Air conditioner air outlet component and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner air outlet component and an air conditioner. The air conditioner air outlet component comprises a face frame, a filter screen and a grid. The face frame is provided with an air passing opening and a filter screen dismounting opening. The filter screen comprises a filter screen body arranged at the air passing opening. The grid is arranged at the air passing opening. The grid shields the filter screen body and avoids the filter screen dismounting opening. The air conditioner air outlet component can facilitate the dismounting of the filter screen.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioning indoor units typically have air vents at their vents for airflow guidance. These vents include grilles and filters. However, in some related technologies, the grilles of the air vents are located outside the filters, causing inconvenience for customers when removing and installing the filters. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application aims to provide an air conditioning vent component and an air conditioner that facilitates the installation and removal of the filter.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this application provides an air conditioning vent component, comprising: A face frame, the face frame having an air vent and a filter removal / installation port; The filter screen includes a filter screen body disposed at the air inlet; A grille is installed at the air vent, which covers the filter body and avoids the filter installation and removal port.

[0005] In one embodiment, the filter screen further includes a gripping member disposed on one side of the filter screen body, the gripping member being located at the filter screen mounting / unmounting port.

[0006] In one embodiment, the gripping member includes a gripping portion and a connecting portion that is connected to the filter body and the gripping portion respectively; The grip portion at least partially obstructs the filter screen installation / removal port.

[0007] In one embodiment, the air vent extends through both sides of the face frame along a first direction, and the filter removal port is located on one side of the air vent along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction; the grip portion and the grille are spaced apart along the second direction, so that a portion of the filter removal port forms an operating port exposed between the grip portion and the grille; the grip portion has a grip groove on the side near the grille, the opening of the grip groove faces the grille, and communicates with the operating port; And / or, the connecting part is snapped into the filter body.

[0008] In one embodiment, the air vent extends through both sides of the face frame along a first direction, and the filter removal port is located on one side of the air vent along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The face frame has a guide surface located on the side of the filter removal port along the second direction away from the air vent, and the filter removal port and the filter body are respectively located on opposite sides of the guide surface along the first direction. Under the action of external force, the grip moves along the guide surface to remove the filter body from the filter removal port. And / or, the grip is engaged with the faceplate; In one embodiment, the filter screen is slidably engaged with the face frame; And / or, the air conditioning vent component further includes a plurality of support ribs, which are mounted at the air vent and located on the side of the filter body away from the grille.

[0009] In one embodiment, the faceplate includes a frame having the air vent and the filter removal port, and a mounting assembly mounted at the air vent. The filter body is slidably engaged with the mounting assembly; And / or, one end of the mounting assembly is rotatably connected to the frame so that the mounting assembly can rotate outward of the air vent, and the grille is connected to the mounting assembly.

[0010] In one embodiment, the number of filters is one, and the mounting components are respectively provided on opposite sides of the filters; And / or, there are multiple filters and multiple mounting components, with multiple mounting components spaced apart at the air vent, and a filter is provided between each two adjacent mounting components.

[0011] In one embodiment, there are multiple filters and mounting components, and the filter body of each filter is slidably engaged with two adjacent mounting components. The installation assembly includes an installation body and a sliding connector that slides with the filter body. The sliding connector is detachably connected to either side of the opposite sides of the installation body.

[0012] In one embodiment, the face frame has a mounting base, the mounting assembly includes a mounting body and a sliding connector that slides with the filter body, the mounting body is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the grille is connected to the mounting body.

[0013] Another embodiment of this application provides an air conditioner, including: An indoor air conditioning unit with ventilation openings; The air conditioning vent component described above is disposed at the ventilation opening, and the air vent is connected to the ventilation opening.

[0014] This application provides an air conditioning vent component and an air conditioner. The air conditioning vent component features a filter removal port on its frame, with a grille that avoids the port. This allows the filter body, previously obscured by the grille, to be removed from the port, enabling filter removal without removing the grille from the vent. This facilitates easy cleaning and replacement of the filter by the user. Therefore, the air conditioning vent component in this application facilitates filter removal and installation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioning vent component according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the air conditioning vent component shown. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the central air conditioning vent component from another angle; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 BB section view; Figure 6 yes Figure 4 CC section view; Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the components installed in the middle; Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Another structural diagram of the component installation.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10. Face frame; 10a. Air vent; 10b. Filter screen installation / removal port; 10b1. Operation port; 10b2. Holding groove; 10c. Guide surface; 11. Frame; 12. Mounting assembly; 121. Mounting body; 121a. Rotating shaft; 121b. Grille fixing groove; 122. Sliding connector; 122a. Slide groove; 122a1. First section; 122a2. Second section; 13. Mounting base; 13a. Rotating hole; 13a1. Clearance opening; 14. Snap-fit ​​base; 20. Filter screen; 21. Filter screen body; 22. Holding component; 221. Holding part; 222. Connecting part; 30. Grille; 40. Support rib. Detailed Implementation

[0017] In the description of the embodiments in this application, it should be noted that the terms "first direction" and "second direction" are based on the appended... Figure 5 The indicated orientation or positional relationship, the term "third orientation" is based on the attached... Figure 4 The orientation or positional relationship shown is merely for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and is 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 on the embodiments of this application.

[0018] This application provides an air conditioning vent component. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 8 The air conditioning vent component includes a face frame 10, a filter 20, and a grille 30.

[0019] The faceplate 10 has an air vent 10a and a filter removal port 10b. The filter 20 includes a filter body 21 disposed at the air vent 10a. A grille 30 is disposed at the air vent 10a, and the grille 30 covers the filter body 21 and avoids the filter removal port 10b.

[0020] Air vent 10a is used to allow airflow to pass through.

[0021] The filter body 21 refers to the part of the filter 20 that filters the airflow. The grille 30 obstructs the filter body 21, meaning that on a projection plane perpendicular to the penetrating direction (i.e., the first direction) of the air vent 10a, at least a portion of the projected outline of the grille 30 coincides with the projected outline of the filter body 21. It can be understood that the grille 30 is generally located on the side of the filter body 21 closest to the room; that is, when viewed from the side of the air conditioning vent component closest to the room, the grille 30 obstructs the filter body 21.

[0022] The filter screen removal port 10b is used for the filter screen 20 to pass through, so as to remove and install the filter screen 20. The grille 30 avoids the filter screen removal port 10b, that is, the grille 30 does not block the filter screen removal port 10b, so that the filter screen body 21 at the air outlet 10a can be removed from the filter screen removal port 10b without removing the grille 30.

[0023] The fit between the filter 20 and the face frame 10 is not limited. For example, the filter 20 can slide with the face frame 10. That is, the filter body 21 can be removed from or installed at the air vent 10a by sliding relative to the face frame 10.

[0024] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 5The air conditioning vent component may also include multiple support ribs 40, which are installed at the air outlet 10a and located on the side of the filter body 21 opposite to the grille 30. The support ribs 40 are used to improve the structural strength of the frame 10. The grille 30 and the filter 20 can cover the support ribs 40 to improve the aesthetics of the air conditioning vent component.

[0025] This application also provides an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit and an air vent component provided in any embodiment of this application. The indoor unit has a vent, the air vent component is disposed at the vent, and the air outlet 10a communicates with the vent. That is, the air vent component of this application is used in conjunction with the vent of the air conditioner.

[0026] Air conditioners include, but are not limited to, centralized air conditioning systems, which can be ducted air conditioners, central air conditioning systems, etc. Ventilation vents can be either the return air vents or the air outlets of the indoor unit.

[0027] It should be noted that the air conditioning vent component in this application embodiment is not limited to use with the indoor unit of an air conditioner. As needed, the air conditioning vent component can be used with any other device with a ventilation opening (including but not limited to an air conditioner).

[0028] In this embodiment of the air conditioning vent component, a filter removal port 10b is provided on the frame 10. The grille 30 avoids the filter removal port 10b, allowing the filter body 21, which is covered by the grille 30, to be removed from the filter removal port 10b. This enables the filter 20 to be removed and installed without removing the grille 30 from the air outlet 10a, facilitating easy cleaning and replacement of the filter 20 by the user. Therefore, the air conditioning vent component in this embodiment facilitates the removal and installation of the filter 20.

[0029] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The filter screen 20 may also include a grip 22 disposed on one side of the filter screen body 21, the grip 22 being located at the filter screen disassembly port 10b.

[0030] The grip 22 is used for the user to grasp the filter screen 20 during the process of removing and installing the filter screen 20. By setting the grip 22 at the filter screen removal and installation port 10b, it is easy for the user to grasp it.

[0031] For example, the grip 22 can be snapped into the face frame 10 to better fix the filter screen 20 while facilitating user disassembly and assembly, thereby improving the installation stability of the filter screen 20.

[0032] For example, please refer to Figure 5The grip 22 includes a grip portion 221 and a connecting portion 222 that is connected to the filter body 21 and the grip portion 221 respectively. The grip portion 221 at least covers a portion of the filter removal port 10b.

[0033] In other words, when the filter 20 is installed on the frame 10, the filter body 21 is located at the air vent 10a, and the grip 22 is located at the filter removal port 10b. The grip portion 221 of the grip 22 can cover the entire area of ​​the filter removal port 10b, or it can only cover a portion of the filter removal port 10b. By ensuring that the grip portion 221 at least covers a portion of the filter removal port 10b, the aesthetic appearance of the air conditioning vent component can be improved.

[0034] The connection method between the connecting part 222 and the filter body 21 is not limited. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 5 The connecting part 222 can be snapped into the filter body 21, meaning that the connecting part 222 and the filter body 21 are detachably connected. After the user removes the filter body 21 from the air outlet 10a through the holding part 22 from the filter removal port 10b, the holding part 22 can be separated from the filter body 21 to facilitate cleaning. After cleaning, the filter body 21 is reconnected to the connecting part 222 of the holding part 22 and reinstalled onto the face frame 10. Alternatively, the user can purchase a new filter body 21, separate the holding part 22 from the old filter body 21, connect the holding part 22 to the new filter body 21, and then install it onto the face frame 10.

[0035] Figure 5 The connecting part 222 has a slot, and the filter body 21 has a buckle, which engages with the slot.

[0036] In other embodiments, the connecting part 222 and the filter body 21 may also adopt other detachable connection methods such as fastening connection.

[0037] In other embodiments, the connecting part 222 may also be non-detachably connected to the filter body 21.

[0038] For example, please refer to Figure 5 The air vent 10a passes through the face frame 10 on both sides along the first direction, and the filter screen removal port 10b can be located on one side of the air vent 10a along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0039] The faceplate 10 faces the interior on one side along the first direction, so that the air vent 10a faces the interior. The filter removal port 10b is located on the side of the air vent 10a along the second direction, and also on the side of the air vent 10a along the first direction closer to the interior, and communicates with the interior, so that the user can remove the filter 20 from the side of the faceplate 10 along the first direction closer to the interior.

[0040] Preferably, when the air conditioning vent component is located at the ventilation opening of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the second direction can be the height direction, and the filter removal port 10b can be located on the bottom side of the air outlet along the height direction. That is to say, the user can remove the filter 20 from the side of the air conditioning vent component that is lower in height, which can improve the convenience of user operation. In other embodiments, the filter removal port 10b can also be located on one side in the left-right direction.

[0041] Please continue reading. Figure 5 The grip portion 221 can be spaced apart from the grille 30 along the second direction so that a portion of the filter screen removal port 10b forms an operation port 10b1 exposed between the grip portion 221 and the grille 30. The grip portion 221 has a grip groove 10b2 on the side near the grille 30. The opening of the grip groove 10b2 faces the grille 30 and communicates with the operation port 10b1.

[0042] The user's hand can be inserted into the grip groove 10b2 through the operation port 10b1 to apply force to the grip part 221, thereby pulling the filter screen 20 out from the filter screen removal port 10b.

[0043] Please continue reading. Figure 5 The faceplate 10 may have a guide surface 10c, which is located on the side of the filter removal port 10b away from the air outlet 10a along the second direction, and the filter removal port 10b and the filter body 21 are located on opposite sides of the guide surface 10c along the first direction. Under the action of external force, the grip 22 moves along the guide surface 10c to remove the filter body 21 from the filter removal port 10b.

[0044] The guide surface 10c is used to guide the movement direction of the grip 22. The grip 22 contacts the guide surface 10c under the action of external force and can slide relative to the guide surface 10c, thereby allowing the user to easily remove and install the filter screen 20 from the filter screen installation and removal port 10b.

[0045] Figure 5 The gripper 22 has an abutment surface that is adapted to the guide surface 10c. By fitting the abutment surface to the guide surface 10c, the stability of the fit between the gripper 22 and the guide surface 10c can be improved.

[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2 to 8 The faceplate 10 may include a frame 11 having an air vent 10a and a filter removal port 10b, and a mounting assembly 12 mounted at the air vent 10a. The filter body 21 is slidably engaged with the mounting assembly 12.

[0047] Mounting assembly 12 is used to mount the filter body 21. The filter body 21 can be easily mounted and dismounted by sliding relative to the mounting assembly 12.

[0048] Figures 3 to 6 The mounting component 12 extends across the air vent 10a in the second direction, and the filter body 21 can slide accordingly in the second direction, while also being able to slide from the side of the grille 30 away from the room to the side closer to the room.

[0049] For example, there is one filter screen 20, and mounting components 12 can be provided on opposite sides of the filter screen 20. That is, one filter screen 20 corresponds to two mounting components 12, and the two mounting components 12 slide and engage with opposite sides of the filter screen body 21, thereby improving the stability of the filter screen body 21 when sliding.

[0050] For example, please refer to Figure 2 There are multiple filters 20 and multiple mounting components 12. Multiple mounting components 12 are spaced apart at the air outlet 10a, and a filter 20 is set between two adjacent mounting components 12. That is, the number of mounting components 12 is one more than the number of filters 20, so as to ensure that the opposite sides of each filter 20 are in sliding fit with the mounting component 12.

[0051] Please see Figures 2 to 8 There are multiple filters 20 and mounting components 12 (only one filter 20 is shown in the figure). The filter body 21 of each filter 20 is slidably engaged with two adjacent mounting components 12. The mounting component 12 includes a mounting body 121 and a sliding connector 122 that is slidably engaged with the filter body 21. The sliding connector 122 is detachably connected to either side of the opposite sides of the mounting body 121.

[0052] In other words, the structure of the mounting component 12 can be freely adjusted according to the filter 20. For example, please refer to... Figure 8 For the mounting assembly 12 with filters 20 on both sides, corresponding sliding connectors 122 can be installed on the opposite sides of the mounting body 121. For the mounting assembly 12 with a filter 20 on only one side, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 7 Therefore, only one sliding connector 122 needs to be provided in one of the mounting bodies 121. It can be seen that by making the mounting body 121 and the sliding connector 122 detachably connected, the flexibility of the mounting assembly 12 can be greatly improved and the production cost of the air conditioning vent component can be reduced.

[0053] In a specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 The sliding connector 122 has a groove 122a on the side opposite to the mounting body 121. Part of the structure of the filter body 21 extends into the groove 122a and can slide relative to the groove 122a. Figure 5The slide 122a includes a first section 122a1 and a second section 122a2. The second section 122a2 is located on the side of the first section 122a1 near the filter screen installation port 10b, and bends along the first direction toward the filter screen installation port 10b so as to smoothly guide the filter screen body 21 to the filter screen installation port 10b.

[0054] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The face frame 10 has a mounting base 13, and the mounting assembly 12 includes a mounting body 121 and a sliding connector 122 that slides with the filter body 21. The mounting body 121 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 13, and the grille 30 is connected to the mounting body 121.

[0055] In other words, in addition to installing the filter body 21, the mounting component 12 can also be used to fix the grille 30. Figure 3 and Figure 7 The mounting body 121 has multiple grille fixing slots 121b, and a portion of the grille 30 is fixed by being snapped into the grille fixing slots 121b.

[0056] The mounting body 121 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 13 so that the grille 30 can be rotated open with the mounting body 121 to expose the air vent 10a. In this way, when the indoor unit of the air conditioner needs cleaning, maintenance, repair, or replacement of internal parts, the operator can rotate the grille 30 to perform the operation.

[0057] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In an embodiment where there are multiple mounting components 12, the multiple mounting components 12 are spaced apart along a third direction, and the grille 30 extends along a third direction and is simultaneously connected to multiple mounting bodies 121. The multiple mounting components 12 and the grille 30 thus form a whole. When operating, the operator can rotate this whole structure, which can greatly improve the ease of operation.

[0058] Preferably, the mounting base 13 is disposed within the air vent 10a and connected to the frame 11, and the grille 30 is located on the side of the mounting assembly 12 closer to the room, so that the grille 30 can cover the mounting assembly 12 and improve the aesthetics of the air conditioning vent component.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 3The mounting body 121 has a rotating shaft 121a at one end, and the mounting base 13 has a corresponding rotating hole 13a. The rotating shaft 121a is inserted into the rotating hole 13a to achieve a rotatable connection. Furthermore, the axial side of the rotating hole 13a may also have a clearance opening 13a1, from which the rotating shaft 121a can be removed, thereby separating the mounting body 121 from the mounting base 13 and allowing the grille 30 to be removed from the vent.

[0060] For example, please refer to Figures 6 to 8 The faceplate 10 also includes a snap-fit ​​seat 14 disposed on the frame 11. The snap-fit ​​seat 14 is disposed opposite to the mounting base 13, and the end of the mounting body 121 opposite to the mounting base 13 can snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​seat 14.

[0061] It should be noted that, for embodiments where the indoor unit of the air conditioner is a ducted air conditioner or a central air conditioner, the size of the air vent of the indoor unit is usually measured on-site before the air vent components are manufactured. After the indoor unit is installed, the air vent components are installed separately. By dividing the frame 10 into a frame 11 and an installation component 12, only the frame 11 needs to be customized, without the need to manufacture the installation component 12. In other words, the installation component 12 is installed onto the frame 11 after the frame 10 is manufactured. This simplifies the production process of the air vent components and improves the installation flexibility of the air vent components.

[0062] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in yet another embodiment," or "exemplary," 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 the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine the different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An air conditioning vent component, characterized in that, include: A face frame, the face frame having an air vent and a filter removal / installation port; The filter screen includes a filter screen body disposed at the air inlet; A grille is installed at the air vent, which covers the filter body and avoids the filter installation and removal port.

2. The air conditioning vent component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter screen also includes a gripping member disposed on one side of the filter screen body, the gripping member being located at the filter screen disassembly port.

3. The air conditioning vent component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The grip includes a grip portion and a connecting portion that is connected to the filter body and the grip portion respectively; the grip portion at least covers a portion of the filter removal port.

4. The air conditioning vent component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air vent extends through both sides of the face frame along the first direction, and the filter screen removal port is located on one side of the air vent along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The grip portion and the grille are spaced apart along the second direction, so that a portion of the filter screen installation / removal port forms an operation port exposed between the grip portion and the grille. The grip portion has a grip groove on the side near the grille, the opening of the grip groove faces the grille, and communicates with the operation port. And / or, the connecting part is snapped into the filter body.

5. The air conditioning vent component according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The air vent extends through both sides of the face frame along the first direction, and the filter screen removal port is located on one side of the air vent along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The face frame has a guide surface, which is located on the side of the filter screen removal port away from the air vent along the second direction, and the filter screen removal port and the filter screen body are respectively located on opposite sides of the guide surface along the first direction; the gripping member moves along the guide surface under the action of external force to remove the filter screen body from the filter screen removal port; And / or, the grip is engaged with the faceplate.

6. The air conditioning vent component according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The filter screen is slidably engaged with the face frame; And / or, the air conditioning vent component further includes a plurality of support ribs, which are mounted at the air vent and located on the side of the filter body away from the grille.

7. The air conditioning vent component according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The faceplate includes a frame having the air vent and the filter removal port, and a mounting assembly mounted at the air vent. The filter body is slidably engaged with the mounting assembly; And / or, one end of the mounting assembly is rotatably connected to the frame so that the mounting assembly can rotate outward of the air vent, and the grille is connected to the mounting assembly.

8. The air conditioning vent component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of filters is one, and the mounting components are respectively provided on both sides of the filters; And / or, there are multiple filters and multiple mounting components, with multiple mounting components spaced apart at the air vent, and a filter is provided between each two adjacent mounting components.

9. The air conditioning vent component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The number of filters and mounting components are both multiple, and the filter body of each filter is slidably engaged with two adjacent mounting components; wherein, the mounting component includes a mounting body and a sliding connector that is slidably engaged with the filter body, and the sliding connector is detachably connected to either side of the opposite sides of the mounting body.

10. The air conditioning vent component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The face frame has a mounting base, and the mounting assembly includes a mounting body and a sliding connector that slides with the filter body. The mounting body is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the grille is connected to the mounting body.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: An indoor air conditioning unit with ventilation openings; The air conditioning vent component according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the air conditioning vent component is disposed at the ventilation opening, and the air vent is connected to the ventilation opening.

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