Air inlet and outlet grating structure of heat pump outdoor unit
By installing anti-clogging components and servo motor-driven lifting and horizontal movement units on the outdoor unit grille of the heat pump, the grille clogging problem is solved, achieving automated anti-clogging and improving the stability of the intake and exhaust air volume.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The air inlet and outlet grilles of existing heat pump outdoor units are easily clogged by dust or snow after long-term use, affecting the air volume and requiring frequent cleaning. Current technology cannot effectively prevent clogging.
A structure including a grille body, an anti-clogging component, a fan, a lifting unit, and a horizontal moving unit is designed. The fan blows away dust or snow, and the lifting and horizontal moving units driven by servo motors prevent the grille from clogging. Combined with the air guide hood, the unblocking effect is improved.
It achieves automated anti-clogging of the grille, reduces the frequency of manual cleaning, and improves the stability of airflow and the practicality of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air inlet and outlet grille technology, and in particular to an air inlet and outlet grille structure for a heat pump outdoor unit. Background Technology
[0002] A heat pump is a highly efficient and energy-saving device that makes full use of low-grade heat energy. Heat can spontaneously transfer from a high-temperature object to a low-temperature object, but it cannot spontaneously transfer in the opposite direction.
[0003] The prior art discloses an air source heat pump intake structure and an air source heat pump (publication number: CN214095013U), including a housing and an intake shroud. The intake shroud is disposed inside the housing. A hydraulic cylinder is connected to the upper end of the housing. A top plate is connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder. A connecting rod is connected to the lower end of the top plate. A slot is provided in the left inner wall of the housing.
[0004] Existing technology can change the air intake volume of the grille using a hydraulic cylinder, but the air intake and exhaust of the existing technology cannot prevent blockage. After long-term use, dust will clog the grille, affecting the air intake and exhaust volume, requiring frequent disassembly and cleaning, which is quite troublesome.
[0005] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an air inlet and outlet grille structure for a heat pump outdoor unit to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an air inlet and outlet grille structure for a heat pump outdoor unit, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0008] An air inlet and outlet grille structure for a heat pump outdoor unit includes: a grille body fixedly installed on the outdoor unit; an anti-clogging component disposed on one side of the grille body for cleaning dust and snow from the grille body; the anti-clogging component includes a movable frame, a fan, and a lifting unit, the fan being movably engaged with the movable frame, a horizontal moving unit being disposed between the fan and the movable frame, and an air guide shroud being fixedly connected to one end of the fan near the grille body; the lifting unit includes a lifting block and a first lead screw, the first lead screw movably passing through the lifting block, the lifting block and the first lead screw being in a driving cooperation; the horizontal moving unit includes a second lead screw and a connecting part, the connecting part being disposed between the movable frame and the fan, the connecting part including a movable slider, an arc-shaped plate, and a rectangular plate, the rectangular plate and the arc-shaped plate being movably connected, the rectangular plate and the arc-shaped plate being limited and fixed; the second lead screw movably passing through the movable slider, the movable slider and the second lead screw being in a driving cooperation.
[0009] According to the air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump, the lifting unit also includes a first lifting limit groove and a second lifting limit groove that are fixedly connected to both sides of the grille body. The first lead screw is movably installed in the cavity of the first lifting limit groove. The lifting block is L-shaped, with one end of the lifting block fixedly connected to the moving frame and the other end of the lifting block movably engaged with the first lifting limit groove.
[0010] According to the air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump, a first servo motor is fixedly installed at the top of the first lifting limit groove. The output shaft of the first servo motor moves through the first lifting limit groove and is fixedly connected to one end of the first lead screw. The first lead screw and the lifting block are connected by threads.
[0011] According to the air inlet and outlet grille structure of the heat pump outdoor unit, a guide rod is fixedly installed in the second lifting limit groove cavity, and a guide block is fixedly connected to the end of the moving frame away from the lifting block. One end of the guide block is movably engaged with the second lifting limit groove, and the guide rod movably passes through the guide block.
[0012] According to the air inlet and outlet grille structure of the heat pump outdoor unit, the movable frame is located between the first lifting limit groove and the second lifting limit groove. A sliding groove is opened on the inner wall of the movable frame, and a groove is opened at the bottom end of the sliding groove. The second lead screw is movably installed in the groove. A second servo motor is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the movable frame. The output shaft of the second servo motor movably passes through the movable frame and is fixedly connected to one end of the second lead screw. The movable slider is movably engaged in the groove. The second lead screw and the movable slider are connected by a thread.
[0013] According to the air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump, there are two sets of rectangular plates. The two sets of rectangular plates are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fan. The two sets of rectangular plates are fixedly connected by a shaft. The two ends of the shaft are movably installed on the corresponding arc-shaped plates. The shaft and the movable slider are parallel to each other.
[0014] According to the air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump, there are two sets of arc-shaped plates. The arc-shaped plates are movably engaged in the sliding groove. The bottom ends of the sliding sliders are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plates on both sides. Multiple sets of locking holes are opened through one side of the arc-shaped plates. Limiting posts are fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the rectangular plate. The limiting posts movably pass through the corresponding locking holes.
[0015] This utility model provides an air inlet and outlet grille structure for a heat pump outdoor unit. It has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] (1) Existing air outlet grilles cannot prevent clogging. After long-term use, dust will clog the grilles, affecting the air volume and requiring frequent cleaning. This application sets an anti-clogging component on one side of the grille body. When the fan is working, it blows air to remove dust or snow from the grille body, achieving the effect of unblocking. By setting a horizontal moving unit between the moving frame and the fan, the fan can move horizontally to unblock the grille body. By setting a lifting unit, the moving frame can move vertically, thereby achieving overall anti-clogging of the grille body. The practicality of this device is improved through reasonable structural design.
[0017] (2) By opening a sliding groove on the inner wall of the moving frame and opening a groove at the bottom of the sliding groove, the second lead screw is movably installed in the groove. When the second servo motor works, it drives the second lead screw to rotate. The second lead screw moves through the moving slider and the moving slider is engaged in the groove. Thus, the moving slider moves and drives the lower fan to move, clearing the dust on the grille body. By setting the air guide hood, the airflow speed can be increased and the clearing effect can be improved.
[0018] (3) Two sets of rectangular plates are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fan. The shaft is fixedly inserted through the two sets of rectangular plates, and the two ends of the shaft are movably installed on the corresponding arc plate. Multiple sets of clip holes are opened through one side of the arc plate. Limiting columns are fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the rectangular plate. The limiting columns movably insert through the corresponding clip holes. During the installation process, the tilt angle of the fan can be adjusted according to the specific situation of the grille body. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the existing air intake and exhaust grille structure;
[0020] Figure 2 Diagram showing the connection between the air intake / exit grille structure and the anti-clogging component. Figure 1 ;
[0021] Figure 3 Diagram showing the connection between the air intake / exit grille structure and the anti-clogging component. Figure 2 ;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the movable frame and the fan.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the movable frame.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fan and its connecting parts.
[0025] Legend:
[0026] 10. Grille body; 11. Moving frame; 12. First lifting limit groove; 13. First lead screw; 14. First servo motor; 15. Lifting block; 16. Second lifting limit groove; 17. Fan; 18. Second servo motor; 19. Guide rod; 20. Guide block; 21. Slide groove; 22. Groove; 23. Second lead screw; 24. Moving slider; 25. Air guide cover; 26. Rectangular plate; 27. Shaft; 28. Arc plate; 29. Locking hole; 30. Limiting post. Detailed Implementation
[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown: An air inlet and outlet grille structure for a heat pump outdoor unit, comprising: a grille body 10, which is fixedly installed on the outdoor unit; an anti-clogging component, which is disposed on one side of the grille body 10 for cleaning dust and snow from the grille body 10; the anti-clogging component includes a movable frame 11, a fan 17, and a lifting unit, wherein the fan 17 is movably engaged with the movable frame 11, a horizontal moving unit is provided between the fan 17 and the movable frame 11, and an air guide hood 25 is fixedly connected to one end of the fan 17 near the grille body 10; the lifting unit includes a lifting... The lifting block 15 and the first lead screw 13 are connected. The first lead screw 13 movably passes through the lifting block 15, and the lifting block 15 and the first lead screw 13 are in a transmission cooperation. The horizontal moving unit includes a second lead screw 23 and a connecting part. The connecting part is located between the moving frame 11 and the fan 17. The connecting part includes a moving slider 24, an arc plate 28 and a rectangular plate 26. The rectangular plate 26 and the arc plate 28 are movably connected and are fixedly positioned. The second lead screw 23 movably passes through the moving slider 24, and the moving slider 24 and the second lead screw 23 are in a transmission cooperation.
[0028] It should be noted that the flow fan 17 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.
[0029] Specifically, existing air outlet grilles cannot prevent clogging. After long-term use, dust will clog the grille, affecting the airflow and requiring frequent cleaning. This application solves this problem by setting an anti-clogging component on one side of the grille body 10. When the fan 17 is working, it blows airflow to remove dust or snow from the grille body 10, achieving a clearing effect. By setting a horizontal moving unit between the moving frame 11 and the fan 17, the fan 17 can move horizontally to clear the grille body 10. By setting a lifting unit, the moving frame 11 can move vertically, thereby achieving overall anti-clogging of the grille body 10. The practicality of this device is improved through reasonable structural design.
[0030] The lifting unit also includes a first lifting limiting groove 12 and a second lifting limiting groove 16 fixedly connected to both sides of the grille body 10. A first lead screw 13 is movably installed in the cavity of the first lifting limiting groove 12. The lifting block 15 is L-shaped, with one end fixedly connected to the moving frame 11 and the other end movably engaged with the first lifting limiting groove 12. A first servo motor 14 is fixedly installed at the top of the first lifting limiting groove 12. The output shaft of the first servo motor 14 movably passes through the first lifting limiting groove 12 and is fixedly connected to one end of the first lead screw 13. The first lead screw 13 and the lifting block 15 are connected by a thread. A guide rod 19 is fixedly installed in the cavity of the second lifting limiting groove 16. A guide block 20 is fixedly connected to the end of the moving frame 11 away from the lifting block 15. One end of the guide block 20 movably engages with the second lifting limiting groove 16, and the guide rod 19 movably passes through the guide block 20.
[0031] Specifically, by setting a first lifting limit groove 12 and a second lifting limit groove 16 to be fixedly connected to the grid body 10, a first lead screw 13 is movably installed in the cavity of the first lifting limit groove 12, one end of the lifting block 15 is fixedly connected to the moving frame 11, and the other end of the lifting block 15 is movably engaged with the first lifting limit groove 12. The first lead screw 13 movably passes through the lifting block 15. When the first servo motor 14 is working, it drives the first lead screw 13 to rotate. The lifting block 15 and the first lead screw 13 are in transmission cooperation, so that the moving frame 11 can be lifted and lowered. By setting a guide rod 19 to be fixedly installed in the cavity of the second lifting limit groove 16, the guide rod 19 movably passes through the guide block 20, and the guide block 20 is fixedly connected to the moving frame 11, ensuring that the moving frame 11 is lifted and lowered in the direction of the guide rod 19.
[0032] The movable frame 11 is located between the first lifting limit groove 12 and the second lifting limit groove 16. A sliding groove 21 is provided on the inner wall of the movable frame 11, and a groove 22 is provided at the bottom end of the sliding groove 21. The second lead screw 23 is movably installed in the groove 22. A second servo motor 18 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the movable frame 11. The output shaft of the second servo motor 18 movably passes through the movable frame 11 and is fixedly connected to one end of the second lead screw 23. The movable slider 24 is movably engaged in the groove 22. The second lead screw 23 and the movable slider 24 are connected by a thread.
[0033] Specifically, a groove 21 is opened on the inner wall of the movable frame 11, and a groove 22 is opened at the bottom end of the groove 21. The second lead screw 23 is movably installed in the groove 22. When the second servo motor 18 works, it drives the second lead screw 23 to rotate. The second lead screw 23 moves through the movable slider 24, and the movable slider 24 is engaged in the groove 22. Thus, the movable slider 24 moves and drives the lower airflow fan 17 to move, clearing the dust on the grille body 10. By setting the air guide hood 25, the airflow speed can be increased, and the clearing effect can be improved.
[0034] Two sets of rectangular plates 26 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fan 17. A shaft 27 is fixedly connected to both sets of rectangular plates 26. The two ends of the shaft 27 are movably installed on corresponding arc-shaped plates 28. The shaft 27 and the movable slider 24 are parallel to each other. Two sets of arc-shaped plates 28 are movably engaged within the slide groove 21. The bottom ends of the movable slider 24 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plates 28 on both sides. Multiple sets of locking holes 29 are formed on one side of the arc-shaped plates 28. Limiting posts 30 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the rectangular plates 26, and the limiting posts 30 movably pass through the corresponding locking holes 29.
[0035] Specifically, two sets of rectangular plates 26 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fan 17, and a shaft 27 is fixedly inserted through the two sets of rectangular plates 26. The two ends of the shaft 27 are movably installed on the corresponding arc-shaped plates 28. Multiple sets of locking holes 29 are opened through one side of the arc-shaped plates 28. Limiting posts 30 are fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the rectangular plates 26. The limiting posts 30 movably insert through the corresponding locking holes 29. During the installation process, the tilt angle of the fan 17 can be adjusted according to the specific situation of the grille body 10.
[0036] The working principle of the air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of a heat pump disclosed in this application is as follows: By setting an anti-clogging component on one side of the grille body 10, the airflow fan 17 blows air to remove dust or snow on the grille body 10 during operation, thereby achieving a clearing effect. By setting a horizontal moving unit between the moving frame 11 and the airflow fan 17, the airflow fan 17 can move horizontally to clear the grille body 10. By setting a lifting unit, the moving frame 11 can move vertically, thereby achieving overall anti-clogging of the grille body 10. The practicality of this device is improved through reasonable structural design.
[0037] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.
[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. An air inlet / outlet grille structure for a heat pump outdoor unit, characterized in that, include: The grille body (10) is fixedly installed on the outdoor unit; An anti-clogging component is provided on one side of the grille body (10) for cleaning dust and snow from the grille body (10); The anti-clogging component includes a movable frame (11), a fan (17) and a lifting unit. The fan (17) is movably engaged on the movable frame (11). A horizontal moving unit is provided between the fan (17) and the movable frame (11). A guide hood (25) is fixedly connected to one end of the fan (17) near the grille body (10). The lifting unit includes a lifting block (15) and a first lead screw (13). The first lead screw (13) moves through the lifting block (15). The lifting block (15) and the first lead screw (13) are in a transmission cooperation. The horizontal moving unit includes a second lead screw (23) and a connecting part. The connecting part is located between the moving frame (11) and the fan (17). The connecting part includes a moving slider (24), an arc plate (28), and a rectangular plate (26). The rectangular plate (26) and the arc plate (28) are in a movable connection relationship. The rectangular plate (26) and the arc plate (28) are fixedly limited. The second lead screw (23) moves through the moving slider (24). The moving slider (24) and the second lead screw (23) are in a transmission cooperation.
2. The air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting unit also includes a first lifting limit groove (12) and a second lifting limit groove (16) fixedly connected to both sides of the grille body (10). The first lead screw (13) is movably installed in the cavity of the first lifting limit groove (12). The lifting block (15) is "L" shaped. One end of the lifting block (15) is fixedly connected to the moving frame (11), and the other end of the lifting block (15) is movably engaged with the first lifting limit groove (12).
3. The air inlet and outlet grille structure of the heat pump outdoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end of the first lifting limit groove (12) is fixedly installed with a first servo motor (14). The output shaft of the first servo motor (14) moves through the first lifting limit groove (12) and is fixedly connected to one end of the first lead screw (13). The first lead screw (13) and the lifting block (15) are connected by threads.
4. The air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide rod (19) is fixedly installed inside the cavity of the second lifting limit groove (16). A guide block (20) is fixedly connected to one end of the moving frame (11) away from the lifting block (15). One end of the guide block (20) is movably engaged with the second lifting limit groove (16), and the guide rod (19) movably passes through the guide block (20).
5. The air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable frame (11) is located between the first lifting limit groove (12) and the second lifting limit groove (16). A sliding groove (21) is provided on the inner wall of the movable frame (11). A groove (22) is provided at the bottom end of the sliding groove (21). The second lead screw (23) is movably installed in the groove (22). A second servo motor (18) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the movable frame (11). The output shaft of the second servo motor (18) movably passes through the movable frame (11) and is fixedly connected to one end of the second lead screw (23). The movable slider (24) is movably engaged in the groove (22). The second lead screw (23) and the movable slider (24) are connected by a thread.
6. The air inlet and outlet grille structure of the outdoor unit of the heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular plates (26) are in two sets. The two sets of rectangular plates (26) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fan (17). The two sets of rectangular plates (26) are fixedly connected by a shaft (27). The two ends of the shaft (27) are movably installed on the corresponding arc plate (28). The shaft (27) and the movable slider (24) are parallel to each other.
7. The air inlet and outlet grille structure of the heat pump outdoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The arc plate (28) consists of two sets. The arc plate (28) is movably engaged in the slide groove (21). The bottom ends of the movable slider (24) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc plate (28) on both sides. Multiple sets of locking holes (29) are opened through one side of the arc plate (28). A limiting post (30) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the rectangular plate (26). The limiting post (30) moves through the corresponding locking hole (29).