Air conditioner air inlet quick disassembly structure and central air conditioner
The quick-release structure's pivot and support block design solves the problem of cumbersome operation of the air conditioning inlet grille, enabling rapid disassembly and locking, thus improving operational convenience and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
The traditional air conditioner air inlet grille is cumbersome to open and close, requiring the operation of elastic pins at both ends of the air inlet frame, which leads to inconvenience and poor safety.
It adopts a quick-release structure, including a rotating shaft, a support block, and a driving component. The air inlet grille and the frame are detachably connected through hinges and threaded connections. The driving component drives the rotating shaft to rotate and the support block to move, so as to achieve quick opening and closing of the grille.
It enables quick disassembly and locking of the air inlet grille, simplifies the operation process, improves safety and convenience, and improves the cumbersome operation of traditional designs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a quick-release structure for an air conditioning inlet and a central air conditioning system. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, air conditioners (especially central air conditioning systems) typically have one air outlet and one air inlet (return air inlet) in their indoor units. Generally, for buildings with suspended ceilings on all four sides, the return air inlet is often designed at the bottom of the ceiling, while the air inlet is designed on the side of the ceiling. Traditional air inlet (return air inlet) designs include an air inlet frame and an air inlet grille hinged to a through-hole in the middle of the air inlet frame. The air inlet grille opens by flipping up and down, and after closing, it is locked by elastic pins located at both ends (along the length) of the air inlet frame. Whether opening or closing, it usually requires climbing a ladder to each end of the air inlet frame to operate the elastic pins separately, making the operation very cumbersome.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a quick-release structure for the air conditioner inlet to overcome the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a quick-release structure for air conditioning inlet and a central air conditioning system, which effectively overcomes the defects of the prior art.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:
[0006] A quick-release structure for an air conditioner air inlet includes a horizontally arranged rectangular air inlet frame and a rectangular air inlet grille. One long side of the air inlet grille is hinged to the inner side of one long side of the air inlet frame, and the other long side of the air inlet grille is detachably connected to the other long side of the air inlet frame via a quick-release structure.
[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.
[0008] Furthermore, a filter screen is detachably installed on the inner side of the aforementioned air inlet grille.
[0009] Furthermore, the lower surface of the aforementioned air inlet frame is provided with a groove around the central through hole that is adapted to the aforementioned air inlet grille, and one long side of the aforementioned air inlet grille is hinged to one long side of the aforementioned groove.
[0010] Furthermore, the aforementioned quick-release structure includes a rotating shaft and a support block. Multiple mounting plates are spaced along the length of the inner side of the other long side of the air inlet frame. The rotating shaft passes through the multiple mounting plates and is rotatably connected to them. A threaded section is provided on the surface of the rotating shaft. An internal thread adapted to the threaded section is provided in the support block. The support block is screwed onto the threaded section and slidably connected to the inner surface of the other side of the air inlet frame. A support portion corresponding to the support block protrudes from the inner side of the other side of the air inlet grille. The air inlet grille is provided with a driving member connected to the rotating shaft. The driving member drives the rotating shaft to rotate and moves the support block axially along the rotating shaft, thereby causing the support block to translate between the corresponding support portion and the air inlet grille, or to the side of the support portion.
[0011] Furthermore, the aforementioned support portion is an L-shaped plate.
[0012] Furthermore, the surface of the aforementioned rotating shaft is provided with multiple threaded segments at intervals along its long axis, and the aforementioned support blocks are provided in multiple ways, each correspondingly screwed onto one of the aforementioned threaded segments.
[0013] Furthermore, a limiting baffle is provided at the same end of each of the aforementioned support components.
[0014] Furthermore, the aforementioned driving component is a roller-shaped knob, and a slot is provided on the other side of the air inlet grille corresponding to the knob. The driving component is embedded in the slot and partially exposed to the outside of the air inlet grille.
[0015] Furthermore, the outer surface of the aforementioned knob is provided with an anti-slip structure.
[0016] The advantages of this utility model are: the structure is simple and reasonable, and the quick-release structure allows the air inlet grille to be opened or closed quickly and easily relative to the air inlet frame, making operation convenient.
[0017] A central air conditioning system is also provided, including a quick-release structure for the air conditioning inlet. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the quick-disassembly structure of the air conditioner inlet of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the quick-disassembly structure of the air conditioner inlet of this utility model.
[0020] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0021] 1. Air inlet frame; 2. Air inlet grille; 11. Mounting plate; 21. Support; 31. Rotating shaft; 32. Support block; 33. Drive component; 211. Limiting baffle; 311. Threaded section. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the quick-release structure for the air conditioning inlet of this embodiment includes a horizontally arranged rectangular air inlet frame 1 and a rectangular air inlet grille 2. One long side of the air inlet grille 2 is hinged to the inner side of one long side of the air inlet frame 1, and the other long side of the air inlet grille 2 is detachably connected to the other long side of the air inlet frame 1 through a quick-release structure.
[0025] In this embodiment, the quick-release structure for the air conditioning inlet allows for locking and unlocking of the inlet frame 1 simply by operating the quick-release structure during the opening or closing of the inlet grille 2. This is very convenient. Compared to traditional inlet designs, it only requires one operation and can be performed from one location. This improves upon the drawbacks of traditional technologies that require moving back and forth and climbing ladders multiple times, enhances safety during the closing or opening process, and simplifies the operation procedure.
[0026] In this embodiment, a filter screen is detachably installed on the inner side of the air inlet grille 2.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the lower surface of the air inlet frame 1 is provided with a groove that is adapted to the air inlet grille 2 around the central through hole, and one long side of the air inlet grille 2 is hinged to one long side of the groove.
[0028] In the above implementation scheme, the groove design is adapted to the shape of the air inlet grille 2. After the air inlet grille 2 is closed, it can be well embedded in the groove, with a smooth surface and a more beautiful appearance.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the quick-release structure includes a rotating shaft 31 and a support block 32. Multiple mounting plates 11 are spaced apart along the length of the inner side of the other long side of the air inlet frame 1. The rotating shaft 31 passes through the multiple mounting plates 11 and is rotatably connected to them. A threaded section 311 is provided on the surface of the rotating shaft 31. An internal thread adapted to the threaded section 311 is provided in the support block 32. The support block 32 is screwed onto the threaded section 311 and slidably connected to the inner surface of the other side of the air inlet frame 1. A support portion 21 corresponding to the support block 32 protrudes from the inner side of the other side of the air inlet grille 2. The air inlet grille 2 is provided with a driving member 33 connected to the rotating shaft 31. The driving member 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate and moves the support block 32 along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 31, thereby causing the support block 32 to translate between the corresponding support portion 21 and the air inlet grille 2, or to the side of the support portion 21.
[0030] In the above implementation scheme, when opening, the operating drive component 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate, causing the support block 32 to translate from between the support part 21 and the air inlet grille 2 to the side of the support part 21. At this time, the air inlet grille 2 can freely flip up and down. When closing, the air inlet grille 2 is flipped upwards. After it is in place, the operating drive component 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate in the opposite direction to when it is open, causing the support block 32 to move in the opposite direction between the support part 21 and the air inlet grille 2. At this time, the support part 21 is hooked against the upper end of the corresponding support block 32, which can achieve locking. The operation process only requires flipping the air inlet grille 2 and rotating the rotating shaft 31 at the position of the drive component 33. The entire process only requires placing a ladder below the corresponding drive component 33, and only requires one operation, which is very quick and convenient.
[0031] In this embodiment, the support part 21 is an L-shaped plate. This shape design ensures that the support block 32 can be moved relative to it to the lower end of the horizontal plate surface of the support part 21 to play a better locking role, or moved to the side of the support part 21.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the rotating shaft 31 is provided with multiple threaded segments 311 at intervals along its long axis, and the support block 32 is provided with multiple segments, which are screwed onto the multiple threaded segments 311 respectively.
[0033] In the above implementation scheme, multiple support blocks 32 provide multi-point support and locking in the length direction of the air inlet grille 2 to ensure the structural stability of the air inlet grille 2 after it is closed.
[0034] In this embodiment, a limiting baffle 211 is provided at the same end of each of the aforementioned support portions 21. The multiple limiting baffles 211 restrict the depth to which the support block 32 moves between the support portion 21 and the air inlet frame 1, ensuring that it will not move out of the support portion 21 due to excessive translation.
[0035] In this embodiment, the driving component 33 is a roller-shaped knob. A slit is provided on the other side of the air inlet grille 2 corresponding to the knob. The driving component 33 is embedded in the slit and partially exposed to the outside of the air inlet grille 2. The driving component 33 has a simple structural design and can be operated with only a certain amount of external force, making it very convenient and simple.
[0036] In this embodiment, the outer surface of the knob is provided with an anti-slip structure. This ensures that the knob will not slip against the user's hand during operation, making the operation smoother.
[0037] In this embodiment, the anti-slip structure is a set of raised dots or stripes evenly distributed on the outer peripheral surface of the knob.
[0038] Example 2
[0039] The central air conditioning system in this embodiment includes the quick-release structure for the air conditioning inlet in embodiment 1.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0042] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0044] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A quick-release structure for an air conditioner inlet, characterized in that: The air inlet frame (1) and the air inlet grid (2) are arranged horizontally, the air inlet grid (2) is hinged to the inner side of one side of the air inlet frame (1), and the other side of the air inlet grid (2) is detachably connected to the other side of the air inlet frame (1) through a quick release structure. The quick release structure comprises a rotating shaft (31) and a supporting block (32), the inner side of the other side of the air inlet frame (1) is provided with a plurality of mounting plates (11) along the length direction, the rotating shaft (31) penetrates through the mounting plates (11) and is rotationally connected to the mounting plates (11), the surface of the rotating shaft (31) is provided with a threaded section (311), the supporting block (32) is provided with an internal thread matched with the threaded section (311), the supporting block (32) is screwed on the threaded section (311) and is slidingly connected to the inner surface of the other side of the air inlet frame (1), the inner side of the other side of the air inlet grid (2) is provided with a supporting part (21) corresponding to the supporting block (32), the air inlet grid (2) is provided with a driving member (33) connected to the rotating shaft (31), the driving member (33) is used for driving the rotating shaft (31) to rotate and driving the supporting block (32) to move along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (31), so that the supporting block (32) is translated to between the corresponding supporting part (21) and the air inlet grid (2) or is translated to the side of the supporting part (21).
2. The quick disassembly structure of an air conditioner air inlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the air inlet grid (2) is detachably provided with a filter screen.
3. The quick disassembly structure of an air conditioner air inlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the air inlet frame (1) is provided with a groove matched with the air inlet grid (2) corresponding to the position around the middle through hole, and one side of the air inlet grid (2) is hinged to one side of the groove.
4. The quick disassembly structure of an air conditioner air inlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting part (21) is an L-shaped plate.
5. The quick disassembly structure of an air conditioner air inlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the rotating shaft (31) is provided with a plurality of threaded sections (311) along the length direction, and the supporting block (32) is provided with a plurality of supporting blocks corresponding to the threaded sections (311).
6. The quick disassembly structure of an air conditioner air inlet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The same end of the plurality of supporting parts (21) is provided with a limiting baffle (211).
7. The quick disassembly structure of an air conditioner air inlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving member (33) is a roller-shaped knob, the other side of the air inlet grid (2) is provided with a slot corresponding to the position of the knob, the driving member (33) is embedded in the slot and partially exposed to the outside of the air inlet grid (2).
8. The quick disassembly structure of an air conditioner air inlet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer peripheral surface of the knob is provided with an anti-slip structure.
9. A central air conditioner characterized by: The air conditioner air inlet quick release structure comprises the air conditioner air inlet quick release structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.