Air conditioner

Abstract

This application discloses an air conditioner, comprising: a front housing and an air guide duct. The front housing has an air outlet duct, one end of which is connected to the outlet of a volute, and the other end of which forms an air outlet. The air guide duct is rotatably disposed within the air outlet duct to switch between at least a first position and a second position. The air guide duct has a grille air outlet and a micro-perforated air outlet arranged sequentially in its direction of movement. In the first position, the grille air outlet faces the air outlet and is adapted for grille-type air outlet; in the second position, the micro-perforated air outlet faces the air outlet and is adapted for micro-perforated air outlet. Therefore, by providing an air guide duct within the air outlet duct to replace the existing air guide grille structure, the integration of the air guide grille and the micro-perforated air outlet structure can be achieved. This allows for a windless mode to be achieved, improving the user experience, while reducing integration difficulty and cost, and simplifying the air conditioner structure to lower the overall cost.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioners typically deliver air through air guide grilles, achieving a large air outlet area and a wide air delivery range. However, the long air delivery distance and large air volume of air guide grilles can negatively impact the user experience.

[0003] In related technologies, a micro-perforation structure can be incorporated to achieve both grille-like and micro-perforation airflow. The micro-perforations disperse concentrated airflow into numerous fine filaments, transforming strong winds into gentle, imperceptible breezes that avoid direct airflow onto the body. Users can freely select the airflow mode according to their needs, thus improving user comfort. However, integrating the air guide grille and the micro-perforations is challenging and costly, resulting in a complex and expensive overall structure for the air conditioner. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide an air conditioner that switches between a windless mode and a grille-guided air mode by rotating an air duct. While improving the user experience, the switching between the two air outlet modes is easier, the switching structure is simpler, integration difficulty is reduced, the air conditioner structure is simplified, and costs are lowered.

[0005] This application discloses an air conditioner, including: a front housing and an air guide tube. The front housing has an air outlet duct, one end of which is connected to the outlet of a volute, and the other end of which forms an air outlet. The air guide tube is rotatably disposed within the air outlet duct to switch between at least a first position and a second position. The air guide tube has a grille air outlet and a micro-hole air outlet arranged sequentially in its direction of movement. In the first position, the grille air outlet is opposite to the air outlet and adapted to provide grille air outlet. In the second position, the micro-hole air outlet is opposite to the air outlet and adapted to provide micro-hole air outlet.

[0006] According to the embodiments of this application, the air conditioner can integrate the air guide grille and the micro-perforated air outlet structure by setting an air guide tube in the air outlet duct to replace the existing air guide grille structure. While achieving a windless mode to improve the user experience, it can reduce the integration difficulty and cost, and simplify the air conditioner structure to reduce the cost of the air conditioner.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner further includes: a panel disposed on the front shell; multiple air outlets located between the multiple air outlets; and multiple air guide tubes, each air guide tube corresponding to each air outlet.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, the air guide duct includes a side plate, the side plate including a first plate portion and a second plate portion arranged radially in sequence, the first plate portion being provided with a grille to define the grille air outlet portion, and the second plate portion being provided with micropores to define the micropore air outlet portion.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the air guide duct further includes a gap located radially in the air guide duct, wherein in both the first position and the second position, the gap is at least partially opposite to the volute outlet.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner further includes: an air guide assembly, the air guide assembly including: a connecting rod and louvers, the louvers being rotatably disposed on the air guide duct, the connecting rod being connected to the louvers and used to drive the louvers to move.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner further includes: a first drive assembly, the first drive assembly including: a first power source, a power input end and a power output end, the first power source being disposed in the air duct and connected to the power input end, the power input end being poweredly connected to the power output end, and the power output end being connected to the connecting rod.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the power input end is constructed as a gear, the power output end is constructed as a rack, the end of the rack connected to the connecting rod is provided with a first sleeve portion, the connecting rod has a second sleeve portion, the second sleeve portion defines a mounting groove, the first sleeve portion is fitted into the second sleeve portion along the extension direction of the mounting groove, and the extension direction has an angle with the movement direction of the connecting rod.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the open end of the mounting groove is provided with a guide limiting part.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the end plate of the air guide tube is provided with a clearance hole, which is used to avoid the power output end.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner further includes: a second driving component, the second driving component being disposed at at least one axial end of the air guide duct, the second driving component being used to drive the air guide duct to switch between the first position and the second position.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this application, the second driving component includes at least a second power source, and a rotating shaft located on the rotation axis of the air guide is provided on the end plate of the air guide. The second power source is poweredly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide tube in a first position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram showing the air guide duct in the first position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide tube in a second position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram showing the air guide tube in the second position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the front shell, air duct, panel, and air duct assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation of the front shell, air outlet and second power source according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide duct and air guide assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air guide assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The middle circle shows a magnified view of a portion of area A.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] Air conditioner 100,

[0031] Rear casing 200, top cover 300, chassis 400, evaporator 500, PTC heater 600, fan module 700.

[0032] Front cover 110, air duct 111, air outlet 112, air outlet frame 113

[0033] Air duct 120, side plate 121, first plate portion 121a, second plate portion 121b, gap portion 121c, grille air outlet portion 1211, micro-hole air outlet portion 1212, end plate 123, clearance hole 1231.

[0034] Panel 130,

[0035] Air guide assembly 140, connecting rod 141, second socket 1411, mounting groove 1412, guide and limiting part 1413, louver 142, first power source 143, power output end 144, first socket 1441.

[0036] Second power source 150,

[0037] 710 volute, 720 impeller. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy.

[0040] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0043] In the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals denote the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of this application shown in the accompanying drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the integrated device, are merely illustrative and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 utility model.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, the terms "above", "over" and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0047] In this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two).

[0048] The air conditioner has an air guide grille on its front casing, which enables air to be delivered over a large area and range. However, the air volume is too large in the grille air delivery mode, which may affect the user experience.

[0049] In existing technologies, by further setting the air outlet micro-hole structure, it is possible to switch between two air supply modes: grille air outlet mode and micro-hole air outlet mode (i.e., windless mode). In the windless mode of micro-hole air outlet, the airflow is decomposed into a gentle breeze, which can avoid blowing directly on the human body and improve the user experience.

[0050] However, the air outlet micro-perforation structure and the air guide grille need to be integrated, which is difficult and costly to integrate, resulting in a more complex and costly overall structure of the front shell assembly.

[0051] Understandably, in existing technologies, the door and air guide grille are integrated. When the door is flipped, it can form an air guide grille, or the air guide grille can be set inside the door. When the door is opened, the air guide grille faces the air outlet, making it difficult to integrate the air guide grille with the air outlet micro-hole structure. When the air outlet micro-hole structure and the air guide grille are set separately, both the air outlet micro-hole and the air guide grille need to be constructed as movable structures during the switching between the two air outlet modes, making the structure more complex and significantly increasing the overall cost of the front shell assembly.

[0052] Based on this, this application proposes an air conditioner that, by setting an air guide tube in the air outlet duct, the rotation of the air guide tube can selectively align the grille air outlet and the micro-hole air outlet with the air outlet, so as to realize the grille air outlet mode and the windless air outlet mode respectively. While improving the user experience, the switching between the two air outlet modes is easier, and the structure for realizing the air outlet mode switching is simpler, which can simplify the front shell assembly structure and reduce costs.

[0053] The following is for reference. Figures 1-10 This invention describes an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner 100 in this embodiment includes: a front shell 110, a rear shell 200, a top cover 300, a chassis 400, an evaporator 500, a PTC heater 600, and a fan module 700.

[0055] The front shell 110, rear shell 200, top cover 300, and chassis 400 define an accommodating space. The evaporator 500, PTC heater 600, and fan module 700 are all housed within the accommodating space. The front shell 110 forms an air outlet 112, and the rear shell 200 forms an air inlet. The fan module 700 agitates the airflow, which enters through the air inlet, flows through the evaporator 500 and PTC heater 600, and then exits through the air outlet 112. The airflow can exchange heat with the evaporator 500 and / or PTC heater 600 to regulate the temperature of the space where the air conditioner 100 is located. The fan module 700 includes a fan wheel 720 and a volute. The fan wheel 720 generates airflow, while the volute 700 guides the airflow to the front shell 110 and exits through the air outlet 112 of the front shell 110.

[0056] like Figures 2-5 As shown, this application discloses an air conditioner 100, which includes a front shell 110 and an air duct 120. The front shell 110 has an air outlet duct 111. One end of the air outlet duct 111 is connected to the volute outlet of the volute 710, and the other end of the air outlet duct 111 forms an air outlet 112. The airflow from the volute outlet flows out through the air outlet 111 and then flows out through the air outlet 112.

[0057] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, an air outlet frame 113 may be provided on the side of the front housing 110 facing the fan module 700, so that at least part of the side of the front housing 110 facing the fan module 700 can be formed as an installation area, so that the air guide duct 120 can be assembled into the interior of the front housing 110 through the installation area, and the air outlet frame 113 covers the installation area. The air outlet frame 113 and the front housing 110 together define an air outlet duct 111. The inlet of the air outlet duct 111 is located on the air outlet frame 113 and communicates with the volute outlet.

[0058] The air guide 120 is rotatably disposed within the air outlet duct 111 to switch between at least a first position and a second position. The air guide 120 has a grille air outlet 1211 and a micro-hole air outlet 1212 arranged sequentially in its direction of movement. In the first position, the grille air outlet 1211 is opposite to the air outlet 112 and is adapted to grille air outlet. In the second position, the micro-hole air outlet 1212 is opposite to the air outlet 112 and is adapted to micro-hole air outlet.

[0059] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the air guide duct 120 is in the first position. The airflow from the volute outlet flows through the air guide duct 120 and through the grille outlet 1211 of the air guide duct 120 to the outlet 112, thereby realizing the grille outlet mode (see Figure 3 Airflow diagram arrows and Figure 3 (e.g., the air duct at position 120) Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at this time, the air guide 120 will be in the second position. The airflow from the volute outlet flows through the air guide 120 and through the micro-perforated air outlet 1212 of the air guide 120 to the air outlet 112, thereby achieving a windless mode (see...). Figure 5 Airflow diagram arrows and Figure 5 (Central air duct, position 120).

[0060] It is understandable that this application further provides an air guide duct 120 within the air outlet duct 111 and replaces the existing air guide grille with the air guide duct 120. By integrating the micro-perforated air outlet 1212 and the grille air outlet 1212 on the air guide duct 120, the integration difficulty of the micro-perforated air outlet structure and the air guide grille can be reduced. Furthermore, by rotating the air guide duct 120, the switching between the windless mode and the grille air outlet mode can be achieved. The switching of the air outlet mode is easier, the overall structure is simpler, and the cost is lower.

[0061] Furthermore, it should be noted that the air duct 120 of this application can rotate along its own axis to achieve position switching. During the position switching process, the movement trajectory of the air duct 120 is within its own axial projection contour range. There is no need to set up a relief structure on the periphery to avoid the movement of the air duct 120. Not only is the position switching easier, but the space required during the position switching process is also smaller, which is beneficial to the space occupation of the air conditioner 100 and makes the arrangement of the air duct 120 easier.

[0062] According to the embodiment of this application, the air conditioner 100 can be integrated with the micro-hole air outlet structure by setting an air guide tube 120 in the air outlet duct 111 to replace the existing air guide grille structure. This can achieve the integration of the air guide grille and the micro-hole air outlet structure, and can reduce the integration difficulty and cost while improving the user experience by realizing a windless mode. It can also simplify the structure of the air conditioner 100 and reduce the cost of the air conditioner 100.

[0063] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 6 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner 100 also includes a panel 130, which is disposed on the front shell 110. There are multiple air outlets 112, and the panel 130 is located between the multiple air outlets 112. There are multiple air ducts 120, and each air duct 120 is correspondingly disposed with each air outlet 112.

[0064] Specifically, the air outlet duct 111 may include a main air duct section and multiple sub-air duct sections. One end of the main air duct section is connected to the volute outlet, and the other end of the main air duct section is connected to multiple sub-air duct sections. The other end of each sub-air duct section forms an air outlet 112, so that the front shell 110 has multiple air outlets 112. Each sub-air duct section is provided with a corresponding air guide tube 120, so that multiple air outlets 112 can switch between air guiding mode and windless mode, thereby improving the user experience.

[0065] It is understood that the rotation of the air guide duct 120 relative to the front shell 110 can be manually adjusted by the user based on usage needs, or it can be configured with the second drive component of this application embodiment, so that the air guide duct 120 can switch between two modes under the drive of the second drive component. This application does not make specific limitations. Of course, each air outlet 112 covers different indoor areas of the space where the air conditioner 100 is located, and users in different areas may have different usage needs. For example, users in one area have the need for grille air outlet, while users in another area have the need for windless air outlet. In this case, the air guide duct 120 in one area can be moved to the first position, and the air guide duct 120 in another area can be moved to the second position to achieve differentiated air supply to different areas of the space where the air conditioner 100 is located, further improving the user experience.

[0066] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the air duct 120 includes a side plate 121. The side plate 121 includes a first plate portion 121a and a second plate portion 121b arranged radially in sequence. The first plate portion 121a is provided with a grille to define a grille air outlet portion 1211, and the second plate portion 121b is provided with micro-holes to define a micro-hole air outlet portion 1212.

[0067] Specifically, the air duct 120 is provided with a side plate 121, which may include multiple arc-shaped plate segments. One arc-shaped plate segment is formed as a first plate portion 121a, and another arc-shaped plate segment is formed as a second plate portion 121b. Alternatively, the side plate 121 may be constructed as an arc-shaped plate, with one part of the arc-shaped plate forming the first plate portion 121a and the other part forming the second plate portion 121b. A grille is provided on the first plate portion 121a to form a grille air outlet 1211, and the second plate portion 121b is set to be hollow to form a micro-hole air outlet 1212.

[0068] Therefore, the positions of the grille air outlet 1211 and the micro-hole air outlet 1212 are more reasonable, and the air guide duct 120 switches between the first position and the second position to achieve the switching between the windless mode and the grille air outlet mode, making the switching easier.

[0069] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the air guide 120 further includes a gap 121c located in the radial direction of the air guide 120. In the first position and the second position, the gap 121c is at least partially opposite to the volute outlet.

[0070] In other words, the circumferential spacing between the multiple arc-shaped segments of the side plate 121 forms a gap 121c, or the arc angle of the side plate 121, which is constructed as an arc plate, is less than 360°, thus defining the gap 121c. Therefore, regardless of whether the air duct 120 is in the first position or the second position, the gap 121c can be at least partially opposite to the volute outlet, so that the airflow from the volute outlet can enter the interior of the air duct 120 through the gap 121c. On the one hand, this can reduce airflow resistance and reduce airflow loss, ensuring that the outflow volume of the air outlet 112 remains stable, and the temperature regulation effect of the air conditioner 100 can remain stable. On the other hand, the airflow noise during the process of gas flowing into the air duct 120 can also be reduced, thus reducing wind noise and improving the user experience.

[0071] like Figure 9 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner 100 further includes an air guide assembly 140, which includes a connecting rod 141 and louvers 142. The louvers 142 are rotatably disposed on the air guide tube 120, and the connecting rod 141 is connected to the louvers 142 and is used to drive the louvers 142 to move.

[0072] Specifically, there can be multiple louvers 142, which are arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the air guide duct 120. Each louver 142 is constructed as a blade structure that is at least partially arc-shaped. The louvers 142 are pivotally connected to the connecting rod 141 and simultaneously pivotally connected to the air guide duct 120, so that the louvers 142 can be rotated along the axial direction of the air guide duct 120 under the push of the connecting rod 141, thereby guiding the airflow and enabling the air conditioner 100 to have a sweeping mode, which can improve the temperature regulation effect and enhance the user experience.

[0073] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner 100 further includes: a first drive assembly, the first drive assembly including: a first power source 143, a power input end and a power output end 144, the first power source 143 is disposed in the air duct 120 and connected to the power input end, the power input end is poweredly connected to the power output end 144, and the power output end 144 is connected to the connecting rod 141.

[0074] Specifically, the first power source 143 is set on the air duct 120, and the power input end and the power output end 144 can be constructed as a set of transmission components to transmit the driving force provided by the first power source 143 to the connecting rod 141, and drive multiple louvers 142 to move through the connecting rod 141. This can improve the consistency of the position adjustment of multiple louvers 142 and realize automatic air sweeping, further improving the user experience.

[0075] Combination Figure 10 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the power input end is constructed as a gear, and the power output end 144 is constructed as a rack. The end of the rack connected to the connecting rod 141 is provided with a first sleeve portion 1411. The connecting rod 141 has a second sleeve portion 1411. The second sleeve portion 1411 defines a mounting groove 1412. The first sleeve portion 1411 is fitted into the second sleeve portion 1411 along the extending direction of the mounting groove 1412. The extending direction has an angle with the movement direction of the connecting rod 141.

[0076] Specifically, the first power source 143 is configured as a drive motor. A gear is mounted on the motor shaft of the drive motor, meshing with a rack. The rack is sleeved with a connecting rod 141, so that the rack pushes the connecting rod 141, which in turn pushes the louver 142, thereby adjusting the angle of the louver 142. The first sleeve portion 1411 and the second sleeve portion 1411 are sleeved in the extending direction of the mounting groove 1412, and the extending direction forms an angle with the linear reciprocating motion direction of the connecting rod 141. This allows the connecting rod 141... The connection with the rack is more stable and reliable. The rotation direction of the air guide 120 is at an angle to the movement direction of the connecting rod 141, and the extension direction of the mounting groove 1412 is located in the tangential direction of the rotation. During the rotation of the air guide 120, the sleeve engagement between the first sleeve part 1411 and the second sleeve part 1411 can reduce the bending and torsional stress borne by the connecting rod 141 and the rack, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the engagement between the connecting rod 141 and the rack, and thus improving the reliability and stability of the air guide assembly 140.

[0077] According to some embodiments of this application, the open end of the mounting groove 1412 is provided with a guide limiting part 1413.

[0078] like Figure 10As shown, the guide limiting part 1413 is formed at one end of the opening of the mounting groove 1412. The guide limiting part 1413 is constructed as a protrusion formed on the side wall of the mounting groove 1412, and the protrusion has a mounting guide surface and a limiting surface. The mounting guide surface and the limiting surface are located on both sides of the protrusion in the mounting direction of the mounting groove 1412. During the process of the first socket 1411 being fitted into the second socket 1411, the mounting guide surface can guide the first socket 1411 during assembly to reduce assembly difficulty. The setting of the limiting surface can reduce the probability of the first socket 1411 and the second socket 1411 disengaging from each other, and improve the connection stability and reliability of the two.

[0079] like Figure 8 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the end plate 123 of the air duct 120 is provided with a clearance hole 1231, which is used to avoid the power output end 144.

[0080] Specifically, the air guide duct 120 includes a side plate 121 and end plates 123 located at both ends of the side plate 121. The power output end 144 reciprocates along the axial direction of the air guide duct 120. The end plate 123 is provided with a clearance hole 1231 so that the power output end 144 can be avoided through the clearance hole 1231 during the movement of the power output end 144, thereby reducing the probability of interference between the power output end 144 and the air guide duct 120 and improving the reliability and stability of the air guide assembly 140.

[0081] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the air conditioner 100 further includes: a second drive assembly, which is disposed at at least one axial end of the air duct 120, and is used to drive the air duct 120 to switch between a first position and a second position.

[0082] It is understood that the second driving component includes at least a second power source 150, and a rotating shaft located on the rotation axis of the air guide 120 is provided on the end plate 123 of the air guide 120. The second power source 150 is poweredly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0083] Therefore, the second drive component can be used to switch the position of the air duct 120 between the first position and the second position, and the automatic switching between the first position and the second position can be achieved, thereby reducing the difficulty of switching between the two air outlet modes and improving the ease of use of the air conditioner 100.

[0084] Other configurations and operations of the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiments of the present utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0085] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. 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.

[0086] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The front shell has an air outlet duct, one end of which is connected to the volute outlet of the volute, and the other end of which forms an air outlet. An air guide duct is rotatably disposed within the air outlet duct to switch between at least a first position and a second position. The air guide duct has a grid air outlet and a micro-hole air outlet arranged sequentially in its direction of movement. In the first position, the grid air outlet is opposite to the air outlet and adapted to grid air outlet. In the second position, the micro-hole air outlet is opposite to the air outlet and adapted to micro-hole air outlet.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A panel is disposed on the front shell. There are multiple air outlets, and the panel is located between the multiple air outlets. There are multiple air guide tubes, and each air guide tube is correspondingly disposed to each air outlet.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air duct includes a side plate, which includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion arranged sequentially along the circumference. The first plate portion is provided with a grille to define the grille air outlet portion, and the second plate portion is provided with micro-holes to define the micro-hole air outlet portion.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air guide duct also includes a gap located in the circumferential direction of the air guide duct. In both the first and second positions, the gap is at least partially opposite to the volute outlet.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An air guide assembly, comprising: a connecting rod and louvers, the louvers being rotatably disposed on the air guide tube, the connecting rod being connected to the louvers and used to drive the louvers to move.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The first drive assembly includes: a first power source, a power input end, and a power output end. The first power source is disposed in the air guide duct and connected to the power input end. The power input end is poweredly connected to the power output end, and the power output end is connected to the connecting rod.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The power input end is constructed as a gear, and the power output end is constructed as a rack. The rack is provided with a first sleeve at one end connected to the connecting rod. The connecting rod has a second sleeve, which defines a mounting groove. The first sleeve is fitted into the second sleeve along the extension direction of the mounting groove. The extension direction forms an angle with the movement direction of the connecting rod.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The open end of the mounting slot is provided with a guide and limiting part.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end plate of the air guide tube is provided with a clearance hole, which is used to avoid the power output end.

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Also includes: A second drive assembly is disposed at at least one axial end of the air guide tube, and the second drive assembly is used to drive the air guide tube to switch between the first position and the second position.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second driving component includes at least a second power source, and a rotating shaft located on the rotation axis of the air guide is provided on the end plate of the air guide. The second power source is poweredly connected to the rotating shaft.

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