An air conditioner

Abstract

An air conditioner comprises: a casing provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet, one of the first air outlet and the second air outlet being a side air outlet and the other being a lower air outlet, the width of the first air outlet being greater than or equal to the width of the second air outlet; and a deflector assembly comprising a first deflector and a second deflector, one end of the first deflector in the width direction being located between the side air outlet and the lower air outlet and being rotatable relative to the casing so that the deflector assembly can rotate between a first position in which the lower air outlet is closed and a second position in which the side air outlet is closed; the second deflector being movable relative to the first deflector so that the deflector assembly can be switched between a storage state and a deployed state, so that the deflector assembly can be switched to the storage state during rotation. This scheme can solve the problem that hot air cannot fall to the ground in heating mode and is beneficial to reducing the size of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of air handling equipment technology, specifically referring to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In conventional central air conditioning systems, ducted indoor units (i.e., ducted units) are typically installed recessed into the ceiling. These units usually employ centrifugal fans and have one air inlet and one air outlet, with air typically entering from the bottom and exiting from the side. However, in heating mode, the hot air cannot reach the floor, resulting in poor heating performance and a negative user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide an air conditioner that can solve the problem that hot air cannot reach the ground in heating mode, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0004] This application provides an air conditioner, including: a housing, the housing having a first air outlet and a second air outlet, one of the first air outlet and the second air outlet being a side air outlet and the other being a bottom air outlet, the width of the first air outlet being greater than or equal to the width of the second air outlet; and an air guide plate assembly, including a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate connected to the first air guide plate, one end of the first air guide plate having a rotating connecting portion in the width direction, the rotating connecting portion being located between the side air outlet and the bottom air outlet, and being rotatable relative to the housing, so that the air guide plate assembly can rotate between a first position of closing the bottom air outlet and a second position of closing the side air outlet; the second air guide plate is movable relative to the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly can switch between a retracted state and an unfolded state, so that the air guide plate assembly can switch to the retracted state during rotation.

[0005] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment has a side air outlet and a bottom air outlet in its casing. The side air outlet can realize the function of side air outlet (such as front air outlet) so that the airflow can be transported over a long distance; the bottom air outlet can realize the function of bottom air outlet, which can solve the problem of blind air supply area below the duct air conditioner, so that the hot air can fall to the ground in the heating mode, thereby improving the heating effect and improving the user experience.

[0006] The air guide plate assembly can rotate between a first position where the lower air outlet is closed and a second position where the side air outlet is closed. When the air guide plate assembly closes the side air outlet, the lower air outlet is open, allowing the air conditioner to blow air downwards, so that hot air in heating mode can reach the ground. When the air guide plate assembly closes the lower air outlet, the side air outlet is open, allowing the air conditioner to blow air laterally, so that the airflow can be transported over long distances.

[0007] In addition, the air guide plate assembly can switch between a retracted state and an extended state, making the width of the air guide plate assembly adjustable. The air guide plate assembly can switch to the retracted state during rotation, which reduces the space required for rotation and prevents interference with other structures inside the air conditioner during rotation, thus helping to reduce the size of the air conditioner.

[0008] Based on the above technical solution, the following improvements can be made to this application.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment, the width of the first air outlet is greater than the width of the second air outlet. When the air guide plate assembly is in the retracted state, the width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the second air outlet so that the air guide plate assembly can close the second air outlet. When the air guide plate assembly is in the unfolded state, the width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the first air outlet so that the air guide plate assembly can close the first air outlet.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the first air guide plate has a storage space, and the second air guide plate is slidably connected to the first air guide plate and configured to slide relative to the first air guide plate between a storage position and an unfolded position; based on the second air guide plate sliding to the storage position, the second air guide plate is at least partially retracted into the storage space, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the storage state; based on the second air guide plate sliding to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate is at least partially extended out of the storage space, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the unfolded state.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the sliding path of the second air guide plate is arc-shaped.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the second air guide plate is rotatably connected to the first air guide plate and is configured to rotate relative to the first air guide plate between a stowed position and an unfolded position; based on the second air guide plate rotating to the stowed position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are stacked along the thickness direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the stowed state; based on the second air guide plate rotating to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are arranged side by side along the width direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the unfolded state.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, the second air guide plate is slidably connected to the first air guide plate and configured to slide relative to the first air guide plate between a stowed position and an unfolded position; based on the second air guide plate sliding to the stowed position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are stacked along the thickness direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the stowed state; based on the second air guide plate sliding to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are arranged side by side along the width direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the unfolded state.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment, the width of the second air guide plate is smaller than the width of the first air guide plate.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode; when the air conditioner is in the first air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is located in the first position and in the retracted state, so that the air guide plate assembly closes the lower air outlet and opens the side air outlet; when the air conditioner is in the second air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is located in the second position and in the unfolded state, so that the air guide plate assembly closes the side air outlet and opens the lower air outlet; when the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is located in the third position, so that the air guide plate assembly opens the side air outlet and opens the lower air outlet.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment, the air guide plate assembly is in the retracted state based on the air conditioner being in the third air outlet mode; the third position is located between the first position and the second position; or, the third position coincides with the position of the air guide plate assembly when the first air outlet is closed.

[0017] In one exemplary embodiment, based on the fact that the air guide plate assembly is located in a third position, the angle between the first air guide plate and the plane where the side air outlet is located is between 0° and 120°.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment, the first air outlet is the side air outlet, and the second air outlet is the bottom air outlet. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This application provides structural schematic diagrams of an air conditioner in a second air outlet mode, based on some embodiments of the present application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the air conditioner in the first air outlet mode. Figure 3 for Figure 1The diagram shows the structure of the air conditioner in the third air outlet mode. Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner in a second air outlet mode provided in some other embodiments of this application; Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the air conditioner in the first air outlet mode. Figure 6 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the air conditioner in the third air outlet mode.

[0020] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Housing; 11. First air outlet; 12. Second air outlet; 13. Side air outlet; 14. Bottom air outlet; 21 First air guide plate, 211 Rotating connecting part, 212 Storage space, 22 Second air guide plate; 3. Heat exchanger. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The principles and features of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the figure, this application provides an air conditioner, including: a housing 1 and an air guide plate assembly.

[0023] Among them, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a first air outlet 11 and a second air outlet 12. One of the first air outlet 11 and the second air outlet 12 is a side air outlet 13, and the other is a bottom air outlet 14. The width of the first air outlet 11 is greater than or equal to the width of the second air outlet 12.

[0024] The air guide plate assembly includes a first air guide plate 21 and a second air guide plate 22 connected to the first air guide plate 21. One end of the first air guide plate 21 in the width direction is provided with a rotating connecting portion 211. The rotating connecting portion 211 is located between the side air outlet 13 and the lower air outlet 14, and can rotate relative to the housing 1, so that the air guide plate assembly can be in a first position with the lower air outlet 14 closed (e.g., ...). Figure 2 and Figure 5 (as shown) and the second position of closing the side air outlet 13 (as shown) Figure 1 and Figure 4 The second air guide plate 22 can move relative to the first air guide plate 21, so that the air guide plate assembly can switch between a retracted state and an unfolded state, and the air guide plate assembly can switch to the retracted state during rotation.

[0025] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment has a casing 1 with a side air outlet 13 and a bottom air outlet 14. The side air outlet 13 can realize the function of side air outlet (e.g., front air outlet), enabling airflow to be transported over long distances. Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown; the lower air outlet 14 can realize the lower air outlet function, which can solve the problem of blind air supply below the duct unit, so that the hot air in the heating mode can reach the ground (e.g. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown in the figure, this improves the heating effect and enhances the user experience.

[0026] The air guide plate assembly can rotate between a first position where the lower air outlet 14 is closed and a second position where the side air outlet 13 is closed. When the air guide plate assembly closes the side air outlet 13, the lower air outlet 14 is open, allowing the air conditioner to blow air downwards, so that hot air in heating mode can reach the ground. When the air guide plate assembly closes the lower air outlet 14 and opens the side air outlet 13, the air conditioner can blow air laterally, allowing the airflow to be transported over long distances.

[0027] In addition, the air guide plate assembly can switch between a retracted state and an extended state, making the width of the air guide plate assembly adjustable. The air guide plate assembly can switch to the retracted state during rotation, which reduces the space required for rotation and prevents interference with other structures inside the air conditioner during rotation, thus helping to reduce the size of the air conditioner.

[0028] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the first air outlet 11 is greater than or equal to the width of the second air outlet 12, based on the air guide plate assembly being in a retracted state (e.g., Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown), the width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the second air outlet 12 so that the air guide plate assembly can close the second air outlet 12. This is based on the air guide plate assembly being in the deployed state (e.g., Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the first air outlet 11 so that the air guide plate assembly can close the first air outlet 11.

[0029] The width of the first air outlet 11 is greater than the width of the second air outlet 12. This allows the first air outlet 11 to be used as the main air outlet, and the second air outlet 12 as an auxiliary air outlet. This avoids having too many or too large openings in the casing 1, which would affect the aesthetics. It also prevents the need for excessively wide or large openings in the ceiling when installing a ducted indoor unit, thus maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the interior decoration. The air guide plate assembly can switch between a retracted and extended state, and its width is adjustable to accommodate the widths of the two air outlets, ensuring that one of them can be closed to change the airflow direction.

[0030] The width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the first air outlet 11. This means that the distance between the two ends of the air guide plate assembly in the width direction is equal to or substantially equal to the width of the first air outlet 11, so that the air guide plate assembly can be completely closed (for example, the distance between the two ends of the air guide plate assembly in the width direction is slightly greater than the width of the first air outlet 11, so that the two ends of the air guide plate assembly can overlap the housing 1 to completely close the first air outlet 11) or substantially close the first air outlet 11 (for example, there can be a certain gap). Similarly, the width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the second air outlet 12. This means that the distance between the two ends of the air guide plate assembly in the width direction is equal to or substantially equal to the width of the second air outlet 12, so that the air guide plate assembly can be completely closed (for example, the distance between the two ends of the air guide plate assembly in the width direction is slightly greater than the width of the second air outlet 12, so that the two ends of the air guide plate assembly can overlap the housing 1 to completely close the second air outlet 12) or substantially close the second air outlet 12 (for example, there can be a certain gap).

[0031] In this embodiment of the application, the air conditioner can be the indoor unit of a split air conditioner, such as a wall-mounted indoor unit, a ceiling-mounted indoor unit (such as a ducted air conditioner or a ceiling-mounted air conditioner), or a split air conditioner unit including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, or an integrated air conditioner.

[0032] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the first air outlet 11 is a side air outlet 13, and the second air outlet 12 is a bottom air outlet 14. Therefore, the width of the side air outlet 13 is greater than the width of the bottom air outlet 14, which can avoid the bottom opening of the casing 1 being too large and affecting the aesthetics, and can also avoid the bottom opening of the ceiling being too wide and affecting the aesthetics of the interior decoration when the duct indoor unit is installed in the ceiling.

[0033] In other embodiments, the lower air outlet 14 is the first air outlet 11, and the side air outlet 13 is the second air outlet 12.

[0034] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the first air guide plate 21 is adapted to the second air outlet 12. Therefore, the air guide plate assembly in the folded state is basically equivalent to the first air guide plate 21. The first air guide plate 21 can be used to control the opening and closing of the second air outlet 12. The first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 in the unfolded state can be used together to control the opening and closing of the first air outlet 11. The structure is simple.

[0035] In other embodiments, the first air guide plate 21 may not be adapted to the second air outlet 12, and the opening and closing of the second air outlet 12 may be jointly controlled by the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 in the retracted state.

[0036] In some exemplary embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a first drive mechanism (not shown in the figure) and a second drive mechanism (not shown in the figure). The first drive mechanism is connected to the first air guide plate 21 and is configured to drive the first air guide plate 21 to rotate. The second drive mechanism is connected to the second air guide plate 22 and is configured to drive the second air guide plate 22 to move relative to the first air guide plate 21.

[0037] The first drive mechanism may include a first drive component, which may be, but is not limited to, a motor (such as a stepper motor). The first drive component may be, but is not limited to, mounted on the housing 1. The first drive mechanism may also include a first transmission mechanism, which may be, but is not limited to, a gear transmission mechanism, a rack and pinion transmission mechanism, etc. The rotating connection part 211 may be, but is not limited to, a rotating shaft, a shaft hole, a support shaft, etc. The rotating connection part 211 is fixedly connected to the first drive mechanism. The rotating connection part 211 may also be rotatably connected to the housing 1.

[0038] The second drive mechanism may include a second drive component, which may be, but is not limited to, a motor (such as a stepper motor). The second drive mechanism may also include a second transmission mechanism, which may be, but is not limited to, a gear transmission mechanism, a rack and pinion transmission mechanism, etc. The second drive component may, but is not limited to, be mounted on the first air guide plate 21.

[0039] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first air guide plate 21 has a storage space 212 inside. The second air guide plate 22 is slidably connected to the first air guide plate 21 and is configured to slide relative to the first air guide plate 21 between the storage position and the unfolded position.

[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, based on the second air guide plate 22 sliding to the storage position, the second air guide plate 22 is at least partially retracted into the storage space 212, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the storage state.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, based on the second air guide plate 22 sliding to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate 22 extends at least partially out of the storage space 212, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the unfolded state.

[0042] This solution achieves the switching between the retracted and extended states of the air guide plate assembly through the telescopic movement of the second air guide plate 22. Furthermore, in the retracted state, the second air guide plate 22 is at least partially hidden within the first air guide plate 21, which reduces the volume of the air guide plate assembly and helps to minimize its space requirements.

[0043] The storage space 212 can be equipped with a guide slide to guide the extension and retraction of the second air guide plate 22, making its sliding smoother.

[0044] In some embodiments, the sliding path of the first air guide plate is arc-shaped, so the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can be arc-shaped air guide plates, which have a better air guiding effect. In other embodiments, the sliding path of the second air guide plate 22 can also be straight.

[0045] In other exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the second air guide plate 22 is rotatably connected to the first air guide plate 21 and is configured to rotate relative to the first air guide plate 21 between the storage position and the unfolded position.

[0046] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, based on the second air guide plate 22 rotating to the storage position, the second air guide plate 22 and the first air guide plate 21 are stacked along the thickness direction of the first air guide plate 21 so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the storage state. like Figure 4 As shown, based on the second air guide plate 22 rotating to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate 22 and the first air guide plate 21 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the first air guide plate 21, so that the air guide plate assembly is switched to the unfolded state.

[0047] This solution achieves folding motion by rotating the second air guide plate 22, thereby switching between the air guide plate assembly's stowed and unfolded states. This eliminates the need for a stowage space 212 within the first air guide plate 21, which simplifies the structure of the first air guide plate 21.

[0048] In some other exemplary embodiments (not shown in the figures), the second air guide plate 22 is slidably connected to the first air guide plate 21 and is configured to slide relative to the first air guide plate 21 between a stowed position and an unfolded position.

[0049] As the second air guide plate 22 slides to the storage position, the second air guide plate 22 and the first air guide plate 21 are stacked together along the thickness direction of the first air guide plate 21, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the storage state.

[0050] Based on the second air guide plate 22 sliding to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate 22 and the first air guide plate 21 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the first air guide plate 21, so that the air guide plate assembly is switched to the unfolded state.

[0051] This solution achieves the folding motion by sliding the second air guide plate 22, thereby switching between the folded and unfolded states of the air guide plate assembly. This eliminates the need for a storage space 212 within the first air guide plate 21, which simplifies the structure of the first air guide plate 21.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the width of the second air guide plate 22 is smaller than the width of the first air guide plate 21, which can prevent the second air guide plate 22 from interfering with other structures inside the housing 1 after it is rotated, folded or slid.

[0053] For the second air guide plate 22 using a folding method: the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can both be flat structures, then after folding, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can be a relatively regular stacked structure; the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can also both be arc-shaped plate structures, then after folding, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can be a less regular stacked structure, for example, after folding, the bending direction of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can be opposite (or the same); the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can also be one arc-shaped plate structure and the other flat structure, then after folding, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can also be a less regular stacked structure.

[0054] In some exemplary embodiments, the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode.

[0055] Based on the air conditioner being in the first air outlet mode (such as...) Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown), the air guide plate assembly is in the first position and in a retracted state, so that the air guide plate assembly closes the lower air outlet 14 and opens the side air outlet 13.

[0056] Based on the air conditioner being in the second air outlet mode (such as...) Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown), the air guide plate assembly is in the second position and in the deployed state, so that the air guide plate assembly closes the side air outlet 13 and opens the lower air outlet 14.

[0057] Based on the air conditioner being in the third air outlet mode (such as...) Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown), the air guide plate assembly is located in the third position so that the air guide plate assembly opens the side air outlet 13 and the lower air outlet 14.

[0058] Therefore, the air conditioner has three air outlet modes: side air outlet mode (i.e., the first air outlet mode), bottom air outlet mode (i.e., the second air outlet mode), and dual air outlet mode (i.e., the third air outlet mode). When the user needs rapid cooling or rapid heating, they can select the second air outlet mode, in which the airflow is discharged downwards through the bottom air outlet 14, facilitating a rapid decrease or increase in temperature in the area below. When the user wants to avoid direct airflow, they can select the first air outlet mode, in which the airflow is discharged laterally through the side air outlet 13, facilitating long-distance airflow and avoiding direct airflow to the user. When the user wants uniform cooling or heating throughout the entire area, they can select the third air outlet mode, in which the airflow is blown out together through the side air outlet 13 and the bottom air outlet 14, which can quickly adjust the temperature of the nearby area below and also deliver air over a long distance, enabling rapid temperature adjustment in areas further away.

[0059] In some embodiments, based on the air conditioner being in the third air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is in a retracted state, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown. This reduces the width of the air guide plate assembly, which helps avoid interference between the air guide plate assembly and the heat exchanger 3. Of course, the air guide plate assembly can also be in the deployed state.

[0060] In some embodiments, the third position is located between the first position and the second position, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown. In this way, the air guide plate assembly can split the airflow into two paths, so that the two airflows can flow to the side air outlet 13 and the bottom air outlet 14 respectively.

[0061] Of course, the third position coincides with the position when the air guide plate assembly closes the first air outlet 11. Since the air guide plate assembly is in a retracted state at this time and cannot close the first air outlet 11, both the first air outlet 11 and the second air outlet 12 can emit air to achieve a dual air outlet mode.

[0062] In some embodiments, based on the fact that the air guide plate assembly is located in the third position, the included angle α between the first air guide plate 21 and the plane where the side air outlet 13 is located (e.g.) Figure 3 (As shown) The angle can be between 0° and 120°, such as 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 120°, etc. Experiments have verified that this allows the dual-outlet mode to achieve better performance.

[0063] The cross-section of the air guiding portion of the first air guide plate 21 can be, but is not limited to, an arc shape. The angle between the first air guide plate 21 and the plane where the side air outlet 13 is located can be defined as the angle between the tangent of the middle part of the surface of the first air guide plate 21 away from the lower air outlet 14 and the vertical plane (or defined as the angle between the tangent of the end of the surface of the first air guide plate 21 away from the lower air outlet 14 near the axis of rotation of the first air guide plate 21 and the vertical plane).

[0064] In other embodiments, the width of the first air outlet 11 may also be equal to the width of the second air outlet 12. The air guide plate assembly can be in an unfolded state when the first air outlet 11 is closed and the second air outlet 12 is closed, and in a retracted state during rotation. It can switch to the unfolded state when it reaches the first or second position, and is also in the retracted state when it is in the third position.

[0065] In some exemplary embodiments, the air conditioner may operate according to the following logic: When cooling mode is activated, the air conditioner automatically recognizes parameters and defaults to rapid cooling mode. At this time, the side air outlet 13 is closed, and the bottom air outlet 14 is open. Pressing the air outlet button allows cold air to quickly reach the ground. The air guide plate assembly is in the second position and in the deployed state. After running continuously for t1 minutes, the bottom air outlet 14 closes, the side air outlet 13 opens, and the air guide plate assembly is in the first position and in the retracted state. The air conditioner continues to operate in the side air outlet mode to prevent cold air from continuing to blow on people.

[0066] When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, it automatically identifies the parameters. If it detects that the user has selected the normal cooling mode, it will operate in the side air outlet mode. At this time, the air guide plate assembly is in the first position and in the retracted state.

[0067] When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, it automatically identifies the parameters and recognizes that the user has selected the whole-area cooling mode. It then operates in dual-airflow mode, with the air guide plate assembly in the third position and in a retracted state, achieving whole-area air supply throughout the house.

[0068] When in heating mode, the air conditioner automatically recognizes the parameters and defaults to rapid heating mode. At this time, the side air outlet 13 is closed and the lower air outlet 14 is open. Press the air outlet mode to operate, and the air guide plate assembly is in the second position and in the deployed state. After running continuously for t2 minutes, the lower air outlet 14 remains open, the side air outlet 13 is open, and the air guide plate assembly is in the third position and in the retracted state. Continue operating in dual air outlet mode.

[0069] When in heating mode, the air conditioner automatically identifies the parameters and recognizes that the user has selected the normal heating mode. It then operates in side-blowing mode, at which point the air guide plate assembly is in the first position and in the retracted state.

[0070] When in heating mode, the air conditioner automatically identifies parameters and recognizes that the user has selected the whole-area heating mode. It then operates in dual-airflow mode, with the air guide plate assembly in the third position and in a retracted state, achieving whole-area air supply throughout the house to meet the heating needs of different groups of people.

[0071] This air conditioner allows the hot air from the ducted indoor unit to effectively reach the ground in heating mode, and can provide multi-directional, all-area airflow according to user needs; it also features fast cooling / heating speed, a compact structure, and a wide cooling / heating airflow coverage area, which can be freely selected according to user needs.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0074] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0075] 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.

[0076] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of 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.

[0077] 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. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing has a first air outlet and a second air outlet, one of which is a side air outlet and the other is a bottom air outlet. The width of the first air outlet is greater than or equal to the width of the second air outlet. and The air guide plate assembly includes a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate connected to the first air guide plate. One end of the first air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a rotating connection portion. The rotating connection portion is located between the side air outlet and the lower air outlet and can rotate relative to the housing, so that the air guide plate assembly can rotate between a first position with the lower air outlet closed and a second position with the side air outlet closed. The second air guide plate can move relative to the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly can switch between a retracted state and an unfolded state, so that the air guide plate assembly can switch to the retracted state during rotation.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the first air outlet is greater than the width of the second air outlet. When the air guide plate assembly is in the retracted state, the width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the second air outlet so that the air guide plate assembly can close the second air outlet. When the air guide plate assembly is in the unfolded state, the width of the air guide plate assembly is adapted to the width of the first air outlet so that the air guide plate assembly can close the first air outlet.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air guide plate has a storage space inside, and the second air guide plate is slidably connected to the first air guide plate and is configured to slide relative to the first air guide plate between the storage position and the unfolded position. Based on the second air guide plate sliding to the storage position, the second air guide plate is at least partially retracted into the storage space, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the storage state; Based on the second air guide plate sliding to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate extends at least partially out of the storage space, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the unfolded state.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding path of the second air guide plate is arc-shaped.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second air guide plate is rotatably connected to the first air guide plate and is configured to rotate relative to the first air guide plate between a stowed position and an unfolded position. Based on the second air guide plate rotating to the storage position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are stacked together along the thickness direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the storage state; Based on the second air guide plate rotating to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are arranged side by side along the width direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the unfolded state.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second air guide plate is slidably connected to the first air guide plate and is configured to slide relative to the first air guide plate between a stowed position and an unfolded position. Based on the second air guide plate sliding to the storage position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are stacked together along the thickness direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the storage state; Based on the second air guide plate sliding to the unfolded position, the second air guide plate and the first air guide plate are arranged side by side along the width direction of the first air guide plate, so that the air guide plate assembly switches to the unfolded state.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The width of the second air guide plate is smaller than the width of the first air guide plate.

8. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The air conditioner has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode; Based on the air conditioner being in the first air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is located in the first position and in the retracted state, so that the air guide plate assembly closes the lower air outlet and opens the side air outlet; Based on the air conditioner being in the second air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is located in the second position and in the unfolded state, so that the air guide plate assembly closes the side air outlet and opens the lower air outlet; Since the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is located in the third position so that the air guide plate assembly opens the side air outlet and the lower air outlet.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, Based on the fact that the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode, the air guide plate assembly is in the retracted state; The third position is located between the first position and the second position; or, the third position coincides with the position when the air guide plate assembly closes the first air outlet.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, Based on the fact that the air guide plate assembly is located in the third position, the angle between the first air guide plate and the plane where the side air outlet is located is between 0° and 120°.

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first air outlet is the side air outlet, and the second air outlet is the bottom air outlet.

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