Air conditioner

By setting a push-type light touch switch switch assembly on the cover of the air conditioner, the fresh air module filter can be easily replaced, solving the problems of complex bottom structure and inconvenient operation in hidden air conditioning products, and improving user experience and equipment. Aesthetics.

CN222364008UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-17HISENSE (SHANDONG) AIR CONDITIONING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421116617.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-21
Publication Date
2025-01-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Under the requirements of aesthetics and layout of hidden air conditioners, the fresh air module needs to be hidden and reserved for replacement filters, resulting in complex structure of the bottom surface, reduced aesthetics and inconvenient operation.

Method used

The switch assembly adopts a push-type light touch switch, and the assembly port is opened by rotating the cover plate to realize the pull-out and replacement of the filter assembly. The switch assembly includes a rebound buckle and a rebound body. By pressing lightly, the rebound buckle and the rebound body are separated, driving the cover to rotate and open.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the difficulty for users to replace filter components, maintains the beauty and integrity of the air conditioner bottom plate, and improves user experience.

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Abstract

According to the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the invention, the air conditioner further comprises a switch assembly, the switch assembly is used for fixing the cover plate or enabling the cover plate to pop out of the assembly opening when the cover plate closes the assembly opening, the switch assembly comprises a springback buckle and a springback body, and the springback buckle is arranged on the bottom plate and fixedly connected with the bottom plate; the rebound body is arranged on the side, facing the interior of the indoor shell, of the cover plate and fixedly connected with the cover plate. Wherein the springback main body can be inserted into the springback buckle along with the movement of the cover plate and is fixedly connected with the springback buckle, or one side, far away from the springback buckle, of the springback main body is pressed, so that the springback main body pops out of the springback buckle and is far away from the springback buckle to drive one side of the cover plate to be far away from the assembly opening, and the filter screen assembly is taken out through the assembly opening. The press type touch switch is additionally arranged on the bottom plate, the cover plate can be opened by pressing the cover plate at the bottom, the filter screen assembly can be replaced, the difficulty of replacing the filter screen assembly by a user is effectively reduced, and meanwhile the attractiveness and integrity of the bottom plate of the air conditioner are guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular relates to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, due to the requirements of aesthetics and completion, the fresh air module of concealed air conditioner products must be completely hidden in the decorative panels on both sides. However, due to the characteristics of the fresh air module that requires the replacement of the filter, a position for replacing the filter must be reserved for the fresh air module. Due to the requirements of appearance and layout, a separate hole is opened in the bottom plate of the indoor shell and a cover is set.

[0003] The conventional way to open the decorative cover requires designing a hook structure for the decorative cover and assembling it with the decorative frame, which will result in too many bottom structures affecting the overall aesthetics of the bottom, and is inconvenient to operate, affecting the user experience.

[0004] In view of this, this application is filed. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present application adopts a push-type touch switch to open the cover by setting a switch component. After opening the cover, the filter component can be pulled out and replaced.

[0006] The present application embodiment provides an air conditioner, which includes:

[0007] An indoor shell, part of which is installed at the indoor ceiling, and the indoor shell includes a top plate and a bottom plate which are arranged opposite to each other along the height direction;

[0008] A first cavity formed inside the indoor shell;

[0009] A fresh air inlet is connected to the first cavity, and a plane where the fresh air inlet is located is defined as a first plane;

[0010] A fresh air volute is provided in the first cavity, and the fresh air volute is formed with a volute air inlet;

[0011] A fresh air outlet, which is arranged in communication with the first cavity;

[0012] A fresh air fan, which is arranged in the fresh air volute;

[0013] A filter assembly is disposed between the fresh air volute and the fresh air inlet, and a windward surface of the filter assembly is not parallel to the first plane;

[0014] An assembly port, which is provided on the bottom plate, through which the filter assembly is inserted into or pulled out of the first cavity;

[0015] A cover plate is disposed at the assembly opening, and the cover plate can be configured to rotate to close the assembly opening after the filter assembly is fully inserted into the first cavity;

[0016] A switch assembly is used to fix the cover plate or make the cover plate pop out from the assembly opening when the cover plate closes the assembly opening. The switch assembly includes:

[0017] A rebound buckle, which is arranged on the bottom plate and fixedly connected to the bottom plate;

[0018] A resilient body, which is arranged on a side of the cover plate facing the interior of the indoor shell and is fixedly connected to the cover plate;

[0019] Among them, the rebound body can be inserted into the rebound buckle and fixedly connected with the rebound buckle as the cover plate moves, or the rebound body can be pressed away from the rebound buckle by pressing the side of the rebound body away from the rebound buckle to make the rebound body pop out of the rebound buckle and move away from the rebound buckle to drive one side of the cover plate away from the assembly port, so as to remove the filter assembly through the assembly port.

[0020] The present application embodiment provides an air conditioner, which includes:

[0021] An indoor shell, part of which is installed at the indoor ceiling, and the indoor shell includes a top plate and a bottom plate which are arranged opposite to each other along the height direction;

[0022] A first cavity formed inside the indoor shell;

[0023] A fresh air inlet is connected to the first cavity, and a plane where the fresh air inlet is located is defined as a first plane;

[0024] A fresh air volute is provided in the first cavity, and the fresh air volute is formed with a volute air inlet;

[0025] A fresh air outlet, which is arranged in communication with the first cavity;

[0026] A fresh air fan, which is arranged in the fresh air volute;

[0027] A filter assembly is disposed between the fresh air volute and the fresh air inlet, and a windward surface of the filter assembly is not parallel to the first plane;

[0028] An assembly port, which is provided on the bottom plate, through which the filter assembly is inserted into or pulled out of the first cavity;

[0029] A cover plate is disposed at the assembly opening, and the cover plate can be configured to rotate to close the assembly opening after the filter assembly is fully inserted into the first cavity;

[0030] A switch assembly is used to fix the cover plate or make the cover plate pop out from the assembly opening when the cover plate closes the assembly opening. The switch assembly includes:

[0031] A rebound buckle, which is arranged on a side of the cover plate facing the interior of the indoor shell and is fixedly connected to the cover plate;

[0032] A resilient body, which is disposed on the bottom plate and fixedly connected to the bottom plate;

[0033] Among them, the rebound buckle can be inserted into the rebound body and fixedly connected with the rebound body as the cover plate moves, or the rebound buckle can be pressed away from the side of the rebound body to make the rebound buckle pop out of the rebound body and move away from the rebound body to drive one side of the cover plate away from the assembly port, so as to remove the filter assembly through the assembly port.

[0034] In some embodiments, the rebound buckle includes:

[0035] A housing, which is mounted on a base plate or a cover plate;

[0036] The clamping claw is installed in the shell and can be retracted or opened along the length direction of the shell under the action of external force; when the clamping claw is opened, the rebound body pops out of the clamping claw; when the clamping claw is retracted, the rebound body clamps the clamping claw.

[0037] In some embodiments, the base plate includes:

[0038] An outer shell plate, which is used to form the lower surface of the air conditioner, and a first opening is formed on the outer shell plate;

[0039] A second mounting plate is mounted on the first opening, and a second opening is formed on the second mounting plate;

[0040] The first mounting plate is mounted on the second opening, and an assembly opening is provided on the first mounting plate; a rebound buckle or a rebound body is installed on the second mounting plate.

[0041] In some embodiments, the rebound buckle further comprises:

[0042] A mounting clamp portion, which is arranged at the periphery of the housing and protrudes from the outer surface of the housing;

[0043] The second mounting plate includes:

[0044] The installation fixing part is arranged at one side of the assembly opening, and is used for fixed connection with the installation clamping part.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first mounting plate further includes a mounting edge disposed along the assembly opening and facing the interior of the indoor shell.

[0046] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further comprises:

[0047] A rotating shaft, which is arranged on one side of the bottom plate close to the top plate;

[0048] A first mounting member, which is disposed on the cover plate and is used to be connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft;

[0049] A first gear mounting member, which is disposed on the cover plate and is used to be connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft;

[0050] The damper assembly is connected to the first gear mounting member, so that when the cover plate rotates along the rotating shaft, the first gear mounting member is subjected to resistance from the damper assembly to slow down the rotation speed of the cover plate.

[0051] In some embodiments, reinforcing ribs are provided on the cover plate.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first gear mount comprises:

[0053] A first gear, the center of which is connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft;

[0054] The first connecting member has one end connected to the first gear and the other end mounted on the cover plate.

[0055] In some embodiments, the filter assembly includes:

[0056] Filter;

[0057] The filter is installed on the screen frame and is passed through the assembly port by pushing and pulling the screen frame.

[0058] The air conditioner proposed in the embodiment of the present application further includes a switch assembly, which is used to fix the cover plate or make the cover plate pop out from the assembly port when the cover plate closes the assembly port, and the switch assembly includes a rebound buckle and a rebound body, the rebound buckle is arranged on the bottom plate and is fixedly connected to the bottom plate; the rebound body is arranged on the side of the cover plate facing the interior of the indoor shell and is fixedly connected to the cover plate; wherein the rebound body can be inserted into the rebound buckle and fixedly connected to the rebound buckle as the cover plate moves, or the rebound body can be pushed away from the rebound buckle by pressing the side of the rebound body away from the rebound buckle to make the rebound body pop out of the rebound buckle and move away from the rebound buckle to drive one side of the cover plate away from the assembly port, so as to remove the filter assembly through the assembly port. By adding a push-type touch switch to the bottom plate, the cover plate can be opened by pressing the bottom cover plate to replace the filter assembly, which effectively reduces the difficulty of users replacing the filter assembly, while ensuring the aesthetics and integrity of the bottom plate of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0059] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0060] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0061] Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0062] Figure 3 is another structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Figure 4 is a front view of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0064] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Partial cross-section at position A in the middle;

[0065] Figure 6 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0066] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the relevant structure of a cover plate of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a cover in an open state in one embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Fig. 9 is a partial exploded view of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0069] Fig.10 is another partial exploded view of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Fig.11 is a schematic structural diagram of a first mounting plate in one embodiment of the present application;

[0071] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A magnified view of position A in the middle;

[0072] Fig.13 is a partial structural diagram of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0073] Fig.14 is a partial structural diagram of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0074] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 Cross-section at position B in the middle;

[0075] Fig.16 is a top view of a partial exploded view of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present application;

[0076] Fig.17 for Fig.16 Cross-section at position C in the middle;

[0077] Fig.18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present application when the claw is in an open state;

[0078] Fig.19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present application when the claw is in a closed state;

[0079] In the above picture:

[0080] Air conditioner 100; indoor air inlet 11; indoor air outlet 12; fresh air inlet 13; fresh air outlet 14;

[0081] Bottom plate 2; front panel 1; first cavity 15; second cavity 16; air guide plate 17;

[0082] Indoor heat exchanger 18; indoor heat exchange fan 19; fresh air volute 20; fresh air fan 21; volute air inlet 22;

[0083] Volute air outlet 23; assembly port 24; cover plate 25; first connecting member 251; second connecting member 252;

[0084] A first rotating shaft 26; a second rotating shaft 27; a first mounting member 28; a first gear mounting member 29; a damper assembly 30;

[0085] Damper 301; second gear 302; second mounting plate 32; filter assembly 51;

[0086] The second opening 321; the first mounting plate 33; the mounting edge 331; the first mounting seat 34; the second mounting seat 35;

[0087] First mounting portion 36; second mounting portion 37; switch assembly 4; rebound body 41; rebound buckle 42;

[0088] Housing 421; claw 422; mounting clamp 423; mounting fixing portion 322; TVOC sensor 5;

[0089] The first gear 253 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0090] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0091] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0092] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0093] The present application proposes an air conditioner 100, which includes an indoor unit. The indoor unit is installed at the top of the room. The indoor unit is partially installed at the indoor ceiling.

[0094] The air conditioner 100 includes an outdoor unit. The outdoor unit is installed outdoors. The indoor unit and the outdoor unit are connected by a pipeline for the flow of refrigerant.

[0095] The indoor unit includes an indoor housing, which is used to form the outline of the indoor unit and accommodate the internal components of the indoor unit.

[0096] Reference Figure 1 In the figure, the direction of the x arrow is the height direction, the direction of the y arrow is the width direction, and the direction of the z arrow is the length direction.

[0097] The indoor housing includes a top plate. The top plate is configured to define the top appearance of the air conditioner 100. The top plate is installed in the indoor suspended ceiling.

[0098] The indoor shell includes a bottom plate 2. The bottom plate 2 and the top plate are arranged opposite to each other along the height direction. The top plate is arranged at the top, and the bottom plate 2 is arranged at the bottom.

[0099] It can be known that the above in this application is Figure 1 The direction indicated by the x arrow in the middle is the opposite direction of the x arrow below.

[0100] Reference Figure 3 The indoor housing includes a front panel 1. The front panel 1 is installed on the front side to form the front surface of the air conditioner 100. It can be known that the front side of the present application is Figure 1 The direction indicated by the y arrow is the rear side. Figure 1 Opposite direction of the arrow.

[0101] The indoor housing includes a rear plate. The front panel 1 and the rear plate are arranged along the width direction. The rear plate is installed at the rear side of the air conditioner 100 to form the rear surface of the air conditioner 100.

[0102] The indoor housing includes side panels. The side panels are arranged on two sides. They are arranged on both sides of the air conditioner 100 along the length direction. They are used to form the side of the air conditioner 100.

[0103] The components of the indoor housing can be mounted by screws or welding to form a stable external structure of the air conditioner 100.

[0104] Reference Figure 4-5 A second cavity 16 is formed inside the indoor shell. An air duct is formed in the second cavity 16 for air flow to pass through.

[0105] The air conditioner 100 includes an indoor air inlet 11. The indoor air inlet 11 is arranged on the back plate. The indoor air inlet 11 is connected to the second cavity 16. The indoor air inlet 11 is used to supply indoor air to enter the second cavity 16.

[0106] The air conditioner 100 includes an indoor air outlet 12. The indoor air outlet 12 is disposed on the front panel 1. The indoor air outlet 12 is communicated with the second cavity 16. The indoor air outlet 12 is used to discharge the air in the second cavity 16. The indoor air enters the second cavity 16 through the indoor air inlet 11 and then blows out from the indoor air outlet 12.

[0107] The indoor air outlet 12 is provided with an air guide plate 17 . The air guide plate 17 is configured to open or close the indoor air outlet 12 . The air guide plate 17 is configured to change the wind direction of the indoor air outlet 12 .

[0108] A plurality of components constituting a refrigeration cycle or a heating cycle are installed in the indoor casing.

[0109] The air conditioner 100 further includes an indoor heat exchanger 18, which is installed in the second cavity 16 and is used to exchange heat with the indoor air entering the second cavity 16. The indoor heat exchanger 18 is used to exchange heat with the airflow entering the housing.

[0110] The air conditioner 100 includes an indoor heat exchange fan 19 . The indoor heat exchange fan 19 is installed in the second cavity 16 .

[0111] The indoor heat exchange fan 19 is operated to introduce indoor air into the second cavity 16 through the indoor air inlet 11 . After the indoor air is heat exchanged by the indoor heat exchanger 18 , it flows into the room through the indoor air outlet 12 .

[0112] The air conditioner 100 includes an outdoor heat exchanger, which is arranged in an outdoor unit and is used for exchanging heat with outdoor wind.

[0113] The indoor heat exchanger 18 and the outdoor heat exchanger function as a condenser or an evaporator. When the indoor heat exchanger 18 functions as a condenser, the air conditioner functions as a heater in a heating mode. When the indoor heat exchanger 18 functions as an evaporator, the air conditioner functions as a cooler in a cooling mode.

[0114] The air conditioner 100 uses the flow of refrigerant to blow out air-conditioned air that is higher than the indoor temperature, lower than the indoor temperature, or the same as the indoor temperature to adjust the temperature and humidity of the indoor environment; or uses the rotation speed of the indoor heat exchange fan 19 to adjust the air flow rate of the indoor environment.

[0115] When the air conditioner is in cooling operation, the refrigerant from the compressor is condensed through the outdoor heat exchanger. The condensed refrigerant flows through the electronic expansion valve to expand. The expanded condensate evaporates through the indoor heat exchanger 18. The evaporated refrigerant then circulates back to the compressor.

[0116] When the air conditioner is in heating operation, the refrigerant from the compressor flows through the indoor heat exchanger 18 to condense, and the condensed refrigerant expands by flowing through the electronic expansion valve. The expanded condensate evaporates through the outdoor heat exchanger. The evaporated refrigerant then circulates back to the compressor.

[0117] Reference Figure 5 A first cavity 15 is formed inside the indoor shell. An air duct is formed in the first cavity 15 for air flow to pass through.

[0118] In some embodiments, the air conditioner 100 includes a fresh air filter component installed at the fresh air outlet 14 .

[0119] The air conditioner 100 includes a fresh air module. The fresh air module is installed in the first cavity 15. The fresh air module is used to introduce outdoor air into the room to improve the indoor air quality, temperature or humidity and other indoor air indexes.

[0120] The air conditioner 100 includes a fresh air inlet 13. The fresh air inlet 13 is connected to the first cavity 15. The fresh air inlet 13 is connected to a fresh air duct connected to the outside to introduce outdoor air into the room. The plane where the fresh air inlet 13 is located is defined as the first plane.

[0121] The fresh air inlet 13 is connected to the outside through a fresh air duct so as to allow the outdoor air to enter the fresh air volute 20 .

[0122] In some embodiments, the fresh air inlet 13 is provided with a damper, and the air volume entering the fresh air volute 20 is adjusted by setting the damper.

[0123] The air conditioner 100 includes a fresh air outlet 14. The fresh air outlet 14 is communicated with the first cavity 15. The fresh air outlet 14 is opened on the front panel 1.

[0124] In some embodiments, the fresh air outlet 14 is disposed on one side of the indoor air outlet 12 to facilitate mixing of indoor air and outdoor air after heat exchange, thereby improving the user experience.

[0125] The fresh air module includes a fresh air volute 20. The fresh air volute 20 is installed in the first cavity 15. The fresh air volute 20 is formed with a volute air inlet 22 and a volute air outlet 23.

[0126] The fresh air module includes a fresh air fan 21. The fresh air fan 21 is arranged in the fresh air volute 20. Through the operation of the fresh air fan 21, the outdoor fresh air enters the fresh air volute 20 from the fresh air inlet 13 through the volute air inlet 22, and flows into the room from the volute air outlet 23 and the fresh air outlet 14.

[0127] In some embodiments, the fresh air fan 21 is configured as a centrifugal fan.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first cavity 15 is connected to the second cavity 16. The indoor air and the outdoor air can be mixed for heat exchange inside the indoor shell, and the air temperature of the indoor air outlet can be adjusted in advance by mixing the air inside the indoor shell.

[0129] In some embodiments, the indoor air that has undergone heat exchange in the first cavity 15 can be introduced into the second cavity 16 to be mixed with the air in the fresh air duct.

[0130] The fresh air module includes a filter assembly. The filter assembly is arranged between the fresh air volute 20 and the fresh air inlet 13. The windward surface of the filter assembly is not parallel to the first plane. Figure 5 The filter assembly is placed obliquely in the first cavity 15 to improve the filtering efficiency and reduce the space requirement of the fresh air module.

[0131] In some embodiments, the filter assembly includes a filter screen, which is used to filter out some impurities in the outdoor wind.

[0132] In some embodiments, the filter screen assembly includes a screen frame, and the filter screen is mounted on the screen frame.

[0133] In some embodiments, the windward surface of the filter assembly is parallel to the first plane.

[0134] In some embodiments, the number of first cavity 15 is one.

[0135] In some embodiments, the first cavity 15 is provided in two portions, and is respectively provided on both sides of the second cavity 16. Figure 4 In order to better illustrate the component structure of the air conditioner 100, Figure 5 Zhongwei Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view at position A in the middle.

[0136] In some embodiments, two fresh air modules are provided.

[0137] In some embodiments, two fresh air outlets 14 are provided. The two fresh air outlets are arranged on both sides of the indoor air outlet, so as to facilitate mixing of indoor air and outdoor air after heat exchange, so as to achieve temperature regulation of outdoor air and avoid cold or hot air from reducing user experience.

[0138] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 The air conditioner 100 further includes an assembly opening 24 . The assembly opening 24 is mounted on the bottom plate 2 . The filter assembly is inserted into or pulled out of the first cavity 15 through the assembly opening 24 .

[0139] The air conditioner 100 includes a cover plate 25. The cover plate 25 is installed at the assembly opening 24. The cover plate 25 can be configured to rotate to close the assembly opening 24 when the filter assembly is fully inserted into the first cavity 15.

[0140] The technical solution in this application is mainly aimed at hidden air-conditioning products. In order to meet the requirements of aesthetic finish, the fresh air module must be completely hidden in the decorative panels on both sides. However, due to the characteristics of the fresh air module that requires the replacement of the filter, a position for replacing the filter must be reserved for the fresh air module. In this application, by opening a hole in the bottom plate 2, when the switch on the cover 25 is turned on, the cover 25 rotates open along one side. The cover 25 is affected by gravity, and the falling speed of the cover 25 is too fast, which will cause the dismantling personnel to react untimely and the user experience is poor.

[0141] In response to the problem that the cover 25 of the air conditioner 100 in this application falls too fast, this application adds a component that can block the rotation of the cover 25 at the rotation axis of the cover 25 to reduce the rotation speed of the cover 25, thereby slowing down the falling speed, giving the user a reaction time, and improving the user experience.

[0142] Reference Figure 6-Figure 12 The air conditioner 100 includes a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is installed on one side of the bottom plate 2 close to the top plate.

[0143] The air conditioner 100 includes a first mounting member 28. The first mounting member 28 is mounted on the cover plate 25. The first mounting member 28 is used to be connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft.

[0144] The air conditioner 100 includes a first gear mounting member 29. The first gear mounting member 29 is mounted on the cover plate 25. The first gear mounting member 29 is connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft. The first gear mounting member 29 and the first mounting member 28 keep synchronous movement.

[0145] The air conditioner 100 includes a damper assembly 30. The damper assembly 30 is mounted on one side of the rotating shaft. The damper assembly 30 is connected to the first gear mounting member 29 so that when the cover plate 25 rotates along the rotating shaft, the first gear mounting member 29 receives resistance from the damper assembly 30 to slow down the rotation speed of the cover plate 25.

[0146] In some embodiments, the first gear mounting member 29 includes a first gear 253. The center of the first gear 253 is connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft.

[0147] In some embodiments, the damper assembly 30 is configured as a gear damper 301 .

[0148] In some embodiments, the damper assembly 30 includes a damper 301. The damper 301 is mounted on the base plate 2. The damper 301 is used to provide a damping force.

[0149] In some embodiments, the damper assembly 30 includes a second gear 302. The second gear 302 is connected to the damper 301 and meshes with the first gear 253. When the cover plate 25 rotates relative to the rotating shaft, the first gear 253 receives the damping force from the damper 301 through the second gear 302.

[0150] In the present application, for the living room air conditioning scenario, a cover plate 25 is set directly below the corresponding fresh air module filter assembly, and the cover plate 25 adopts a push-type touch switch (press Figure 7 By arranging a damper assembly 30 on one side of the cover plate 25 and connecting the gears and the rotating shaft, the damper assembly 30 resists the rotation during rotation, which can effectively reduce the speed of the cover plate 25 rotating and falling, giving the user time to react, thereby preventing the flip cover from falling too fast and giving the user a bad disassembly experience.

[0151] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 2 includes a shell plate. The shell plate is used to form the lower surface of the air conditioner 100. A first opening is formed on the shell plate.

[0152] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 2 includes a second mounting plate 32. The second mounting plate 32 is mounted at the position of the first opening, and a second opening 321 is formed on the second mounting plate 32.

[0153] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 2 includes a first mounting plate 33. The first mounting plate 33 is mounted at the second opening 321. An assembly opening 24 is provided on the mounting plate.

[0154] In some embodiments, the first mounting plate 33 further includes a mounting edge 331. The mounting edge 331 is arranged along the assembly opening 24 and faces the interior of the indoor shell, so as to improve the sealing performance of the indoor shell except for the air inlet and outlet.

[0155] In some embodiments, the second mounting plate 32 and the first mounting plate 33 are connected by snap-fit ​​connection.

[0156] In some embodiments, a mounting through hole is provided on the mounting edge 331 , and a buckle is provided on the second mounting plate, and the buckle and the mounting through hole are connected by the buckle.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first mounting plate 33 includes a first mounting seat 34. The first rotating shaft 26 is disposed on the first mounting seat 34. The first rotating shaft 26 is connected to the first mounting member 28.

[0158] In some embodiments, the first mounting plate 33 includes a second mounting seat 35. The second mounting seat 35 is provided with a second rotating shaft 27. The second rotating shaft 27 is connected to the first gear 253.

[0159] In some embodiments, the second mounting seat 35 includes a first mounting portion 36 .

[0160] In some embodiments, the second mounting seat 35 includes a second mounting portion 37. The second mounting portion 37 is disposed opposite to the first mounting portion 36. A space for mounting the damper assembly 30 is formed between the first mounting portion 36 and the second mounting portion 37.

[0161] Reference Figure 11-12 , the first mounting portion 36 and the second mounting portion 37 are symmetrically arranged. Taking one of them as an example, the first mounting portion 36 includes a main structure 352, on which an auxiliary mounting structure 351 is arranged, and an installation space is formed between one side of the main structure 352 and the auxiliary mounting structure 351, and the installation space is used to accommodate one side of the damper assembly 30. The damper assembly 30 is installed between the first mounting portion 36 and the second mounting portion 37.

[0162] In some embodiments, the auxiliary mounting structure 351 is formed by extending from one side of the main structure 352. A protruding structure is provided at one end of the auxiliary mounting structure 351 away from the main structure 352. The protruding structure is provided away from one side of the mounting space.

[0163] In some embodiments, the first mounting portion 36 and the second mounting portion 37 are provided with a circular opening on a side close to the first gear 253 to adapt to the shape of the second gear 302 .

[0164] In some embodiments, reference Fig.19 The cover plate 25 includes a cover plate body. The cover plate body is used to open or close the assembly opening 24.

[0165] In some embodiments, reference Fig.10 The first mounting member 28 includes a first mounting component 254. The center of the first mounting component 254 is connected to the first rotating shaft 26 and can rotate along the first rotating shaft 26.

[0166] In some embodiments, reference Fig.10The first mounting member 28 includes a first connecting member 251. One end of the first connecting member 251 is connected to the first mounting component 254, and the other end of the first connecting member 251 is connected to the cover body. The first connecting member 251 is an arc-shaped structure to avoid interference when the cover 25 rotates.

[0167] In some embodiments, reference Fig.10 The first gear mounting member 29 includes a first gear 253. The center of the first gear 253 is connected to the second rotating shaft 27, and the first gear 253 can rotate along the second rotating shaft 27.

[0168] In some embodiments, reference Fig.10 The first gear mounting member 29 includes a second connecting member 252. One end of the second connecting member 252 is connected to the first gear 253, and the other end of the second connecting member 252 is connected to the cover body. The second connecting member 251 is an arc-shaped structure to avoid interference when the cover 25 rotates.

[0169] In some embodiments, reinforcing ribs are provided on the cover plate 25 to improve the strength of the cover plate 25 .

[0170] The air conditioner 100 proposed in the embodiment of the present application includes an indoor shell, the indoor shell includes a top plate and a bottom plate 2 arranged relatively to each other along the height direction, an assembly port 24 is opened on the bottom plate 2, a cover plate 25 is installed on the assembly port 24, the filter assembly 51 is inserted into or pulled out of the first cavity 15 through the assembly port 24, and the cover plate 25 is configured to rotate to close the assembly port 24 after the filter assembly 51 is fully inserted into the first cavity 15. The air conditioner 100 also includes a rotating shaft arranged on the bottom plate 2, and a rotating shaft arranged on the cover plate 25 A first mounting member 28 rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, a first gear mounting member 29 provided on the cover plate 25 and rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and a damper assembly 30 provided on one side of the rotating shaft, the damper assembly 30 is connected to the first gear mounting member 29, so that when the cover plate 25 rotates along the rotating shaft, the first gear mounting member 29 is subjected to resistance from the damper assembly 30 to slow down the rotation speed of the cover plate 25, so that when the user opens the cover plate 25, based on the user's reaction time, the filter assembly 51 is prevented from falling off due to insufficient reaction.

[0171] In some embodiments, reference Fig.13 A switch assembly 4 is provided on the side of the assembly opening 24 opposite to the rotation axis, and the switch assembly 4 is used to fix the cover plate 25 when the cover plate 25 closes the assembly opening 24 .

[0172] The switch assembly 4 is provided to open the cover plate 25 by a push-type touch switch. After the cover plate 25 is opened, the filter assembly can be pulled out and replaced.

[0173] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 4 is used to fix the cover plate 25 or make the cover plate 25 pop out from the assembly opening 24 when the cover plate 25 closes the assembly opening 24 .

[0174] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 4 includes a rebound buckle 42. The rebound buckle 42 is mounted on the bottom plate 2 and fixedly connected to the bottom plate 2.

[0175] The switch assembly 4 includes a resilient body 41 . The resilient body 41 is installed on a side of the cover plate 25 facing the interior of the indoor housing and is fixedly connected to the cover plate 25 .

[0176] Among them, the rebound body 41 can be inserted into the rebound buckle 42 and fixedly connected with the rebound buckle 42 as the cover plate 25 moves, or the rebound body 41 can be pressed away from the rebound buckle 42 by pressing the side of the rebound body 41 away from the rebound buckle 42 to make the rebound body 41 pop out of the rebound buckle 42 and move away from the rebound buckle 42 to drive one side of the cover plate 25 away from the assembly port 24, so as to remove the filter assembly through the assembly port 24.

[0177] When in use, the user presses the rebound buckle 42 , and the rebound buckle 42 pops out from the rebound body 41 , and then the cover plate 25 can fall down, so that the cover plate 25 can be opened to replace the filter.

[0178] In some embodiments, the switch assembly 4 includes a rebound buckle 42 . The rebound buckle 42 is installed on a side of the cover plate 25 facing the interior of the indoor housing and is fixedly connected to the cover plate 25 .

[0179] The switch assembly 4 includes a resilient body 41. The resilient body 41 is mounted on the bottom plate 2 and fixedly connected to the bottom plate 2.

[0180] The rebound buckle 42 can be inserted into the rebound body 41 and fixedly connected to the rebound body 41 as the cover plate 25 moves. Alternatively, the rebound buckle 42 can be pushed away from the rebound body 41 to eject the rebound buckle 42 from the rebound body 41 and move away from the rebound body 41, thereby driving one side of the cover plate 25 away from the assembly opening 24, so that the filter assembly can be taken out through the assembly opening 24.

[0181] In the present application, the rebound buckle 42 is installed on the bottom plate 2, and the rebound body 41 is installed on the cover plate 25 as an example. Figure 14-17 .

[0182] In some embodiments, reference Fig.17 The rebound buckle 42 includes a housing 421. The housing 421 is mounted on the bottom plate 2. In some embodiments, the housing 421 is mounted on the cover plate 25.

[0183] In some embodiments, the rebound buckle 42 includes a claw 422. The claw 422 is installed in the housing 421, and can be contracted or expanded along the length direction of the housing 421 under the action of an external force.

[0184] Reference Fig.18 When the claw 422 is opened, the rebound body 41 pops out of the claw 422, so that the cover plate 25 pops out of the assembly opening 24. Fig.19 When the claw 422 contracts, the rebound body 41 clamps the claw 422 and the cover plate 25 is fixed at the assembly opening 24 .

[0185] In some embodiments, a rebound buckle 42 or a rebound body 41 is installed on the second mounting plate 32 .

[0186] In some embodiments, the rebound buckle 42 includes a mounting clamp portion 423. The mounting clamp portion 423 is mounted on the periphery of the housing 421 and protrudes from the outer surface of the housing 421.

[0187] In some embodiments, reference Fig.17 The second mounting plate 32 includes a mounting fixing portion 322. The mounting fixing portion 322 is mounted on one side of the assembly opening 24. The mounting fixing portion 322 is used to be fixedly connected to the mounting clamp portion 423.

[0188] The air conditioner 100 proposed in the embodiment of the present application includes an indoor shell, the indoor shell includes a top plate and a bottom plate 2 arranged relatively to each other along the height direction, an assembly port 24 is opened on the bottom plate 2, a cover plate 25 is installed on the assembly port 24, the filter assembly 51 is inserted into or pulled out of the first cavity 15 through the assembly port 24, and the cover plate 25 is configured to rotate to close the assembly port 24 after the filter assembly 51 is fully inserted into the first cavity 15. The air conditioner 100 also includes a switch assembly 4, which is used to fix the cover plate 25 or pop the cover plate 25 out of the assembly port 24 when the cover plate 25 closes the assembly port 24. The switch assembly 4 includes a rebound buckle 42 and a rebound body 41. The rebound buckle 42 is arranged on the bottom plate 2 and fixedly connected to the bottom plate 2; the rebound body 41 is arranged on the side of the cover plate 25 facing the interior of the indoor shell and fixedly connected to the cover plate 25; wherein, the rebound body 41 can be inserted into the rebound buckle 42 and fixedly connected to the rebound buckle 42 as the cover plate 25 moves, or the rebound body 41 is pushed away from the rebound buckle 42 by pressing the side of the rebound body 41 away from the rebound buckle 42 to make the rebound body 41 pop out of the rebound buckle 42 and move away from the rebound buckle 42 to drive one side of the cover plate 25 away from the assembly port 24, so as to take out the filter assembly 51 through the assembly port 24. By installing a push-type touch switch on the bottom plate 2, the cover plate 25 can be opened by pressing the cover plate 25 of the bottom 2 to replace the filter assembly 51, which effectively reduces the difficulty of users replacing the filter assembly 51, while ensuring the aesthetics and integrity of the bottom plate 2 of the air conditioner 100.

[0189] In some embodiments, the air conditioner 100 includes a TVOC sensor 5. Figure 2 , the TVOC sensor 5 is installed at the indoor air inlet 11.

[0190] The surface of the mounting housing 421 of the TVOC sensor 5 is provided with small holes so as to detect changes in indoor air flow.

[0191] The back of the TVOC sensor 5 is designed to be equipped with a cover plate 25 , and a hole is formed on the back of the cover plate 25 so that indoor wind can flow into the interior of the TVOC sensor 5 through the hole.

[0192] After turning on the air conditioner, the indoor air inlet 11 draws air to form a negative pressure area, causing air flow. Since the TVOC sensor 5 is located close to the indoor air inlet 11, the air near it will also produce negative pressure flow, thereby causing air quality changes on the surface of the TVOC sensor 5, so that the TVOC sensor 5 can receive external air quality signals.

[0193] In the present application, a rebound buckle and a rebound body are respectively arranged on the cover plate and the bottom plate, and the rebound buckle and the rebound body are separated by lightly touching and pressing. When the cover plate pops open, the cover plate rotates and falls to open, thereby performing the operation of replacing the filter assembly.

[0194] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0195] For the convenience of explanation, the above description has been made in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Based on the above teachings, various modifications and variations can be obtained. The selection and description of the above embodiments are to better explain the principles and practical applications, so that those skilled in the art can better use the embodiments and various different variations of the embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: An indoor shell, part of which is installed at the indoor ceiling, and the indoor shell includes a top plate and a bottom plate arranged opposite to each other in a height direction; A first cavity formed inside the indoor shell; A fresh air inlet, which is connected to the first cavity, and the plane where the fresh air inlet is located is defined as the first plane; A fresh air volute, which is arranged in the first cavity, and the fresh air volute is formed with a volute air inlet; A fresh air outlet, which is arranged in communication with the first cavity; A fresh air fan, which is arranged on the fresh air volute; A filter assembly is disposed between the fresh air volute and the fresh air inlet, and a windward surface of the filter assembly is not parallel to the first plane; An assembly port, which is provided on the bottom plate, through which the filter assembly is inserted into or pulled out of the first cavity; a cover plate disposed at the assembly opening, wherein the cover plate can be configured to rotate to close the assembly opening after the filter assembly is fully inserted into the first cavity; A switch assembly, used to fix the cover plate or make the cover plate pop out from the assembly opening when the cover plate closes the assembly opening, the switch assembly comprising: A rebound buckle, which is arranged on the bottom plate and fixedly connected to the bottom plate; A resilient body, which is disposed on a side of the cover plate facing the interior of the indoor shell and is fixedly connected to the cover plate; Among them, the rebound body can be inserted into the rebound buckle and fixedly connected with the rebound buckle as the cover plate moves, or the rebound body can be popped out of the rebound buckle and away from the rebound buckle by pressing the side of the rebound body away from the rebound buckle to drive one side of the cover plate away from the assembly port, so as to remove the filter assembly through the assembly port.

2. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: An indoor shell, part of which is installed at the indoor ceiling, and the indoor shell includes a top plate and a bottom plate arranged opposite to each other in a height direction; A first cavity formed inside the indoor shell; A fresh air inlet, which is connected to the first cavity, and the plane where the fresh air inlet is located is defined as the first plane; A fresh air volute, which is arranged in the first cavity, and the fresh air volute is formed with a volute air inlet; A fresh air outlet, which is arranged in communication with the first cavity; A fresh air fan, which is arranged on the fresh air volute; A filter assembly is disposed between the fresh air volute and the fresh air inlet, and a windward surface of the filter assembly is not parallel to the first plane; An assembly port, which is provided on the bottom plate, through which the filter assembly is inserted into or pulled out of the first cavity; a cover plate disposed at the assembly opening, wherein the cover plate can be configured to rotate to close the assembly opening after the filter assembly is fully inserted into the first cavity; A switch assembly, used to fix the cover plate or make the cover plate pop out from the assembly opening when the cover plate closes the assembly opening, the switch assembly comprising: A rebound buckle, which is arranged on a side of the cover plate facing the interior of the indoor shell and is fixedly connected to the cover plate; A resilient body, which is disposed on the bottom plate and fixedly connected to the bottom plate; Among them, the rebound buckle can be inserted into the rebound body and fixedly connected with the rebound body as the cover plate moves, or the rebound buckle can be pressed away from the rebound body by one side of the rebound buckle so that the rebound buckle pops out of the rebound body and moves away from the rebound body to drive one side of the cover plate away from the assembly port, so as to remove the filter assembly through the assembly port.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The rebound buckle comprises: A housing mounted on the bottom plate or the cover plate; The claw is installed in the shell and can shrink or expand along the length direction of the shell under the action of external force; when the claw is expanded, the rebound body pops out of the claw; when the claw shrinks, the rebound body clamps the claw.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom plate comprises: A first mounting plate, on which the assembly opening is provided; A second mounting plate, on which the rebound buckle or the rebound body is mounted.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rebound buckle also includes: A mounting clamp portion, which is disposed on the periphery of the housing and protrudes from the outer surface of the housing; The second mounting plate comprises: The installation fixing portion is arranged at one side of the assembly opening, and the installation fixing portion is used for fixed connection with the installation clamping portion.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first mounting plate further includes a mounting edge, which is disposed along the assembly opening and faces the interior of the indoor shell.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A rotating shaft, which is arranged on a side of the bottom plate close to the top plate; A first mounting member, which is disposed on the cover plate and is used to be connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft; A first gear mounting member, which is disposed on the cover plate and is used to be connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft; The damper assembly is connected to the first gear mounting member, so that when the cover plate rotates along the rotating shaft, the first gear mounting member is subjected to resistance from the damper assembly to slow down the rotation speed of the cover plate.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cover plate is provided with reinforcing ribs.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first gear mounting member comprises: A first gear, the center of which is connected to the rotating shaft and can rotate along the rotating shaft; A first connecting member has one end connected to the first gear and the other end mounted on the cover plate.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The filter assembly comprises: Filter; A screen frame, the filter screen is installed on the screen frame, and the screen frame is pushed and pulled to pass through the assembly port.