Air conditioner

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly relates to an air conditioner, which comprises a shell and a guide vane, the shell is provided with an air outlet, the guide vane has a first side and a second side opposite along the length direction thereof and a third side and a fourth side opposite along the width direction thereof, the guide vane is provided with a through hole penetrating along the thickness direction thereof, and the guide vane is movably connected with the shell between a first position and a second position, in the first position, at least one side between the first side and the second side and the shell forms a side air outlet, and air in the shell is discharged through the through hole and the side air outlet, in the second position, air in the shell is discharged through the through hole, at least one side between the first side and the second side and at least one side between the third side and the fourth side. The air conditioner of the present disclosure can realize side air outlet of the air conditioner, ensure the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner, and improve the air outlet effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, an air conditioner includes a housing and an air guide plate. The housing is provided with an air inlet, an air outlet, and a side air outlet. The air outlet opens forward. The air guide plate is located at the air outlet to adjust the air outlet direction. The side air outlet is located on the side plate of the housing to increase the air outlet range and adjust the air outlet effect.

[0003] However, the side air outlet of the air conditioner in the relevant technology, in order to form a side air outlet duct, easily occupies part of the space inside the casing, reduces the volume of the heat exchange duct inside the air conditioner, and affects the air outlet effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, embodiments of this disclosure propose an air conditioner that can achieve side airflow, ensuring the volume of the heat exchange duct within the air conditioner and improving airflow efficiency.

[0005] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of this disclosure includes: a housing having an air outlet; an air guide plate having a first side and a second side opposite to each other along its length direction, and a third side and a fourth side opposite to each other along its width direction, the air guide plate having a through hole extending along its thickness direction, the air guide plate being movably connected to the housing between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, at least one of the first side and the second side forms a side air outlet with the housing, and air in the housing is discharged through the through hole and the side air outlet, and in the second position, air in the housing is discharged through the through hole, at least one of the first side and the second side, and at least one of the third side and the fourth side.

[0006] The air conditioner of this embodiment switches the air guide plate between a first position and a second position by moving the air guide plate relative to the housing. When the air guide plate is in the first position, at least one of the first and second sides of the air guide plate forms a side air outlet between the air guide plate and the housing. The airflow inside the housing flows out from the side air outlet and the through hole on the air guide plate. Since the side air outlet is formed between the housing and the air guide plate, the side air outlet does not occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner. This achieves side air outlet of the air conditioner while ensuring the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner, improving the air outlet effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0007] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer periphery of the side air outlet is arc-shaped in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the air guide plate. This arc shape better guides airflow, reduces flow resistance at the side air outlet, and improves airflow efficiency.

[0008] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the side air outlet includes a first profile portion defined by the air guide plate and a second profile portion defined by the housing, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first profile portion and the second profile portion is arc-shaped.

[0009] In this embodiment, at least a portion of at least one of the first and second contour portions is made into an arc shape. On the one hand, this makes the airflow smoother when passing through the side air outlet, and facilitates the contour portion to better guide the airflow. On the other hand, it improves the aesthetics of the side air outlet and simplifies the structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, one of the first contour portion and the second contour portion is arc-shaped, and the other contour portion is straight-shaped.

[0011] In this embodiment, by setting one of the first contour portion and the second contour portion to be arc-shaped and the other to be straight, the arc-shaped contour portion reduces the resistance and eddies of the airflow passing through it, allowing the airflow to pass smoothly and steadily. The straight contour portion increases the speed of the airflow. By setting the arc-shaped and straight contour portions, the airflow is ensured to pass smoothly through the side air outlet while increasing the airflow speed, thereby improving the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0012] In some embodiments, the one contour portion is an arc shape that protrudes toward or away from the other contour portion.

[0013] In this embodiment, by setting one contour part as an arc protruding towards another contour part, or setting one contour part as an arc protruding away from another contour part, the different protrusion directions of the arc contour parts facilitate the sorting and guidance of the airflow passing through the side air outlet, so as to direct the airflow to the position required by the user, improve the air outlet effect, and thus improve the user experience.

[0014] In some embodiments, both the first contour portion and the second contour portion are arc-shaped, the first contour portion protrudes toward or away from the second contour portion, and the protrusion direction of the first contour portion is opposite to or the same as the protrusion direction of the second contour portion.

[0015] In this embodiment, by setting both the first contour portion and the second contour portion to be arc-shaped, the resistance of airflow through the side outlet can be further reduced, the airflow distribution is more uniform, and the stability of airflow is improved.

[0016] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the side air outlet includes a first profile defined by the air guide plate and a second profile defined by the housing, wherein at least a portion of the first profile and at least a portion of the second profile are straight lines.

[0017] In this embodiment, by making at least a portion of the first contour portion and at least a portion of the second contour portion straight, the air inside the air conditioner can quickly enter the room through the side air outlet, resulting in faster diffusion speed, improved airflow circulation speed, and thus improved performance of the air conditioner.

[0018] In some embodiments, the side air outlet includes a first side air outlet formed by a first side of the air guide plate and the housing, and a second side air outlet formed by a second side of the air guide plate and the housing.

[0019] In this embodiment, by setting up a first side air outlet and a second side air outlet, a portion of the airflow inside the air conditioner flows out through the first side air outlet, and another portion of the airflow flows out through the second side air outlet, thereby achieving simultaneous side airflow from both sides of the air conditioner along the length of the casing.

[0020] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a deflector disposed at the side air outlet, and the deflector is disposed on at least one of the housing and the air guide plate.

[0021] In this embodiment, by placing the air guide inside the side air outlet, the airflow blown from the side air outlet is directed to a set area. Therefore, the air guide can sort and guide the airflow blown from the side air outlet to the position required by the user, thereby improving the airflow effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0022] In some embodiments, the air guide includes a guide plate disposed at the side air outlet, which divides the side air outlet into at least two air guide zones. Thus, the air discharged from the side air outlet can enter different air guide zones and then be guided out of the air conditioner under the guidance of these zones, thereby improving the diffusion effect of the air discharged from the side air outlet and increasing the air delivery range.

[0023] In some embodiments, the airflow guide includes a ventilation plate with multiple ventilation holes extending through it along its thickness, covering the side air outlet. On one hand, the airflow exiting the side air outlet can be dispersed by the ventilation plate, making the airflow gentler and improving the user experience. On the other hand, since the ventilation plate covers the side air outlet, it can prevent external dust or foreign objects from entering the air conditioner, thus providing a certain degree of dust prevention and improving the reliability of the air conditioner's operation.

[0024] In some embodiments, the airflow guide includes a guide fan disposed at the side air outlet. The guide fan thus guides the airflow discharged from the side air outlet, allowing the airflow to diffuse in all directions, thereby improving the airflow diffusion effect at the side air outlet location and increasing the air delivery range.

[0025] In some embodiments, there are multiple through holes, which are arranged at intervals. At least a portion of the air guide plate is constructed as a grid portion formed by ribs, and at least a portion of the through holes are formed by the grid holes of the grid portion.

[0026] According to the air guide plate of this embodiment, since the air guide plate has multiple through holes, when the air guide plate is reset (located in the first position), a side air outlet is formed between the air guide plate and the housing. The air conditioner can still operate and exhaust air through the through holes and the side air outlet, thereby improving the flexibility of the air conditioner's air outlet and making the exhaust air gentler, which is beneficial to improving the user experience. In addition, since at least a part of the air guide plate is constructed as a grid portion formed by ribs, at least a part of the through holes is formed by the grid holes of the grid portion. Therefore, while ensuring that the air guide plate has sufficient structural strength, the arrangement density of the through holes can be increased, thereby improving the air outlet effect.

[0027] In some embodiments, the ribs include a first rib and a second rib, wherein the first rib and the second rib intersect in the same plane or are stacked and intersect along the thickness direction of the air guide plate. By adopting the above-described design for the grid portion, the air guide plate of the embodiments of this disclosure can improve the structural strength of the air guide plate and reduce the probability of damage to the air guide plate due to impact.

[0028] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the ribs are straight or curved ribs. This improves the overall integrity of the air guide plate design and facilitates manufacturing.

[0029] In some embodiments, the through-hole includes a first through-hole and a second through-hole, and the air guide plate includes a grid portion and a non-grid portion. The first through-hole is formed by the grid holes of the grid portion, and the second through-hole is formed in the non-grid portion. This allows the air guide plate to have both grid holes and non-grid holes, which can improve the diversity of airflow from the air guide plate, and also results in an aesthetically pleasing design and good overall integrity.

[0030] In some embodiments, at the first position, the air outlet cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet is A, and the projected area of ​​the outer periphery of the housing is B in a projection plane orthogonal to the length direction of the air guide plate, where 0 < A / B ≤ 8%.

[0031] In this embodiment, by limiting the relationship between the air outlet cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet and the projected area of ​​the outer periphery of the housing when the air guide plate is in the first position, it can ensure that the air conditioner can output air normally in the first position, and avoid the problem that the user can directly observe the internal components of the housing from the side of the air conditioner due to the excessively large air outlet cross-sectional area. This helps to improve the overall appearance of the air conditioner and makes the user experience better. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the sixth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0039] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the seventh embodiment of this disclosure.

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the eighth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0041] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to the ninth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0042] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide component according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0043] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a ventilation panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 15This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide fan according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide plate according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a wind deflector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of a wind deflector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of an air guide plate according to yet another embodiment of this disclosure.

[0051] Figure label:

[0052] Housing 1, Air outlet 11

[0053] Air guide plate 2, first side 21, second side 22, third side 23, fourth side 24, through hole 25, first through hole 251, second through hole 252, grid section 26, first rib 261, second rib 262, non-grid section 27.

[0054] Side air outlet 3, first contour portion 31, second contour portion 32, first side air outlet 33, second side air outlet 34, airflow guide area 35.

[0055] Flow guide 4, flow guide plate 41, ventilation plate 42, ventilation hole 421, flow guide fan 43. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0057] The following is a reference appendix. Figures 1 to 19 An air conditioner according to an embodiment of this disclosure is described.

[0058] The air conditioner of this embodiment includes a housing 1 and an air guide plate 2. The housing 1 is provided with an air outlet 11. The air guide plate 2 has a first side 21 and a second side 22 opposite to each other along its length direction, and a third side 23 and a fourth side 24 opposite to each other along its width direction. The air guide plate 2 is provided with a through hole 25 extending along its thickness direction. The air guide plate 2 is movably connected to the housing 1 between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least one of the first side 21 and the second side 22 forms a side air outlet 3 between itself and the housing 1, and the air in the housing 1 is discharged through the through hole 25 and the side air outlet 3. In the second position, the air in the housing 1 is discharged through the through hole 25, at least one of the first side 21 and the second side 22, and at least one of the third side 23 and the fourth side 24.

[0059] The air conditioner of this embodiment switches between a first position and a second position by moving the air guide plate 2 relative to the housing 1. When the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, at least one of the first side 21 and the second side 22 of the air guide plate 2 forms a side air outlet 3 between the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1. The airflow in the housing 1 flows out from the side air outlet 3 and the through hole 25 on the air guide plate 2. Since the side air outlet 3 is formed between the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2, the side air outlet 3 does not occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner. This achieves side air outlet of the air conditioner while ensuring the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner, improving the air outlet effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0060] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of the air guide plate 2 is consistent with the left-right direction. The air guide plate 2 is located at the air outlet 11. The rear end of the air guide plate 2 is movably connected to the housing 1 so that the air guide plate 2 can switch between a first position and a second position. At least one of the first side 21 and the second side 22 of the air guide plate 2 can be understood as follows: the left side of the air guide plate 2 forms a side air outlet 3 between it and the housing 1; or the right side of the air guide plate 2 forms a side air outlet 3 between it and the housing 1; or the left side of the air guide plate 2 forms a side air outlet 3 between it and the housing 1, and the right side of the air guide plate 2 forms a side air outlet 3 between it and the housing 1, that is, there are two side air outlets 3.

[0061] When the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, it moves relative to the housing 1 towards the air outlet 11 to block the air outlet 11. Specifically, the third side 23 and the fourth side 24 of the air guide plate 2 abut against the housing 1, and a side air outlet 3 is formed between the first side 21 and / or the second side 22 of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1. In other words, the air guide plate 2 closes the front side of the air outlet 11. At this time, the air inside the housing 1 can be discharged through the side air outlet 3 and the through hole 25, preventing the airflow from blowing directly on the human body, thus enhancing comfort and improving the user experience.

[0062] When the air guide plate 2 is in the second position, the air guide plate 2 moves away from the air outlet 11 relative to the housing 1 to open the front side of the air outlet 11. The air guide plate 2 is spaced apart from the air outlet 11 to facilitate the airflow from the air outlet 11. Under the guidance of the air guide plate 2, air can be discharged along at least one side of the width direction and at least one side of the length direction of the air guide plate 2 as well as the through hole 25. The air discharge area is relatively large, so as to realize the rapid cooling and heating of the air conditioner.

[0063] In other words, when the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, it can close the air outlet 11, at which point the air outlet 11 will not produce any air or will produce a small flow of air. When the air guide plate 2 is in the second position, it can open the air outlet 11, at which point the air outlet 11 will produce a large flow of air. In addition, since the side air outlet 3 is formed between the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2, the side air outlet 3 is only formed between the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2 when the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, and the air inside the housing 1 can be discharged from the side air outlet 3. The air guide plate 2 can be switched between the first and second positions, allowing the user to adjust the air guide plate 2 as needed to make the airflow flow out through the air outlet 11 or through the side air outlet 3, thus achieving front or side airflow from the air conditioner.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-9 As shown, at least a portion of the outer periphery of the side air outlet 3 is arc-shaped in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the guide plate 2. The arc shape can better guide the airflow, reduce the flow resistance at the side air outlet 3, and improve the airflow efficiency.

[0065] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the side air outlet 3 includes a first profile portion 31 defined by the air guide plate 2 and a second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first profile portion 31 and the second profile portion 32 is arc-shaped.

[0066] Specifically, such as Figures 2-9 As shown, at least a portion of at least one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped. This can be understood as at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 being arc-shaped; or at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped; or at least a portion of both the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped. The arc-shaped contour portion design allows for smoother airflow through the side air outlet 3, facilitating better airflow guidance by the contour portion. Furthermore, it enhances the aesthetics of the side air outlet 3 and simplifies its structure.

[0067] Optionally, at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 is arc-shaped, which can be a portion of the first contour portion 31 being arc-shaped, or the entire first contour portion 31 being arc-shaped. At least a portion of the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped, which can be a portion of the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped, or the entire second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped. Alternatively, at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 and at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 may both be arc-shaped, which can be a portion of the first contour portion 31 and a portion of the second contour portion 32; or a portion of the first contour portion 31 and the entire second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped; or the entire first contour portion 31 and a portion of the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped; or the entire first contour portion 31 and the entire second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped.

[0068] In some embodiments, one of the contour portions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped, and the other contour portion of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is straight-shaped.

[0069] Specifically, such as Figures 2-5 As shown, the first contour portion 31 is straight and the second contour portion 32 is curved; or, the first contour portion 31 is curved and the second contour portion 32 is straight.

[0070] Figure 2 The first embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, wherein the first profile portion 31 defined by the air guide plate 2 is arc-shaped, the second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is straight, and the first profile portion 31 is an arc shape that protrudes away from the second profile portion 32.

[0071] Figure 3 A second embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, wherein the first profile portion 31 defined by the air guide plate 2 is straight, the second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is arc-shaped, and the second profile portion 32 is an arc shape protruding toward the first profile portion 31.

[0072] Figure 4 The third embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, in which the first profile portion 31 defined by the air guide plate 2 is straight, the second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is arc-shaped, and the second profile portion 32 is an arc shape that protrudes away from the first profile portion 31.

[0073] Figure 5 The fourth embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, wherein the first contour portion 31 defined by the air guide plate 2 is arc-shaped, the second contour portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is straight, and the first contour portion 31 is arc-shaped protruding toward the second contour portion 32.

[0074] In this embodiment, by setting one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 to be arc-shaped and the other to be straight, the arc-shaped contour portion reduces the resistance and eddies of the airflow passing through it, allowing the airflow to pass smoothly and steadily. The straight contour portion increases the speed of the airflow. By setting the arc-shaped and straight contour portions, the airflow is ensured to pass smoothly through the side air outlet 3 while increasing the airflow speed, thereby improving the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0075] In some embodiments, a profile is an arc shape that protrudes toward or away from another profile.

[0076] In this embodiment, by setting one contour part as an arc protruding towards another contour part, or setting one contour part as an arc protruding away from another contour part, the different protrusion directions of the arc contour parts facilitate the sorting and guidance of the airflow passing through the side air outlet 3, so as to direct the airflow to the position required by the user, improve the air outlet effect, and thus improve the user experience.

[0077] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, by setting the first contour portion 31 as a straight line and the second contour portion 32 as an arc protruding away from the first contour portion 31, or by setting the first contour portion 31 as an arc protruding away from the second contour portion 32 and the second contour portion 32 as a straight line, it is convenient to connect the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32, thereby facilitating the connection between the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1 and simplifying the structure.

[0078] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, by setting the first contour portion 31 to a straight line and the second contour portion 32 to an arc protruding toward the first contour portion 31, or by setting the first contour portion 31 to an arc protruding toward the second contour portion 32 and the second contour portion 32 to a straight line, it is convenient to increase the diversity of the side air outlet 3 while improving the aesthetics.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figures 6-9 As shown, both the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are arc-shaped. The first contour portion 31 protrudes towards or away from the second contour portion 32, and the protrusion direction of the first contour portion 31 is opposite to or the same as the protrusion direction of the second contour portion 32. By setting both the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 to be arc-shaped, the resistance of airflow through the side outlet 3 can be further reduced, the airflow distribution is more uniform, and the stability of the airflow is improved.

[0080] like Figure 6 The fifth embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, wherein the first contour portion 31 is an arc shape protruding away from the second contour portion 32, and the second contour portion 32 is an arc shape protruding toward the first contour portion 31, and the protrusion directions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are the same.

[0081] like Figure 7The sixth embodiment of the air conditioner is shown. The first contour portion 31 is an arc shape protruding away from the second contour portion 32, and the second contour portion 32 is an arc shape protruding away from the first contour portion 31. The protrusion directions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are opposite. The first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 protrude in mutually opposing directions, which on the one hand ensures the air outlet area of ​​the side air outlet 3 and ensures the air volume of the air conditioner, and on the other hand, the airflow flows smoothly along the curves of the two arc-shaped contour portions, which can effectively disperse the wind force, reduce the air pressure, and improve the air outlet effect.

[0082] like Figure 8 The seventh embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, wherein the first contour portion 31 is an arc shape protruding toward the second contour portion 32, and the second contour portion 32 is an arc shape protruding toward the first contour portion 31, and the protrusion directions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are opposite.

[0083] like Figure 9 The eighth embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, wherein the first contour portion 31 is an arc shape protruding toward the second contour portion 32, the second contour portion 32 is an arc shape protruding away from the first contour portion 31, and the protrusion directions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are the same.

[0084] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the side air outlet 3 includes a first profile portion 31 defined by the air guide plate 2 and a second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1, wherein at least a portion of the first profile portion 31 and at least a portion of the second profile portion 32 are both straight lines.

[0085] Specifically, such as Figure 10 As shown, at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 and at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 are both straight lines. This can be understood as follows: a portion of the first contour portion 31 is straight, and a portion of the second contour portion 32 is straight; or, the entire first contour portion 31 is straight, and the entire second contour portion 32 is straight; or, a portion of the first contour portion 31 is straight, and the entire second contour portion 32 is straight; or, the entire first contour portion 31 is straight, and a portion of the second contour portion 32 is straight.

[0086] like Figure 10 The ninth embodiment of the air conditioner is shown, in which the first profile portion 31 is straight and the second profile portion 32 is straight. The air inside the housing 1 can quickly enter the room through the side air outlet 3, and the diffusion speed is faster, which improves the airflow circulation speed and thus improves the performance of the air conditioner.

[0087] In some embodiments, the side air outlet 3 includes a first side air outlet 33 formed by the first side 21 of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1, and a second side air outlet 34 formed by the second side 22 of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1.

[0088] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first side 21 of the air guide plate 2 is the left side of the air guide plate 2, and the second side 22 of the air guide plate 2 is the right side of the air guide plate 2. A first side air outlet 33 is formed between the left side of the air guide plate 2 and the left side of the housing 1, and a second side air outlet 34 is formed between the right side of the air guide plate 2 and the right side of the housing 1. By setting the first side air outlet 33 and the second side air outlet 34, a part of the airflow inside the housing 1 flows out through the first side air outlet 33 and flows to the left, while another part of the airflow flows out through the second side air outlet 34 and flows to the right, thereby realizing the left and right air outlets of the air conditioner.

[0089] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a guide 4, which is disposed at the side air outlet 3 and on at least one of the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2.

[0090] Specifically, such as Figures 11-15 As shown, the air guide 4 is located at the side air outlet 3 and is used to guide the airflow blown from the side air outlet 3 to a set area. Therefore, the air guide 4 can sort and guide the airflow blown from the side air outlet 3 to guide the airflow to the position required by the user, thereby improving the airflow effect and improving the user experience.

[0091] Understandably, the air guide 4 can sort and guide the airflow discharged from the side air outlet 3. On the one hand, it can reduce the problem of turbulence at the side air outlet 3 and reduce the air outlet resistance. On the other hand, it can guide the airflow, which is conducive to improving the air supply range or air supply distance of the side air outlet 3, thereby meeting the air supply needs of the air conditioner in different working modes.

[0092] The air guide 4 is disposed on at least one of the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2. For example, the air guide 4 is disposed on the housing 1. Another example is that the air guide 4 is disposed on the air guide plate 2. Yet another example is that there are two air guides 4, one disposed on the housing 1 and the other disposed on the air guide plate 2. By connecting the air guides 4 in the above manner, the air conditioner of the embodiments of this disclosure simplifies the arrangement of the air guides 4 and facilitates their assembly and manufacturing compared to a heat exchanger solution that integrates the air guides 4 into the housing 1.

[0093] In some embodiments, such as Figures 11-13 As shown, the airflow guide 4 includes a guide plate 41, which is disposed at the side air outlet 3. The guide plate 41 divides the side air outlet 3 into at least two airflow guiding zones 35. The air discharged from the side air outlet 3 can enter different airflow guiding zones 35 respectively, and then be guided out of the housing 1 under the guidance of the airflow guiding zones 35. This can improve the diffusion effect of the air discharged from the side air outlet 3 and increase the air supply range.

[0094] The air outlet direction of different guide zones 35 can be the same or different, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0095] For example, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, there are multiple guide vanes 41, which are arranged at intervals at the side air outlets 3. This can improve the diffusion effect of the airflow discharged from the side air outlets 3 and increase the air supply range.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figure 14 As shown, the air guide 4 includes a ventilation plate 42, which has multiple ventilation holes 421 extending through it along its thickness. The ventilation plate 42 covers the side air outlet 3. On one hand, the airflow discharged from the side air outlet 3 can be dispersed by the ventilation plate 42, making the airflow from the side air outlet 3 gentler and improving the user experience. On the other hand, since the ventilation plate 42 covers the side air outlet 3, it can prevent external dust or foreign objects from entering the housing 1, that is, the ventilation plate 42 has a certain dustproof effect, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0097] In some embodiments, such as Figure 15 As shown, the airflow guide 4 includes a guide fan 43, which is located at the side air outlet 3. The guide fan 43 can guide the airflow discharged from the side air outlet 3 so that the airflow can diffuse in all directions, thereby improving the diffusion effect of the airflow at the side air outlet 3 and increasing the air supply range.

[0098] For example, the deflector fan 43 has deflector blades that can rotate relative to the housing 1 under the action of airflow. That is, the deflector fan 43 is a non-powered fan. When airflow blows over the deflector blades, the deflector blades can rotate relative to the housing 1, thereby guiding the airflow to improve the airflow diffusion effect and increase the air delivery range.

[0099] The rotation axis of the guide vanes is roughly parallel to the left and right directions to improve the air outlet effect of the side air outlet 3.

[0100] In other examples, the guide vanes are fixed relative to the air guide plate 2. The guide vanes can be in the form of a guide grid or a fixed fan-shaped structure. When airflow passes over the guide vanes, it is guided to a designated area in the room by the outer wall of the guide vanes, thereby improving the air supply effect of the air conditioner.

[0101] like Figure 15 As shown, the number of guide fans 43 can be one or more. For example, in the example of this disclosure, there are two guide fans 43, which are arranged at intervals within the side air outlet 3. The guide fans 43 can be connected to the housing 1, thereby facilitating the assembly and processing of the guide fans 43.

[0102] In some embodiments, such as Figures 16-19 As shown, there are multiple through holes 25, which are arranged at intervals. At least a portion of the air guide plate 2 is constructed as a grid portion 26 formed by ribs, and at least a portion of the through holes 25 is formed by the grid holes of the grid portion 26.

[0103] According to the air guide plate 2 of this embodiment, since the air guide plate 2 is provided with multiple through holes 25, when the air guide plate 2 is reset (located in the first position), a side air outlet 3 is formed between the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1. The air conditioner can still operate and exhaust air through the through holes 25 and the side air outlet 3, thereby improving the flexibility of the air conditioner's air outlet and making the exhaust air gentler, which is beneficial to improving the user experience. In addition, since at least a part of the air guide plate 2 is constructed as a grid portion 26 formed by ribs, at least a part of the through holes 25 is formed by the grid holes of the grid portion 26. Thus, while ensuring that the air guide plate 2 has sufficient structural strength, the arrangement density of the through holes 25 can be increased, thereby improving the air outlet effect.

[0104] For example, the air guide plate 2 can all be grid portions 26. Or, for example, a portion of the air guide plate 2 is grid portion 26 and another portion of the air guide plate 2 is non-grid portion 27, which is not limited in this disclosure.

[0105] In some embodiments, such as Figures 16-18 As shown, the ribs include a first rib 261 and a second rib 262. The first rib 261 and the second rib 262 intersect in the same plane or are stacked and intersect along the thickness direction of the air guide plate 2.

[0106] It is understood that there are multiple first ribs 261 and multiple second ribs 262, and the multiple first ribs 261 and multiple second ribs 262 are arranged in a cross pattern to form a grid. By adopting the above design for the grid portion 26, the air guide plate 2 of the embodiment of this disclosure can further improve the structural strength of the air guide plate 2 and reduce the probability of the air guide plate 2 being damaged by impact.

[0107] Taking the intersection of the first rib 261 and the second rib 262 in the same plane as an example. The first rib 261 and the second rib 262 can intersect in the same plane or in the same curved surface. When the air guide plate 2 is a flat plate, the first rib 261 and the second rib 262 intersect in the same plane; when the air guide plate 2 is a curved plate, the first rib 261 and the second rib 262 intersect in the same curved surface.

[0108] Taking the first rib 261 and the second rib 262 stacked and intersecting along the thickness direction of the air guide plate 2 as an example. Figure 16As shown, the first rib 261 and the second rib 262 can be located in different planes, that is, the first rib 261 and the second rib 262 are stacked along the thickness direction of the air guide plate 2. This can increase the thickness of the air guide plate 2 while reducing the amount of material used, improve the stability of the air guide plate 2 structure, and make it aesthetically pleasing and have good overall integrity.

[0109] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the ribs are straight or curved ribs. It is understood that the extension path of the ribs can be straight or curved.

[0110] In one example, such as Figure 17 As shown, all the ribs are straight ribs, and the extension path of the straight ribs has an angle with the width direction of the air guide plate 2, that is, the straight ribs are arranged at an angle, which can improve the overall appearance of the air guide plate 2 and facilitate processing and manufacturing.

[0111] In another example, such as Figure 18 As shown, all the ribs are curved ribs, and the extension path of the curved ribs can be C-shaped, S-shaped or other curved shapes, which can improve the overall integrity of the air guide plate 2 and make it look beautiful.

[0112] In some embodiments, such as Figures 17-19 As shown, the through hole 25 includes a first through hole 251 and a second through hole 252, and the air guide plate 2 includes a grid portion 26 and a non-grid portion 27. The first through hole 251 is formed by the grid holes of the grid portion 26, and the second through hole 252 is formed in the non-grid portion 27. It can be understood that the area on the air guide plate 2 where the second through hole 252 is provided is a non-grid structure, that is, the air guide plate 2 has two forms: grid holes (first through hole 251) and non-grid holes (second through hole 252), which can improve the diversity of air outlet of the air guide plate 2, and also has an aesthetically pleasing appearance and good overall integrity.

[0113] For example, at least one of the cross-sectional area, distribution density and cross-sectional shape of the first through hole 251 and the second through hole 252 is different, which can further improve the diversity of air outlet of the air guide plate 2, and make it aesthetically pleasing and have good overall integrity.

[0114] For example, the outer contours of the first through hole 251 and the second through hole 252 can be circular, elliptical, or polygonal. The cross-sectional areas of the first through hole 251 and the second through hole 252 can be the same or different, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0115] In some embodiments, at the first position, the air outlet cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet 3 is A, and the projected area of ​​the outer periphery of the housing 1 in the projection plane orthogonal to the length direction of the air guide plate 2 is B, where 0 < A / B ≤ 8%.

[0116] In this embodiment, by limiting the relationship between the air outlet cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet 3 and the projected area of ​​the outer periphery of the housing 1 when the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, it can ensure that the air conditioner can normally vent air from the side in the first position, and avoid the problem that the user can directly observe the internal components of the housing 1 from the side of the air conditioner due to the excessively large air outlet cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet 3. This is conducive to improving the overall appearance of the air conditioner and making the user experience better.

[0117] Understandably, when the A / B ratio is greater than 8%, users can directly observe components such as the heat exchanger and the drive mechanism of the air guide plate 2 inside the casing 1 from the side of the air conditioner, thus affecting the overall appearance of the air conditioner. In addition, when the area of ​​the side air outlet 3 is too large, external dust or foreign objects can easily enter the casing 1 through the side air outlet 3, affecting the cleanliness inside the air conditioner and reducing the reliability of the air conditioner's operation.

[0118] Optionally, 0.8% ≤ A / B ≤ 5%. It is understood that A / B needs to be greater than or equal to 0.8% to ensure that the air conditioner can normally discharge air from the side when the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, thus meeting the side air discharge requirements of the air conditioner. Additionally, A / B needs to be less than or equal to 5% to minimize the area occupied by the side air outlet 3 while ensuring that the air conditioner can discharge air normally from the side.

[0119] For example, the A / B ratio can be 0.8%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5%, or 5%.

[0120] Optionally, 500mm 2 ≤A≤3000mm 2 For example, A can be 500mm. 2 1000mm 2 1500mm 2 2000mm 2 2500mm 2 3000mm 2 The air conditioner of the present disclosure, by using the above-mentioned area for A, can meet the side air outlet requirements of most wall-mounted air conditioners, and the side air outlet effect is better.

[0121] Correspondingly, in the projection plane orthogonal to the length direction of the air guide plate 2, the projected area B of the outer periphery of the housing 1 can be 5000 mm². 2 -7000mm 2 Choose from between. For example, B can be 5000mm. 2 6000mm 2 7000mm 2 This is to accommodate the arrangement of components inside the housing 1.

[0122] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0123] 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 disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0124] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; 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 disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0125] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact 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.

[0126] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. 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.

[0127] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) is provided with an air outlet (11); A guide plate (2) has a first side (21) and a second side (22) opposite to each other along its length direction, and a third side (23) and a fourth side (24) opposite to each other along its width direction. The guide plate (2) is provided with a through hole (25) extending along its thickness direction. The guide plate (2) is movably connected to the housing (1) between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least one of the first side (21) and the second side (22) forms a side air outlet (3) between itself and the housing (1), and the air in the housing (1) is discharged through the through hole (25) and the side air outlet (3). In the second position, the air in the housing (1) is discharged through the through hole (25), at least one of the first side (21) and the second side (22), and at least one of the third side (23) and the fourth side (24).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, In a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the air guide plate (2), at least a portion of the outer periphery of the side air outlet (3) is arc-shaped.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the side air outlet (3) includes a first profile portion (31) defined by the air guide plate (2) and a second profile portion (32) defined by the housing (1), wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first profile portion (31) and the second profile portion (32) is arc-shaped.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the first contour portion (31) and the second contour portion (32) is arc-shaped, and the other contour portion of the first contour portion (31) and the second contour portion (32) is straight-shaped.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The one contour portion is an arc shape that protrudes toward or away from the other contour portion.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first contour portion (31) and the second contour portion (32) are arc-shaped. The first contour portion (31) protrudes toward or away from the second contour portion (32). The protrusion direction of the first contour portion (31) is opposite to or the same as the protrusion direction of the second contour portion (32).

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the side air outlet (3) includes a first profile portion (31) defined by the air guide plate (2) and a second profile portion (32) defined by the housing (1), wherein at least a portion of the first profile portion (31) and at least a portion of the second profile portion (32) are straight.

8. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The side air outlet (3) includes a first side air outlet (33) formed by the first side (21) of the air guide plate (2) and the housing (1) and a second side air outlet (34) formed by the second side (22) of the air guide plate (2) and the housing (1).

9. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a guide (4), which is disposed at the side air outlet (3) and is disposed on at least one of the housing (1) and the air guide plate (2).

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The air guide (4) includes a guide plate (41) disposed at the side air outlet (3), the guide plate (41) dividing the side air outlet (3) into at least two air guide zones (35); and / or, The air guide (4) includes a ventilation plate (42) having a plurality of ventilation holes (421) extending through the ventilation plate (42) along its thickness direction, and the ventilation plate (42) covering the side air outlet (3); and / or, The air guide (4) includes an air guide fan (43), which is located at the side air outlet (3).

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, There are multiple through holes (25), and the multiple through holes (25) are arranged at intervals. At least a part of the air guide plate (2) is constructed as a grid part (26) formed by ribs, and at least a part of the through holes (25) is formed by the grid holes of the grid part (26).

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The ribs include a first rib (261) and a second rib (262), wherein the first rib (261) and the second rib (262) intersect in the same plane or are stacked and intersect along the thickness direction of the air guide plate (2); and / or, At least a portion of the ribs are straight or curved; and / or, The through hole (25) includes a first through hole (251) and a second through hole (252). The air guide plate (2) includes a grid portion (26) and a non-grid portion (27). The first through hole (251) is formed by the grid holes of the grid portion (26), and the second through hole (252) is formed in the non-grid portion (27).

13. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, At the first position, the air outlet cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet (3) is A, and the projected area of ​​the outer periphery of the shell (1) in the projection plane orthogonal to the length direction of the air guide plate (2) is B, where 0 < A / B ≤ 8%.

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