Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises an air outlet frame, an opening and closing door and a driving part, and the opening and closing door is arranged on the outer side of the air outlet frame; the driving component is arranged at the end of the air outlet frame in the length direction and matched with the opening and closing door so as to be used for driving the opening and closing door to move relative to the air outlet frame, the driving component comprises a driving box, and the driving box comprises a first box part and a second box part. The first box part is arranged on the side, away from the air outlet frame, of the second box part, the driving box is connected to the air outlet frame through a fastener, and the fastener limits separation of the first box part and the second box part. According to the air conditioner disclosed by the embodiment of the invention, the driving box can be connected to the air outlet frame by arranging the fasteners, and the separation of the first box part and the second box part can be limited, so that the number of the fasteners required for assembling the driving part can be reduced, the cost is reduced, the assembling process is simplified, and the assembling efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of air conditioners, and more particularly to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, the switch door driving assembly of an air conditioner has a box body, which includes a box cover and a box seat. The box cover and the box seat are fixed with screws. After the box cover and the box seat are fixed, the switch door driving assembly needs to be installed at the side wall of the air outlet frame through screws. The switch door driving assembly requires a large number of screws, and the process is cumbersome and the efficiency is low, so there is room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an air conditioner, in which a fastening member can connect the driving box to the air outlet frame and can limit the separation of the first box part and the second box part, which is beneficial to reducing the number of fastening members required for assembling the driving component.

[0004] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air outlet frame; a switch door provided outside the air outlet frame; a driving component provided at an end in the length direction of the air outlet frame and cooperating with the switch door to drive the switch door to move relative to the air outlet frame. The driving component includes a driving box, and the driving box includes a first box part and a second box part. The first box part is provided on a side of the second box part away from the air outlet frame. Wherein, the driving box is connected to the air outlet frame through a fastening member, and the fastening member restricts the separation of the first box part and the second box part.

[0005] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention can connect the driving box to the air outlet frame by providing a fastening member, and can limit the separation of the first box part and the second box part, which is beneficial to reducing the number of fastening members required for assembling the driving component, reducing costs, simplifying the assembly process, and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0006] In the air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the fastening member is a threaded connection member and penetrates through the first box part, the second box part and the air outlet frame.

[0007] In the air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the fastening member is a screw, the head of the screw abuts against the outside of the first box part, and the rod part of the screw penetrates through the first box part and the second box part and is threadedly connected to the air outlet frame.

[0008] In the air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the fastening member penetrates along the length direction of the air outlet frame.

[0009] In the air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the first box part and the second box part are further snap-fitted through a first snap-fitting assembly.

[0010] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the driving component includes a gear and a driving member, the driving member includes a rack engaged with the gear, and a driving portion connected to the switch door. The gear and the rack are both disposed inside the driving box, and the driving portion is disposed outside the driving box. The fastener is disposed closer to the rack relative to the first clamping assembly.

[0011] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the first clamping assembly is disposed on a side wall of the driving box at an edge away from the rack.

[0012] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein there are a plurality of fasteners, which are spaced apart along the extending direction of the rack.

[0013] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the first box portion and the second box portion are further positioned and cooperated through a first positioning assembly. There are a plurality of the first positioning assemblies, and the plurality of first positioning assemblies and the plurality of fasteners are alternately and spaced apart along the extending direction of the rack.

[0014] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein there are a plurality of fasteners, which are spaced apart.

[0015] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the first box portion and the second box portion are further positioned and cooperated through a first positioning assembly.

[0016] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein there are a plurality of the first positioning assemblies, which are spaced apart.

[0017] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the first positioning assembly includes a first positioning post and a first positioning hole that are inserted and cooperated. The fastener is a threaded connecting member, and the penetrating direction of the fastener is parallel to the penetrating direction of the first positioning post.

[0018] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the driving box is further cooperated with the air outlet frame through a pre-connection assembly, and the pre-connection assembly includes at least one of a second positioning assembly and a second clamping assembly.

[0019] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the driving components are disposed at both end portions in the length direction of the air outlet frame, and the pre-connection assemblies of the two driving components are disposed at different positions relative to the air outlet frame.

[0020] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein a guiding inclined surface is disposed at an end portion of the air outlet frame, and the guiding inclined surface abuts against the outer side wall of the driving box to guide the driving box to make the pre-connection assembly cooperate in place.

[0021] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the length direction of the air outlet frame is the up-and-down direction, the upper and lower ends of the air outlet frame are respectively provided with the driving components, both of the two driving components have track grooves with open tops, the upper and lower ends of the switch door respectively have engaging portions, and the engaging portions at each end are respectively engaged downward into the corresponding track grooves to slide along the extending direction of the track grooves.

[0022] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, for each driving component of the driving box, among the first box portion and the second box portion, the one located above is the box cover, and the one located below is the box seat, and the lower end of the side wall of the box cover wraps the upper end of the side wall of the box seat.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a partial exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a driving component and an air outlet frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a driving component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a driving box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 is an exploded view of a driving component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a switch door according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the switch door and the driving component when the switch door is in the second position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 is Figure 8 a partial enlarged view of the position A in

[0033] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the switch door and the driving component when the switch door is in the first position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 11Yes Figure 10 Partial enlarged view at position B in the figure.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] Air conditioner 100,

[0037] Air outlet frame 1, guiding inclined surface 11, air outlet area 12, connecting seat 13, length direction F1, panel 2,

[0038] Driving component 3, box cover 3a, box seat 3b, driving box 31, connecting hole 310, first box part 311, second box part 312, gear 32, driving part 33, rack 331, sliding column 3311, driving portion 332, shielding portion 333,

[0039] First positioning component 34, first positioning hole 341, first positioning post 342, pre - connection component 35, second positioning component 351, second clamping component 352, track groove 36, stop portion 37, first stop block 371, second stop block 372, first clamping component 38, first clamping block 381, first clamping buckle 382, driving motor 391, sliding groove 392,

[0040] Switching door 4, protruding portion 41, first protrusion 411, second protrusion 412, mating portion 42, fastener 5. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the 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 drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0042] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can realize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0043] Next, with reference to the drawings, an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0044] As Figures 1-11As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an air outlet frame 1, a switch door 4, and a driving component 3. The switch door 4 is provided on the outer side of the air outlet frame 1. The driving component 3 is provided at an end of the air outlet frame 1 in the length direction F1 and is configured to cooperate with the switch door 4 to drive the switch door 4 to move relative to the air outlet frame 1. The driving component 3 includes a driving box 31, and the driving box 31 includes a first box portion 311 and a second box portion 312. The first box portion 311 is provided on a side of the second box portion 312 away from the air outlet frame 1. Wherein, the driving box 31 is connected to the air outlet frame 1 through a fastener 5, and the fastener 5 restricts the separation of the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312.

[0045] Thus, the number of fasteners 5 required for assembling the driving component 3 can be reduced, the cost is lowered, the assembly process is facilitated to be simplified, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

[0046] For example, as shown in Figures 1-4 As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes an air outlet frame 1 and a panel 2. The air outlet frame 1 is located inside the panel 2. The panel 2 is provided with an air outlet, and an air outlet area 12 opposite to the air outlet is formed on the air outlet frame 1. The air conditioner 100 is adapted to blow air outwards through the air outlet area 12. The air conditioner 100 further includes a switch door 4 and a driving component 3. The switch door 4 is provided on the outer side of the air outlet frame 1. The driving component 3 is provided at an end of the air outlet frame 1 in the length direction F1. The driving component 3 is adapted to cooperate with the switch door 4 to drive the switch door 4 to move relative to the air outlet frame 1 so that the switch door 4 can open or close the air outlet area 12.

[0047] Specifically, the driving component 3 can be set as a single one. The single driving component 3 is located at one end of the air outlet frame 1 in the length direction F1 to set the switch door 4 for single-sided driving; or the driving component 3 can be set as two. The two driving components 3 are respectively located at both ends of the air outlet frame 1 in the length direction F1 to set the switch door 4 for double-sided driving. The present application does not limit this.

[0048] The air conditioner 100 further includes a fastener 5. The fastener 5 can be configured as a threaded part, a clamping part, etc. Exemplarily, the driving box 31 is provided with a through connection hole 310. The fastener 5 passes through the connection hole 310 and is connected to the connection seat 13 of the air outlet frame 1 to connect the driving box 31 to the air outlet frame 1. And the fastener 5 can also restrict the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312 to prevent the separation of the first box body and the second box body. Thus, the number of fasteners 5 can be reduced, which is beneficial to simplifying the assembly process.

[0049] For the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing the fastener 5, the driving box 31 can be connected to the air outlet frame 1, and the separation of the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312 can be restricted, which is beneficial to reducing the number of fasteners 5 required for assembling the driving component 3, lowering the cost, simplifying the assembly process, and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fastener 5 is a threaded connector and penetrates through the first box portion 311, the second box portion 312 and the air outlet frame 1. For example, the fastener 5 can be configured as a threaded connector, and the threaded connector can pass through the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312 through the connection hole 310 to be screwed to the air outlet frame 1, thereby fixing the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312 on the air outlet frame 1. Through the above arrangement, the driving component 3 can be easily installed and disassembled, and the installation stability of the driving component 3 is improved.

[0051] Of course, the present application is not limited thereto, and the fastener 5 can also be configured as a long buckle integrated with the first box portion 311, and the long buckle is used to penetrate through the second box portion 312 and be snap-connected to the air outlet frame 1. Thus, it is beneficial to meet different design requirements.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fastener 5 can be configured as a screw, and the screw is adapted to extend from the side of the driving box 31 away from the air outlet frame 1 into the connection hole 310. The head of the screw can abut against the outside of the first box portion 311 to limit the first box portion 311, and the rod portion of the screw can penetrate through the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312 and be threadedly connected to the air outlet frame 1 to fix the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312 on the air outlet frame 1. Through the above arrangement, the fastener 5 can be connected from the outside to the inside, which is convenient for assembly operations.

[0053] Of course, the fastener 5 can also be provided to include a bolt and a screw, and the present application does not limit this. It can be understood that compared with the cooperation of a bolt and a nut, the screw has fewer parts and is more convenient to operate.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the fastener 5 penetrates along the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1. For example, a connection hole 310 can be provided in the thickness direction of the driving box 31, and the fastener 5 can be arranged to extend along the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1, so that the fastener 5 can penetrate through the driving box 31 along the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1 and be directly connected to the air outlet frame 1. Through the above arrangement, the installation of the driving component 3 can be completed without adding limiting structures such as flanges and protrusions, which is beneficial to simplify the structure of the air conditioner 100. In addition, the structural space limitation on the fastener 5 can be relatively small, so that the size of the fastener 5 can be relatively large, which is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the driving component 3.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first box portion 311 and the second box portion 312 are also snap-fitted through a first snap-fit component 38. For example, referring to Figures 4-5As shown, the first clamping component 38 can be set to include a first clamping buckle 382 and a first clamping block 381. One of the first clamping buckle 382 and the first clamping block 381 is arranged on the first box part 311, and the other is arranged on the second box part 312. The first clamping buckle 382 is used to be clamped and connected with the first clamping block 381 to pre-assemble the first box part 311 and the second box part 312. The first box part 311 and the second box part 312 can be loaded into the air outlet frame 1 after pre-assembly. Thus, the assembly difficulty can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving the overall assembly efficiency.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, the driving component 3 includes a gear 32 and a driving member 33. The driving member 33 includes a rack 331 that cooperates with the gear 32 and a driving part 332 that is connected to the switch door 4. Both the gear 32 and the rack 331 are arranged in the driving box 31, and the driving part 332 is arranged outside the driving box 31. The fastener 5 is arranged relatively close to the rack 331 with respect to the first clamping component 38. For example, when the driving box 31 is provided with a connection hole 310 for cooperating with the fastener 5, the connection hole 310 is arranged relatively close to the rack 331 with respect to the first clamping component 38, which can meet the requirement that the fastener 5 is arranged relatively close to the rack 331 with respect to the first clamping component 38.

[0057] For example, referring to Figures 4-6 As shown, the driving component 3 includes a driving motor 391 and a gear 32. The driving motor 391 is installed on one side of the driving box 31 facing the air outlet frame 1. The gear 32 is rotatably installed in the accommodating space of the driving box 31. The driving shaft of the driving motor 391 is adapted to extend into the accommodating space and be connected to the gear 32 so that the driving motor 391 can drive the gear 32 to rotate.

[0058] Among them, the driving component 3 further includes a driving member 33. The driving member 33 includes a connected rack 331 and a driving part 332. The rack 331 is arranged in the accommodating space of the driving box 31. Sliding grooves 392 are respectively formed on the sides of the first box part 311 and the second box part 312 facing each other. A sliding column 3311 is arranged on the rack 331. Both ends of the sliding column 3311 extend into the two sliding grooves 392 to slidably cooperate with the sliding grooves 392. The rack 331 is used to cooperate with the gear 32 so that the driving motor 391 can drive the rack 331 to move along the sliding grooves 392 through the gear 32.

[0059] On one side of the drive box 31 facing the switch door 4, an avoidance opening is formed. The drive part 332 extends outside the drive box 31 through the avoidance opening and cooperates with the switch door 4. The drive part 332 can drive the switch door 4 to move synchronously when the rack 331 moves, so that the switch door 4 can open or close the air outlet area 12. The rack 331 and the first clamping component 38 are arranged at intervals, and the fastener 5 is arranged closer to the rack 331 relative to the first clamping component 38. Specifically, the drive part 332 can be configured as a drive column, and a drive hole can be provided on the switch door 4. The drive column is adapted to be inserted into the drive hole and is power-connected to the switch door 4.

[0060] It can be understood that by setting the first clamping component 38 to be away from the rack 331, the first clamping component 38 can be away from the avoidance opening, ensuring that the drive part 332 can be smoothly connected to the switch door 4 and drive the switch door 4 to move synchronously, and facilitating the flexible setting of the first clamping component 38. And by setting the fastener 5 closer to the rack 331, the fastener 5 can better fix the drive box 31, so as to improve the limiting stability of the drive box 31 to the rack 331 and improve the movement stability of the rack 331.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, the drive member 33 further includes a shielding part 333 located outside the drive box 31. The shielding part 333 and the drive part 332 are on the same side of the rack 331 and are adapted to be arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the rack 331. Along the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1, the shielding part 33 bends towards the center of the air outlet frame 1 and extends beyond the end face of the drive box 31 close to the air outlet frame 1. For example, the wind shielding part 33 bends downward and extends to the lower end face of the drive box 31. When the drive part 332 drives the switch door 4 to open the air outlet area 12, the shielding part 33 can be opposite to the end of the air outlet area 12 for shielding. Thus, the air outlet quality of the air conditioner 100 can be improved.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4 shown, the first clamping component 38 can be arranged on the side wall of the edge of the drive box 31 away from the rack 331. For example, the rack 331 is arranged on the front side of the drive box 31, and the first clamping component 38 is arranged on the side wall of the rear edge of the drive box 31. Through the above setting, the first clamping component 38 is convenient for processing, beneficial to assembly, and convenient for observing the assembly situation of the drive box 31, improving the operation reliability.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 3-4As shown, a plurality of connection holes 310 can be provided on the drive box 31. The plurality of connection holes 310 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the rack 331. And the fasteners 5 can be provided as a plurality. The plurality of fasteners 5 are in one-to-one cooperation with the plurality of connection holes, so that the plurality of fasteners 5 can be arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the rack 331. Through the above arrangement, the installation stability of the drive component 3 can be improved, and the drive box 31 can better limit the rack 331, improving the movement stability of the rack 331.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first box part 311 and the second box part 312 are also positioned and cooperated through the first positioning component 34. The first positioning component 34 is a plurality. The plurality of first positioning components 34 and the plurality of fasteners 5 are alternately and spaced apart along the extending direction of the rack 331. For example, when connection holes 310 for cooperating with the fasteners 5 are provided on the drive box 31, the plurality of first positioning components 34 and the plurality of connection holes 310 are alternately and spaced apart along the extending direction of the rack 331, which can meet the requirement that the plurality of first positioning components 34 and the plurality of fasteners 5 are alternately and spaced apart along the extending direction of the rack 331.

[0065] For example, referring to Figures 4-5 As shown, the drive box 31 has a first positioning component 34. The first positioning component 34 includes a first positioning post 342 and a first positioning hole 341. One of the first positioning hole 341 and the first positioning post 342 is provided on the first box part 311, and the other is provided on the second box part 312. For example, the first positioning post 342 extends along the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1, and the first positioning hole 341 is arranged opposite to the first positioning post 342. The first positioning post 342 is used to extend into the first positioning hole 341 to be in limit cooperation with the side wall of the first positioning hole 341, so as to realize the positioning cooperation between the first box part 311 and the second box part 312.

[0066] At the same time, the first positioning component 34 can be provided as a plurality. The plurality of first positioning components 34 and the plurality of fasteners 5 are alternately and spaced apart along the extending direction of the rack 331. The plurality of first positioning components 34 are used to jointly position the first box part 311 and the second box part 312. Through the above arrangement, the positioning effect of the first positioning component 34 can be improved, and the assembly difficulty of the drive box 31 is reduced.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the fasteners 5 can be provided as a plurality. The plurality of fasteners 5 are arranged at intervals, and the plurality of fasteners 5 are respectively used to penetrate through the connection holes 310 to be connected with the connection seat 13 of the air outlet frame 1. Through the above arrangement, the installation stability of the drive component 3 can be improved.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4As shown, the first box part 311 and the second box part 312 are also positioned and cooperated through the first positioning component 34. Through the above settings, the installation accuracy between the first box part 311 and the second box part 312 can be improved, which is beneficial to improving the installation reliability between the first box part 311 and the second box part 312, and between the first box part 311 and the second box part 312 and the air outlet frame 1.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4 shown, a plurality of first positioning components 34 can be provided, and the plurality of first positioning components 34 are arranged at intervals. Through the above settings, the positioning effect of the first positioning component 34 can be improved, and the assembly difficulty of the drive box 31 is reduced.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first positioning component 34 includes a first positioning post 342 and a first positioning hole 341 that are inserted and cooperated. The fastener 5 is a threaded connection component, and the penetrating direction of the fastener 5 is parallel to the penetrating direction of the first positioning post 342.

[0071] For example, referring to Figures 4-5 shown, the first positioning component 34 includes a first positioning post 342 and a first positioning hole 341. One of the first positioning hole 341 and the first positioning post 342 is provided on the first box part 311, and the other is provided on the second box part 312. For example, the first positioning post 342 extends along the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1, and the first positioning hole 341 is arranged opposite to the first positioning post 342. The first positioning post 342 is used to extend into the first positioning hole 341 to be in limit cooperation with the side wall of the first positioning hole 341, so as to realize the positioning cooperation between the first box part 311 and the second box part 312.

[0072] At the same time, the fastener 5 can be set as a threaded connection component, and the penetrating direction of the fastener 5 is parallel to the penetrating direction of the first positioning post 342. For example, the fastener 5 is arranged to extend along the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1, and the fastener 5 yongyu1 penetrates through the drive box 31 and is screwed to the air outlet frame 1.

[0073] Through the above settings, the drive component 3 can be easily installed and disassembled, and the positioning effect of the first positioning component 34 can be improved, which is beneficial to improving the installation reliability of the drive component 3.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4As shown, the drive box 31 is also cooperated with the air outlet frame 1 through a pre-connection component 35, and the pre-connection component 35 includes at least one of a second positioning component 351 and a second clamping component 352. Specifically, the pre-connection component 35 can be set as the second positioning component 351; or, the pre-connection component 35 can be set as the second clamping component 352; or, the pre-connection component 35 can be set to include the second clamping component 352 and the second positioning component 351. Through the above settings, the positioning cooperation between the drive box 31 and the air outlet frame 1 can be realized, which is convenient for the installation of the fastener 5 and reduces the assembly difficulty of the drive component 3.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 2-4 shown, drive components 3 can be provided on both end portions in the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1. The pre-connection components 35 of the two drive components 3 are arranged at different positions relative to the air outlet frame 1. For example, the pre-connection component 35 of one drive component 3 is arranged on the left part of the drive box 31, and the pre-connection component 35 of the other drive component 3 is arranged on the right part of the drive box 31. Of course, the present application is not limited thereto, and the pre-connection components 35 of the two drive components 3 can also be set differently. For example, the pre-connection component 35 of one drive component 3 is set as the second positioning component 351, and the pre-connection component 35 of the other drive component 3 is set as the second clamping component 352. Or, the relative positions of the second positioning component 351 and the second clamping component 352 in the pre-connection component 35 of one drive component 3 are different from the relative positions of the second positioning component 351 and the second clamping component 352 in the pre-connection component 35 of the other drive component 3. Through the above settings, a foolproof design can be realized.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, a guiding inclined surface 11 is provided at the end of the air outlet frame 1. The guiding inclined surface 11 abuts against the outer side wall of the drive box 31 to guide the drive box 31 to make the pre-connection component 35 cooperate in place.

[0077] For example, referring to Figure 3 shown, a guiding inclined surface 11 can be provided on one side of the end of the air outlet frame 1 along the length direction F1. The guiding inclined surface 11 is configured to extend obliquely inward in the direction from the end of the air outlet frame 1 towards the middle. When the drive component 3 is installed towards the end of the air outlet frame 1, the side wall of the drive box 31 can abut against the guiding inclined surface 11. The guiding inclined surface 11 can guide the drive box 31 so that the pre-connection component 35 on the drive box 31 can cooperate with the air outlet frame 1 in place, thereby realizing the pre-installation of the drive component 3 and the air outlet frame 1 for the fastener 5 to connect. Through the above settings, the drive component 3 can be easily positioned, and the installation difficulty of the drive component 3 is reduced.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1 is the up-and-down direction. Driving components 3 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the air outlet frame 1. Both driving components 3 have track grooves 36 with open tops. The upper and lower ends of the switch door 4 respectively have engaging portions 42. The engaging portions 42 at each end are respectively engaged from top to bottom into the corresponding track grooves 36 to slide along the extending direction of the track grooves 36.

[0079] For example, with reference to Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 as shown, the length direction F1 of the air outlet frame 1 can be set as the up-and-down direction, and driving components 3 are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the air outlet frame 1. Both driving components 3 have track grooves 36 with open tops. Here, the open top means that the track grooves 36 are open upward, and the extending direction of the track grooves 36 is arranged parallel to the movement direction of the rack 331. At the same time, engaging portions 42 can be respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the switch door 4. The engaging portions 42 are located inside the switch door 4 and extend downward. The engaging portions 42 are matched with the track grooves 36. The engaging portions 42 are used to be engaged from top to bottom into the corresponding track grooves 36, and the inner walls of the track grooves 36 are used to support the engaging portions 42 so as to slide along the extending direction of the track grooves 36.

[0080] For example, the engaging portion 42 can be configured as a limit pin, or the engaging portion 42 can be configured as a roller, or it can be set that the engaging portion 42 includes a limit pin and a roller. The present application does not limit this.

[0081] Through the above settings, the movement track of the switch door 4 can be limited, which is beneficial to improving the movement stability of the switch door 4 and improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, the driving component 3 drives the switch door 4 to reciprocate between a first position and a second position. At least one driving component 3 has a stop portion 37, and the stop portion 37 is used to stop the switch door 4 moving to the first position to limit the engaging portion 42 from disengaging upward from the track groove 36.

[0083] For example, with reference to Figures 8-11 as shown, it can be set that the driving component 3 is connected to the switch door 4 so that the driving component 3 can drive the switch door 4 to reciprocate between a first position and a second position. For example, the first position can be an open position, and at the same time the second position is a closed position, or for another example, the first position can be a closed position, and at the same time the second position is an open position.

[0084] Exemplarily, when the switch door 4 moves to the first position, the switch door 4 is offset from the air outlet area 12 of the air outlet frame 1 to open the air outlet area 12 and to be located in the open position, and when the switch door 4 moves to the second position, the switch door 4 is opposite to the air outlet area 12 of the air outlet frame 1 to close the air outlet area 12 and to be located in the closed position.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, a stop portion 37 may be provided on one driving component 3, or stop portions 37 may be provided on two driving components 3 respectively. The stop portion 37 is suitable for extending above the track groove 36. When the switch door 4 moves to the first position, the stop portion 37 is located above the switch door 4. The stop portion 37 can be used to limit the upward movement of the matching portion 42 to prevent the matching portion 42 from escaping upward from the track groove 36.

[0086] Through the above-mentioned arrangement, the stability of the switch door 4 in the first position can be improved. For example, during the transportation of the air conditioner 100, the switch door 4 can be located in the first position. At this time, the separation of the switch door 4 and the driving component 3 can be avoided by the limiting function of the stop portion 37, thereby improving the assembly stability of the switch door 4 during transportation.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, the stop portion 37 is provided on the upper driving component 3, and the top of the switch door 4 has a protrusion 41 protruding upward. When the switch door 4 moves to the first position, the stop portion 37 stops at the top of the protrusion 41, and when the switch door 4 leaves the first position, the protrusion 41 leaves the stop portion 37.

[0088] For example, refer to Figures 8-11 As shown, a stopper 37 may be provided on the driving component 3 located at the top, and the stopper 37 is located above the switch door 4 and opposite to the track groove 36. A protrusion 41 is provided on the top of the switch door 4, and the protrusion 41 is arranged to protrude upward. When the switch door 4 moves to the first position, the protrusion 41 is opposite to the stopper 37 in the up-down direction, and the stopper 37 may stop at the top of the protrusion 41 to limit the switch door 4, so as to prevent the switch door 4 from disengaging from the track groove 36, and when the switch door 4 leaves the first position, the protrusion 41 is staggered with the stopper 37 to achieve disengagement, so as to prevent the protrusion 41 from hindering the movement of the switch door 4.

[0089] Through the above arrangement, the difficulty of processing the driving component 3 and the switch door 4 can be reduced, and the switch door 4 can be easily assembled, thereby improving the practicality of the air conditioner 100.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present invention, the stopper portion 37 includes a first stopper 371 and a second stopper 372 that are spaced apart along the movement direction of the switch door 4. The protruding portion 41 includes a first protrusion 411 and a second protrusion 412 that are spaced apart along the movement direction of the switch door 4. The wall thickness direction of the switch door 4 is the radial direction. The radial positions of the first protrusion 411 and the second protrusion 412 are different. The radial position of the first stopper 371 is offset from the radial position of the second protrusion 412 and corresponds to the radial position of the first protrusion 411 for stopping the first protrusion 411. The second protrusion 412 is located at the end position in the movement direction of the switch door 4. The second stopper 372 is located at the end position of the track groove 36 and is used to stop the second protrusion 412.

[0091] For example, referring to Figures 8-11 As shown, the stopper portion 37 includes a first stopper 371 and a second stopper 372. The first stopper 371 and the second stopper 372 are spaced apart along the movement direction of the switch door 4. The protruding portion 41 includes a first protrusion 411 and a second protrusion 412. The first protrusion 411 and the second protrusion 412 are spaced apart along the movement direction of the switch door 4.

[0092] Among them, both the switch door 4 and the track groove 36 are configured as arcs, and the wall thickness direction of the switch door 4 is set as the radial direction. The radial positions of the first protrusion 411 and the second protrusion 412 can be set to be different, that is, the first protrusion 411 and the second protrusion 412 are arranged to be offset along the radial direction. At the same time, the radial positions of the first stopper 371 and the second stopper 372 can be set to be different, that is, the first stopper 371 and the second stopper 372 are arranged to be offset along the radial direction. The radial position of the first stopper 371 is offset from the radial position of the second protrusion 412, and the radial position of the first stopper 371 is opposite to the radial position of the first protrusion 411. The second protrusion 412 is located at the end position in the movement direction of the switch door 4. The second stopper 372 is located at the end position of the track groove 36 and is used to stop the second protrusion 412.

[0093] In this way, when the switch door 4 rotates to the first position, the first stop block 371 can be in limit cooperation with the first protrusion 411, and the second stop block 372 can be in limit cooperation with the second protrusion 412, so as to limit the switch door 4 from different positions and improve the stability of the limit. Moreover, when the switch door 4 moves from the first position to the second position, the first protrusion 411 moves in a direction away from the first stop block 371, and the second protrusion 412 moves in a direction away from the second stop block 372. Therefore, the first stop block 371 will not interfere with the first protrusion 411, and the second stop block 372 will not interfere with the second protrusion 412. At the same time, since the second stop block 372 is located at the end, the second stop block 372 will not interfere with the first protrusion 411 either. And because the radial position of the first stop block 371 is offset from the radial position of the second protrusion 412, the first stop block 371 will not interfere with the second protrusion 412 either. As a result, the switch door 4 can move flexibly without restriction, avoiding the frictional resistance brought by the first stop block 371 and the second stop block 372 during the movement of the switch door 4.

[0094] Through the above settings, the limit effect of the driving component 3 on the switch door 4 can be improved, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the switch door 4 in the first position, and can reduce the possibility of the first stop block 371 and the second stop block 372 forming a movement obstacle to the switch door 4, thus improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, for the driving box 31 of each driving component 3, the upper one of the first box part 311 and the second box part 312 is the box cover 3a, and the lower one is the box seat 3b. The side wall of the box cover 3a protrudes downward, and the side wall of the box seat 3b protrudes upward. And the lower end of the side wall of the box cover 3a is used to wrap the upper end of the side wall of the box seat 3b, that is, the lower end of the side wall of the box cover 3a surrounds the outside of the upper end of the side wall of the box seat 3b. Through the above settings, the waterproof performance of the driving box 31 can be improved, and during the assembly process, the risk of parts such as screws falling into the driving box 31 from the gap between the box seat 3b and the box cover 3a can be avoided, improving the design rationality of the air conditioner 100.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, a buffer member can be provided at the end of the track groove 36. The buffer member is supported by elastic materials such as rubber and sponge. The buffer member is used to buffer the switch door 4 to reduce the noise of the air conditioner 100. Thus, it is beneficial to improve the practicability of the air conditioner 100.

[0097] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0098] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0099] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms such as "mounted", "connected", "connected to", "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal connection or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0100] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0101] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean 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 invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0102] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: An air outlet frame; A switch door, which is arranged outside the air outlet frame; A driving component, which is arranged at an end of the air outlet frame in the length direction and is matched with the switch door to drive the switch door to move relative to the air outlet frame. The driving component includes a driving box, and the driving box includes a first box part and a second box part. The first box part is arranged on a side of the second box part away from the air outlet frame. Wherein, the driving box is connected to the air outlet frame through a fastener, and the fastener restricts the separation of the first box part and the second box part.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is a threaded connecting piece and penetrates through the first box part, the second box part and the air outlet frame.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener is a screw, the head of the screw abuts against the outside of the first box part, the rod part of the screw penetrates through the first box part and the second box part, and is threadedly connected to the air outlet frame.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener penetrates along the length direction of the air outlet frame.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first box part and the second box part are also clamped and matched through a first clamping component.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving component includes a gear and a driving piece. The driving piece includes a rack matched with the gear and a driving part connected to the switch door. The gear and the rack are both arranged in the driving box, and the driving part is arranged outside the driving box. The fastener is arranged closer to the rack relative to the first clamping component.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first clamping component is arranged on a side wall at an edge of the driving box away from the rack.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, There are multiple fasteners, which are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the rack.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first box part and the second box part are also positioned and matched through a first positioning component. There are multiple first positioning components, and the multiple first positioning components and the multiple fasteners are alternately and spaced along the extending direction of the rack.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple fasteners, which are arranged at intervals.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first box part and the second box part are also positioned and matched through a first positioning component.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, There are multiple first positioning components, which are arranged at intervals.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first positioning component includes a first positioning post and a first positioning hole in plug-in fit. The fastener is a threaded connecting piece, and the penetrating direction of the fastener is parallel to the penetrating direction of the first positioning post.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving box is also matched with the air outlet frame through a pre-connection component, and the pre-connection component includes at least one of a second positioning component and a second clamping component.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, Driving components are arranged at both ends of the air outlet frame in the length direction, and the pre-connection components of the two driving components are arranged at different positions relative to the air outlet frame.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, A guiding inclined surface is arranged at an end of the air outlet frame, and the guiding inclined surface abuts against the outside of the side wall of the driving box to guide the driving box to make the pre-connection component fit in place.

17. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, The length direction of the air outlet frame is the up-and-down direction. Driving components are respectively arranged at the upper and lower ends of the air outlet frame. Both driving components have a track groove with an open top. The upper and lower ends of the switch door respectively have a matching part, and each end of the matching part is matched into the corresponding track groove from top to bottom to slide along the extending direction of the track groove.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 17, characterized in that, For the drive box of each of the said drive components, the upper one of the first box part and the second box part is the box cover, and the lower one is the box base. The lower end of the side wall of the box cover wraps the upper end of the side wall of the box base.

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