Flexible air pipe for air conditioner fan

Abstract

The flexible air pipe is used for connecting an air conditioner fan coil and an air outlet and comprises a fixing part and a flexible pipe assembly, the fixing part is used for connecting the air conditioner fan coil, the flexible pipe assembly comprises a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a telescopic part, the first connecting piece is detachably connected with the fixing part, and the second connecting piece is detachably connected with the telescopic part. The second connecting piece is detachably connected with the air outlet, the telescopic part is provided with an air supply channel, the air supply channel communicates with the air outlet end of the air conditioner fan coil and the air outlet, one end of the telescopic part is connected to the first connecting piece, the other end of the telescopic part is connected to the second connecting piece, and the length of the telescopic part is adjustable in the setting direction of the telescopic part. The air conditioner fan coil can solve the problem that the air pipe is inconvenient to maintain or disassemble due to the fact that a hard connection structure is adopted between the air conditioner fan coil and the air pipe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fan pipes, in particular to a soft air pipe for an air-conditioning fan. Background Art

[0002] Usually, a hard connection is used between the air conditioner fan coil and the air duct.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent application number CN200910234425.8 is titled: "A flexible connection structure for an air duct, comprising a pair of air duct matching frames each consisting of four identical frame bars and a number of angle connectors for connecting the frame bars, the number of which is equal to the number of the frame bars; and a flexible connector connected to the pair of air duct matching frames, wherein the air duct matching frames are rectangular in shape." This technical solution utilizes a pair of air duct matching frames and flexible connectors to connect to air duct sections, effectively matching the air duct sections and preventing hot and cold air from escaping from the air duct to the outside, thereby achieving energy savings. The connection to the air duct sections is convenient and reliable, eliminating the need for binding as in prior art. This helps reduce the workload of installers and protects the air duct. However, using rivets or air nails to secure the rigid connection structure can be inconvenient when cleaning or repairing the air duct.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan to solve the problem in the prior art that the air conditioner fan coil unit and the air duct are hard-connected, which makes it inconvenient to repair or disassemble the air duct. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the air conditioner fan coil unit and the air duct are hard-connected, which makes it inconvenient to repair or disassemble the air duct.

[0006] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, the technical solution of the present invention provides a flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan, which is used to connect the air conditioner fan coil unit and the air outlet, comprising:

[0007] A fixing portion, used for connecting the air conditioning fan coil; and

[0008] A hose assembly includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member and a telescopic portion, wherein the first connecting member is detachably connected to the fixed portion, the second connecting member is detachably connected to the air outlet, the telescopic portion has an air supply channel, and the air supply channel is connected to the air outlet end and the air outlet of the air-conditioning fan coil unit. One end of the telescopic portion is connected to the first connecting member and the other end is connected to the second connecting member, and the length of the telescopic portion is adjustable along its setting direction.

[0009] Furthermore, the telescopic portion includes a soft air duct, the air supply channel is formed inside the soft air duct, the length of the soft air duct is telescopic, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are respectively connected to the two ends of the soft air duct.

[0010] Furthermore, the telescopic portion also includes at least one clip, which is connected to the soft air duct and is used to adjust the length of the soft air duct.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting part includes two first chain straps and a first zipper head. The two first chain straps are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the soft air duct and are both connected to the circumferential inner wall of the soft air duct. The first zipper head can engage with the two first chain straps to adjust the length of the soft air duct.

[0012] Furthermore, there are multiple clips in the telescopic portion, and the multiple clips are arranged in sequence and spaced apart along the length direction of the flexible air duct, and are all connected to the circumferential inner wall of the flexible air duct.

[0013] Furthermore, the air outlet end of the air-conditioning fan coil unit is in a square shape, and the fixing part includes an air outlet flange edge and a plurality of first fastening connection parts. The air outlet flange edge is in a square shape and is connected to the air-conditioning fan coil unit, and the air outlet flange edge is provided with a plurality of first threaded holes along its length direction. The first fastening connection part is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first threaded hole, and the first fastening connection part and the air outlet flange edge and the first connecting member can be detachably connected.

[0014] Furthermore, the first connecting member includes a first pressure strip, which is in a square frame shape and is sleeved on the edge of the air outlet flange. The first pressure strip has a first connecting hole relative to the first threaded hole, and the fastening connection part passes through the first connecting hole and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the first connecting member also includes two second chain straps and a second zipper head, one second chain strap is arranged along the length direction of the first pressure strip and is connected to the first pressure strip, and the other second chain strap is arranged along the circumference of the soft air duct and is connected to one end of the soft air duct, and the second chain strap can be engaged with the two second chain straps to make one end of the soft air duct detachable and connected to the first pressure strip.

[0016] Furthermore, the second connecting member includes a second pressure strip, two third chain straps and a third zipper head. The second pressure strip is in a square shape and is used to detachably connect the air outlet. One of the third chain straps is arranged along the length direction of the second pressure strip and is connected to the second pressure strip. The other third chain strap is arranged along the circumference of the soft air duct and is connected to the other end of the soft air duct. The third zipper head can engage with the two third chain straps to make the other end of the soft air duct detachably connected to the second pressure strip.

[0017] Furthermore, the telescopic portion also includes a plurality of support rings, each of which is in a square frame shape. The plurality of support rings are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the flexible air duct and are all connected to the circumferential inner wall of the flexible air duct.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the fixed portion is connected to the air conditioning fan coil unit, the hose assembly includes a telescopic portion, a first connecting member, and a second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member is detachably connected to one end of the telescopic portion and the air conditioning fan coil unit, and the second connecting member is detachably connected to the other end of the telescopic portion and the air outlet, so as to form a detachable connection between the air conditioning fan coil unit, the telescopic portion, and the air outlet, wherein the length of the telescopic portion is adjustable, and an air supply channel is formed therein that is connected to the air outlet end and the air outlet of the air conditioning fan coil unit for air supply. Compared with the prior art, by providing the first connecting member to detachably connect one end of the telescopic portion to the air conditioning fan coil unit, and by providing the second connecting member to detachably connect the other end of the telescopic portion to the air outlet, the air duct is convenient to disassemble during maintenance and replacement, and by providing the telescopic portion with adjustable length, the position of the air outlet can be adjusted, which can solve the technical problem in the prior art that the air conditioning fan coil unit and the air duct are hard-connected, which makes it inconvenient to repair or disassemble the air duct. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional exploded structure of a flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the flexible air duct connected to the second chain belt and the third chain belt provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the first pressure strip and the second chain provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second pressure strip and the third chain provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible air duct provided by the embodiment of the present utility model connected with the second chain belt, the third chain belt and the clamping member;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible air duct provided by an embodiment of the present utility model connected to the second chain belt, the third chain belt and the support ring.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] Air conditioning fan coil 1;

[0027] Fixed part 2;

[0028] Tuyere flange 21;

[0029] Hose assembly 3;

[0030] telescopic portion 31;

[0031] Flexible air duct 311;

[0032] Snap-on member 312;

[0033] Support ring 313;

[0034] a first connecting member 32;

[0035] First layer 321;

[0036] Second chain belt 322;

[0037] A second connecting member 33;

[0038] Second pressing strip 331;

[0039] The third chain belt 332 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the accompanying drawings constitute a part of this application and are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to illustrate the principles of the present invention, and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0041] See also Figure 1The utility model provides a soft air duct for an air conditioner fan, which is used to connect the air conditioner fan coil unit 1 and the air outlet, including: a fixed part 2 and a hose assembly 3, the fixed part 2 is used to connect the air conditioner fan coil unit 1, the hose assembly 3 includes a first connecting piece 32, a second connecting piece 33 and a telescopic part 31, the first connecting piece 32 is detachably connected to the fixed part 2, the second connecting piece 33 is detachably connected to the air outlet, the telescopic part 31 has an air supply channel, and the air supply channel is connected to the air outlet end and the air outlet of the air conditioner fan coil unit 1, one end of the telescopic part 31 is connected to the first connecting piece 32, and the other end is connected to the second connecting piece 33, and the length of the telescopic part 31 is adjustable along its setting direction.

[0042] In this device, the fixed part 2 is connected to the air-conditioning fan coil 1, and the hose assembly 3 includes a telescopic part 31, a first connecting part 32 and a second connecting part 33, wherein the first connecting part 32 is detachably connected to one end of the telescopic part 31 and the air-conditioning fan coil 1, and the second connecting part 33 is detachably connected to the other end of the telescopic part 31 and the air outlet, so as to form a detachable connection between the air-conditioning fan coil 1, the telescopic part 31 and the air outlet, wherein the length of the telescopic part 31 is adjustable, and an air supply channel connected to the air outlet end and the air outlet of the air-conditioning fan coil 1 is formed inside the telescopic part for realizing air supply.

[0043] Compared with the prior art, one end of the telescopic part 31 is detachably connected to the air-conditioning fan coil 1 by providing a first connecting member 32, and the other end of the telescopic part 31 is detachably connected to the air outlet by providing a second connecting member 33, so that the air duct is convenient to disassemble during maintenance and replacement. At the same time, by providing a telescopic part 31 with adjustable length, the position of the air outlet can be adjusted, which can solve the technical problem in the prior art that the air-conditioning fan coil 1 and the air duct are hard-connected, resulting in inconvenience in repairing or disassembling the air duct.

[0044] Furthermore, the air-conditioning fan coil 1 in this device is the air supply port of the air conditioner, and the air outlet is a fixedly installed air supply terminal. When in use, an air duct is set between the air-conditioning fan coil 1 and the air outlet to meet different usage requirements. Here, the air-conditioning fan coil 1 and the air outlet are conventional settings well known to technical personnel in this field, and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the fixing portion 2 includes an air outlet flange 21 and a plurality of first fastening connection portions. The air outlet flange 21 is in a square shape and is connected to the air-conditioning fan coil 1. The air outlet flange 21 is provided with a plurality of first threaded holes along its length direction. The first fastening connection portions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first threaded holes. The first fastening connection portions, the air outlet flange 21 and the first connecting member 32 can all be detachably connected.

[0046] The air outlet flange 21 is used to connect to the air conditioning fan coil 1 , and the first connecting member 32 and the flexible air duct 311 are connected to the air conditioning fan coil 1 at the same time.

[0047] Furthermore, the first fastening connection part is a screw or bolt that is common and easy to purchase on the market. This is a conventional setting known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail.

[0048] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the telescopic portion 31 includes a soft air duct 311 and at least one clip 312 .

[0049] Among them, the air outlet end of the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1 is square-shaped, the cross-section of the soft air duct 311 is square-shaped, and an air supply channel is formed inside it. The length of the soft air duct 311 is retractable, and the first connecting member 32 and the second connecting member 33 are respectively connected to the two ends of the soft air duct 311.

[0050] The flexible air duct 311 is arranged in conjunction with the air outlet end of the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1 to achieve the purpose of designated air supply, wherein the length of the flexible air duct 311 is retractable to meet different usage requirements.

[0051] As an implementation method, Figure 5 As shown, the clamping member 312 is connected to the flexible air duct 311 and is used to adjust the length of the flexible air duct 311 .

[0052] The length of the flexible air duct 311 can be adjusted and fixed by at least one clamping member 312 .

[0053] As another embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the clip 312 includes two first chain straps and a first zipper head. The two first chain straps are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the soft air duct 311 and are both connected to the circumferential inner wall of the soft air duct 311. The first zipper head can engage with the two first chain straps to adjust the length of the soft air duct 311.

[0054] By providing a structure in which two first chain belts and a first zipper pull are engaged with each other, the tube wall between the two first chain belts is folded or unfolded, thereby achieving length adjustment of the soft air duct 311 .

[0055] Furthermore, the two first chain straps and the first zipper head are zipper structures that are common and easily purchased on the market. They are conventional settings well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0056] As another embodiment, Figure 5As shown, there are multiple clips 312 in the telescopic portion 31 , and the multiple clips 312 are sequentially spaced along the length direction of the flexible air duct 311 and are all connected to the circumferential inner wall of the flexible air duct 311 .

[0057] The plurality of clips 312 are sequentially spaced apart along the length direction of the flexible air duct 311 to increase the adjustment range of the flexible air duct 311 .

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting member 32 includes a first pressing strip 321 , two second chain straps 322 and a second zipper pull.

[0059] The first pressure strip 321 is in a square frame shape and is sleeved on the tuyere flange 21 . The first pressure strip 321 has a first connection hole opposite to the first threaded hole, and the fastening portion passes through the first connection hole and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole.

[0060] The first pressure strip 321 is sleeved on the air outlet flange 21 and is detachably connected via a plurality of first fastening connection parts. The first pressure strip 321 is used to support and connect the flexible air duct 311 .

[0061] As an implementation method, Figure 1 、 Figure 3 As shown, a second chain belt 322 is arranged along the length direction of the first pressure strip 321 and is connected to the first pressure strip 321, and another second chain belt 322 is arranged along the circumference of the soft air duct 311 and is connected to one end of the soft air duct 311. The second chain belt 322 can be engaged with the two second chain belts 322 to make one end of the soft air duct 311 detachably connected to the first pressure strip 321.

[0062] One end of the flexible air duct 311 is detachably connected to the first pressure strip 321 via two second chain straps 322 and a second zipper puller, wherein the two second chain straps 322 and the second zipper puller form a zipper structure for easy disassembly.

[0063] Furthermore, the two second chain straps 322 and the second zipper head are zipper structures that are common and easily purchased on the market. They are conventional settings well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0064] like Figure 1 、 Figure 4As shown, the second connecting member 33 includes a second pressure strip 331, two third chain belts 332 and a third zipper head. The second pressure strip 331 is square-shaped and is used for detachably connecting the air outlet. A third chain belt 332 is arranged along the length direction of the second pressure strip 331 and is connected to the second pressure strip 331. Another third chain belt 332 is arranged along the circumference of the soft air duct 311 and is connected to the other end of the soft air duct 311. The third zipper head can engage with the two third chain belts 332 to make the other end of the soft air duct 311 detachably connected to the second pressure strip 331.

[0065] The second pressure strip 331 supports the connection between the flexible air duct 311 and the air outlet.

[0066] Furthermore, the two third chain straps 332 and the third zipper head are zipper structures that are common and easy to purchase on the market. They are conventional settings well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] As an implementation method, Figure 1 As shown, the second pressure strip 331 is detachably connected to the air outlet.

[0068] Specifically, in this device, a plurality of second connecting holes are provided on the second pressure strip 331, and a second threaded hole is provided on the air outlet relative to the second connecting hole. The second connecting member 33 also includes a plurality of second fastening connection parts, and the second fastening connection parts are threadedly connected to the second threaded holes through the second connecting holes, and are used to detachably connect the second pressure strip 331 to the air outlet. No further details will be given here.

[0069] As an implementation method, Figure 6 As shown, the telescopic portion 31 further includes a plurality of support rings 313 , which are in a square frame shape. The plurality of support rings 313 are spaced apart along the length direction of the flexible air duct 311 and are all connected to the circumferential inner wall of the flexible air duct 311 .

[0070] The support ring 313 is built into the soft air duct 311 and is used to support the soft air duct 311 to prevent the soft air duct 311 from being deformed and affecting the air supply effect.

[0071] Furthermore, the two first chain belts are spaced apart from each other and are both disposed between two adjacent support rings 313 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0072] The specific working process of the present invention is as follows: the fixed part 2 is connected to the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1; the hose assembly 3 includes a telescopic part 31, a first connecting member 32, and a second connecting member 33; wherein the first connecting member 32 is detachably connected to one end of the telescopic part 31 and the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1; and the second connecting member 33 is detachably connected to the other end of the telescopic part 31 and the air outlet; and is used to form a detachable connection between the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1, the telescopic part 31, and the air outlet; wherein the length of the telescopic part 31 is adjustable, and an air supply channel is formed inside the telescopic part 31 that is connected to the air outlet end and the air outlet of the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1, for achieving air supply. Compared with the prior art, by providing the first connecting member 32 to detachably connect one end of the telescopic part 31 to the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1, and by providing the second connecting member 33 to detachably connect the other end of the telescopic part 31 to the air outlet, the air duct is convenient to disassemble during maintenance and replacement; and by providing the telescopic part 31 with adjustable length, the position of the air outlet can be adjusted.

[0073] When in use, first put the first pressure strip 321 on the air outlet flange edge 21 and threadedly connect it through multiple first fastening parts, then use the second zipper head to engage the two second chain belts 322, so that one end of the soft air duct 311 is connected to the first pressure strip 321, and then use the third zipper head to engage the two third chain belts 332, so that the other end of the soft air duct 311 is connected to the air outlet, thereby realizing the connection between the air supply channel and the air outlet end and the air outlet of the air-conditioning fan coil unit 1. Finally, the first zipper head and the two first chain belts can be adjusted to engage to shorten the length of the soft air duct 311, or the first zipper head and the two first chain belts can be released to stretch the length of the soft air duct 311.

[0074] The device, through the above structure, can solve the technical problem in the prior art that the air conditioning fan coil unit 1 and the air duct are hard-connected, which makes it inconvenient to repair or disassemble the air duct.

[0075] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any changes or replacements that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with this technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan, used to connect an air conditioner fan coil unit and an air outlet, characterized in that: include: A fixing part, used for connecting the air conditioner fan coil; as well as A hose assembly includes a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a telescopic part, wherein the first connecting piece is detachably connected to the fixed part, the second connecting piece is detachably connected to the air outlet, the telescopic part has an air supply channel, and the air supply channel is connected to the air outlet end and the air outlet of the air-conditioning fan coil unit, one end of the telescopic part is connected to the first connecting piece, and the other end is connected to the second connecting piece, and the length of the telescopic part is adjustable along its setting direction.

2. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic part includes a soft air duct, the air supply channel is formed inside the soft air duct, the length of the soft air duct is telescopic, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are respectively connected to two ends of the soft air duct.

3. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic portion further includes at least one clamping member, which is connected to the soft air duct and is used to adjust the length of the soft air duct.

4. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clip-on component includes two first chain straps and a first zipper head. The two first chain straps are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the soft air duct and are both connected to the circumferential inner wall of the soft air duct. The first zipper head can engage with the two first chain straps to adjust the length of the soft air duct.

5. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are multiple clamping parts in the telescopic part, and the multiple clamping parts are arranged in sequence and spaced apart along the length direction of the soft air duct, and are all connected to the circumferential inner wall of the soft air duct.

6. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air outlet end of the air-conditioning fan coil unit is in a square shape, and the fixing portion includes an air outlet flange and a plurality of first fastening connection portions. The air outlet flange is in a square shape and is connected to the air-conditioning fan coil unit, and the air outlet flange is provided with a plurality of first threaded holes along its length direction. The first fastening connection portions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first threaded holes, and the first fastening connection portions are detachably connected to the air outlet flange and the first connecting member.

7. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first connecting member includes a first pressure strip, which is in a square frame shape and is sleeved on the edge of the air outlet flange. The first pressure strip has a first connecting hole opposite to the first threaded hole, and the fastening connection portion passes through the first connecting hole and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole.

8. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first connecting member also includes two second chain straps and a second zipper head, one of the second chain straps is arranged along the length direction of the first pressure strip and is connected to the first pressure strip, and the other second chain strap is arranged along the circumference of the soft air duct and is connected to one end of the soft air duct, and the second chain strap can be engaged with the two second chain straps to make one end of the soft air duct detachably connected to the first pressure strip.

9. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second connecting member includes a second pressure strip, two third chain straps and a third zipper head. The second pressure strip is in a square frame shape and is used to detachably connect the air outlet. One of the third chain straps is arranged along the length direction of the second pressure strip and is connected to the second pressure strip. The other third chain strap is arranged along the circumference of the soft air duct and is connected to the other end of the soft air duct. The third zipper head can engage with the two third chain straps to make the other end of the soft air duct detachably connected to the second pressure strip.

10. The flexible air duct for an air conditioner fan according to claim 9, characterized in that: The telescopic portion further comprises a plurality of support rings, each of which is in a square frame shape. The plurality of support rings are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the flexible air duct and are all connected to the circumferential inner wall of the flexible air duct.

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