Inter-column air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to an inter-row air conditioner in the technical field of air conditioners, which comprises a plurality of air inlets and a plurality of fans in one-to-one correspondence with the air inlets, and further comprises a first transmission component and a moving component movably connected to the first transmission component. The first transmission assembly can drive the moving assembly to move in the arrangement direction of the multiple air inlets, the moving assembly comprises a covering part, and the covering area of the covering part is larger than or equal to the opening area of the air inlets; the covering part can move to the air inlet corresponding to the fault fan and cover the air inlet when the fault fan exists in the multiple fans, and when the fault fan does not exist in the multiple fans, the covering part can move to the position between the adjacent air inlets and does not cover the air inlets. And the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet corresponding to the fault fan is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to an inter-row air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In air conditioning technology, in-row air conditioners are equipped with multiple fans. When multiple fans start simultaneously, the air pressure inside the air chamber of the in-row air conditioner will be lower than the external air pressure. When one of the fans malfunctions and the fan blades stop operating, the faulty fan blades will reverse under the influence of the air pressure inside the air chamber, causing air leakage inside the air chamber. This reduces the air volume of the in-row air conditioner, affecting its performance and reducing its heating and cooling effects, thereby lowering the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the phenomenon in related technologies where a faulty fan causes the faulty fan blades to stop operating, resulting in air leakage inside the air cavity, and to provide an inter-row air conditioner.

[0004] This utility model aims to provide an inter-row air conditioner, including multiple air inlets and multiple fans corresponding one-to-one with the multiple air inlets. The inter-row air conditioner also includes:

[0005] First transmission component;

[0006] A movable component is movably connected to a first transmission component, which is capable of driving the movable component to move along the arrangement direction of multiple air inlets. The movable component includes a cover, the coverage area of ​​which is greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the air inlets.

[0007] The cover is configured such that when there is a faulty fan among the multiple fans, the cover can move to the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan and cover the air inlet; when there is no faulty fan among the multiple fans, the cover can move between adjacent air inlets without covering the air inlets.

[0008] In some technical solutions, the first transmission assembly includes a first lead screw and a first motor, the output end of the first motor is connected to the first lead screw and can drive the first lead screw to rotate;

[0009] The moving component also includes a first moving block, which is threadedly connected to a first lead screw, and a cover is connected to the first moving block.

[0010] In some technical solutions, inter-row air conditioning also includes:

[0011] The heating element is located on the side of the cover away from the air inlet.

[0012] In some technical solutions, the heating element includes:

[0013] The second transmission assembly is disposed on the cover;

[0014] Heating element;

[0015] The hinge assembly includes a first support rod and a second support rod. One end of the first support rod is rotatably connected to the cover and the other end is connected to the heating element. The end of the second support rod away from the first support rod is rotatably connected to the second transmission assembly, and the end closer to the first support rod is rotatably connected to the first support rod. The second transmission assembly can drive the end of the second support rod connected to it to move axially along the second transmission assembly.

[0016] The heating element is configured such that the distance between the heating element and the cover is minimized in the closed state and maximized in the open state.

[0017] In some technical solutions, the second transmission component includes:

[0018] The second lead screw and the second motor are connected at the output end of the second motor and can drive the second lead screw to rotate.

[0019] The hinge assembly also includes a second movable block, which is connected to the end of the second support rod that is connected to the second transmission assembly, and the second movable block is threadedly connected to the second lead screw.

[0020] In some technical solutions, inter-row air conditioning also includes:

[0021] Multiple first sensors, each corresponding to a different air inlet, are installed at the corresponding air inlet to detect the air pressure value at the air inlet.

[0022] The second sensor is mounted on the first moving block and is used to detect the distance from the first moving block to the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner.

[0023] The controller is designed such that when the wind pressure value detected by the first sensor is less than a preset wind pressure value, the controller controls the first moving block to move the cover to the air inlet corresponding to the first sensor and cover the air inlet according to the distance value.

[0024] In some technical solutions, inter-row air conditioning also includes:

[0025] The third sensor is located on the heating element and is used to detect the distance between the heating element and the cover.

[0026] The controller is also designed to: determine the location of the cover based on the distance value; when the cover covers the air inlet, control the heating element to reach the maximum preset distance from the cover to form the open state; when the cover is located between adjacent air inlets, control the heating element to reach the minimum preset distance from the cover to form the closed state.

[0027] In some technical solutions,

[0028] A seal is provided around the air inlet, and the seal protrudes toward the side where the cover is located.

[0029] In some technical solutions, the cover is constructed as a flat plate structure.

[0030] In some technical solutions, inter-row air conditioning also includes:

[0031] case;

[0032] A water receiving tray is located at the bottom of the casing;

[0033] Evaporator, the evaporator is installed inside the shell and located above the water receiving tray;

[0034] The first lead screw is located inside the housing and between the evaporator and the air inlet. The axis of the first lead screw extends in the same direction as the arrangement of the multiple air inlets.

[0035] The solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0036] By setting a first transmission component and a moving component in the inter-row air conditioner, and setting a cover with a coverage area greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the air inlet on the moving component, the cover can move along the arrangement direction of multiple air inlets, thereby achieving the following: when there is a faulty fan among the multiple fans, the cover can completely cover the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan, greatly reducing the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan; when multiple fans are operating well and no faulty fan is found, the first transmission component can drive the cover to move between adjacent air inlets, avoiding the cover from blocking the air inlets and maximizing the airflow at the air inlets. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an inter-row air conditioner shown in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the inter-row air conditioner shown in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the inter-row air conditioner shown in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the structure of the inter-row air conditioner shown in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 5 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the structure of the inter-row air conditioner shown in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 6 This is the sixth schematic diagram of the structure of the inter-row air conditioner shown in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 7 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the control method in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0045] Figure 8 This is the second flowchart of the control method shown in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0046] Figure 9 This is the third flowchart of the control method shown in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0047] In the diagram: 10-Inter-row air conditioner, 100-Shell, 110-Air inlet, 112-Sealing element, 114-First sensor, 200-First transmission assembly, 210-First lead screw, 220-First motor, 300-Moving assembly, 310-First moving block, 312-Cover, 314-Heating unit, 316-Second sensor, 320-Second transmission assembly, 322-Second lead screw, 324-Second motor, 330-Heating element, 340-Hinge assembly, 342-First support rod, 344-Second support rod, 346-Second moving block, 348-Third sensor, 400-Water tray, 500-Evaporator.

[0048] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] When a fan in an in-row air conditioner malfunctions and the fan blades stop operating, the faulty fan blades will reverse under the influence of air pressure inside the air cavity, causing air leakage inside the air cavity. This reduces the air volume of the in-row air conditioner, affecting its performance and reducing its heating and cooling effects, thus lowering the user experience.

[0052] Based on the above background, the following embodiments are proposed:

[0053] Example 1:

[0054] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides an inter-row air conditioner 10, including multiple air inlets 110 and multiple fans corresponding one-to-one with the multiple air inlets 110. The inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes:

[0055] First transmission assembly 200;

[0056] The movable component 300 is movably connected to the first transmission component 200. The first transmission component 200 can drive the movable component 300 to move along the arrangement direction of the plurality of air inlets 110. The movable component 300 includes a cover 312, the coverage area of ​​which is greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the air inlets 110.

[0057] The cover 312 is configured such that when there is a faulty fan among the multiple fans, the cover 312 can move to the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan and cover the air inlet 110; when there is no faulty fan among the multiple fans, the cover 312 can move between adjacent air inlets 110 without covering the air inlet 110.

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 includes multiple air inlets 110 and multiple fans corresponding to each air inlet 110. Each fan cooperates with a corresponding air inlet 110. The inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes a first transmission assembly 200 and a moving assembly 300. The moving assembly 300 is movably connected to the first transmission assembly 200, enabling the moving assembly 300 to move under the transmission action of the first transmission assembly 200. The first transmission assembly 200 can drive the moving assembly 300 to move along the arrangement direction of the multiple air inlets 110, allowing the moving assembly 300 to be positioned at any air inlet 110 through movement. The moving assembly 300 includes a cover 312, which can shield and cover any air inlet 110 as the moving assembly 300 moves. The coverage area of ​​the cover 312 is greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the air inlet 110. When the cover 312 is located at the air inlet 110, it can completely cover and block the air inlet 110, reducing the risk of airflow leakage from the air inlet 110. In this inter-row air conditioner 10, the cover 312 is configured as follows: when a faulty fan is found among multiple fans, the first transmission component 200 can drive the cover 312 to move to the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan and completely cover the air inlet 110; when multiple fans are operating well and no faulty fan is found, the first transmission component 200 can drive the cover 312 to move between adjacent air inlets 110. The distance between adjacent air inlets 110 must be equal to or greater than the maximum diameter of the cover 312. When the cover 312 is located between adjacent air inlets 110, there will be no intersection between the cover 312 and the air inlet 110, thereby avoiding the cover 312 from blocking the air inlet 110.

[0059] By setting a first transmission component 200 and a moving component 300 in the inter-row air conditioner 10, and setting a cover 312 with a coverage area greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the air inlet 110 on the moving component 300, the cover 312 can move along the arrangement direction of multiple air inlets 110, thereby achieving the following: when there is a faulty fan among the multiple fans, the cover 312 can completely cover the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, greatly reducing the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan; when multiple fans are operating well and no faulty fan is found, the first transmission component 200 can drive the cover 312 to move between adjacent air inlets 110, avoiding the cover 312 from blocking the air inlet 110, and maximizing the airflow at the air inlet 110.

[0060] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5As shown, the first transmission assembly 200 includes a first lead screw 210 and a first motor 220. The output end of the first motor 220 is connected to the first lead screw 210 and can drive the first lead screw 210 to rotate.

[0061] The moving component 300 also includes a first moving block 310, which is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 210, and a cover 312 is connected to the first moving block 310.

[0062] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5 As shown, the first transmission assembly 200 includes a first lead screw 210 and a first motor 220. The output end of the first motor 220 is driven by the first lead screw 210, and the output end of the first motor 220 can drive the first lead screw 210 to rotate. The moving assembly 300 also includes a first moving block 310, which is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 210. When the first lead screw 210 rotates, it can drive the first moving block 310 to move up and down. The cover 312 is connected to the first moving block 310. When the first moving block 310 moves up and down, the cover 312 can also move up and down with the first moving block 310, thereby being able to move to any one of the multiple air inlets 110.

[0063] When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the first motor 220 drives the first lead screw 210 to rotate, and the first moving block 310 drives the cover 312 to move between the adjacent air inlets 110. When the cover 312 is located between the adjacent air inlets 110, the first motor 220 stops driving, and at this time the air intake flow of the inter-row air conditioner 10 reaches the maximum.

[0064] When a faulty fan is detected in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the first motor 220 drives the first lead screw 210 to rotate, and the first moving block 310 drives the cover 312 to move towards the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan. When the cover 312 is located at the center of the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, the first motor 220 stops driving. At this time, the cover 312 completely covers the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, which greatly reduces the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan.

[0065] Preferably, the first motor 220 can drive the first lead screw 210 to rotate via a coupling or a synchronous belt. The first lead screw 210 is a ball screw, and the first moving block 310 is a nut seat.

[0066] By connecting the cover 312 to the first moving block 310 and driving the first lead screw 210 to rotate via the first motor 220, the cover 312 can move along the arrangement direction of the multiple air inlets 110 following the first moving block 310. This allows the cover 312 to move to any one of the multiple air inlets 110. The threaded connection makes the relative movement between the first lead screw 210 and the first moving block 310 smoother. Furthermore, since the first lead screw 210 can stop rotating at any time, the movement position of the cover 312 is more precise. This ensures that no matter which fan fails, the cover 312 can completely cover the air inlet 110 corresponding to the failed fan, greatly reducing the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the failed fan.

[0067] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown,

[0068] The inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes:

[0069] Heating unit 314 is provided on the side of cover 312 away from air inlet 110.

[0070] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5 As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes a heating unit 314. Since the heating unit 314 is mounted on the cover 312, it can move up and down with the cover 312. When the inter-row air conditioner 10 is operating in heating mode, the heating unit 314 heats the surrounding air, providing hot airflow to the inter-row air conditioner 10 and entering the multiple air inlets 110. By positioning the heating unit 314 on the side of the cover 312 away from the air inlets 110, the internal space of the inter-row air conditioner 10 can be fully utilized, avoiding interference with the fit between the cover 312 and the air inlets 110.

[0071] By providing a heating element 314 inside the inter-row air conditioner 10 and placing the heating element 314 on the side of the cover 312 away from the air inlet 110, the heating element 314 can make full use of the space inside the inter-row air conditioner 10 to contact the airflow and form heat exchange. This avoids the need to design a separate installation space for the heating element 314, which would increase the size of the inter-row air conditioner 10. It also avoids affecting the fit between the cover 312 and the air inlet 110.

[0072] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown,

[0073] Heating unit 314 includes:

[0074] The second transmission assembly 320 is disposed on the cover 312;

[0075] Heating element 330;

[0076] The hinge assembly 340 includes a first support rod 342 and a second support rod 344. One end of the first support rod 342 is rotatably connected to the cover 312, and the other end is connected to the heating element 330. The end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 is rotatably connected to the second transmission assembly 320, and the end closer to the first support rod 342 is rotatably connected to the first support rod 342. The second transmission assembly 320 can drive the end of the second support rod 344 connected to it to move axially along the second transmission assembly 320.

[0077] The heating element 314 is configured such that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is minimal in the closed state and maximum in the open state.

[0078] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5 As shown, the heating unit 314 includes a second transmission assembly 320, a heating element 330, and a hinge assembly 340. The second transmission assembly 320 is disposed on the cover 312 and is used to transmit power to the hinge assembly 340. The hinge assembly 340 includes a first support rod 342 and a second support rod 344. One end of the first support rod 342 is rotatably connected to the cover 312, allowing the first support rod 342 to rotate relative to the cover 312. The other end of the first support rod 342 is connected to the heating element 330, which generates heat by increasing its own temperature to heat the surrounding air. The end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 is rotatably connected to the second transmission assembly 320, and the end closer to the first support rod 342 is rotatably connected to the first support rod 342. The second transmission assembly 320 can drive the end of the second support rod 344 connected to it to move axially along the second transmission assembly 320. When the end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 moves away from the first support rod 342, the second support rod 344 rotates relative to the first support rod 342 and drives the first support rod 342 to rotate. At this time, the heating element 330 moves with the first support rod 342 towards the cover 312. When the end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 moves towards the first support rod 342, the second support rod 344 rotates relative to the first support rod 342 and drives the first support rod 342 to rotate. At this time, the heating element 330 moves with the first support rod 342 towards the cover 312.

[0079] When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10, it is necessary to maximize the airflow at the air inlet 110. The cover 312 is moved between adjacent air inlets 110, and the heating element 314 is closed through the cooperation between the second transmission assembly 320 and the hinge assembly 340. In the closed state, the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is minimized. At this time, the heating element 330 is located on the side of the cover 312 to avoid obstructing the air inlet 110 and reducing the airflow. When a faulty fan occurs in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan needs to be... The inlet 110 is completely covered, and the cover 312 is moved to the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan. Since the fan is faulty and no air is being introduced here, the heating element 330 will not obstruct the airflow of the inter-row air conditioner 10. Therefore, the heating element 314 is opened by the cooperation between the second transmission assembly 320 and the hinge assembly 340. The distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is the largest when the heating element 330 is in the open state. At this time, the heating element 330 is located at the center of the cover 312. By increasing its contact area with the air, it achieves maximum heat exchange with the surrounding air.

[0080] Preferably, a polygonal gap is formed between the hinge assembly 340 and the cover 312, and the first lead screw 210 is located within the polygonal gap.

[0081] Preferably, the heating element 330 is an electric heating element 330.

[0082] Through the cooperation between the second transmission assembly 320, the heating element 330, and the hinge assembly 340, the heating part 314 can achieve a closed state and an open state. When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the heating part 314 enters the closed state, so that the heating element 330 is located on the side of the cover 312, so as to avoid obstructing the air inlet 110 to the greatest extent and to ensure the air intake flow of the inter-row air conditioner 10. When a faulty fan appears in the inter-row air conditioner 10, provided that the cover 312 completely covers the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, the heating part 314 enters the open state, so that the heating element 330 is located at the center of the cover 312, thereby increasing its contact area with the air and maximizing heat exchange with the surrounding air.

[0083] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the second transmission assembly 320 includes:

[0084] The second lead screw 322 and the second motor 324 are connected to the output end of the second motor 324 and can drive the second lead screw 322 to rotate.

[0085] The hinge assembly 340 also includes a second movable block 346, which is connected to the end of the second support rod 344 that is connected to the second transmission assembly 320, and is threadedly connected to the second lead screw 322.

[0086] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5 As shown, the second transmission assembly 320 includes a second lead screw 322 and a second motor 324. The output end of the second motor 324 is connected to the second lead screw 322, and when the output end of the second motor 324 rotates, it can drive the second lead screw 322 to rotate together. The hinge assembly 340 also includes a second moving block 346, which is connected to the end of the second support rod 344 that is connected to the second transmission assembly 320, and the second moving block 346 and the second lead screw 322 are threadedly connected. When the second motor 324 drives the second lead screw 322 to rotate, the second moving block 346 can reciprocate along the axial direction of the second lead screw 322, thereby driving the second support rod 344 to reciprocate along the axial direction of the second lead screw 322.

[0087] When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the second motor 324 drives the second lead screw 322 to rotate, and the second moving block 346 drives the end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 to move away from the first support rod 342, so that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 becomes smaller, until the second moving block stops when the second lead screw 322 is located away from the first support rod 342. At this time, the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 reaches the minimum, and the heating element 330 is located on the side of the cover 312.

[0088] When a faulty fan is detected in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the second motor 324 drives the second lead screw 322 to rotate in the opposite direction. The second moving block 346 drives the end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 to move closer to the first support rod 342, increasing the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312. The movement stops when the second moving block is located at the end of the second lead screw 322 close to the first support rod 342. At this time, the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 reaches its maximum, and the heating element 330 is located at the center of the cover 312.

[0089] Preferably, the second motor 324 can drive the second lead screw 322 to rotate via a coupling or a synchronous belt. The second lead screw 322 is a ball screw, and the second moving part is a nut seat.

[0090] By connecting one end of the second support rod 344 to the second transmission assembly 320 and then to the second moving block 346, and with the cooperation of the second motor 324 and the second lead screw 322, the end of the second support rod 344 connected to the second transmission assembly 320 can reciprocate along the axial direction of the second lead screw 322, following the second moving block 346. This allows the heating element 314 to achieve both a closed and an open state. The threaded connection makes the relative movement between the second lead screw 322 and the second moving part smoother, and because the second lead screw 322 can stop rotating at any time, the movement position of the heating element 330 can be more precise, avoiding repeated adjustments to the position of the heating element 330, thereby improving the working efficiency of the second transmission assembly.

[0091] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes:

[0092] Multiple first sensors 114 are provided, each corresponding to a multiple air inlet 110, and are set at the corresponding air inlet 110 to detect the air pressure value of the air inlet 110.

[0093] The second sensor 316 is disposed on the first moving block 310 and is used to detect the distance value from the first moving block 310 to the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10.

[0094] The controller is designed such that when the wind pressure value detected by the first sensor 114 is less than a preset wind pressure value, the controller controls the first moving block 310 to move the cover 312 to the air inlet 110 corresponding to the first sensor 114 and to cover the air inlet 110 according to the distance value.

[0095] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes multiple first sensors 114 and second sensors 316. The first sensors 114 are wind pressure sensors, and the second sensors 316 are distance sensors. Each of the multiple first sensors 114 corresponds to a single air inlet 110. The first sensors 114 are located at the corresponding air inlet 110 and are used to detect the wind pressure value at the air inlet 110 and transmit the data signal to the controller. When the fan is running well, the wind pressure value at the air inlet 110 will stabilize within a preset standard range. When the fan malfunctions, the wind pressure value at the air inlet 110 will deviate from the preset standard range. At this time, the first sensors 114 will detect the abnormal wind pressure value and transmit a signal to the controller. The second sensors 316 are located on the first moving block 310 and are used to detect the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10.

[0096] When the first sensor 114 detects that the air pressure value at each air inlet 110 is normal, the cover 312 needs to be positioned between adjacent air inlets 110. The second sensor 316 will continuously detect the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 and transmit the data signal to the controller. Assuming the distance between the midpoint of adjacent air inlets 110 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is L, if the second sensor 316 detects that the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is greater than L, the controller controls the first motor 220 to drive the first lead screw 210 to rotate, causing the first moving component to move the cover 312 downwards until the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is equal to L; if the second sensor 316 detects that the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is less than L, the controller controls the first motor 220 to drive the first lead screw 210 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the first moving component to move the cover 312 upwards until the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is equal to L.

[0097] When the first sensor 114 detects an abnormal wind pressure value, the controller determines that a faulty fan has occurred. At this time, the controller controls the first motor 220 to drive the first lead screw 210 to rotate, causing the first moving component to move the cover 312 towards the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan. During the movement of the first moving component, the second sensor 316 continuously detects the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 and transmits the data signal to the controller. When the cover 312 completely covers the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, the first moving block 310 stops moving, and the controller controls the second transmission component 320 to move, so that the heating element 330 is located at the center of the cover 312.

[0098] When the faulty fan is located in the upper part of the inter-row air conditioner 10, assuming the distance between the faulty fan and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is L1, if the second sensor 316 detects that the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is L1, the first motor 220 stops driving, and at this time the cover 312 completely covers the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan.

[0099] When the faulty fan is located in the lower half of the inter-row air conditioner 10, assuming the distance between the faulty fan and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is L2, if the second sensor 316 detects that the distance between the first moving block 310 and the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner 10 is L2, the first motor 220 stops driving, and at this time the cover 312 completely covers the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan.

[0100] By setting the first sensor 114 and the second sensor 316 and making them work together, the faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10 can be detected in time, and the cover 312 can be moved to the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan to completely cover it. This realizes automatic detection of the faulty fan and complete coverage of its air inlet 110. It can greatly reduce the possibility of air leakage in the inter-row air conditioner 10 during operation without the need for manual operation by the user, increase the ease of use of the inter-row air conditioner 10, and improve the user experience.

[0101] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes:

[0102] The third sensor 348 is disposed on the heating element 330 and is used to detect the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312;

[0103] The controller is also designed to: determine the location of the cover 312 based on the distance value; when the cover 312 covers the air inlet 110, control the heating element 330 to reach the maximum preset distance from the cover 312 to form the open state; when the cover 312 is located between adjacent air inlets 110, control the heating element 330 to reach the minimum preset distance from the cover 312 to form the closed state.

[0104] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5 As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes a third sensor 348, which is a distance sensor. The third sensor 348 is disposed on the heating element 330 and can continuously detect the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312, and transmit the data signal to the controller. Assuming that the heating part 314 is in the closed state, the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is L3, and the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is L4 when the heating part 314 is in the open state.

[0105] When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the third sensor 348 detects the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312. When the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is greater than L3, it indicates that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 has not reached the minimum, and the heating part 314 has not fully closed. The controller controls the second motor 324 to drive the second lead screw 322 to rotate. The second moving block 346 drives the end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 to move away from the first support rod 342, so that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 becomes smaller, until the third sensor 348 detects that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is equal to L3 and stops. At this time, the heating element 330 is located on the side of the cover 312.

[0106] When a faulty fan occurs in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the third sensor 348 detects the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312. When the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is less than L4, it indicates that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 has not reached its maximum, and the heating part 314 has not fully opened. The controller controls the second motor 324 to drive the second lead screw 322 to rotate in the opposite direction. The second moving block 346 drives the end of the second support rod 344 away from the first support rod 342 to move towards the first support rod 342, so that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 increases until the third sensor 348 detects that the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is equal to L4 and stops. At this time, the heating element 330 is located on the side of the cover 312.

[0107] By installing a third sensor 348 on the heating element 330, the inter-row air conditioner 10 can control the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312. When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the inter-row air conditioner 10 can ensure that the heating section 314 is fully closed, minimizing the obstruction of the airflow into the inter-row air conditioner 10 and improving the air outlet effect of the inter-row air conditioner 10. When there is a faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10, the inter-row air conditioner 10 can ensure that the heating section 314 is fully open, maximizing heat exchange with the surrounding air and improving the heating effect of the inter-row air conditioner 10.

[0108] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, a sealing element 112 is provided around the air inlet 110, and the sealing element 112 protrudes toward the side where the cover 312 is located.

[0109] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5As shown, a sealing element 112 is provided around the air inlet 110. The sealing element 112 can be a closed annular element formed around the air inlet 110. The sealing element 112 protrudes towards the side where the cover 312 is located. When the cover 312 is located at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, the protruding sealing element 112 can abut against the cover 312, thereby achieving a seal between the cover 312 and the air inlet 110, further reducing the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan.

[0110] Preferably, the sealing element 112 is made of a material that can be elastically deformed, such as sponge. When the cover 312 is located at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, it compresses the protruding sealing element 112. After being compressed and deformed, the sealing element 112 will increase the contact area with the cover 312 and at the same time generate a reaction force on the cover 312, making the fit between the cover 312 and the sealing element 112 tighter.

[0111] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the cover 312 is constructed as a flat plate structure.

[0112] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-5 As shown, the cover 312 is constructed as a flat plate structure, which makes it easy for the cover 312 to fit with the air inlet 110. In addition, the flat plate structure has a large usable area and is not easily damaged, thereby reducing the wear and tear of the cover 312 and improving the user experience.

[0113] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes:

[0114] Casing 100;

[0115] Water receiving tray 400 is disposed at the bottom inside the housing 100;

[0116] Evaporator 500 is disposed inside housing 100 and located above water receiving tray 400;

[0117] The first lead screw 210 is disposed inside the housing 100 and located between the evaporator 500 and the air inlet 110. The axial extension direction of the first lead screw 210 is the same as the arrangement direction of the plurality of air inlets 110.

[0118] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6As shown, the inter-row air conditioner 10 also includes a housing 100, a water collection tray 400, and an evaporator 500. The water collection tray 400 is located at the bottom of the housing 100 and is used for cooling the inter-row air conditioner 10. When the inter-row air conditioner 10 starts cooling, the fan starts, and hot outside air enters the interior of the inter-row air conditioner 10. At this time, the refrigerant flows in the evaporator 500, and the hot outside air undergoes heat exchange through the evaporator 500. The evaporator 500 removes heat from the air through low temperature, turning the hot air into cold air, which is then discharged by the fan. When the inter-row air conditioner 10 needs heating, the evaporator 500 is not turned on. Outside air enters the interior of the inter-row air conditioner 10, passes through the evaporator 500, and is heated by the heating unit 314 before being discharged by the fan. The first sensor 114 continuously detects the air pressure value at the air inlet 110 to determine whether the fan has stopped due to a malfunction.

[0119] The second sensor 316 can determine the position of the cover 312 by detecting the distance between the first moving block 310 and the water receiving tray 400, and transmit the data signal to the controller. The evaporator 500 is set inside the housing 100 and fixed on the upper surface of the water receiving tray 400. The first lead screw 210 is set inside the housing 100 and located between the evaporator 500 and the air inlet 110. After passing through the evaporator 500, the airflow can come into contact with the heating element 330, thereby exchanging heat with the heating element 330 and flowing into the air inlet 110. The axis of the first lead screw 210 extends in the same direction as the arrangement of the multiple air inlets 110. The cover 312 can reciprocate linearly along the axis of the first lead screw 210 to cover the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan.

[0120] By placing the first lead screw 210 inside the housing 100 and between the evaporator 500 and the air inlet 110, and making the axial extension direction of the first lead screw 210 the same as the arrangement direction of the multiple air inlets 110, the cover 312 can make reasonable use of the space inside the inter-row air conditioner 10 to move and achieve the effect of covering the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan. The cover 312 moves in a straight reciprocating motion along the axial extension direction of the first lead screw 210. Its path is simple, which greatly reduces the risk of jamming and other malfunctions during the movement of the cover 312 and improves the user experience.

[0121] Example 2:

[0122] like Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a control method for controlling the inter-row air conditioner 10 in Embodiment 1. The control method includes:

[0123] The first sensor 114 detects the air pressure values ​​at multiple air inlets 110. If the air pressure value at a certain air inlet 110 is within a preset range, the controller determines that the fan corresponding to that air inlet 110 is operating well. The second sensor 316 detects the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 and transmits the data signal to the controller. When the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is less than L, the controller controls the first motor 220 to rotate forward and drive the first moving part upward. When the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is greater than L, the controller controls the first motor 220 to rotate in reverse and drive the first moving part upward. The device moves downwards; when the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is equal to L, the controller controls the first motor 220 to stop rotating; when the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is equal to L, the third sensor 348 detects the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 and transmits the data signal to the controller; when the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is greater than L3, the second motor 324 rotates forward to drive the second moving part to move away from the first support rod 342; when the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is equal to L3, the second motor 324 stops rotating.

[0124] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, when the first sensor 114 detects that the fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10 is operating well, the controller compares the distance data signal between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400, and controls the cover 312 to move between the adjacent air inlets 110 to avoid the cover 312 blocking the air inlets 110, thereby maximizing the airflow at the air inlets 110.

[0125] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 8As shown, if the air pressure value at a certain air inlet 110 deviates from the preset range, the controller determines that the fan corresponding to the air inlet 110 has malfunctioned; the second sensor 316 detects the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 and transmits the data signal to the controller; when the malfunctioning fan is located in the upper part of the inter-row air conditioner 10 and the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is less than L1, the controller controls the first motor 220 to rotate forward and drive the first moving part to move upward; when the malfunctioning fan is located in the upper part of the inter-row air conditioner 10 and the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is greater than L1, the controller controls the first motor 220 to rotate in reverse and drive the first moving part downward. Movement; when the faulty fan is located in the upper part of the inter-row air conditioner 10, and the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is equal to L1, the controller controls the first motor 220 to stop rotating; when the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is equal to L1, the third sensor 348 detects the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 and transmits the data signal to the controller; when the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is less than L4, the second motor 324 reverses and drives the second moving part to move closer to the first support rod 342; when the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is equal to L4, the second motor 324 stops rotating.

[0126] In this embodiment, as Figure 8 As shown, when the first sensor 114 detects a faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10 and the faulty fan is located in the upper part of the inter-row air conditioner 10, the controller compares the distance data signal between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400, and controls the cover 312 to move to the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, thereby completely covering the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, greatly reducing the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan.

[0127] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 9As shown, when the faulty fan is located in the lower half of the inter-row air conditioner 10, and the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is less than L2, the controller controls the first motor 220 to rotate forward and drive the first moving part to move upward; when the faulty fan is located in the lower half of the inter-row air conditioner 10, and the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is greater than L2, the controller controls the first motor 220 to rotate in reverse and drive the first moving part to move downward; when the faulty fan is located in the lower half of the inter-row air conditioner 10, and the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is equal to .... At L2, the controller stops the first motor 220 from rotating; when the distance between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400 is equal to L2, the third sensor 348 detects the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 and transmits the data signal to the controller; when the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is less than L4, the second motor 324 reverses and drives the second moving part to move closer to the first support rod 342; when the distance between the heating element 330 and the cover 312 is equal to L4, the second motor 324 stops rotating.

[0128] In this embodiment, as Figure 9 As shown, when the first sensor 114 detects a faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner 10 and the faulty fan is located in the lower half of the inter-row air conditioner 10, the controller compares the distance data signal between the first moving part and the water receiving tray 400, and controls the cover 312 to move to the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, thereby completely covering the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan, greatly reducing the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet 110 corresponding to the faulty fan.

[0129] In summary, the ingenious design of this in-row air conditioner lies in:

[0130] First, by setting a first transmission component and a moving component in the inter-row air conditioner, and setting a cover with a coverage area greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the air inlet on the moving component, the cover can move along the arrangement direction of multiple air inlets, thereby achieving the following: when there is a faulty fan among the multiple fans, the cover can completely cover the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan, greatly reducing the possibility of air leakage at the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan; when multiple fans are operating well and no faulty fan is found, the first transmission component can drive the cover to move between adjacent air inlets, avoiding the cover from blocking the air inlets and maximizing the airflow at the air inlets.

[0131] Secondly, through the cooperation between the second transmission component, the heating element, and the hinge assembly, the heating element can achieve both closed and open states. When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner, the heating element enters the closed state and positions itself on the side of the cover to minimize obstruction of the air inlet and ensure the airflow of the inter-row air conditioner. When a faulty fan occurs in the inter-row air conditioner, provided that the cover completely covers the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan, the heating element enters the open state and positions itself at the center of the cover to maximize heat exchange with the surrounding air by increasing its contact area with the air.

[0132] Third, by setting up the first and second sensors and having them work together, the faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner can be detected immediately, and the cover can be moved to the air inlet corresponding to the faulty fan to completely cover it. This achieves automatic detection of the faulty fan and complete coverage of its air inlet, which can greatly reduce the possibility of air leakage in the inter-row air conditioner without manual operation by the user, increasing the convenience of using the inter-row air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0133] Fourth, by installing a third sensor on the heating element, the inter-row air conditioner can control the distance between the heating element and the covering element. When there is no faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner, it can ensure that the heating element is fully closed, minimizing the obstruction of the airflow into the inter-row air conditioner and improving the air outlet effect. When there is a faulty fan in the inter-row air conditioner, it can ensure that the heating element is fully open, maximizing heat exchange with the surrounding air and improving the heating effect of the inter-row air conditioner.

[0134] It can be further understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0135] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.

[0136] It is further understood that although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order or serial order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0137] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility models disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0138] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An inter-row air conditioner comprising a plurality of air inlets (110) and a plurality of air fans corresponding to the plurality of air inlets (110) one-to-one, characterized in that, The inter-row air conditioner further comprises: A first transmission assembly (200); A moving assembly (300) movably connected to the first transmission assembly (200), wherein the first transmission assembly (200) is capable of driving the moving assembly (300) to move along the arrangement direction of the plurality of air inlets (110), and the moving assembly (300) comprises a cover (312), wherein the covering area of the cover (312) is greater than or equal to the opening area of the air inlet (110); Wherein, the cover (312) is arranged to be capable of moving to the air inlet (110) corresponding to the faulty fan and covering the air inlet (110) when there is a faulty fan in the plurality of fans, and the cover (312) is capable of moving to the adjacent air inlets (110) and not covering the air inlets (110) when there is no faulty fan in the plurality of fans.

2. The inter-row air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The first transmission assembly (200) comprises a first lead screw (210) and a first motor (220), wherein the output end of the first motor (220) is drivingly connected to the first lead screw (210) and is capable of driving the first lead screw (210) to rotate; The moving assembly (300) further comprises a first moving block (310), wherein the first moving block (310) is threadedly connected to the first lead screw (210), and the cover (312) is connected to the first moving block (310).

3. The inter-row air conditioning unit of claim 2, wherein, The inter-row air conditioner further comprises: A heating portion (314) arranged on the side of the cover (312) away from the air inlet (110).

4. The inter-row air conditioning unit of claim 3, wherein, The heating portion (314) comprises: A second transmission assembly (320) arranged on the cover (312); A heating element (330); A hinge group (340) comprising a first supporting rod (342) and a second supporting rod (344), wherein one end of the first supporting rod (342) is rotatably connected to the cover (312), and the other end is connected to the heating element (330), one end of the second supporting rod (344) away from the first supporting rod (342) is rotatably connected to the second transmission assembly (320), and the other end close to the first supporting rod (342) is rotatably connected to the first supporting rod (342), and the second transmission assembly (320) is capable of driving the end of the second supporting rod (344) connected thereto to move along the axial direction of the second transmission assembly (320); Wherein, the heating portion (314) is arranged to have the smallest distance between the heating element (330) and the cover (312) in the closed state, and the largest distance between the heating element (330) and the cover (312) in the open state.

5. The inter-row air conditioning unit of claim 4, wherein, The second transmission assembly (320) comprises: A second screw rod (322) and a second motor (324), an output end of the second motor (324) is drivingly connected to the second screw rod (322) and the second motor (324) can drive the second screw rod (322) to rotate; The hinge set (340) further comprises a second moving block (346), the second moving block (346) is connected to one end of the second supporting rod (344) which is connected to the second transmission assembly (320), and the second moving block (346) is threadedly connected to the second screw rod (322).

6. The inter-row air conditioning unit of claim 4, wherein, The inter-row air conditioner further comprises: A plurality of first sensors (114) corresponding to the plurality of air inlets (110), the first sensors (114) are arranged in the air inlets (110) to detect the air pressure values of the air inlets (110); A second sensor (316) arranged on the first moving block (310) to detect the distance value from the first moving block (310) to the bottom of the inter-row air conditioner; The controller is designed to control the first moving block (310) to move the cover (312) to the air inlet (110) corresponding to the first sensor (114) and cover the air inlet (110) according to the distance value when the air pressure value detected by the first sensor (114) is less than the preset air pressure value.

7. The inter-row air conditioning unit of claim 6, wherein, The inter-row air conditioner further comprises: A third sensor (348) arranged on the heating element (330) to detect the distance between the heating element (330) and the cover (312); The controller is further designed to determine the position of the cover (312) according to the distance value, control the heating element (330) and the cover (312) to reach the maximum preset distance to form the open state when the cover (312) covers the air inlet (110), and control the heating element (330) and the cover (312) to reach the minimum preset distance to form the closed state when the cover (312) is located between adjacent air inlets (110).

8. The inter-row air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The air inlet (110) is provided with a sealing element (112) on the side, and the sealing element (112) protrudes towards the side where the cover (312) is located.

9. The inter-row air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The cover (312) is configured as a flat plate structure.

10. The inter-row air conditioning unit of claim 5, wherein, The inter-row air conditioner further comprises: A housing (100); A water pan (400) arranged at the bottom of the housing (100); An evaporator (500) arranged in the housing (100) and located above the water pan (400); The first screw rod (210) is arranged in the shell (100) and located between the evaporator (500) and the air inlet (110), and the axis of the first screw rod (210) extends in the same direction as the arrangement direction of the air inlets (110).

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