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, an air inlet and an air outlet, the air outlet piece is movably arranged on the shell and comprises a containing cavity; and the air sweeping mechanism is installed on the air outlet piece and moves along with the air outlet piece, and at least part of the air sweeping mechanism is arranged in the containing cavity. The air outlet device is good in compactness.

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 related technologies, some air outlet devices are equipped with air sweeping mechanisms, but currently, the compactness of air outlet devices is relatively poor. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an air outlet device that has good compactness.

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

[0005] case;

[0006] An air outlet is movably disposed within the housing and includes a receiving cavity; and

[0007] A sweeping mechanism, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity and is capable of rotating for sweeping under the drive of a driving component.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the air outlet includes a front panel with a front air outlet, and the air sweeping mechanism is located on the rear side of the front panel.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the air outlet includes a side plate disposed on the side of the front panel, the side plate and the front panel forming a receiving cavity.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the air-sweeping mechanism includes a first air-sweeping plate, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity, and / or, the air-sweeping mechanism includes a second air-sweeping plate, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the rotation axis of the first air-sweeping plate extends along the length of the front plate, and / or the rotation axis of the second air-sweeping plate extends along the width of the front plate.

[0012] In some possible implementations, there are multiple first air-sweeping plates, which are arranged along the width direction of the front plate, and / or there are multiple second air-sweeping plates, which are arranged along the length direction of the front plate.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the first and / or the second air-sweeping plates are arranged on the air outlet, the receiving cavity has a width in the width direction of the front plate, and the side plates gradually approach each other from front to back in the portions located on both sides of the width direction of the front plate so that the width of the receiving cavity gradually decreases from front to back, and a plurality of first air-sweeping plates are disposed in front of a plurality of second air-sweeping plates.

[0014] 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.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the air outlet includes a side plate disposed on the side of the front panel, the side plate having at least one side air outlet.

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the air outlet is rotatably disposed on the housing about a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

[0023] 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.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the rotation axis extends along the length of the front panel, and the air outlet has a first rotational position in which the side panel, on one side located in the width direction of the front panel, forms a second air outlet with the housing to allow air to be discharged through the front panel and the second air outlet.

[0025] 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.

[0026] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an indoor unit is provided, including the air outlet device as described above.

[0027] In some possible implementations, the indoor unit is configured as a vertical indoor unit;

[0028] 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,

[0029] In the second launch position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upwards, downwards, to the left, and to the right; or,

[0030] In the first rotating position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air to the left or right; or,

[0031] In the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air to the left and right.

[0032] In some possible implementations, the indoor unit is a wall-mounted indoor unit;

[0033] 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,

[0034] In the second launch position, the first air outlet is used to discharge air upwards, downwards, to the left, and to the right; or

[0035] In the first rotating position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air upwards or downwards; or...

[0036] In the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air upwards and downwards.

[0037] 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.

[0038] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided in this disclosure, the orientation or position of the front air outlet and the orientation and position of the sweeping mechanism can be changed when the air outlet component is in motion, thereby facilitating the realization of diverse air outlet configurations. Furthermore, the inclusion cavity can accommodate at least a portion of the sweeping mechanism, thereby reducing or even eliminating the space occupied by the sweeping mechanism in other arrangements, thus further enabling a compact design of the air outlet device.

[0039] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0040] 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:

[0041] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first air sweeping plate in the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 4 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first air sweeping plate in the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second air sweeping plate in the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the second air sweeping plate in the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 7 This is a partial perspective view of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air outlet component of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 9 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0050] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the air outlet component in the air outlet device provided according to the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0051] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A cross-sectional view;

[0052] Figure 12 This is another perspective view of the air outlet component in the air outlet device provided according to the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0053] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0054] Figure 14 This is another cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0055] Figure 15 This is a side view of the air outlet component in the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0056] Figure 16 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;

[0057] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A cross-sectional view;

[0058] Figure 18 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;

[0059] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A cross-sectional view;

[0060] Figure 20 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;

[0061] Figure 21 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;

[0062] Figure 22 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;

[0063] Figure 23 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;

[0064] Figure 24 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;

[0065] Figure 25 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;

[0066] Figure 26 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;

[0067] Figure 27 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;

[0068] Figure 28 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 first rotational position;

[0069] Figure 29 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;

[0070] Figure 30 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;

[0071] Figure 31 This is a schematic diagram of the translation drive mechanism in the air outlet device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0073] 1-Shell, 11-Support structure, 111-Support groove, 12-Air outlet duct, 13-Air duct plate, 14-Grate, 2-Air outlet component, 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, 223-Air guide surface, 2231-First surface, 2232-Second surface, 224-Connecting rib, 23-First side, 24-Second side, 25-Third side, 26-Fourth side, 27-Air guide plate, 271-First air guide hole 28-Cover plate, 281-Second air guide hole, 29-Motor, 3-Translation drive mechanism, 31-Drive component, 32-Translation transmission structure, 321-Gear, 322-Rack, 33-Base, 34-Moving frame, 35-Guide structure, 351-Guide wheel, 352-Guide groove, 5-Sweeping mechanism, 51-First sweeping plate, 511-First air outlet, 512-First axial flow blade, 52-Second sweeping plate, 521-Second air outlet, 522-Second axial flow blade, 10-First air outlet, 20-Second air outlet, 30-Accommodation cavity, 100-Soft wind structure. Detailed Implementation

[0074] 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.

[0075] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used for reference. Figures 2 to 9 as well as Figures 14 to 29 Front, back, up, down, left, and right. Among them, Figures 20 to 24 The corresponding indoor unit is a floor-standing indoor unit. Figures 25 to 29 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 7 The 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.

[0076] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, an air outlet device is provided, with reference to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet device includes: a housing 1; an air outlet 2 movably disposed in the housing 1 and including a receiving cavity 30; and a sweeping mechanism 5, wherein the sweeping mechanism 5 can be installed on the air outlet 2 and moves with the air outlet 2, wherein at least a portion of the sweeping mechanism 5 is disposed in the receiving cavity 30 and is capable of rotating and sweeping under the drive of the driving component.

[0077] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided in this disclosure, when the air outlet component 2 is active, the orientation or position of the front air outlet 211 and the orientation and position of the sweeping mechanism 5 can be changed, thereby facilitating the realization of diverse air outlet configurations. Furthermore, the receiving cavity 30 can accommodate at least a portion of the sweeping mechanism 5, thereby reducing or even eliminating the space occupied by the sweeping mechanism 5 in other arrangements, thus further enabling a compact design of the air outlet device.

[0078] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet 2 includes a front panel 21 with a front air outlet 211, and a sweeping mechanism 5 is located on the rear side of the front panel 21. In this way, the sweeping mechanism 5 can perform sweeping on the rear side of the front panel 21.

[0079] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet 2 includes a side plate 22 disposed on the side of the front plate 21, and the side plate 22 and the front plate 21 form a receiving cavity 30. In this way, the receiving cavity 30 can be formed by the enclosure of the side plate 22 and the front plate 21, which is simple in structure and easy to implement.

[0080] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air-sweeping mechanism 5 may include a first air-sweeping plate 51, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity 30, and / or, the air-sweeping mechanism 5 may include a second air-sweeping plate 52, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity 30. Thus, the receiving cavity 30 can be used to arrange the first air-sweeping plate 51 and / or the second air-sweeping plate 52, thereby reducing or even avoiding the occupation of other arrangement space by the first air-sweeping plate 51 and / or the second air-sweeping plate 52, thereby further achieving a compact design of the air outlet device.

[0081] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rotation axis of the first sweeping plate 51 can extend along the length direction of the front plate 21, and / or the rotation axis of the second sweeping plate 52 can extend along the width direction of the front plate 21. Thus, the first sweeping plate 51 can sweep air in the width direction of the front plate 21, and the second sweeping plate 52 can sweep air in the length direction of the front plate 21.

[0082] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, there are multiple first air-sweeping plates 51 arranged along the width direction of the front plate 21, and / or multiple second air-sweeping plates 52 arranged along the length direction of the front plate 21. In this way, the space of the receiving cavity 30 in the width direction of the front plate 21 can be used to arrange multiple first air-sweeping plates 51, and the space of the receiving cavity 30 in the length direction of the front plate 21 can be used to arrange multiple second air-sweeping plates 52. By occupying the receiving cavity 30 in different directions, the utilization rate of the receiving cavity 30's space can be effectively improved, facilitating the rational arrangement of the first air-sweeping plates 51 and the second air-sweeping plates 52.

[0083] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first air-sweeping plate 51 and / or the second air-sweeping plate 52 are arranged on the air outlet 2, that is, as the air outlet 2 moves, the receiving cavity 30 has a width in the width direction of the front plate 21, and the side plates 22 gradually approach each other from front to back in the portions located on both sides of the front plate 21 in the width direction, so that the width of the receiving cavity 30 gradually decreases from front to back. Multiple first air-sweeping plates 51 are arranged on the front side of multiple second air-sweeping plates 52. In this way, since the accommodating cavity 30 has a larger width at the front, and the multiple first air-sweeping plates 51 are arranged along the width direction of the front plate 21, it is advantageous to arrange the multiple first air-sweeping plates 51 at the front by using the larger width of the accommodating cavity 30. The multiple second air-sweeping plates 52 are arranged along the length direction of the front plate 21, so the arrangement space occupied by the multiple second air-sweeping plates 52 in the width direction is smaller. Therefore, it is advantageous to arrange the multiple second air-sweeping plates 52 at the rear. Thus, the above arrangement makes full use of the arrangement space in the accommodating cavity 30 and achieves a reasonable arrangement of the multiple first air-sweeping plates 51 and the second air-sweeping plates 52.

[0084] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the air-sweeping mechanism 5 includes a first air-sweeping plate 51 and a second air-sweeping plate 52 with different air-sweeping directions. The air outlet 2, the first air-sweeping plate 51 and the second air-sweeping plate 52 are arranged sequentially from front to back. Each of the air outlet 2, the first air-sweeping plate 51 and the second air-sweeping plate 52 is equipped with a soft wind structure 100.

[0085] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided in this disclosure, when airflow is blown out from the air outlet 2, the soft-wind structure 100 configured on the air outlet 2 can disperse the airflow, that is, disperse a large stream of airflow into smaller streams of airflow, thereby achieving soft-wind airflow. When the first sweeping plate 51 is sweeping, the soft-wind structure 100 configured on the first sweeping plate 51 can also disperse the airflow, that is, disperse a large stream of airflow into smaller streams of airflow, thereby achieving soft-wind sweeping. Similarly, when the second sweeping plate 52 is sweeping, the soft-wind structure 100 configured on the second sweeping plate 52 can also disperse the airflow, that is, disperse a large stream of airflow into smaller streams of airflow, thereby achieving soft-wind sweeping.

[0086] Therefore, by configuring the soft-wind structure 100 on each of the air outlet component 2, the first sweeping plate 51, and the second sweeping plate 52, the user can flexibly select the desired soft-wind structure 100 according to their needs. For example, the user can choose one or more of the soft-wind structures 100 configured on the air outlet component 2, the first sweeping plate 51, and the second sweeping plate 52 to achieve single soft wind, that is, one of the soft-wind structures 100 configured on the air outlet component 2, the first sweeping plate 51, and the second sweeping plate 52 is used for air outlet; or to achieve double soft wind, that is, two of the soft-wind structures 100 configured on the air outlet component 2, the first sweeping plate 51, and the second sweeping plate 52 are used for air outlet; or to achieve full soft wind, that is, all of the soft-wind structures 100 configured on the air outlet component 2, the first sweeping plate 51, and the second sweeping plate 52 are used for air outlet. Therefore, the soft-wind air outlet of the air outlet device disclosed herein is more flexible and suitable for improving the user experience.

[0087] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the air outlet device can have a first air outlet mode. In the first air outlet mode, the air outlet component 2 is used for air outlet, and the first sweeping plate 51 and the second sweeping plate 52 stop sweeping. Thus, in the first air outlet mode, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the first sweeping plate 51 does not rotate with the first sweeping plate 51, but performs soft wind sweeping. The soft wind structure 100 configured on the second sweeping plate 52 does not rotate with the second sweeping plate 52, but performs soft wind sweeping. At this time, only the soft wind structure 100 configured on the air outlet component 2 is used for soft wind outlet. Therefore, in the first air outlet mode, the air outlet device achieves single soft wind.

[0088] In other embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the air outlet device can have a second air outlet mode. In the second air outlet mode, the air outlet component 2 is used for air outlet, and one of the first sweeping plate 51 and the second sweeping plate 52 is used for sweeping, while the other is not used for sweeping. Thus, in the second air outlet mode, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the first sweeping plate 51 performs soft wind sweeping without rotating with the first sweeping plate 51, and the soft wind structure 100 configured on the second sweeping plate 52 performs soft wind sweeping with rotating with the second sweeping plate 52. At this time, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the air outlet component 2 is used for soft wind outlet, and the soft wind structure 100 configured on the second sweeping plate 52 performs soft wind sweeping. Therefore, in the second air outlet mode, the air outlet device achieves dual soft wind.

[0089] Similarly, in the second air outlet mode, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the first air sweeping plate 51 performs soft wind sweeping as the first air sweeping plate 51 rotates, while the soft wind structure 100 configured on the second air sweeping plate 52 performs soft wind sweeping without rotating with the second air sweeping plate 52. At this time, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the air outlet component 2 is used for soft wind outlet, and the soft wind structure 100 configured on the first air sweeping plate 51 performs soft wind sweeping. Therefore, in the second air outlet mode, the air outlet device achieves dual soft wind.

[0090] In other embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the air outlet device can have a third air outlet mode. In the third air outlet mode, the air outlet component 2 is used for air outlet, and the first sweeping plate 51 and the second sweeping plate 52 each perform sweeping. Thus, in the third air outlet mode, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the first sweeping plate 51 performs soft wind sweeping as the first sweeping plate 51 rotates, and the soft wind structure 100 configured on the second sweeping plate 52 performs soft wind sweeping as the second sweeping plate 52 rotates. At this time, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the air outlet component 2 is used for soft wind outlet, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the first sweeping plate 51 performs soft wind sweeping, and the soft wind structure 100 configured on the second sweeping plate 52 performs soft wind sweeping. Therefore, in the third air outlet mode, the air outlet device achieves fully soft wind.

[0091] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet device may include a housing 1, which includes an air outlet channel 12 located upstream of the first air sweeping plate 51. A grille 14 is provided at the outlet of the air outlet channel 12. In this way, when the airflow blows forward from the air outlet channel 12, the grille 14 can disperse the airflow, thereby enabling the airflow to be blown out of the air outlet channel 12 in a gentle breeze, thus improving the gentle breeze effect of the air outlet device.

[0092] In some embodiments, since the grille 14 is located upstream of the first air sweeping plate 51, that is, upstream of the first air sweeping plate 51, the second air sweeping plate 52 and the air outlet 2, the grille 14 is used for gentle air outlet in the first air outlet mode, the second air outlet mode and the third air outlet mode.

[0093] In some implementations, reference Figure 2 As shown, the grille 14 is rotatably disposed at the outlet about an axis perpendicular to the front-to-back direction. In this way, the grille 14 can also perform air sweeping to improve the diversity of airflow.

[0094] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2As shown, the air outlet 2 includes a front panel 21 with a front air outlet 211. A grille 14 is rotatably disposed at the outlet about an axis extending along the length of the front panel 21. This allows the grille 14 to also sweep air in the width direction of the front panel 21. Of course, the grille 14 can also be rotatably disposed at the outlet about an axis extending along the width direction of the front panel 21. This allows the grille 14 to also sweep air in the length direction of the front panel 21; this disclosure does not limit this.

[0095] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the soft-wind structure 100 configured in the air outlet 2 may include an air outlet grille 212. In this way, the air outlet grille 212 can disperse the airflow to achieve a soft breeze.

[0096] In some embodiments, the gentle breeze structure 100 configured on the air outlet 2 may include an air outlet panel with multiple through holes. In this way, the multiple through holes can also disperse the airflow to achieve a gentle breeze.

[0097] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 As shown, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the first air sweeping plate 51 includes a plurality of first air outlets 511 disposed on the first air sweeping plate 51. In this way, the plurality of first air outlets 511 can disperse the airflow to achieve a soft wind.

[0098] In some implementations, reference Figure 4 As shown, the soft-wind structure 100 configured on the first sweeping plate 51 includes a plurality of first axial flow blades 512 rotatably disposed on the first sweeping plate 51. In this way, the rotation of the plurality of first axial flow blades 512 can also disperse the airflow, wherein the first axial flow blades 512 can rotate under the blowing of the airflow.

[0099] In some implementations, reference Figure 4 As shown, the rotation axis of the first axial flow blade 512 is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the first sweeping plate 51, which helps to save space and disperse the airflow. The first sweeping plate 51 may have a first mounting through hole, and the first axial flow blade 512 may be arranged within the first mounting through hole.

[0100] In some implementations, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple first air-sweeping plates 51, and these multiple first air-sweeping plates 51 rotate synchronously, which can improve the air-sweeping effect.

[0101] In some implementations, reference Figure 5As shown, the soft wind structure 100 configured on the second air sweeping plate 52 includes a plurality of second air outlets 521 provided on the second air sweeping plate 52. In this way, the plurality of second air outlets 521 can disperse the airflow to achieve a soft wind.

[0102] In some implementations, reference Figure 6 As shown, the soft-wind structure 100 configured on the second sweeping plate 52 includes a plurality of second axial flow blades 522 rotatably disposed on the second sweeping plate 52. In this way, the rotation of the plurality of second axial flow blades 522 can also disperse the airflow, wherein the second axial flow blades 522 can rotate under the blowing of the airflow.

[0103] In some implementations, reference Figure 6 As shown, the rotation axis of the second axial flow blade 522 is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the second sweeping plate 52, which helps to save space and disperse the airflow. The second sweeping plate 52 may have a second mounting through hole, and the second axial flow blade 522 may be arranged within the second mounting through hole.

[0104] In some implementations, reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, there are multiple second air-sweeping plates 52, and these multiple second air-sweeping plates 52 rotate synchronously, which can improve the air-sweeping effect.

[0105] In some embodiments, the air outlet 2, the first air sweeping plate 51, and the second air sweeping plate 52 can be arranged sequentially and alternately from front to back. This avoids interference between the first air sweeping plate 51 and the air outlet 2 and the second air sweeping plate 52 during rotation, and also avoids interference between the second air sweeping plate 52 and the air outlet 2 and the first air sweeping plate 51 during rotation.

[0106] In some implementations, reference Figure 2 As shown, the first air sweeping plate 51 is connected to the air outlet 2. In this way, the first air sweeping plate 51 can be integrated into the air outlet 2 to achieve a compact arrangement and avoid interference between the air outlet 2 and the first air sweeping plate 51 when the air outlet 2 is in motion.

[0107] In some implementations, reference Figure 2 As shown, the second air sweeping plate 52 is connected to the air outlet 2. In this way, the second air sweeping plate 52 can be integrated into the air outlet 2 to achieve a compact arrangement and avoid interference between the air outlet 2 and the second air sweeping plate 52 when the air outlet 2 is in motion.

[0108] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 7 to 31 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.

[0109] 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.

[0110] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 7 to 20 As 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.

[0111] 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.

[0112] In some implementations, reference Figure 19 and Figure 22 as well as Figure 27As 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.

[0113] In some embodiments, in the retracted position, the front air outlet surface 214 of the front panel can be substantially flush with the front surface of the housing. This improves the uniformity of the appearance of the air outlet device.

[0114] In some embodiments, in the retracted position, the front air outlet surface 214 of the front panel can protrude beyond the front surface of the housing. This makes the front air outlet positioned further forward in the retracted position, which helps to increase the maximum forward airflow distance of the front air outlet.

[0115] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 7 to 20 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.

[0116] In some implementations, reference Figures 7 to 20 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.

[0117] In some implementations, reference Figures 7 to 20 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] For example, in some embodiments, reference Figure 16 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.

[0125] 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.

[0126] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 30 and Figure 31As 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.

[0127] In some implementations, reference Figure 30 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.

[0128] In some implementations, reference Figure 30 and Figure 31 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.

[0129] In some implementations, reference Figure 31 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.

[0130] In some embodiments, reference Figure 31 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.

[0131] In some embodiments, reference Figure 31As 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.

[0132] In some embodiments, the translation drive mechanism 3 described above can be fixed to the housing 1, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0133] 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 20 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 21 As 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 22 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.

[0134] 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 25 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 26 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 27As 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.

[0135] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 9 to 13 As shown, the side plate 22 is provided with an air guide surface 223 at least on the rear side of the side air outlet 221. The air guide surface 223 guides the airflow to flow towards the side air outlet 221 and / or the front air outlet 211.

[0136] Through the above technical solution, in the air outlet device provided in this disclosure, the airflow can be guided from back to front to the side air outlet 221 and / or guided to the front air outlet 211 by the air guide surface 223, thereby ensuring the air volume of the side air outlet 221 and the front air outlet 211 at the first push-out position.

[0137] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the air guide surface 223 can be configured as an arc-shaped surface, a straight surface, or a stepped surface. This disclosure can be adapted to meet specific needs.

[0138] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 14 As shown, the air guide surface 223 can be constructed as a stepped surface, including a first surface 2231 and a second surface 2232, and the side air outlet 221 can be disposed on the first surface and / or the second surface. In this way, the side air outlet 221 can discharge air in a direction perpendicular to the first surface 2231, and / or discharge air in a direction perpendicular to the second surface 2232, which facilitates control over the orientation of the side air outlet 221.

[0139] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 13 As shown, the housing 1 may include an air outlet duct 12 and an air duct plate 13 surrounding the air outlet duct 12. The air inlet of the air guide surface 223 is connected to the air outlet duct 12, and the air guide surface 223 has the same orientation as the air duct plate 13 on the same side. In this way, when the airflow flows through the air duct plate 13 to the air guide surface 223 on the same side, the air guide surface 223 can continue to guide the airflow in the same direction, thereby reducing airflow loss and improving the smoothness of airflow.

[0140] In some embodiments, the air outlet duct 12 is provided with air duct plates 13 on both sides of the front plate 21 in the width direction, and the side plate may be provided with air guide surface 223 and side air outlet 221 on both sides of the front plate 21 in the width direction.

[0141] In some embodiments, the side plate 22 can be constructed as an inclined straight plate surface, with the duct plate and the portion on the same side of the side plate joined together. This facilitates the connection between the side plate 22 and the duct plate 13 on the same side, preventing leakage.

[0142] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 29 As shown, at least one air guide plate 27 is provided inside the side air outlet. In this way, the air guide plate 27 can guide the airflow in a preset direction. That is, the air guide plate 27 can extend along the preset direction.

[0143] It should be noted that since the air guide plate 27 is installed in the side air outlet 221, the air guide plate 27 is spaced apart from the wall surrounding the side air outlet 221, ensuring that the side air outlet 221 in the space between the two can vent air.

[0144] In some implementations, for the air guide plate 27, reference is made to... Figure 12 As shown, the air guide plate 27 can be fixedly connected to the side air outlet 221. This can improve the structural strength of the air guide plate 27, prevent the air guide plate 27 from being excessively deformed, and thus extend the service life of the air guide plate 27. In addition, preventing the air guide plate 27 from being excessively deformed can also ensure the air guiding effect of the air guide plate 27.

[0145] In some embodiments, the air guide plate 27 can be integrally formed with the side plate 22. This eliminates the need for a connection between the air guide plate 27 and the side plate 22, improving assembly efficiency and ensuring the connection strength between the two.

[0146] In some embodiments, reference Figure 13 As shown, the housing 1 may include an air outlet duct 12 and an air duct plate 13 surrounding the air outlet duct 12. The air duct plate 13 may have the same orientation as the air guide plate 27 disposed on the same side. The air outlet 2 may be disposed downstream of the air outlet duct 12. In this way, when the air outlet 2 is pushed out, that is, when the side air outlet 221 is exposed, as the airflow flows through the air duct plate 13 to the air guide plate 27 on the same side, the air guide plate 27 can continue to guide the airflow in the same direction. This reduces airflow loss and improves the smoothness of airflow.

[0147] In some embodiments, both the air duct plate 13 and the air guide plate 27 can be constructed as straight plates. In other embodiments, both the air duct plate 13 and the air guide plate 27 can be constructed as curved plates.

[0148] In some embodiments, the side panel 22 may be provided with air guide plates 27 on both sides of the front panel 21 in the width direction, and the side panel 22 may be provided with side air outlets 221 on both sides of the front panel 21 in the width direction. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0149] In some embodiments, where the air guide plate 27 is fixed in the side air outlet 221, refer to Figure 7 As shown, the side air outlet 221 may also be provided with a connecting rib 224, which connects the air guide plate 27 and the side plate 22. This can improve the connection strength between the air guide plate 27 and the side plate 22, thereby further preventing the air guide plate 27 from deforming and improving the reliability of the air guide plate 27.

[0150] In some embodiments, reference Figure 12 As shown, when the air guide plate extends along the length direction, the connecting ribs can extend along the front-back direction.

[0151] In other embodiments, reference is made to Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the air guide plate 27 is rotatably disposed in the side air outlet 221 about a pivot axis perpendicular to the front-back direction. This allows the air guide plate 27 to perform air sweeping, thereby improving the air outlet angle and air outlet range. In some embodiments, the air outlet member 2 is equipped with a motor 29, which drives the air guide plate 27 to rotate.

[0152] In some embodiments, reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the front panel 21 has a thickness in the front-to-back direction; when the air guide plate 27 is arranged on at least one side of the front panel 21 in the width direction, the pivot axis of the air guide plate 27 extends along the length direction of the front panel 21, or, when the air guide plate 27 is arranged on at least one side of the front panel 21 in the length direction, the pivot axis of the air guide plate 27 extends along the width direction of the front panel 21. In this way, the air guide plate 27 located on one side of the front panel 21 in the width direction can sweep air within the width range of the front panel 21. For example, when the width direction of the front panel 21 is the left-right direction of the air outlet, the air guide plate 27 can sweep air left and right when rotating; when the width direction of the front panel 21 is the up-down direction of the air outlet, the air guide plate 27 can sweep air up and down when rotating. Similarly, the air guide plate 27 located on one side of the front plate 21 along its length can sweep air within the length range of the front plate 21. For example, when the length direction of the front plate 21 is the vertical direction of the air outlet, the air guide plate 27 can sweep air vertically when rotating; when the length direction of the front plate 21 is the horizontal direction of the air outlet, the air guide plate 27 can sweep air horizontally when rotating.

[0153] In some embodiments, reference Figure 13 As shown, the air guide plate 27 may be provided with a plurality of first air guide holes 271, which are arranged through the air guide plate 27 in the thickness direction of the air guide plate 27. In this way, when the airflow flows through the air guide plate 27, the first air guide holes 271 can disperse the airflow, thereby achieving a gentle breeze effect.

[0154] In some embodiments, the air guide plate 27 can be constructed as an arc-shaped plate or a straight plate, and the present disclosure can be adapted to meet the needs.

[0155] In other embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 15 As shown, a cover plate 28 is provided at the side air outlet 221. The cover plate 28 has multiple second air guide holes 281, which are arranged through the cover plate 28 in the thickness direction. In this way, the airflow can be guided to flow in a preset direction using the second air guide holes 281. In addition, when the airflow flows through the multiple second air guide holes 281, the second air guide holes 281 can disperse the airflow, thereby achieving a gentle breeze effect.

[0156] In some implementations, reference Figure 9 As shown, the housing 1 includes a support structure 11 that supports the side plate 22, and the side plate 22 is slidably connected to the support structure 11. Thus, by adding the side plate 22 and making it slidably connected to the support structure 11, this disclosure eliminates the impact on the movement of the air outlet 2. Furthermore, the support structure 11 can support the side plate 22, thereby supporting the air outlet 2, which improves the reliability of the air outlet 2 and consequently, the reliability of the air outlet device.

[0157] 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.

[0158] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 9 , Figure 17 and Figure 19 As 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.

[0159] In some implementations, reference Figure 9 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.

[0160] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 23 , Figure 24 , Figure 28 and Figure 29 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.

[0161] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 23 , Figure 24 , Figure 28 and Figure 29 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.

[0162] In some implementations, reference Figure 23 , Figure 24 , Figure 28 and Figure 29 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.

[0163] In some implementations, reference Figure 23 , Figure 24 , Figure 28 and Figure 29 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.

[0164] 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.

[0165] 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 23 As shown, when the air outlet 2 is in the first rotating position, both the second air outlet 20 on the left or right side and the side air outlet 221 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 24 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.

[0166] 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 28 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 29 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.

[0167] 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.

[0168] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 9 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.

[0169] 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.

[0170] In some implementations, reference Figure 9 As shown, the side plate 22 can be constructed as an arc plate or a flat plate, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0171] In some implementations, reference Figure 9 As shown, the front panel 21 can be constructed as a flat panel or an arc-shaped panel. This facilitates the design of a front panel that is wider at the front and narrower at the rear, and also facilitates the design of a front air outlet 214 having a larger area than a rear air outlet 213.

[0172] In some implementations, reference Figure 9 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. In other words, 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.

[0173] In some embodiments, the air outlet 2121 can be configured as a straight strip, a diagonal strip, or a grid pattern. Thus, the air outlet 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 17 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.

[0174] 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.

[0175] 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.

[0176] 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.

[0177] In some implementations, the above-described indoor unit can be configured as a floor-standing indoor unit. (See reference) Figures 20 to 24As 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.

[0178] 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.

[0179] 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.

[0180] 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.

[0181] 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.

[0182] 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.

[0183] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned indoor unit can be configured as a wall-mounted indoor unit, see reference. Figures 25 to 29 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 upward or downward; or, in the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air upward and downward.

[0184] 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.

[0185] 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.

[0186] 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.

[0187] 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.

[0188] 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.

[0189] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of 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 fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0190] 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.

[0191] 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; An air outlet is movably disposed within the housing and includes a receiving cavity; and A sweeping mechanism, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity and is capable of rotating for sweeping under the drive of a driving component.

2. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet component includes a front panel with a front air outlet, and the air sweeping mechanism is located on the rear side of the front panel.

3. The air outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet component includes a side plate disposed on the side of the front panel, and the side plate and the front panel form a receiving cavity.

4. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The air-sweeping mechanism includes a first air-sweeping plate, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity, and / or the air-sweeping mechanism includes a second air-sweeping plate, at least a portion of which is disposed within the receiving cavity.

5. The air outlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the first air-sweeping plate extends along the length of the front plate, and / or the rotation axis of the second air-sweeping plate extends along the width of the front plate.

6. The air outlet device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of first air-sweeping plates is multiple, and the multiple first air-sweeping plates are arranged along the width direction of the front plate, and / or the number of second air-sweeping plates is multiple, and the multiple second air-sweeping plates are arranged along the length direction of the front plate.

7. The air outlet device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first air-sweeping plate and / or the second air-sweeping plate are arranged on the air outlet. The receiving cavity has a width in the width direction of the front plate. The side plates gradually approach each other from front to back in the portions located on both sides of the width direction of the front plate so that the width of the receiving cavity gradually decreases from front to back. A plurality of first air-sweeping plates are arranged in front of a plurality of second air-sweeping plates.

8. The air outlet device according to claim 2, 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.

9. The air outlet device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet component includes a side plate disposed on the side of the front panel, and the side plate is provided with at least one side air outlet. 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.

10. The air outlet device according to claim 9, 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.

11. The air outlet device according to claim 9, 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.

12. The air outlet device according to claim 9, 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.

13. The air outlet device according to claim 9, 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.

14. The air outlet device according to claim 13, 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.

15. The air outlet device according to any one of claims 2, 8-14, characterized in that, The air outlet is rotatably mounted on the housing about a rotation axis perpendicular to the front-back direction.

16. The air outlet device according to claim 15, 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.

17. The air outlet device according to claim 16, 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 is located on one side of the front plate in the width direction, and together with the housing, forms a second air outlet so that air can be discharged through the front plate and the second air outlet.

18. The air outlet device according to claim 16, 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.

19. An indoor unit, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet device as described in any one of claims 1-18.

20. The indoor unit according to claim 19, 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 to the right; or, In the second rotation position, the second air outlet is used to discharge air to the left and right.

21. The indoor unit according to claim 19, 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.

22. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet device as described in any one of claims 1-18 or the indoor unit as described in any one of claims 19-21.

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