室内机和空调

By designing interchangeable air inlets and outlets and filters with opposite states in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, combined with a filter drive mechanism and air guide plate, the problem of air conditioning comfort is solved, achieving a clean and smooth shower-like cooling and carpet-like heating effect, thus improving the user experience.

CN224516898UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
Filing Date
2025-07-16
Publication Date
2026-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The comfort of airflow from existing air conditioners needs improvement, especially in cooling and heating modes, where direct cold air or hot air blowing upwards causes discomfort to users.

Method used

Design an indoor unit with interchangeable first and second air vents and equipped with a movable filter. The filter's state is reversed in cooling and heating modes, allowing for interchange of air inlet and outlet. Combined with a filter drive mechanism and air guide plate, this ensures filtered air intake and smooth air outlet.

Benefits of technology

It achieves shower-like cooling and carpet-like heating effects, improves airflow comfort, enhances user experience, increases airflow and speed, reduces wind resistance, and ensures clean and smooth airflow.

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Abstract

本申请提供一种室内机和空调。室内机包括:壳体,壳体的顶端和底端分别设有第一风口和第二风口,第一风口和第二风口在制冷模式下分别供气流流出和流入壳体,并在制热模式下分别供气流流入和流出壳体;第一滤网,可动地设置于第一风口,以在打开状态和关闭状态之间切换,避让或覆盖第一风口,第一滤网在制冷模式下处于打开状态,并在制热模式下处于关闭状态;和第二滤网,可动地设置于第二风口,以在打开状态和关闭状态之间切换,避让或覆盖第二风口,第二滤网在制冷模式下处于关闭状态,并在制热模式下处于打开状态。这样,可改善空调的出风舒适性。
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Claims

1. An indoor unit (10), characterized by, include: The housing (1) has a first air vent (16) and a second air vent (17) at its top and bottom ends, respectively. In the cooling mode, the first air vent (16) and the second air vent (17) allow airflow to flow out and into the housing (1), respectively, and in the heating mode, allow airflow to flow into and out of the housing (1), respectively. The first filter (71) is movably disposed at the first air outlet (16) to switch between an open state and a closed state, to avoid or cover the first air outlet (16). The first filter (71) is in an open state in the cooling mode and in a closed state in the heating mode. and The second filter (72) is movably disposed at the second air outlet (17) to switch between an open state and a closed state, to avoid or cover the second air outlet (17). The second filter (72) is in a closed state in the cooling mode and in an open state in the heating mode.

2. The indoor unit (10) according to claim 1, characterized by, The top of the housing (1) is provided with a plurality of first air vents (16), which are arranged side by side along the front-to-back direction. The indoor unit (10) includes a plurality of first filters (71), which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first air vents (16). And / or, the bottom of the housing (1) is provided with a plurality of second air vents (17), which are arranged side by side along the front-to-back direction. The indoor unit (10) includes a plurality of second filters (72), which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of second air vents (17). 3.The indoor unit (10) of claim 1, wherein, The first filter (71) is rotatably configured to switch between an open state and a closed state by rotation; and / or the second filter (72) is rotatably configured to switch between an open state and a closed state by rotation.

4. The indoor unit (10) according to claim 3, characterized by, The first filter (71) is switched to the open state by rotating outward from the housing (1); and / or the second filter (72) is switched to the open state by rotating outward from the housing (1).

5. The indoor unit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The indoor unit (10) includes a filter drive mechanism (73), which is driven to connect with the first filter (71) and the second filter (72) to drive the first filter (71) and the second filter (72) to move and switch between an open state and a closed state. 6.The indoor unit (10) according to claim 5, characterized by, The filter drive mechanism (73) includes a first filter drive device (74), which is driven to connect with a plurality of first filters (71) of the indoor unit (10) to drive the plurality of first filters (71) to move synchronously and switch between an open state and a closed state; and / or, the filter drive mechanism (73) includes a second filter drive device (75), which is driven to connect with a plurality of second filters (72) of the indoor unit (10) to drive the plurality of second filters (72) to move synchronously and switch between an open state and a closed state.

7. The indoor unit (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first filter drive device (74) includes a first motor (76) and a first connecting rod (77), the first motor (76) being connected to one of the plurality of first filters (71), and the plurality of first filters (71) being connected to each other through the first connecting rod (77); and / or, the second filter drive device (75) includes a second motor (78) and a second connecting rod (79), the second motor (78) being connected to one of the plurality of second filters (72), and the plurality of second filters (72) being connected to each other through the second connecting rod (79).

8. The indoor unit (10) according to claim 7, characterized by, The first link (77) is slidably configured to drive the connected first filter screen (71) to rotate by sliding when the first motor (76) rotates; and / or, the second link (79) is slidably configured to drive the connected first filter screen (71) to rotate by sliding when the second motor (78) rotates.

9. The indoor unit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The indoor unit (10) further includes a first air guide plate (81), which is rotatably disposed at the first air outlet (16) and located outside the first filter (71); and / or, the indoor unit (10) further includes a second air guide plate (82), which is rotatably disposed at the second air outlet (17) and located outside the second filter (72).

10. The indoor unit (10) according to claim 9, characterized by, The indoor unit (10) includes a plurality of first air guide plates (81), which are connected by a third link (88). The third link (88) is slidably arranged so as to drive the connected first air guide plates (81) to rotate by sliding; and / or, the indoor unit (10) includes a plurality of second air guide plates (82), which are connected by a fourth link. The fourth link is slidably arranged so as to drive the connected second air guide plates (82) to rotate by sliding.

11. The indoor unit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The indoor unit (10) includes a fan (2) and an air duct switching component (4). The fan (2) is rotatably disposed in the housing (1) to drive airflow. The air duct switching component (4) is disposed in the housing (1) and can rotate between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the air duct switching component (4) guides the airflow from the second air vent (17) to the first air vent (16). When in the second position, the air duct switching component (4) guides the airflow from the first air vent (16) to the second air vent (17).

12. The indoor unit (10) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The air duct switching component (4) includes an air duct housing (41) and a volute (42), the air duct housing (41) and the volute (42) being spaced apart along the circumference of the fan (2) and rotating together between the first position and the second position; and / or, the indoor unit (10) further includes a first air duct component (5), the first air duct component (5) being located between the fan (2) and the first air outlet (16), for cooperating with the air duct switching component (4) to guide airflow together.

13. The indoor unit (10) according to claim 12, characterized by, The first air duct component (5) includes a first baffle (51), which is at least partially rotatably disposed to rotate between a first air guide position and a second air guide position. When in the first air guide position, the first baffle (51) contacts the volute tongue (42) of the air duct switching component (4) located in the first position, so as to guide the airflow to the first air outlet (16) together with the air duct switching component (4) located in the first position. When in the second air guide position, the first baffle (51) contacts the air duct shell (41) of the air duct switching component (4) located in the second position, so as to guide the airflow to the second air outlet (17) together with the air duct switching component (4) located in the second position.

14. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Including the indoor unit (10) as described in any one of claims 1-13.