Air outlet structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air outlet structure and an air conditioner. The air outlet structure comprises a frame and an air outlet, the multiple first air guide plates are rotatably arranged in the frame and arranged at intervals in the width direction of the frame, and the first air guide plates extend in the length direction of the frame; the driving mechanism is used for driving the multiple first air guide plates to rotate; and the multiple second air guide plates are arranged in the frame, and the second air guide plates are arranged on at least one side of the first air guide plate. According to the air outlet structure, the requirements of different air guide angles can be met, and reliable driving is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and more specifically, to an air outlet structure and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the air outlet structure has a fixed air guide angle, which cannot meet different air guide requirements, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of the present invention is to provide an air outlet structure that can meet the requirements of different airflow angles and ensure reliable operation.

[0004] Another objective of this invention is to provide an air conditioner with the aforementioned air outlet structure.

[0005] The air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: a frame; a plurality of first air guide plates, the plurality of first air guide plates being rotatably disposed within the frame and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame, the first air guide plates extending along the length direction of the frame; a driving mechanism for driving the plurality of first air guide plates to rotate; and a plurality of second air guide plates, the plurality of second air guide plates being disposed within the frame, the second air guide plates being disposed on at least one side of the first air guide plates.

[0006] According to the air outlet structure of this utility model embodiment, multiple first air guide plates are rotatably disposed within a frame and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame. The first air guide plates extend along the length direction of the frame. Multiple second air guide plates are disposed within the frame and at least one side of the first air guide plates. A driving mechanism is used to drive the multiple first air guide plates to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the first air guide plates. This solves the problem of the non-adjustable air outlet angle of engineering grilles in related technologies, meets the needs of different air guide angles, improves the user experience, and ensures reliable driving of the first air guide plates by the driving mechanism. It also avoids the problem of insufficient torque caused by the long length of the first air guide plates, ensuring reliable rotation of the first air guide plates.

[0007] In addition, the air outlet structure according to the above embodiments of this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide plate is disposed on one or both sides of the first air guide plate along the length direction of the frame; and / or, the second air guide plate is disposed on one or both sides of the first air guide plate along the width direction of the frame.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first air guide plate includes a rotating shaft and a plate body connected in the width direction of the first air guide plate. The air outlet structure further includes a connecting rod assembly, which is disposed within the frame and includes a connecting rod and a plurality of clamps. The connecting rod extends along the width direction of the frame. The plurality of clamps correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first air guide plates. One end of the clamp is rotatably connected to the connecting rod, and the other end has a mating groove that cooperates with the rotating shaft. The peripheral wall of the mating groove has a first opening that avoids the plate body. The driving mechanism is used to drive the connecting rod assembly to move so as to drive the plurality of first air guide plates to rotate synchronously.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the linkage assembly is a plurality of links spaced apart along the length direction of the frame, and the driving mechanism is used to drive one of the linkage assemblies to move; or, the linkage assembly is a plurality of links spaced apart along the length direction of the frame, and the driving mechanism is a plurality of links spaced apart along the length direction of the frame, and the plurality of driving mechanisms are used to drive the plurality of linkage assemblies to move.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes: a driving motor disposed within the frame; a gear connected to the output shaft of the driving motor; and one of the plurality of clamps in the linkage assembly connected to the driving mechanism having a toothed portion with the axis of the rotation shaft as its axis, the toothed portion being located at one axial end of the clamp and meshing with the gear.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet structure further includes: a fixed base, the fixed base being disposed within the frame, and a plurality of the first air guide plates being rotatably disposed on the fixed base.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the two ends of the fixing seat in the length direction are respectively connected to the two ends of the frame in the width direction, and the fixing seats are a plurality of seats spaced apart along the length direction of the frame.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the fixed bases is provided with a mounting base for mounting the drive mechanism.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet structure further includes: a reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib being disposed within the frame, the reinforcing rib being a plurality of ribs spaced apart along the length direction of the frame, the reinforcing rib extending along the width direction of the frame and connected to the frame, and the reinforcing rib being located upstream of the first air guide plate along the airflow direction.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide plate is fixed on the frame and does not rotate relative to the frame; or, there are multiple driving mechanisms, and the multiple driving mechanisms drive the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate to rotate respectively.

[0017] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the air outlet structure described in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] According to the embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner comprises a plurality of first air guide plates rotatably disposed within a frame and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame. The first air guide plates extend along the length direction of the frame. A plurality of second air guide plates are disposed within the frame and at least one side of the first air guide plates. A driving mechanism is used to drive the plurality of first air guide plates to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the first air guide plates. This solves the problem of the non-adjustable air outlet angle of the engineering grille in related technologies, meets the needs of different air guide angles, improves the user experience, and ensures the reliable driving of the first air guide plates by the driving mechanism. It also avoids the problem of insufficient torque caused by the long length of the first air guide plates, ensuring the reliable rotation of the first air guide plates.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes an indoor unit, the indoor unit having an air outlet, the air outlet structure being disposed downstream of the air outlet, a plurality of first air guide plates being located downstream of the air outlet and corresponding to the air outlet, and at least a portion of a plurality of second air guide plates being located outside the area corresponding to the air outlet.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the length of the first air guide plate is greater than or equal to the length of the air outlet.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the air outlet structure according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet structure from one angle according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet structure from another angle according to some embodiments of the present utility model, wherein the first air guide plate is not rotated;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet structure from another angle according to some embodiments of the present utility model, wherein the first air guide plate has been rotated;

[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the air outlet structure according to other embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The center circle shows an enlarged structural diagram at point A.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet structure from one angle according to some other embodiments of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet structure according to some other embodiments of the present utility model from another angle, wherein the second air guide plate is not rotated and the first air guide plate has rotated;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet structure from another angle according to some other embodiments of the present utility model, wherein the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are not rotated;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet structure according to other embodiments of the present invention from another angle, wherein the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate have been rotated.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 100. Air outlet structure;

[0035] 10. Border;

[0036] 20. First air guide plate; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Plate body; 24. Second air guide plate; 231. First air guide group; 232. Second air guide group; 233. Third air guide group;

[0037] 30. Drive mechanism; 31. Drive motor; 32. Gear;

[0038] 40. Linkage assembly; 41. Linkage; 42. Fixture; 421. Mating groove; 422. First opening; 423. Gear;

[0039] 50. Fixing base; 51. Mounting base; 52. Fixing hole; 53. Second opening;

[0040] 60. Reinforcing ribs. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

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

[0043] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features, "multiple" means two or more, "first feature above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact through another feature between them, and "first feature above", "above" and "over" the second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] The air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Reference Figures 1-10 As shown, the air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model may include: a frame 10, a plurality of first air guide plates 20 and a plurality of second air guide plates 24.

[0046] Specifically, a plurality of first air guide plates 20 are rotatably disposed within the frame 10, and the plurality of first air guide plates 20 are arranged along the width direction of the frame 10 (e.g., Figure 2 The first air guide plate 20 is arranged at intervals along the length direction of the frame 10 (e.g., in the front-to-back direction shown in the figure). Figure 2 Extending in the left-right direction as shown, multiple (two or more) second air guide plates 24 are disposed within the frame 10, and the second air guide plates 24 are disposed on at least one side of the first air guide plate 20. Thus, the airflow passing through the air outlet structure 100 can be guided by the multiple first air guide plates 20 and the multiple second air guide plates, thereby meeting the airflow guidance requirements.

[0047] In embodiments of this utility model, the number of first air guide plates 20 can be flexibly set according to actual conditions. For example, the number of first air guide plates 20 can be as follows: Figure 1 The number shown is six, but it can also be two, three, four, five, seven or more, all of which are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0048] In related technologies, the air outlet structure is an engineering grille. The angle of the air guide plate of the engineering grille is fixed, which cannot meet different guiding requirements. For example, when guiding the heating hot air, the heating hot air cannot reach the ground, resulting in poor heating effect.

[0049] Therefore, in this utility model, as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet structure 100 also includes a drive mechanism 30, which can drive multiple first air guide plates 20 to rotate. This rotation of the first air guide plates 20 allows for adjustment of the air outlet direction as needed, improving the uniformity and comfort of airflow. It solves the problem of the non-adjustable air outlet angle of engineering grilles in related technologies, meeting the needs of different air guide angles. For example, when guiding heating air, it ensures the heating air reaches the ground, solving the problem of poor heating effect caused by the fixed air guide angle of engineering grilles in related technologies. This improves heating performance and enhances the user experience. Simultaneously, it ensures reliable driving of the first air guide plates 20 by the drive mechanism 30, avoiding the problem of insufficient torque due to the long length of the first air guide plates 20, and ensuring reliable rotation of the first air guide plates 20.

[0050] It should be noted that, for ease of description, the directions such as "front," "rear," "left," and "right" in this utility model are based on the orientation relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are not limitations on the orientation in actual application.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-4 , Figures 7-10 As shown, multiple first air guide plates 20 can be spaced apart in the vertical direction and can swing in the vertical direction. The rotation angle range of the first air guide plate 20 can be 0°-80°, realizing the adjustment of the air delivery angle in the vertical direction. For example, the first air guide plate 20 can be set horizontally to realize horizontal air delivery; or, the air outlet end of the first air guide plate 20 can be tilted upward, for example, the air outlet end of the first air guide plate 20 can be tilted upward 0°-10° to realize the required air delivery; or, the air outlet end of the first air guide plate 20 can be tilted downward, for example, the air outlet end of the first air guide plate 20 can be tilted downward 0°-70° to realize downward air delivery. During heating, the hot airflow can be pressed downward to improve the heating effect.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first air guide plate 20 is detachably disposed within the frame 10, and the drive mechanism 30 is detachably disposed within the frame 10, so that the first air guide plate 20 and the drive mechanism can be detached from the frame 10, which facilitates cleaning and replacement of the first air guide plate 20, and can be adjusted or replaced as needed to meet the usage requirements of different air outlet structures 100, making it easier to achieve the versatility of the air outlet structure 100 and helping to reduce production costs.

[0053] In some embodiments, the frame 10, the first air guide plate 20, and the second air guide plate 24 are original engineering grille components. First, the air guide plates of the original engineering grille are disassembled. The first air guide plate 20 and the second air guide plate 24 are formed by cutting the air guide plates of the original engineering grille. Next, the drive mechanism 30 is installed on the frame 10. Then, the first air guide plate 20 and the second air guide plate 24 are installed on the frame 10. The drive mechanism 30 can drive the first air guide plate 20 to rotate, satisfying the driving requirements of the first air guide plate 20. By using the original engineering grille for the frame 10, the first air guide plate 20, and the second air guide plate 24, the air outlet structure 100 is not limited by length and width. This solves the problem of the size limitation of the electric panel in related technologies causing differences from home decoration requirements, making it suitable for complex home decoration environments and reducing production costs.

[0054] In some embodiments, the frame 10 can be an integrally molded part, which facilitates the processing and manufacturing of the frame 10, ensures the structural strength of the frame 10, and helps to extend the service life of the air outlet structure 100.

[0055] In some embodiments, when the air outlet structure 100 is applied to an air conditioner, the air outlet structure 100 can be directly installed on the housing of the air conditioner. For example, the frame 10 is directly connected to the housing of the air conditioner. The air conditioner can be a floor-standing air conditioner or a wall-mounted air conditioner, etc. Alternatively, when the air conditioner is a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, the air outlet structure 100 can be installed on the housing. For example, when the ceiling-mounted air conditioner is a ducted air conditioner, the frame 10 can be directly connected to the housing of the ducted air conditioner. Of course, the air outlet structure 100 can also be installed on the ceiling and connected to the air outlet of the air conditioner through a duct, such as in a central air conditioning system.

[0056] In some embodiments, the frame 10 is annular, specifically a rectangular annular shape. The space within the frame 10 can be used as an air outlet. The frame 10 is used to support and fix other components (such as the first air guide plate 20 or the drive mechanism 30, etc.) and serves as a basic element for carrying other components. Of course, this utility model is not limited to this. The frame 10 can also be circular, square, or other shapes, depending on the shape requirements of the air outlet of the air conditioner, or on other factors such as the space available for installing the air outlet structure 100.

[0057] According to the air outlet structure 100 of this utility model embodiment, a plurality of first air guide plates 20 are rotatably disposed within a frame 10 and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame 10. The first air guide plates 20 extend along the length direction of the frame 10. A plurality of second air guide plates 24 are disposed within the frame 10 and are disposed on at least one side of the first air guide plates 20. A driving mechanism 30 is used to drive the plurality of first air guide plates 20 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the first air guide plates 20. This solves the problem of the non-adjustable air outlet angle of engineering grilles in related technologies, meets the needs of different air guide angles, improves the user experience, and ensures that the driving mechanism 30 drives the first air guide plates 20 reliably. It also avoids the problem of insufficient torque caused by the long length of the first air guide plates 20, ensuring that the rotation of the first air guide plates 20 is reliable.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-10 As shown, the second air guide plate 24 is disposed on one side of the first air guide plate 20 along the length direction of the frame 10, or the second air guide plate 24 is disposed on both sides of the first air guide plate 20 along the length direction of the frame 10, which can realize the design requirements of different air outlet structures 100 and meet different usage requirements.

[0059] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 5 , Figures 7-10 As shown, the second air guide plate 24 is disposed on both sides of the first air guide plate 20 along the length of the frame 10. The first air guide plate 20 forms a second air guide group 232, and the two second air guide plates 24 respectively form a first air guide group 231 and a third air guide group 233. The drive mechanism 30 is used to drive the second air guide group 232 to rotate, which can realize the angle adjustment of the airflow passing through the middle of the air outlet structure 100, thereby achieving different control requirements and improving the user experience. For example, when guiding the heating hot air, controlling the second air guide group 232 makes it easier for the heating hot air to land, which helps to improve the heating effect.

[0060] In some embodiments, the second air guide plate 24 is disposed on one side of the first air guide plate 20 along the width direction of the frame 10, or the second air guide plate 24 is disposed on both sides of the first air guide plate 20 along the width direction of the frame 10, which can realize the design requirements of different air outlet structures 100 and meet different usage requirements.

[0061] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the first air guide plate 20 includes a rotating shaft 21 and a plate body 22 connected in the width direction of the first air guide plate 20. The air outlet structure 100 also includes a connecting rod assembly 40, which includes a connecting rod 41 and a plurality of clamps 42. The connecting rod 41 extends along the width direction of the frame 10. The plurality of clamps 42 correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first air guide plates 20. One end of the clamp 42 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 41, which can realize the connection between the connecting rod 41 and the clamp 42. The other end of the clamp 42 has a mating groove 421, which mates with the rotating shaft 21. The peripheral wall of the mating groove 421 has a first opening 422, which can... The avoidance plate 22 allows the rotating shaft 21 to be installed in the mating groove 421, and the first opening 422 can prevent the plate 22 from interfering with the clamp 42, satisfying the connection requirements of the first air guide plate 20 and the clamp 42. Thus, multiple first air guide plates 20 can be interconnected through the connecting rod 41. The driving mechanism 30 can drive the connecting rod assembly 40 to move, so that the connecting rod assembly 40 can drive multiple first air guide plates 20 to rotate synchronously, ensuring that the movement of multiple first air guide plates 20 is reliable, improving the synchronicity and stability of the rotation of multiple first air guide plates 20, and the connecting rod assembly 40 has a simple structure and is easy to process and manufacture.

[0062] In some embodiments, the linkage assembly 40 is detachably disposed within the frame 10, and can be adjusted or replaced as needed to meet the usage requirements of different air outlet structures 100, thereby facilitating the versatility of the air outlet structure 100 and reducing production costs.

[0063] For example, when one of the first air guide plates 20 rotates, since the plate body 22 of the first air guide plate 20 is engaged in the first opening 422, it can drive the clamp 42 to rotate, thereby driving the connecting rod 41 to move along the width direction of the frame 10. During the movement, the connecting rod 41 drives the other clamps 42 to rotate, thereby driving the other first air guide plates 20 to rotate with their corresponding clamps 42. When driving multiple first air guide plates 20 to rotate, at least one of the first air guide plates 20 can be driven to rotate, or the connecting rod 41 can be driven to move, or at least one of the clamps 42 can be driven to rotate.

[0064] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, there are multiple linkage assemblies 40, which are spaced apart along the length of the frame 10. The drive mechanism 30 can drive one of the linkage assemblies 40 to move. This avoids the problem of poor synchronization in the swinging of the first air guide plate 20 away from the linkage assembly 40, which would occur with only one linkage assembly 40. It ensures high synchronization in the swinging of the multiple first air guide plates 20 along their length. Furthermore, driving multiple first air guide plates 20 to rotate through a single drive mechanism 30 reduces production costs.

[0065] Alternatively, multiple linkage assemblies 40 can be arranged at intervals along the length of the frame 10, and multiple drive mechanisms 30 can be arranged at intervals along the length of the frame 10, capable of driving multiple linkage assemblies 40 to move. This avoids the problem of poor synchronization in the swinging of the first air guide plate 20 away from the linkage assembly 40 caused by using only one linkage assembly 40, ensuring high synchronization in the swinging of multiple first air guide plates 20 along their length. Furthermore, by driving multiple linkage assemblies 40 with multiple drive mechanisms 30, the problem of unreliable movement of the first air guide plate 20 due to insufficient torque of a single drive mechanism 30 can be avoided, ensuring that the movement requirements of the first air guide plate 20 are met.

[0066] In embodiments of this utility model, the number of link assemblies 40 can be flexibly set according to actual conditions. For example, the number of link assemblies 40 can be as follows: Figure 1 The number shown is two, but it can also be three, four, five, six or more, all of which are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0067] For example, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, there are two linkage assemblies 40, which are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the first air guide plate 20. The drive mechanism 30 drives one of the linkage assemblies 40 to move, which can ensure good synchronization of the swing of multiple first air guide plates 20 along the length direction. In addition, the two linkage assemblies 40 are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the first air guide plate 20, which can also avoid the linkage assembly 40 being located in the middle area of ​​the first air guide plate 20 and blocking the airflow, thus ensuring the smoothness of airflow.

[0068] Furthermore, if the first air guide plate 20 is relatively short, one of the linkage components 40 can be driven to move by a drive mechanism 30, which can ensure the reliable movement of multiple first air guide plates 20. If the length of the first air guide plate 20 is relatively long, in order to avoid insufficient torque of the drive mechanism 30, an additional drive mechanism 30 is added to drive the other linkage component 40 to move, so that the two drive mechanisms 30 can drive the two linkage components 40 to move respectively, thereby driving multiple first air guide plates 20 to move synchronously and ensuring the reliable movement of multiple first air guide plates 20.

[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the drive mechanism 30 includes a drive motor 31 and a gear 32. The drive motor 31 is located within the frame 10, and the gear 32 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 31. One of the multiple clamps 42 in the linkage assembly 40 connected to the drive mechanism 30 has a tooth 423. The tooth 423 is axial about the axis of the rotating shaft 21 (or the axis of the mating groove 421). The tooth 423 is located at one axial end of the clamp 42 and meshes with the gear 32. For example, the motor can be a stepper motor.

[0070] Therefore, the drive motor 31 can drive the gear 32 to rotate. The gear 32, through meshing with the tooth 423, can drive the tooth 423 to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 21 or the axis of the mating groove 421, thereby driving the entire clamp 42 to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 21 or the axis of the mating groove 421. At the same time, it drives the first air guide plate 20 connected to the clamp 42 to rotate, and through the clamp 42, it drives the connecting rod 41 to move, thereby driving the other first air guide plates 20 to rotate synchronously, ensuring reliable driving of multiple first air guide plates 20. Moreover, the drive mechanism 30 has a simple structure, is easy to process and manufacture, and helps to reduce production costs.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the tooth portion 423 can be part of the complete gear 32. The tooth portion 423 may include multiple (two or more) tooth structures spaced apart circumferentially along the axis of the mating groove 421. The axis of the complete gear 32 is collinear with the axis of the mating groove 421, that is, the pitch circle of the complete gear 32 containing the tooth portion 423 and the mating groove 421 are concentric circles. After the fixture 42 and the rotating shaft 21 are assembled, the axis of the complete gear 32 is collinear with the axis of the rotating shaft 21. The tooth portion 423 is located at one end of the fixture 42 along the axis of the mating groove 421 to facilitate mating with the gear 32.

[0072] For example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when there are two connecting rod assemblies 40 respectively located at both ends of the first air guide plate 20 along its length, and the driving mechanism 30 drives one of the connecting rod assemblies 40 to move, during the assembly of the air outlet structure 100, the clamps 42 of the connecting rod assembly 40 are fixed at both ends of the first air guide plate 20. One of the first air guide plates 20 has a clamp 42 with teeth 423 and a clamp 42 without teeth 423 installed at both ends, while the other first air guide plates 20 have clamps 42 without teeth 423 installed at both ends. This can meet the required assembly requirements and reduce production costs.

[0073] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the air outlet structure 100 also includes a fixing base 50, which is located within the frame 10. Multiple first air guide plates 20 are rotatably mounted on the fixing base 50. The fixing base 50 provides support for the first air guide plates 20, facilitating their rotation within the frame 10. This ensures reliable rotation of the first air guide plates within the frame 10, preventing deviation and improving the stability and reliability of their rotation.

[0074] In some embodiments, the mounting base 50 is detachably disposed within the frame 10 and can be adjusted or replaced as needed to meet the usage requirements of different air outlet structures 100, thereby facilitating the versatility of the air outlet structure 100 and reducing production costs.

[0075] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the length direction of the fixing base 50 (e.g.) Figure 2 The two ends of the fixing seat 50 (in the front-back direction shown in the figure) are respectively connected to the two ends of the width direction of the frame 10, ensuring that the fixing seat 50 is reliably fixed within the frame 10 and improving the structural strength of the frame 10. There are multiple fixing seats 50 (two or more), which are spaced apart along the length direction of the frame 10. The multiple fixing seats 50 can improve the support and fixing effect of the multiple first air guide plates 20, ensure the reliability of the rotation of the multiple first air guide plates 20, and further improve the structural strength of the frame 10, avoiding deformation and other problems.

[0076] In some embodiments, the two ends of the mounting base 50 along its length and the frame 10 are connected by fasteners to ensure that the mounting base 50 and the frame 10 are reliably connected and easy to disassemble, thus meeting the required assembly requirements.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the mounting base 50 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 52 spaced apart along the width direction of the frame 10. The peripheral walls of the mounting holes 52 have second openings 53. The multiple rotating shafts 21 of the multiple first air guide plates 20 are rotatably disposed within the multiple mounting holes 52. The plate body 22 passes through the second opening 53, which improves the reliability of the support and fixation of the first air guide plates 20 and ensures the reliability of the rotation of the first air guide plates 20. Furthermore, the width of the second opening 53 is greater than the thickness of the plate body 22. When the rotating shafts 21 rotate within the mounting holes 52, it facilitates the swinging of the plate body 22 in the width direction of the frame 10, thereby adjusting the air delivery angle.

[0078] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, one of the fixed seats 50 is provided with a mounting seat 51, which can install the drive mechanism 30, thereby fixing the drive mechanism 30 and ensuring that the drive mechanism 30 is reliably fixed within the frame 10. It also ensures a compact structure, avoids the need to add structures to fix the drive mechanism 30 in other locations, reduces space occupation, and lowers production costs.

[0079] In some embodiments, one of the clamps 42 in the linkage assembly 40 connected to the drive mechanism 30 has a tooth 423 with the axis of rotation 21 as the axis. One of the fixed seats 50 is disposed adjacent to one of the linkage assemblies 40, and one of the clamps 42 in the linkage assembly 40 is provided with a tooth 423 structure. The drive mechanism 30 is disposed on the mounting seat 51 of the fixed seat 50, which facilitates the setting of the drive mechanism 30 and the connection between the drive mechanism 30 and the linkage assembly 40, and facilitates the movement of the linkage assembly 40.

[0080] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, there are two connecting rod assemblies 40, which are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the first air guide plate 20, that is, at both ends of the length direction of the frame 10. One of the clamps 42 in one of the connecting rod assemblies 40 has a tooth 423. There are three fixing seats 50 arranged at intervals along the length direction of the frame 10. Two fixing seats 50 are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the frame 10, and the remaining one is located in the middle of the length direction of the frame 10. The fixing seat 50 close to the connecting rod assembly 40 with the tooth 423 is also provided with a mounting seat 51 for fixing the drive mechanism 30. The mounting seat 51 can facilitate the fixing of the drive mechanism 30. The three fixing seats 50 ensure reliable support for the first air guide plate 20, meet the required support requirements, avoid structural complexity, and help reduce production costs.

[0081] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the air outlet structure 100 also includes reinforcing ribs 60, which are disposed within the frame 10. There are multiple reinforcing ribs 60 (two or more), which are spaced apart along the length of the frame 10 and extend along the width of the frame 10. The reinforcing ribs 60 are connected to the frame 10. The multiple reinforcing ribs 60 can improve the strength and stability of the frame 10. Along the airflow direction, the reinforcing ribs 60 are located upstream of the first air guide plate 20. The reinforcing ribs 60 can guide the airflow, which helps to ensure smooth airflow.

[0082] In some embodiments, the two ends of the reinforcing rib 60 along its length and the frame 10 are connected by fasteners to ensure that the reinforcing rib 60 and the frame 10 are reliably connected and easy to disassemble, thus meeting the required assembly requirements.

[0083] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet structure 100 is assembled using a pre-existing engineering grille. The engineering grille includes a frame 10, multiple air guide plates, and multiple reinforcing ribs 60, which are detachably connected to the frame 10. First, the multiple air guide plates and the reinforcing ribs 60 to be removed are disassembled, and the air guide plates are cut to form a first air guide plate 20 and a second air guide plate 24. Then, the drive mechanism 30 is installed on the mounting base 51 of the fixed base 50, and together with other fixed bases 50, it is inserted into the frame 10. The fixed base 50 is installed at the position where the reinforcing ribs 60 have been removed. Next, clamps 42 are installed at both ends of the multiple first air guide plates 20 along their length. The clamps 42 are rotatably connected to the connecting rod 41 on the same side. The first air guide plate 20 and the second air guide plate 24 are installed together in the frame 10 and fixed in the fixing hole 52 and clamped to each other. The second air guide plate 24 is installed in the frame 10 and fixed in the fixing hole 52 and clamped to each other. This realizes the assembly of the air outlet structure 100 of this utility model, so that the air outlet structure 100 is not limited by length and width. It can solve the problem of the size limitation of electric panel in related technologies causing differences with home decoration requirements, and is suitable for complex home decoration environments.

[0084] In some embodiments where the fixing base 50 is a plurality of units spaced apart along the length direction of the frame 10, such as Figure 5 As shown, there are seven fixed seats 50 arranged at intervals along the length of the frame 10. The two ends of the first air guide group 231, the second air guide group 232 and the third air guide group 233 are respectively supported on the six fixed seats 50. A fixed seat 50 is provided in the middle of the second air guide group 232. The seven fixed seats 50 can ensure reliable support for the first air guide group 231, the second air guide group 232 and the third air guide group 233, and meet the required support requirements. A mounting seat 51 is provided on one of the fixed seats 50 on both sides of the second air guide group 232. The drive mechanism 30 is provided on the mounting seat 51. The drive mechanism 30 can easily drive the second air guide group 232 to rotate, and meet the required rotation requirements.

[0085] According to some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5As shown, the second air guide plate 24 is fixed on the frame 10 and does not rotate relative to the frame 10. That is, the second air guide plate 24 can be formed as a stationary air guide plate, and the first air guide plate 20 can be formed as a movable air guide plate to meet different usage requirements. It can also reduce the number of drive mechanisms 30, which is beneficial to reduce production costs and improve assembly efficiency.

[0086] Alternatively, there can be multiple (two or more) drive mechanisms 30, which respectively drive the first air guide plate 20 and the second air guide plate 24 to rotate. This helps maintain the neatness of the appearance of the air outlet structure 100, improves its aesthetics, and can meet different airflow requirements of the air outlet structure 100, thus enhancing the user experience. For example, when the second air guide plate 24 is located on both sides of the first air guide plate 20, it can achieve three different airflow sections in the air outlet structure 100, satisfying different airflow requirements.

[0087] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Since the air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has the aforementioned beneficial technical effects, the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, by means of a plurality of first air guide plates 20 rotatably disposed within a frame 10 and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame 10, the first air guide plates 20 extending along the length direction of the frame 10, a plurality of second air guide plates 24 disposed within the frame 10, the second air guide plates 24 being disposed on at least one side of the first air guide plates 20, and a driving mechanism 30 used to drive the plurality of first air guide plates 20 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the first air guide plates 20, solving the problem of the non-adjustable air outlet angle of the engineering grille in related technologies, meeting the needs of different air guide angles, improving the user experience, and ensuring reliable driving of the first air guide plates 20 by the driving mechanism 30, avoiding the problem of insufficient torque caused by the long length of the first air guide plates 20, and ensuring reliable rotation of the first air guide plates 20.

[0088] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the air conditioner also includes an indoor unit with an air outlet. The air outlet structure 100 is located downstream of the air outlet, and a plurality of first air guide plates 20 are located downstream of the air outlet. The plurality of first air guide plates 20 correspond to the air outlet, so that the airflow blown out from the air outlet can pass through the first air guide plates 20, thereby guiding the airflow to meet different airflow guidance requirements. At least a portion of the plurality of second air guide plates 24 are located outside the area corresponding to the air outlet, so that at least a portion of the airflow blown out from the air outlet does not pass through the second air guide plates 24, but flows out through the first air guide plates 20, so that the second air guide plates 24 can guide at least a portion of the airflow, thereby meeting different airflow guidance requirements and satisfying different user needs.

[0089] In some embodiments of this utility model, the length of the first air guide plate 20 is greater than or equal to the length of the air outlet, which enables the first air guide plate 20 to cover the entire air outlet, ensuring that the first air guide plate 20 can reliably guide the airflow flowing out of the air outlet, meet the required airflow adjustment needs, and improve the user experience. Furthermore, the second air guide plate 24 can meet the required assembly needs and improve aesthetics, thereby meeting the needs of different home decoration environments and improving the user experience.

[0090] In some embodiments where the first air guide plate 20 is formed as the second air guide group 232, and the two second air guide plates 24 are respectively formed as the first air guide group 231 and the third air guide group 233, such as Figure 5 As shown, the length of the second air guide group 232 is greater than or equal to the length of the air outlet. There can be three drive structures, with three drive mechanisms 30 driving the first air guide group 231, the second air guide group 232, and the third air guide group 233 respectively. This improves aesthetics and fulfills the different air guide requirements of the three sections of the air outlet structure 100, enhancing the user experience. Alternatively, there can be four drive mechanisms 30. Two drive mechanisms 30 can drive the first air guide group 231 and the third air guide group 233 respectively, while the other two drive mechanisms 30 can be located at both ends of the second air guide group 232. The two drive mechanisms 30 can simultaneously drive the second air guide group 232, fulfilling its driving requirements. This avoids the problem of insufficient torque caused by the long length of the second air guide group 232, ensuring reliable rotation of the second air guide group 232.

[0091] The air outlet structure 100 and other components and operations of the air conditioner according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0092] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0093] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "embodiment," "specific embodiment," and "example" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0094] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure, characterized in that, include: frame; Multiple first air guide plates are rotatably disposed within the frame and spaced apart along the width direction of the frame, and the first air guide plates extend along the length direction of the frame. A drive mechanism is used to drive the plurality of first air guide vanes to rotate; A plurality of second air guide plates are disposed within the frame, and the second air guide plates are disposed on at least one side of the first air guide plate.

2. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second air guide plate is disposed on one or both sides of the first air guide plate along the length direction of the frame; and / or, The second air guide plate is disposed on one or both sides of the first air guide plate along the width direction of the frame.

3. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air guide plate includes a rotating shaft and a plate body connected in the width direction of the first air guide plate, and the air outlet structure further includes: A linkage assembly is disposed within the frame and includes a connecting rod and multiple clamps. The connecting rod extends along the width direction of the frame. Each clamp corresponds to one of the multiple first air guide plates. One end of each clamp is rotatably connected to the connecting rod, and the other end has a mating groove that engages with the rotating shaft. The peripheral wall of the mating groove has a first opening that avoids the plate body. The driving mechanism is used to drive the linkage assembly to move so as to drive the multiple first air guide plates to rotate synchronously.

4. The air outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The linkage assembly is a plurality of links spaced apart along the length direction of the frame, and the driving mechanism is used to drive one of the linkage assemblies to move. Alternatively, the linkage assemblies may be a plurality of links spaced apart along the length of the frame, and the drive mechanisms may be a plurality of links spaced apart along the length of the frame, with the plurality of drive mechanisms used to drive the plurality of linkage assemblies to move.

5. The air outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving mechanism comprises: A drive motor is disposed within the frame; A gear connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, and one of the clamps in the linkage assembly connected to the drive mechanism having a toothed portion about the axis of the rotation shaft, the toothed portion being located at one axial end of the clamp and meshing with the gear.

6. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A fixed base is provided within the frame, and multiple first air guide plates can be rotatably mounted on the fixed base.

7. The air outlet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two ends of the fixing seat along the length direction are respectively connected to the two ends of the frame along the width direction, and the fixing seats are multiple ones spaced apart along the length direction of the frame.

8. The air outlet structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, One of the fixed bases is provided with a mounting base for mounting the drive mechanism.

9. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The reinforcing ribs are disposed within the frame and are a plurality of ribs spaced apart along the length of the frame. The reinforcing ribs extend along the width of the frame and are connected to the frame. Along the airflow direction, the reinforcing ribs are located upstream of the first air guide plate.

10. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second air guide plate is fixed to the frame and does not rotate relative to the frame; Alternatively, there may be multiple driving mechanisms, each of which drives the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate to rotate.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes an indoor unit, which has an air outlet. The air outlet structure is located downstream of the air outlet, and a plurality of first air guide plates are located downstream of the air outlet and correspond to the air outlet. At least a portion of a plurality of second air guide plates are located outside the area corresponding to the air outlet.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The length of the first air guide plate is greater than or equal to the length of the air outlet.

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