Shell assembly of air conditioner and air conditioner

By designing a guide vane in the air conditioner housing assembly to form a side air outlet, the problem of the side air inlet occupying the heat exchange air duct is solved, and the side air outlet of the air conditioner is achieved while ensuring the improvement of air outlet effect and user experience.

CN223954274UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202520174583.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-26
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-26

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Technical Problem

The side air inlet of the air conditioner occupies the space of the casing, reduces the volume of the heat exchange air duct, affects the air output effect, and reduces the user experience.

Method used

Design an air conditioner housing assembly that forms a side air outlet when the front side of the air outlet is closed by the movement of the air guide plate, ensuring that the volume of the heat exchange air duct does not decrease, and that the airflow flows out from the side air outlet when the air guide plate is closed, so as to achieve side air outlet while ensuring air outlet effect.

Benefits of technology

It improves the air outlet performance and user experience of the air conditioner, ensures that the volume of the heat exchange duct is not occupied, and makes the airflow smoother when it flows out from the side air outlet, reducing resistance and improving airflow efficiency and aesthetics.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a shell assembly of an air conditioner and the air conditioner, the shell assembly of the air conditioner comprises a shell and an air deflector, the shell is provided with an air outlet, the air deflector is movably connected with the shell between an opening position and a closing position, the air deflector opens the front side of the air outlet at the opening position, and the air deflector closes the front side of the air outlet at the closing position. The air deflector closes the front side of the air outlet, and a side air outlet is formed between at least one end of the air deflector and the shell. According to the shell assembly of the air conditioner, the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner can be guaranteed while side air outlet is achieved, the air outlet effect is improved, and the user experience is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a shell assembly of an air conditioner and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, an air conditioner includes a shell and a guide vane, the shell is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, the guide vane is arranged at the air outlet and is used for adjusting the air outlet direction, and a side air outlet is further arranged on a left side plate or a right side plate of the shell to increase the air outlet range and adjust the air outlet effect.

[0003] However, the arrangement of the side air inlet of the air conditioner in the related art easily occupies part of the space of the shell to reduce the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner, which affects the air outlet effect at the air outlet and reduces the user experience. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The present disclosure aims to at least solve one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a shell assembly of an air conditioner, which can ensure the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner while achieving side air outlet, thereby improving the air outlet effect and user experience.

[0005] An embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an air conditioner.

[0006] The shell assembly of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a shell provided with an air outlet, and a guide vane movably connected to the shell between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position, the guide vane opens a front side of the air outlet, and in the closed position, the guide vane closes the front side of the air outlet, and at least one end of the guide vane and the shell form a side air outlet.

[0007] The shell assembly of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure opens and closes the front side of the air outlet through the movement of the guide vane relative to the shell, and when the guide vane closes the front side of the air outlet, the side air outlet is formed between at least one end of the guide vane and the shell, which does not occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner, and when the guide vane closes the air outlet, the air flow flows from back to front and flows out from the side air outlet, which can ensure the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner while achieving side air outlet of the air conditioner, thereby improving the air outlet effect and user experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet is arc-shaped.

[0009] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet comprises a first contour portion defined by the air deflector and a second contour portion defined by the housing, at least a portion of at least one of the first contour portion and the second contour portion is arc-shaped.

[0010] In some embodiments, one of the first contour portion and the second contour portion is arc-shaped, and the other of the first contour portion and the second contour portion is straight.

[0011] In some embodiments, the one contour portion is arc-shaped and protrudes towards or away from the other contour portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, both of the first contour portion and the second contour portion are arc-shaped, the first contour portion protrudes towards or away from the second contour portion, and the protruding direction of the first contour portion and the protruding direction of the second contour portion are opposite or the same.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet comprises a first contour portion defined by the air deflector and a second contour portion defined by the housing, at least a portion of at least one of the first contour portion and the second contour portion is arc-shaped.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air outlet is located at the intersection of the front surface of the housing and the bottom surface of the housing, the air deflector comprises a first end and a second end oppositely arranged in the length direction of the air deflector, and the side air outlet comprises a first side air outlet formed by the first end of the air deflector and the housing and a second side air outlet formed by the second end of the air deflector and the housing.

[0015] In some embodiments, in the closed position, the upper side of the air deflector abuts against the upper side of the air outlet, and the lower side of the air deflector abuts against the lower side of the air outlet; and / or, the air deflector comprises a first end and a second end oppositely arranged in the length direction of the air deflector, and in the closed position, the first end of the air deflector and the housing form a first side air outlet, and the second end of the air deflector and the housing form a second side air outlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, in the open position, the air outlet is located at the intersection of the front surface of the housing and the bottom surface of the housing, and in the closed position, the air outlet is located at the intersection of the first side air outlet and the second side air outlet.

[0017] In some embodiments, the housing is further provided with an air inlet, the air inlet is located at the upper end of the housing, the air outlet is located at the lower end of the housing, and the air outlet and the air inlet are oppositely arranged in the vertical direction; and / or, the air deflector is movable and / or rotatable relative to the housing.

[0018] The air conditioner of the embodiment of the present disclosure comprises the shell assembly of the air conditioner of the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0019] The air conditioner of the embodiment of the present disclosure, due to comprising the shell assembly of the above-mentioned embodiment, can ensure the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner while achieving side air outlet, improves the air outlet effect and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and the air deflector is in the open position.

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and the air deflector is in the closed position.

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 9 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 10 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 11 is a schematic view of the shell assembly of the ninth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Reference signs:

[0032] the shell assembly 100,

[0033] the shell 1, the air outlet 11, the front surface 12 of the shell, the bottom surface 13 of the shell,

[0034] the air deflector 2, the first end 21 of the air deflector, the second end 22 of the air deflector,

[0035] Side air outlet 3, first contour portion 31, second contour portion 32, first side air outlet 33, second side air outlet 34.

[0036] Swing arm 4. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0038] The housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner according to this embodiment includes a housing 1 and an air guide plate 2. The housing 1 is provided with an air outlet 11. The air guide plate 2 is movably connected to the housing 1 between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the air guide plate 2 opens the front side of the air outlet 11, and in the closed position, the air guide plate 2 closes the front side of the air outlet 11, and at least one end of the air guide plate 2 forms a side air outlet 3 between itself and the housing 1.

[0039] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the air guide plate 2 is located at the air outlet 11. The rear end of the air guide plate 2 is movably connected to the housing 1 to open and close the air outlet 11. In the open position, the air guide plate 2 moves away from the air outlet 11 relative to the housing 1 to open the front side of the air outlet 11, facilitating the airflow from the air outlet 11. The air outlet area is relatively large, enabling rapid cooling and heating of the air conditioner. In the closed position, the air guide plate 2 moves closer to the air outlet 11 relative to the housing 1 to close the front side of the air outlet 11. At least one end of the air guide plate 2 forms a side air outlet 3 between itself and the housing 1, facilitating the airflow from the side air outlet 3 and preventing the airflow from blowing directly on the human body, thus enhancing comfort and improving the user experience. The air guide plate 2 can be switched between the open and closed positions, allowing the user to adjust the air guide plate 2 as needed to allow the airflow to exit through the air outlet 11 or through the side air outlet 3, achieving front or side airflow from the air conditioner.

[0040] At least one end of the air guide plate 2 can be understood as forming a side air outlet 3 between the left end of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1; or forming a side air outlet 3 between the right end of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1; or forming a side air outlet 3 between the left end of the air guide plate and the housing 1, and forming a side air outlet 3 between the right end of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1.

[0041] The shell assembly 100 of the air conditioner of the embodiments of the present disclosure opens and closes the front side of the air outlet 11 by the movement of the air deflector 2 relative to the shell 1, and when the air deflector 2 closes the front side of the air outlet 11, a side air outlet 3 is formed between at least one end of the air deflector 2 and the shell 1, the side air outlet 3 does not occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner, and when the air deflector 2 is in the closed position, the air flow flows from back to front and flows out from the side air outlet 3, which realizes the side air outlet of the air conditioner while ensuring the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner, improves the air outlet effect, and improves the user experience.

[0042] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3-10 At least a portion of the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet 3 is arc-shaped. The arc-shaped arrangement can better guide the air flow, reduce the flow resistance of the air flow at the side air outlet 3, and improve the flow efficiency of the air flow.

[0043] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet 3 includes a first contour portion 31 defined by the air deflector 2 and a second contour portion 32 defined by the shell 1, and at least a portion of at least one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped.

[0044] Specifically, as shown in Figures 3-10 The first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are arranged in a first direction to form the side air outlet 3 therebetween, and the first direction is inclined to the up-down direction and the front-rear direction. At least a portion of at least one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped, which can be understood as at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 is arc-shaped; or at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped; or at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 and at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 are arc-shaped. The arc-shaped contour portion can make the air flow smoother when flowing through the side air outlet 3, facilitate the contour portion to better guide the air flow, and improve the appearance of the side air outlet 3 and the simple structure.

[0045] Optionally, at least one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped. It can be understood that the entire first contour portion 31 is arc-shaped; or the entire second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped; or the entire first contour portion 31 and the entire second contour portion 32 are arc-shaped.

[0046] In some embodiments, one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped, and the other of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is straight.

[0047] Specifically, as shown in Figures 3-6As shown, the first profile 31 is linear, and the second profile 32 is arc-shaped; or, the first profile 31 is arc-shaped, and the second profile 32 is linear.

[0048] Figure 3 As shown in a first embodiment of the housing assembly 100, the first profile 31 defined by the air deflector 2 is linear, the second profile 32 defined by the housing 1 is arc-shaped, and the second profile 32 is convex away from the first profile 31.

[0049] Figure 4 As shown in a second embodiment of the housing assembly 100, the first profile 31 defined by the air deflector 2 is arc-shaped, the second profile 32 defined by the housing 1 is linear, and the first profile 31 is convex toward the second profile 32.

[0050] Figure 5 As shown in a third embodiment of the housing assembly 100, the first profile 31 defined by the air deflector 2 is linear, the second profile 32 defined by the housing 1 is arc-shaped, and the second profile 32 is convex toward the first profile 31.

[0051] Figure 6 As shown in a fourth embodiment of the housing assembly 100, the first profile 31 defined by the air deflector 2 is arc-shaped, the second profile 32 defined by the housing 1 is linear, and the first profile 31 is convex toward the second profile 32.

[0052] The arc-shaped profile can reduce the resistance and vortex of the airflow at the arc-shaped profile, so that the airflow passes smoothly and smoothly. The linear profile can improve the speed of the airflow passing through. By arranging the arc-shaped profile and the linear profile, the airflow can pass smoothly through the side air outlet 3 while the flow speed of the airflow is improved, thereby improving the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0053] In some embodiments, one profile is arc-shaped convex toward or away from the other profile.

[0054] Specifically, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the first profile 31 is linear, and the second profile 32 is arc-shaped convex away from the first profile 31; or, the first profile 31 is arc-shaped convex away from the second profile 32, and the second profile 32 is linear. Figure 3 and Figure 4 By arranging the first profile 31 as linear and the second profile 32 as arc-shaped convex away from the first profile 31, or arranging the first profile 31 as arc-shaped convex away from the second profile 32 and the second profile 32 as linear, the connection between the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 is facilitated, and the connection between the air deflector 2 and the housing 1 is facilitated and the structure is simple.

[0055] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, by setting the first profile 31 as a straight line, the second profile 32 as an arc shape protruding towards the first profile 31, or setting the first profile 31 as an arc shape protruding towards the second profile 32, and the second profile 32 as a straight line, the diversity of the side air outlet 3 can be increased while the aesthetic appearance is improved.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 are both arc shapes, the first profile 31 protrudes towards or away from the second profile 32, and the protruding directions of the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 are opposite or the same. By setting the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 as arc shapes, the resistance of the airflow through the side air outlet 3 can be further reduced, the airflow distribution is more uniform, and the stability of the airflow is improved.

[0057] Specifically, as Figure 7 A fifth embodiment of the shell assembly 100 is shown, the first profile 31 is an arc shape protruding away from the second profile 32, the second profile 32 is an arc shape protruding away from the first profile 31, and the protruding directions of the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 are opposite. The first profile 31 and the second profile 32 respectively protrude in directions away from each other, on the one hand, the air outlet area of the side air outlet 3 is ensured, and the air volume of the air conditioner is ensured, on the other hand, the airflow will flow smoothly along the curves of the two arc profiles, which can effectively disperse the wind power, reduce the wind pressure of the airflow, and improve the air outlet effect.

[0058] As Figure 8 A sixth embodiment of the shell assembly 100 is shown, the first profile 31 is an arc shape protruding towards the second profile 32, the second profile 32 is an arc shape protruding towards the first profile 31, and the protruding directions of the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 are opposite.

[0059] As Figure 9 A seventh embodiment of the shell assembly 100 is shown, the first profile 31 is an arc shape protruding away from the second profile 32, the second profile 32 is an arc shape protruding towards the first profile 31, and the protruding directions of the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 are the same.

[0060] As Figure 10 An eighth embodiment of the shell assembly 100 is shown, the first profile 31 is an arc shape protruding towards the second profile 32, the second profile 32 is an arc shape protruding away from the first profile 31, and the protruding directions of the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 are the same.

[0061] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral profile of the side air outlet 3 includes a first profile 31 defined by the air guide plate 2 and a second profile 32 defined by the shell 1, and at least a part of the first profile 31 and the second profile 32 are straight lines.

[0062] Specifically, as Figure 11 A ninth embodiment of the shell assembly 100 is shown, the first profile 31 is linear, and the second profile 32 is linear, so that the air flow can quickly pass through the side air outlet 3 into the room, the diffusion speed is faster, the air circulation speed is improved, and the performance of the air conditioner is improved.

[0063] In some embodiments, the air outlet 11 is located at the intersection of the front surface 12 of the shell and the bottom surface 13 of the shell, the air deflector 2 includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite in the length direction thereof, and the side air outlet 3 includes a first side air outlet 33 formed by the first end 21 of the air deflector and the shell 1 and a second side air outlet 34 formed by the second end 22 of the air deflector and the shell 1.

[0064] Specifically, as Figures 1-2 shown, the length direction of the air deflector 2 coincides with the left-right direction, the first end 21 of the air deflector is the left end of the air deflector 2, the second end 22 of the air deflector is the right end of the air deflector 2, the first side air outlet 33 is formed between the left end of the air deflector 2 and the left end of the shell 1, and the second side air outlet 34 is formed between the right end of the air deflector 2 and the right end of the shell 1. By providing the first side air outlet 33 and the second side air outlet 34, part of the air flow in the shell 1 flows out through the first side air outlet 33 and flows to the left, and another part of the air flow flows out through the second side air outlet 34 and flows to the right, realizing left air outlet and right air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, in the closed position, the upper side of the air deflector 2 abuts against the upper side of the air outlet 11, and the lower side of the air deflector 2 abuts against the lower side of the air outlet 11, avoiding air flow from the gap between the upper side of the air deflector 2 and the upper side of the air outlet 11 or the gap between the lower side of the air deflector 2 and the lower side of the air outlet 11, so that the air flow flows out through the first side air outlet 33 between the left end of the air deflector 2 and the left end of the shell 1 and / or the second side air outlet 34 between the right end of the air deflector 2 and the right end of the shell 1, ensuring the air volume of the side air outlet 3, and realizing anti-direct blowing while improving the air outlet effect.

[0066] In some embodiments, the air deflector 2 includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite in the length direction thereof, and in the closed position, the first end 21 of the air deflector and the shell 1 form the first side air outlet 33, and the second end 22 of the air deflector and the shell 1 form the second side air outlet 34.

[0067] Specifically, the air guide plate 2 can be set on the bottom surface 13 of the housing. The left end of the air guide plate 2 is the first end 21 of the air guide plate, and the right end of the air guide plate 2 is the second end 22 of the air guide plate. The left end of the air guide plate 2 and the left end of the housing 1 form a first side air outlet 33, and the right end of the air guide plate 2 and the right end of the housing 1 form a second side air outlet 34, so as to realize the left and right air outlets of the air conditioner.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, in the open position, the airflow blows out from the front of the air outlet 11; in the closed position, the airflow blows out from the first side air outlet 33 and the second side air outlet 34. In the open position, the airflow flows from back to front and blows out from the front of the air outlet 11; in the closed position, the airflow first flows from back to front and then flows to the left or right and blows out through the side air outlet 3.

[0069] In some embodiments, the housing 1 is further provided with an air inlet (not shown), the air inlet is located at the upper end of the housing 1, and the air outlet 11 is located at the lower end of the housing 1, and the air outlet 11 and the air inlet are arranged opposite to each other in the vertical direction.

[0070] Specifically, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the air inlet is located at the upper end of the housing 1, and the air outlet 11 is located at the lower end of the housing 1. In other words, the air conditioner is an air conditioner with air inlet at the top and air outlet at the bottom. When the air outlet 11 is closed by the air guide plate 2, an air outlet 11 is formed between the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2, which makes it easy for the air conditioner to switch between air outlet at the bottom and air outlet at the side, which can avoid direct airflow and improve the user experience.

[0071] In some embodiments, the air guide plate 2 is movable and / or rotatable relative to the housing 1. This can be understood as the air guide plate 2 being movable relative to the housing 1; or the air guide plate 2 being rotatable relative to the housing 1; or the air guide plate 2 being both movable and rotatable relative to the housing 1, for example, when the air guide plate 2 moves from the closed position to the open position, the air guide plate 2 can first be pushed forward relative to the housing 1 and then rotated. By using the air guide plate 2 with different movement patterns, airflow can be guided in different directions to meet different air outlet requirements and improve the adaptability of the air conditioner.

[0072] Optionally, the housing assembly 100 also includes a swing arm 4, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the housing 1, and the other end of which is connected to the rear end of the air guide plate 2 to drive the air guide plate 2 to move.

[0073] The air conditioner of this disclosure includes the housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner of the above embodiments.

[0074] The air conditioner of this embodiment includes the housing assembly 100 of the above embodiment, which enables side air outlet while ensuring the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner, thereby improving the air outlet effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0075] In the description of the present disclosure, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present disclosure.

[0076] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purpose, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present disclosure, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0077] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection or communication with each other; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium; can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature, which can be direct contact between the first and second features, or indirect contact between the first and second features through intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "over" and "on" the second feature can be directly above or obliquely above the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "under" and "under" the second feature can be directly below or obliquely below the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0079] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic being described is included in at least one embodiment or example of the disclosure. Illustrative expressions of such terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example, though it can. Furthermore, such terms can refer to different embodiments or examples of the disclosure working in combination. Additionally, the described features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples, without mutual contradiction.

[0080] It can be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as a limitation of the disclosure, and those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, replacements and variations to the above-mentioned embodiments within the scope of the disclosure.

Claims

1. A housing assembly (100) for an air conditioner, characterized by, The application relates to a shell (1) provided with an air outlet (11); a guide vane (2) movably connected with the shell (1) between an open position and a closed position, in the open position, the guide vane (2) opens the front side of the air outlet (11), in the closed position, the guide vane (2) closes the front side of the air outlet (11), and at least one end of the guide vane (2) and the shell (1) form a side air outlet (3). At least a part of the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet (3) is arc-shaped. The outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet (3) comprises a first contour part (31) defined by the guide vane (2) and a second contour part (32) defined by the shell (1), at least a part of at least one of the first contour part (31) and the second contour part (32) is arc-shaped.

2. The housing assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, One of the first contour part (31) and the second contour part (32) is arc-shaped, and the other of the first contour part (31) and the second contour part (32) is straight.

3. The housing assembly (100) of claim 2, wherein, The one contour part is arc-shaped and protrudes towards or away from the other contour part.

4. The housing assembly (100) of claim 3, wherein, Both the first contour part (31) and the second contour part (32) are arc-shaped, the first contour part (31) protrudes towards or away from the second contour part (32), and the protruding direction of the first contour part (31) is opposite to or the same as the protruding direction of the second contour part (32).

5. The housing assembly (100) of claim 4, wherein, The outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet (3) comprises a first contour part (31) defined by the guide vane (2) and a second contour part (32) defined by the shell (1), at least a part of at least one of the first contour part (31) and the second contour part (32) is arc-shaped.

6. The housing assembly (100) of claim 3, wherein, The air outlet (11) is located at the intersection of the front surface (12) of the shell and the bottom surface (13) of the shell, the guide vane (2) comprises a first end and a second end arranged oppositely in the length direction of the guide vane, the side air outlet (3) comprises a first side air outlet (33) formed by the first end (21) of the guide vane and the shell (1) and a second side air outlet (34) formed by the second end (22) of the guide vane and the shell (1).

7. The housing assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, In the closed position, the upper side of the guide vane (2) abuts against the upper side of the air outlet (11), and the lower side of the guide vane (2) abuts against the lower side of the air outlet (11); and / or, 8. The housing assembly (100) of claim 1, wherein, The guide vane (2) comprises a first end and a second end arranged oppositely in the length direction of the guide vane, in the closed position, a first side air outlet (33) is formed between the first end (21) of the guide vane and the shell (1), and a second side air outlet (34) is formed between the second end (22) of the guide vane and the shell (1).

9. The housing assembly (100) of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, In the open position, air flow blows out from the front side of the air outlet (11), and in the closed position, air flow blows out from the first side air outlet (33) and the second side air outlet (34). ​ 10. The housing assembly (100) of claim 9, wherein, ​ 11. The housing assembly (100) of any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The shell (1) is further provided with an air inlet located at the upper end of the shell (1), the air outlet (11) is arranged at the lower end of the shell (1), and the air outlet (11) and the air inlet are oppositely arranged in the up-down direction; and / or, The air deflector (2) is movable and / or rotatable relative to the shell (1).

12. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: A shell assembly (100) of an air conditioner comprising the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-11.