Indoor unit of air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to an air conditioner indoor unit. The air conditioner indoor unit comprises a machine shell, the machine shell is provided with an air outlet face, an air outlet is formed in the air outlet face, the machine shell comprises a sliding panel, a driver and an electric connecting wire, and the sliding panel can move in the first direction; the driving machine can move in the first direction, the driving machine is connected with the sliding panel, and when the driving machine reciprocates in the first direction, the driving machine can drive the sliding panel to reciprocate in the first direction so as to open or close the air outlet; the electric connecting wire comprises a first connecting section; a wire containing groove is formed in the machine shell and comprises a first groove wall and a second groove wall which are opposite, the receding groove and the wire containing groove extend in the first direction, the first connecting section is located in the wire containing groove, one end of the first connecting section extends out of the wire inlet hole and is fixed relative to the wire inlet hole, and the other end of the first connecting section penetrates through the receding groove and is connected with the driver. According to the invention, the situation of winding caused by large deformation of the electric connecting wire can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an indoor air conditioning unit. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional air conditioners typically have a deflector (or louver) structure at the air outlet. The airflow range and direction are controlled by adjusting the opening angle or rotation direction of the deflector. When the air conditioner is turned off, the deflector can be rotated to the closed state to cover the air outlet, thereby reducing the entry of external dust and foreign objects into the air duct to a certain extent.

[0003] Since the air guide plate closes the air outlet by rotating, the manufacturing tolerances and assembly errors between the air guide plate and the edge of the air outlet will amplify the closing gap, making it easier for foreign objects to enter the air duct through the air outlet.

[0004] To address the issue of incomplete closure of the air outlet, related technologies have proposed a solution that uses a drive mechanism to slide the sliding panel to completely cover the air outlet. However, during the movement of the sliding panel by the drive mechanism, one end of the electrical connection wire of the drive mechanism will move with the sliding panel. During the movement of one end of the electrical connection wire, it is easy for the electrical connection wire to undergo significant deformation and become entangled. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology, this utility model provides an indoor air conditioning unit that can prevent tangling caused by significant deformation of electrical connection wires.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit, comprising:

[0007] A housing having an air outlet surface and an air outlet provided on the air outlet surface; the housing includes;

[0008] A sliding panel, wherein the sliding panel is movable along a first direction;

[0009] A drive motor is movable along the first direction and is connected to the sliding panel. When the drive motor reciprocates along the first direction, it can drive the sliding panel to reciprocate along the first direction to open or close the air outlet.

[0010] An electrical connection wire, the electrical connection wire including a first connection segment;

[0011] The housing has a wire receiving groove, which includes a first groove wall and a second groove wall. The first groove wall has a wire inlet hole, and the second groove wall has a clearance groove. Both the clearance groove and the wire receiving groove extend along the first direction. The first connecting section is located in the wire receiving groove. One end of the first connecting section extends out of the wire inlet hole and is fixed relative to the wire inlet hole, while the other end passes through the clearance groove and is connected to the drive motor.

[0012] Since the reciprocating motion of the drive motor along the first direction can cause the sliding panel to close or open the air outlet, and since the end of the first connecting section connected to the drive motor passes through the clearance groove, and the clearance groove extends along the first direction, when the drive motor reciprocates along the first direction, it can pull the end of the first connecting section connected to the drive motor to move along the first direction. Since the end of the first connecting section extends out of the inlet hole and is fixed relative to the inlet hole, when the drive motor drives the end of the first connecting section passing through the clearance groove to reciprocate along the first direction, the first connecting section located in the wire receiving groove can only move within the wire receiving groove, and will undergo stretching-bending-stretching deformation as the drive motor moves.

[0013] Furthermore, since the first connecting segment is located inside the conductor receiving groove, when the first connecting segment deforms, the first groove wall and the second groove wall can limit the first connecting segment. In other words, the first connecting segment located inside the conductor receiving groove will not undergo large deformation due to limited space. Therefore, the situation of the first connecting segment becoming entangled due to large deformation is avoided.

[0014] Compared to the solution of setting a bending mechanism inside the housing to guide the first connecting segment to bend and reduce the winding of the first connecting segment, the wire receiving groove extending along the first direction in this embodiment can reduce the use of space and avoid the situation where the drive of the sliding panel fails due to the first connecting segment bending and getting stuck.

[0015] Compared to replacing the first connecting segment or electrical connection wire with a cable that is more flexible, wear-resistant, and has better load-bearing capacity to reduce the risk of the first connecting segment becoming tangled, this embodiment reduces the risk of the first connecting segment becoming tangled by setting a wire receiving groove to confine the first connecting segment within a limited space, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the housing includes an outer shell and a panel seat disposed within the outer shell. The panel seat has a first rib and a second rib protruding from it. The first rib and the second rib together form the wire receiving groove. The wire inlet hole is disposed on the first rib, and the clearance groove is disposed on the second rib.

[0017] By setting the first and second ribs on the panel base, the thickness requirement of the panel base can be reduced, thereby reducing the weight of the casing. Furthermore, the structure of the first and second ribs is simple and easy to design.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the housing includes an outer shell and a panel base disposed within the outer shell, wherein the panel base is recessed to form the wire receiving groove.

[0019] By recessing the panel base to form a wire receiving groove, the number of components on the panel base can be reduced, thereby making the panel base more modular.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the sliding panel can cover part of the wire receiving groove to restrict the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel.

[0021] Since the sliding panel can cover part of the wire receiving slot, when the first connecting segment deforms due to the traction of the drive motor, the sliding panel restricts the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel, which can further restrict the activity space of the first connecting segment and thus avoid the entanglement of the first connecting segment due to the large deformation range.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the sliding panel includes a panel body and a cover plate connected to one side edge of the panel body. The panel body is capable of opening or closing the air outlet when the drive motor drives the sliding panel to reciprocate along the first direction. The cover plate covers the wire receiving groove containing the first connecting segment.

[0023] When the air outlet needs to be closed, the drive motor drives the sliding panel to move synchronously toward the air outlet surface. During this process, the first connecting section will be straightened and located in the part of the wire receiving groove near the air outlet surface. The cover plate covers the wire receiving groove with the first connecting section.

[0024] Similarly, when the air outlet needs to be opened, the drive motor drives the sliding panel to move synchronously in a direction away from the air outlet surface, that is, away from the top of the casing. During this process, the first connecting section will undergo deformation from straightening to bending and then from bending to straightening. Since the cover plate covers the wire receiving groove with the electrical connection wire, the cover plate can restrict the degree of freedom of the first connecting section in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel when the first connecting section deforms, thereby completely isolating the first connecting section in the wire receiving groove, avoiding contact between the first connecting section and the outside world, and further preventing the first connecting section from getting tangled.

[0025] It is evident that by covering the wire receiving groove containing the first connecting segment with the cover plate, the first connecting segment can be isolated within the wire receiving groove, while restricting the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment perpendicular to the wire receiving groove. This prevents the first connecting segment from becoming entangled due to large deformation, and also prevents the first connecting segment from becoming entangled with other components due to extending out of the wire receiving groove.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the drive motor has a first position, which is configured as the position of the drive motor when the panel body completely covers the air outlet;

[0027] When the drive unit is in the first position, the projection of the cover plate along the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel covers the inlet hole.

[0028] Since the drive motor will not continue to move closer to the air outlet when it is in the first position, the distance between the end of the first connecting section connected to the drive motor and the inlet hole is the farthest at this time, that is, the first connecting section is in a stretched state.

[0029] Based on this, when the drive is in the first position and the projection of the cover plate on the panel base covers the inlet hole, it indicates that the length of the cover plate along the first direction is greater than or equal to the length of the first connecting segment.

[0030] Since the length of the first connecting segment in the stretched state along the first direction is greater than the length of the first connecting segment in the bent state along the first direction, when the first connecting segment is in the stretched state, the cover plate can completely cover the wire receiving groove where the first connecting segment is located. Therefore, when the first connecting segment is in the bent state, the cover plate can naturally completely cover the wire receiving groove where the first connecting segment is located. This ensures that the cover plate can completely cover the wire receiving groove where the first connecting segment is located from beginning to end, and avoids the situation where the first connecting segment can extend outside the wire receiving groove because the cover plate does not completely cover the wire receiving groove when the drive motor drives the sliding panel to reciprocate along the first direction.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the drive motor further has a second position, which is configured as the position of the drive motor when the panel body is completely away from the air outlet;

[0032] The inlet hole is located at the middle position between the first position and the second position.

[0033] Since one end of the first connecting segment passes through the inlet hole and is fixed relative to the inlet hole, and the other end can reciprocate along the first direction with the drive motor, when the drive motor is in the first position or the second position, the first connecting segment is in a stretched state in the wire receiving groove, and when the drive motor is between the first position and the second position, the first connecting segment is in a bent state. In other words, when the drive motor moves from the first position to the second position, it can pull the end of the first connecting segment connected to the drive motor to move. During the process of the end of the first connecting segment moving with the drive motor, the first connecting segment located in the wire receiving groove will deform from stretching to bending, and then deform from bending to stretching. Moreover, when the drive motor is close to the inlet hole, the deformation of the first connecting segment is larger.

[0034] However, considering the travel range of the drive motor and minimizing the length of the first connecting segment in the wire receiving slot, the wire inlet is positioned between the first and second positions. This ensures that the length of the first connecting segment can guarantee the travel of the drive motor and provides better anti-tangling effect.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the housing is provided with a fixing buckle, which is located near the cable inlet hole and is used to fix one end of the first connecting section extending out of the cable inlet hole.

[0036] By setting a fixing buckle, one end of the first connecting section extending out of the inlet hole can be fixed. Thus, when the drive motor moves the sliding panel, the end of the first connecting section extending out of the inlet hole will not move, thereby avoiding the situation where the first connecting section extends out through the inlet hole and gets tangled with other external components, which could lead to the failure of the drive motor.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the first connecting segment includes a first segment and a second segment connected to each other, the line width of the first segment is greater than the line width of the second segment, the first segment is located in the wire receiving groove, and the second segment extends out of the clearance groove and is connected to the drive motor.

[0038] The width of the clearance groove is greater than the line width of the second segment and less than the line width of the first segment.

[0039] Since the line width of the first segment is greater than that of the second segment, and the width of the clearance groove is greater than that of the second segment but less than that of the first segment, the first segment located in the wire receiving groove cannot extend out of the groove through the clearance groove. This ensures the length of the electrical connection wire of the first connecting segment located in the wire receiving groove, and avoids affecting the stroke of the drive motor due to the first segment extending out of the groove. In other words, it ensures the effectiveness of the sliding panel movement.

[0040] In one possible implementation, the clearance groove includes an interconnected wiring groove and a docking groove, the docking groove being located at the end of the clearance groove away from the air outlet, and the width of the docking groove being greater than the width of the wiring groove, the docking groove being used to dock the first segment and the second segment.

[0041] Therefore, by positioning the docking groove at the end of the clearance groove away from the air outlet, and by making the width of the docking groove greater than the width of the wiring groove, on the one hand, it facilitates the docking operation of the first and second sections, and on the other hand, it prevents the first section from extending out of the groove of the receiving groove through the docking groove.

[0042] In one possible implementation, a rack is provided on the panel base, the rack extending along the first direction;

[0043] The output shaft of the drive motor is equipped with a gear, which meshes with the rack. When the drive motor rotates, the gear can drive the drive motor to reciprocate along the rack in the first direction.

[0044] Therefore, when the drive motor rotates, the output shaft of the drive motor drives the gear to rotate. Since the gear meshes with the rack and the rack is fixed relative to the panel seat, during the gear meshing and transmission process, the gear will move relative to the rack, thereby driving the drive motor to move along the rack, thus achieving the purpose of the drive motor moving in the first direction.

[0045] In one possible implementation, there are two of each of the drive motor, the electrical connection line, and the wire receiving slot. The two drive motors are respectively connected to the sliding panel, and the two electrical connection lines and the two wire receiving slots correspond one-to-one with the two drive motors.

[0046] Since the two drives are connected to the sliding panel respectively, the smoothness of the sliding panel's movement along the first direction can be improved.

[0047] Furthermore, since the two electrical connection wires and the two wire receiving slots correspond one-to-one with the two drive motors, the problem of tangling of the electrical connection wires can be solved while improving the smoothness of the sliding panel.

[0048] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0049] Since the reciprocating motion of the drive motor along the first direction can cause the sliding panel to close or open the air outlet, and since the end of the first connecting section connected to the drive motor passes through the clearance groove, and the clearance groove extends along the first direction, when the drive motor reciprocates along the first direction, it can pull the end of the first connecting section connected to the drive motor to move along the first direction. Since the end of the first connecting section extends out of the inlet hole and is fixed relative to the inlet hole, when the drive motor drives the end of the first connecting section passing through the clearance groove to reciprocate along the first direction, the first connecting section located in the wire receiving groove can only move within the wire receiving groove, and will undergo stretching-bending-stretching deformation as the drive motor moves.

[0050] Furthermore, since the first connecting segment is located inside the conductor receiving groove, when the first connecting segment deforms, the first groove wall and the second groove wall can limit the first connecting segment. In other words, the first connecting segment located inside the conductor receiving groove will not undergo large deformation due to limited space. Therefore, the situation of the first connecting segment becoming entangled due to large deformation is avoided.

[0051] Compared to the solution of setting a bending mechanism inside the housing to guide the first connecting segment to bend and reduce the winding of the first connecting segment, the wire receiving groove extending along the first direction in this embodiment can reduce the use of space and avoid the situation where the drive of the sliding panel fails due to the first connecting segment bending and getting stuck.

[0052] Compared to replacing the first connecting segment or electrical connection wire with a cable that is more flexible, wear-resistant, and has better load-bearing capacity to reduce the risk of the first connecting segment becoming tangled, this embodiment reduces the risk of the first connecting segment becoming tangled by setting a wire receiving groove to confine the first connecting segment within a limited space, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the air conditioner indoor unit. Attached Figure Description

[0053] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an indoor air conditioner unit provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding panel opening the air outlet provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0056] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the air outlet in the open state provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the casing provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0058] Figure 5 A simplified structural diagram of the first and second reinforcing bars forming a wire receiving groove, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0059] Figure 6 A simplified structural diagram of a wire receiving groove recessed in a panel base provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0060] Figure 7 An exploded view of the panel base and sliding panel provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0061] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding panel provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0062] Figure 9 A simplified structural diagram of the drive motor in the first position with the cover plate covering the first connecting section, provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding panel covering the air outlet provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0064] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the drive motor in the first position;

[0065] Figure 12 A front view of the sliding panel covering the air outlet provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0066] Figure 13 A front view of the drive motor in the second position provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0067] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0068] Figure 15 A front view of the second trench wall provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0069] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the drive motor in the second position provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0070] Figure 17 for Figure 16 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.

[0071] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0072] 100 - Air conditioner indoor unit;

[0073] 110 - Housing; 111 - Air outlet; 111A - Air outlet; 111a - Outer shell; 111b - Panel base; 111b1 - First rib; 111b2 - Second rib;

[0074] 120 - Sliding panel; 121 - Panel body; 122 - Cover plate;

[0075] 130-Driver;

[0076] 140 - Wire receiving groove; 141 - First groove wall; 1411 - Inlet hole; 142 - Second groove wall; 1421 - Clearance groove; 14211 - Cable routing groove; 14212 - Connecting groove;

[0077] 150 - Electrical connection wire; 151 - First connection segment; 1511 - First segment; 1512 - Second segment; 152 - Second connection segment;

[0078] 161-Rack; 162-Gear;

[0079] A1 - First position; A2 - Second position. Detailed Implementation

[0080] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0081] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0082] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0083] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0084] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0085] As described in the background section of this application, since the air guide plate covers the air outlet by rotational motion, the manufacturing tolerances and assembly errors between the air guide plate and the edge of the air outlet will amplify the closing gap, making it easier for foreign objects to enter the air duct through the air outlet.

[0086] To address the issue of incomplete closure of the air outlet, related technologies have proposed a scheme using a drive mechanism to slide a sliding panel to completely cover the air outlet. However, during the movement of the sliding panel by the drive mechanism, one end of the electrical connection wire of the drive mechanism will move with the sliding panel. During the movement of one end of the electrical connection wire, it is easy for the wire to undergo significant deformation and become entangled. Based on this, this application provides an indoor air conditioning unit to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0087] The present application will be described in detail below through specific embodiments:

[0088] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an indoor air conditioner unit 100, which includes a housing 110, an air outlet surface 111, and an air outlet 111A.

[0089] The indoor unit 100 can be a cabinet-type indoor unit or a wall-mounted indoor unit. In this embodiment, a cabinet-type indoor unit is mainly used as an example for explanation.

[0090] In addition, there can be one or more air outlets 111A. When there are multiple air outlets 111A, the multiple air outlets 111A are evenly distributed on the air outlet surface 111, thereby ensuring the uniformity of airflow from the air outlet surface 111 and improving the user experience.

[0091] In addition, the housing 110 can both protect the components of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner and be used to install some components.

[0092] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 2 The housing 110 includes a sliding panel 120 and a drive motor 130. The sliding panel 120 is movable in a first direction, and the drive motor 130 is movable in the first direction. The drive motor 130 is connected to the sliding panel 120. When the drive motor 130 reciprocates in the first direction, it can drive the sliding panel 120 to reciprocate in the first direction to open or close the air outlet 111A.

[0093] The first direction mentioned above refers to the sliding direction of the sliding panel 120, that is... Figure 2 The direction indicated by the X arrow in the middle, the first direction includes the first sub-direction ( Figure 2 (the direction indicated by the x2 arrow) and the second sub-direction ( Figure 2 (In the direction indicated by arrow x1) When the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner needs to work, the drive motor 130 can drive the sliding panel 120 to move along the first sub-direction to open the air outlet 111A. When the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner stops working, the drive motor 130 can drive the sliding panel 120 to move along the second sub-direction to close the air outlet 111A.

[0094] As can be seen, by connecting the drive motor 130 to the sliding panel 120, the opening and closing of the air outlet 111A can be controlled. In addition, since the sliding panel 120 is planar, compared with the structure of rotating the cover to close the air outlet 111A, the airtightness of the cover to close the air outlet 111A can be improved, thereby preventing impurities from entering the air duct through the air outlet 111A.

[0095] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 3 The housing 110 has a wire receiving groove 140, which includes a first groove wall 141 and a second groove wall 142. The first groove wall 141 is provided with a wire inlet hole 1411, and the second groove wall 142 is provided with a clearance groove 1421. Both the clearance groove 1421 and the wire receiving groove 140 extend along a first direction. The housing 110 also includes an electrical connection wire 150, which includes a first connecting section 151. The first connecting section 151 is located in the wire receiving groove 140. One end of the first connecting section 151 extends out of the wire inlet hole 1411 and is fixed relative to the wire inlet hole 1411, and the other end passes through the clearance groove 1421 and is connected to the drive motor 130.

[0096] The electrical connection line 150 is a conductive line that provides current or signals to the drive unit 130. For example, one end of the electrical connection line 150 is electrically connected to the power supply, circuit board, controller, etc. of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, and the other end of the electrical connection line 150 is connected to the drive unit 130, thereby providing current, control signals, etc. to the drive unit 130.

[0097] Additionally, the first connection segment 151 refers to a section of electrical connection wire 150 that is connected to the drive motor 130 and located within the wire receiving groove 140.

[0098] One end of the first connecting segment 151 refers to the portion of the electrical connection wire 150 that passes through the inlet hole 1411 and the portion of the electrical connection wire 150 that extends out of the inlet hole 1411, and does not refer to an absolute end. Similarly, the other end of the first connecting segment 151 refers to the portion of the electrical connection wire 150 that passes through the clearance groove 1421 and the portion of the electrical connection wire 150 that extends out of the clearance groove 1421 and is connected to the drive motor 130, and does not refer to an absolute end.

[0099] Optional, see Figure 3 The electrical connection line 150 also includes a second connection section 152 connected to the first connection section 151. The second connection section 152 and the first connection section 151 can be integrally formed or connected by a connector. The end of the second connection section 152 away from the first connection section 151 is electrically connected to the controller, circuit board or power supply, etc., so as to provide current or control signals to the drive motor 130.

[0100] Since the reciprocating motion of the drive motor 130 along the first direction can drive the sliding panel 120 to close or open the air outlet 111A, and since the end of the first connecting segment 151 connected to the drive motor 130 passes through the clearance groove 1421 and the clearance groove 1421 extends along the first direction, when the drive motor 130 reciprocates along the first direction, it can pull the end of the first connecting segment 151 connected to the drive motor 130 to move along the first direction. Since the end of the first connecting segment 151 extends out of the wire inlet hole 1411 and is fixed relative to the wire inlet hole 1411, when the drive motor 130 drives the end of the first connecting segment 151 passing through the clearance groove 1421 to reciprocate along the first direction, the first connecting segment 151 located in the wire receiving groove 140 can only move within the wire receiving groove 140, and will undergo stretching-bending-stretching deformation with the movement of the drive motor 130.

[0101] Since the first connecting segment 151 is located inside the wire receiving groove 140, when the first connecting segment 151 deforms, the first groove wall 141 and the second groove wall 142 can limit the first connecting segment 151. That is to say, the first connecting segment 151 located inside the wire receiving groove 140 will not undergo large deformation due to limited space. Therefore, the situation of the first connecting segment 151 becoming entangled due to large deformation is avoided.

[0102] Compared to the solution of setting a bending mechanism in the housing 110 to guide the first connecting segment 151 to bend and reduce the winding of the first connecting segment 151, the wire receiving groove 140 extending along the first direction in this embodiment can reduce the use of space and avoid the situation where the first connecting segment 151 is stuck due to bending, which would lead to the failure of the drive sliding panel 120.

[0103] Compared to replacing the first connecting segment 151 or the electrical connecting wire 150 with a cable that is more flexible, wear-resistant, and has better load-bearing capacity to reduce the risk of the first connecting segment 151 becoming tangled, this embodiment reduces the risk of the first connecting segment 151 becoming tangled by setting a wire receiving groove 140 to confine the first connecting segment 151 within a limited space, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0104] In addition, there are various ways to form the wire receiving groove 140. For example, the wire receiving groove 140 can be formed on the panel base 111b by additive manufacturing or by subtractive manufacturing. The wire receiving groove 140 formed by the above two methods will be described in detail below.

[0105] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The housing 110 includes an outer shell 111a and a panel base 111b disposed within the outer shell 111a. A first rib 111b1 and a second rib 111b2 are protruding from the panel base 111b. The first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 enclose and form a wire receiving groove 140. A wire inlet hole 1411 is disposed on the first rib 111b1, and a clearance groove 1421 is disposed on the second rib 111b2.

[0106] It can be seen that the method of forming the wire receiving groove 140 by setting the first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 on the panel base 111b is an additive manufacturing method.

[0107] It should be noted that there are several ways in which the first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 are set on the panel base 111b. For example, the first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 are integrally formed with the panel base 111b, or they are fixed to the panel base 111b by bonding or welding.

[0108] By setting the first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 on the panel base 111b, the thickness requirement of the panel base 111b can be reduced, thereby reducing the weight of the housing 110. Furthermore, the structure of the first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 is simple and easy to design.

[0109] Furthermore, the distance between the first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 is not strictly limited, as long as it can accommodate the first connecting segment 151, and does not affect the smoothness of the drive motor 130's movement when the drive motor 130 reciprocates along the first direction, and can also limit the deformation range of the first connecting segment 151. Those skilled in the art can design the distance between the first rib 111b1 and the second rib 111b2 according to the above requirements.

[0110] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 6 The housing 110 includes an outer shell 111a and a panel base 111b disposed within the outer shell 111a. A wire receiving groove 140 is formed by recesses on the panel base 111b.

[0111] Specifically, the wire receiving groove 140 is recessed in the panel base 111b. It should be understood that the wire receiving groove 140 is formed in the panel base 111b by means of subtraction, that is, by removing some material from the panel base 111b to form the recessed wire receiving groove 140, or by means of stretching and bending, that is, by squeezing and stretching the part of the panel base 111b to which the wire receiving groove 140 is to be formed, so that the wire receiving groove 140 is recessed on one side of the panel base 111b and the wire receiving groove 140 is raised on the other side of the panel base 111b to form a raised structure.

[0112] By recessing a wire receiving groove 140 into the panel base 111b, the number of components on the panel base 111b can be reduced, thereby making the panel base 111b more modular.

[0113] Alternatively, the outer casing 111a may include a first casing and a second casing, wherein the first casing is used to protect other parts except for the panel base 111b, and the second casing is used to cover the panel base 111b and protect the panel base 111b.

[0114] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 7The sliding panel 120 can cover part of the wire receiving groove 140 to restrict the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment 151 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel 120.

[0115] The sliding panel 120 can cover part of the wire receiving groove 140. It should be understood that the sliding panel 120 can cover part of the wire receiving groove 140 throughout the process of reciprocating along the first direction, or the sliding panel 120 can cover part of the wire receiving groove 140 when it moves along the first sub-direction, or the sliding panel 120 can cover part of the wire receiving groove 140 when it moves along the second sub-direction.

[0116] Additionally, the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel 120 mentioned above refers to... Figure 7 The direction indicated by the Z-arrow.

[0117] Since the sliding panel 120 can cover part of the wire receiving groove 140, when the first connecting segment 151 is deformed by the traction of the drive motor 130, the sliding panel 120 restricts the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment 151 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel 120, which can further restrict the activity space of the first connecting segment 151, thereby avoiding the entanglement of the first connecting segment 151 due to the large deformation range.

[0118] In addition, the sliding panel 120 covers the wire receiving groove 140, which includes the wire receiving groove 140 where the sliding panel 120 covers the first connecting section 151, or the wire receiving groove 140 where the first connecting section 151 is located. The following description mainly takes the wire receiving groove 140 where the sliding panel 120 covers the first connecting section 151 as an example.

[0119] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The sliding panel 120 includes a panel body 121 and a cover plate 122 connected to one side edge of the panel body 121. The panel body 121 can open or close the air outlet 111A when the drive motor 130 drives the sliding panel 120 to reciprocate in a first direction. The cover plate 122 covers the wire receiving groove 140 containing the first connecting section 151.

[0120] Specifically, the air outlet surface 111 is positioned at one end near the housing 110. For example, the air outlet surface 111 is positioned near the top of the housing 110, or the air outlet surface 111 is positioned near the bottom of the housing 110. Taking the air outlet surface 111 being positioned near the top of the housing 110 as an example, the sliding panel 120 moves in a direction close to the top of the housing 110 or away from the top of the housing 110. Furthermore, the edge of the cover plate 122 that connects to the panel body 121 is the edge close to the bottom of the housing 110.

[0121] When it is necessary to close the air outlet 111A, the drive motor 130 drives the sliding panel 120 to move synchronously toward the air outlet surface 111, that is, to move closer to the top of the housing 110. During this process, the first connecting section 151 will be straightened and located in the part of the wire receiving groove 140 near the top of the housing 110. The cover plate 122 covers the wire receiving groove 140 with the first connecting section 151.

[0122] Similarly, when the air outlet 111A needs to be opened, the drive motor 130 drives the sliding panel 120 to move synchronously in a direction away from the air outlet surface 111, that is, away from the top of the casing 110. During this process, the first connecting segment 151 will undergo deformation from straightening to bending and then from bending to straightening. Since the cover plate 122 covers the wire receiving groove 140 where the electrical connecting wire 150 is provided, the cover plate 122 can restrict the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment 151 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel 120 when the first connecting segment 151 is deformed, thereby completely isolating the first connecting segment 151 in the wire receiving groove 140, avoiding contact between the first connecting segment 151 and the outside world, and further preventing the first connecting segment 151 from getting tangled.

[0123] As can be seen, by covering the wire receiving groove 140 containing the first connecting segment 151 with the cover plate 122, the first connecting segment 151 can be isolated within the wire receiving groove 140, while restricting the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment 151 perpendicular to the wire receiving groove 140. This avoids the first connecting segment 151 from becoming entangled due to large deformation, and also avoids the first connecting segment 151 from becoming entangled with other components because it extends out of the wire receiving groove 140.

[0124] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The drive motor 130 has a first position A1, which is configured as the position of the drive motor 130 when the panel body 121 completely covers the air outlet 111A; when the drive motor 130 is in the first position A1, the cover plate 122 covers the inlet hole 1411 along the projection of the projection perpendicular to the sliding panel 120.

[0125] When the drive motor 130 is in the first position A1, the projection of the cover plate 122 on the wire receiving groove, that is, the projection of the cover plate 122 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel 120, covers the wire inlet hole 1411. It should be understood that when the drive motor 130 is in the first position A1, the position between the drive motor 130 and the wire inlet hole 1411 is the farthest, and the projection of the cover plate 122 on the panel base 111b covers the wire inlet hole 1411. That is to say, the cover plate 122 can cover the part of the drive motor 130 in the first position A1 where the first connecting section 151 is located to the wire receiving groove 140.

[0126] Since the drive motor 130 will not continue to move closer to the air outlet 111A when the drive motor 130 is in the first position A1, the distance between the end of the first connecting section 151 connected to the drive motor 130 and the inlet hole 1411 is the farthest at this time, that is, the first connecting section 151 is in a stretched state.

[0127] Based on this, when the drive motor 130 is in the first position A1, and the projection of the cover plate 122 on the panel base 111b covers the inlet hole 1411, it indicates that the length of the cover plate 122 along the first direction is greater than or equal to the length of the first connecting segment 151.

[0128] Since the length of the first connecting segment 151 in the first direction when stretched is greater than the length of the first connecting segment 151 in the first direction when bent, the cover plate 122 can completely cover the wire receiving groove 140 where the first connecting segment 151 is located when the first connecting segment 151 is stretched. Therefore, when the first connecting segment 151 is bent, the cover plate 122 can naturally completely cover the wire receiving groove 140 where the first connecting segment 151 is located. This ensures that the cover plate 122 can completely cover the wire receiving groove 140 where the first connecting segment 151 is located from beginning to end. This avoids the situation where the first connecting segment 151 can extend outside the wire receiving groove 140 because the cover plate 122 does not completely cover the wire receiving groove 140 where the first connecting segment 151 is located when the drive motor 130 drives the sliding panel 120 to reciprocate in the first direction.

[0129] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 13 The drive unit 130 also has a second position A2, which is configured as the position of the drive unit 130 when the panel body 121 is completely away from the air outlet 111A; the inlet hole 1411 is located at the middle position between the first position A1 and the second position A2.

[0130] Since one end of the first connecting segment 151 passes through the inlet hole 1411 and is fixed relative to the inlet hole 1411, and the other end can reciprocate along the first direction with the drive motor 130, when the drive motor 130 is in the first position A1 or the second position A2, the first connecting segment 151 is in a stretched state in the wire receiving groove 140. When the drive motor 130 is between the first position A1 and the second position A2, the first connecting segment 151 is in a bent state. In other words, when the drive motor 130 moves from the first position A1 to the second position A2, it can pull the end of the first connecting segment 151 connected to the drive motor 130 to move. During the process of the end of the first connecting segment 151 moving with the drive motor 130, the first connecting segment 151 located in the wire receiving groove 140 will be deformed from stretched to bent, and then deformed from bent to stretched. Moreover, when the drive motor 130 is close to the inlet hole 1411, the deformation of the first connecting segment 151 is larger.

[0131] However, considering the stroke range of the drive motor 130 and minimizing the length of the first connecting segment 151 in the wire receiving groove 140, the wire inlet hole 1411 is positioned between the first position A1 and the second position A2. In this way, the length of the first connecting segment 151 can ensure the stroke of the drive motor 130 and improve the anti-winding effect.

[0132] In some possible embodiments, a fixing buckle is provided on the housing 110, which is located near the cable inlet 1411 and is used to fix one end of the first connecting section 151 that extends out of the cable inlet 1411.

[0133] Specifically, the fixing buckle is set on the panel base 111b and is located outside the wire receiving groove 140.

[0134] Furthermore, the specific position of the fixing buckle is not limited, as long as it can fix one end of the first connecting segment 151 that extends out of the inlet hole 1411. For example, the fixing buckle includes a first snap-fit ​​part and a second snap-fit ​​part that are interlocked with each other, and a wrapping space is formed between the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part. One end of the first connecting segment 151 that extends out of the inlet hole 1411 is located in the wrapping space. When the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part are snapped together, one end of the first connecting segment 151 that extends out of the inlet hole 1411 is fixed relative to the wrapping space.

[0135] By setting a fixing buckle, one end of the first connecting segment 151 extending out of the inlet hole 1411 can be fixed. Thus, when the drive motor 130 drives the sliding panel 120 to move, the end of the first connecting segment 151 extending out of the inlet hole 1411 will not move. This avoids situations such as the first connecting segment 151 extending out through the inlet hole 1411 and getting tangled with other external components, which could lead to the failure of the drive motor 130 to move.

[0136] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 14 and Figure 15 The first connecting segment 151 includes a first segment 1511 and a second segment 1512 that are connected to each other. The line width of the first segment 1511 is greater than the line width of the second segment 1512. The first segment 1511 is located in the wire receiving groove 140. The second segment 1512 extends out of the clearance groove 1421 and is connected to the drive motor 130. The groove width of the clearance groove 1421 is greater than the line width of the second segment 1512 and less than the line width of the first segment 1511.

[0137] Since the line width of the first segment 1511 is greater than that of the second segment 1512, and the width of the clearance groove 1421 is greater than that of the second segment 1512 but less than that of the first segment 1511, the first segment 1511 located in the wire receiving groove 140 cannot extend out of the groove through the clearance groove 1421. This ensures the length of the electrical connection wire 150 of the first connecting segment 151 located in the wire receiving groove 140, and avoids affecting the stroke of the drive motor 130 due to the first segment 1511 extending out of the groove. In other words, it ensures the effectiveness of the movement of the sliding panel 120.

[0138] In addition, there are several ways to connect the first segment 1511 and the second segment 1512. For example, the first segment 1511 and the second segment 1512 can be connected by a connector, or the first segment 1511 and the second segment 1512 can be directly connected to the conductive wire by stripping the insulation layer.

[0139] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 14 and Figure 15 The clearance groove 1421 includes a wiring groove 14211 and a docking groove 14212 connected to each other. The docking groove 14212 is located at the end of the clearance groove 1421 away from the air outlet 111A, and the width of the docking groove 14212 is greater than the width of the wiring groove 14211. The docking groove 14212 is used to dock the first section 1511 and the second section 1512.

[0140] Therefore, by positioning the docking groove 14212 at the end of the clearance groove 1421 away from the air outlet 111A, and by making the groove width of the docking groove 14212 greater than the groove width of the wiring groove 14211, on the one hand, it facilitates the docking operation of the first segment 1511 and the second segment 1512, and on the other hand, it prevents the first segment 1511 from extending out of the wire receiving groove through the docking groove 14212.

[0141] It should be noted that the groove width direction of the aforementioned docking groove 14212 and the groove width direction of the wiring groove 14211 both refer to... Figure 15 The direction indicated by the Y-arrow in the middle.

[0142] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 16 and Figure 17A rack 161 is provided on the panel base 111b, and the rack 161 extends along the first direction; a gear 162 is provided on the output shaft of the drive motor 130, and the gear 162 meshes with the rack 161. When the drive motor 130 rotates, the gear 162 can drive the drive motor 130 to reciprocate along the first direction on the rack 161.

[0143] Therefore, when the drive motor 130 rotates, the output shaft of the drive motor 130 drives the gear 162 to rotate. Since the gear 162 meshes with the rack 161 and the rack 161 is fixed relative to the panel seat 111b, during the meshing transmission process of the gear 162 and the rack 161, the gear 162 will move relative to the rack 161, thereby driving the drive motor 130 to move along the rack 161, thus achieving the purpose of the drive motor 130 moving in the first direction.

[0144] Alternatively, a motor frame can be provided on the panel base 111b, and the drive motor 130 and gear 162 are both mounted on the motor frame. This can protect the drive motor 130 when it moves in the first direction, and prevent the drive motor 130 from directly contacting the panel base 111b.

[0145] Alternatively, the motor frame may be provided with a guide groove extending in a first direction, the guide groove being slidably fitted onto the rack 161 to guide the movement of the drive motor 130.

[0146] Of course, in some other embodiments, a lead screw and nut can be used to achieve the purpose of reciprocating motion of the drive motor 130 on the panel base 111b in the first direction.

[0147] In some possible embodiments, see Figure 13 The device includes two drive motors 130, two electrical connection wires 150, and two wire receiving slots 140. The two drive motors 130 are respectively connected to the sliding panel 120, and the two electrical connection wires 150 and the two wire receiving slots 140 correspond one-to-one with the two drive motors 130.

[0148] Since the two drive motors 130 are respectively connected to the sliding panel 120, the smoothness of the sliding panel 120 moving in the first direction can be improved.

[0149] Furthermore, since the two electrical connection wires 150 and the two wire receiving slots 140 correspond one-to-one with the two drive motors 130, the problem of the electrical connection wires 150 becoming tangled can be solved while improving the smoothness of the sliding panel 120.

[0150] This application also provides an air conditioner, which includes the indoor unit 100 of the above embodiments.

[0151] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 in this embodiment has the same structure and effect as the air conditioner indoor unit 100 in the above embodiments, and will not be described again here.

[0152] Since the air conditioner in this embodiment includes the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner in the above embodiment, the service life of the air conditioner is improved.

[0153] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit (100), characterized by, include: A housing (110) having an air outlet surface (111) and an air outlet (111A) provided on the air outlet surface (111); the housing (110) includes; A sliding panel (120) is movable along a first direction; A drive unit (130) is movable along the first direction. The drive unit (130) is connected to the sliding panel (120). When the drive unit (130) reciprocates along the first direction, it can drive the sliding panel (120) to reciprocate along the first direction to open or close the air outlet (111A). Electrical connection wire (150), the electrical connection wire (150) includes: First connecting segment (151); A wire receiving groove (140) is formed on the housing (110). The wire receiving groove (140) includes a first groove wall (141) and a second groove wall (142) opposite to each other. The first groove wall (141) is provided with a wire inlet hole (1411), and the second groove wall (142) is provided with a clearance groove (1421). The clearance groove (1421) and the wire receiving groove (140) both extend along the first direction. The first connecting segment (151) is located in the wire receiving groove (140). One end of the first connecting segment (151) extends out of the wire inlet hole (1411) and is fixed relative to the wire inlet hole (1411), and the other end passes through the clearance groove (1421) and is connected to the drive motor (130). 2.The air-conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (110) includes: Outer shell (111a); A panel holder (111b) is disposed within the housing (111a); The first rib (111b1) and the second rib (111b2) protrude from the panel base (111b) and form the wire receiving groove (140). The wire inlet hole (1411) is provided on the first rib (111b1) and the clearance groove (1421) is provided on the second rib (111b2). 3.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (110) includes: Outer shell (111a); A panel holder (111b) is disposed within the housing (111a), and the wire receiving groove (140) is recessed on the panel holder (111b). 4.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized by, The sliding panel (120) can cover part of the wire receiving groove (140) to restrict the degree of freedom of the first connecting segment (151) in the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel (120). 5.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized by, The sliding panel (120) includes: Panel body (121); A cover plate (122) is connected to a side edge of the panel body (121), and the panel body (121) can open or close the air outlet (111A) when the sliding panel (120) is driven by the drive machine (130) to reciprocate along the first direction, and the cover plate (122) covers the wire containing groove (140) containing the first connecting section (151). 6.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized by, The drive machine (130) has a first position (A1) configured as a position of the drive machine (130) when the panel body (121) completely covers the air outlet (111A); When the drive machine (130) is located at the first position (A1), the projection of the cover plate (122) along the direction perpendicular to the sliding panel (120) covers the wire inlet hole (1411). 7.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized by, The drive machine (130) also has a second position (A2) configured as a position of the drive machine (130) when the panel body (121) completely leaves the air outlet (111A); The wire inlet hole (1411) is located at a position between the first position (A1) and the second position (A2). 8.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized by, The cabinet (110) is provided with a fixing buckle, which is arranged close to the wire inlet hole (1411) and is used for fixing one end of the first connecting section (151) protruding out of the wire inlet hole (1411). 9.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized by, The first connecting section (151) comprises: a first section (1511); a second section (1512) connected to the first section (1511), the line width of the first section (1511) being greater than that of the second section (1512), the first section (1511) being located in the wire containing groove (140), and the second section (1512) protruding out of the avoidance groove (1421) and being connected to the drive machine (130); The groove width of the avoidance groove (1421) is greater than the line width of the second section (1512) and less than the line width of the first section (1511). 10.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized by, The avoidance groove (1421) comprises a wire routing groove (14211) and a butt joint groove (14212) connected to each other, the butt joint groove (14212) being located at an end of the avoidance groove (1421) away from the air outlet (111A), and the groove width of the butt joint groove (14212) being greater than that of the wire routing groove (14211), and the butt joint groove (14212) being used for butt joint of the first section (1511) and the second section (1512).

11. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 2, wherein The panel seat (111b) is provided with a rack (161) extending along the first direction; The output shaft of the driving machine (130) is provided with a gear (162), the gear (162) is engaged with the rack (161), when the driving machine (130) rotates, the gear (162) can drive the driving machine (130) to reciprocate on the rack (161) along the first direction. 12.The indoor unit (100) of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized by, The driving machine (130), the electric connecting wire (150) and the wire containing groove (140) all include two, two driving machines (130) are connected with the sliding panel (120) respectively, two electric connecting wires (150), two wire containing grooves (140) correspond to two driving machines (130) one by one.

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