Air conditioner indoor unit capable of discharging air in multiple directions and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and discloses an air conditioner indoor unit capable of discharging air in multiple directions, which comprises a shell provided with a front air outlet formed in the front part, a lower air outlet formed in the lower part and a side air outlet formed in the side part, and the front air outlet, the lower air outlet and the side air outlet communicate with one another and communicate with an air outlet channel in the shell; the first air guide plate is rotatably arranged at the front air outlet so as to open or close the front air outlet; the second air guide plate is rotatably arranged at the lower air outlet so as to open or close the lower air outlet; and when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet, and the second air guide plate closes the lower air outlet, air is sent out from the side air outlets. According to the air conditioner indoor unit, the air outlet comfort of the air outlet is improved. The utility model further discloses the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, such as to a multi-directional air outlet indoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners are common appliances used to improve the indoor environment for users. Their temperature regulation capabilities and air delivery methods are all related to the user's experience when using air conditioners.

[0003] With the increasing popularity of air conditioners, users are not only concerned about how quickly they heat and cool, but also about the comfort of the air conditioner during the air delivery process.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] Existing air conditioners have a relatively simple air outlet method. In cooling mode, the cold air from the indoor unit of a traditional wall-mounted air conditioner blows directly onto the user's body for a long time, which can easily cause discomfort and is detrimental to the user's health. This is especially true for the elderly and children, who are more likely to catch colds and other problems, thus reducing the user experience.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] This disclosure provides a multi-directional air outlet indoor unit and an air conditioner to solve the problem of air conditioners having a single air outlet mode, which affects the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner includes: a housing, having a front air outlet at the front, a lower air outlet at the bottom, and a side air outlet at the side, wherein the front air outlet, the lower air outlet, and the side air outlet are all interconnected and all connected to an air outlet channel within the housing; a first air guide plate, rotatably disposed at the front air outlet to open or close the front air outlet; and a second air guide plate, rotatably disposed at the lower air outlet to open or close the lower air outlet; wherein, when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet and the second air guide plate closes the lower air outlet, air is delivered from the side air outlet.

[0010] In some optional embodiments, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes: a front panel assembly disposed at the front of the housing, including a front cover and an inner partition located on one side of the inner wall of the front cover. The front cover is disposed above the first air guide plate, and when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet, the front cover, the first air guide plate and the inner partition form a front air outlet cavity, wherein the front air outlet cavity is connected to the air outlet channel, and a side air outlet is disposed on the side of the front air outlet cavity so that the air in the air outlet channel enters the front air outlet cavity and is sent out from the side air outlet.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the lower air outlet includes a first lower air outlet portion near the first air guide plate and a second lower air outlet portion adjacent to the first lower air outlet portion, wherein the second air guide plate is rotatably disposed on the second lower air outlet portion to open or close the second lower air outlet portion; and when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet and the second air guide plate closes the second lower air outlet portion, air is sent out from the side air outlet and the first lower air outlet portion.

[0012] In some alternative embodiments, the first downwind vent is located below the side air outlet.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, an air outlet grille is provided at the side air outlet; and / or, an air outlet grille is provided at the first downwind outlet.

[0014] In some alternative embodiments, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes: a mounting base disposed at the lower end of the front air outlet; and a first driving member disposed on the mounting base for driving the first air guide plate to rotate.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the first air guide plate includes a first guide plate mounting end that is driven to be connected to the first driving member, wherein the first guide plate mounting end is provided with a first clearance notch for avoiding the mounting base during rotation.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes: a second driving member disposed on the mounting base for driving the second air guide plate to rotate, wherein the second air guide plate includes a second guide plate mounting end that is drivenly connected to the second driving member, and the second guide plate mounting end is provided with a second avoidance notch for avoiding the mounting base during rotation.

[0017] In some optional embodiments, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes: an inner guide plate, which is rotatably disposed inside the housing, wherein when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet, the second air guide plate closes the second lower air outlet, and the inner guide plate rotates to the air distribution position, air is sent out from the side air outlet and the first lower air outlet; when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet, the second air guide plate opens the second lower air outlet, and the inner guide plate rotates to the downward air guiding position, air is sent out from the second lower air outlet.

[0018] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes a multi-directional air outlet indoor unit as described above.

[0019] The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit and air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner provided in this embodiment includes a housing, a first air guide plate, and a second air guide plate. The housing is provided with a front air outlet at the front, a lower air outlet at the bottom, and a side air outlet at the side. The front air outlet, lower air outlet, and side air outlet are all interconnected and connected to the air outlet channel inside the housing. The first air guide plate is rotatably disposed at the front air outlet to open or close the front air outlet; the second air guide plate is rotatably disposed at the lower air outlet to open or close the lower air outlet. When the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet and the second air guide plate closes the lower air outlet, air is delivered from the side air outlet.

[0021] As can be seen, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit provided in this embodiment has a front air outlet, a lower air outlet, and a side air outlet that are interconnected on its casing. Furthermore, the front air outlet, lower air outlet, and side air outlet are all connected to the air outlet duct of the indoor unit. When the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet and the second air guide plate closes the lower air outlet, air can be delivered from the side air outlet, enriching the air supply modes of the indoor unit and meeting different user air supply needs.

[0022] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of a selected portion;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 1: Housing; 11: Front air outlet; 12: Lower air outlet; 13: Side air outlet; 101: Front cover; 102: Inner partition; 103: Front air outlet cavity; 121: First lower air outlet; 122: Second lower air outlet;

[0036] 21: First air guide plate; 22: Second air guide plate; 211: First clearance notch;

[0037] 3: Air outlet channel; 31: First air duct plate; 32: Second air duct plate; 33: First preset line; 3101: First point;

[0038] 4: Inner guide plate; 401: Air distribution position; 402: Upward airflow position; 403: Downward airflow position; 41: Second point;

[0039] 5: Mounting base; 51: Front side plate of the base. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0041] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0042] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0045] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0046] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0047] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0048] This disclosure provides an air conditioning indoor unit with multi-directional airflow.

[0049] The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a housing 1, a first air guide plate 21, and a second air guide plate 22. The housing 1 is provided with a front air outlet 11 at the front, a lower air outlet 12 at the bottom, and a side air outlet 13 at the side. The front air outlet 11, the lower air outlet 12, and the side air outlet 13 are all interconnected and connected to the air outlet duct 3 inside the housing 1. The first air guide plate 21 is rotatably disposed at the front air outlet 11 to open or close the front air outlet 11. The second air guide plate 22 is rotatably disposed at the lower air outlet 12 to open or close the lower air outlet 12. When the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11 and the second air guide plate 22 closes the lower air outlet 12, air is delivered from the side air outlet 13.

[0050] The housing 1 has interconnected front air outlet 11, lower air outlet 12, and side air outlet 13, all of which are connected to the air outlet duct 3 within the housing 1. This allows the air conditioning unit's heat exchanger to deliver air through one or more of these outlets, improving the versatility of the air outlets and enhancing user experience.

[0051] The first air guide plate 21 is rotatably mounted on the front air outlet 11, and can open or close the front air outlet 11. Optionally, the first air guide plate 21 can open the front air outlet 11 by rotating the first air guide plate 21 forward 90°, such as... Figure 2 As shown. Similarly, the second air guide plate 22 is rotatably disposed at the lower air outlet 12, which can open or close the lower air outlet 12. The second air guide plate 22 can open the lower air outlet 12 by rotating downwards by 90°, as shown. Figure 7 As shown.

[0052] Optionally, such as Figure 2 The front air outlet 11 is located at the lower part of the front of the housing 1.

[0053] Optionally, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a front panel assembly. The front panel assembly is disposed at the front of the housing 1 and includes a front cover plate 101 and an inner partition plate 102 located on one side of the inner wall of the front cover plate 101. The front cover plate 101 is disposed above the first air guide plate 21. When the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the front cover plate 101, the first air guide plate 21, and the inner partition plate 102 form a front air outlet cavity 103. The front air outlet cavity 103 is connected to the air outlet duct 3, and a side air outlet 13 is disposed on the side of the front air outlet cavity 103 so that the air in the air outlet duct 3 enters the front air outlet cavity 103 and is sent out from the side air outlet 13.

[0054] The first air guide plate 21 is located at the lower part of the front cover plate 101. When the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the front cover plate 101 and the first air guide plate 21 together constitute the user-facing appearance panel of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0055] When the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the front cover plate 101, the first air guide plate 21, and the inner partition plate 102 form the front air outlet cavity 103, as shown. Figure 5 As shown. The front air outlet cavity 103 is a cavity structure with a certain width, and the side air outlet 13 is located on the side of the front air outlet cavity 103. The air flowing out from the air outlet channel 3 can further flow into the front air outlet cavity 103 and be sent out from the side air outlet 13 of the front air outlet cavity 103.

[0056] The front cover 101 and the inner partition 102 are arranged in a front-rear direction, and the front cover 101 is located in front of the inner partition 102. The front cover 101 can be the upper part of the exterior panel of the air conditioner indoor unit. The inner partition 102 is disposed between the front air outlet cavity 103 and the heat exchanger inside the air conditioner indoor unit. Figure 5 As shown.

[0057] Optionally, the side air outlet 13 includes a first side air outlet located on one side of the front air outlet cavity 103 and a second side air outlet located on the other side of the front air outlet cavity 103.

[0058] The side air outlet 13 includes a first side air outlet and a second side air outlet located on both sides of the front air outlet cavity 103. In this way, when the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, air can be delivered from the first side air outlet and the second side air outlet simultaneously, improving the air delivery effect of the air conditioning indoor unit's surround air supply.

[0059] Optionally, the air outlet width of the first side air outlet, the air outlet width of the second side air outlet, and the width of the front air outlet cavity 103 are all the same.

[0060] Optionally, the lower air outlet 12 includes a first lower air outlet portion 121 and a second lower air outlet portion 122. The first lower air outlet portion 121 is close to the first air guide plate 21, and the second lower air outlet portion 122 is adjacent to the first lower air outlet portion 121. The second air guide plate 22 is rotatably disposed on the second lower air outlet portion 122 to open or close the second lower air outlet portion 122; and when the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11 and the second air guide plate 22 closes the second lower air outlet portion 122, air is delivered from the side air outlet 13 and the first lower air outlet portion 121.

[0061] The first downwind outlet 121 is located in front of the second downwind outlet 122, and the second air guide plate 22 can open or close the second downwind outlet 122. When the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, and the second air guide plate 22 closes the second downwind outlet 122, air is simultaneously delivered from the side air outlet 13 and the first downwind outlet 121. When the side air outlet 13 includes a first side air outlet and a second side air outlet, air is delivered from the first side air outlet, the second side air outlet, and the first downwind outlet 121, forming a three-sided enveloping air supply mode. Figure 6 As shown.

[0062] Optionally, the first downwind vent 121 is located at the lower part of the side vent 13.

[0063] In the vertical direction, the first downwind opening 121 is located at the lower part of the side air outlet 13. In this way, when the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11 and the second air guide plate 22 closes the second downwind opening 122, the air outlet uniformity of the side air outlet 13 and the first downwind opening 121 is improved.

[0064] Optionally, the air outlet width of the first downwind vent 121 is the same as the air outlet width of the side vent 13.

[0065] Optionally, the second air guide plate 22 includes a second guide plate mounting end driven by the second driving member and an air guide end opposite to the second guide plate mounting end. The second air guide plate 22 can rotate into the housing 1 so that the air guide end of the second air guide plate 22 is aligned with the second air duct plate 32 of the air outlet channel 3, making the second air guide plate 22 a continuation of the second air duct plate 32. In this way, when the indoor unit of the air conditioner is in the three-sided wraparound air supply mode, the air outlet effect of the first downdraft vent 121 is improved.

[0066] Optionally, an air outlet grille is provided at the side air outlet 13; and / or, an air outlet grille is provided at the first downwind outlet 121.

[0067] An air outlet grille is provided at the side air outlet 13. The air outlet grille includes multiple vertical grille strips, and these vertical grille strips are flush with each other in the front-to-back direction of the indoor unit. Similarly, an air outlet grille is provided at the first lower air outlet 121. The air outlet grille includes multiple horizontal grille strips, and these horizontal grille strips are flush with each other in the horizontal direction. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown.

[0068] Optionally, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a mounting base 5 and a first driving component. The mounting base 5 is located at the lower end of the front air outlet 11; the first driving component is located on the mounting base 5 and is used to drive the first air guide plate 21 to rotate.

[0069] As mentioned above, an air outlet grille is provided at the side air outlet 13, and the mounting base 5 can be installed at the lower part of the air outlet grille of the side air outlet 13, such as... Figure 2 The first driving component includes a first motor and a first gear assembly to drive the first air guide plate 21 to rotate, thereby opening or closing the front air outlet 11. Optionally, the first air guide plate 21 is flat, and the rotation angle of the first air guide plate 21 from the state of opening the front air outlet 11 to the state of closing the front air outlet 11 is 90°.

[0070] Optionally, the first air guide plate 21 includes a first guide plate mounting end that is driven to be connected to the first driving member, wherein the first guide plate mounting end is provided with a first clearance notch 211 for avoiding the mounting base 5 during rotation.

[0071] The first clearance notch 211 allows the first air guide plate 21 to flip smoothly. Optionally, the size of the first clearance notch 211 can be set according to the size of the outer shell of the mounting base 5 that the first air guide plate 21 surrounds during the flipping process. Optionally, the mounting base 5 includes a first mounting base and a second mounting base respectively disposed on both sides of the lower end of the front air outlet 11, and the first air guide plate 21 includes a first left clearance notch for avoiding the first mounting base and a first right clearance notch for avoiding the second mounting base.

[0072] Optionally, the mounting base 5 includes a front side plate 51 located at the front. When the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the front cover plate 101, the first air guide plate 21, and the front side plate 51 form a complete front panel. Figure 1 As shown.

[0073] Optionally, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a second driving component. The second driving component is disposed on the mounting base 5 and is used to drive the second air guide plate 22 to rotate. The second air guide plate 22 includes a second guide plate mounting end that is drivenly connected to the second driving component, and the second guide plate mounting end is provided with a second clearance notch for avoiding the mounting base 5 during rotation.

[0074] The second driving component includes a second motor and a second gear assembly to drive the second air guide plate 22 to rotate, thereby opening or closing the second lower air outlet 122. Optionally, the second air guide plate 22 is flat, and the rotation angle of the second air guide plate 22 from the state of opening the front air outlet 11 to the state of closing the front air outlet 11 is 90°. Optionally, the rotation angle of the second air guide plate 22 can be greater than 90°, so that the second air guide plate 22 can rotate into the housing 1, so that the air guide end of the second air guide plate 22 is aligned with the second air duct plate 32 of the air outlet channel 3.

[0075] The second clearance notch allows the second air guide plate 22 to flip smoothly. Optionally, the size of the second clearance notch can be set according to the size of the outer shell portion of the mounting base 5 that the second air guide plate 22 surrounds during the flipping process. Optionally, the second air guide plate 22 includes a second left clearance notch for avoiding the first mounting base and a second right clearance notch for avoiding the second mounting base.

[0076] Optionally, the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes an inner guide plate 4, which is rotatably disposed inside the housing 1. Specifically, when the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the second air guide plate 22 closes the second lower air outlet 122, and the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the air distribution position 401, air is delivered from the side air outlet 13 and the first lower air outlet 121; when the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the second air guide plate 22 opens the second lower air outlet 122, and the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the downward airflow position 403, air is delivered from the second lower air outlet 122.

[0077] Optionally, the inner guide plate 4 can rotate under the drive of the drive device, so that the inner guide plate 4 is in the upward air guiding, downward air guiding, and air distribution position 401. Optionally, the drive device can be a gear-type drive device driven by an electric motor.

[0078] It is understandable that the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the air distribution position 401 so that the airflow through the outer wall and the inner wall of the inner guide plate 4 is approximately the same. For example, when the first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the second air guide plate 22 closes the second lower air outlet 122, and the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the air distribution position 401, part of the air from the air outlet duct 3 of the indoor air conditioning unit flows through the inner wall of the inner guide plate 4 and is sent out from the side air outlet 13, and the other part flows through the outer wall of the inner guide plate 4 and is sent out from the first lower air outlet 121. Alternatively, the air distribution position 401 rotated to by the inner guide plate 4 can also be understood as being between the upward air guiding position 402 and the downward air guiding position 403.

[0079] The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner provided in this embodiment can achieve the following air supply modes:

[0080] Air supply mode 1: Multi-directional air outlet mode. The first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the second air guide plate 22 closes the second lower air outlet 122, and the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the air distribution position 401. The air conditioning air from the indoor unit is delivered from the first lower air outlet 121 and the side air outlet 13. When there are two side air outlets 13, the indoor unit achieves a three-sided wraparound air supply mode, preventing the air conditioning air from blowing directly on the user and improving the user experience. Figure 6 As shown.

[0081] Air supply mode two: Downward air outlet mode. The first air guide plate 21 closes the front air outlet 11, the second air guide plate 22 opens the second downward air outlet 122, and the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the downward air outlet position 403. At this time, due to the blocking effect of the inner guide plate 4, the air conditioning air from the indoor unit is delivered from the second downward air outlet 122. This air supply mode is suitable for users such as the elderly and children, avoiding problems such as colds for them. Figure 7 As shown.

[0082] Air supply mode three: Maximum air supply mode. The first air guide plate 21 opens the front air outlet 11, the second air guide plate 22 closes the second lower air outlet 122, and the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the air distribution position 401. At this time, most of the air conditioning air from the indoor unit will be delivered from the front air outlet 11. This mode is suitable for rapid cooling or rapid heating. Figure 4 As shown.

[0083] Airflow Mode 4: Cooling Upward Blowing Mode. The first air guide plate 21 opens the front air outlet 11, the second air guide plate 22 closes the second downward air outlet 122, and the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the upward airflow position 402. At this time, the air conditioning air from the indoor unit is blown upward from the front air outlet 11. Figure 10 As shown.

[0084] As can be seen, the air conditioner indoor unit provided in this embodiment can realize multiple air supply modes, meet different user needs, and improve user experience.

[0085] Optionally, the air outlet duct 3 includes a first air duct plate 31 and a second air duct plate 32 opposite to the first air duct plate 31, and the first air duct plate 31 is located above the second air duct plate 32.

[0086] The first air duct plate 31 includes an inner air duct plate edge located at the inner end, and the inner guide plate 4 includes an inner guide plate edge located at the inner end. The line connecting the first point 3101 of the air duct plate edge and the second point 41 of the inner guide plate edge forms a first preset line 33. The first preset line 33 passes through the third point of the second air duct plate 32. When the inner guide plate 4 rotates to the air distribution position 401, the distance between the first point 3101 and the second point 41 is W1, and the distance between the second point 41 and the third point is W2. The difference between W2 and W1 is less than or equal to the first air distribution difference.

[0087] It is understandable that the first point 3101, the second point 41, and the third point are all located on the same longitudinal section of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, such as... Figure 9 As shown. In this embodiment, the difference between W2 and W1 is relatively small. Thus, when the inner guide plate 4 is located at the air distribution position 401, the uniformity of the airflow passing through the upper and lower sides of the inner guide plate 4 is improved.

[0088] Optionally, the first air distribution difference is less than or equal to 20mm. Optionally, the difference between W2 and W1 can be 0mm, 5mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, etc.

[0089] Optionally, the distance between the first point 3101 and the third point is W, where the first wind difference is less than or equal to 1 / 4W. It can be understood that W is the sum of W1 and W2.

[0090] Optionally, a position sensor can be used to determine whether the inner guide plate 4 has rotated to the air distribution position 401. For example, the first difference between W2 and W1 can be obtained, and when the first difference is less than or equal to the first air distribution difference, it is determined that the inner guide plate 4 has rotated to the air distribution position 401.

[0091] Optionally, the first air duct plate 31 of the air outlet duct 3 is inclined.

[0092] Optionally, the first air duct plate 31 is in the shape of an inclined plate.

[0093] This disclosure also provides an air conditioner that includes the aforementioned multi-directional air outlet indoor unit.

[0094] Optionally, the air conditioner provided in this embodiment is a split-type air conditioner, and the air conditioner also includes an outdoor unit.

[0095] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-directional air outlet indoor unit for air conditioning, characterized in that, include: The housing is provided with a front air outlet at the front, a lower air outlet at the bottom, and a side air outlet at the side. The front air outlet, the lower air outlet, and the side air outlet are all interconnected and connected to the air outlet channel inside the housing. The first air guide plate is rotatably mounted at the front air outlet to open or close the front air outlet; and, The second air guide plate is rotatably mounted at the lower air outlet to open or close the lower air outlet; Specifically, when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet and the second air guide plate closes the lower air outlet, air is sent out from the side air outlet.

2. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The front panel assembly, located at the front of the housing, includes a front cover and an inner partition located on one side of the inner wall of the front cover. The front cover is positioned above the first air guide plate, and when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet, the front cover, the first air guide plate, and the inner partition form a front air outlet cavity. The front air outlet cavity is connected to the air outlet channel, and the side air outlet is located on the side of the front air outlet cavity so that the air in the air outlet channel enters the front air outlet cavity and is sent out from the side air outlet.

3. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower air outlet includes a first lower air outlet portion near the first air guide plate, and a second lower air outlet portion adjacent to the first lower air outlet portion. The second air guide plate is rotatably disposed at the second downwind opening to open or close the second downwind opening; and when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet and the second air guide plate closes the second downwind opening, air is sent out from the side air outlet and the first downwind opening.

4. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first downwind vent is located below the side air outlet.

5. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, An air vent grille is provided at the side air outlet; and / or, An air outlet grille is provided at the first downwind vent.

6. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting base, located at the lower end of the front air outlet; and, The first driving component is mounted on the mounting base and is used to drive the first air guide plate to rotate.

7. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first air guide plate includes a first guide plate mounting end that is driven to be connected to the first driving component. The first guide plate mounting end is provided with a first clearance notch for avoiding the mounting base during rotation.

8. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The second driving component, mounted on the mounting base, is used to drive the second air guide plate to rotate. The second air guide plate includes a second guide plate mounting end that is driven to be connected to the second driving member, and the second guide plate mounting end is provided with a second clearance notch for avoiding the mounting base during rotation.

9. The multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that, Also includes: The inner guide plate is rotatably mounted inside the housing. Specifically, when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet, the second air guide plate closes the second downwind outlet, and the inner guide plate rotates to the air distribution position, air is sent out from the side air outlet and the first downwind outlet; when the first air guide plate closes the front air outlet, the second air guide plate opens the second downwind outlet, and the inner guide plate rotates to the downward air guiding position, air is sent out from the second downwind outlet.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including the multi-directional air outlet indoor unit of an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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