Panel air outlet structure and ceiling machine

By optimizing the design of the air outlet channel and air outlet protrusion of the ceiling unit panel, the problems of loud air outlet noise and condensation in traditional ceiling units have been solved, resulting in a quieter and more comfortable air conditioning experience.

CN119934570BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28NINGBO AUX ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311410046.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-27
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-27

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Technical Problem

The traditional ceiling-mounted air conditioner's vent design results in loud airflow noise and condensation, leading to a poor user experience.

Method used

A return air vent is set at the center of the panel frame, and air outlet components are set in four directions. The air outlets are equipped with guide protrusions and guide grooves. The length and cross-section of the guide grooves are optimized to reduce airflow collision and condensation. The air outlet components are fixed by guide arcs and foam to improve airflow stability.

Benefits of technology

It reduces air outlet noise, minimizes condensation, and improves user comfort and air conditioning system performance.

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Abstract

The application provides a panel air outlet structure and a ceiling machine. The panel air outlet structure comprises a panel frame, a return air inlet is arranged at the center of the panel frame, four air outlet assembly components are arranged in four direction directions of the return air inlet, the air outlet assembly component at least comprises a first air outlet, a first flow guide boss is arranged in the first air outlet, the first flow guide boss is arranged on a second air outlet side wall of the first air outlet close to the return air inlet, a first flow guide groove and a second flow guide groove are respectively formed on opposite sides of the first flow guide boss, the longest side of the first flow guide groove is L1, the longest side of the second flow guide groove is L2, and the longest side of the first flow guide boss is L3, L3 < L1 + L2. The panel air outlet structure improves the panel air outlet structure, guides the air flow of the air outlet, reduces the air flow speed, reduces the air flow collision, reduces the noise level, reduces the condensation occurrence, and improves the user experience.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, in particular to a panel air outlet structure and a ceiling air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the use of air conditioners has been popularized. In particular, in areas with large indoor space, ceiling air conditioners are generally installed for heat exchange and air outlet. Ceiling air conditioner is a kind of air conditioner, which is placed in the middle of the room, which not only can achieve rapid cooling and heating, but also can better eliminate the dead angle of cooling and heating, so that the temperature of the whole space is uniform.

[0003] However, the traditional ceiling air conditioner is provided with a long strip-shaped air outlet on the panel, and the air outlet directions of each part of the air outlet are not consistent, the air outlets collide with each other, causing large air outlet noise, and condensation is easily formed at the air outlet, resulting in poor user experience. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the present application aims to provide a panel air outlet structure and a ceiling air conditioner to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purposes, the technical scheme of the present application is as follows:

[0006] A panel air outlet structure, comprising a panel frame, a return air inlet is arranged at the center of the panel frame, four air outlet assemblies are arranged at four azimuth directions of the return air inlet, the air outlet assembly at least comprises a first air outlet, a first flow guide boss is arranged in the first air outlet, the first flow guide boss is arranged on a second air outlet side wall of the first air outlet close to the return air inlet, a first flow guide groove and a second flow guide groove are respectively formed on the opposite sides of the first flow guide boss, the longest side of the first flow guide groove is L1, the longest side of the second flow guide groove is L2, and the longest side of the first flow guide boss is L3, L3

[0007] Further, the second flow guide groove is located at the air outlet front side of the first flow guide groove, and 2 / 3L2

[0008] Further, the first flow guide groove is arranged in a gradually increasing cross-sectional shape from the side close to the indoor unit body to the side away from the indoor unit body, and the second flow guide groove is arranged in a gradually increasing cross-sectional shape from the side close to the indoor unit body to the side away from the indoor unit body.

[0009] Further, the shortest side of the first flow guide groove is L4, the shortest side of the second flow guide groove is L5, and L5

[0010] Further, a second guide arc is arranged on the first guide boss near one side of the second guide groove, and a transition arc is arranged at the connection between the second air outlet side wall and the first end plate.

[0011] Further, the second air outlet side wall comprises an arc-shaped air guide part and a cover part, the cover part is arranged at the end of the arc-shaped air guide part away from the indoor unit main body, the cover part is arranged in a horizontal shape, and the first guide boss is arranged on the arc-shaped air guide part.

[0012] Further, a foam is arranged between the first guide boss and the cover part, the foam is fixed by insertion, and a connection gap is formed between the two ends of the first air outlet along the length direction and the end, and the connection gap is not greater than 5 mm.

[0013] Further, one side of the first air outlet away from the second air outlet side wall is a first air outlet side wall, and a guide arc is arranged on the first air outlet side wall near the part of the side surface of the first air outlet close to the cover part.

[0014] Further, the air outlet assembly further comprises a second air outlet, a second guide boss is arranged in the second air outlet, and the two sides of the second guide boss form a third guide groove and a fourth guide groove, wherein the longest side of the second guide boss is L8, the longest side of the third guide groove is L6, the longest side of the fourth guide groove is L7, L8>L3, L6=L7

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the panel air outlet structure has the following advantages:

[0016] (1) The panel air outlet structure improves the air flow of the air outlet, reduces the wind speed, reduces the collision of the air flow, reduces the noise level, reduces the condensation, and improves the user experience.

[0017] (2) The panel air outlet structure improves the performance of the panel frame air outlet, improves the control and directionality of the air flow, meets the specific needs of the air conditioning system, ensures that the performance of the air outlet assembly reaches a better working state, and improves the comfort of the user.

[0018] Another object of the present application is to provide a ceiling machine, comprising a panel assembly and an indoor unit main body, the panel assembly is detachably mounted on the indoor unit main body, the panel air outlet structure is arranged on the panel assembly, the number of air outlet assemblies containing the first air outlet arranged on the panel air outlet structure is one, the number of air outlet assemblies containing the second air outlet is three, and the three air outlet assemblies containing the second air outlet are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0019] The ceiling machine has the same advantages as the above-mentioned panel air outlet structure relative to the prior art, and thus will not be described here again. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form a part of the specification, are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated herein in conjunction with the description of the application. The drawings are not to be considered as part of the specification, and the explanation of the application is intended to explain the application without undue limitation to the same. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of the panel frame according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 A partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of the panel frame provided with a first air outlet according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 A side view structural schematic diagram of the first air outlet provided with a first flow guide boss according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 A sectional view structural schematic diagram of the structure shown in Figure 4

[0026] Figure 6 A side view structural schematic diagram of the structure shown in Figure 5

[0027] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of the structure provided with foam in Figure 5

[0028] A partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of A part in Figure 8 Figure 7 A sectional view structural schematic diagram of the panel frame provided with a second air outlet according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of the ceiling machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 10 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] ​​​100 - panel assembly; 200 - indoor unit main body; 1 - panel frame; 2 - return air inlet; 3 - return air grille; 4 - air outlet assembly; 5 - first air outlet; 501 - first air outlet side wall; 5011 - guide circular arc; 502 - second air outlet side wall; 5021 - arc-shaped air guide part; 5022 - cover part; 6 - first flow guide boss; 601 - first guide arc; 602 - second guide arc; 7 - first flow guide groove; 8 - second flow guide groove; 9 - second air outlet; 10 - second flow guide boss; 11 - third flow guide groove; 12 - fourth flow guide groove; 13 - first end plate; 14 - second end plate; 15 - transition circular arc; 16 - foam; 17 - connecting gap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the technical means and purposes of the present application easy to understand, the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below in combination with specific drawings.

[0034] It should be noted that all the terms for indicating direction and position in the present application, such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "top", "low", "transverse", "longitudinal", "center", etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, connection condition, etc. between components in a certain specific state (as shown in the drawings), and are only for the convenience of describing the present application, and thus cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application that the present application must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In addition, the description of "first", "second", etc. in the present application is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features.

[0035] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected; can be mechanical connection; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of the present application, the description referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0037] As Figures 1-10 The panel air outlet structure disclosed in the present application comprises a panel frame 1, a return air inlet 2 is arranged at the center of the panel frame 1, four air outlet assemblies 4 are arranged in four azimuthal directions of the return air inlet 2, the air outlet assembly 4 at least comprises a first air outlet 5, a first flow guide boss 6 is arranged in the first air outlet 5, the first flow guide boss 6 is arranged on a second air outlet side wall 502 of the first air outlet 5 close to the return air inlet 2, a first flow guide groove 7 and a second flow guide groove 8 are respectively formed on opposite sides of the first flow guide boss 6, the longest side of the first flow guide groove 7 is L1, the longest side of the second flow guide groove 8 is L2, and the longest side of the first flow guide boss 6 is L3, L3 < L1 + L2.

[0038] The panel air outlet structure disclosed in the present application improves the air outlet structure, selects at least one air outlet as the first air outlet 5 in the four air outlet assemblies 4, the first air outlet 5 is arranged in a long strip shape away from the air outlet surface of the indoor unit main body 200 as a whole, the first air outlet 5 is limited by the first air outlet side wall 501, the second air outlet side wall 502, and the first end plate 13 and the second end plate 14, the first end plate 13 and the second end plate 14 are arranged at both ends of the length direction of the first air outlet 5, the second air outlet side wall 502 is a limiting wall on the side of the first air outlet 5 close to the return air inlet 2, the first flow guide boss 6 is arranged on the second air outlet side wall 502 to guide the air outlet, which helps to guide the air outlet to a specific direction, reduces the instability of the air flow, the first flow guide groove 7 and the second flow guide groove 8 formed on both sides of the first flow guide boss 6 make the air flow more orderly when passing through the panel, reduce the mutual collision between different air flows, thereby reducing the noise level, at the same time, the first flow guide groove 7 and the second flow guide groove 8 are arranged in two structures with different lengths, which realizes better control of the air flow direction and reduces the convergence of cold and hot air at the air outlet, thereby reducing the possibility of condensation.

[0039] The panel air outlet structure disclosed in the present application improves the panel air outlet structure, guides the air flow of the air outlet, reduces the air flow speed, reduces the air flow collision, reduces the noise level, reduces the condensation occurrence, and improves the user experience.

[0040] As a preferred example of the present application, the second flow guide groove 8 is located at the front side of the first flow guide groove 7 in the air outlet direction, 2 / 3L2

[0041] As a preferred example of the present application, the first flow guide groove 7 is arranged in a gradually increasing cross-sectional shape from the side close to the indoor unit body 200 to the side away from the indoor unit body 200, and the second flow guide groove 8 is arranged in a gradually increasing cross-sectional shape from the side close to the indoor unit body 200 to the side away from the indoor unit body 200. That is, along the normal air outlet direction, the cross sections of the first flow guide groove 7 and the second flow guide groove 8 gradually increase. This arrangement allows the air flow to smoothly transition when passing through the flow guide grooves, reduces the sudden change in air speed, improves air outlet efficiency, reduces the occurrence of turbulence and vortex, helps to reduce the turbulence and instability of the air flow, and also helps to reduce the friction and resistance of the air flow with the surrounding structure, thereby reducing the generation of noise.

[0042] As a preferred example of the present application, the shortest side of the first flow guide groove 7 is L4, and the shortest side of the second flow guide groove 8 is L5, L5>L4. This arrangement improves the uniformity of the air flow in the air outlet direction, reduces the difference in air flow speed, reduces the generation of turbulence and vortex, and further reduces noise levels. As a preferred example, L5≥L1>L4. As a specific example of the present application, L1 is 13cm-15cm, L2 is 15cm-17cm, L3 is 18cm-24cm, L4 is 10cm-12cm, and L5 is 13cm-15cm.

[0043] As a preferred example of the present application, a second guide arc 602 is arranged on the first guide boss 6 near one side of the second guide groove 8, and a transition arc 15 is arranged at the connection between the second air outlet side wall 502 and the first end plate 13. This arrangement further improves the flow of air flow, reduces the generation of turbulence and vortex, reduces the noise level, and improves the performance of the air conditioning system. As a preferred example, a first guide arc 601 is arranged on the first guide boss 6 away from the second guide arc 602. This arrangement further enhances the overall structural strength of the first guide boss 6.

[0044] As a preferred example of the present application, the second air outlet side wall 502 includes an arc-shaped air guide portion 5021 and a cover portion 5022 arranged at the end of the arc-shaped air guide portion 5021 away from the indoor unit body 200, the cover portion 5022 is arranged in a horizontal manner, and the first guide boss 6 is arranged on the arc-shaped air guide portion 5021.

[0045] This arrangement further improves the appearance and integrity of the panel air outlet structure on the basis of ensuring the air outlet effect, and improves user satisfaction with the product.

[0046] As a preferred example of the present application, a foam 16 is arranged between the first guide boss 6 and the cover portion 5022, the foam 16 is inserted and fixed, the foam 16 forms a connection gap 17 between the two ends along the length direction of the first air outlet 5 and the end portion, and the connection gap 17 is not greater than 5 mm. As a preferred example, the length of the connection gap 17 is 2 mm. By arranging the inserted foam 16 on the inside of the cover portion 5022, it is convenient to install and ensure that it is firmly fixed in the corresponding position and is not easy to move or loosen. This arrangement places cold air to form condensation at the cover portion 5022 of the air outlet, and the existence of the connection gap 17 allows the cold air to cool and condense near the cover portion 5022, which helps to reduce the temperature of the surface of the indoor unit body, reduces the generation of potential condensate droplets, and improves the user's experience.

[0047] As a preferred example of the present application, a guide arc 5011 is arranged on the side of the first air outlet 5 formed on the first air outlet side wall 501 near the cover portion 5022. This arrangement further reduces the turbulence effect in the air flow, makes the air flow more stable, reduces noise, improves the smoothness of indoor air flow, and enhances user comfort.

[0048] As a preferred example of the present application, a return air grille 3 is arranged at the return air inlet 2.

[0049] As a preferred example of the present application, the air outlet assembly 4 further comprises a second air outlet 9, a second flow guide boss 10 is arranged in the second air outlet 9, and the two sides of the second flow guide boss 10 form a third flow guide groove 11 and a fourth flow guide groove 12, wherein the longest side of the second flow guide boss 10 is L8, the longest side of the third flow guide groove 11 is L6, the longest side of the fourth flow guide groove 12 is L7, L8>L3, L6=L7

[0050] Other structures are the same as the air outlet assembly 4 comprising the first air outlet 5, which will not be repeated here.

[0051] The present application also discloses a ceiling air conditioner, comprising a panel assembly 100 and an indoor unit body 200, the panel assembly 100 is detachably mounted on the indoor unit body 200, and the panel air outlet structure as described in the above embodiments is arranged on the panel assembly 100, the number of air outlet assemblies 4 comprising the first air outlet 5 arranged on the panel air outlet structure is one, and the number of air outlet assemblies 4 comprising the second air outlet 9 is three, and the three air outlet assemblies 4 comprising the second air outlet 9 are arranged adjacently.

[0052] The arrangement improves the performance of the panel frame 1 air outlet, improves the control and directionality of air flow, meets the specific needs of the air conditioning system, ensures that the performance of the air outlet assembly reaches a better working state, and improves the comfort of the user.

[0053] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A panel air outlet structure, characterized in that, The system includes a panel frame (1), a return air vent (2) is provided at the center of the panel frame (1), and four air outlet assemblies (4) are provided in the four directions of the return air vent (2). Each air outlet assembly (4) includes at least one first air outlet (5). A first guide protrusion (6) is provided in the first air outlet (5). The first guide protrusion (6) is provided on the second air outlet sidewall (502) of the first air outlet (5) near the return air vent (2). A first guide groove (7) and a second guide groove (8) are formed on opposite sides of the first guide protrusion (6). The longest side of the first guide groove (7) is L1, the longest side of the second guide groove (8) is L2, and the longest side of the first guide protrusion (6) is L3, where L3 < L1 + L2. The first guide channel (7) is arranged with a gradually increasing cross-section from the side close to the indoor unit body (200) to the side away from the indoor unit body (200), and the second guide channel (8) is arranged with a gradually increasing cross-section from the side close to the indoor unit body (200) to the side away from the indoor unit body (200). A second guide arc (602) is provided on the side of the first guide boss (6) near the second guide groove (8), and a first guide arc (601) is provided on the end of the first guide boss (6) away from the second guide arc (602). A transition arc (15) is provided at the connection between the second air outlet sidewall (502) and the first end plate (13). The second air outlet sidewall (502) includes an arc-shaped air guide (5021) and a cover (5022). The cover (5022) is located at the end of the arc-shaped air guide (5021) away from the indoor unit body (200). The cover (5022) is horizontally arranged. The first air guide protrusion (6) is located on the arc-shaped air guide (5021). Foam (16) is provided between the first guide protrusion (6) and the cover (5022). The foam (16) is inserted and fixed. A connection gap (17) is formed between the two ends and the end of the foam (16) along the length direction of the first air outlet (5). The connection gap (17) is not greater than 5mm.

2. The panel air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second guide channel (8) is located on the front side of the air outlet of the first guide channel (7), and (2 / 3) L2 < L1 < L2.

3. The panel air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shortest side of the first guide channel (7) is L4, and the shortest side of the second guide channel (8) is L5, where L5 > L4.

4. The panel air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the first air outlet (5) away from the second air outlet sidewall (502) is the first air outlet sidewall (501). A guide arc (5011) is provided on the side of the first air outlet (5) formed on the first air outlet sidewall (501) near the cover part (5022).

5. The panel air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly (4) further includes a second air outlet (9), in which a second guide protrusion (10) is provided. A third guide groove (11) and a fourth guide groove (12) are formed on both sides of the second guide protrusion (10). The longest side of the second guide protrusion (10) is L8, the longest side of the third guide groove (11) is L6, the longest side of the fourth guide groove (12) is L7, L8 > L3, L6 = L7 < L4, and L8 > L6 + L7.

6. A ceiling-mounted air conditioner, comprising a panel assembly (100) and an indoor unit body (200), characterized in that, The panel assembly (100) is detachably installed on the indoor unit body (200). The panel assembly (100) is provided with a panel air outlet structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 5. The panel air outlet structure includes one air outlet assembly (4) with a first air outlet (5) and three air outlet assemblies (4) with a second air outlet (9). The three air outlet assemblies (4) with the second air outlet (9) are arranged adjacent to each other.

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