Air port module and air conditioner
The three-blade air deflector structure completely closes the air conditioner's air outlet, solving the problem of foreign objects such as insects and rats entering the central air conditioning system, thus improving the air conditioner's reliability and air output efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511909313.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
The open air vents of existing central air conditioning systems pose a risk of insects, rodents, and other foreign objects entering the machine, and dust and other microscopic substances can easily get in, affecting the reliability of the air conditioning system.
The device employs a three-plate air guide structure. By rationally setting the dimensions of the rotating connection and the air guide plate, the air guide plate can completely close the side air vents and the downwind vent, preventing foreign objects and dust from entering. The opening and closing of the air guide plate is controlled by a drive structure.
It effectively prevents larger foreign objects such as rats and smaller foreign objects such as insects from entering the machine, reduces dust entry, improves the reliability and air volume of the air conditioner, and reduces eddy current loss.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of air handling equipment technology, specifically to an air outlet module and an air conditioner. Background Technology
[0002] In related technologies, central air conditioning units such as ducted air conditioners are suspended in the ceiling, discharging air through air vents installed on the ceiling, while the air outlets of the units themselves are open. Therefore, when not in use, there is a risk that foreign objects such as insects and rodents may enter the machine. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide an air outlet module and an air conditioner that are conducive to achieving the effect of rodent and insect prevention.
[0004] This application provides an air outlet module, including: an air outlet frame with an air outlet cavity, a side air outlet on the front side wall of the air outlet cavity, and a bottom air outlet on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity; and an air guiding mechanism, including a first air guide plate, a second air guide plate, and a third air guide plate. The first air guide plate has a first rotating connection portion rotatably connected to the air outlet frame at its width end, the second air guide plate has a second rotating connection portion rotatably connected to the air outlet frame at its width end, and the third air guide plate has a third rotating connection portion rotatably connected to the air outlet frame at its width end. The first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are configured to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet and can overlap when the side air outlet is closed. The third air guide plate is configured to control the opening and closing of the bottom air outlet. Wherein, along the air outlet direction of the side air outlet, the first rotating connecting part and the second rotating connecting part are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart on the upstream side of the side air outlet along the height direction of the air outlet frame, and at least one of the first rotating connecting part and the second rotating connecting part is projected on the front side wall of the air outlet cavity outside the side air outlet, so that when the side air outlet is closed, the projections of the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate on the front side wall of the air outlet cavity completely cover the side air outlet, so that the side air outlet is completely closed; Along the air outlet direction of the downwind outlet, the third rotating connection is located upstream of the downwind outlet, and the projection of the third rotating connection on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity is located outside the downwind outlet, so that when the downwind outlet is closed, the projection of the third air guide plate on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity completely covers the downwind outlet, thereby completely closing the downwind outlet.
[0005] The air vent module provided in this application uses three air guide plates to control the opening and closing of the side air vents and the down air vent. The rotating connecting parts of the three air guide plates are all located at the ends of the air guide plates, allowing all three air guide plates to be positioned outside the air vents. Therefore, no gap needs to be reserved between the air guide plates and the air vents. By reasonably setting the positions of the three rotating connecting parts and the dimensions of each air guide plate, the three air guide plates can completely close the side air vents and the down air vent. This effectively prevents relatively large foreign objects such as mice from entering the machine, as well as relatively small foreign objects such as insects. It also prevents external dust and other microscopic substances from entering the machine, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner.
[0006] This application also provides an air conditioner, including: a housing body; and an air outlet module as described in the above embodiments, which is detachably connected to the housing body. Attached Figure Description
[0007] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an air vent module provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of the middle M section; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the air vent module shown from another perspective; Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows the right view of the air vent module. Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the three-dimensional structure of the air outlet module after removing the first air guide plate. Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of the N-section; Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the main view of the air vent module. Figure 8 Bit Figure 1 The diagram shows the rear view of the air vent module. Figure 9 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a bottom view of the air vent module. Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air outlet frame provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged structural diagram of the central O section; Figure 12 for Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the air outlet frame from another perspective; Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the air guide plate substrate provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 14 for Figure 13 Enlarged structural diagram of the middle P section; Figure 15 A side view of the structure when the first and second air guide plates are overlapped and fitted together, as provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 16 for Figure 15 A cross-sectional view of the structure shown. Figure 17 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air outlet frame provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 18 for Figure 17 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the air outlet frame from another perspective; Figure 19 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air outlet frame provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 20 for Figure 19 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the air outlet frame from another perspective; Figure 21 for Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the air outlet frame from below; Figure 22 This is an exploded view of an air conditioner provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 23 for Figure 22 Another exploded view of the air conditioner shown; Figure 24 A bottom view of the air vent module provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 25 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air outlet frame provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 26 A partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the air outlet frame provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 27 Another partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the air outlet frame provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 28 A partial structural diagram of an air conditioner in the down-discharge mode provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 29 for Figure 28 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the air conditioner in front air outlet mode. Figure 30 for Figure 28 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the air conditioner in dual-airflow mode. Figure 31A partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 32 This is a partial structural diagram of an air conditioner provided in some embodiments of this application.
[0008] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 102 Air outlet frame, 10 Side air outlet, 11 First sub-air outlet, 12 Second sub-air outlet, 13 Lower air outlet, 131 Bottom air outlet reinforcing rib, 141 Side air outlet reinforcing rib, 1022 Air inlet port; 21 First air guide plate, 211 First rotating connection part, 22 Second air guide plate, 221 Second rotating connection part, 2211 Arc surface, 2212 Overlap surface, 23 Third air guide plate, 231 Third rotating connection part, 24 Clearance groove, 25 Middle rotating shaft, 26 End rotating shaft, 27 Shaft hole, 281 Air guide plate base, 282 Insulation layer, 283 Straight part; 3 Heat exchanger, 31 Slide rail, 32 Fixed position; 5 Water receiving tray; 61 First overlapping part, 611 Sealing rib, 612 Sealing reinforcing rib, 613 Rotary shaft clearance part, 6131 Arc groove, 6132 Mating inclined surface, 62 Second overlapping part, 63 First support part, 631 First contour mating part, 632 Second contour mating part, 633 Rotary shaft support seat, 64 Second support part, 65 Support part reinforcing rib, 66 Top reinforcing rib, 6611 First groove inner reinforcing rib, 6612 Second groove inner reinforcing rib, 6613 Groove outer reinforcing rib, 662 First horizontal rib, 663 Second horizontal rib, 664 Reinforcing cylinder, 67 Mounting recess, 671 Abutting inclined surface, 672 Mounting groove, 673 Clearance groove, 68 Second fixing hole, 69 Slide rail, 691 Root, 692 Sealing flange, 693 Guide groove, 694 First fixing hole; 71 First motor, 72 Second motor, 73 Third motor; 100 air outlet module, 104 main body housing, 1042 chassis, 1046 cover plate. Detailed Implementation
[0009] The principles and features of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0010] Please combine them together Figures 1 to 31 As shown, this application embodiment provides an air vent module 100 and an air conditioner including the air vent module 100.
[0011] The air outlet module 100 includes: an air outlet frame 102 and an air guide mechanism.
[0012] The air outlet frame 102 is provided with an air outlet cavity. The front side wall of the air outlet cavity is provided with a side air outlet 10, and the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity is provided with a bottom air outlet 13.
[0013] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the air guiding mechanism includes a first air guide plate 21, a second air guide plate 22, and a third air guide plate 23 (which can be referred to as three air guide plates). The first air guide plate 21 has a first rotating connection portion 211 at its width end, which is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame 102. The second air guide plate 22 has a second rotating connection portion 221 at its width end, which is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame 102. The third air guide plate 23 has a third rotating connection portion 231 at its width end, which is rotatably connected to the air outlet frame 102. The first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 are configured to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet 10 and can overlap when the side air outlet 10 is closed. The third air guide plate 23 is configured to control the opening and closing of the lower air outlet 13. The first rotating connection portion 211, the second rotating connection portion 221, and the third rotating connection portion 231 may, but are not limited to, have structures such as 26, shaft holes 27, and intermediate rotating shafts 25 to facilitate connection with the air outlet frame 102. The air guiding mechanism may also include a drive structure for driving the three air guide plates to rotate. The drive structure may include one or more stepper motors, and may also include a transmission structure. For example, the drive structure includes three stepper motors, each driving one of the three air guide plates to rotate. The motor connected to the first air guide plate 21 is designated as the first motor 71, the motor connected to the second air guide plate 22 is designated as the second motor 72, and the motor connected to the third air guide plate 23 is designated as the third motor 73.
[0014] Along the air outlet direction of the side vent 10, the first rotating connecting portion 211 and the second rotating connecting portion 221 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart along the height direction of the air outlet frame 102 on the upstream side of the side vent 10. At least one of the first rotating connecting portion 211 and the second rotating connecting portion 221 has its projection on the front sidewall of the air outlet cavity located outside the side vent 10. This ensures that when the side vent 10 is closed, the projections of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 on the front sidewall of the air outlet cavity completely cover the side vent 10, thus completely closing the side vent 10. Therefore, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can completely close the side vent 10, thereby preventing insects, mice, and other foreign objects from entering the machine through the side vent 10.
[0015] It can be, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the first rotating connecting part 211 is located on the upper side of the side air vent 10, and the second rotating connecting part 221 is located on the lower side of the side air vent 10. The end of the first air guide plate 21 away from the first rotating connecting part 211 overlaps with the end of the second air guide plate 22 away from the second rotating connecting part 221, thereby completely closing the side air vent 10. Alternatively, the first rotating connecting part 211 can be located on the upper side of the side air vent 10, and the second rotating connecting part 221 can be located between the upper and lower ends of the side air vent 10. In this case, the end of the first air guide plate 21 away from the first rotating connecting part 211 overlaps with the second rotating connecting part 221, thereby completely closing the side air vent 10. Alternatively, the second rotating connecting part 221 can be located on the lower side of the side air vent 10, and the first rotating connecting part 211 can be located between the upper and lower ends of the side air vent 10. In this case, the end of the second air guide plate 22 away from the second rotating connecting part 221 overlaps with the first rotating connecting part 211, thereby completely closing the side air vent 10. The lengths of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 are both greater than the length of the side air vent 10, and the sum of the widths of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 is greater than the width of the side air vent 10.
[0016] Along the air outlet direction of the downspout 13, the third rotating connecting part 231 is located upstream of the downspout 13, and the projection of the third rotating connecting part 231 on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity is outside the downspout 13, so that when the downspout 13 is closed, the projection of the third air guide plate 23 on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity completely covers the downspout 13, thus completely closing the downspout 13. Therefore, the third air guide plate 23 can completely close the downspout 13, thereby preventing insects, rats, and other foreign objects from entering the machine through the downspout 13. The width and length of the third air guide plate 23 are greater than the width and length of the downspout 13, respectively. The third rotating connecting part 231 can be located on the front or rear side of the downspout 13, both of which can achieve complete closure of the downspout 13.
[0017] The air vent module provided in this application uses three air guide plates to control the opening and closing of the side air vent 10 and the down air vent 13. The rotating connecting parts of the three air guide plates are all located at the ends of the air guide plates, allowing all three air guide plates to be positioned outside the air vents. Therefore, no gap needs to be reserved between the air guide plates and the air vents. By reasonably setting the positions of the three rotating connecting parts and the dimensions of each air guide plate, the three air guide plates can completely close the side air vent 10 and the down air vent 13. This effectively prevents relatively large foreign objects such as mice from entering the machine, as well as relatively small foreign objects such as insects. It also prevents external dust and other microscopic substances from entering the machine, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner.
[0018] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 29 and Figure 31As shown, the side air vent 10 includes a first sub-vent 11 and a second sub-vent 12 arranged side-by-side along the height direction of the air outlet frame 102. The second sub-vent 12 is located between the first sub-vent 11 and the down-vent 13. A first rotating connecting part 211 is located above the first sub-vent 11, and a first air guide plate 21 is configured to control the opening and closing of the first sub-vent 11. A second rotating connecting part 221 is located between the first sub-vent 11 and the second sub-vent 12, and a second air guide plate 22 is configured to control the opening and closing of the second sub-vent 12. A third rotating connecting part 231 is located below the second sub-vent 12 and is located on the side of the down-vent 13 closest to the side air vent 10. The first sub-vent 11 and the second sub-vent 12 can be connected to form an opening. In other words, there may be no clear physical boundary between the first sub-air outlet 11 and the second sub-air outlet 12. The opening and closing of the first sub-air outlet 11 and the second sub-air outlet 12 can be achieved independently based on the position change of the air guide plates when the opening and closing of the air outlet is controlled by multiple air guide plates.
[0019] In this way, the three rotating connecting parts are arranged in sequence along the vertical direction, so that the stepper motors used to drive the three air guide plates can also be arranged in sequence along the vertical direction, making the layout of the air outlet module more regular and also facilitating wiring.
[0020] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, along the air outlet direction of the side air outlet, the third rotating connection 231 is biased towards the upstream side of the second rotating connection 221, so that when the third air guide plate 23 opens the downwind outlet 13, it can cover the second air guide plate 22.
[0021] Since the third rotating connection 231 is biased to the upstream side of the second rotating connection 221, the third air guide plate 23 is less likely to be interfered with by the second air guide plate 22 when it rotates open, which helps to increase the opening range of the third air guide plate 23, so that the third air guide plate 23 can cover the second air guide plate 22 (that is, the third air guide plate and the second air guide plate are roughly stacked).
[0022] Thus, when the air conditioner is in a down-flow mode with the side vent 10 closed and the down-flow vent 13 open, the third air guide plate 23 can cover the second air guide plate 22, making it difficult for airflow to enter between the second air guide plate 22 and the third air guide plate 23. This helps reduce wind resistance and turbulence, thereby increasing the air volume. Similarly, when the air conditioner is in a dual-flow mode with the first sub-vent 11 open, the second sub-vent 12 closed, and the down-flow vent 13 open, the third air guide plate 23 can also cover the second air guide plate 22, making it difficult for airflow to enter between the second air guide plate 22 and the third air guide plate 23. This helps reduce wind resistance and turbulence, thereby increasing the air volume.
[0023] It is understandable that when the third air guide plate 23 opens the downwind vent 13, it can cover the second air guide plate 22. This means that the end of the third air guide plate 23 away from the third rotating connection part 231 has no gap or almost no gap with the second air guide plate 22 when it is closed. In this way, the second air guide plate 22 and the third air guide plate 23 can be basically stacked, so as to avoid the gap between the second air guide plate 22 and the third air guide plate 23 being too large, which would cause airflow to enter this area, resulting in the third air guide plate 23 shaking or increased airflow loss.
[0024] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first rotating connecting part 211 and the second rotating connecting part 221 are aligned in the height direction of the air outlet frame 102, and the structure and layout are relatively regular.
[0025] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the second sub-vent 12 is greater than the width of the first sub-vent 11, and the width of the second sub-vent 12 is greater than the width of the downvent 13. This ensures that the side vent 10 has a large air volume and can be used as the main air outlet. Furthermore, when the second guide plate 22 is opened, the third guide plate 23 can rotate to the position of the second sub-vent 12 without easily interfering with the second rotating connection part 221. If the first guide plate 21 is also opened at this time, a dual-air outlet mode can be realized, and the second sub-vent 12 can also emit a small amount of air, which helps to increase the air outlet area of the side air outlet and improve the air volume.
[0026] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the first sub-air outlet 11 can be in the range of, but not limited to, 40mm to 60mm, such as 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm, 60mm, etc. This can avoid the first sub-air outlet 11 being too narrow, resulting in an insufficient air outlet area of the side air outlet 10, and also avoid the first sub-air outlet 11 being too wide, resulting in an excessively large air outlet frame 102, which would limit the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (such as making it unsuitable for ceiling mounting).
[0027] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the second sub-air outlet 12 can be in the range of, but is not limited to, 50mm to 70mm, such as 50mm, 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 70mm, etc. This can avoid the second sub-air outlet 12 being too narrow, resulting in an insufficient air outlet area of the side air outlet 10, and also avoid the second sub-air outlet 12 being too wide, resulting in an excessively large air outlet frame 102, which would limit the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (such as making it unsuitable for ceiling mounting).
[0028] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the downvent 13 can be in the range of, but not limited to, 40mm to 60mm, such as 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm, 60mm, etc. This can avoid the downvent 13 being too narrow, resulting in a small air outlet area, and also avoid the downvent 13 being too wide, resulting in an excessively wide air outlet frame 102, which would limit the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (such as making it unsuitable for ceiling mounting).
[0029] In some exemplary embodiments, the bottom of the air outlet frame 102 is provided with an air passage, and the upper end of the air passage forms a lower air outlet 13. The width of the lower end of the air passage is greater than the width of the lower air outlet 13. This increases the air outlet area of the lower air outlet, which is beneficial to improving the effect of the lower air outlet.
[0030] In some exemplary embodiments, along the air outlet direction of the air passage, the end of the air passage away from the side air outlet 10 and / or the end near the side air outlet 10 extends obliquely toward the air inlet port 1022 away from the air outlet cavity.
[0031] For an air conditioner with a return air vent located at the bottom to achieve bottom return air (in this case, the return air vent can become a bottom return air vent), the airflow output from the bottom vent 13 can be drawn back by the return air vent, resulting in a return air short circuit. The return air vent is located on the upstream side of the air outlet frame 102, that is, on the side where the air inlet port 1022 is located.
[0032] The aforementioned scheme of partially tilting the air passageway is conducive to the airflow output from the downwind outlet 13 flowing away from the downwind return air outlet, which helps to further reduce the risk of return air short circuit.
[0033] In some exemplary embodiments, the distance between the downwind vent 13 and the lower end of the air passage can be in the range of, but is not limited to, 25mm to 35mm, such as 25mm, 29mm, 30mm, 32mm, 35mm, etc. This can avoid excessive airflow loss in the air passage due to an excessively long air passage, and also avoid some airflow escaping into the ceiling due to an excessively short air passage.
[0034] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the lower end of the air duct can be in the range of, but is not limited to, 45mm to 65mm, such as 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm, 60mm, etc. This can avoid the lower air outlet area being too small due to the lower end width of the air duct being too small, and it can also avoid the air outlet frame 102 being too wide due to the lower end width of the air duct being too large, which would limit the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (such as making it unsuitable for hanging in the ceiling).
[0035] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the first air guide plate 21 is equal to the width of the second air guide plate 22, so the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can be interchanged and used interchangeably, which helps to reduce assembly difficulty and also helps to reduce mold costs.
[0036] The width of the second air guide plate 22 is greater than the width of the third air guide plate 23. This allows the third air guide plate 23 to rotate to the position of the second sub-air outlet 12 when the second air guide plate 22 is open, preventing interference with the second rotating connection part 221. If the first air guide plate 21 is also open at this time, a dual-air outlet mode can be achieved, and the second sub-air outlet 12 can also emit a small amount of air, thereby increasing the air outlet area of the side air outlet and improving the air volume.
[0037] In some exemplary embodiments, the widths of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can be in the range of, but not limited to, 55mm to 85mm, such as 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 70mm, 75mm, 80mm, 85mm, etc. This avoids the situation where the width of the first air guide plate 21 / second air guide plate 22 is too small, resulting in an excessively small air outlet area on the opposite side of the air vent 10. It also avoids the situation where the width of the first air guide plate 21 / second air guide plate 22 is too small, resulting in an excessively large height of the air outlet frame 102, which would limit the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (e.g., making it unsuitable for ceiling mounting).
[0038] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the third air guide plate 23 can be in the range of, but is not limited to, 50mm to 80mm, such as 50mm, 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 70mm, 75mm, 80mm, etc. This can avoid the situation where the width of the third air guide plate 23 is too small, resulting in an insufficient air outlet area of the downdraft 13, and also avoid the situation where the width of the third air guide plate 23 is too large, resulting in an excessively large air outlet frame 102, which would limit the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (such as making it unsuitable for ceiling mounting).
[0039] In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the third air guide plate 23 can be in the range of, but not limited to, 5mm to 15mm, such as 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, etc. This can avoid the third air guide plate 23 being too thin, which would easily cause deformation; it can also avoid the third air guide plate 23 being too thin, which would result in poor heat insulation and easy condensation; and it can also avoid the third air guide plate 23 being too thick, which would result in poor flexibility.
[0040] In some exemplary embodiments, the end of the first air guide plate 21 away from the first rotating connection portion 211 is provided with a straight portion 283, such as... Figure 16 As shown. The outer wall surface of the second rotating connection 221 includes an arc surface 2211 and a straight overlapping surface 2212, as shown. Figure 2As shown, the overlapping surface 2212 is located upstream of the second rotating connection portion 221 and is configured to overlap and engage with the straight portion 283, as shown. Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown.
[0041] This allows for the overlapping fit between the first air guide plate 21 and the second rotating connection part 221, and the planar overlapping fit structure is simple, with a low risk of overlapping failure.
[0042] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the straight portion 283 can be in the range of, but not limited to, 5mm to 15mm, such as 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, etc. This can avoid the situation where the width of the straight portion 283 is too large, which would cause the width of the overlapping surface 2212 of the second rotating connection portion 221 to be too large, thus affecting the air outlet area of the side air vent 10. It can also avoid the situation where the width of the straight portion 283 is too small, which would lead to unreliable sealing of the overlapping fit.
[0043] In some exemplary embodiments, the first air guide plate 21, the second air guide plate 22, and the third air guide plate 23 all include an air guide plate base 281 (e.g., Figure 13 and Figure 16 As shown in Figure 16), the insulation layer 282 (as shown in Figure 16) and the sealing layer are provided. The insulation layer 282 is provided on the upstream side plate surface of the air guide plate base 281, and the sealing layer is provided on the downstream side plate surface of the air guide plate base 281.
[0044] This design improves the thermal insulation of the three air guide plates, which helps prevent condensation. It also enhances the sealing reliability of the air vents when the three air guide plates are closed, which helps prevent air leakage and condensation.
[0045] The insulation layer 282 can be, but is not limited to, a sponge layer, which can be adhered to the upstream side panel of the air guide plate. The sealing layer can be, but is not limited to, a fleece layer.
[0046] In some exemplary embodiments, the height of the air vent module can be in the range of, but not limited to, 150mm to 210mm, such as 150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm, 190mm, 200mm, 210mm, etc. This avoids the situation where the air outlet module is too small, resulting in an insufficient air outlet area for the side air vent 10, and also avoids the situation where the air vent module is too large, resulting in an excessively large air conditioner height that limits the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (such as making it unsuitable for ceiling mounting).
[0047] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the air vent module can be in the range of, but not limited to, 60mm to 110mm, such as 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, etc. This can avoid the air outlet area of the lower air vent 13 being too small due to the width of the air vent module being too small, and it can also avoid the air conditioner being too large due to the width of the air vent module being too large, which would limit the installation scenarios of the air conditioner (such as making it unsuitable for hanging in the ceiling).
[0048] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 12 As shown, the air outlet frame 102 is also provided with a first overlapping portion 61 and a second overlapping portion 62. The first overlapping portion 61 and the second overlapping portion 62 are located on both sides of the side air outlet 10 along its length, and are configured to overlap and cooperate with the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22. In this way, when the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 are closed, they can abut against the air outlet frame 102, thereby improving the positional stability of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22.
[0049] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the first overlapping portion 61 and the second overlapping portion 62 are configured as contoured structures that adapt to the shapes of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22. This increases the contact area between the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 and the air outlet frame 102 when the side air outlet 10 is closed, thereby improving the reliability of closing the side air outlet 10 and also improving the positional stability of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22.
[0050] In some exemplary embodiments, both the first overlap 61 and the second overlap 62 include a sealing rib 611 extending along the width direction of the side air vent 10 and a sealing reinforcing rib 612 connected to the sealing rib 611, such as... Figure 11 As shown. Two sealing ribs 611 are respectively located at both ends of the width direction of the side air vent 10, and the two ends of the sealing reinforcing rib 612 are respectively connected to the sealing ribs 611 and the cavity wall of the air outlet.
[0051] Both the first overlapping part 61 and the second overlapping part 62 adopt a structure with multiple ribs, which helps to increase the amount of compression deformation of the sealing layer when it overlaps with the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22, thereby improving the sealing effect.
[0052] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the first overlapping portion 61 and the second overlapping portion 62 are also provided with a pivot clearance portion 613, which is configured to avoid the second rotating connection portion 221. The pivot clearance portion 613 is provided with an arc groove 6131 and a mating inclined surface 6132. The mating inclined surface 6132 is located on the side of the arc groove 6131 near the first air guide plate 21, and is configured to overlap and fit with the first air guide plate 21, so that when the first air guide plate 21 overlaps and fits with the second rotating connection portion 221, it can cover the gap between the second rotating connection portion 221 and the arc groove 6131.
[0053] This satisfies the installation requirements of the second rotating connection 221, ensuring that the second rotating connection 221 can rotate flexibly. Furthermore, the overlap between the first rotating connection 211 and the first overlapping part 61, the second overlapping part 62, and the second rotating connection 221 can cover the gap between the second rotating connection 221 and the arc groove 6131, thereby preventing air leakage in this area.
[0054] In some exemplary embodiments, the air outlet frame 102 is further provided with a third overlapping portion and a fourth overlapping portion, which are located on both sides of the length direction of the downdraft 13 and are configured to overlap and cooperate with the third air guide plate 23. The third overlapping portion and the fourth overlapping portion can conform to the shape of the third air guide plate 23 to improve the overlapping and cooperation effect.
[0055] In some exemplary embodiments, the air outlet frame 102 is further provided with at least one of a first support portion 63 and a second support portion 64, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown.
[0056] The first support portion 63 is at least partially located within the side vent 10 and extends along the width direction of the side vent 10 to both ends of the side vent 10. The first support portion 63 can reinforce the side vent 10 and prevent the side vent 10 from denting.
[0057] The second support portion 64 is at least partially located within the downwind opening 13 and extends along the width direction of the downwind opening 13 to both ends of the downwind opening 13. The second support portion 64 can reinforce the downwind opening 13 and prevent the downwind opening 13 from denting.
[0058] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 14 As shown, the second rotating connection 221 is provided with a relief groove 24 and an intermediate rotating shaft 25 located in the relief groove 24. The length of the intermediate rotating shaft 25 is less than the length of the relief groove 24, which is equivalent to the intermediate rotating shaft 25 having a notch for the rotating shaft support 633 to enter.
[0059] like Figure 10As shown, the first support part 63 is provided with a rotating shaft support seat 633, which is configured to insert and cooperate with the intermediate rotating shaft 25 to support the second rotating connection part 221. This can support the second air guide plate 22, which helps to prevent the second air guide plate 22 from deforming and also prevents the second air guide plate 22 from falling off. During installation, the second air guide plate 22 can be inserted into the corresponding shaft hole 27 first, and then the second air guide plate 22 can be moved axially so that the intermediate rotating shaft 25 is inserted into the rotating shaft support seat 633.
[0060] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, when the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 overlap, the first air guide plate 21 can cover the clearance groove 24 to prevent air leakage at that location.
[0061] In some exemplary embodiments, the first rotating connection 211, the second rotating connection 221, and the third rotating connection 231 are all provided with clearance grooves 24 and intermediate rotating shafts 25, and the air outlet frame 102 is provided with multiple rotating shaft support seats 633 (e.g. Figure 6 As shown), the intermediate shafts 25 of the first rotating connection part 211 and the third rotating connection part 231 are respectively inserted into the corresponding shaft support seats 633.
[0062] In other words, the first rotating connection 211 and the third rotating connection 231 can also be configured with a structure similar to that of the second rotating connection 221 (avoidance groove 24 and intermediate rotating shaft 25 located in the avoidance groove 24, the length of the intermediate rotating shaft 25 being less than the length of the avoidance groove 24). Rotating shaft support seats 633 are correspondingly provided on the upper and lower sides of the side air outlet 10, respectively, to cooperate with the first rotating connection 211 and the third rotating connection 231 to strengthen the first air guide plate 21 and the third air guide plate 23, and prevent the first air guide plate 21 and the third air guide plate 23 from falling off or deforming.
[0063] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the upstream side wall of the first support portion 63 is provided with a first contoured fitting portion 631 and a second contoured fitting portion 632. The first contoured fitting portion 631 is configured to abut against the first air guide plate 21 to support the first air guide plate 21; the second contoured fitting portion 632 is configured to abut against the second air guide plate 22 to support the second air guide plate 22. This increases the contact area between the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 and the air outlet frame 102 when the side air outlet 10 is closed, thereby improving the reliability of closing the side air outlet 10 and also improving the positional stability of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22.
[0064] The upstream side wall of the second support part 64 is provided with a third conforming fitting part, which is configured to abut against the third air guide plate 23 to support the third air guide plate 23. This increases the contact area between the third air guide plate 23 and the air outlet frame 102 when the downwind outlet 13 is closed, thereby improving the reliability of closing the downwind outlet 13 and also improving the positional stability of the third air guide plate 23.
[0065] In some exemplary embodiments, at least one of the upstream sidewall, downstream sidewall, left sidewall, and right sidewall of the first support portion 63 is provided with a support portion reinforcing rib 65, such as... Figure 6 As shown. This can increase the strength of the first support part 63, thereby improving the reliability of the first support part 63 in use.
[0066] At least one of the upstream side wall, downstream side wall, left side wall, and right side wall of the second support part 64 is provided with a support reinforcement rib 65. This can improve the strength of the second support part 64, thereby improving the reliability of the second support part 64 in use.
[0067] In some exemplary embodiments, the upstream sidewall of the first support portion 63 is provided with support reinforcement ribs 65, a first overlap portion 61, and a second overlap portion 62, all with substantially the same height direction, so that the demolding direction of these structures is consistent, facilitating demolding. Reinforcing ribs can also be provided on the front sidewall of the air outlet cavity above and below the side air outlet 10, and the height direction of these reinforcing ribs can also be substantially the same as the height direction of the aforementioned support reinforcement ribs 65, to facilitate demolding.
[0068] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the top wall of the air outlet frame 102 is provided with a top reinforcing rib 66 to improve the strength of the top of the air outlet frame 102.
[0069] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 32 As shown, the top of the air outlet cavity is provided with a mounting recess 67 that is adapted to the first air guide plate 21. The mounting recess 67 bends upward and extends so that the front part of the outer top wall of the air outlet frame 102 forms a clearance groove 673. The top reinforcing rib 66 is at least partially located in the clearance groove 673.
[0070] The recessed mounting portion 67 facilitates the installation of the first air guide plate 21 and allows it to be attached to the top of the air outlet frame 102 after opening, preventing obstruction of the side air vents 10. It can also be used as a duct wall to reduce wind resistance. However, the recessed mounting portion 67 causes deformation at the top of the air outlet frame 102, resulting in structural instability. Therefore, the top reinforcing rib 66 is at least partially located within the clearance groove 673 to effectively reinforce this area and prevent deformation, thereby improving the positional stability and reliability of the first air guide plate 21.
[0071] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 32 As shown, the mounting recess 67 includes an abutting slope 671 and a mounting groove 672. The mounting groove 672 is configured to mount the first rotating connecting part 211, and the abutting slope 671 is configured to abut against the first air guide plate 21. This can prevent air leakage at the mounting groove 672.
[0072] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 18 As shown, the top reinforcing rib 66 includes a first horizontal rib 662 extending along the length of the air outlet frame 102 and a first longitudinal rib 661 extending along the width of the air outlet frame 102. The first horizontal rib 662 is flush with the front wall of the clearance groove 673, and one end of the first longitudinal rib 661 is perpendicularly connected to the first horizontal rib 662. The first longitudinal rib 661 is at least partially located within the clearance groove 673. This effectively improves the strength of the top of the air outlet frame 102 and helps prevent deformation of the air outlet frame 102 in the width direction.
[0073] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 18 As shown, the first longitudinal rib 661 includes a first groove inner reinforcing rib 6611, a second groove inner reinforcing rib 6612, and a groove outer reinforcing rib 6613 connected in sequence. The first groove inner reinforcing rib 6611 and the second groove inner reinforcing rib 6612 are located in the clearance groove 673 and are located on opposite side walls of the clearance groove 673, respectively. The groove outer reinforcing rib 6613 is located outside the clearance groove 673 and is connected to the end of the second groove inner reinforcing rib 6612 away from the first groove inner reinforcing rib 6611.
[0074] In other words, such as Figure 18 As shown, the reinforcing ribs 6611 and 6612 in the first groove are connected to form a V-shaped or U-shaped structure, rather than complete triangular or trapezoidal reinforcing ribs. This reduces the contact area between the air outlet frame 102 and the mold during the molding process, which helps prevent the mold from sticking when producing the air outlet frame 102.
[0075] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 18As shown, the top reinforcing rib 66 also includes a second horizontal rib 663, which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first horizontal rib 662 and perpendicularly connected to the first vertical rib 661. The top reinforcing rib 66 also includes a reinforcing cylinder 664 located at the intersection of the second horizontal rib 663 and the first vertical rib 661.
[0076] In this way, the top reinforcing ribs 66 can form a crisscrossing grid structure, which is beneficial to further improve the strength of the air outlet frame 102 and to prevent the air outlet frame 102 from deforming in the length direction. Since the material thickness at the cross intersection is relatively thick, it is easy to deform during cooling during processing. Therefore, a cylindrical transition is set at the intersection of the second horizontal rib 663 and the first vertical rib 661 to reduce shrinkage.
[0077] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 18 As shown, the height direction of the top reinforcing ribs 66 is consistent so that the top reinforcing ribs 66 can be demolded in the same direction, which can reduce the processing difficulty of the air outlet frame 102.
[0078] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the air outlet frame 102 is provided with side air outlet reinforcing ribs 141, which are located on the outside of the side air outlet 10, and at least one side of the side air outlet 10 is provided with side air outlet reinforcing ribs 141 on its outer side. For example, all four sides of the side air outlet 10 are provided with side air outlet reinforcing ribs 141.
[0079] The side vent reinforcing rib 141 may include multiple intersecting reinforcing ribs, and reinforcing cylinders may be provided at the intersecting parts to reduce cooling shrinkage deformation. The side vent reinforcing rib 141 can strengthen the side vent 10 and prevent the side vent 10 from denting or deforming.
[0080] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame 102 may be provided with a side air outlet flange that communicates with the side air outlet 10. The side air outlet flange includes four flange edges that are connected end to end, and the outer wall surface of at least one of the four flange edges is provided with a side air outlet reinforcing rib 141.
[0081] The side-discharge flange is typically used to connect to the engineering canvas. This area has been reinforced to improve the reliability of the side-discharge flange. A reinforcing rib can be installed around the circumference of the flange edge, forming a groove that overlaps with the corresponding flange edge. Reinforcing ribs are also installed within this groove, collectively forming the side-discharge vent reinforcing rib 141. Overall, this increases the thickness and strength of the flange edge. The reinforcing ribs within the groove can be cross-shaped or multiple parallel, spaced ribs. The intersection of the cross-shaped reinforcing ribs can also use a cylindrical transition to reduce shrinkage.
[0082] The height of the side air vent reinforcing ribs 141 can be basically consistent, making it easy to demold together.
[0083] In other embodiments, the air outlet frame 102 may not have a side air outlet flange, and the side air outlet reinforcing rib 141 may be directly set on the front wall of the air outlet frame 102.
[0084] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 19 and Figure 21 As shown, the air outlet frame 102 is provided with a bottom air outlet reinforcing rib 131, which is located on the outside of the lower air outlet 13, and the bottom air outlet reinforcing rib 131 is provided on the outside of at least one side of the lower air outlet 13.
[0085] The bottom air vent reinforcing rib 131 may include multiple reinforcing ribs arranged in a crisscross pattern. Reinforcing cylinders may be installed at the crisscrossing points to reduce cooling shrinkage deformation. The bottom air vent reinforcing rib 131 can strengthen the lower air vent 13, preventing it from denting or deforming.
[0086] For example, the outer sides of the three sides of the downwind vent 13 are provided with bottom vent reinforcing ribs 131.
[0087] In some exemplary embodiments, sliding portions are provided at both ends of the air outlet frame 102 along its length. The sliding portions are located on the side of the air outlet frame 102 away from the side air vent 10. The sliding portions are configured to slide and engage with the sliding mating portions provided on the air conditioning body, so that the air vent module can be slidably assembled onto the air conditioning body. This helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the air vent module and the air conditioning body.
[0088] The air conditioner body may include structures such as a heat exchanger 3 and a casing. The sliding fit part may be located on the heat exchanger 3, or it may be located on the casing 104 or other structures.
[0089] In some exemplary embodiments, the sliding portion includes a slide rail 69, such as... Figure 24 and Figure 25 As shown. The specific structural form of the slide rail 69 is not limited. Accordingly, the sliding fit can be a groove 31, such as... Figure 22 As shown. Of course, the positions of slide rail 69 and slide groove 31 can also be interchanged.
[0090] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 26 and Figure 27 As shown, the slide rail 69 is provided with a sealing baffle 692. The sealing baffle 692 is located at the upstream end of the slide rail 69 and protrudes from the root 691 of the slide rail 69 along the length direction of the side air vent 10, and is configured to block the airflow from flowing to the downstream side of the sealing baffle 692.
[0091] This design utilizes the sealing edge 692 to prevent heat-exchanged air from entering the non-heat-exchanging area, thus protecting the structures in the non-heat-exchanging area (such as the stepper motor used to drive the air guide plate). Furthermore, the sealing edge 692 and the root 691 of the slide rail 69 together form a guide groove 693, allowing a portion of the sliding mating part to be inserted into this guide groove 693, thereby enhancing the guiding effect.
[0092] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 26 and Figure 27 As shown, the slide rail 69 has a first fixing hole 694 at one end near the lower air outlet 13. The first fixing hole 694 is configured to be fixedly connected to the air conditioner body by fasteners. Thus, when the air outlet frame 102 slides into place, the fasteners can be installed to fix the air outlet frame 102 to the air conditioner body. For example, the sliding mating part of the heat exchanger 3 can be provided with a fixing position 32 (such as...). Figure 22 As shown), it is used to align with the first fixing hole 694 and to be connected by a fastener.
[0093] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 24 As shown, the two sliding parts are located on both sides of the side air vent 10 along its length, which can prevent the sliding parts from blocking the side air vent 10.
[0094] In some exemplary embodiments, the top of the air outlet frame 102 is provided with a second fixing hole 68, which is configured to be fixedly connected to the air conditioner body by fasteners. Figure 24 In fact, the projection of the second fixing hole 68 on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity is located inside the lower air outlet 13, so that the fastener can be inserted into the second fixing hole 68 through the lower air outlet 13. The second fixing hole 68 can be aligned with the fixing hole on the housing body 104 and connected by fasteners.
[0095] During the pre-shipment assembly process, the air conditioner body and air vent module can be flipped upside down. Then, the air outlet frame 102 is installed onto the air conditioner body from top to bottom. When the air outlet frame 102 reaches the set position, the third air guide plate 23 can be opened. Fasteners can be installed through the space between the lower air vent 13 and the air outlet cavity using tools to connect the air outlet frame 102 to the air conditioner body. This reduces the installation space requirement for the air outlet frame 102.
[0096] In some exemplary embodiments, the outer side wall of the air outlet frame 102 is provided with a functional protrusion, and the functional protrusion is provided with an opening.
[0097] This functional protrusion can be used as a handle, making it convenient for workers to hold the protrusion during assembly to install the air vent module, and also convenient to hold the functional protrusion during later maintenance to disassemble the air vent module.
[0098] This functional protrusion can also serve as a mounting carrier for installing functional modules such as radar, sterilization modules, and electronic eyes.
[0099] In some embodiments, the functional protrusion is located at the bottom of the outer side wall of the air outlet frame 102. In this way, the structure of the air outlet frame 102 is more regular, which is convenient for processing and forming, and also helps to prevent the functional protrusion from interfering with other structures.
[0100] The width of the functional protrusion is the same as that of the air outlet frame 102. In this way, the structure of the air outlet frame 102 is relatively regular, which is easy to process and shape, and also helps to provide a larger installation space for the functional protrusion.
[0101] like Figure 22 and Figure 23 As shown in the embodiments, this application also provides an air conditioner, including: a housing body 104 and an air outlet module as described in any of the above embodiments, which is detachably connected to the housing body 104. The housing body 104 may be provided with a fan 4, a heat exchanger 3, a water receiving tray, and other structures.
[0102] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment includes the air outlet module of any of the above embodiments, and therefore has all the above-mentioned beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here.
[0103] In some exemplary embodiments, the air vent module is built into the housing body 104, such as... Figure 22 and Figure 23 As shown.
[0104] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger 3 within the housing body 104 is provided with a sliding fit and holes for fixed connection with the air outlet frame 102. The end of the air outlet frame 102 near the water receiving tray is also provided with a connection structure for connecting to the water receiving tray, thereby reducing the gap between the water receiving tray and the air outlet frame 102 and helping to prevent air leakage between them. The housing body 104 includes a chassis 1042, side panels, and a top cover.
[0105] During installation, the chassis 1042 and side panels form a box-like structure, with the cover 1046 not installed initially, leaving the box-like structure open. The heat exchanger 3 and water tray are first installed into the main body 104 through the opening. Then, the air vent module is installed through the opening, and after the air vent module slides into place, fasteners are installed to securely connect the air outlet frame 102 to the chassis 1042, water tray, and heat exchanger 3. Finally, the top cover is installed. After leaving the factory, in the intended use scenario, after installation, the top cover faces downwards, the chassis 1042 faces upwards, the lower air vent 13 faces downwards, and the side air vent 10 faces forwards. For maintenance, the ceiling grille can be removed, the top cover removed, and then the air vent module disassembled for inspection.
[0106] In some exemplary embodiments, the air vent module is externally mounted on the main housing 104. In this case, the air vent module can be used as a separate module, which can be paired with different types of air conditioners, and can improve the original single-outlet air conditioner into a dual-outlet air conditioner.
[0107] In some embodiments, the number of air deflectors is three, and the air conditioner has a front air outlet mode, a dual air outlet mode, and a bottom air outlet mode, as shown below. Figure 29 , Figure 28 , Figure 30 As shown.
[0108] In other embodiments, the number of air guide plates can also be two, eliminating the third air guide plate. The second air guide plate can control the opening and closing of the second sub-air outlet and the downwind outlet, such as... Figure 31 As shown.
[0109] In the embodiments of this application, the air conditioner can be the indoor unit of a split air conditioner, such as a wall-mounted indoor unit, a ceiling-mounted indoor unit (such as a ducted air conditioner, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, etc.), or a split air conditioner unit including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, or an integrated air conditioner.
[0110] In the description of this application, 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", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0111] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0112] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 or an electrical 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0113] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0114] 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 this application. 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.
[0115] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.
Claims
1. A tuyere module, characterized in that, The air outlet frame is provided with an air outlet cavity, a front side wall of the air outlet cavity is provided with a side air outlet, and a bottom wall of the air outlet cavity is provided with a lower air outlet. The air guide mechanism comprises a first air guide plate, a second air guide plate and a third air guide plate, an end of the first air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a first rotating connection part rotatably connected with the air outlet frame, an end of the second air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a second rotating connection part rotatably connected with the air outlet frame, and an end of the third air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a third rotating connection part rotatably connected with the air outlet frame; the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are arranged to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet and can be lapped when the side air outlet is closed, and the third air guide plate is arranged to control the opening and closing of the lower air outlet. The first rotating connection part and the second rotating connection part are arranged in parallel in the height direction of the air outlet frame on the upstream side of the side air outlet in the air outlet direction of the side air outlet, and the projection of at least one of the first rotating connection part and the second rotating connection part on the front side wall of the air outlet cavity is located outside the side air outlet, so that the projections of the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate on the front side wall of the air outlet cavity completely cover the side air outlet when the side air outlet is closed, so that the side air outlet is completely closed. The third rotating connection part is located on the upstream side of the lower air outlet in the air outlet direction of the lower air outlet, and the projection of the third rotating connection part on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity is located outside the lower air outlet, so that the projection of the third air guide plate on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity completely covers the lower air outlet when the lower air outlet is closed, so that the lower air outlet is completely closed. The side air outlet comprises a first sub-air outlet and a second sub-air outlet arranged side by side in the height direction of the air outlet frame, the second sub-air outlet is located between the first sub-air outlet and the lower air outlet, the first rotating connection part is located on the upper side of the first sub-air outlet, and the first air guide plate is arranged to control the opening and closing of the first sub-air outlet; the second rotating connection part is located between the first sub-air outlet and the second sub-air outlet, and the second air guide plate is arranged to control the opening and closing of the second sub-air outlet; the third rotating connection part is located on the lower side of the second sub-air outlet and on the side of the lower air outlet close to the side air outlet. In the air outlet direction of the side air outlet, the third rotating connection part is deviated to the upstream side of the second rotating connection part, so that the third air guide plate can be covered by the second air guide plate when the lower air outlet is opened; and / or 2. The tuyere module of claim 1, wherein, The first rotating connection part and the second rotating connection part are arranged in alignment in the height direction of the air outlet frame.
3. The tuyere module of claim 2, wherein, The width of the second sub-air outlet is greater than the width of the first sub-air outlet, and the width of the second sub-air outlet is greater than the width of the lower air outlet; and / or The width of the first sub-air outlet is in the range of 40mm to 60mm; and / or 4. The tuyere module of claim 2, wherein, The width of the second sub-air outlet is in the range of 50mm to 70mm; and / or The width of the lower air outlet is in the range of 40mm to 60mm. 5. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The bottom of the air outlet frame is provided with an air passing channel, and an upper port of the air passing channel forms the lower air outlet; The width of the lower port of the air passing channel is greater than the width of the lower air outlet.
6. The tuyere module of claim 5, wherein, In the air outlet direction of the air passing channel, one end of the air passing channel away from the side air outlet and / or one end close to the side air outlet extends obliquely away from the air inlet port of the air outlet cavity; and / or The distance between the lower air outlet and the lower port of the air passing channel is in the range of 25mm to 35mm; and / or The width of the lower port of the air passing channel is in the range of 45mm to 65mm.
7. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The width of the first air baffle is equal to the width of the second air baffle, and the width of the second air baffle is greater than the width of the third air baffle; and / or The width of the first air baffle and the second air baffle is in the range of 55mm to 85mm; and / or The width of the third air baffle is in the range of 50mm to 80mm; and / or The thickness of the third air baffle is in the range of 5mm to 15mm.
8. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, One end of the first air baffle away from the first rotary connection is provided with a flat portion; The outer wall surface of the second rotary connection includes a circular arc surface and a flat lapping surface, the lapping surface is located on the upstream side of the second rotary connection and is arranged to lap with the flat portion.
9. The tuyere module of claim 8, wherein, The width of the flat portion is in the range of 5mm to 15mm.
10. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The first air baffle, the second air baffle and the third air baffle each include an air baffle base body, a heat preservation layer and a sealing layer, the heat preservation layer is arranged on the upstream side plate surface of the air baffle base body, and the sealing layer is arranged on the downstream side plate surface of the air baffle base body; and / or The height of the air outlet module is in the range of 150mm to 210mm; and / or The width of the air outlet module is in the range of 60mm to 110mm.
11. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The air outlet frame is further provided with a first lapping portion and a second lapping portion, the first lapping portion and the second lapping portion are respectively located on both sides of the length direction of the side air outlet and are arranged to lap with the first air baffle and the second air baffle; The first lapping portion and the second lapping portion are arranged in a profiling structure matched with the shape of the first air baffle and the second air baffle; The first lapping portion and the second lapping portion each include a sealing rib extending along the width direction of the side air outlet and a sealing reinforcing rib connected with the sealing rib, two sealing ribs are respectively arranged at both ends in the width direction of the side air outlet, and both ends of the sealing reinforcing rib are respectively connected with the sealing rib and the cavity wall of the air outlet cavity; The first lapping portion and the second lapping portion are further provided with a rotating shaft avoiding portion arranged to avoid the second rotary connection; the rotating shaft avoiding portion is provided with a circular arc groove and a matching inclined surface, the matching inclined surface is located on the side of the circular arc groove close to the first air baffle and is arranged to lap with the first air baffle, and when the first air baffle and the second rotary connection lap with each other, the first air baffle can cover the gap between the second rotary connection and the circular arc groove.
12. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The air outlet frame is further provided with at least one of a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion; The first support part is at least partially located in the side air inlet and extends along the width direction of the side air inlet to both ends of the side air inlet; The second support part is at least partially located in the lower air inlet and extends along the width direction of the lower air inlet to both ends of the lower air inlet; The second rotating connecting part is provided with an avoiding slot and an intermediate rotating shaft located in the avoiding slot, and the length of the intermediate rotating shaft is less than the length of the avoiding slot; The first support part is provided with a rotating shaft support seat which is arranged in plug-in cooperation with the intermediate rotating shaft to support the second rotating connecting part.
13. The tuyere module of claim 12, wherein, The side wall of the upstream side of the first support part is provided with a first profiled matching part and a second profiled matching part, the first profiled matching part is arranged in abutment with the first air deflector to support the first air deflector, and the second profiled matching part is arranged in abutment with the second air deflector to support the second air deflector; The side wall of the upstream side of the second support part is provided with a third profiled matching part which is arranged in abutment with the third air deflector to support the third air deflector.
14. The tuyere module of claim 12, wherein, At least one of the side wall of the upstream side, the side wall of the downstream side, the left side wall and the right side wall of the first support part is provided with a support part reinforcing rib. At least one of the side wall of the upstream side, the side wall of the downstream side, the left side wall and the right side wall of the second support part is provided with a support part reinforcing rib.
15. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The outer top wall of the air outlet frame is provided with a top reinforcing rib.
16. The tuyere module of claim 15, wherein, The top of the air outlet cavity is provided with a mounting recess matched with the first air deflector, the mounting recess extends upwardly and is bent, so that the front part of the outer top wall of the air outlet frame forms an avoiding slot, and the top reinforcing rib is at least partially located in the avoiding slot; The mounting recess comprises an abutting inclined surface and a mounting slot, the mounting slot is arranged to mount the first rotating connecting part, and the abutting inclined surface is arranged to abut against the first air deflector.
17. The tuyere module of claim 16, wherein, The top reinforcing rib comprises a first horizontal rib extending along the length direction of the air outlet frame and a first vertical rib extending along the width direction of the air outlet frame, the first horizontal rib is flush with the front wall of the avoiding slot, one end of the first vertical rib is connected perpendicularly to the first horizontal rib, and the first vertical rib is at least partially located in the avoiding slot.
18. The tuyere module of claim 17, wherein, The first vertical rib comprises a first slot-in reinforcing rib, a second slot-in reinforcing rib and a slot-out reinforcing rib connected in sequence, the first slot-in reinforcing rib and the second slot-in reinforcing rib are located in the avoiding slot and are respectively located at opposite side walls of the avoiding slot, and the slot-out reinforcing rib is located outside the avoiding slot and is connected to one end of the second slot-in reinforcing rib away from the first slot-in reinforcing rib; and / or The top reinforcing rib further comprises a second horizontal rib which is arranged in parallel and spaced apart from the first horizontal rib and is connected perpendicularly to the first vertical rib, and the top reinforcing rib further comprises a reinforcing cylinder arranged at the intersection of the second horizontal rib and the first vertical rib.
19. The tuyere module of claim 15, wherein, The top reinforcing rib is consistent in the height direction, so that the top reinforcing rib can be demolded in the same direction.
20. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The air outlet frame is provided with a side air outlet reinforcing rib, which is located outside the side air outlet, and the outside of at least one side of the side air outlet is provided with the side air outlet reinforcing rib; and / or The air outlet frame is provided with a bottom air outlet reinforcing rib, which is located outside the lower air outlet, and the outside of at least one side of the lower air outlet is provided with the bottom air outlet reinforcing rib.
21. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The air outlet frame is provided with a sliding part at both ends in the length direction, which is located on the side of the air outlet frame away from the side air outlet, and is arranged to slide with the sliding fitting part arranged on the air conditioner main body, so that the air outlet module can be slidably assembled on the air conditioner main body.
22. The tuyere module of claim 21, wherein, The sliding part comprises a sliding rail.
23. The tuyere module of claim 22, wherein, The sliding rail is provided with a sealing stop edge, which is located at the upstream end of the sliding rail and protrudes from the root of the sliding rail in the length direction of the side air outlet, and is arranged to block the airflow flowing to the downstream side of the sealing stop edge; and / or The end of the sliding rail close to the lower air outlet is provided with a first fixing hole, which is arranged to be fixedly connected with the air conditioner main body through a fastener; and / or The two sliding parts are respectively located on both sides in the length direction of the side air outlet.
24. The tuyere module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The top of the air outlet frame is provided with a second fixing hole, which is arranged to be fixedly connected with the air conditioner main body through a fastener; the projection of the second fixing hole on the bottom wall of the air outlet cavity is located in the lower air outlet, so that the fastener can be loaded into the second fixing hole through the lower air outlet.
25. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Comprise: A cabinet main body; And The air outlet module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 24 is detachably connected with the cabinet main body.
26. The air conditioner of claim 25, wherein, The air outlet module is built-in the cabinet main body; Or, the air outlet module is externally arranged on the cabinet main body.