Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment. The air conditioner comprises an air outlet frame and a plurality of ribs. The multiple ribs are sequentially arranged on the air outlet frame at intervals, and the distance between every two adjacent ribs located in the middle of the multiple ribs is smaller than the distance between every two adjacent ribs located on the two sides, so that fingers of a user can be prevented from stretching into the air outlet frame from the middle, and the two sides of the multiple ribs are not prone to stretching into the air outlet frame due to structural obstacles of the air conditioner. Therefore, the distance between every two adjacent ribs located on the two sides of the multiple ribs is large, air can be discharged from the air outlet channel more smoothly, and condensation generated by cold and heat intersection on the two sides can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The indoor unit is usually provided with an air outlet grille at the air outlet of the air outlet frame, which can not only guide the air, but also prevent the user's fingers from accidentally entering the inside to a certain extent. However, the spacing design of the existing air outlet grilles is unreasonable. If the spacing is too large, the user may accidentally reach into the air conditioner, and if the spacing is too small, it will affect the air outlet, thereby affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an air conditioner, which can reduce the probability of a user's hand reaching into the interior of the air conditioner and ensure smooth air discharge.

[0004] The embodiment of the utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, the utility model provides an air conditioner, comprising an air outlet frame and a plurality of ribs;

[0006] The plurality of ribs are sequentially arranged at intervals on the air outlet frame, and a distance between two adjacent ribs located in the middle of the plurality of ribs is smaller than a distance between two adjacent ribs located on both sides.

[0007] In the above embodiment, in the arrangement direction of the multiple ribs, the distance between two adjacent ribs located in the middle of the multiple ribs is small, thereby preventing the user's fingers from being inserted from the middle, while it is not easy to insert the fingers on both sides of the multiple ribs due to the structural obstacles of the air conditioner itself; therefore, the distance between two adjacent ribs located on both sides of the multiple ribs is large, which can not only make the air outlet channel outlet more smooth, but also reduce the condensation caused by the intersection of cold and hot on both sides.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the distance between two adjacent ribs gradually increases in the extension direction of the plurality of ribs along both sides from the middle.

[0009] In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the multiple ribs is dense in the middle and gradually sparse in the direction extending from the middle to the two sides. Therefore, the densely arranged ribs in the middle can prevent the user's fingers from reaching in from the middle; and on both sides of the multiple ribs, because there are other structures that can prevent the user's hands from reaching in, the spacing between the ribs on both sides is designed to gradually increase, so that the air flow is smoother and the condensation generated by the intersection of cold and hot on both sides can be reduced.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the distance between two adjacent ribs in the extension direction of the plurality of ribs along both sides from the middle first decreases and then increases.

[0011] In the above embodiment, the multiple ribs in the middle are densely arranged to prevent the user from putting his hand into the air conditioner. The ribs on both sides are widely spaced, which can also make the air outlet smoother and reduce condensation caused by the intersection of cold and hot on both sides.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the distance between the ribs located on both sides of the plurality of ribs and the air outlet frame is greater than the distance between any two adjacent ribs.

[0013] In the above embodiment, the two ribs located on the two sides of the multiple ribs are also spaced apart from the two side walls of the air outlet frame, and the distance between these two ribs and the corresponding side walls of the air outlet frame is greater than the distance between any two adjacent ribs, thereby ensuring smooth air outlet and avoiding condensation.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the plurality of ribs are integrally formed with the air outlet frame.

[0015] In the above embodiment, the plurality of ribs are arranged on the air outlet frame by an integrated molding process. The process is simple and can not only ensure the stable installation of the plurality of ribs but also reduce the installation process, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the plurality of ribs extend along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet frame.

[0017] In the above embodiment, the air outlet of the air outlet frame extends longitudinally, and therefore, the plurality of ribs also extend along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet. Thus, the air outlet grille formed by the plurality of ribs can prevent the user from accidentally reaching into the interior thereof in the longitudinal air outlet direction of the air outlet, while ensuring smooth air outlet.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the plurality of ribs extend along a transverse direction of the air outlet frame.

[0019] In the above embodiment, the multiple ribs extend along the lateral direction of the air outlet frame, which can ensure that the air outlet grille formed by the multiple ribs can prevent users from accidentally reaching into it in the lateral air outlet direction of the air outlet, and ensure smooth air outlet.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, at least two of the plurality of ribs are inclined toward two sides respectively.

[0021] In the above embodiment, a portion of the ribs on one side wall close to the air outlet frame is inclined toward the side wall, and another portion of the ribs on the other side wall close to the air outlet are inclined toward the side wall, so that at least part of the ribs on both sides of the multiple ribs are inclined toward the directions on both sides in the air outlet direction, thereby guiding the outlet airflow and making the outlet airflow flow with an expansion trend, thereby increasing the air outlet range and improving the user experience.

[0022] In an optional implementation, the distance between two adjacent ribs and the distance between the rib and the air outlet frame are 9.0 mm to 16.0 mm.

[0023] In the above embodiment, since the width of an adult's finger is about 16 mm and the width of a child's finger is about 12 mm, the spacing between two adjacent ribs located in the middle of the multiple ribs is set to 9.0 mm and 10 mm as shown in the figure, which can effectively prevent the fingers of adults or children from being inserted. The spacing between two adjacent ribs located on both sides of the multiple ribs is set to 12.0 mm and 11.7 mm respectively. Due to the existence of structures such as wind deflectors, it is not easy for users to insert their fingers, and smooth air flow can be ensured. In addition, the spacing between the side wall of the air outlet frame and the rib closest to it is set to 15.8 and 15.6 mm, which further ensures smooth air flow and reduces the risk of condensation.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a wind wheel, the air outlet frame is provided with an air outlet channel, the wind wheel is arranged at one end opening of the air outlet channel, and the plurality of ribs are sequentially arranged at the other end opening of the air outlet channel.

[0025] In the above embodiment, an air outlet grille formed by multiple ribs is arranged at the outlet end of the air outlet channel to effectively prevent the user from reaching into the air outlet channel and accidentally touching the wind wheel, thereby avoiding user injury. At the same time, the spacing between multiple ribs is reasonably set to ensure smooth air flow.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the utility model include: in the arrangement direction of the multiple ribs, the distance between two adjacent ribs located in the middle of the multiple ribs is small, thereby preventing the user's fingers from being inserted from the middle, while on both sides of the multiple ribs, it is not easy to insert due to the structural obstacles of the air conditioner itself; therefore, the distance between two adjacent ribs located on both sides of the multiple ribs is large, which can not only make the air outlet channel outlet more smooth, but also reduce condensation caused by the intersection of cold and hot on both sides. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 The embodiment of the utility model provides Figure 1 A partial enlarged view.

[0030] Icon: 10-air conditioner; 100-air outlet frame; 110-air outlet; 120-air outlet channel; 200-rib; 300-wind wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected 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.

[0037] The indoor unit is usually provided with an air outlet grille at the air outlet of the air outlet frame, which can not only guide the air, but also prevent the user's fingers from accidentally entering the inside to a certain extent. However, the spacing design of the existing air outlet grilles is unreasonable. If the spacing is too large, the user may accidentally reach into the air conditioner, and if the spacing is too small, it will affect the air outlet, thereby affecting the user experience.

[0038] Based on the above problems, the utility model provides an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit, an outdoor unit and a pipeline, and the indoor unit and the outdoor unit are connected by the pipeline.

[0039] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The indoor unit includes an air outlet frame 100, ribs 200 and a wind wheel 300. The number of the ribs 200 is multiple, and the multiple ribs 200 form an air outlet grille.

[0040] The plurality of ribs 200 are sequentially arranged at intervals on the air outlet frame 100 , and the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 located in the middle of the plurality of ribs 200 is smaller than the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 located on both sides.

[0041] In other words, in the arrangement direction of the multiple ribs 200, the density of the multiple ribs 200 is different. The distance between two adjacent ribs 200 located in the middle of the multiple ribs 200 is small, thereby preventing the user's fingers from being inserted from the middle, while it is not easy to insert the fingers on both sides of the multiple ribs 200 due to the structural obstacles of the air conditioner 10 itself; therefore, the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 located on both sides of the multiple ribs 200 is large, which can not only make the air outlet duct 120 outlet more smooth, but also reduce condensation caused by the intersection of cold and hot on both sides.

[0042] It should be noted that the multiple ribs 200 are arranged horizontally in a straight line as shown in the figure. The two adjacent ribs 200 located in the middle can refer to the ribs 200 located in the middle or close to the middle of the multiple ribs 200. For example, the number of ribs 200 shown in the figure is 6, then the spacing of the middle ribs 200 can refer to the spacing between the third and fourth ribs 200 from left to right, or the spacing between the second and third, third and fourth, fourth and fifth ribs 200; and the ribs 200 located on both sides of the multiple ribs 200 refer to the spacing between the first and second, fifth and sixth ribs 200, of course, can also refer to the spacing between the first and second, second and third, fourth and fifth, fifth and sixth ribs 200.

[0043] It can be understood that the middle or two sides of the multiple ribs 200 are relative positions, which can be adjusted according to different usage scenarios and are not specifically limited here.

[0044] Furthermore, the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 gradually increases in the extending direction of the plurality of ribs 200 from the middle along the two sides.

[0045] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the multiple ribs 200 is dense in the middle, and gradually sparse in the direction extending from the middle to the two sides. Therefore, the densely arranged ribs 200 in the middle can prevent the user's fingers from being inserted from the middle; and on both sides of the multiple ribs 200, because there are other structures that can prevent the user's hands from being inserted, the spacing between the ribs 200 on both sides is designed to be gradually increased, so that the air flow is smoother and the condensation generated by the intersection of cold and hot on both sides can be reduced.

[0046] Of course, in addition to this, the spacing between the multiple ribs 200 can also be other settings. For example, in the extension direction of the multiple ribs 200 from the middle to the two sides, the spacing between two adjacent ribs 200 first decreases and then increases.

[0047] Therefore, it is sufficient to ensure that the plurality of ribs 200 located in the middle are densely arranged to prevent the user's hand from reaching into the interior of the air conditioner 10 .

[0048] Furthermore, the distance between the ribs 200 located on both sides of the plurality of ribs 200 and the air outlet frame 100 is greater than the distance between any two adjacent ribs 200 .

[0049] In this embodiment, the two ribs 200 located on the two sides of the multiple ribs 200 are also spaced apart from the two side walls of the air outlet frame 100, and the distance between these two ribs 200 and the corresponding side walls of the air outlet frame 100 is greater than the distance between any two adjacent ribs 200, thereby ensuring smooth air outlet and avoiding condensation.

[0050] In this embodiment, the plurality of ribs 200 and the air outlet frame 100 are integrally formed.

[0051] In this embodiment, the plurality of ribs 200 are disposed on the air outlet frame 100 by an integrated molding process. The process is simple and can not only ensure the stable installation of the plurality of ribs 200 but also reduce the installation process, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0052] Furthermore, the plurality of ribs 200 extend along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet frame 100 .

[0053] In this embodiment, the air outlet 110 of the air outlet frame 100 extends longitudinally, and therefore, the plurality of ribs 200 also extend along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet 110. Thus, the air outlet grille formed by the plurality of ribs 200 can prevent the user from accidentally reaching into the air outlet 110 in the longitudinal air outlet direction, while ensuring smooth air outlet.

[0054] Of course, not only that, the air outlet 110 of the air outlet frame 100 can also extend laterally. Therefore, the multiple ribs 200 all extend along the lateral direction of the air outlet frame 100, and also ensure that the air outlet grille formed by the multiple ribs 200 can prevent the user from accidentally reaching into it in the lateral air outlet direction of the air outlet 110, and ensure smooth air outlet.

[0055] Furthermore, at least two ribs 200 among the plurality of ribs 200 are arranged to be inclined toward two sides respectively.

[0056] In this embodiment, a portion of the ribs 200 on one side wall near the air outlet frame 100 is inclined toward the side wall, and another portion of the ribs 200 on the other side wall near the air outlet 110 is inclined toward the side wall, so that at least part of the ribs 200 located on both sides of the multiple ribs 200 are respectively inclined toward the directions of both sides in the air outlet direction, thereby guiding the airflow and making the airflow flow in an expansion trend, thereby increasing the air outlet range and improving the user experience.

[0057] In detail, the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 and the distance between the rib 200 and the air outlet frame 100 are 9.0 mm to 16.0 mm.

[0058] In this embodiment, since the width of an adult's finger is approximately 16 mm and the width of a child's finger is approximately 12 mm, the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 located in the middle of the plurality of ribs 200 is set to 9.0 mm and 10 mm as shown in the figure, which can effectively prevent the fingers of an adult or a child from being inserted.

[0059] The intervals between two adjacent ribs 200 on both sides of the plurality of ribs 200 are set to 12.0 mm and 11.7 mm respectively. Due to the existence of structures such as wind guide plates, it is not easy for users to insert their fingers into the ribs while ensuring smooth air flow.

[0060] Moreover, the distance between the side wall of the air outlet frame 100 and the rib 200 closest thereto is set to 15.8 and 15.6 mm, further ensuring smooth air outlet and reducing the risk of condensation.

[0061] Furthermore, the air outlet frame 100 is provided with an air outlet channel 120, the wind wheel 300 is arranged at one end opening of the air outlet channel 120, and a plurality of ribs 200 are arranged in sequence at the other end opening of the air outlet channel 120, that is, the ribs 200 are located at the connection between the air outlet channel 120 and the air outlet 110 of the air outlet frame 100.

[0062] In this embodiment, an air outlet grille formed by a plurality of ribs 200 is arranged at the outlet end of the air outlet channel 120 to effectively prevent the user from reaching into the air outlet channel 120 and accidentally touching the wind wheel 300, thereby avoiding user injury. At the same time, the spacing between the plurality of ribs 200 is reasonably arranged to ensure smooth air flow.

[0063] In summary, the utility model provides an air conditioner 10, in which the density of the multiple ribs 200 is different in the arrangement direction of the multiple ribs 200, and the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 located in the middle of the multiple ribs 200 is small, thereby preventing the user's fingers from being inserted from the middle, while on both sides of the multiple ribs 200, it is not easy to insert due to the structural obstacles of the air conditioner 10 itself; therefore, the distance between two adjacent ribs 200 located on both sides of the multiple ribs 200 is large, which can not only make the air outlet duct 120 outlet more smooth, but also reduce condensation caused by the intersection of cold and hot on both sides.

[0064] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an air outlet frame (100) and a plurality of ribs (200); The plurality of ribs (200) are arranged in sequence and at intervals on the air outlet frame (100), and the distance between two adjacent ribs (200) located in the middle of the plurality of ribs (200) is smaller than the distance between two adjacent ribs (200) located on both sides.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between two adjacent ribs (200) gradually increases in the extension direction from the middle along both sides of the plurality of ribs (200).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the extension direction of the plurality of ribs (200) from the middle along both sides, the distance between two adjacent ribs (200) first decreases and then increases.

4. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The distance between the ribs (200) located on both sides of the plurality of ribs (200) and the air outlet frame (100) is greater than the distance between any two adjacent ribs (200).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of ribs (200) are integrally formed with the air outlet frame (100).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of ribs (200) all extend along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet frame (100).

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of ribs (200) all extend along the transverse direction of the air outlet frame (100).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two of the plurality of ribs (200) are arranged to be inclined towards two sides respectively.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between two adjacent ribs (200) and the distance between the rib (200) and the air outlet frame (100) are 9.0 mm to 16.0 mm.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner further comprises a fan wheel (300), the air outlet frame (100) is provided with an air outlet channel (120), the fan wheel (300) is arranged at one end opening of the air outlet channel (120), and the plurality of ribs (200) are sequentially arranged at the other end opening of the air outlet channel (120).

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