Air guide mechanism and air conditioner with same

Abstract

The air guide mechanism is used for the air conditioner, the air conditioner is provided with an air outlet, and the air guide mechanism comprises a fixed box, a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate, a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove are formed in the sliding plate; the connecting rod assembly comprises a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod is provided with a first guide column, the first guide column is movably arranged in the first sliding groove, one end of the second connecting rod is provided with a second guide column, the second guide column is movably arranged in the second sliding groove, and the second connecting rod can move in the length direction of the first connecting rod; a first rack is arranged at the other end of the second connecting rod, a first gear and a second gear are arranged at the other end of the first connecting rod, the first gear is meshed with the first rack, and the second gear is meshed with the first gear; the air deflector is arranged at the air outlet, and a rotating shaft of the second gear is fixedly connected with the air deflector; and a driving mechanism. According to the air guide mechanism, the overturning angle of the air guide plate can be enlarged, and the use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and in particular to an air guide mechanism and an air conditioner having the same. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, air deflectors are usually installed at the air outlet of air conditioners to guide airflow in the desired direction. Currently, one end of the large air deflectors on the market usually uses a single linkage to achieve one-way downward opening, which cannot be compatible with both upward and downward flip opening. The air deflector's air guiding angle is limited, which cannot meet the air guiding requirements and results in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an air guiding mechanism that can expand the rotation angle of the air guide plate to match the different airflow requirements of the air conditioner's cooling and heating modes, thereby improving cooling and heating comfort and enhancing the user experience.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner, which includes the above-described air guiding mechanism.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air guiding mechanism is used in an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a housing with an air outlet. The air guiding mechanism includes: a fixed box disposed within the housing, the fixed box having a guide groove inclined towards the air outlet in a top-to-bottom direction; a sliding plate movably disposed within the fixed box in a top-to-bottom direction, the sliding plate having a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove; and a linkage assembly including a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, portions of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod located within the fixed box. One end of the first connecting rod has a first guide post movably disposed within the first sliding groove, and one end of the second connecting rod has a second guide post movably disposed within the second sliding groove. The second connecting rod extends along the first connecting rod... The first connecting rod is movable along its length. A third guide post is provided on the first connecting rod, and a fourth guide post is provided on the second connecting rod. The third and fourth guide posts are movably disposed within the guide groove. A first rack extending along the length of the second connecting rod is provided at the other end of the second connecting rod. A first gear and a second gear are provided at the other end of the first connecting rod. Both the first and second gears are rotatably connected to the first connecting rod. The first gear meshes with the first rack, and the second gear meshes with the first gear. A guide plate is provided at the air outlet for opening or closing the air outlet. The rotating shaft of the second gear is fixedly connected to the guide plate for driving the guide plate to rotate. A drive mechanism is provided on the fixed box for driving the sliding plate to move and thus causing the guide plate to flip.

[0006] According to the air guiding mechanism of the present invention, the sliding plate is driven to move in the up and down direction by the drive mechanism. Through the cooperation of the first guide post and the first slide groove, the cooperation of the second guide post and the second slide groove, and the cooperation of the third guide post and the fourth guide post and the guide groove, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are driven to move. Then, through the transmission between the first rack, the first gear and the second gear, the air guiding plate is driven to flip, so as to match the different air direction requirements of the air conditioner's cooling mode and heating mode. The flip angle of the air guiding plate can be expanded, the effect of cold airflow being thrown upward and hot airflow being pressed downward can be enhanced, and the speed of hot airflow rising and dissipating can be reduced, thereby ensuring the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner, improving the comfort of cooling and heating, and improving the user experience.

[0007] In addition, the air guiding mechanism according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] In some embodiments, the first guide post and the third guide post are integrated into one component; and / or, the second guide post and the fourth guide post are integrated into one component.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second connecting rod is provided with a fifth guide post, and the first connecting rod is provided with a third sliding groove extending along the length direction of the first connecting rod, wherein the fifth guide post is movably disposed within the third sliding groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, the fifth guide post and the second guide post are integrated into a single component.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first link includes a first member and a second member, the first member and the second member being connected and defining a sliding cavity extending along the length direction of the first link, and a portion of the second link being movably disposed within the sliding cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes: a drive motor disposed outside the fixed box; a drive gear disposed inside the fixed box and connected to the output shaft of the drive motor; and a second rack extending in the vertical direction on the slide plate, the second rack meshing with the drive gear.

[0013] In some embodiments, along the length direction of the first slide groove, the first slide groove includes a first slide groove segment and a second slide groove segment, one end of the second slide groove segment is connected to the front end of the first slide groove segment, and along the length direction of the second slide groove, the second slide groove includes a third slide groove segment and a fourth slide groove segment, the rear end of the fourth slide groove segment is connected to the front end of the third slide groove segment, and in the direction from back to front, the first slide groove segment and the third slide groove segment are inclined upwards, and along the length direction of the guide groove, the distance between the first slide groove segment and the third slide groove segment gradually decreases, and the distance between the second slide groove segment and the fourth slide groove segment gradually increases.

[0014] In some embodiments, in a rear-to-forward direction, the first slide segment is tilted upward at a smaller angle than the third slide segment.

[0015] In some embodiments, the second slide segment extends in a vertical direction; and / or, the fourth slide segment extends in a front-back direction, or in a rear-to-forward direction, the fourth slide segment is inclined upward.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first slide rail further includes a first fixing section, one end of which is connected to the rear end of the first slide rail section, and the first fixing section extends in a vertical direction; and / or, the second slide rail further includes a second fixing section, one end of which is connected to the rear end of the third slide rail section, and the second fixing section extends in a vertical direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, the two ends of the air outlet in the width direction are a first end and a second end, respectively. The first end is located above the second end. When the air guide plate closes the air outlet, the first guide post and the second guide post are located at the rear ends of the first slide groove and the second slide groove, respectively. The rotation center line of the second connecting rod and the air guide plate and the rotation center line of the first connecting rod and the air guide plate are arranged along the width direction of the air guide plate. The rotation center line of the second connecting rod and the air guide plate is located below the rotation center line of the first connecting rod and the air guide plate.

[0018] In some embodiments, the air guide plate has a first air guiding state and a second air guiding state. In the first air guiding state, the first guide post is located at the connection between the first slide section and the second slide section, and the second guide post is located at the connection between the third slide section and the fourth slide section. The air guide plate flips downward to open the air outlet. In the second air guiding state, the first guide post is located at the end of the second slide section away from the first slide section, and the second guide post is located at the end of the fourth slide section away from the third slide section. The air guide plate flips upward to open the air outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, the fixing box is provided with a slide rail extending in the vertical direction, and the slide plate is provided with a slide post that cooperates with the slide rail.

[0020] In some embodiments, there are two of each of the fixed box, the slide plate, the connecting rod assembly, and the driving mechanism. The two fixed boxes, the two slide plates, the two connecting rod assemblies, and the two driving mechanisms are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The two fixed boxes are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the housing, and the two connecting rod assemblies are respectively connected to both ends of the length direction of the air guide plate.

[0021] In some embodiments, the connecting rod assembly and the air guide plate are arranged along the length of the air guide plate.

[0022] In some embodiments, the air guide plate has a lug, and the rotating shaft of the second gear is fixedly connected to the lug.

[0023] In some embodiments, a first protrusion is provided on one side of the air guide plate in the thickness direction, and a lug is detachably covered on the first protrusion. The lug has a positioning groove that mates with the first protrusion, and the lug is also provided with an insertion hole. The air guide mechanism further includes a spring buckle, which includes a fixing part and a pin. The fixing part is movably disposed on the air guide plate, one end of the pin is connected to the fixing part, and the other end of the pin is adapted to be inserted into the insertion hole.

[0024] In some embodiments, the air guiding mechanism further includes an elastic element disposed between the fixing part and the air guiding plate, for driving the fixing part to move the pin toward the insertion hole.

[0025] In some embodiments, the end of the pin opposite to the fixing part has a guide slope. The guide slope is provided on the side of the pin opposite to the air guide plate. In the direction from the free end to the fixed end of the first protrusion, the guide slope is inclined in the direction opposite to the fixing part.

[0026] In some embodiments, the air guide plate has a second protrusion on the side where the first protrusion is located. The second protrusion is located on the side of the first protrusion and the lug that is close to the fixing part. The second protrusion has a positioning hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the insertion hole. The pin is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0027] In some embodiments, the fixing part has a guide hole extending along the moving direction of the fixing part, and the air guide plate is provided with a guide post that cooperates with the guide hole.

[0028] The present invention also provides an air conditioner having the above-described embodiments.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner, by providing the aforementioned air guiding mechanism, drives the sliding plate to move in the vertical direction via a drive mechanism. Through the cooperation of the first guide post and the first slide groove, the cooperation of the second guide post and the second slide groove, and the cooperation of the third guide post and the fourth guide post and the guide groove, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod move. In turn, through the transmission between the first rack, the first gear and the second gear, the air guide plate is rotated to match the different air direction requirements of the air conditioner's cooling and heating modes. This can expand the rotation angle of the air guide plate, enhance the effect of upward throwing of cold air and downward pressing of hot air, reduce the speed of hot air rising and dissipation, thereby ensuring the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner, improving the comfort of cooling and heating, and enhancing the user experience.

[0030] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air guide plate closes the air outlet;

[0033] Figure 2This is a front view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air guide plate closes the air outlet;

[0034] Figure 3 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the PP line;

[0035] Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the QQ line;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air conditioner is in cooling mode;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air conditioner is in cooling mode;

[0038] Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 Sectional view of the middle RR line;

[0039] Figure 8 It is along Figure 6 Sectional view of the SS line;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air conditioner is in heating mode;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air conditioner is in heating mode;

[0042] Figure 11 It is along Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the TT line;

[0043] Figure 12 It is along Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the U-shaped line in the middle;

[0044] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the front frame of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the air guiding mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of a portion of the air guide mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 16 This is an exploded view of a portion of the air guide mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0048] Figure 17This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air guide plate opens the air outlet;

[0049] Figure 18 This is a top view of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air guide plate opens the air outlet;

[0050] Figure 19 It is along Figure 18 Sectional view of line II in the middle;

[0051] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 Enlarged view of point J in the middle;

[0052] Figure 21 This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the plug is dislodged from the socket;

[0053] Figure 22 yes Figure 21 Enlarged view at point K;

[0054] Figure 23 This is a top view of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the plug is dislodged from the socket;

[0055] Figure 24 It is along Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the MM line;

[0056] Figure 25 yes Figure 24 A magnified view of point N in the middle.

[0057] Figure label:

[0058] 100. Air conditioner;

[0059] 10. Air guide mechanism;

[0060] 1. Fixing box; 11. Guide groove; 12. Slide rail; 121. First slide rail; 122. Second slide rail; 13. Box body; 14. Box cover;

[0061] 2. Slide plate; 21. First slide groove; 211. First slide groove section; 212. Second slide groove section; 213. First fixed section; 22. Second slide groove; 221. Third slide groove section; 222. Fourth slide groove section; 223. Second fixed section; 23. Second rack; 24. Slide post; 241. First slide post; 242. Second slide post;

[0062] 3. Linkage assembly; 31. First link; 311. First member; 312. Second member; 313. First guide post; 314. Third guide post; 315. Sliding cavity; 316. First gear; 317. Second gear; 319. Third groove; 32. Second link; 321. Second guide post; 322. Fourth guide post; 323. Fifth guide post; 324. First rack;

[0063] 4. Air guide plate; 41. Lug; 413. Positioning groove; 414. Insertion hole; 44. First protrusion; 45. Second protrusion; 451. Positioning hole; 46. Guide post;

[0064] 5. Drive mechanism; 51. Drive motor; 52. Drive gear;

[0065] 6. Spring-loaded latch; 61. Fixing part; 611. Guide hole; 62. Pin; 621. Guide slope; 63. Lever mechanism;

[0066] 7. Elastic components;

[0067] 20. Shell;

[0068] 81. Face frame; 811. Air outlet; 812. First end; 813. Second end; 814. Air inlet grille; 82. Panel; 83. End cap. Detailed Implementation

[0069] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0070] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0071] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0072] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] The air guiding mechanism 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0074] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air guide mechanism 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used in an air conditioner 100. The air conditioner 100 includes a housing 20. The housing 20 can protect the internal structure of the air conditioner 100, preventing the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 from being exposed and damaged, which helps to extend the service life of the air conditioner 100 and has a better appearance. Further, refer to the attached... Figure 5 and attached Figure 6 As shown, the housing 20 has an air outlet 811, which is located at the lower front of the housing 20 and along the length of the air conditioner 100 (see attached diagram). Figure 5 Extending in the left and right directions (as shown), the airflow inside the air conditioner 100 can be blown into the room through the air outlet 811 to regulate the indoor temperature and improve the user experience.

[0075] Specifically, see the attached document. Figure 7 and attached Figure 11 As shown, the air guiding mechanism 10 includes a fixed box 1, a sliding plate 2, a linkage assembly 3, an air guiding plate 4, and a drive mechanism 5. Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the fixing box 1 is located inside the housing 20, which can protect the internal structure of the fixing box 1. The fixing box 1 has a guide groove 11 in the direction from top to bottom (e.g., Figure 12 As shown, the guide groove 11 is inclined toward the air outlet 811, and the slide plate 2 is movable in the vertical direction inside the fixed box 1. The slide plate 2 is provided with a first slide groove 21 and a second slide groove 22.

[0076] Further, see attached document. Figure 15 and attached Figure 16 As shown, the linkage assembly 3 includes a first linkage 31 and a second linkage 32. Parts of the first linkage 31 and the second linkage 32 are located within the fixed box 1. One end of the first linkage 31 has a first guide post 313, which is movably disposed within a first slide groove 21. One end of the second linkage 32 has a second guide post 321, which is movably disposed within a second slide groove 22. The second linkage 32 extends along the length of the first linkage 31 (see attached diagram). Figure 15 The first connecting rod 31 is provided with a third guide post 314, and the second connecting rod 32 is provided with a fourth guide post 322. The third guide post 314 and the fourth guide post 322 are movably disposed in the guide groove 11.

[0077] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 As shown, the other end of the second link 32 is provided along the length direction of the second link 32 (see attached diagram). Figure 5 The first rack 324 extends in the d direction shown. The other end of the first connecting rod 31 has a first gear 316 and a second gear 317. Both the first gear 316 and the second gear 317 are rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 31. The first gear 316 meshes with the first rack 324, and the second gear 317 meshes with the first gear 316. The air guide plate 4 is provided at the air outlet 811 to open or close the air outlet 811. The rotation shaft of the second gear 317 is fixedly connected to the air guide plate 4 to drive the air guide plate 4 to rotate. The first gear 316 is driven to rotate by the first rack 324, and the first gear 316 drives the second gear 317 to rotate, thereby realizing the flipping of the air guide plate 4.

[0078] Optionally, such as Figure 16 As shown, the rotating shaft of the second gear 317 is a hexagonal shaft structure, which can ensure the reliability of the connection between the second gear 317 and the air guide plate 4, and ensure that the second gear 317 drives the air guide plate 4 to rotate.

[0079] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 14 As shown, the drive mechanism 5 is mounted on the fixed box 1 and is used to drive the slide plate 2 to move so as to rotate the air guide plate 4. This effectively realizes that a single drive mechanism 5 can simultaneously drive the first link 31 and the second link 32 to rotate the air guide plate 4. The structure is simple and reliable, reducing the cost of the drive mechanism 5 and the cost of electrical control. The angle of the air guide plate 4 can be adjusted according to the user's needs to achieve the guiding effect of the airflow blown out at the air outlet 811.

[0080] For example, air conditioner 100 can be a wall-mounted air conditioner 100.

[0081] In such Figure 9 and Figure 10In the example shown, air conditioner 100 is a wall-mounted air conditioner 100. When air conditioner 100 is turned off, such as Figure 4 As shown, the slide plate 2 is located at the top, and the third guide post 314 and the fourth guide post 322 are both located at the end of the guide groove 11 away from the air outlet 811. The air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 811.

[0082] When the air conditioner is turned on, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the drive mechanism 5 drives the slide plate 2 to move downwards. The first slide groove 21 and the second slide groove 22 move downwards together with the slide plate 2. The third guide post 314 and the fourth guide post 322 move along the guide groove 11 towards the air outlet 811, causing the first guide post 313 and the second guide post 321 to move along the shapes of the first slide groove 21 and the second slide groove 22, respectively. This causes the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 to move towards the air outlet 811. Furthermore, since the second connecting rod 32 is movable along the length of the first connecting rod 31, By reasonably setting the shapes of the first slide groove 21 and the second slide groove 22, the lengths of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 extending out of the fixed box 1 are different. The first rack 324 and the first gear 316 move relative to each other, thereby causing the first rack 324 to drive the first gear 316 to rotate. The first gear 316 and the second gear 317 rotate through gear transmission. Since the rotation shaft of the second gear 317 is fixedly connected to the air guide plate 4, the second gear 317 drives the air guide plate 4 to rotate, opening the air outlet 811.

[0083] When the air conditioner is turned on in cooling mode, refer to the attached document. Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 As shown, the air guide plate 4 flips downward to open the air outlet 811. Guided by the air guide plate 4, the airflow blows diagonally upward from the air outlet 811, which helps to throw the cold air upward, creating a shower-like cooling effect. This ensures the cooling effect of the air conditioner 100 and avoids direct cold air blowing on the user, improving the comfort of the cooling and air supply and ensuring the user's experience. When the air conditioner 100 is in heating mode, refer to the attached diagram. Figure 11 and attached Figure 12 As shown, the air guide plate 4 flips upward, and the airflow is blown out from the air outlet 811 in a diagonal downward direction under the guidance of the air guide plate 4. This is conducive to the downward pressure of the hot airflow, forming a warm carpet-like air supply, reducing the speed of the hot airflow rising and dissipating, solving the problem of poor airflow stratification, thereby ensuring the heating effect of the air conditioner 100, improving the comfort of heating and air supply, and ensuring the user's experience.

[0084] Understandably, in existing technology, the air outlet of an air conditioner is often located at the lower end of the casing panel. When the heating mode is turned on and the air is directed downwards, or when the cooling mode is turned on and the air is directed upwards, the air guide plate needs to be flipped. However, traditional air guide plates often have the problem of a small flipping angle. Compared to existing technologies, this application uses a drive mechanism 5 to drive the slide plate 2 to move vertically. Through the cooperation of the first guide post 313 with the first slide groove 21, the cooperation of the second guide post 321 with the second slide groove 22, and the cooperation of the third guide post 314 and the fourth guide post 322 with the guide groove 11, the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 move. Then, through the transmission between the first rack 324, the first gear 316 and the second gear 317, the air guide plate 4 is rotated to match the different airflow requirements of the air conditioner 100's cooling and heating modes. This can expand the rotation angle of the air guide plate 4, enhance the effect of cold airflow being thrown upward and hot airflow being pressed downward, reduce the speed of hot airflow rising and dissipating, thereby ensuring the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner 100, improving the comfort of cooling and heating, and enhancing the user experience.

[0085] Optionally, multiple third guide posts 314 are spaced apart along the length of the first connecting rod 31, and each third guide post 314 engages with the guide groove 11, thereby ensuring that the first connecting rod 31 moves along the length of the guide groove 11 (see attached figure). Figure 15 The linkage (in the d direction shown) is movable to prevent the first link 31 from flipping during movement. In a specific example, refer to the attached diagram. Figure 16 As shown, there are two third guide posts 314 spaced apart along the length of the first connecting rod 31. This can save on the manufacturing cost of the air guiding mechanism 10, reduce the contact area between the third guide post 314 and the guide groove 11, and prevent the normal movement of the first connecting rod 31 from being affected by excessive friction between the third guide post 314 and the guide groove 11, thereby ensuring the reliability of the air guiding mechanism 10.

[0086] Further, see attached document. Figure 15 and attached Figure 16 As shown, the fixing box 1 includes a box body 13 and a box cover 14 arranged in the length direction of the air conditioner 100. The box cover 14 is fixed to the housing 20. The box body 13 and the box cover 14 are snap-fitted together and fixed by fasteners. The box body 13 and the box cover 14 each have a guide groove 11 on the side facing each other.

[0087] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air guide mechanism 10 drives the slide plate 2 to move in the up and down direction through the drive mechanism 5. Through the cooperation of the first guide post 313 with the first slide groove 21, the cooperation of the second guide post 321 with the second slide groove 22, and the cooperation of the third guide post 314 and the fourth guide post 322 with the guide groove 11, the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 move. Then, through the transmission between the first rack 324, the first gear 316 and the second gear 317, the air guide plate 4 is rotated to match the different air direction requirements of the air conditioner 100 in the cooling mode and the heating mode. This can expand the rotation angle of the air guide plate 4, enhance the effect of throwing cold air upward and pressing hot air downward, reduce the speed of hot air rising and dissipating, thereby ensuring the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner 100, improving the comfort of cooling and heating, and improving the user experience.

[0088] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 As shown, the first guide post 313 and the third guide post 314 are integrated into one component, which can save the manufacturing cost of the air guiding mechanism 10, reduce the contact area between the first guide post 313, the third guide post 314 and the guide groove 11, and avoid the first connecting rod 31 from being affected by excessive friction between the first guide post 313, the third guide post 314 and the guide groove 11, thereby ensuring the reliability of the air guiding mechanism 10.

[0089] Further, see attached document. Figure 15 As shown, the second guide post 321 and the fourth guide post 322 are integrated into one component, which can save the manufacturing cost of the air guiding mechanism 10, reduce the contact area between the second guide post 321, the fourth guide post 322 and the guide groove 11, and avoid the second connecting rod 32 from being affected by excessive friction between the second guide post 321, the fourth guide post 322 and the guide groove 11, thereby ensuring the reliability of the air guiding mechanism 10.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 and attached Figure 16 As shown, the second connecting rod 32 is provided with a fifth guide post 323, and the first connecting rod 31 is provided with a third sliding groove 319 extending along the length direction of the first connecting rod 31. The fifth guide post 323 is movably disposed in the third sliding groove 319, thereby realizing relative movement between the second connecting rod 32 and the first connecting rod 31 in the length direction of the guide groove 11, so that the lengths of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 extending out of the fixed box 1 are different, and relative movement occurs between the first rack 324 and the first gear 316, which in turn drives the air guide plate 4 to rotate through the second gear 317.

[0091] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 and attached Figure 16As shown, the fifth guide post 323 and the second guide post 321 are integrated into one component, which can save the manufacturing cost of the air guide mechanism 10, reduce the probability of interference between the second link 32 and other components of the air guide mechanism 10, ensure the normal movement of the second link 32, and thus ensure the reliability of the air guide mechanism 10.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 and attached Figure 16 As shown, the first connecting rod 31 includes a first rod 311 and a second rod 312. The first rod 311 and the second rod 312 are snapped together and define a sliding cavity 315 extending along the length direction of the first connecting rod 31. A portion of the second connecting rod 32 is movably disposed within the sliding cavity 315, thereby facilitating the assembly of the connecting rod assembly 3 and ensuring the cooperation between the second connecting rod 32 and the first connecting rod 31. Furthermore, the first rod 311 and the second rod 312 are respectively disposed in the thickness direction of the second connecting rod 32 (see attached diagram). Figure 16 The two sides (shown in the left and right directions) can protect the second link 32 and improve its reliability.

[0093] It should be noted that the reference appendix Figure 15 and attached Figure 16 As shown, the first rod 311 is located on the side of the second connecting rod 32 facing the slide plate 2, and the second rod 312 is located on the side of the second connecting rod 32 away from the slide plate 2. The first guide post 313 is provided on the first rod 311 and cooperates with the first slide groove 21. The first rod 311 and the second rod 312 are both provided with a third guide post 314 on the side away from each other. The third guide post 314 on the first rod 311 cooperates with the guide groove 11 of the cover 14, and the third guide post 314 on the second rod 312 cooperates with the guide groove 11 of the box body 13, thereby improving the reliability of the movement of the first connecting rod 31. The first rod 311 and the second rod 312 are both provided with a third slide groove 319. The third slide grooves 319 on the first rod 311 and the second rod 312 are arranged opposite to each other. The fifth guide post 323 of the second connecting rod 32 is movably provided in the third slide groove 319.

[0094] Optionally, the end of the first link 31 away from the interior of the air conditioner 100 is provided with a clearance notch. The clearance notch is arranged opposite to the sliding cavity 315. When the length of the second link 32 extending out of the fixing box 1 relative to the first link 31 is too large, the clearance notch allows the second link 32 to pass through, so as to meet the need for a larger angle of rotation of the air guide plate 4.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 and attached Figure 16As shown, the drive mechanism 5 includes a drive motor 51 and a drive gear 52. The drive motor 51 is located outside the fixed box 1 and on the side of the box cover 14 away from the housing 20. The drive gear 52 is located inside the fixed box 1 and is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 51. The slide plate 2 is provided with a second rack 23 extending in the vertical direction. The second rack 23 meshes with the drive gear 52, thereby driving the drive gear 52 to rotate through the drive motor 51. The meshing of the drive gear 52 with the second rack 23 drives the slide plate 2 to move in the vertical direction. Then, through the cooperation of the first guide post 313 with the first slide groove 21, the cooperation of the second guide post 321 with the second slide groove 22, and the cooperation of the third guide post 314 and the fourth guide post 322 with the guide groove 11, the movement of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 is realized, which drives the air guide plate 4 to rotate and guide the air in the required direction to meet the user's needs.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 8 and attached Figure 11 As shown, along the length of the first groove 21 (see attached diagram) Figure 11 As shown in direction e), the first slide groove 21 includes a first slide groove segment 211 and a second slide groove segment 212. One end of the second slide groove segment 212 is connected to the front end of the first slide groove segment 211. Along the length direction of the second slide groove 22 (see attached figure) Figure 11 As shown in direction e), the second slide 22 includes a third slide segment 221 and a fourth slide segment 222. The rear end of the fourth slide segment 222 is connected to the front end of the third slide segment 221 in the direction from back to front (e). Figure 11 As shown, the first slide section 211 and the third slide section 221 are inclined upwards. Along the length direction of the guide groove 11, the distance between the first slide section 211 and the third slide section 221 gradually decreases, while the distance between the second slide section 212 and the fourth slide section 222 gradually increases.

[0097] Understandably, when the first guide post 313 is located in the first slide section 211 and the second guide post 321 is located in the third slide section 221, the distance between the first slide section 211 and the third slide section 221 gradually decreases. The second connecting rod 32 retracts and pulls back relative to the first connecting rod 31. The first rack 324 drives the first gear 316 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 317 to rotate through gear transmission. This causes the air guide plate 4 to flip downward and open the air outlet 811. Under the guidance of the air guide plate 4, the airflow blows out from the air outlet 811 obliquely upward, which is conducive to the upward throwing of cold air and the formation of a shower-like cold air effect. This ensures the cooling effect of the air conditioner 100 and avoids cold air blowing directly on the user, improving the comfort of cooling and air supply and ensuring the user's experience.

[0098] When the first guide post 313 is located in the second slide section 212 and the second guide post 321 is located in the fourth slide section 222, the distance between the second slide section 212 and the fourth slide section 222 gradually decreases. The second connecting rod 32 pushes outward relative to the first connecting rod 31. The first rack 324 drives the first gear 316 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 317 to rotate through gear transmission, causing the air guide plate 4 to flip upward. Under the guidance of the air guide plate 4, the airflow blows out from the air outlet 811 in a diagonally downward direction, which is conducive to the downward pressure of hot airflow, forming a warm foot carpet-like air supply, reducing the speed of hot airflow rising and dissipating, solving the problem of poor airflow stratification, thereby ensuring the heating effect of the air conditioner 100, improving the comfort of heating and air supply, and ensuring the user's experience.

[0099] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 4 As shown, in the direction from back to front, the upward tilt angle of the first slide section 211 is smaller than that of the third slide section 221, thereby gradually reducing the distance between the first slide section 211 and the third slide section 221. When the first guide post 313 is located in the first slide section 211 and the second guide post 321 is located in the third slide section 221, the second connecting rod 32 retracts and pulls back relative to the first connecting rod 31. The first rack 324 drives the first gear 316 to rotate, and then drives the second gear 317 to rotate through gear transmission, causing the air guide plate 4 to flip downward.

[0100] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 4 As shown, the second slide section 212 extends in the vertical direction. When the first guide post 313 is located in the second slide 22, the first connecting rod 31 remains stationary in the front-back direction of the air conditioner 100, so as to prevent the first connecting rod 31 from driving the air guide plate 4 to continue to move away from the air outlet 811, or to retract towards the interior of the air conditioner 100.

[0101] Further, see attached document. Figure 4 As shown, the fourth slide section 222 extends in the front-to-back direction, or in the rear-to-forehead direction. The fourth slide section 222 is inclined upward, thereby gradually reducing the distance between the second slide section 212 and the fourth slide section 222. When the first guide post 313 is located in the second slide section 212 and the second guide post 321 is located in the fourth slide section 222, the second connecting rod 32 is pushed outward relative to the first connecting rod 31. The first rack 324 drives the first gear 316 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 317 to rotate through gear transmission, causing the air guide plate 4 to flip upward. In a specific example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the fourth slide section 222 extends in the front-to-back direction.

[0102] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 7 and attached Figure 8As shown, the first slide 21 also includes a first fixed section 213. One end of the first fixed section 213 is connected to the rear end of the first slide section 211. The first fixed section 213 extends in the vertical direction. The first fixed section 213 can fix the first guide post 313. When the first guide post 313 is located in the first fixed section 213, the first connecting rod 31 can be kept stationary in the front-rear direction of the air conditioner 100, preventing the first connecting rod 31 from being moved along the first slide section 211 by external force, which would cause a gap between the air guide plate 4 and the housing 20. This can prevent foreign objects from entering the air conditioner 100 through the air outlet 811, protecting the safety of the user and ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100. It can also prevent dust from adhering to the inside of the air conditioner 100 through the air outlet 811, affecting the cleanliness of the blown air, thereby protecting the health of the user.

[0103] Further, see attached document. Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 As shown, the second slide 22 also includes a second fixed section 223. One end of the second fixed section 223 is connected to the rear end of the third slide section 221. The second fixed section 223 extends in the vertical direction. The second fixed section 223 can fix the second guide post 321. When the second guide post 321 is located in the second fixed section 223, the second connecting rod 32 can be kept stationary in the front-rear direction of the air conditioner 100, preventing the second connecting rod 32 from being moved along the third slide section 221 by external force, which would cause a gap between the air guide plate 4 and the housing 20. This can prevent foreign objects from entering the air conditioner 100 through the air outlet 811, protecting the safety of the user and ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100. It can also prevent dust from adhering to the inside of the air conditioner 100 through the air outlet 811, affecting the cleanliness of the blown air, thereby protecting the health of the user.

[0104] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 As shown, the width direction of the air outlet 811 (see attached diagram). Figure 4 The two ends of the b-direction shown are the first end 812 and the second end 813, respectively. The first end 812 is located above the second end 813. When the air outlet 811 of the air guide plate 4 is closed, the first guide post 313 and the second guide post 321 are located at the rear ends of the first slide groove 21 and the second slide groove 22, respectively. The rotation center line of the second connecting rod 32 and the air guide plate 4 and the rotation center line of the first connecting rod 31 and the air guide plate 4 are along the width direction of the air guide plate 4 (see attached figure). Figure 4As shown in direction b), the rotation center line of the second link 32 and the air guide plate 4 is located below the rotation center line of the first link 31 and the air guide plate 4. This ensures that the air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 811, preventing dust from flowing into the air conditioner 100 from the gap between the air guide plate 4 and the housing 20 and adhering to the surface of the internal structure. This ensures the cleanliness of the airflow blown out of the air outlet 811 and protects the health of the user.

[0105] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the air guide plate 4 has a first air guiding state and a second air guiding state. In the first air guiding state, refer to the attached... Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 As shown, the first guide post 313 is located at the connection between the first slide section 211 and the second slide section 212, and the second guide post 321 is located at the connection between the third slide section 221 and the fourth slide section 222. The air guide plate 4 flips downward to open the air outlet 811. After the airflow flows out of the air outlet 811, it is blown obliquely upward under the guidance of the air guide plate 4, which is conducive to the upward throwing of cold air and the formation of a shower-like cold air effect. This ensures the cooling effect of the air conditioner 100 and avoids cold air blowing directly on the user, improves the comfort of cooling air supply, and ensures the user's experience.

[0106] In the second airflow configuration, refer to the attached document. Figure 11 and attached Figure 12 As shown, the first guide post 313 is located at the end of the second slide section 212 away from the first slide section 211, and the second guide post 321 is located at the end of the fourth slide section 222 away from the third slide section 221. The air guide plate 4 flips upward to open the air outlet 811. After the airflow flows out of the air outlet 811, it is blown out obliquely downward under the guidance of the air guide plate 4, which is conducive to the downward pressure of the hot airflow, forming a warm foot carpet-like air supply, reducing the speed of the hot airflow rising and dissipating, solving the problem of poor airflow stratification, thereby ensuring the heating effect of the air conditioner 100, improving the comfort of heating and air supply, and ensuring the user's experience.

[0107] It should be noted that during the process of opening the air outlet 811 of the air guide plate 4, the first guide post 313 moves from the first fixed section 213 to the connection between the first sliding section 211 and the second sliding section 212, and then moves to the end of the second sliding section 212 away from the first sliding section 211. The second guide post 321 moves from the second fixed section 223 to the connection between the third sliding section 221 and the fourth sliding section 222, and then moves to the end of the fourth sliding section 222 away from the third sliding section 221. This causes the air guide plate 4 to first flip downward and guide air obliquely upward, and then flip upward and guide air obliquely downward. This allows it to adapt to the cooling mode first and then the heating mode, so as to better and faster meet the user's cooling needs.

[0108] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 3As shown, the fixed box 1 is provided with a slide rail 12 extending in the vertical direction, and the slide plate 2 is provided with a slide post 24 that cooperates with the slide rail 12. Through the cooperation of the slide post 24 and the slide rail 12, the slide plate 2 can be ensured to move in the vertical direction and avoid the slide plate 2 from deviating.

[0109] In a specific example, see Appendix Figure 3 As shown, the slide rail 12 includes a first slide rail 121 and a second slide rail 122 spaced apart in the front-to-back direction. Both the first slide rail 121 and the second slide rail 122 extend in the vertical direction. The slide post 24 includes a first slide post 241 that cooperates with the first slide rail 121 and a second slide post 242 that cooperates with the second slide rail 122. Both the first slide post 241 and the second slide post 242 include two slide posts spaced apart in the vertical direction, which can ensure that the slide plate 2 moves in the vertical direction and prevent the slide plate 2 from deviating during the movement.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 14 and attached Figure 15 As shown, there are two of each of the following components: fixed box 1, slide plate 2, linkage assembly 3, and drive mechanism 5. The two fixed boxes 1, two slide plates 2, two linkage assemblies 3, and two drive mechanisms 5 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The two fixed boxes 1 are respectively located along the length of the housing 20 (see attached diagram). Figure 13 At both ends (as shown in the left and right directions), the two connecting rod assemblies 3 are respectively connected to the air guide plate 4 along its length (see attached diagram). Figure 14 The two ends of the guide plate 4 (shown in the left and right directions) are connected, which can drive the guide plate 4 to rotate simultaneously from both ends of the guide plate 4 in the length direction, improve the reliability of the rotation of the guide plate 4, improve the reliability of the connection between the guide plate 4 and the connecting rod assembly 3, and thus improve the stability of the guide plate 4 fixed on the air conditioner 100.

[0111] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 5 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the connecting rod assembly 3 and the air guide plate 4 are arranged along the length of the air guide plate 4, which facilitates the connecting rod assembly 3 to rotate the air guide plate 4 and avoids interference between the air guide plate 4 and the connecting rod assembly 3 during rotation. This allows the air guide plate 4 to rotate 360°, maximizing its rotation angle and further increasing its air guiding range. This matches the different air direction requirements of the air conditioner 100's cooling and heating modes, enhances the effect of upward throwing of cold air and downward pressing of hot air, and reduces the speed at which hot air rises and dissipates. This ensures the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner 100, improves cooling and heating comfort, and enhances the user experience.

[0112] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 3As shown, the air guide plate 4 has a lug 41. The rotating shaft of the second gear 317 is fixedly connected to the lug 41, so that relative movement occurs between the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32, thereby enabling the first rack 324 to drive the first gear 316 to rotate, the first gear 316 to drive the second gear 317 to rotate, and thus drive the air guide plate 4 to flip.

[0113] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 20 and attached Figure 25 As shown, the thickness direction of the air guide plate 4 (see attached diagram). Figure 20 A first protrusion 44 is provided on one side of the direction shown (a). A lug 41 is detachably covered on the first protrusion 44. The lug 41 has a positioning groove 413 that cooperates with the first protrusion 44, which can play a positioning role for the first protrusion 44. The lug 41 is also provided with an insertion hole 414.

[0114] Further, see attached document. Figure 17 and attached Figure 18 As shown, in conjunction with the reference appendix Figure 19 The air guide mechanism 10 also includes a spring clip 6, such as Figure 22 As shown, the spring clip 6 includes a fixing part 61 and a pin 62. The fixing part 61 is movably disposed on the air guide plate 4. One end of the pin 62 is connected to the fixing part 61, and the other end of the pin 62 is adapted to be inserted into the insertion hole 414. Through the cooperation between the pin 62 and the insertion hole 414, the spring clip 6 and the lug 41 can be cooperated, thereby fixing the air guide plate 4 and the lug 41 through the spring clip 6. This reduces the assembly difficulty and production cost of the air guide mechanism 10, improves the production efficiency of the air guide mechanism 10, and reduces the disassembly difficulty of the air guide mechanism 10, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency of the air guide mechanism 10.

[0115] When the air guide plate 4 is assembled onto the air guide mechanism 10, the fixing part 61 moves toward the lug 41, causing the pin 62 to approach the lug 41 and insert into the socket 414 until the end of the pin 62 away from the fixing part 61 abuts against the first protrusion 44, thereby fixing the air guide plate 4 to the lug 41 and completing the assembly of the air guide mechanism 10; when the air guide plate 4 is removed from the air guide mechanism 10, the fixing part 61 moves away from the lug 41, causing the pin 62 to come out of the socket 414, thereby disconnecting the air guide plate 4 from the lug 41 and removing the air guide plate 4.

[0116] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 22As shown, the air guiding mechanism 10 also includes an elastic element 7, which is disposed between the fixing part 61 and the air guiding plate 4. The elastic element 7 drives the fixing part 61 to move the pin 62 toward the insertion hole 414. The elastic element 7 provides the spring clip 6 with the power to move toward the lug 41, achieving automatic locking between the air guiding plate 4 and the lug 41, reducing the assembly difficulty of the air guiding mechanism 10 and improving its assembly efficiency. During the process of installing the air guiding plate 4 into the air guiding mechanism 10, the air guiding plate 4 gradually moves toward the lug 41, the spring clip 6 abuts against the lug 41, and the spring clip 6 is driven by the lug 41 to move away from the lug 41. The elastic element 7 is compressed until the pin 62 is opposite to the insertion hole 414. Under the elastic force of the elastic element 7, the fixing part 61 drives the pin 62 to move toward the insertion hole 414 until the pin 62 engages with the insertion hole 414 and abuts against the first protrusion 44.

[0117] Optionally, the elastic element 7 and the spring clip 6 are integrated into one piece, which can facilitate the assembly of the air guide mechanism 10, reduce the assembly difficulty of the air guide mechanism 10, shorten the assembly time of the air guide mechanism 10, and improve the assembly efficiency of the air guide mechanism 10.

[0118] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 20 and attached Figure 25 As shown, the end of the pin 62 away from the fixing part 61 has a guide slope 621. The guide slope 621 is located on the side of the pin 62 away from the air guide plate 4. In the direction from the free end of the first protrusion 44 to the fixed end, the guide slope 621 is inclined in the direction away from the fixing part 61. The guide slope 621 can play a guiding role. As the air guide plate 4 gradually approaches the lug 41, the guide slope 621 abuts against the lug 41, causing the snap 6 to move away from the lug 41 until the pin 62 is opposite to the insertion hole 414. The elastic element 7 drives the fixing part 61 to move the pin 62 towards the insertion hole 414, thus completing the engagement between the air guide plate 4 and the lug 41.

[0119] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 20 and attached Figure 25 As shown, the air guide plate 4 has a second protrusion 45 on the side with the first protrusion 44. The second protrusion 45 is located on the side of the first protrusion 44 and the lug 41 near the fixing part 61. The second protrusion 45 has a positioning hole 451, which is opposite to and connected to the insertion hole 414. The pin 62 is inserted into the positioning hole 451. The second protrusion 45 can improve the structural strength of the air guide plate 4, while the positioning hole 451 can guide and support the pin 62, preventing the pin 62 from deforming or shifting, thereby ensuring that the pin 62 is opposite to the insertion hole 414 and improving the reliability of the engagement between the pin 62 and the insertion hole 414.

[0120] In a further embodiment of the invention, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 22 As shown, the fixing part 61 has a moving direction along the fixing part 61 (see attached drawing). Figure 25 The guide hole 611 extends in the left-right direction as shown. The air guide plate 4 is provided with a guide post 46 that cooperates with the guide hole 611. During the process of the pin 62 gradually engaging with the insertion hole 414, the guide post 46 moves from one end of the guide hole 611 near the lug 41 to the other end. During the process of the pin 62 disengaging from the insertion hole 414, the guide post 46 moves from one end of the guide hole 611 away from the lug 41 to the other end. The setting of the guide hole 611 can guide the guide post 46, so that the spring buckle 6 moves along the length direction of the air guide plate 4, ensuring the reliability and stability of the air guide mechanism 10 assembly.

[0121] Further, see attached document. Figure 22 As shown, there are multiple spaced-apart guide holes 611 and multiple corresponding guide posts 46. The cooperation of multiple sets of guide holes 611 and guide posts 46 can improve the reliability of the spring clip 6 moving along the length of the air guide plate 4, and prevent the spring clip 6 from rotating or shifting, thereby ensuring the accuracy and stability of the engagement between the pin 62 and the insertion hole 414, and improving the reliability of the air guide mechanism 10 assembly. For example, there can be two, three, four, five or six spaced-apart guide holes 611, and two, three, four, five or six guide posts 46 corresponding one-to-one with the guide holes 611.

[0122] Optionally, refer to the appendix. Figure 22 As shown, a lever structure 63 is provided on the side of the spring clip 6 away from the air guide plate 4. The lever structure 63 extends in a direction perpendicular to the length of the air guide plate 4. By moving the lever structure 63, the spring clip 6 can be driven to move along the length of the air guide plate 4, which makes it easy to remove the air guide plate 4 from the air guide plate 4 assembly, reducing the difficulty of disassembling the air guide plate 4 assembly and reducing the maintenance cost of the air guide plate 4 assembly.

[0123] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner 100 having the air guide mechanism 10 of the above embodiments.

[0124] like Figure 1 and Figure 24 As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 20, a heat exchange component, a fan assembly, and the aforementioned air guiding mechanism 10.

[0125] Specifically, see the attached document. Figure 1 Appendix Figure 5 and attached Figure 21 As shown, the housing 20 can protect the internal structure of the air conditioner 100, preventing the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 from being exposed and damaged, which helps to extend the service life of the air conditioner 100 and has a better appearance.

[0126] Furthermore, in conjunction with the reference appendix Figure 5 and attached Figure 9 The housing 20 includes a front frame 81, a panel 82, end caps 83, and a chassis. The panel 82 is located at the front of the air conditioner 100 and fixed to the front frame 81. The end caps 83 include two end caps spaced apart along the length of the air conditioner 100, with each end cap 83 positioned along the length of the front frame 81 (see attached diagram). Figure 9 As shown in the left and right directions, the chassis is located directly behind the air conditioner 100 and is detachably connected to the front frame 81, thus forming an integral structure. This protects the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 and prevents users from being injured by contact with the interior. Furthermore, the chassis is fixed to the wall, which enables the positioning and fixation of the air conditioner 100, ensuring the reliability of the air conditioner 100's fixation.

[0127] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 5 and attached Figure 23 As shown, an air inlet grille 814 is provided on the faceplate 81. The air inlet grille 814 is located directly above the air conditioner 100. On the one hand, the air inlet grille 814 can prevent hands or other foreign objects from entering the air conditioner 100, protecting the user's safety and ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100. On the other hand, the air inlet grille 814 can prevent insects, rodents, etc. from entering the housing 20 of the air conditioner 100 and causing damage to the air conditioner 100, ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100 and ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner 100.

[0128] Furthermore, both the heat exchange components and the fan assembly are located inside the housing 20. The airflow inside the housing 20 can first exchange heat with the heat exchange components, and the airflow after heat exchange can be blown into the room through the air outlet 811 under the drive of the fan assembly, thereby achieving the purpose of regulating the indoor temperature and meeting the user's needs.

[0129] Optionally, the fan assembly is a cross-flow fan, which is small in size, light in weight, low in noise, easy to maintain, and has no limitation on axial length, allowing the impeller length to be selected arbitrarily according to different usage requirements.

[0130] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100, by providing the aforementioned air guide mechanism 10, drives the slide plate 2 to move in the vertical direction via the drive mechanism 5. Through the cooperation of the first guide post 313 with the first slide groove 21, the cooperation of the second guide post 321 with the second slide groove 22, and the cooperation of the third guide post 314 and the fourth guide post 322 with the guide groove 11, the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 move. Then, through the transmission between the first rack 324, the first gear 316 and the second gear 317, the air guide plate 4 is rotated to match the different air direction requirements of the air conditioner 100's cooling and heating modes. This can expand the rotation angle of the air guide plate 4, enhance the effect of throwing cold air upward and pressing hot air downward, reduce the speed of hot air rising and dissipating, thereby ensuring the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner 100, improving the comfort of cooling and heating, and enhancing the user experience.

[0131] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 25 The following description describes an air conditioner 100 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. It is to be understood that the following description is merely exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0132] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 25 As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes: a housing 20, a heat exchange component, a fan assembly, and an air guide mechanism 10.

[0133] Furthermore, the housing 20 protects the internal structure of the air conditioner 100, preventing damage caused by exposure of the internal structure, thus extending the service life of the air conditioner 100 and providing a better aesthetic appearance. The housing 20 has an air outlet 811 located at the lower front of the housing 20 and extending along the length of the air conditioner 100. Airflow from inside the air conditioner 100 can be blown into the room through the air outlet 811, regulating the indoor temperature and improving the user experience. Both the heat exchange component and the fan assembly are housed within the housing 20. The airflow within the housing 20 can first exchange heat with the heat exchange component, and the resulting airflow, driven by the fan assembly, can then be blown into the room through the air outlet 811, thereby regulating the indoor temperature and meeting the user's needs.

[0134] Furthermore, the air guiding mechanism 10 includes: a fixed box 1, a sliding plate 2, a connecting rod assembly 3, an air guide plate 4, a drive mechanism 5, a spring clip 6, and an elastic element 7. There are two fixed boxes 1, two sliding plates 2, two connecting rod assemblies 3, and two drive mechanisms 5, arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The two fixed boxes 1 are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the housing 20, and the two connecting rod assemblies 3 are respectively connected to both ends of the length direction of the air guide plate 4. The fixed box 1 is located inside the housing 20, which can protect the internal structure of the fixed box 1. The fixed box 1 has a guide groove 11, which is inclined towards the air outlet 811 in the top-to-bottom direction. The sliding plate 2 is movably located inside the fixed box 1 in the top-to-bottom direction, and the sliding plate 2 has a first sliding groove 21 and a second sliding groove 22.

[0135] Furthermore, the linkage assembly 3 includes a first linkage 31 and a second linkage 32. Parts of the first linkage 31 and the second linkage 32 are located within the fixed box 1. The first linkage 31 includes a first member 311 and a second member 312. The first member 311 and the second member 312 are snap-fitted together and define a sliding cavity 315 extending along the length direction of the first linkage 31. A portion of the second linkage 32 is movably disposed within the sliding cavity 315. Specifically, the first member 311 is located on the side of the second linkage 32 facing the slide plate 2, and the second member 312 is located on the side of the second linkage 32 away from the slide plate 2. One end of the first linkage 31 has a first guide post 313, which is movably disposed within the first slide groove 21. One end of the second linkage 32 has a second guide post 321, which is movably disposed within the second slide groove 22. The second linkage 32 is movable along the length direction of the first linkage 31. Furthermore, both the first guide post 313 and the second guide post 321 are movably disposed within the guide groove 11.

[0136] Furthermore, the first connecting rod 31 is provided with a third sliding groove 319 extending along the length direction of the first connecting rod 31, and the second guide post 321 is movably disposed in the third sliding groove 319, thereby realizing that the second connecting rod 32 and the first connecting rod 31 move relative to each other in the length direction of the guide groove 11, so that the lengths of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 extending out of the fixed box 1 are different, thereby driving the air guide plate 4 to flip.

[0137] Furthermore, the other end of the second connecting rod 32 is provided with a first rack 324 extending along the length direction of the second connecting rod 32, and the other end of the first connecting rod 31 is provided with a first gear 316 and a second gear 317. Both the first gear 316 and the second gear 317 are rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 31. The first gear 316 meshes with the first rack 324, and the second gear 317 meshes with the first gear 316. The air guide plate 4 is provided at the air outlet 811 for opening or closing the air outlet 811. The connecting rod assembly 3 and the air guide plate 4 are arranged along the length direction of the air guide plate 4. The air guide plate 4 has a lug 41. The rotation shaft of the second gear 317 is fixedly connected to the lug 41 of the air guide plate 4 for driving the air guide plate 4 to rotate. The drive mechanism 5 includes a drive motor 51 and a drive gear 52. The drive motor 51 is located outside the fixed box 1, and the drive gear 52 is located inside the fixed box 1 and connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 51. The slide plate 2 is provided with a second rack 23 extending in the vertical direction. The second rack 23 meshes with the drive gear 52, thereby driving the drive gear 52 to rotate through the drive motor 51. The meshing of the drive gear 52 with the second rack 23 drives the slide plate 2 to move in the vertical direction. Then, the movement of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 is realized through the cooperation of the first guide post 313 with the first slide groove 21, the cooperation of the second guide post 321 with the second slide groove 22, and the cooperation of the first guide post 313, the second guide post 321 with the guide groove 11. The first rack 324 drives the first gear 316 to rotate, and the first gear 316 drives the second gear 317 to rotate, causing the air guide plate 4 to flip and guide the air in the required direction to meet the user's needs.

[0138] In addition, the fixed box 1 is provided with a slide rail 12 extending in the vertical direction, and the slide plate 2 is provided with a slide post 24 that cooperates with the slide rail 12. Through the cooperation of the slide post 24 and the slide rail 12, the slide plate 2 can be ensured to move in the vertical direction, and the slide plate 2 can be prevented from deviating.

[0139] Furthermore, along the length of the first slide groove 21, the first slide groove 21 includes a first slide groove segment 211, a second slide groove segment 212, and a first fixed segment 213. Both the second slide groove segment 212 and the first fixed segment 213 extend vertically. One end of the second slide groove segment 212 is connected to the front end of the first slide groove segment 211, and one end of the first fixed segment 213 is connected to the rear end of the first slide groove segment 211. Along the length of the second slide groove 22, the second slide groove 22 includes a third slide groove segment 221, a fourth slide groove segment 222, and a second fixed segment 223. The fourth slide groove segment 222 extends horizontally and vertically. The second fixed section 223 extends vertically. The rear end of the fourth slide section 222 is connected to the front end of the third slide section 221. One end of the second fixed section 223 is connected to the rear end of the third slide section 221. In the direction from back to front, the first slide section 211 and the third slide section 221 are inclined upwards, and the angle of the first slide section 211 is less than the angle of the third slide section 221. Along the length of the guide groove 11, the distance between the first slide section 211 and the third slide section 221 gradually decreases, and the distance between the second slide section 212 and the fourth slide section 222 gradually increases.

[0140] In addition, the two ends of the air outlet 811 in the width direction are the first end 812 and the second end 813, respectively. The first end 812 is located above the second end 813. When the air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 811, the first guide post 313 and the second guide post 321 are located at the rear ends of the first slide groove 21 and the second slide groove 22, respectively. The rotation center line of the second connecting rod 32 and the air guide plate 4 and the rotation center line of the first connecting rod 31 and the air guide plate 4 are arranged along the width direction of the air guide plate 4. The rotation center line of the second connecting rod 32 and the air guide plate 4 is located below the rotation center line of the first connecting rod 31 and the air guide plate 4. This can ensure that the air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 811, preventing dust from flowing into the air conditioner 100 from the gap between the air guide plate 4 and the housing 20 and adhering to the internal structural surface. This ensures the cleanliness of the airflow blown out of the air outlet 811 and protects the health of the user.

[0141] Furthermore, the air guide plate 4 has a first air guiding state and a second air guiding state. In the first air guiding state, the first guide post 313 is located at the connection between the first slide section 211 and the second slide section 212, and the second guide post 321 is located at the connection between the third slide section 221 and the fourth slide section 222. The air guide plate 4 flips downward to open the air outlet 811. After the airflow flows out of the air outlet 811, it is blown obliquely upward under the guidance of the air guide plate 4, which is conducive to the upward throwing of cold air and the formation of a shower-like cold air effect, thereby ensuring the cooling effect of the air conditioner 100 and avoiding cold air blowing directly on the user, improving the comfort of cooling air supply and ensuring the user's user experience.

[0142] In the second air guiding state, the first guide column 313 is located at the end of the second slide section 212 away from the first slide section 211, and the second guide column 321 is located at the end of the fourth slide section 222 away from the third slide section 221. The air guide plate 4 flips upward to open the air outlet 811. After the airflow flows out of the air outlet 811, it is blown obliquely downward under the guidance of the air guide plate 4, which is conducive to the downward pressure of hot airflow, forming a warm foot carpet-like air supply, reducing the speed of hot airflow rising and dissipating, solving the problem of poor airflow stratification, thereby ensuring the heating effect of the air conditioner 100, improving the comfort of heating and air supply, and ensuring the user's user experience.

[0143] In addition, a first protrusion 44 and a second protrusion 45 are provided on one side of the air guide plate 4 in the thickness direction. A lug 41 is detachably covered on the first protrusion 44. The lug 41 has a positioning groove 413 that mates with the first protrusion 44, which can position the first protrusion 44. The lug 41 is also provided with an insertion hole 414. The spring buckle 6 includes a fixing part 61 and a pin 62. The fixing part 61 is movably provided on the air guide plate 4. One end of the pin 62 is connected to the fixing part 61, and the other end of the pin 62 is adapted to be inserted into the insertion hole 414. Through the cooperation of the pin 62 and the insertion hole 414, the spring buckle 6 and the lug 41 can be cooperated, thereby fixing the air guide plate 4 and the lug 41 through the spring buckle 6. This reduces the assembly difficulty and production cost of the air guide mechanism 10, improves the production efficiency of the air guide mechanism 10, and reduces the disassembly difficulty of the air guide mechanism 10, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency of the air guide mechanism 10.

[0144] Furthermore, the elastic element 7 is disposed between the fixing part 61 and the air guide plate 4, and is used to drive the fixing part 61 to move the pin 62 toward the insertion hole 414. The setting of the elastic element 7 can provide the spring buckle 6 with the power to move toward the lug 41, realize the automatic locking of the air guide plate 4 and the lug 41, reduce the assembly difficulty of the air guide mechanism 10, and improve the assembly efficiency of the air guide mechanism 10.

[0145] Furthermore, the end of the pin 62 facing away from the fixing part 61 has a guide slope 621. The guide slope 621 is located on the side of the pin 62 facing away from the air guide plate 4. In the direction from the free end of the first protrusion 44 to the fixed end, the guide slope 621 is inclined in the direction away from the fixing part 61. The setting of the guide slope 621 can play a guiding role. As the air guide plate 4 gradually approaches the lug 41, the guide slope 621 abuts against the lug 41, causing the snap 6 to move away from the lug 41 until the pin 62 is opposite to the insertion hole 414. The elastic element 7 drives the fixing part 61 to move the pin 62 toward the insertion hole 414, completing the engagement between the air guide plate 4 and the lug 41.

[0146] Furthermore, the second protrusion 45 is located on the side of the first protrusion 44 and the lug 41 near the fixing part 61. The second protrusion 45 is provided with a positioning hole 451, which is opposite to and connected to the insertion hole 414. The pin 62 is inserted into the positioning hole 451. The setting of the second protrusion 45 can improve the structural strength of the air guide plate 4, while the setting of the positioning hole 451 can guide and support the pin 62, preventing the pin 62 from deforming or shifting, thereby ensuring that the pin 62 is opposite to the insertion hole 414 and improving the reliability of the engagement between the pin 62 and the insertion hole 414.

[0147] In addition, the fixing part 61 has a guide hole 611 extending along the moving direction of the fixing part 61, and the air guide plate 4 is provided with a guide post 46 that cooperates with the guide hole 611. The setting of the guide hole 611 can guide the guide post 46, so that the spring buckle 6 moves along the length direction of the air guide plate 4, ensuring the reliability and stability of the air guide mechanism 10 assembly.

[0148] Other configurations and operations of the air guide mechanism 10 and the air conditioner 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0149] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0150] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air guide mechanism, characterized in that: Used for an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprises a shell, the shell has an air outlet, and the air guide mechanism comprises: A fixing box, the fixing box being arranged in the housing, the fixing box having a guide groove, and the guide groove is inclined toward the air outlet in a direction from top to bottom; A slide plate, the slide plate is movably arranged in the fixing box in an up-down direction, and the slide plate is provided with a first slide groove and a second slide groove; A connecting rod assembly, wherein the connecting rod assembly includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, parts of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are located in the fixed box, one end of the first connecting rod has a first guide column, the first guide column is movably arranged in the first sliding groove, one end of the second connecting rod has a second guide column, the second guide column is movably arranged in the second sliding groove, the second connecting rod is movable along the length direction of the first connecting rod, a third guide column is arranged on the first connecting rod, a fourth guide column is arranged on the second connecting rod, the third guide column and the fourth guide column are movably arranged in the guide groove, the other end of the second connecting rod is provided with a first rack extending along the length direction of the second connecting rod, the other end of the first connecting rod has a first gear and a second gear, the first gear and the second gear are both rotatably connected to the first connecting rod, the first gear is meshed with the first rack, and the second gear is meshed with the first gear; An air guide plate, the air guide plate is arranged at the air outlet and used to open or close the air outlet, and the rotating shaft of the second gear is fixedly connected to the air guide plate and used to drive the air guide plate to rotate; A driving mechanism is arranged on the fixing box and is used to drive the sliding plate to move so as to drive the air guide plate to flip.

2. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide post and the third guide post are integrated into one component; And / or, the second guide post and the fourth guide post are integrated into one component.

3. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting rod is provided with a fifth guide column, the first connecting rod is provided with a third sliding groove extending along the length direction of the first connecting rod, and the fifth guide column is movably arranged in the third sliding groove.

4. The air guide mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fifth guide post and the second guide post are integrated into one component.

5. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting rod comprises: A first rod and a second rod are connected to define a sliding cavity extending along the length direction of the first connecting rod, and a portion of the second connecting rod is movably disposed in the sliding cavity.

6. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises: A driving motor, wherein the driving motor is arranged outside the fixing box; A driving gear is disposed in the fixing box and connected to the output shaft of the driving motor. A second rack extending in the up-down direction is disposed on the slide plate, and the second rack is meshed with the driving gear.

7. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Along the length direction of the first slide groove, the first slide groove includes a first slide groove section and a second slide groove section, one end of the second slide groove section is connected to the front end of the first slide groove section, along the length direction of the second slide groove, the second slide groove includes a third slide groove section and a fourth slide groove section, the rear end of the fourth slide groove section is connected to the front end of the third slide groove section, in the direction from back to front, the first slide groove section and the third slide groove section are inclined upward, along the length direction of the guide groove, the distance between the first slide groove section and the third slide groove section gradually decreases, and the distance between the second slide groove section and the fourth slide groove section gradually increases.

8. The air guide mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the direction from rear to front, the upward inclination angle of the first chute section is smaller than the upward inclination angle of the third chute section.

9. The air guide mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second chute section extends in the up-down direction; And / or, the fourth slide groove section extends in the front-to-back direction, or in the direction from the back to the front, the fourth slide groove section is inclined upward.

10. The air guide mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first slide groove further includes a first fixed section, one end of which is connected to the rear end of the first slide groove section, and the first fixed section extends in the up-down direction; And / or, the second slide groove further includes a second fixed section, one end of the second fixed section is connected to the rear end of the third slide groove section, and the second fixed section extends in the up-down direction.

11. The air guide mechanism according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that: The two ends of the air outlet in the width direction are respectively a first end and a second end, the first end is located above the second end, when the air guide plate closes the air outlet, the first guide column and the second guide column are respectively located at the rear ends of the first slide slot and the second slide slot, the rotation center line of the second connecting rod and the air guide plate and the rotation center line of the first connecting rod and the air guide plate are arranged along the width direction of the air guide plate, and the rotation center line of the second connecting rod and the air guide plate is located below the rotation center line of the first connecting rod and the air guide plate.

12. The air guide mechanism according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that: The wind guide plate has a first wind guide state and a second wind guide state. In the first air guiding state, the first guide column is located at the connection between the first chute section and the second chute section, the second guide column is located at the connection between the third chute section and the fourth chute section, and the air guide plate flips downward to open the air outlet; In the second air guiding state, the first guide column is located at the end of the second slide slot section away from the first slide slot section, the second guide column is located at the end of the fourth slide slot section away from the third slide slot section, and the air guide plate flips upward to open the air outlet.

13. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing box is provided with a slide rail extending in the up-down direction, and the slide plate is provided with a slide post matched with the slide rail.

14. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two of each of the fixing box, the slide plate, the connecting rod assembly and the driving mechanism. The two fixing boxes, the two slide plates, the two connecting rod assemblies and the two driving mechanisms are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The two fixing boxes are respectively arranged at the two ends of the shell in the length direction, and the two connecting rod assemblies are respectively connected to the two ends of the air guide plate in the length direction.

15. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod assembly and the air guide plate are arranged in the length direction of the air guide plate.

16. The air guide mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wind guide plate is provided with a lug, and the rotating shaft of the second gear is fixedly connected to the lug.

17. The air guide mechanism according to claim 16, characterized in that: A first protrusion is provided on one side of the air guide plate in the thickness direction, the lug is detachably covered on the first protrusion, the lug has a positioning groove matched with the first protrusion, and the lug is also provided with a plug hole, and the air guide mechanism further includes: The spring buckle comprises a fixing part and a latch, wherein the fixing part is movably arranged on the wind deflector, one end of the latch is connected to the fixing part, and the other end of the latch is suitable for being inserted into the socket.

18. The air guide mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that: The air guide mechanism also includes: An elastic member is disposed between the fixing portion and the air guide plate, and is used to drive the fixing portion to drive the latch to move toward the insertion hole.

19. The air guide mechanism according to claim 18, characterized in that: The end of the latch away from the fixing portion has a guide slope, which is arranged on the side of the latch away from the air guide plate, and in the direction from the free end to the fixing end of the first protrusion, the guide slope is inclined in the direction away from the fixing portion.

20. The air guide mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that: The air guide plate is provided with a second protrusion on one side of the first protrusion, the second protrusion is located on the side of the first protrusion and the lug close to the fixing portion, the second protrusion is provided with a positioning hole, the positioning hole is opposite to and connected to the insertion hole, and the latch is inserted into the positioning hole.

21. The air guide mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that: The fixing part is provided with a guide hole extending along the moving direction of the fixing part, and the air guide plate is provided with a guide column matched with the guide hole.

22. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an air guiding mechanism according to any one of claims 1-21.

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