Air outlet device, indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to an air outlet device, an indoor unit and an air conditioner. The air outlet device comprises a shell. The air outlet piece comprises a front plate and a side plate arranged on the side portion of the front plate, the front plate is provided with a front air outlet, and the side plate is provided with at least one side air outlet; the air outlet piece is movably arranged on the shell in the front-back direction and provided with a first push-out position, at the first push-out position, the air outlet piece is pushed out of the shell and exposed out of the side air outlet, and the edge of the side plate is spaced from the shell to form a first air outlet. The air outlet device is suitable for improving the air supply effect of the air outlet device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to an air outlet device, an indoor unit and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, the air outlet plate of some air outlet devices is fixed and immovable, which results in poor air supply effect of the air outlet device. CONTENT

[0003] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an air outlet device suitable for improving its air supply effect.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present disclosure provides an air outlet device, comprising:

[0005] a housing; and

[0006] an air outlet member comprising a front plate and a side plate arranged on a side of the front plate, the front plate being provided with a front air outlet, and the side plate being provided with at least one side air outlet;

[0007] wherein the air outlet member is movably arranged in the housing in a front-rear direction and has a first pushed-out position, in which the air outlet member is pushed out of the housing and exposes the side air outlet, and an edge of the side plate is spaced apart from the housing to form a first air outlet.

[0008] In some possible embodiments, the air outlet member has a second pushed-out position, in which the air outlet member is pushed out of the housing and exposes the side air outlet, and an edge of the side plate is sealingly connected to the housing.

[0009] In some possible embodiments, the air outlet member has a retracted position, in which the housing covers the side air outlet, and an edge of the side plate is sealingly connected to the housing.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, in the retracted position, a front air outlet surface of the front plate is flush with a front surface of the housing, or the front air outlet surface of the front plate protrudes from the front surface of the housing.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, at least part of the side plate is arranged on a rear side of the front plate, and the part of the side plate on the rear side of the front plate is provided with the side air outlet.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the front plate has a thickness in the front-rear direction; wherein in a length direction of the front plate, the side plate is provided with the side air outlet on at least one of opposite sides, and / or in a width direction of the front plate, the side plate is provided with the side air outlet on at least one of opposite sides.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, the side plate has a first side and a second side oppositely arranged in the width direction of the front plate, and the first side and the second side are both provided with the side air outlet.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, the side plate has a third side and a fourth side oppositely arranged in the length direction of the front plate, and the third side and the fourth side are both provided with the side air outlet.

[0015] In some possible embodiments, the air outlet member is rotatably arranged in the housing around a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

[0016] In some possible embodiments, at least part of the air outlet member is adapted to be spaced from the housing to form a second air outlet with the housing when the air outlet member rotates.

[0017] In some possible embodiments, the rotation axis extends along the length direction of the front plate, and the air outlet member has a first rotation position, in which the side plate on one side in the width direction of the front plate forms a second air outlet with the housing to discharge air through the front plate and the second air outlet.

[0018] In some possible embodiments, the rotation axis extends along the length direction of the front plate, and the air outlet member has a second rotation position, in which the side plate on both sides in the width direction of the front plate forms a second air outlet with the housing to discharge air through the front plate and the second air outlet.

[0019] In some possible embodiments, the front plate comprises an air outlet grille and / or the front plate comprises an air outlet panel with through holes.

[0020] In some possible embodiments, the front plate comprises an air outlet grille, and the air outlet grille comprises a plurality of air outlet patterns, which are configured as straight strip-shaped air outlet patterns, inclined strip-shaped air outlet patterns or grid-shaped air outlet patterns.

[0021] In some possible embodiments, the front plate has a rear air outlet surface and a front air outlet surface, and the area of the front air outlet surface is greater than that of the rear air outlet surface.

[0022] In some possible embodiments, the width of the front end of the front plate is greater than the width of the rear end of the front plate.

[0023] In some possible embodiments, the front plate is configured as an arc-shaped plate or a planar plate.

[0024] In some possible embodiments, the side plate is configured as an arc-shaped plate or a planar plate.

[0025] In some possible embodiments, the cross section of the side plate is obliquely arranged along the front-rear direction, and the shell is provided with a slope surface matched with the shape of the side plate.

[0026] In some possible embodiments, the air outlet device comprises at least one translation driving mechanism, the translation driving mechanism comprising a driving member and a translation transmission structure, the translation transmission structure being in transmission connection between the driving member and the air outlet member.

[0027] In some possible embodiments, the translation transmission structure comprises a gear and a rack in engagement, the gear being in transmission connection with the driving member, and the rack extending along the front-rear direction and being connected with the air outlet member.

[0028] In some possible embodiments, the translation driving mechanism comprises a base and a moving frame, the driving member being arranged on the base, and the moving frame being in transmission connection between the translation transmission structure and the air outlet member, wherein a guide structure is arranged between the base and the moving frame.

[0029] In some possible embodiments, the guide structure comprises a guide wheel and a guide groove in cooperation, one of the base and the moving frame being provided with the guide wheel, and the other being provided with the guide groove, the guide groove extending along the front-rear direction.

[0030] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an indoor unit comprising the air outlet device as described above.

[0031] In some possible embodiments, the indoor unit is configured as a floor type indoor unit.

[0032] In the second pushed-out position, the side air outlets located on both sides of the front plate are used for air outlet to the left and to the right; or

[0033] In the first pushed-out position, the first air outlet is used for air outlet upward, downward, to the left and to the right; or

[0034] In the first rotated position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet to the left or to the right; or

[0035] In the second rotated position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet to the left and to the right.

[0036] In some possible embodiments, the indoor unit is configured as a wall-mounted indoor unit.

[0037] In the second pushed-out position, the side air outlets located on both sides of the front plate are used for air outlet upward and downward; or

[0038] In the first pushed-out position, the first air outlet is used for air outlet upward, downward, to the left and to the right; or

[0039] In the first rotating position, the second air outlet is used for upward or downward air outlet; or,

[0040] In the second rotating position, the second air outlet is used for upward and downward air outlet.

[0041] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, comprising the air outlet device as described above or the indoor unit as described above.

[0042] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided by the present disclosure, the front air outlet is used for forward air outlet, wherein, since the air outlet piece can move forward and backward, that is, the front plate and the front air outlet can move forward and backward, thus, when the front air outlet moves forward from the initial position, for example, moves to the first push-out position, the distance of the forward movement of the front air outlet is the increased air outlet distance, thus, in the first push-out position, the forward movement of the front air outlet can increase the air supply distance of the forward air supply of the air outlet device.

[0043] In addition, the present disclosure provides a side air outlet on the side plate, in the first push-out position, the shell and the side air outlet are arranged staggered, that is, the side air outlet is exposed, thus, the side air outlet can air outlet to the side, on the one hand, the air outlet amount of the air outlet piece can be increased, on the other hand, the side air outlet is arranged at an angle with the front air outlet, which can expand the air outlet angle of the air outlet piece, and further increase the air outlet range.

[0044] In addition, in the first push-out position, the edge of the side plate is also arranged spaced apart from the shell, thus, the first air outlet can be formed at the spacing position between the two, thus, the first air outlet can also air outlet, so that the setting of the first air outlet can also increase the air outlet amount and the air outlet range.

[0045] Thus, in the first push-out position, through the common air outlet of the front air outlet, the side air outlet and the first air outlet, the air outlet distance, the air outlet amount and the air outlet range of the air outlet device can be improved, thus, the air outlet effect of the air outlet device can be improved.

[0046] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0047] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification, and together with the following specific embodiments, serve to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation on the present disclosure. In the drawings:

[0048] Figure 1 is a front view structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 2 is a partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 3 is a side view schematic diagram of Figure 2 ;

[0051] Figure 4 is a sectional view schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a retracted position;

[0052] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a second pushed-out position;

[0053] Figure 6 is a sectional view schematic diagram of Figure 5 ;

[0054] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a first pushed-out position;

[0055] Figure 8 is a sectional view schematic diagram of Figure 7 ;

[0056] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a retracted position;

[0057] Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a second pushed-out position;

[0058] Figure 11 is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a first pushed-out position;

[0059] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a first rotated position;

[0060] Figure 13 is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a second rotated position;

[0061] Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a retracted position;

[0062] Figure 15 is a structural schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet member is in a second pushed-out position;

[0063] Figure 16is a structural schematic view of an air outlet device according to a second embodiment of the disclosure, wherein the air outlet piece is in a first push-out position;

[0064] Figure 17 is a structural schematic view of an air outlet device according to a second embodiment of the disclosure, wherein the air outlet piece is in a first rotation position;

[0065] Figure 18 is a structural schematic view of an air outlet device according to a second embodiment of the disclosure, wherein the air outlet piece is in a second rotation position;

[0066] Figure 19 is a schematic view of cooperation between an air outlet piece and a translation driving mechanism in an air outlet device according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0067] Figure 20 is a structural schematic view of a translation driving mechanism in an air outlet device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0068] Legend of reference signs

[0069] 1 - housing, 11 - support structure, 111 - support groove, 2 - air outlet piece, 21 - front plate, 211 - front air outlet, 212 - air outlet grille, 2121 - air outlet lattice, 213 - rear air outlet surface, 214 - front air outlet surface, 22 - side plate, 221 - side air outlet, 222 - support plate, 23 - first side, 24 - second side, 25 - third side, 26 - fourth side, 27 - air guide plate, 3 - translation driving mechanism, 31 - driving piece, 32 - translation transmission structure, 321 - gear, 322 - rack, 33 - base, 34 - moving frame, 35 - guide structure, 351 - guide wheel, 352 - guide groove, 10 - first air outlet, 20 - second air outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0070] The specific embodiments of the disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the disclosure, and are not used to limit the disclosure.

[0071] In the disclosure, the orientation words such as "up, down, front, back, left, right" used without the opposite description can refer to the front-back-up-down-left-right of Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figures 8 to 18 . Among them, Figures 9 to 13 the corresponding indoor unit is a vertical indoor unit, Figures 14 to 18 the corresponding indoor unit is a hanging indoor unit, and the up-down direction can refer to the gravity direction of the air outlet device or the indoor unit. The length direction, width direction and thickness direction of the front plate can refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3"length direction, width direction, thickness direction" in the drawings. "Inner, outer" refers to the inner and outer of the contour of each component. The terms "first, second" are used to distinguish one element from another element, and do not have sequentiality and importance. In addition, the following description, when referring to the drawings, the same reference signs in different drawings represent the same or similar elements, and the present disclosure does not repeat them.

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, an air outlet device is provided, referring to Figures 1 to 8 and Figure 11 and Figure 16 The air outlet device includes a housing 1 and an air outlet member 2 including a front plate 21 and a side plate 22 provided on the side of the front plate 21, the front plate 21 is provided with a front air outlet 211, and the side plate 22 is provided with at least one side air outlet 221; wherein the air outlet member 2 is movably arranged in the housing 1 along the front-rear direction and has a first push-out position, in the first push-out position, the air outlet member 2 is pushed out of the housing 1 and the side air outlet 221 is exposed, and the edge of the side plate 22 is spaced from the housing 1 to form a first air outlet 10.

[0073] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided by the present disclosure, the front air outlet 211 is used for front air outlet, wherein since the air outlet member 2 can move forward and backward, that is, the front plate 21 and the front air outlet 211 can move forward and backward, so when the front air outlet 211 moves forward from the initial position, for example, moves to the first push-out position, the distance of the front air outlet 211 moving forward is the increased air outlet distance, so in the first push-out position, the forward movement of the front air outlet 211 can increase the air supply distance of the air outlet device to the front.

[0074] In addition, the present disclosure provides the side air outlet 221 on the side plate 22, in the first push-out position, the housing 1 and the side air outlet 221 are arranged staggered, that is, the side air outlet 221 is exposed, so that the side air outlet 221 is in an exposed state, that is, the side air outlet 221 is opened in an exposed manner, so that the side air outlet 221 can air to the side, on the one hand, it can increase the air volume of the air outlet member 2, on the other hand, the side air outlet 221 is arranged at an angle with the front air outlet 211, which can expand the air outlet angle of the air outlet member 2, thereby increasing the air outlet range.

[0075] In addition, in the first push-out position, the edge of the side plate 22 is also arranged spaced from the housing 1, so that the first air outlet 10 can be formed at the spacing position between the two, so that the first air outlet 10 can also air, so that the arrangement of the first air outlet 10 can also increase the air volume and the air outlet range.

[0076] Thus, in the first pushing-out position, the air outlet distance, the air outlet volume and the air outlet range of the air outlet device can be improved by the air outlet of the front air outlet 211, the side air outlet 221 and the first air outlet 10, so that the air outlet effect of the air outlet device can be improved.

[0077] It should be noted that, since the side plate 22 is arranged on the side of the front plate 21, that is, at least part of the side plate 22 can be arranged on the side of the front plate 21 perpendicular to the front-rear direction. In some embodiments, the side plate 22 can be arranged around the front plate 21, and the side plate 22 is configured as an annular plate, that is, the upper side, the lower side, the left side and the right side of the front plate 21 can be provided with part of the side plate 22, and at this time, the first air outlet 10 can be configured as an annular air outlet. The arrangement position and the number of the side air outlet 221 can be designed as needed.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to the air outlet member 2 shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 10 and Figure 15 , the air outlet member 2 can have a second pushing-out position, in which the air outlet member 2 is pushed out of the shell 1 and exposes the side air outlet 221, and the edge of the side plate 22 is sealingly connected to the shell 1. In this way, since the edge of the side plate 22 is sealingly connected to the shell 1, there is no gap between the edge of the side plate 22 and the shell 1, and the first air outlet 10 described above is not formed. Thus, in the second pushing-out position, the front air outlet 211 and the side air outlet 221 can be used for air outlet, and the arrangement of the second pushing-out position can increase the diversity of the air outlet of the air outlet device, and the user can choose to place the air outlet member 2 in the first pushing-out position or the second pushing-out position. The first pushing-out position is located in front of the second pushing-out position.

[0079] In some embodiments, referring to the shell 1 shown in Figures 5 to 8 , the shell 1 comprises a support structure 11 supporting the side plate 22, one of the support structure 11 and the side plate 22 is provided with a support groove 111, and the other is provided with a support plate 222, in the second pushing-out position, the support plate 222 is partially inserted into the support groove 111; in the first pushing-out position, the support plate 222 is separated from the support groove 111. In this way, the support plate 222 can be slidingly connected with the support groove 111, in the second pushing-out position, the support plate 222 can be partially inserted into the support groove 111, when the support plate 222 is arranged on the side plate 22, the side plate 22 is partially inserted into the shell 1, and thus the cooperation of the support plate 222 and the support groove 111 can also support the side plate 22, and further support the air outlet member 2. In the first pushing-out position, the support plate 222 is separated from the support groove 111, so as to separate the side plate 22 from the shell 1.

[0080] In some embodiments, a seal can be arranged between the support plate 222 and the support groove 111, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to the drawings shown in Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 14 , the air outlet 2 can have a retracted position, in which the housing 1 covers the side air outlet 221, and the edge of the side plate 22 is sealingly connected to the housing 1. In this way, in the retracted position, since the side air outlet 221 is covered by the housing 1, the side air outlet 221 is limited to air outlet, and since the edge of the side plate 22 is sealingly connected to the housing 1, the edge of the side plate 22 and the housing 1 are not spaced apart to form the first air outlet 10 described above, so that in the retracted position, only the front air outlet 211 is used for air outlet. In this way, the diversity of air outlet of the air outlet device can be improved.

[0082] In some embodiments, in the retracted position, the front air outlet surface 214 of the front plate can be substantially flush with the front surface of the housing. In this way, the consistency of the appearance of the air outlet device can be improved.

[0083] In some embodiments, in the retracted position, the front air outlet surface 214 of the front plate can protrude from the front surface of the housing. In this way, the position of the front air outlet is more forward in the retracted position, which is beneficial to increase the limit distance of the front air outlet to the front air outlet.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to the drawings shown in Figures 2 to 18 , at least part of the side plate 22 is arranged at the rear side of the front plate 21, and the part of the side plate 22 located at the rear side of the front plate 21 is provided with the side air outlet 221. In this way, on the one hand, the side air outlet 221 is arranged at the rear side of the front air outlet 211, which is beneficial to the airflow flowing out from the side air outlet 221, and on the other hand, the above-mentioned arrangement makes the side air outlet 221 and the front air outlet 211 be arranged at an angle.

[0085] In some embodiments, referring to the drawings shown in Figures 2 to 18 , the part of the side plate 22 located at the rear side of the front plate 21 can extend inwardly from front to back, which can realize the angular arrangement of the side plate 22 and the front plate 21.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to the drawings shown in Figures 2 to 18 , the front plate 21 has a thickness in the front-rear direction; wherein, in the length direction of the front plate 21, at least one side of the side plate 22 is provided with the side air outlet 221, and / or, in the width direction of the front plate 21, at least one side of the side plate 22 is provided with the side air outlet 221. In this way, the above-mentioned arrangement can flexibly arrange the position and number of the side air outlet 221.

[0087] For example, in some embodiments, the side panel 22 has a side air outlet 221 on one side of the front panel 21 in the length direction and on one side of the front panel 21 in the width direction.

[0088] For example, in some embodiments, the side panel 22 has a side air outlet 221 on one side of the front panel 21 in the length direction and on both sides of the front panel 21 in the width direction.

[0089] For example, in some embodiments, side panels 22 are provided with side air outlets 221 on both sides of the front panel 21 in the length direction and on one side of the front panel 21 in the width direction.

[0090] For example, in some embodiments, side air vents 221 are provided on both sides of the front panel 21 in the length direction and on both sides of the front panel 21 in the width direction.

[0091] For example, in some embodiments, the side panel 22 has a side air outlet 221 on one or both sides of the front panel 21 along its length.

[0092] For example, in some embodiments, reference Figures 4 to 18 As shown, in the width direction of the front panel 21, the side panel 22 has a first side 23 and a second side 24 arranged opposite to each other, and both the first side 23 and the second side 24 are provided with side air outlets 221. In this way, in the first push-out position and the second push-out position, the side air outlets 221 on both sides of the side panel 22 in the width direction of the front panel 21 are used for air outlet, thereby further improving the air outlet angle and air outlet range.

[0093] For example, in some embodiments, reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 As shown, along the length of the front panel 21, the side panel 22 has a third side 25 and a fourth side 26 arranged opposite to each other, and both the third side 25 and the fourth side 26 are provided with side air outlets 221. Thus, in the first ejection position and the second ejection position, the side air outlets 221 on both sides of the side panel 22 along the length of the front panel 21 are used for air outlet, thereby further improving the air outlet angle and air outlet range.

[0094] It should be noted that, for the air outlet device corresponding to a floor-standing indoor unit, the width direction of the aforementioned front panel 21 can be horizontal. For the air outlet device corresponding to a wall-mounted indoor unit, the width direction of the aforementioned front panel 21 can be vertical.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to Figure 19 and Figure 20 , the air outlet device can include at least one translation driving mechanism 3, the translation driving mechanism 3 including a driving member 31 and a translation transmission structure 32, the translation transmission structure 32 being drivingly connected between the driving member 31 and the air outlet member 2. In this way, the driving member 31 can drive the air outlet member 2 to move back and forth through the translation transmission structure 32, and the translation transmission structure 32 can improve the smoothness of the movement of the air outlet member 2 compared to the direct driving of the driving member 31.

[0096] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 19 , the air outlet device can include at least two translation driving mechanisms 3, one translation driving mechanism 3 being connected to each side of the air outlet member 2 in the length direction, so that the at least two translation driving mechanisms 3 can provide more reliable driving force, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0097] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 19 and Figure 20 , the translation transmission structure 32 can include a gear 321 and a rack 322 that mesh with each other, the gear 321 being drivingly connected to the driving member 31, and the rack 322 extending in the front-back direction and being connected to the air outlet member 2. In this way, the driving member 31 can drive the rack 322 to move in the front-back direction through the gear 321, and in turn drive the air outlet member 2 to move in the front-back direction, which is simple, stable and reliable. Of course, in other embodiments, the translation transmission structure 32 can also include a lead screw and a nut, a worm and a gear, etc., which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0098] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 20 , the translation driving mechanism 3 can include a base 33 and a moving frame 34, the driving member 31 being arranged on the base 33, and the moving frame 34 being drivingly connected between the translation transmission structure 32 and the air outlet member 2, wherein a guide structure 35 is arranged between the base 33 and the moving frame 34. In this way, the guide structure 35 can provide guidance for the movement of the moving frame 34, and in turn provide guidance for the movement of the air outlet member 2, thereby ensuring the movement accuracy of the air outlet member 2.

[0099] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 20 , the guide structure 35 can include a guide wheel 351 and a guide groove 352 that cooperate with each other, one of the base 33 and the moving frame 34 being provided with the guide wheel 351, and the other being provided with the guide groove 352, the guide groove 352 extending in the front-back direction. In this way, the guide groove 352 can provide guidance for the guide wheel 351, and in turn provide guidance for the moving frame 34. Wherein, the moving frame 34 can be provided with the guide groove 352, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0100] In some embodiments, referring toFigure 20 As shown in FIG. 1, in the width direction of the front plate 21, at least one guide wheel 351 or guide groove 352 can be arranged on both sides of the base 33, and at least one guide wheel 351 or guide groove 352 can be arranged on both sides of the moving frame 34, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0101] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned translation driving mechanism 3 can be fixed on the shell 1, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0102] In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to the vertical indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side as an example, referring to FIG. 1, when the air outlet piece 2 is in the retracted position, the left side air outlet 221 and the right side air outlet 221 are both covered by the shell 1, and the edge of the side plate 22 and the shell 1 do not form the first air outlet 10, at this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, and the air outlet device is in the front air outlet mode. Figure 9 In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to the vertical indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side as an example, referring to FIG. 1, when the air outlet piece 2 is in the retracted position, the left side air outlet 221 and the right side air outlet 221 are both covered by the shell 1, and the edge of the side plate 22 and the shell 1 do not form the first air outlet 10, at this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, and the air outlet device is in the front air outlet mode. Figure 10 In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to the vertical indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side as an example, referring to FIG. 1, when the air outlet piece 2 is in the retracted position, the left side air outlet 221 and the right side air outlet 221 are both covered by the shell 1, and the edge of the side plate 22 and the shell 1 do not form the first air outlet 10, at this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, and the air outlet device is in the front air outlet mode. Figure 11 In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to the vertical indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side as an example, referring to FIG. 1, when the air outlet piece 2 is in the retracted position, the left side air outlet 221 and the right side air outlet 221 are both covered by the shell 1, and the edge of the side plate 22 and the shell 1 do not form the first air outlet 10, at this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, and the air outlet device is in the front air outlet mode.

[0103] In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to the vertical indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side as an example, referring to FIG. 1, when the air outlet piece 2 is in the retracted position, the left side air outlet 221 and the right side air outlet 221 are both covered by the shell 1, and the edge of the side plate 22 and the shell 1 do not form the first air outlet 10, at this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, and the air outlet device is in the front air outlet mode. Figure 14 In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to the vertical indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side as an example, referring to FIG. 1, when the air outlet piece 2 is in the retracted position, the left side air outlet 221 and the right side air outlet 221 are both covered by the shell 1, and the edge of the side plate 22 and the shell 1 do not form the first air outlet 10, at this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, and the air outlet device is in the front air outlet mode. Figure 15As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the second extended position, both the upper and lower side air outlets 221 are exposed. No first air outlet 10 is formed between the edge of the side plate 22 and the housing 1. At this time, the front air outlet 211 discharges air forward, the upper side air outlet 221 discharges air upwards and forwards, and the lower side air outlet 221 discharges air downwards and forwards. In this state, the air outlet device is in the first three-dimensional air outlet mode. (Reference) Figure 16 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the first extended position, both the upper side air outlet 221 and the lower side air outlet 221 are exposed. The edge of the side plate 22 is spaced from the housing 1 to form the first air outlet 10. At this time, the front air outlet 211 discharges air forward, the upper side air outlet 221 discharges air forward and upward, and the lower side air outlet 221 discharges air forward and downward. The first air outlet 10 discharges air circumferentially. At this time, the air outlet device is in the second three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0104] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the air outlet 2 is rotatably mounted on the housing 1 around a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-rear direction. In this way, when the air outlet 2 rotates, the orientation of the front air outlet 211 can be adjusted, thereby adapting to the adjustment of the air outlet direction of the front panel 21 and improving the versatility of the air outlet of the front panel 21.

[0105] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, when the air outlet 2 rotates, at least a portion of the air outlet 2 is adapted to be spaced from the housing 1 to form a second air outlet 20 with the housing 1. In this way, the second air outlet 20 can also discharge air, thereby further improving the diversity of air discharge from the air outlet device.

[0106] In some implementations, reference Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the rotation axis can extend along the length of the front plate 21, and the air outlet 2 can have a first rotation position and a second rotation position. In the first rotation position, the side plate 22, located on one side of the front plate 21 in the width direction, forms a second air outlet 20 with the housing 1 to allow air to be discharged through the front plate 21 and the second air outlet 20. Thus, in the first rotation position, the second air outlet 20 can provide lateral air discharge.

[0107] In some implementations, reference Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 and Figure 18As shown in FIG. 1, the air outlet member further has a second rotation position, in which the side plate 22, on both sides of the front plate 21 in the width direction, forms a second air outlet 20 with the shell 1, so that air is discharged through the front plate 21 and the second air outlet 20. In this way, in the second rotation position, the air outlet area of the second air outlet 20 is larger than that in the first rotation position, thereby improving the air volume.

[0108] In some embodiments, the side plate 22 is provided with a side air outlet 221 on both the first side 23 and the second side 24, so that in the first rotation position, the side air outlet 221 on the first side 23 or the second side 24, as well as the second air outlet 20, can discharge air, and in the second rotation position, the side air outlet 221 on the first side 23 and the second side 24, as well as the second air outlet 20, can discharge air.

[0109] In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a floor-mounted indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side, as shown in FIG. 2, when the air outlet member 2 is in the first rotation position, the second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 on the left side or the right side can discharge air, at this time, the air outlet device is in the left front air outlet mode or the right front air outlet mode, as shown in FIG. 3. Figures 1 to 7 Figure 4 In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a floor-mounted indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side, as shown in FIG. 2, when the air outlet member 2 is in the first rotation position, the second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 on the left side or the right side can discharge air, at this time, the air outlet device is in the left front air outlet mode or the right front air outlet mode, as shown in FIG. 3.

[0110] In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a floor-mounted indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side, as shown in FIG. 2, when the air outlet member 2 is in the first rotation position, the second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 on the left side or the right side can discharge air, at this time, the air outlet device is in the left front air outlet mode or the right front air outlet mode, as shown in FIG. 3. Figure 4 Figure 4 In some embodiments, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a floor-mounted indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the left side and the second side 24 as the right side, as shown in FIG. 2, when the air outlet member 2 is in the first rotation position, the second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 on the left side or the right side can discharge air, at this time, the air outlet device is in the left front air outlet mode or the right front air outlet mode, as shown in FIG. 3.

[0111] ​​In some embodiments, the air outlet member 2 can be movably arranged in the housing 1 along the front-rear direction, or rotatably arranged in the housing 1 about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the front-rear direction, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0112] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 2, the front plate 21 can include an air outlet grille 212, which can have a front air outlet 211. In this way, the air outlet grille 212 can disperse the airflow when air is blown out, so that the airflow blown out of the air outlet grille 212 is soft wind, thereby improving the user experience.

[0113] In some embodiments, the front plate 21 can include an air outlet panel with through holes. In this way, the holes on the air outlet panel can constitute the front air outlet 211 to blow air forward. The air outlet panel can be provided with a plurality of through holes, so that the plurality of through holes can also disperse the airflow to achieve soft wind.

[0114] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, referring to Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 2, the front plate 21 has a rear air outlet surface 213 and a front air outlet surface 214, and the area of the front air outlet surface 214 can be greater than the area of the rear air outlet surface 213. In this way, the airflow is adapted to be diffused at the front air outlet surface 214.

[0115] In some embodiments, the width of the front end of the front plate 21 can be greater than the width of the rear end of the front plate 21. In this way, on the one hand, the area of the front air outlet surface 214 can be greater than the area of the rear air outlet surface 213, and on the other hand, the diffusion of the airflow is further facilitated.

[0116] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 2, the front plate 21 can be configured as an arc-shaped plate or a planar plate. In this way, the design of the front plate being wider at the front and narrower at the rear is facilitated, and the area of the front air outlet surface 214 being greater than the area of the rear air outlet surface 213 is facilitated.

[0117] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 2 to 18 As shown in FIG. 2, the side plate 22 can be obliquely arranged, that is, the cross section of the side plate 22 can be obliquely arranged along the front-rear direction, and the housing 1 is provided with a slope surface matched with the shape of the side plate 22. Here, the side plate 22 can be inclined inward from front to rear, and the arrangement of the above-mentioned slope surface can avoid interference between the side plate 22 and the housing 1 during movement. That is, the housing 1 is provided with a flared portion, the air outlet member 2 is arranged at the flared portion, and the surface of the housing surrounding the flared portion includes the above-mentioned slope surface.

[0118] In some embodiments, the front plate 21 comprises an air outlet grille 212, the air outlet grille 212 comprises a plurality of air outlet strips 2121, the air outlet strips can be configured as straight strip-shaped air outlet strips, inclined strip-shaped air outlet strips or grid-shaped air outlet strips. In this way, the air outlet strips 2121 can be configured in various shapes to meet different air outlet requirements. As shown in Figures 10 to 13 and Figures 15 to 18 , the air outlet strips can be inclined strip-shaped air outlet strips, that is, at an acute angle to the front-rear direction, which can also be understood as inclined strip-shaped air outlet strips extending in the length direction and inclined to the width direction at an acute angle. As shown in ​ , the air outlet strips can also be straight strip-shaped air outlet strips, that is, at a right angle to the front-rear direction, which can also be understood as straight strip-shaped air outlet strips extending in the length direction and at a right angle to the width direction.

[0119] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in ​ , the side air outlet 221 can be provided with a deflector 27, so that the deflector 27 can guide the airflow, facilitating the airflow to flow in a predetermined direction when flowing out through the side air outlet 221.

[0120] In some embodiments, in the retracted position, the first pushed-out position, the second pushed-out position, the first rotated position and the second rotated position, the front air outlet 211 is used for air outlet.

[0121] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an indoor unit is provided, comprising the air outlet device as above. The indoor unit has all the beneficial effects of the air outlet device as above, and the present disclosure will not be repeated here.

[0122] In some embodiments, the indoor unit can be configured as a vertical indoor unit. At this time, the length direction of the front plate 21 corresponds to the up-down direction of the indoor unit, and the width direction of the front plate 21 corresponds to the left-right direction of the indoor unit.

[0123] In some embodiments, the indoor unit can be configured as a vertical indoor unit. As shown in ​ , in the second pushed-out position, the side air outlets on both sides of the front plate width direction are used for air outlet to the left and right; or in the first pushed-out position, the first air outlet is used for air outlet upward, downward, leftward and rightward; or in the first rotated position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet leftward or rightward; or in the second rotated position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet leftward and rightward.

[0124] In this way, in the second pushed-out position, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, the left side air outlet 221 blows air leftward and forward, and the right side air outlet 221 blows air rightward and forward, at this time, the air outlet device is in the first three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0125] In the first ejection position, the front air outlet 211 ejects air forward, the left side air outlet 221 ejects air to the left front, the right side air outlet 221 ejects air to the right front, and the first air outlet 10 ejects air circumferentially. At this time, the air outlet device is in the second three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0126] In the first rotation position, air can be vented from the side air outlet 221 located on the left or right side, as well as the second air outlet 20. At this time, the air outlet device is in the left front air outlet mode or the right front air outlet mode.

[0127] In the second rotation position, air can be vented from the side air outlets 221 on the left and right sides, as well as the second air outlet 20. At this time, the air outlet device is in the left and right front air outlet mode.

[0128] In some embodiments, the indoor unit can be configured as a wall-mounted indoor unit. In this case, the length direction of the front panel 21 corresponds to the left-right direction of the indoor unit, and the width direction of the front panel 21 corresponds to the up-down direction of the indoor unit.

[0129] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned indoor unit can be configured as a wall-mounted indoor unit, see reference. ​ As shown, in the second push-out position, the side air outlets located on both sides of the front panel in the width direction are used to discharge air upwards and downwards; or, in the first push-out position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upwards, downwards, leftwards and rightwards; or, in the first rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air upwards or downwards; or, in the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air upwards and downwards.

[0130] Thus, in the second ejection position, both the upper and lower side air outlets 221 are exposed. At this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, the upper side air outlet 221 blows air upward and forward, and the lower side air outlet 221 blows air downward and forward. At this time, the air outlet device is in the first three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0131] In the first ejection position, the front air outlet 211 ejects air forward, the upper side air outlet 221 ejects air upward and forward, the lower side air outlet 221 ejects air downward and forward, and the first air outlet 10 ejects air circumferentially. At this time, the air outlet device is in the second three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0132] In the first rotation position, both the upper second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 can discharge air. In this position, the airflow first rises and then gradually descends, thus the air outlet device is in "sky curtain wind" mode. Alternatively, both the lower second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 can discharge air. In this position, the airflow flows downwards, thus the air outlet device is in "carpet wind" mode.

[0133] In the second rotating position, the side air outlets 221 on the upper side and the lower side, and the second air outlet 20 can all blow air, at this time, the air outlet device is in an up-down front air outlet mode.

[0134] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, comprising the air outlet device as above or the indoor unit as above. The air conditioner has all the beneficial effects of the air outlet device or the indoor unit as above, and the present disclosure will not be repeated here.

[0135] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail above with reference to the drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above-described embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0136] In addition, it should be noted that each specific technical feature described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure will not make further descriptions on various possible combinations.

[0137] In addition, various different embodiments of the present disclosure can also be combined in any manner as long as they do not deviate from the idea of the present disclosure, and they should also be considered as disclosed by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An air outlet device, characterized by The air outlet member is movably arranged in the housing along the front-rear direction and has a first pushed-out position, in which the air outlet member is pushed out of the housing and exposes the side air outlet, and an edge of the side plate is spaced apart from the housing to form a first air outlet. The air outlet member has a second pushed-out position, in which the air outlet member is pushed out of the housing and exposes the side air outlet, and an edge of the side plate is sealingly connected to the housing. The air outlet member has a retracted position, in which the housing covers the side air outlet, and an edge of the side plate is sealingly connected to the housing. In the retracted position, a front air outlet surface of the front plate is flush with a front surface of the housing, or the front air outlet surface of the front plate protrudes from the front surface of the housing. At least a portion of the side plate is arranged at a rear side of the front plate, and the side plate is provided with the side air outlet at the portion thereof located at the rear side of the front plate.

2. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that The front plate has a thickness in the front-rear direction, and in the length direction of the front plate, the side plate is provided with the side air outlet on at least one of opposite sides, and / or in the width direction of the front plate, the side plate is provided with the side air outlet on at least one of opposite sides.

3. The air outlet device according to claim 1, wherein In the width direction of the front plate, the side plate has first and second opposite sides, and the first and second sides are both provided with the side air outlet.

4. The air outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that In the length direction of the front plate, the side plate has third and fourth opposite sides, and the third and fourth sides are both provided with the side air outlet.

5. The air outlet device of claim 1, wherein, The air outlet member is rotatably arranged in the housing about a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

6. The air outlet device of claim 1, wherein, When the air outlet member is rotated, at least a portion of the air outlet member is adapted to be spaced apart from the housing to form a second air outlet with the housing.

7. The air outlet device of claim 6, wherein, The rotation axis extends along the length direction of the front plate, and the air outlet member has a first rotation position, in which the side plate is located on one side in the width direction of the front plate and forms the second air outlet with the housing to discharge air through the front plate and the second air outlet.

8. The air outlet device of claim 6, wherein, The rotation axis extends along the length direction of the front plate, and the air outlet member has a second rotation position, in which the side plate is located on both sides in the width direction of the front plate and forms the second air outlet with the housing to discharge air through the front plate and the second air outlet.

9. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The front plate comprises an air outlet grille, and / or the front plate comprises an air outlet panel with through holes.

10. The air outlet device of claim 9, wherein, The front plate comprises an air outlet grille, and the air outlet grille comprises a plurality of air outlet strips, which are configured as straight strips, inclined strips or grid-shaped strips.

11. The air outlet device of claim 10, wherein, The front plate has a front air outlet surface and a rear air outlet surface, and an area of the front air outlet surface is greater than an area of the rear air outlet surface.

12. The air outlet device of claim 10, wherein, A width of a front end of the front plate is greater than a width of a rear end of the front plate.

13. The air outlet device of claim 1, wherein, The front plate is configured as an arc-shaped plate or a planar plate.

14. The air outlet device of claim 13, wherein, The side plate is configured as an arc-shaped plate or a planar plate.

15. The air outlet device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 16. The air outlet device of claim 15, wherein, ​ 17. The air outlet device of claim 15, wherein, ​ 18. The air outlet device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 19. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The cross section of the side plate is inclined along the front-rear direction, and the shell is provided with an inclined surface matched with the shape of the side plate.

20. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The air outlet device comprises at least one translation driving mechanism, the translation driving mechanism comprises a driving member and a translation transmission structure, and the translation transmission structure is in transmission connection between the driving member and the air outlet member.

21. The air outlet device of claim 20, wherein, The translation transmission structure comprises a gear and a rack in engagement, the gear is in transmission connection with the driving member, and the rack extends along the front-rear direction and is connected with the air outlet member.

22. The air outlet device of claim 20, wherein, The translation driving mechanism comprises a base and a moving frame, the driving member is arranged on the base, and the moving frame is in transmission connection between the translation transmission structure and the air outlet member, wherein a guide structure is arranged between the base and the moving frame.

23. The air outlet device of claim 22, wherein, The guide structure comprises a guide wheel and a guide groove in cooperation, one of the base and the moving frame is provided with the guide wheel, and the other is provided with the guide groove, and the guide groove extends along the front-rear direction.

24. An indoor unit, characterized by comprising: The air outlet device of any one of claims 1-23.

25. The indoor unit of claim 24, wherein, The indoor unit is a vertical indoor unit. In the second push-out position, the side air outlets located on both sides of the front plate in the width direction are used for air outlet to the left and to the right; or In the first push-out position, the first air outlet is used for air outlet upward, downward, to the left and to the right; or In the first rotating position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet to the left or to the right; or In the second rotating position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet to the left and to the right.

26. The indoor unit of claim 24, wherein, The indoor unit is a hanging indoor unit. In the second push-out position, the side air outlets located on both sides of the front plate in the width direction are used for air outlet upward and downward; or In the first push-out position, the first air outlet is used for air outlet upward, downward, to the left and to the right; or In the first rotating position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet upward or downward; or In the second rotating position, the second air outlet is used for air outlet upward and downward.

27. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air outlet device of any one of claims 1-23 or the indoor unit of any one of claims 24-26.

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