Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, and discloses an air conditioner indoor unit which comprises a main unit, an auxiliary unit, a sliding groove and a door plate. The host comprises a shell, a sub-containing cavity is defined in the shell, the shell comprises a front panel, a first side plate and a second side plate which are connected in a bent mode, the first side plate and the second side plate are oppositely arranged and extend in the vertical direction, and the front panel is provided with an inlet and outlet capable of exposing the sub-containing cavity. The sliding grooves are correspondingly formed in the first side plate and the second side plate and extend in the vertical direction, the sliding grooves comprise second guide rail grooves and first guide rail grooves which are distributed up and down and communicate with each other, and the second guide rail grooves are close to the front panel and staggered with the first guide rail grooves; the door plate can cover the entrance and exit, and the two oppositely-arranged side ends of the door plate are in sliding connection with the corresponding sliding grooves correspondingly; the door plate at least can slide between the first guide rail groove and the second guide rail groove in a controlled mode so as to be switched between the shielding state and the avoiding state. The utility model further discloses the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air-conditioning equipment, for example, to an air-conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, indoor air conditioning equipment mainly includes air conditioners, humidifiers, purifiers, etc. However, these air conditioning equipment are mostly single products. However, when indoor air is conditioned by multiple single air conditioning equipment, a large indoor space will be occupied, and when these air conditioning equipment are idle, a large space is required for storage and placement.

[0003] In the air conditioner of the related art, a receiving chamber is provided at the bottom of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the receiving chamber is communicated with the indoor environment, so that an air conditioner sub-unit is arranged in the receiving chamber, and the air conditioner sub-unit has one or more of a purification module, a humidification module, and a temperature adjustment module. The air conditioner sub-unit can be moved out of the receiving chamber and moved indoors to achieve a more comprehensive adjustment of the indoor environment.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that there are at least the following problems in the related art:

[0005] In order to move the air conditioner sub-unit into or out of the accommodating chamber, a normally open entrance and exit is provided on the housing of the air conditioner indoor unit. However, when the entrance and exit are normally open, the accommodating chamber is exposed to the indoor environment, which not only easily leads to the entry and accumulation of dust, which will enter the air conditioner sub-unit and affect the air conditioning effect of the air conditioner sub-unit, but also allows insects and ants to enter the accommodating chamber and damage the power line and the like in the accommodating chamber.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] The disclosed embodiments provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner and an air conditioner to reduce the probability of dust and insects entering the accommodating cavity, thereby reducing the impact of foreign objects entering the accommodating cavity on the operation of the sub-unit.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air-conditioning indoor unit includes a main unit, a sub-unit, a slide groove and a door panel; the main unit includes an outer shell, a sub-accommodation cavity is defined in the outer shell, the outer shell includes a front panel, a first side panel and a second side panel that are bent and connected, the first side panel and the second side panel are arranged opposite to each other and extend vertically, wherein the front panel is provided with an entrance and exit that can expose the sub-accommodation cavity; the slide groove is correspondingly opened on the first side panel and the second side panel, extending vertically, the slide groove includes a second guide rail groove and a first guide rail groove that are distributed up and down and connected to each other, the second guide rail groove is close to the front panel and is arranged staggered with the first guide rail groove; the door panel can cover the entrance and exit, and the two side ends of the door panel that are arranged opposite to each other are respectively slidably connected to the corresponding slide groove; the door panel can at least be controlled to slide between the first guide rail groove and the second guide rail groove to switch between a blocking state and an avoidance state, in the blocking state, the door panel slides into the first guide rail groove and docks with the front panel to block the entrance and exit, in the avoidance state, the door panel slides to the second guide rail groove and covers the front panel to open the entrance and exit.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first side panel has a first recessed portion, and the second side panel has a second recessed portion, and the vertical heights of the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion both match the heights of the door panel, wherein the entrance and exit are arranged between the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion; the door panel comprises: a door panel body, used to cover and block the entrance and exit in a blocking state; a first plate body, bent and connected to the first side edge of the door panel body; a second plate body, bent and connected to the second side edge of the door panel body; wherein the first guide rail groove is correspondingly arranged at the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion, and when in the blocking state, the door panel slides to the first guide rail groove accordingly, the first plate body abuts against the first recessed portion, the second plate body abuts against the second recessed portion, and the door panel body is docked with the front panel so that the outer surface of the door panel is flush with the outer surface of the outer shell.

[0011] In some embodiments, the slide groove also includes: a connecting groove, which is constructed as an arc-shaped groove bent toward the back plate of the outer shell, and is smoothly connected between the first guide rail groove and the second guide rail groove; when the door panel switches from the blocking state to the avoidance state, the door panel slides along the connecting groove to the second guide rail groove, and at the same time, the door panel moves toward the back ion accommodating cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, the slide groove also includes: a receiving groove, which is arranged at the bottom end of the second guide rail groove, and the structure of the receiving groove is the same as that of the connecting groove; the door panel also includes: a first roller, which extends laterally and is correspondingly arranged on the inner surfaces of the first plate body and the second plate body, and is located at the top end of the door body, and the first roller is inserted in the slide groove to move up and down along the slide groove; a second roller, which extends laterally and is correspondingly arranged on the inner surfaces of the first plate body and the second plate body, and is located at the bottom end of the door body, and the second roller is inserted in the slide groove to move up and down along the slide groove; the distance between the axis of the first roller and the inner surface of the door panel body is greater than the distance between the axis of the second roller and the inner surface of the door panel body, wherein, in the blocking state, the second roller is placed in the receiving groove, and the first roller is placed at the connection between the connecting groove and the second guide rail groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first roller housing is provided with a first sleeve; and the second roller housing is provided with a second sleeve.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit also includes a driving assembly for driving the door panel to move, and the driving assembly includes: a rack extending vertically and arranged on the inner surface of the door panel body; a gear meshingly connected to the driving rack; a motor disposed at the top of the entrance and exit, and the output shaft of the motor is coaxially connected to the gear. The motor drives the gear to rotate, driving the rack to move upward or downward, so that the door panel slides between the first guide groove and the second guide groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the rack includes a first tooth segment and a second tooth segment; the first tooth segment is arranged near the top of the door panel body, and the first tooth segment is provided with a first tooth profile arranged along the vertical interval; the second tooth segment is connected to the first tooth segment in an arcuate transition, and the second tooth segment is provided with a second tooth profile arranged along the vertical interval; the first tooth profile has the same structure as the second tooth profile, and the distance between the tooth top of the first tooth profile and the inner surface of the door panel body is smaller than the distance between the tooth top of the second tooth profile and the inner surface of the door panel body.

[0016] In some embodiments, a guide groove is provided on the outer surface of the front panel, and the rack can move up and down along the guide groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, a notch is provided at the bottom end of the guide groove, and the height of the notch is greater than and equal to the length of the first tooth segment, so that when the door panel switches from the blocking state to the avoidance state, the rack can move into the guide groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the air conditioner indoor unit as described above.

[0019] The air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] The sub-accommodation chamber inside the shell is used to store the sub-machine, and an entrance and exit are provided on the shell corresponding to the sub-accommodation chamber, and the sub-machine can be moved into or out of the sub-accommodation chamber through the entrance and exit; the entrance and exit can be blocked or opened by means of a door panel arranged at the entrance and exit, and a slide groove is correspondingly arranged on the first side panel and the second side panel, and the door panel is slidably arranged on the slide groove to move up and down along the slide groove; wherein the slide groove includes a second guide rail groove and a first guide rail groove which are distributed up and down and connected to each other, and the second guide rail groove is close to the front panel and is staggered with the first guide rail groove; the two opposite side ends of the door panel are slidably arranged in the corresponding slide grooves, and the door panel can be switched between a blocking state and an avoidance state by sliding the door panel between the first guide rail groove and the second guide rail groove. When in the blocking state, the door panel slides into the first guide rail groove and docks with the front panel, which can block the entrance and exit, thereby reducing the probability of dust, insects and ants entering the accommodating cavity, thereby reducing the impact of foreign objects entering the sub-accommodating cavity on the operation of the sub-machine, while ensuring the consistency of the appearance of the air-conditioning indoor unit, ensuring the stability and safety of the sub-machine operation; when in the avoidance state, the door panel slides into the second guide rail groove and moves toward the direction of the back ion accommodating cavity, thereby covering the outer surface of the front panel to open the entrance and exit, so that the sub-machine can be moved or moved out of the sub-accommodating cavity.

[0021] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of another air-conditioning indoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein part of the housing and the sub-unit are removed;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein part of the housing and the sub-unit are removed;

[0027] Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a housing provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 6is a partial structural schematic diagram of a housing provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of part A;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of part B;

[0031] Fig. 9 yes Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of part C of FIG.

[0032] Fig.10 yes Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of the D portion;

[0033] Fig.11 yes Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of part E of FIG.

[0034] Fig.12 is a schematic structural diagram of a drive assembly and a door panel provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 Schematic diagram of the enlarged F part;

[0036] Fig.14 yes Fig.12 Schematic diagram of the enlarged G part;

[0037] Fig.15 is a structural schematic diagram of a door panel provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 A magnified schematic diagram of the H portion;

[0039] Fig.17 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a motor and a gear provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Reference numerals:

[0041] 10. host; 100. housing; 110. sub-accommodating cavity; 120. front panel; 121. guide groove; 1211. notch; 123. sixth guide surface; 130. first side panel; 131. first recessed portion; 132. fourth guide surface; 140. second side panel; 141. second recessed portion; 142. fifth guide surface; 150. entrance; 20. sub-machine; 30. slide groove; 31. first guide groove; 32. second guide groove; 33. connecting groove; 34. accommodating groove; 40. door panel; 4 1. Door panel body; 411. Third guide surface; 42. First plate body; 421. First guide surface; 43. Second plate body; 431. Second guide surface; 441. First roller; 4411. First clamping claw; 442. First bushing; 451. Second roller; 4511. Second clamping claw; 452. Second bushing; 51. Rack; 511. First tooth segment; 5111. First tooth profile; 512. Second tooth segment; 5121. Second tooth profile; 52. Gear; 53. Motor; 531. Semicircular connecting shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0043] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so as to describe the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0044] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0046] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0048] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0049] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0050] Combination Figures 1 to 17As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air-conditioning indoor unit, including a main unit 10, a sub-unit 20, a slide groove 30 and a door panel 40; the main unit 10 includes a shell 100, a sub-accommodating chamber 110 is defined in the shell 100, and the shell 100 includes a front panel 120, a first side panel 130 and a second side panel 140 connected by bending, the first side panel 130 and the second side panel 140 are arranged opposite to each other and extend vertically, wherein the front panel 120 is provided with an inlet and outlet 150 that can expose the sub-accommodating chamber 110; the sub-unit is arranged in the sub-accommodating chamber 110; the slide groove 30 is correspondingly opened on the first side panel 130 and the second side panel 140, extending vertically, and the slide groove 30 includes upper and lower distributed and mutually The second guide groove 32 and the first guide groove 31 are connected, the second guide groove 32 is close to the front panel 120 and is staggered with the first guide groove 31; the door panel 40 can cover the entrance and exit 150, and the two side ends of the door panel 40 that are arranged opposite to each other are slidably connected with the corresponding slide groove 30 respectively; the door panel 40 can at least slide between the first guide groove 31 and the second guide groove 32 in a controlled manner to switch between a blocking state and an avoidance state. In the blocking state, the door panel 40 slides to the first guide groove 31 and docks with the front panel 120 to block the entrance and exit 150. In the avoidance state, the door panel 40 slides into the second guide groove 32 and covers the front panel 120 to open the entrance and exit 150.

[0051] Optionally, the housing 100 is provided with a main accommodating chamber and a sub-accommodating chamber 110 which are distributed up and down. A heat exchanger and a fan assembly are arranged in the main accommodating chamber, and a main air inlet and a main air outlet connected to the indoor environment are arranged on the housing 100. Under the action of the fan assembly, the indoor air flows into the main accommodating chamber through the main air inlet, and after heat exchange with the heat exchanger, under the action of the fan assembly, the air flows back to the room through the main air outlet, so as to adjust the temperature or humidity of the indoor environment.

[0052] The sub-accommodation chamber 110 is arranged below the main accommodation chamber, that is, located at the lower part of the housing 100. The sub-accommodation chamber 110 is provided with a sub-machine 20, and the sub-machine 20 moves into or out of the sub-accommodation chamber 110 through the opening of the housing 100. In order to prevent foreign matter such as dust or insects and ants from entering the sub-accommodation chamber 110, a cover plate 40 is provided at the opening. Optionally, the sub-machine 20 includes one or more of a humidity adjustment module, a temperature adjustment module and a purification module. When the sub-machine 20 moves out of the sub-accommodation chamber 110, air supply at different distances, different positions and different directions can be achieved to purify the indoor environment, or adjust the humidity, or adjust the temperature, so as to improve the treatment effect on the indoor air.

[0053] The housing 100 further includes a first side panel 130 and a second side panel 140 which are bent and connected to the front panel 120. The first side panel 130 and the second side panel 140 both extend vertically and are arranged opposite to each other. The first side panel 130 and the second side panel 140 are provided with corresponding slide grooves 30, and the first sliding end and the second sliding end of the door panel 40 are respectively slidably connected to the corresponding slide grooves 30. The slide grooves 30 include a first guide groove 31 and a second guide groove 32 which are interconnected. The first guide groove 31 is close to the front panel 120 and is arranged in a staggered manner with the second guide groove 32. The two opposite side ends of the door panel 40 can be slidably connected to the corresponding slide grooves 30 respectively, and can slide and switch between the first guide groove 31 and the second guide groove 32, so that the door panel 40 can switch between the shielding state and the avoidance state. In the blocking state, the door panel 40 slides to the second guide groove 32 and docks with the front panel 120 to block the entrance and exit 150. At this time, the probability of dust, insects, etc. entering the accommodating cavity is reduced, thereby reducing the impact of foreign objects entering the sub-accommodating cavity on the operation of the sub-machine, while ensuring the consistency of the appearance of the air-conditioning indoor unit, ensuring the stability and safety of the operation of the sub-machine; in the avoidance state, the door panel 40 slides to the first guide groove 31. Since the first guide groove 31 is close to the front panel 120 and is staggered with the second guide groove 32, the door panel 40 slides upward and moves in a direction away from the sub-accommodating cavity 110, so that it can cover the outer surface of the front panel 120, and then open the entrance and exit 150, so that the sub-machine 20 can be moved into or out of the sub-accommodating cavity 120.

[0054] In the air-conditioning indoor unit provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the sub-accommodation chamber inside the shell is used to store the sub-unit, and an entrance and exit are provided on the shell corresponding to the sub-accommodation chamber, and the sub-unit can be moved into or out of the sub-accommodation chamber through the entrance and exit; the entrance and exit can be blocked or opened by means of a door panel arranged at the entrance and exit, and a slide groove is correspondingly arranged on the first side panel and the second side panel, and the door panel is slidably arranged on the slide groove to move up and down along the slide groove; wherein the slide groove includes a first guide rail groove and a second guide rail groove which are interconnected, and the first guide rail groove is close to the front panel and is staggered with the second guide rail groove; by making the door panel slide between the first guide rail groove and the second guide rail groove, the door panel can be switched between a blocking state and an avoidance state.

[0055] In the blocking state, the door panel is connected to the front panel and blocks the entrance and exit, which can reduce the probability of dust, insects, ants, etc. entering the accommodating cavity, thereby reducing the impact of foreign objects entering the sub-accommodating cavity on the operation of the sub-unit. While ensuring the consistency of the appearance of the air-conditioning indoor unit, the stability and safety of the sub-unit operation are guaranteed; in the avoidance state, the door panel covers the front panel and opens the entrance and exit so that the sub-unit can be moved or moved out of the sub-accommodating cavity.

[0056] Optionally, the first side plate 130 has a first recessed portion 131, the second side plate 140 has a second recessed portion 141, the vertical heights of the first recessed portion 131 and the second recessed portion 141 match the height of the door plate 40, and the entrance 150 is arranged between the first recessed portion 131 and the second recessed portion 141; the door plate 40 includes a door plate body 41, a first plate body 42 and a second plate body 43; the door plate body 41 is used to cover and block the entrance 150 in the shielding state; the first plate body 42 is bent and connected to The first side edge of the door panel body 41; the second plate body 43 is bent and connected to the second side edge of the door panel body 41; wherein the first guide rail groove 31 is correspondingly arranged at the first recessed portion 131 and the second recessed portion 141. When in the blocking state, the door panel 40 slides to the first guide rail groove 31 accordingly, the first plate body 42 abuts against the first recessed portion 131, the second plate body 43 abuts against the second recessed portion 141, and the door panel body 41 is connected to the front panel 120, so that the outer surface of the door panel 40 is flush with the outer surface of the outer shell 100.

[0057] Optionally, the entrance 150 includes a first side 151 and a second side 152 arranged opposite to each other, the first side plate 130 is arranged corresponding to the first side 151, and the second side plate 140 is arranged corresponding to the second side 152. The first recessed portion 131 and the second recessed portion 141 are both connected to the entrance 150, so that the entrance is located between the first recessed portion 131 and the second recessed portion 141.

[0058] By arranging the first guide groove 31 on the first recessed portion 131 and the second recessed portion 141 respectively, when the door panel 40 slides into the first guide groove 31, the inner surface of the first plate body 42 abuts against the outer surface of the first recessed portion 131, and the inner surface of the second plate body 43 abuts against the outer surface of the second recessed portion 141, so as to limit the door panel 40 and maintain the stability and safety of the door panel 40; at this time, the door panel body 41 is docked with the front panel 120, and the outer surface of the door panel 40 is flush with the outer surface of the outer shell 100, so that the aesthetic appearance of the outer shell 100 can be improved.

[0059] Optionally, the first side panel 130 also includes a first side panel body connected to the first recessed portion 131, and the second side panel 140 also includes a second side panel body connected to the second recessed portion 141, wherein an outer surface of the first side panel body protrudes from an outer surface of the first recessed portion 131, and an outer surface of the second side panel body protrudes from an outer surface of the second recessed portion 141; and the second guide rail groove 32 is correspondingly arranged on the first side panel body and the second side panel body.

[0060] Optionally, the first plate body 42 includes a first end portion located at the top end, and the inner surface of the first end portion is provided with a first guide surface 421, and the first guide surface 421 extends upwardly at an angle away from the sub-accommodating cavity 110; the second plate body 43 includes a second end portion located at the top end, and the inner surface of the first end portion is provided with a second guide surface 431, and the second guide surface 431 extends upwardly at an angle away from the sub-accommodating cavity 110.

[0061] By setting the first guide surface 421 and the second guide surface 431, the upward movement of the first plate body 42 and the second plate body 43 along the slide groove 30 can be guided. The door panel gradually slides to the second guide groove 32. Under the action of the first guide surface 421, the inner surface of the first plate body 42 transitions to contact with the outer surface of the first side plate body, so that the first plate body 42 expands outward, that is, in the direction of the back ion accommodating cavity 110; under the action of the second guide surface 431, the inner surface of the second plate body 43 transitions to contact with the outer surface of the second side plate body, so that the second plate body 43 expands outward, that is, in the direction of the back ion accommodating cavity 110. In this way, the first plate body 42 and the second plate body 43 can be respectively attached to the outer surface of the first side plate body and the outer surface of the second side plate body and slide.

[0062] Optionally, a fourth guide surface 132 matching with the first guide surface 421 is provided at the connection between the first side plate body and the first recessed portion 131, and a fifth guide surface 142 matching with the second guide surface 431 is provided at the connection between the second side plate body and the second recessed portion 141. In the shielding state, the first guide surface 421 abuts against the fourth guide surface 132, and the second guide surface 431 abuts against the fifth guide surface 142. In the process of switching the door panel 40 to the avoidance state, the cooperation between the first guide surface 421 and the fourth guide surface 132, and the cooperation between the second guide surface 431 and the fifth guide surface 142 helps to improve the smoothness of the upward movement of the door panel 40.

[0063] Optionally, the door panel body 41 includes a third end portion located at the top, and the inner surface of the third end portion is provided with a third guide surface 411, and the third guide surface 411 extends upwardly and obliquely in a direction away from the sub-accommodation cavity 110. The provision of the third guide surface 411 can guide the upward movement of the door panel body 41. When the door panel gradually slides to the second guide groove 32, under the action of the third guide surface 411, the inner surface of the door panel body 41 transitions to contact with the outer surface of the front panel 120, so that the door panel body 41 expands outward, that is, in the direction of the back ion accommodation cavity 110, so that the first side panel 130 and the second side panel 140 can slide against the outer surface of the outer shell 100.

[0064] Optionally, a sixth guide surface 123 is provided on the side where the front panel 120 is connected to the entrance 150, and in the shielding state, the third guide surface 411 abuts against the sixth guide surface 123. When the door panel 40 switches to the avoidance state, the cooperation between the third guide surface 411 and the sixth guide surface 123 helps to improve the smoothness of the upward movement of the door panel 40.

[0065] Optionally, the first plate body 42 and the second plate body 43 are respectively connected to the door panel body 41 in an arc-shaped bend. In this way, when the first plate body 42 and the second plate body 43 are slightly expanded outward to slide to the outer surface of the first side panel body and the second side panel body, the force can be dispersed to the entire curve, thereby increasing the strength and durability of the curved part. The arc-shaped bend can reduce the risk of cracks in the curved part, thereby increasing the service life.

[0066] Optionally, the door panel body 41, the first side panel 42 and the second side panel 43 are integrally formed to reduce costs and extend service life. Optionally, the first guide surface 421, the third guide surface 411 and the second guide surface 431 are connected in sequence.

[0067] Optionally, the slide groove 30 also includes a connecting groove 33; the connecting groove 33 is constructed as an arc-shaped groove bent toward the back plate of the outer shell 100, and is smoothly connected between the first guide groove 31 and the second guide groove 32; when the door panel 40 switches from the blocking state to the avoidance state, the door panel 40 slides along the connecting groove 33 to the second guide groove 32, and at the same time, the door panel 40 moves toward the direction of the back ion accommodating cavity 110.

[0068] By setting the arc-shaped connecting groove 33, a smooth transition can be provided for the process of sliding the door panel 40 from the first guide groove 31 to the second guide groove 32, or from the second guide groove 32 to the first guide groove 31, so that the door panel 40 will not suddenly change direction when sliding; such a setting also helps to reduce the friction between the door panel 40 and the slide groove 30 during sliding, thereby reducing wear and energy loss. Further, due to the reduction of friction and smooth sliding, the arc-shaped connecting groove 33 can improve the sliding efficiency of the door panel 40, making the sliding of the door panel 40 smoother. In addition, the arc-shaped connecting groove 330 can make the slide groove 30 look more beautiful as a whole, and enhance the aesthetics and design sense of the appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0069] Optionally, the slide groove 30 further includes a receiving groove 34; the door panel 40 further includes a first roller 441 and a second roller 451; the receiving groove 34 is arranged at the bottom end of the second guide groove 32, and the receiving groove 34 has the same structure as the connecting groove 33; the first roller 441 extends in the transverse direction, and is correspondingly arranged on the inner surfaces of the first plate body 42 and the second plate body 43, and is located at the top end of the door panel 40, and the first roller 441 is inserted in the slide groove 30 to move up and down along the slide groove 30; the second roller 451 extends in the transverse direction, corresponding to It is arranged on the inner surface of the first plate body 42 and the inner surface of the second plate body 43, and is located at the bottom end of the door panel 40. The second roller 451 is inserted in the slide groove 30 to move up and down along the slide groove 30; the distance between the axis of the first roller 441 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41 is greater than the distance between the axis of the second roller 451 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41, wherein, in the shielding state, the second roller 451 is placed in the accommodating groove 34, and the first roller 441 is placed at the connection between the connecting groove 33 and the second guide rail groove 32.

[0070] By setting the accommodating groove 34, in the shielding state, the second roller 451 can be accommodated and limited to ensure the stability of the door body 40. Since the accommodating groove 34 has the same structure as the connecting groove 33, when switching to the avoidance state, the movement trajectory of the first roller 441 and the second roller 451 is the same, so that the stability of the door body 40 sliding from the first guide groove 31 to the second guide groove 32 can be ensured. Further, the first roller 441 slides upward along the second guide groove 32, and the second roller 451 slides upward along the first guide groove 31 to drive the movement of the door panel 40. When the first roller 441 moves to the top of the second guide groove 32, the second roller 451 is located in the connecting groove 33, so as to ensure that the door body 40 extends vertically.

[0071] It should be noted that the “extending in the transverse direction” mentioned here refers to the width direction of the housing 10 , that is, the direction from the first side plate 130 to the second side plate 140 .

[0072] Optionally, the first roller 441 is provided with a first shaft sleeve 442 ; the second roller 451 is provided with a second shaft sleeve 452 .

[0073] By setting the first sleeve 442, the sliding friction between the first roller 441 and the slide groove 30 can be converted into rolling friction between the first sleeve 442 and the slide groove 30, thereby reducing the friction between the first roller 441 and the slide groove 30, reducing wear and extending the service life, and also improving the movement efficiency of the first roller 441, making the movement of the door body 40 smoother, less prone to shaking or jamming, thereby improving movement accuracy and stability.

[0074] The second sleeve 452 can convert the sliding friction between the second roller 451 and the slide groove 30 into rolling friction between the second sleeve 452 and the slide groove 30, thereby reducing wear and extending the service life. The second sleeve 452 can also improve the movement efficiency of the second sleeve 452, making the movement of the door body 40 more stable, and the door body 40 is less likely to shake or get stuck. The second sleeve 452 can improve the movement accuracy and stability.

[0075] In addition, by disposing the first bushing 442 and the second bushing 452 , the movement noise of the door body 40 can be reduced.

[0076] Optionally, two first claws 4411 are fixedly provided at the end of the first roller 441 facing away from the first plate body 42 / second plate body 43, and the two first claws 4411 are arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the first roller 441, so that the first sleeve 442 can be clamped when the movable ends of the two first claws 4411 approach each other; and blocks are provided on the outer surfaces of the two first claws 4411 facing away from each other, so as to lock the first sleeve 442 and prevent the first sleeve 442 from falling out.

[0077] Optionally, two second claws 4511 are fixedly provided at the end of the second roller 451 facing away from the first plate body 42 / second plate body 43, and the two second claws 4511 are arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the first roller 441, so that the second sleeve 452 can be clamped when the movable ends of the two second claws 4511 approach each other; and blocks are provided on the outer surfaces of the two second claws 4511 facing away from each other, so as to lock the second sleeve 452 and prevent the second sleeve 452 from falling out.

[0078] Optionally, the air conditioner indoor unit also includes a driving assembly for driving the door panel 40 to move, the driving assembly including a rack 51, a gear 52 and a motor 53; the rack 51 extends vertically and is arranged on the inner surface of the door panel body 41; the gear 52 is meshed and connected with the driving rack 51; the motor 53 is arranged at the top of the entrance and exit 150, and the output shaft of the motor 53 is coaxially connected with the gear 52. The motor 53 drives the gear 52 to rotate, driving the rack 51 to move upward or downward, so that the door panel 40 slides between the first guide groove 31 and the second guide groove 32.

[0079] When the motor 53 drives the gear 52 to rotate in the first direction, the rack 51 can be moved upward and the door panel 40 can slide upward to the second guide groove 32, thereby driving the door panel 40 to switch to the avoidance state to open the entrance 150; when the motor 53 drives the gear 52 to rotate in the second direction, the rack 51 can be moved downward and the door panel 40 can slide downward to the first guide groove 31, thereby driving the door panel 40 to switch to the blocking state. The first direction is the clockwise direction and the second direction is the counterclockwise direction; or the first direction is the counterclockwise direction and the second direction is the clockwise direction.

[0080] Optionally, a semicircular connecting shaft 531 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 53, and the semicircular connecting shaft 431 is plugged into the gear 52 and locked with the gear 52 via a retaining spring. It should be noted that the cross section of the semicircular connecting shaft 431 along the radial direction is a cut circle.

[0081] Optionally, the motor 53 is fixed to a structural member inside the housing 100 .

[0082] Optionally, the rack 51 includes a first tooth segment 511 and a second tooth segment 512; the first tooth segment 511 is arranged near the top of the door panel body 41, and the first tooth segment 511 is provided with a first tooth profile 5111 arranged along the vertical interval; the second tooth segment 512 is connected to the first tooth segment 511 in an arcuate transition, and the second tooth segment 512 is provided with a second tooth profile 5121 arranged along the vertical interval; the first tooth profile 5111 and the second tooth profile 5121 have the same structure, and the distance between the tooth top of the first tooth profile 5111 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41 is smaller than the distance between the tooth top of the second tooth profile 5121 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41.

[0083] Optionally, by setting the first tooth profile 5111 and the second tooth profile 5121 to have the same structure, and making the distance between the tooth top of the first tooth profile 5111 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41 smaller than the distance between the tooth top of the second tooth profile 5121 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41, the slide groove 30 can be matched. When the motor 53 drives the gear 42 to rotate so that the rack 41 moves upward, since the distance between the tooth top of the first tooth profile 5111 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41 is smaller than the distance between the tooth top of the second tooth profile 5121 and the inner surface of the door panel body 41, the gear 52 gradually meshes with the second tooth segment 512, pushing the door panel 40 to move in the direction away from the front panel 120, and cooperating with the slide groove 30, the door panel 40 can cover the outer edge of the front panel 120. Since the second guide groove 32 is close to the front panel 120 and is offset from the first guide groove 31 , the door panel 40 moves in a direction away from the front panel 120 during the sliding process of the door panel 40 toward the second guide groove 32 .

[0084] Optionally, a guide groove 121 is provided on the outer surface of the front panel 120 , and the rack 51 can move up and down along the guide groove 121 .

[0085] When the door panel 40 switches from the shielding state to the avoiding state, the door panel 40 moves upward and covers the outer surface of the front panel 120. In order to avoid friction between the rack 51 and the outer surface of the front panel 120, a guide groove 121 corresponding to the rack 51 is provided on the outer surface of the front panel 120. The provision of the guide groove 121 can not only avoid friction between the rack 121 and the front panel 120, but also enable the rack 51 to move up and down along the direction defined by the guide groove 121, thereby ensuring the stability of the up and down movement of the rack 51 and avoiding the rack 51 from deviating from the vertical movement.

[0086] Optionally, a notch 1211 is provided at the bottom end of the guide groove 121 , and the height of the notch 1211 is greater than and equal to the length of the first tooth segment 511 , so that the rack 51 can move into the guide groove 121 when the door panel 40 switches from the blocking state to the avoiding state.

[0087] In order to prevent the rack 51 from interfering or colliding with the front panel 120 during movement, a notch 1211 is provided at the bottom of the guide groove 121, and the height of the notch 1211 is equal to the length of the first tooth segment 511. Through the arrangement of the notch 1211, the second tooth segment 512 of the rack 51 can be smoothly moved into the guide groove 121.

[0088] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: The host comprises a housing, a sub-accommodating cavity is defined in the housing, the housing comprises a front panel, a first side panel and a second side panel connected in a bent manner, the first side panel and the second side panel are arranged opposite to each other and extend vertically, wherein the front panel is provided with an entrance and an exit for exposing the sub-accommodating cavity; A slide groove is correspondingly provided on the first side plate and the second side plate, and extends vertically. The slide groove includes a second guide groove and a first guide groove which are distributed up and down and are connected to each other. The second guide groove is close to the front panel and is staggered with the first guide groove. The door panel can cover the entrance and exit, and two oppositely arranged side ends of the door panel are slidably connected with corresponding sliding grooves respectively; The door panel can at least slide between the first guide rail groove and the second guide rail groove in a controlled manner to switch between a blocking state and an avoidance state. In the blocking state, the door panel slides into the first guide rail groove and docks with the front panel to block the entrance and exit. In the avoidance state, the door panel slides to the second guide rail groove and covers the front panel to open the entrance and exit.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first side plate has a first recessed portion, and the second side plate has a second recessed portion, and the vertical heights of the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion both match the height of the door plate, wherein the entrance and exit are arranged between the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion; The door panel comprises: The door panel body is used to cover and block the entrance and exit when in the blocking state; A first plate body, bent and connected to a first side edge of the door panel body; A second plate body, bent and connected to a second side edge of the door panel body; Among them, the first guide rail groove is correspondingly arranged at the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion. When in the blocking state, the door panel slides to the first guide rail groove, the first plate body abuts against the first recessed portion, the second plate body abuts against the second recessed portion, and the door panel body is connected to the front panel so that the outer surface of the door panel is flush with the outer surface of the outer shell.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The chute also includes: A connecting groove is constructed as an arc-shaped groove that is bent toward the back plate of the housing and smoothly connected between the first guide groove and the second guide groove; When the door panel switches from the shielding state to the avoiding state, the door panel slides along the connecting groove to the second guide rail groove, and at the same time, the door panel moves toward the direction of the back ion accommodating cavity.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The chute also includes: The accommodating groove is arranged at the bottom end of the second guide rail groove, and the accommodating groove has the same structure as the connecting groove; The door panel also includes: A first roller extends in a transverse direction and is correspondingly arranged on the inner surfaces of the first plate body and the second plate body, and is located at the top of the door body. The first roller is inserted in the slide groove to move up and down along the slide groove; The second roller extends in the transverse direction and is correspondingly arranged on the inner surfaces of the first plate body and the second plate body, and is located at the bottom end of the door body. The second roller is inserted in the slide groove to move up and down along the slide groove; The distance between the axis of the first roller and the inner surface of the door panel body is greater than the distance between the axis of the second roller and the inner surface of the door panel body, wherein in the shielding state, the second roller is placed in the accommodating groove, and the first roller is placed at the connection between the connecting groove and the second guide rail groove.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first roller outer shell is provided with a first shaft sleeve; The second roller outer shell is provided with a second shaft sleeve.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a driving assembly for driving the door panel to move, the driving assembly comprising: The rack extends vertically and is arranged on the inner surface of the door panel body; A gear meshing with the driving rack; The motor is arranged at the top of the entrance and exit, and the output shaft of the motor is coaxially connected with the gear. The motor drives the gear to rotate, driving the rack to move upward or downward, so that the door panel slides between the first guide groove and the second guide groove.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rack comprises: A first tooth segment is arranged close to the top end of the door panel body, and the first tooth segment is provided with first tooth profiles arranged at intervals along the vertical direction; The second tooth segment is connected to the first tooth segment in an arc-shaped transition, and the second tooth segment is provided with a second tooth profile arranged at intervals along the vertical direction; The first tooth profile and the second tooth profile have the same structure, and the distance between the tooth top of the first tooth profile and the inner surface of the door panel body is smaller than the distance between the tooth top of the second tooth profile and the inner surface of the door panel body.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide groove is arranged on the outer surface of the front panel, and the rack can move up and down along the guide groove.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: A notch is provided at the bottom end of the guide groove, and the height of the notch is greater than and equal to the length of the first tooth segment, so that when the door panel switches from the blocking state to the avoidance state, the rack can move into the guide groove.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an air-conditioning indoor unit as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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