Indoor unit of air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner. The indoor unit comprises a shell and a sliding plate. A first air outlet is formed in the front surface of the shell. The sliding plate is arranged on the front surface, completely covers the front surface and is arranged on the front surface in a sliding mode so that the sliding plate can open the first air outlet. The sliding plate completely covers the front surface of the shell, that is, the area of the sliding plate is larger than or equal to that of the front surface of the shell, so that the front surface of the shell and the first air outlet formed in the front surface are prevented from being damaged by external force. And when the indoor unit of the air conditioner is in the open state, the sliding plate slides so that air of the first air outlet can be blown to the indoor area. When the air is discharged from the first air outlet, the part, except the first air outlet, of the front surface of the shell is still covered by the sliding plate, so that the sliding plate is prevented from being damaged by external force, and the front surface of the shell is protected.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of science and technology, air conditioners have rapidly become popular in people's lives. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is installed indoors, and the first air outlet of the indoor unit is generally arranged on the front surface of the indoor unit facing the indoor area. In life, people are indoors and may accidentally damage the front surface of the indoor unit. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present utility model is proposed to provide an air conditioner indoor unit that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems, and can solve the problem that the front surface of the air conditioner indoor unit is easily damaged by external forces, thereby achieving the effect of protecting the front surface.

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

[0005] A housing, wherein a first air outlet is disposed on a front surface of the housing;

[0006] A slide plate is arranged on the front surface, the slide plate completely covers the front surface, and the slide plate is slidably arranged on the front surface so that the slide plate opens the first air outlet.

[0007] Optionally, the air conditioner indoor unit further comprises a connection structure arranged at the middle of the slide plate along the length direction, or a plurality of connection structures arranged in sequence along the length direction of the slide plate;

[0008] The connection structure comprises:

[0009] A slide bar extending along a sliding direction of the slide plate;

[0010] A slide groove extends along the sliding direction of the slide plate; the slide bar is inserted into the slide groove;

[0011] One of the slide groove and the slide bar is arranged on the front surface of the shell, and the other is arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate.

[0012] Optionally, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes a sliding structure, and the sliding structure includes:

[0013] A fixing frame, the fixing frame being arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate or the front surface of the shell;

[0014] A pulley is rotatably arranged on the fixing frame, and the pulley contacts the front surface of the shell or the inner surface of the slide.

[0015] Optionally, the shell extends in a vertical direction, and the slide plate is slidably mounted on the shell in a left-right direction;

[0016] The two vertical edges of the first air outlet are respectively a first edge and a second edge;

[0017] The two vertical edges of the front surface are respectively a third edge and a fourth edge;

[0018] The second edge is disposed between the first edge and the fourth edge, and the second edge is spaced apart from the fourth edge to form a non-wind outlet area; or,

[0019] The first edge is disposed between the second edge and the third edge, and the first edge is spaced apart from the third edge to form a non-air outlet area.

[0020] Optionally, the slide groove is arranged on the front surface, the slide groove is arranged on the non-air outlet area, and the opening of the slide groove faces upward;

[0021] The slide bar comprises:

[0022] A mounting plate, the mounting plate is arranged parallel to the slide plate and is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the slide plate;

[0023] a sliding plate, the sliding plate being inserted into the sliding groove through the opening and being configured to slide along the sliding groove;

[0024] A connecting plate connects the mounting plate and the sliding plate.

[0025] Optionally, a transmission mechanism is further included; the transmission mechanism includes:

[0026] A rack, the rack being arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate and extending along the sliding direction of the slide plate;

[0027] A gear is rotatably disposed in the housing, the gear is meshed with the rack, and a through hole for the gear to mesh with the rack is provided on the housing.

[0028] Optionally, the gear is arranged on a side of the non-air outlet area close to the first air outlet;

[0029] The slide plate is made of aluminum alloy;

[0030] There are two transmission mechanisms, one of which is located at the upper end of the slide plate, and the other is located at the lower end of the slide plate.

[0031] Optionally, the first air outlet and the non-air outlet area are both rectangles with their length directions along the vertical direction as a whole, and a ratio of the width of the first air outlet to that of the non-air outlet area is between 1 and 1.8.

[0032] Optionally, the front surface further includes a first decorative area and a second decorative area; the first decorative area is located on the upper side of the first air outlet, and the second decorative area is located on the lower side of the first air outlet.

[0033] Optionally, a second air outlet is further provided at the front end of the side wall of the shell adjacent to the first air outlet.

[0034] In the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the utility model, since the slide plate completely covers the front surface of the shell, that is, the area of ​​the slide plate is greater than or equal to the area of ​​the front surface of the shell, it is prevented that the front surface of the shell and the first air outlet arranged on the front surface are damaged by external forces. When the indoor unit of the air conditioner is in the turned-on state, the slide plate is slid so that the wind from the first air outlet blows toward the indoor area. When the first air outlet blows out wind, the part of the front surface of the shell except the first air outlet is still covered by the slide plate, so that the slide plate blocks the damage to it by external forces, and plays a protective role on the front surface of the shell.

[0035] Furthermore, the inventors have also discovered that the air volume of the indoor unit of the air conditioner can be adjusted by adjusting the coverage of the air outlet by the slide plate. That is, the more the first air outlet is covered by the slide plate, the smaller its air volume.

[0036] 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

[0037] 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:

[0038] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of middle B;

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of middle;

[0043] Figure 6 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit according to another embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of middle C;

[0045] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a slide plate, a connecting structure and a sliding structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of middle D;

[0047] Fig.10 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of E in the middle;

[0048] Fig.11 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of F. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 11 To describe the air conditioner indoor unit of an embodiment of the present 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 present 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, and refer to Figures 2 to 11 The embodiment of the utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit 100, comprising a housing 120 and a slide plate 110. A first air outlet 123 is provided on a front surface 121 of the housing 120. The slide plate 110 is provided on the front surface 121, the slide plate 110 completely covers the front surface 121, and the slide plate 110 is slidably provided on the front surface 121 so that the slide plate 110 opens the first air outlet 123.

[0054] In the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, when the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is in a closed state, the first air outlet 123 does not need to discharge air, and the slide plate 110 completely covers the front surface 121 of the housing 120, that is, the area of ​​the slide plate 110 is greater than or equal to the area of ​​the front surface 121 of the housing 120, so as to prevent the front surface 121 of the housing 120 and the first air outlet 123 arranged on the front surface 121 from being damaged by external forces. When the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is in an open state, the slide plate 110 is slid so that the wind from the first air outlet 123 is blown toward the indoor area. When the first air outlet 123 discharges air, the part of the front surface 121 of the housing 120 except the first air outlet 123 is still covered by the slide plate 110, so that the slide plate 110 blocks the damage to it by external forces, and plays a protective role on the front surface 121 of the housing 120.

[0055] Furthermore, in this example, since the slide plate 110 can slide on the front surface 121 of the housing 120, the first air outlet 123 is provided on the front surface 121. The user can adjust the air volume of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 by adjusting the coverage of the slide plate 110 on the first air outlet 123. When the user needs the air conditioner indoor unit 100 to discharge air at the maximum air volume, the slide plate 110 slides to fully expose the air outlet to achieve the maximum air volume. When the user wants to reduce the air volume, the slide plate 110 covers part of the first air outlet 123, thereby reducing the air volume. In other words, the more the first air outlet 123 is covered by the slide plate 110, the smaller its air volume.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 further includes a connection structure 130 disposed at the middle portion of the slide plate 110 along the length direction, or a plurality of connection structures 130 disposed sequentially along the length direction of the slide plate 110. The connection structure 130 includes a slide bar 132 and a slide groove 131. The slide bar 132 extends along the sliding direction of the slide plate 110. The slide groove 131 extends along the sliding direction of the slide plate 110. The slide bar 132 is inserted into the slide groove 131. One of the slide groove 131 and the slide bar 132 is disposed on the front surface 121 of the housing 120, and the other is disposed on the inner surface of the slide plate 110.

[0057] In this embodiment, since the slide bar 132 is disposed on one of the housing 120 and the slide plate 110, and the slide groove 131 is disposed on the other, the slide bar 132 is inserted into the slide groove 131, so that the slide plate 110 is connected to the front surface 121 of the housing 120. When the slide bar 132 slides in the slide groove 131, the slide plate 110 slides on the front surface 121 of the housing 120.

[0058] Preferably, if Figure 8As shown, a plurality of connection structures 130 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the slide plate 110 , and the plurality of connection structures 130 enable the slide plate 110 to be more firmly connected to the front surface 121 of the housing 120 .

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the slide groove 131 is arranged on the front surface 121, the slide groove 131 is arranged on the non-air outlet area, and the opening of the slide groove 131 faces upward. The slide bar 132 includes a mounting plate, a sliding plate and a connecting plate. The mounting plate is arranged parallel to the slide plate 110 and is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the slide plate 110. The sliding plate is inserted into the slide groove 131 through the opening and is configured to slide along the slide groove 131. The connecting plate connects the mounting plate and the sliding plate.

[0060] In this embodiment, the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the slide plate 110. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the mounting plate and the sliding plate, and when the sliding plate is inserted into the slide groove 131 fixedly set on the front surface 121 of the housing 120, the slide plate 110 is slidably connected to the front surface 121 of the housing 120.

[0061] Furthermore, the opening of the slide groove 131 faces upward, and the angle between the sliding plate and the connecting plate is a right angle. The sliding plate is inserted into the slide groove 131 through the opening of the slide groove 131 downward, so that the connection between the sliding plate and the slide groove 131 is more stable, and further the connection between the slide plate 110 and the front surface 121 of the shell 120 is more stable.

[0062] In some alternative embodiments of the present embodiment, the slide groove 131 is provided on the slide plate 110, and the opening of the slide groove 131 faces downward. The mounting plate is provided parallel to the front surface 121 of the housing 120, and is fixedly connected to the front surface 121 of the housing 120. The lower end of the sliding plate is connected to the connecting plate, and the sliding plate is inserted into the slide groove 131 through the opening of the slide groove 131 upward.

[0063] Of course, the slide groove 131 may also be opened downward on the front surface 121 of the shell 120 or opened upward on the inner surface of the slide plate 110 . In this case, the connecting structure 130 should be arranged corresponding to the slide groove 131 .

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Fig.10 As shown, the connection structure 130 also includes a first fixing groove 133, which is arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate 110 and is located below the mounting plate. A first matching plug plate 134 is arranged at the lower end of the mounting plate, and the first matching plug plate 134 is inserted into the first fixing groove 133. The arrangement of the first fixing groove 133 bears part of the force of the mounting plate, making the mounting plate more firmly on the slide plate 110.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connection structure 130 is disposed in the non-air outlet area and on the inner surface of the slide plate 110 on the side close to the first air outlet 123. In this way, the length of the slide groove 131 can be shortened without affecting the connection between the slide plate 110 and the front surface 121 of the housing 120, which saves costs in a certain sense.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing 120 extends in the vertical direction, and the slide plate 110 is slidably mounted on the housing 120 in the left-right direction. That is, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is a cabinet type air conditioner indoor unit 100, and the slide plate 110 slides in the width direction of the air conditioner.

[0067] The cabinet air conditioner indoor unit 100 is the indoor part of the split vertical air conditioner or the indoor terminal model of the central air conditioner, and is used to adjust the indoor air, specifically, including adjusting the temperature, humidity, air quality of the air, humidifying, dehumidifying, introducing fresh air, etc. The air conditioner can be composed of an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, a throttling device and other necessary components to form a compression refrigeration cycle system, so as to output cold air / hot air through a fan to achieve cooling and heating of the indoor environment.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the two vertical edges of the first air outlet 123 are the first edge and the second edge. The two vertical edges of the front surface 121 are the third edge and the fourth edge. The second edge is arranged between the first edge and the fourth edge, and the second edge and the fourth edge are arranged at intervals to form a non-air outlet area. In this embodiment, the first air outlet 123 is located on the left side of the non-air outlet area.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first edge is disposed between the second edge and the third edge, and the first edge and the third edge are spaced apart to form a non-air outlet area. In this embodiment, the first air outlet 123 is located on the right side of the non-air outlet area.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first air outlet 123 and the non-air outlet area are generally rectangular with the length direction along the vertical direction, and the ratio of the width of the air outlet area to the non-air outlet area is between 1 and 1.8. For example, it is set to 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8. It is more preferably set to between 1.5 and 1.7. Such a setting makes the dividing line between the first air outlet 123 and the non-air outlet area at or approximately at the golden section point of the width direction of the front surface 121 of the shell 120, making the appearance of the front surface 121 of the shell 120 more coordinated and beautiful.

[0071] As can be seen from the above, the first air outlet 123 deviates from the horizontal center position of the front surface 121 of the housing 120, forming an offset structure of the first air outlet 123. In the existing cabinet air conditioner indoor unit 100, whether it is a circular air outlet or a rectangular air outlet, it is arranged in the horizontal center of the housing 120, so that the front shape of the housing 120 forms a bilaterally symmetrical shape, which has become a fixed mindset. However, the utility model makes the first air outlet 123 offset, and the structure is novel and unique, making the product more competitive in appearance.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Fig.11 As shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 further includes a sliding structure 140, and the sliding structure 140 includes a fixing frame 145 and a pulley 146. The fixing frame 145 is arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate 110. The pulley 146 is rotatably arranged on the fixing frame 145, and the pulley 146 contacts the front surface 121 of the housing 120.

[0073] In this embodiment, during the sliding of the skateboard 110, the pulley 146 slides on the front surface 121 of the shell 120, which reduces the friction between the skateboard 110 and the front surface 121 of the shell 120 while preventing the skateboard 110 from tilting on the front surface 121 of the shell 120.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing frame 145 is disposed on the front surface of the housing. The pulley 146 is rotatably disposed on the fixing frame 145, and the pulley 146 contacts the inner surface of the slide plate.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple fixing frames 145 and pulleys 146. Two fixing frames 145 form a group and are sequentially arranged along the sliding direction of the inner surface of the slide plate 110, and each fixing frame 145 is provided with a pulley 146. Fixing frames 145 and pulleys 146 are arranged between the slide bar 132 and the rack 141 and between the slide bars 132 and the slide bars 132, so that the friction of the slide plate 110 is smaller during the sliding process, and the slide plate is ensured to be in a vertical state and more stable.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes a rack 141 and a gear 142. The rack 141 is disposed on the inner surface of the slide plate 110, and the rack 141 extends along the sliding direction of the slide plate 110. The gear 142 is rotatably disposed in the housing 120, and the gear 142 is meshed with the rack 141. The housing 120 is provided with a through hole 150 for the gear 142 to mesh with the rack 141.

[0077] In this embodiment, since the gear 142 is disposed in the housing 120, the rack 141 is disposed on the inner surface of the slide plate 110, and the gear 142 is meshed with the rack 141, the gear 142 rotates to drive the rack 141 to move, and further enables the slide plate 110 to slide on the front surface 121 of the housing 120. The arrangement of the gear 142 and the rack 141 ensures that the position of the slide plate 110 on the front surface 121 of the housing 120 is not easily changed when the slide plate 110 stops sliding.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, there are two transmission mechanisms, one of which is located at the upper end of the slide plate 110, and the other is located at the lower end of the slide plate 110. In this embodiment, the two transmission mechanisms 140 simultaneously drive the slide plate 110 to move on the front surface 121 of the housing 120, which can reduce the shaking of the slide plate 110 during the sliding process and make the slide plate 110 more stable during the sliding process.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 and Figure 7 , Fig. 9 As shown, the sliding structure 140 also includes a second fixing groove 144, which is arranged on the through hole 150 and located on the front surface 121 of the housing 120 and below the gear 142. A second matching plug plate 143 is arranged at the lower end of the rack 141, and the second matching plug plate 143 is inserted downward into the second fixing groove 144 so that the second matching plug plate 143 slides in the second fixing groove 144 when the gear 142 rotates. In this embodiment, since the rack 141 is arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate 110, the arrangement of the second fixing groove 144 can make the slide plate 110 more firmly connected to the front surface 121 of the housing 120, and also make the rack 141 and the gear 142 better meshing.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the gear 142 is disposed on a side of the non-air outlet area close to the first air outlet 123 .

[0081] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the non-air outlet area is located on the left or right side of the first air outlet 123. In this embodiment, the gear 142 is arranged on the side of the non-air outlet area close to the first air outlet 123, that is, the gear 142 is arranged at the lateral center of the front surface 121 of the housing 120. During the movement of the rack 141 and the gear 142, the stability of the slide plate 110 is improved. In this embodiment, the movement between the rack 141 and the gear 142 can be manual.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 further includes a driving device, which is disposed in the housing 120, and the output shaft of the motor of the driving device is in transmission connection with the gear 142. In this embodiment, the motor drives the gear 142 to rotate, further causing the rack 141 to move on the gear 142.

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the driving device is disposed in the housing 120, the appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is more neat and beautiful.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, the slide plate 110 is made of aluminum alloy.

[0085] In this embodiment, the aluminum alloy has good corrosion resistance, will not fade, will not fall off, and is not easy to maintain; the aluminum alloy has high strength and is not easy to deform; the aluminum alloy has rich and diverse colors and good decorative effects. The use of the aluminum alloy to make the slide plate 110 can improve the aesthetics of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0086] The aluminum alloy is light in weight, which prolongs the service life of the connection structure 130. If the slide plate 110 falls off, it is not easy to cause harm to the human body or indoor items. In addition, since the aluminum material in the metal material can be recycled, it will not cause environmental pollution and can be reused, with a high utilization rate.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the front surface 121 also includes a first decorative area 122 and a second decorative area 124. The first decorative area 122 is located on the upper side of the first air outlet 123, and the second decorative area 124 is located on the lower side of the first air outlet 123. By arranging patterns on the first decorative area 122 and the second decorative area 124, the front surface 121 is more beautiful and increases market competitiveness.

[0088] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, a second air outlet is also provided at the front end of the side wall of the housing 120 adjacent to the first air outlet 123 .

[0089] In this embodiment, the first edge of the first air outlet 123 coincides with the front edge of the second air outlet and the third edge of the front surface 121 of the shell 120, that is, the first air outlet 123 is located on the left side of the non-air outlet area, and the large air outlet formed by the first air outlet 123 and the second air outlet passes through the front surface 121 and a lateral side of the shell 120, so that the air conditioner indoor unit 100 can supply air toward the front and lateral sides of the shell 120, so that the air outlet angle range of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is larger.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the first air outlet 123 is divided into an upper air outlet and a lower air outlet along the vertical direction. The upper air outlet and the lower air outlet can be controlled separately to achieve different openings, thereby controlling the air supply volume of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 to the upper and lower indoor areas, enriching the user's choices and meeting personalized needs.

[0091] For example, when the air conditioner indoor unit 100 operates in cooling mode, since the cold air has a high density and a tendency to sink, the upper air outlet can be opened to allow the cold air to first fill the upper half of the indoor space, and then sink downward under its own gravity to fill the entire room.

[0092] When the air conditioner indoor unit 100 operates in heating mode, since hot air has a low density and tends to rise, the lower air outlet can be opened to allow the hot air to first fill the lower half of the room and then rise to fill the entire room.

[0093] 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. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein a first air outlet is disposed on a front surface of the housing; A slide plate is arranged on the front surface, the slide plate completely covers the front surface, and the slide plate is slidably arranged on the front surface so that the slide plate opens the first air outlet.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting structure arranged in the middle of the slide plate along the length direction, or a plurality of connecting structures arranged in sequence along the length direction of the slide plate; The connection structure comprises: A slide bar extending along a sliding direction of the slide plate; A slide groove extends along the sliding direction of the slide plate; the slide bar is inserted into the slide groove; One of the slide groove and the slide bar is arranged on the front surface of the shell, and the other is arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes a sliding structure; The sliding structure comprises: A fixing frame, the fixing frame being arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate or the front surface of the shell; A pulley is rotatably arranged on the fixing frame, and the pulley contacts the front surface of the shell or the inner surface of the slide.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing extends in a vertical direction, and the slide plate is slidably mounted on the housing in a left-right direction; The two vertical edges of the first air outlet are respectively a first edge and a second edge; The two vertical edges of the front surface are respectively a third edge and a fourth edge; The second edge is disposed between the first edge and the fourth edge, and the second edge is spaced apart from the fourth edge to form a non-wind outlet area; or, The first edge is disposed between the second edge and the third edge, and the first edge is spaced apart from the third edge to form a non-air outlet area.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slide groove is arranged on the front surface, the slide groove is arranged on the non-air outlet area, and the opening of the slide groove faces upward; The slide bar comprises: A mounting plate, the mounting plate is arranged parallel to the slide plate and is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the slide plate; a sliding plate, the sliding plate being inserted into the sliding groove through the opening and being configured to slide along the sliding groove; A connecting plate connects the mounting plate and the sliding plate.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a transmission mechanism; the transmission mechanism includes: A rack, the rack being arranged on the inner surface of the slide plate and extending along the sliding direction of the slide plate; A gear is rotatably disposed in the housing, the gear is meshed with the rack, and a through hole for the gear to mesh with the rack is provided on the housing.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gear is arranged on a side of the non-air outlet area close to the first air outlet; The slide plate is made of aluminum alloy; There are two transmission mechanisms, one of which is located at the upper end of the slide plate, and the other is located at the lower end of the slide plate.

8. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first air outlet and the non-air outlet area are both rectangular in shape with their length directions along the vertical direction as a whole, and a ratio of the width of the first air outlet to that of the non-air outlet area is between 1 and 1.

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9. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front surface further includes a first decorative area and a second decorative area; the first decorative area is located at an upper side of the first air outlet, and the second decorative area is located at a lower side of the first air outlet.

10. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second air outlet is also provided at the front end of the side wall of the shell adjacent to the first air outlet.

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