Indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an indoor unit and air conditioner, this indoor unit includes indoor unit casing and first light therapy module, and indoor unit casing includes front panel and air inlet grille, one end of first light therapy module is connected with front panel, and it is extended to be connected with air inlet grille along the width direction of front panel, and first light therapy module and indoor unit casing enclose and form the air inlet air duct, the utility model discloses a first light therapy module is connected with front panel, air inlet grille respectively, makes first light therapy module as a part of indoor unit casing, and integrates the light therapy function in air conditioner indoor unit, and simultaneously makes first light therapy module cooperate indoor unit casing and form the air inlet air duct to utilize the air inlet air duct and carry out the heat dissipation to first light therapy module, namely the utility model makes indoor unit have the light therapy function, and enriches the use scene of indoor unit.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioning, or air conditioner, refers to equipment that uses artificial means to regulate and control parameters such as temperature, humidity, airflow, and cleanliness of the air in a building or structure. As people's living standards improve, consumers' demand for the integration of functions in home appliances is increasing, especially in the field of combining beauty care and home environment regulation. Air conditioning, as a commonly used environmental regulation device, is mainly limited to temperature and humidity control, while beauty care usually relies on independent light therapy devices, humidifiers, and other equipment. This separation of functions leads to problems such as resource waste and insufficient environmental adaptability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this utility model embodiment is to provide an indoor unit and air conditioner, aiming to improve the technical problem of limited functionality in existing air conditioners.

[0004] An embodiment of this utility model provides an indoor unit, comprising: Indoor unit housing, including front panel and air intake grille; The first phototherapy module is connected to the front panel at one end and extends along the width of the front panel to connect with the air intake grille. The first phototherapy module and the indoor unit housing enclose each other to form an air intake duct.

[0005] In some embodiments, the first phototherapy module includes a heat sink and a first light-emitting element, wherein the heat sink is located on the side of the first light-emitting element near the air inlet duct.

[0006] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first light-emitting element is provided with a plurality of red light-emitting diodes, and the plurality of red light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array.

[0007] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first phototherapy module further includes a first light-expanding cover, which is disposed on the side of the first light-emitting element away from the air inlet duct.

[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit further includes a second phototherapy module and an adjustment component. One end of the adjustment component is connected to the front panel, and the movable end of the adjustment component is connected to the second phototherapy module. The adjustment component can adjust the angle between the second phototherapy module and the front panel.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second phototherapy module includes a second light-emitting element, on which a plurality of red light-emitting diodes and a plurality of blue light-emitting diodes are disposed, wherein the plurality of red light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array and the plurality of blue light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second phototherapy module further includes a second light-amplifying cover, which is disposed on the side of the second light-emitting element away from the adjusting element.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit housing further includes an air outlet duct and an air outlet, wherein the air inlet duct, the air outlet duct, and the air outlet are connected in sequence, and the air outlet is located at the bottom of the front panel; The indoor unit also includes a first air guide plate, which is rotatably disposed at the air outlet. The first air guide plate is configured such that, when in a first position, the end of the first air guide plate away from the air outlet is close to the second phototherapy module.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the indoor unit further includes a heat exchanger and a cross-flow fan, the heat exchanger being arranged around the cross-flow fan and located on the side of the cross-flow fan closer to the air inlet grille.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, this utility model also provides an air conditioner, which includes the above-described indoor unit.

[0014] An embodiment of this utility model provides an indoor unit and an air conditioner. The indoor unit connects a first phototherapy module to the front panel and the air intake grille, making the first phototherapy module part of the indoor unit housing. The phototherapy function is integrated into the air conditioner indoor unit. At the same time, the first phototherapy module and the indoor unit housing form an air intake duct, thereby using the air intake duct to dissipate heat from the first phototherapy module. In other words, this utility model enables the indoor unit to have a phototherapy function, enriching the usage scenarios of the indoor unit. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first phototherapy module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second phototherapy module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the airflow direction of the first air guide plate in the first position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Reference numerals: 10, Indoor unit; 100, Indoor unit housing; 101, Air inlet duct; 102, Air outlet duct; 103, Air outlet; 110, Air inlet grille; 120, Front panel; 200, First phototherapy module; 210, First light-emitting element; 220, Heat sink; 230, First light diffuser; 300, Second phototherapy module; 310, Second light-emitting element; 320, Second light diffuser; 400, Heat exchanger; 500, Cross-flow fan; 610, First air guide plate; 700, Adjustment component. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0020] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides an indoor unit 10, which includes an indoor unit housing 100 and a first phototherapy module 200. The indoor unit housing 100 includes a front panel 120 and an air inlet grille 110. One end of the first phototherapy module 200 is connected to the front panel 120. The first phototherapy module 200 extends along the width direction of the front panel 120 to connect with the air inlet grille 110. The first phototherapy module 200 and the indoor unit housing 100 enclose an air inlet duct 101.

[0023] It should be noted that the first phototherapy module 200 is a plate-shaped structure used to emit light of a specific wavelength, such as red light with a wavelength of 630nm. It extends along the width of the front panel 120, that is, it is on the same plane as the front panel 120, which means that the front panel 120 of the indoor unit housing 100 faces the user, making it convenient to perform phototherapy on the user. The air inlet grille 110 is the air inlet of the indoor unit 10. The air inlet grille 110 is generally set on the top of the indoor unit 10. The first phototherapy module 200 and the indoor unit housing 100 cooperate to form an air inlet channel, so that the air intake of the indoor unit 10 can pass through the first phototherapy module 200. When the first phototherapy module 200 is working, it dissipates heat from the first phototherapy module 200.

[0024] It is understood that the indoor unit 10 integrates the phototherapy function into the air conditioning indoor unit 10 by connecting the first phototherapy module 200 to the front panel 120 and the air intake grille 110 respectively, so that the first phototherapy module 200 is part of the indoor unit housing 100. At the same time, the first phototherapy module 200 and the indoor unit housing 100 form an air intake duct 101, thereby using the air intake duct 101 to dissipate heat from the first phototherapy module 200. In other words, this utility model enables the indoor unit 10 to have a phototherapy function, enriching the usage scenarios of the indoor unit 10.

[0025] In some embodiments, the first phototherapy module 200 includes a heat sink 220 and a first light-emitting element 210, with the heat sink 220 located on the side of the first light-emitting element 210 near the air inlet duct 101.

[0026] It should be noted that the first light-emitting element 210 is generally an LED substrate, and the heat sink 220 is generally a metal plate. The metal plate is attached to the LED substrate and forms the inner wall of the air intake duct 101. When the indoor unit 10 takes in air, the airflow passes through the metal plate and carries away the heat of the metal plate, thereby achieving the heat dissipation effect on the LED substrate.

[0027] Furthermore, the metal plate is made of aluminum, which is lightweight and has good thermal conductivity, ensuring both the heat dissipation effect and the lightweight design of the first phototherapy module 200.

[0028] Furthermore, the area of ​​the heat sink 220 is larger than the area of ​​the light-emitting element. By making the area of ​​the heat sink 220 larger than the area of ​​the light-emitting element, the heat dissipation area of ​​the light-emitting element is increased, as well as the contact area between the heat sink 220 and the airflow is increased, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0029] Furthermore, the heat sink 220 has multiple heat dissipation slots on the side near the air inlet duct 101, with the slots spaced apart from each other. For example, the distance between adjacent heat dissipation slots is 4mm, which is greater than or equal to and less than or equal to 6mm; the depth of the heat dissipation slots is 0.8mm, which is greater than or equal to and less than or equal to 1.2mm.

[0030] Furthermore, the heat sink 220 is provided with multiple heat dissipation fins on the side near the air inlet duct 101, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the heat sink 220.

[0031] In some embodiments, the first light-emitting element 210 is provided with a plurality of red light-emitting diodes, which are arranged in an array.

[0032] It should be noted that the first light-emitting element 210 includes a substrate and a red light-emitting diode disposed on the substrate. Multiple red light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array on the substrate, and the array arrangement can be a ring array or a rectangular array.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first phototherapy module 200 further includes a first light-expanding cover 230, which is disposed on the side of the first light-emitting element 210 away from the air inlet duct 101.

[0034] It should be noted that the first light diffuser 230 is made of a transparent material to diffuse the light from the light-emitting element. It can be made of materials such as glass or transparent silicone, which can diffuse the light on the one hand and protect the first light-emitting element 210 on the other.

[0035] In some embodiments, the indoor unit 10 further includes a second phototherapy module 300 and an adjustment member 700. One end of the adjustment member 700 is connected to the front panel 120, and the movable end of the adjustment member 700 is connected to the second phototherapy module 300. The adjustment member 700 can adjust the angle between the second phototherapy module 300 and the front panel 120.

[0036] It should be noted that the second phototherapy module 300 has a plate-like structure. Under the adjustment of the adjusting component 700, it can be parallel to the front panel 120 or form a certain angle. The adjusting component 700 adjusts the angle between the second phototherapy module 300 and the front panel 120. On the one hand, the second phototherapy module 300 can rotate with the user, thereby ensuring the phototherapy effect.

[0037] In some embodiments, the adjusting member 700 includes a connecting rod and a damping shaft. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the front panel 120, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the damping shaft. The second phototherapy module 300 is connected to the damping shaft. The pitch angle of the second phototherapy module 300 is adjusted by the damping shaft, thereby adjusting the angle between the second phototherapy module 300 and the front panel 120.

[0038] In some embodiments, the second phototherapy module 300 includes a second light-emitting element 310, on which a plurality of red light-emitting diodes and a plurality of blue light-emitting diodes are disposed, wherein the plurality of red light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array and the plurality of blue light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array.

[0039] It should be noted that the second light-emitting element 310 is an LED substrate, including a substrate and a plurality of red light-emitting diodes and a plurality of blue light-emitting diodes disposed thereon. The red light-emitting diode array and the blue light-emitting diode array can be arranged intersectingly or spaced apart from each other.

[0040] In some embodiments, in the second light-emitting element 310, the number of red light-emitting diodes is greater than the number of blue light-emitting diodes.

[0041] For example, the number of red light-emitting diodes accounts for 65%-75% of the total number of diodes in the second light-emitting element 310; the number of blue light-emitting diodes accounts for 25%-35% of the total number.

[0042] In some embodiments, the second phototherapy module 300 further includes a second light diffuser 320, which is disposed on the side of the second light-emitting element 310 away from the adjustment element 700.

[0043] It should be noted that, referring to the first light-expanding cover 230, the second light-expanding cover 320 is also made of transparent material to diffuse the light of the light-emitting component. For example, it can be made of materials such as glass or transparent silicone to expand the light on the one hand and protect the second light-emitting component 310 on the other.

[0044] In some embodiments, the indoor unit housing 100 further includes an air outlet duct 102 and an air outlet 103, with the air inlet duct 101, the air outlet duct 102, and the air outlet 103 connected in sequence, and the air outlet 103 disposed at the bottom of the front panel 120; the indoor unit 10 also includes a first air guide plate 610, which is rotatably disposed at the air outlet 103, and the first air guide plate 610 is configured such that when in a first position, the end of the first air guide plate 610 away from the air outlet 103 is close to the second phototherapy module 300.

[0045] It should be noted that the air outlet 103 is located at the bottom of the front panel 120, that is, the second phototherapy module 300 is located above the air outlet 103. One end of the first air guide plate 610 is rotatably connected to the air outlet 103, and the other end is used to extend out of the air outlet 103 (i.e. the end away from the air outlet 103). By placing the first air guide plate 610 in the first position, the end of the first air guide plate 610 away from the air outlet 103 is brought close to the second phototherapy module 300, thereby making the first air guide plate 610 guide the air upward, so that the airflow enters the second phototherapy module 300, thereby dissipating heat from the second phototherapy module 300.

[0046] In some embodiments, the indoor unit 10 further includes a heat exchanger 400 and a cross-flow fan 500, the heat exchanger 400 being disposed around the cross-flow fan 500 and located on the side of the cross-flow fan 500 near the air inlet grille 110.

[0047] It is understandable that the cross-flow fan 500 is set in the air inlet duct 101, so that it can draw in air from the air inlet grille 110, and let the air flow pass through the heat exchanger 400 for heat exchange. At the same time, it can dissipate heat from the first phototherapy module 200. The air flow that has been heated then passes through the air outlet duct 102 and is finally discharged from the air outlet 103.

[0048] In some embodiments, the present invention also provides an air conditioner that includes the above-described indoor unit 10. Since the air conditioner has the above-described indoor unit 10, that is, includes some or all of the embodiments of the above-described indoor unit 10, the corresponding air conditioner has the beneficial effects of some or all of the embodiments of the above-described indoor unit 10.

[0049] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings under the application concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An indoor unit, characterized in that, include: Indoor unit housing, including front panel and air intake grille; The first phototherapy module is connected to the front panel at one end and extends along the width of the front panel to connect with the air intake grille. The first phototherapy module and the indoor unit housing enclose each other to form an air intake duct.

2. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first phototherapy module includes a heat sink and a first light-emitting element, wherein the heat sink is located on the side of the first light-emitting element near the air inlet duct.

3. The indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first light-emitting element is provided with a plurality of red light-emitting diodes, which are arranged in an array.

4. The indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first phototherapy module further includes a first light-expanding cover, which is disposed on the side of the first light-emitting element away from the air inlet duct.

5. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indoor unit also includes a second phototherapy module and an adjustment component. One end of the adjustment component is connected to the front panel, and the movable end of the adjustment component is connected to the second phototherapy module. The adjustment component can adjust the angle between the second phototherapy module and the front panel.

6. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second phototherapy module includes a second light-emitting element, on which a plurality of red light-emitting diodes and a plurality of blue light-emitting diodes are disposed, wherein the plurality of red light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array and the plurality of blue light-emitting diodes are arranged in an array.

7. The indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second phototherapy module also includes a second light-amplifying cover, which is disposed on the side of the second light-emitting element away from the adjusting element.

8. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The indoor unit housing also includes an air duct and an air outlet, the air inlet duct, the air outlet duct and the air outlet are connected in sequence, and the air outlet is located at the bottom of the front panel; The indoor unit also includes a first air guide plate, which is rotatably disposed at the air outlet. The first air guide plate is configured such that, when in a first position, the end of the first air guide plate away from the air outlet is close to the second phototherapy module.

9. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indoor unit also includes a heat exchanger and a cross-flow fan, the heat exchanger being arranged around the cross-flow fan and located on the side of the cross-flow fan closer to the air inlet grille.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including the indoor unit as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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