Indoor unit of air conditioner

By designing cleaning modules in the air-conditioning indoor unit, including filters, rollers and cleaning brushes, the problem of dust accumulation in the air-conditioning filter affecting the efficiency of air-conditioning is solved, efficient cleaning and smooth laying of the filters are achieved, and the transmission structure is simplified.

CN222824462UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02HISENSE (SHANDONG) AIR CONDITIONING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421490502.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-27
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-27

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Technical Problem

If the air conditioner indoor filter is not cleaned regularly, a lot of dust and bacteria will accumulate, affecting the working efficiency of the air conditioner, increasing energy consumption, and having an impact on human health. The existing self-cleaning devices have problems such as complex equipment, poor reliability, high cost and poor cleaning effect.

Method used

An air conditioning indoor unit is designed, including a cleaning module, which includes a filter, a first and second drum, a steering column, a first and second cleaning brush, and a driving assembly. Through the cooperation of the roller and the drive assembly, the filter can be rolled and cleaned, and the cleaning brush can effectively remove dust from the filter.

Benefits of technology

It realizes simple transmission of the filter, reduces friction resistance, improves the flat laying and cleaning effect of the filter, simplifies the transmission structure of the cleaning module, improves the cleaning effect of the filter, and facilitates cleaning of the first cleaning brush.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit which comprises a machine shell. A heat exchange air inlet; a heat exchange air outlet; the cleaning module is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet and comprises a filter screen, the filter screen is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, and the filter screen is provided with a first end and a second end which are oppositely arranged; a box body; the first roller is connected to the first end; the second roller is connected to the second end, and at least part of the filter screen is wound on the second roller; the first cleaning brush is rotatably connected to the box body, and at least part of the first cleaning brush can make contact with the filter screen; the second driving assembly is in transmission connection with the first cleaning brush, and the second driving assembly can drive the first cleaning brush to rotate; when the first roller rotates to wind at least part of the filter screen on the first roller, the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to reversely rotate relative to the filter screen; when the second roller rotates to wind at least part of the filter screen on the second roller, the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to rotate in the same direction relative to the filter screen, so that the transmission of the filter screen is smoother.
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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] The air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is usually installed indoors and can be used to exchange heat with indoor air. The outdoor unit is installed outdoors and can be used to exchange heat in the refrigerant with outdoor air.

[0003] The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a casing, on which a heat exchange air inlet and a heat exchange air outlet are arranged. When heating and cooling, indoor air flows into the casing through the heat exchange air inlet and flows out through the heat exchange air outlet. A filter is arranged at the heat exchange air inlet to filter dust flowing into the casing.

[0004] If the filter of the air conditioner indoor unit is not cleaned regularly, a large amount of dust and bacteria will accumulate, which will not only affect the working efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit and increase energy consumption, but may also have an impact on human health, such as causing respiratory diseases.

[0005] The traditional air conditioner filter cleaning method requires manual regular cleaning, which is time-consuming and laborious, and the cleaning effect cannot be guaranteed. The air conditioner self-cleaning device in the related art has the technical problems of complex device, poor reliability, high cost and poor cleaning effect. Utility Model Content

[0006] Problems to be solved by the utility model

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and other problems at least to a certain extent.

[0008] Another purpose of the present invention may be to make the transmission of the cleaning module simpler.

[0009] Another purpose of the present invention may be to make the transmission of the filter screen smoother.

[0010] Another purpose of the utility model may be to enable the filter to be laid flatly at the heat exchange air inlet.

[0011] Another purpose of the present invention may be to improve the cleaning effect of the filter screen.

[0012] Another purpose of the present invention may be to facilitate cleaning of the first cleaning brush.

[0013] Problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other problems not mentioned from the following description.

[0014] Technical solutions to the problem

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an air conditioner indoor unit is provided, comprising:

[0016] chassis;

[0017] a heat exchange air inlet formed at the top of the housing;

[0018] A heat exchange air outlet is formed at the bottom of the housing;

[0019] A cleaning module is provided corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, and the cleaning module comprises:

[0020] A filter screen is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, the filter screen has a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, and air can flow through the heat exchange air inlet and the filter screen and flow out through the heat exchange air outlet;

[0021] A box body is arranged on one side of the heat exchange air inlet, and at least part of the filter screen is arranged in the box body;

[0022] A first roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, wherein the first roller is connected to the first end;

[0023] A second roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, the second roller is connected to the second end, and at least a part of the filter screen is rolled up on the second roller;

[0024] a first cleaning brush, disposed below the filter screen, the first cleaning brush being rotatably connected to the box body, and at least a portion of the first cleaning brush being in contact with the filter screen;

[0025] a second driving assembly, the second driving assembly being transmission-connected to the first cleaning brush, and the second driving assembly being capable of driving the first cleaning brush to rotate;

[0026] When the first roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the first roller, the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to rotate in the opposite direction relative to the filter screen;

[0027] When the second roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the second roller, the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to rotate in the same direction relative to the filter screen. In some embodiments, when the second roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the second roller, the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to rotate in the same direction relative to the filter screen, and the rotation speed of the first cleaning brush is greater than or equal to the movement speed of the filter screen.

[0028] The present application also provides an air conditioner indoor unit, comprising:

[0029] A main body, wherein the height direction of the main body is from the bottom to the top;

[0030] The subject includes:

[0031] chassis;

[0032] a heat exchange air inlet formed at the top of the housing;

[0033] A heat exchange air outlet is formed at the bottom of the housing;

[0034] A cleaning module is provided corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, and the cleaning module comprises:

[0035] A filter screen is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, the filter screen has a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, and air can flow through the heat exchange air inlet and the filter screen and flow out through the heat exchange air outlet;

[0036] A box body is arranged on one side of the heat exchange air inlet, and at least part of the filter screen is arranged in the box body;

[0037] A first roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, wherein the first roller is connected to the first end;

[0038] A second roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, the second roller is connected to the second end, and at least a part of the filter screen is rolled up on the second roller;

[0039] A steering column abutting against the filter screen, wherein the filter screen is connected to the first roller by the second roller around the steering column;

[0040] A first cleaning brush is arranged below the steering column, the filter screen is passed through between the steering column and the first cleaning brush, and the first cleaning brush is pressed on the filter screen and the steering column;

[0041] The first roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the first roller, and the first cleaning brush contacts the filter screen to clean the filter screen.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present application, the cleaning module further includes:

[0043] A support frame is arranged on one side of the filter screen, the support frame abuts against the filter screen, and is used to support the filter screen. At least a portion of the filter screen is extended along one side of the support frame.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present application, the cleaning module further includes:

[0045] A dust box is arranged below the first cleaning brush and is used for collecting dust.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present application, the cleaning module further includes:

[0047] The second cleaning brush is arranged in the box body, the first cleaning brush and the second cleaning brush are arranged on the same side of the filter in the length direction, and the second cleaning brush can contact the first cleaning brush to clean the dust of the first cleaning brush.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present application, the second cleaning brush and the first cleaning brush are arranged along the length direction of the filter screen, and the first cleaning brush is arranged between the first roller and the second cleaning brush; or

[0049] The second cleaning brush is disposed below the first cleaning brush; or

[0050] The second cleaning brush is disposed between the first roller and the first cleaning brush.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present application, the support frame and the box body are integrally formed.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present application, the first roller and the second roller are located on the same side of the filter screen;

[0053] The cleaning module comprises:

[0054] The first driving assembly is transmission-connected to the first roller and the second roller, and the first driving assembly can drive the first roller and the second roller to rotate.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present application, the cleaning module further includes:

[0056] A first driving assembly, the first driving assembly is transmission-connected to the first roller, and the first driving assembly can drive the first roller to rotate;

[0057] A third driving assembly is transmission-connected to the second roller, and the third driving assembly can drive the second roller to rotate.

[0058] Utility Model Effect

[0059] According to at least one of the embodiments of the utility model, the rack or frame of the filter screen is saved, so that the transmission of the cleaning module is simpler.

[0060] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present utility model, a steering column is provided to reduce the friction resistance of the filter screen during operation, change the operation direction of the filter screen, and make the transmission of the filter screen smoother.

[0061] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the support frame can support the filter screen so that the filter screen is laid flatly at the heat exchange air inlet.

[0062] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present utility model, a first cleaning brush is provided to abut against the steering column, which can improve the cleaning effect of the filter.

[0063] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, a second cleaning brush is provided to facilitate cleaning of the first cleaning brush.

[0064] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the description of the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0065] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0066] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Figure 2 is a block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0069] Figure 4 It is a diagram of the installation position of the cleaning module of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Figure 5 The structure of the cleaning module of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0071] Figure 6 The structure of the cleaning module of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0072] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the cleaning module of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 ;

[0073] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the cleaning module of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 ;

[0074] Fig. 9 is a partial connection diagram of a cleaning module of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0075] Fig.10 is a transmission connection diagram of a cleaning module of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0076] Fig.11 is a partially disassembled schematic diagram of a cleaning module of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0077] Fig.12 is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure of the cleaning module of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0078] Fig.13 Another structural schematic diagram of the cleaning module of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0079] Fig.14 Another structural schematic diagram of the cleaning module of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0080] Fig.15 is another partial structural schematic diagram of a cleaning module of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0081] Fig.16 is another structural schematic diagram of a cleaning module of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0082] Fig.17 is another partial structural schematic diagram of a cleaning module of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0083] Fig.18 It is a partial schematic diagram of a second cleaning brush of a cleaning module of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application being arranged obliquely below;

[0084] Fig.19 This is a partial schematic diagram showing that a second cleaning brush of another cleaning module of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present application is disposed obliquely below.

[0085] Reference numerals: air conditioner 1000, air conditioner indoor unit 100, indoor heat exchanger 1001, air conditioner outdoor unit 200, compressor 201, outdoor heat exchanger 202, throttling device 204; housing 11; heat exchange air inlet 111; heat exchange air outlet 112; cleaning module 12; filter 121; first roller 122; first gear 1221; first gear shaft 12211; first barrel 1222; first plug-in structure 12221; second barrel 1223; second plug-in structure 12231; first pin shaft 1224; second roller 123; second gear 123 1; second gear shaft 12311; third barrel 1232; third plug-in structure 12321; fourth barrel 1233; fourth plug-in structure 12331; second pin shaft 1234; steering column 124; support frame 125; roller 1251; box body 126; first cleaning brush 127; cleaning brush gear 1271; bristles 1272; dust box 128; second cleaning brush 129; first driving assembly 1201; first motor 12011; first motor gear 12012; second driving assembly 1202; second driven gear 1205; frame body 1206. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0086] Some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments provided by the present disclosure are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0087] This embodiment provides an air conditioner indoor unit. Figure 1-Figure 19 Describe the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0088] The air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is a component of the air-conditioning, wherein the air-conditioning further includes an air-conditioning outdoor unit 200 .

[0089] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 The air conditioner 1000 may include an air conditioner indoor unit 100 and an air conditioner outdoor unit 200. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 is installed in an indoor space and the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 is installed in an outdoor space for heat exchange with an outdoor environment.

[0090] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 includes a main body, the main body has a bottom and a top, the main body bottom to the main body top is the height direction of the main body, the main body also has a length direction, wherein one side of the main body in the left-right direction to the other side thereof is the length direction of the main body. The main body has a front side and a rear side that are arranged oppositely, wherein the side of the main body facing the user is the front side of the main body, and the front side of the main body to the rear side of the main body is the front-back direction of the main body.

[0091] The main body may include a housing 11 , which is disposed in the indoor space. The housing 11 has a front side and a rear side that are opposite to each other, wherein a side of the housing 11 facing the user is the front side of the housing 11 .

[0092] The main body may include a heat exchange air inlet 111, and the heat exchange air inlet 111 is disposed on the top of the housing 11. During cooling or heating, indoor air may enter the interior of the housing 11 through the heat exchange air inlet 111.

[0093] The main body may include a first cavity, which is disposed inside the housing 11 . The first cavity is communicated with the heat exchange air inlet 111 , and indoor air may enter the first cavity through the heat exchange air inlet 111 .

[0094] The main body may include a heat exchange outlet 112, which is disposed at the bottom of the housing 11, and the first cavity is respectively connected to the heat exchange inlet 111 and the heat exchange outlet 112. When cooling or heating, indoor air flows into the first cavity through the heat exchange inlet 111 and flows into the room through the heat exchange outlet 112.

[0095] The main body may include an indoor heat exchanger 1001, which is disposed in the first cavity. The indoor heat exchanger 1001 is used to exchange heat with indoor air entering the first cavity.

[0096] In some embodiments, the main body may include a heat exchange fan, which is disposed in the first cavity. The fan may be used to drive the indoor air into the first cavity through the heat exchange air inlet 111, and then flow through the indoor heat exchanger 1001, and then flow into the room through the heat exchange air outlet 112. It may be arranged that the fan is disposed on the leeward side of the indoor heat exchanger 1001 to reduce the resistance of the indoor heat exchanger 1001 to the air flow and increase the air intake into the room.

[0097] The blower may include a motor and a fan. The drive shaft of the motor is connected to the fan. The fan is driven by the motor to rotate to drive the air in the first chamber to flow.

[0098] In some embodiments, the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 is disposed in an outdoor space, and the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 includes a second cavity disposed in a housing, and an outdoor air inlet and an outdoor air outlet are disposed on the housing. The outdoor air inlet is connected to the outdoor space and the second cavity, and the outdoor air outlet is connected to the outdoor space and the second cavity.

[0099] In some embodiments, an outdoor heat exchanger 202 is disposed in the shell, and refrigerant flows in the outdoor heat exchanger 202 . The refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger 202 can be used to exchange heat with the air entering the second cavity and flowing through the outdoor heat exchanger 202 .

[0100] In some embodiments, a compressor 201 is disposed in the shell, the compressor 201 is disposed in the second chamber, and the compressor 201 is installed at the bottom of the air-conditioning outdoor unit 200 .

[0101] In some embodiments, the air-conditioning outdoor unit 200 may include a throttling device 204, which is disposed in the second cavity and is used to expand the liquid refrigerant in a high-temperature and high-pressure state into a low-pressure liquid refrigerant. The throttling device 204 may be disposed on the leeward side of the outdoor heat exchanger 202, and may be conveniently connected to the compressor 201.

[0102] The air conditioner 1000 performs a refrigeration cycle of the air conditioner 1000 by using the compressor 201, the outdoor heat exchanger 202, the throttling device 204 and the indoor heat exchanger 1001. The refrigeration cycle includes a series of processes involving compression, condensation, expansion and evaporation, and supplies refrigerant to the conditioned and heat-exchanged air.

[0103] The compressor 201 compresses the low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant gas and discharges the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas. The discharged refrigerant gas flows into the outdoor heat exchanger 202 .

[0104] The outdoor heat exchanger 202 condenses the compressed refrigerant into a liquid phase, and the heat is released to the surrounding environment through the condensation process.

[0105] The throttling device 204 expands the high-temperature and high-pressure liquid-phase refrigerant condensed in the outdoor heat exchanger 202 into a low-pressure liquid-phase refrigerant.

[0106] The indoor heat exchanger 1001 evaporates the refrigerant expanded in the throttling device 204 and returns the refrigerant gas in a low-temperature and low-pressure state to the compressor 201 .

[0107] The indoor heat exchanger 1001 can achieve a cooling effect by utilizing the latent heat of evaporation of the refrigerant to exchange heat with the material to be cooled. In the entire cycle, the air conditioner 1000 can adjust the temperature of the indoor space.

[0108] In both the indoor heat exchanger 1001 and the outdoor heat exchanger 202, one is a condenser and the other is an evaporator. When the indoor heat exchanger 1001 is used as a condenser and the outdoor heat exchanger 202 is used as an evaporator, the air conditioner 1000 is used as a heater in the heating mode. When the indoor heat exchanger 1001 is used as an evaporator and the outdoor heat exchanger 202 is used as a condenser, the air conditioner 1000 is used as a cooler in the cooling mode.

[0109] refer to Figure 3-Figure 12 In some embodiments, the main body may further include a cleaning module 12 , which is disposed corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet 111 , and is used to clean dust on the filter 121 .

[0110] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a filter 121, which is disposed corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet 111, and has a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other. Air may flow through the heat exchange air inlet 111 and the filter 121, and flow out through the heat exchange air outlet 112.

[0111] In some embodiments, the filter screen 121 is configured as a single-layer sheet filter screen 121 .

[0112] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a first roller 122, which is connected to the first end of the filter 121. The first roller 122 is fixedly connected to the first end of the filter 121, and the filter 121 can be rolled up on the first roller 122 by rotating the first roller 122 forward, and the filter 121 rolled up outside the first roller 122 can be detached from the first roller 122 by rotating the first roller 122 backward.

[0113] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a second roller 123, which is connected to the second end of the filter 121. The second roller 123 is fixedly connected to the second end of the filter 121, and the filter 121 rolled up outside the second roller 123 can be detached from the second roller 123 by rotating the second roller 123 in the reverse direction, and the filter 121 can be rolled up on the second roller 123 by rotating the second roller 123 in the forward direction.

[0114] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a steering column 124 , the steering column 124 abuts against the filter 121 , and the filter 121 is connected to the first roller 122 by the second roller 123 around the steering column 124 .

[0115] In some embodiments, the steering column 124 can rotate relative to the filter 121. When the first roller 122 rolls the filter 121, the filter 121 rotates around the steering column 124, which can change the rotation direction of the filter 121 and reduce the friction between the filter 121 and the steering column 124, making the transmission of the filter 121 smoother.

[0116] In some embodiments, the steering column 124 is fixedly connected to the cleaning module, and the steering column 124 is configured to be non-rotatable. When the filter screen 121 moves, it can slide relative to the steering column 124.

[0117] In some embodiments, the steering column 124 is configured as a cylinder.

[0118] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the surface of the steering column 124 that contacts the filter 121 is configured as an arc-shaped surface to reduce the friction resistance when the filter 121 slides along the arc-shaped surface.

[0119] In some embodiments, the steering column 124 may be configured as a prism.

[0120] In some embodiments, in the height direction of the main body, the steering column 124 is arranged above the first roller 122, and the first roller 122 is arranged below the filter 121, so that the filter 121 can be connected to the first roller 122 after winding around the steering column 124 from top to bottom, and the rotation direction of the filter 121 can be changed. The steering column 124 is arranged above the first roller 122 to reduce the length of the filter 121 and reduce the space occupied by the filter 121.

[0121] In some embodiments, when the first roller 122 rotates forward, the second roller 123 rotates reversely. When the first roller 122 rotates reversely, the second roller 123 rotates forward.

[0122] In some embodiments, a first gear 1221 is disposed at the end of the first roller 122, and a second gear 1231 is disposed at the end of the second roller 123, and the first gear 1221 is meshed with the second gear 1231. When the first gear 1221 rotates forward, it can drive the second gear 1231 to rotate in the reverse direction, so that when the first roller 122 rotates forward, the second roller 123 rotates in the reverse direction at the same time. When the first gear 1221 rotates in the reverse direction, it can drive the second gear 1231 to rotate forward, so that when the first roller 122 rotates in the reverse direction, the second roller 123 rotates forward at the same time.

[0123] In some embodiments, the rotation direction of the first roller 122 and the second roller 123 can be changed by adding a first driven gear between the first gear 1221 and the second gear 1231. By adding a first driven gear, the first roller 122 and the second roller 123 can rotate in the same direction or in opposite directions at the same time.

[0124] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 includes a first driving assembly 1201 , which is transmission-connected to the first roller 122 and the second roller 123 . The first driving assembly 1201 can drive the first roller 122 and the second roller 123 to rotate.

[0125] In some embodiments, the first driving assembly 1201 may include a first motor 12011 , the first motor 12011 having a first output shaft, and the first motor 12011 may drive the first output shaft to rotate.

[0126] In some embodiments, the first driving assembly 1201 may include a first motor gear 12012 , and the first motor gear 12012 is fixedly connected to the first output shaft, and the first output shaft can drive the first motor gear 12012 to rotate.

[0127] In some embodiments, a first gear 1221 is disposed at the end of the first roller 122, a second gear 1231 is disposed at the end of the second roller 123, and the first motor gear 12012 is meshed with the first gear 1221. The first motor 12011 drives the first motor gear 12012 to rotate, the first motor gear 12012 drives the first gear 1221 to rotate, the first gear 1221 drives the second gear 1231 to rotate, the first gear 1221 is connected to the first roller 122, the second gear 1231 is connected to the second roller 123, and when the first gear 1221 rotates, it can drive the first roller 122 to rotate, and the first roller 122 can roll up the filter screen 121 to roll up the filter screen 121 to rotate.

[0128] In some embodiments, a first gear 1221 is provided at the end of the first roller 122, a second gear 1231 is provided at the end of the second roller 123, a second driven gear 1205 is provided between the first motor gear 12012 and the first gear 1221, the second driven gear 1205 is respectively meshed with the first motor gear 12012 and the first gear 1221, the first motor gear 12012 drives the second driven gear 1205 to rotate, the second driven gear 1205 drives the first gear 1221 to rotate, and the first gear 1221 can drive the second gear 1231 to rotate.

[0129] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a box body 126, and the bottom and side of the box body 126 may be provided with openings. The first roller 122, the second roller 123 and the steering column 124 are all disposed in the box body 126, and the first roller 122, the second roller 123 and the steering column 124 are respectively rotatably connected to the box body 126, and at least part of the filter 121 passes through the opening of the side of the box body 126 to be disposed in the box body 126.

[0130] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a support frame 125, which is disposed on the lower side of the filter 121. The support frame 125 abuts against the lower side of the filter 121. The support frame 125 is used to support the filter 121, and at least part of the filter 121 extends along the upper side of the support frame 125.

[0131] The filter screen 121 may be extended along the support frame 125 , and the filter screen 121 may be mounted on the support frame 125 .

[0132] In some embodiments, the first roller 122 and the second roller 123 are disposed below the same end of the support frame 125, and the filter screen 121 is wound around the other end of the support frame 125 by the second roller 123 below one end of the support frame 125. The filter screen 121 abuts against the top of the support frame 125 and extends along the top of the support frame 125 to the steering column 124. After the filter screen 121 is wound around the steering column 124, it is connected to the first roller 122 below the support frame 125, and the support frame 125 can play a role in tightening the filter screen 121.

[0133] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a first cleaning brush 127, which is disposed below the filter 121. The first cleaning brush 127 can be rotatably connected to the cleaning module 12, and at least a portion of the first cleaning brush 127 can be in contact with the filter 121, so that when the first roller 122 rolls up the filter 121, sliding friction is generated between the filter 121 and the first cleaning brush 127, and the first cleaning brush 127 can clean the filter 121 to brush off dust on the filter 121.

[0134] In some embodiments, the first cleaning brush 127 is disposed below the steering column 124 , the filter 121 is passed between the steering column 124 and the first cleaning brush 127 , and the first cleaning brush 127 presses the filter 121 onto the steering column 124 .

[0135] The filter 121 is inserted between the steering column 124 and the first cleaning brush 127. The first cleaning brush 127 presses the filter 121 onto the steering column 124, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the filter by increasing the contact area between the filter and the first cleaning brush and the movement resistance of the filter.

[0136] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a dust box 128, which is disposed below the filter 121. The dust box 128 is used to collect dust. The first cleaning brush 127 brushes the dust off the filter 121, and the dust falls into the dust box 128 for easy collection and centralized cleaning of the dust.

[0137] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a frame 1206, the interior of the frame 1206 is provided with a accommodating space, the box body 126 and the dust box 128 are respectively arranged in the accommodating space, the box body 126 is arranged above the accommodating space, and the dust box 128 is arranged below the accommodating space.

[0138] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a second cleaning brush 129, which is disposed in the box body 126, and the first cleaning brush 127 and the second cleaning brush 129 are disposed on the same side in the length direction of the filter 121, and the second cleaning brush 129 can contact the first cleaning brush 127 to clean dust on the first cleaning brush 127.

[0139] refer to Figure 3-Figure 12 In some embodiments, the second cleaning brush 129 and the first cleaning brush 127 are arranged along the length direction of the filter screen 121. In the projection of the height direction of the main body, the first cleaning brush 127 is arranged between the first roller 122 and the second cleaning brush 129, which can prevent dust on the first cleaning brush 127 from falling onto the second cleaning brush 129, and avoid dust accumulation on the second cleaning brush 129 to affect the cleaning effect of the first cleaning brush 127.

[0140] The second cleaning brush 129 is connected to the inner side of the box body 126 . The first cleaning brush 127 is rotated to make the first cleaning brush 127 contact the second cleaning brush 129 , so that the second cleaning brush 129 can remove dust adhered to the first cleaning brush 127 .

[0141] refer to Figure 13-Figure 15 In some embodiments, the second cleaning brush 129 is disposed below the first cleaning brush 127. The first cleaning brush 127 can rotate to contact the second cleaning brush 129, and the first cleaning brush 127 and the second cleaning brush 129 rub against each other to clean dust attached to the first cleaning brush 127, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the first cleaning brush 127 on the filter 121.

[0142] refer to Figure 18-19 In some embodiments, the second cleaning brush 129 can be disposed directly below or obliquely below the first cleaning brush 127, and can achieve the technical effect of cleaning the first cleaning brush.

[0143] refer to Figure 16-17 In some embodiments, in the projection of the height direction of the main body, the second cleaning brush 129 is arranged between the first roller 122 and the first cleaning brush 127, which can save the space occupied in the box body 126 and the space occupied by the cleaning module 12 in the length direction of the filter 121, so that the size of the cleaning module 12 in the length of the filter 121 can be reduced, thereby reducing the overall size of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0144] refer to Figure 3-Figure 12 In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 further includes a second driving component 1202 , and the second driving component 1202 is connected to the first cleaning brush 127 , and the second driving component 1202 can independently drive the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate.

[0145] The second driving assembly 1202 can directly drive the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate, thereby reducing the number of transmission gears and improving transmission stability.

[0146] The second driving assembly 1202 drives the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate independently. When the first roller 122 rotates to roll the filter 121 onto the first roller 122, the second driving assembly 1202 can drive the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate in the opposite direction relative to the movement direction of the filter 121, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the first cleaning brush 127 on the filter 121.

[0147] In some embodiments, after the filter 121 is cleaned, the second roller 123 rotates to roll the filter 121 onto the second roller 123, and the filter is detached from the first roller 122. The second drive assembly 1202 can drive the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate in the same direction as the movement direction of the filter 121, which can promote the transmission of the filter 121 and make the movement of the filter 121 smoother.

[0148] In some embodiments, after the filter 121 is cleaned, the second roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter 121 onto the second roller. When the second drive assembly 1202 drives the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate in the same direction relative to the filter 121, the second drive assembly 1202 can drive the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate at a speed greater than or equal to the movement speed of the filter 121, thereby helping the filter 121 to return and cleaning the residual dust on the filter 121, thereby achieving a better cleaning effect.

[0149] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a first drive assembly 1201 and a third drive assembly, wherein the first drive assembly 1201 is transmission-connected to the first roller 122, and the first drive assembly 1201 can drive the first roller 122 to rotate, and the third drive assembly is transmission-connected to the second roller 123, and the third drive assembly can drive the second roller 123 to rotate. The first drive assembly 1201 can drive the first roller 122 alone, and the third drive assembly can drive the second roller 123 to rotate alone. There is no transmission gear connection between the first roller 122 and the second roller 123, which can improve the stability of the transmission.

[0150] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a first drive component 1201 and a third drive component. The first roller 122 and the second roller 123 may be respectively arranged at opposite ends of the heat exchange air inlet 111, so that the first drive component 1201 and the first roller are arranged in the box body 126, and the third drive component and the second roller 123 are not arranged in the box body 126. The gear design of the box body 126 can be reduced, and the overall size of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 can be reduced, so that the external size of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 can be made smaller.

[0151] In some embodiments, the filter screen 121 is made of a flexible material, and no racks or frames are provided at the edges of the filter screen 121, thereby reducing the cost of providing racks or frames.

[0152] In some embodiments, the support frame 125 and the box body 126 are integrally formed.

[0153] refer to Fig.12 In some embodiments, the support frame 125 includes a roller 1251, which is roughly columnar. The roller 1251 is rotatably connected to the support frame 125. The roller 1251 is set at one end of the support frame 125 away from the first roller 122. The filter 121 can be arranged around the roller 1251 from the bottom of the support frame 125 to the top of the support frame 125. The roller 1251 can rotate when the filter 121 moves to improve the smoothness of the movement of the filter 121.

[0154] refer to Figure 13-Figure 17 In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 may include a first driving assembly 1201, which may be transmission-connected to the first cleaning brush 127, the first roller 122, and the second roller 123. The first driving assembly 1201 may simultaneously drive the first cleaning brush 127, the first roller 122, and the second roller 123 to rotate.

[0155] The first cleaning brush 127 can rotate around its rotation axis, and a cleaning brush gear 1271 is provided at the axial end of the first cleaning brush 127. The first driving assembly 1201 includes a first motor gear 12012. The first motor gear 12012 is connected to the cleaning brush gear 1271 through meshing transmission. The cleaning brush gear 1271 is meshed with the first gear 1221, and the first gear 1221 is meshed with the second gear 1231. The first driving assembly 1201 drives the first motor gear 12012 to rotate, the first motor gear 12012 drives the cleaning brush gear 1271 and the first cleaning brush 127 to rotate, the cleaning brush gear 1271 drives the first gear 1221 and the first roller 122 to rotate, the first gear 1221 drives the second gear 1231 and the second roller 123 to rotate, the first roller 122 rotates forward to roll the filter 121 on the first roller 122, and the second roller 123 rotates reversely to separate the filter 121 rolled outside the second roller 123 from the second roller 123.

[0156] The first cleaning brush 127 is disposed below the filter 121 . When the first roller 122 rotates forward, the first cleaning brush 127 rotates reversely. The reverse rotation of the first cleaning brush 127 relative to the filter 121 can improve the efficiency of cleaning dust from the filter 121 .

[0157] Reference 10- Fig.11 In some embodiments, the first roller 122 includes a first barrel member 1222 , the first barrel member 1222 is disposed in the box body 126 , and the first barrel member 1222 is provided with a first plug-in structure 12221 .

[0158] In some embodiments, the first roller 122 includes a second barrel 1223 disposed in the box body 126 . The second barrel 1223 is provided with a second plug-in structure 12231 adapted to the first plug-in structure 12221 . The first plug-in structure 12221 cooperates with the second plug-in structure 12231 to form the first roller 122 .

[0159] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 includes a first pin shaft 1224 , and the first pin shaft 1224 passes through the box body 126 to be connected to one axial end of the first roller 122 .

[0160] In some embodiments, the first gear 1221 includes a first gear shaft 12211 , one end of the first gear shaft 12211 is connected to the rotation axis of the first gear 1221 , and the other end of the first gear shaft 12211 is inserted into the box body 126 to be connected to the first roller 122 .

[0161] In some embodiments, the second drum 123 includes a third barrel member 1232 . The third barrel member 1232 is disposed in the box body 126 . The third barrel member 1232 is provided with a third plug-in structure 12321 .

[0162] In some embodiments, the second roller 123 includes a fourth barrel 1233 disposed in the box body 126 , and the fourth barrel 1233 is provided with a fourth plug-in structure 12331 adapted to the third plug-in structure 12321 , and the third plug-in structure 12321 cooperates with the fourth plug-in structure 12331 to form the second roller 123 .

[0163] In some embodiments, the cleaning module 12 includes a second pin shaft 1234 , and the second pin shaft 1234 passes through the box body 126 to be connected to one axial end of the second roller 123 .

[0164] In some embodiments, the second gear 1231 includes a second gear shaft 12311 , one end of the second gear shaft 12311 is connected to the rotation axis of the second gear 1231 , and the other end of the second gear shaft 12311 is inserted into the box body 126 to be connected to the second roller 123 .

[0165] refer to Figure 13-Figure 17 In some embodiments, the first cleaning brush 127 is configured as a cylindrical brush, and the bristles 1272 are evenly distributed around the circumference of the first cleaning brush 127 .

[0166] refer to Figure 7 and Fig.10In some embodiments, the first cleaning brush 127 is configured as a one-way brush, that is, the first cleaning brush 127 is provided with bristles 1272 in a single direction. The one-way brush can be rotated in an empty box until it contacts the filter 121 to clean the dust. When there is no need to clean the dust on the filter 121, the one-way brush can be rotated until it is not in contact with the filter 121. This can reduce the contact between the filter 121 and the one-way brush, avoid the bristles 1272 of the first cleaning brush 127 being bent and unable to recover from deformation, and increase the service life of the first cleaning brush 127.

[0167] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0168] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" 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, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0169] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0170] In the present invention, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", and "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0171] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0172] The use of "adapted to" or "configured to" herein is meant to be open and inclusive language that does not exclude devices adapted or configured to perform additional tasks or steps.

[0173] As used herein, "about," "substantially," or "approximately" includes the stated value and an average value that is within an acceptable range of variation from the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurements in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system).

[0174] As used herein, "parallel", "perpendicular", and "equal" include the situations described and situations similar to the situations described, and the range of the similar situations is within the acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate parallelism may be, for example, a deviation within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate perpendicularity may also be, for example, a deviation within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate equality may be, for example, the difference between the two equalities is less than or equal to 5% of either one.

[0175] In the present utility model, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean 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 present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0176] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: chassis; a heat exchange air inlet formed at the top of the housing; A heat exchange air outlet is formed at the bottom of the housing; A cleaning module is provided corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, and the cleaning module comprises: A filter screen is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, the filter screen has a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, and air can flow through the heat exchange air inlet and the filter screen and flow out through the heat exchange air outlet; A box body is arranged on one side of the heat exchange air inlet, and at least part of the filter screen is arranged in the box body; A first roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, wherein the first roller is connected to the first end; A second roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, the second roller is connected to the second end, and at least a part of the filter screen is rolled up on the second roller; a first cleaning brush, disposed below the filter screen, the first cleaning brush being rotatably connected to the box body, and at least a portion of the first cleaning brush being in contact with the filter screen; a second driving assembly, the second driving assembly being transmission-connected to the first cleaning brush, and the second driving assembly being capable of driving the first cleaning brush to rotate; When the first roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the first roller, the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to rotate in the opposite direction relative to the filter screen; When the second roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the second roller, the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to rotate in the same direction relative to the filter screen.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the second roller, and when the second driving assembly drives the first cleaning brush to rotate in the same direction relative to the filter screen, the rotation speed of the first cleaning brush is greater than or equal to the movement speed of the filter screen.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning module also includes: A support frame is arranged on one side of the filter screen, the support frame abuts against the filter screen, and is used to support the filter screen. At least a portion of the filter screen is extended along one side of the support frame.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning module also includes: A dust box is arranged below the first cleaning brush and is used for collecting dust.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning module also includes: The second cleaning brush is arranged in the box body, the first cleaning brush and the second cleaning brush are arranged on the same side of the filter in the length direction, and the second cleaning brush can contact the first cleaning brush to clean the dust of the first cleaning brush.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second cleaning brush and the first cleaning brush are arranged along the length direction of the filter screen, and the first cleaning brush is arranged between the first roller and the second cleaning brush; or The second cleaning brush is disposed below the first cleaning brush; or The second cleaning brush is disposed between the first roller and the first cleaning brush.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support frame and the box body are integrally formed.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first roller and the second roller are located on the same side of the filter screen; The cleaning module comprises: The first driving assembly is transmission-connected to the first roller and the second roller, and the first driving assembly can drive the first roller and the second roller to rotate.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning module also includes: A first driving assembly, the first driving assembly is transmission-connected to the first roller, and the first driving assembly can drive the first roller to rotate; A third driving assembly is transmission-connected to the second roller, and the third driving assembly can drive the second roller to rotate.

10. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: A main body, wherein the height direction of the main body is from the bottom to the top; The subject includes: chassis; a heat exchange air inlet formed at the top of the housing; A heat exchange air outlet is formed at the bottom of the housing; A cleaning module is provided corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, and the cleaning module comprises: A filter screen is arranged corresponding to the heat exchange air inlet, the filter screen has a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, and air can flow through the heat exchange air inlet and the filter screen and flow out through the heat exchange air outlet; A box body is arranged on one side of the heat exchange air inlet, and at least part of the filter screen is arranged in the box body; A first roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, wherein the first roller is connected to the first end; A second roller is disposed in the box body and rotatably connected to the box body, the second roller is connected to the second end, and at least a part of the filter screen is rolled up on the second roller; A steering column abutting against the filter screen, wherein the filter screen is connected to the first roller by the second roller around the steering column; A first cleaning brush is arranged below the steering column, the filter screen is passed through between the steering column and the first cleaning brush, and the first cleaning brush is pressed on the filter screen and the steering column; The first roller rotates to roll at least a portion of the filter screen onto the first roller, and the first cleaning brush contacts the filter screen to clean the filter screen.

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