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, and the front plate is provided with a front air outlet; wherein the air outlet piece is movably arranged on the shell, the shell comprises a supporting structure for supporting the side plate, and the side plate is connected with the supporting structure in a sliding mode. The air outlet device is suitable for improving the air supply effect of the air outlet device and is high in reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to an air outlet device, an indoor unit, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In some related technologies, the air outlet plate of some air outlet devices is fixed, resulting in poor air delivery effect of the air outlet device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an air outlet device that is suitable for improving its own air delivery effect and has high reliability.

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

[0005] shell; and

[0006] An air outlet component includes a front panel and a side panel disposed on the side of the front panel, the front panel having a front air outlet; wherein the air outlet component is movably disposed in a housing, the housing including a support structure supporting the side panel, the side panel being slidably connected to the support structure.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the air outlet is movably disposed on the housing in the front-to-back direction to be pushed forward or retracted back into the housing.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the side panel is provided with at least one side air outlet, and the air outlet has a retracted position and a first extended position, in which the housing covers the side air outlet; in the first extended position, the air outlet is extended out of the housing and the side air outlet is exposed.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the air outlet also has a second push-out position located in front of the first push-out position, in which the edge of the side plate is spaced from the housing to form a first air outlet.

[0010] In some possible implementations, in the retracted position, the front exhaust surface of the front panel is flush with the front surface of the housing, or the front exhaust surface of the front panel protrudes from the front surface of the housing.

[0011] In some possible implementations, at least a portion of the side panel is located on the rear side of the front panel, and the portion of the side panel located on the rear side of the front panel is provided with the side air outlet.

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

[0013] In some possible implementations, the side panel has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other in the width direction of the front panel, and both the first side and the second side are provided with the side air outlet.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the air outlet is rotatably disposed on the housing about a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

[0015] In some possible implementations, when the air outlet rotates, at least a portion of the air outlet is adapted to be spaced apart from the housing to form a second air outlet with the housing.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the rotation axis extends along the length of the front panel, the air outlet has a first rotational position, in which the side panel, on the side located in the width direction of the front panel, forms a second air outlet with the housing to discharge air through the front panel and the second air outlet.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the rotation axis extends along the length of the front panel, and the air outlet has a second rotation position in which the side panels, located on both sides of the front panel in the width direction, form a second air outlet with the housing to allow air to be discharged through the front panel and the second air outlet.

[0018] In some possible implementations, one of the support structure and the side plate is provided with a support groove, and the other is provided with a support plate, the support plate being slidably connected to the support groove.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the front panel includes an air vent grille, and / or the front panel includes an air vent panel with through-holes.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the front panel includes an air vent grille, which includes a plurality of air vents, the air vents being configured as straight strip air vents, diagonal strip air vents, or grid-like air vents.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the front panel has a rear air outlet and a front air outlet, the area of ​​the front air outlet being larger than the area of ​​the rear air outlet.

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

[0023] In some possible implementations, the front panel is constructed as an arc-shaped panel or a flat panel.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the side plate is constructed as an arc-shaped plate or a flat plate.

[0025] In some possible implementations, the cross-section of the side plate is inclined in the front-to-back direction, and the housing is provided with an inclined surface that matches the shape of the side plate.

[0026] In some possible implementations, the air outlet device includes at least one translation drive mechanism, which includes a drive element and a translation transmission structure, the translation transmission structure being drively connected between the drive element and the air outlet device.

[0027] In some possible implementations, the translational transmission structure includes a meshing gear and a rack, the gear being driven by the drive element, and the rack extending in the front-rear direction and connected to the air outlet element.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the translation drive mechanism includes a base and a movable frame, the drive component is disposed on the base, and the movable frame is tractively connected between the translation drive structure and the air outlet component, wherein a guide structure is provided between the base and the movable frame.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the guide structure includes a cooperating guide wheel and a guide groove, wherein one of the base and the movable frame is provided with a guide wheel and the other is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove extending in a front-rear direction.

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

[0031] In some possible implementations, the indoor unit is configured as a vertical indoor unit;

[0032] In the first ejection position, the side air vents located on both sides of the front panel in the width direction are used to exhaust air to the left and right; or,

[0033] In the second launch position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upwards, downwards, to the left, and to the right; or,

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

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

[0036] In some possible implementations, the indoor unit is a wall-mounted indoor unit;

[0037] In the first ejection position, the side air vents located on both sides of the front panel in the width direction are used for upward and downward airflow; or,

[0038] In the second launch position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upwards, downwards, to the left, and to the right; or

[0039] In the first rotating position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air upwards or downwards; or...

[0040] In the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air upwards and downwards.

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

[0042] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided in this disclosure, the front air outlet is used to dissipate air forward. Since the air outlet component is movably disposed on the housing, when the air outlet component moves relative to the housing, the position of the front plate can be changed, thereby changing the position of the front air outlet and / or changing the air outlet area of ​​the front air outlet. This increases the diversity of air dissipation by the air outlet component. Therefore, compared to the air outlet component being fixed to the housing, the above arrangement can improve the diversity of air dissipation of the air outlet device, thereby improving the air delivery effect of the air outlet device.

[0043] In addition, by adding a side plate, the side plate is slidably connected to the support structure. On the one hand, the above-mentioned arrangement eliminates the impact on the movement of the air outlet component. On the other hand, the support structure can support the side plate, and thus support the air outlet component. This can improve the reliability of the air outlet component, and thus improve the reliability of the air outlet device.

[0044] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0045] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0046] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 2 This is a partial perspective view of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A side view diagram;

[0049] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the retracted position;

[0050] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the first extended position;

[0051] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view;

[0052] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the second extended position;

[0053] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view;

[0054] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the retracted position;

[0055] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the first extended position;

[0056] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the second extended position;

[0057] Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in a first rotational position;

[0058] Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the first embodiment of this disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in a second rotational position;

[0059] Figure 14 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the retracted position;

[0060] Figure 15 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the first extended position;

[0061] Figure 16 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in the second extended position;

[0062] Figure 17This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in a first rotational position;

[0063] Figure 18 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air outlet component is in a second rotational position;

[0064] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the air outlet component and the translation drive mechanism in the air outlet device provided according to the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0065] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the translation drive mechanism in the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0067] 1-Shell, 11-Support structure, 111-Support groove, 2-Air outlet, 21-Front panel, 211-Front air outlet, 212-Air outlet grille, 2121-Air outlet style, 213-Rear air outlet surface, 214-Front air outlet surface, 22-Side panel, 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 drive mechanism, 31-Driver, 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 Implementation

[0068] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0069] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used for reference. Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 as well as Figures 8 to 18 Front, back, up, down, left, and right. Among them, Figures 9 to 13 The corresponding indoor unit is a floor-standing indoor unit. Figures 14 to 18 The corresponding indoor unit is a wall-mounted unit. The vertical orientation can be referenced to the direction of gravity of the air outlet or the indoor unit. The length, width, and thickness of the front panel can be referenced... Figure 2 and Figure 3The terms "length direction," "width direction," and "thickness direction" are used. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself. The terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Furthermore, in the following description, when referring to accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements, which this disclosure will not repeat.

[0070] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, an air outlet device is provided, with reference to... Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the air outlet device includes: a housing 1; and an air outlet 2, including a front plate 21 and a side plate 22 disposed on the side of the front plate 21, the front plate 21 being provided with a front air outlet 211; wherein, the air outlet 2 is movably disposed on the housing 1, the housing 1 including a support structure 11 supporting the side plate 22, the side plate 22 being slidably connected to the support structure 11.

[0071] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided in this disclosure, the front air outlet 211 is used to dissipate air forward. Since the air outlet component 2 is movably disposed on the housing 1, when the air outlet component 2 moves relative to the housing 1, the position of the front plate 21 can be changed, thereby changing the position of the front air outlet 211 and / or changing the air outlet area of ​​the front air outlet 211. As a result, the diversity of air outlets of the air outlet component 2 can be increased. Therefore, compared to the air outlet component 2 being fixed to the housing 1, the above arrangement can improve the diversity of air outlets of the air outlet device, thereby improving the air supply effect of the air outlet device.

[0072] In addition, by adding a side plate 22, the side plate 22 is slidably connected to the support structure 11. On the one hand, the above arrangement eliminates the influence on the movement of the air outlet 2. On the other hand, the support structure 11 can support the side plate 22, thereby supporting the air outlet 2. Thus, the reliability of the air outlet 2 can be improved, thereby improving the reliability of the air outlet device.

[0073] It should be noted that since the side panel 22 is located on the side of the front panel 21, it avoids affecting the air outlet of the front panel 21, and facilitates the sliding connection between the side panel 22 and the support structure 11. The support structure 11 can remain slidably connected to the side panel 22 throughout its entire movement. Of course, the support structure 11 can also detach from the side panel 22 before it reaches its limit position; this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0074] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, one of the support structure 11 and the side plate 22 can be provided with a support groove 111, and the other can be provided with a support plate 222, with the support plate 222 slidably connected to the support groove 111. In this way, the support plate 222 can be supported in the support groove 111, realizing the support structure 11 supporting the side plate 22. In addition, the sliding connection between the support plate 222 and the support groove 111 can ensure the movement of the air outlet 2.

[0075] In some implementations, reference Figure 4 As shown, the side plate 22 may be provided with a support plate 222. The support plate 222 and the support groove 111 both have length in the front-rear direction. The length of the support plate 222 may be greater than the length of the support groove 111. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0076] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 11 as well as Figures 14 to 16 As shown, the air outlet 2 can be movably disposed on the housing 1 in the front-back direction, so as to be pushed forward or retracted back into the housing 1.

[0077] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided in this disclosure, since the air outlet component 2 can move back and forth, that is, the front panel 21 and the front air outlet 211 can move back and forth, when the front air outlet 211 moves forward from its initial position, the distance that the front air outlet 211 moves forward is the increased air outlet distance. In other words, the forward movement of the front air outlet 211 can increase the forward air delivery distance of the air outlet device, thereby improving the air delivery effect of the air outlet device.

[0078] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 10 as well as Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown, the side panel 22 may be provided with at least one side air outlet 221. The air outlet 2 has a retracted position and a first extended position. In the retracted position, the housing 1 covers the side air outlet 221. In the first extended position, the air outlet 2 is pushed out of the housing 1, exposing the side air outlet 221. Thus, in the retracted position, since the side air outlet 221 is covered by the housing 1, the air outlet 221 is restricted from airflow, and the front air outlet 211 is used for airflow. In the first extended position, since the air outlet 2 is pushed out of the housing 1, the side air outlet 221 is staggered from the housing 1 and exposes the housing 1. Therefore, the side air outlet 221 is in an exposed state, that is, the side air outlet 221 is opened in an exposed manner. At this time, both the front air outlet 211 and the side air outlet 221 are used for airflow. In this way, on the one hand, the air volume of the air outlet 2 can be increased; on the other hand, the side air outlet 221 is set at an angle to the front air outlet 211, which can expand the air outlet angle of the air outlet 2 and thus increase the air outlet range, thereby improving the user experience. Therefore, the user can arrange the air outlet 2 in the retracted position and the first extended position as needed, and the above-mentioned arrangement is conducive to the diversity of air outlets.

[0079] It should be noted that since the side panel 22 is located on the side of the front panel 21, at least a portion of the side panel 22 can be provided on the side of the front panel 21 perpendicular to the front-rear direction. In some embodiments, the side panel 22 can be arranged around the front panel 21, and the side panel 22 is constructed as an annular plate. That is, the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the front panel 21 can all be provided with portions of the side panel 22. The arrangement and number of the side air outlets 221 can be adapted to the needs of this disclosure.

[0080] In some implementations, reference Figure 11 and Figure 16 As shown, the air outlet 2 may also have a second push-out position, located in front of the first push-out position. In the second push-out position, the edge of the side plate 22 is spaced from the housing 1 to form a first air outlet 10. Thus, in the second push-out position, the edge of the side plate 22 is also spaced from the housing 1, allowing the first air outlet 10 to be formed at the interval between them. This enables air to be discharged from the first air outlet 10, thereby increasing the air volume and airflow range. Therefore, in the second push-out position, the combined airflow from the front air outlet 211, the side air outlet 221, and the first air outlet 10 increases the airflow distance, air volume, and airflow range of the air outlet device, thereby improving the airflow effect of the air outlet device.

[0081] In some embodiments, in the retracted position, the front air outlet surface 214 of the front panel 21 can be approximately flush with the front surface of the housing 1. This improves the uniformity of the appearance of the air outlet device.

[0082] In some embodiments, in the retracted position, the front air outlet 214 of the front panel 21 can protrude from the front surface of the housing 1. This makes the position of the front air outlet 211 more forward in the retracted position, which helps to increase the maximum forward air outlet distance of the front air outlet 211.

[0083] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 10 as well as Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, at least a portion of the side panel 22 is located behind the front panel 21, and the portion of the side panel 22 located behind the front panel 21 has a side air outlet 221. In this way, on the one hand, the side air outlet 221 is arranged behind the front air outlet 211, which facilitates the flow of air from the side air outlet 221; on the other hand, the above arrangement allows the side air outlet 221 and the front air outlet 211 to be arranged at an angle.

[0084] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 10 as well as Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the portion of the side panel 22 located behind the front panel 21 can extend inward from front to back at an angle, thus enabling the side panel 22 to be set at an angle to the front panel 21.

[0085] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 10 as well as Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the front panel 21 has a thickness in the front-to-back direction; wherein, in the length direction of the front panel 21, the side panel 22 is provided with a side air outlet 221 on at least one of the two sides, and / or, in the width direction of the front panel 21, the side panel 22 is provided with a side air outlet 221 on at least one of the two sides. In this way, the position and number of the side air outlets 221 can be flexibly arranged.

[0086] 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.

[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 both sides of the front panel 21 in the width direction.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] For example, in some embodiments, the side panel 22 has a first side 23 and a second side 24 disposed opposite to each other in the width direction of the front panel 21, and both the first side 23 and the second side 24 are provided with side air outlets 221. In this way, in the first or second ejection 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.

[0092] For example, in some embodiments, reference 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. In this way, in the first ejection position or 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the air outlet device may include at least one translation drive mechanism 3. The translation drive mechanism 3 includes a drive member 31 and a translation transmission structure 32, which is drively connected between the drive member 31 and the air outlet 2. In this way, the drive member 31 can drive the air outlet 2 to move, for example, move back and forth, through the translation transmission structure 32. Compared with the direct drive of the drive member 31, the arrangement of the translation transmission structure 32 can improve the smoothness of the movement of the air outlet 2.

[0095] In some implementations, reference Figure 19 As shown, the air outlet device may include at least two translation drive mechanisms 3. The air outlet 2 is connected to a translation drive mechanism 3 on each side of its length direction. In this way, at least two translation drive mechanisms 3 can provide a more reliable driving force. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0096] In some implementations, reference Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the translational transmission structure 32 may include a meshing gear 321 and a rack 322. The gear 321 is connected to the drive member 31, and the rack 322 extends in the front-back direction and is connected to the air outlet member 2. In this way, the drive member 31 can drive the rack 322 to move in the front-back direction through the gear 321, thereby driving the air outlet member 2 to move in the front-back direction. The structure is simple, stable, and reliable. Of course, in other embodiments, the translational transmission structure 32 may also include a lead screw and nut, a worm gear, etc., and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0097] In some implementations, reference Figure 20 As shown, the translation drive mechanism 3 may include a base 33 and a movable frame 34. The drive component 31 is disposed on the base 33, and the movable frame 34 is tractively connected between the translation transmission structure 32 and the air outlet component 2. A guide structure 35 is provided between the base 33 and the movable frame 34. In this way, the guide structure 35 can provide guidance for the movement of the movable frame 34, and thus provide guidance for the movement of the air outlet component 2, ensuring the movement accuracy of the air outlet component 2.

[0098] In some embodiments, reference Figure 20 As shown, the guide structure 35 may include a cooperating guide wheel 351 and a guide groove 352. One of the base 33 and the movable frame 34 is provided with the guide wheel 351, and the other is provided with the guide groove 352, which extends in the front-rear direction. In this way, the guide groove 352 can provide guidance for the guide wheel 351, and thus provide guidance for the movable frame 34. The movable frame 34 may be provided with the guide groove 352, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0099] In some embodiments, reference Figure 20 As shown, in the width direction of the front plate 21, at least one guide wheel 351 or guide groove 352 may be provided on both sides of the base 33, and at least one guide wheel 351 or guide groove 352 may be provided on both sides of the movable frame 34. This disclosure does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0100] In some embodiments, the translation drive mechanism 3 described above can be fixed to the housing 1, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0101] In some implementations, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a 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, refer to... Figure 9 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the retracted position, both the left and right side air outlets 221 are covered by the housing 1. At this time, the front air outlet 211 discharges air forward, and the air outlet device is in front air outlet mode. (Reference) Figure 10As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the first extended position, both the left and right side air outlets 221 are exposed. At this time, the front air outlet 211 discharges air forward, the left side air outlet 221 discharges air to the left front, and the right side air outlet 221 discharges air to the right front. In this state, the air outlet device is in the first three-dimensional air outlet mode. (Reference) Figure 11 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the second extended position, both the left and right side air outlets 221 are exposed, and 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 left side air outlet 221 discharges air to the left front, and the right side air outlet 221 discharges air to the right front. The first air outlet 10 discharges air circumferentially. At this time, the air outlet device is in the second three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0102] In some implementations, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a wall-mounted indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the upper side and the second side 24 as the lower side, refer to... Figure 14 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the retracted position, both the upper and lower side air outlets 221 are covered by the housing 1. At this time, the front air outlet 211 discharges air forward, and the air outlet device is in the front air outlet mode; Reference Figure 15 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the first extended position, both the upper and lower side air outlets 221 are exposed. At this time, the front air outlet 211 discharges air forward, the upper side air outlet 221 discharges air upward and forward, and the lower side air outlet 221 discharges air downward and forward. 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 second 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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.

[0106] In some implementations, reference Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the air outlet also has a second rotation position. In the second rotation position, the side plates 22, located on both sides of the front plate 21 in the width direction, form a second air outlet 20 with the housing 1, so that air can be 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 increasing the air volume.

[0107] In some embodiments, the side panel 22 is provided with side air outlets 221 on both the first side 23 and the second side 24. Thus, in the first rotation position, the side air outlets 221 located on the first side 23 or the second side 24, as well as the second air outlet 20, can both emit air. In the second rotation position, the side air outlets 221 located on the first side 23 and the second side 24, as well as the second air outlet 20, can both emit air.

[0108] In some implementations, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a 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, refer to... Figure 12 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the first rotating position, the second air outlet 20 located on the left or right side can emit air. At this time, the air outlet device is in either the left front air outlet mode or the right front air outlet mode. (Refer to...) Figure 13 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the second rotation position, the side air outlets 221 on the left and right sides, as well as the second air outlet 20, can all emit air. At this time, the air outlet device is in the left and right front air outlet mode.

[0109] In some implementations, taking the air outlet device corresponding to a wall-mounted indoor unit as an example, and taking the first side 23 as the upper side and the second side 24 as the lower side, refer to... Figure 17 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the first rotating position, both the upper second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 can emit air. In this mode, the airflow first rises and then gradually descends, thus the air outlet is in "sky curtain" mode. In this mode, the air outlet can cool the air, which flows slowly downwards under its own gravity, covering the user like a gentle breeze, thereby improving user comfort. Alternatively, both the lower second air outlet 20 and the side air outlet 221 can emit air. In this mode, the airflow flows downwards, thus the air outlet is in "carpet wind" mode. In this mode, the air outlet can heat the air, which flows downwards and then slowly rises, covering the user like a carpet wind from bottom to top, thereby improving user comfort. (Reference) Figure 18 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the second rotation position, the side air outlets 221 located on the upper and lower sides, as well as the second air outlet 20, can both emit air. At this time, the air outlet device is in the upper, lower and front air outlet mode.

[0110] In some embodiments, the air outlet 2 can be movably disposed on the housing 1 in the front-back direction, or it can be rotatably disposed on the housing 1 about a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-back direction. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0111] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the front panel 21 may include an air vent grille 212, which may have a front air vent 211. In this way, when the air vent grille 212 vents air, it can disperse the airflow, thereby producing a gentle breeze that improves the user experience.

[0112] In some embodiments, the front panel 21 may include an air outlet panel with through holes. The through holes on the air outlet panel can then form a front air outlet 211 for forward airflow. The air outlet panel may have multiple through holes, which can also disperse the airflow to achieve a gentle breeze.

[0113] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 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 larger than the area of ​​the rear air outlet surface 213. This is suitable for the airflow to diffuse at the front air outlet surface 214.

[0114] In some embodiments, the width of the front end of the front panel 21 can be greater than the width of the rear end of the front panel 21. In this way, on the one hand, the area of ​​the front air outlet 214 can be greater than the area of ​​the rear air outlet 213, and on the other hand, it also further facilitates the diffusion of airflow.

[0115] In some implementations, reference Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 21 can be constructed as an arc-shaped panel or a flat panel. This facilitates the design of the front panel being wider at the front and narrower at the rear, and also facilitates the design of the front air outlet 214 having a larger area than the rear air outlet 213.

[0116] In some implementations, reference Figure 4 As shown, the side plate 22 can be constructed as an arc plate or a flat plate, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0117] In some implementations, reference Figure 4 As shown, the side plate 22 can be inclined, meaning that the cross-section of the side plate 22 can be inclined in the front-to-back direction, and the housing 1 has an inclined surface that matches the shape of the side plate 22. Here, the side plate 22 can be inclined inward from front to back, and the aforementioned inclined surface can prevent the side plate 22 from interfering with the housing 1 during movement. That is, the housing 1 is provided with a flared opening, and the aforementioned air outlet 2 is located at the flared opening. The surface of the housing surrounding the flared opening includes the aforementioned inclined surface.

[0118] In some embodiments, the front panel 21 includes an air vent grille 212, which includes a plurality of air vents 2121. These air vents can be configured as straight strips, diagonal strips, or a mesh pattern. Thus, the air vents 2121 can be configured in various shapes to meet different airflow requirements. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the output style can be a diagonal stripe style, that is, forming an acute angle with the front and back directions. It can also be understood as a diagonal stripe style extending along the length direction and sloping towards the width direction at an acute angle. (Reference) Figure 8 As shown, the style can also be a straight strip style, that is, it is perpendicular to the front and back direction. It can also be understood as the straight strip style extending along the length direction and being perpendicular to the width direction.

[0119] In some embodiments of this disclosure, a guide plate 27 may be provided inside the side air outlet 221. In this way, the guide plate 27 can guide the airflow so that the airflow flows in a preset direction when it flows out of the side air outlet 221.

[0120] In some implementations, the front air outlet 211 is used for air outlet in the retracted position, the first ejection position, the second ejection position, the first rotation position, and the second rotation position.

[0121] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an indoor unit is provided, including the air outlet device as described above. This indoor unit possesses all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned air outlet device, which will not be elaborated upon herein.

[0122] In some embodiments, the indoor unit can be configured as a vertical indoor unit. In this case, the length direction of the front panel 21 corresponds to the vertical direction of the indoor unit, and the width direction of the front panel 21 corresponds to the horizontal direction of the indoor unit.

[0123] In some implementations, the above-described indoor unit can be configured as a floor-standing indoor unit. (See reference) Figures 9 to 13 As shown, in the first push-out position, the side air outlets located on both sides of the front panel in the width direction are used to discharge air to the left and right; or, in the second push-out position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upward, downward, left and right; or, in the first rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air to the left or right; or, in the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air to the left and right.

[0124] Thus, 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, and the right side air outlet 221 ejects air to the right front. At this time, the air outlet device is in the first three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0125] In the second 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. Figures 14 to 18 As shown, in the first ejection 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 second ejection 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 first ejection position, both the upper side air outlet 221 and the lower side air outlet 221 are exposed. At this time, the front air outlet 211 blows air forward, the upper side air outlet 221 blows air forward and upward, and the lower side air outlet 221 blows air forward and downward. At this time, the air outlet device is in the first three-dimensional air outlet mode.

[0131] In the second 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 rotation position, air can be vented from the side air outlets 221 located on the upper and lower sides, as well as the second air outlet 20. At this time, the air outlet device is in the upper, lower and front air outlet mode.

[0134] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, including the above-described air outlet device or the above-described indoor unit. This air conditioner has all the beneficial effects of the described air outlet device or indoor unit, which will not be elaborated upon herein.

[0135] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0136] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0137] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. An air outlet device, characterized in that, include: case; and An air outlet component includes a front panel and a side panel disposed on the side of the front panel, the front panel having a front air outlet; wherein the air outlet component is movably disposed in a housing, the housing including a support structure supporting the side panel, the side panel being slidably connected to the support structure.

2. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet is movably disposed on the housing in the front-to-back direction to be pushed forward or retracted back into the housing.

3. The air outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side panel is provided with at least one side air outlet, and the air outlet has a retracted position and a first extended position. In the retracted position, the housing covers the side air outlet; in the first extended position, the air outlet is pushed out of the housing and the side air outlet is exposed.

4. The air outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air outlet also has a second push-out position, which is located in front of the first push-out position. In the second push-out position, the edge of the side plate is spaced from the housing to form a first air outlet.

5. The air outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the retracted position, the front air outlet surface of the front panel is flush with the front surface of the housing, or the front air outlet surface of the front panel protrudes from the front surface of the housing.

6. The air outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the side panel is located on the rear side of the front panel, and the portion of the side panel located on the rear side of the front panel is provided with the side air outlet.

7. The air outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front panel has a thickness in the front-to-back direction; wherein, in the length direction of the front panel, the side panel has the side air outlet on at least one of the opposite sides, and / or, in the width direction of the front panel, the side panel has the side air outlet on at least one of the opposite sides.

8. The air outlet device according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the width direction of the front panel, the side panel has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other, and both the first side and the second side are provided with the side air outlet.

9. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The air outlet is rotatably mounted on the housing about a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-back direction.

10. The air outlet device according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the air outlet is rotated, at least a portion of the air outlet is adapted to be spaced apart from the housing to form a second air outlet with the housing.

11. The air outlet device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The rotation axis extends along the length of the front plate, and the air outlet has a first rotation position. In the first rotation position, the side plate, located on one side of the width direction of the front plate, forms a second air outlet with the housing to allow air to be discharged through the front plate and the second air outlet.

12. The air outlet device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The rotation axis extends along the length of the front plate, and the air outlet has a second rotation position. In the second rotation position, the side plates are located on both sides of the front plate in the width direction, forming a second air outlet with the housing, so that air can be discharged through the front plate and the second air outlet.

13. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the support structure and the side plate is provided with a support groove, and the other is provided with a support plate, with the support plate slidably connected to the support groove.

14. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel includes an air vent grille, and / or the front panel includes an air vent panel with through-holes.

15. The air outlet device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The front panel includes an air vent grille, which includes multiple air vents, and the air vents are configured as straight strip air vents, diagonal strip air vents, or grid-shaped air vents.

16. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel has a rear air outlet surface and a front air outlet surface, and the area of ​​the front air outlet surface is larger than the area of ​​the rear air outlet surface.

17. The air outlet device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The width of the front end of the front panel is greater than the width of the rear end of the front panel.

18. The air outlet device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The front panel is constructed as an arc-shaped panel or a flat panel.

19. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side plate is constructed as an arc-shaped plate or a flat plate.

20. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The cross-section of the side plate is inclined in the front-to-back direction, and the shell is provided with an inclined surface that matches the shape of the side plate.

21. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The air outlet device includes at least one translation drive mechanism, which includes a drive component and a translation transmission structure, wherein the translation transmission structure is drively connected between the drive component and the air outlet component.

22. The air outlet device according to claim 21, characterized in that, The translational transmission structure includes a meshing gear and a rack. The gear is connected to the driving component, and the rack extends in the front-rear direction and is connected to the air outlet component.

23. The air outlet device according to claim 21, characterized in that, The translation drive mechanism includes a base and a movable frame. The drive component is disposed on the base, and the movable frame is throttledly connected between the translation drive structure and the air outlet component. A guide structure is provided between the base and the movable frame.

24. The air outlet device according to claim 23, characterized in that, The guiding structure includes a matching guide wheel and a guide groove. One of the base and the movable frame is provided with a guide wheel, and the other is provided with a guide groove, which extends in the front-back direction.

25. An indoor unit, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet device as described in any one of claims 1-24.

26. The indoor unit according to claim 25, characterized in that, The indoor unit is a vertical indoor unit; In the first ejection position, the side air vents located on both sides of the front panel in the width direction are used to exhaust air to the left and right; or, In the second launch position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upwards, downwards, to the left, and to the right; or, In the first rotating position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air to the left or right; or, In the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air to the left and right.

27. The indoor unit according to claim 25, characterized in that, The indoor unit is a wall-mounted indoor unit. In the first ejection position, the side air vents located on both sides of the front panel in the width direction are used for upward and downward airflow; or, In the second launch position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upwards, downwards, to the left, and to the right; or In the first rotating 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.

28. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet device as described in any one of claims 1-24 or the indoor unit as described in any one of claims 25-27.

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