An air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner. The air conditioner indoor unit comprises a shell, a front panel, a dust collecting cavity, a filter and the like. The front panel is arranged on the shell and forms the dust collecting cavity with the shell. The front panel is movably close to or away from the shell to open or close the dust collecting cavity. The filter is arranged on the top of the shell and is movably towards the dust collecting cavity. The filter is moved to shake off dust without being disassembled, and the dust is collected in the dust collecting cavity, thereby reducing the difficulty of cleaning the filter.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The air inlet filter of the indoor unit of an air conditioner is the first line of defense against dust and impurities, preventing them from contaminating the interior of the air conditioner and allowing bacteria to grow. Filter cleaning primarily relies on the user disassembling the filter; however, the indoor unit is installed at a high position, making filter removal inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an indoor air conditioning unit and an air conditioner to solve the technical problem of difficult filter disassembly and cleaning.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes an indoor air conditioning unit, comprising: A housing, having a front panel, with a dust collection chamber formed between the front panel and the housing, the front panel being movable towards or away from the housing to open or close the dust collection chamber; and, A filter element is disposed on the top of the housing and is movably oriented toward the ash collection chamber.

[0005] Optionally, in one embodiment, the end of the filter element near the front panel is rotatably connected to the housing, and the filter element is flip-overably overlapped at the opening of the dust collection chamber.

[0006] Optionally, in one embodiment, a flipping drive is further included, which is used to drive the filter element to flip between the top of the housing and the opening of the ash collection chamber, and to drive the filter element to swing up and down about the opening of the ash collection chamber.

[0007] Optionally, in one embodiment, the width of the filter element is less than or equal to the width of the opening of the dust collection chamber.

[0008] Optionally, in one embodiment, the end of the front panel away from the filter element is rotatably connected to the housing.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the ash collection chamber is provided with an ash collection bag, which can deform in sync with the front panel when the front panel moves, so as to open or close the ash collection bag.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, the ash collection chamber is provided with an ash collection box, the opening of which faces the opening of the ash collection chamber.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, the dust collection box is fixedly connected to the front panel and disposed near the end of the front panel away from the filter element.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, the housing is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the ash collection box.

[0013] This application also proposes an air conditioner, including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit as described above.

[0014] The air conditioner indoor unit provided in this application moves the filter element located on the top of the casing toward the dust collection chamber. Without disassembling the filter element, the filter element can be moved to shake off dust, and the dust can be collected and stored in the dust collection chamber, reducing the difficulty of cleaning the filter element. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. 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 the indoor unit of the air conditioner in this application; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner in this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the filter element after it has been flipped in this application; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A sectional view in a certain state; Figure 5 This is a sectional view of the application with the dust collection box provided and the front panel closed. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the ash collection box and the front panel of this application when it is open.

[0017] Explanation of icon numbers: 1. Housing; 11. Front panel; 12. Ash collection chamber; 121. Ash collection bag; 122. Ash collection box; 13. Receiving slot; 2. Filter element; 3. Tilting drive element.

[0018] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Furthermore, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a unique orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between 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.

[0022] "A and / or B" includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0023] The use of "applies to" or "configured to" in this application implies open and inclusive language, which does not exclude the applicability to or configuration to devices performing additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of "based on" implies openness and inclusivity, because processes, steps, calculations, or other actions "based on" one or more of the stated conditions or values ​​may in practice be based on additional conditions or values ​​beyond those stated.

[0024] In this application, the term "exemplary" is used to mean "used as an example, illustration, or description." Any embodiment described as "exemplary" in this application is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments. The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use this application. Details are set forth in the following description for purposes of explanation. It should be understood that those skilled in the art will recognize that this application can be made without using these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of this application with unnecessary detail. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is consistent with the broadest scope of the principles and features disclosed in this application.

[0025] This application provides an indoor air conditioning unit to solve the problem of difficult filter disassembly and cleaning. The following description is in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes: The housing 1 is provided with a front panel 11, and a dust collection chamber 12 is formed between the front panel 11 and the housing 1. The front panel 11 can be moved closer to or further away from the housing 1 to open or close the dust collection chamber 12; and, The filter element 2 is located on the top of the housing 1 and is movably oriented toward the dust collection chamber 12.

[0027] It should be noted that the front panel 11 is located on the front side of the housing 1. When the front panel 11 moves away from the housing 1, the dust collection chamber 12 is gradually opened; when the front panel 11 moves closer to the housing 1, the dust collection chamber 12 is gradually closed. The front panel 11 can be moved by rotating, sliding, or other means. The filter element 2 refers to a component that filters dust, which can be a grille or a filter screen. In this embodiment, the filter element 2 is located on the top of the housing 1 so that it can move towards the dust collection chamber 12 without affecting its basic function of filtering impurities.

[0028] Understandably, when cleaning the filter element 2, the front panel 11 is first moved away from the housing 1 to open the dust collection chamber 12 and the opening of the dust collection chamber 12 is gradually enlarged. Then, the filter element 2 located on the top of the housing 1 is moved to a position facing the dust collection chamber 12, and the dust is shaken off into the dust collection chamber 12 by shaking the filter element 2. This eliminates the inconvenience of disassembling the filter element 2 to complete the cleaning in related technologies.

[0029] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the end of the filter element 2 near the front panel 11 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, and the filter element 2 can be flipped to overlap the opening of the dust collection chamber 12.

[0030] Understandably, the filter element 2 can be flipped upside down from the top of the housing 1 to a position above the dust collection chamber 12. By manually or electrically driving the filter element 2 to rotate repeatedly at small angles, the dust on the filter element 2 is shaken off into the dust collection chamber 12. In some other examples, the filter element 2 may be slidably mounted on the top of the housing 1, sliding above the dust collection chamber 12, allowing the user to manually tap the filter element 2 to knock dust into the dust collection chamber 12.

[0031] Furthermore, the filter element 2 includes a filter screen, and the top of the housing 1 is provided with a mounting groove for supporting the filter screen.

[0032] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a flipping drive 3, which drives the filter element 2 to flip between the top of the casing 1 and the opening of the dust collection chamber 12, and drives the filter element 2 to swing up and down about the opening of the dust collection chamber 12. Specifically, the flipping drive 3 drives the filter element 2 to reciprocate within a range of 0° to 7° about the horizontal plane.

[0033] It should be noted that the flipping drive 3 can be a motor, and the movement of the filter element 2 between the top of the housing 1 and the dust collection chamber 12 is achieved by controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the motor.

[0034] Understandably, in addition to enabling the filter element 2 to move using the flipping drive 3, it can also drive the filter element 2 to swing back and forth within a small angle range above the dust collection chamber 12, using gravity and inertia to shake the dust into the dust collection chamber 12, eliminating the inconvenience of manual dust shaking and achieving automated cleaning of the filter element 2. In some other examples, if the filter element 2 is slidably set on the top of the housing 1, a linear drive can be further provided to achieve the reciprocating sliding of the filter element 2.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the width of the filter element 2 is less than or equal to the width of the opening of the dust collection chamber 12.

[0036] It should be noted that the width of filter element 2 refers to the straight-line distance from the end of filter element 2 closest to the front panel 11 to the end of filter element 2 furthest from the front panel 11. The width of the opening of the dust collection chamber 12 refers to the straight-line distance from the top of the housing 1 to the front panel 11.

[0037] It is understood that, through the configuration of this embodiment, all the dust shaken off by the filter element 2 can fall into the dust collection chamber 12, minimizing the possibility of dust falling onto the room floor. In some examples, the width of the filter element 2 is equal to the width of the opening of the dust collection chamber 12, so that the filter element 2 can be precisely overlapped at the opening of the dust collection chamber 12. The vibration of the filter element 2 when it overlaps the opening of the dust collection chamber 12 shakes the dust into the dust collection chamber 12.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the end of the front panel 11 away from the filter element 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1.

[0039] It should be noted that the end of the front panel 11 furthest from the filter element 2 is the lower end of the front panel 11.

[0040] Understandably, by positioning the pivot at the end of the front panel 11 furthest from the filter element 2, the opening angle of the front panel 11 can be increased, thereby increasing the opening size of the dust collection chamber 12 to better collect the dust shaken off from the filter element 2. In some examples, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a rotation drive for driving the front panel 11 to rotate and open or close the dust collection chamber 12. Specifically, when the front panel 11 opens the dust collection chamber 12, the maximum angle between the front panel 11 and the casing 1 is 25° to 45°.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the ash collection chamber 12 is provided with an ash collection bag 121. When the front panel 11 moves, the ash collection bag 121 can deform in accordance with the movement of the front panel 11 to open or close the ash collection bag 121.

[0042] It should be noted that the ash collection bag 121 can be made of flexible material or a material with a certain degree of rigidity, and the overall length can be stretched or contracted by setting up repeated V-shaped pleats and expanding and contracting the pleats.

[0043] It is understandable that by installing a dust collection bag 121 in the dust collection chamber 12, the amount of dust entering the housing 1 is reduced. Different parts of the dust collection bag 121 can be connected to the housing 1 and the front panel 11 respectively. When the front panel 11 moves away from the housing 1, the dust collection bag 121 is opened; when it moves closer to the housing 1, the dust collection bag 121 is closed, eliminating the unnecessary steps of manually opening the dust collection bag 121 and improving cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, the deformable dust collection bag 121 can reduce storage space and decrease the overall thickness of the indoor air conditioning unit. In some examples, the dust collection bag 121 is detachably installed in the dust collection chamber 12, so that the dust collection bag 121 can be removed and the collected dust disposed of.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 as well as Figure 6As shown, the ash collection chamber 12 is provided with an ash collection box 122, and the opening of the ash collection box 122 faces the opening of the ash collection chamber 12.

[0045] It is understandable that using the dust collection box 122 to collect dust can prevent some dust from being squeezed out of the dust collection chamber 12 by the housing 1 and the front panel 11 when the dust collection chamber 12 is closed. In some examples, the dust collection box 122 is integrally formed into the front panel 11, thereby reducing the assembly steps for installing the dust collection box 122.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the dust collection box 122 is fixedly connected to the front panel 11 and is located near the end of the front panel 11 away from the filter element 2.

[0047] It is understandable that the dust collection box 122 is located near the bottom of the dust collection chamber 12 in order to collect as much of the shaken dust as possible in the dust collection box 122.

[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a receiving groove 13, which is used to receive the ash collection box 122.

[0049] Understandably, when the front panel 11 moves towards the housing 1 and closes the dust collection chamber 12, the receiving groove 13 provides a receiving space for the dust collection box 122, preventing the dust collection box 122 from interfering with the housing 1. In some examples, the receiving groove 13 is only provided with one opening facing the front panel 11, so that the side wall of the receiving groove 13 can play a certain shielding role, preventing the dust in the dust collection box 122 from falling onto other components.

[0050] In some embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes an indoor heat exchanger and a fan.

[0051] This application also provides an air conditioner, which includes the above-mentioned indoor unit and outdoor unit. The specific structure of the indoor unit is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0052] In some embodiments, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner also includes known components such as an outdoor heat exchanger, a fan, and an electrical control box, which will not be described in detail here.

[0053] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0054] The air conditioner provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) is provided with a front panel (11), and a dust collection cavity (12) is formed between the front panel (11) and the housing (1). The front panel (11) is movably close to or away from the housing (1) to open or close the dust collection cavity (12). as well as, The filter element (2) is disposed on the top of the housing (1) and is movably oriented toward the dust collection chamber (12).

2. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter element (2) is rotatably connected to the housing (1) at one end near the front panel (11), and the filter element (2) is flip-overly attached to the opening of the dust collection chamber (12).

3. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a flipping drive (3), which is used to drive the filter (2) to flip between the top of the housing (1) and the opening of the dust collection chamber (12), and to drive the filter (2) to swing up and down about the opening of the dust collection chamber (12).

4. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The width of the filter element (2) is less than or equal to the width of the opening of the dust collection chamber (12).

5. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel (11) is rotatably connected to the housing (1) at the end away from the filter element (2).

6. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ash collection chamber (12) is provided with an ash collection bag (121). When the front panel (11) moves, the ash collection bag (121) can deform in accordance with the front panel (11) to open or close the ash collection bag (121).

7. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ash collection chamber (12) is provided with an ash collection box (122), and the opening of the ash collection box (122) faces the opening of the ash collection chamber (12).

8. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The dust collection box (122) is fixedly connected to the front panel (11) and is located near the front panel (11) at the end away from the filter element (2).

9. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a receiving groove (13) for accommodating the ash collection box (122).

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

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