Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which comprises a shell, a heat exchanger and a heat exchanger, the front panel is rotatably connected to the front side of the shell and used for opening or closing the air inlet, and the side, facing the air inlet, of the front panel is provided with a clamped part; the driving device is arranged on the shell; the driving device comprises a transmission rod which is movably arranged relative to the shell; the front end of the transmission rod is detachably connected with the clamped part, so that the front panel is pushed or pulled to rotate relative to the shell, and the front end of the transmission rod is detachably connected with the clamped part in a clamping connection mode.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] There is a rich variety of indoor units of air conditioners. In order to better meet specific usage requirements, some indoor units of air conditioners have their air inlets arranged on the front surface of their housings instead of the upper surface, so that the indoor units of air conditioners can intake air from the front side. For example, an embedded indoor unit of an air conditioner installed in a cabinet. Since its upper side may be close to the top wall of the cabinet, the air intake effect from the top is poor. Therefore, the air inlet can be arranged on the front surface to intake air from the opening of the cabinet.

[0003] Generally, a panel is arranged on the front side of the air inlet of the indoor unit of an air conditioner to close the air inlet when the indoor unit of the air conditioner is in standby, preventing dust from entering. A transmission rod is arranged on one side of the air deflector to push the panel forward to open it. However, the transmission rod and the panel are generally connected using fasteners, and it is rather inconvenient to detach the panel from the transmission rod when needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] An object of one aspect of the utility model is to provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner in which the transmission rod and the front panel are detachably connected.

[0005] A further object of one aspect of the utility model is to provide a detachable connection structure between the transmission rod and the front panel.

[0006] Another object of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner in which the transmission rod and the front panel are detachably connected.

[0007] In particular, the utility model provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner, comprising:

[0008] A housing having an air inlet opened on its front side;

[0009] A front panel rotatably connected to the front side of the housing for opening or closing the air inlet, and a clamped portion is provided on the side of the front panel facing the air inlet;

[0010] A driving device arranged on the housing;

[0011] The driving device includes:

[0012] A transmission rod movably arranged relative to the housing;

[0013] The front end of the transmission rod is detachably connected to the clamped portion, so as to push or pull the front panel to rotate relative to the housing.

[0014] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes:

[0015] A clamping member is provided at the front end of the transmission rod. The clamping member has an operating end and a clamping end.

[0016] The clamping end clamps on the clamped part. By operating the operating end, the clamping end is loosened or tightened on the clamped part, so that the transmission rod is detachably connected to the front panel.

[0017] Furthermore, the clamping member includes: a first clamping rod and a second clamping rod which are arranged crosswise, and the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod are rotatably arranged relative to the intersection point. The ends of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod facing the front panel form the clamping end, and the ends of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod away from the front panel form the operating end.

[0018] A clamped part is provided at the position of the front panel corresponding to the clamping end. By operating the operating end, the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod rotate relative to each other, so that the clamping end is connected to or loosened from the clamped part.

[0019] Furthermore, the clamping member further includes:

[0020] An elastic device for applying an elastic force to the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod to keep the clamping end connected to the clamped part.

[0021] Furthermore, the elastic device is a torsion spring, which is arranged at the intersection position of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod.

[0022] Furthermore, the clamped part is a sliding body, and a clamping rod extends towards the clamping end of the clamping member. The clamping end of the clamping member clamps or loosens the clamping rod, so that the transmission rod and the front panel are detachably connected.

[0023] Furthermore, the first clamping rod has a first straight rod section, and the second clamping rod has a second straight rod section;

[0024] The first straight rod section and the second straight rod section are arranged crosswise, and a clamping end in the shape of a claw extends from the front ends of the first straight rod section and the second straight rod section.

[0025] Furthermore, a limiting protrusion extends from the end of the clamping rod away from the sliding body, which is used to prevent the clamping member from moving after clamping the clamping rod.

[0026] Furthermore, the transmission rod further includes:

[0027] A cavity is arranged at the front part of the transmission rod, and part of the clamping member is arranged in the cavity;

[0028] A first movable opening runs through the front end of the transmission rod in the direction from the cavity towards the front panel, and the clamping end of the clamping member extends forward from the cavity through the first movable opening.

[0029] A second movable opening for the operating ends of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod to extend out of the cavity, the sizes of the first movable opening and the second movable opening being adapted to the movement trajectories of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod.

[0030] In particular, the present utility model further provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0031] The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to any one of the above.

[0032] One side of the front panel of the present utility model facing the air inlet has a clamped portion, and the front end of the transmission rod is detachably connected to the clamped portion, thereby pushing or pulling the front panel to rotate relative to the housing. Since the front end of the transmission rod is connected to the clamped portion, the detachable connection between the transmission rod and the front panel can be achieved by clamping.

[0033] Furthermore, the clamping member of the present utility model is arranged at the front end of the transmission rod. The clamping member has an operating end and a clamping end. The clamping end clamps on the clamped portion. By operating the operating end, the clamping end is loosened or tightened on the clamped portion, so that the transmission rod and the front panel are detachably connected.

[0034] From the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings, those skilled in the art will become more clear about the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Some specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the drawings in an exemplary but not restrictive manner. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 is a schematic partial enlarged view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a schematic cross-sectional view of a sliding groove of the indoor unit of the air conditioner shown;

[0040] Figure 5 is a schematic view of a first clamping rod in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 6Schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0042] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0043] Terms such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features, that is, include one or more of such features.

[0044] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined. When a certain feature "includes or contains" a certain or certain features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0045] Unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. Those 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 specific circumstances.

[0046] 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 other features between them.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention have the same meanings as those commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0049] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 may generally include: a housing 110, a front panel 120, a driving device 130 and other components. The housing 110 has an air inlet 111 opened at the front side, the front panel 120 is rotatably connected to the front side of the housing 110 for opening or closing the air inlet 111, and the front panel 120 has a clamped portion 121 on one side facing the air inlet 111.

[0050] Figure 1 There are arrows indicating the front and rear directions in the figure, wherein the front side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 refers to the side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 facing the user, and the rear side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 refers to the side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 facing away from the user. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 may be an air conditioner indoor wall-mounted unit, and the rear side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is the side that is in contact with the wall.

[0051] Figure 1 The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner at the driving device 130. The driving device 130 is arranged on one side of the interior of the housing 110. The driving device 130 includes a fixed housing 132 and a transmission rod 131 that is movable relative to the housing 110. A part of the transmission rod 131 is located in the fixed housing 132. The fixed housing 132 has a driving motor that can drive the transmission rod 131 to move. The transmission rod 131 can move along the length direction of the transmission rod 131, that is, the transmission rod 131 can be extended or retracted relative to the housing 110 or the fixed housing 132 to push or pull the front panel 120 to open or close the air inlet 111.

[0052] like Figure 1As shown, the bottom of the front panel 120 is rotatably connected to one side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100. The front panel 120 rotates forward around the bottom, separating from the air inlet 111, and the air conditioner indoor unit 100 takes in air from the air inlet 111. When the air conditioner indoor unit is turned off, the front panel 120 rotates backward around the bottom, and the front panel 120 fits with the front air inlet 111 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 to close the air inlet 111 and prevent dust from entering the interior of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 from the air inlet 111.

[0053] In some alternative embodiments, racks may be distributed along the length direction of the transmission rod 131. The racks cooperate with transmission gears, and the driving motor drives the transmission gears to rotate, thereby driving the transmission rod 131 to extend forward or retract. The driving motor can either directly connect the rotating shaft to the center of the transmission gear to directly drive the transmission gear to rotate, or be indirectly connected to the transmission gear through transmission parts such as transmission gears and transmit power to the transmission gear. The rod body part of the transmission rod 131 can be integrally formed with the rack part, or can be separately provided and assembled and fixed.

[0054] In some other alternative embodiments, a crank-slider mechanism can be provided in the fixed housing 132 of the driving device 130. The driving motor drives the crank to perform a rotational motion, and the transmission rod 131 is connected and arranged so as to drive the transmission rod 131 to perform a linear motion.

[0055] As Figure 1 shown, the driving device 130 can be provided only on one side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100, or the driving device 130 can be provided on both sides in the transverse direction of the air conditioner, which can ensure that the driving device 130 provides a stable driving force to the front panel 120 and makes the opening and closing of the front panel 120 smoother.

[0056] Figure 2 is a schematic partial enlarged view of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, a clamping member 140 is further provided in the air conditioner indoor unit 100. As Figure 2 shown, the clamping member 140 is provided at the front end of the transmission rod 131. The clamping member 140 has an operating end 141 and a clamping end 142. The clamping end 142 clamps on the clamped portion 121. By operating the operating end 141, the clamping end 142 is loosened or tightened on the clamped portion 121, so that the transmission rod 131 is detachably connected to the front panel 120.

[0058] Figure 3 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present utility model, such as Figure 3 shown, the clamping member 140 includes a first clamping rod 143 and a second clamping rod 144 which are arranged crosswise, and the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 are rotatably arranged relative to the intersection point 145. The ends of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 facing the front panel 120 form a clamping end 142, and the ends of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 away from the front panel 120 form an operating end 141. A clamped portion 121 is provided at a position on the front panel 120 corresponding to the clamping end 142. By operating the operating end 141, the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 rotate relative to each other, so that the clamping end 142 is connected to or released from the clamped portion 121.

[0060] In some other embodiments of the present utility model, the clamping member 140 can also be a mechanism that opens and closes while keeping the fingers installed opposite to each other in a parallel state. A parallel link device or a rack and pinion device is used for transmission. The rotational movement of the gear on the motor shaft is converted into a linear movement through the rack, driving the fingers to move parallel along the guide rail.

[0061] In some other embodiments of the present utility model, the clamping member 140 can also be an end effector with several (generally more than 3) fingers. The fingers are mostly made of soft materials and wrap and grip the object like a human hand. Since the contact area with the object is large, the clamping force is dispersed.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present utility model, an elastic force device 146 can also be provided in the clamping member 140. The elastic force device 146 can be used to apply an elastic force to the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 to keep the clamping end 142 connected to the clamped portion 121.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the elastic force device 146 can be a torsion spring 146. The torsion spring 146 can be arranged at the intersection point 145 of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144. One end of the torsion spring 146 is connected to the first clamping rod 143, and the other end is connected to the second clamping rod 144, so as to apply an elastic force to keep the clamping end 142 connected to the clamped portion 121 through the torsion spring 146. The connection positions of the two ends of the torsion spring 146 with the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 can be as far as possible from the intersection point 145, so as to increase the force arm of the torsion spring 146 on the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144, thereby increasing the clamping force of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144.

[0064] In some other embodiments of the present utility model, the clamping member 140 can also be a pneumatic gripper. The pneumatic gripper uses compressed air as a power source to drive the opening and closing of the jaws, thereby clamping or releasing the clamped portion 121 through the jaws. The clamping member 140 can also be a hydraulic gripper. The hydraulic gripper drives the opening and closing of the jaws through a hydraulic cylinder and a hydraulic motor, thereby clamping or releasing the clamped portion 121 through the jaws.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present utility model, as Figure 3 shown, the clamped portion 121 is a sliding body 121, and a clamping rod 1211 extends towards the clamping end 142 of the clamping member 140. The clamping end 142 of the clamping member 140 clamps or releases the clamping rod 1211, so that the transmission rod 131 and the front panel 120 are detachably connected. The sliding body 121 can be set in a hemispherical shape, and the clamping rod 1211 extends on the sphere.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present utility model, a limiting protrusion 1212 extends from one end of the clamping rod 1211 away from the sliding body 121. The clamping end 142 of the clamping member 140 clamps on the side of the limiting protrusion 1212 close to the front panel 120, so as to prevent the clamping member 140 from moving after clamping the clamping rod 1211. The limiting protrusion 1212 can be in an arrow shape, which is convenient for the clamping operation of the clamping member 140 on the clamping rod 1211.

[0067] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , a sliding groove 122 can be provided on the side of the front panel 120 facing the air inlet 111. The sliding body 121 is clamped in the sliding groove 122, and the shape of the sliding body 121 is adapted to the shape of the sliding groove 122, so that the sliding body 121 can slide in the sliding groove 122. Clamping means that the sliding body 121 can move in the sliding groove 122, but can maintain the connection state with the sliding groove 122 without separation.

[0068] Refer to Figure 2 shown. Since the sliding body 121 is located at the end of the transmission rod 131, it moves linearly along with the transmission rod 131, and the sliding groove 122 provided on the front panel 120 moves along with the front panel 120. Therefore, during the opening and closing process of the front panel 120, the sliding body 121 will move in the sliding groove 122.

[0069] Therefore, the sliding groove 122 in this embodiment is in a long strip shape, and the extending direction is parallel to the diameter direction of the rotation axis of the front panel 120, so that the sliding body 121 can move in the sliding groove 122.

[0070] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a schematic cross-sectional view of the sliding groove 122 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 shown.

[0071] In some alternative embodiments, the sliding groove 122 includes two spaced clamping walls, and the two clamping walls respectively have clamping sections 122B close to the front panel 120; the cross-section of the sliding groove 122 perpendicular to its length direction is partially circular between the two clamping sections 122B. And the surface of the sliding body 121 connected in the sliding groove 122 is a partial spherical surface.

[0072] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the left and right clamping walls of the sliding groove 122 respectively have a clamping section 122B, and the shape of the clamping section 122B is generally symmetrical left and right. Figure 4 Substantially, it schematically shows a cross-sectional view of the sliding groove 122 perpendicular to its length direction. From Figure 4 it can be seen that a partially circular shape with an opening is formed at the interval position between the two clamping sections 122B.

[0073] Meanwhile, as shown in reference Figure 3 , in this embodiment, a sliding body 121 with a surface that is a partial spherical surface and is connected in the sliding groove 122 is also provided. Since the upper half surface of the sliding body 121 in contact with the sliding groove 122 is a spherical surface, the contact area between the sliding body 121 and the sliding groove 122 can be increased. Moreover, during the process of the transmission rod 131 pushing and pulling the front panel 120, the included angle formed by the transmission rod 131 and the front panel 120 will change. In this embodiment, by providing the sliding body 121 with a surface that is a partial spherical surface, during the process of the transmission rod 131 pushing and pulling the front panel 120, the sliding body 121 will rotate in the sliding groove 122 and the contact area remains unchanged, thereby ensuring that the pulling force of the transmission rod 131 is evenly and effectively transmitted to the front panel 120 and enabling the sliding body 121 to evenly bear the weight of the front panel 120.

[0074] In some alternative embodiments, the material of the sliding groove 122 is an elastic material, so that the sliding body 121 is detachably connected to the sliding groove 122.

[0075] The sliding groove 122 of this embodiment has a shape that causes the two clamping walls to respectively undergo elastic deformation from Figure 4 as shown, so as to increase the elasticity of opening or restoring the shape, so that the sliding body 121 can be inserted inward or pulled out outward, facilitating the user to disassemble and install the front panel 120.

[0076] To make it easier for the sliding body 121 to be inserted into the sliding groove 122, in some alternative embodiments, the two clamping walls respectively further have opening sections 122C that extend from the end of the sliding groove 122 in a direction away from the front panel 120 and the interval width gradually increases.

[0077] The end opening size of the opening section 122C is larger than the diameter of the sliding body 121, so as to facilitate the user to align the position of the sliding body 121 with the sliding groove 122 when the position of the sliding body 121 cannot be observed in advance, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the front panel 120.

[0078] In some alternative embodiments, the sliding groove 122 further has a base section 122A connecting the two clamping walls. The base section 122A, the clamping section 122B and the opening section 122C are integrally formed, and the surface of the base section 122A of the sliding groove 122 is attached to the surface of the front panel 120, so as to facilitate the fixation of the sliding groove 122 and the front panel 120.

[0079] The sliding groove 122 can be fixed on the surface of the front panel 120 by means of screw connection, pasting, etc., or can be fixed in the groove by forming a groove with a shape adapted to the front panel 120.

[0080] In some other embodiments of the present invention, a sliding connection structure can also be composed of a guide rail, a slider and a fixing element. The guide rail provides a track for linear motion, and the slider slides on the guide rail through rolling elements (such as ball bearings, roller bearings, etc.) inside it, thereby realizing linear motion. The guide rail-slider structure has the advantages of high precision, strong load-bearing capacity, smooth motion, etc. It is also possible to arrange a sliding bearing on the side of the front panel 120 facing the air inlet 111, and realize the sliding support of the shaft by forming an oil film between the journal and the bearing bush. The sliding connection of the sliding bearing is mainly realized by the relative sliding of the journal in the bearing bush, and its lubrication method can be liquid lubrication or grease lubrication.

[0081] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the first clamping rod 143 in the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping rod 143 can have a first straight rod section 143A, and the second clamping rod 144 can have a second straight rod section 144A. The first straight rod section 143A and the second straight rod section 144A can be arranged to cross each other, and a claw-shaped clamping end 142 extends from the front ends of the first straight rod section 143A and the second straight rod section 144A.

[0083] The first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 can have the same shape. The connection hole on the first clamping rod 143 can be arranged at a position on the first straight rod section 143A close to the clamping end 142. Correspondingly, the connection hole on the second clamping rod 144 can be arranged at a position on the second straight rod section 144A close to the clamping end 142. A pin shaft can also be arranged in the clamping member 140, and the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 are rotatably connected by passing the pin shaft through the connection holes.

[0084] Continue to refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present utility model, the transmission rod 131 may further include: a cavity 132, a first movable opening 131A, and a second movable opening 131B. Among them, the cavity 132 is arranged at the front part of the transmission rod 131, and part of the clamping member 140 is arranged in the cavity 132. The first movable opening 131A penetrates through the front end of the transmission rod 131 in the direction from the cavity 132 towards the front panel 120, and the clamping end 142 of the clamping member 140 extends forward from the cavity 132 through the first movable opening 131A. The second movable opening 131B allows the operating ends 141 of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 to extend out of the cavity 132, and the sizes of the first movable opening 131A and the second movable opening 131B are adapted to the movement trajectories of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144.

[0085] Continue to refer to Figure 3 Moreover, the size of the first movable opening 131A should be at least larger than the size of the clamping ends 142 of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144, so that the clamping member 140 can be installed into the cavity 132. When installing the clamping member 140 into the cavity 132, the crossing angle between the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 can be adjusted to the minimum first, so as to facilitate the clamping member 140 to extend into the cavity 132 from the first movable opening 131A. After the clamping ends 142 of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 extend into the cavity 132 by a certain distance, the clamping ends 142 of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 are opened, so that the operating ends 141 of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 also open accordingly, and the operating ends 141 of the first clamping rod 143 and the second clamping rod 144 extend out of the transmission rod 131 from the second movable opening 131B respectively.

[0086] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner 200 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0087] The air conditioner 200 of this embodiment includes an air conditioner indoor unit 100, and also includes an air conditioner outdoor unit and a refrigerant pipeline connecting the two. The compressor, condenser, and throttling device in the air conditioner outdoor unit are connected to the evaporator in the air conditioner indoor unit 100 by the refrigerant pipeline, and together with other necessary components, they constitute the refrigeration cycle system of the air conditioner 200. On one side of the air conditioner indoor unit 100, it can either refrigerate and blow cold air, or have a heating function and blow hot air.

[0088] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 of this embodiment, as the indoor part of the air conditioner 200, in addition to having refrigeration and heating functions, can also additionally have functions such as dehumidifying, humidifying, air purifying, and introducing fresh air to the indoor environment.

[0089] The indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner in this embodiment arranges both the air inlet 111 and the air outlet on the front panel 120, so that the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner takes in air and discharges air from the front side at the same time. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for being embedded and used in a cabinet, that is, being used as the indoor unit 100 of an embedded air conditioner.

[0090] In the embodiment where the air conditioner 200 is an embedded air conditioner, the cabinet for placing the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner can be various cabinets and can be used for storing items. The specific use of the cabinet in the present utility model is not limited. For example, the cabinet can be for household use and can be specifically applied to the kitchen, bathroom, living room or bedroom. For example, the cabinet can be arranged in the kitchen to accommodate the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner.

[0091] However, the air conditioner 200 in this embodiment is not limited to an embedded air conditioner. The indoor unit 100 can be either the indoor part of an embedded air conditioner 200 installed in various cabinets or the indoor terminal unit of a central air conditioner, or the indoor part of a wall-mounted air conditioner or other indoor units 100 of air conditioners, which is not limited herein.

[0092] So far, those skilled in the art should recognize that although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described in detail herein, still, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present utility model can be directly determined or derived based on the content disclosed in the present utility model. Therefore, the scope of the present utility model should be understood and determined to cover all these other variations or modifications.

[0093] In the description of this embodiment, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, devices, materials or characteristics described in connection 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 specific features, devices, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that include: A housing, the front side of which is open with an air inlet; A front panel is rotatably connected to the front side of the housing and is used to open or close the air inlet, and a clamped portion is provided on a side of the front panel facing the air inlet; A driving device, arranged on the housing; The driving device comprises: A transmission rod is movably arranged relative to the housing; The front end of the transmission rod is detachably connected to the clamped portion, thereby pushing or pulling the front panel to rotate relative to the shell.

2. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A clamping member, arranged at the front end of the transmission rod, the clamping member having an operating end and a clamping end; The clamping end is clamped on the clamped portion, and the clamping end is loosened or clamped by operating the operating end, so that the transmission rod is detachably connected to the front panel.

3. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that The clamping member comprises: a first clamping rod and a second clamping rod arranged crosswise with each other, and the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod are rotatably arranged relative to the intersection, and the ends of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod facing the front panel form the clamping end, and the ends of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod away from the front panel form the operating end; The clamped portion is arranged at a position of the front panel corresponding to the clamping end, and the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod are relatively rotated by operating the operating end, so that the clamping end is connected to or released from the clamped portion.

4. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that The clamping member also includes: An elastic device is used to apply elastic force to the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod to keep the clamping end connected to the clamped part.

5. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that The elastic device is a torsion spring, which is arranged at the intersection of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod.

6. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that The clamped portion is a sliding body, and a clamping rod extends toward the clamping end of the clamping member. The clamping end of the clamping member clamps or releases the clamping rod to detachably connect the transmission rod and the front panel.

7. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that The first clamping rod has a first straight rod section, and the second clamping rod has a second straight rod section; The first straight rod segment and the second straight rod segment are arranged to cross each other, and the claw-shaped clamping ends extend from the front ends of the first straight rod segment and the second straight rod segment.

8. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 7, characterized in that A limiting protrusion extends from one end of the clamping rod away from the sliding body, which is used to prevent the clamping member from moving after clamping the clamping rod.

9. An air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that The transmission rod also includes: A cavity is arranged at the front part of the transmission rod, and part of the clamping member is arranged in the cavity; A first movable opening is provided from the cavity toward the front panel and passes through the front end of the transmission rod, and the clamping end of the clamping member extends forward from the cavity through the first movable opening; The second movable opening is used for the operating ends of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod to extend from the cavity. The sizes of the first movable opening and the second movable opening are adapted to the movement trajectories of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that include: An air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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