Driving device for air conditioner and air conditioner indoor unit

Abstract

The utility model provides a driving device for an air conditioner and an air conditioner indoor unit. The driving device comprises a driving seat, a driving arm, a shaft sleeve, a plurality of first rollers and a plurality of second rollers. The driving base is provided with a guide groove. The driving arm is arranged on the driving seat, and a convex column inserted into the guide groove is arranged on the driving arm; and the shaft sleeve is sleeved on the convex column and is in contact with the side wall of the guide groove. The plurality of first rollers are mounted on the driving seat, are arranged on one side of the driving arm and are in contact with the driving arm; and the plurality of second rollers are mounted on the driving seat, are arranged on the other side of the driving arm and are in contact with the driving arm. The driving arm of the air conditioner solves the problem that in the prior art, the driving arm of the air conditioner is prone to being blocked in the moving process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a drive device for an air conditioner and an indoor unit for an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, to prevent dust from entering the indoor unit through the air inlet when the air conditioner is not in operation, causing dust accumulation on internal components and potential malfunctions, some air conditioner indoor units have a rotatable and openable panel at the air inlet. This panel is connected to a drive arm, which can move along its axis, causing the panel to rotate around the pivot. However, the drive arm may jam during movement, causing the panel to become stuck, thus reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this utility model is proposed to provide a drive device and indoor unit for an air conditioner that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] One objective of this invention is to solve the problem that the drive arm of an air conditioner in the prior art is prone to jamming during operation.

[0005] Specifically, this utility model provides a driving device for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0006] The drive seat has a guide groove;

[0007] A drive arm, which is disposed on the drive base, has a protrusion that inserts into the guide groove;

[0008] A bushing is fitted onto the protrusion and contacts the sidewall of the guide groove.

[0009] Multiple first rollers are mounted on the drive base, and the first rollers are disposed on one side of the drive arm and in contact with the drive arm;

[0010] Multiple second rollers are mounted on the drive base, and the second rollers are located on the other side of the drive arm and are in contact with the drive arm.

[0011] Optionally, the drive arm is provided with a first protrusion; the first roller includes a first roller body extending along the rotation axis of the first roller, and two first retaining rings respectively disposed at both ends of the first roller body, the first roller body and the two first retaining rings defining a first roller groove, and the first protrusion is inserted into the first roller groove;

[0012] The drive arm is provided with a second protrusion; the second roller includes a second roller body extending along the rotation axis of the second roller, and two second retaining rings respectively disposed at both ends of the second roller body, the second roller body and the two second retaining rings defining a second roller groove, and the second protrusion is inserted into the second roller groove.

[0013] Optionally, the bushing is made of POM material.

[0014] The first roller is made of POM material.

[0015] The second roller is made of POM material.

[0016] Optionally, there are two guide grooves, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the drive arm; and multiple protrusions are disposed on both sides of the drive arm, and each protrusion is provided with a bushing.

[0017] Optionally, the two guide grooves are disposed on both sides of the drive arm along the first direction.

[0018] The first roller and the second roller are disposed on both sides of the drive arm along the second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular;

[0019] The second direction is the up and down direction.

[0020] Optionally, the driving device further includes:

[0021] A drive motor is mounted on the drive base;

[0022] A gear is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor;

[0023] A rack is mounted on the drive arm, and the gear meshes with the rack;

[0024] The drive base includes a housing and a cover, the cover being mounted on the housing, and the first roller, the second roller, and the gear being disposed within the housing; both the housing and the cover are provided with guide grooves.

[0025] On the other hand, this utility model also provides an indoor air conditioning unit, comprising:

[0026] Organism;

[0027] The drive device described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the drive base is disposed on the body.

[0028] Optionally, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes:

[0029] The panel has an air inlet formed on the body; the panel is rotatably mounted at the air inlet and is used to open or close the air inlet.

[0030] The front end of the drive arm of the drive device is connected to the panel for transmission, so as to drive the panel to open or close the air inlet when moving in the direction of the inside and outside of the machine body.

[0031] Optionally, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes:

[0032] A guide rail is disposed on the inner wall of the panel and extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the panel;

[0033] A drive shaft, parallel to the rotation axis of the panel; the drive shaft is fixed to the front end of the drive arm; or,

[0034] The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes:

[0035] A guide rail is disposed on the inner wall of the panel and extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the panel;

[0036] A slider is mounted on the guide rail;

[0037] A connecting rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the slider and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the front end of the drive arm; the connecting rod is inclined relative to the extension direction of the guide rail.

[0038] Optionally, one end of the guide rail is rotatably connected to the panel, and the other end of the guide rail is detachably connected to the panel;

[0039] There are two drive devices, and the two drive arms are respectively disposed at both ends of the air inlet;

[0040] The body also has an air outlet, the air inlet and the air outlet are located on the front side of the body, and the air inlet is located above the air outlet;

[0041] The rotation axis of the panel is located at the bottom of the panel.

[0042] In the drive device and indoor unit of the air conditioner of this utility model, the drive device achieves basic guidance of the drive arm by sliding contact between the bushing on the protruding post of the drive arm and the side wall of the guide groove. At the same time, the first and second rollers on both sides form a bidirectional rolling constraint on the drive arm, which significantly reduces the motion friction resistance of the drive arm and limits lateral deviation. The bidirectional contact of the roller group can correct the motion trajectory of the drive arm in real time, reduce vibration interference, effectively prevent operation jamming, and improve the smoothness of the drive process and the structural durability.

[0043] Furthermore, this invention can prevent the panel of the air conditioner indoor unit from jamming during operation, thus improving the user experience.

[0044] The above and other objects, advantages and features of this utility model will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0045] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the present invention in a detailed manner by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or components. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an indoor air conditioner unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0047] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit with its panel in an open state, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit with its panel in an open state, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a drive device according to an embodiment of the present invention (the cover is not shown in the figure);

[0050] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0051] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a drive device according to an embodiment of the present invention (the cover is not shown in the figure);

[0052] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a drive device and a panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a drive arm and guide rail according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of a drive arm, connecting rod, and slider according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The following reference Figures 1 to 9This invention describes a drive device for an air conditioner and an indoor unit for an air conditioner, according to embodiments of the present invention. In this description, it should be understood that 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, that is, include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may be further included.

[0056] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "link," "fix," and "couple" 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 expressly limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or it can include contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," or "below" of the second feature can mean the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0058] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. 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.

[0059] Figure 1This is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 1 As shown, and with reference Figures 2 to 9 This utility model provides a drive device 200 for an air conditioner, which includes a drive base 210, a drive arm 220, a bushing 222, a plurality of first rollers 230 and a plurality of second rollers 240.

[0060] The drive base 210 has a guide groove 211. A drive arm 220 is mounted on the drive base 210 and has a protrusion 221 that inserts into the guide groove 211. A bushing 222 is fitted onto the protrusion 221 and contacts the side wall of the guide groove 211. Multiple first rollers 230 are mounted on the drive base 210, located on one side of the drive arm 220 and in contact with it. Multiple second rollers 240 are mounted on the drive base 210, located on the other side of the drive arm 220 and in contact with it.

[0061] Specifically, the first roller 230 and the second roller 240 are located on opposite sides of the drive arm 220, and the guide groove 211 and the protrusion 221 are located on the other side of the drive arm 220.

[0062] When the drive unit 200 is running, the drive arm 220 drives the protrusion 221 to move linearly along the guide groove 211 of the drive seat 210; the bushing 222 forms a sliding friction guide with the side wall of the guide groove 211, and at the same time, the first and second roller groups arranged symmetrically on both sides dynamically constrain the attitude of the drive arm 220 through rolling contact, forming a "sliding + rolling" composite guidance mechanism. The rollers absorb vibration and correct offset during the movement of the drive arm 220, ensuring that the drive arm 220 moves smoothly in three-dimensional space, and finally efficiently transmits power to the relevant actuators of the air conditioner, which can be the panel 300 or a damper component such as a guide plate.

[0063] In this embodiment, the drive device 200 achieves basic guidance for the drive arm 220 by sliding contact between the bushing 222 on the protrusion 221 of the drive arm 220 and the side wall of the guide groove 211. At the same time, the first roller 230 and the second roller 240 on both sides form a bidirectional rolling constraint on the drive arm 220, which significantly reduces the motion friction resistance of the drive arm 220 and limits lateral displacement. The bidirectional contact of the roller group can correct the motion trajectory of the drive arm 220 in real time, reduce vibration interference, effectively prevent running jams, and improve the smoothness of the drive process and the structural durability.

[0064] like Figure 5As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, the drive arm 220 is provided with a first protrusion 223; the first roller 230 includes a first roller body 231 extending along the rotation axis of the first roller 230, and two first retaining rings 232 respectively disposed at both ends of the first roller body 231. The first roller body 231 and the two first retaining rings 232 define a first roller groove 233, and the first protrusion 223 is inserted into the first roller groove 233.

[0065] The drive arm 220 is provided with a second protrusion 224; the second roller 240 includes a second roller body 241 extending along the rotation axis of the second roller 240, and two second retaining rings 242 respectively provided at both ends of the second roller body 241. The second roller body 241 and the two second retaining rings 242 define a second roller groove, and the second protrusion 224 is inserted into the second roller groove.

[0066] In this embodiment, as the drive arm 220 drives the protrusion 221 to slide along the guide groove 211, the first protrusion 223 and the second protrusion 224 are respectively embedded in the corresponding first roller groove 233 and second roller groove; the first roller body 231 constrains the lateral displacement of the first protrusion 223 through a first rotation, and the first retaining rings 232 at both ends restrict the lateral offset of the first protrusion 223; the second roller body 241 and the second retaining rings 242 constrain the second protrusion 224 synchronously in the same manner. Therefore, this embodiment achieves full degree of freedom constraint of the drive arm 220 outside the direction of movement, ultimately achieving low-friction, high-precision power transmission, and further reducing the risk of the drive arm 220 jamming.

[0067] In some optional embodiments of this utility model, the bushing 222 is made of POM material, the first roller 230 is made of POM material, and the second roller 240 is made of POM material. POM (Polyoxymethylene) is a high-density, highly crystalline thermoplastic engineering plastic. Because its properties are close to those of metal, it is often called "metal among plastics" or "plastic steel".

[0068] In this embodiment, the bushing 222, the first roller 230, and the second roller 240 are all made of POM material, which has the characteristics of low coefficient of friction, high wear resistance, and self-lubrication. Therefore, on the one hand, the sliding friction between the bushing 222 and the guide groove 211 is reduced, the rolling resistance between the first roller 230 and the first protrusion 223 is reduced, and the rolling resistance between the second roller 240 and the second protrusion 224 is reduced. On the other hand, it can reduce the wear gaps generated by long-term use. Thus, this embodiment can extend the life of the device and maintain smooth movement, effectively avoiding jamming or trajectory deviation problems caused by material wear.

[0069] In some optional embodiments of this utility model, there are two guide grooves 211, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the drive arm 220; and multiple protrusions 221 are disposed on both sides of the drive arm 220, and each protrusion 221 is provided with a bushing 222.

[0070] In this embodiment, a multi-node distributed guide structure is formed by the combination of symmetrically arranged double guide grooves 211 and multiple protrusions 221-sleeves 222 on both sides of the drive arm 220, thereby improving the balance of force on the drive arm 220. By having multiple protrusions 221 share the motion load, the contact stress between a single sleeve 222 and the guide groove 211 is reduced, thus reducing frictional losses caused by off-center loading. By synchronously constraining the double sleeves 222 and the roller assembly, the guiding accuracy of the linear motion of the drive arm 220 is enhanced, and trajectory deviation caused by unilateral wear is avoided.

[0071] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, two guide grooves 211 are disposed on both sides of the drive arm 220 along the first direction, and the first roller 230 and the second roller 240 are disposed on both sides of the drive arm 220 along the second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0072] In some optional embodiments of this utility model, the second direction is the up-down direction.

[0073] In some optional embodiments of this utility model, the first direction is the left-right direction.

[0074] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, the driving device 200 further includes a driving motor 252, a gear 251, and a rack. The driving motor 252 is mounted on the driving base 210; the gear 251 is disposed on the output shaft of the driving motor 252; the rack is disposed on the driving arm 220, and the gear 251 and the rack mesh. In this embodiment, the driving motor 252 directly drives the driving arm 220 through the meshing of the gear 251 and the rack, thereby improving transmission efficiency and motion synchronization.

[0075] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, the drive base 210 includes a housing 212 and a cover 213. The cover 213 is mounted on the housing 212, and a first roller 230, a second roller 240, and a gear 251 are disposed inside the housing 212. Both the housing 212 and the cover 213 are provided with guide grooves 211. In this embodiment, the enclosed structure of the housing 212 and the cover 213 provides dust protection; the separate design of the cover 213 and the housing 212 facilitates the assembly and maintenance of the drive device 200.

[0076] like Figure 1As shown, an embodiment of this utility model also provides an indoor air conditioner unit 10, including a body 100 and a drive device 200 as described in any of the above embodiments, with a drive base 210 disposed on the body 100. In this embodiment, the drive device has good stability, which can avoid jamming of the air conditioner's related actuators, thereby improving the user's overall experience of using the air conditioner.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit 10 of the air conditioner further includes a panel 300. An air inlet 110 is formed on the body 100; the panel 300 is rotatably mounted at the air inlet 110 and is used to open or close the air inlet 110. The front end of the drive arm 220 of the drive device 200 is connected to the panel 300 in a transmission connection, so as to drive the panel 300 to open or close the air inlet 110 when moving in the inward or outward direction along the body 100.

[0078] When the drive unit 200 is started, the drive arm 220 moves in the inward and outward directions along the body 100. Through the transmission connection between the front end of the drive arm 220 and the panel 300, the panel 300 is driven to rotate around the rotation axis, thereby causing the panel 300 to open or close the air inlet 110. Specifically, when the drive arm 220 retracts, the panel 300 rotates to close the air inlet 110; when it extends, it rotates in the opposite direction to open the air inlet 110, achieving precise control of the movement of the panel 300. This embodiment effectively prevents the air conditioner panel 300 from jamming during the opening or closing of the air inlet 110.

[0079] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit 10 of the air conditioner further includes a guide rail 310 and a drive shaft 410. The guide rail 310 is disposed on the inner wall of the panel 300 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the panel 300. The drive shaft 410 is parallel to the rotation axis of the panel 300; the drive shaft 410 is fixed to the front end of the drive arm 220. The drive shaft 410 is mounted on the guide rail 310 and can slide along the guide rail 310. Specifically, when the drive arm 220 moves, it drives the front drive shaft 410 to slide along the guide rail 310 on the inner wall of the panel 300. Because the extension direction of the guide rail 310 is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the panel 300, the displacement of the drive shaft 410 forces the panel 300 to rotate around its own rotation axis.

[0080] like Figure 9As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit 10 of the air conditioner further includes a guide rail 310, a slider 421, and a connecting rod 422. The guide rail 310 is disposed on the inner wall of the panel 300 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the panel 300. The slider 421 is disposed on the guide rail 310; one end of the connecting rod 422 is fixedly connected to the slider, and the other end is rotatably connected to the front end of the drive arm 220; the connecting rod 422 is inclined relative to the extension direction of the guide rail 310.

[0081] Specifically, the guide rail 310 has a groove, and the sliding position is located within the groove. When the air conditioner is turned on, the drive arm 220 moves from the inside to the outside along the body 100, driving the slider 421 to slide along the guide rail 310 via the connecting rod 422, thereby driving the panel 300 to rotate around its rotation axis to open the air inlet 110. When the air conditioner is turned off, the slider 421 drives the drive arm 220 to move in the opposite direction, and the connecting rod 422 drives the slider 421 to slide in the opposite direction along the guide rail 310, pulling the panel 300 back to the position where it completely blocks the air inlet 110.

[0082] Compared with the previous embodiment, this embodiment can optimize the transmission of force through the leverage effect of the inclined connecting rod 422, and continuously press the slider 421 against the inner wall of the groove of the guide rail 310, avoiding the gap between the slider 421 and the groove, reducing jamming, and improving the smoothness of movement.

[0083] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, one end of the guide rail 310 is rotatably connected to the panel 300, and the other end of the guide rail 310 is detachably connected to the panel 300.

[0084] Specifically, a mounting base is provided on the inner wall of the panel 300, and one end of the guide rail 310 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base via a rotating shaft 311, the axis of which is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rail 310. The guide rail 310 and the panel 300 can be detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​connection or a threaded connection. Preferably, the guide rail 310 and the panel 300 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection. More preferably, multiple snap-fit ​​structures are provided between the guide rail 310 and the panel 300, so that the installation stability of the guide rail 310 can be ensured when the guide rail 310 and the panel 300 are fixed together.

[0085] In this embodiment, when the guide rail 310 is fixed to the panel 300, the panel 300 can only be opened at a preset angle, such as 35 degrees. After separating the guide rail 310 from the panel 300, the panel 300 can be opened to 90 degrees, which is more conducive to air intake at the air inlet 110 and also makes it easier to remove the filter at the air inlet 110, thus facilitating the cleaning of the filter.

[0086] In some optional embodiments of this utility model, the guide rail 310 includes a first guide rail portion and a second guide rail portion, which are detachably connected.

[0087] In some optional embodiments of this utility model, the drive arm can be a linear arm or an arc-shaped arm.

[0088] like Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, there are two drive devices 200, and two drive arms 220 are respectively disposed at both ends of the air inlet 110. Compared with embodiments with only one drive device 200, this embodiment can further improve the stability of the panel 300 operation by providing two drive devices 200.

[0089] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments of this utility model, an air outlet 120 is also formed on the body 100, and the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120 are disposed on the front side of the body 100, with the air inlet 110 located above the air outlet 120. The rotation axis of the panel 300 is disposed at the bottom of the panel 300.

[0090] In this embodiment, both the air inlet 110 and the air outlet 120 are located on the front side of the unit 100, which facilitates the embedded installation of the indoor unit in a cabinet or wall to meet the diverse usage needs of users. Furthermore, the rotation axis is located at the lower edge of the panel 300, which can prevent the intake airflow and the blown airflow from interfering with each other.

[0091] In some embodiments of this utility model, the air conditioner indoor unit 10 is a recessed air conditioner indoor unit, a wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit, a floor-standing air conditioner indoor unit, or other air conditioner indoor units.

[0092] Preferably, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is a recessed type.

[0093] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although many exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A drive device for an air conditioner, characterized by comprising: include: The drive seat has a guide groove; A drive arm, which is disposed on the drive base, has a protrusion that inserts into the guide groove; A bushing is fitted onto the protrusion and contacts the sidewall of the guide groove. Multiple first rollers are mounted on the drive base, and the first rollers are disposed on one side of the drive arm and in contact with the drive arm; Multiple second rollers are mounted on the drive base, and the second rollers are located on the other side of the drive arm and are in contact with the drive arm.

2. The driving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive arm is provided with a first protrusion; the first roller includes a first roller body extending along the rotation axis of the first roller, and two first retaining rings respectively disposed at both ends of the first roller body, the first roller body and the two first retaining rings defining a first roller groove, and the first protrusion is inserted into the first roller groove; The drive arm is provided with a second protrusion; the second roller includes a second roller body extending along the rotation axis of the second roller, and two second retaining rings respectively disposed at both ends of the second roller body, the second roller body and the two second retaining rings defining a second roller groove, and the second protrusion is inserted into the second roller groove.

3. The driving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bushing is made of POM material. The first roller is made of POM material. The second roller is made of POM material.

4. The driving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two guide grooves, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the drive arm; and multiple protrusions are disposed on both sides of the drive arm, and each protrusion is provided with a bushing.

5. The driving device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two guide grooves are disposed on both sides of the drive arm along the first direction. The first roller and the second roller are disposed on both sides of the drive arm along the second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular; The second direction is the up and down direction.

6. The drive apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by Also includes: A drive motor is mounted on the drive base; A gear is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor; A rack is mounted on the drive arm, and the gear meshes with the rack; The drive base includes a housing and a cover, the cover being mounted on the housing, and the first roller, the second roller, and the gear being disposed within the housing; both the housing and the cover are provided with guide grooves.

7. An air conditioner indoor unit characterized by comprising: include: Organism; The drive device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the drive seat is disposed on the body. 8.The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized by, Also includes: The panel has an air inlet formed on the body; the panel is rotatably mounted at the air inlet and is used to open or close the air inlet. The front end of the drive arm of the drive device is connected to the panel for transmission, so as to drive the panel to open or close the air inlet when moving in the direction of the inside and outside of the machine body. 9.The indoor unit of the air conditioner of claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A guide rail is disposed on the inner wall of the panel and extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the panel; A drive shaft, the drive shaft being parallel to the rotation axis of the panel; The drive shaft is fixed to the front end of the drive arm; or, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes: A guide rail is disposed on the inner wall of the panel and extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the panel; A slider is mounted on the guide rail; A connecting rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the slider and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the front end of the drive arm; the connecting rod is inclined relative to the extension direction of the guide rail.

10. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, One end of the guide rail is rotatably connected to the panel, and the other end of the guide rail is detachably connected to the panel; There are two drive devices, and the two drive arms are respectively disposed at both ends of the air inlet; The body also has an air outlet, the air inlet and the air outlet are located on the front side of the body, and the air inlet is located above the air outlet; The rotation axis of the panel is located at the bottom of the panel.

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