Air outlet device of air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The air outlet device of the air conditioner comprises an air guide ring assembly, an air guide plate assembly and a lifting driving assembly, and the air guide ring assembly is provided with an air outlet; the air guide plate assembly is arranged at the air outlet of the air guide ring assembly, and a first air guide opening is defined in the air guide plate assembly; the lifting driving assembly is arranged on the air guide ring assembly, the lifting driving assembly is connected with the air guide plate assembly and used for driving the air guide plate assembly to move between a retracting position and an extending position, communication between the first air guide opening and the air outlet is disconnected at the retracting position, and communication between the first air guide opening and the air outlet is achieved at the extending position. According to the air outlet device of the air conditioner, the first air guide opening can be opened and closed by driving the air guide plate assembly to move relative to the air guide ring assembly, the sealing effect of the first air guide opening in the closed state can be improved, the use feeling of the whole air outlet device is higher, and the use experience of a user can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances, and in particular to an air outlet device of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, an air guide plate is usually provided at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air outlet is opened and closed by flipping the air guide plate. However, the sealing performance of the air outlet is poor, and the air outlet is prone to air leakage, resulting in poor air outlet effect of the air conditioner, affecting the user experience. There is room for improvement. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide an air outlet device for an air conditioner, wherein the air outlet device for the air conditioner has a good air supply effect and can improve the user experience.

[0004] The invention also provides an air conditioner.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the air outlet device of the air conditioner comprises: an air guide ring assembly, the air guide ring assembly having an air outlet; an air guide plate assembly, the air guide plate assembly being arranged at the air outlet of the air guide ring assembly, the air guide plate assembly defining a first air guide outlet; a lifting drive assembly, the lifting drive assembly being arranged on the air guide ring assembly, the lifting drive assembly being connected to the air guide plate assembly and being used to drive the air guide plate assembly to move between a retracted position and an extended position, in which the first air guide outlet is disconnected from the air outlet and in which the first air guide outlet is connected to the air outlet.

[0006] The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured with an air guide plate assembly having a first air guide outlet. When the air guide plate assembly is close to the air guide ring assembly, the air guide ring assembly can block the first air guide outlet to close the first air guide outlet. When the air guide plate assembly is away from the air guide ring assembly, the first air guide outlet and the air outlet can be connected to realize air supply of the air outlet device. The first air guide outlet can be opened and closed by driving the air guide plate assembly to move relative to the air guide ring assembly, which can improve the sealing effect of the first air guide outlet when it is in a closed state, reduce the probability of air leakage at the first air guide outlet, and improve the air supply effect of the air outlet device. The air guide plate assembly is driven by the driving assembly to move between the retracted position and the extended position, so that the use feel of the entire air outlet device is more advanced and the user experience can be enhanced.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the movement direction of the air guide plate assembly is the same as the extension direction of the center line of the air outlet.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting drive assembly includes a first drive motor and a first drive gear, the first drive motor is arranged on the air guide ring assembly and connected to the first drive gear, the air guide plate assembly has a movable rack, and the movable rack is meshed with the first drive gear.

[0009] In some examples, the air guide plate assembly includes: an air guide bracket, the air guide bracket cooperates with the air guide ring assembly, the outer periphery of the air guide bracket defines the first air guide port, and the movable rack is disposed in the middle of the air guide bracket.

[0010] In some examples, one of the air guide bracket and the air guide ring assembly has a positioning column, and the other of the air guide bracket and the air guide ring assembly has a positioning hole, the positioning column or the positioning hole is adjacent to the movable rack, and the positioning column is suitable for slidingly fitting with the positioning hole.

[0011] In some examples, the air guide bracket includes a bracket body and a mounting member, the bracket body forms a ring shape, the mounting member is arranged in the middle of the bracket body, the outer periphery of the bracket body has the first air guide port, a second air guide port is formed between the mounting member and the bracket body, and the mounting member is provided with the movable rack and the positioning column.

[0012] In some examples, the air guide bracket is further defined with a second air guide port, and the air guide plate assembly further includes: an air guide strip, which is movably disposed on the air guide bracket for opening and closing the second air guide port, a rotating member, which is rotatably disposed on the air guide bracket, and the air guide strip is movably connected to the rotating member; and a rotating drive assembly, which is disposed on the air guide bracket, and is used to drive the rotating member to rotate relative to the air guide bracket to drive the air guide strip to move.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide ring assembly includes an air guide ring and a fan blade assembly, the air guide ring defines the air outlet, a middle portion of the air guide ring has a mounting seat, and the lifting drive assembly and the fan blade assembly are respectively arranged on the mounting seat.

[0014] In some examples, the air guide ring also includes an air guide outer ring, which is disposed on the outer periphery of the mounting seat and connected to the mounting seat via a first connecting rib, and the air outlet is formed between the air guide outer ring and the mounting seat.

[0015] In some examples, one of the air guide ring and the air guide plate assembly is provided with a guide member, and the other of the air guide ring and the air guide plate assembly is provided with a guide hole, and the guide member is plugged into and slidably matched with the guide hole.

[0016] In some examples, a side edge of the air guide outer ring has a limiting flange extending in a direction away from the mounting seat, and the limiting flange is provided with the guide hole.

[0017] The air conditioner according to the second aspect of the embodiment of the present invention includes the air outlet device of the air conditioner according to the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention. By adopting the air outlet device of the above-mentioned air conditioner, the air guide plate assembly is movable relative to the air guide ring assembly, so as to open and close the first air guide port, thereby improving the sealing effect of the first air guide port when it is in a closed state, improving the air supply effect of the air conditioner, and making the use of the air conditioner more advanced, which can enhance the user experience.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air outlet device according to some embodiments of the present invention at a certain viewing angle;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an air outlet device according to some embodiments of the present invention from another viewing angle;

[0022] Figure 3 is an exploded view of an air outlet device according to some embodiments of the present invention at a certain viewing angle;

[0023] Figure 4 is an exploded view of an air outlet device according to some embodiments of the present invention from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air outlet device in a working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an air outlet device in a working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of the structure in the middle;

[0027] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of an air outlet device in another working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an air outlet device in another working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Fig.10 is a schematic structural diagram of an air deflector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention at a certain viewing angle;

[0030] Fig.11 is a schematic structural diagram of an air deflector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention at another viewing angle;

[0031] Fig.12 is a schematic structural diagram of an air deflector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention at another viewing angle;

[0032] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 A magnified view of the structure in middle B;

[0033] Fig.14 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air deflector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention at a certain viewing angle;

[0034] Fig.15 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air deflector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention at another viewing angle;

[0035] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 A magnified view of the structure in C;

[0036] Fig.17 is a schematic structural diagram of an air deflector assembly in a working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0037] Fig.18 is a schematic structural diagram of an air deflector assembly in another working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.19 is a schematic structural diagram of an air guide strip according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0039] Fig. 20 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the air guide strip according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0040] Fig.21 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air deflector assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0041] Fig. 22 yes Fig.21 A magnified view of the structure in D;

[0042] Fig.23 yes Fig.21 A magnified view of the structure in middle E;

[0043] Fig.24 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air deflector assembly in a working state at a certain viewing angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0044] Fig.25 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air deflector assembly in a working state at another viewing angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0045] Fig.26 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air deflector assembly in another working state at a viewing angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0046] Fig. 27 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air deflector assembly in another working state at another viewing angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0047] Fig.28 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air outlet device according to some embodiments of the present invention at a certain viewing angle;

[0048] Fig.29 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air outlet device according to some embodiments of the present invention from another perspective;

[0049] Fig.30 is an exploded view of an air guide ring assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0050] Fig.31 yes Fig.30 A magnified view of the F structure in the middle;

[0051] Fig.32 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner in a working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0052] Fig.33 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a working state according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0053] Fig.34 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner in another working state at a viewing angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0054] Fig.35 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner in another working state at another viewing angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0055] Fig.36 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention in another working state.

[0056] Reference numerals:

[0057] Air outlet device 100, air conditioner 1000,

[0058] Air guide ring assembly 10, air outlet 101,

[0059] Air guide ring 20, first connecting rib 201,

[0060] Mounting seat 21, mounting cavity 211, avoidance hole 212, positioning hole 213, wire groove 214, positioning port 215,

[0061] The air guide outer ring 22, the first outer ring segment 221, the limiting flange 2211, the guide hole 2212, the annular boss 2213, the second outer ring segment 222,

[0062] The fan blade 31, the fan blade motor 32, the mounting boss 321, the card slot 3211, the fixing member 33, the slot 331, the card block 3311, the positioning boss 332, the through hole 333,

[0063] The air guide plate assembly 40, the first air guide port 401, the second air guide port 402,

[0064] Air guide bracket 50, annular mounting groove 501, limiting retaining ring 502,

[0065] The bracket body 51, the first fixing hole 5101, the first bracket section 511, the second bracket section 512, the guide member 513,

[0066] The mounting member 52, the second fixing hole 5201, the mounting column 521, the movable rack 5211, the limiting rib 5212, the positioning column 522,

[0067] Rotating member 60, snap ring 601, second connecting rib 602, third connecting rib 603,

[0068] Rotating outer ring 61, limiting groove 611, rotating inner ring 62, meshing teeth 621, mounting portion 63,

[0069] Air guide strip 70, first fixed shaft 701, second fixed shaft 702, rotating shaft 703, body 71, connecting boss 72,

[0070] The lifting drive assembly 81 , the first drive motor 811 , the first drive gear 812 , the rotating drive assembly 82 , the second drive motor 821 , and the second drive gear 822 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0072] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0073] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0074] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 36 The air outlet device 100 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0075] like Figure 1-Figure 36 As shown, the air outlet device 100 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: an air guide ring assembly 10, an air guide plate assembly 40 and a lifting drive assembly 81.

[0076] The air guide ring assembly 10 has an air outlet 101 , and the air guide plate assembly 40 is disposed at the air outlet 101 of the air guide ring assembly 10 . The air guide plate assembly 40 defines a first air guide port 401 , and the first air guide port 401 can be connected to the air outlet 101 to realize air supply of the air outlet device 100 .

[0077] The lifting drive assembly 81 is arranged on the air guide ring assembly 10, and the lifting drive assembly 81 is connected to the air guide plate assembly 40, and is used to drive the air guide plate assembly 40 to move between a retracted position and an extended position. When the air guide plate assembly 40 moves to the retracted position, the air guide ring assembly 10 can block the first air guide port 401 to disconnect the first air guide port 401 from the air outlet 101. When the air guide plate assembly 40 moves to the extended position, the first air guide port 401 is connected to the air outlet 101 to realize the air supply of the air outlet device 100.

[0078] Specifically, the air deflector assembly 40 moves to the retracted position, the air deflector assembly 40 and the air deflector ring assembly 10 approach each other so that the air deflector ring assembly 10 blocks the first air guide port 401, and the air deflector assembly 40 moves to the extended position, the air deflector assembly 40 and the air deflector ring assembly 10 move away from each other to open the first air guide port 401.

[0079] It should be noted that the air guide ring assembly 10 can be fixed on the air conditioner 1000. When the lifting drive assembly 81 is driven, the air guide plate assembly 40 can move relative to the air guide ring assembly 10 to achieve the opening and closing of the first air guide port 401, which is beneficial to the control of the air guide plate assembly 40. The air guide plate assembly 40 can also be fixed on the air conditioner 1000. When the lifting drive assembly 81 is driven, the air guide ring assembly 10 can be moved relative to the air guide plate assembly 40 to achieve the opening and closing of the first air guide port 401. At this time, the entire air outlet device 100 can be hidden in the air conditioner 1000 to enhance the aesthetics of the air conditioner 1000.

[0080] According to the air outlet device 100 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing an air guide plate assembly 40 with a first air guide outlet 401, when the air guide plate assembly 40 is close to the air guide ring assembly 10, the air guide ring assembly 10 can block the first air guide outlet 401 to close the first air guide outlet 401, and when the air guide plate assembly 40 is away from the air guide ring assembly 10, the first air guide outlet 401 and the air outlet 101 can be connected to realize the air supply of the air outlet device 100; by driving the air guide plate assembly 40 to move relative to the air guide ring assembly 10, the first air guide outlet 401 can be opened and closed, which can improve the sealing effect of the first air guide outlet 401 in the closed state, reduce the probability of air leakage at the first air guide outlet 401, and improve the air supply effect of the air outlet device 100. The air guide plate assembly 40 is driven by the driving assembly to move between the retracted position and the extended position, so that the use feeling of the entire air outlet device 100 is more advanced, which can enhance the user experience.

[0081] like Figure 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the moving direction of the air guide plate assembly 40 is parallel to the extending direction of the center line of the air outlet 101 (eg Figure 3 The first air guide port 401 is located at the periphery of the air guide ring assembly 40, and the air guide plate assembly 40 is in the direction away from the air guide ring assembly 10 (as shown in the front and rear directions). Figure 3 The first air guide port 401 can be opened by moving the air guide plate assembly 40 toward the direction close to the air guide ring assembly 10 (as shown in the figure). Figure 3 The first air guide port 401 can be closed by moving the first air guide port 401 in the direction from front to back as shown.

[0082] like Figure 7As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting drive assembly 81 includes a first drive motor 811 and a first drive gear 812, the first drive motor 811 is arranged on the air guide ring assembly 10, and the first drive motor 811 is connected to the first drive gear 812, and the air guide plate assembly 40 has a movable rack 5211, and the movable rack 5211 is engaged with the first drive gear 812.

[0083] The first driving motor 811 can drive the first driving gear 812 to rotate, so as to drive the movable rack 5211 to move, so that the entire air guide plate assembly 40 is close to or away from the air guide ring assembly 10, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the first air guide port 401.

[0084] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some examples, the air guide plate assembly 40 includes: an air guide bracket 50, the air guide bracket 50 cooperates with the air guide ring assembly 10, the outer periphery of the air guide bracket 10 is defined with a first air guide port 401, and a movable rack 5211 is arranged in the middle of the air guide bracket 50 to facilitate the engagement of the movable rack 5211 and the first driving gear 812, while preventing the movable rack 5211 from obstructing the flow of air from the air guide port 101 to the first air guide port 401, so as to reduce the flow resistance of the air, which is beneficial to improving the air supply effect of the air outlet device 100.

[0085] like Figure 7 and Fig.29 As shown, in some examples, the mounting member 52 has a positioning column 522, and the mounting seat 21 has a positioning hole 213, or the mounting member 52 can have a positioning hole 213, and the mounting seat 21 can have a positioning column 522, and the positioning column 522 and the positioning hole 213 are slidably matched. Based on the sliding of the mounting member 52 relative to the mounting seat 21, the positioning effect of the mounting member 52 can be improved to prevent the mounting member 52 from rotating.

[0086] Moreover, the positioning column 522 or the positioning hole 213 is arranged adjacent to the movable rack 5211 , which is beneficial to reducing the size of the mounting member 52 , and can prevent the mounting member 52 from obstructing the flow of air from the air guide port 101 to the first air guide port 401 , thereby reducing the air flow resistance, increasing the air supply volume, and improving the air supply effect of the air outlet device 100 .

[0087] like Fig.10 and Fig.11As shown, in some examples, the air guide bracket 50 includes a bracket body 51 and a mounting member 52, the bracket body 51 forms a ring, the first air guide port 401 is arranged on the outer periphery of the bracket body 51, the mounting member 52 is arranged in the middle of the bracket body 51, the mounting member 52 and the bracket body 51 are arranged at intervals so that a second air guide port 402 is formed between the mounting member 52 and the bracket body 51, and then the air guide bracket 50 is installed at the air outlet 101 of the air guide ring assembly 10, the opening direction of the second air guide port 402 can be the same as the opening direction of the air outlet 101, so as to realize the diversion of the airflow out of the air outlet 101, and improve the air supply range of the air outlet device 100.

[0088] At the same time, there is no need to set up an additional air duct for diversion in the air guide bracket 50. Air can pass through the first air guide port 401 by simply opening and closing the first air guide port 401. This can fully utilize the structural design of the air guide bracket 50 and facilitate manufacturing and processing.

[0089] like Figure 7 and Fig.29 As shown, in some examples, the mounting member 52 is provided with a movable rack 5211 and a positioning column 522, and the movable rack 5211 can engage with the first driving gear 812, so that the first driving assembly 81 can drive the mounting member 52 to move through the engagement of the movable rack 5211 with the first driving gear 812, thereby driving the entire air guide plate assembly 40 to move between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0090] The positioning column 522 can play a role in positioning the mounting member 52 to prevent the mounting member 52 from rotating itself, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the air guide plate assembly 40.

[0091] In some examples, the mounting member 52 may have a screw or a lead screw, which meshes with the first drive gear 812, so that the rotation of the first drive gear 812 can drive the screw to rotate, and the rotation of the screw can drive the mounting member 52 and the entire air guide plate assembly 40 to move, and then the first drive motor 811 drives the first drive gear 812 to rotate, which can drive the mounting member 52 to move forward and backward, thereby driving the entire air guide plate assembly 40 away from or close to the air guide ring assembly 10.

[0092] In some examples, the air guide bracket 50 is further defined with a second air guide outlet 402, and the air guide plate assembly 40 further includes: an air guide strip 70 and a rotating member 60, wherein the air guide strip 70 is movably disposed on the air guide bracket 50, and the movement of the air guide strip 70 can open and close the second air guide outlet 402, and the rotating member 60 is rotatably disposed on the air guide bracket 50, and the air guide strip 70 is movably connected to the rotating member 60, and thus the rotation of the rotating member 60 can drive the air guide strip 70 to move so as to open and close the second air guide outlet 402.

[0093] In some examples, the air outlet 101 can be roughly formed into a circle, the air guide plate assembly 40 can be formed into a circle, the air guide plate assembly 40 can cover the air outlet 101, the second air guide outlet 402 corresponds to the air outlet 101, and the second air guide outlet 402 is roughly formed into a circle or a circular ring. As a result, the entire air outlet device 100 can be roughly formed into a circle, thereby improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner 1000.

[0094] In addition, when the plurality of air guide strips 70 close the second air guide port 402, the end portion of each air guide strip 70 (eg Fig.19 There may be a certain gap between the outer end of the air guide strip 70 and the air guide bracket 50 to facilitate the rotation of the air guide strip 70, or a flexible member may be provided between the outer end of the air guide strip 70 and the air guide bracket 50, and the flexible member may seal the gap between the air guide strip 70 and the air guide bracket 50 when the air guide strip 70 closes the second air guide port 402.

[0095] The air guide plate assembly 40 also includes: a rotation drive assembly 82, which is arranged on the air guide bracket 50. The rotation drive assembly 82 can drive the rotating member 60 to rotate relative to the air guide bracket 50 to drive the air guide strip 70 to move, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the second air guide port 402.

[0096] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide ring assembly 10 includes an air guide ring 20 and a fan blade assembly. The air guide ring 10 defines an air outlet 101. The middle portion of the air guide ring 20 has a mounting seat 21, which is conducive to the air flowing evenly to the first air guide port 401 through the air outlet 101. The lifting drive assembly 40 and the fan blade assembly are respectively arranged on the mounting seat 21, which can reduce the resistance to air flow and improve the driving efficiency of the air.

[0097] like Figure 1 , Fig.28 and Fig.29 As shown, in some examples, the air guide ring 20 also includes an air guide outer ring 22, which is arranged on the outer periphery of the mounting seat 21, and the air guide outer ring 22 is connected to the mounting seat 21 through a first connecting rib 201, which can improve the structural strength of the mounting seat 21 and improve the bearing capacity of the mounting seat 21.

[0098] An air outlet 101 is formed between the air guide outer ring 22 and the mounting seat 21 , so that the first air guide opening 401 and the second air guide opening 402 are respectively connected to the air outlet 101 to realize air supply of the air outlet device 100 .

[0099] In some examples, the air guide ring 20 may be provided with a guide member 513, and the air guide plate assembly 40 may be provided with a guide hole 2212, or the air guide ring 20 may be provided with a guide hole 2212, and the air guide plate assembly 40 may be provided with a guide member 513, and the guide member 513 is plugged into the guide hole 2212, and the guide member 513 and the guide hole 2212 can be slidably matched, so that the air guide ring assembly 10 and the air guide plate assembly 40 can be moved closer to or farther away from each other.

[0100] like Fig.29 As shown, in some examples, one side of the air guide outer ring 22 (such as Fig.29 The front side shown in FIG. 1 has an edge that faces away from the mounting seat 21 (eg Fig.29 The air guide plate assembly 40 is connected with the limiting flange 2211 in cooperation with the limiting flange 2211. On the one hand, the air guide plate assembly 40 and the air guide ring assembly 10 can be installed. On the other hand, the air guide plate assembly 40 and the air guide ring assembly 10 can be guided to approach or move away from each other, thereby improving the stability of the air guide plate assembly 40 when it moves relative to the air guide ring assembly 10. For example, the limiting flange 2211 is provided with a guide hole 2212 or a guide member 513, and the air guide plate assembly 40 and the limiting flange 2211 are plugged into the guide hole 2212 through the guide member 513.

[0101] like Fig.29 As shown, the limiting flange 2211 may have a guide hole 2212, and the air guide plate assembly 40 may have a guide member 513. Of course, the limiting flange 2211 may also have a guide member 513, and the air guide plate assembly 40 may have a guide hole 2212. The guide member 513 is plugged into the guide hole 2212 to enable the air guide ring assembly 10 and the air guide plate assembly 40 to move closer to or farther away from each other.

[0102] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 1000 includes an air outlet device 100 of the air conditioner. By adopting the air outlet device 100 of the air conditioner, the air guide plate assembly 40 is movable relative to the air guide ring assembly 10, so that the first air guide port 401 can be opened and closed, which can improve the sealing effect of the first air guide port 401 when it is in a closed state, improve the air supply effect of the air conditioner 1000, and make the use of the air conditioner 1000 more advanced, which can enhance the user experience.

[0103] In some examples, the air conditioner 1000 can be a wall-mounted air conditioner, or the air conditioner 1000 can be a cabinet air conditioner, which consists of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is usually installed in the room, the air outlet device 100 is set on the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit is installed on an outdoor wall or platform.

[0104] The air conditioner 1000 may also be an integrated air conditioner, which is an independent air conditioning unit, usually installed on a window or a wall, and the air outlet device 100 is arranged on the indoor side.

[0105] In some examples, the number of the air outlet device 100 is at least one, for example, the air outlet device 100 may be one, which can reduce the cost on the basis of ensuring the air supply volume of the air conditioner 100; of course, the air outlet device 100 may also be multiple, and the multiple air outlet devices 100 may be arranged along the extension direction of the air conditioner 100 (such as Fig.32 The air curtain formed by the air supply of the air conditioner 1000 can be enlarged, and the air sweeping area when the air conditioner 1000 supplies air can be increased.

[0106] It is understandable that, by adopting the above-mentioned air outlet device 100, the air conditioner 1000 can send air outwards, for example, the air conditioner 1000 is directed upwards (such as Fig.32 The air supply from bottom to top as shown in the figure can increase the height of the air supply of the air conditioner 1000, thereby expanding the wind curtain formed by the air supply of the air conditioner 1000, and increasing the wind sweeping area when the air conditioner 1000 supplies air, thereby improving the user experience.

[0107] Refer to the following Figure 1-Figure 36 Some specific embodiments of the present invention are described.

[0108] The air conditioner 1000 includes an air conditioner body and an air outlet device 100. The air conditioner body has a shell and a wind wheel. The wind wheel is arranged in the shell. The air outlet device 100 is installed on the shell. The air outlet device 100 includes an air guide ring assembly 10, an air guide plate assembly 40 and a driving assembly.

[0109] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the air guide ring assembly 10 is installed on the shell and is provided with an air outlet 101, the air outlet 101 is located in the middle of the air guide ring assembly 10, and the air outlet 101 is open forward, the air guide plate assembly 40 is arranged at the air outlet 101, the air guide plate assembly 40 has a first air guide port 401 and a second air guide port 402, the first air guide port 401 is located at the periphery of the air guide plate assembly 10, and the first air guide port 401 is open outward, the second air guide port 402 is located at the front side of the air guide plate assembly 40, and the second air guide port 402 is open forward.

[0110] The air guide ring assembly 10 includes an air guide ring 20 , fan blades 31 and a fan blade motor 32 . The air guide ring 20 has an air outlet 101 . The fan blades 31 and the fan blade motor 32 are mounted on the air guide ring 20 .

[0111] The air guide ring 20 includes an air guide outer ring 22 and a mounting seat 21. Fig.29As shown, the air guide outer ring 22 includes a first outer ring segment 221 and a second outer ring segment 222. One side of the first outer ring segment 221 (eg Fig.29 A limiting flange 2211 is provided on the front side) edge to facilitate the cooperation between the air guide ring assembly 10 and the air guide plate assembly 40, so as to improve the stability of the air guide ring assembly 10 and the air guide plate assembly 40 when they are close to or away from each other.

[0112] The limiting flange 2211 is outward (such as Fig.29 The air guide plate assembly 40 includes an air guide bracket 50, at least a portion of which is located on one side of the limiting flange 2211 (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 front side shown).

[0113] Among them, after the air guide ring assembly 10 and the air guide plate assembly 40 are close to each other, the air guide bracket 50 fits with the limiting flange 2211, which can prevent air leakage of the air outlet device 100 and reduce the loss of the air supply airflow, thereby reducing the power consumption of the air outlet device 100 and improving the air supply capacity of the air outlet device 100.

[0114] Thus, the side of the air guide plate assembly 40 close to the air guide ring assembly 10 (such as Figure 3 The rear side shown in FIG. 1 ) and the side of the air guide ring assembly 10 close to the air guide plate (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 The front side as shown in the figure can prevent the air outlet device 100 from leaking air, so as to reduce the loss of the air supply airflow, thereby reducing the power consumption of the air outlet device 100 and improving the air supply capacity of the air outlet device 100. Of course, the outer periphery of the air guide plate assembly 40 can also be fitted with the inner periphery of the air guide ring assembly 10 to reduce the probability of air leakage.

[0115] The second outer ring segment 222 is disposed on a side of the first outer ring segment 221 away from the limiting flange 2211 (eg Fig.29 The second outer ring segment 222 is arranged in a direction away from the first outer ring segment 221 (as shown in the rear side). Fig.29 The direction from front to back as shown in FIG. 2 gradually moves away from the center of the air guide outer ring 22 (as shown in FIG. Fig.29 The second outer ring segment 222 extends obliquely (from the inside to the outside as shown), that is, the second outer ring segment 222 can form a trumpet shape, and the second outer ring segment 222 is directed toward the center of the air conditioner 1000, which is beneficial to guide the air flow in the air conditioner 1000 to flow into the air outlet 101, thereby increasing the air outlet volume of the air outlet 101, and further improving the air supply capacity of the air outlet device 100.

[0116] like Fig.29As shown, the limiting flange 2211 may have a guide hole 2212, and the air guide plate assembly 40 may have a guide member 513. Of course, the limiting flange 2211 may also have a guide member 513, and the air guide plate assembly 40 may have a guide hole 2212. The guide member 513 is plugged into the guide hole 2212 to enable the air guide ring assembly 10 and the air guide plate assembly 40 to move closer to or farther away from each other.

[0117] In addition, a circle of annular bosses 2213 are provided on the edge of the guide hole 2212, and the annular bosses 2213 can improve the structural strength of the guide hole 2212. At the same time, after the guide member 513 is plugged into the guide hole 2212, the annular bosses 2213 can improve the limiting effect of the guide member 513, thereby improving the stability of the relative activities of the guide plate assembly 40 and the guide ring assembly 10.

[0118] The mounting seat 21 is disposed in the air guide outer ring 22, and the mounting seat 21 is connected to the air guide outer ring 22 through a first connecting rib 201. Specifically, the outer end of the first connecting rib 201 (such as Fig.29 The outer end shown in FIG. 201 is connected to the first outer ring segment 221, and the inner end of the first connecting rib 201 (as shown in FIG. Fig.29 The inner end shown in the figure is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the mounting seat 21.

[0119] like Fig.30 As shown, the fan blade 31 is located on the side of the first connecting rib 201 away from the air guide plate assembly 40 (as shown in FIG. Fig.30 The rear side as shown in the figure) can reduce the occupation of the internal space of the air guide ring assembly 10 and facilitate the installation of the fan blades 31 and the fan blade motor 32.

[0120] like Fig.29 and Fig.30 As shown, the mounting seat 21 defines a mounting cavity 211, and the mounting cavity 211 is away from the side of the air guide plate assembly 40 (such as Fig.29 The rear side (as shown) is open to facilitate the installation of the driving assembly. The bottom wall of the installation cavity 211 has an avoidance hole 212. The movable rack 5211 of the air guide plate assembly 40 can pass through the avoidance hole 212 to cooperate with the driving assembly to save space. The driving assembly can drive the movable rack 5211 to move, so as to drive the air guide plate assembly 40 to move closer to or away from the air guide ring assembly 10, so as to open and close the second air guide port 402.

[0121] like Figure 7 and Fig.29As shown, the air deflector assembly 40 has a mounting member 52, which is located in the middle of the air deflector assembly 40, the mounting member 52 has a positioning column 522, and the mounting seat 21 has a positioning hole 213, or the mounting member 52 can have a positioning hole 213, and the mounting seat 21 can have a positioning column 522, and the positioning column 522 is slidably matched with the positioning hole 213. Based on the sliding of the mounting member 52 relative to the mounting seat 21, the positioning effect of the mounting member 52 can be improved to prevent the mounting member 52 from rotating.

[0122] like Fig.29 As shown, a wire groove 214 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the mounting seat 21. The wire groove 214 is used to place cables, and the wire groove 214 is connected to the mounting cavity 211. On the one hand, the cables can be hidden, so that the product wiring is neat and easy to maintain. On the other hand, the driving component in the mounting cavity 211 can be powered to enable the driving component to work normally.

[0123] like Fig.31 As shown, the air guide ring assembly 10 also includes: a plurality of fixing members 33, the plurality of fixing members 33 are arranged on the periphery of the fan blade motor 32, and the plurality of fixing members 33 are connected to the mounting seat 21, the fixing members 33 can install the fan blade motor 32 on the air guide ring 20, compared with setting a motor fixing bracket on the mounting seat 21, the fan blade motor 32 is directly connected to the mounting seat 21, which can save space.

[0124] like Fig.31 As shown, a mounting boss 321 is provided on the periphery of the fan motor 32, the mounting boss 321 may have a slot 3211, and the fixing member 33 may have a block 3311, or the mounting boss 321 may have a block 3311, and the fixing member 33 may have a slot 3211, and the block 3311 is engaged with the slot 3211 to realize the connection between the fan motor 32 and the fixing member 33.

[0125] like Fig.31 As shown, the mounting boss 321 may be limited to a slot 331, and the fixing member 33 may be plugged into and matched with the slot 331, or the fixing member 33 may be limited to a slot 331, and the mounting boss 321 may be plugged into and matched with the slot 331, and then when the mounting boss 321 is inserted into the slot 331, the clamping block 3311 is clamped into and matched with the clamping slot 3211, which can improve the connection effect between the fan motor 32 and the fixing member 33.

[0126] like Fig.31As shown, the fixing member 33 may have a positioning hole 215, and the mounting seat 21 may have a positioning boss 332, or the fixing member 33 may have a positioning boss 332, and the mounting seat 21 may have a positioning hole 215, and the positioning boss 332 is plugged into and matched with the positioning hole 215 to achieve the connection between the fixing member 33 and the mounting seat 21, and further achieve the fixed connection between the fan motor 32 and the mounting seat 21.

[0127] like Fig.30 and Fig.31 As shown, the fixing member 33 is connected to the mounting base 21 via a fastener, which may be a screw or a bolt, etc., which can improve the connection effect between the fixing member 33 and the mounting base 21, thereby improving the stability of the fan motor 32, and preventing the fan motor 32 from being separated from the mounting base 21 when the fan blades 31 rotate at a high speed, which is beneficial to improving the air supply speed of the air outlet device 100.

[0128] It should be noted that the fixing member 33 has a through hole 333 , the mounting seat 21 has a matching hole, and the fixing member 33 and the mounting seat 21 are fixedly connected by a fastener penetrating the through hole 333 and the matching hole.

[0129] In some examples, the fixing part 33 may be a rubber material part, and the rubber surface has adsorption and cushioning properties, which can improve the connection effect between the fan motor 32 and the mounting base 21, while reducing the transmission of vibration of the fan motor 32 and reducing working noise. The fixing part 33 may also be partially made of rubber material, for example, the inner core of the fixing part 33 is a plastic part or a metal part, and the outer periphery of the fixing part 33 is wrapped with a layer of rubber, which can improve the structural strength of the fixing part 33 on the basis of noise reduction.

[0130] like Fig.30 As shown, the side of the fan motor 32 away from the mounting base 21 (such as Fig.30 The rear side as shown has an output shaft, which is inserted into the special-shaped shaft hole in the middle of the fan blade 31 to achieve the cooperation between the fan blade motor 32 and the fan blade 31, and can improve the transmission effect between the fan blade motor 32 and the fan blade 31.

[0131] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the air guide plate assembly 40 includes an air guide bracket 50 , a rotating member 60 and an air guide strip 70 .

[0132] The air guide bracket 50 defines a first air guide port 401 and a second air guide port 402 , the rotating member 60 is installed in the air guide bracket 50 , the air guide strip 70 is arranged at the second air guide port 402 , and the air guide strip 70 is movably connected to the air guide bracket 50 and the rotating member 60 , and the air guide strip 70 is used to open and close the second air guide port 402 .

[0133] like Fig.28As shown, the air guide bracket 50 includes a bracket body 51 and a mounting member 52 . The bracket body 51 forms a ring shape, and the mounting member 52 is located on the inner side of the bracket body 51 .

[0134] The bracket body 51 includes a first bracket segment 511 and a second bracket segment 512. The second bracket segment 512 is disposed on a side of the first bracket segment 511 close to the air guide ring assembly 10 (eg, Fig.28 The rear side is shown in the figure), wherein a guide member 513 is provided on the bracket body 51, and a part of the first air guide port 401 is provided between two adjacent guide members 513, and the guide member 513 can be arranged on the first bracket segment 511, and the guide member 513 and the second bracket segment 512 are detachably connected, or the guide member 513 can be arranged on the second bracket segment 512, and the guide member 513 and the first bracket segment 511 are detachably connected, so as to facilitate loading and unloading.

[0135] By utilizing the detachable design of the air guide bracket 50, the segmented installation between the air guide bracket 50 and the air guide ring assembly 10 can be achieved, that is, the second bracket segment 512 is first installed on the limiting flange 2211 of the air guide ring assembly 10, and then the first bracket segment 511 is fixedly connected with the second bracket segment 512 to complete the assembly of the air guide bracket 50 for easy operation.

[0136] like Fig.10 As shown, the guide member 513 can form a guide plate, which can guide the airflow, and the guide plate can be a flat plate, which can improve the smoothness of the relative sliding of the air guide bracket 50 and the air guide ring assembly 10; the guide plate can also be an arc plate, which can improve the guiding effect of the supply airflow.

[0137] like Fig.10 As shown, the extending direction of the guide member 513 is inclined to the radial direction of the air guide bracket 50 (eg Fig.10 In the inward and outward directions shown in the figure, the guiding effect of the air supply airflow can be improved to prevent the air supply airflow from blowing directly on the user, thereby improving the user experience.

[0138] like Fig.28 As shown, the bracket body 51 defines an annular mounting groove 501, and one side of the annular mounting groove 501 (such as Fig.28 The front side as shown has a limit ring 502, and the rotating member 60 can be inserted into the annular mounting groove 501, and the rotating member 60 abuts against the limit ring 502, which can limit the rotating member 60 and prevent the rotating member 60 from being out of engagement with the bracket body 51 during rotation, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the rotating member 60.

[0139] It is understandable that the other side of the annular mounting groove 501 (such as Fig.28The rear side (as shown) is open to facilitate installation of the rotating member 60, that is, the rotating member 60 can be inserted into the annular installation groove 501 from the rear side of the bracket body 51, which is easy to operate.

[0140] like Fig.14 As shown, a mounting portion 63 is provided in the middle of the rotating member 60, and the mounting portion 63 defines a mounting hole. The mounting member 52 has a mounting column 521, and the mounting column 521 can pass through the mounting hole, and the mounting member 52 is fixedly connected to the mounting portion 63 by a fastener, so that the rotating member 60 can move axially synchronously with the mounting member 52, and then the mounting member 52 moves to drive the entire air guide plate assembly 40 to approach or move away from the air guide ring assembly 10.

[0141] like Fig.13 As shown, in some examples, the fastener can be a spring 601, and the outer periphery of the mounting column 521 has an annular groove, and the edge of the groove forms a limiting rib 5212. The spring 601 can be clamped in the groove on the outer periphery of the mounting column 521, and one side of the spring 601 (such as Fig.13 The front side shown in FIG. 10 ) abuts against the mounting portion 63, and the other side of the retaining spring 601 (as shown in FIG. 10 ) abuts against the mounting portion 63. Fig.13 The rear side shown in the figure abuts against the limiting rib 5212 on the mounting column 521 to achieve the connection between the mounting member 52 and the rotating member 60, which has a good connection effect and is easy to operate.

[0142] like Figure 7 As shown, the free end of the mounting post 521 (such as Figure 7 The rear end shown in the figure has a movable rack 5211, and the movable rack 5211 can cooperate with the lifting drive assembly 81, that is, the movable rack 5211 and the first driving gear 812 are engaged, so that the first driving motor 811 can drive the first driving gear 812 to rotate, so as to drive the mounting column 521 to move forward and backward, and then drive the entire air guide plate assembly 40 away from or close to the air guide ring assembly 10.

[0143] When the air guide plate assembly 40 is away from the air guide ring assembly 10 , the first air guide port 401 can be opened to connect the first air guide port 401 with the air outlet 101 ; when the air guide plate assembly 40 is close to the air guide ring assembly 10 , the first air guide port 401 can be closed.

[0144] In addition, the mounting column 521 can be a screw or a lead screw, and the mounting column 521 and the mounting portion 63 are threadedly matched, and the mounting column 521 and the first drive gear 812 are meshed. Since the mounting portion 63 is fixed, the rotation of the mounting column 521 can drive the mounting member 52 and the entire air guide plate assembly 40 to move, and then the first drive motor 811 can drive the first drive gear 812 to rotate, so as to drive the mounting column 521 to move forward and backward, thereby driving the entire air guide plate assembly 40 away from or close to the air guide ring assembly 10.

[0145] like Fig.13As shown, the mounting portion 63 can form a ring shape, and the outer periphery of the mounting portion 63 is connected to the rotating inner ring 62 via a third connecting rib 603, so that the synchronous rotation of the rotating inner ring 62 and the mounting portion 63 can be achieved, and the structural strength of the mounting portion 63 can be increased to prevent the mounting portion 63 from being damaged during the movement of the air guide plate assembly 40.

[0146] The air guide plate assembly 40 includes a plurality of air guide strips 70, each of which corresponds to a portion of the second air guide port 402. The air guide bracket 50 cooperates with the air guide ring assembly 10. The air guide strips 70 are rotatably disposed on the air guide bracket 50. The rotation of the air guide strips 70 can open and close the second air guide port 402.

[0147] like Figure 19-Figure 23 As shown, the first end of the air guide strip 70 (such as Fig.19 The inner end shown in FIG. 1 ) cooperates with the mounting member 52, and the second end of the air guide strip 70 (as shown in FIG. Fig.19 The outer end shown in the figure cooperates with the bracket body 51 to improve the fixing effect of the air guide strip 70, and when the air guide strip 70 is in the closed position, the air guide strip 70 can fully block the second air guide port 402 to prevent the air flow in the air outlet device 100 from leaking from the first air guide port 401 when the first air guide port 401 supplies air, which is beneficial to reducing the working power consumption and noise of the air outlet device 100.

[0148] like Fig. 22 As shown, the bracket body 51 has a first fixing hole 5101, and the first end of the air guide strip 70 (such as Fig.19 The outer end shown in the figure has a first fixed shaft 701, and the first fixed hole 5101 is used to install the first fixed shaft 701. The first fixed hole 5101 is arranged on the limit ring 502 to facilitate the rotation of the rotating shaft 703 around the first fixed shaft 701.

[0149] like Fig.23 As shown, the mounting member 52 has a second fixing hole 5201, and the second end of the air guide strip 70 (such as Fig.19 The inner end as shown has a second fixed shaft 702, and the second fixed hole 5201 is used to install the second fixed shaft 702 so that the rotating shaft 703 can rotate around the second fixed shaft 702.

[0150] like Fig. 22 and Fig.23 As shown, the first end of the air guide strip 70 (such as Fig.21 The outer end shown in FIG. 1 is rotatably connected to the bracket body 51 through the first fixed shaft 701. The second end of the air guide strip 70 (as shown in FIG. Fig.21The inner end shown in the figure is rotatably connected to the mounting member 52 via the second fixed shaft 702, and the center axis m of the first fixed shaft 701 and the center axis m of the second fixed shaft 702 are colinear, so that the air guide strip 70 can rotate around the center axis m of the first fixed shaft 701 and the second fixed shaft 702 to open and close the second air guide port 402 to the greatest extent.

[0151] like Figure 21-23 As shown, the rotating member 60 includes a rotating outer ring 61 and a rotating inner ring 62, the air guide strip 70 cooperates with the rotating outer ring 61, the rotating inner ring 62 is arranged on the inner side of the rotating outer ring 61, and the rotating inner ring 62 and the rotating outer ring 61 are connected by a second connecting rib 602, so that the rotating inner ring 62 and the rotating outer ring 61 can rotate synchronously, and the inner periphery of the rotating inner ring 62 is provided with meshing teeth 621.

[0152] like Fig. 22 As shown, the rotating outer ring 61 has a limiting groove 611, and the first end of the air guide strip 70 (such as Fig.19 The outer end shown in the figure also has a rotating shaft 703, which can be inserted into the limiting groove 611, and the air guide strip 70 can be slidably matched with the limiting groove 611 through the rotating shaft 703, so that the rotation of the rotating member 60 can drive the air guide strip 70 to rotate.

[0153] like Fig. 22 As shown, the limiting groove 611 can form an arc groove, which can improve the guiding effect of the limiting groove 611 on the rotating shaft 703, so that the sliding of the rotating member 60 and the air guide strip 70 is smoother, so as to improve the smoothness of the movement of the air guide strip 70 between the open position and the closed position.

[0154] like Fig.19 and Fig.21 As shown, the first end of the air guide strip 70 (such as Fig.21 The outer end shown in the figure is connected to the rotating member 60 through a rotating shaft 703, and the rotating shaft 703 is located on one side of the first fixed shaft 701, and the central axis n of the rotating shaft 703 can be parallel to the central axis m of the first fixed shaft 701, which is convenient for processing, or, the central axis n of the rotating shaft 703 and the central axis m of the first fixed shaft 701 can have a certain inclination angle, which is convenient for the sliding fit of the rotating shaft 703 and the limiting groove 611, thereby improving the smoothness of the rotation of the air guide strip 70.

[0155] The side wall of the air guide strip 70 is formed with a mating surface, and two adjacent air guide strips 70 abut and cooperate through the mating surface to close the second air guide port 402, and can achieve sealing of the second air guide port 402 to prevent the second air guide port 402 from leaking air when the first air guide port 401 supplies air.

[0156] The mating surface is provided with a sealing strip, which extends along the side wall of the air guide strip 70 to both ends of the air guide strip 70 (such as Fig.19The inner and outer ends shown in the figure) can improve the sealing effect of the second air guide port 402.

[0157] The mating surface can form an inclined surface, which can, on the one hand, prevent the two adjacent air guide strips 70 from interfering with each other when rotating toward the closed position, and on the other hand, increase the contact area of ​​the two adjacent air guide strips 70 when abutting against each other, so as to further improve the sealing effect of the second air guide port 402.

[0158] like Fig.19 As shown, the side wall of the air guide strip 70 forms a step shape, and the mating surface forms a bent surface, which further increases the contact area between two adjacent air guide strips 70 when they abut against each other, thereby improving the sealing effect on the second air guide port 402.

[0159] The included angle between two adjacent air guide strips 70 is α, which can be 4°, 5°, 6°, 7°, or 8°. Based on reducing the air supply resistance of the second air guide outlet 402, the air guide strip 70 can fully close the second air guide outlet 402 in the closed position to avoid interference when the air guide strip 70 moves, and prevent the second air guide outlet 402 from leaking air when the second air guide outlet 402 is closed.

[0160] like Fig.19 As shown, the air guide strip 70 includes a body 71 and a connecting boss 72. The body 71 is formed in a flat plate shape. The body 71 is used to open and close the second air guide port 402. The connecting boss 72 protrudes from one side surface of the body 71. The fixed shaft is set at one end of the body 71 (such as Fig.19 The outer end shown in the figure), the rotating shaft 703 is arranged on the connecting boss 72, which can increase the distance between the central axis n of the rotating shaft 703 and the central axis m of the fixed shaft, so that the rotating shaft 703 and the fixed shaft are located on different planes.

[0161] Since the first fixing hole 5101 and the limiting groove 611 are in different planes, the rotating axis 703 and the fixed axis are set on different planes, which is conducive to the full rotation of the air guide strip 70 to fully open the second air guide port 402 when in the open position, thereby reducing the resistance to the airflow when the second air guide port 402 delivers air.

[0162] like Fig.19 As shown, in the direction away from the center of the air outlet 101 (such as Fig.19 The cross-sectional size of the main body 71 gradually increases (from the inside to the outside as shown), so that the plurality of air guide strips 70 cooperate with each other to fully close the second air guide port 402 when in the closed position, thereby preventing the second air guide port 402 from leaking air when the first air guide port 401 supplies air.

[0163] The limit ring 502 of the air guide bracket 50 can prevent the rotating member 60 from moving forward from the air guide bracket 50. The mounting column 521 of the mounting member 52 is connected to the rotating member 60 through the clamping spring 601. Fig.21 The fixed shafts at the inner and outer ends (as shown) are respectively connected to the air guide bracket 50 and the mounting member 52, thereby preventing the rotating member 60 from detaching backward from the air guide bracket 50, thereby improving the limiting effect of the rotating member 60.

[0164] like Figure 3 As shown, the driving assembly includes a lifting driving assembly 81, and the lifting driving assembly 81 is used to drive the air guide plate assembly 40 to move relative to the air guide ring assembly 10. Here, the moving direction of the air guide plate assembly 40 is the same as the extension direction of the center line of the air outlet 101. The first air guide port 401 is located at the periphery of the air guide ring assembly 40, and the air guide plate assembly 40 moves away from the air guide ring assembly 10 (such as Figure 3 The first air guide port 401 can be opened by moving the air guide plate assembly 40 toward the direction close to the air guide ring assembly 10 (as shown in the figure). Figure 3 The first air guide port 401 can be closed by moving the first air guide port 401 in the direction from front to back as shown.

[0165] like Figure 7 As shown, the lifting drive assembly 81 includes a first drive motor 811 and a first drive gear 812. The first drive motor 811 is arranged on the air guide ring assembly 10, and the first drive motor 811 is connected to the first drive gear 812. The air guide plate assembly 40 has a movable rack 5211, and the movable rack 5211 is engaged with the first drive gear 812.

[0166] The first driving motor 811 can drive the first driving gear 812 to rotate, so as to drive the movable rack 5211 to move, so that the entire air guide plate assembly 40 is close to or away from the air guide ring assembly 10, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the first air guide port 401.

[0167] like Fig.13 As shown, in some examples, the drive assembly includes a rotation drive assembly 82, the rotation drive assembly 82 includes a second drive motor 821 and a second drive gear 822, the second drive motor 821 is disposed on the mounting member 52, and the second drive motor 821 is connected to the second drive gear 822, and the rotating member 60 has meshing teeth 621, and the meshing teeth 621 are meshed with the second drive gear 822.

[0168] The second driving motor 821 can drive the second driving gear 822 to rotate, thereby driving the meshing teeth 621 to move, so that the entire rotating member 60 rotates relative to the air guide bracket 50, and then drives the air guide strip 70 to rotate between the open position and the closed position to realize the opening and closing of the second air guide port 402.

[0169] When the rotating member 60 rotates, since the mounting member 52 is plugged into the mounting seat 21 through the positioning column 522, the rotation of the rotating member 60 itself can easily drive the rotating axis 703 of the air guide strip 70 to rotate around its fixed axis, so that the air guide strip 70 can rotate between the open position and the closed position.

[0170] The air conditioner 1000 may have a first air outlet mode and a second air outlet mode. In the first air outlet mode, the air outlet device 100 blows air forward over a long distance. In the second air outlet mode, the air outlet device 100 blows air outward without a sense of wind.

[0171] In the off state, the air guide plate assembly 40 and the air guide ring assembly 10 are in contact with each other, and the air guide ring assembly 10 blocks the first air guide port 401 on the air guide plate assembly 40. At the same time, the air guide strips 70 are turned to the closed position to close the second air guide port 402, so that the air outlet device 100 stops supplying air.

[0172] like Figure 6 and Fig.33 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 enters the first air outlet mode from the off state, and the rotary drive assembly 82 drives the rotating member 60 to rotate to drive the multiple air guide strips 70 to rotate to the open position, so that the second air guide port 402 and the air outlet 101 are connected, and the second air guide port 402 and the air outlet 101 are both open to the front side of the air conditioner 100, so that the air in the air conditioner 1000 can directly flow forward through the air outlet 101 and the second air guide port 402, so that the air outlet device 100 delivers air forward for a long distance.

[0173] like Fig. 9 and Fig.36 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 switches from the first air outlet mode to the second air outlet mode, and the lifting drive assembly 81 drives the air guide plate assembly 40 to move forward, so that the air guide plate assembly 40 is away from the air guide ring assembly 10 to open the first air guide port 401, thereby connecting the first air guide port 401 and the air outlet 101.

[0174] At the same time, the rotating drive assembly 82 drives the rotating part 60 to rotate to drive the multiple air guide strips 70 to rotate to the closed position. The multiple air guide strips 70 block the second air guide port 402 to close the second air guide port 402. The first air guide port 401 is open to the outside of the air conditioner 1000, and then the air in the air conditioner 1000 needs to flow out through the air outlet 101 and the first air guide port 401 in turn, so that the air outlet device 100 supplies air to the outside without wind.

[0175] In addition, the air conditioner 1000 enters the second air outlet mode from the shutdown state, and the lifting drive assembly 81 drives the air guide plate assembly 40 to move forward, so that the air guide plate assembly 40 is away from the air guide ring assembly 10 to open the first air guide port 401, thereby connecting the first air guide port 401 and the air outlet 101, and the first air guide port 401 is open to the outside of the air conditioner 1000, and the air in the air conditioner 1000 needs to flow out through the air outlet 101 and the first air guide port 401 in turn, so that the air outlet device 100 supplies air to the outside without wind feeling.

[0176] Other structures and operations of the air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail herein. In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. Among them, the up-down direction, left-right direction and front-back direction are based on the up-down direction, left-right direction and front-back direction shown in the figure.

[0177] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature.

[0178] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0179] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air outlet device for an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: An air guide ring assembly, wherein the air guide ring assembly has an air outlet; An air guide plate assembly, the air guide plate assembly being arranged at the air outlet of the air guide ring assembly, and the air guide plate assembly is defined with a first air guide outlet; A lifting drive assembly, the lifting drive assembly is arranged on the air guide ring assembly, the lifting drive assembly is connected to the air guide plate assembly, and is used to drive the air guide plate assembly to move between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the first air guide port is disconnected from the air outlet, and in the extended position, the first air guide port is connected to the air outlet.

2. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving direction of the air guide plate assembly is the same as the extending direction of the center line of the air outlet.

3. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive assembly includes a first drive motor and a first drive gear. The first drive motor is arranged on the air guide ring assembly and connected to the first drive gear. The air guide plate assembly has a movable rack, and the movable rack is meshed with the first drive gear.

4. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air guide plate assembly includes: an air guide bracket, the air guide bracket cooperates with the air guide ring assembly, the outer periphery of the air guide bracket defines the first air guide port, and the movable rack is arranged in the middle of the air guide bracket.

5. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: One of the air guide bracket and the air guide ring assembly has a positioning column, and the other of the air guide bracket and the air guide ring assembly has a positioning hole. The positioning column or the positioning hole is adjacent to the movable rack, and the positioning column is suitable for sliding cooperation with the positioning hole.

6. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air guide bracket includes a bracket body and a mounting piece, the bracket body forms a ring shape, the mounting piece is arranged in the middle of the bracket body, the outer periphery of the bracket body has the first air guide port, a second air guide port is formed between the mounting piece and the bracket body, and the mounting piece is provided with the movable rack and the positioning column.

7. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air guide bracket further defines a second air guide port, and the air guide plate assembly further comprises: an air guide strip, the air guide strip being movably arranged on the air guide bracket for opening and closing the second air guide port, A rotating member, the rotating member is rotatably disposed on the air guide bracket, and the air guide strip is movably connected to the rotating member; A rotation drive assembly is arranged on the air guide bracket, and is used to drive the rotating member to rotate relative to the air guide bracket to drive the air guide strip to move.

8. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air guide ring assembly comprises an air guide ring and a fan blade assembly. The air guide ring defines the air outlet. A mounting seat is provided in the middle of the air guide ring. The lifting drive assembly and the fan blade assembly are respectively arranged on the mounting seat.

9. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: The air guide ring also includes an air guide outer ring, which is arranged on the outer periphery of the mounting seat and connected to the mounting seat via a first connecting rib, and the air outlet is formed between the air guide outer ring and the mounting seat.

10. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: One of the air guide ring and the air guide plate assembly is provided with a guide piece, and the other of the air guide ring and the air guide plate assembly is provided with a guide hole, and the guide piece is plugged into and slidably matched with the guide hole.

11. The air outlet device of the air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that: One side edge of the air guide outer ring has a limiting flange extending in a direction away from the mounting seat, and the limiting flange is provided with the guide hole.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises the air outlet device of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-11.

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