Shell assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The shell assembly comprises a shell and an air guide plate, the shell is provided with an air outlet, the air guide plate is movably connected with the shell, a side air outlet channel is formed between at least one end, in the length direction, of the air guide plate and the shell, and the side air outlet channel is communicated with the air outlet. The cross sectional area of the side air outlet channel changes in the length direction of the air guide plate. According to the shell assembly, the volume of a heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner can be guaranteed while side air outlet is achieved, the air outlet effect is improved, and the use experience feeling of a user is good.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, air conditioners include a casing and an air guide plate. The casing has an air inlet and an air outlet, and the air guide plate is located at the air outlet to adjust the airflow direction. Side air outlets are also provided on the left or right side panel of the casing to increase the airflow range and adjust the airflow effect. However, in order to form a side air outlet duct, air conditioners in related technologies tend to occupy part of the casing space, reducing the volume of the heat exchange duct inside the air conditioner and affecting the airflow effect at the air outlet. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this utility model propose a housing assembly that can ensure the volume of the heat exchange duct inside the air conditioner while achieving side air outlet, thereby improving the air outlet effect and providing a better user experience.

[0005] An embodiment of this utility model also proposes an air conditioner.

[0006] The housing assembly of this utility model includes: a housing having an air outlet; and an air guide plate movably connected to the housing, wherein at least one end of the air guide plate along its length direction forms a side air outlet channel with the housing, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet channel varies along the length direction of the air guide plate.

[0007] According to the housing assembly of the present invention, since at least one end of the air guide plate in the length direction forms a side air outlet channel with the housing, the side air outlet channel does not need to occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner. In addition, since the side air outlet channel changes along the length direction of the air guide plate, compared with the solution of "the side air outlet channel is constant along the length direction of the air guide plate", the side air outlet channel can improve the sorting and guiding effect of the airflow, avoid the problem of turbulence in the airflow in the side air outlet channel, which is conducive to reducing the air outlet resistance, improving the air outlet effect, and making the user experience better.

[0008] In some embodiments, the side-exhaust air duct has opposing first inner ends and first outer ends along the length of the air guide plate, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the side-exhaust air duct gradually increases from the first inner end to the first outer end. This improves the uniform diffusion effect of the airflow discharged from the side-exhaust air duct, allowing the airflow discharged from the side-exhaust air duct to flow over a wide area within the room.

[0009] In some embodiments, the side air outlet duct has opposing first inner ends and first outer ends along the length of the air guide plate, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet duct gradually decreases from the first inner end to the first outer end. This increases the flow velocity of the airflow discharged from the side air outlet duct, thereby increasing the flow distance of the airflow and enabling the room to cool or heat up quickly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the side air outlet duct is formed by a first wall and a second wall facing each other, wherein both the first wall and the second wall are walls of the air guide plate. This allows the side air outlet duct to be integrated into the air guide plate, facilitating its molding and processing and reducing deformation.

[0011] In some embodiments, the side air outlet duct is surrounded by a first wall and a second wall that are opposite to each other, both of which are walls of the housing. This allows the side air outlet duct to be integrated into the housing, facilitating its molding and processing and reducing the risk of deformation.

[0012] In some embodiments, the side air outlet duct is surrounded by a first wall and a second wall that are opposite to each other. One of the first wall and the second wall is the wall of the air guide plate, and the other is the wall of the housing. This simplifies the connection structure between the housing and the air guide plate, eliminates the need for an extra side air outlet frame, results in a simple overall appearance of the housing assembly, and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0013] In some embodiments, the side-exhaust air duct has opposing first inner ends and first outer ends along the length of the air guide plate. From the first inner end to the first outer end, the first wall surface and the second wall surface gradually move away from each other, wherein the extending direction of at least one of the first wall surface and the second wall surface forms an angle with the direction from the first inner end to the first outer end. This allows the first and second wall surfaces to have a flared structure along the side-exhaust air direction, improving the uniform diffusion effect of the airflow discharged from the side-exhaust air duct and enabling the airflow discharged from the side-exhaust air duct to flow over a wide area within the room.

[0014] In some embodiments, the side-exhaust air duct has opposing first inner ends and first outer ends along the length of the air guide plate. From the first inner end to the first outer end, the first wall surface and the second wall surface gradually approach each other, wherein the extending direction of at least one of the first wall surface and the second wall surface forms an angle with the direction from the first inner end to the first outer end. This allows the first and second wall surfaces to have a constricted structure along the side-exhaust air direction, increasing the airflow velocity and travel distance of the exhaust air from the side-exhaust air duct, thereby enabling the room to cool or heat quickly.

[0015] In some embodiments, one of the first wall surface and the second wall surface is an arc-shaped surface, and the other of the first wall surface and the second wall surface is a plane. This facilitates the processing and shaping of the side air outlet duct and provides a better fit with the housing and air guide plate.

[0016] In some embodiments, both the first and second walls are arc-shaped surfaces, and the protrusion directions of the first and second walls are the same or opposite. On the one hand, this ensures that the side air outlet duct has sufficient air outlet area to guarantee the air volume of the air conditioner; on the other hand, the airflow flows smoothly along the curves of the two arc-shaped surfaces, which can effectively disperse the wind force, reduce the air pressure, and improve the air outlet effect.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first wall surface includes a first plane, and the second wall surface includes a second plane, the first plane and the second plane being arranged opposite to each other, and having an included angle between them. This allows the side-exit airflow to quickly enter the room through the side-exit air duct, and the manufacturing process is simple.

[0018] In some embodiments, the housing assembly further includes a guide vane disposed in the side air outlet channel for guiding airflow from the side air outlet channel to a designated area. This guide vane can thus organize and guide the airflow from the side air outlet channel to the desired location, thereby improving airflow efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0019] In some embodiments, the airflow guide includes a guide plate disposed in the side air outlet channel, which divides the side air outlet channel into at least two airflow guiding zones. Thus, the air discharged from the side air outlet channel can enter different airflow guiding zones and then be guided out of the housing under the guidance of these zones, thereby improving the diffusion effect of the air discharged from the side air outlet channel and increasing the air delivery range.

[0020] In some embodiments, the air guide further includes a ventilation plate with multiple through holes extending along its thickness, covering the side air outlet duct. On one hand, the airflow exiting the side air outlet duct 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 duct, it can prevent external dust or foreign objects from entering the housing, thus providing a certain degree of dustproof effect and improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0021] In some embodiments, the air guide includes an air guide fan disposed in the side air outlet channel.

[0022] Another embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention includes the housing assembly described in any one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] According to the embodiments of the present invention, since at least one end of the air guide plate forms a side air outlet channel with the housing in the length direction, the side air outlet channel does not need to occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner. In addition, since the side air outlet channel changes along the length direction of the air guide plate, compared with the solution of "the side air outlet channel is constant along the length direction of the air guide plate", the side air outlet channel can improve the sorting and guiding effect of the airflow, avoid the problem of turbulence in the airflow in the side air outlet channel, which is conducive to reducing the air outlet resistance, improving the air outlet effect, and making the user experience better. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial view of the air guide plate of the housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial view of the air guide plate of the housing assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5A This is a longitudinal section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 .

[0029] Figure 5B This is a longitudinal section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0030] Figure 5C This is a longitudinal section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 .

[0031] Figure 5D This is a longitudinal section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 .

[0032] Figure 5E This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 5F This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5GThis is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 5H This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 6A This is a cross-section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 .

[0037] Figure 6B This is a cross-section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0038] Figure 6C This is a cross-section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 .

[0039] Figure 6D This is a cross-section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 .

[0040] Figure 6E Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0041] Figure 6F Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0042] Figure 6G This is a cross-section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 7 .

[0043] Figure 6H This is a cross-section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 8 .

[0044] Figure 6I This is a cross-section of the side air outlet channel of the housing assembly in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 9 .

[0045] Figure 7 This is a partial view of the housing assembly of this utility model embodiment. Figure 1 .

[0046] Figure 8 This is a partial view of the housing assembly of this utility model embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0047] Figure 9 This is a partial view of the housing assembly of this utility model embodiment. Figure 3 .

[0048] Figure 10 This is a partial view of the housing assembly of this utility model embodiment. Figure 4 .

[0049] Figure label:

[0050] 1. Housing; 11. Air outlet;

[0051] 2. Air guide plate; 21. First wall surface; 22. Second wall surface; 23. Side air outlet channel; 231. First inner end; 232. First outer end; 233. Air guide area; 24. Plate body; 25. Side air outlet component;

[0052] 3. Flow guide; 31. Flow guide plate; 32. Ventilation plate; 321. Through hole; 33. Flow guide fan. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0054] The following is a reference appendix. Figures 1 to 10 This invention describes a housing assembly and an air conditioner according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 5H As shown, the housing assembly of this utility model embodiment includes: a housing 1 and an air guide plate 2. The housing 1 is provided with an air outlet 11. The air guide plate 2 is movably connected to the housing 1. At least one end of the air guide plate 2 along its length direction forms a side air outlet channel 23 with the housing 1. The cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet channel 23 varies along the length direction of the air guide plate 2.

[0056] According to the housing assembly of the present invention, since at least one end of the air guide plate 2 in the length direction forms a side air outlet channel 23 with the housing 1, the side air outlet channel 23 does not need to occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct in the air conditioner. In addition, since the side air outlet channel 23 changes along the length direction of the air guide plate 2, compared with the solution of "the side air outlet channel 23 is constant along the length direction of the air guide plate 2", the airflow sorting and guiding effect of the side air outlet channel 23 can be improved, avoiding the problem of turbulence in the airflow in the side air outlet channel 23, which is conducive to reducing the air outlet resistance, improving the air outlet effect, and making the user experience better.

[0057] It is understood that the air guide plate 2 is movably connected to the housing 1 between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least one end of the air guide plate 2 in the length direction forms a side air outlet channel 23 with the housing 1 and the air in the housing 1 is discharged from the side air outlet channel 23. In the second position, the air in the housing 1 is discharged from the side air outlet channel 23 and from at least one side in the width direction of the air guide plate 2.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of the air guide plate 2 can be understood as the left and right direction of the air guide plate 2, that is, the length direction of the air guide plate 2 is consistent with the left and right direction of the housing 1 (air conditioner).

[0059] When the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, it can block the air outlet 11, that is, the two sides of the air guide plate 2 in the width direction abut against the housing 1. At this time, the air inside the housing 1 can be discharged through the side air outlet duct 23.

[0060] When the air guide plate 2 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 23. The air discharged from the air outlet 11 of the housing 1 can be discharged along at least one side of the width direction of the air guide plate 2 under the guidance of the air guide plate 2.

[0061] In other words, when the air guide plate 2 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 2 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, regardless of whether the air guide plate 2 is in the first or second position, the side air outlet duct 23 can still produce air normally.

[0062] When the air guide plate 2 is in the second position, it moves away from the air outlet 11 relative to the housing 1 to open the front side of the air outlet 11, facilitating the airflow from the outlet 11. This results in a relatively large air outlet area, enabling rapid cooling and heating of the air conditioner. When the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, it moves closer to the air outlet 11 relative to the housing 1 to close the front side of the outlet 11. At least one end of the air guide plate 2 along its length forms a side air outlet channel 23 with the housing 1, facilitating the airflow from the side air outlet channel 23 and preventing direct airflow onto the body, thus enhancing comfort and improving the user experience. The air guide plate 2 can be switched between the second and first 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 channel 23, achieving front or side airflow from the air conditioner.

[0063] At least one end of the air guide plate 2 along its length can be understood as forming a side air outlet channel 23 between the left end of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1; or forming a side air outlet channel 23 between the right end of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1; or forming a side air outlet channel 23 between the left end of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1, and forming a side air outlet channel 23 between the right end of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1.

[0064] Optionally, such as Figures 5A to 5HAs shown, the side air outlet duct 23 has a first inner end 231 and a first outer end 232 along the length of the air guide plate 2. The cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet duct 23 gradually increases or decreases along the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232. It can be understood that the cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet duct 23 is gradually changing along the side air outlet direction (from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232), which makes the airflow discharged from the side air outlet duct 23 more uniform and stable.

[0065] For example, such as Figures 5A to 5D As shown, the cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet channel 23 gradually increases along the side air outlet direction (from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232), which can improve the uniform diffusion effect of the airflow discharged from the side air outlet channel 23, so that the airflow discharged from the side air outlet channel 23 can flow in a wide range in the room.

[0066] For example, such as Figures 5E to 5H As shown, the cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet duct 23 gradually decreases along the side air outlet direction (from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232), which can increase the flow velocity of the air discharged from the side air outlet duct 23, thereby increasing the flow distance of the airflow and enabling the room to cool or heat up quickly.

[0067] Optionally, such as Figures 6A to 6I As shown, the side air outlet duct 23 is formed by a first wall surface 21 and a second wall surface 22 that are opposite to each other, wherein the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 are both walls of the air guide plate 2. It can be understood that the side air outlet duct 23 is formed on the air guide plate 2. The air guide plate 2 includes a plate body 24 and a side air outlet component 25, which is connected to the plate body 24 and forms the side air outlet duct 23. When the air guide plate 2 is in the first position, the side air outlet component 25 abuts against the housing 1, thereby making the side air outlet duct 23 less prone to deformation and structurally stable.

[0068] In another example, both the first wall 21 and the second wall 22 are walls of the housing 1. It is understood that the side air outlet duct 23 is directly formed on the housing 1. For example, during the injection molding of the housing 1, pre-reserved openings can be provided on the side wall of the housing 1 to form the side air outlet duct 23. This simplifies the forming process of the side air outlet duct 23, makes it less prone to deformation, and ensures structural stability.

[0069] In another example, one of the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 is the wall surface of the air guide plate 2, and the other is the wall surface of the housing 1. It can be understood that the inner peripheral wall surface of the side air outlet duct 23 is jointly formed by the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1. This simplifies the connection structure between the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2, eliminating the need for an extra side air outlet frame, resulting in a simpler overall appearance for the housing assembly and lower manufacturing costs.

[0070] Optionally, such as Figures 5A to 5D As shown, the side air outlet duct 23 has a first inner end 231 and a first outer end 232 opposite to each other along the length of the air guide plate 2. From the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 gradually move away from each other. It can be understood that the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 have a flared structure along the side air outlet direction. The flared structure can be a single-sided flare or a double-sided flare.

[0071] The extension direction of at least one of the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 forms an angle with the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232.

[0072] For example, such as Figure 5B As shown, there is an angle between the "extension direction of the first wall surface 21" and the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232", and the "extension direction of the second wall surface 22" is parallel to the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232". It can be understood that in the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, the first wall surface 21 is flanged in a direction that gradually moves away from the second wall surface 22, and the extension direction of the second wall surface 22 is parallel to the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232", which facilitates the processing and forming of the side air outlet channel 23.

[0073] For example, such as Figure 5C As shown, the extension direction of the first wall surface 21 is parallel to the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, and there is an angle between the extension direction of the second wall surface 22 and the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232. It can be understood that in the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, the second wall surface 22 is flanged in a direction that gradually moves away from the first wall surface 21, and the extension direction of the first wall surface 21 is parallel to the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, which facilitates the processing and forming of the side air outlet channel 23.

[0074] For example, such as Figure 5A As shown, there is an angle between the "extension direction of the first wall surface 21" and the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232". It can be understood that in the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, the longitudinal sections of the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 are generally funnel-shaped, which allows the airflow discharged from the side outlet duct 23 to be more uniform and has a better diffusion effect.

[0075] Optionally, such as Figures 5E to 5HAs shown, the side air outlet duct 23 has a first inner end 231 and a first outer end 232 opposite to each other along the length of the air guide plate 2. From the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 gradually approach each other. It can be understood that the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 have a constricted structure along the side air outlet direction. The constricted structure can be single-sided or double-sided.

[0076] The extension direction of at least one of the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 forms an angle with the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232.

[0077] For example, such as Figure 5F As shown, there is an angle between the "extension direction of the first wall surface 21" and the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232", and the "extension direction of the second wall surface 22" is parallel to the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232". It can be understood that in the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, the first wall surface 21 is flanged in a direction that gradually approaches the second wall surface 22, and the extension direction of the second wall surface 22 is parallel to the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232", which facilitates the processing and forming of the side air outlet channel 23.

[0078] For example, such as Figure 5G As shown, the extension direction of the first wall surface 21 is parallel to the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, and there is an angle between the extension direction of the second wall surface 22 and the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232. It can be understood that in the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, the second wall surface 22 is flanged in a direction that gradually approaches the first wall surface 21, and the extension direction of the first wall surface 21 is parallel to the direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232, which facilitates the processing and forming of the side air outlet duct 23.

[0079] For example, such as Figure 5E As shown, there is an angle between the "extension direction of the first wall surface 21" and the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232", and there is also an angle between the "extension direction of the second wall surface 22" and the "direction from the first inner end 231 to the first outer end 232". It can be understood that the first wall surface 21 is flanged in a direction gradually approaching the second wall surface 22, and the second wall surface 22 is flanged in a direction gradually approaching the first wall surface 21. This allows the airflow discharged from the side outlet duct 23 to be more uniform and the airflow velocity to be faster, which is beneficial for improving heat exchange efficiency.

[0080] Optionally, such as Figure 5B , Figure 5C , Figure 5F and Figure 5GAs shown, one of the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 is an arc-shaped surface, and the other of the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 is a plane. This facilitates the processing and forming of the side air outlet duct 23, and provides a good fit with the housing 1 and the air guide plate 2.

[0081] Optionally, such as Figure 5A and Figure 5E As shown, both the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 are arc-shaped surfaces, and the protrusion directions of the first wall surface 21 and the second wall surface 22 are the same or opposite. On the one hand, this ensures that the side air outlet duct 23 has sufficient air outlet area to ensure the air volume of the air conditioner. On the other hand, the airflow will flow smoothly along the curves of the two arc-shaped surfaces, which can effectively disperse the wind force, reduce the air pressure, and improve the air outlet effect.

[0082] In other examples, such as Figure 5D and Figure 5H As shown, the first wall surface 21 includes a first plane, and the second wall surface 22 includes a second plane. The first and second planes are arranged opposite each other along the front-rear direction of the housing 1, and there is an angle between the first and second planes. The first and second planes can be single planes or can be formed by connecting planes of different angles in sequence. This allows the side-exit airflow to quickly enter the room through the side-exit air duct 23, resulting in faster diffusion and simpler manufacturing.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the housing assembly also includes a guide member 3, which is disposed in the side air outlet channel 23 and is used to guide the airflow from the side air outlet channel 23 to a designated area. Therefore, the guide member 3 can organize and guide the airflow blown out of the side air outlet channel 23 to direct the airflow to the position required by the user, thereby improving the airflow effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0084] Understandably, the air guide 3 can sort and guide the airflow discharged from the side air outlet duct 23. On the one hand, it can reduce the problem of turbulence at the side air outlet duct 23 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 duct 23, thereby meeting the air supply needs of the air conditioner in different working modes.

[0085] The flow guide 3 is disposed on at least one of the air guide plate 2 and the housing 1. For example, the flow guide 3 is disposed on the air guide plate 2, in which case the flow guide 3 can move with the movement of the air guide plate 2. Another example is that the flow guide 3 is disposed on the housing 1. Yet another example is that there are two flow guides 3, one disposed on the air guide plate 2 and the other disposed on the housing 1. By connecting the flow guides 3 in the above manner, the housing assembly of this embodiment of the present invention simplifies the arrangement of the flow guides 3, and compared to the heat exchanger scheme that integrates the flow guides 3 into the housing 1, it facilitates the assembly and manufacturing of the flow guides 3.

[0086] Optionally, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the airflow guide 3 includes a guide plate 31, which is disposed in the side air outlet channel 23. The guide plate 31 divides the side air outlet channel 23 into at least two airflow guiding zones 233. The air discharged from the side air outlet channel 23 can enter different airflow guiding zones 233 respectively, and then be guided out of the housing 1 under the guidance of the airflow guiding zones 233. This can improve the diffusion effect of the air discharged from the side air outlet channel 23 and increase the air supply range.

[0087] The air outlet direction of different guide zones 233 can be the same or different, and this utility model does not limit this.

[0088] For example, such as Figure 8 As shown, there are multiple guide vanes 31, which are arranged at intervals in the side air outlet channel 23. This can improve the diffusion effect of the airflow discharged from the side air outlet channel 23 and increase the air supply range.

[0089] Optionally, such as Figure 9 As shown, the air guide 3 also includes a ventilation plate 32, which has multiple through holes 321 extending along its thickness direction. The ventilation plate 32 covers the side air outlet duct 23. On the one hand, the airflow discharged from the side air outlet duct 23 can be dispersed by the ventilation plate 32, making the airflow from the side air outlet duct 23 softer and improving the user experience. On the other hand, since the ventilation plate 32 covers the side air outlet duct 23, it can prevent external dust or foreign objects from entering the housing 1, that is, the ventilation plate 32 has a certain dustproof effect, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0090] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the airflow guide 3 includes a guide fan 33, which is disposed in the side air outlet channel 23. The guide fan 33 can guide the airflow discharged from the side air outlet channel 23 so that the airflow can diffuse in all directions, thereby improving the diffusion effect of the airflow at the side air outlet channel 23 and increasing the air supply range.

[0091] For example, the deflector fan 33 has deflector blades that can rotate relative to the air guide plate 2 under the action of airflow. That is to say, the deflector fan 33 is a non-powered fan. When airflow blows over the deflector blades, the deflector blades can rotate relative to the air guide plate 2, thereby guiding the airflow to improve the diffusion effect of the airflow and increase the air delivery range.

[0092] The rotation axis of the guide vanes is roughly parallel to the length direction of the guide plate 2 to improve the air outlet effect of the side air outlet channel 23.

[0093] In other examples, the guide vanes are fixed relative to the air guide plate 2. The guide vanes can be in the form of a guide grille 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 delivery effect of the air conditioner.

[0094] like Figure 10 As shown, the number of guide fans 33 can be one or more. For example, in this embodiment of the invention, there are three guide fans 33, which are arranged at intervals in the side air outlet duct 23. The guide fans 33 can be connected to the air guide plate 2, thereby facilitating the assembly and processing of the guide fans 33.

[0095] like Figure 1 As shown, another embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention includes the housing assembly of the present invention.

[0096] According to the embodiment of the present invention, since at least one end of the air guide plate 2 in the length direction forms a side air outlet channel 23 with the housing 1, the side air outlet channel 23 does not need to occupy the volume of the heat exchange air duct inside the air conditioner. In addition, since the side air outlet channel 23 changes along the length direction of the air guide plate 2, compared with the solution of "the side air outlet channel 23 is constant along the length direction of the air guide plate 2", the air outlet channel 23 can improve the sorting and guiding effect of the airflow, avoid the problem of turbulence in the airflow in the side air outlet channel 23, which is conducive to reducing the air outlet resistance, improving the air outlet effect, and providing a better user experience.

[0097] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0098] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0099] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0100] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0101] In this utility model, 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 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. 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.

[0102] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized by, include: The housing (1) is provided with an air outlet (11); A guide plate (2) is movably connected to the housing (1). At least one end of the guide plate (2) along its length direction forms a side air outlet channel (23) with the housing (1). The cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet channel (23) varies along the length direction of the guide plate (2).

2. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The side air outlet channel (23) has a first inner end (231) and a first outer end (232) opposite each other in the length direction of the air guide plate (2). In the direction from the first inner end (231) to the first outer end (232), the cross-sectional area of ​​the side air outlet channel (23) gradually increases or gradually decreases.

3. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The side air outlet duct (23) is formed by a first wall (21) and a second wall (22) that are opposite to each other. Wherein, the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) are both walls of the air guide plate (2); Alternatively, the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) are both walls of the shell (1); Alternatively, one of the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) may be the wall surface of the air guide plate (2) and the other may be the wall surface of the housing (1).

4. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, The side air outlet channel (23) has a first inner end (231) and a first outer end (232) opposite each other in the length direction of the air guide plate (2). In the direction from the first inner end (231) to the first outer end (232), the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) gradually move away from each other, wherein the extension direction of at least one of the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) forms an angle with the direction from the first inner end (231) to the first outer end (232).

5. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, The side air outlet duct (23) has a first inner end (231) and a first outer end (232) opposite each other in the length direction of the air guide plate (2). In the direction from the first inner end (231) to the first outer end (232), the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) gradually approach each other, wherein the extension direction of at least one of the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) forms an angle with the direction from the first inner end (231) to the first outer end (232).

6. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, One of the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) is an arc-shaped surface, and the other of the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) is a plane; Alternatively, both the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) are arc-shaped surfaces, and the protrusion directions of the first wall surface (21) and the second wall surface (22) are the same or opposite.

7. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first wall surface (21) includes a first plane, and the second wall surface (22) includes a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are arranged opposite to each other and have an included angle between them.

8. The housing assembly of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The housing assembly also includes a flow guide (3), which is disposed in the side air outlet channel (23) and is used to guide the air from the side air outlet channel (23) to a set area.

9. The housing assembly of claim 8, wherein, The air guide (3) includes an air guide plate (31), which is disposed in the side air outlet channel (23) and divides the side air outlet channel (23) into at least two air guide zones (233). And / or, the air guide (3) further includes a ventilation plate (32), the ventilation plate (32) having a plurality of through holes (321) extending along its thickness direction, the ventilation plate (32) covering the side air outlet channel (23); And / or, the air guide (3) includes an air guide fan (33) disposed in the side air outlet channel (23).

10. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Includes the housing assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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