Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner. The air conditioner indoor unit comprises a shell and an airflow driving device. A first opening and a second opening are formed in the shell, and a heat exchange air duct communicating between the first opening and the second opening is formed in the shell. The airflow driving device is arranged in the heat exchange air duct, the airflow driving device has a first working mode and a second working mode, and when the airflow driving device is in the first working mode, airflow is driven to flow from the first opening to the second opening; and when the airflow driving device is in the second working mode, the airflow driving device is used for driving airflow to flow from the second opening to the first opening. A user can change the working mode of the airflow driving device according to factors such as actual use requirements, personal preference, the position of the air conditioner indoor unit relative to the indoor space and the surrounding environment, so that position switching of the air inlet and the air outlet is achieved, the air supply area and the air supply direction are changed, the diversified air supply requirements of the user are met, and the user experience is improved. And the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners have become one of the indispensable equipment in homes and offices. Users' demands for air conditioners are also becoming increasingly diversified, requiring not only good heat exchange effects but also diversified air supply methods. However, the air inlet and outlet of existing air conditioner indoor units are fixed, resulting in a single air inlet and outlet form, which cannot meet the diversified air supply needs of users, and is especially not conducive to the use needs of embedded installation, thereby reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present utility model is proposed to provide an air-conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, and can solve the technical problem of the single air inlet and outlet mode of the existing air-conditioning indoor unit, thereby achieving the purpose of meeting the diverse usage needs of users.

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

[0005] A shell, wherein the shell is formed with a first opening and a second opening, and a heat exchange air duct connected between the first opening and the second opening is formed in the shell;

[0006] An airflow driving device is arranged in the heat exchange air duct, and the airflow driving device has a first working mode and a second working mode. When the airflow driving device is in the first working mode, it is used to drive the airflow from the first opening to the second opening; when the airflow driving device is in the second working mode, it is used to drive the airflow from the second opening to the first opening.

[0007] Optionally, the first opening and the second opening are both formed on the front wall of the shell, and the first opening and the second opening are laterally spaced apart.

[0008] Optionally, the first opening and the second opening are symmetrically arranged with respect to a vertical reference plane.

[0009] Optionally, the airflow driving device is a fan, and when the fan rotates forward, it is in the first working mode, and when the fan rotates reversely, it is in the second working mode.

[0010] Optionally, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes:

[0011] The heat exchange device is arranged in the heat exchange air duct and is used for exchanging heat with the air flowing through it.

[0012] Optionally, the heat exchange device comprises a heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger is arranged on one side or both sides of the fan in the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct;

[0013] The heat exchanger is arranged at an angle to the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct.

[0014] Optionally, the heat exchange air duct is symmetrically arranged about a vertical reference plane; and / or

[0015] The heat exchange air duct includes a first part, a second part and a third part which are connected in sequence, wherein the first part is connected to the first opening, the third part is connected to the second opening, the second part is located at the rear side of the first part and the third part, the fan is arranged in the second part, and the heat exchanger is arranged at the connection between the first part and the second part and at the connection between the second part and the third part.

[0016] Optionally, the air-conditioning indoor unit is a vertical air-conditioning indoor unit, and the first opening and the second opening are both vertical bar-shaped.

[0017] Optionally, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes:

[0018] Two wind guide devices, one wind guide device is provided at each of the first opening and the second opening, and the wind guide device comprises a wind guide plate for lateral wind guidance.

[0019] On the other hand, the utility model further provides an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner indoor unit as described in any one of the above items.

[0020] In the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner of the utility model, since the air flow driving device has two working modes, in different working modes, the air flow direction of the heat exchange air duct is opposite, and the air inlet and the air outlet are different. Therefore, when using the air conditioner indoor unit, the user can select the working mode of the air flow driving device according to his actual use needs, personal preferences, the position of the air conditioner indoor unit relative to the indoor space and the surrounding environment, so as to realize the switching of the functions of the first outlet and the second outlet, that is, to realize the position switching of the air inlet and the air outlet, thereby changing the air supply area and the air supply direction, meeting the user's diverse air supply needs and improving the user's use experience.

[0021] Furthermore, the use of the air-conditioning indoor unit of the utility model is more conducive to meeting the use requirements of embedded installation.

[0022] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 4 To describe the air-conditioning indoor unit and the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0029] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connect", "fix", "couple" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, and refer to Figures 2 to 4 , an embodiment of the utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit 100. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 includes a shell 110 and an air flow driving device. The shell 110 is formed with a first opening 121 and a second opening 122, and a heat exchange air duct 130 connected between the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 is formed in the shell 110. The air flow driving device is arranged in the heat exchange air duct 130, and the air flow driving device has a first working mode and a second working mode. When the air flow driving device is in the first working mode, it is used to drive the air flow from the first opening 121 to the second opening 122; when the air flow driving device is in the second working mode, it is used to drive the air flow from the second opening 122 to the first opening 121.

[0033] Specifically, in the first working mode, the airflow driving device is used to drive the airflow in the heat exchange air duct 130 to flow in the first direction, the first opening 121 is the air inlet, and the second opening is the air outlet. In the second working mode, the airflow driving device is used to drive the airflow in the heat exchange air duct 130 to flow in the second direction, the second opening 122 is the air inlet, and the first opening 121 is the air outlet. The second direction is opposite to the first direction.

[0034] In this embodiment, since the airflow driving device has two working modes, in different working modes, the airflow direction of the heat exchange air duct 130 is opposite, and the air inlet and the air outlet are different. Therefore, when using the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of this embodiment, the user can change the working mode of the airflow driving device according to his actual use needs, personal preferences, the position of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 relative to the indoor space and the surrounding environment, so as to achieve the switching of the functions of the first outlet and the second outlet, that is, to achieve the position switching of the air inlet and the air outlet, thereby changing the air supply area and the air supply direction, meeting the user's diverse air supply needs and improving the user's use experience.

[0035] Furthermore, the indoor unit of this embodiment is more conducive to meeting the use requirements of embedded installation.

[0036] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are provided on different walls of the housing 110. Specifically, the first opening 121 is provided on the front wall of the housing 110, and the second opening 122 is not provided on the front wall of the housing 110. For example, the second opening 122 is provided on the left wall, the right wall, the upper wall, the rear wall, or the lower wall of the housing 110.

[0037] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are disposed on the same side of the housing 110 , which is more conducive to meeting the use requirements of embedded installation.

[0038] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are both formed on the front wall of the housing 110 , and the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are laterally spaced apart.

[0039] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 of this embodiment is more conducive to meeting the use requirements of embedded installation, that is, it is more conducive to the integration of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 with the home. For example, when the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is set in the left corner of the room, the left air inlet and right air outlet method can be adopted; when the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is set in the right corner of the room, the right air inlet and left air outlet method can be adopted. Therefore, the air supply requirements can be met no matter where the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is installed in the room.

[0040] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are both formed on the front wall of the shell 110 , the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are laterally spaced apart, and the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are symmetrically arranged about a vertical reference plane.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are symmetrically arranged, which facilitates the manufacture and assembly of the indoor unit and makes the appearance of the indoor unit more beautiful.

[0042] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the airflow driving device is a fan 140, which is in a first working mode when the fan 140 rotates forward, and is in a second working mode when the fan 140 rotates reversely.

[0043] That is, when the fan 140 rotates forward, the airflow can be driven to enter the heat exchange air duct 130 from the first opening 121 and flow out from the second opening 122; at this time, the first opening 121 is the air inlet and the second opening 122 is the air outlet. When the fan 140 rotates reversely, the airflow can be driven to enter the heat exchange air duct 130 from the second opening 122 and flow out from the first opening 121; at this time, the second opening 122 is the air inlet and the first opening 121 is the air outlet. The fan 140 as an airflow driving device has the advantages of low cost and easy operation.

[0044] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the fan 140 is a cross-flow fan.

[0045] In some alternative embodiments, the fan 140 may also be a centrifugal fan or an axial flow fan.

[0046] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 further includes a heat exchange device, which is disposed in the heat exchange air duct 130 and is used to perform heat exchange on the air flowing therethrough to obtain hot exchange air.

[0047] Specifically, the heat exchange wind can be blown into the room through the first opening 121 or the second opening 122 to adjust the indoor air. The heat exchange wind can be cold wind or hot wind. When the heat exchange device is not working, the heat exchange air duct 130 can blow non-heat exchange wind into the room through the first opening 121 or the second opening 122.

[0048] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange device includes a heat exchanger 150, which is arranged on one side of the fan 140 in the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct 130. In other words, the heat exchanger 150 can be arranged on the left or right side of the fan 140.

[0049] like Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange device includes two heat exchangers 150, and the heat exchangers 150 are arranged on both sides of the fan 140 in the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct 130. That is, one heat exchanger 150 is arranged on the left side of the fan 140, and one heat exchanger 150 is arranged on the right side of the fan 140.

[0050] Compared with the embodiment in which only one heat exchanger 150 is provided, the two heat exchangers 150 provided in this embodiment are more conducive to improving the heat exchange effect of the airflow, thereby improving the heat exchange effect (cooling effect or heating effect) of the air conditioner 10. Furthermore, a heat exchanger 150 is provided on each side of the fan 140, and no matter whether the fan 140 rotates forward or reversely, it has a good heat exchange effect, thereby ensuring the user's experience.

[0051] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchanger 150 is arranged at an angle to the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct 130. During the flow of air, the heat exchanger 150 can slow down the air flow speed, thereby facilitating sufficient heat exchange between the air flow and the heat exchanger 150, thereby providing users with a better use experience.

[0052] In some alternative embodiments, the angle between the heat exchanger 150 and the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct 130 is not equal to 90 degrees. In other words, the heat exchanger 150 and the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct 130 are arranged at an angle.

[0053] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchanger 150 is arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct 130 .

[0054] In this embodiment, since the angle between the heat exchanger 150 and the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct 130 is 90 degrees, no matter the fan 140 rotates forward or reverse, the airflow can fully exchange heat with the heat exchanger 150, and the heat exchange effects of the two methods are basically the same. In other words, this embodiment will not affect the heat exchange effect of the airflow due to changing the air inlet and outlet directions of the heat exchange air duct 130.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments of the utility model, the heat exchange air duct 130 includes a first part 131, a second part 132 and a third part 133 connected in sequence, wherein the first part 131 is connected to the first opening 121, the third part 133 is connected to the second opening 122, the second part 132 is located at the rear of the first part 131 and the third part 133, the fan 140 is arranged in the second part 132, and the connection between the first part 131 and the second part 132 and the connection between the second part 132 and the third part 133 are both provided with a heat exchanger 150. Specifically, one of the first part 131 and the third part 133 is located at the left front side of the second part 132, and the other is located at the right front side of the second part 132. This embodiment has the beneficial effects of simple structure, easy manufacturing and assembly.

[0056] In some optional embodiments of the utility model, the heat exchange duct 130 is symmetrically arranged about a vertical reference plane. Specifically, the first part 131 and the third part 133 are arranged horizontally spaced, and the first part 131 and the second part 132 are symmetrically arranged about a vertical reference plane. In this embodiment, when the air conditioner 10 is working, whether the fan 140 rotates forward or reverse, the air conditioner 10 can have the same heat exchange effect. In addition, the heat exchange duct 130 of this embodiment has the beneficial effect of being easy to manufacture and assemble.

[0057] like Figure 3 As shown, in some optional embodiments of the present invention, the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is a vertical air-conditioning indoor unit 100, and the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are both in the shape of vertical bars.

[0058] In some alternative embodiments of the present invention, the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 may also be a wall-mounted indoor unit.

[0059] Compared with wall-mounted indoor units, vertical indoor units are suitable for scenes with larger spaces, diverse decoration styles or pursuit of comfort, such as living rooms, offices, etc. Vertical air conditioners have higher power and are suitable for use in large rooms. They have faster cooling and heating speeds and a wider air supply range, which can better meet consumers' needs for comfort. Wall-mounted air conditioners are air conditioners installed on indoor walls and are usually used in small rooms, such as bedrooms and study rooms.

[0060] In some optional embodiments of the present utility model, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is an embedded air conditioner indoor unit 100. The advantages of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 100 mainly include saving indoor space, being beautiful and tidy, and having low noise. Specifically, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 100 can save indoor space, give us more space, make it spacious, reduce those complicated equipment and lines, and make the embedded air conditioner and the wall or furniture integrated, making the interior more beautiful and tidy. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit 100 has low noise during operation, which can enhance the user experience. These advantages make the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 100 the object of choice for more and more people when decorating, especially in the modern home environment that pursues beauty.

[0061] Furthermore, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 100 is a vertical structure, the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are both vertical bars, the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are laterally spaced apart on the front wall of the shell 110, and the first opening 121 and the second opening 122 are symmetrically distributed.

[0062] In some optional embodiments of the present utility model, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 further includes two air guide devices, one of which is provided at the first opening 121 and the second opening 122, and the air guide device includes an air guide plate 160 for lateral air guide. By providing the air guide plate 160, it is convenient to adjust the lateral air outlet direction, so as to better meet the diversified air supply needs of users.

[0063] Specifically, the air guide plate 160 is vertically arranged. Further, the number of air guide plates 160 in each air guide device can be one, two or more than two. Each air guide device operates independently.

[0064] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, the wind guiding device may further include swing blades for vertical wind guiding.

[0065] In some alternative embodiments, the heat exchange device may also be a semiconductor refrigeration sheet, an electric heating device, etc.

[0066] In some alternative embodiments, the airflow driving device may also be an ion wind generating device or other device capable of driving airflow.

[0067] The utility model also provides an air conditioner 10. Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner 10 according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner 10 of the present invention includes an air conditioner outdoor unit 200 and an air conditioner indoor unit 100 as described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0068] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: A shell, wherein the shell is formed with a first opening and a second opening, and a heat exchange air duct connected between the first opening and the second opening is formed in the shell; an airflow driving device, disposed in the heat exchange air duct, the airflow driving device having a first working mode and a second working mode, and when the airflow driving device is in the first working mode, it is used to drive the airflow from the first opening to the second opening; When the airflow driving device is in the second working mode, it is used to drive the airflow from the second opening to the first opening.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first opening and the second opening are both formed on the front wall of the housing, and the first opening and the second opening are laterally spaced apart.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first opening and the second opening are symmetrically arranged with respect to a vertical reference plane.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airflow driving device is a fan. When the fan rotates forward, it is in the first working mode. When the fan rotates reversely, it is in the second working mode.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: The heat exchange device is arranged in the heat exchange air duct and is used for exchanging heat with the air flowing through it.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange device comprises a heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger is arranged on one side or both sides of the fan in the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct; The heat exchanger is arranged at an angle to the extension direction of the heat exchange air duct.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heat exchange air duct is symmetrically arranged about a vertical reference plane; and / or The heat exchange air duct includes a first part, a second part and a third part which are connected in sequence, wherein the first part is connected to the first opening, the third part is connected to the second opening, the second part is located at the rear side of the first part and the third part, the fan is arranged in the second part, and the heat exchanger is arranged at the connection between the first part and the second part and at the connection between the second part and the third part.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air-conditioning indoor unit is a vertical air-conditioning indoor unit, and the first opening and the second opening are both in the shape of vertical bars.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Two wind guide devices, one wind guide device is provided at each of the first opening and the second opening, and the wind guide device comprises a wind guide plate for lateral wind guidance.

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

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