Self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in indoor unit and air conditioner
The automatic cleaning function of the self-cleaning structure solves the problem of dust accumulation on the air conditioner indoor unit filter, achieving efficient operation of the equipment and ensuring user health, extending service life and improving air quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520040064.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-08
AI Technical Summary
Dust buildup on the filters of existing air conditioning indoor units affects equipment performance and lifespan, and may also impact user health and comfort.
It adopts a self-cleaning structure, including a drive unit that drives the mesh cover and filter to move on the frame to achieve automatic cleaning. Combined with components such as dust collection box and cleaning brush, it ensures that the air inlet is clean and prevents dust accumulation.
Reduce the frequency of manual cleaning, improve equipment efficiency and lifespan, improve air quality, reduce maintenance complexity, extend equipment lifespan, improve air conditioning operating efficiency, prevent equipment failures caused by dust accumulation, improve air quality, and optimize air circulation.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to air conditioning technical field, specifically, relate to a prevent indoor unit internal dust accumulation's self -cleaning structure and air conditioner. BACKGROUND
[0002] The indoor unit commonly seen in the market usually sets an air inlet at the top and is equipped with a planar filter screen at the air inlet. During operation, the indoor unit will suck in dust in the room, causing the dust to gradually accumulate on the filter screen. In addition, when the indoor unit stops running, dust will also naturally deposit on the filter screen, and some dust may even fall through the filter screen into the interior of the housing of the indoor unit.
[0003] The problem is that the accumulation of dust on the filter screen not only affects the performance and service life of the equipment, but also may affect the health and comfort of the user. SUMMARY
[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem that the accumulation of dust on the filter screen not only affects the performance and service life of the equipment, but also may affect the health and comfort of the user. The utility model drives the net cover part to block the air inlet by setting a driving device, preventing dust from accumulating on the filter screen and falling into the housing when the indoor unit stops running, and ensuring the performance and service life of the equipment.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in the interior of an indoor unit. The self-cleaning structure is applied to an indoor unit, which includes a housing and an air inlet. The air inlet is arranged at the top of the housing. The self-cleaning structure comprises: a frame body, which is arranged inside the housing corresponding to the air inlet; a filter screen structure, which is installed on the frame body. The filter screen structure comprises a net cover part and a filter screen part. The net cover part is connected to the filter screen part; and a driving device, which is installed at the end of the frame body. The driving device can drive the filter screen structure to move on the frame body, so that the net cover part corresponds to the air inlet or the filter screen part corresponds to the air inlet.
[0006] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are as follows: through the setting of the driving device, the filter screen structure can move on the frame body, realizing automatic cleaning. This reduces the frequency and workload of manual cleaning and improves the convenience of use. At the same time, the net cover part and the filter screen part of the filter screen structure can switch positions as needed, ensuring that the air inlet is always clean and preventing the accumulation of dust and impurities, thereby improving the working efficiency and service life of the indoor unit. In addition, by regularly cleaning the filter screen, the smoothness of the air inlet is ensured, the air circulation is optimized, the refrigeration or heating effect of the indoor unit is improved, and the indoor air quality is improved.
[0007] In one possible design, the filter screen structure further comprises a receiving part, which is connected to the net cover part.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are: by arranging the receiving part and connecting the receiving part with the mesh cover part, the length of the mesh cover part is effectively extended, so that when the mesh cover part is moved to the corresponding air inlet, the mesh part and the filter mesh part can still be connected with the frame body through the receiving part, and the movement stability of the filter mesh structure is ensured.
[0009] In one possible design, the end of the frame body away from the driving device is provided with a cover receiving mechanism;wherein, when the filter mesh part is moved to the corresponding air inlet, the mesh cover part is placed in the cover receiving mechanism.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are: by arranging the cover receiving mechanism, the mesh cover part can be effectively received, avoiding occupying additional space during movement, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the indoor unit. Moreover, the cover receiving mechanism can effectively prevent the mesh cover part from contacting other components when not in use, reducing the risk of equipment damage and enhancing the stability of the overall structure.
[0011] In one possible design, the self-cleaning structure further includes a dust collection box, which is arranged in the shell corresponding to the driving device.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are: the arrangement of the dust collection box can effectively collect dust and impurities generated during self-cleaning, avoiding the spread of dust inside the indoor unit and maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment interior. Moreover, the arrangement of the dust collection box makes it more convenient for users to clean and maintain, as they only need to empty the dust collection box periodically, reducing the complexity and workload of cleaning. At the same time, through the coordinated use of the dust collection box, the working efficiency of the filter mesh can be improved, ensuring that the filter mesh can better filter impurities in the air after being cleaned, improving indoor air quality. The dust collection box can effectively prevent dust generated during cleaning from re-entering the air, thereby reducing secondary pollution and improving the indoor environment. The dust collection box can also increase the overall stability of the equipment, avoiding equipment failure caused by dust accumulation and prolonging the service life of the indoor unit.
[0013] In one possible design, the self-cleaning structure further includes a cleaning brush, which is installed between the dust collection box and the driving device corresponding to the filter mesh.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are as follows: the cleaning brush can effectively remove dust and impurities on the filter screen structure, ensures that the filter screen always maintains the best working state, and improves the air filtering efficiency. Moreover, through cooperation of the driving device, the cleaning brush can realize automatic cleaning function, reduces the manual cleaning demand of the user, and improves the convenience of use. Meanwhile, regular cleaning of the filter screen structure can reduce dust accumulation, thereby prolonging the service life of the filter screen and reducing the maintenance cost of the user. The cleaning brush can directly guide the cleaned dust to the dust collecting box, ensures that the dust is effectively collected, and reduces secondary scattering of the dust in the cleaning process.
[0015] In a possible design, the self-cleaning structure further comprises a filter screen guide rail, which is arranged on the side of the frame body away from the air inlet; wherein when the cover part is moved to the position corresponding to the air inlet, the filter screen part is arranged in the filter screen guide rail.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are as follows: the filter screen guide rail can provide stable support for the filter screen part, ensures that the filter screen part is not easy to be displaced or shaken during movement, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure. Moreover, the filter screen guide rail provides a smooth movement path for the filter screen part, so that the filter screen part moves more smoothly, reduces friction and wear, and prolongs the service life of the equipment. Meanwhile, the filter screen guide rail enables the filter screen part to better cooperate with the cleaning brush during cleaning, ensures the maximization of the cleaning effect, and further improves the indoor air quality.
[0017] In a possible design, the driving device is specifically a driving roller; wherein rotation of the driving roller can drive the filter screen structure to move relative to the air inlet, so that the filter screen part enters or leaves the filter screen guide rail.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are as follows: through rotation of the driving roller, precise control of the filter screen structure can be realized, so that the filter screen structure moves more stably when entering or leaving the filter screen guide rail, and the damage risk caused by friction is reduced. Moreover, the driving roller can quickly and effectively move the filter screen part to the cleaning position, which cooperates with use of the cleaning brush, improves the cleaning efficiency, and ensures the filtering effect of the filter screen. Moreover, through arrangement of the driving roller, movement of the filter screen structure can be realized without occupying additional space, which optimizes the space layout inside the equipment.
[0019] In a possible design, the cover part and the filter screen part are integrally formed, and the cover part and the filter screen part are arranged around the driving roller.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are: the integrated setting makes the structure of the net cover part and the filter screen part more compact, reduces the connecting parts between components, reduces potential failure points, and improves the overall reliability. Moreover, it can make the user more convenient during installation and replacement, reduce the complexity of disassembly and assembly, and improve the maintenance efficiency. At the same time, the integrated structure usually has better durability and can withstand greater mechanical stress, prolonging the service life of the equipment. The setting around the driving roller makes the filter screen part better cooperate with the cleaning brush during cleaning, ensures the comprehensiveness of the cleaning effect, and avoids the existence of dead angles.
[0021] In one possible design, the shell further includes a fan and a heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger is arranged between the fan and the frame.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are: the fan can enhance the ventilation capacity of the air conditioner, quickly and effectively filter dust and impurities in the air, improve indoor air quality, and provide fresher air. Moreover, arranging the heat exchanger between the fan and the frame can effectively optimize the air flow path, ensure smoother air flow through the heat exchanger, and improve heat exchange efficiency.
[0023] The utility model also provides a kind of air conditioner, and the air conditioner includes the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in indoor unit.
[0024] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are: the air conditioner of the utility model includes the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in indoor unit of any one of the technical solutions of the utility model, so it has all the beneficial effects of the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in indoor unit of any one of the technical solutions of the utility model, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 A structure diagram of the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in indoor unit provided for the utility model embodiment Figure One ;
[0026] Figure 2 A structure diagram of the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in indoor unit provided for the utility model embodiment Figure Two ;
[0027] Figure 3 A structure diagram of the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in indoor unit provided for the utility model embodiment Figure Three ;
[0028] Figure 4 A structure diagram of the filter screen structure
[0029] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside the indoor unit Figure Four .
[0030] Mark explanation:
[0031] 11 - shell; 12 - air inlet; 13 - frame; 14 - filter screen structure; 15 - cover part; 16 - filter screen part; 17 - driving device; 18 - storage part; 19 - cover storage mechanism; 20 - dust collection box; 21 - cleaning brush; 22 - filter screen guide rail; 23 - fan; 24 - heat exchanger. Specific embodiments
[0032] In order to make the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
[0033] See Figures 1 to 5 The utility model provides a self -cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside indoor unit, and the self -cleaning structure is applied to indoor unit, and the indoor unit includes shell 11 and air inlet 12, and the air inlet 12 is arranged at the top of shell 11, and the self -cleaning structure includes: frame 13, frame 13 is arranged in the inside of shell 11 corresponding air inlet 12, filter screen structure 14, filter screen structure 14 is installed in frame 13, and filter screen structure 14 includes cover part 15 and filter screen part 16, and cover part 15 is connected with filter screen part 16, driving device 17, driving device 17 is installed in the end of frame 13, wherein driving device 17 can drive filter screen structure 14 to move on frame 13, so that cover part 15 corresponds air inlet 12 or makes filter screen part 16 correspond air inlet 12.
[0034] Specifically, in the embodiment, filter screen part 16 is specifically provided with grid-shaped filter screen, can filter dust and impurities in air, and cover part 15 is specifically a whole soft plate, when cover part 15 moves to correspond air inlet 12, can block air inlet 12, prevent dust from falling into shell 11 through air inlet 12.Driving device 17 can drive cover part 15 and filter screen part 16 to move on frame 13, when indoor unit works, make cover part 15 move to correspond air inlet 12, filter the air inhaled into shell 11, when indoor unit stops working, make filter screen part 16 move to correspond air inlet 12, block air inlet 12, prevent dust or impurities from entering shell 11.
[0035] In an embodiment of the utility model, filter screen structure 14 further includes storage part 18, and storage part 18 is connected with cover part 15.
[0036] Specifically, in the embodiment, the receiving portion 18 is connected to the mesh cover portion 15, wherein the filter mesh structure 14 has one end as the filter mesh portion 16, the other end as the receiving portion 18, and the middle as the mesh cover portion 15.
[0037] In an embodiment of the utility model, the frame body 13 is provided with a cover receiving mechanism 19 at one end away from the driving device 17; wherein when the filter mesh portion 16 is moved to the corresponding air inlet 12, the mesh cover portion 15 is placed in the cover receiving mechanism 19.
[0038] Specifically, in the embodiment, the frame body 13 is provided with the driving device 17 at one end and the cover receiving mechanism 19 at the other end. Wherein when the indoor unit is working, the filter mesh portion 16 is moved to the corresponding air inlet 12, and the mesh cover portion 15 is received into the cover receiving mechanism 19; when the indoor unit stops working, the mesh cover portion 15 is moved from the cover receiving mechanism 19 to the corresponding air inlet 12.
[0039] In an embodiment of the utility model, the self-cleaning structure further comprises a dust collecting box 20, which is arranged in the shell 11 corresponding to the driving device 17.
[0040] Specifically, in the embodiment, the dust collecting box 20 is arranged at the bottom of the driving device 17 in the shell 11, and when the filter mesh structure 14 passes through the driving device 17, dust and impurities will fall into the dust collecting box 20. By arranging the dust collecting box 20, the dust and impurities generated during the self-cleaning process can be collected, and the inside of the shell 11 can be kept clean.
[0041] In an embodiment of the utility model, the self-cleaning structure further comprises a cleaning brush 21, which is installed between the dust collecting box 20 and the driving device 17 corresponding to the filter mesh structure 14.
[0042] Specifically, in the embodiment, the cleaning brush 21 is arranged between the dust collecting box 20 and the driving device 17, and when the filter mesh structure 14 passes through the driving device 17, the cleaning brush 21 can sweep the dust and impurities on the filter mesh structure 14 into the dust collecting box 20 to clean the filter mesh structure 14.
[0043] In an embodiment of the utility model, the self-cleaning structure further comprises a filter mesh guide rail 22, which is arranged on the side of the frame body 13 away from the air inlet 12; wherein when the mesh cover portion 15 is moved to the corresponding air inlet 12, the filter mesh portion 16 is placed in the filter mesh guide rail 22.
[0044] Specifically, in the embodiment, the filter screen guide rail 22 is arranged between the heat exchanger 24 and the frame body 13, when the filter screen structure 14 is cleaned, the filter screen part 16 enters the filter screen guide rail 22 after passing through the driving device 17. The filter screen guide rail 22 can not only prevent the filter screen structure 14 from moving and shaking during the movement, but also can accommodate the filter screen part 16 or the cover part 15.
[0045] In an embodiment of the utility model, driving device 17 specifically is drive cylinder, wherein drive cylinder rotation can drive filter screen structure 14 relative air inlet 12 movement, make filter screen part 16 enter or leave filter screen guide rail 22.
[0046] Specifically, in the embodiment, the driving device 17 is a driving roller, and the driving roller can drive the filter screen structure 14 to move by rotating, thereby realizing the control of the use of the cover part 15 to block the air inlet 12. Wherein, the counterclockwise rotation of the driving roller can drive the cover part 15 to move towards the driving roller, so as to block the air inlet 12 with the cover part 15. The clockwise rotation of the driving roller can drive the cover part 15 to move into the storage part 18, so as to store the cover part 15, and the filter screen part 16 filters the air entering the shell 11 at the air inlet 12.
[0047] In an embodiment of the utility model, the cover part 15 and the filter screen part 16 are integrally formed, and the cover part 15 and the filter screen part 16 are arranged around the driving roller.
[0048] Specifically, in the embodiment, the cover part 15, the filter screen part 16 and the storage part 18 are integrally formed as a whole. The integrally formed filter screen structure 14 has a more compact structure, can withstand greater mechanical stress, and is more durable. The material of the filter screen structure 14 is relatively soft, and can move around the driving roller during movement.
[0049] In an embodiment of the utility model, the shell 11 further comprises a fan 23 and a heat exchanger 24, and the heat exchanger 24 is arranged between the fan 23 and the frame body 13.
[0050] Specifically, in the embodiment, the frame body 13 and the filter screen structure 14 are arranged at the top of the heat exchanger 24, which can prevent dust and impurities from entering the shell 11 through the air inlet 12 and falling onto the heat exchanger 24.
[0051] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner includes the self-cleaning structure of preventing the dust accumulation in the indoor unit.
[0052] Specifically, the air conditioner comprises the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in the indoor unit of any one of the technical solutions of the air conditioner, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation in the indoor unit of any one of the technical solutions of the air conditioner, which will not be repeated here.
[0053] Although the utility model discloses as above, the utility model is not limited to this. Any person skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, can make various changes and modifications, and thus the protection scope of the utility model should be limited to the range defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit, the self-cleaning structure being applied to an indoor unit including a housing (11) and an air inlet (12) provided at a top of the housing (11), characterized in that, The self-cleaning structure comprises: a frame body (13) arranged inside a housing (11) corresponding to the air inlet (12); a filter screen structure (14) mounted on the frame body (13), the filter screen structure (14) comprising a cover portion (15) and a filter screen portion (16), the cover portion (15) being connected to the filter screen portion (16); a driving device (17) mounted on an end of the frame body (13); wherein the driving device (17) can drive the filter screen structure (14) to move on the frame body (13) so that the cover portion (15) corresponds to the air inlet (12) or the filter screen portion (16) corresponds to the air inlet (12).
2. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter screen structure (14) further comprises a receiving portion (18) connected to the cover portion (15).
3. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, An end of the frame body (13) away from the driving device (17) is provided with a cover receiving mechanism (19); wherein when the filter screen portion (16) moves to correspond to the air inlet (12), the cover portion (15) is placed in the cover receiving mechanism (19).
4. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein The self-cleaning structure further comprises a dust collecting box (20) arranged in the housing (11) corresponding to the driving device (17).
5. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The self-cleaning structure further comprises a cleaning brush (21) mounted between the dust collecting box (20) and the driving device (17) corresponding to the filter screen structure (14).
6. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein The self-cleaning structure further comprises a filter screen guide rail (22) arranged on a side of the frame body (13) away from the air inlet (12); wherein when the cover portion (15) moves to correspond to the air inlet (12), the filter screen portion (16) is placed in the filter screen guide rail (22).
7. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The driving device (17) is specifically a driving roller; wherein rotation of the driving roller can drive the filter screen structure (14) to move relative to the air inlet (12) so that the filter screen portion (16) enters or exits the filter screen guide rail (22).
8. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover portion (15) and the filter screen portion (16) are integrally formed, and the cover portion (15) and the filter screen portion (16) are arranged around the driving roller.
9. The self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside an indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein The housing (11) further comprises a fan (23) and a heat exchanger (24), the heat exchanger (24) being arranged between the fan (23) and the frame body (13).
10. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises the self-cleaning structure for preventing dust accumulation inside the indoor unit according to any one of claims 1-9.