Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and provides an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner, the air conditioner indoor unit comprises a machine shell and an air guide piece, the machine shell is provided with a first side wall and a second side wall which are connected, the first side wall is provided with a first air outlet, and the second side wall is provided with a second air outlet; the air guide piece is provided with an air outlet duct, the air guide piece is rotationally arranged on the machine shell and suitable for being switched between a first position and a second position, and the air outlet duct communicates with the interior of the machine shell at the first position; and at the second position, the air guide piece closes the second air outlet. According to the air conditioner indoor unit, the air guide piece is located at the second position so that the air conditioner indoor unit can supply air only through the first air outlet, and the air guide piece is located at the first position so that the air conditioner indoor unit can supply air through the first air outlet and the air outlet duct at the same time; in the switching process of the air guide piece between the second position and the first position, the air outlet direction of the air outlet duct can be adjusted, so that multiple air supply modes can be achieved, and then the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an indoor air conditioning unit and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner is an electrical appliance used to directly supply treated air to enclosed rooms, spaces, or areas. Specifically, air conditioners regulate the indoor environment by cooling or heating the air. With the development of the air conditioning industry, users' expectations for the air delivery experience of air conditioners have increased.

[0003] However, the limitations of existing air conditioning systems result in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides an indoor air conditioning unit and an air conditioner to solve the defects of poor user experience in the prior art, and can realize multiple air supply modes to improve user experience.

[0005] This utility model provides an indoor unit for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0006] The housing has a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected together, the first sidewall having a first air outlet and the second sidewall having a second air outlet;

[0007] An air guide component has an air outlet duct. The air guide component is rotatably disposed on the housing and is adapted to switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the air guide component is disposed at the second air outlet, and the air outlet duct is connected to the interior of the housing. In the second position, the air guide component closes the second air outlet, and the air outlet duct is disconnected from the interior of the housing.

[0008] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit is provided, wherein the air guide component has a third position in which the air guide component opens the second air outlet.

[0009] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit is provided, wherein the air guide has a first side, a second side and a third side connected together, and the air outlet duct passes through the first side and the third side.

[0010] In the second position, the second side closes the second air outlet.

[0011] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit is provided, wherein the first side, the second side, and the third side are arranged to form a sidewall with a triangular cross-section.

[0012] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioner unit has an air inlet on a third side wall opposite to the first side wall of the housing, and an air cavity is formed inside the housing that communicates with the air inlet, the first air outlet and the second air outlet.

[0013] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit has an air cavity with an air outlet channel corresponding to the first air outlet, and the air outlet channel is provided with a first air guide plate that can be opened or closed.

[0014] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit is provided with a second air guide plate that can be opened or closed at the air inlet.

[0015] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit is provided in which the second air guide plate is slidably disposed at the air inlet of the housing via a guide component.

[0016] According to the present invention, an indoor air conditioning unit includes a guide rail and a slider that cooperate with each other. The guide rail is disposed on the second air guide plate, and the slider is disposed on the housing.

[0017] This utility model also provides an air conditioner, including an outdoor unit and an indoor unit as described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments; the outdoor unit is connected to the indoor unit.

[0018] The air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model has a first air outlet and a second air outlet respectively provided on two side walls connected by the casing. An air guide is provided at the second air outlet. The air guide can switch between a first position and a second position. When the air guide is in the second position, it closes the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner indoor unit only supplies air through the first air outlet. When the air guide is in the first position, the air outlet duct of the air guide is connected to the inside of the casing, so that the air conditioner indoor unit supplies air through both the first air outlet and the air outlet duct at the same time. Furthermore, during the switching between the first and second positions, the air guide can adjust the air outlet direction of the air outlet duct, thereby realizing multiple air supply modes and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an indoor unit of an air conditioner provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2This is the second structural schematic diagram of one state of the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is the third structural schematic diagram of one state of the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the AA-direction cross-section structure.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide component provided by this utility model in the second position.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide component provided by this utility model in the third position.

[0026] Figure 7 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of another state of the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is the second structural schematic diagram of another state of the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model.

[0028] Figure 9 This is the third structural schematic diagram of another state of the air conditioner indoor unit provided by this utility model.

[0029] Figure 10 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the BB-direction cross-section structure.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air guide component provided by this utility model.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 100. Housing; 110. First side wall; 111. First air outlet; 120. Second side wall; 121. Second air outlet; 130. Third side wall; 131. Air inlet; 140. Air cavity; 141. Air outlet channel; 150. Slider;

[0033] 200. Air guide component; 210. Air outlet duct; 220. First side surface; 230. Second side surface; 240. Third side surface;

[0034] 300. Second air guide plate; 310. Guide rail;

[0035] 400, Vertical blinds;

[0036] 500. Drive components. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0042] The following is combined with Figures 1-11 This invention describes the indoor unit of an air conditioner.

[0043] An embodiment of the first aspect of this utility model provides an indoor unit for an air conditioner, such as... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a housing 100 and an air guide 200 disposed on the housing 100.

[0044] The housing 100 has a first sidewall 110 and a second sidewall 120 connected together. The first sidewall 110 has a first air outlet 111, and the second sidewall 120 has a second air outlet 121. The air guide 200 has an air outlet duct 210. The air guide 200 is rotatably disposed on the housing 100 and is adapted to switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the air guide 200 is disposed at the second air outlet 121, and the air outlet duct 210 is connected to the interior of the housing 100. In the second position, the air guide 200 closes the second air outlet 121, and the air outlet duct 210 is disconnected from the interior of the housing 100.

[0045] It is understood that the housing 100 has a first air outlet 111 and a second air outlet 121. The first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 121 are arranged on two connected side walls of the housing 100, so that the air outlet directions of the first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 121 are different. The first air outlet 111 can serve as the main air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the second air outlet 121 can serve as the auxiliary air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. An air guide 200 is provided at the second air outlet 121, and the air guide 200 can cut between the second position and the first position. Alternatively, when the air guide 200 is in the second position, the air guide 200 closes the second air outlet 121, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner only supplies air through the first air outlet 111; when the air guide 200 is in the first position, the air guide 200 is set at the second air outlet 121, and the air outlet duct 210 is connected to the inside of the casing 100, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner supplies air through the first air outlet 111 and the air outlet duct 210; in this way, two air supply methods can be realized: air supply through the first air outlet 111 and air supply through the first air outlet 111 and the air outlet duct 210 simultaneously.

[0046] It should be noted that during the rotation of the air guide 200 between the first position and the second position, the air outlet direction of the air outlet duct 210 changes, so that the air guide 200 can be set at any position between the first position and the second position to adjust the air outlet direction of the second air outlet 121, thereby realizing multiple air supply methods.

[0047] The air conditioner indoor unit provided in this embodiment of the utility model has a first air outlet 111 and a second air outlet 121 respectively provided on two side walls connected by the casing 100. An air guide 200 is provided on the second air outlet 121. The air guide 200 can switch between a first position and a second position. When the air guide 200 is in the second position, the air guide 200 closes the second air outlet 121, so that the air conditioner indoor unit only supplies air through the first air outlet 111. When the air guide 200 is in the first position, the air outlet duct 210 of the air guide 200 is connected to the inside of the casing 100, so that the air conditioner indoor unit supplies air through the first air outlet 111 and the air outlet duct 210 simultaneously. Furthermore, during the switching between the second position and the first position, the air guide 200 can adjust the air outlet direction of the air outlet duct 210, thereby realizing multiple air supply modes and improving the user experience.

[0048] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the air guide 200 also has a third position, in which the air guide 200 opens the second air outlet 121.

[0049] It is understandable that, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the air guide 200 is adapted to switch between three positions, namely the second position, the first position, and the third position.

[0050] When the air guide 200 is in the second position, the air guide 200 is positioned at the second air outlet 121 to close the second air outlet 121, and the air outlet duct 210 is disconnected from the air cavity 140 inside the housing 100. At this time, air is supplied only through the first air outlet 111.

[0051] When the air guide 200 is in the first position, the air guide 200 is positioned at the second air outlet 121 to close the second air outlet 121, and the air outlet duct 210 is connected to the air cavity 140 inside the housing 100; at this time, air is delivered through the first air outlet 111 and the air outlet duct 210.

[0052] When the air guide 200 is in the third position, the air guide 200 rotates out to the second air outlet 121 to open the second air outlet 121; at this time, air is supplied through the first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 121.

[0053] It should be noted that the first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 121 are located on the two side walls connected to the housing 100. When the air guide 200 is in the third position, both the first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 121 are open to achieve a large air output, which can ensure a more uniform temperature in the room and provide a more comfortable environment.

[0054] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is an indoor cabinet unit. The first side wall 110 is the front side wall, and the second side wall 120 is the left side wall. The cross-section of the first side wall 110 is semi-circular, and the second air outlet 121 is located on the side of the second side wall 120 away from the first side wall 110. In other embodiments, the second air outlet 121 and the air guide 200 can also be provided on the fourth side wall (i.e., the right side wall) opposite to the second side wall 120; of course, the second air outlet 121 and the air guide 200 can also be provided on both the second side wall 120 and the fourth side wall.

[0055] Optional, such as Figure 11 As shown, the air guide 200 has a first side 220, a second side 230, and a third side 240 connected together. The air outlet duct 210 passes through the first side 220 and the third side 240. The air guide 200 is rotatably mounted on the housing 100. In the first position, the first side 220 of the air guide 200 closes the second air outlet 121, and the third side 240 of the air guide 200 is located inside the housing 100, and the air outlet duct 210 communicates with the air cavity 140 inside the housing 100. In the second position, the second side 230 of the air guide 200 closes the second air outlet 121 to achieve the closure of the second air outlet 121. In the third position, the air guide 200 moves out of the second air outlet 121.

[0056] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the air guide 200 is triangular, and the first side 220, the second side 230, and the third side 240 form a sidewall with a triangular cross-section. Preferably, the cross-section of the air guide 200 is a right-angled triangle, with a right angle between the first side 220 and the second side 230, and the air outlet ducts 210 are multiple ducts parallel to the second side 230. It should be noted that the cross-section of the air guide 200 can also be quadrilateral or other shapes, as long as it has a first side 220, a second side 230, and air outlet ducts 210 parallel to the second side 230.

[0057] The first side 220 and the second side 230 of the air guide component 200 are connected to the housing 100 via an air guide shaft. For example... Figures 4 to 6 As shown, when the air guide 200 switches from the first position to the second position, the air guide 200 rotates counterclockwise by a first preset angle, which can be close to 90°; when the air guide 200 switches from the second position to the third position, the guide rotates counterclockwise by a second preset angle, which can be between 90° and 135°.

[0058] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the third sidewall 130 of the housing 100, which is opposite to the first sidewall 110, has an air inlet 131. Inside the housing 100, there is an air cavity 140 that communicates with the air inlet 131, the first air outlet 111, and the second air outlet 121. Vertical louvers 400 are provided inside the air cavity 140. The vertical louvers 400 are mounted on the housing 100 via louver pivots. The louver pivots are connected to a second drive member, which drives the louver pivots to rotate in order to improve air circulation.

[0059] It is understandable that since the third sidewall 130 is the rear sidewall, the rear sidewall of the housing 100 is provided with an air inlet 131, and an air cavity 140 is formed inside the housing 100. Air enters the air cavity 140 through the air inlet 131 and is delivered into the indoor space through the first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 121. It should be noted that the position of the air guide 200 at the second air outlet 121 can be adjusted as needed to achieve the second air outlet 121 being closed, fully open, or partially open (air outlet duct 210 supplies air), as shown in the reference. Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 4 As shown.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the air cavity 140 has an air outlet channel 141 corresponding to the first air outlet 111, and the air outlet channel 141 is provided with a first air guide plate (not shown in the figure) that can be opened or closed.

[0061] It is understandable that when the first air guide plate opens the air outlet duct 141, the air conditioner indoor unit will have front air outlet; when the first air guide plate closes the air outlet duct 141, the front air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit will be closed.

[0062] The indoor unit of the air conditioner in this embodiment has the following three air supply methods:

[0063] The first type, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the first air guide plate opens the air outlet channel 141 and the air guide component 200 is in the first and third positions, the indoor unit of the air conditioner will simultaneously outlet air from the front and side.

[0064] The second type, such as Figure 5 As shown, when the first air guide plate opens the air outlet channel 141 and the air guide component 200 is in the second position, the indoor unit of the air conditioner only outlets air from the front.

[0065] In the third scenario, when the first air guide plate closes the air outlet channel 141 and the air guide component 200 is in the first and third positions, the indoor unit of the air conditioner only outlets air from the side.

[0066] Furthermore, the air inlet 131 and the air outlet duct 141 are staggered along the width direction of the housing 100, which is the left-right direction. In this embodiment, a filter element, such as a filter screen, is provided in the air inlet 131 to prevent dust and other impurities from entering the indoor space.

[0067] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air inlet 131 is provided with a second air guide plate 300, which is used to open or close the air inlet 131.

[0068] It is understandable that, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the second air guide plate 300 closes the air inlet 131, the air intake volume is at its minimum; Figures 7 to 10 As shown, when the second air guide plate 300 opens the air inlet 131, the air volume is at its maximum. Therefore, the air volume can be adjusted according to the user's needs by moving the second air guide plate 300 relative to the air inlet 131 to achieve the best user experience.

[0069] Optionally, the first side of the air inlet 131 is designated as the first air inlet area, and the second side of the air inlet 131 is designated as the second air inlet area. The second air inlet area is provided with a second air guide plate 300 to open or close the second air inlet area.

[0070] It is understandable that, such as Figure 2 As shown, in the initial state, the second air guide plate 300 closes the second air inlet area, while the first air inlet area remains open to achieve minimum air intake; as Figures 7 to 9 As shown, when it is necessary to increase the air intake, the second air intake area is opened through the second air guide plate 300 to increase the air intake.

[0071] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the air inlet 131 may also be two openings provided on the third side wall 130 of the housing 100, with a second air guide plate 300 provided in one of the openings and the other opening in a normally open state to achieve the minimum air intake.

[0072] In this embodiment, the second air guide plate 300 is slidably disposed on the rear side of the housing 100 in a horizontal direction, and is adapted to slide between closing and opening the second air intake area. It should be noted that the second air guide plate 300 can open the entire area of ​​the second air intake area, or it can open only a part of the second air intake area, so as to achieve adjustment of the air intake volume.

[0073] The indoor air conditioning unit provided in this embodiment of the invention can not only realize multiple air supply modes, but also effectively adjust the air volume to achieve the best user experience.

[0074] It should be noted that when the second air guide plate 300 opens the entire area of ​​the second air intake zone, and the air guide component 200 is in the third position, and the first air guide plate opens the air outlet channel 141, wide-area air supply is achieved, which can ensure that the temperature of the indoor space is more uniform, reduce the phenomenon of uneven heating and cooling, provide a more comfortable environment, and further improve the user experience.

[0075] Optionally, the second air guide plate 300 is disposed at the air inlet 131 of the housing 100 via a drive component 500. The drive component 500 includes a first drive element, a gear, and a rack. The first drive element is disposed in the housing 100, the gear is disposed at the output of the first drive element, and the rack is disposed in the second air guide plate 300. The rack is arranged in a horizontal direction and meshes with the gear. The first drive element is a motor. The first drive element drives the gear to rotate, thereby driving the rack to move in a horizontal direction, thereby realizing the movement of the second air guide plate 300 in a horizontal direction relative to the housing 100 to adjust the air intake volume.

[0076] Preferred, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second air guide plate 300 is provided with driving components 500 at both ends in the vertical direction to improve the stability of the movement of the second air guide plate 300.

[0077] In one embodiment of the present invention, a guide component is provided between the second air guide plate 300 and the housing 100, so that the second air guide plate 300 is slidably disposed on the air inlet 131 of the housing 100 through the guide component, and the guide component is used to guide the second air guide plate 300 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0078] Optional, such as Figure 5 and Figure 9As shown, the guide component includes a matching guide rail 310 and a slider 150. The guide rail 310 is disposed on the second air guide plate 300 and is parallel to the rack. The slider 150 is disposed on the housing 100.

[0079] Preferably, the guide components are multiple components arranged at vertical intervals.

[0080] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing 100 is provided with a first limiting member, and the second air guide plate 300 is provided with a second limiting member that cooperates with the first limiting member. In the first position or the second position, the second limiting member abuts against the first limiting member.

[0081] Understandably, the second air guide plate 300 is provided with second limiting members at both ends along the horizontal direction. In the first position, one of the second limiting members abuts against the first limiting member; in the second position, the other second limiting member abuts against the first limiting member, thereby limiting the movement of the second air guide plate 300.

[0082] A second aspect of this utility model provides an air conditioner, which includes an outdoor unit and an indoor unit as described in any of the above embodiments; the outdoor unit and the indoor unit are connected.

[0083] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing has a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected together, the first sidewall having a first air outlet and the second sidewall having a second air outlet; An air guide is provided, which has an air outlet duct. The air guide is rotatably disposed on the housing and is adapted to switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the air guide is disposed at the second air outlet and the air outlet duct is connected to the interior of the housing. In the second position, the air guide closes the second air outlet and the air outlet duct is disconnected from the interior of the housing.

2. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide also has a third position, in which the air guide opens the second air outlet.

3. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide has a first side, a second side and a third side connected together, and the air outlet duct passes through the first side and the third side. In the second position, the second side closes the second air outlet.

4. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first side, the second side, and the third side form a sidewall with a triangular cross-section.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The housing has an air inlet on its third sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, and an air cavity is formed inside the housing that communicates with the air inlet, the first air outlet and the second air outlet.

6. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air cavity has an air outlet channel corresponding to the first air outlet, and the air outlet channel is provided with a first air guide plate that can be opened or closed.

7. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air inlet is equipped with a second air guide plate that can be opened or closed.

8. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second air guide plate is slidably disposed at the air inlet of the housing via a guide component.

9. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guiding component includes a matching guide rail and a slider, the guide rail being disposed on the second air guide plate and the slider being disposed on the housing.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an outdoor air conditioning unit and an indoor air conditioning unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9; the outdoor air conditioning unit is connected to the indoor air conditioning unit.

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