Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of air conditioners, the air conditioner includes: panel, switch door, drive box, driving arm and buffer, panel includes air outlet and mounting portion, mounting portion defines out of the way groove;Switch door movably set in the outside of panel, to be used for switch air outlet;Drive box is set in the inside of panel;Driving arm is set in panel by the way groove, and it is connected between drive box and switch door, drive box drives switch door movement by driving arm;Buffer is located on driving arm and located the side of driving arm towards mounting portion, and / or, buffer is located on panel and located the side of mounting portion towards driving arm.According to the air conditioner of the utility model, when air conditioner produces swing, switch door surges, buffer between driving arm and mounting portion plays a buffering role, protects driving arm and panel, reduces the structure of driving arm and panel to produce damage condition, is favorable to improve the use reliability of air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, during the drop, transportation, and handling of air conditioners, the sheet metal parts between the connecting gear box and the door may collide with the panel, especially the painted panel. The paint may be scratched, causing structural damage to the sheet metal parts and / or the panel, affecting the movement of the door or causing damage to the appearance of the air conditioner. There is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the present invention provides an air conditioner that can protect the drive arm and panel, reducing the occurrence of structural damage to the drive arm and / or panel.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a panel, the panel including an air outlet and a mounting portion, the mounting portion defining a clearance groove; a switch door, the switch door being movably disposed on the outer side of the panel for opening and closing the air outlet; a drive box, the drive box being disposed on the inner side of the panel; a drive arm, the drive arm passing through the clearance groove through the panel and connected between the drive box and the switch door, the drive box driving the switch door to move via the drive arm; and a buffer member, the buffer member being disposed on the drive arm and located on the side of the drive arm facing the mounting portion, and / or, the buffer member being disposed on the panel and located on the side of the mounting portion facing the drive arm.

[0005] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner has a buffer component provided on the side of the drive arm facing the mounting part, and / or buffer components provided on the mounting part of the panel facing the drive arm. When the air conditioner shakes or the door moves, the buffer component between the drive arm and the mounting part plays a buffering role, protecting the drive arm and the panel, reducing the occurrence of structural damage to the drive arm and the panel, and improving the reliability of the air conditioner.

[0006] In some embodiments, the mounting portion includes two sub-parts spaced apart along a first direction, the clearance groove is formed between the two sub-parts and extends along a second direction in the length direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction, the two sub-parts being located on both sides of the drive arm, and the buffer member is provided on the side of the drive arm facing each sub-part; and / or, the buffer member is provided on the side of each sub-part facing the drive arm.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first direction is the up-down direction, the second direction is the horizontal direction, the mounting portion is provided above and below the air outlet, the drive arm is provided through each mounting portion, and the buffer is provided between each drive arm and the corresponding mounting portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the buffer is in the form of a tube and is sleeved over the drive arm.

[0009] In some embodiments, the drive arm includes an inner connecting part, a middle connecting part, and an outer connecting part. The inner connecting part is connected to the drive box, the outer connecting part is connected to the switch door, the middle connecting part passes through the clearance groove and connects the inner connecting part and the outer connecting part, and the buffer is sleeved on the outside of the middle connecting part.

[0010] In some embodiments, the through-path of the clearance groove is a third direction, the length direction of the clearance groove is a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the third direction, the intermediate connecting portion passes through the clearance groove along the third direction, and slides relative to the clearance groove along the second direction; both the inner connecting portion and the outer connecting portion protrude from the intermediate connecting portion along the second direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the buffer is a heat-shrink tubing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the panel includes a transition portion located between the air outlet and the mounting portion, the transition portion protruding outward relative to the mounting portion toward the outside of the panel; the switch door includes a door panel and a support member, the support member being disposed on the side of the door panel near the panel, the support member forming a first clearance zone corresponding to the transition portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the distance between the switch door and the transition portion in the inward and outward directions of the panel is greater than 5 mm; and / or, the transition portion is located above and / or below the air outlet, and the distance between the solid structure of the switch door extending above and / or below the transition portion and the transition portion in the vertical direction is greater than 15 mm.

[0014] In some embodiments, the length of the air outlet extends vertically, and the transition portion consists of two parts, namely an upper transition portion located above the air outlet and a lower transition portion located below the air outlet; wherein, the distance between the switch door and the upper transition portion in the inward and outward direction of the panel is greater than the distance between the switch door and the lower transition portion in the inward and outward direction of the panel; and / or, a lower anti-collision member is provided at the position of the switch door opposite to the lower transition portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, there are two doors, which move relative to each other in a direction that brings them closer together to close the air outlet. Side impact protection members are provided at the edges of the two doors that are adjacent to each other.

[0016] In some embodiments, the panel includes a transition portion located between the air outlet and the mounting portion, the transition portion protruding outward relative to the mounting portion toward the outside of the panel; the side impact member extends along the length direction of the door opening and closing, forming a second clearance zone corresponding to the transition portion.

[0017] In some embodiments, the length of the air outlet extends in the vertical direction, and there are two transition portions, namely an upper transition portion located above the air outlet and a lower transition portion located below the air outlet; a lower anti-collision member is provided at the position opposite to the lower transition portion of the door, and a portion of the lower anti-collision member is partially covered by the side anti-collision member.

[0018] In some embodiments, the drive box is provided with a slide groove, the width direction of the slide groove is a first direction, the length direction of the slide groove is a second direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the drive arm passes through the slide groove and slides back and forth between a first position and a second position along the second direction, the width of the clearance groove at the first position is smaller than the width at the second position, at the first position the switch door is in a closed state of the air outlet, at the second position the switch door is in a state of open state of the air outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, the drive box includes a first wall and a second wall spaced apart along the first direction, the slide groove is formed between the first wall and the second wall, the first wall has a protrusion extending toward the second wall, the protrusion is positioned corresponding to the first position such that the width of the clearance groove at the first position is smaller than the width at the second position, and the protrusion height of the two ends of the protrusion in the second direction gradually decreases toward the second position.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is based on Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the example shown; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 It is based on Figure 4 A magnified view of region B in the example shown; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another part of the structure of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing door according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is another structural schematic diagram of the opening and closing door according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a front view of a partial structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the drive box and drive arm according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure label: Air conditioner 100; First direction X; Second direction Y; Third direction Z; Panel 1; Air outlet 11; Mounting part 12; Sub-part 121; Clearance groove 13; Transition part 14; Upper transition part 141; Lower transition part 142; Opening / closing door 2; door panel 21; support member 22; first clearance zone 2a; Drive box 3; slide 31; first wall 32; second wall 33; protrusion 34; Drive arm 4; inner connecting part 41; intermediate connecting part 42; outer connecting part 43; Buffer 5; Lower anti-collision component 6; Side impact protection 7; second air-cushioned zone 7a. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0024] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0025] The air conditioner 100 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes: a panel 1, a switch door 2, a drive box 3, a drive arm 4, and a buffer member 5. The panel 1 includes an air outlet 11 and a mounting portion 12, the mounting portion 12 defining a clearance groove 13. The switch door 2 is movably disposed on the outer side of the panel 1 for opening and closing the air outlet 11. The drive box 3 is disposed on the inner side of the panel 1. The drive arm 4 passes through the clearance groove 13 through the panel 1 and is connected between the drive box 3 and the switch door 2. The drive box 3 drives the switch door 2 to move through the drive arm 4. The buffer member 5 is disposed on the drive arm 4 and located on the side of the drive arm 4 facing the mounting portion 12, and / or, the buffer member 5 is disposed on the panel 1 and located on the side of the mounting portion 12 facing the drive arm 4.

[0027] Panel 1 forms the main frame of air conditioner 100. Panel 1 includes an air outlet 11 through which airflow exits. A switch door 2 is movably disposed on the outside of panel 1 to control the opening and closing of the air outlet 11. When the switch door 2 moves to open the air outlet 11, airflow can exit through the air outlet 11. When the switch door 2 moves to close the air outlet 11, air conditioner 100 stops airflow.

[0028] The drive box 3 and drive arm 4 are used to drive the opening and closing of the door 2. The drive box 3 is located inside the panel 1, and the drive box 3 drives the opening and closing of the door 2 through the drive arm 4. The panel 1 has a mounting part 12, which defines a clearance groove 13. The drive arm 4 passes through the clearance groove 13 and is connected between the drive box 3 and the opening and closing of the door 2.

[0029] In related technologies, when an air conditioner shakes during handling and transportation, the door may sway, causing the drive arm to collide with the mounting part, resulting in structural damage to the drive arm and / or the panel, affecting the movement of the door or causing damage to the appearance of the air conditioner. There is room for improvement.

[0030] Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, a buffer member 5 is provided on the side of the drive arm 4 facing the mounting portion 12, and / or buffer members 5 are provided on some parts of the mounting portion 12 of the panel 1 facing the drive arm 4. When the air conditioner 100 shakes or the door 2 moves when it is opened or closed, the buffer member 5 between the drive arm 4 and the mounting portion 12 plays a buffering role, reducing the possibility of damage to the structure of the drive arm 4 and / or the panel 1, and protecting the drive arm 4 and the panel 1.

[0031] For example, when the air conditioner 100 falls during transportation and handling, the switch door 2 moves up and down, and the drive arm 4 connected to the switch door 2 also moves up and down. At least a buffer 5 is provided between the upper and lower walls of the drive arm 4 and the clearance groove 13 to alleviate the impact between the upper and lower walls of the drive arm 4 and the clearance groove 13, and to protect the walls of the drive arm 4 and the clearance groove 13, thereby reducing the damage to the drive box 3 and the mounting part 12.

[0032] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100 has a buffer 5 provided on the side of the drive arm 4 facing the mounting part 12, and / or buffer 5 provided on some parts of the mounting part 12 of the panel 1 facing the drive arm 4. When the air conditioner 100 shakes or the door 2 moves, the buffer 5 between the drive arm 4 and the mounting part 12 plays a buffering role, protecting the drive arm 4 and the panel 1, reducing the occurrence of structural damage to the drive arm 4 and the panel 1, and improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0033] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting part 12 includes two sub-parts 121 spaced apart along a first direction X. A clearance groove 13 is formed between the two sub-parts 121 and extends along a second direction Y in its length direction. The first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y. The two sub-parts 121 are located on both sides of the drive arm 4. A buffer member 5 is provided on one side of the drive arm 4 facing each sub-part 121; and / or, a buffer member 5 is provided on one side of each sub-part 121 facing the drive arm 4.

[0034] The mounting portion 12 includes two sub-portions 121 spaced apart along a first direction X, and a clearance groove 13 is disposed between the two sub-portions 121. The width direction of the clearance groove 13 extends along the first direction X, and the length direction of the clearance groove 13 extends along the second direction Y. The first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular.

[0035] A clearance groove 13 is formed between the two sub-parts 121, so the two sub-parts 121 are located on both sides of the drive arm 4. A buffer 5 can be provided on the drive arm 4 and located on the side of the drive arm 4 facing each sub-part 121; alternatively, the buffer 5 can also be provided on the sub-parts 121 and located on the side facing the drive arm 4; or alternatively, the buffer 5 can be provided on both the drive arm 4 and the sub-parts 121, with a buffer 5 provided on the side of the drive arm 4 facing each sub-part 121 and a buffer 5 provided on the side of the sub-parts 121 facing the drive arm 4. By providing the buffer 5, collision damage between the drive arm 4 and the sub-parts 121 can be reduced, improving the operational reliability of the drive arm 4 and the sub-parts 121.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the first direction X is the up-down direction, and the second direction Y is the horizontal direction. There are mounting parts 12 above and below the air outlet 11. Each mounting part 12 is equipped with a drive arm 4, and each drive arm 4 is equipped with a buffer 5 between it and the corresponding mounting part 12.

[0037] Mounting portions 12 are provided above and below the air outlet 11, and each mounting portion 12 is fitted with a drive arm 4, thereby driving both the upper and lower ends of the door 2 and improving the stability of the door 2's movement. A buffer 5 is provided between each drive arm 4 and its corresponding mounting portion 12, thus protecting both the drive arm 4 and the mounting portion 12 at both the upper and lower ends and reducing the possibility of damage to the structure of the drive arm 4 and the panel 1. Each mounting part 12 includes two sub-parts 121 spaced apart in the vertical direction. The length direction of the clearance groove 13 extends horizontally, and the width direction of the clearance groove 13 extends vertically. The drive arm 4 moves horizontally within the clearance groove 13 to drive the opening and closing door 2.

[0038] A buffer 5 is provided on at least the upper and lower sides of each drive arm 4. The buffer 5 can be provided on the drive arm 4 and / or the sub-part 121. When the air conditioner 100 is dropped during transportation and handling, the door 2 moves up and down, and the drive arm 4 connected to the door 2 also moves up and down. The buffer 5 is provided between the drive arm 4 and the sub-part 121 to reduce the impact between the drive arm 4 and the sub-part 121 in the vertical direction, and to protect the drive arm 4 and the mounting part 12, thereby reducing the damage to the drive box 3 and the mounting part 12.

[0039] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, the buffer 5 is in the form of a tube and is sleeved on the outside of the drive arm 4.

[0040] The buffer 5 is mounted on the drive arm 4. The drive arm 4 is relatively small, making it easier to reprocess and reducing improvement costs. The buffer 5 is a sleeve-like structure fitted over the drive arm 4, providing strong installation stability and high operational reliability. Furthermore, the buffer 5 fully covers the drive arm 4 relative to the mounting part 12, reducing impacts on the drive arm 4 in multiple directions.

[0041] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the drive arm 4 includes an inner connecting part 41, a middle connecting part 42 and an outer connecting part 43. The inner connecting part 41 is connected to the drive box 3, the outer connecting part 43 is connected to the switch door 2, the middle connecting part 42 passes through the clearance groove 13 and connects the inner connecting part 41 and the outer connecting part 43, and the buffer 5 is sleeved on the outside of the middle connecting part 42.

[0042] The inner connecting part 41 of the drive arm 4 is connected to the drive box 3, the outer connecting part 43 of the drive arm 4 is connected to the switch door 2, and the intermediate connecting part 42 connects the inner connecting part 41 and the outer connecting part 43, passing through the clearance groove 13. By only providing a buffer 5 on the outer sleeve of the intermediate connecting part 42, not only can the protection of the drive box 3 and the mounting part 12 be satisfied, but the normal connection function of the drive arm 4 will not be affected; moreover, the area that the buffer 5 needs to cover is small, which helps to save manufacturing costs.

[0043] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the through direction of the clearance groove 13 is the third direction Z, the length direction of the clearance groove 13 is the second direction Y, the second direction Y is perpendicular to the third direction Z, the intermediate connecting part 42 passes through the clearance groove 13 along the third direction Z, and slides relative to the clearance groove 13 along the second direction Y; the inner connecting part 41 and the outer connecting part 43 both protrude from the intermediate connecting part 42 along the second direction Y.

[0044] The length direction of the clearance groove 13 is the second direction Y. The drive arm 4 slides relative to the clearance groove 13 along the second direction Y to drive the door 2 to move. The through direction of the clearance groove 13 is the third direction Z. The middle connecting part 42 passes through the clearance groove 13 along the third direction Z. The third direction Z is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0045] Both the inner connecting portion 41 and the outer connecting portion 43 protrude from the intermediate connecting portion 42 along the sliding direction of the drive arm 4. The volume of the inner connecting portion 41 and the outer connecting portion 43 is larger than that of the intermediate connecting portion 42, which helps to improve the connection stability between the inner connecting portion 41 and the drive box 3, as well as the connection stability between the outer connecting portion 43 and the door 2. Furthermore, the dimension of the intermediate connecting portion 42 in the second direction Y is smaller than that of the inner connecting portion 41 and the outer connecting portion 43, resulting in a smaller coverage area of ​​the buffer 5, which helps to save manufacturing costs.

[0046] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, buffer 5 is a heat shrink tubing.

[0047] When the heat shrink tubing is placed on the intermediate connecting part 42, the heat shrink tubing that has not yet been heat-shrinked is first placed on the intermediate connecting part 42. At this time, the size of the heat shrink tubing is relatively large and can pass through the inner connecting part 41 or the outer connecting part 43 and be placed on the intermediate connecting part 42. Then, high temperature is used to shrink the heat shrink tubing so that the heat shrink tubing is tightly attached to the intermediate connecting part 42.

[0048] By using a smaller intermediate connecting part 42 located in the second direction Y, and in conjunction with a heat shrink tubing, the buffer 5 can be tightened, thereby improving the connection stability of the buffer 5.

[0049] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, panel 1 includes a transition portion 14 located between air outlet 11 and mounting portion 12. The transition portion 14 protrudes outward relative to the mounting portion 12 toward the outside of panel 1. The switch door 2 includes a door panel 21 and a support member 22. The support member 22 is located on the side of door panel 21 near panel 1. The support member 22 forms a first clearance zone 2a at the corresponding transition portion 14.

[0050] The panel 1 includes a transition portion 14 located between the air outlet 11 and the mounting portion 12. The transition portion 14 helps to define the air outlet 11. The transition portion 14 protrudes outward relative to the mounting portion 12 toward the outside of the panel 1, which can improve the structural stability of the air outlet 11 and improve the air outlet reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0051] The switch door 2 is located on the outside of the transition section 14. The switch door 2 includes a door panel 21 and a support member 22. The support member 22 is located on the side of the door panel 21 closest to the panel 1, and the support member 22 can improve the structural stability of the switch door 2. The support member 22 forms a first clearance area 2a at the corresponding transition section 14. The support member 22 does not extend into the first clearance area 2a, or the support member 22 has a smaller dimension in the inward and outward directions at the first clearance area 2a. The support member 22 avoids the transition section 14, which can reduce the interference between the switch door 2 and the transition section 14 and improve the working reliability of the switch door 2 and the panel 1.

[0052] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the distance between the switch door 2 and the transition part 14 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1 is greater than 5mm.

[0053] Optionally, the support member 22 does not extend to the first clearance area 2a. The distance between the transition part 14 and the switch door 2 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1 actually refers to the distance between the transition part 14 and the door panel 21. By forming the first clearance area 2a on the support member 22, the support member 22 and the transition part 14 can be arranged not directly opposite each other in the inner and outer directions, so that the switch door 2 can be arranged inward as a whole, which is beneficial to improving the structural compactness of the air conditioner 100 and reducing the size of the air conditioner 100 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1.

[0054] Alternatively, the support member 22 has a smaller dimension in the inner and outer directions at the first clearance zone 2a. The distance between the transition part 14 and the switch door 2 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1 actually refers to the distance between the transition part 14 and the support member 22, so that the switch door 2 and the transition part 14 are spaced apart in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1, which can reduce the interference between the switch door 2 and the transition part 14.

[0055] The distance between the transition part 14 and the switch door 2 in the inward and outward directions of the panel 1 is greater than 5mm. The transition part 14, which protrudes outwards on the switch door 2 and the panel 1, is set to a distance greater than 5mm. When the air conditioner 100 vibrates in the inward and outward directions of the panel 1, this distance can accommodate the swaying distance of the switch door 2, thereby reducing the occurrence of collision between the switch door 2 and the panel 1 and reducing damage to the switch door 2 and the panel 1.

[0056] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the transition section 14 is located above and / or below the air outlet 11, and the vertical distance M between the solid structure of the switch door 2 extending above and / or below the transition section 14 and the transition section 14 is greater than 15mm.

[0057] The mounting part 12 can be located above the air outlet 11, and correspondingly, the transition part 14 can be located above the air outlet 11 and between the mounting part 12 and the air outlet 11; or the mounting part 12 can be located below the air outlet 11, and correspondingly, the transition part 14 can be located below the air outlet 11 and between the mounting part 12 and the air outlet 11; or there can be two mounting parts 12 located above and below the air outlet 11, and there can also be two transition parts 14 located between the mounting part 12 and the air outlet 11.

[0058] It is worth noting that when the switch door 2 has a solid structure extending above and below the transition portion 14, the vertical distance M between the solid structure of the switch door extending above the transition portion 14 and the transition portion 14 is designed to be greater than 15mm, and the vertical distance M between the solid structure of the switch door extending below the transition portion 14 and the transition portion 14 is also designed to be greater than 15mm.

[0059] Optionally, the support member 22 does not extend to the first clearance area 2a. The support member 22 of the switch door 2 forms the first clearance area 2a at the corresponding transition portion 14. The vertical distance between the transition portion 14 and the solid structure of the switch door 2 actually refers to the vertical distance between the transition portion 14 and the door panel 21. Alternatively, the support member 22 has a smaller dimension in the inward and outward directions at the first clearance area 2a, and a larger dimension in the inward and outward directions at the corresponding transition portion 14. The vertical distance between the transition portion 14 and the solid structure of the switch door 2 can be the vertical distance between the transition portion 14 and the door panel 21, or it can be the vertical distance between the transition portion 14 and the support member 22 with a larger dimension in the inward and outward directions.

[0060] By forming a first clearance zone 2a on the support member 22, the support member 22 and the transition portion 14 can be spaced apart in the vertical direction. In this way, when the air conditioner 100 oscillates in the vertical direction and the door 2 moves up and down, the vertical distance between the transition portion 14 and the door 2 can accommodate the swaying distance of the door 2, thereby reducing the occurrence of collision between the door 2 and the panel 1 and reducing damage to the door 2 and the panel 1.

[0061] The vertical distance M between the solid structure of the switch door 2 extending above and / or below the transition portion 14 and the transition portion 14 is greater than 15mm. The large vertical distance between the switch door 2 and the transition portion 14 can adequately accommodate the vertical movement of the switch door 2 and reduce the possibility of collision between the switch door 2 and the panel 1.

[0062] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the length of the air outlet 11 extends in the vertical direction, and there are two transition portions 14, namely an upper transition portion 141 located above the air outlet 11 and a lower transition portion 142 located below the air outlet 11; wherein, the distance L1 between the switch door 2 and the upper transition portion 141 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1 is greater than the distance L2 between the switch door 2 and the lower transition portion 142 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1.

[0063] There are two mounting parts 12, which are located above and below the air outlet 11. Each mounting part 12 is equipped with a drive arm 4, so that both the upper and lower ends of the door 2 can be driven, thereby improving the movement stability of the door 2.

[0064] Correspondingly, there are also two transition portions 14, which are disposed between the mounting portion 12 and the air outlet 11. The transition portion 14 includes an upper transition portion 141 and a lower transition portion 142. It can be understood that the position of the upper transition portion 141 is much higher than that of the lower transition portion 142, and the switch door 2 portion corresponding to the upper transition portion 141 is farther away from the center of gravity of the air conditioner 100. Therefore, when the air conditioner 100 shakes, the shaking of the switch door 2 portion corresponding to the upper transition portion 141 is more violent. In some embodiments of this utility model, the distance L1 between the switch door 2 and the upper transition portion 141 in the inward and outward directions of the panel 1 is designed to be greater than the distance L2 between the switch door 2 and the lower transition portion 142 in the inward and outward directions of the panel 1, thereby further reducing the collision between the switch door 2 and the upper transition portion 141.

[0065] In some embodiments of this utility model, the distance L1 between the switch door 2 and the upper transition portion 141 in the inward and outward directions of the panel 1 is 8mm, and the distance L2 between the switch door 2 and the lower transition portion 142 in the inward and outward directions of the panel 1 is 6mm.

[0066] The distance L1 between the switch door 2 and the upper transition part 141 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1 is greater than the distance L2 between the switch door 2 and the lower transition part 142 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1, and both L1 and L2 are greater than 5mm, which can accommodate the swaying of the switch door 2 in the front and back directions, thereby reducing the occurrence of collision between the switch door 2 and the panel 1.

[0067] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a lower anti-collision member 6 is provided at the position opposite to the lower transition portion 142 of the switch door 2. By providing the lower anti-collision member 6, the relative position of the lower transition portion 142 and the switch door 2 can be protected, thereby reducing the collision damage caused by the switch door 2 and the lower transition portion 142.

[0068] In some embodiments of this utility model, the lower anti-collision member 6 is a velvet piece, which has good cushioning performance and is easy to arrange on the opening and closing door 2 and / or the lower transition part 142. However, it is not limited to this; the lower anti-collision member 6 may also be a sponge piece.

[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, a lower anti-collision member 6 is provided at the position opposite to the lower transition portion 142 of the switch door 2. The lower anti-collision member 6 can protect the relative position of the lower transition portion 142 and the switch door 2. Thus, the distance L2 between the switch door 2 and the lower transition portion 142 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1 can be designed to be smaller than the distance L1 between the switch door 2 and the upper transition portion 141 in the inner and outer directions of the panel 1. The anti-collision protection between the switch door 2 and the upper transition portion 141 and the lower transition portion 142 is better.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, there are two doors 2. The two doors 2 move relative to each other in a direction that brings them closer together to close the air outlet 11, as shown. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, side impact guards 7 are provided at the edges of the two doors 2 that are adjacent to each other.

[0071] The two doors 2 move toward each other to close the air outlet 11, and move away from each other to open the air outlet 11. By providing side impact guards 7 at the edges of the two doors 2 that are close to each other, when the air conditioner 100 is transported or handled, the side impact guards 7 can play a protective role and reduce the damage caused by the two doors 2 colliding with each other.

[0072] In some embodiments of this utility model, the side impact protection member 7 is a rubber strip. The rubber strip has good elasticity and provides better protection for the two openable doors 2.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, panel 1 includes a transition portion 14 located between air outlet 11 and mounting portion 12, the transition portion 14 protruding outward relative to mounting portion 12 toward the outside of panel 1; as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the side impact protection member 7 extends along the length direction of the opening and closing door 2, forming a second air-avoidance zone 7a at the corresponding transition part 14.

[0074] The panel 1 includes a transition portion 14 located between the air outlet 11 and the mounting portion 12. The transition portion 14 helps to define the air outlet 11. The transition portion 14 protrudes outward relative to the mounting portion 12 toward the outside of the panel 1, which can improve the structural stability of the air outlet 11 and improve the air outlet reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0075] The side impact protection 7 extends along the length of the door 2, thereby protecting the entire length of the door 2.

[0076] The side impact guard 7 forms a second clearance zone 7a at the corresponding transition portion 14. Optionally, the side impact guard 7 does not extend into the second clearance zone 7a, or alternatively, the side impact guard 7 has a smaller dimension in the inward and outward directions at the second clearance zone 7a. By forming the second clearance zone 7a, the side impact guard 7 can avoid the transition portion 14, reducing the motion interference between the opening / closing door 2 and the transition portion 14, and improving the motion reliability of the opening / closing door 2.

[0077] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet 11 extends vertically along its length, and there are two transition portions 14, namely an upper transition portion 141 located above the air outlet 11 and a lower transition portion 142 located below the air outlet 11; as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a lower anti-collision member 6 is provided at the position opposite to the lower transition part 142 of the switch door 2, and a portion of the lower anti-collision member 6 is covered within the side anti-collision member 7.

[0078] There are two mounting parts 12, one above and one below the air outlet 11. Each mounting part 12 is equipped with a drive arm 4, which can drive both the upper and lower ends of the door 2, thereby improving the stability of the door 2's movement. Correspondingly, there are also two transition parts 14, which are located between the mounting parts 12 and the air outlet 11. The transition parts 14 include an upper transition part 141 and a lower transition part 142.

[0079] By setting the lower anti-collision member 6, the relative position of the lower transition part 142 and the opening and closing door 2 can be protected, thereby reducing the collision damage caused by the opening and closing door 2 and the lower transition part 142.

[0080] Side anti-collision members 7 are provided at the adjacent edges of the opening and closing doors 2. The side anti-collision members 7 extend along the length of the opening and closing doors 2 and pass through the lower anti-collision members 6. The lower anti-collision members 6 are partially covered by the side anti-collision members 7, which can improve the installation stability of the lower anti-collision members 6.

[0081] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the drive box 3 is provided with a slide groove 31. The width direction of the slide groove 31 is the first direction X, and the length direction of the slide groove 31 is the second direction Y. The first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y. The drive arm 4 passes through the slide groove 31 and slides back and forth between the first position and the second position along the second direction Y. The width of the slide groove 31 in the first position is smaller than the width in the second position. In the first position, the door 2 is in the state of closing the air outlet 11. In the second position, the door 2 is in the state of opening the air outlet 11.

[0082] The drive arm 4 extends from the drive box 3 through the slide 31. The drive arm 4 slides along the length of the slide 31 to drive the door 2 to move. The slide 31 has a first position and a second position. When the drive arm 4 is in the first position, the drive arm 4 drives the door 2 to close the air outlet 11. When the drive arm 4 is in the second position, the drive arm 4 drives the door 2 to open the air outlet 11.

[0083] The width of the slide rail 31 at the first position is smaller than the width of the slide rail 31 at the second position. When the air conditioner 100 is being transported and handled, the door 2 is in the closed air outlet 11 state, and the drive arm 4 is located at the first position. Therefore, if the air conditioner 100 falls during transport and handling, and the door 2 moves erratically, the drive arm 4 is prone to colliding with the first position of the slide rail 31. By reducing the width of the slide rail 31 when the drive arm 4 is in the first position, the space for the drive arm 4 to move erratically is reduced, which can reduce the impact force between the drive arm 4 and the drive box 3, and reduce impact damage.

[0084] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 As shown, the drive box 3 includes a first wall 32 and a second wall 33 spaced apart along the first direction X. A groove 31 is formed between the first wall 32 and the second wall 33. The first wall 32 has a protrusion 34 extending toward the second wall 33. The protrusion 34 is positioned at a first position such that the width of the groove 31 at the first position is smaller than the width at the second position. The protrusion height of the two ends of the protrusion 34 in the second direction Y gradually decreases toward the second position.

[0085] By forming a protrusion 34 extending in the first direction X on the first wall 32, the width of the groove 31 at the first position is smaller than the width at the second position, thereby reducing the space in which the drive arm 4 can move and reducing the impact force of the drive arm 4 hitting the drive box 3 when it shakes.

[0086] Furthermore, the protrusion height of the two ends of the protrusion 34 in the second direction Y gradually decreases towards the second position. The protrusion 34 can also guide the movement of the drive arm 4 from the second position to the first position, thereby improving the reliability of the opening and closing door 2.

[0087] Other components of the air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present invention, such as the drive box and the door switch, as well as its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0088] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0089] 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 one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0090] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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, an electrical connection, or a communication 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0091] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0092] 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 the present invention. 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.

[0093] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A panel, the panel including an air outlet and a mounting portion, the mounting portion defining a clearance groove; A switch door, which is movably disposed on the outside of the panel, for opening and closing the air outlet; A driver box, wherein the driver box is disposed on the inner side of the panel; A drive arm passes through the clearance slot in the panel and is connected between the drive box and the switch door. The drive box drives the switch door to move through the drive arm. A buffer member is provided on the drive arm and located on the side of the drive arm facing the mounting portion, and / or the buffer member is provided on the panel and located on the side of the mounting portion facing the drive arm.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting portion includes two sub-parts spaced apart along a first direction, the clearance groove is formed between the two sub-parts and extends along a second direction in length, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the two sub-parts are located on both sides of the drive arm, and the buffer member is provided on the side of the drive arm facing each sub-part; and / or, the buffer member is provided on the side of each sub-part facing the drive arm.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first direction is the up-down direction, the second direction is the horizontal direction, and the mounting part is provided above and below the air outlet. The drive arm is passed through each mounting part, and the buffer is provided between each drive arm and the corresponding mounting part.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer is in the form of a tube and is fitted over the drive arm.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive arm includes an inner connecting part, a middle connecting part, and an outer connecting part. The inner connecting part is connected to the drive box, the outer connecting part is connected to the switch door, the middle connecting part passes through the clearance groove and connects the inner connecting part and the outer connecting part, and the buffer is sleeved on the outside of the middle connecting part.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The penetration direction of the clearance groove is a third direction, the length direction of the clearance groove is a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the third direction, the intermediate connecting part passes through the clearance groove along the third direction, and slides relative to the clearance groove along the second direction; the inner connecting part and the outer connecting part both protrude from the intermediate connecting part along the second direction.

7. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The buffer is a heat shrink tubing.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel includes a transition portion located between the air outlet and the mounting portion, the transition portion protruding outward relative to the mounting portion toward the outside of the panel; The switch door includes a door panel and a support member. The support member is located on the side of the door panel near the panel, and the support member forms a first clearance zone at the corresponding transition portion.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The distance between the switch door and the transition portion in the inward and outward directions of the panel is greater than 5 mm; and / or, the transition portion is located above and / or below the air outlet, and the distance between the solid structure of the switch door extending above and / or below the transition portion and the transition portion in the vertical direction is greater than 15 mm.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The length of the air outlet extends in the vertical direction, and there are two transition portions, namely an upper transition portion located on the upper side of the air outlet and a lower transition portion located on the lower side of the air outlet. Wherein, the distance between the switch door and the upper transition part in the inner and outer directions of the panel is greater than the distance between the switch door and the lower transition part in the inner and outer directions of the panel; And / or, the switch door is provided with a lower anti-collision member at a position opposite to the lower transition portion.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch door consists of two doors, which move relative to each other in a direction that brings them closer together to close the air outlet. Side impact protection members are provided at the edges of the two doors that are adjacent to each other.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The panel includes a transition portion located between the air outlet and the mounting portion, the transition portion protruding outward relative to the mounting portion toward the outside of the panel; The side impact protection extends along the length of the door and forms a second clearance zone at the corresponding transition section.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The length of the air outlet extends in the vertical direction, and there are two transition portions, namely an upper transition portion located on the upper side of the air outlet and a lower transition portion located on the lower side of the air outlet. A lower anti-collision member is provided at a position opposite to the lower transition part of the switch door, and a portion of the lower anti-collision member is covered within the side anti-collision member.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive box is provided with a sliding groove. The width direction of the sliding groove is a first direction, and the length direction of the sliding groove is a second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The drive arm passes through the sliding groove and slides back and forth between a first position and a second position along the second direction. The width of the clearance groove at the first position is smaller than the width at the second position. At the first position, the door is in a closed state for the air outlet, and at the second position, the door is in a state for the air outlet to be open.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, The drive box includes a first wall and a second wall spaced apart along the first direction. The slide groove is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The first wall has a protrusion extending toward the second wall. The protrusion is positioned corresponding to the first position so that the width of the clearance groove at the first position is smaller than the width at the second position. The protrusion height of the two ends of the protrusion in the second direction gradually decreases toward the second position.

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