Vertical indoor unit and air conditioner

By designing adjustment mechanisms and detection components in a vertical indoor unit, the position of the control panel is automatically adjusted, which solves the problem of difficulty in operating at a high level of the control panel and improves the user experience.

CN222363992UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-17QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +2
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420140729.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-19
Publication Date
2025-01-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-19

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Technical Problem

When using air conditioners for vertical indoor units, the control panel is usually located at a high level, making it difficult for short people to see or operate, resulting in poor user experience.

Method used

An adjustment mechanism is designed so that the control panel can move in the up and down direction, and the position adjustment of the control panel is realized through the connecting rod and the driving device, and is equipped with detection components to detect user proximity and automatically adjust the panel position for easy operation.

Benefits of technology

By adjusting the position of the control panel, the difficulty of operating and observing people of different heights is solved, the user experience is improved, and the user can easily access and operate the control panel.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a vertical indoor unit and an air conditioner. The vertical indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises a unit body and a control panel. The machine body is in a cabinet shape or a column shape. The control panel is connected with the machine body through an adjusting mechanism so as to enable the control panel to move at least in the vertical direction relative to the machine body and enable the control panel to be kept at any position or a set position of the vertical moving stroke. When the user is inconvenient to use the control panel at the high position due to the height problem or the scene where the user is located, the adjusting mechanism moves the position of the control panel, so that the user can easily touch the control panel. Therefore, the problem that the control panel is too high or too low to facilitate operation and observation of people with different heights is solved, and the user experience is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air treatment, in particular to a vertical indoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, when the air conditioner adopts a vertical indoor unit, the control panel of the vertical indoor unit is usually located at the top or the upper middle of the casing. Although this layout of the control panel can avoid being blocked by indoor decorations, it is difficult for people with short stature to see the status information displayed on the control panel, and it is even more difficult to control the control panel. As a result, the user experience is poor during use. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a vertical indoor unit and air conditioner that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, and can solve the problem of the control panel being too high, thereby achieving the purpose of improving user experience.

[0004] Specifically, the utility model provides a vertical indoor unit of an air conditioner, comprising:

[0005] The machine body is in a cabinet shape or a column shape.

[0006] A control panel is connected to the machine body via an adjusting mechanism to enable the control panel to move at least in an up and down direction relative to the machine body and to keep the control panel at any position or a set position in the up and down movement stroke.

[0007] Optionally, the adjustment mechanism comprises:

[0008] A connecting rod, one end of which is directly or indirectly rotatably connected to the machine body, and the other end of which is directly or indirectly rotatably connected to the control panel.

[0009] A driving device is connected to the connecting rod to cause the connecting rod to rotate relative to the machine body and / or the control panel and to control the relative rotation angle.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting rod comprises:

[0011] At least two rod sections are rotatably connected in sequence, and the ends of the two rod sections at the head and tail ends of each rod section are respectively formed to directly or indirectly rotatably connect one end of the connecting rod on the body, and directly or indirectly rotatably connect the other end of the connecting rod on the control panel.

[0012] Optionally, the driving device comprises:

[0013] A first motor is connected between two adjacent rod sections to drive the two adjacent rod sections to rotate relative to each other and control the angle of relative rotation.

[0014] Optionally, the driving device comprises:

[0015] A second motor is connected between the connecting rod and the machine body to drive the connecting rod to rotate relative to the machine body and control the relative rotation angle.

[0016] Optionally, the driving device comprises:

[0017] A third motor is connected between the connecting rod and the control panel to drive the connecting rod and the control panel to rotate relative to each other and control the angle of relative rotation.

[0018] Optionally, the vertical indoor unit further includes:

[0019] A detection component is arranged on the control panel to detect whether a person and / or an object approaches the facing side of the control panel.

[0020] Optionally, the detection component includes at least one of a radar module, an infrared sensor and a proximity sensor.

[0021] Optionally, an air outlet is formed on the machine body and is located at the top and opens forward.

[0022] When the control panel is at the upper limit position of the up and down movement stroke, the control panel is arranged adjacent to and below the air outlet.

[0023] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0024] The outdoor unit is configured to perform heat exchange in an outdoor environment.

[0025] The vertical indoor unit as described in any one of the above items is connected to the outdoor unit to be configured to perform heat exchange in an indoor environment.

[0026] In a vertical indoor unit of an air conditioner of the utility model, an adjustment mechanism is provided between the body and the control panel, and the adjustment mechanism causes the position of the control panel to move at least up and down, thereby moving the control panel to a position where the operator can easily perform control operations on the control panel. When the user is not convenient to use the control panel at a high position due to height problems or the scene where the user is located, the adjustment mechanism moves the position of the control panel so that the user can easily touch the control panel. This solves the problem that the control panel is too high or too low, which is not conducive to operation and observation by people of different heights, and improves the user experience.

[0027] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic front view of a vertical indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic right side view of a control panel of a vertical indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model in an extended state;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic right side view of a control panel of a vertical indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model in an extended state;

[0032] Figure 4 It is a schematic right side view of a control panel of a vertical indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model in a retracted state.

[0033] List of reference numerals: 100, control panel; 200, connecting rod; 210, rod section; 300, driving device; 310, first motor; 320, second motor; 330, third motor; 400, detection component; 500, body; 600, air outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 4 To describe a vertical indoor unit and an air conditioner of an embodiment of the utility model. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0035] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connect", "fix", "couple" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0037] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0038] Figure 1 is a schematic front view of a vertical indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model, as shown Figure 1 As shown, and refer to Figures 2 to 4 The embodiment of the utility model provides a vertical indoor unit of an air conditioner, comprising a body 500 and a control panel 100. The body 500 is cylindrical. The control panel 100 is connected to the body 500 via an adjustment mechanism to enable the control panel 100 to move at least in the up and down directions relative to the body 500, and to keep the control panel 100 at any position or set position in the up and down movement range.

[0039] In this embodiment, the body 500 is columnar, and the control panel 100 can be installed in a wide range of heights. An adjustment mechanism is provided between the body 500 and the control panel 100. When the control panel 100 needs to be used, the adjustment mechanism causes the position of the control panel 100 to move at least up and down, and moves the control panel 100 to a position where the operator can easily perform control operations on the control panel 100. When the user is not convenient to use the control panel 100 at a high position due to height problems or the scene in which the user is located, the adjustment mechanism moves the position of the control panel 100 so that the user can easily touch the control panel 100. This solves the problem that the control panel 100 is too high or too low, which is not conducive to the operation and observation of people of different heights, and improves the user experience.

[0040] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, when the height of the machine body 500 is relatively low, when the position that the user's hand can touch is higher than the control panel 100, the adjustment mechanism causes the control panel 100 to move upward, and fixes the control panel 100 to a position where the operator can easily perform control operations on the control panel 100. This avoids the need for the user to bend over when using the machine, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0041] Alternatively, when the height of the body 500 is high, when the position that the user's hand can touch is lower than the control panel 100, the adjustment mechanism causes the control panel 100 to move downward and fixes the control panel 100 to a position that allows the operator to easily perform control operations on the control panel 100.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the control panel 100 can also move in the front-rear direction relative to the machine body 500 under the adjustment of the adjustment mechanism.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the control panel 100 is needed, the adjustment mechanism causes the control panel 100 to move up and down, and at the same time, causes the control panel 100 to move forward and backward in the direction of the user, so that the control panel 100 is closer to the user. After the control panel 100 has been used and is no longer needed, the control panel 100 is retracted to the front side of the body 500. The front surface of the retracted control panel 100 is in the same plane as the front surface of the body 500, preventing the user from bumping into it and protecting the air conditioner from damage. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the control panel 100 is in the extended state. Figure 4 As shown, at this time, the control panel 100 is in a retracted state.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control panel 100 can also move in the left-right direction relative to the machine body 500 under the adjustment of the adjustment mechanism.

[0045] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the body 500 may also be in a cabinet shape.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control panel 100 is a touch-sensitive tablet.

[0047] Furthermore, the control panel 100 is a smart tablet, and the user can watch videos such as television and movies through the control panel 100.

[0048] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the control panel 100 may also be a keypad.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the adjustment mechanism includes a gear rotatably connected to the control panel 100 and a rack fixedly connected to the body 500. The gear and the rack are connected in cooperation with each other.

[0050] In this embodiment, the gear rotates, thereby driving the control panel 100 to move up and down relative to the body 500, so that the user can easily contact or observe the control panel 100.

[0051] In other embodiments of the present invention, the adjustment mechanism may further include a nut rotatably connected to the control panel 100 and a lead screw fixedly connected to the body 500. The nut and the lead screw cooperate with each other to form a threaded transmission connection, driving the control panel 100 to move in the up and down directions.

[0052] Preferably, in some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the adjustment mechanism includes a connecting rod 200. One end of the connecting rod 200 is rotatably connected to the body 500, and the other end is directly or indirectly rotatably connected to the control panel 100.

[0053] In this embodiment, the other end of the connecting rod 200 can be directly rotatably connected to the control panel 100, or can be rotatably connected to the rear end of the control panel 100 through a fixed bracket. By rotatably connecting the body 500 and the control panel 100 through the connecting rod 200, the control panel 100 can be moved relative to the body 500, so that the user can easily contact or observe the control panel 100. The structure of the connecting rod 200 is easy to manufacture, thereby saving production costs. In addition, the structure of the connecting rod 200 is simple, which is easy to install and maintain later.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the other end of the connecting rod 200 can be directly rotatably connected to the upper surface, the lower surface or the rear surface of the control panel 100 .

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod 200 is a hollow rod, and the control panel 100 is electrically connected to the control system of the air conditioner. The connecting wire is placed inside the connecting rod 200.

[0056] In this embodiment, the connecting wire is placed inside the connecting rod 200, the arrangement of the connecting wire is hidden, and the aesthetics of the body 500 is improved. In addition, the connecting wire is placed inside the connecting rod 200, so that the connecting wire is not easy to be damaged, and the service life of the air conditioner is improved.

[0057] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the control panel 100 and the control system of the air conditioner can also be wirelessly connected. The control panel 100 has a built-in rechargeable battery to provide power to the control panel 100 .

[0058] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the control panel 100 is connected to the control system of the air conditioner via Bluetooth.

[0059] Furthermore, in some other embodiments of the present invention, the control panel 100 and the control system of the air conditioner may also be connected via a wireless network.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, one end of the connecting rod 200 can be directly rotatably connected to the body 500 through a rotating shaft. For example, a rotating shaft can be set at one end of the connecting rod 200, and a corresponding groove is set on the body 500 so that the rotating shaft is rotatably connected in the groove.

[0061] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, one end of the connecting rod 200 may also be indirectly rotatably connected to the machine body 500 .

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the connecting rod 200 includes at least two rod sections 210 that are rotatably connected in sequence, and the ends of the two rod sections 210 at the head and tail ends of each rod section 210 are respectively formed to directly or indirectly rotatably connect one end of the connecting rod 200 to the body 500, and directly or indirectly rotatably connect the other end of the connecting rod 200 to the control panel 100.

[0063] In this embodiment, the position of the control panel 100 is adjusted by the relative rotation between the rod sections 210. The rod sections 210 may be in the shape of long rods, and the structure of the rod sections 210 is simple. The position of the control panel 100 can be adjusted only by the relative rotation of the rod sections 210. Moreover, the structure of the rod sections 210 is convenient for installation and later maintenance, and is convenient for manufacturing, thus saving production costs and use costs.

[0064] Preferably, in some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4As shown, the connecting rod 200 includes two rotatably connected rod sections 210, and the two ends of the two rod sections 210 away from each other are rotatably connected to the machine body 500 and the control panel 100. The double rod sections 210 have a simple structure and are easy to design and install.

[0065] In other embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod 200 includes three or more rod sections 210 that are rotatably connected in sequence, and both ends of the multiple rod sections 210 are rotatably connected to the body 500 and the control panel 100 respectively, so that the control panel 100 has more freedom of position or angle.

[0066] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the connecting rod 200 may also be a hydraulic rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the machine body 500 , and the other end of which is directly or indirectly rotatably connected to the control panel 100 .

[0067] In this embodiment, the hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the machine body 500 and the control panel 100 , and the control panel 100 is moved relative to the machine body 500 by contraction of the hydraulic rod, so that the user can easily contact or observe the control panel 100 .

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the adjustment mechanism further includes a driving device 300. The driving device 300 is connected to the connecting rod 200 to cause the connecting rod 200 to rotate relative to the machine body 500 and / or the control panel 100, and to control the relative rotation angle.

[0069] In this embodiment, the user can change the position of the connecting rod 200 relative to the machine body 500 and / or the control panel 100 by controlling the driving device 300, so that the control panel 100 moves to a position suitable for operation. And the control panel 100 is fixed at the moved position, so that the user can operate the control panel 100 conveniently.

[0070] Further, in some embodiments of the present invention, the driving device 300 is driven manually. When the user needs to use the control panel 100, the user pulls the control panel 100 to move to a suitable position.

[0071] In other embodiments of the present invention, the driving device 300 may also be electrically driven.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the driving device 300 includes a first motor 310 , and the first motor 310 is connected between two adjacent rod sections 210 to drive the two adjacent rod sections 210 to rotate relative to each other and control the angle of relative rotation.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first motor 310 drives two adjacent rod sections 210 to rotate relative to each other, which reduces the user's operation steps, so that the vertical indoor unit of the air conditioner can be suitable for users in more scenarios. In addition, the first motor 310 can also control the relative rotation angle of two adjacent rod sections 210, so that multiple rod sections 210 can be fixed at a set position or any position, that is, the control panel 100 can be fixed at a set position or any position, which improves the user experience.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, a telescopic rod, such as an electric push rod, may be connected between two adjacent rod sections 210 to change the angle between the two adjacent rod sections 210 .

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the driving device 300 includes a second motor 320, which is connected between the connecting rod 200 and the body 500 to drive the connecting rod 200 to rotate relative to the body 500 and control the relative rotation angle.

[0076] In this embodiment, the second motor 320 drives the relative movement of the connecting rod 200 and the body 500, which reduces the user's operation steps, so that the vertical indoor unit of the air conditioner can be suitable for users in more scenarios. In addition, the second motor 320 can also control the rotation angle of the connecting rod 200 relative to the body 500, so that the connecting rod 200 can be fixed at a set or any position, improving the user experience.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, a damping member is provided at the rotational connection between the connecting rod 200 and the body 500 to generate friction at the connection, thereby enabling the connecting rod 200 to be fixed at any position after rotating relative to the body 500.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the driving device 300 includes a third motor 330 , which is connected between the connecting rod 200 and the control panel 100 to drive the connecting rod 200 and the control panel 100 to rotate relative to each other and control the angle of relative rotation.

[0079] In this embodiment, the third motor 330 drives the connecting rod 200 and the control panel 100 to rotate relative to each other, which reduces the user's operation steps, so that the vertical indoor unit of the air conditioner can be suitable for users in more scenarios. In addition, the third motor 330 can also control the relative rotation angle of the connecting rod 200 and the control panel 100, so that the control panel 100 can be fixed at a set or any position, thereby improving the user experience.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, the vertical indoor unit further includes a detection component 400 , which is disposed on the control panel 100 to detect whether a person and / or object is approaching the facing side of the control panel 100 .

[0081] In this embodiment, when the detection component 400 detects that a person and / or an object is approaching, the position of the control panel 100 is adjusted through the adjustment mechanism according to the residence status and after the residence time exceeds a preset value, so that the user can easily touch the control panel 100 to control the air conditioner. The detection component 400 can also detect the height of the user to adjust the height of the control panel 100 so that the user can easily touch the control panel 100 to control the air conditioner.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection component 400 is configured to send a signal whether the position of the control panel 100 needs to be adjusted when it detects that a person and / or an object is approaching.

[0083] In this embodiment, the user issues an instruction to use the control panel 100 based on the signal sent by the detection component 400. After receiving the instruction from the user to use the control panel 100, the detection component 400 adjusts the position of the control panel 100 through the adjustment mechanism so that the user can easily touch the control panel 100 to control the air conditioner. Setting the detection component 400 can simplify the user's operation and improve the user's experience.

[0084] Furthermore, the instructions issued by the user can be one or more of voice, facial expressions, or actions such as pressing a switch button, which expands the scenarios of the air conditioner, making it suitable for a variety of people and meeting the various needs of a variety of users.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection component 400 includes a radar module.

[0086] In this embodiment, the radar has a certain penetration ability, which can reduce the impact of the obstruction on the detection of the detection component 400. Moreover, the detection by the radar module is not affected by light and can work normally in an environment with poor light.

[0087] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the detection component 400 includes an infrared sensor.

[0088] In this embodiment, the infrared sensor can detect the approach of a person through thermal radiation signals, thereby avoiding false touches caused by the approach of other objects, and improving the accuracy of the detection component 400 in detecting the approach of a user.

[0089] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the detection component 400 includes a proximity sensor.

[0090] In this embodiment, the proximity sensor can be used in a wide temperature range. Moreover, the proximity sensor has strong environmental adaptability, and the detection result is not affected by dust and dirt.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, an air outlet 600 located at the top and opening forward is formed on the machine body 500. When the control panel 100 is at the upper limit position of the up and down movement stroke, the control panel 100 is disposed adjacent to and below the air outlet 600.

[0092] In this embodiment, when the air outlet 600 of the air conditioner is in the air outlet state, the movement of the air outlet control panel 100 will not affect the air outlet, thereby ensuring the air outlet performance of the air conditioner and not affecting the normal operation of the air conditioner.

[0093] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, comprising an outdoor unit and a vertical indoor unit as in any one of the above embodiments. The outdoor unit is configured to perform heat exchange in an outdoor environment. The vertical indoor unit is connected to the outdoor unit to be configured to perform heat exchange in an indoor environment.

[0094] In this embodiment, the outdoor unit and the indoor unit cooperate with each other to realize the heat exchange of the air conditioner. Since the control panel 100 on the indoor unit can be installed in a wide range of heights, when the control panel 100 is needed, the adjustment mechanism causes the control panel 100 to move and fixes the control panel 100 at a position where the operator can easily perform control operations on the control panel 100. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the control panel 100 is in an extended state. When the control panel 100 has been used and is no longer needed, the adjustment mechanism causes the position of the control panel 100 to move, and retracts the control panel 100 to the front side of the body 500. After retraction, the front surface of the control panel 100 is in the same plane as the front surface of the body 500, which prevents the user from bumping against it and protects the air conditioner from damage. When the user is not convenient to use the control panel 100 at a high position due to height problems or the scene in which the user is located, the adjustment mechanism moves the position of the control panel 100 so that the user can easily touch the control panel 100. This solves the problem that the control panel 100 is too high or too low and is not conducive to operation and observation by people of different heights, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0095] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A vertical indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A machine body, which is cabinet-shaped or column-shaped; A control panel is connected to the machine body via an adjusting mechanism to enable the control panel to move at least in an up and down direction relative to the machine body and to keep the control panel at any position or a set position in the up and down movement stroke.

2. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The regulating mechanism comprises: A connecting rod, one end of which is directly or indirectly rotatably connected to the machine body, and the other end of which is directly or indirectly rotatably connected to the control panel; A driving device is connected to the connecting rod to cause the connecting rod to rotate relative to the machine body and / or the control panel and to control the relative rotation angle.

3. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod comprises: At least two rod sections are rotatably connected in sequence, and the ends of the two rod sections at the head and tail ends of each rod section are respectively formed to directly or indirectly rotatably connect one end of the connecting rod on the body, and directly or indirectly rotatably connect the other end of the connecting rod on the control panel.

4. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving device comprises: A first motor is connected between two adjacent rod sections to drive the two adjacent rod sections to rotate relative to each other and control the angle of relative rotation.

5. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving device comprises: A second motor is connected between the connecting rod and the machine body to drive the connecting rod to rotate relative to the machine body and control the relative rotation angle.

6. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving device comprises: A third motor is connected between the connecting rod and the control panel to drive the connecting rod and the control panel to rotate relative to each other and control the angle of relative rotation.

7. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical indoor unit also includes: A detection component is arranged on the control panel to detect whether a person and / or an object approaches the facing side of the control panel.

8. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: The detection component includes at least one of a radar module, an infrared sensor and a proximity sensor.

9. The vertical indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body is provided with an air outlet at the top and opening forward; and When the control panel is at the upper limit position of the up and down movement stroke, the control panel is arranged adjacent to and below the air outlet.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: an outdoor unit, the outdoor unit being configured to perform heat exchange in an outdoor environment; The vertical indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the vertical indoor unit is connected to the outdoor unit to perform heat exchange in an indoor environment.