Air guide mechanism and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a wind guide mechanism and an air conditioner. The wind guide mechanism comprises a wind guide ball, a connecting shaft connected to the wind guide ball, and the connecting shaft is used for rotating connection to the air conditioner. The wind guide ball has a first side and a second side, and the first side and the second side are respectively located on both sides of the axis of the connecting shaft. A plurality of air flow channels are arranged on the wind guide ball and penetrate the first side and the second side. In the process of rotating the wind guide ball around the axis of the connecting shaft, the air outlet flow of the air conditioner can be sprayed through the plurality of air flow channels on the wind guide ball, thereby adjusting the direction of the air outlet flow, so that the air outlet flow can be freely distributed in multiple directions, improving the uniformity of the air outlet flow distribution, and further improving the comfort of the user.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With advancements in air conditioning technology, traditional air supply designs are no longer sufficient to meet modern indoor air quality requirements. Many traditional air vent designs direct airflow directly to a specific area by concentrating the airflow. This design can easily lead to uneven air distribution, with some areas receiving excessive airflow while others receive insufficient airflow. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an air guiding mechanism and an air conditioner to solve the problem of uneven air distribution when existing air conditioners deliver air.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an air guiding mechanism, the air guiding mechanism including an air guiding ball, a connecting shaft connected to the air guiding ball, the connecting shaft being rotatably connected to an air conditioner; the air guiding ball has a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side being located on opposite axial sides of the connecting shaft, and the air guiding ball is provided with a plurality of airflow channels, the airflow channels passing through the first side and the second side.

[0005] Optionally, the air guide ball also has a connecting surface, which is located between the first side and the second side, and the connecting surface does not have through holes.

[0006] Optionally, the air guide ball has a hollow structure, with multiple air inlets on the first side communicating with the internal space of the air guide ball, and multiple air outlets on the second side communicating with the internal space of the air guide ball. Each air inlet, an air outlet, and the internal space of the air guide ball together constitute an airflow channel.

[0007] Optionally, the air guide ball is a solid structure and has multiple ventilation holes that penetrate the first side and the second side, with each ventilation hole forming an airflow channel.

[0008] Optionally, the ventilation hole extends radially through the first side and the second side along the connecting shaft.

[0009] Optionally, the multiple airflow channels are radially distributed on the air guide ball.

[0010] Optionally, the air guiding mechanism further includes a driving component, the output end of which is connected to the connecting shaft and can drive the connecting shaft to rotate the air guiding ball around the axis of the connecting shaft.

[0011] Optionally, the air guiding mechanism further includes a transmission assembly, which includes a first connecting rod and a plurality of second connecting rods. The number of air guiding balls is plurality of them, and the plurality of air guiding balls are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the first connecting rod. One end of each of the plurality of second connecting rods is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod, and the other end of each of the plurality of second connecting rods is connected to a connecting shaft on one of the plurality of air guiding balls. The output end of the driving member is connected to the connecting shaft on one of the air guiding balls.

[0012] Optionally, the air guiding mechanism further includes a mounting plate, and the number of air guiding balls is multiple, with the multiple air guiding balls arranged at intervals along the length direction of the mounting plate, and the connecting shaft rotatably passing through the mounting plate around its own axis.

[0013] Secondly, this application embodiment also provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a housing and the above-mentioned air guide mechanism, the housing having an air outlet, and the air guide mechanism being disposed at the air outlet.

[0014] The air guide mechanism and air conditioner provided in this application embodiment have a first side and a second side located on both sides of the connecting shaft axis, and the air guide ball is provided with multiple airflow channels penetrating the first side and the second side. As the air guide ball rotates around the axis of the connecting shaft, the airflow of the air conditioner can be ejected through the multiple airflow channels on the air guide ball, thereby adjusting the direction of the airflow and allowing the airflow to be freely distributed in multiple directions, improving the uniformity of the airflow distribution and thus improving the user's comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows another view of the air guide mechanism.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the air guide mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the air guide ball and connecting shaft provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a first cross-sectional view of the air guiding mechanism.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a second cross-sectional view of the air guide mechanism.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of the air guide ball and connecting shaft provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The diagram shows the exploded structure of an air conditioner.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 100. Air guide mechanism; 110. Air guide ball; 111. First side; 112. Second side; 113. Airflow channel; 114. Connecting surface; 115. Air inlet; 116. Ventilation hole; 120. Connecting shaft; 130. Driving component; 141. First connecting rod; 142. Second connecting rod; 143. Buckle; 200. Housing; 201. Air outlet; 210. Panel; 220. Middle frame; 230. Base; 300. Heat exchanger; 400. Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 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 implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this application, the term "exemplary" is used to mean "serving as an example, illustration, or illustration." Any embodiment described as "exemplary" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] This application provides an air guide mechanism 100, which can be applied in an air conditioner to adjust the direction of the airflow from the air conditioner.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the air guiding mechanism 100 provided in this embodiment includes an air guiding ball 110, a connecting shaft 120 connected to the air guiding ball 110, and the connecting shaft 120 is used to rotatably connect to an air conditioner; the air guiding ball 110 has a first side 111 and a second side 112, the first side 111 and the second side 112 are respectively located on both sides of the axial direction of the connecting shaft 120, and the air guiding ball 110 is provided with a plurality of airflow channels 113, which pass through the first side 111 and the second side 112.

[0032] The air guiding mechanism 100 provided in this application embodiment has a first side surface 111 and a second side surface 112 located on both sides of the axial direction of the connecting shaft 120, and the air guiding ball 110 is provided with a plurality of airflow channels 113 passing through the first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112. As the air guiding ball 110 rotates around the axis of the connecting shaft 120, the airflow from the air conditioner can be ejected through the plurality of airflow channels 113 on the air guiding ball 110, thereby adjusting the direction of the airflow and allowing the airflow to be freely distributed in multiple directions, improving the uniformity of the airflow distribution and thus improving the user's comfort.

[0033] Understandably, since the airflow passes through multiple airflow channels 113 and is ejected disorderly from the surface of the air guide ball 110, a turbulent effect can be generated. This turbulent effect makes the airflow more natural, reduces the discomfort caused by the airflow, and improves the user's comfort. By controlling the rotation of the air guide ball 110, the airflow can be freely distributed in multiple directions, improving the uniformity of the airflow distribution. A more uniform airflow distribution can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the air conditioner and improve its working efficiency.

[0034] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the air guide ball 110 also has a connecting surface 114, which is located between the first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112. The connecting surface 114 does not have through holes; that is, the connecting surface 114 of the air guide ball 110 is not perforated. By not perforating the connecting surface 114 of the air guide ball 110, mutual consumption and disturbance during the air delivery process caused by perforations in the connecting surface 114 can be avoided, thereby reducing airflow loss.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 As shown, the air guide ball 110 has a hollow structure. The first side 111 has multiple air inlets 115 that connect to the internal space of the air guide ball 110, and the second side 112 has multiple air outlets that connect to the internal space of the air guide ball 110. Each air inlet 115, an air outlet, and the internal space of the air guide ball 110 together form an airflow channel 113.

[0036] Optionally, the multiple air inlets 115 can be evenly distributed on the first side 111 of the air guide ball 110, or they can be unevenly distributed. Similarly, the multiple air outlets can be evenly distributed on the second side 112 of the air guide ball 110, or they can be unevenly distributed. Both the multiple air inlets 115 and the multiple air outlets can be round holes for ease of manufacturing.

[0037] In other embodiments of this application, such as Figure 6 As shown, the air guide ball 110 is a solid structure and has multiple ventilation holes 116 penetrating the first side 111 and the second side 112. Each ventilation hole 116 constitutes an airflow channel 113. Optionally, all the ventilation holes 116 can be round holes to facilitate processing.

[0038] Optionally, the ventilation hole 116 extends radially through the first side 111 and the second side 112 along the connecting shaft 120, that is, the axial direction of the ventilation hole 116 is parallel to the radial direction of the connecting shaft 120. By setting the ventilation hole 116 to extend radially through the first side 111 and the second side 112 along the connecting shaft 120, a larger number of ventilation holes 116 can be set in a limited space, so that more airflow can be ejected disorderly through the ventilation hole 116, generating a turbulent effect. The turbulent effect can make the airflow more natural, reduce the discomfort caused by airflow, and improve the comfort of the user environment.

[0039] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, multiple airflow channels 113 are radially distributed on the air guide ball 110. Specifically, when the air guide ball 110 is a solid structure, the radial distribution of multiple airflow channels 113 means that multiple ventilation holes 116 are radially distributed on the air guide ball 110; when the air guide ball 110 is a hollow structure, the radial distribution of multiple airflow channels 113 means that multiple air inlets 115 are radially distributed on the first side 111 of the air guide ball 110, and multiple air outlets are radially distributed on the second side 112 of the air guide ball 110. By setting multiple airflow channels 113 radially distributed on the air guide ball 110, this application can ensure that the exhaust airflow can be uniformly diffused through the airflow channels 113 and sprayed out from multiple directions, thereby improving the uniformity of airflow.

[0040] Optionally, the inner diameters of multiple airflow channels 113 can all be the same (e.g., Figure 4 As shown), specifically: when the air guide ball 110 is a solid structure, the inner diameters of the multiple ventilation holes 116 are the same; when the air guide ball 110 is a hollow structure, the inner diameters of the multiple air inlets 115 are the same (as shown). Figure 5 As shown), the inner diameters of the multiple air outlets are the same. Of course, the inner diameters of the multiple airflow channels 113 can also be different (e.g., Figure 7 As shown in the figure, specifically: when the air guide ball 110 is a solid structure, the inner diameters of the multiple ventilation holes 116 are different; when the air guide ball 110 is a hollow structure, the inner diameters of the multiple air inlets 115 are different, and the inner diameters of the multiple air outlets are different.

[0041] It should be understood that the number and arrangement of the airflow channels 113 of the air guide ball 110 can be adjusted according to specific needs to adapt to different space requirements.

[0042] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the air guiding mechanism 100 also includes a driving component 130. The output end of the driving component 130 is connected to the connecting shaft 120 and can drive the connecting shaft 120 to rotate the air guiding ball 110 around the axis of the connecting shaft 120. For example, when the air guiding mechanism 100 is installed at the air outlet 201 of the indoor unit of the wall-mounted air conditioner, the air guiding ball 110 rotates left and right around the axis of the connecting shaft 120, thereby changing the direction of the airflow and realizing the multi-directional distribution of the airflow.

[0043] Optionally, the driving component 130 can be a motor, which can be controlled to rotate in both directions. The motor shaft is connected to the connecting shaft 120 and can drive the connecting shaft 120 to rotate around its own axis. When the connecting shaft 120 rotates around its own axis, it will drive the air guide ball 110 to rotate together, thereby adjusting the direction of the airflow and achieving a more uniform and natural airflow.

[0044] Optional, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the air guiding mechanism 100 also includes a transmission assembly, which includes a first connecting rod 141 and multiple second connecting rods 142. Multiple air guiding balls 110 are arranged at intervals along the length of the first connecting rod 141. One end of each of the multiple second connecting rods 142 is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 141, and the other end of each second connecting rod 142 is connected to a connecting shaft 120 on each of the multiple air guiding balls 110. The output end of the drive unit 130 is connected to the connecting shaft 120 on one of the air guiding balls 110. It is understood that the combined use of multiple air guiding balls 110 can produce a better turbulence effect, causing the airflow to be randomly distributed in the space, thereby achieving a more uniform and natural airflow and further improving user comfort. By connecting the multiple air guiding balls 110 with the transmission assembly, multiple air guiding balls 110 can be driven to rotate synchronously by a single drive unit 130, thereby reducing the number of drive units 130 used and lowering costs.

[0045] Specifically, when the drive unit 130 is working, it drives the air guide ball 110 connected to its output end to rotate. This air guide ball 110 drives the other air guide balls 110 to rotate synchronously through the transmission component, thereby realizing the air guiding function of the air guiding mechanism 100. By rotating multiple air guide balls 110, the air outlet direction is changed, achieving a turbulence effect and improving the uniformity and comfort of air circulation.

[0046] Optionally, the first connecting rod 141 is provided with a locking hole, and the end of the second connecting rod 142 away from the connecting shaft 120 is provided with a buckle 143, which engages with the locking hole. This arrangement allows one end of the second connecting rod 142 to be rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 141, and the buckle connection facilitates the installation and disassembly of the second connecting rod 142, improving the efficiency of assembly and disassembly.

[0047] Of course, multiple air guide balls 110 can also be driven independently, that is, multiple air guide balls 110 can be driven to rotate by multiple driving components 130 respectively, so as to adjust the direction of the airflow through the airflow channel 113 of each air guide ball 110, thereby further improving flexibility and adaptability.

[0048] In some other embodiments of this application, the rotation of the air guide ball 110 can also be manually adjusted by the user. The user can manually control the rotation of the air guide ball 110 according to actual needs to adjust the direction of the airflow.

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, the air guiding mechanism 100 further includes a mounting plate, and a plurality of air guiding balls 110 are arranged at intervals along the length of the mounting plate. A connecting shaft 120 is rotatably mounted on the mounting plate around its own axis. By providing the mounting plate, the plurality of air guiding balls 110 can be pre-assembled together as an air guiding module, which facilitates the subsequent direct installation of the air guiding module onto the air conditioner housing 200, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0050] This application also provides an air conditioner, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner includes a housing 200 and an air guide mechanism 100. The specific structure of the air guide mechanism 100 is as described in the above embodiments. The housing 200 is provided with an air outlet 201, and the air guide mechanism 100 is disposed at the air outlet 201. Since this air conditioner 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.

[0051] Specifically, the mounting plate of the air guide mechanism 100 is connected to the housing 200 to allow the connecting shaft 120 on the air guide ball 110 to be rotatably connected to the air conditioner. When the air guide mechanism 100 is installed at the air outlet 201, the first side 111 of the air guide ball 110 faces the inside of the air outlet 201, and the second side 112 faces the outside of the air outlet 201, so as to allow the airflow to flow through the airflow channel 113 on the air guide ball 110 to the outside of the air outlet 201.

[0052] like Figure 9 As shown, the housing 200 includes a panel 210, a middle frame 220 and a base 230. The middle frame 220 and the base 230 form an air cavity. The top of the middle frame 220 is provided with an air inlet that communicates with the air cavity. The panel 210 is located on the front side of the middle frame 220, and the air outlet 201 is opened on the panel 210.

[0053] Optionally, the air conditioner also includes a heat exchanger 300 and a fan 400. The heat exchanger 300 is disposed within the air cavity of the casing 200 and is used to exchange heat with the airflow passing through it, forming a heat exchange airflow, i.e., cold or hot air. An air duct connecting the ventilation cavity and the air outlet 201 is formed within the casing 200. The fan 400 is disposed within the air cavity and is used to drive indoor air into the casing 200 through the air inlet, allowing it to exchange heat with the heat exchanger 300 to become a heat exchange airflow. This heat exchange airflow is then driven through the air duct to the air outlet 201, and finally blown into the room from the air outlet 201.

[0054] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0055] The air guiding mechanism and air conditioner provided in the embodiments of this application have 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. A wind guiding mechanism, characterized in that, The air guide mechanism (100) includes an air guide ball (110), on which a connecting shaft (120) is connected, and the connecting shaft (120) is used to rotatably connect to the air conditioner; The air guide ball (110) has a first side (111) and a second side (112), the first side (111) and the second side (112) are respectively located on both sides of the axial direction of the connecting shaft (120), and the air guide ball (110) is provided with a plurality of airflow channels (113), the airflow channels (113) passing through the first side (111) and the second side (112).

2. The air guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide ball (110) also has a connecting surface (114), which is located between the first side surface (111) and the second side surface (112). No through holes are provided on the connecting surface (114).

3. The air guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide ball (110) has a hollow structure. The first side (111) has multiple air inlets (115) that connect to the internal space of the air guide ball (110). The second side (112) has multiple air outlets that connect to the internal space of the air guide ball (110). Each air inlet (115), an air outlet, and the internal space of the air guide ball (110) together form an airflow channel (113).

4. The air guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide ball (110) is a solid structure and has multiple ventilation holes (116) that penetrate the first side (111) and the second side (112). Each ventilation hole (116) constitutes an airflow channel (113).

5. The air guiding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ventilation hole (116) extends radially through the first side (111) and the second side (112) along the connecting shaft (120).

6. The air guiding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The multiple airflow channels (113) are radially distributed on the air guide ball (110).

7. The air guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide mechanism (100) also includes a drive member (130), the output end of which is connected to the connecting shaft (120) and can drive the connecting shaft (120) to drive the air guide ball (110) to rotate around the axis of the connecting shaft (120).

8. The air guiding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air guiding mechanism (100) further includes a transmission assembly, which includes a first connecting rod (141) and a plurality of second connecting rods (142). The number of air guiding balls (110) is plurality of them, and the plurality of air guiding balls (110) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the first connecting rod (141). One end of each of the plurality of second links (142) is rotatably connected to the first link (141), and the other end of each of the plurality of second links (142) is connected one-to-one with the connecting shaft (120) on each of the plurality of air guide balls (110). The output end of the drive unit (130) is connected to the connecting shaft (120) on one of the air guide balls (110).

9. The air guiding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, 7 and 8, characterized in that, The air guiding mechanism (100) also includes a mounting plate, and there are multiple air guiding balls (110). The multiple air guiding balls (110) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the mounting plate, and the connecting shaft (120) is rotatably mounted on the mounting plate around its own axis.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a housing (200) and an air guide mechanism (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9. The housing (200) is provided with an air outlet (201), and the air guide mechanism (100) is disposed at the air outlet (201).

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