Linkage assembly, air outlet structure and air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses a linkage assembly, an air outlet structure, and an air conditioner. The linkage assembly includes a linkage rail and a linkage slider. The linkage assembly drives multiple blades to rotate synchronously. Multiple linkage sliders are spaced apart along the length of the linkage rail, and their positions on the rail are adjustable. Each linkage slider has a first mating groove that directly or indirectly engages with a blade, and these grooves respectively engage with multiple blades. According to the linkage assembly of this invention, the linkage assembly can change the airflow direction of the blades and adapt to adjustments in the blade spacing to meet user needs, thereby improving airflow efficiency and enhancing user comfort and experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and in particular to a linkage assembly, an air outlet structure, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, air conditioners such as central air conditioners are generally equipped with air outlet guide grilles to guide the airflow. However, the positions of the multiple blades on the air outlet guide grilles are fixed, which cannot adapt to different application scenarios and cannot meet different user needs, thus affecting the air delivery effect of the air conditioner and the user's comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a linkage assembly that can change the airflow direction of the blades and adapt to the adjustment of the blade spacing to meet user needs, thereby improving the air delivery effect and thus enhancing user comfort and experience.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air outlet structure, which includes the above-mentioned connecting rod assembly.

[0005] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner, which includes the above-described air outlet structure.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a linkage assembly includes a linkage slide rail and a linkage slider. The linkage assembly is used to drive multiple blades to rotate synchronously. Multiple linkage sliders are spaced apart along the length direction of the linkage slide rail. The position of the linkage sliders on the linkage slide rail is adjustable along the length direction of the linkage slide rail. Each linkage slider has a first mating groove that directly or indirectly engages with one of the blades, and the multiple first mating grooves respectively engage with the multiple blades.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the linkage assembly, by arranging multiple linkage sliders at intervals along the length of the linkage slide rail, and by having the multiple linkage sliders directly or indirectly engage with multiple blades through a first mating groove to drive the multiple blades to rotate synchronously, can change the airflow direction of the multiple blades, guiding the airflow out at different angles, thereby improving the air delivery effect and meeting different user needs, and thus improving user comfort and experience. Simultaneously, the position of the linkage sliders on the linkage slide rail is adjustable along its length, so that when adjusting the blade spacing, the linkage sliders can adapt to the adjustment of the blade position, allowing the linkage assembly to adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod slide rail is provided with a slide groove, the slide groove extends along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail, and the connecting rod slider is disposed in the slide groove and is movable along the length direction of the slide groove.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod slider has a first connecting hole, and the opposite side walls of the slide groove are respectively provided with a second connecting hole and a third connecting hole. The second connecting hole and the third connecting hole are multiple holes spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail. The distance between any two adjacent third connecting holes is equal, the distance between any two adjacent second connecting holes is equal, and the distance between two adjacent third connecting holes is different from the distance between two adjacent second connecting holes. The multiple first connecting holes on the multiple connecting rod sliders are connected to the multiple second connecting holes by fasteners or to the multiple third connecting holes by fasteners.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod slider includes a connecting portion and a sliding portion, the sliding portion is located inside the slide groove, the connecting portion is located outside the slide groove, and the width of the connecting portion is greater than the width of the slide groove.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod slider includes a connecting portion and a sliding portion, the sliding portion is located inside the slide groove, the connecting portion is located outside the slide groove, the cross-section of the sliding portion is T-shaped, the cross-section of the slide groove is T-shaped, and at least one end of the connecting rod slide rail along the length direction has an opening communicating with the slide groove.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first sliding surface is formed at one end of the connecting rod slide rail near the connecting portion, and a second sliding surface is formed at one end of the connecting portion near the sliding portion, wherein the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface are in sliding engagement.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, both the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface are planar; or, the cross-section of the first sliding surface is a downwardly concave semicircular arc, and the cross-section of the second sliding surface is a downwardly convex semicircular arc; or, the cross-section of the first sliding surface is an upwardly convex semicircular arc, and the cross-section of the second sliding surface is an upwardly concave semicircular arc.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air outlet structure includes: a frame, a plurality of blades, and the aforementioned connecting rod assembly. The plurality of blades are rotatably disposed within the frame and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame; the connecting rod assembly is disposed within the frame, the connecting rod slide rail is movable along the width direction of the frame, and the plurality of connecting rod sliders respectively directly or indirectly cooperate with the plurality of blades to drive the plurality of blades to rotate synchronously.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air outlet structure, by arranging multiple connecting rod sliders at intervals along the length of the connecting rod slide rail, and by having each connecting rod slider directly or indirectly engage with multiple blades through a first mating groove, while the connecting rod slide rail is movable along the width of the frame, thereby driving the multiple blades to rotate synchronously, can change the air guiding direction of the multiple blades, guiding the airflow out at different angles, thereby improving the air delivery effect and meeting different user needs, and thus improving user comfort and experience. Furthermore, the position of the connecting rod sliders on the connecting rod slide rail is adjustable along its length, so that when adjusting the blade spacing, the connecting rod sliders can adapt to the adjustment of the blade position, allowing the air outlet structure to adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple link assemblies, and the multiple link assemblies are spaced apart along the length direction of the frame.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the blade has a rotating shaft, and the air outlet structure further includes a clamp, which is a plurality of clamps corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of blades. The clamp has a spaced-apart connecting shaft and a second mating groove. The plurality of rotating shafts of the plurality of blades are respectively disposed in the plurality of second mating grooves of the plurality of clamps, and the plurality of connecting shafts of the plurality of clamps are respectively rotatably disposed in the plurality of first mating grooves of the plurality of connecting rod sliders.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet structure further includes a drive mechanism disposed within the frame for driving the plurality of blades to rotate synchronously.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, one of the clamps is provided with a gear portion with the axis of the rotating shaft as the axis, and the drive mechanism includes a drive motor and a drive gear, the drive gear being connected to the output shaft of the drive motor and meshing with the gear portion.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet structure further includes a bracket, the bracket being disposed within and connected to the frame, the drive motor being fixed on the bracket, and a plurality of the blades being rotatably disposed on the bracket.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet structure is characterized in that it further includes a support component, the support component being disposed within the frame and including a support slide rail and a support slider, the support slide rail being fixed within the frame and extending along the width direction of the frame, the support slider being a plurality of such components spaced apart along the length direction of the support slide rail, the position of the support slider on the support slide rail being adjustable along the length direction of the support slide rail, and the plurality of blades being rotatably disposed on the plurality of support sliders.

[0022] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the air outlet structure described above.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner with multiple connecting rod sliders arranged at intervals along the length of a connecting rod slide rail, and each connecting rod slider directly or indirectly engaging with multiple blades through a first mating groove, while the connecting rod slide rail is movable along the width of the frame, can drive the multiple blades to rotate synchronously. This changes the airflow direction of the multiple blades, guiding the airflow out at different angles, thereby improving the air delivery effect and meeting different user needs, thus enhancing user comfort and experience. Furthermore, the position of the connecting rod sliders on the connecting rod slide rail is adjustable along its length. Therefore, when adjusting the blade spacing, the connecting rod sliders can adapt to the adjustment of the blade position, allowing the air conditioner to adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a linkage assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the linkage assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the connecting rod slide rail of the connecting rod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6This is a perspective view of the connecting rod slider of the connecting rod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the support component of the air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the support slide rail of the support assembly of the air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the support slider of the support assembly of the air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 100. Air outlet structure;

[0038] 1. Linkage assembly; 11. Linkage slide rail; 111. Slide groove; 112. Second connecting hole; 113. Third connecting hole; 114. Opening; 115. First sliding surface; 12. Linkage slider; 121. First mating groove; 122. First connecting hole; 123. Connecting part; 1231. Second sliding surface; 124. Sliding part;

[0039] 2. Support assembly; 21. Support slide rail; 211. First mating structure; 212. First side surface; 213. Second side surface; 22. Support slider; 221. Rotating groove; 222. Second mating structure;

[0040] 3. Blades; 31. Rotating shaft;

[0041] 4. Border;

[0042] 5. Fixture; 51. Connecting shaft; 52. Second mating groove; 53. Gear section;

[0043] 6. Drive mechanism; 61. Drive motor; 62. Drive gear;

[0044] 7. Bracket; 71. Mating groove. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0046] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0047] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] The linkage assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the linkage assembly 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a linkage slide rail 11 and a linkage slider 12.

[0050] Specifically, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the connecting rod assembly 1 is used to drive multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously. The connecting rod slider 12 is a plurality of ones spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11. The position of the connecting rod slider 12 on the connecting rod slide rail 11 is adjustable along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11. The connecting rod slider 12 has a first mating groove 121 that directly or indirectly cooperates with the blades 3. The plurality of first mating grooves 121 respectively cooperate with the plurality of blades 3.

[0051] It is understood that the connecting rod assembly 1 is suitable for being installed on the air outlet structure 100 of the air conditioner. For example, if the air conditioner is a central air conditioner, the air outlet structure 100 is specifically an air outlet guide grille installed on the ceiling of the central air conditioner. The air outlet structure 100 includes multiple blades 3, each blade 3 corresponding to a multiple connecting rod slider 12. The multiple connecting rod sliders 12 are spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11, and the multiple blades 3 are respectively connected to the multiple connecting rod sliders 12 through the first mating groove 121, thereby causing the multiple blades 3 to be spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11. The multiple connecting rod sliders 12 are respectively directly or indirectly connected to the multiple blades 3 through the first mating groove 121, which can drive the multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously, thereby changing the air guiding direction of the multiple blades 3 and guiding the airflow to blow out from different angles. This helps to improve the air guiding effect of the air outlet structure 100 and the air supply effect of the air conditioner, and can also meet the diverse needs of users, thereby improving user comfort and experience.

[0052] The position of the connecting rod slider 12 on the connecting rod slide rail 11 is adjustable along its length, which can effectively improve the flexibility and adaptability of the connecting rod assembly 1. When the user needs to adjust the spacing between multiple blades 3, the connecting rod slider 12 can move along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11 to accommodate the adjustment of the blade 3 position, so that the connecting rod assembly 1 can adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0053] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the linkage assembly 1, by arranging multiple linkage sliders 12 at intervals along the length direction of the linkage slide rail 11, and by having the multiple linkage sliders 12 directly or indirectly engage with multiple blades 3 through the first mating groove 121, thereby driving the multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously, can change the air guiding direction of the multiple blades 3, guiding the airflow out from different angles, thereby improving the air delivery effect and meeting different user needs, and thus improving user comfort and experience. Simultaneously, the position of the linkage sliders 12 on the linkage slide rail 11 is adjustable along the length direction of the linkage slide rail 11. Therefore, when adjusting the spacing of the blades 3, the linkage sliders 12 can adapt to the adjustment of the blade position, allowing the linkage assembly 1 to adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 3-6As shown, the connecting rod slide rail 11 is provided with a slide groove 111, which extends along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11. The connecting rod slider 12 is disposed in the slide groove 111 and is movable along the length direction of the slide groove 111. This facilitates fixing the connecting rod slider 12 in the slide groove 111, resulting in a reasonable structural design. Simultaneously, by allowing the connecting rod slider 12 to move within the slide groove 111, it is easy to realize the movement of the connecting rod slider 12 along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11, effectively improving the flexibility and adaptability of the connecting rod assembly 1. By adjusting the position of the connecting rod slider 12, the spacing between multiple blades 3 can be changed, thereby adapting to different scenarios and usage environments. This helps to adjust parameters such as the flow intensity, flow velocity, and uniformity of the airflow in the air outlet structure 100, thus optimizing the air guiding effect of the air outlet structure 100 and the air supply effect of the air conditioner. This provides users with multiple options to meet their different needs.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, the connecting rod slider 12 has a first connecting hole 122, and the two opposite side walls of the slide groove 111 are respectively provided with a second connecting hole 112 and a third connecting hole 113. The second connecting hole 112 and the third connecting hole 113 are multiple ones spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11. The distance between any two adjacent third connecting holes 113 is equal, and the distance between any two adjacent second connecting holes 112 is equal. The distance between two adjacent third connecting holes 113 is different from the distance between two adjacent second connecting holes 112. The multiple first connecting holes 122 on the multiple connecting rod sliders 12 are connected to the multiple second connecting holes 112 by fasteners or to the multiple third connecting holes 113 by fasteners.

[0056] It is understandable that multiple second connecting holes 112 are equidistantly spaced along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11, and multiple third connecting holes 113 are also equidistantly spaced along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11. This ensures that multiple connecting rod sliders 12 are equidistantly spaced along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11, thereby ensuring that multiple blades 3 are equidistantly spaced. This, in turn, helps to ensure the uniformity of air outlet structure 100 and improve the air supply effect of the air conditioner.

[0057] Furthermore, the spacing between two adjacent third connecting holes 113 is different from the spacing between two adjacent second connecting holes 112, thus forming two sets of mounting holes with unequal spacing for fixing the connecting rod sliders 12. Multiple connecting rod sliders 12 can be selectively fixedly connected to either the second connecting holes 112 or the third connecting holes 113, thereby enabling the connecting rod sliders 12 to move along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11. This design is simple and low-cost, allowing for changes in the spacing between multiple connecting rod sliders 12 without replacing the connecting rod slide rail 11, thereby changing the spacing between multiple blades 3. This effectively improves the flexibility and adaptability of the connecting rod assembly 1, providing users with multiple options to meet different needs, adapting to different scenarios and usage environments, and improving air delivery performance.

[0058] For example, the distance between two adjacent second connecting holes 112 is 16mm, and the distance between two adjacent third connecting holes 113 is 22mm. Thus, the user can fix multiple connecting sliders 12 to the second connecting holes 112 or the third connecting holes 113 according to the usage environment and their own needs, thereby realizing the conversion between the blade spacing of 16mm and the blade spacing of 22mm, thereby improving the air supply effect and meeting the user's needs, and thus enhancing the user's experience.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, the connecting rod slider 12 includes a connecting part 123 and a sliding part 124. The sliding part 124 is located inside the slide groove 111, and the connecting part 123 is located outside the slide groove 111. The width of the connecting part 123 is greater than the width of the slide groove 111. The width of the sliding part 124 is less than the width of the slide groove 111, which facilitates the movement of the sliding part 124 within the slide groove 111, thereby facilitating the movement of the connecting rod slider 12 along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11. A first mating groove 121 is provided on the connecting part 123. The width of the connecting part 123 is greater than the width of the slide groove 111, which can serve as a limiting function and also facilitates the support of the connecting part 123 above the connecting rod slide rail 11. This allows the connecting part 123 to directly or indirectly cooperate with the blade 3, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the connecting rod assembly 1.

[0060] Preferably, such as Figures 3-6As shown, the sliding part 124 has a T-shaped cross-section, the slide groove 111 has a T-shaped cross-section, and at least one end of the connecting rod slide rail 11 along its length has an opening communicating with the slide groove 111. This allows the sliding part 124 to engage with the slide groove 111 and achieve a limiting position. While ensuring that the sliding part 124 can slide within the slide groove 111, it prevents the sliding part 124 from coming off the top of the slide groove 111, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the connecting rod assembly 1. At the same time, the operator can slide the sliding part 124 from the opening 114 into the slide groove 111 or remove the sliding part 124 from the opening 114 out of the slide groove 111, which reduces the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the connecting rod slider 12 and the connecting rod slide rail 11.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, a first sliding surface 115 is formed at the end of the connecting rod slide rail 11 near the connecting portion 123, and a second sliding surface 1231 is formed at the end of the connecting portion 123 near the sliding portion 124. The first sliding surface 115 and the second sliding surface 1231 are slidably engaged. By providing the first sliding surface 115 and the second sliding surface 1231, it is easier to process the contact surface between the connecting rod slider 12 and the connecting rod slide rail 11, which can reduce the processing difficulty and thus improve production efficiency. Multiple connecting rod sliders 12 can also be positioned and installed through the engagement between the first sliding surface 115 and the second sliding surface 1231, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the connecting rod assembly 1.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, both the first sliding surface 115 and the second sliding surface 1231 are planes, which can improve the smoothness of the sliding of the connecting rod slider 12 on the connecting rod slide rail 11, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the connecting rod slider 12 and the connecting rod slide rail 11.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cross-section of the first sliding surface 115 is a downwardly concave semi-circular arc, and the cross-section of the second sliding surface 1231 is a downwardly convex semi-circular arc; or, the cross-section of the first sliding surface 115 is an upwardly convex semi-circular arc, and the cross-section of the second sliding surface 1231 is an upwardly concave semi-circular arc. Thus, the first sliding surface 115 and the second sliding surface 1231 can cooperate to achieve a sliding connection between the connecting rod slider 12 and the connecting rod slide rail 11. Simultaneously, the semi-circular first sliding surface 115 and the second sliding surface 1231 can also serve a positioning and limiting function, thereby enabling the positioning and installation of multiple connecting rod sliders 12 on the connecting rod slide rail 11, thereby improving the structural stability of the connecting rod assembly 1.

[0064] The air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0065] The air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a frame 4, a plurality of blades 3 and the aforementioned connecting rod assembly 1.

[0066] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, multiple blades 3 are rotatably disposed within the frame 4 and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame 4. The connecting rod assembly 1 is disposed within the frame 4. The connecting rod slide rail 11 is movable along the width direction of the frame 4. Multiple connecting rod sliders 12 directly or indirectly cooperate with multiple blades 3 to drive multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously.

[0067] It is understood that the air conditioner can specifically be a central air conditioning system, and the air outlet structure 100 can be an air outlet guide grille installed on the ceiling of the central air conditioning system. Multiple blades 3 correspond one-to-one with multiple connecting rod sliders 12. The multiple connecting rod sliders 12 are spaced apart along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11, and the multiple blades 3 are respectively connected to the multiple connecting rod sliders 12 through the first mating groove 121, thus allowing the multiple blades 3 to be spaced apart along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11. The multiple connecting rod sliders 12 are respectively directly or indirectly engaged with the multiple blades 3 through the first mating groove 121. Simultaneously, the connecting rod slide rail 11 is movable along the width of the frame 4, which can drive the multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously, thereby changing the airflow direction of the multiple blades 3 and guiding the airflow out at different angles. This helps improve the airflow guiding effect of the air outlet structure 100 and the air supply effect of the air conditioner, and can also meet the diverse needs of users, thereby improving user comfort and experience.

[0068] The position of the connecting rod slider 12 on the connecting rod slide rail 11 is adjustable along its length, which can effectively improve the flexibility and adaptability of the connecting rod assembly 1. When the user needs to adjust the spacing between multiple blades 3, the connecting rod slider 12 can move along the length of the connecting rod slide rail 11 to accommodate the adjustment of the blade 3 position, so that the connecting rod assembly 1 can adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0069] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air outlet structure 100, by arranging multiple connecting rod sliders 12 at intervals along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11, and by having the multiple connecting rod sliders 12 directly or indirectly engage with multiple blades 3 through the first mating groove 121, while the connecting rod slide rail 11 is movable along the width direction of the frame 4, thereby driving the multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously, the air guiding direction of the multiple blades 3 can be changed, guiding the airflow to blow out from different angles, thereby improving the air supply effect and meeting different user needs, and thus improving user comfort and experience. Furthermore, the position of the connecting rod sliders 12 on the connecting rod slide rail 11 is adjustable along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail 11, so that when adjusting the spacing of the blades 3, the connecting rod sliders 12 can adapt to the adjustment of the blade position, allowing the air outlet structure 100 to adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, there are multiple connecting rod assemblies 1, which are spaced apart along the length of the frame 4. Along the length of the blade 3, the multiple connecting rod assemblies 1 can directly or indirectly cooperate with the blade 3 at multiple points, thereby effectively improving the stability of the cooperation between the connecting rod assemblies 1 and the blade 3, and thus improving the structural stability and reliability of the air outlet structure 100. Simultaneously, it can also disperse the stress between the connecting rod assemblies 1 and the blade 3, avoiding stress concentration that could cause structural damage, thus helping to extend the service life of the connecting rod assemblies 1 and the blade 3, and consequently extending the service life of the air outlet structure 100.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, the blade 3 has a rotating shaft 31, and the air outlet structure 100 also includes a clamp 5. The clamp 5 is a plurality of clamps corresponding to the plurality of blades 3. The clamp 5 has a spaced-apart connecting shaft 51 and a second mating groove 52. The plurality of rotating shafts 31 of the plurality of blades 3 are respectively disposed in the plurality of second mating grooves 52 of the plurality of clamps 5. The plurality of connecting shafts 51 of the plurality of clamps 5 are respectively rotatably disposed in the plurality of first mating grooves 121 of the plurality of connecting rod sliders 12.

[0072] It is understandable that by setting clamps 5 corresponding one-to-one with blades 3, the connection and transmission between the connecting rod slider 12 and blades 3 can be achieved, and the structural design is reasonable. The rotation shaft 31 of blade 3 is located at one end in the width direction of blade 3 and extends along the length direction of blade 3. The rotation shaft 31 passes through the second mating groove 52 of clamp 5, and at the same time, the connecting shaft 51 of clamp 5 passes through the first mating groove 121 of connecting rod slider 12, thereby completing the indirect connection between the first mating groove 121 of connecting rod slider 12 and blade 3.

[0073] Furthermore, the connecting shaft 51 and the second mating groove 52 are spaced apart. When the connecting rod slide rail 11 moves along the width direction of the frame 4, it can drive multiple connecting rod sliders 12 and multiple connecting shafts 51 to move simultaneously along the width direction of the frame 4. At the same time, the multiple connecting shafts 51 rotate within multiple first mating grooves 121, causing multiple clamps 5 to tilt at a certain angle. This enables transmission, thereby driving multiple blades 3 to rotate simultaneously, thus changing the air guiding direction of the multiple blades 3 and guiding the airflow out at different angles. This helps improve the air guiding effect of the air outlet structure 100 and the air supply effect of the air conditioner, and can also meet the diverse needs of users, thereby improving user comfort and experience.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the air outlet structure 100 also includes a drive mechanism 6, which is located within the frame 4 and is used to drive multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously. The first drive mechanism 6 can generate torque and transmit torque directly or indirectly through the output shaft in cooperation with the blades 3. It can provide power for the synchronous rotation of multiple blades 3 and can also realize intelligent control, thereby improving the user's ease of operation.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, one of the clamps 5 is provided with a gear part 53 with the axis of the rotating shaft 31 as the axis. The drive mechanism 6 includes a drive motor 61 and a drive gear 62. The drive gear 62 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 61 and meshes with the gear part 53.

[0076] It is understandable that the drive motor 61 can generate torque and transmit the torque force to the drive gear 62 through the output shaft. The drive gear 62 meshes with the gear part 53 to realize transmission, which can drive the gear part 53 to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 31, causing one of the clamps 5 to tilt at a certain angle. At the same time, it drives the connecting rod slide rail 11 to move along the width direction of the frame 4, thereby driving multiple connecting rod sliders 12 and multiple connecting shafts 51 to move simultaneously along the width direction of the frame 4. The multiple connecting shafts 51 rotate in multiple first mating grooves 121, causing other clamps 5 to tilt at a certain angle. This can realize the indirect cooperation and transmission between the drive mechanism 6 and the blades 3, thereby driving multiple blades 3 to rotate simultaneously. The structure is simple and the design is reasonable, which can ensure the transmission stability of the air outlet structure 100.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet structure 100 also includes a bracket 7, which is located inside and connected to the frame 4. The drive motor 61 is fixed on the bracket 7, and multiple blades 3 are rotatably mounted on the bracket 7. The bracket 7 extends along the width direction of the frame 4, and its two ends in the length direction are respectively connected to the two side walls opposite to the width direction of the frame 4. The bracket 7 is used to fix and install the drive motor 61, so that the drive motor 61 can be fixed inside the frame 4, thereby ensuring the transmission effect and the structural stability of the air outlet structure 100.

[0078] Furthermore, one end of the support 7 in the width direction has a mating groove 71. Multiple mating grooves 71 are spaced apart along the length direction of the support 7. The multiple mating grooves 71 respectively mate with multiple blades 3, so that one end of the blade 3 in the width direction is rotatably disposed in the mating groove 71, so that multiple blades 3 can rotate at the same time, which can ensure the transmission effect of the air outlet structure 100, and at the same time play a supporting role, which can enhance the structural stability of the air outlet structure 100.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the air outlet structure 100 also includes a support assembly 2. The support assembly 2 is disposed within the frame 4 and includes a support slide rail 21 and a support slider 22. The support slide rail 21 is fixed within the frame 4 and extends along the width direction of the frame 4. Multiple support sliders 22 are spaced apart along the length direction of the support slide rail 21. The position of the support sliders 22 on the support slide rail 21 is adjustable along the length direction of the support slide rail 21. Multiple blades 3 are rotatably disposed on multiple support sliders 22. The support sliders 22 have rotating grooves 221 for cooperating with the blades 3, and the multiple rotating grooves 221 respectively cooperate with the multiple blades 3.

[0080] Understandably, the support assembly 2 is suitable for mounting on the air outlet structure 100 of the air conditioner. The air outlet structure 100 includes multiple blades 3, each blade 3 corresponding to a multiple support slider 22. The multiple support sliders 22 are spaced apart along the length of the support slide rail 21, and the multiple blades 3 are respectively connected to the multiple support sliders 22 through rotating grooves 221, thereby arranging the multiple blades 3 spaced apart along the length of the support slide rail 21. Through the cooperation of the support slide rail 21 and the support sliders 22, the blades 3 can be fixed and supported, preventing them from loosening or falling off during use, and reducing the risk of blade deformation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the blades 3.

[0081] Furthermore, the position of the support slider 22 on the support slide rail 21 is adjustable along its length, effectively improving the flexibility and adaptability of the support assembly 2. By adjusting the position of the support slider 22, the position of the blades 3 along the length of the support slide rail 21 can be flexibly adjusted, thereby changing the spacing between multiple blades 3. This allows for reasonable adjustment of the spacing between multiple blades 3 according to different scenarios and usage environments, thus helping to regulate parameters such as the flow intensity, flow velocity, and uniformity of the airflow in the air outlet structure 100. This effectively improves the flexibility and adaptability of the air outlet structure 100, optimizing its air guiding effect and the air supply effect of the air conditioner, and providing users with multiple options to meet their different needs.

[0082] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the support slide rail 21 is provided with a plurality of first mating structures 211 spaced apart along the length direction of the support slide rail 21, and the support slider 22 is provided with a second mating structure 222. The number of first mating structures 211 is greater than the number of second mating structures 222, and the plurality of second mating structures 222 on the plurality of support sliders 22 respectively mate with the plurality of first mating structures 211.

[0083] It is understandable that multiple second mating structures 222 can selectively mate with multiple first mating structures 211 to connect multiple support sliders 22 to the support rail 21. By allowing multiple second mating structures 222 to mate with different first mating structures 211, it is easy to adjust the position of the support sliders 22 along the length of the support rail 21. The structure is simple and easy to implement, which can effectively improve the flexibility and adaptability of the support component 2. By adjusting the position of the support sliders 22, the position of the blades 3 along the length of the support rail 21 can be flexibly adjusted, thereby changing the spacing between multiple blades 3. This allows for adaptation to different scenarios and usage environments, which helps to adjust parameters such as the flow intensity, flow velocity, and uniformity of the airflow of the air outlet structure 100. This optimizes the air guiding effect of the air outlet structure 100 and the air supply effect of the air conditioner, thus providing users with multiple options to meet their different needs.

[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, there are multiple sets of first mating structures 211. In any set, multiple first mating structures 211 are spaced apart along the length of the support slide rail 21 with the same spacing. The spacing between two adjacent first mating structures 211 in any two sets of first mating structures 211 along the length of the support slide rail 21 is different.

[0085] This allows for the formation of multiple sets of first mating structures 211 with varying spacing for fixing the support sliders 22. Multiple second mating structures 222 of the multiple support sliders 22 can be selectively connected to one of the multiple sets of first mating structures 211, enabling the support sliders 22 to move along the length of the support slide rail 21. The structure is simple and low-cost, and the spacing between multiple support sliders 22 can be changed without replacing the support slide rail 21, thereby changing the spacing between multiple blades 3. This effectively improves the flexibility and adaptability of the support assembly 2, providing users with multiple options to meet different user needs, thus adapting to different scenarios and usage environments and improving the air delivery effect.

[0086] For example, in multiple sets of first mating structures 211, the spacing between one set of first mating structures 211 is 16mm, and the spacing between another set of first mating structures 211 is 22mm. Thus, the user can fix the second mating structures 222 of multiple support sliders 22 to one of the sets of first mating structures 211 with a spacing of 16mm or 22mm according to the usage environment and their own needs. This can realize the conversion between the blade spacing of 16mm and the blade spacing of 22mm, thereby improving the air supply effect and meeting the user's needs, and thus enhancing the user's experience.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, at least one of the first mating structures 211 located at one end of the length direction of the support slide rail 21 is shared among multiple sets of first mating structures 211. This allows some of the first mating structures 211 from different sets to be shared, which can improve the utilization rate of some of the first mating structures 211, thereby effectively reducing the number of first mating structures 211, and thus helping to reduce processing difficulty and production costs.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the multiple sets of first mating structures 211 include a first set of mating structures and a second set of mating structures. The support slide rail 21 includes a first side and a second side. Both the first side and the second side extend along the length direction of the support slide rail 21. The first side and the second side are arranged adjacent to each other or opposite to each other. The first set of mating structures is arranged on the first side, and the second set of mating structures is arranged on the second side. The side of the support slider 22 opposite to the first side is provided with a second mating structure 222 that mates with the first mating structure 211. The side of the support slider 22 opposite to the second side is provided with a second mating structure 222 that mates with the first mating structure 211.

[0089] like Figure 7 As shown in the example, the first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other. By setting the first set of mating structures and the second set of mating structures on the first side and the second side respectively, a mating connection can be achieved on the two mating sides of the support slide rail 21 and the support slider 22. This can effectively improve the connection stability between the support slide rail 21 and the support slider 22, and also avoid stress concentration at the connection between the support slide rail 21 and the support slider 22, which could cause structural damage. This helps to improve the structural stability and service life of the support assembly 2.

[0090] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, one of the first mating structure 211 and the second mating structure 222 is a groove, and the other is a protrusion that mates with the groove. The engagement of the groove and the protrusion allows for the snap-fit ​​connection of the first mating structure 211 and the second mating structure 222, making assembly convenient and quick. It also facilitates changing the position of the support slider 22 on the support slide rail 21, thereby improving installation efficiency. The engagement of the groove and the protrusion also serves to position and limit movement, preventing the support slider 22 from moving along the length of the support slide rail 21, thus ensuring the stability of the connection between the support slide rail 21 and the support slider 22.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, along the circumferential direction of the support slide rail 21, the support slider 22 surrounds at least a portion of the support slide rail 21. The support slide rail 21 has first mating structures 211 arranged symmetrically on opposite sides, and the support slider 22 has second mating structures 222 arranged symmetrically on opposite sides. This facilitates the mutual mating of the opposite sides of the support slide rail 21 and the support slider 22. The symmetrically arranged first mating structures 211 and second mating structures 222 work together to achieve positioning and limiting functions, preventing relative movement between the support slider 22 and the support slide rail 21. The multiple support sliders 22 fitted onto the support slide rail 21 further ensure the mating effect between the first mating structures 211 and the second mating structures 222, thereby improving the connection stability between the support slide rail 21 and the support slider 22.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the blade 3 extends along the length of the frame 4, and there are multiple support components 2, which are spaced apart along the length of the frame 4. Along the length of the blade 3, the multiple support components 2 can cooperate with the blade 3 at multiple points, thus supporting and supporting the blade 3 at multiple locations. This effectively improves the stability of the cooperation between the support components 2 and the blade 3, thereby improving the structural stability and reliability of the air outlet structure 100. Simultaneously, it can also disperse the stress between the support components 2 and the blade 3, avoiding stress concentration that could cause structural damage, thereby helping to extend the service life of the support components 2 and the blade 3, and consequently, the service life of the air outlet structure 100.

[0093] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the air outlet structure 100 described above.

[0094] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner with multiple connecting rod sliders 12 arranged at intervals along the length of a connecting rod slide rail 11, and each connecting rod slider 12 directly or indirectly engaging with multiple blades 3 via a first mating groove 121, while the connecting rod slide rail 11 is movable along the width of the frame 4, can drive the multiple blades 3 to rotate synchronously. This can change the airflow direction of the multiple blades 3, guiding the airflow out at different angles, thereby improving the air delivery effect and meeting different user needs, thus enhancing user comfort and experience. Furthermore, the position of the connecting rod sliders 12 on the connecting rod slide rail 11 is adjustable along its length. Therefore, when adjusting the spacing of the blades 3, the connecting rod sliders 12 can adapt to the adjustment of the blade positions, allowing the air conditioner to adapt to different usage scenarios and meet different user needs.

[0095] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0096] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A linkage assembly, characterized in that, Used to drive multiple blades to rotate synchronously and includes: Linkage rail; A connecting rod slider, wherein multiple connecting rod sliders are spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail, and the position of the connecting rod sliders on the connecting rod slide rail is adjustable along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail. The connecting rod sliders have first mating grooves that directly or indirectly cooperate with the blades, and the multiple first mating grooves respectively cooperate with the multiple blades.

2. The linkage assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod slide rail is provided with a slide groove, which extends along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail. The connecting rod slider is disposed in the slide groove and is movable along the length direction of the slide groove.

3. The linkage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting rod slider has a first connecting hole, and the two opposite side walls of the slide groove are respectively provided with a second connecting hole and a third connecting hole. The second connecting hole and the third connecting hole are multiple holes spaced apart along the length direction of the connecting rod slide rail. The distance between any two adjacent third connecting holes is equal, and the distance between any two adjacent second connecting holes is equal. The spacing between two adjacent third connecting holes is different from the spacing between two adjacent second connecting holes. The multiple first connecting holes on the multiple connecting rod sliders are connected to the multiple second connecting holes by fasteners or to the multiple third connecting holes by fasteners.

4. The linkage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting rod slider includes a connecting part and a sliding part. The sliding part is located inside the slide groove, and the connecting part is located outside the slide groove. The width of the connecting part is greater than the width of the slide groove.

5. The linkage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting rod slider includes a connecting part and a sliding part. The sliding part is located inside the slide groove, and the connecting part is located outside the slide groove. The sliding part has a T-shaped cross-section, and the slide groove has a T-shaped cross-section. At least one end of the connecting rod slide rail along the length direction has an opening communicating with the slide groove.

6. The linkage assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting rod slide rail has a first sliding surface at one end near the connecting part, and a second sliding surface at one end of the connecting part near the sliding part. The first sliding surface and the second sliding surface are in sliding engagement.

7. The linkage assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface are planar; or, the cross-section of the first sliding surface is a downwardly concave semicircular arc, and the cross-section of the second sliding surface is a downwardly convex semicircular arc; or, the cross-section of the first sliding surface is an upwardly convex semicircular arc, and the cross-section of the second sliding surface is an upwardly concave semicircular arc.

8. An air outlet structure, characterized in that, include: frame; Multiple blades, wherein the multiple blades are rotatably disposed within the frame and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame; According to any one of claims 1-7, the linkage assembly is disposed within the frame, the linkage slide rail is movable along the width direction of the frame, and the plurality of linkage sliders respectively directly or indirectly cooperate with the plurality of blades to drive the plurality of blades to rotate synchronously.

9. The air outlet structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, There are multiple link assemblies, and the multiple link assemblies are spaced apart along the length direction of the frame.

10. The air outlet structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The blades have a rotating shaft, and the air outlet structure further includes: The clamps are multiple clamps that correspond one-to-one with the multiple blades. Each clamp has a spaced-apart connecting shaft and a second mating groove. The multiple rotating shafts of the multiple blades are respectively disposed in the multiple second mating grooves of the multiple clamps. The multiple connecting shafts of the multiple clamps are respectively rotatably disposed in the multiple first mating grooves of the multiple connecting rod sliders.

11. The air outlet structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive mechanism, located within the frame, is used to drive the multiple blades to rotate synchronously.

12. The air outlet structure according to claim 11, characterized in that, One of the clamps is provided with a gear portion with the axis of the rotating shaft as its axis, and the drive mechanism includes: Drive motor; A drive gear, which is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor and meshes with the gear section.

13. The air outlet structure according to claim 12, characterized in that, The air outlet structure also includes: A bracket is disposed within and connected to the frame, a drive motor is fixed on the bracket, and a plurality of blades are rotatably disposed on the bracket.

14. The air outlet structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A support assembly is provided within the frame and includes a support slide rail and a support slider. The support slide rail is fixed within the frame and extends along the width direction of the frame. The support sliders are a plurality of ones spaced apart along the length direction of the support slide rail. The position of the support sliders on the support slide rail is adjustable along the length direction of the support slide rail. The plurality of blades are rotatably disposed on the plurality of support sliders.

15. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet structure according to any one of claims 8-14.

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