane.

[0055] For example, refer to Figures 6-7 A drive member 23 can be installed on each of the two sides of the mounting bracket 3 along the left and right directions. A drive notch 33 is provided on each of the two side walls of the mounting bracket 3 corresponding to the two drive members 23. The two drive members 23 can extend into the mounting cavity 31 through the two drive notches 33, thereby cooperating with the two sides of the movable part 22. In this way, the two drive members 23 can jointly drive the movable part 22 from both sides, which helps to improve the movement stability of the movable part 22 and improve the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket 3 is provided with a plug-in portion 34 and a connecting portion 35 at both ends. The plug-in portion 34 is used to plug into and cooperate with the volute 1, and the connecting portion 35 is used to detachably connect with the volute 1 through a connector.

[0057] For example, refer to Figure 9 and Figure 11A plug-in portion 34 is provided at the front end of the lower side of the mounting bracket 3, and a plug-in plate 16 is provided at the front side of the mounting slope 141. The plug-in portion 34 is used to plug into and cooperate with the plug-in plate 16 to fix the front end of the mounting bracket 3 onto the mounting slope 141. A connecting portion 35 is provided at the rear end of the lower side of the mounting bracket 3, and a connecting hole is provided at the rear side of the mounting slope 141. The connecting hole is directly opposite to the connecting portion 35, and the connector can pass through the connecting portion 35 and extend into the connecting hole to fix the rear end of the mounting bracket 3 onto the mounting slope 141. Thus, the mounting bracket 3 can be stably installed, which helps to improve the installation stability of the top air outlet assembly 2, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0058] For example, refer to Figure 9 and Figure 11 The insertion part 34 can be constructed as a sheet-like structure that protrudes forward parallel to the lower side wall of the mounting bracket 3. A U-shaped insertion plate 16 is provided on the front side of the mounting slope 141, and the insertion plate 16 forms an open insertion groove. The mounting bracket 3 can be driven to move from back to front to insert the insertion part 34 into the insertion groove, thereby fixing the front end of the mounting bracket 3 onto the mounting slope 141. The connecting part 35 is constructed as a through hole, and a protruding connecting seat 17 is provided on the rear side of the mounting slope 141. The connecting seat 17 forms an open connecting hole. When the insertion part 34 is inserted into the insertion groove, the connecting hole and the connecting part 35 are aligned. The connector can pass through the connecting part 35 and extend into the connecting hole, thereby fixing the mounting bracket 3 onto the mounting slope 141.

[0059] For example, refer to Figure 9 and Figure 11 Multiple plug-in portions 34 can be configured, spaced apart in the left-right direction, and multiple plug-in plates 16 can be configured, also spaced apart, with each plug-in portion 34 engaging with one of the plug-in plates 16. Simultaneously, multiple sets of connecting portions 35 can be configured, spaced apart in the left-right direction, with each set containing multiple connecting portions 35. Correspondingly, multiple connecting seats 17 can be configured, each directly opposite one of the connecting portions 35. It is understood that by providing multiple plug-in portions 34 and multiple connecting portions 35, the multiple connecting portions 34 and multiple plug-in portions 35 can collectively limit the movement of the mounting bracket 3, improving the installation stability of the mounting bracket 3.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top air outlet assembly 2 further includes a drive member 23, which includes a power source 231 and a drive gear 232. The power source 231 is poweredly connected to the drive gear 232. The movable part 22 is provided with a rack part 222, and the drive gear 232 meshes with the rack part 222 to drive the movable part 22 to move relative to the volute 1.

[0061] For example, refer to Figures 5-7The top-mounted air outlet assembly 2 can be equipped with a drive component 23, which is mounted on the outside of the mounting frame 3. The drive component 23 includes a power source 231 and a drive gear 232. The power source 231 can be a motor, which is connected to the drive gear 232 to drive it to rotate. The mounting frame 3 has a drive notch 33, which connects the mounting cavity 31 to the outside. The drive gear 232 can extend from the drive notch 33 into the mounting cavity 31. The movable part 22 has a rack portion 222, which extends along the length of the movable part 22. The portion of the drive gear 232 extending into the mounting cavity 31 meshes with the rack portion 222. Thus, when the power source 231 drives the drive gear 232 to rotate, the drive gear 232 can drive the movable part 22 to move relative to the volute 1 via the rack portion 222, thereby realizing the movement of the air guide 21. This enables the air conditioner 100 to stably switch between front air outlet mode and top air outlet mode.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the drive member 23 further includes a gear box 233, which is fixed relative to the volute 1, and the drive gear 232 is rotatably supported in the gear box 233 and extends at least partially from the gear box 233 to mesh with the rack portion 222.

[0063] For example, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 12 The drive unit 23 may be configured to have a gear box 233, which includes a box body 234 and a cover 235. The box body 234 forms a gear groove that faces upward and opens toward the mounting bracket 3. The cover 235 is mounted on the upper side of the box body 234. The cover 235 and the box body 234 together define a gear cavity that opens toward the mounting bracket 3. The drive gear 232 is adapted to be rotatably mounted in the gear cavity, and at least a portion of the drive gear 232 extends out of the gear cavity. A power source 231 is mounted on the cover 235. The output end of the power source 231 passes through the cover 235 and extends into the gear cavity. The output end of the power source 231 is used to powerly connect with the drive gear 232, so that the power source 231 can drive the drive gear 232 to rotate.

[0064] Specifically, drive connection portions 236 may be provided on the side of the cover 235 and the body 234 facing the mounting bracket 3, respectively. The drive connection portion 236 of the cover 235 is located on the side of the cover 235 away from the receiving cavity, and the drive connection portion 236 of the body 234 is located on the side of the body 234 away from the receiving cavity. (Refer to...) Figure 11The mounting bracket 3 has drive connecting seats 36 on the upper and lower sides corresponding to the drive notch 33. The drive connecting seats 36 and the drive connecting part 236 are arranged facing each other. By connecting the drive connecting seats 36 and the drive connecting part 236, the drive member 23 can be detachably mounted on the mounting bracket 3, and the opening of the gear cavity is aligned with the drive notch 33. In this way, the part of the drive gear 232 that extends out of the gear cavity can extend into the mounting cavity 31 through the drive notch 33, thereby meshing with the rack part 222.

[0065] For example, the cover 235 and the body 234 can be configured to have multiple drive connection parts 236, which are spaced apart. Multiple drive connection seats 36 are provided on the upper and lower sides of the mounting bracket 3, and the multiple drive connection seats 36 and the multiple drive connection parts 236 are connected one-to-one to improve the installation stability of the drive component 23.

[0066] With the above settings, the gear box 233 can be installed on the mounting bracket 3 to achieve stable installation of the drive component 23. The gear box 233 can also shield and protect the drive gear 232 to reduce external interference to the drive gear 232, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the drive gear 232's movement and thus improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, the volute 1 further includes a support portion 15, which defines a top air outlet 12. When the top air outlet 12 is closed, the air guide portion 21 is supported by the support portion 15, and when the top air outlet 12 is open, an air outlet gap 24 is formed between the air guide portion 21 and the support portion 15.

[0068] For example, refer to Figure 9 Support portions 15 can be provided on the left and right sides of the upper end of the volute 1. The support portions 15 are plate-shaped extending horizontally, with a support plane formed on the upper side of the support portions 15, and a top air outlet 12 is defined between the two support portions 15. The air guide portion 21 extends horizontally parallel to the support portions 15. In this way, when the movable portion 22 moves downward relative to the volute 1, the lower sidewall of the air guide portion 21 can be supported against the support plane of the support portion 15, and the air guide portion 21 can close the top air outlet 12; while when the movable portion 22 moves upward relative to the volute 1, the lower sidewall of the air guide portion 21 is separated from the support plane of the support portion 15 to form an air outlet gap 24, and the air guide portion 21 can open the top air outlet 12. The airflow from the top air outlet 12 can flow into the room along the air outlet gap 24 to regulate the room.

[0069] It is understandable that by setting the support part 15, the contact area between the air guide part 21 and the volute 1 can be increased, the sealing performance of the air guide part 21 to the top air outlet 12 can be improved, and the flow path of the airflow in the air outlet gap 24 can be increased, so that the air outlet gap 24 can better adjust the flow direction of the airflow and improve the air outlet effect of the air conditioner 100.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet gaps 24 are formed at at least two side edges of the air guide portion 21. For example, see reference to Figure 3 The air guide section 21, together with the two left and right support sections 15, forms an air outlet gap 24, which is located at the front edge and the left and right side edges of the air guide section 21. When the airflow in the air duct 11 flows out from the top air outlet 12, the airflow can flow into the air outlet gap 24 and be blown into the room from the front and left and right sides of the top of the air conditioner 100, increasing the direction of the airflow blown out by the air conditioner 100, meeting the diverse needs of users, and improving user satisfaction.

[0071] 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," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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.

[0072] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0073] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0074] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0075] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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 volute, wherein an air duct is formed inside the volute, and a top air outlet and a front air outlet are connected to the air duct; A top-outlet air assembly includes a connected air guide and a movable part. The movable part is movably installed on the volute so that the air guide can selectively open or block the top air outlet, and when the top air outlet is open, an air outlet gap is formed between the air guide and the volute. The volute also includes a support portion, which is provided on the left and right sides of the upper end of the volute. The support portion is constructed as a plate extending horizontally away from the volute. A support plane is formed on the upper side of the support portion, and the top air outlet is defined between the two support portions. The air outlet gap is formed by the air guide portion and the two support portions. The air outlet gap is located at the front edge and the left and right side edges of the air guide portion.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The volute has an inclined mounting surface, and the movable part is located on the inclined mounting surface and is adapted to slide along the inclined mounting surface.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The volute includes a mounting plate adjacent to the top air outlet, and the outer surface of the mounting plate is formed as the mounting slope.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable part is bent and connected to the air guide part. The angle between the movable part and the air guide part is the same as the angle between the mounting inclined surface and the plane containing the inner periphery of the top air outlet.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The volute is provided with a mounting bracket, and the movable part is slidably mounted on the mounting bracket.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting bracket has a mounting cavity, and a first sliding part is provided in the mounting cavity. At least a portion of the movable part extends into the mounting cavity and is provided with a second sliding part that slides in cooperation with the first sliding part.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top-mounted air outlet assembly also includes a drive component, and the mounting bracket has a drive notch communicating with the mounting cavity. At least a portion of the drive component drives the movable part from the drive notch.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting bracket has a plug-in part and a connecting part at both ends. The plug-in part is used to plug into the volute, and the connecting part is used to detachably connect to the volute through a connector.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top-mounted air outlet assembly also includes a drive component, which includes a power source and a drive gear. The power source is poweredly connected to the drive gear. The movable part is provided with a rack portion, and the drive gear meshes with the rack portion to drive the movable part to move relative to the volute.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drive unit also includes a gearbox fixed relative to the volute, and the drive gear is rotatably supported within the gearbox and extends at least partially from the gearbox to mesh with the rack portion.

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