Sliding door mechanism and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sliding door mechanism and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The sliding door mechanism comprises a sliding door, an air duct plate, a driving assembly and an elastic sliding guide assembly. An air outlet is formed in the air duct plate, the driving assembly is installed at the top of the air duct plate and connected with the sliding door, a sliding groove is formed in the bottom of the air duct plate, and the elastic guiding and sliding assembly is connected with the sliding door, is in sliding fit with the sliding groove and is used for sliding relative to the sliding groove in the process that the driving assembly drives the sliding door to open or close the air outlet. Compared with the prior art, the sliding door mechanism has the advantages that due to the fact that the driving assembly connected with the top of the sliding door and the elastic sliding guiding assembly connected with the top of the sliding door are adopted, the sliding structure can be simplified under the condition that sliding stability is guaranteed, production cost is reduced, economic benefits are improved, and user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a sliding door mechanism and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, smart air conditioning products are becoming increasingly popular. Currently, most floor-standing air conditioners on the market open or close their air outlets via sliding doors. The sliding principle involves two drive boxes at the top and bottom of the door, whose synchronized movement drives the door to slide smoothly. However, this method results in higher production costs, lower economic efficiency, and a poorer user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem solved by this invention is how to simplify the sliding structure, reduce production costs, improve economic efficiency, and enhance user experience while ensuring sliding stability.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] Firstly, this utility model provides a sliding door mechanism, including a sliding door, an air duct plate, a drive assembly, and an elastic guide assembly. The air duct plate has an air outlet. The drive assembly is installed on the top of the air duct plate and connected to the sliding door. A groove is provided at the bottom of the air duct plate. The elastic guide assembly is connected to the sliding door and slides in cooperation with the groove. The elastic guide assembly is used to slide relative to the groove during the process of the drive assembly driving the sliding door to open or close the air outlet. Compared with the prior art, the sliding door mechanism provided by this utility model, due to the use of a drive assembly connected to the top of the sliding door and an elastic guide assembly connected to the top of the sliding door, can simplify the sliding structure, reduce production costs, improve economic efficiency, and enhance user experience while ensuring sliding stability.

[0006] Furthermore, the elastic guide slide assembly includes a movable block and an elastic element. The sliding door is connected to the movable block via the elastic element, and the movable block slides in conjunction with the slide groove. The elastic element can press the movable block against the side wall of the slide groove to ensure the stability of the sliding engagement between the movable block and the slide groove, and to achieve a buffering and shock absorption function.

[0007] Furthermore, the elastic guide assembly also includes a fixed base, which is connected to the bottom of the sliding door and movably connected to the movable block. An elastic element is clamped between the fixed base and the movable block, and the extension and retraction direction of the elastic element is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the movable block. The fixed base can limit the movement of the movable block to ensure that the movable block can move along the extension and retraction direction of the elastic element, thereby buffering and absorbing shocks from the sliding door.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixed base is provided with a guide rod, and the movable block has a mating groove. The guide rod passes through the mating groove and slides with it. The length direction of the guide rod is the same as the extension and retraction direction of the elastic element. The elastic element can drive the movable block away from the fixed base along the length direction of the guide rod, and the side wall of the groove can apply pressure to the movable block to overcome the elastic force of the elastic element and drive the movable block closer to the fixed base along the length direction of the guide rod.

[0009] Furthermore, a stop head is provided at the free end of the guide rod, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the stop head is larger than the area of ​​the mating groove. The stop head is used to stop the moving block to prevent the guide rod from dislodging from the mating groove, thereby preventing the moving block from completely detaching from the fixed seat and ensuring the buffering and shock absorption effect.

[0010] Furthermore, there are multiple guide rods and mating grooves. The multiple guide rods are spaced apart and collectively surround the elastic element. Each guide rod slides into a mating groove. The multiple guide rods and multiple mating grooves work together to improve the limiting effect and further ensure that the movable block can only move along the length of the guide rods.

[0011] Furthermore, the movable block includes a block body, a guide shaft, and a first bearing. The block body is movably connected to the movable block and abuts against the elastic element. The guide shaft is installed on the block body, and the first bearing is sleeved on the outside of the guide shaft and rolls in engagement with the side wall of the slide groove. The first bearing can roll relative to the side wall of the slide groove to reduce frictional resistance, improve the stability of the engagement between the movable block and the slide groove, and ensure that the movable block can only move along the extension direction of the slide groove.

[0012] Furthermore, a clearance groove is provided on the side of the block body away from the elastic element. The clearance groove is used to allow space for the first bearing. This prevents interference between the first bearing and the block body and ensures the reliability of the first bearing's rolling relative to the sidewall of the slide groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a fixed shaft is provided at the bottom of the sliding door, and a second bearing is fitted around the fixed shaft. A first sidewall and a second sidewall are arranged opposite each other on the slide groove. The elastic guide assembly slides with the first sidewall, and the second bearing rolls with the second sidewall. The second bearing can roll relative to the second sidewall to reduce frictional resistance, improve the stability of the engagement between the fixed shaft and the slide groove, and ensure that the fixed shaft can only move along the extension direction of the slide groove.

[0014] Secondly, this utility model provides an air conditioner including the aforementioned sliding door mechanism. The sliding door mechanism includes a sliding door, an air duct plate, a drive assembly, and an elastic guide assembly. The air duct plate has an air outlet. The drive assembly is mounted on the top of the air duct plate and connected to the sliding door. A groove is provided at the bottom of the air duct plate. The elastic guide assembly is connected to the sliding door and slides in cooperation with the groove. The elastic guide assembly slides relative to the groove during the process of the drive assembly opening or closing the air outlet of the sliding door. This air conditioner simplifies the sliding structure while ensuring sliding stability, reduces production costs, improves economic efficiency, and enhances the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an air conditioner unit in which the sliding door mechanism described in the first embodiment of this utility model is applied;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding door mechanism described in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the sliding door mechanism described in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the sliding door mechanism described in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the sliding door in the sliding door mechanism described in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the bottom of the sliding door in the sliding door mechanism described in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 10-Air conditioner; 100-Sliding door mechanism; 110-Sliding door; 111-Fixed shaft; 112-Second bearing; 120-Air duct plate; 121-Air outlet; 122-Slide groove; 123-First side wall; 124-Second side wall; 125-Frame; 126-Baffle; 130-Drive assembly; 140-Elastic guide slide assembly; 141-Fixed seat; 1411-Guide rod; 1412-Stop head; 142-Moving block; 1421-Matching groove; 1422-Block body; 1423-Guide shaft; 1424-First bearing; 1425-Relief groove; 143-Elastic element; 200-Front panel; 210-Ventilation opening; 300-Rear panel; 400-Evaporator; 500-Air outlet mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] First Embodiment

[0026] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides a sliding door mechanism 100 for opening or closing the air outlet 121. It simplifies the sliding structure, reduces production costs, improves economic efficiency, and enhances user experience while ensuring sliding stability.

[0027] It should be noted that the sliding door mechanism 100 is applied to a cabinet air conditioner, which is placed vertically on the ground and can blow hot or cold air into the room to achieve heating or cooling functions. Specifically, the cabinet air conditioner includes a sliding door mechanism 100, a front panel 200, a rear panel 300, an evaporator 400, and an air outlet mechanism 500. The front panel 200 and the rear panel 300 are connected and together form an internal cavity. The sliding door mechanism 100, the evaporator 400, and the air outlet mechanism 500 are all installed within this internal cavity. The air outlet mechanism 500 generates negative pressure and drives airflow to form an outlet airflow. The evaporator 400 exchanges heat with the outlet airflow to enable it to have heating or cooling functions.

[0028] The sliding door mechanism 100 includes a sliding door 110, an air duct plate 120, a drive assembly 130, and an elastic guide assembly 140. The air duct plate 120 has an air outlet 121, the position of which corresponds to the position of the air outlet mechanism 500, and the air outlet 121 is used to supply airflow. The drive assembly 130 is mounted on the top of the air duct plate 120 and connected to the sliding door 110; that is, the drive assembly 130 is connected to the top of the sliding door 110, and the drive assembly 130 can output power to the top of the sliding door 110 to drive the entire sliding door 110 to slide relative to the air duct plate 120. The bottom of the air duct plate 120 is provided with a sliding groove 122. The elastic guide component 140 is connected to the sliding door 110 and slides in cooperation with the sliding groove 122. The elastic guide component 140 is used to slide relative to the sliding groove 122 during the process of the drive component 130 driving the sliding door 110 to open or close the air outlet 121. That is, the elastic guide component 140 is connected to the bottom of the sliding door 110. The elastic guide component 140 can guide, limit, and buffer the bottom of the sliding door 110 during the sliding process to prevent the sliding door 110 from swaying or tilting in the vertical direction during the sliding process, thereby improving the stability of the sliding door 110. In this way, the driving function of the sliding door mechanism 100 can be realized by a single drive component 130, simplifying the structure of the sliding door mechanism 100, reducing production costs, improving economic efficiency, and ensuring sliding stability and improving user experience by limiting and buffering the sliding door 110 through the elastic guide component 140.

[0029] Furthermore, the front panel 200 is spaced apart from the air duct plate 120, and the front panel 200 has ventilation openings 210. The positions of the ventilation openings 210 correspond to the positions of the air outlets 121, and the airflow can be blown outward through the air outlets 121 and vents 210 in sequence to achieve the function of heating or cooling. Specifically, the sliding door 110 is slidably disposed between the front panel 200 and the air duct plate 120. The sliding door 110 is used to separate the air outlets 121 and vents 210 to achieve the function of closing the air outlets 121. The sliding door 110 is also used to connect the air outlets 121 and vents 210 to achieve the function of opening the air outlets 121.

[0030] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 130 uses a drive motor connected to a rack and pinion transmission structure to drive the sliding door 110 to slide relative to the air duct plate 120, thereby opening or closing the air outlet 121. However, it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the drive assembly 130 may also use a drive motor connected to a crank-connecting rod transmission structure to drive the sliding door 110 to slide relative to the air duct plate 120. The driving method of the drive assembly 130 is not specifically limited.

[0031] The elastic guide slide assembly 140 includes a fixed base 141, a movable block 142, and an elastic element 143. The fixed base 141 is connected to the bottom of the sliding door 110 and is movably connected to the movable block 142. The movable block 142 can move relative to the fixed base 141, and thus move relative to the sliding door 110. The elastic element 143 is clamped between the fixed base 141 and the movable block 142. The elastic element 143 is always in a compressed state. The elastic element 143 can apply a spring force to the movable block 142, so that the movable block 142 has a tendency to move away from the fixed base 141. The fixed base 141 can limit the movable block 142 to ensure that the movable block 142 can move along the extension and retraction direction of the elastic element 143, so as to buffer and dampen the sliding door 110. Specifically, the fixed base 141 extends into the slide groove 122, and the movable block 142 slides in conjunction with the slide groove 122. The movable block 142 can slide relative to the slide groove 122, and the slide groove 122 can guide and limit the movable block 142. The extension and retraction direction of the elastic member 143 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the movable block 142. The elastic member 143 can press the movable block 142 against the side wall of the slide groove 122 to ensure the stability of the sliding engagement between the movable block 142 and the slide groove 122, and to achieve the function of buffering and shock absorption.

[0032] Furthermore, the fixed base 141 is provided with a guide rod 1411, and the movable block 142 is provided with a mating groove 1421. The guide rod 1411 passes through the mating groove 1421 and slides in engagement with it. The fixed base 141 can limit the movable block 142 through the sliding engagement of the guide rod 1411 and the mating groove 1421, so as to ensure that the movable block 142 can only move along the length direction of the guide rod 1411, thereby moving away from or towards the fixed base 141. Specifically, the length direction of the guide rod 1411 is the same as the extension and retraction direction of the elastic member 143, that is, the movement direction of the movable block 142 is the same as the extension and retraction direction of the elastic member 143. The elastic member 143 can drive the movable block 142 away from the fixed base 141 along the length direction of the guide rod 1411. The side wall of the sliding groove 122 can apply pressure to the movable block 142 to overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 143 and drive the movable block 142 towards the fixed base 141 along the length direction of the guide rod 1411.

[0033] In this embodiment, a stop head 1412 is provided at the free end of the guide rod 1411. The cross-sectional area of ​​the stop head 1412 is larger than the area of ​​the mating groove 1421. The stop head 1412 is used to stop the movable block 142 to prevent the guide rod 1411 from coming out of the mating groove 1421, thereby preventing the movable block 142 from completely detaching from the fixed seat 141 and ensuring the buffering and shock absorption effect.

[0034] Preferably, there are multiple guide rods 1411 and multiple mating grooves 1421. The multiple guide rods 1411 are spaced apart and together surround the elastic member 143. Each guide rod 1411 is slidably engaged with a mating groove 1421. The multiple guide rods 1411 and multiple mating grooves 1421 work together to improve the limiting effect and further ensure that the movable block 142 can only move along the length direction of the guide rod 1411.

[0035] In this embodiment, there are three guide rods 1411 and three mating grooves 1421. The three guide rods 1411 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides and below the elastic member 143, and each guide rod 1411 slides with one mating groove 1421. However, this is not the only embodiment. In other embodiments, there may be two or four guide rods 1411 and four mating grooves 1421. The guide rods 1411 may also be disposed above the elastic member 143. The number and placement of the guide rods 1411 and the mating grooves 1421 are not specifically limited.

[0036] The movable block 142 includes a block body 1422, a guide shaft 1423, and a first bearing 1424. The block body 1422 is movably connected to the movable block 142 and abuts against the elastic member 143. A mating groove 1421 is formed on the block body 1422. Specifically, the guide shaft 1423 is installed on the block body 1422, and the first bearing 1424 is sleeved on the guide shaft 1423 and rolls with the side wall of the slide groove 122. The first bearing 1424 can roll relative to the side wall of the slide groove 122 to reduce frictional resistance, improve the stability of the engagement between the movable block 142 and the slide groove 122, and ensure that the movable block 142 can only move along the extension direction of the slide groove 122.

[0037] In this embodiment, a clearance groove 1425 is provided on the side of the block body 1422 away from the elastic member 143. The clearance groove 1425 is used to make way for the first bearing 1424 to prevent interference between the first bearing 1424 and the block body 1422, and to ensure the reliability of the first bearing 1424 rolling relative to the side wall of the slide groove 122.

[0038] It should be noted that the slide groove 122 is provided with a first sidewall 123 and a second sidewall 124 opposite to each other. The elastic guide slide assembly 140 is slidably engaged with the first sidewall 123, that is, the first bearing 1424 is rollingly engaged with the first sidewall 123. Furthermore, the bottom of the sliding door 110 is provided with a fixed shaft 111, and a second bearing 112 is sleeved on the fixed shaft 111. The second bearing 112 is rollingly engaged with the second sidewall 124. The second bearing 112 can roll relative to the second sidewall 124 to reduce frictional resistance, improve the stability of the engagement between the fixed shaft 111 and the slide groove 122, and ensure that the fixed shaft 111 can only move along the extension direction of the slide groove 122.

[0039] In this embodiment, the position of the first bearing 1424 is variable (changing with the compression of the elastic element 143) in the width direction of the slide groove 122, while the position of the second bearing 112 is fixed. The first bearing 1424 and the second bearing 112 work together to ensure the stability of the bottom of the sliding door 110 relative to the air duct plate 120. Furthermore, due to the elastic force of the elastic element 143, the first bearing 1424 can achieve a buffering and shock-absorbing function when rolling relative to the first sidewall 123, further improving the stability of the sliding door 110. However, this is not the only embodiment. In other embodiments, there are two elastic guide components 140, which are arranged opposite each other in the width direction of the slide groove 122. Both elastic guide components 140 can provide a buffering and shock-absorbing function.

[0040] In this embodiment, there are two fixed shafts 111 and two second bearings 112. The two fixed shafts 111 are spaced apart, and each second bearing 112 is sleeved on one fixed shaft 111. In the extension direction of the slide groove 122, the elastic guide assembly 140 is disposed between the two fixed shafts 111. The first bearing 1424 rolls with the first sidewall 123, and both second bearings 112 roll with the second sidewall 124. The first bearing 1424 and the two second bearings 112 work together to further improve the sliding stability of the sliding door 110.

[0041] The duct plate 120 includes a frame 125 and a baffle 126. An air outlet 121 is disposed on the frame 125. The baffle 126 is screwed to the frame 125 and together they form a sliding groove 122. A first sidewall 123 is disposed on the baffle 126, and a second sidewall 124 is disposed on the frame 125. A first bearing 1424 is capable of rolling relative to the baffle 126, and a second bearing 112 is capable of rolling relative to the frame 125. Specifically, the baffle 126 is arc-shaped, meaning the sliding groove 122 is arc-shaped, and the sliding door 110 is arc-shaped. The sliding door 110 can slide relative to the duct plate 120 along the arc direction to open or close the air outlet 121.

[0042] The sliding door mechanism 100 of this embodiment of the invention has an air outlet 121 on the air duct plate 120, a drive assembly 130 installed on the top of the air duct plate 120 and connected to the sliding door 110, and a slide groove 122 provided at the bottom of the air duct plate 120. An elastic guide assembly 140 is connected to the sliding door 110 and slides in cooperation with the slide groove 122. The elastic guide assembly 140 slides relative to the slide groove 122 during the process of the drive assembly 130 driving the sliding door 110 to open or close the air outlet 121. Compared with the prior art, the sliding door mechanism 100 provided by this invention, due to the use of the drive assembly 130 connected to the top of the sliding door 110 and the elastic guide assembly 140 connected to the top of the sliding door 110, simplifies the sliding structure, reduces production costs, improves economic efficiency, and enhances user experience while ensuring sliding stability.

[0043] Second Embodiment

[0044] Please refer to Figure 7 This utility model provides an air conditioner 10 for regulating indoor temperature. The air conditioner 10 includes a sliding door mechanism 100, a front panel 200, a rear panel 300, an evaporator 400, and an air outlet mechanism 500. The basic structure, principle, and technical effects of the sliding door mechanism 100 are the same as in the first embodiment. For the sake of brevity, any parts not mentioned in this embodiment can be referred to the corresponding content in the first embodiment.

[0045] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 10 is a floor-standing air conditioner. The air conditioner 10 is placed vertically on the ground and can blow hot or cold air into the room to achieve the function of heating or cooling. Specifically, the front panel 200 and the rear panel 300 are connected and together form an internal cavity. The sliding door mechanism 100, the evaporator 400, and the air outlet mechanism 500 are all installed in the internal cavity. The air outlet mechanism 500 is used to generate negative pressure and drive airflow to form an airflow. The evaporator 400 is used to exchange heat with the airflow so that the airflow has the function of heating or cooling.

[0046] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner 10 described in this embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0047] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A sliding door mechanism, characterized in that The device includes a sliding door (110), an air duct plate (120), a drive assembly (130), and an elastic guide assembly (140). The air duct plate (120) has an air outlet (121). The drive assembly (130) is installed on the top of the air duct plate (120) and connected to the sliding door (110). The bottom of the air duct plate (120) is provided with a sliding groove (122). The elastic guide assembly (140) is connected to the sliding door (110) and slides in cooperation with the sliding groove (122). The elastic guide assembly (140) is used to slide relative to the sliding groove (122) during the process when the drive assembly (130) drives the sliding door (110) to open or close the air outlet (121).

2. The sliding door mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The elastic guide slide assembly (140) includes a movable block (142) and an elastic element (143). The sliding door (110) is connected to the movable block (142) through the elastic element (143), and the movable block (142) slides in cooperation with the slide groove (122).

3. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The elastic guide slide assembly (140) also includes a fixed seat (141), which is connected to the bottom of the sliding door (110) and is movably connected to the movable block (142). The elastic element (143) is clamped between the fixed seat (141) and the movable block (142), and the extension and retraction direction of the elastic element (143) is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the movable block (142).

4. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The fixed base (141) is provided with a guide rod (1411), and the movable block (142) is provided with a mating groove (1421). The guide rod (1411) passes through the mating groove (1421) and slides with the mating groove (1421). The length direction of the guide rod (1411) is the same as the extension and retraction direction of the elastic member (143).

5. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The free end of the guide rod (1411) is provided with a stop head (1412), and the cross-sectional area of ​​the stop head (1412) is larger than the area of ​​the mating groove (1421).

6. The sliding door mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The number of guide rods (1411) and mating grooves (1421) are both multiple. The multiple guide rods (1411) are spaced apart and together surround the elastic member (143). Each guide rod (1411) is slidably engaged with one mating groove (1421).

7. The sliding door mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The movable block (142) includes a block body (1422), a guide shaft (1423), and a first bearing (1424). The block body (1422) is movably connected to the movable block (142) and abuts against the elastic element (143). The guide shaft (1423) is installed on the block body (1422). The first bearing (1424) is sleeved on the guide shaft (1423) and rolls with the side wall of the slide groove (122).

8. A sliding door mechanism according to claim 7, characterised in that, The block body (1422) is provided with a relief groove (1425) on the side away from the elastic member (143), and the relief groove (1425) is used to make way for the first bearing (1424).

9. The sliding door mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the sliding door (110) is provided with a fixed shaft (111), and a second bearing (112) is sleeved on the fixed shaft (111). The slide groove (122) is provided with a first sidewall (123) and a second sidewall (124) opposite to each other. The elastic guide slide assembly (140) is slidably engaged with the first sidewall (123), and the second bearing (112) is tumbledly engaged with the second sidewall (124).

10. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Includes the sliding door mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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