Cleaning device and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a cleaning device and an air conditioner, and relates to the air conditioner; wherein the cleaning device comprises a driving member, a reciprocating screw rod, a moving member and a cleaning member; the driving member is arranged in the air conditioner indoor unit; the reciprocating screw rod is in transmission connection with the driving end of the driving member; the moving member is sleeved on the reciprocating screw rod and is in screw connection with the reciprocating screw rod; the cleaning member is fixedly connected with the moving member; and the air inlet is located in the moving range of the cleaning member. The application linearly sweeps the air inlet of the air conditioner by reciprocally driving the cleaning member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioners, and more specifically, to a cleaning device and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner is a device that uses artificial technology to partially or completely regulate parameters such as air temperature, humidity, airflow rate, and cleanliness in a closed space. Through the coordinated operation of cold and heat source equipment, media delivery systems, terminal devices, and supporting auxiliary equipment (including water pumps, fans, and piping systems), air conditioners achieve precise control of target environmental air parameters.

[0003] In existing technologies, energy-saving air conditioners generally employ internal high-temperature sterilization and self-cleaning technology. However, due to the air intake characteristics of the air inlet, dust and pollutants easily accumulate on its surface, and these accumulated pollutants can have adverse effects on health. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a cleaning device and an air conditioner that can clean the air inlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner and improve hygiene conditions.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a cleaning device for cleaning the air inlet of an air conditioner indoor unit. The cleaning device includes a driving component, a reciprocating screw, a moving component, and a cleaning component. The driving component is installed in the air conditioner indoor unit. The reciprocating screw is connected to the driving end of the driving component. The moving component is sleeved on the reciprocating screw and threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw. The cleaning component is fixedly connected to the moving component. The air inlet is located within the moving range of the cleaning component.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, a storage component is further included. The movable component has a first surface, a second surface, and a through hole. The first surface and the second surface are disposed opposite to each other. The through hole passes through the first surface and the second surface. The storage component is disposed on the first surface, and the cleaning component is disposed on the second surface. The through hole connects the storage component and the cleaning component.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, there are two storage units, which are located on opposite sides of the reciprocating lead screw.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the cleaning device further includes a sealing cap, and the storage component has an injection port, the sealing cap covering the injection port.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the cleaning device further includes a collection element detachably connected to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, wherein the collection element is located at one end of the reciprocating lead screw and the drive element is located at the other end of the reciprocating lead screw.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the collecting component is provided with a slot, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a locking block, the locking block being adapted to the slot.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the collecting component is located on the side of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the driving component, the reciprocating screw, and the cleaning component are all located on the top surface of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the cleaning device further includes a heater disposed in the inner cavity of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the heater is located between the air inlet and the air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the movable member is L-shaped and includes a first movable part and a second movable part, wherein the first movable part is located on the top surface of the indoor unit of the air conditioner and the second movable part is located on the front surface of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0014] Secondly, this utility model provides an air conditioner, including an indoor unit and the cleaning device described in the foregoing embodiments, wherein the cleaning device is installed in the indoor unit.

[0015] Compared to existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this application are: This application uses a drive component to drive a reciprocating screw to reciprocate, thereby driving the moving component and the cleaning component to move linearly. The cleaning component cleans the air inlet of the air conditioner indoor unit, improving the hygiene regulation of the air conditioner indoor unit and protecting the health of the user. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cleaning device and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is shown in some embodiments; Figure 2 An exploded view of the cleaning device and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is shown in some embodiments; Figure 3 A partial connection diagram of the cleaning device is shown in some embodiments; Figure 4 An exploded view of the collection component and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is shown in some embodiments; Figure 5 An exploded view of the heater and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is shown in some embodiments.

[0018] Explanation of key component symbols: 100-Indoor unit of air conditioner; 110-Front side; 111-Air outlet; 120-Top surface; 121-Air inlet; 130-Side side; 131-Card block; 200-Cleaning device; 210-Drive component; 220-Reciprocating screw; 230-Moving component; 231-First moving part; Second moving part; 240-Cleaning component; 250-Storage component; 260-Sealing cover; 270-Collection component; 271-Card slot; 280-Heater. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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 one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] 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.

[0024] Example 1 Please see Figure 1 This embodiment is applicable to the cleaning of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner. For ease of description and understanding, this embodiment is described from the perspective of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner being mounted on the wall. The side against the wall is defined as the back of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, the side facing the user is defined as the front 110 of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, the side near the top of the wall is defined as the top 120 of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, the side near the ground is defined as the bottom 100 of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, and both end faces of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner are defined as the side faces 130.

[0025] The air inlet 121 of the indoor unit 100 is located on the top surface 120, and the air outlet 111 is located on the front surface 110. Specifically, the air inlet 121 is divided into multiple arrayed air inlets, and the multiple air inlets cover the top surface 120 of the indoor unit 100.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a cleaning device 200, which includes a drive component 210, a reciprocating lead screw 220, a moving component 230, and a cleaning component 240.

[0027] The drive component 210 is installed at one end of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner. The reciprocating screw 220 extends along the length of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner. The reciprocating screw 220 is connected to the drive end of the drive component 210. The moving component 230 is sleeved on the reciprocating screw 220 and threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw 220. The cleaning component 240 is fixedly connected to the moving component 230. The air inlet 121 is located within the moving range of the cleaning component 240.

[0028] In this embodiment, the driving component 210 can be set as a motor.

[0029] The movable component 230 is L-shaped and includes a first movable part 231 and a second movable part. The first movable part 231 is located on the top surface 120 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100, and the second movable part is located on the front surface 110 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100. Specifically, both the first and second surfaces are located on the first movable part 231, and the cleaning component 240 is located on the side of the first movable part 231 facing the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0030] The cleaning device 200 also includes a storage component 250, and a moving component 230 is provided with a first surface, a second surface and a through hole. The first surface and the second surface are disposed opposite to each other, and the through hole passes through the first surface and the second surface. The storage component 250 is disposed on the first surface, and the cleaning component 240 is disposed on the second surface. The through hole connects the storage component 250 and the cleaning component 240.

[0031] This embodiment achieves communication between the storage component 250 and the cleaning component 240 through the design of the through hole. The cleaning liquid is stored in the storage component 250. During use, the cleaning liquid gradually penetrates into the cleaning component 240, improving the cleaning effect.

[0032] In practical applications, the cleaning component 240 is configured as a cleaning sponge, which, when used in conjunction with the cleaning solution, provides a good cleaning effect.

[0033] In this embodiment, there are two storage components 250, which are located on both sides of the reciprocating lead screw 220.

[0034] In some embodiments, the storage unit 250 is reusable; therefore, the cleaning device 200 also includes a sealing cap 260, with the storage unit 250 having an injection port, and the sealing cap 260 covering the injection port. When the cleaning fluid is used up, the sealing cap 260 can be opened to replenish the cleaning fluid into the injection port.

[0035] In some other embodiments, the storage device 250 is for single use only, that is, the storage device 250 is pre-packaged with cleaning fluid, and the storage device 250 can be directly replaced after the cleaning fluid is used up.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The cleaning device 200 also includes a collection component 270, which is detachably connected to the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner. The collection component 270 is located at one end of the reciprocating screw 220, and the drive component 210 is located at the other end of the reciprocating screw 220.

[0037] The collection component 270 is provided with a slot 271, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner 100 is provided with a locking block 131. The locking block 131 is compatible with the slot 271. Therefore, after cleaning or when the collection component 270 is full, the user can hold the collection component 270 and move it away from the wall to remove the collection component 270, empty the pollutants inside, and then reinstall it.

[0038] The collecting component 270 is located on the side 130 of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, while the driving component 210, the reciprocating screw 220, and the cleaning component 240 are all located on the top surface 120 of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5 The cleaning device 200 also includes a heater 280, which is disposed in the inner cavity of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 and is located between the air inlet 121 and the air outlet 111 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100. In this embodiment, the heater 280 is used to heat the air outlet 111 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100, thereby achieving the effect of high-temperature sterilization.

[0040] The heater 280 extends along the length of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, and both ends of the heater 280 are fixed to both ends of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Based on the above, the operating principle of the cleaning device 200 will be further explained in this embodiment as follows: S100. After opening the sealing cover 260, pour the cleaning solution into the storage component 250. The cleaning solution gradually penetrates and wets the cleaning component 240 through the through hole.

[0042] S200. Start the drive unit 210 to drive the reciprocating screw 220 to rotate. After the reciprocating screw 220 rotates, it drives the moving block to move back and forth, thereby driving the cleaning component 240 to move back and forth along the air inlet 121. At that time, the cleaning component 240, which has been soaked and thoroughly wetted, can clean the contaminants in the air inlet 121.

[0043] S300. Start heater 280 to sterilize air outlet 111 at high temperature.

[0044] In this embodiment, the driving component 210 drives the reciprocating screw 220 to reciprocate, thereby driving the moving component 230 and the cleaning component 240 to move linearly. The cleaning component 240 cleans the air inlet 121 of the air conditioner indoor unit 100, improving the hygiene regulation of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 and protecting the health of the user.

[0045] Example 2 Please see Figure 1 Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment provides an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit 100 and a cleaning device 200 as described in the above embodiments. The cleaning device 200 is installed in the indoor unit 100.

[0046] It is understandable that the other parts of the air conditioner are existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0047] Since this embodiment includes the cleaning device 200 provided in the above embodiments, this embodiment has all the advantages of the above embodiments.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for cleaning the air inlet of an indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that, The device includes a drive component, a reciprocating screw, a moving component, and a cleaning component. The drive component is installed in the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The reciprocating screw is connected to the drive end of the drive component. The moving component is sleeved on the reciprocating screw and threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw. The cleaning component is fixedly connected to the moving component. The air inlet is located within the moving range of the cleaning component.

2. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a storage component, the movable component having a first surface, a second surface and a through hole, the first surface and the second surface being disposed opposite to each other, the through hole penetrating the first surface and the second surface, the storage component being disposed on the first surface, the cleaning component being disposed on the second surface, and the through hole connecting the storage component and the cleaning component.

3. The cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The number of storage components is two, and the two storage components are located on both sides of the reciprocating lead screw.

4. The cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a sealing cap, the storage component having an injection hole, and the sealing cap covering the injection hole.

5. The cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, It also includes a collection component, which is detachably connected to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the collection component is located at one end of the reciprocating lead screw, while the driving component is located at the other end of the reciprocating lead screw.

6. The cleaning device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The collecting component is provided with a slot, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a block, which is adapted to the slot.

7. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The collecting component is located on the side of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, while the driving component, the reciprocating screw, and the cleaning component are all located on the top surface of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

8. The cleaning device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a heater, which is disposed in the inner cavity of the indoor unit of the air conditioner and is located between the air inlet and the air outlet of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

9. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The movable component is L-shaped and includes a first movable part and a second movable part. The first movable part is located on the top surface of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the second movable part is located on the front surface of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an indoor air conditioning unit and a cleaning device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cleaning device is installed in the indoor air conditioning unit.

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