Air outlet structure, indoor unit and air conditioner

By introducing a ring-shaped air duct and air guide plate structure into the ceiling fan, the problem of traditional ceiling fans blowing air directly onto the human body has been solved, achieving horizontal airflow and improving user comfort and health safety.

CN224188737UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-05-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional ceiling-mounted air conditioners blow air downwards, causing cold air to blow directly onto people, which is uncomfortable for users and poses a health risk.

Method used

It adopts a ring-shaped air duct and air guide plate structure. The air guide plate includes several air guide baffles that can move along the radial direction of the air outlet to change the air outlet direction to horizontal air outlet, avoiding direct airflow to the human body.

Benefits of technology

By changing the airflow direction through the air guide plate structure, user comfort is improved, cold air is avoided from blowing directly on the user, and the user experience is enhanced.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an air outlet structure, an indoor unit and an air conditioner, relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and solves the technical problems that in the prior art, the air outlet direction of a ceiling air conditioner faces downwards, cold air directly blows, and the use effect of a user is not ideal. The air outlet structure, the indoor unit and the air conditioner comprise an annular air duct and an air guide plate structure, an annular air outlet for discharging air downwards is formed in the annular air duct, and the air guide plate structure is arranged on the air outlet side; the air guide plate structure comprises a plurality of air guide baffles which can move in a reciprocating mode in the radial direction of the air outlet so that the air guide baffles can move to the position below the air outlet, and outlet air of the air outlet can be blown out horizontally after passing through the air guide baffles. The utility model provides an air outlet structure, an indoor unit and an air conditioner for improving the comfort level of a user.
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Description

An air outlet structure, an indoor unit, and an air conditioner Technical Field

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

[0002] A ceiling-mounted air conditioner is an indoor unit that is installed on the ceiling. Most ceiling-mounted air conditioners today have downward-flowing airflow.

[0003] Traditional ceiling-mounted air conditioners have four downward-facing rectangular air outlets. Regardless of whether the air conditioner is in cooling or heating mode, the cold and hot air processed by the evaporator can only be blown out from these four rectangular outlets. While this airflow method can cause the indoor temperature to drop evenly and quickly, when a person is directly under the air outlets, the cold air blows directly on their head, resulting in an unsatisfactory user experience. Prolonged exposure to direct cold air on the head can cause discomfort, ranging from sneezing to colds and headaches, leading to a range of health problems and hindering the protection of human health.

[0004] The existing technology also provides a ceiling fan with a sweeping component on the air outlet. The sweeping component can realize the sweeping function and change the air outlet direction. However, since the air outlet still blows downward, it cannot fundamentally solve the problem of the ceiling fan blowing downward, and the problem of cold air blowing directly on the user cannot be fundamentally solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an air outlet structure, indoor unit, and air conditioner to solve the technical problem in the prior art where the air outlet direction of the ceiling unit is downward, resulting in direct cold air blowing and unsatisfactory user experience. 。 The various technical effects of the preferred technical solutions among the many technical solutions provided by this utility model are described in detail below.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] The air outlet structure provided by this utility model includes an annular air duct and an air guide plate structure. The annular air duct forms an annular air outlet that discharges air downwards, and the air guide plate structure is disposed on the side of the air outlet.

[0008] The air guide plate structure includes several air guide baffles, which can reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet so that the air guide baffles can move below the air outlet, so that the air from the air outlet is blown out horizontally after passing through the air guide baffles.

[0009] Optionally, the annular air duct is provided with a plurality of guide rails, which are arranged along the radial direction of the air outlet. The air guide baffle is arranged corresponding to the guide rails, and each air guide baffle is provided with a slider, which cooperates with the guide rail.

[0010] Optionally, some of the guide rails are arranged in a circular array.

[0011] Optionally, the air guide baffles are arranged in two layers, and adjacent air guide baffles are stacked.

[0012] At least one of the air guide baffles is provided with a sliding channel, the sliding channel is arranged along the axial direction of the air outlet, and the slider is slidably disposed in the sliding channel.

[0013] Optionally, between two adjacent air guide baffles, the first air guide baffle is provided with a first inclined surface and the second air guide baffle is provided with a second inclined surface. When the two adjacent air guide baffles move to below the air outlet, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the two adjacent air guide baffles cooperate. When the two adjacent air guide baffles are reset, the two adjacent air guide baffles can move to a stacked state under the action of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0014] Optionally, the air guide baffles are arranged in two layers, with the air guide baffles on the first layer disposed between two adjacent air guide baffles on the second layer along the axial direction of the air outlet.

[0015] Optionally, each of the air guide baffles is provided with an extension portion extending toward another air guide baffle, so that when the air guide baffles move to below the air outlet, the projections of the two air guide baffles in the axial direction of the air outlet at least partially overlap.

[0016] Optionally, the angle between the extension and the air guide baffle is 135 degrees.

[0017] Optionally, at least one of the two adjacent air guide baffles is provided with a shielding edge, which is used to shield the gap between the two adjacent air guide baffles when the two adjacent air guide baffles move to below the air outlet.

[0018] Optionally, the air guide plate structure further includes a driving component connected to the air guide baffle to drive the air guide baffle to reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet.

[0019] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive gear, and a drive gear. The drive gear is rotatably mounted on the annular air duct. The drive gear meshes with the drive gear. The drive motor drives the drive gear to rotate. A transmission link is provided between the drive gear and the air guide baffle.

[0020] An indoor unit includes the air outlet structure described above.

[0021] An air conditioner, comprising an indoor unit as described above.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The air outlet structure, indoor unit, and air conditioner provided by this utility model include an annular air duct and an air guide plate structure. The annular air duct forms an annular air outlet. The air guide plate structure is disposed on the side of the air outlet. The air guide plate structure includes several air guide baffles. The several air guide baffles can reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet so that the several air guide baffles can move to below the air outlet. Thus, the air outlet can be blocked by the several air guide baffles, so that the air outlet direction can be changed to horizontal air outlet by the several air guide baffles, avoiding the air outlet from blowing downwards, solving the problem of air outlet blowing directly on the human body, thereby improving user comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 is a front view of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is a rear view of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view (I) of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view (II) of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the fixing plate structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the wind guide baffle structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 is a front view of the air guide plate structure of this utility model when it is opened;

[0032] Figure 9 is a front view of the air guide plate structure of this utility model when it is opened;

[0033] Figure 10 is a front view of the air guide plate structure of this utility model when it is reset;

[0034] Figure 11 is a structural schematic diagram of the air guide baffle of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of the air guide baffle of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0036] In the picture:

[0037] 1. Annular air duct; 2. Air guide plate structure;

[0038] 11. Air outlet; 12. Panel;

[0039] 21. Fixed plate; 22. Air guide baffle; 23. Guide rail; 24. Slider; 25. Drive motor; 26. Drive gear; 27. Drive gear; 28. Transmission link; 29. ​​Hook;

[0040] 221. Sliding channel; 222. First inclined plane; 223. Second inclined plane; 224. Extension portion; 225. Obscuring edge. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The following description, referring to Figures 1-12 and the accompanying text, will help you understand the content of this utility model and its differences from the prior art. The technical solutions (including preferred solutions) of this utility model will be further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and by listing some optional embodiments. It should be noted that any technical feature or solution in this embodiment is one or more of a variety of optional technical features or solutions. For the sake of brevity, this document cannot exhaustively list all alternative technical features and solutions of this utility model, nor is it convenient to emphasize that each implementation of a technical feature is one of multiple optional implementations. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that any technical means provided by this utility model can be replaced, or any two or more technical means or features provided by this utility model can be combined to obtain a new technical solution. Any technical feature or solution in this embodiment does not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model should include any alternative technical solutions that those skilled in the art can conceive of without creative effort, as well as new technical solutions obtained by those skilled in the art by combining any two or more technical means or features provided by this utility model.

[0042] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not 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 invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] This utility model provides an air outlet structure, indoor unit, and air conditioner that improve user comfort.

[0045] The technical solution provided by this utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to Figures 1 to 12.

[0046] This utility model provides an air outlet structure, including an annular air duct 1 and an air guide plate structure 2. The annular air duct 1 forms an annular air outlet 11 that outlets air downwards, and the air guide plate structure 2 is disposed on the side of the air outlet 11.

[0047] The air guide plate structure 2 includes several air guide baffles 22, which can reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet 11 so that the several air guide baffles 22 can move below the air outlet 11 and change the air outlet direction to horizontal air outlet.

[0048] The air outlet structure provided by this utility model includes an annular air duct 1 and an air guide plate structure 2. The annular air duct 1 forms an annular air outlet 11. The air guide plate structure 2 is disposed on the side of the air outlet 11. The air guide plate structure 2 includes a plurality of air guide baffles 22. The plurality of air guide baffles 22 can reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet 11 so that the plurality of air guide baffles 22 can move to below the air outlet 11, thereby blocking the air outlet 11 by the plurality of air guide baffles 22, so as to change the air outlet direction to horizontal air outlet, avoid the air outlet 11 blowing downward, solve the problem of air outlet blowing directly on the human body, and thus improve user comfort.

[0049] It is understood that the several air guide baffles 22 can be moved back and forth along the radial direction of the air outlet 11. The several air guide baffles 22 can be placed inside the annular air duct 1, thereby realizing the storage of the several air guide baffles 22. In use, the several air guide baffles 22 move outward, thereby moving below the air outlet 11. Alternatively, the several air guide baffles 22 can be placed outside the annular air duct 1. In use, the several air guide baffles 22 move inward, thereby moving below the air outlet 11, thereby changing the airflow direction of the air outlet 11 to improve user comfort.

[0050] Preferably, the air guide baffle 22 has a fan-shaped structure.

[0051] In some embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of guide rails 23 are provided on the annular air duct 1, and the plurality of guide rails 23 are arranged in the radial direction of the air outlet 11. The air guide baffles 22 are arranged corresponding to the guide rails 23, and each air guide baffle 22 is provided with a slider 24, which cooperates with the guide rails 23.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, by providing a plurality of guide rails 23 on the annular air duct 1, the plurality of guide rails 23 being arranged radially along the air outlet 11, and the plurality of air guide baffles 22 being slidably arranged on the guide rails 23 by sliders 24, the plurality of air guide baffles 22 can be moved radially along the air outlet 11.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of guide rails 23 are arranged in a ring array.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, the plurality of guide rails 23 are arranged in a circular array, and the plurality of air guide baffles 22 on the plurality of guide rails 23 are also arranged in a circular array, so that the plurality of air guide baffles 22 can be controlled more precisely, the structure is simpler, and the design is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are stacked, and at least one air guide baffle 22 is provided with a sliding channel 221. The sliding channel 221 is arranged along the axial direction of the air outlet 11, and the slider 24 is slidably disposed in the sliding channel 221.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are stacked, and at least one air guide baffle 22 is provided with a sliding channel 221. The slider 24 is slidably disposed in the sliding channel 221. When the slider 24 slides along the guide rail 23, at least one air guide baffle 22 can slide along the slider 24, thereby causing two adjacent air guide baffles 22 to move radially along the air outlet 11, and ensuring that the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are in a close fit state, thereby effectively ensuring that the air outlet 11 does not blow air downwards, and better avoiding the problem of air blowing directly on the human body.

[0057] In some embodiments of this utility model, between two adjacent air guide baffles 22, the first air guide baffle 22 is provided with a first inclined surface 222, and the second air guide baffle 22 is provided with a second inclined surface 223. When the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11, the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223 of the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 cooperate. When the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are reset, the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 can move to a stacked state under the action of the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223.

[0058] In some embodiments of this utility model described above, by providing a first inclined surface 222 on the first air guide baffle 22 and a second inclined surface 223 above the second air guide baffle 22, the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223 can cooperate. When two adjacent air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11, the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223 of the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 cooperate, thereby ensuring the sealing effect between the two adjacent air guide baffles 22. When the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are reset, the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 can move to a stacked state under the action of the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223, thereby realizing the storage of the two air guide baffles 22.

[0059] Understandably, in the initial state, two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are stacked. When the two air guide baffles 22 move radially outward along the air outlet 11, the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 move relative to each other until the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223 cooperate and reach the end position. At this time, several air guide baffles 22 are located below the air outlet 11, and the air outlet 11 changes its airflow direction under the obstruction of several air guide baffles 22, and the airflow is discharged laterally, avoiding the problem of direct airflow to the human body. When the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are reset, under the action of the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223, the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 can return to the stacked state.

[0060] In some embodiments of this utility model, several of the air guide baffles 22 are arranged in two layers. Along the axial direction of the air outlet 11, the air guide baffles 22 on the first layer are arranged between two adjacent air guide baffles 22 on the second layer.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, the several air guide baffles 22 are arranged in two layers. The two layers of air guide baffles 22 are arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the air outlet 11, so that the gap between two adjacent air guide baffles 22 in each layer can be blocked by the air guide baffles 22 in the other layer. This ensures that the air guide baffles 22 can move to the bottom of the air outlet 11 to block the air outlet 11 and change the air outlet direction of the air outlet 11.

[0062] It is understandable that, since the several air guide baffles 22 are arranged in two layers, the size of the air guide baffles 22 can be set to be larger to ensure that the projections of the several air guide baffles 22 in the axial direction of the air outlet 11 at least partially overlap, so that the air outlet 11 can be discharged from both sides, avoiding the problem of direct airflow.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, each layer of the air guide baffle 22 is provided with an extension portion 224 extending toward another layer of the air guide baffle 22, so that when the several air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11, the projections of the two layers of air guide baffles 22 in the axial direction of the air outlet 11 at least partially overlap.

[0064] In some of the embodiments of this utility model described above, each layer of air guide baffle 22 is provided with an extension portion 224, and the extension portion 224 extends toward the other layer of air guide baffle 22. By providing the extension portion 224, the problem of air being discharged from the gap between the two layers of air guide baffle 22 can be solved, thereby better preventing the air from blowing downwards and solving the problem of the air blowing directly onto the human body.

[0065] In some embodiments of this utility model, the included angle between the extension portion 224 and the air guide baffle 22 is 135 degrees.

[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, at least one of the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 is provided with a shielding edge 225, which is used to shield the gap between the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 when the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11.

[0067] In some of the above embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 is provided with a shielding edge 225. The shielding edge 225 can shield the gap between the two adjacent air guide baffles 22, so that when the several air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11, the air outlet 11 is completely blocked, and the air outlet direction is changed.

[0068] It is understood that the shielding edge 225 is used to shield the gap when the two air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11. The shielding edge 225 can be set above and / or below the adjacent air guide baffles 22. When the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 move outward, the shielding edge 225 can always cover the space between the two adjacent air guide baffles 22.

[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, the air guide plate structure 2 further includes a driving component, which is connected to the air guide baffle 22 and is used to drive the air guide baffle 22 to reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet 11.

[0070] In some of the embodiments of the present invention described above, the air guide plate structure 2 includes a driving component, which is connected to the air guide baffle 22 to drive the air guide baffle 22 to reciprocate along the direction of the air outlet 11, thereby achieving automated control.

[0071] In some embodiments of this utility model, the driving assembly includes a drive motor 25, a drive gear 26 and a drive gear 27. The drive gear 27 is rotatably mounted on the annular air duct 1. The drive gear 26 meshes with the drive gear 27. The drive motor 25 is used to drive the drive gear 27 to rotate. A transmission link 28 is provided between the drive gear 27 and the air guide baffle 22.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention described above, the driving assembly includes a drive motor 25, a drive gear 26, and a drive gear 27. The drive motor 25 is connected to the drive gear 26 to drive the drive gear 26 to rotate. The drive gear 26 meshes with the drive gear 27, thereby driving the drive gear 27 to rotate. The drive gear 27 is connected to the air guide baffle 22, thereby driving the air guide baffle 22 to slide along the guide rail 23, realizing the reciprocating movement of the air guide baffle 22 in the radial direction of the air outlet 11.

[0073] This utility model also provides an indoor unit, including the air outlet structure described above.

[0074] This utility model also provides an air conditioner, including the indoor unit as described above.

[0075] Example 1:

[0076] The air outlet structure provided by this utility model includes an annular air duct 1 and an air guide plate structure 2. The annular air duct 1 forms an annular air outlet 11 with an air outlet angle of 45 degrees downward. A panel 12 is provided on the side of the annular air duct 1 located on the annular air outlet 11, and the air guide plate structure 2 is provided on the panel 12.

[0077] The air guide plate structure 2 includes a driving component and ten air guide baffles 22. A fixing plate 21 is provided on the panel 12, and ten guide rails 23 are provided on the fixing plate 21. The ten guide rails 23 are arranged in a radial direction along the air outlet 11, and the ten guide rails 23 are arranged in a ring array.

[0078] Specifically, the bottom of the guide rail 23 is provided with a hook 29, and the guide rail 23 is snapped onto the panel 12 by the hook 29, thereby fixing the fixing plate 21 onto the panel 12. This structure enables quick disassembly and allows the fixing plate 21 to be located at the bottom, thereby avoiding the exposure of internal components and improving the product's aesthetics.

[0079] The air guide baffles 22 are correspondingly arranged with the guide rails 23. Each air guide baffle 22 is provided with a slider 24. The sliders 24 cooperate with the guide rails 23. The ten air guide baffles 22 can reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet 11 so that the ten air guide baffles 22 can move below the air outlet 11 and change the air outlet direction.

[0080] The drive assembly includes a drive motor 25, a drive gear 26, and a drive gear 27. The drive gear 27 is rotatably mounted on the panel 12. The drive gear 26 meshes with the drive gear 27. The drive motor 25 is connected to the drive gear 26 to drive the drive gear 27 to rotate. A transmission link 28 is provided between the drive gear 27 and the air guide baffle 22. When the drive gear 27 rotates, it can drive the air guide baffle 22 to slide along the guide rail 23 via the transmission link 28.

[0081] Furthermore, the ten air guide baffles 22 are arranged in two layers, with adjacent air guide baffles 22 stacked on top of each other. Along the axial direction of the air outlet 11, any one of the upper air guide baffles 22 is arranged between the two lower air guide baffles 22. A sliding channel 221 is provided on one of the air guide baffles 22, which is arranged along the axial direction of the air outlet 11. The slider 24 is slidably disposed in the sliding channel 221.

[0082] Between two adjacent air guide baffles 22, the first air guide baffle 22 is provided with a first inclined surface 222, and the second air guide baffle 22 is provided with a second inclined surface 223. When the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11, the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223 of the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 cooperate. When the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 are reset, the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 can move to a stacked state under the action of the first inclined surface 222 and the second inclined surface 223.

[0083] This embodiment 1 also provides an indoor unit, including the air outlet structure described above.

[0084] This embodiment 1 also provides an air conditioner, including the indoor unit as described above.

[0085] Example 2:

[0086] The difference between this embodiment 2 and embodiment 1 is that the ten air guide baffles 22 are arranged in two layers, with five air guide baffles 22 in each layer. Along the axial direction of the air outlet 11, the air guide baffles 22 on the first layer are arranged between two adjacent air guide baffles 22 on the second layer.

[0087] Furthermore, each of the air guide baffles 22 is provided with an extension portion 224 extending toward another air guide baffle 22, so that when the air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11, the projections of the two air guide baffles 22 in the axial direction of the air outlet 11 at least partially overlap.

[0088] Example 3:

[0089] The difference between this embodiment 3 and embodiment 1 is that: the ten air guide baffles 22 are arranged on the same plane, and between two adjacent air guide baffles 22, one air guide baffle 22 is provided with a shielding edge 225. The shielding edge 225 is used to shield the gap between two adjacent air guide baffles 22 when the two adjacent air guide baffles 22 move to below the air outlet 11.

[0090] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "example," "embodiment," or "some embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, 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.

[0091] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure, characterized in that, The device includes an annular air duct and a guide plate structure. The annular air duct forms an annular air outlet that discharges air downwards. The guide plate structure is disposed on the side of the air outlet. The guide plate structure includes several guide baffles that can reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet so that the guide baffles can move below the air outlet, allowing the air from the air outlet to be blown out horizontally after passing through the guide baffles.

2. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular air duct is provided with a plurality of guide rails, which are arranged radially along the air outlet. The air guide baffle is arranged corresponding to the guide rails, and each air guide baffle is provided with a slider, which cooperates with the guide rail.

3. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide rails are arranged in a circular array.

4. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air guide baffles are arranged in two layers, and adjacent air guide baffles are stacked; at least one layer of the air guide baffles is provided with a sliding channel, the sliding channel is arranged along the axial direction of the air outlet, and the slider is slidably disposed in the sliding channel.

5. The air outlet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, Between two adjacent air guide baffles, the first air guide baffle is provided with a first inclined surface and the second air guide baffle is provided with a second inclined surface. When the two adjacent air guide baffles move to below the air outlet, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the two adjacent air guide baffles cooperate. When the two adjacent air guide baffles are reset, the two adjacent air guide baffles can move to a stacked state under the action of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

6. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air guide baffles are arranged in two layers. Along the axial direction of the air outlet, the air guide baffles on the first layer are arranged between two adjacent air guide baffles on the second layer.

7. The air outlet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the air guide baffles is provided with an extension portion extending toward another air guide baffle, so that when the air guide baffles move to below the air outlet, the projections of the two air guide baffles in the axial direction of the air outlet at least partially overlap.

8. The air outlet structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The angle between the extension and the air guide baffle is 135 degrees.

9. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Between two adjacent air guide baffles, at least one of the air guide baffles is provided with a shielding edge, which is used to shield the gap between the two adjacent air guide baffles when the two adjacent air guide baffles move to below the air outlet.

10. The air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The air guide plate structure also includes a driving component, which is connected to the air guide baffle and is used to drive the air guide baffle to reciprocate along the radial direction of the air outlet.

11. The air outlet structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive gear, and a drive gear. The drive gear is rotatably mounted on the annular air duct. The drive gear meshes with the drive gear. The drive motor drives the drive gear to rotate. A transmission link is provided between the drive gear and the air guide baffle.

12. An indoor unit, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet structure as described in any one of claims 1-11.

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including the indoor unit as described in claim 12.