Shell assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a shell assembly and an air conditioner, the shell assembly comprises a shell, a side air outlet piece and an air deflector, the shell is provided with an air outlet, the side air outlet piece is arranged on the shell and is adjacent to at least one side of the shell, and a side air outlet is formed between the side air outlet piece and the shell; the air deflector is movably connected with the shell between a first position and a second position, air in the shell is at least discharged from the side air outlet in the length direction of the air deflector at the first position, and air in the shell is at least discharged from the side air outlet in the length direction of the air deflector at the second position. And air in the shell is discharged from the side air outlet, at least one side of the air deflector in the width direction and at least one side of the air deflector in the length direction. According to the shell assembly, side air outlet of the shell assembly can be achieved, the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the shell assembly is guaranteed, and the air outlet effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to a housing assembly and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the housing assembly includes a housing and an air guide plate. The housing is provided with an air inlet, an air outlet and a side air outlet. The air outlet opens forward. The air guide plate is located at the air outlet to adjust the air outlet direction. The side air outlet is located on the side plate of the housing to increase the air outlet range and adjust the air outlet effect.

[0003] However, the side air outlet of the housing component in the related technology, in order to form a side air outlet duct, easily occupies part of the space inside the housing, reduces the volume of the heat exchange duct inside the housing component, and affects the air outlet effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, embodiments of this disclosure propose a housing assembly that enables side airflow from the housing assembly, ensuring the volume of the heat exchange duct within the housing assembly and improving airflow efficiency.

[0005] This disclosure also proposes an air conditioner.

[0006] The housing assembly of this disclosure includes: a housing having an air outlet; a side air outlet member disposed on the housing and adjacent to at least one side of the housing, the side air outlet member forming a side air outlet with the housing; and an air guide plate movably connected to the housing between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, air from the housing exits from the side air outlet at least along the length direction of the air guide plate, and in the second position, air from the housing exits from the side air outlet and from at least one side in the width direction and at least one side in the length direction of the air guide plate.

[0007] The housing assembly of this disclosure forms a side air outlet between the housing and the side air outlet by providing a side air outlet member on at least one side of the housing in the length direction. The air guide plate moves relative to the housing towards the air outlet to a first position, so that the air inside the housing can be discharged from the side air outlet at least along the length direction of the air guide plate. The air guide plate moves relative to the housing away from the air outlet to a second position, so that the air inside the housing can be discharged simultaneously from the side air outlet, at least one side of the length direction of the air guide plate, and at least one side of the width direction, thereby achieving rapid cooling and heating. Since the side air outlet does not occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner, the side air outlet of the housing assembly can be achieved while ensuring the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner, improving the air outlet effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer periphery of the side air outlet is arc-shaped. This arc shape helps to better guide airflow, reduce flow resistance at the side air outlet, and improve airflow efficiency.

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

[0010] In this embodiment, at least a portion of at least one of the first and second contour portions is made into an arc shape. On the one hand, this makes the airflow smoother when passing through the side air outlet, and facilitates the contour portion to better guide the airflow. On the other hand, it improves the aesthetics of the side air outlet and simplifies the structure.

[0011] In some embodiments, one of the first contour portion and the second contour portion is arc-shaped, and the other contour portion is straight-shaped.

[0012] In this embodiment, by setting one of the first contour portion and the second contour portion to be arc-shaped and the other to be straight, the arc-shaped contour portion reduces the airflow resistance and eddies, allowing the airflow to pass smoothly and steadily. The straight contour portion increases the airflow speed. By setting the arc-shaped and straight contour portions, the airflow is ensured to pass smoothly through the side air outlet while increasing the airflow speed, thereby improving the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0013] In some embodiments, the one contour portion is an arc shape that protrudes toward or away from the other contour portion.

[0014] In this embodiment, by setting one contour part as an arc protruding towards another contour part, or setting one contour part as an arc protruding away from another contour part, the different protrusion directions of the arc contour parts facilitate the sorting and guidance of the airflow passing through the side air outlet, so as to direct the airflow to the position required by the user, improve the air outlet effect, and thus improve the user experience.

[0015] In some embodiments, both the first contour portion and the second contour portion are arc-shaped, the first contour portion protrudes toward or away from the second contour portion, and the protrusion direction of the first contour portion is the same as or opposite to the protrusion direction of the second contour portion.

[0016] In this embodiment, by setting both the first contour portion and the second contour portion to be arc-shaped, the resistance of airflow through the side outlet can be further reduced, the airflow distribution is more uniform, and the stability of airflow is improved.

[0017] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet includes a first contour portion defined by the side air outlet member and a second contour portion defined by the housing, wherein at least a portion of the first contour portion and at least a portion of the second contour portion are straight lines.

[0018] In this embodiment, by making at least a portion of the first contour portion and at least a portion of the second contour portion straight, the air inside the air conditioner can quickly enter the room through the side air outlet, resulting in faster diffusion speed, improved airflow circulation speed, and thus improved performance of the air conditioner.

[0019] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral contour of the side air outlet further includes a third contour portion and a fourth contour portion opposite to each other in a first direction, the first direction being inclined to the height direction and the front-back direction of the housing, the third contour portion and the fourth contour portion being defined by at least one of the side air outlet member and the housing, the first contour portion, the third contour portion, the second contour portion and the fourth contour portion forming the side air outlet.

[0020] In this embodiment, the third contour portion connects to the first contour portion and the second contour portion, and the fourth contour portion connects to the first contour portion and the second contour portion. The arrangement of the third contour portion and the fourth contour portion facilitates the connection between the first contour portion and the second contour portion, thereby facilitating the connection between the side air outlet component and the housing.

[0021] In some embodiments, the side air outlet includes a first side air outlet plate and a second side air outlet plate arranged at intervals along the length direction of the housing, and the side air outlet includes a first side air outlet formed by a first end of the housing and the first side air outlet plate and a second side air outlet formed by a second end of the housing and the second side air outlet plate.

[0022] In this embodiment, by setting the first side air outlet and the second side air outlet, a portion of the airflow inside the air conditioner flows out through the first side air outlet, and another portion of the airflow flows out through the second side air outlet, thereby achieving simultaneous side airflow from both sides of the housing assembly in the length direction of the housing.

[0023] In some embodiments, the side air outlet further includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate arranged at intervals, the first connecting plate connecting the first side air outlet plate and the second side air outlet plate, the second connecting plate connecting the first side air outlet plate and the second side air outlet plate, and the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being arranged around the air outlet.

[0024] In this embodiment, the first connecting plate connects the first side air outlet plate and the second side air outlet plate, and the second connecting plate connects the first side air outlet plate and the second side air outlet plate. By setting the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, the stability of the first side air outlet plate and the second side air outlet plate is improved, and deformation of the side air outlet plate is avoided.

[0025] In some embodiments, the side of the first side air outlet plate away from the housing is adapted to and fits against the side of the air guide plate facing the housing; and / or, the side of the second side air outlet plate away from the housing is adapted to and fits against the side of the air guide plate facing the housing.

[0026] In this embodiment, when the air guide plate is in the first position, the air guide plate is fitted and aligned with the first side air outlet plate and / or the second side air outlet plate to prevent airflow from flowing out through the gap between the air guide plate and the first side air outlet plate, and / or to prevent airflow from flowing out through the gap between the air guide plate and the second side air outlet plate. This allows the airflow to flow out through the first side air outlet and / or the second side air outlet, ensuring the airflow volume of the side air outlet and achieving both anti-direct blowing and improved airflow effect.

[0027] In some embodiments, the air guide plate abuts against the side of the side outlet member away from the housing.

[0028] In this embodiment, by covering the side air outlet with an air guide plate and abutting against it, the air volume of the side air outlet is further guaranteed, and the air outlet effect is improved.

[0029] In some embodiments, at least one end of the air guide plate in its length direction abuts or engages with the side air outlet.

[0030] In this embodiment, the air guide plate abuts or engages with the side air outlet at least one end along its length, preventing airflow from flowing out from the gap between the air guide plate and the side air outlet, thereby further ensuring the airflow volume of the side air outlet and improving the airflow effect.

[0031] In some embodiments, the air guide plate is provided with a through hole extending through the air guide plate along its thickness direction.

[0032] In this embodiment, the through-hole design allows the air conditioner to still operate and discharge air through the side air outlet and through-hole when the air guide plate is in the first position, thereby improving the flexibility of the air conditioner's air discharge and making the discharged air gentler, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0033] In some embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a flow guide disposed at the side air outlet, the flow guide being disposed on at least one of the housing and the side air outlet.

[0034] In this embodiment, by placing the air guide at the side air outlet, the airflow blown from the side air outlet is directed to a set area. Therefore, the air guide can sort and guide the airflow blown from the side air outlet to the location required by the user, thereby improving the airflow effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0035] In some embodiments, the air guide includes a guide plate disposed at the side air outlet, which divides the side air outlet into at least two air guide zones. Thus, the air discharged from the side air outlet can enter different air guide zones and then be guided out of the air conditioner under the guidance of these zones, thereby improving the diffusion effect of the air discharged from the side air outlet and increasing the air delivery range.

[0036] In some embodiments, the airflow guide includes a ventilation plate with multiple ventilation holes extending through it along its thickness, covering the side air outlet. On one hand, the airflow exiting the side air outlet can be dispersed by the ventilation plate, making the airflow gentler and improving the user experience. On the other hand, since the ventilation plate covers the side air outlet, it can prevent external dust or foreign objects from entering the air conditioner, thus providing a certain degree of dust prevention and improving the reliability of the air conditioner's operation.

[0037] In some embodiments, the airflow guide includes a guide fan disposed at the side air outlet. The guide fan thus guides the airflow discharged from the side air outlet, allowing the airflow to diffuse in all directions, thereby improving the airflow diffusion effect at the side air outlet location and increasing the air delivery range.

[0038] The air conditioner of this disclosure includes the housing assembly described in the above embodiments.

[0039] The air conditioner of this disclosure embodiment, by including the housing assembly of the above embodiment, can realize side air outlet of the air conditioner, ensure the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner, and improve the air outlet effect. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a side view of the housing assembly from another perspective, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0044] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to the fourth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to the fifth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to the sixth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0049] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to the seventh embodiment of this disclosure.

[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to the eighth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0051] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly according to the ninth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0052] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide component according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0053] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a ventilation panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a flow guide fan according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0057] Figure label:

[0058] Housing 1, air outlet 11, first end 12, second end 13

[0059] Side air outlet component 2, first side air outlet plate 21, second side air outlet plate 22, first connecting plate 23, second connecting plate 24.

[0060] Side air outlet 3, first contour section 31, second contour section 32, third contour section 33, fourth contour section 34.

[0061] First side air outlet 35, second side air outlet 36, airflow guide area 37.

[0062] Air guide plate 4, through hole 41,

[0063] 5. Flow guide component, 51. Flow guide plate, 52. Flow guide plate, 521. Flow guide fan, 53. Detailed Implementation

[0064] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0065] The following is a reference appendix. Figures 1 to 17 The present disclosure describes a housing assembly and an air conditioner according to embodiments thereof.

[0066] The housing assembly of this embodiment includes a housing 1, a side air outlet 2, and an air guide plate 4. The housing 1 has an air outlet 11. The side air outlet 2 is disposed on the housing 1 and adjacent to at least one side of the housing 1, forming a side air outlet 3 between the side air outlet 2 and the housing 1. The air guide plate 4 is movably connected to the housing 1 between a first position and a second position. In the first position, air inside the housing 1 exits from the side air outlet 3 at least along the length direction of the air guide plate 4. In the second position, air inside the housing 1 exits from the side air outlet 3 and from at least one side in the width direction and at least one side in the length direction of the air guide plate 4.

[0067] The housing assembly of this disclosure forms a side air outlet 3 between the housing 1 and the side air outlet 2 by providing a side air outlet 2 on at least one side of the housing 1 along its length. The air guide plate 4 moves relative to the housing 1 towards the air outlet 11 to a first position, so that the air in the housing 1 can be discharged from the side air outlet 3 at least along the length of the air guide plate 4. The air guide plate 4 moves relative to the housing 1 away from the air outlet 11 to a second position, so that the air in the housing 1 can be discharged simultaneously from the side air outlet 3, at least one side of the length direction of the air guide plate 4, and at least one side of the width direction, thereby achieving rapid cooling and heating. Since the side air outlet 3 does not occupy the volume of the heat exchange duct inside the air conditioner, the side air outlet of the housing assembly can be achieved while ensuring the volume of the heat exchange duct inside the air conditioner, improving the air outlet effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0068] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the air outlet 11 is located at the junction of the front surface and the bottom surface of the housing 1. The length direction and the left-right direction of the housing 1 are consistent, and the length direction and the left-right direction of the air guide plate 4 are consistent. The side air outlet 2 is provided on at least one side of the length direction of the housing 1. This can be understood as the side air outlet 2 being provided on the left side of the housing 1, or the side air outlet 2 being provided on the right side of the housing 1, or the side air outlet 2 being provided on the left side of the housing 1 to form a side air outlet 3, and the side air outlet 2 being provided on the right side of the housing 1 to form a side air outlet 3. That is, there are two side air outlets 3.

[0069] The air guide plate 4 is movably connected to the housing 1 between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the air guide plate 4 can block the air outlet 11, meaning that both sides of the air guide plate 4 in the width direction abut against the housing 1. In other words, the air guide plate 4 closes the front side of the air outlet 11. At this time, the air inside the housing 1 can be discharged through the side air outlet 3. When the air guide plate 4 has a through hole 41, the air inside the housing 1 can also be discharged through the through hole 41.

[0070] When the air guide plate 4 is in the second position, it is spaced apart from the air outlet 11. At this time, part of the air inside the housing 1 is discharged through the air outlet 11 of the housing 1, and the other part is discharged through the side air outlet 3 formed between the housing 1 and the side air outlet 2. The air discharged from the air outlet 11 of the housing 1 can be discharged along at least one side of the width direction and at least one side of the length direction of the air guide plate 4 under the guidance of the air guide plate 4.

[0071] In other words, when the air guide plate 4 is in the first position, it can close the air outlet 11, at which point the air outlet 11 will either not produce air or produce only a small flow of air. When the air guide plate 4 is in the second position, it can open the air outlet 11, at which point the air outlet 11 will produce a large flow of air. In addition, since the side air outlet 3 is formed on the housing 1, it can produce air normally regardless of whether the air guide plate 4 is in the first or second position.

[0072] When the air guide plate 4 is in the first position, it moves relative to the housing 1 towards the air outlet 11 to close the front of the air outlet 11, allowing the airflow to exit from the side air outlet 3, preventing direct airflow onto the body, thus enhancing comfort and improving the user experience. When the air guide plate 4 is in the second position, it moves relative to the housing 1 away from the air outlet 11 to open the front of the air outlet 11, facilitating the airflow to exit from the air outlet 11. This results in a relatively large airflow area, enabling rapid cooling and heating of the air conditioner. The air guide plate 4 can be switched between the first and second positions, allowing the user to adjust it as needed to allow the airflow to exit through the air outlet 11 or the side air outlet 3, achieving front or side airflow from the air conditioner.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-11 As shown, at least a portion of the outer periphery of the side air outlet 3 is arc-shaped. The arc shape can better guide the airflow, reduce the flow resistance at the side air outlet 3, and improve the airflow efficiency.

[0074] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the side air outlet 3 includes a first profile portion 31 defined by the side air outlet member 2 and a second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first profile portion 31 and the second profile portion 32 is arc-shaped.

[0075] Specifically, such as Figures 4-11 As shown, at least a portion of at least one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped. This can be understood as at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 being arc-shaped; or at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped; or at least a portion of both the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped. The arc-shaped contour portion design allows for smoother airflow through the side air outlet 3, facilitating better airflow guidance by the contour portion. Furthermore, it enhances the aesthetics of the side air outlet 3 and simplifies its structure.

[0076] Optionally, at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 is arc-shaped, which can be a portion of the first contour portion 31 being arc-shaped, or the entire first contour portion 31 being arc-shaped. At least a portion of the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped, which can be a portion of the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped, or the entire second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped. Alternatively, at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 and at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 may both be arc-shaped, which can be a portion of the first contour portion 31 and a portion of the second contour portion 32; or a portion of the first contour portion 31 and the entire second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped; or the entire first contour portion 31 and a portion of the second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped; or the entire first contour portion 31 and the entire second contour portion 32 being arc-shaped.

[0077] In some embodiments, one of the contour portions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is arc-shaped, and the other contour portion of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 is straight-shaped.

[0078] Specifically, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the first contour portion 31 is straight and the second contour portion 32 is curved; or, the first contour portion 31 is curved and the second contour portion 32 is straight.

[0079] Figure 4 The first embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, wherein the first profile portion 31 defined by the side air outlet 2 is arc-shaped, the second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is straight, and the first profile portion 31 is an arc shape that protrudes away from the second profile portion 32.

[0080] Figure 5 A second embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, wherein the first profile portion 31 defined by the side air outlet 2 is straight, the second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is arc-shaped, and the second profile portion 32 is an arc shape protruding toward the first profile portion 31.

[0081] Figure 6A third embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, wherein the first profile portion 31 defined by the side air outlet 2 is straight, the second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is arc-shaped, and the second profile portion 32 is an arc shape that protrudes away from the first profile portion 31.

[0082] Figure 7 A fourth embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, wherein the first profile portion 31 defined by the side air outlet 2 is arc-shaped, the second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1 is straight, and the first profile portion 31 is arc-shaped protruding toward the second profile portion 32.

[0083] In this embodiment, by setting one of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 to be arc-shaped and the other to be straight, the arc-shaped contour portion reduces the airflow resistance and eddies in the arc-shaped contour portion, allowing the airflow to pass smoothly and steadily. The straight contour portion increases the airflow speed. By setting the arc-shaped and straight contour portions, the airflow is ensured to pass smoothly through the side air outlet 3 while increasing the airflow speed, thereby improving the efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0084] In some embodiments, a profile is an arc shape that protrudes toward or away from another profile.

[0085] In this embodiment, by setting one contour part to be an arc protruding towards another contour part, or setting one contour part to be an arc protruding away from another contour part, the different protrusion directions of the arc contour parts facilitate the sorting and guidance of the airflow passing through the side air outlet 3, so as to direct the airflow to the position required by the user, improve the air outlet effect, and thus improve the user experience.

[0086] Specifically, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, by setting the first contour portion 31 as a straight line and the second contour portion 32 as an arc protruding away from the first contour portion 31, or by setting the first contour portion 31 as an arc protruding away from the second contour portion 32 and the second contour portion 32 as a straight line, it is convenient to connect the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32, reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the air guide plate 4 and simplifying the structure.

[0087] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, by setting the first contour portion 31 to a straight line and the second contour portion 32 to an arc protruding toward the first contour portion 31, or by setting the first contour portion 31 to an arc protruding toward the second contour portion 32 and the second contour portion 32 to a straight line, it is convenient to increase the diversity of the side air outlet 3 while improving the aesthetics.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figures 8-11As shown, both the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are arc-shaped. The first contour portion 31 protrudes towards or away from the second contour portion 32, and the protrusion direction of the first contour portion 31 is the same as or opposite to the protrusion direction of the second contour portion 32. By setting both the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 to be arc-shaped, the resistance of airflow through the side outlet 3 can be further reduced, the airflow distribution is more uniform, and the stability of the airflow is improved.

[0089] like Figure 8 A fifth embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, wherein the first contour portion 31 is an arc shape protruding away from the second contour portion 32, and the second contour portion 32 is an arc shape protruding toward the first contour portion 31, and the protrusion directions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are the same.

[0090] like Figure 9 A sixth embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, in which the first contour portion 31 is an arc shape protruding away from the second contour portion 32, and the second contour portion 32 is an arc shape protruding away from the first contour portion 31. The protrusion directions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are opposite. The first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 protrude in mutually opposing directions, which on the one hand ensures the air outlet area of ​​the side air outlet 3 and ensures the air volume of the air conditioner, and on the other hand, the airflow flows smoothly along the curves of the two arc-shaped contour portions, which can effectively disperse the wind force, reduce the air pressure, and improve the air outlet effect.

[0091] like Figure 10 A seventh embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, wherein the first contour portion 31 is an arc protruding toward the second contour portion 32, the second contour portion 32 is an arc protruding toward the first contour portion 31, and the protrusion directions of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 are opposite.

[0092] like Figure 11 The eighth embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, wherein the first contour portion 31 is an arc protruding toward the second contour portion 32, the second contour portion 32 is an arc protruding away from the first contour portion 31, and the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32 protrude in the same direction.

[0093] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the side air outlet 3 includes a first profile portion 31 defined by the side air outlet member 2 and a second profile portion 32 defined by the housing 1, wherein at least a portion of the first profile portion 31 and at least a portion of the second profile portion 32 are both straight lines.

[0094] Specifically, such as Figure 12As shown, at least a portion of the first contour portion 31 and at least a portion of the second contour portion 32 are both straight lines. This can be understood as follows: a portion of the first contour portion 31 is straight, and a portion of the second contour portion 32 is straight; or, the entire first contour portion 31 is straight, and the entire second contour portion 32 is straight; or, a portion of the first contour portion 31 is straight, and the entire second contour portion 32 is straight; or, the entire first contour portion 31 is straight, and a portion of the second contour portion 32 is straight.

[0095] like Figure 12 The ninth embodiment of the housing assembly is shown, in which the first profile portion 31 is straight and the second profile portion 32 is straight. The air inside the housing 1 can quickly enter the room through the side air outlet 3, and the diffusion speed is faster, which improves the airflow circulation speed and thus improves the performance of the air conditioner.

[0096] Optionally, in this embodiment, the upper end of the side air outlet 2 is approximately flush with the upper end of the air outlet 11, and the lower end of the side air outlet 2 is approximately flush with the lower end of the air outlet 11. The upper end of the side air outlet 2 is connected to the inner wall surface of the air outlet 11, and the lower end of the side air outlet 2 is connected to the inner wall surface of the air outlet 11. The upper end of the side air outlet 2 is lower than the upper end of the air outlet 11, and / or the lower end of the side air outlet 2 is higher than the lower end of the air outlet 11, so as to increase the air outlet area of ​​the side air outlet 3 and improve the air outlet effect.

[0097] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the side air outlet 3 further includes a third profile portion 33 and a fourth profile portion 34 opposite each other in a first direction. The first direction is inclined to the up-down direction and the front-back direction. The third profile portion 33 and the fourth profile portion 34 are defined by at least one of the side air outlet member 2 and the housing 1. The first profile portion 31, the third profile portion 33, the second profile portion 32 and the fourth profile portion 34 form the side air outlet 3.

[0098] Specifically, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figures 10-12 The third contour portion 33 and the fourth contour portion 34 are arranged at intervals. The third contour portion 33 is located above the fourth contour portion 34. The third contour portion 33 connects the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32, and the fourth contour portion 34 connects the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32. The arrangement of the third contour portion 33 and the fourth contour portion 34 facilitates the connection of the first contour portion 31 and the second contour portion 32, thereby facilitating the connection between the side air outlet 2 and the housing 1.

[0099] In some embodiments, the side air outlet 2 includes a first side air outlet plate 21 and a second side air outlet plate 22 arranged at intervals along the length of the housing 1, and the side air outlet 3 includes a first side air outlet 35 formed by the first end 12 of the housing 1 and the first side air outlet plate 21 and a second side air outlet 36 formed by the second end 13 of the housing 1 and the second side air outlet plate 22.

[0100] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the first side air outlet 21 and the second side air outlet 22 are arranged at intervals in the left and right direction. A first side air outlet 35 is formed between the first end 12 of the housing 1 and the first side air outlet 21, and a second side air outlet 36 is formed between the second end 13 of the housing 1 and the second side air outlet 22. By setting the first side air outlet 35 and the second side air outlet 36, a part of the airflow inside the housing 1 flows out through the first side air outlet 35 and flows to the left, while another part of the airflow flows out through the second side air outlet 36 and flows to the right, thereby realizing the left and right air outlets of the air conditioner.

[0101] In some embodiments, the side air outlet 2 further includes a first connecting plate 23 and a second connecting plate 24 arranged at intervals. The first connecting plate 23 connects the first side air outlet plate 21 and the second side air outlet plate 22, and the second connecting plate 24 connects the first side air outlet plate 21 and the second side air outlet plate 22. The first connecting plate 23 and the second connecting plate 24 are arranged around the air outlet 11.

[0102] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the first connecting plate 23 and the second connecting plate 24 are arranged at intervals in a first direction, which is inclined to the vertical direction and the front-back direction. The first connecting plate 23 is located at the upper end of the second connecting plate 24. The left end of the first connecting plate 23 is connected to the first side air outlet plate 21, and the right end of the first connecting plate 23 is connected to the second side air outlet plate 22. The left end of the second connecting plate 24 is connected to the first side air outlet plate 21, and the right end of the second connecting plate 24 is connected to the second side air outlet plate 22. By setting the first connecting plate 23 and the second connecting plate 24, the stability of the first side air outlet plate 21 and the second side air outlet plate 22 can be improved, and deformation of the side air outlet plates can be avoided.

[0103] In some embodiments, the side of the first side air outlet 21 away from the housing 1 is adapted to and fits against the side of the air guide plate 4 facing the housing 1; and / or, the side of the second side air outlet 22 away from the housing 1 is adapted to and fits against the side of the air guide plate 4 facing the housing 1.

[0104] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, when the air guide plate 4 is in the first position, the outer side of the first side air outlet plate 21 is adapted to and fits against the inner side of the air guide plate 4; or, the outer side of the second side air outlet plate 22 is adapted to and fits against the inner side of the air guide plate 4; or, the outer side of the first side air outlet plate 21 is adapted to and fits against the inner side of the air guide plate 4, and the outer side of the second side air outlet plate 22 is adapted to and fits against the inner side of the air guide plate 4. It can be understood that the outer side of the side air outlet plate is the side of the side air outlet plate adjacent to the air guide plate 4 in its thickness direction, and the inner side of the air guide plate 4 is the side of the air guide plate 4 adjacent to the housing 1 in its thickness direction. When the air guide plate 4 is in the first position, the air guide plate 4 is fitted and aligned with the first side air outlet plate 21 and / or the second side air outlet plate 22 to prevent airflow from flowing out through the gap between the air guide plate 4 and the first side air outlet plate 21, and / or to prevent airflow from flowing out through the gap between the air guide plate 4 and the second side air outlet plate 22. This allows the airflow to flow out through the first side air outlet 35 and / or the second side air outlet 36, ensuring the airflow volume of the side air outlet 3 and achieving both anti-direct blowing and improved airflow effect.

[0105] In some embodiments, the air guide plate 4 abuts against the side of the side air outlet 2 away from the housing 1. The air guide plate 4 and the side air outlet 2 are arranged sequentially in a first direction, with the side of the first side air outlet 2 away from the housing 1 abutting against the air guide plate 4, and the side of the second side air outlet 22 away from the housing 1 abutting against the air guide plate 4. By covering the side air outlet 2 with the air guide plate 4 and abutting against the side air outlet 2, the air volume of the side air outlet 3 is further guaranteed, and the air outlet effect is improved.

[0106] In some embodiments, at least one end of the air guide plate 4 in its length direction abuts or engages with the side air outlet 2.

[0107] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air guide plate 4 and the side air outlet 2 are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. When the side air outlet 2 includes a first side air outlet 2 and a second side air outlet 2, the first side air outlet 2 abuts or engages with one end of the air guide plate 4 in the length direction, that is, the first side air outlet 2 abuts or engages with the left end of the air guide plate 4, and the second side air outlet 2 abuts or engages with the other end of the air guide plate 4 in the length direction, that is, the right end of the air guide plate 4 abuts or engages with the second side air outlet 2. In other words, the air guide plate 4 is located between the first side air outlet 2 and the second side air outlet 2. By having at least one end of the air guide plate 4 abut or engage with the side air outlet 2 in the length direction, airflow is prevented from flowing out from the gap between the air guide plate 4 and the side air outlet 2, further ensuring the air volume of the side air outlet 3 and improving the air outlet effect.

[0108] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the air guide plate 4 is provided with a through hole 41 extending through the air guide plate 4 along its thickness direction. The through hole 41 allows the air conditioner to still operate and discharge air through the side air outlet 3 and the through hole 41 after the air guide plate 4 is reset (i.e., when the air guide plate 4 is in the first position), thereby improving the flexibility of the air conditioner's air discharge and making the discharged air gentler, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0109] In some embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a flow guide 5 disposed at the side air outlet 3, and the flow guide 5 is disposed on at least one of the housing 1 and the side air outlet 2.

[0110] Specifically, such as Figures 13-17 As shown, the air guide 5 is located at the side air outlet 3 and is used to guide the airflow blown out of the side air outlet 3 to a set area. Therefore, the air guide 5 can sort and guide the airflow blown out of the side air outlet 3 to guide the airflow to the position required by the user, thereby improving the airflow effect and improving the user experience.

[0111] Understandably, the air guide 5 can sort and guide the airflow discharged from the side air outlet 3. On the one hand, it can reduce the problem of turbulence at the side air outlet 3 and reduce the air outlet resistance. On the other hand, it can guide the airflow, which is conducive to improving the air supply range or air supply distance of the side air outlet 3, thereby meeting the air supply needs of the air conditioner in different working modes.

[0112] The air guide 5 is disposed on at least one of the housing 1 and the side air outlet 2. For example, the air guide 5 is disposed on the housing 1. Another example is that the air guide 5 is disposed on the side air outlet 2. Yet another example is that there are two air guides 5, one disposed on the housing 1 and the other disposed on the side air outlet 2. By connecting the air guides 5 in the manner described above, the air conditioner of the embodiments of this disclosure simplifies the arrangement of the air guides 5 and facilitates their assembly and manufacturing compared to a heat exchanger solution that integrates the air guides 5 into the housing 1.

[0113] In some embodiments, such as Figures 13-15 As shown, the airflow guide 5 includes a guide plate 51, which is disposed at the side air outlet 3. The guide plate 51 divides the side air outlet 3 into at least two airflow guiding zones 37. The air discharged from the side air outlet 3 can enter different airflow guiding zones 37 respectively, and then be guided out of the housing 1 under the guidance of the airflow guiding zones 37. This can improve the diffusion effect of the air discharged from the side air outlet 3 and increase the air supply range.

[0114] The air outlet direction of different guide zones 37 can be the same or different, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0115] For example, such as Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown, there are multiple guide vanes 51, which are arranged at intervals at the side air outlets 3. This can improve the diffusion effect of the airflow discharged from the side air outlets 3 and increase the air supply range.

[0116] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 As shown, the air guide 5 includes a ventilation plate 52, which has multiple ventilation holes 521 extending through it along its thickness. The ventilation plate 52 covers the side air outlet 3. On one hand, the airflow discharged from the side air outlet 3 can be dispersed by the ventilation plate 52, making the airflow from the side air outlet 3 gentler and improving the user experience. On the other hand, since the ventilation plate 52 covers the side air outlet 3, it can prevent external dust or foreign objects from entering the housing 1, that is, the ventilation plate 52 has a certain dustproof effect, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0117] In some embodiments, such as Figure 17 As shown, the airflow guide 5 includes a guide fan 53, which is located at the side air outlet 3. The guide fan 53 can guide the airflow discharged from the side air outlet 3 so that the airflow can diffuse in all directions, thereby improving the diffusion effect of the airflow at the side air outlet 3 and increasing the air supply range.

[0118] For example, the deflector fan 53 has deflector blades that can rotate relative to the housing 1 under the action of airflow. That is, the deflector fan 53 is a non-powered fan. When airflow blows over the deflector blades, the deflector blades can rotate relative to the housing 1, thereby guiding the airflow to improve the airflow diffusion effect and increase the air delivery range.

[0119] The rotation axis of the guide vanes is roughly parallel to the left and right directions to improve the air outlet effect of the side air outlet 3.

[0120] In other examples, the guide vanes are fixed relative to the air guide plate 4. The guide vanes can be in the form of a guide grid or a fixed fan-shaped structure. When airflow passes over the guide vanes, it is guided to a designated area in the room by the outer wall of the guide vanes, thereby improving the air supply effect of the air conditioner.

[0121] like Figure 17 As shown, the number of guide fans 53 can be one or more. For example, in the example of this disclosure, there are two guide fans 53, which are arranged at intervals within the side air outlet 3. The guide fans 53 can be connected to the housing 1, thereby facilitating the assembly and processing of the guide fans 53.

[0122] The air conditioner of this disclosure includes the housing assembly of the above embodiments.

[0123] The air conditioner of this disclosure embodiment, by including the housing assembly of the above embodiment, can realize side air outlet of the air conditioner, ensure the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner, and improve the air outlet effect.

[0124] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0125] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0126] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; 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 can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0127] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0128] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0129] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized by, include: Housing (1), the housing (1) having an air outlet (11); Side air outlet (2), the side air outlet (2) is disposed on the housing (1) and adjacent to at least one side of the housing (1), and a side air outlet (3) is formed between the side air outlet (2) and the housing (1); A guide plate (4) is movably connected to the housing (1) between a first position and a second position. In the first position, air in the housing (1) is discharged from the side air outlet (3) at least along the length direction of the guide plate (4). In the second position, air in the housing (1) is discharged from the side air outlet (3) and from at least one side in the width direction and at least one side in the length direction of the guide plate (4).

2. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, At least a portion of the outer periphery of the side air outlet (3) is arc-shaped.

3. The housing assembly of claim 2, wherein, The outer periphery of the side air outlet (3) includes a first profile portion (31) defined by the side air outlet member (2) and a second profile portion (32) defined by the housing (1), wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first profile portion (31) and the second profile portion (32) is arc-shaped.

4. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, One of the first contour portion (31) and the second contour portion (32) is arc-shaped, and the other contour portion is straight.

5. The housing assembly of claim 4, wherein, The one contour portion is an arc shape that protrudes toward or away from the other contour portion.

6. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, Both the first contour portion (31) and the second contour portion (32) are arc-shaped. The first contour portion (31) protrudes toward or away from the second contour portion (32). The protrusion direction of the first contour portion (31) is the same as or opposite to the protrusion direction of the second contour portion (32).

7. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The outer periphery of the side air outlet (3) includes a first profile portion (31) defined by the side air outlet member (2) and a second profile portion (32) defined by the housing (1), wherein at least a portion of the first profile portion (31) and at least a portion of the second profile portion (32) are straight lines.

8. The housing assembly of any one of claims 3-7, wherein, The outer periphery of the side air outlet (3) also includes a third profile portion (33) and a fourth profile portion (34) opposite each other in a first direction. The first direction is inclined to the height direction and front-back direction of the housing (1). The third profile portion (33) and the fourth profile portion (34) are defined by at least one of the side air outlet member (2) and the housing (1). The first profile portion (31), the third profile portion (33), the second profile portion (32) and the fourth profile portion (34) surround the side air outlet (3).

9. The housing assembly of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The side air outlet (2) includes a first side air outlet plate (21) and a second side air outlet plate (22) arranged at intervals along the length of the housing (1). The side air outlet (3) includes a first side air outlet (35) formed by the first end (12) of the housing (1) and the first side air outlet plate (21) and a second side air outlet (36) formed by the second end (13) of the housing (1) and the second side air outlet plate (22).

10. The housing assembly of claim 9, wherein, The side air outlet component (2) further includes a first connecting plate (23) and a second connecting plate (24) arranged at intervals. The first connecting plate (23) connects the first side air outlet plate (21) and the second side air outlet plate (22), and the second connecting plate (24) connects the first side air outlet plate (21) and the second side air outlet plate (22). The first connecting plate (23) and the second connecting plate (24) are arranged around the air outlet.

11. The housing assembly of claim 9, wherein, The side of the first side outlet plate (21) away from the housing (1) is adapted to and fits against the side of the air guide plate (4) facing the housing (1); and / or, The side of the second side air outlet plate (22) away from the housing (1) is adapted to and fits the side of the air guide plate (4) facing the housing (1).

12. The housing assembly of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The air guide plate (4) abuts against the side of the side outlet component (2) away from the housing (1); or, The air guide plate (4) abuts or engages with the side air outlet (2) at least one end of its length direction.

13. The housing assembly of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The air guide plate (4) is provided with a through hole (41) that penetrates the air guide plate (4) along its thickness direction.

14. The housing assembly of any one of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The housing assembly further includes a flow guide (5) disposed at the side air outlet (3), and the flow guide (5) is disposed on at least one of the housing (1) and the side air outlet (2).

15. The housing assembly of claim 14, wherein, The air guide (5) includes a guide plate (51) disposed at the side air outlet (3), the guide plate (51) dividing the side air outlet (3) into at least two air guide zones (37); and / or, The air guide (5) includes a ventilation plate (52) having a plurality of ventilation holes (521) extending through the ventilation plate (52) along its thickness direction, and the ventilation plate (52) covering the side air outlet (3); and / or, The air guide (5) includes an air guide fan (53), which is located at the side air outlet (3).

16. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Includes the housing assembly according to any one of claims 1-15.

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