An air conditioner

Abstract

This application discloses an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes: a housing, the housing having an air duct and multiple air vents, each air vent being configured to communicate with the air duct to form an air outlet channel; and an air guiding mechanism, including an air guide plate assembly movably connected to the housing, the air guide plate assembly being configured to control the opening and closing of the multiple air vents to enable the air conditioner to have multiple air outlet modes; and the air guide plate assembly being configured to overlap and seal with the housing when at least some air vents are closed, thereby sealing the closed air vents. In this way, the air guide plate assembly can overlap and seal with the housing when at least some air vents are closed, so that the corresponding air vents can be completely closed, thereby achieving the sealing of the air vents by the air guide plate assembly. This can effectively isolate the hot and cold air on both sides of the air guide plate assembly in the closed state, thereby helping to avoid condensation and dripping water from the air guide plate assembly in the closed state, and also preventing air leakage and whistling from occurring at the closed air vents.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, some air conditioners have air ducts and multiple air vents. These multiple air vents, together with the air ducts, form multiple air outlet channels. The opening and closing of these multiple air outlet channels can be controlled by the cooperation of air guide vane assemblies and other wind-blocking components. During use, when the air guide vane assembly closes some air vents, condensation can easily form on the closed air guide vane assembly, causing water dripping and resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide an air conditioner that helps prevent condensation from forming on the air guide plate assembly of an air conditioner with multiple air outlet channels, thus preventing water dripping.

[0004] This application provides an air conditioner, including: a housing, the housing having an air duct and a plurality of air vents, each air vent being configured to communicate with the air duct to form an air outlet channel; and an air guiding mechanism, including an air guiding plate assembly movably connected to the housing, the air guiding plate assembly being configured to control the opening and closing of the plurality of air vents to enable the air conditioner to have multiple air outlet modes; and the air guiding plate assembly being configured to overlap and seal with the housing when at least some of the air vents are closed to seal the closed air vents.

[0005] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment, by setting multiple air vents and air guide plate assemblies that cooperate with the multiple air vents, enables the air conditioner to have multiple air outlet modes, which helps to meet the different air outlet needs of users, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, when at least some air vents are closed, the air guide plate assembly can overlap and seal with the housing, allowing the corresponding air vents to be completely closed. This achieves a seal between the air vents and the air guide plate assembly, effectively isolating hot and cold air on both sides of the closed air guide plate assembly. This helps to prevent condensation and dripping from the closed air guide plate assembly, and also prevents air leakage and whistling from occurring at the closed air vents, further improving the user experience.

[0006] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0007] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of this application and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solutions of this application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this application.

[0008] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air guide plate body provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0009] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the air guide plate body and the insulation layer provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0010] Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a second air outlet mode, provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0011] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0012] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a second air outlet mode, provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0013] Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a second air outlet mode, provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0014] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a first air outlet mode, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0015] Figure 8 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a first air outlet mode, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0016] Figure 9 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a first air outlet mode, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner in a third air outlet mode, provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 11 A partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in a first air outlet mode provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 12 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in a first air outlet mode, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 13 for Figure 12 The diagram shows the first and second air guide vanes of the air conditioner rotating to different positions.

[0021] Figure 14 A partial structural schematic diagram of the first and second air guide plates of an air conditioner provided in other embodiments of this application rotating to different positions (the second position is omitted);

[0022] Figure 15 A schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an air conditioner in a first air outlet mode, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 16 Schematic diagram of the working principle of the air conditioner in the first air outlet mode provided for other embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 17 A schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an air conditioner in a second air outlet mode, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the working principle of the air conditioner in the second air outlet mode provided for other embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner in an installation scenario provided by some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 20 A flowchart illustrating the control method provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 21 Temperature cloud map of an indoor room during heating operation of a ducted indoor unit provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0029] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0030] 1. Housing, 11. Outer shell, 111. Air inlet, 12. Water tray, 121. First overlapping edge, 122. Second overlapping edge, 123. Third overlapping edge, 124. Support step, 13. Air guide support, 131. Support part, 132. First arc groove, 133. Second arc groove, 134. Fourth overlapping edge, 135. Fifth overlapping edge, 136. Sixth overlapping edge, 137. Seventh overlapping edge, 138. Eighth overlapping edge, 139. Receiving groove, 14. Air duct, 151. First air outlet, 152. Second air outlet, 1521. First sub-air outlet, 1522. Second sub-air outlet, 161. First air outlet, 162. Second air outlet, 163. Air outlet flange, 17. Reference end, 18. Bisector, 19. Return zone;

[0031] 2. Air guiding mechanism, 21. First air guiding plate, 211. First rotating part, 22. Second air guiding plate, 221. Second rotating part, 23. Air guiding plate body, 231. Rotating part, 2311. First connecting part, 2312. Second connecting part, 2313. Third connecting part, 2314. Circumvention notch, 232. Filling groove, 24. Insulation layer, 25. Sealing edge;

[0032] 3. Indoor heat exchanger; 4. Fan;

[0033] 51 First air outlet panel; 52 Second air outlet panel;

[0034] 6. Suspended ceiling.

[0035] In the above sectional structural diagram, the section lines are omitted, but this does not affect the overall structural representation. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The principles and features of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0037] Research has found that in multi-air-channel air conditioners, the reason why condensation and dripping water easily occur in the closed air guide vane assembly is that there is a gap between the circumferential end of the closed air guide vane assembly and the wall of the closed air vent. Therefore, the air guide vane assembly cannot completely close the corresponding air vent when closed. Thus, during air conditioner use, when some air guide vanes are closed, some airflow passes through the gaps, failing to effectively isolate the hot and cold air on both sides of the closed air guide vane assembly. When the air conditioner's outlet temperature is low, and the indoor temperature is high and humidity is high, the encounter of hot and cold air easily leads to condensation on the air guide vane assembly, causing dripping water.

[0038] Therefore, such as Figures 1 to 19 As shown in the figure, this application provides an air conditioner, including: a housing 1 and an air guide mechanism 2.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with an air duct 14 and multiple air vents (such as the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 described below). Each air vent is configured to communicate with the air duct 14 to form an air outlet channel. The air vent can be the air outlet of an air conditioner, or an opening inside the air conditioner located upstream of the air outlet. Figure 11 As shown, an indoor heat exchanger 3 and a fan 4 can be installed inside the air duct 14. When the fan 4 rotates, indoor air enters the air duct 14, exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger 3, and is then discharged into the indoor space through the air outlet channel, thus regulating the temperature of the indoor air.

[0040] The air guiding mechanism 2 includes an air guide plate assembly movably connected to the housing 1. The air guide plate assembly is configured to control the opening and closing of multiple air vents to provide multiple airflow modes for the air conditioner. Furthermore, the air guide plate assembly is configured to overlap and seal with the housing 1 when at least some air vents are closed, thereby sealing the closed air vents. The air guiding mechanism 2 may also include a drive mechanism (not shown) connected to the air guide plate assembly, the drive mechanism being configured to drive the air guide plate assembly to move relative to the housing 1.

[0041] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment, by setting multiple air vents and air guide plate assemblies that cooperate with the multiple air vents, enables the air conditioner to have multiple air outlet modes, which helps to meet the different air outlet needs of users, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, the air guide plate assembly mainly functions as an air damper. When at least some air vents are closed, the air guide plate assembly can overlap and seal with the housing 1, allowing the corresponding air vents to be completely closed. This achieves a seal between the air vents and the air guide plate assembly, effectively isolating hot and cold air on both sides of the air guide plate assembly in the closed state. This helps to prevent condensation and dripping water from forming on the closed air guide plate assembly, and also prevents air leakage and whistling from occurring at the closed air vents, further improving the user experience.

[0042] In this embodiment of the application, the air conditioner can be the indoor unit of a split air conditioner, such as a duct-type indoor unit or a wall-mounted indoor unit, or it can be a split air conditioner that includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, or it can be an integrated air conditioner.

[0043] In some exemplary embodiments, the air guiding mechanism 2 includes air guiding plates (such as the first air guiding plate 21 and the second air guiding plate 22 described below), such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one end of the air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a rotating part 231 (such as the first rotating part 211 and the second rotating part 221 described below), and the circumferential end of the air guide plate is provided with a sealing edge 25, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the sealing edge 25 is configured to overlap and seal with the outer edge of the air outlet in the circumferential direction, so that the air guide plate closes and seals the air outlet.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air guide plate includes: an air guide plate body 23 and an insulation layer 24. The insulation layer 24 is disposed on one side of the air guide plate body 23 in the thickness direction and is connected to the air guide plate body 23. The air guide plate body 23 and / or the insulation layer 24 are provided with a sealing edge 25.

[0045] This is more effective in blocking the heat transfer between the two sides of the air guide plate, thus helping to prevent condensation from forming on the air guide plate assembly.

[0046] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of overlapping edges (such as the first to eighth overlapping edges described below), and each air outlet is provided with an overlapping edge on its circumferential outer side. The overlapping edges are configured to overlap and seal with the air guide plate assembly so that the air guide plate assembly seals the closed air outlet.

[0047] Conventional air deflector assemblies are located inside the air vent, and a gap needs to be left between them and the vent wall to avoid interference during the rotation of the air deflector assembly. Therefore, the air deflector assembly cannot completely close the air vent when closed.

[0048] In the air conditioner provided in this application embodiment, the circumferential end of the air guide plate is not inside the air vent, but is located on the circumferential outside of the air vent (for example, the position of the air guide plate can be moved from inside the air vent to the upstream or downstream side of the air vent). Therefore, when the air vent is closed, the circumferential end of the air guide plate assembly is located on the outside of the corresponding air vent, and can overlap and seal with the overlapping edge around the corresponding air vent to ensure that the air vent is completely closed and sealed.

[0049] The sealing edge 25 can be a prismatic structure (for line contact) or a planar structure (for surface contact); the overlapping edge can be a prismatic structure (for line contact) or a planar structure (for surface contact), as long as it can achieve overlapping sealing.

[0050] Furthermore, the sealing edge 25 and the overlapping edge can be in hard contact, meaning that both the sealing edge 25 and the overlapping edge are rigid structures (such as plastic or metal structures), and a seal is formed through the overlap of these rigid structures. Alternatively, the sealing edge 25 and the overlapping edge can be in soft contact, meaning that at least one of the sealing edge 25 and the overlapping edge is a soft structure (such as silicone, rubber, or other soft sealing strips, or insulation cotton), and a seal is formed through the overlap of these soft structures or the overlap of a soft structure with a rigid structure.

[0051] In some exemplary embodiments, the air guide plate body 23 is an injection molded part, which facilitates the reasonable setting of the shape of the air guide plate body 23 as needed. The insulation layer 24 can be a foam part.

[0052] In some exemplary embodiments, the insulation layer 24 and the air guide plate body 23 are configured as an integral structure. The integral structure has high connection strength, which helps to improve the service life of the air guide plate.

[0053] For example, the air guide plate body 23 is first injection molded and then placed into the mold of the insulation layer 24. The liquid insulation layer 24 material is injected into the mold. After it is cured and formed, the insulation layer 24 and the air guide plate body 23 form an integrated structure.

[0054] Of course, the air guide plate body 23 and the insulation layer 24 can also be a separate assembly structure.

[0055] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a rotating part 231 is provided on the air guide plate body 23, and the rotating part 231 is provided with a filling groove 232. The filling groove 232 has an opening facing the other end of the air guide plate body 23, and one end of the insulation layer 24 is embedded in the filling groove 232. This helps to increase the connection area between the insulation layer 24 and the air guide plate body 23, thereby further improving the connection strength between the insulation layer 24 and the air guide plate body 23.

[0056] In some exemplary embodiments, the cross-sectional outline of the filling groove 232 is set to an arc shape, and the width of the opening is less than or equal to the diameter of the filling groove 232. In this way, one end of the insulation layer 24 in the width direction will be confined within the filling groove 232 and will not easily come out from the opening of the filling groove 232, thereby further improving the connection strength between the insulation layer 24 and the air guide plate body 23.

[0057] The cross-sectional outline of the filling groove 232 refers to the outline of the cross-section perpendicular to the length direction of the air guide plate.

[0058] In some exemplary embodiments, the insulation layer 24 is positioned at both ends in the width direction of the portion outside the filling groove 232, and is configured to smoothly connect with both ends in the width direction of the air guide plate body 23. This results in smooth surfaces at both ends in the width direction of the air guide plate as a whole, which helps reduce wind resistance.

[0059] In some embodiments, the end of the air guide plate away from the rotating part 231 is provided with an air guide slope, which facilitates the airflow to flow along the air guide plate to reduce wind resistance.

[0060] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rotating part 231 has a first connecting part 2311 and a second connecting part 2312 at its two ends. The first connecting part 2311 is configured to be connected to the driving member, and the second connecting part 2312 is configured to be rotatably connected to the supporting carrier.

[0061] The driving component can be, but is not limited to, a stepper motor. The supporting carrier can be, but is not limited to, the housing 1 of the air conditioner.

[0062] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rotating part 231 is also provided with at least one third connecting part 2313, which is located between the first connecting part 2311 and the second connecting part 2312, and is configured to be rotatably connected to the support carrier.

[0063] This provides good support for the air guide plate, helping to prevent it from deforming during use and affecting its normal operation.

[0064] like Figure 1 As shown, there can be multiple third connecting parts 2313, and multiple third connecting parts 2313 are spaced apart along the length direction of the air guide plate.

[0065] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rotating part 231 is configured as a columnar structure extending along the length direction of the air guide plate. The first connecting part 2311 includes a rotating shaft or a shaft hole. The second connecting part 2312 includes a shaft hole or a rotating shaft. The third connecting part 2313 includes a support shaft (such as...). Figure 1 and Figure 2 (As shown).

[0066] When the first connecting part 2311 includes a rotating shaft, the output shaft of the drive member can be provided with a shaft hole; when the first connecting part 2311 includes a shaft hole, the output shaft of the drive member can be provided with a rotating shaft. Thus, the drive member and the first connecting part 2311 can achieve shaft hole fit, such as a fit between a non-circular shaft and a non-circular hole or an interference fit between a circular shaft and a circular hole, to ensure that the drive member can drive the air guide plate to rotate.

[0067] When the second connecting part 2312 includes a rotating shaft, the support carrier can be provided with a shaft hole; when the second connecting part 2312 includes a shaft hole, the support carrier can be provided with a rotating shaft. Thus, the support carrier and the second connecting part 2312 can achieve a shaft hole fit, such as a clearance fit between a circular shaft and a circular hole, to ensure that the air guide plate can rotate relative to the support carrier.

[0068] When the third connecting part 2313 includes a support shaft, the support carrier is provided with a support hole. The support hole can be provided with a notch that opens towards the air guide plate, so that the support shaft can be inserted into the support hole through the notch and can rotate relative to the support hole.

[0069] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rotating part 231 is provided with a clearance notch 2314, and the support shaft is located within the clearance notch 2314. In this way, the diameter of the support shaft is smaller than the diameter of the rotating part 231 and is concentrically arranged with the rotating part 231. While providing support, it can reduce the contact area between the support shaft and the support carrier, thereby reducing frictional resistance.

[0070] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, multiple air vents include a first air vent 151 and a second air vent 152, with the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 having different air outlet directions. The first air vent 151 is configured to connect with the air duct 14 to form a first air outlet channel, and the second air vent 152 is configured to connect with the air duct 14 to form a second air outlet channel. In other words, when the first air vent 151 is connected to the air duct 14, the air outlet channel formed by their connection is the first air outlet channel. Similarly, when the second air vent 152 is connected to the air duct 14, the air outlet channel formed by their connection is the second air outlet channel.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, the air guide plate assembly includes a first air guide plate 21 and a second air guide plate 22 located inside the housing 1 and movably connected to the housing 1. The first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 cooperate to control the opening and closing of the first air outlet 151 and the second air outlet 152, so that the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode where the first air outlet channel is open and the second air outlet channel is closed (e.g., Figure 7 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 (As shown), the second air outlet mode where the first air outlet channel is disconnected and the second air outlet channel is open (e.g.) Figure 3 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown), and a third air outlet mode in which both the first and second air outlet channels are open (as shown). Figure 10 (As shown).

[0072] In this way, the air conditioner has three air outlet modes, allowing users to choose the appropriate mode according to their needs. Furthermore, compared to solutions with more air vents and more air deflectors, this solution has a relatively simple structure, which helps reduce production costs.

[0073] For example: the first air vent 151 can be a downdraft vent, discharging air downwards; the second air vent 152 can be a side vent, discharging air horizontally. Therefore, the first air outlet mode is a downdraft mode, the second air outlet mode is a downdraft mode, and the third air outlet mode is a dual-air outlet mode. When the user needs rapid cooling or rapid heating, they can select the first air outlet mode, in which case the airflow will be discharged downwards through the first air outlet channel. Figure 7 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, this facilitates rapid temperature reduction or increase in the area below. When users want to avoid direct airflow, they can select the second air outlet mode, in which case the airflow is discharged laterally through the second air outlet channel, such as... Figure 3 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, this design facilitates airflow over a long distance, avoiding direct airflow onto the user. When the user desires uniform cooling or heating throughout the entire area, they can select the third airflow mode, in which case the airflow is blown out through both the first and second airflow channels, as shown. Figure 10As shown, it can quickly adjust the temperature of the nearby area below, and it can also deliver air over long distances, enabling rapid temperature adjustment of distant areas as well.

[0074] Of course, the number of air vents is not limited to two, the number of air deflectors is not limited to two, and the number of air outlet modes is not limited to three; the quantities can be adjusted as needed.

[0075] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second air outlet 152 includes a first sub-air outlet 1521 and a second sub-air outlet 1522 that are interconnected, and the second sub-air outlet 1522 is located between the first air outlet 151 and the first sub-air outlet 1521.

[0076] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the first air guide plate 21 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 and is configured to rotate relative to the housing 1 between a first position where the first air vent 151 is closed and the second sub-air vent 1522 is open, a second position where the first air vent 151 and the second sub-air vent 1522 are open, and a third position where the first air vent 151 is open and the second sub-air vent 1522 is closed.

[0077] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the second air guide plate 22 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 and is configured to rotate relative to the housing 1 between the fourth position where the first sub-air vent 1521 is closed and the fifth position where the first sub-air vent 1521 is open.

[0078] When the first air guide plate 21 is in the third position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fourth position, the first air vent 151 is open and the second air vent 152 is closed, and the air conditioner is in the first air outlet mode. Figure 7 As shown.

[0079] When the first air guide plate 21 is in the first position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fifth position, the first air vent 151 is closed and the second air vent 152 is open, and the air conditioner is in the second air outlet mode. Figure 3 As shown.

[0080] When the first air guide plate 21 is in the second position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fifth position, the first air vent 151 opens, the second air vent 152 opens, and the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode. Figure 10 As shown.

[0081] In other words, the first air guide plate 21 is used to control the opening and closing of the first air vent 151 and the second sub-air vent 1522 (a part of the second air vent 152). The second air guide plate 22 is used to control the opening and closing of the first sub-air vent 1521 (the other part of the second air vent 152). Therefore, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 jointly control the opening and closing of the second air vent 152. In this way, the widths of the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 can be set to different sizes, and the widths of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 will not be too large, which is beneficial to optimizing the structural layout of the air conditioner and reducing its size.

[0082] Of course, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can also control the opening and closing of the first air outlet 151 and the second air outlet 152 respectively. Alternatively, the second air guide plate 22 can be omitted, and the first air guide plate 21 can control the opening and closing of the first air outlet 151 and the second air outlet 152. Alternatively, the first air outlet 151 can also be controlled by both air guide plates.

[0083] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, based on the first air guide plate 21 being located in the first position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate 21 is located on the circumferential outer side of the first air outlet 151 and overlaps and seals with the housing 1 to seal the first air outlet 151.

[0084] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, based on the first air guide plate 21 being located in the third position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate 21 is located on the circumferential outer side of the second sub-air outlet 1522 and overlaps and seals with the housing 1 and the second air guide plate 22 to seal the second sub-air outlet 1522.

[0085] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, based on the second air guide plate 22 being located in the fourth position, the circumferential end of the second air guide plate 22 is located on the circumferential outer side of the first sub-air outlet 1521 and overlaps and seals with the housing 1 and the first air guide plate 21 to seal the first sub-air outlet 1521.

[0086] In this way, in the first air outlet mode, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can completely seal the second air outlet 152, effectively isolating the hot and cold air on both sides of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 in the closed state, thereby preventing condensation from forming on the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22.

[0087] In the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate 21 can completely seal the first air outlet 151, effectively isolating the hot and cold air on both sides of the first air guide plate 21, thereby preventing condensation from forming on the first air guide plate 21 when it is in the closed state.

[0088] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, one end of the first air guide plate 21 in the width direction is provided with a first rotating part 211 that is rotatably connected to the housing 1. The first rotating part 211 is located between the first air outlet 151 and the second sub-air outlet 1522. The second air guide plate 22 in the width direction is provided with a second rotating part 221 that is rotatably connected to the housing 1.

[0089] In other words, such as Figure 4 As shown, the rotating part 231 of the first air guide plate 21 is located at one end of the width direction of the first air guide plate 21, which facilitates the rotation of the first air guide plate 21 between the first air outlet 151 and the second sub-air outlet 1522. When the first air outlet 151 is closed by rotation, the second sub-air outlet 1522 is opened, and the first air guide plate 21 is in the first position; when the second sub-air outlet 1522 is closed by rotation, the first air outlet 151 is opened, and the air guide plate is in the third position; when rotated to between the first air outlet 151 and the second sub-air outlet 1522, both the first air outlet 151 and the second sub-air outlet 1522 are open, and the air guide plate is in the second position. The opening angle of the first air guide plate 21 in the second position can be reasonably determined according to the positions of the first air outlet 151 and the second sub-air outlet 1522, so that the airflow can flow smoothly along the two surfaces of the first air guide plate 21 to the first air outlet 151 and the second sub-air outlet 1522 respectively, thereby reducing the wind resistance generated by the first air guide plate 21.

[0090] The position of the rotating part 231 of the second air guide plate 22 is not restricted; it can be located at one end of the width direction of the second air guide plate 22 (e.g., ...). Figure 7 (As shown), it can also be set between the two ends of the second air guide plate 22 in the width direction.

[0091] In some exemplary embodiments, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member and a second driving member. The first driving member is connected to one end of the first rotating part 211 and is configured to drive the first air guide plate 21 to rotate. The second driving member is connected to one end of the second rotating part 221 and is configured to drive the second air guide plate 22 to rotate. The other end of the first rotating part 211 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. The other end of the second rotating part 221 is rotatably connected to the housing 1.

[0092] The connection between the first rotating part 211 and the first driving member can be a shaft-hole fit, such as an interference fit between a non-circular shaft and a non-circular hole or an interference fit between a circular shaft and a circular hole. The connection between the first rotating part 211 and the housing 1 can also be a shaft-hole fit, such as a clearance fit between a circular shaft and a circular hole. Similarly, the connection between the second rotating part 221 and the second driving member can also be a shaft-hole fit, such as an interference fit between a non-circular shaft and a non-circular hole or an interference fit between a circular shaft and a circular hole. The connection between the second rotating part 221 and the housing 1 can also be a shaft-hole fit, such as a clearance fit between a circular shaft and a circular hole.

[0093] The first driving component can be, but is not limited to, a stepper motor. The second driving component can be, but is not limited to, a stepper motor. The first and second driving components can be installed inside the housing 1.

[0094] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the housing 1 includes an outer shell 11, a water receiving tray 12 connected to the outer shell 11, and an air guide support 13 connected to the outer shell 11 and the water receiving tray 12. The air guide support 13 is provided with a second air outlet 152, and the water receiving tray 12 and the air guide support 13 together form a first air outlet 151. The first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 are both rotatably connected to the air guide support 13.

[0095] Among them, such as Figure 11 As shown, the water receiving tray 12 can be located inside the outer casing 11 and below the indoor heat exchanger 3, and the water receiving tray 12 can be connected to the bottom of the outer casing 11. The air guide support 13 can be located inside the outer casing 11 and connected to the front of the outer casing 11 and the top of the water receiving tray 12. The water receiving tray 12 can be provided with an air passage opening. One end (lower end) of the air guide support 13 near the water receiving tray 12 can be connected to the water receiving tray 12 and connected to the end of the air passage opening, so that the water receiving tray 12 and the air guide support 13 enclose the first air outlet 151. The lower end of the outer casing 11 can be open, and the casing 1 can also include a cover plate, which covers the open end of the outer casing 11 and is provided with a clearance opening corresponding to and communicating with the first air outlet 151.

[0096] like Figure 4 As shown, the water receiving tray 12 may be provided with a supporting step 124, which is located above the air passage opening. The bottom of the air guide support 13 may be provided with a supporting part 131, which is supported by the supporting step 124 and together with the water receiving tray 12 to form the first air outlet 151. The first rotating part 211 of the first air guide plate 21 may be rotatably connected to the supporting part 131 of the air guide support 13.

[0097] Of course, the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 can both be set on the outer casing 11.

[0098] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the air guide support 13 is provided with a first arc-shaped groove 132 and a second arc-shaped groove 133. The first arc-shaped groove 132 is configured to install the first rotating part 211 and limit the rotation amplitude of the first rotating part 211. The second arc-shaped groove 133 is configured to install the second rotating part 221 and limit the rotation amplitude of the second rotating part 221.

[0099] The shapes of the first rotating part 211 and the second rotating part 221 are adapted to the first arc-shaped groove 132 and the second arc-shaped groove 133, respectively. This facilitates limiting the rotation angle of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 through mechanical limiting, and also facilitates overlapping sealing.

[0100] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water receiving tray 12 has a first overlapping edge 121, a second overlapping edge 122, and a third overlapping edge 123 arranged sequentially along the circumference of the first air vent 151. Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the air guide support 13 is provided with a fourth overlapping edge 134 that is opposite to the second overlapping edge 122 and connected to the first overlapping edge 121 and the third overlapping edge 123, and a fifth overlapping edge 135, a sixth overlapping edge 136, a seventh overlapping edge 137 and an eighth overlapping edge 138 arranged sequentially along the circumference of the second air outlet 152.

[0101] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, based on the first air guide plate 21 being located in the first position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate 21 overlaps and seals with the first overlapping edge 121, the second overlapping edge 122, the third overlapping edge 123 and the fourth overlapping edge 134.

[0102] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, based on the first air guide plate 21 being located in the third position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate 21 overlaps and seals with the fifth overlapping edge 135, the sixth overlapping edge 136, the end of the second air guide plate 22 near the first air guide plate 21, and the eighth overlapping edge 138.

[0103] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, based on the second air guide plate 22 being located in the fourth position, the circumferential end of the second air guide plate 22 overlaps and seals with the seventh overlapping edge 137, the sixth overlapping edge 136, the end of the first air guide plate 21 near the second air guide plate 22, and the eighth overlapping edge 138.

[0104] The first air guide plate 21 may have two parallel short sides and two parallel long sides. The long sides and short sides may be perpendicular to each other, and the short sides may be straight or curved. The first overlapping edge 121 and the third overlapping edge 123 may be short sides, used for overlapping and sealing with the two short sides of the first air guide plate 21. The second overlapping edge 122 and the fourth overlapping edge 134 may be long sides, used for overlapping and sealing with the two long sides of the first air guide plate 21.

[0105] The second air guide plate 22 may have two parallel short sides and two parallel long sides. The long sides and short sides may be perpendicular to each other, and the short sides may be straight or curved. The sixth overlapping side 136 and the eighth overlapping side 138 may be short sides, used to overlap and seal with the two short sides of the first air guide plate 21 and the two short sides of the second air guide plate 22. The fifth overlapping side 135 and the seventh overlapping side 137 may be long sides, used to overlap and seal with the two long sides of the second air guide plate 22.

[0106] The first overlapping edge 121, the second overlapping edge 122, the third overlapping edge 123, the fourth overlapping edge 134, the fifth overlapping edge 135, the sixth overlapping edge 136, the seventh overlapping edge 137, and the eighth overlapping edge 138 can be prismatic structures (in line contact with the first air guide plate 21 / second air guide plate 22) or planar structures (in surface contact with the first air guide plate 21 / second air guide plate 22), as long as they can achieve overlapping sealing.

[0107] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the air guide support 13 is provided with a receiving groove 139. Since the second air guide plate 22 is located in the fifth position, at least a portion of the second air guide plate 22 is embedded in the receiving groove 139, so that one side of the second air guide plate 22 forms part of the channel wall of the second air outlet channel. This helps to reduce the wind resistance generated by the second air guide plate 22 and helps to increase the air volume in the second and third air outlet modes.

[0108] In some exemplary embodiments, the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 are located inside the housing 1, and the water receiving tray 12 is also provided with a first air outlet 161 corresponding to and communicating with the first air vent 151 (e.g., Figure 12 As shown), a first air passage is formed between the first air inlet 151 and the first air outlet 161. The air guide support 13 is also provided with a second air outlet 162 that corresponds to and communicates with the second air inlet 152 (as shown). Figure 12 As shown in the figure, a second air passage is formed between the second air vent 152 and the second air outlet 162. This makes it easier to reasonably set the positions of the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152, as well as the shapes of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22, as needed, which is beneficial to optimizing the structural layout of the air conditioner without affecting its appearance.

[0109] like Figure 12 As shown, the first air outlet 161 is set horizontally, and the second air outlet 162 is set vertically. For example, if the first air outlet 161 is set downward and the second air outlet 162 is set forward, then the first air outlet mode is the downward air outlet mode, the second air outlet mode is the side air outlet mode, and the third air outlet mode is the dual air outlet mode.

[0110] In other embodiments, the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 can also be air outlets, eliminating the need for additional first air outlet 161 and second air outlet 162. In the above scheme, the first air outlet 161 is located on the water receiving tray 12, and the second air outlet 162 is located on the air guide support 13.

[0111] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with an air inlet 111 communicating with the air duct 14, and the air inlet 111 is located at the bottom and / or side of the housing 1. In other words, the air conditioner can draw air from the side (e.g., Figure 16 and Figure 18 As shown), it can also have bottom air intake (such as...). Figure 15 and Figure 17 As shown in the figure, it is convenient to select the appropriate option according to the installation scenario, which helps to expand the scope of application scenarios.

[0112] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, the width W1 of the first air outlet 161 is smaller than the width W2 of the second air outlet 162. This is beneficial in two ways: firstly, it reduces the width of the air outlet opening on the ceiling plate of the ceiling-mounted air conditioner, which helps to optimize the aesthetics of the decoration; secondly, it meets the needs of large air volume for long-distance indoor air supply, which helps to improve the uniformity of indoor temperature.

[0113] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, an air outlet flange 163 protrudes from the second air outlet 162. Ventilation components such as canvas hoses can be fitted onto the air outlet flange 163, so that the air output from the second air outlet 162 can be transported to the air outlet opening on the ceiling 6 through the ventilation components.

[0114] Similarly, such as Figure 12 As shown, an air outlet flange 163 may also be provided at the first air outlet 161, so that the air output from the first air outlet 161 can be transported to the air outlet opening on the ceiling 6 through the ventilation component.

[0115] The end of the housing 1 that is connected to the air outlet flange 163 is set as the reference end 17, such as Figure 12 As shown. At least one of the rotation axis of the first air guide plate 21 and the rotation axis of the second air guide plate 22 is located on the side of the reference end 17 away from the air outlet flange 163.

[0116] Side-discharge airflow is generally forward-discharge airflow, so the reference end 17 can be the front end. Therefore, at least one of the rotation axes of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 is located on the rear side of the air outlet flange 163, that is, inside the housing 1. In this way, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can be basically located inside the housing 1 during rotation.

[0117] In some exemplary embodiments, the air conditioner is configured to be used in conjunction with a first air outlet panel 51 and a second air outlet panel 52, such as... Figure 19 As shown. The first air outlet panel 51 is correspondingly set with the first air outlet 161, and the second air outlet panel 52 is correspondingly set with the second air outlet 162.

[0118] The first air outlet panel 51 and the second air outlet panel 52 are configured as engineering grilles for installation in the mounting carrier. Alternatively, the first air outlet panel 51 and the second air outlet panel 52 are configured as motorized panels connected to the housing 1.

[0119] In other words, the air conditioner provided in this application embodiment can be paired with ordinary engineering grilles, which are more in line with home decoration styles and are very popular with users; it can also be paired with an electric panel to further improve the user experience.

[0120] Tests have verified that when the ducted indoor unit provided in this application is used in conjunction with a standard engineering grille, the hot air in heating mode can effectively reach the ground. Figure 21 As shown in the indoor temperature cloud map, the orange-red area is located near the ground (about 0.1m above the ground), indicating that the ground area has a higher temperature.

[0121] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, the rotation axis of the first air guide plate 21 and the rotation axis of the second air guide plate 22 are located on opposite sides of the bisecting plane 18 perpendicular to the thickness direction of the housing 1. This allows for efficient use of the space in the thickness direction of the housing 1, which is beneficial for optimizing the structural layout of the air conditioner.

[0122] like Figure 20 As shown in the embodiments of this application, a control method is also provided for the air conditioner in any of the above embodiments. The control method includes:

[0123] Step S202: Determine that the current operating condition is under the set condensation condition;

[0124] Step S204: Obtain the air outlet mode of the air conditioner;

[0125] Step S206: Control the air guide mechanism 2 according to the air outlet mode of the air conditioner to limit condensation at the air outlet.

[0126] The setting of condensation conditions refers to the conditions under which condensation is likely to occur at the air vents during air conditioner operation. Condensation at the air vents refers to condensation occurring on components inside or near the air vents. Components near the air vents may include, but are not limited to: air guide plate assembly, water collection tray 12, air guide support 13, etc.

[0127] The control method provided in this application embodiment can control the air guide mechanism 2 according to the air outlet mode of the air conditioner when it is determined that condensation is likely to occur at the air outlet during the operation of the air conditioner, so as to limit the condensation at the air outlet, thereby further reducing the risk of water dripping caused by condensation in the air conditioner and further improving the user experience.

[0128] In some exemplary embodiments, determining that the current operating condition is a set condensation condition includes:

[0129] Obtain indoor temperature, indoor humidity, and the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 3 of the air conditioner;

[0130] Based on the indoor temperature being greater than or equal to the first set temperature, the indoor humidity being greater than or equal to the set humidity, and the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 3 of the air conditioner being less than or equal to the second set temperature, it is determined that the current operating condition is the set condensation condition.

[0131] When the indoor temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature and the indoor humidity is greater than or equal to the set humidity, it indicates that the indoor air is in a high-temperature and high-humidity state. When the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 3 is less than or equal to the second set temperature, it indicates that the outlet air temperature is too low. Especially for multi-split air conditioners, when the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 3 is less than or equal to the second set temperature, it indicates that the output energy of the outdoor unit is much greater than that required by the indoor unit, but the output cannot be reduced further, so the risk of condensation is very high.

[0132] When the outlet air temperature is too low and the indoor air is hot and humid, condensation is easily produced. Therefore, the current operating condition can be determined as the set condensation condition.

[0133] The temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 3 can be determined by measuring the temperature of its output pipe. The indoor temperature can be determined by an indoor temperature sensor. The indoor humidity can be determined by an indoor humidity sensor. Both the indoor temperature and humidity sensors can be located at the air inlet 111 of the air conditioner. The specific values ​​for the first set temperature, second set temperature, and set humidity are not limited and can be set appropriately as needed.

[0134] Of course, the method for determining the condensation condition is not limited to this. For example, the outlet air temperature can be directly detected to replace the temperature of the indoor heat exchanger 3. The indoor temperature and humidity can also be obtained through other means.

[0135] In some exemplary embodiments, the air guide mechanism 2 is controlled according to the air outlet mode of the air conditioner to limit condensation at the air outlet, including:

[0136] Based on whether the air conditioner is in the first air outlet mode or the second air outlet mode, control the air guide mechanism 2 to maintain the current state;

[0137] Since the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, the air guide mechanism 2 is controlled to switch the air outlet mode.

[0138] The first air outlet mode is a bottom air outlet mode, the second air outlet mode is a side air outlet mode, and the third air outlet mode is a dual air outlet mode.

[0139] When the air conditioner is in the first air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly can completely close the second air outlet 152, effectively isolating the hot and cold air on both sides of the air guide plate assembly. Therefore, it can effectively prevent condensation from forming at the second air outlet 152. Thus, the air guide mechanism 2 can maintain its current state without adjustment.

[0140] Similarly, when the air conditioner is in the second air outlet mode, since the air guide plate assembly can completely close the first air outlet 151 and effectively isolate the hot and cold air on both sides of the air guide plate assembly, it can effectively prevent condensation from forming at the first air outlet 151. Therefore, the air guide mechanism 2 can maintain its current state without adjustment.

[0141] When the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, under the same air volume, the air volume at the first air outlet 151 is significantly reduced compared to the first air outlet mode. This leads to uneven air velocity distribution, causing a backflow zone 19 to form in the area of ​​the first air outlet 151 that is far from the second air outlet 152 (e.g., Figure 10 (The area indicated by the small arrow on the left side of the lower air outlet) will be where hot and cold air meet in the first air outlet 151. When the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode for an extended period, condensation will form at the first air outlet 151, causing water droplets, for example, condensation will form on the inner wall of the return flow area 19. Therefore, when the current operating condition is set to condensation and the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, it is necessary to switch the air outlet mode to avoid condensation at the first air outlet 151.

[0142] In some exemplary embodiments, controlling the air guide mechanism 2 to switch the air outlet mode includes:

[0143] Control the air guide mechanism 2 to switch the air conditioner's air outlet mode from the third air outlet mode to the first air outlet mode.

[0144] This approach maintains a strong airflow, ensuring the user's current temperature control needs are met. It also facilitates rapid temperature regulation in the area surrounding the air conditioner, improving the current operating conditions by reducing the temperature difference between the hot and cold air at the first air vent 151, thereby lowering the risk of condensation at the first air vent 151.

[0145] Of course, you can also switch the air conditioner's air outlet mode to the second air outlet mode to avoid condensation at the first air outlet 151.

[0146] In some exemplary embodiments, the control method further includes:

[0147] Based on the air conditioner's air outlet mode switching from the third air outlet mode to the first air outlet mode and running for a first set time, the air guide mechanism 2 is controlled to switch the air conditioner's air outlet mode back from the first air outlet mode to the third air outlet mode.

[0148] Based on the step of the air conditioner switching from the first air outlet mode back to the third air outlet mode and running for a second set time, return to execute the action of the control air guide mechanism 2 to switch the air outlet mode of the air conditioner from the third air outlet mode back to the first air outlet mode.

[0149] In other words, after the air conditioner switches to the first air outlet mode and runs for a period of time (the first set time), it will switch back to the third air outlet mode to meet the user's need for airflow throughout the entire area. After the air conditioner runs in the third air outlet mode for a period of time (the second set time), it will switch back to the first air outlet mode. This cycle repeats continuously, ensuring airflow throughout the entire area while minimizing condensation and dripping at the first air vent 151.

[0150] In some exemplary embodiments, the control method further includes:

[0151] Before controlling the air guide mechanism 2 to switch the air outlet mode, determine that the air conditioner will run in the third air outlet mode for a third set duration, and then execute the step of controlling the air guide mechanism 2 to switch the air outlet mode.

[0152] In other words, when the current operating condition is determined to be the set condensation condition and the air conditioner's air outlet mode is the third air outlet mode, the air outlet mode is not switched immediately. Instead, it is switched after running in the third air outlet mode for a period of time (the third set duration). This is because condensation does not occur immediately in the third air outlet mode, but only after a long period of operation. Therefore, switching the air outlet mode after running in the third air outlet mode for a period of time (the third set duration) is sufficient to meet the user's overall air outlet needs as much as possible.

[0153] The specific values ​​of the first, second, and third set durations are not restricted and can be set reasonably as needed.

[0154] In some embodiments, the third set duration is equal to the second set duration. Thus, when the current operating condition is determined to be the set condensation condition and the air conditioner's air outlet mode is the third air outlet mode, the air guide mechanism 2 can operate periodically with a cycle of the third set duration (the state corresponding to the third air outlet mode) + the first set duration (the state corresponding to the first air outlet mode).

[0155] This application also provides a control device, including a processor and a memory storing a computer program. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of any of the control methods described in the above embodiments, and thus has all the above-mentioned beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here.

[0156] The processor may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The aforementioned processor can be a general-purpose processor, including a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Network Processor (NP), etc.; it can also be a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), an On-Premises Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0157] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the control method as described in any of the above embodiments, and thus has all the above-mentioned beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here.

[0158] 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", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are 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.

[0159] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0160] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0161] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0162] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0163] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

[0164] In any one or more of the exemplary embodiments described above, the described functionality may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functionality may be stored as one or more instructions or code on or transmitted via a computer-readable medium and executed by a hardware-based processing unit. The computer-readable medium may comprise a computer-readable storage medium corresponding to a tangible medium such as a data storage medium, or a communication medium comprising any medium facilitating the transfer of a computer program from one place to another, for example, according to a communication protocol. In this manner, a computer-readable medium may generally correspond to a non-transitory tangible computer-readable storage medium or a communication medium such as a signal or carrier wave. The data storage medium may be any available medium accessible by one or more computers or one or more processors to retrieve instructions, code, and / or data structures for implementing the techniques described in this disclosure. Computer program products may comprise computer-readable media.

[0165] For example, and not as a limitation, such computer-readable storage media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disc storage devices, magnetic disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or any other medium that can be used to store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and is accessible by a computer. Furthermore, any connection may also be referred to as a computer-readable medium. For example, if instructions are transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of medium. However, it should be understood that computer-readable storage media and data storage media do not include connections, carrier waves, signals, or other transient media, but rather refer to non-transient tangible storage media. As used herein, disks and optical discs include compact optical discs (CDs), laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile discs (DVDs), floppy disks, or Blu-ray discs, where disks typically reproduce data magnetically, while optical discs use lasers to reproduce data optically. The above combinations should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0166] For example, instructions can be executed by one or more processors, such as one or more digital signal processors (DSPs), general-purpose microprocessors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable logic arrays (FPGAs), or other equivalent integrated or discrete logic circuits. Therefore, the term "processor" as used herein can refer to any of the above-described structures or any other structures suitable for implementing the techniques described herein. Additionally, in some aspects, the functionality described herein can be provided within dedicated hardware and / or software modules configured for encoding and decoding, or incorporated into combined codecs. Furthermore, the techniques can be fully implemented in one or more circuit or logic elements.

[0167] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in a wide variety of devices or equipment, including wireless mobile phones, integrated circuits (ICs), or a set of ICs (e.g., chipsets). Various components, modules, or units are described in the embodiments of this disclosure to emphasize functional aspects of a device configured to perform the described techniques, but they do not necessarily need to be implemented through different hardware units. Rather, as described above, the various units can be combined in codec hardware units or provided by a collection of interoperable hardware units (including one or more processors as described above) combined with suitable software and / or firmware.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing is provided with an air duct and multiple air outlets, each of which is configured to communicate with the air duct to form an air outlet channel. and The air guiding mechanism includes an air guiding plate assembly movably connected to the housing, the air guiding plate assembly being configured to control the opening and closing of a plurality of the air vents to give the air conditioner a plurality of air outlet modes; and the air guiding plate assembly being configured to overlap and seal with the housing when at least some of the air vents are closed to seal the closed air vents.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of air vents includes a first air vent and a second air vent. The first air vent and the second air vent have different air outlet directions. The first air vent is configured to connect with the air duct to form a first air outlet channel, and the second air vent is configured to connect with the air duct to form a second air outlet channel. The air guide plate assembly includes a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate located inside the housing and movably connected to the housing; the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate cooperate to control the opening and closing of the first air outlet and the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner has: a first air outlet mode in which the first air outlet channel is open and the second air outlet channel is closed, a second air outlet mode in which the first air outlet channel is closed and the second air outlet channel is open, and a third air outlet mode in which both the first air outlet channel and the second air outlet channel are open.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second air outlet includes a first sub-air outlet and a second sub-air outlet that are interconnected, and the second sub-air outlet is located between the first air outlet and the first sub-air outlet; The first air guide plate is rotatably connected to the housing and is configured to rotate relative to the housing between a first position where the first air vent is closed and the second sub-air vent is open, a second position where the first air vent and the second sub-air vent are open, and a third position where the first air vent is open and the second sub-air vent is closed. The second air guide plate is rotatably connected to the housing and is configured to rotate relative to the housing between a fourth position where the first sub-air vent is closed and a fifth position where the first sub-air vent is open.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, Based on the fact that the first air guide plate is located at the first position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate is located on the circumferential outside of the first air outlet and overlaps and seals with the housing to seal the first air outlet; Based on the fact that the first air guide plate is located at the third position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate is located on the circumferential outer side of the second sub-air outlet and overlaps and seals with the housing and the second air guide plate to seal the second sub-air outlet; Based on the fact that the second air guide plate is located at the fourth position, the circumferential end of the second air guide plate is located on the circumferential outer side of the first sub-air outlet and overlaps and seals with the housing and the first air guide plate to seal the first sub-air outlet.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the first air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a first rotating part that is rotatably connected to the housing, and the first rotating part is located between the first air outlet and the second sub-air outlet; A second rotating part is provided at one end or between the two ends of the second air guide plate in the width direction, which is rotatably connected to the housing.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that, The housing includes an outer shell, a water receiving tray connected to the outer shell, and an air guide support connected to the outer shell and the water receiving tray. The air guide support is provided with a second air outlet, and the water receiving tray and the air guide support enclose the first air outlet. The first air guide plate and the second air guide plate are both rotatably connected to the air guide support.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water receiving tray is provided with a first overlapping edge, a second overlapping edge, and a third overlapping edge arranged sequentially along the circumference of the first air outlet; the air guide support is provided with a fourth overlapping edge arranged opposite to the second overlapping edge and connected to the first overlapping edge and the third overlapping edge, as well as a fifth overlapping edge, a sixth overlapping edge, a seventh overlapping edge, and an eighth overlapping edge arranged sequentially along the circumference of the second air outlet. Based on the fact that the first air guide plate is located at the first position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate overlaps and seals with the first overlapping edge, the second overlapping edge, the third overlapping edge and the fourth overlapping edge; Based on the fact that the first air guide plate is located at the third position, the circumferential end of the first air guide plate overlaps and seals with the fifth overlapping edge, the sixth overlapping edge, the end of the second air guide plate near the first air guide plate, and the eighth overlapping edge. Based on the fact that the second air guide plate is located at the fourth position, the circumferential end of the second air guide plate overlaps and seals with the seventh overlapping edge, the sixth overlapping edge, the end of the first air guide plate near the second air guide plate, and the eighth overlapping edge.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air guide support is provided with a receiving groove, and based on the second air guide plate being located at the fifth position, at least a portion of the second air guide plate is embedded in the receiving groove; and / or The first air vent and the second air vent are located inside the housing. The water receiving tray is also provided with a first air outlet that is connected to the first air vent. The air guide support is also provided with a second air outlet that is connected to the second air vent. The first air outlet is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the second air outlet is arranged in the vertical direction.

9. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The air guide plate assembly includes an air guide plate, which includes an air guide plate body and an insulation layer. The insulation layer is disposed on one side of the air guide plate body in the thickness direction and is connected to the air guide plate body.

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The housing has multiple overlapping edges, and each air vent has an overlapping edge on its outer circumferential side. The overlapping edges are configured to seal with the air guide plate assembly so that the air guide plate assembly seals the closed air vent.

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