Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner with same

Abstract

The air conditioner indoor unit comprises a shell and a heat exchanger, the shell defines a mounting cavity, the mounting cavity comprises a first air inlet area and a second air inlet area which are opposite in the transverse direction, the shell comprises a front panel, the front panel is provided with a first air inlet and a second air inlet, and the first air inlet and the second air inlet are communicated with each other. The first air inlet and the second air inlet are spaced in the transverse direction, the first air inlet communicates with the first air inlet area, and the second air inlet communicates with the second air inlet area; the heat exchanger is arranged in the mounting cavity and comprises a first air inlet side and a second air inlet side which are opposite in the transverse direction, at least part of the first air inlet side is located in the first air inlet area, and at least part of the second air inlet side is located in the second air inlet area. The overall heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger of the air conditioner indoor unit is high.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The heat exchanger of the indoor unit of an embedded air conditioner in the related art includes two parts opposite to each other in the horizontal direction. Since a part of the heat exchanger is closer to the air inlet of the indoor unit than the other part, most of the air flow entering the indoor unit from the air inlet can only pass through the part of the heat exchanger close to the air inlet of the indoor unit, and only a small part of the air flow or even no air flow passes through the part of the heat exchanger far from the air inlet of the indoor unit, resulting in less or no heat exchange of the part of the heat exchanger far from the air inlet of the indoor unit, and causing the problem of low overall heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present utility model is proposed to provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner and an air conditioner having the same that can overcome or at least partially solve the above problems, and can solve the problem of low overall heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger of the indoor unit of the air conditioner in the related art.

[0004] To this end, the present utility model proposes an indoor unit of an air conditioner.

[0005] The present utility model also proposes an air conditioner.

[0006] The indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present utility model includes: a housing that defines an installation cavity, the installation cavity includes a first air inlet area and a second air inlet area opposite to each other in the horizontal direction, the housing includes a front panel, the front panel is provided with a first air inlet and a second air inlet, the first air inlet and the second air inlet are spaced apart in the horizontal direction, and the first air inlet is communicated with the first air inlet area, and the second air inlet is communicated with the second air inlet area; a heat exchanger disposed in the installation cavity, the heat exchanger includes a first air inlet side and a second air inlet side opposite to each other in the horizontal direction, at least a part of the first air inlet side is located in the first air inlet area, and at least a part of the second air inlet side is located in the second air inlet area.

[0007] In some embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes:

[0008] a first blower disposed at the first air inlet, the first blower is used to promote the formation of an air flow that enters the first air inlet area from the first air inlet and passes through the first air inlet side;

[0009] a second blower disposed at the second air inlet, the second blower is used to promote the formation of an air flow that enters the second air inlet area from the second air inlet and passes through the second air inlet side.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are a plurality of the first blowers, and the plurality of the first blowers are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction at the first air inlet;

[0011] There are a plurality of the second blowers, and the plurality of the second blowers are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction at the second air inlet.

[0012] In some embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes: two support plates, one support plate is arranged at the first air inlet, the first blower is arranged on the one support plate, the other support plate is arranged at the second air inlet, and the second blower is arranged on the other support plate;

[0013] A plurality of ventilation holes penetrating through the support plate are provided on each support plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes:

[0015] A first cover plate, the first cover plate is rotatably arranged at the first air inlet so that the first cover plate can cover the first air inlet;

[0016] A second cover plate, the second cover plate is rotatably arranged at the second air inlet so that the second cover plate can cover the first air inlet.

[0017] In some embodiments, the front panel further includes an air outlet, and the air outlet is located between the first air inlet and the second air inlet in the horizontal direction;

[0018] The first cover plate is located outside the housing, the rotating end of the first cover plate is connected to the housing, and the rotating end of the first cover plate is located between the first air inlet and the air outlet in the horizontal direction, and the rotating end of the first cover plate is rotatable around a first axis, and the extending direction of the first axis is consistent with the vertical direction;

[0019] The second cover plate is located outside the housing, the rotating end of the second cover plate is connected to the housing, and the rotating end of the second cover plate is located between the second air inlet and the air outlet in the horizontal direction, and the rotating end of the second cover plate is rotatable around a second axis, and the extending direction of the second axis is consistent with the vertical direction.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first air inlet side includes a first section and a second section, and the first section is closer to the first air inlet than the second section;

[0021] A first air distribution plate is provided in the first air inlet area. The first air distribution plate divides the first air inlet area into a first air inlet passage and a second air inlet passage. The first air inlet passage includes a first air inlet end and a first air outlet end. The first air inlet end is communicated with the first air inlet, and the first air outlet end corresponds to the first section, so that the air flow passing through the first air inlet passage can pass through the first section. The second air inlet passage includes a second air inlet end and a second air outlet end. The second air inlet end is communicated with the second air inlet, and the second air outlet end corresponds to the second section, so that the air flow passing through the second air inlet passage can pass through the second section.

[0022] In some embodiments, the second air inlet side includes a third section and a fourth section, and the third section is closer to the second air inlet than the fourth section;

[0023] A second air distribution plate is provided in the second air inlet area. The second air distribution plate divides the second air inlet area into a third air inlet passage and a fourth air inlet passage. The third air inlet passage includes a third air inlet end and a third air outlet end. The third air inlet end is communicated with the second air inlet, and the third air outlet end corresponds to the third section, so that the air flow passing through the third air inlet passage can pass through the third section. The fourth air inlet passage includes a fourth air inlet end and a fourth air outlet end. The fourth air inlet end is communicated with the second air inlet, and the fourth air outlet end corresponds to the fourth section, so that the air flow passing through the fourth air inlet passage can pass through the fourth section.

[0024] The air conditioner of the present utility model includes the air conditioner indoor unit described in any one of the above.

[0025] In some embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit is an embedded air conditioner indoor unit. The air conditioner indoor unit is configured to be embedded in an installation groove. The front panel further includes an air outlet. The first air inlet, the second air inlet and the air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit correspond to the open end of the installation groove.

[0026] In the air conditioner indoor unit according to the embodiment of the present utility model, a first air inlet area and a second air inlet area that are opposite in the transverse direction and both communicate with the outside are provided inside the housing. At least part of the first air inlet side and at least part of the second air inlet side that are opposite in the transverse direction of the heat exchanger are respectively located in the first air inlet area and the second air inlet area. After a part of the outside air enters the first air inlet area, it can pass through at least part of the first air inlet side. After another part of the outside air enters the second air inlet area, it can pass through at least part of the second air inlet side, so as to realize uniform heat exchange between the two parts of the heat exchanger that are opposite in the transverse direction and the air, thereby improving the overall heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger.

[0027] Upon detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more clearly aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0028] Some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in an illustrative 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:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an indoor air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an indoor air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 is a partial top view of an indoor air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is a partial top view of an indoor air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 is a partial schematic structural diagram of an indoor air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Reference Numerals:

[0035] Indoor air conditioner 100;

[0036] Housing 1; Installation cavity 10; First air inlet area 11; First air inlet channel 111; First air inlet end 1111; First air outlet end 1112; Second air inlet channel 112; Second air inlet end 1121; Second air outlet end 1122; Second air inlet area 12; Third air inlet channel 121; Third air inlet end 1211; Third air outlet end 1212; Fourth air inlet channel 122; Fourth air inlet end 1221; Fourth air outlet end 1222; Front panel 13; First air inlet 131; Second air inlet 132; Air outlet 133; First air distribution plate 14; Second air distribution plate 15;

[0037] Heat exchanger 2; First air inlet side 21; First section 211; Second section 212; Second air inlet side 22; Third section 221; Fourth section 222;

[0038] First fan 31; Second fan 32;

[0039] Support plate 4; Ventilation holes 41;

[0040] The first cover plate 51; the rotating end 511; the second cover plate 52; the rotating end 521. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] The following will refer to Figures 1 to 5 to describe the air-conditioning assembly of the embodiments of the present utility model. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, 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 specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features, that is, including one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" 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.

[0042] Unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "arranged", "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 it may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, 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.

[0043] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, 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 therebetween. That is, in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below", or "beneath" the second feature may be the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of this embodiment, the descriptions with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, 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 expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0045] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to the embodiment of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] As Figure 1 shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to the embodiment of the present utility model includes a housing 1 and a heat exchanger 2.

[0047] The housing 1 defines an installation cavity 10, and the installation cavity 10 includes a first air inlet area 11 and a second air inlet area 12 that are opposite in the lateral direction.

[0048] The housing 1 includes a front panel 13. The front panel 13 is provided with a first air inlet 131 and a second air inlet 132. The first air inlet 131 and the second air inlet 132 are spaced apart in the lateral direction, and the first air inlet 131 communicates with the first air inlet area 11, and the second air inlet 132 communicates with the second air inlet area 12.

[0049] The heat exchanger 2 is disposed in the installation cavity 10. The heat exchanger 2 includes a first air inlet side 21 and a second air inlet side 22 that are opposite in the lateral direction. At least a part of the first air inlet side 21 is located in the first air inlet area 11, and at least a part of the second air inlet side 22 is located in the second air inlet area 12.

[0050] Air enters the first air inlet area 11 through the first air inlet 131, and after passing through the first air inlet area 11, passes through the first air inlet side 21 of the heat exchanger 2, so that the air exchanges heat with a part of the heat exchanger 2 that is laterally close to the first air inlet 131.

[0051] Air enters the second air inlet area 12 through the second air inlet 132, and after passing through the second air inlet area 12, passes through the second air inlet side 22 of the heat exchanger 2, so that the air exchanges heat with a part of the heat exchanger 2 that is laterally close to the second air inlet 132.

[0052] Compared with the related art, in the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model, a first air inlet area 11 and a second air inlet area 12 which are opposite in the transverse direction and both communicate with the outside are provided inside the housing 1, and at least part of the first air inlet side 21 and at least part of the second air inlet side 22 which are opposite in the transverse direction of the heat exchanger 2 are respectively located in the first air inlet area 11 and the second air inlet area 12. After a part of the air in the outside enters the first air inlet area 11, it can pass through at least this part of the first air inlet side 21. After another part of the air in the outside enters the second air inlet area 12, it can pass through at least this part of the second air inlet side 22, so as to realize uniform heat exchange between the two parts of the heat exchanger 2 which are oppositely arranged in the transverse direction and the air, thereby improving the overall heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger 2.

[0053] In addition, the first air inlet 131 and the second air inlet 132 are both provided on the front panel 13. When the air conditioner indoor unit 100 in this embodiment is embedded in the installation space of a furniture cabinet or an indoor wall, the front panel 13 corresponds to the open end of the installation space, avoiding the side wall surface of the installation space from blocking the air inlet of the first air inlet 131 and the second air inlet 132.

[0054] To make the present application easier to understand, taking the transverse direction as consistent with the left - right direction and the vertical direction as consistent with the up - down direction as an example, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model will be further described.

[0055] As Figures 1 - 5 shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a housing 1, a heat exchanger 2 and a blower fan. The front panel 13 of the housing 1 includes a first air inlet 131, a second air inlet 132 and an air outlet 133. The heat exchanger 2 and the blower fan are both arranged in the installation cavity 10. The blower fan is used for sucking the outside air into the first air inlet 131 and the second air inlet 132, and discharging the air heat - exchanged with the heat exchanger 2 through the air outlet 133.

[0056] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model further includes a first blower 31 and a second blower 32.

[0057] The first blower 31 is arranged at the first air inlet 131, and the first blower 31 is used for promoting the formation of an air flow that enters the first air inlet area 11 from the first air inlet 131 and passes through the first air inlet side 21.

[0058] In other words, the first blower 31 can accelerate the flow rate of the air flow entering the first air inlet area 11 from the first air inlet 131, thereby promoting more outside air flow to enter the first air inlet area 11 and pass through the first air inlet side 21 of the heat exchanger 2, so as to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the part of the heat exchanger 2 adjacent to the first air inlet 131.

[0059] The second blower 32 is provided at the second air inlet 132. The second blower 32 is used to promote the formation of an air flow that enters the second air inlet area 12 from the second air inlet 132 and passes through the second air inlet side 22.

[0060] In other words, the second blower 32 can accelerate the flow rate of the air flow entering the second air inlet area 12 from the second air inlet 132, thereby promoting more external air to enter the second air inlet 132 and pass through the second air inlet side 22 of the heat exchanger 2. Therefore, the heat exchange efficiency of the part of the heat exchanger 2 adjacent to the second air inlet 132 is improved.

[0061] Optionally, the first blower 31 and the second blower 32 can be axial fans.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, there are multiple first blowers 31. The multiple first blowers 31 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction at the first air inlet 131. That is to say, when the heat exchanger 2 exchanges heat with the air flow, the air flow velocity passing through each part of the first air inlet side 21 in the vertical direction is uniform, so that the air flow exchanges heat with the part of the heat exchanger 2 adjacent to the first air inlet 131 more uniformly. Therefore, the heat exchange efficiency of the part of the heat exchanger 2 adjacent to the first air inlet 131 is further improved.

[0063] There are multiple second blowers 32. The multiple second blowers 32 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction at the second air inlet 132. That is to say, when the heat exchanger 2 exchanges heat with the air flow, the air flow velocity passing through each part of the second air inlet side 22 in the vertical direction is uniform, so that the air flow exchanges heat with the part of the heat exchanger 2 adjacent to the second air inlet 132 more uniformly. Therefore, the heat exchange efficiency of the part of the heat exchanger 2 adjacent to the second air inlet 132 is further improved.

[0064] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 5 shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes two support plates 4. One support plate 4 is provided at the first air inlet 131, and the first blower 31 is provided on this one support plate 4. The other support plate 4 is provided at the second air inlet 132, and the second blower 32 is provided on the other support plate 4. Each support plate 4 is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes 41 penetrating through the support plate 4.

[0065] Setting a plurality of ventilation openings on the support plate 4 can not only allow external air to enter the installation cavity 10 through the ventilation openings, but also the support plate 4 can shield a part of the area of the first air inlet 131 and a part of the area of the second air inlet 132 in appearance, improving the integrity of the appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 and making the user experience better.

[0066] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 andFigure 4 As shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of the embodiment of the present utility model further includes a first cover plate 51 and a second cover plate.

[0067] The first cover plate 51 is rotatably arranged at the first air inlet 131 so that the first cover plate 51 can cover the first air inlet 131. That is to say, the first cover plate 51 can cover the first air inlet 131 by rotation and avoid the first air inlet 131.

[0068] As Figure 4 shown, when the first cover plate 51 rotates to a position avoiding the first air inlet 131, air can enter the installation cavity 10 through the first air inlet 131.

[0069] As Figure 3 shown, when the first cover plate 51 rotates to a position covering the first air inlet 131, the external air flow and dust are blocked by the first cover plate 51 and cannot enter the installation cavity 10 through the first air inlet 131, so that dust is not likely to accumulate in the installation cavity 10, which is beneficial to improving the air supply quality of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of this embodiment.

[0070] The second cover plate is rotatably arranged at the second air inlet 132 so that the second cover plate can cover the first air inlet 131. That is to say, the second cover plate can cover the second air inlet 132 by rotation and avoid the first air inlet 131.

[0071] As Figure 4 shown, when the second cover plate rotates to a position avoiding the second air inlet 132, air can enter the installation cavity 10 through the second air inlet 132.

[0072] As Figure 3 shown, when the first cover plate 51 rotates to a position covering the first air inlet 131, the external air flow and dust are blocked by the first cover plate 51 and cannot enter the installation cavity 10 through the first air inlet 131, so that dust is not likely to accumulate in the installation cavity 10, which is beneficial to improving the air supply quality of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of this embodiment.

[0073] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the front panel 13 further includes an air outlet 133, and the air outlet 133 is located between the first air inlet 131 and the second air inlet 132 in the horizontal direction.

[0074] The first cover plate 51 is located outside the housing 1. The rotating end 512511 of the first cover plate 51 is connected to the housing 1, and the rotating end 511 of the first cover plate 51 is located between the first air inlet 131 and the air outlet 133 in the horizontal direction. The rotating end 511 of the first cover plate 51 is rotatable around the first axis, and the extending direction of the first axis is consistent with the up and down direction.

[0075] In other words, when the first cover plate 51 rotates to a position avoiding the first air inlet 131, the first cover plate 51 is located between the first air inlet 131 and the air outlet 133 in the left-right direction to form a partition that can separate the incoming air flow about to enter the first air inlet 131 and the outgoing air flow discharged from the air outlet 133. Thereby, it is avoided that the outgoing air flow discharged from the air outlet 133 directly enters the first air inlet 131 under the influence of the incoming air flow, so as to ensure that the air outlet 133 can normally supply air to the room.

[0076] The second cover plate is located outside the housing 1. The rotating end 521 of the second cover plate 52 is connected to the housing 1, and the rotating end 521 of the second cover plate 52 is located between the second air inlet 132 and the air outlet 133 in the transverse direction. The rotating end 521 of the second cover plate 52 is rotatable about a second axis, and the extending direction of the second axis is consistent with the vertical direction.

[0077] In other words, when the second cover plate 52 rotates to a position avoiding the second air inlet 132, the second cover plate 52 is located between the second air inlet 132 and the air outlet 133 in the left-right direction to form a partition that can separate the incoming air flow about to enter the second air inlet 132 and the outgoing air flow discharged from the air outlet 133. Thereby, it is avoided that the outgoing air flow discharged from the air outlet 133 directly enters the second air inlet 132 under the influence of the incoming air flow, so as to ensure that the air outlet 133 can normally supply air to the room.

[0078] Furthermore, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to the embodiment of the present utility model further includes a first motor (not shown in the figure) and a second motor (not shown in the figure). Wherein, the first motor is arranged in the installation cavity 10 and cooperates with the first cover plate 51 to make the first cover plate 51 rotate about the first axis. The second motor is arranged in the installation cavity 10 and cooperates with the second cover plate 52 to make the second cover plate 52 rotate about the second axis

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the first air inlet side 21 includes a first section 211 and a second section 212. The first section 211 is adjacent to the first air inlet 131 relative to the second section 212. A first air distribution plate 14 is provided in the first air inlet area 11. The first air distribution plate 14 divides the first air inlet area 11 into a first air inlet passage 111 and a second air inlet passage 112. The first air inlet passage 111 includes a first air inlet end 1111 and a first air outlet end 1112. The first air inlet end 1111 is communicated with the first air inlet 131, and the first air outlet end 1112 corresponds to the first section 211, so that the air flow passing through the first air inlet passage 111 can pass through the first section 211. The second air inlet passage 112 includes a second air inlet end 1121 and a second air outlet end 1122. The second air inlet end 1121 is communicated with the second air inlet 132, and the second air outlet end 1122 corresponds to the second section 212, so that the air flow passing through the second air inlet passage 112 can pass through the second section 212.

[0080] In other words, the air flow entering the first air inlet area 11 is divided into two parts by the first air distribution plate 14. One part of the air flow passes through the first air inlet end 1111 and the first air outlet end 1112 in sequence, and then passes through the first section 211 of the first air inlet side 21. The other part of the air flow passes through the second air inlet end 1121 and the second air outlet end 1122 in sequence, and then passes through the second section 212 of the first air inlet side 21. Thus, the first section 211 of the first air inlet side 21 adjacent to the first air inlet 131 and the second section 212 far from the first air inlet 131 can be evenly supplied with air, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0081] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the second air inlet side 22 includes a third section 221 and a fourth section 222. The third section 221 is adjacent to the second air inlet 132 relative to the fourth section 222. A second air distribution plate 15 is provided in the second air inlet area 12. The second air distribution plate 15 divides the second air inlet area 12 into a third air inlet passage 121 and a fourth air inlet passage 122. The third air inlet passage 121 includes a third air inlet end 1211 and a third air outlet end 1212. The third air inlet end 1211 is communicated with the second air inlet 132, and the third air outlet end 1212 corresponds to the third section 221, so that the air flow passing through the third air inlet passage 121 can pass through the third section 221. The fourth air inlet passage 122 includes a fourth air inlet end 1221 and a fourth air outlet end 1222. The fourth air inlet end 1221 is communicated with the second air inlet 132, and the fourth air outlet end 1222 corresponds to the fourth section 222, so that the air flow passing through the fourth air inlet passage 122 can pass through the fourth section 222.

[0082] In other words, the air flow entering the second air inlet area 12 is separated into two parts by the second air distribution plate 15. One part of the air flow passes through the third air inlet end 1211 and the third air outlet end 1212 in sequence, and then passes through the third section 221 of the second air inlet side 22. The other part of the air flow passes through the fourth air inlet end 1221 and the fourth air outlet end 1222 in sequence, and then passes through the fourth section 222 of the second air inlet side 22. Thus, the third section 221 of the second air inlet side 22 adjacent to the second air inlet 132 and the fourth section 222 away from the second air inlet 132 can be evenly supplied with air, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0083] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of any of the above embodiments. The air conditioner of the embodiment of the present utility model has an indoor unit, and in the housing 1, there are a first air inlet area 11 and a second air inlet area 12 that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction and are both communicated with the outside. At least part of the first air inlet side 21 and at least part of the second air inlet side 22 of the heat exchanger 2 that are opposite to each other in the transverse direction are respectively located in the first air inlet area 11 and the second air inlet area 12. After a part of the air in the outside enters the first air inlet area 11, it can pass through at least this part of the first air inlet side 21. After another part of the air in the outside enters the second air inlet area 12, it can pass through at least this part of the second air inlet side 22, so as to realize uniform heat exchange between the two parts of the heat exchanger 2 arranged opposite to each other in the transverse direction and the air, thereby improving the overall heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger 2.

[0084] In some embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is an embedded air conditioner indoor unit 100, and the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is configured to be embedded in the installation groove. The first air inlet 131, the second air inlet 132 and the air outlet 133 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 correspond to the open end of the installation groove. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 is embedded in a furniture cabinet or the wall of an indoor area, so as to hide the air conditioner indoor unit 100 in appearance, make the home layout more beautiful, and achieve the purpose of improving the user experience.

[0085] 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.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing that defines an installation cavity. The installation cavity includes a first air inlet area and a second air inlet area that are opposite in the lateral direction. The housing includes a front panel provided with a first air inlet and a second air inlet. The first air inlet and the second air inlet are spaced apart in the lateral direction, and the first air inlet communicates with the first air inlet area, and the second air inlet communicates with the second air inlet area. A heat exchanger disposed in the installation cavity. The heat exchanger includes a first air inlet side and a second air inlet side that are opposite in the lateral direction. At least a part of the first air inlet side is located in the first air inlet area, and at least a part of the second air inlet side is located in the second air inlet area.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further comprising: A first fan disposed at the first air inlet. The first fan is used to promote the formation of an air flow that enters the first air inlet area from the first air inlet and passes through the first air inlet side. A second fan disposed at the second air inlet. The second fan is used to promote the formation of an air flow that enters the second air inlet area from the second air inlet and passes through the second air inlet side.

3. The indoor air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein There are multiple first fans, and the multiple first fans are arranged at the first air inlet at intervals in the vertical direction; There are multiple second fans, and the multiple second fans are arranged at the second air inlet at intervals in the vertical direction.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, Further comprising: Two support plates. One support plate is disposed at the first air inlet, and the first fan is disposed on this one support plate. The other support plate is disposed at the second air inlet, and the second fan is disposed on the other support plate; Each support plate is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes penetrating through the support plate.

5. The indoor air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further comprising: A first cover plate rotatably disposed at the first air inlet so that the first cover plate can cover the first air inlet; A second cover plate rotatably disposed at the second air inlet so that the second cover plate can cover the first air inlet.

6. The indoor air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein The front panel further includes an air outlet, and the air outlet is located between the first air inlet and the second air inlet in the lateral direction; The first cover plate is located outside the housing. The rotating end of the first cover plate is connected to the housing, and the rotating end of the first cover plate is located between the first air inlet and the air outlet in the lateral direction. The rotating end of the first cover plate is rotatable around a first axis, and the extending direction of the first axis is consistent with the vertical direction; The second cover plate is located outside the housing. The rotating end of the second cover plate is connected to the housing, and the rotating end of the second cover plate is located between the second air inlet and the air outlet in the lateral direction. The rotating end of the second cover plate is rotatable around a second axis, and the extending direction of the second axis is consistent with the vertical direction.

7. The indoor air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein The first air inlet side includes a first section and a second section, and the first section is closer to the first air inlet than the second section. A first air distribution plate is provided in the first air inlet area. The first air distribution plate divides the first air inlet area into a first air inlet passage and a second air inlet passage. The first air inlet passage includes a first air inlet end and a first air outlet end. The first air inlet end is communicated with the first air inlet, and the first air outlet end corresponds to the first section, so that the air flow passing through the first air inlet passage can pass through the first section. The second air inlet passage includes a second air inlet end and a second air outlet end. The second air inlet end is communicated with the second air inlet, and the second air outlet end corresponds to the second section, so that the air flow passing through the second air inlet passage can pass through the second section.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second air inlet side includes a third section and a fourth section, and the third section is closer to the second air inlet than the fourth section. A second air distribution plate is provided in the second air inlet area. The second air distribution plate divides the second air inlet area into a third air inlet passage and a fourth air inlet passage. The third air inlet passage includes a third air inlet end and a third air outlet end. The third air inlet end is communicated with the second air inlet, and the third air outlet end corresponds to the third section, so that the air flow passing through the third air inlet passage can pass through the third section. The fourth air inlet passage includes a fourth air inlet end and a fourth air outlet end. The fourth air inlet end is communicated with the second air inlet, and the fourth air outlet end corresponds to the fourth section, so that the air flow passing through the fourth air inlet passage can pass through the fourth section.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, An air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein, The air conditioner indoor unit is an embedded air conditioner indoor unit. The air conditioner indoor unit is configured to be embedded in an installation groove. The front panel further includes an air outlet. The first air inlet, the second air inlet and the air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit correspond to the open end of the installation groove.

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