Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises a first machine body and a second machine body, the first machine body comprises a first shell, a compressor and a heat exchanger, a first cavity is defined in the first shell, and the compressor and the heat exchanger are connected through a refrigerant pipe and installed in the first cavity; the second machine body comprises a second shell and a heat exchange fan, a second cavity is defined in the second shell, the heat exchange fan is installed in the second cavity, and the second cavity communicates with the first cavity so that air can pass through the second cavity; the air conditioner is provided with a first installation position and a second installation position, the first machine body and the second machine body are arranged and connected in the vertical direction at the first installation position, and the first machine body and the second machine body are arranged and connected in the horizontal direction at the second installation position. The air conditioner can meet different installation scenes in a free combination mode, for example, the air conditioner can be installed at an outdoor unit position, can also be installed in a suspended ceiling and can also be installed in a cabinet and the wall face of a living balcony.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, kitchen air conditioners include indoor units and outdoor units, and the outdoor unit can be installed on an outdoor unit position or installed in the ceiling. Kitchen air conditioners also include integrated kitchen air conditioners, in which the outdoor unit and the indoor unit are combined into an integrated unit and can be installed in a suspended ceiling.

[0003] Although there are many types of kitchen air conditioner outdoor units, each type can only meet one installation scenario. When purchasing, users need to survey their own kitchen conditions and find a more suitable air conditioner type, which is cumbersome. When the user's kitchen has neither an outdoor unit nor a ceiling, it is difficult to find a suitable kitchen air conditioner.

[0004] Thus, there is room for improvement. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an air conditioner that can meet different installation scenarios and improve installation adaptability through a free combination form.

[0006] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first body, the first body comprising a first shell, a compressor and a heat exchanger, a first chamber is defined in the first shell, the compressor and the heat exchanger are connected by a refrigerant pipe, and are installed in the first chamber; a second body, the second body comprising a second shell, a heat exchange fan, a second chamber is defined in the second shell, the heat exchange fan is installed in the second chamber, and the second chamber is connected to the first chamber for air flow; the air conditioner has a first installation position and a second installation position, at the first installation position the first body and the second body are arranged and connected in a vertical direction, and at the second installation position the first body and the second body are arranged and connected in a horizontal direction.

[0007] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention, when the air conditioner is limited by the horizontal size during installation, the air conditioner can adopt the first installation position, and the first body and the second body are arranged and connected in the vertical direction; when the air conditioner is limited by the vertical size during installation, the air conditioner can adopt the second installation position, and the first body and the second body are arranged and connected in the horizontal direction. The air conditioner includes a variety of installation positions, which can meet the installation requirements of multiple scenes. For example, in some solutions, the air conditioner can be installed in a conventional outdoor position, or in a suspended ceiling, or in a cabinet and on the wall of a living balcony. In this way, the body of the air conditioner is divided into a first body and a second body with switchable installation positions, which meets different installation scenarios and improves the adaptability of the air conditioner.

[0008] In some solutions, the air conditioner is used as an outdoor unit of the kitchen air conditioner. It can be installed in the space above the range hood. The air conditioner can adopt a wall-mounted integral structure and does not need to be installed outdoors. This can solve the problem that conventional kitchen air conditioners are difficult to install and require an outdoor unit for installation.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first shell has a first transverse opening and a first vertical opening, the second shell has a second transverse opening and a second vertical opening, and the air conditioner includes a first movable cover plate and a second movable cover plate; when in the first installation position, the first transverse opening and the second transverse opening are docked to connect the first chamber with the second chamber, and one of the first movable cover plate and the second movable cover plate is fitted in the first vertical opening, and the other is fitted in the second vertical opening; when in the second installation position, the first vertical opening and the second vertical opening are docked to connect the first chamber with the second chamber, and one of the first movable cover plate and the second movable cover plate is fitted in the first transverse opening, and the other is fitted in the second transverse opening.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first shell includes: a chassis, a first side panel and two opposite second side panels, the first side panel and the two second side panels are connected to the edge of the chassis, the first side panel is connected between the two second side panels, the first vertical opening is opposite to the first side panel, and the first horizontal opening is located at the top of the first shell and opposite to the chassis; the second shell includes: a top cover, a third side panel and two opposite fourth side panels, the third side panel and the two fourth side panels are connected to the edge of the top cover, the third side panel is connected between the two fourth side panels, the second horizontal opening is located at the bottom of the first shell and opposite to the top cover, and the second vertical opening is opposite to the third side panel.

[0011] In some embodiments, a first plug-in portion is provided on an edge of the first movable cover, and the first plug-in portion is used to be plugged into the first shell or the second shell; a second plug-in portion is provided on an edge of the second movable cover, and the second plug-in portion is used to be plugged into the first shell or the second shell.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first air outlet is provided on the first shell, and a second air outlet connected to an air outlet end of the heat exchange fan is provided on the second shell.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first shell is provided with first air outlets on both sides of the first transverse opening, the heat exchanger is a straight plate, and both ends of the heat exchanger are arranged toward the first air outlets on both sides; the air conditioner also includes an electric control box, and the electric control box is arranged directly opposite to the first air outlet.

[0014] In some embodiments, the side wall of the housing forms a grille at the first air outlet.

[0015] In some embodiments, the heat exchange fan includes: two volutes, each of which has an axial inlet and a radial outlet; two wind wheels, the two wind wheels are respectively located in the two volutes; and a drive motor, the drive motor is located between the two volutes and connected to the two wind wheels.

[0016] In some embodiments, the heat exchange blower further includes: a motor bracket, the motor bracket is mounted on the side wall of the second shell, and the drive motor is mounted on the motor bracket.

[0017] In some embodiments, the edges of the first shell and the second shell are both provided with mounting flaps, and the mounting flaps are used to be connected to the lifting structure.

[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 an exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner in a first installation position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner in a second installation position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] Air conditioner 100;

[0025] The first body 1, the first shell 10, the first transverse opening 101, the first vertical opening 102, the bottom plate 103, the first side plate 104, the second side plate 105, the first chamber 106, the first air outlet 11, the compressor 12, the heat exchanger 13, and the electrical box 14;

[0026] The second body 2, the second shell 20, the second transverse opening 201, the second vertical opening 202, the third side plate 203, the fourth side plate 204, the top cover 205, the second chamber 206, the second air outlet 21, the heat exchange fan 22, the volute 221, the motor bracket 222, the wind wheel 223, and the driving motor 224;

[0027] A first movable cover plate 3, a first plug-in portion 30;

[0028] A second movable cover plate 4, a second plug-in portion 40;

[0029] Grille 5;

[0030] Install flap 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] 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.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 3 An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0035] like Figure 1As shown, an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first body 1 and a second body 2 .

[0036] The first body 1 includes a first shell 10 , a compressor 12 and a heat exchanger 13 . The first shell 10 has a first chamber 106 in it. The compressor 12 and the heat exchanger 13 are connected via a refrigerant pipe and are installed in the first chamber 106 .

[0037] The second body 2 includes a second housing 20 and a heat exchange fan 22. The second housing 20 has a second chamber 206, and the heat exchange fan 22 is installed in the second chamber 206. The second chamber 206 is connected to the first chamber 106 for passing air. The heat exchange fan 22 can drive air flow, and the air takes away the heat or cold air generated by the heat exchanger 13.

[0038] In the present application, the air conditioner 100 is a split unit of the air conditioning system, and the air conditioning system further includes another split unit, which is an indoor unit, and a heat exchange device is provided in the indoor unit, and the two split units are installed in different positions. In the present application, the air conditioner 100 can also be an integral unit of the air conditioning system. When the air conditioner 100 is an integral unit, the air conditioner 100 further includes a heat exchange device, and the heat exchange device is installed in the first body 1.

[0039] The compressor 12 is connected to the heat exchange device through a refrigerant pipe, and the compressor 12, the heat exchanger 13 and the heat exchange device constitute a refrigerant circulation system. The air conditioning system can be a single cooling system. The high-pressure refrigerant heated and pressurized by the compressor 12 first flows into the heat exchanger 13 to release heat, and the refrigerant after heat release flows to the heat exchange device to absorb heat after throttling and reducing pressure. The refrigerant undergoes a condensation and heat release process in the heat exchanger 13, and the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant are reduced. The heat exchanger 13 is equivalent to a condenser. The refrigerant undergoes an evaporation process in the heat exchange device, and the heat exchange device is equivalent to an evaporator. The air conditioning system can also be a cooling and heating system. In the cooling mode of the air conditioning system, the circulation path of the refrigerant is the same as that of the single cooling system above, and will not be repeated here. In the heating mode of the air conditioning system, the high-pressure refrigerant heated and pressurized by the compressor 12 first flows into the heat exchange device to release heat, and the refrigerant after heat release flows to the heat exchanger 13 to absorb heat after throttling and reducing pressure. The refrigerant circulation system also includes a throttling device, a high-pressure valve, a low-pressure valve, etc., and various sensors, etc. The above structures can be arranged in the first body 1, and can also be flexibly arranged in other positions, which is not limited here.

[0040] Of course, the air duct needs to be defined in the air conditioner 100 to guide the air flow to flow along the set path of the air duct. When the air conditioner 100 is a split unit, the air conditioner 100 is equivalent to the outdoor unit of the traditional air conditioning system. The air conditioner 100 has an air inlet and an air outlet. The heat exchanger 13 is located in the air duct. The heat exchange fan 22 drives the air flow to be sucked into the air duct from the air inlet, flows through the heat exchanger 13, takes away the heat or cold of the heat exchanger 13, and then blows out from the air outlet. When the air conditioner 100 is an integrated unit, two air ducts are defined in the air conditioner 100. The heat exchanger 13 is located in one air duct, and the air conditioner 100 is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet corresponding to the air duct. The heat exchange device is located in another air duct, and the air conditioner 100 is provided with another air inlet and an air outlet corresponding to the other air duct. The heat exchange fan 22 drives the air flow to be sucked into the air duct from the air inlet. The air flow in one duct flows through the heat exchanger 13 to take away the heat or cold of the heat exchanger 13, and then blows out from the air outlet; the air flow in the other duct flows through the heat exchange device to take away the heat or cold of the heat exchange device, and then blows out from the air outlet. The two air ducts are arranged at intervals to provide heat insulation.

[0041] For simplicity of description, the following description is based on the split air conditioner 100 as an example, that is, the air conditioner 100 is equivalent to the outdoor unit of the traditional air conditioning system. Of course, the fact that the air conditioner 100 is equivalent to the outdoor unit does not limit its installation location to be outdoors, but only means that its structural components are generally consistent with those of the traditional outdoor unit.

[0042] When the air conditioner 100 is an outdoor unit, it includes a first body 1 and a second body 2, which can be connected to form a whole. The first shell 10 and the second shell 20 are connected, the first chamber 106 and the second chamber 206 can be connected, and a complete air duct is formed inside the first shell 10 and the second shell 20.

[0043] It is worth noting that at this time, the positions of the air inlet and the air outlet of the air duct are not limited, and the air inlet and the air outlet are both arranged on the first body 1, or the air inlet and the air outlet are both arranged on the second body 2, or one of the air inlet and the air outlet is arranged on the first body 1 and the other is arranged on the second body 2. The first chamber 106 and the second chamber 206 are connected to form an air duct, which can be a deformable tube connected between the first body 1 and the second body 2, and the first chamber 106 and the second chamber 206 are connected by the deformable tube, or the first chamber 106 and the second chamber 206 are directly connected after the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 are spliced.

[0044] The biggest improvement of the present application scheme over the prior art is that after the air conditioner 100 is divided into the first body 1 and the second body 2 in the present application, the installation positions of the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be changed according to the installation position requirements.

[0045] refer to Figure 2As shown, the air conditioner 100 has a first installation position, in which the first body 1 and the second body 2 are arranged in a vertical direction (ie Figure 2 The connection is arranged in the up and down direction shown; Figure 3 As shown, the air conditioner 100 has a second installation position, in which the first body 1 and the second body 2 are arranged in a horizontal direction (eg Figure 3 The connections are arranged in the left and right directions as shown.

[0046] When the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, the size of the air conditioner 100 in the vertical direction increases, and the size in the horizontal direction is the larger one of the first body 1 and the second body 2. When the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, the size of the air conditioner 100 in the horizontal direction increases, and the size in the vertical direction is the larger one of the first body 1 and the second body 2.

[0047] It is understandable that the horizontal dimension of the first body 1 is larger. When the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, the horizontal dimension of the air conditioner 100 is the horizontal dimension of the first body 1. When the horizontal dimension of the second body 2 is larger, the horizontal dimension of the air conditioner 100 is the horizontal dimension of the second body 2. When the horizontal dimension of the first body 1 is the same as the horizontal dimension of the second body 2, the horizontal dimension is the dimension of the first body 1. Similarly, when the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, the inference of the vertical dimension is consistent with the above, and will not be repeated here. For the convenience of explanation, the horizontal dimensions of the first body 1 and the second body 2 are the same, and the vertical dimensions of the first body 1 and the second body 2 are the same.

[0048] In the prior art, the outdoor unit can usually only be installed in an outdoor position, and when used in the kitchen, it is installed in the ceiling. Due to the large size of the outdoor unit, the installation position is limited. The air conditioner 100 in the present application is designed as a combined first body 1 and a second body 2. Through two installation positions, the air conditioner 100 is combined into two forms, so that the installation position can be flexibly selected, and the installation adaptability of the air conditioner 100 is improved. Among them, when the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, it is a tall and thin form, which can be installed in the outdoor position or in other positions, such as a vertical lower cabinet and a wall of a living balcony. When the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, it is a short and fat form, which can be installed in the outdoor position or in other positions, such as in the ceiling, a horizontal cabinet, and the top of a living balcony. At this time, if it is installed in the ceiling, the ceiling does not need to occupy too much height space, which is conducive to increasing the height of the indoor available space.

[0049] Another difference from the prior art is that, when the air conditioner 100 is used in a kitchen scene, the first installation position of the air conditioner 100 can meet the installation requirements of the kitchen air conditioner outdoor unit in most kitchens, and has an extremely high adaptability rate; in the second installation position of the air conditioner 100, the air conditioner 100 can be installed in a horizontal cabinet inside the suspended ceiling; when the kitchen has no suspended ceiling and outdoor unit, the air conditioner 100 can be in the second installation position, and the air conditioner 100 can utilize the space above the range hood to achieve the installation of the kitchen air conditioner outdoor unit. The air conditioner 100 can adopt a wall-mounted integral structure and use the duct of the range hood to discharge hot air. There is no need to discharge condensed water and no need to dig an exhaust tunnel, thereby improving the comfort and adaptability of the air conditioner 100.

[0050] After the air conditioner 100 is divided into the first body 1 and the second body 2 of variable position, by placing the compressor 12 and the heat exchanger 13 in the first body 1, the refrigerant pipe does not need to be connected between the first body 1 and the second body 2, so that when the relative positions of the first body 1 and the second body 2 change, the refrigerant pipe does not need to have a large position and shape change, which reduces the probability of refrigerant pipe leakage. The heat exchange fan 22 is placed in the second body 2, and air flow is required between the first body 1 and the second body 2, so that the air flow driven by the heat exchange fan 22 flows through the heat exchanger 13. When the assembly position between the first body 1 and the second body 2 changes, the air flow path between the two changes, but the adjustment of the air flow path is much less difficult than the deformation design of the refrigerant pipe.

[0051] According to the air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, when the installation of the air conditioner 100 is limited by the horizontal dimension, the air conditioner 100 can adopt the first installation position, and the first body 1 and the second body 2 are arranged and connected in the vertical direction; when the installation of the air conditioner 100 is limited by the vertical dimension, the air conditioner 100 can adopt the second installation position, and the first body 1 and the second body 2 are arranged and connected in the horizontal direction. The air conditioner 100 includes a variety of installation positions, which can meet the requirements of multiple scenes, and can be installed in an outdoor position, or in a ceiling, or in a cabinet and on the wall of a living balcony. It can meet the installation scenes of different kitchens through free combination, thereby improving the adaptability of the air conditioner 100; in particular, when the air conditioner 100 is applied to the kitchen, it can be adapted to the outdoor position of most kitchens, and the air conditioner 100 can be installed without an outdoor position, thereby solving the problem that the air conditioner 100 needs an outdoor position to be installed.

[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, for example, the heat exchanger 13 is a condenser, which has three rows in a row and is installed on the left side of the compressor 12 .

[0053] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the first housing 10 has a first transverse opening 101 and a first vertical opening 102, and the second housing 20 has a second transverse opening 201 and a second vertical opening 202. The air conditioner 100 includes a first movable cover plate 3 and a second movable cover plate 4. Thus, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be connected through the transverse openings, or the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be connected through the vertical openings, and the redundant openings can be closed by installing the movable cover plate, so that the first chamber 106 and the second chamber 206 can be connected and ventilated without the need to set a hose, which can make the structure of the air conditioner 100 more compact and improve the integration of the air conditioner 100. Different fuselage structures are presented by different installation positions of the first movable cover plate 3 and the second movable cover plate 4, and the needs of users for different installation positions are met through flexible and free matching and combination, thereby improving the installation adaptation rate of the air conditioner 100.

[0054] refer to Figure 1 As shown, the first movable cover plate 3 is separated from the first shell 10, and the first transverse opening 101 and the first vertical opening 102 of the first shell 10 are exposed; the second movable cover plate 4 covers the second transverse opening 201, the second transverse opening 201 is closed and the second vertical opening 202 is exposed.

[0055] For example, the first movable cover plate 3 and the second movable cover plate 4 have the same installation structure. The first movable cover plate 3 can be installed on the first vertical opening 102 or the first horizontal opening 101 of the first shell 10, and the first movable cover plate 3 can also be installed on the second vertical opening 202 or the second horizontal opening 201 of the second body 2; similarly, the second movable cover plate 4 can be installed on the first vertical opening 102 or the first horizontal opening 101 of the first shell 10; the second movable cover plate 4 can also be installed on the second vertical opening 202 or the second horizontal opening 201 of the second body 2. Therefore, the first movable cover plate 3 and the second movable cover plate 4 have the same installation structure and are interchangeable, which can reduce the difficulty of assembly and improve the assembly efficiency. For the convenience of description below, the first movable cover plate 3 is installed on the first shell 10, and the second movable cover plate 4 is installed on the second shell 20.

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, for example, in the first installation position, the first transverse opening 101 is connected to the second transverse opening 201 , the first chamber 106 is connected to the second chamber 206 , the first movable cover plate 3 is engaged with the first vertical opening 102 , and the second movable cover plate 4 is engaged with the second vertical opening 202 .

[0057] like Figure 3As shown, for example, in the second installation position, the first vertical opening 102 and the second vertical opening 202 are connected, the first chamber 106 is connected to the second chamber 206 , the first movable cover plate 3 is engaged with the first transverse opening 101 , and the second movable cover plate 4 is engaged with the second transverse opening 201 .

[0058] Optionally, the first chamber 106 and the second chamber 206 may be connected via a hose, so as to further improve the adaptability and flexibility of the installation of the air conditioner 100 .

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the first shell 10 includes a chassis 103, a first side panel 104 and two opposite second side panels 105, the first side panel 104 and the two second side panels 105 are connected to the edge of the chassis 103, the first side panel 104 is connected between the two second side panels 105, the first transverse opening 101 is located at the top of the first shell 10 and opposite to the chassis 103, and the first vertical opening 102 is opposite to the first side panel 104; the second shell 20 includes a top cover 205, a third side panel 203 and two opposite fourth side panels 204, the third side panel 203 and the two fourth side panels 204 are connected to the edge of the top cover 205, the second transverse opening 201 is located at the bottom of the first shell 10 and opposite to the top cover 205, the third side panel 203 is connected between the two fourth side panels 204, and the second vertical opening 202 is opposite to the third side panel 203. Thus, the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 of the air conditioner 100 are modularized, and the air conditioner 100 can be spliced ​​to improve assembly efficiency and adaptability.

[0060] It should be pointed out that if Figure 1 As shown, the top cover 205 is located on the top of the air conditioner 100. In order to clearly describe the internal structure of the air conditioner 100, the top cover 205 is separated from the second shell 2, and the second movable cover plate 4 is covered on the second horizontal opening 201. The second horizontal opening 201 is closed and the second vertical opening 202 is exposed.

[0061] like Figure 2As shown, specifically, when the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, the first horizontal opening 101 and the second horizontal opening 201 are connected; the top cover 205 is located at the upper part of the air conditioner 100, the bottom plate 103 is located at the lower part of the air conditioner 100, and the positions of the top cover 205 and the bottom plate 103 are relative to each other; the first side panel 104 is located on the left side of the air conditioner 100, the third side panel 203 is located on the right side of the air conditioner 100, the first movable cover panel 3 cooperates with the first vertical opening 102 and is located on the right side of the air conditioner 100, and the second movable cover panel 4 cooperates with the second vertical opening 202 and is located on the left side of the second vertical opening 202; thus, the first side panel 104 is adjacent to the second movable cover panel 4, and the first side panel 104 is located below the second movable cover panel 4; the third side panel 203 is adjacent to the first movable cover panel 3, and the third side panel 203 is located above the first movable cover panel 3.

[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically, when the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, the first vertical opening 102 and the second vertical opening 202 are butted against each other; the first side panel 104 is located on the left side of the air conditioner 100, the third side panel 203 is located on the right side of the air conditioner 100, and the first side panel 104 and the third side panel 203 are located opposite to each other; the top cover 205 is connected to the first movable cover panel 3; the chassis 103 and the second movable cover panel 4 are adjacently connected; the first movable cover panel 3 is connected to the first transverse opening 101, and the second movable cover panel 4 is connected to the second transverse opening 201; the first movable cover panel 3 is located at the top of the air conditioner 100, and the second movable cover panel 4 is located at the bottom of the air conditioner 100.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown, for example, the compressor 12 and the electric control box 14 may be fixed to the chassis 103 by bolts, and the first side plate 104 and the second side plate 105 may be fixed to the chassis 103 by bolts.

[0064] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the edge of the first movable cover plate 3 is provided with a first plug-in portion 30, and the first plug-in portion 30 can be plugged into the first shell 10 or the second shell 20; the edge of the second movable cover plate 4 is provided with a second plug-in portion 40, and the second plug-in portion 40 can be plugged into the first shell 10 or the second shell 20. Therefore, by providing the plug-in portion, the installation of the movable cover plate can be assisted in positioning, thereby improving the convenience of assembly.

[0065] For example, when the first movable cover plate 3 is plugged into the first housing 10 through the first plug-in portion 30, it can be connected by screws and bolts, which is beneficial to improve the stability and reliability of the connection. Similarly, the second movable cover plate 4 can also be connected by screws and bolts, and obtain corresponding beneficial effects.

[0066] For example, the edge of the first movable cover plate 3 may be provided with a slide rail, and the first housing 10 may be provided with a slide groove, so that the first movable cover plate 3 can slide to match the first housing 10, improving the convenience of assembly. Similarly, the second movable cover plate 4 can also slide to match.

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the first housing 10 is provided with a first air outlet 11, and the second housing 20 is provided with a second air outlet 21, and the second air outlet 21 is connected to the heat exchange fan 22. By providing the first air outlet 11 and the second air outlet 21, one of them can be set as a return air outlet, and the other can be set as an outlet air outlet, so that under the operation of the heat exchange fan 22, a flow circulation of air is formed inside the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.

[0068] like Figure 2 As shown, specifically, the first air outlet 11 is a return air outlet, and the return air outlet includes four, and the four first air outlets 11 are arranged on the first shell 10 at intervals; Figure 1 As shown, the second air outlet 21 is an air outlet including two, and the second air outlet 21 is arranged at intervals on the second housing 20. When the heat exchange fan 22 is running, negative pressure is formed inside the air conditioner 100, and air enters the first air outlet 11, passes through the condenser and is blown out from the second air outlet 21, and the passing air can take away the heat on the heat exchanger 13 to achieve heat exchange.

[0069] In some embodiments, the first air outlet 11 is arranged on both sides of the first transverse opening 101, the heat exchanger 13 is a flat plate, and the two ends of the heat exchanger 13 are arranged toward the first air outlets 11 on both sides, that is, when the air passes through the first air outlet 11, the air can pass through the heat exchanger 13 more easily, and realize the heat exchange between the air and the heat exchanger 13, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency. By setting the heat exchanger 13 as a flat plate structure, the contact area between the heat exchanger 13 and the air can be increased, so that the heat exchanger 13 and the air are fully in contact, and the heat exchange efficiency is further improved. The air conditioner 100 also includes an electric control box 14, which is arranged opposite to the first air outlet 11. The electric control box 14 is arranged at the first air outlet 11, so that the air can fully contact the electric control box 14, and then the air takes away the heat of the electric control box 14, avoiding the overheating failure of the electric control box 14, and slowing down the aging of the electrical components in the electric control box 14.

[0070] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first air outlet 11 is a return air outlet, and the first air outlet 11 is arranged on the first side panel 104 and the second side panel 105. The first air outlet 11 includes four, and two first air outlets 11 are arranged on the front side of the air conditioner 100, and the other two first air outlets 11 are arranged on the rear side of the air conditioner 100; both ends of the heat exchanger 13 face the first air outlets 11 on both sides, the heat exchanger 13 is a straight plate, and the heat exchanger 13 is arranged opposite to the first horizontal opening 101.

[0071] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the side wall of the first shell 10 forms a grille 5 at the first air outlet 11. By providing the grille 5 at the first air outlet 11, the entry of external impurities into the air conditioner 100 can be reduced, thereby protecting the internal structure of the air conditioner 100.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the heat exchange fan 22 includes two volutes 221 and two wind wheels 223, one wind wheel 223 is located in the volute 221 on the front side, and the other wind wheel 223 is located in the volute 221 on the rear side. Each volute 221 has an axial inlet and a radial outlet; the heat exchange fan 22 is located between the two volutes 221 and is connected to the two wind wheels 223. That is, the heat exchange fan 22 can drive the wind wheel 223 to rotate, drive the air inside the air conditioner 100 to enter the volute 221 through the axial inlet, and drive the air in the volute 221 to blow out of the air conditioner 100 through the radial outlet. By providing two volutes 221 and the wind wheel 223, the speed of the air flow in the air conditioner 100 can be increased, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0073] The heat exchange fan 22 also includes a drive motor 224, which is located between the two volutes 221 and connected to the two wind wheels 223.

[0074] For example, Figure 2As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, the first transverse opening 101 and the second transverse opening 201 are butted; the first movable cover plate 3 cooperates with the first vertical opening 102 and is located on the right side of the air conditioner 100, the second movable cover plate 4 cooperates with the second vertical opening 202 and is located on the left side of the second vertical opening 202, and the second side plate 105 is arranged at the lower part of the air conditioner 100, and an effective air duct is formed inside the air conditioner 100. When the heat exchange fan 22 is started, air enters the air conditioner 100 through the first air outlet 11, and the air flows upward into the volute 221 through the heat exchanger 13, and the flow field is an oblique line at this time. Through the reasonable arrangement inside the air conditioner 100, when the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, the size of the front-to-back direction is 580mm, the size of the left-right direction (horizontal direction) is 220mm, and the size of the up-down direction (vertical direction) is 530mm, which can meet the conventional external unit installation position, and can also be installed in the vertical lower cabinet, and can also be installed on the wall of the balcony by means of a bracket.

[0075] For example, Figure 3 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, the first vertical opening 102 and the second vertical opening 202 are connected; the first movable cover plate 3 is connected to the first transverse opening 101, and the second movable cover plate 4 is connected to the second transverse opening 201, and an effective air duct is formed inside the air conditioner 100. The driving motor 224 drives the wind wheel 223 to rotate, and negative pressure is formed inside the air conditioner 100. Due to the influence of the pressure difference, the outside air will pass through the first air outlet 11, then pass through the condenser, and finally be sucked into the volute 221 and blown out. The passing air can take away the heat on the heat exchanger 13 to achieve heat exchange. At this time, the flow field is a horizontal straight line. When the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, the dimensions in the front-to-back direction are 580 mm, the dimensions in the up-down direction (vertical direction) are 265 mm, and the dimensions in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) are 220 mm. The height can basically meet the ceiling height of the user's kitchen. The air conditioner 100 can be hung in the ceiling through 4 hanging rods and installed on the top of the living balcony. Similarly, the standard size of domestic household kitchen countertops is 800 mm high and 600 mm deep. For upper and lower layered cabinets, the air conditioner 100 can be placed in the cabinet. When the air conditioner 100 is installed indoors, the volute 221 can be connected to an external pipe joint, and the hot air can be discharged to the outside through an external pipe.

[0076] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the heat exchange fan 22 further includes a motor bracket 222, which is mounted on the side wall of the second housing 20, and the drive motor 224 is mounted on the motor bracket 222. By providing the motor bracket 222, the installation operation space is increased, and the convenience of assembling and installing the drive motor 224 can be improved. The drive motor 224 can be fixed to the bracket by bolts, and the wind wheel 223 is fixed to both ends of the motor shaft of the drive motor 224.

[0077] In some embodiments, the edges of the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 are both provided with mounting flaps 6, and the air conditioner 100 can be installed on the ceiling by mounting the flaps, thereby improving the convenience of installing the air conditioner 100.

[0078] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 3 A specific embodiment will be described below.

[0079] For example, Figure 2 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, the first transverse opening 101 and the second transverse opening 201 are butted; the first movable cover plate 3 cooperates with the first vertical opening 102 and is located on the right side of the air conditioner 100, the second movable cover plate 4 cooperates with the second vertical opening 202 and is located on the left side of the second vertical opening 202, and the second side plate 105 is arranged at the lower part of the air conditioner 100, and an effective air duct is formed inside the air conditioner 100. When the heat exchange fan 22 is started, air enters the air conditioner 100 through the first air outlet 11, and the air flows upward into the volute 221 through the heat exchanger 13, and the flow field is an oblique line at this time. Through the reasonable arrangement inside the air conditioner 100, when the air conditioner 100 is in the first installation position, the size of the air conditioner 100 in the front-to-back direction is 580mm, the size in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) is 220mm, and the size in the up-down direction (vertical direction) is 530mm.

[0080] For example, Figure 3As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, the first vertical opening 102 and the second vertical opening 202 are butted; the first movable cover plate 3 is connected to the first transverse opening 101, and the second movable cover plate 4 is connected to the second transverse opening 201, and an effective air duct is formed inside the air conditioner 100. The driving motor 224 drives the wind wheel 223 to rotate, and a negative pressure is formed inside the air conditioner 100. Due to the influence of the pressure difference, the outside air will pass through the first air outlet 11, then pass through the heat exchanger 13, and finally be sucked into the volute 221 and blown out. The passing air can take away the heat on the heat exchanger 13 to achieve heat exchange. At this time, the flow field is a horizontal straight line. When the air conditioner 100 is in the second installation position, the size in the front-to-back direction is 580mm, the size in the up-down direction (vertical direction) is 265mm, and the size in the left-right (horizontal direction) direction is 220mm. When the air conditioner 100 is installed indoors, the volute 221 can be connected to an external pipe joint, and the hot air can be discharged to the outside by means of an external pipe.

[0081] Other structures and operations of the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0082] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "embodiment", "example", etc. 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 can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0083] 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 conditioner, characterized in that: include: A first machine body, the first machine body comprising a first shell, a compressor and a heat exchanger, a first chamber is defined in the first shell, the compressor and the heat exchanger are connected through a refrigerant pipe and installed in the first chamber; A second body, the second body comprising a second shell and a heat exchange fan, a second chamber is defined in the second shell, the heat exchange fan is installed in the second chamber, and the second chamber is connected to the first chamber for air flow; The air conditioner has a first installation position and a second installation position. At the first installation position, the first body and the second body are arranged and connected in a vertical direction. At the second installation position, the first body and the second body are arranged and connected in a horizontal direction.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell has a first transverse opening and a first vertical opening, the second shell has a second transverse opening and a second vertical opening, and the air conditioner includes a first movable cover plate and a second movable cover plate; In the first installation position, the first transverse opening and the second transverse opening are butted against each other so that the first chamber is connected with the second chamber, and one of the first movable cover plate and the second movable cover plate is matched with the first vertical opening, and the other is matched with the second vertical opening; In the second installation position, the first vertical opening and the second vertical opening are butted against each other so that the first chamber is connected to the second chamber, and one of the first movable cover plate and the second movable cover plate is fitted in the first transverse opening, and the other is fitted in the second transverse opening.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell comprises: a bottom plate, a first side plate and two opposite second side plates, the first side plate and the two second side plates are connected to the edge of the bottom plate, the first side plate is connected between the two second side plates, the first transverse opening is located at the top of the first shell and opposite to the bottom plate, and the first vertical opening is opposite to the first side plate; The second shell includes: a top cover, a third side panel and two opposite fourth side panels, the third side panel and the two fourth side panels are connected to the edge of the top cover, the third side panel is connected between the two fourth side panels, the second horizontal opening is located at the bottom of the first shell and opposite to the top cover, and the second vertical opening is opposite to the third side panel.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first plug-in portion is provided at an edge of the first movable cover, and the first plug-in portion is used to be plugged into the first shell or the second shell; A second plug-in portion is provided at an edge of the second movable cover, and the second plug-in portion is used to be plugged into the first shell or the second shell.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell is provided with a first air outlet, and the second shell is provided with a second air outlet connected to the air outlet end of the heat exchange fan.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first shell is provided with first air outlets on both sides of the first transverse opening, the heat exchanger is a straight plate, and both ends of the heat exchanger are arranged toward the first air outlets on both sides; The air conditioner further comprises an electric control box, and the electric control box is arranged opposite to the first air outlet.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side wall of the first shell forms a grille at the first air outlet.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange fan comprises: two volutes, each of the volutes having an axial inlet and a radial outlet; Two wind wheels, the two wind wheels are respectively located in the two volutes; A driving motor is located between the two volutes and connected to the two wind wheels.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: The heat exchange fan further includes: a motor bracket, the motor bracket is mounted on the side wall of the second shell, and the drive motor is mounted on the motor bracket.

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The edges of the first shell and the second shell are both provided with mounting flaps, and the mounting flaps are used to be connected to the lifting structure.

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