Air guide assembly and air conditioner

By introducing telescopic and buffer structures into the air guide assembly of the air conditioner, the problem of air guide plate collisions has been solved, resulting in a larger air guide range and a longer service life.

CN223580180UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21TCL AIR CONDITIONER ZHONGSHAN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422991856.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Adding air guide strips to the air guide plate of existing air conditioners makes them prone to being bumped and knocked, which affects their service life.

Method used

It adopts a combination design of outer air guide plate, inner air guide plate, telescopic structure and buffer structure. The angle of the inner air guide plate is adjusted by telescopic structure, and a buffer structure is set on the outer air guide plate to avoid direct impact between the inner air guide plate and the outer air guide plate.

Benefits of technology

It improves the airflow range and service life, avoids the impact of airflow deflectors, and extends the service life of airflow components.

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Abstract

The air guide assembly comprises an outer air guide plate, an inner air guide plate, a telescopic structure and a buffer structure, one end of the telescopic structure is connected with the outer air guide plate, the other end of the telescopic structure is connected with the inner air guide plate, and the telescopic structure can stretch out and draw back to change the length of the telescopic structure so as to adjust the angle of the inner air guide plate relative to the outer air guide plate; the buffer structure is arranged on the outer air guide plate and is close to the movable end of the inner air guide plate, so that buffer is formed between the outer air guide plate and the inner air guide plate when the inner air guide plate moves; according to the air guide assembly, the buffer structure is arranged at the position, close to the movable end of the inner air guide plate, of the outer air guide plate and used for forming buffer between the outer air guide plate and the inner air guide plate when the inner air guide plate moves, the inner air guide plate is prevented from impacting the outer air guide plate, and the service life of the air guide assembly is prolonged.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to air conditioner technical field, especially air conditioner and air deflector subassembly of a kind of. BACKGROUND

[0002] In air conditioner, air deflector is located in the air outlet of air conditioner indoor unit, responsible for guiding cold air or hot air to each corner of indoor, to realize the uniform refrigeration or heating of air conditioner to indoor, namely the main function of air deflector is to adjust the air outlet direction of air conditioner indoor unit.

[0003] The existing air conditioner is usually only provided with single air deflector to work, but single air deflector can only form unidirectional air deflection to air flow, so its air deflection effect is poor, in order to realize better air deflection effect, air deflection strip is usually arranged on air deflector to increase the air deflection angle of air deflector, but with the movement of air deflection strip on air deflector, it usually collides with air deflector to affect the service life of air deflector subassembly. SUMMARY

[0004] The main purpose of the embodiment of the utility model is to provide air deflector subassembly and air conditioner, to improve the technical problem that air deflection strip is easily collided on air deflector in prior art and affects service life.

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model provides an air deflector subassembly, which comprises:

[0006] Outer air deflector;

[0007] Inner air deflector;

[0008] Telescopic mechanism, one end is connected with the outer air deflector, the other end is connected with the inner air deflector, the telescopic structure can be telescopic to change its length, to adjust the angle of the inner air deflector relative to the outer air deflector;

[0009] Buffer structure is arranged on the outer air deflector and is close to the movable end of the inner air deflector, to form a buffer between the outer air deflector and the inner air deflector when the inner air deflector moves.

[0010] In some embodiments of the utility model, the buffer structure comprises a buffer pad, and the buffer pad is detachably connected with the outer air deflector.

[0011] In some embodiments of the utility model, the buffer structure further comprises a first magic tape and a second magic tape, the first magic tape is connected with the outer air deflector, the second magic tape is connected with the buffer pad, and the first magic tape and the second magic tape are bonded to detachably connect the buffer pad with the outer air deflector.

[0012] In some embodiments of the utility model, the inner air deflector is provided with a plurality of flow guide grooves on the side away from the outer air deflector, the flow guide grooves are arranged along the width direction of the inner air deflector, and the flow guide grooves are arranged along the length direction of the inner air deflector.

[0013] In some embodiments of the utility model, the side of the inner air deflector away from the outer air deflector is an arc surface, and the distance between the arc surface and the outer air deflector gradually decreases from the windward end of the outer air deflector to the air outlet end of the outer air deflector.

[0014] In some embodiments of the utility model, the outer surface of the inner air deflector is provided with a wear-resistant coating.

[0015] In some embodiments of the utility model, the inner air deflector comprises an outer shell with a cavity, a shaping plate arranged in the cavity, a reinforcing rod and a connecting rod, the cavity is provided with the shaping plate at both ends, the reinforcing rods are connected between the shaping plates at both ends of the cavity, the reinforcing rods are arranged along the length direction of the inner air deflector, and the reinforcing rods are connected to the connecting rod.

[0016] In some embodiments of the utility model, the telescopic structure comprises a telescopic rod and a hinge seat connected to one end of the telescopic rod, one end of the telescopic rod away from the hinge seat is connected to the outer air deflector, and the hinge seat is hinged to the inner air deflector, so that the inner air deflector can move relative to the telescopic rod.

[0017] In some embodiments of the utility model, an air conditioner is also provided, which comprises the air deflector assembly.

[0018] In some embodiments of the utility model, the connecting seat is provided with a threaded groove, and a first magnetic part is arranged in at least part of the threaded groove;

[0019] Both ends of the outer air deflector are provided with a threaded connector matched with the threaded groove, a second magnetic part different from the first magnetic part is arranged in at least part of the threaded connector, and the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are magnetically connected when the threaded connector is matched with the threaded groove.

[0020] The embodiments of the utility model provide an air deflector assembly and an air conditioner, the air deflector assembly comprises an outer air deflector and an inner air deflector, the angle of the inner air deflector relative to the outer air deflector is adjusted by the length change of the telescopic structure, the air deflection range of the air conditioner is improved, a buffer structure is arranged on the outer air deflector close to the movable end of the inner air deflector, a buffer is formed between the outer air deflector and the inner air deflector when the inner air deflector moves, the inner air deflector is prevented from impacting the outer air deflector, and the service life of the air deflector assembly is improved. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the inner air guide plate of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the air guide assembly and the threaded groove in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Reference numerals: 100, outer air guide plate; 110, threaded connector; 200, inner air guide plate; 210, wear-resistant coating; 220, Wacker; 230, shaping plate; 240, reinforcing rod; 250, connecting rod; 300, buffer structure; 301, first Velcro; 302, second Velcro; 303, buffer pad; 400, telescopic structure; 401, telescopic rod; 402, hinge seat; 600, threaded groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0032] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides an air guiding assembly, generally installed at the air outlet of an air conditioner. The air guiding assembly includes an outer air guide plate 100, an inner air guide plate 200, a telescopic structure 400, and a buffer structure 300. One end of the telescopic structure 400 is connected to the outer air guide plate 100, and the other end is connected to the inner air guide plate 200. The telescopic structure 400 can extend and retract to change its length, thereby adjusting the angle between the inner air guide plate 200 and the outer air guide plate 100. The buffer structure 300 is disposed on the outer air guide plate 100 and near the movable end of the inner air guide plate 200, to form a buffer between the outer air guide plate 100 and the inner air guide plate 200 when the inner air guide plate 200 is in motion.

[0033] The external air guide plate 100 is generally connected to the middle frame of the air conditioner, and the external air guide plate 100 is driven to rotate by a motor in the middle frame.

[0034] The air guide assembly has at least one telescopic structure 400. When the air guide assembly has only one telescopic structure 400, in order to adjust the angle of the inner air guide plate 200 relative to the outer air guide plate 100, the air guide assembly generally further comprises a support structure for connecting the inner air guide plate 200 and the outer air guide plate 100. The telescopic structure 400 is connected to the front end of the inner air guide plate 200, the support structure is connected to the rear end of the inner air guide plate 200, and the support structure is hinged to the inner air guide plate 200. The telescopic structure 400 changes the distance between the front end of the inner air guide plate 200 and the outer air guide plate 100 by telescoping, so that the inner air guide plate 200 rotates around the rear end as the axis, and rotates relative to the outer air guide plate 100, thereby adjusting the distance between the inner air guide plate 200 and the outer air guide plate 100.

[0035] The movable end of the inner air guide plate 200 is the end that can change the distance relative to the outer air guide plate 100. Therefore, the buffer structure 300 is arranged close to the movable end of the inner air guide plate 200, which can prevent the inner air guide plate 200 from colliding with the outer air guide plate 100 when the inner air guide plate 200 moves, thereby protecting the inner air guide plate 200 and the outer air guide plate 100.

[0036] It can be understood that the air guide assembly comprises the outer air guide plate 100 and the inner air guide plate 200, and adjusts the angle of the inner air guide plate 200 relative to the outer air guide plate 100 by changing the length of the telescopic structure 400, thereby improving the air guide range of the air conditioner. At the same time, the buffer structure 300 is arranged close to the movable end of the inner air guide plate 200 on the outer air guide plate 100, which forms a buffer between the outer air guide plate 100 and the inner air guide plate 200 when the inner air guide plate 200 moves, thereby preventing the inner air guide plate 200 from colliding with the outer air guide plate 100 and improving the service life of the air guide assembly.

[0037] In some embodiments, the buffer structure 300 comprises a buffer pad 303, and the buffer pad 303 is detachably connected to the outer air guide plate 100.

[0038] The buffer pad 303 is generally a soft structure, such as a rubber sleeve filled with a flexible material such as sponge to form a protective pad to protect the outer air guide plate 100 and the inner air guide plate 200.

[0039] The detachable connection between the buffer pad 303 and the outer air guide plate 100 can be one of various connection methods such as adhesion, clamping, and bolt connection.

[0040] It can be understood that the detachable connection between the buffer pad 303 and the outer air guide plate 100 can facilitate the replacement of the buffer pad 303 when the buffer pad 303 is damaged.

[0041] In some embodiments, the buffer structure 300 further comprises a first magic tape 301 and a second magic tape 302, the first magic tape 301 is connected with the outer air deflector 100, the second magic tape 302 is connected with the buffer pad 303, and the first magic tape 301 is bonded with the second magic tape 302 to detachably connect the buffer pad 303 with the outer air deflector 100.

[0042] The first magic tape 301 is generally fixedly connected with the outer air deflector 100, such as being bonded on the outer air deflector 100 by adhesive.

[0043] The second magic tape 302 is generally fixedly connected with the buffer pad 303, such as being bonded on the buffer pad 303 by adhesive, so that the first magic tape 301 and the second magic tape 302 can be connected or separated to realize the detachable connection between the buffer pad 303 and the outer air deflector 100.

[0044] In some embodiments, a plurality of flow guide grooves are arranged on the side of the inner air deflector 200 away from the outer air deflector 100 along the width direction of the inner air deflector 200, and the plurality of flow guide grooves are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the inner air deflector 200.

[0045] The length direction of the flow guide groove is the width direction of the air deflector.

[0046] The air outlet direction of the air conditioner is along the width direction of the air deflector of the inner air deflector 200.

[0047] It can be understood that the flow guide grooves arranged on the inner air deflector 200 can more accurately guide the airflow passing through the inner air deflector 200.

[0048] In some embodiments, the side of the inner air deflector 200 away from the outer air deflector 100 is an arc surface, and the distance between the arc surface and the outer air deflector 100 gradually decreases from the windward end of the outer air deflector 100 to the air outlet end of the outer air deflector 100.

[0049] The windward end of the outer air deflector 100 is the end of the outer air deflector 100 close to the air duct when the outer air deflector 100 is opened, that is, the air outlet of the air duct first passes through the windward end, then passes through the air outlet end and then leaves the outer air deflector 100.

[0050] The distance between the arc surface and the outer air deflector 100 gradually decreases from the windward end of the outer air deflector 100 to the air outlet end of the outer air deflector 100, that is, the arc surface is determined to be an outward convex arc surface, and the thickness of the inner air deflector 200 is determined to gradually decrease from the windward end of the outer air deflector 100 to the air outlet end of the outer air deflector 100, so that the arc surface of the inner air deflector 200 can better guide the airflow from the windward end to the air outlet end.

[0051] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the inner air deflector 200 is provided with a wear-resistant coating 210.

[0052] It can be understood that, since the inner guide vane 200 is prone to collide with the buffer structure 300 when moving, the wear-resistant coating 210 is arranged on the outer surface of the inner guide vane 200, so that the service life of the inner guide vane 200 is improved.

[0053] In some embodiments, the inner guide vane 200 includes a shell having a cavity, and a shaping plate 230, a reinforcing rod 240 and a connecting rod 250 arranged in the cavity. The cavity is provided with the shaping plate 230 at both ends, the reinforcing rod 240 is connected between the shaping plates 230 at both ends of the cavity, the reinforcing rods 240 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the inner guide vane 200, and the reinforcing rods 240 are connected to the connecting rod 250.

[0054] The two ends of the shaping plate 230 are respectively abutted with the top wall and the bottom wall of the cavity to support the shell and improve the strength of the shell.

[0055] The reinforcing rod 240 is connected between the two shaping plates 230, and the two ends of the reinforcing rod 240 are respectively abutted between the two shaping plates 230 to improve the stability of the shaping plate 230. Meanwhile, the connecting rod 250 connects the plurality of reinforcing rods 240 into one, further improving the structural stability of the shaping plate 230 and the reinforcing rod 240.

[0056] In some embodiments, the telescopic structure 400 includes a telescopic rod 401 and a hinge seat 402 connected to one end of the telescopic rod 401. The end of the telescopic rod 401 away from the hinge seat 402 is connected with the outer guide vane 100, and the hinge seat 402 is hinged with the inner guide vane 200, so that the inner guide vane 200 can move relative to the telescopic rod 401.

[0057] For example, the air guide assembly includes two telescopic rods 401, i.e. a first telescopic rod and a second telescopic rod. The two telescopic rods 401 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the outer guide vane 100. The first telescopic rod is connected with the front end of the inner guide vane 200, and the second telescopic rod is connected with the rear end of the inner guide vane 200. When any one of the first telescopic rod or the second telescopic rod is in water, the angle of the inner guide vane 200 relative to the outer guide vane 100 can be adjusted with the hinge seat 402 on the other telescopic rod 401 as the rotation shaft.

[0058] In some embodiments, an air conditioner is also provided, which includes the air guide assembly described above. Since the air conditioner at least includes part or all of the embodiments of the air guide assembly, the air conditioner at least has the beneficial effects of the part or all of the embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0059] In some embodiments, the middle frame of the air conditioner has a connecting seat, the connecting seat is provided with a threaded groove 600, and the first magnetic part is arranged in at least part of the threaded groove 600.

[0060] The outer air deflector 100 is provided with a threaded connector 110 at both ends, which is matched with the threaded groove 600, and the threaded connector 110 is provided with a second magnetic part at least in part of the area, which is different from the magnetic pole of the first magnetic part, and the threaded connector 110 is matched with the threaded groove 600, and the first magnetic part is magnetically connected with the second magnetic part.

[0061] It can be understood that the threaded connector 110 and the threaded groove 600 can be quickly matched and connected through the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part, and the connection stability is improved.

[0062] The above is only an optional embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent range of the present application, and any equivalent structural transformation made by using the content of the present application specification and drawings, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection range of the present application.

Claims

1. An air deflector assembly comprising: The air conditioner comprises: an outer air deflector; an inner air deflector; a telescopic structure, one end of which is connected to the outer air deflector and the other end of which is connected to the inner air deflector, the telescopic structure being capable of changing its length to adjust the angle of the inner air deflector relative to the outer air deflector; a buffer structure arranged on the outer air deflector and close to the movable end of the inner air deflector to form a buffer between the outer air deflector and the inner air deflector when the inner air deflector is moved.

2. The air deflector assembly of claim 1, wherein, The buffer structure comprises a buffer pad, which is detachably connected to the outer air deflector.

3. The air deflector assembly of claim 2, wherein, The buffer structure further comprises a first magic tape and a second magic tape, the first magic tape being connected to the outer air deflector and the second magic tape being connected to the buffer pad, the first magic tape and the second magic tape being bonded to detachably connect the buffer pad to the outer air deflector.

4. The air deflector assembly of claim 2, wherein, The side of the inner air deflector away from the outer air deflector is provided with a plurality of air guide grooves arranged along the width direction of the inner air deflector, the air guide grooves being spaced apart from each other along the length direction of the inner air deflector.

5. The air deflector assembly of claim 1, wherein, The side of the inner air deflector away from the outer air deflector is an arc surface, and the distance between the arc surface and the outer air deflector gradually decreases from the windward end of the outer air deflector to the air outlet end of the outer air deflector.

6. The air deflector assembly of claim 1, wherein, The outer surface of the inner air deflector is provided with a wear-resistant coating.

7. The air deflector assembly of claim 6, wherein, The inner air deflector comprises a shell with a cavity, a shaping plate arranged in the cavity, a reinforcing rod and a connecting rod, both ends of the cavity are provided with a shaping plate, a plurality of reinforcing rods are connected between the shaping plates at both ends of the cavity, the reinforcing rods are spaced apart from each other along the length direction of the inner air deflector, and the reinforcing rods are connected to the connecting rod.

8. The air deflector assembly of claim 1, wherein, The telescopic structure comprises a telescopic rod and a hinge seat connected to one end of the telescopic rod, the end of the telescopic rod away from the hinge seat is connected to the outer air deflector, and the hinge seat is hingedly connected to the inner air deflector to enable the inner air deflector to move relative to the telescopic rod.

9. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises the air deflector assembly according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. The air conditioner of claim 9, wherein The middle frame of the air conditioner is provided with a connecting seat, the connecting seat is provided with a threaded groove, and at least part of the threaded groove is provided with a first magnetic part; Both ends of the outer air deflector are provided with a threaded connector matched with the threaded groove, at least part of the threaded connector is provided with a second magnetic part different from the first magnetic part in magnetic pole, and the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are magnetically connected when the threaded connector is matched with the threaded groove.