Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner which comprises a cabinet provided with an air outlet. The first air guide mechanism comprises a connecting piece and a plurality of first air guide plates arranged above the connecting piece, and the connecting piece is movably connected to the cabinet body; the connecting piece movably drives the first air guide plates to extend out of the air outlet. The multiple first air guide plates movably extend out of the air outlet, the air outlet amount of the peripheral sides of the multiple first air guide plates is increased, soft air structures can be arranged on the multiple first air guide plates to improve the body feeling of a user, and meanwhile the purposes of large-air-amount air supply and soft air are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional floor-standing air conditioners typically employ a single air delivery mode, such as a fully open air deflector or a micro-perforation air outlet. However, this method has several drawbacks. When the air deflector is fully open, the direct cold air blowing onto the body can easily cause discomfort, especially during prolonged exposure to an air-conditioned environment. Micro-perforation air outlets have limited delivery distance and airflow circulation, making it difficult to achieve uniform indoor temperature distribution, particularly in large rooms where localized areas may become excessively hot or cold. A new air delivery method is needed to address the challenge of balancing high-volume airflow with gentle breezes. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an air conditioner to solve the technical problem of the difficulty in simultaneously delivering large air volume and gentle breeze.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes an air conditioner comprising:

[0005] The cabinet is equipped with air vents; and,

[0006] The first air guiding mechanism includes a connector and a plurality of first air guiding plates disposed above the connector, the connector being movably connected to the cabinet;

[0007] The connector movably drives multiple first air guide plates to extend out of the air outlet.

[0008] Optionally, in one embodiment, the connector is slidably connected to the cabinet, and the connector slidably drives a plurality of first air guide plates to extend out of the air outlet or retract from the air outlet.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the connector includes a base plate disposed on the lower side of the plurality of first air guide plates. The base plate is slidably connected to the cabinet. When the base plate slidably drives the plurality of first air guide plates to extend out of the air outlet, the base plate blocks the ends of the plurality of first air guide plates and the air outlet.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, the connector further includes a base and a bracket, the base being disposed on the bottom plate, a plurality of first air guide plates being rotatably connected to the base, and the bracket being disposed on the base and supporting the plurality of first air guide plates along the sliding direction of the bottom plate.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first air guide plate is provided with a cooperating support portion, the cooperating support portion being coaxially arranged with the axis of the first air guide plate, and the cooperating support portion rotatably abutting against the bracket.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, an air guide drive is further included, the air guide drive being disposed on the base, the air guide drive being used to drive the plurality of first air guide plates to rotate.

[0013] Optionally, in one embodiment, the connector is rotatably connected to the cabinet, and the connector rotatably drives a plurality of first air guide plates to flip, so that the plurality of first air guide plates extend out of the air outlet or retract into the air outlet.

[0014] Optionally, in one embodiment, the connector includes a base rotatably connected to the cabinet, and the lower sides of the plurality of first air guide plates are rotatably connected to the base.

[0015] Optionally, in one embodiment, the connector further includes a base plate, which is slidably connected to the cabinet, and the base is disposed on the base plate.

[0016] Optionally, in one embodiment, a plurality of second air guide plates are further included, the plurality of second air guide plates being located below the plurality of first air guide plates, the plurality of second air guide plates rotating the side wall of the air outlet.

[0017] The air conditioner provided in this application expands the air volume around the multiple first air guide plates by extending multiple first air guide plates out of the air outlet, and can set a soft wind structure on the multiple first air guide plates to improve the user's comfort, while achieving the purpose of large air volume delivery and soft wind. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of the air conditioner in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the air conditioner in this application, showing the state when multiple first air guide plates slide out of the air outlet;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first air guide mechanism in the air conditioner of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner of this application, showing the state after the multiple first air guide plates are flipped and extended out of the air outlet;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first air guide mechanism in the air conditioner of this application after it has been flipped and extended out of the air outlet;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first air guide mechanism in the air conditioner of this application after it slides, flips, and extends out of the air outlet;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first air guide plate in the air conditioner of this application after it is rotated.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 1. Cabinet; 11. Air outlet; 2. First air guide plate; 21. First air guide section; 22. Second air guide section; 3. Base plate; 4. Base; 5. Bracket; 6. Drive motor; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Rotating motor; 9. Second air guide plate.

[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Furthermore, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a unique orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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 between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] "A and / or B" includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0033] The use of "applies to" or "configured to" in this application implies open and inclusive language, which does not exclude the applicability to or configuration to devices performing additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of "based on" implies openness and inclusivity, because processes, steps, calculations, or other actions "based on" one or more of the stated conditions or values ​​may in practice be based on additional conditions or values ​​beyond those stated.

[0034] In this application, the term "exemplary" is used to mean "used as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "exemplary" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use this application. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that this application can be made without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of this application with unnecessary detail. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0035] This application provides an air conditioner to solve the problem of simultaneously providing a large air volume and a gentle breeze. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner includes:

[0037] Cabinet 1 is equipped with an air outlet 11; and,

[0038] The first air guide mechanism includes a connector and a plurality of first air guide plates 2 disposed above the connector, the connector being movably connected to the cabinet 1;

[0039] Among them, the connector moves multiple first air guide plates 2 to extend out of the air outlet 11.

[0040] It should be noted that cabinet 1 refers to a structure that stands upright on the ground. Correspondingly, air conditioner refers to a floor-standing air conditioner, with its air outlet 11 located on the front side of cabinet 1. "Multiple first air guide plates 2 located above the connector" means that, under normal operating conditions, multiple first air guide plates 2 are located above the connector. Normal operating conditions include both on and off states. "The connector movably drives multiple first air guide plates 2 to extend out of the air outlet 11" means that the connector can slide, rotate, or perform a combination of the above movements relative to cabinet 1. The movement of the connector moves multiple first air guide plates 2 outside cabinet 1. Multiple first air guide plates 2 can be entirely located outside cabinet 1 or partially located outside cabinet 1.

[0041] It is understandable that by moving the connectors connected to the multiple first air guide plates 2, after the multiple first air guide plates 2 extend out of the air outlet 11, compared with the air guide plates in related technologies that swing and discharge air within the air outlet 11, the multiple first air guide plates 2 located outside the cabinet 1 increase the space between their outer sides and the side wall of the air outlet 11, thereby increasing the air volume. Furthermore, a soft-wind structure can be set on the multiple first air guide plates 2, such as a microporous structure, to simultaneously achieve both high-volume air delivery and soft wind, solving the problem of the inability to achieve both in related technologies. In addition, the high-speed airflow blown out from the outer side of the multiple first air guide plates 2 accelerates the relatively low-speed soft wind airflow, achieving long-distance soft wind delivery. The soft-wind structure set on the multiple first air guide plates 2 can also be other structures with a soft-wind effect as disclosed in the technology, not limited to microporous structures.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the connector is slidably connected to the cabinet 1, and the connector slidably drives multiple first air guide plates 2 to extend out of the air outlet 11 or retract from the air outlet 11.

[0043] It should be noted that the sliding direction of the connector can be along the width direction of the cabinet 1, along the thickness direction of the cabinet 1, or at an angle to the above directions. When multiple first air guide plates 2 extend out of the air outlet 11, the distance from the upper side, lower side, and one of the left and right sides of the multiple first air guide plates 2 to the side wall of the air outlet 11 can be increased.

[0044] It is understandable that when multiple first air guide plates 2 extend out of the air outlet 11, they can be in an open state. If the first air guide plate 2 has a gentle breeze structure, it can achieve large-volume air delivery and gentle breeze. If the first air guide plate 2 is only a plate-shaped structure and is rotatably connected to the connector, then by adjusting the rotation angle of the first air guide plate 2, large-volume air delivery and directional air delivery can be achieved. When multiple first air guide plates 2 extend out of the air outlet 11, they can also be in a closed state, that is, the first air guide plates 2 do not guide air. In this case, air is discharged from the outside of the multiple first air guide plates 2, and the blown airflow flows along the indoor wall, achieving long-distance air delivery and avoiding direct blowing to the user.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connector includes a base plate 3, which is disposed on the lower side of multiple first air guide plates 2. The base plate 3 is slidably connected to the cabinet 1. When the base plate 3 slidably drives the multiple first air guide plates 2 to extend out of the air outlet 11, the base plate 3 blocks the ends of the multiple first air guide plates 2 and the air outlet 11.

[0046] It should be noted that "the lower side of the multiple first air guide plates 2" refers to the lower side of the first air guide plate 2 under normal air conditioning operation.

[0047] Understandably, the base plate 3 provides an installation position for multiple first air guide plates 2, and when it slides out of the air outlet 11, it can block the airflow from flowing out from the lower side of the multiple first air guide plates 2, reduce the sinking speed of the cold air, and prevent high-speed airflow from blowing directly on the user's legs.

[0048] Specifically, the air conditioner also includes a sliding motor and a meshing rack and gear. The sliding motor is installed in the cabinet 1, the rack is fixedly connected to the base plate 3, and the gear is connected to the rotating shaft of the sliding motor. In this way, the rotation of the sliding motor drives the gear to rotate, which in turn causes the base plate 3 to move with the rack, realizing the sliding extension or sliding retraction of the multiple first air guide plates 2.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connector also includes a base 4 and a bracket 5. The base 4 is disposed on the base plate 3, and multiple first air guide plates 2 are rotatably connected to the base 4. The bracket 5 is disposed on the base 4 and supports multiple first air guide plates 2 along the sliding direction of the base plate 3.

[0050] It should be noted that "supporting multiple first air guide plates 2 along the sliding direction of the base plate 3" means that the bracket 5 is located in the sliding direction of the first air guide plate 2. The bracket 5 can be located on the side of the first air guide plate 2 facing the air outlet 11, or on the side of the first air guide plate 2 away from the air outlet 11.

[0051] Understandably, the airflow direction can be adjusted by rotating the first air guide plate 2 connected to the base 4. The rotation axis of the first air guide plate 2 can be set horizontally, vertically, or inclined. When the rotation axis of the first air guide plate 2 is set horizontally, it achieves up-and-down airflow by rotation, increasing the airflow range in the vertical direction; when the rotation axis of the first air guide plate 2 is set vertically, it achieves left-and-right airflow by rotation, increasing the airflow range in the horizontal direction. When the base plate 3 moves multiple first air guide plates 2, the bracket 5 supports the multiple first air guide plates 2, reducing the impact of the inertia of the multiple first air guide plates 2 on their rotational connection.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first air guide plate 2 is provided with a cooperating support part, which is coaxial with the axis of the first air guide plate 2, and the cooperating support part rotates against the bracket 5.

[0053] It should be noted that "the axis of the mating support and the first air guide plate 2 are coaxially arranged" means that the surface of the mating support that mates with the bracket 5 is an arc surface, and the center of the arc is located on the axis of the first air guide plate 2. This way, when the first air guide plate 2 rotates and slides with the base plate 3, the mating support provides continuous support for the first air guide plate 2 by the bracket 5, without affecting the rotation angle of the first air guide plate 2. Correspondingly, the bracket 5 is provided with a structure that matches the surface of the mating support to increase the support area for the mating support.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the air conditioner also includes an air guide drive component, which is disposed on the base 4 and is used to drive multiple first air guide plates 2 to rotate.

[0055] It is understood that the synchronous driving of multiple first air guide plates 2 is achieved through an air guide drive component. For example, the air guide drive component includes a drive motor 6 and a connecting rod 7. The connecting rod 7 is fixedly connected to multiple first air guide plates 2 in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the first air guide plate 2. When the drive motor 6 drives one first air guide plate 2 to rotate, the first air guide plate 2 drives the connecting rod 7 to move, thereby driving the remaining first air guide plates 2 to rotate.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the connector is rotatably connected to the cabinet 1. The rotatable connector drives multiple first air guide plates 2 to rotate, so that the multiple first air guide plates 2 extend out of the air outlet 11 or retract into the air outlet 11.

[0057] It should be noted that the rotation of the connector causes the multiple first air guide plates 2 to flip, which means that the flipping axis of the multiple first air guide plates 2 is located on the connector. When the connector rotates clockwise, the multiple first air guide plates 2 can be extended out of the air outlet 11, and when it rotates counterclockwise, the multiple first air guide plates 2 can be retracted into the air outlet 11.

[0058] It is understandable that when multiple first air guide plates 2 extend out of the air outlet 11, if the rotation axis of the connecting member is set horizontally, air can be discharged from at least the left and right sides and the top side of multiple first air guide plates 2, thereby increasing the air volume, realizing long-distance airflow, delaying the sinking of cold air, and a soft wind structure can also be set on multiple first air guide plates 2. The soft wind structure can be other structures with soft wind effect in the disclosed technology, such as microporous structures.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the connector includes a base 4, which is rotatably connected to the cabinet 1, and the lower side of a plurality of first air guide plates 2 is rotatably connected to the base 4.

[0060] It should be noted that "the lower side of the multiple first air guide plates 2 is rotatably connected to the base 4" means that the multiple first air guide plates 2 rotate relative to the base 4.

[0061] It is understandable that while the base 4 rotates to drive multiple first air guide plates 2 to flip and increase the air volume of the surrounding air outlet, directional air delivery can also be achieved by rotating the first air guide plates 2.

[0062] Specifically, the air conditioner also includes a rotating motor 8, which drives the base 4 to rotate.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the connector also includes a base plate 3, which is slidably connected to the cabinet 1, and a base 4 is disposed on the base plate 3.

[0064] It should be noted that the base plate 3 slides relative to the cabinet 1, and the base 4 can also rotate relative to the cabinet 1 while sliding with the base 4. The first air guide plate 2 can also rotate relative to the base 4 while rotating with the base 4.

[0065] Understandably, after the base plate 3 pushes the multiple first air guide plates 2 out of the air outlet 11, the base 4 is used to flip the multiple first air guide plates 2. Furthermore, the multiple first air guide plates 2 can be rotated according to the air guiding requirements to adjust their air guiding direction and meet the diverse air guiding needs of users.

[0066] Specifically, the rotating motor 8 is mounted on the base plate 3 and moves together with the base 4 following the base plate 3.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the air conditioner also includes multiple second air guide plates 9, which are located below multiple first air guide plates 2, and the multiple second air guide plates 9 rotate the side wall of the air outlet 11.

[0068] It should be noted that "multiple second air guide plates 9 are located below multiple first air guide plates 2" refers to the positional relationship between multiple second air guide plates 9 and multiple first air guide plates 2 under normal air conditioner operation. Normal air conditioner operation includes both on and off states.

[0069] It is understandable that the air outlet 11 of the floor-standing air conditioner is divided into an upper part guided by the first air guide plate 2 and a lower part guided by the second air guide plate 9 to meet the air supply requirements at different heights. For example, multiple first air guide plates 2 can be set within a height range of 1.4 meters to 1.8 meters. The base 4 drives the upper ends of the multiple first air guide plates 2 to rotate outward at an angle of less than or equal to 60°, causing the airflow to be directed towards the ceiling. Utilizing the Coanda effect of the ceiling, long-distance air supply is achieved. The second air guide plate 9, which is set at a relatively low height, can adopt a left-right sweeping method, or a microporous structure can be set on the second air guide plate 9 and completely closed, allowing air to exit only through the micropores to avoid cold air blowing directly on the human body.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first air guide plate 2 includes a first air guide section 21 and a second air guide section 22 arranged sequentially along the air outlet 11. The first air guide section 21 and the second air guide section 22 enclose each other to form an air passage. The first air guide section 21 is provided with a first air guide opening, and the second air guide section 22 is provided with a plurality of second air guide holes. The area of ​​the first air guide opening is larger than the area of ​​any one of the second air guide holes, and a plurality of the plurality of second air guide holes are arranged opposite to the first air guide hole.

[0071] It should be noted that the air passage formed by the first air guide 21 and the second air guide 22 has openings on both sides in the horizontal direction.

[0072] It is understandable that when the first air guide 21 and the second air guide 22 are perpendicular to the air outlet 11, the blown airflow passes through the first air guide, the air passage and multiple second air guide holes in sequence, so that even when multiple first air guide plates 2 are retracted to the air outlet 11 and the first air guide plates 2 are closed, gentle airflow can still be achieved.

[0073] This application also provides an air conditioning system, which includes the air conditioner and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The specific structure of the air conditioner is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioning system adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0074] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. Parts not described in detail in a particular embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. In the description of this application, 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. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0075] The air conditioner provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The cabinet (1) is equipped with an air outlet (11); and, The first air guiding mechanism includes a connector and a plurality of first air guiding plates (2) disposed above the connector, wherein the connector is movably connected to the cabinet (1); The connector movably drives multiple first air guide plates (2) to extend out of the air outlet (11).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is slidably connected to the cabinet (1), and the connector slidably drives multiple first air guide plates (2) to extend out of the air outlet (11) or retract from the air outlet (11).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector includes a base plate (3), which is disposed on the lower side of the plurality of first air guide plates (2). The base plate (3) is slidably connected to the cabinet (1). When the base plate (3) slidably drives the plurality of first air guide plates (2) to extend out of the air outlet (11), the base plate (3) covers the ends of the plurality of first air guide plates (2) and the air outlet (11).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector also includes a base (4) and a bracket (5). The base (4) is disposed on the base plate (3). A plurality of first air guide plates (2) are rotatably connected to the base (4). The bracket (5) is disposed on the base (4) and supports the plurality of first air guide plates (2) along the sliding direction of the base plate (3).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first air guide plate (2) is provided with a cooperating support part, which is coaxial with the axis of the first air guide plate (2) and the cooperating support part rotates against the bracket (5).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes an air guide drive component, which is disposed on the base (4) and is used to drive the plurality of first air guide plates (2) to rotate.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is rotatably connected to the cabinet (1). The connector rotates and drives multiple first air guide plates (2) to flip so that multiple first air guide plates (2) extend out of the air outlet (11) or retract into the air outlet (11).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connector includes a base (4), which is rotatably connected to the cabinet (1), and the lower sides of a plurality of first air guide plates (2) are rotatably connected to the base (4).

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connector also includes a base plate (3), which is slidably connected to the cabinet (1), and the base (4) is disposed on the base plate (3).

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes a plurality of second air guide plates (9), which are located below a plurality of first air guide plates (2), and the plurality of second air guide plates (9) rotate the side wall of the air outlet (11).

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