Air outlet structure, air conditioner and control method thereof

Abstract

The application provides an air outlet structure, an air conditioner and a control method thereof. The air outlet structure comprises a baffle and a sweeping blade. The air outlet structure further comprises a driving member and a connecting assembly. The driving member is in driving connection with the baffle and is in driving connection with the sweeping blade through the connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is used for connecting or disconnecting the driving member and the sweeping blade. When the connecting assembly connects the driving member and the sweeping blade, the driving member can drive the baffle and the sweeping blade to swing simultaneously. When the connecting assembly disconnects the driving member and the sweeping blade, the driving member can drive the baffle to swing alone. The application can flexibly adjust the connection state of the sweeping blade and the driving member through the connecting assembly, thereby adjusting the transmission ratio of the baffle and the sweeping blade. The sweeping blade can sweep the air in the sweeping angle range without dead angle, and the number of driving machines is reduced, thereby reducing the cost and ensuring the sweeping performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of air conditioner technology, specifically relating to an air outlet structure, an air conditioner, and a control method thereof. Background Technology

[0002] To improve user comfort, numerous distributed air conditioning units are available on the market. These units feature non-direct cooling and warm air that warms the feet first. The Star series of wall-mounted units, equipped with large air guide vanes, is another example. However, with increasing functionality, the number of motors in the indoor unit is also constantly increasing, significantly raising production costs. Existing air conditioners can share a single motor to drive the air guide vanes and sweeping blades. This method involves a drive gear at the motor's output, with separate transmission gears meshing with the drive gear to oscillate the vanes and sweeping blades. However, in this method, the vanes and sweeping blades move synchronously, and the transmission ratio between the drive gear and the transmission gear is fixed, resulting in dead zones within the sweeping angle range. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an air outlet structure, an air conditioner, and a control method thereof, which can solve the technical problem of existing air conditioners using a single motor to drive the air guide plate and the air sweeping blades to move synchronously, resulting in dead zones in the air sweeping process.

[0004] This invention provides an air outlet structure, which includes an air guide plate and sweeping blades, and the air outlet structure further includes:

[0005] The driving component is connected to the air guide plate and is also connected to the sweeping blades via a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is used to connect or disconnect the connection between the driving component and the sweeping blades.

[0006] When the connecting assembly connects the drive unit and the sweeping blades, the drive unit can simultaneously drive the guide vane and the sweeping blades to swing; when the connecting assembly disconnects the drive unit from the sweeping blades, the drive unit can drive the guide vane to swing independently.

[0007] In some embodiments, the coupling assembly has a first position and a second position, and the coupling assembly is positioned in the first position or the second position by a power element;

[0008] When the power component moves the connecting assembly to the first position, the connecting assembly connects the drive component and the sweeping blades; when the power component moves the connecting assembly to the second position, the connecting assembly disconnects the drive component and the sweeping blades.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air outlet structure further includes a first drive unit and a second drive unit. The first drive unit has a first transmission gear, which is connected to the drive member in a transmission manner so that the drive member transmits power to the air guide plate.

[0010] The second drive unit includes a second transmission gear, which is either connected or disconnected from the drive component. When the power component moves the coupling assembly to the first position, the coupling assembly pushes the second transmission gear to connect with the drive component. When the power component moves the coupling assembly to the second position, the coupling assembly pulls the second transmission gear to disconnect from the drive component.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connecting structure includes a toggle member and a swing member that are hinged to each other. The end of the swing member away from the toggle member is connected to the power member, and the toggle member pushes the second transmission gear to drive the drive member. The end of the swing member away from the toggle member is disconnected from the power member, and the toggle member pulls the second transmission gear to disconnect from the drive member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the actuating element has an opening in which the second transmission gear is located.

[0013] In some embodiments, the actuating element includes a connecting arm and a connecting block, the connecting arm being hinged to the oscillating element, and an opening being provided on the connecting block.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air outlet structure also includes a housing with a slide rail on it, and the connecting arm is slidably disposed in the slide rail.

[0015] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a positioning post connected to the swinging member, and the swinging member swings at a certain angle relative to the positioning post.

[0016] In some embodiments, a reset member is also provided on the housing, with one end of the reset member connected to the housing and the other end of the reset member connected to the swing member.

[0017] An air conditioner includes an air outlet structure, wherein the air outlet structure is as described above.

[0018] A method for controlling an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is as described above, includes the following steps:

[0019] The connecting component connects the sweeping blades and the drive component. After the drive component drives the sweeping blades to swing by an angle A, the connecting component disconnects the connection between the sweeping blades and the drive component, drives the air guide plate to run for at least one cycle, and then the connecting component connects the connection between the sweeping blades and the drive component again, repeating the above process.

[0020] In some implementations, there are two or more modes, and the swing angle A is different in different modes.

[0021] In some implementations, when a stall is detected in the drive component, the drive component rotates in the opposite direction, and then the drive component drives the sweeping blades to swing by a single angle A.

[0022] The air outlet structure, air conditioner, and control method provided by this invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0023] In this invention, when both the air guide plate and the sweeping blade are driven by a single drive unit, the connection state between the sweeping blade and the drive unit can be flexibly adjusted according to the swing angle requirements of the sweeping blade through the connecting assembly. This adjusts the transmission ratio of the air guide plate and the sweeping blade, achieving sweeping without dead angles within the sweeping angle range. This reduces the number of drive units, lowers costs, and ensures sweeping performance. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0025] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the movable structure of the present invention in the second position;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable structure of the present invention in the first position;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first driving unit and the second driving unit of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8This is a top view of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0035] Attached Figures: 1-Guide plate; 2-Sweeping blade; 3-First drive unit; 301-First transmission gear; 302-Output gear; 303-Cross shaft; 4-Second drive unit; 401-Second transmission gear; 5-Drive component; 501-Driving gear; 6-Connecting assembly; 61-Power component; 601-Actuating component; 611-Connecting arm; 612-Connecting block; 602-Swinging component; 621-First support arm; 622-Second support arm; 623-Terminal; 7-Housing; 701-Positioning post; 702-Slide rail; 703-Reset component. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0038] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0039] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0041] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0042] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0043] See also Figures 1 to 4As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an air outlet structure is provided, which includes an air guide plate 1 and a sweeping blade 2. The air outlet structure further includes a driving component 5 and a connecting assembly 6. The driving component 5 is drivenly connected to the air guide plate 1 and simultaneously drivenly connected to the sweeping blade 2 via the connecting assembly 6. The connecting assembly 6 is used to connect or disconnect the connection between the driving component 5 and the sweeping blade 2. When the connecting assembly 6 connects the driving component 5 and the sweeping blade 2, the driving component 5 can simultaneously drive the air guide plate 1 and the sweeping blade 2 to swing. When the connecting assembly 6 disconnects the connection between the driving component 5 and the sweeping blade 2, the driving component 5 can drive the air guide plate 1 to swing independently.

[0044] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when both the air guide plate 1 and the sweeping blade 2 of the present invention are driven by a single drive unit 5, the connection state between the sweeping blade 2 and the drive unit 5 can be flexibly adjusted through the connecting component 6 according to the swing angle requirements of the sweeping blade 2, thereby adjusting the transmission ratio of the air guide plate 1 and the sweeping blade 2. This achieves sweeping without dead angles within the sweeping angle range, reduces the number of drive units, and ensures sweeping performance while reducing costs.

[0045] The connecting component 6 has a first position and a second position. The connecting component 6 is positioned in either the first or second position by a power component 61. When the power component 61 positions the connecting component 6 in the first position, the connecting component 6 establishes the connection between the driving component 5 and the sweeping blade 2; when the power component 61 positions the connecting component 6 in the second position, the connecting component 6 disconnects the connection between the driving component 5 and the sweeping blade 2. This invention uses the power component 61 to change the position of the connecting component 6, thereby changing the connection state between the driving component 5 and the sweeping blade 6, which is beneficial for timely adjustment according to the different oscillation angle requirements of the sweeping blade 2.

[0046] The air outlet structure also includes a first drive unit 3 and a second drive unit 4. The first drive unit 3 has a first transmission gear 301, which is connected to the drive member 5 to transmit power to the guide vane 1. The second drive unit 4 includes a second transmission gear 401, which is connected to or disconnected from the drive member 5. When the power member 61 moves the connecting assembly 6 to the first position, the connecting assembly 6 pushes the second transmission gear 401 to connect to the drive member 5. When the power member 61 moves the connecting assembly 6 to the second position, the connecting assembly 6 pulls the second transmission gear 401 to disconnect from the drive member 5.

[0047] In one specific implementation, the driving component 5 is driven by gears to the first driving unit 3 and the second driving unit 4. The driving component 5 is a motor, and the output end of the motor is provided with a drive gear 501.

[0048] In one specific embodiment, the first drive unit 3 has a first transmission gear 301, a third transmission gear, and an output gear 302 that mesh sequentially. The first transmission gear 301 meshes with the drive gear 501, and the output gear 302 is equipped with a cross shaft 303, which is inserted into a corresponding hole in the air guide plate 1. When the drive gear 501 rotates, the first transmission gear 301, the third transmission gear, and the output gear 302 rotate sequentially, thereby achieving the oscillation of the air guide plate 1 in the vertical direction. Specifically, the drive connection between the first drive unit 3 and the drive component 5 is achieved through the meshing of the drive gear 501 and the first transmission gear 301.

[0049] In one specific implementation, the second drive unit 4 includes a linkage assembly and a meshing second transmission gear 401 and a gear nut. The second transmission gear 401 meshes with the drive gear 501. When the drive gear 501 rotates, the second transmission gear 401 drives the gear nut to rotate. The gear nut and the linkage assembly work together to convert the rotational motion transmitted from the motor into translational motion. Specifically, the drive connection between the second drive unit 4 and the drive member 5 is achieved through the meshing of the drive gear 501 and the second transmission gear 401. It is worth noting that the linkage assembly that converts rotational motion into translational motion is prior art and will not be described further here.

[0050] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the power component 61 can be an electromagnetic switch or a cylinder. In this embodiment, the power component is preferably an electromagnetic switch. In other embodiments, the power component 61 can also be a component that drives the connecting assembly to change its position. When the power component 61 is energized, it generates a magnetic force on the connecting assembly 6, causing the connecting assembly 6 to move and push the second transmission gear 401 to mesh with the driving gear 501 of the driving component 5. When the power component 61 is de-energized, the connecting assembly 6 loses its magnetic force and pulls the second transmission gear 401 in the opposite direction, preventing the second transmission gear 401 from meshing with the driving gear 501 of the driving component 5. The power component 61 of this invention changes the position of the connecting assembly 6 through electromagnetic attraction, enabling flexible adjustment of the meshing state between the second driving part 4 and the driving gear 501.

[0051] The air outlet structure also includes a housing 7, which has an air outlet. The air sweeping blade 2 is disposed at the air outlet. The first drive unit 3, the second drive unit 4, the drive component 5, and the connecting rod assembly are all disposed inside the housing 7.

[0052] The connecting assembly 6 includes a toggle member 601 and a swing member 602 hinged together. The end of the toggle member 601 away from the swing member 602 pushes the second drive unit 4, and the end of the swing member 602 away from the toggle member 601 is connected to or disconnected from the power member 61. When the power member 61 is energized, one end of the swing member 602 moves toward the power member 61 and is attracted by the power member 61, while the other end of the swing member 602 moves in the opposite direction, causing the swing member 602 to push the toggle member 601 toward the second transmission gear 401 and engage with the drive gear 501 of the drive unit 5. When the power member 61 is de-energized, the swing member 602 loses its attraction and returns to its initial state. The toggle member 601 pulls the second transmission gear 401 of the second drive unit 4 in the opposite direction, and the second transmission gear 401 does not engage with the drive gear 501.

[0053] The swing member 602 includes a first arm 621 and a second arm 622 connected to each other. The length of the first arm 621 extends to the power member 61. A terminal 623 is provided on the bottom side of one side of the first arm 621, and the top side of the other side of the first arm 621 is connected to the second arm 622. A positioning post 701 is provided on the housing 7, located near the power member 61. The second arm 622 is only located on one side of the first arm 621, making the swing member 602 an eccentric structure. When the power member 61 is energized, it attracts the terminal 623, and the first arm 621 rotates a certain angle relative to the positioning post 701, causing the second arm 622 to move linearly, thereby pushing the actuating member 601 to move. The swing member 602 of this invention has an eccentric structure, and under the action of gravity, the swing member 602 can swing at a certain angle. The power member 61 and the swing member 602 work together, occupying a small area within the housing 7.

[0054] The actuating element 601 has an opening, and the second transmission gear 402 is located in the opening. The opening is inverted U-shaped, and the width of the opening is greater than the thickness of the second transmission gear 401. When the second transmission gear 401 is pushed into place, there is a certain gap between the opening and the two end faces of the second transmission gear 401, so as to prevent the actuating element 601 from interfering with the rotation of the second transmission gear 401 when the second transmission gear 401 meshes with the driving gear 501.

[0055] Specifically, the depth of the opening is moderate, allowing the actuating element 601 to engage the second transmission gear 401, and ensuring that the actuating element 601 does not affect the rotation of the second transmission gear 401 after it has been moved into position. This invention, by providing an opening on the actuating element 601 whose shape matches the shape of the second transmission gear 401, allows the second transmission gear 401 to be pushed under a certain external force without affecting its rotation or damaging its end face.

[0056] The actuating element 601 includes a connecting arm 611 and a connecting block 612. The connecting arm 611 is hinged to the swing element 602, and an opening is provided on the connecting block 612. Specifically, the connecting arm 611 is hinged to the second support arm 622. When the swing element 602 swings at a certain angle, the second support arm 622 pushes the connecting arm 611 to move.

[0057] The housing 7 is provided with a slide rail 702, and the connecting arm 611 is slidably disposed in the slide rail 702. The cross-sectional shape of the slide rail 702 is adapted to the cross-section of the connecting arm 611. When the second arm 622 pushes the connecting arm 611 to move, the connecting arm 611 slides along the slide rail 702, preventing the actuating member 601 from deviating during the movement, so that the actuating member 601 can accurately push the second transmission gear 401 to mesh with the driving gear 501. It is worth noting that the sliding distance of the connecting arm 611 should be sufficient to ensure that after the second transmission gear 401 is pushed out, the second transmission gear 401 and the driving gear 501 can mesh, and after the second transmission gear 401 is pulled back, there is a certain gap between the second transmission gear 401 and the driving gear 501. The swing angle of the swing member 602 should also meet the sliding distance requirements of the connecting arm 611.

[0058] The housing 7 is also equipped with a reset member 703. One end of the reset member 703 is connected to the housing 7, and the other end is connected to the swing member 602. Specifically, the reset member 703 is a spring, and it is connected to the top of the first support arm 621. The stretching direction of the reset member 703 is the same as the sliding direction of the connecting arm 611. When the first support arm 621 is connected to the power member 61, the reset member 703 is stretched; when the first support arm 621 is disconnected from the power member 61, the reset member 703 is shortened. Under the action of the reset member 703, an external force is applied to the swing member 602, which is conducive to the reset of the swing member 602.

[0059] See also Figures 7 to 9 As shown, an air conditioner includes an air outlet structure, which is the air outlet structure described above.

[0060] A method for controlling an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is as described above, includes the following steps:

[0061] The connecting component 6 connects the sweeping blade 2 and the driving component 5. After the driving component 5 drives the sweeping blade 2 to swing at an angle A, the connecting component 6 disconnects the connection between the sweeping blade 2 and the driving component 5, drives the air guide plate 1 to run for at least one cycle, and then the connecting component 6 connects the connection between the sweeping blade 2 and the driving component 5 again, repeating the above process.

[0062] In the above steps, there are two or more modes, and the swing angle A is different in different modes. Specifically, when the control method includes a first swing mode and a second swing mode, the following steps are included:

[0063] S1: When the air conditioner is turned on, the air guide plate 1 is placed in the initial closed position. The first transmission gear 301 meshes with the drive gear 501 to determine whether the air conditioner is in the first swing mode or the second swing mode. The user can select the mode himself.

[0064] S2: When the air conditioner is in the first swing mode, the power component 61 is energized and closed. At this time, the first transmission gear 301 and the second transmission gear 401 are respectively engaged with the drive gear 501. The second drive unit 4 and the first drive unit 3 are both in the conductive state with the drive component 5. The motor drives the air guide plate 1 and the sweeping blade 2 to swing.

[0065] S21: If motor stall is detected, and the sweeping blade 2 has reached its swing limit, the motor will rotate in the opposite direction and step S2 will be repeated.

[0066] S22: If the motor is not detected to be stalled, calculate the angle through which the sweeping blade 2 has rotated based on the rotation angle of the motor shaft. If the sweeping blade 2 swings by an angle A in a single swing, preferably when the angle A in a single swing is 10°, the power component 61 is de-energized and shut down, and the sweeping blade 2 stops moving.

[0067] S23: At this swing angle, the air guide plate 1 continues to run for one cycle, that is, completes the air outlet sweeping area once. Repeat step S22, that is, the air guide plate 1 runs for one cycle after the air sweeping blade 2 swings 10° each time.

[0068] S3: When the air conditioner is in the second swing mode, the power component 61 is energized and closed. At this time, the first transmission gear 301 and the second transmission gear 401 are respectively engaged with the drive gear 501. The second drive unit 4 and the first drive unit 3 are both in the conducting state. The motor drives the air guide plate 1 and the sweeping blade 2 to swing.

[0069] S31: If motor stall is detected, and the sweeping blade 2 has reached its swing limit, the motor will rotate in the opposite direction and step S3 will be repeated.

[0070] S32: If the motor is not stalled, calculate the angle through which the sweeping blade 2 rotates based on the rotation angle of the motor shaft, and the single swing angle B of the sweeping blade 2. Preferably, when the single swing angle B is 5°, the power component 61 is de-energized and shut down, and the sweeping blade 2 stops moving.

[0071] S33: At this swing angle, the air guide plate 1 continues to run for one cycle, that is, completes the air outlet sweeping area once. Repeat step S32, that is, the air guide plate 1 runs for one cycle after the air sweeping blade 2 swings 5° each time.

[0072] The first and second sweeping modes are rapid sweeping and fine sweeping, respectively. In the second sweeping mode, the swing angle of the sweeping blades 2 is smaller than in the first. The combination of the air outlet structure and the control direction allows for different swing angles of the sweeping blades depending on the mode, avoiding sweeping dead zones. Furthermore, when the swing ranges of single swing angles A and B are the same, the second sweeping mode has a longer swing cycle than the first, because the angle of single swing angle B is smaller than that of single swing angle A.

[0073] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the aforementioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed without conflict.

[0074] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention. The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure, characterized in that, Including a guide vane (1) and sweeping blades (2), the air outlet structure further includes: A driving component (5) is driven to the air guide plate (1) and simultaneously driven to the sweeping blade (2) via a connecting component (6). The connecting component (6) is used to connect or disconnect the connection between the driving component (5) and the sweeping blade (2). When the connecting assembly (6) connects the drive member (5) and the sweeping blade (2), the drive member (5) can simultaneously drive the guide plate (1) and the sweeping blade (2) to swing; when the connecting assembly (6) disconnects the connection between the drive member (5) and the sweeping blade (2), the drive member (5) can drive the guide plate (1) to swing independently, and the connecting assembly (6) is used to adjust the transmission ratio of the guide plate (1) and the sweeping blade (2); The connecting component (6) has a first position and a second position. The connecting component (6) is positioned in the first position or the second position by a power member (61). When the power member (61) positions the connecting component (6) in the first position, the connecting component (6) connects the drive member (5) and the sweeping blade (2). When the power member (61) positions the connecting component (6) in the second position, the connecting component (6) disconnects the connection between the drive member (5) and the sweeping blade (2). The air outlet structure further includes a first drive unit (3) and a second drive unit (4). The first drive unit (3) has a first transmission gear (301), which is connected to the drive member (5) so that the drive member (5) transmits power to the air guide plate (1). The second drive unit (4) includes a second transmission gear (401), which is connected to or disconnected from the drive member (5). When the power member (61) moves the connecting assembly (6) to the first position, the connecting assembly (6) pushes the second transmission gear (401) to connect to the drive member (5). When the power member (61) moves the connecting assembly (6) to the second position, the connecting assembly (6) pulls the second transmission gear (401) to disconnect from the drive member (5). The connecting assembly (6) includes a toggle member (601) and a swing member (602) hinged to each other. The end of the swing member (602) away from the toggle member (601) is connected to the power member (61). The toggle member (601) pushes the second transmission gear (401) to drive the drive member (5). The end of the swing member (602) away from the toggle member (601) is disconnected from the power member (61). The toggle member (601) pulls the second transmission gear (401) to disconnect from the drive member (5).

2. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating element (601) has an opening, and the second transmission gear (401) is located in the opening.

3. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The actuating member (601) includes a connecting arm (611) and a connecting block (612). The connecting arm (611) is hinged to the swing member (602), and the opening is provided on the connecting block (612).

4. The air outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air outlet structure also includes a housing (7), on which a slide rail (702) is provided, and the connecting arm (611) is slidably disposed in the slide rail (702).

5. The air outlet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (7) is provided with a positioning post (701) connected to the swing member (602), and the swing member (602) swings at a certain angle relative to the positioning post (701).

6. The air outlet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (7) is also provided with a reset member (703), one end of which is connected to the housing (7) and the other end of which is connected to the swing member (602).

7. An air conditioner, comprising an air outlet structure, characterized in that, The air outlet structure is the air outlet structure described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A control method for an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The connecting component (6) connects the sweeping blade (2) and the driving member (5). After the driving member (5) drives the sweeping blade (2) to swing by an angle A, the connecting component (6) disconnects the connection between the sweeping blade (2) and the driving member (5), drives the air guide plate (1) to run for at least one cycle, and then the connecting component (6) connects the connection between the sweeping blade (2) and the driving member (5) again, repeating the above process.

9. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, There are two or more modes, and the swing angle A is different in different modes.

10. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, When a stall is detected in the drive unit (5), the drive unit (5) rotates in the opposite direction, and the drive unit (5) then drives the sweeping blade (2) to swing by a single angle A.

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