Air port module and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides an air outlet module and an air conditioner. The air outlet module comprises: an air outlet shell provided with a side air outlet and a lower air outlet; a fixed air baffle arranged in the air outlet shell and located between the side air outlet and the lower air outlet, and separating a side air outlet channel and a lower air outlet channel in the air outlet shell; a first air baffle rotatably connected with the air outlet shell and arranged to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet channel; and a second air baffle rotatably connected with the air outlet shell and arranged to control the opening and closing of the lower air outlet channel. The scheme can solve the problem that hot air cannot fall to the ground in the heating mode. The arrangement of the fixed air baffle enables the widths of the side air outlet and the lower air outlet to be set as required, facilitating the consideration of factors such as air outlet volume, air conditioner size, and aesthetic degree. The widths of the first air baffle and the second air baffle can also be set as required, facilitating the consideration of factors such as air outlet mode switching, air conditioner size, and aesthetic degree.

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 outlet module and 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 outlet module, including: an air outlet housing with a side air outlet and a bottom air outlet; a fixed air plate disposed within the air outlet housing and located between the side air outlet and the bottom air outlet, and dividing the air outlet housing into a side air outlet channel communicating with the side air outlet and a bottom air outlet channel communicating with the bottom air outlet; a first air guide plate rotatably connected to the air outlet housing and configured to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet channel; and a second air guide plate rotatably connected to the air outlet housing and configured to control the opening and closing of the bottom air outlet channel.

[0005] The air outlet module provided in this application embodiment can be applied to an air conditioner. Its casing is provided with a side air outlet and a bottom air outlet. 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] Furthermore, a fixed air vane within the air outlet housing divides the space into a side air outlet channel and a bottom air outlet channel. This allows the width of the first air guide plate to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet function without needing to be substantially the same as the width of the side air outlet, and similarly, the width of the second air guide plate to control the opening and closing of the bottom air outlet function without needing to be substantially the same as the width of the bottom air outlet. In this way, the widths of the side and bottom air outlets can be set as needed, facilitating consideration of factors such as airflow volume, air conditioner size, and aesthetics. Similarly, the widths of the first and second air guide plates can also be set as needed, facilitating consideration of factors such as airflow mode switching, air conditioner size, and aesthetics.

[0007] When the second air guide plate controls the lower air outlet channel to open, air can exit from the lower air outlet, allowing the air conditioner to blow air downwards, ensuring that hot air in heating mode reaches the ground. When the first air guide plate controls the side air outlet channel to open, air can exit from the side air outlet, allowing the air conditioner to blow air sideways, enabling long-distance airflow. Furthermore, by controlling the first and second air guide plates, different air outlet modes can be switched, which helps meet different user needs.

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

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the side wall of the air outlet housing is provided with an air inlet port, and one end of the first air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a first rotating connection part, which is located at the side wall where the air inlet port is located; one end of the second air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a second rotating connection part, which is located at the side wall where the air inlet port is located and is located below the first air guide plate.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, one end of the fixed air plate is fixedly connected to the air outlet housing, and the other end extends upward at an angle and is suspended in the air; wherein, the second rotating connection part is located at the bottom of the air inlet port, and the position of the second rotating connection part is higher than the fixed end of the fixed air plate; and / or, the first rotating connection part is located at the top of the air inlet port.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, the first air guide plate is configured to rotate between a first position and a second position; based on the first air guide plate being located in the second position, the first air guide plate contacts the fixed air plate to block the side air outlet channel; based on the first air guide plate being located in the first position, the first air guide plate separates from the fixed air plate to open the side air outlet channel; the second air guide plate is configured to rotate between a third position and a fourth position; based on the second air guide plate being located in the fourth position, the second air guide plate contacts the fixed air plate to block the lower air outlet channel; based on the second air guide plate being located in the third position, the second air guide plate separates from the fixed air plate to open the lower air outlet channel.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment, the air vent module has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode; when the air vent module is in the first air outlet mode, the first air guide plate is located at the first position, and the second air guide plate is located at the fourth position; when the air vent module is in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate is located at the second position, and the second air guide plate is located at the third position; when the air vent module is in the third air outlet mode, the first air guide plate is located at the first position, and the second air guide plate is located at the third position.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment, based on the air outlet module being in the first air outlet mode, the second air guide plate overlaps with the fixed air plate, and a first air guide surface is constructed to guide the airflow into the side air outlet channel; and / or, based on the air outlet module being in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate overlaps with the fixed air plate, and a second air guide surface is constructed to guide the airflow into the lower air outlet channel.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment, based on the second air guide plate being located at the third position, the distance between the second air guide plate and the fixed air plate gradually decreases along the airflow direction of the lower air outlet channel; and / or, based on the first air guide plate being located at the first position, the distance between the first air guide plate and the fixed air plate gradually increases along the airflow direction of the side air outlet channel; and / or, the first position and the second position are located on one side of the thickness direction of the fixed air plate, and the third position and the fourth position are located on the other side of the thickness direction of the fixed air plate.

[0015] In one exemplary embodiment, the first air guide plate is an arc-shaped air guide plate, and the concave surface of the first air guide plate faces away from the second air guide plate based on the air outlet module being in the second air outlet mode; and / or, the fixed air plate is an arc-shaped air plate, and the convex surface of the fixed air plate faces away from the second air guide plate based on the air outlet module being in the second air outlet mode.

[0016] This application also provides an air conditioner, including an air outlet module as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0017] In one exemplary embodiment, the air vent module is a detachable module; or, the air vent module is a non-detachable module.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a water collection tray located behind the second air guide plate; the air outlet module has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode; wherein, based on the air outlet module being in the first air outlet mode, the second air guide plate overlaps with the front of the water collection tray and forms a third air guide surface to guide airflow into the side air outlet channel; and / or, based on the air outlet module being in the second air outlet mode or the third air outlet mode, the second air guide plate overlaps with the front of the water collection tray and forms a fourth air guide surface to guide airflow into the lower air outlet channel. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner in a first air outlet mode, which is shown in some embodiments. Figure 2 for Figure 1The diagram shows the structure of the air conditioner in the second air outlet mode. Figure 3 for Figure 1 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. Casing; 11. Side air outlet; 13. Bottom air outlet; 17. Air inlet heat exchange chamber; 171. Middle partition; 18. Air outlet chamber; 181. Air inlet port; 19. Water collection tray; 102. Air outlet housing; 104. Casing body. 21 First air guide plate, 211 First rotating shaft, 22 Second air guide plate, 221 Second rotating shaft, 23 Fixed air plate, 231 Stop part; 3 fans; 4. Heat exchangers; 100 air vent module. 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 3 As shown, this application embodiment provides an air vent module 100 and an air conditioner including the air vent module 100.

[0023] The air vent module 100 includes: an air outlet housing 102, a fixed air vane 23, a first air guide vane 21, and a second air guide vane 22. The air conditioner also includes a main housing 104, a fan 3, a heat exchanger 4, and other structures. The main housing 104 and the air outlet housing 102 can be detachably or non-detachably connected to form the air conditioner's housing 1. When the main housing 104 and the air outlet housing 102 are detachably connected, the air vent module 100 is a detachable module. When the main housing 104 and the air outlet housing 102 are non-detachably connected (e.g., integrally molded), the air vent module 100 is a non-detachable module.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the fixed air plate 23 is disposed inside the air outlet housing 102 and is located between the side air outlet 11 and the lower air outlet 13. It separates the side air outlet 11 channel, which communicates with the side air outlet 11, and the lower air outlet channel, which communicates with the lower air outlet 13, within the air outlet housing 102.

[0025] The first air guide plate 21 is rotatably connected to the air outlet housing 102, and is configured to control the opening and closing of the air outlet channel on the control side.

[0026] The second air guide plate 22 is rotatably connected to the air outlet housing 102 and is configured to control the opening and closing of the lower air outlet channel.

[0027] The air outlet module 100 and air conditioner provided in this application embodiment have an air outlet housing 102 with a side air outlet 11 and a bottom air outlet 13. The side air outlet 11 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 13 can realize the function of bottom air outlet, which can solve the problem of blind air supply below the air duct unit, so that the hot air can fall to the ground in the heating mode, thereby improving the heating effect and improving the user experience.

[0028] Furthermore, the fixed air vane 23 within the air outlet housing divides the side air outlet channel and the lower air outlet channel, allowing the width of the first air guide vane 21 to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet function without needing to be substantially the same as the width of the side air outlet 11, and the width of the second air guide vane 22 to control the opening and closing of the lower air outlet function without needing to be substantially the same as the width of the lower air outlet 13. In this way, the widths of the side air outlet 11 and the lower air outlet 13 can be set as needed, facilitating consideration of factors such as air volume, air conditioner size, and aesthetics. Similarly, the widths of the first air guide vane 21 and the second air guide vane 22 can also be set as needed, facilitating consideration of factors such as air outlet mode switching, air conditioner size, and aesthetics.

[0029] When the second air guide plate 22 controls the lower air outlet channel to open, air can exit from the lower air outlet 13, and the air conditioner can blow air downwards, allowing hot air in heating mode to reach the ground. When the first air guide plate 21 controls the side air outlet channel to open, air can exit from the side air outlet 11, and the air conditioner can blow air sideways, allowing airflow to be transported over long distances. Furthermore, by controlling the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22, different air outlet modes can be switched, which helps to meet different user needs.

[0030] 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, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, etc.), or a split air conditioner unit including an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, or an integrated air conditioner.

[0031] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the main body 104 of the air conditioner has an inlet heat exchange chamber 17, and the outlet housing 102 has an outlet chamber 18 that communicates with the inlet heat exchange chamber 17. The inlet heat exchange chamber 17 contains a fan 3 and a heat exchanger 4, with the heat exchanger 4 located downstream of the fan 3. The fan 3 is a centrifugal fan. The length of the inlet heat exchange chamber 17 in the air outlet direction (i.e., the arrangement direction of the inlet heat exchange chamber 17 and the outlet chamber 18, i.e., the front-to-back direction) is denoted as L1, and the length of the outlet chamber 18 in the air outlet direction is denoted as L2. L1 + L2 ≤ 580 mm, facilitating the installation of the main body of the air conditioner within the ceiling. A side outlet flange can also be installed at the side outlet 11. The length L2 of the outlet chamber 18 does not include the length of the side outlet flange in the air outlet direction.

[0032] In some exemplary embodiments, the side wall of the air outlet housing 102 is provided with an air inlet port 181, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the shape of the air inlet port 181 can be, but is not limited to, a rectangle.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, one end of the first air guide plate 21 in the width direction is provided with a first rotating connection part, which is located on the side wall where the air inlet port 181 is located. In this way, the first air guide plate 21 can rotate inside the air outlet housing 102, and is not easy to extend outside the air outlet housing 102. This can avoid interference between the first air guide plate 21 and the structure outside the air outlet housing 102 or the structure inside the air inlet heat exchange cavity 17, which is beneficial to reducing the size of the air conditioner.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, a second rotating connection portion is provided at one end of the second air guide plate 22 in the width direction. The second rotating connection portion is located on the side wall where the air inlet port 181 is located, and is located below the first air guide plate 21. In this way, the second air guide plate 22 can rotate within the air outlet cavity 18, and is not easy to extend outside the air outlet cavity 18. This can avoid interference between the second air guide plate 22 and the structure outside the air outlet housing 102 or the structure inside the main body of the housing 104, which is beneficial to reducing the size of the air conditioner.

[0035] The first rotating connection may include, but is not limited to, the first rotating shaft 211. The second rotating connection may include, but is not limited to, the second rotating shaft 221. The air conditioner also 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 rotating shaft 211 and is configured to drive the first rotating shaft 211 to rotate. The second drive mechanism is connected to the second rotating shaft 221 and is configured to drive the second rotating shaft 221 to rotate.

[0036] 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 air outlet housing 102. 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 first rotating shaft 211 is fixedly connected to the first drive mechanism. The first rotating shaft 211 may also be rotatably connected to the air outlet housing 102.

[0037] 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 component may be, but is not limited to, mounted on the air outlet housing 102. 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 rotating shaft 221 is fixedly connected to the second drive mechanism. The second rotating shaft 221 may also be rotatably connected to the air outlet housing 102.

[0038] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, one end of the fixed air vane 23 is fixedly connected to the air outlet housing 102, and the other end extends upward at an angle and is suspended in the air. The second rotating connection part is located at the bottom of the air inlet port 181, and the position of the second rotating connection part is higher than the fixed end of the fixed air vane 23.

[0039] This reduces the distance between the second rotating connection and the suspended end (upper end) of the fixed air plate 23, making it easier to use a narrower second air guide plate 22 to block the lower air outlet channel. When the width of the second air guide plate 22 is small, the rotation range of the second air guide plate 22 can be increased, allowing the free end of the second air guide plate 22 to rotate to a position lower than the second rotating connection. This effectively reduces the flow area of ​​the lower air outlet channel, which helps to increase the airflow velocity of the lower air outlet channel and allows the airflow to be blown downwards further.

[0040] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first rotating connection is located at the top of the air inlet port 181. In this way, the air inlet port 181 will not be blocked regardless of the air outlet mode, which helps to increase the air intake volume of the air inlet port 181 and helps to avoid interference between the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22.

[0041] In some exemplary embodiments, the first air guide plate 21 is configured to rotate between a first position and a second position. Based on the first air guide plate 21 being in the second position (e.g., ... Figure 2 As shown), the first air guide plate 21 contacts the fixed air plate 23 to block the side air outlet channel. This helps to improve the closing effect of the side air outlet channel and helps to prevent condensation and whistling. Based on the first air guide plate 21 being located in the first position (e.g. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown), the first air guide plate 21 is separated from the fixed air plate 23 to open the side air outlet channel. At this time, the first air guide plate 21 can contact the air outlet housing 102 (or it can not contact the air outlet housing 102) so as to facilitate the positioning of the first air guide plate 21.

[0042] The second air guide plate 22 is configured to rotate between a third position and a fourth position. Based on the second air guide plate 22 being in the fourth position (e.g., ... Figure 1 As shown), the second air guide plate 22 contacts the fixed air plate 23 to block the lower air outlet channel. This helps to improve the closing effect of the lower air outlet channel and helps to prevent condensation and whistling. Based on the fact that the second air guide plate 22 is located in the third position (e.g., Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown), the second air guide plate 22 is separated from the fixed air plate 23 to open the lower air outlet channel. At this time, the second air guide plate 22 can contact the air outlet housing 102 (or it can not contact the air outlet housing 102) so as to facilitate the positioning of the second air guide plate 22.

[0043] In some exemplary embodiments, the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode. Accordingly, the air vent module 100 has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, based on the air conditioner being in the first air outlet mode, the first air guide plate 21 is located in the first position, and the second air guide plate 22 is located in the fourth position.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, based on the air conditioner being in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate 21 is located in the second position, and the second air guide plate 22 is located in the third position.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, based on the air conditioner being in the third air outlet mode, the first air guide plate 21 is located in the first position, and the second air guide plate 22 is located in the third position.

[0047] 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 13, 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 11, 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 11 and the bottom air outlet 13, which can quickly adjust the temperature of the nearby area below and also deliver air over a long distance, enabling rapid temperature adjustment in distant areas as well.

[0048] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, based on the air conditioner being in the first air outlet mode, the second air guide plate 22 overlaps with the fixed air plate 23, and forms a first air guide surface that guides the airflow into the side air outlet channel.

[0049] The second air guide plate 22 overlaps with the fixed air plate 23, which can improve the closing effect of the lower air outlet channel and help prevent condensation and whistling. The first air guide curved surface helps to guide the airflow smoothly into the side air outlet channel to reduce airflow loss.

[0050] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, based on the air conditioner being in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate 21 overlaps with the fixed air plate 23, and forms a second air guide surface that guides the airflow into the lower air outlet channel.

[0051] The first air guide plate 21 overlaps with the fixed air plate 23, which can improve the closing effect of the opposite air outlet channel and help prevent condensation and whistling. The second air guide curved surface helps to guide the airflow smoothly into the lower air outlet channel to reduce airflow loss.

[0052] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a water receiving tray 19 is provided inside the air inlet heat exchange chamber 17, and the water receiving tray 19 is located behind the second air guide plate 22. The front part of the water receiving tray 19 can be configured to extend upwards and tilt from back to front to form a guide wall.

[0053] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, based on the air conditioner being in the first air outlet mode, the second air guide plate 22 overlaps with the front of the water receiving tray 19, and a third air guide surface is constructed to guide the airflow into the side air outlet channel.

[0054] The second air guide plate 22 overlaps with the front of the water tray 19, which can prevent air leakage or vortex formation caused by gaps between the water tray 19 and the second air guide plate 22 in the first air outlet mode, thus reducing airflow loss. The third air guide curved surface helps to guide the airflow smoothly into the side air outlet channel, thereby reducing airflow loss.

[0055] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, based on the air conditioner being in the second or third air outlet mode, the second air guide plate 22 overlaps with the front of the water receiving tray 19, and forms a fourth air guide surface that guides the airflow into the lower air outlet channel.

[0056] The second air guide plate 22 overlaps with the front of the water tray 19, which can prevent air leakage or turbulence from forming between the water tray 19 and the second air guide plate 22 in the second or third air outlet modes, thus reducing airflow loss. The fourth air guide curved surface helps to guide the airflow smoothly into the lower air outlet channel, thereby reducing airflow loss.

[0057] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, based on the fact that the second air guide plate 22 is located in the third position, along the airflow direction of the lower air outlet channel, the distance between the second air guide plate 22 and the fixed air plate 23 gradually decreases. This can increase the airflow speed of the lower air outlet channel, so that the airflow can be blown further. This is beneficial for achieving rapid cooling in cooling mode and for making hot air fall to the ground quickly in heating mode.

[0058] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, based on the first air guide plate 21 being located in the first position, the distance between the first air guide plate 21 and the fixed air plate 2323 gradually increases along the airflow direction of the side air outlet channel. This is beneficial for improving the uniformity of airflow from the side air outlet 11 and also for smooth airflow output to reduce airflow noise.

[0059] In some exemplary embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 3 It can be seen that the first and second positions are located on one side of the thickness direction of the fixed air plate 23, and the third and fourth positions are located on the other side of the thickness direction of the fixed air plate 23. This is to avoid interference between the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22.

[0060] In some exemplary embodiments, the first air guide plate 21 is an arc-shaped air guide plate. Based on the air conditioner being in the second air outlet mode, the concave surface of the first air guide plate 21 faces away from the second air guide plate 22, such as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0061] In this way, part of the airflow blowing onto the first guide vane 21 can flow along the convex surface of the first guide vane 21 towards the fixed air vane 23, while the other part can be blown directly down to the lower air outlet 13. Since the convex surface easily breaks the wall adhesion effect of the airflow, it reduces the phenomenon of the airflow continuing to advance along the convex surface of the first guide vane 21, and avoids the airflow on the first guide vane 21 from concentrating at the end and changing direction. This can accelerate the airflow change and help improve the uniformity of the airflow from the lower air outlet 13.

[0062] In some exemplary embodiments, the fixed air vane 23 is an arc-shaped air vane. Based on the air conditioner being in the second air outlet mode, the convex surface of the fixed air vane 23 faces away from the second air guide plate 22, such as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0063] In this way, part of the airflow blowing onto the fixed air vane 23 can flow down the air outlet channel along the concave surface of the fixed air vane 23. The concave surface can enhance the wall adhesion effect of the airflow, making it easier to guide the airflow blowing onto the fixed air vane 23 to smoothly turn and flow down to the air outlet 13, thus helping to reduce airflow loss.

[0064] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the fixed air vane 23 is provided with a stop portion 231. The stop portion 231 is configured to engage with the second air guide vane 22 when the second air guide vane 22 rotates to the fourth position, thereby preventing the second air guide vane 22 from continuing to rotate. This limits the rotation range of the second air guide vane 22, preventing excessive rotation of the second air guide vane 22 from interfering with the first air guide vane 21. The stop portion 231 can be, but is not limited to, a rib, a protrusion, a column, or other structural forms.

[0065] In some exemplary embodiments, 0.1 ≤ L2 / L1 ≤ 0.5, such as 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, etc.

[0066] If L2 is too small, the lower air outlet 13 will be too small, causing a sharp increase in air velocity when the air from the air outlet cavity 18 enters the lower air outlet 13, resulting in high noise levels and a tendency for condensation. If L1 is too small, the space in the air inlet heat exchange cavity will be too small, resulting in a fan 3 that is too small and cannot meet the required airflow and performance requirements (for example, the unit size may be that of a 1.5 horsepower unit, but the performance may not be commensurate with that unit). After research and testing, limiting L2 / L1 to the above range can balance the noise and condensation issues during lower air outlet operation while still meeting the unit's airflow requirements. This also accommodates the installation needs of the internal components of the air conditioner and the installation requirements of the air conditioner being suspended in the ceiling.

[0067] Of course, L2 / L1 is not limited to the above range and can be adjusted as needed.

[0068] In some exemplary embodiments, 40mm ≤ L2 ≤ 120mm, such as 40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 100mm, 120mm, etc., which can take into account the installation requirements of the first and second air guide fan components of the air conditioner as well as the overall size requirements of the air outlet housing 102. Of course, L2 is not limited to the above range and can be adjusted as needed.

[0069] In some exemplary embodiments, the air inlet heat exchange chamber 17 includes an air inlet chamber and a heat exchange chamber, with the heat exchange chamber located between the air inlet chamber and the air outlet chamber. The fan 3 is disposed within the air inlet chamber, and the heat exchanger 4 is disposed within the heat exchange chamber. A water receiving tray 19 is provided at the bottom of the heat exchange chamber, such as... Figure 2 As shown. The air inlet cavity and the heat exchange cavity can be divided by the partition plate 171. The boundary between the air inlet heat exchange cavity 17 and the air outlet cavity 18 can be divided by the location of the air inlet port 181.

[0070] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the air conditioner can operate according to the following logic: When in cooling mode, the air conditioner automatically identifies parameters and defaults to rapid cooling mode. For example... Figure 2 As shown, at this time, the side air outlet of the air conditioner is blocked, while the lower air outlet is open. When the air outlet mode is pressed, cold air quickly falls to the ground. At this time, the first air guide plate 21 is in the second position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the third position. After running continuously for t1 minutes, the lower air outlet of the air conditioner is blocked, while the side air outlet is open. The first air guide plate 21 is in the first position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fourth position. The system continues to operate in the side air outlet mode (e.g., ...). Figure 1 (As shown), to prevent the cold air from continuing to blow on people.

[0071] When in cooling mode, the air conditioner automatically identifies parameters. If it detects that the user has selected the normal cooling mode, it will operate with side airflow. Figure 1As shown, at this time, the first air guide plate 21 is in the first position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fourth position.

[0072] When in cooling mode, the air conditioner automatically identifies parameters and recognizes that the user has selected the full-area cooling mode, operating in dual-airflow mode. Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the first air guide plate 21 is in the first position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the third position, realizing whole-house air supply.

[0073] When in heating mode, the air conditioner automatically recognizes parameters and defaults to rapid heating mode. At this time, the side air outlet is blocked, while the lower air outlet is open. Press the air outlet status button to operate (e.g., ...). Figure 2 As shown), at this time, the first air guide plate 21 is in the second position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the third position. After running continuously for t2 minutes, the lower air outlet duct of the air conditioner remains open, the side air outlet duct is open, the first air guide plate 21 is in the first position and the second air guide plate 22 remains in the third position, and it continues to operate in dual air outlet mode (as shown). Figure 3 (As shown).

[0074] When in heating mode, the air conditioner automatically identifies parameters and recognizes that the user has selected the normal heating mode, operating in side-discharge mode (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown in the figure, at this time, the first air guide plate 21 is in the first position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fourth position.

[0075] When in heating mode, the air conditioner automatically identifies parameters and recognizes that the user has selected the full-area heating mode, operating in dual-airflow mode. At this time, the first air guide vane 21 is in the first position and the second air guide vane 22 is in the third position. Figure 3 As shown, it achieves whole-house air supply, meeting the heating needs of different groups of people.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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 vent module, characterized in that, include: The air outlet housing is equipped with a side air outlet and a bottom air outlet; A fixed air deflector is disposed inside the air outlet housing and located between the side air outlet and the lower air outlet. It also separates a side air outlet channel communicating with the side air outlet and a lower air outlet channel communicating with the lower air outlet within the air outlet housing. The first air guide plate is rotatably connected to the air outlet housing and is configured to control the opening and closing of the side air outlet channel; and The second air guide plate is rotatably connected to the air outlet housing and is configured to control the opening and closing of the lower air outlet channel.

2. The air vent module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the air outlet housing is provided with an air inlet port, and one end of the first air guide plate in the width direction is provided with a first rotating connection part, which is located at the side wall where the air inlet port is located. The second air guide plate has a second rotating connection part at one end in the width direction. The second rotating connection part is located on the side wall where the air inlet port is located and is located on the lower side of the first air guide plate.

3. The air vent module according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the fixed air plate is fixedly connected to the air outlet housing, and the other end extends upward at an angle and is suspended in the air. Wherein, the second rotating connection part is located at the bottom of the air inlet port, and the position of the second rotating connection part is higher than the fixed end of the fixed air plate; and / or The first rotating connection is located at the top of the air inlet port.

4. The air vent module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first air guide plate is configured to rotate between a first position and a second position; based on the first air guide plate being located in the second position, the first air guide plate contacts the fixed air plate to block the side air outlet channel; Based on the fact that the first air guide plate is located at the first position, the first air guide plate is separated from the fixed air plate to open the side air outlet channel; The second air guide plate is configured to rotate between a third position and a fourth position; based on the second air guide plate being located in the fourth position, the second air guide plate contacts the fixed air plate to block the lower air outlet channel; Based on the fact that the second air guide plate is located at the third position, the second air guide plate is separated from the fixed air plate to open the lower air outlet channel.

5. The air vent module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air outlet module has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode; Based on the air outlet module being in the first air outlet mode, the first air guide plate is located at the first position, and the second air guide plate is located at the fourth position; Based on the fact that the air outlet module is in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate is located in the second position, and the second air guide plate is located in the third position; Based on the fact that the air outlet module is in the third air outlet mode, the first air guide plate is located in the first position, and the second air guide plate is located in the third position.

6. The air vent module according to claim 5, characterized in that, Based on the air outlet module being in the first air outlet mode, the second air guide plate overlaps with the fixed air plate, and forms a first air guide surface that guides airflow into the side air outlet channel; and / or Based on the fact that the air outlet module is in the second air outlet mode, the first air guide plate overlaps with the fixed air plate, and a second air guide surface is constructed to guide the airflow into the lower air outlet channel.

7. The air vent module according to claim 4, characterized in that, Based on the fact that the second air guide plate is located at the third position, along the airflow direction of the lower air outlet channel, the distance between the second air guide plate and the fixed air plate gradually decreases; and / or Based on the fact that the first air guide plate is located at the first position, the distance between the first air guide plate and the fixed air plate gradually increases along the airflow direction of the side air outlet channel; and / or The first and second positions are located on one side of the thickness direction of the fixed air plate, and the third and fourth positions are located on the other side of the thickness direction of the fixed air plate.

8. The air vent module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first air guide plate is an arc-shaped air guide plate. Based on the air outlet module being in the second air outlet mode, the concave surface of the first air guide plate faces away from the second air guide plate; and / or The fixed air vane is an arc-shaped air vane, and based on the air outlet module being in the second air outlet mode, the convex surface of the fixed air vane faces away from the second air guide plate.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air vent module as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The air vent module is a detachable module; or, the air vent module is a non-detachable module.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a water collection tray, which is located behind the second air guide plate; the air outlet module has a first air outlet mode, a second air outlet mode, and a third air outlet mode. Wherein, based on the air outlet module being in the first air outlet mode, the second air guide plate overlaps with the front of the water receiving tray, and a third air guide surface is constructed to guide the airflow into the side air outlet channel; and / or Based on the air outlet module being in the second air outlet mode or the third air outlet mode, the second air guide plate overlaps with the front of the water receiving tray, and forms a fourth air guide surface that guides the airflow into the lower air outlet channel.

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