air conditioner

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an air conditioner comprising: a housing, a fan assembly, and a fan plate assembly. The housing includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber houses a heat exchanger and a first opening communicating with the outside. The second chamber houses the fan assembly, a second opening communicating with the first chamber, and a third opening communicating with the outside. The orientations of the first and third openings are different. The fan assembly includes an air inlet communicating with the second chamber, a first air outlet communicating with the first chamber, and a second air outlet communicating with the outside. The orientation of the second air outlet is parallel to the orientation of the third opening. The fan plate assembly is used to open or close the second and third openings, the first and second air outlets, to change the airflow direction within the housing. Thus, by configuring the fan assembly and the fan plate assembly, this air conditioner can achieve reversible airflow in two different airflow directions, adapting to both heating and cooling conditions and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and more specifically, to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, indoor air conditioners consist of a casing, a fan, an air inlet, an air outlet, and a heat exchanger. They deliver air during cooling and heating by means of a guide vane. However, the above-mentioned air delivery method has the problem of being too simple and unable to meet the requirements of cold air being delivered from top to bottom when the air conditioner is cooling and hot air being delivered from bottom to top when the air conditioner is heating. This can easily cause problems such as cold air blowing directly on people and hot air not being able to reach the ground during the operation of the air conditioner, resulting in poor user comfort. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an air conditioner capable of reversible air supply in two different air supply directions, adapting to the air supply requirements of different air directions under heating and cooling conditions, so as to at least partially solve the problems in the related art.

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, a first aspect of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, comprising: The shell includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is equipped with a heat exchanger and a first opening communicating with the outside. The second chamber is provided with a fan assembly, a second opening communicating with the first chamber, and a third opening communicating with the outside. The orientation of the first opening is different from that of the third opening. The fan assembly includes an air inlet communicating with a second chamber, a first air outlet communicating with a first chamber, and a second air outlet communicating with the outside. The orientation of the second air outlet is parallel to the orientation of the third opening. A fan plate assembly is used to open or close the second opening, the third opening, the first air outlet, and the second air outlet to change the airflow direction within the housing.

[0005] In some possible implementations, the air conditioner includes a first air supply state and a second air supply state. When the air conditioner is in the first air supply state, the air vane assembly controls the second opening and the second air outlet to open, and controls the third opening and the first air outlet to close. When the air conditioner is in the second air supply state, the fan assembly controls the second opening and the second air outlet to close, and controls the third opening and the first air outlet to open. Thus, the air conditioner mainly includes cooling and heating modes. To adapt to the cooling mode requirements, the first air supply state can be set to correspond to the heating mode, i.e., the fan assembly controls the second opening and the second air outlet to open, and controls the third opening and the first air outlet to close. In this case, air enters the first chamber through the first opening, then enters the second chamber through the second opening, and finally exits through the second air outlet of the fan assembly. To adapt to the cooling mode requirements, the second air supply state can be set to correspond to the cooling mode, i.e., the fan assembly controls the second opening and the second air outlet to close, and controls the third opening and the first air outlet to open. In this case, air enters the second chamber through the third opening, then enters the first chamber through the first air outlet, and finally exits through the first opening.

[0006] In some possible implementations, the second air outlet and the third opening face the same direction, and / or The second opening faces the same direction as the first air outlet. Thus, by ensuring that the second and third air outlets face the same direction, the stability of the airflow from both different air delivery methods can be maintained.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the opening orientation of the first opening is perpendicular to the opening orientation of the third opening. This defines the specific manner in which the first air supply state of the air conditioner is bottom air intake and top air outlet, and the second air supply state of the air conditioner is bottom air outlet and top air intake.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the housing includes a partition dividing it into a first chamber and a second chamber. A first opening is located on the side wall of the housing, a second opening and a first air outlet are located on the partition, and a third opening and a second air outlet are located on the bottom wall of the second chamber. Specifically, the first opening is located on the side wall of the housing, the second opening and the first air outlet are located on the partition, and the third opening and the second air outlet are located on the bottom wall of the second chamber. This facilitates adaptation to the air conditioner's cooling mode during its second air supply state. Cold air is discharged from the upper first opening and flows into the room, forming a curtain-like airflow. This, combined with the air intake through the lower third opening, forms a complete convection cycle, rapidly cooling the indoor space. Similarly, during the air conditioner's first air supply state, it facilitates adaptation to the air conditioner's heating mode. Hot air is discharged from the lower second air outlet, flowing upwards to form a carpet-like airflow. This achieves the goal of hot air being discharged from the bottom upwards during heating, with the lower air outlet and the upper first opening forming a complete convection cycle, allowing heat to evenly cover the entire space and rapidly warming the indoor space, thus improving the user experience.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the air deflector assembly includes a first air deflector mechanism and a second air deflector mechanism, which are linked or independently configured. The first air deflector mechanism is configured to selectively open the second opening and the first air outlet, and the second air deflector mechanism is configured to selectively open the third opening and the second air outlet. Thus, by controlling the first and second air deflector mechanisms, the air conditioner can easily switch between a first air supply state and a second air supply state.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the first air deflector mechanism is disposed on a partition separating the first chamber and the second chamber. The first air deflector mechanism includes a plurality of first air deflectors rotatably disposed at the second opening and the first air outlet, and a first driving member driving each first air deflector to rotate. The first driving member drives the corresponding first air deflector to rotate, selectively closing or opening the corresponding second opening and the first air outlet; and / or The second air deflector mechanism is located on the bottom wall of the second chamber. The second air deflector mechanism includes a second air deflector and a second driving member. The second air deflectors are rotatably disposed at the third opening and the second air outlet, respectively. The second driving member drives each of the second air deflectors to rotate, selectively closing or opening the corresponding third opening and the second air outlet. Thus, the first air deflector structure specifically includes multiple first air deflectors and a first driving member. The first driving member drives the first air deflectors to rotate, thereby selectively opening or closing the corresponding second opening or the first air outlet. Similarly, the second air deflector structure includes multiple second air deflectors and a second driving member. The second driving member drives the first air deflectors to rotate, thereby selectively opening or closing the corresponding third opening and the second air outlet, thus adapting to the cooling or heating air supply requirements of the air conditioner.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the first driving element includes a first motor and a first linkage assembly. A plurality of first air vanes located at the second opening and the first air outlet are linked by the first linkage assembly. The first motor drives the first linkage assembly to actuate so that either the first air vane located at the second opening or the first air vane located at the first air outlet is selectively opened; and / or The second driving component includes a second motor and a second linkage assembly. Multiple second air vanes located at the third opening and multiple second air vanes at the second air outlet are linked by the second linkage assembly. The second motor drives the second linkage assembly to selectively open either the multiple second air vanes located at the third opening or the second air vane located at the second air outlet. Thus, the first driving component includes a first motor and a first linkage assembly. The first motor controls the first linkage assembly to control the rotation of the first air vanes, selectively opening either the first air outlet or the second opening. Similarly, the second driving component includes a second motor and a second linkage assembly. The second motor controls the second linkage assembly to control the rotation of the second air vanes, selectively opening either the second air outlet or the third opening, thereby switching the air conditioner between a first air supply state and a second air supply state to adapt to the air conditioner's heating or cooling operation.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the first drive unit includes a third motor, a fourth motor, a third linkage group, and a fourth linkage group, wherein the third linkage group connects the third motor and a plurality of first air vanes located at the second opening, and the fourth linkage group connects the fourth motor and a plurality of first air vanes located at the first air outlet; and / or The second driving component includes a fifth motor, a sixth motor, a fifth linkage group, and a sixth linkage group. The fifth linkage group connects the fifth motor to a plurality of second air vanes located at the third opening, and the sixth linkage group connects the sixth motor to a plurality of second air vanes located at the second air outlet. Thus, by individually controlling the rotation of the plurality of first air vanes at the second opening with the third motor, the second opening can be opened and closed; by individually controlling the rotation of the plurality of first air vanes at the first air outlet with the fourth motor, the first air outlet can be opened and closed; by individually controlling the plurality of second air vanes at the third opening with the fifth motor, the third opening can be opened and closed; and by individually controlling the plurality of second air vanes at the second air outlet with the sixth motor, the second air outlet can be opened and closed.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the number of first air vents located at the second opening and the number of first air vents located at the first air outlet are both multiple and arranged in a louvered manner; and / or The number of second air vanes located at the third opening and the number of second air outlets are both multiple and arranged in a louvered manner. This arrangement of multiple first and second air vanes in a louvered manner facilitates control of the multiple first air vanes to flip and open or close the corresponding second opening or first air outlet, and control of the multiple second air vanes to flip and open or close the corresponding third opening or second air outlet, thereby enabling reversible airflow within the air conditioner's casing.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the fan assembly includes a centrifugal fan, which includes a volute, an impeller disposed within the volute, and a third motor for driving the impeller to rotate. The volute includes a first ventilation duct and a second ventilation duct. The outlet of the first ventilation duct forms a first air outlet, and the outlet of the second ventilation duct forms a second air outlet. At least one air inlet is disposed between the first air outlet and the second air outlet and located on the side of the volute. Thus, the fan assembly includes a centrifugal fan. By activating the centrifugal fan, the air in the second chamber is driven by a centrifugal fan with high air pressure, strong airflow adaptability, low noise and energy saving, and compatibility with complex air ducts. Air is drawn in through the centrifugal fan's inlet and selectively discharged through the first and second air outlets to adapt to the reversible airflow of the air conditioner's casing.

[0015] In some possible implementations, there are multiple centrifugal fans arranged at intervals in the second chamber, with each fan sharing a single third motor. This arrangement of multiple centrifugal fans increases the overall airflow of the air conditioner and reduces the load on individual fans, extending the air conditioner's lifespan. Sharing a single third motor also improves the air conditioner's integration.

[0016] In some possible implementations, at least a portion of the second opening and / or the third opening is located between two adjacent centrifugal fans. Thus, by limiting the location of a portion of the second opening and / or the third opening between two adjacent centrifugal fans, the air intake and exhaust arrangement within the air conditioner casing becomes more rational. Furthermore, controlling the number of the second and third openings can accelerate airflow between the second chamber and the first chamber and the outside.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the air conditioner further includes a drip tray located below the heat exchanger; and / or The air conditioner also includes an auxiliary heating element located on the side of the heat exchanger opposite to the first opening. This design, with its drip tray, collects and drains condensate, preventing leakage to the fan and thus avoiding electrical malfunctions, ensuring stable operation of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the auxiliary heating element supplements heating, ensuring effective indoor temperature control and improving user experience.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the air conditioner is a ducted air conditioner. This limits the air conditioner to ducted air conditioner applications. The above technical solution includes a housing comprising a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber has a first opening communicating with the outside and a heat exchanger. The second chamber contains a fan assembly, a second opening communicating with the first chamber, and a third opening communicating with the outside. The first and third openings have different orientations. The fan assembly includes an air inlet communicating with the second chamber, a first air outlet communicating with the first chamber, and a second air outlet communicating with the outside. The air conditioner also includes a fan plate assembly, which controls the opening or closing of the second and third openings, the first air outlet, and the second air outlet, thereby enabling the air conditioner to have two airflow directions and reversible airflow. For example, the air deflector assembly can control the opening of the second opening and the second air outlet, and control the closing of the third opening and the first air outlet. At this time, air enters the second chamber through the second air outlet, enters the first chamber through the second opening, and exits through the first opening. By controlling the closing of the second opening and the second air outlet, and controlling the opening of the third opening and the first air outlet, air enters the first chamber through the first opening, enters the fan assembly through the first air outlet, enters the second chamber, and finally exits through the third opening. This allows the air supply mode to be selected according to different operating conditions, improving the user experience.

[0019] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the accompanying drawings...

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first-angle schematic diagram of the internal structure of an air conditioner provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a second-angle schematic diagram of the internal structure of an air conditioner provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a third-angle schematic diagram of the internal structure of an air conditioner provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second chamber of an air conditioner provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the centrifugal fan in the second chamber provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first air supply position of an air conditioner provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second air supply position of an air conditioner provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Shell; 11-First chamber; 12-Second chamber; 13-First opening; 14-Second opening; 15-Third opening; 16-Baffle; 17-Bottom wall; 2-Heat exchanger; 3-Drain tray; 4-Fan assembly; 41-Air inlet; 42-First air outlet; 43-Second air outlet; 44-Centrifugal fan; 45-Voltage casing; 46-Impeller; 47-Third motor; 48-First connecting ventilation duct; 49-Second connecting ventilation duct; 410-Shaft; 411-Bearing; 5-Fan plate assembly; 51-First fan plate mechanism; 511-First fan plate; 512-First driving component; 513-First motor; 514-First connecting rod assembly; 52-Second fan plate mechanism; 521-Second fan plate; 522-Second driving component; 523-Second motor; 524-Second connecting rod assembly; 6-Auxiliary heating component. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0030] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up and down" are used; please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figure 1 For details on the "top and bottom" and "front and back" directions, please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figure 1 The front-back direction in the text. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the corresponding component itself. The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are for distinguishing one element from another and do not have sequential or importance. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0031] The inventors discovered that indoor air conditioners consist of a casing, a fan, an air inlet, an air outlet, and a heat exchanger. They deliver air during cooling and heating by means of a guide vane. However, the above-mentioned air delivery method has the disadvantage of being too simple and unable to meet the requirements of cold air being delivered from top to bottom when the air conditioner is cooling and hot air being delivered from bottom to top when the air conditioner is heating. This can easily cause problems such as cold air blowing directly on people and hot air not being able to reach the ground during the operation of the air conditioner, resulting in poor user comfort.

[0032] To solve the above technical problems, such as Figures 1 to 7As shown, this disclosure provides an air conditioner, including: a housing 1, a fan assembly 4, and a fan plate assembly 5. The housing 1 includes a first chamber 11 and a second chamber 12. The first chamber 11 is provided with a heat exchanger 2 and a first opening 13 communicating with the outside. The second chamber 12 is provided with the fan assembly 4, a second opening 14 communicating with the first chamber 11, and a third opening 15 communicating with the outside. The orientation of the first opening 13 is different from that of the third opening 15. The fan assembly 4 includes an air inlet 41 communicating with the second chamber 12, a first air outlet 42 communicating with the first chamber 11, and a second air outlet 43 communicating with the outside. The orientation of the second air outlet 43 is parallel to that of the third opening 15. The fan plate assembly 5 is used to open or close the second opening 14, the third opening 15, the first air outlet 42, and the second air outlet 43 to change the air supply direction within the housing 1.

[0033] Through the above technical solution, the housing 1 includes a first chamber 11 and a second chamber 12. The first chamber 11 is provided with a first opening 13 communicating with the outside and a heat exchanger 2. The second chamber is provided with a fan assembly 4, a second opening 14 communicating with the first chamber 11 and a third opening 15 communicating with the outside. The first opening 13 and the third opening 15 have different orientations. The fan assembly 4 includes an air inlet 41 communicating with the second chamber 12, a first air outlet 42 communicating with the first chamber 11 and a second air outlet 43 communicating with the outside. The air conditioner also includes a fan plate assembly 5. The fan plate assembly 5 controls the opening or closing of the second opening 14, the third opening 15, the first air outlet 42 and the second air outlet 43, thereby enabling the air conditioner to have two air supply directions and reversible air supply. For example, the fan assembly 5 can control the second opening 14 and the second air outlet 43 to close, and control the third opening 15 and the first air outlet 42 to open. At this time, air enters the second chamber 12 through the third opening 15, enters the first chamber 11 through the first air outlet 42, and is discharged from the first opening 13. By controlling the second opening 14 and the second air outlet 43 to open and the third opening 15 and the first air outlet 42 to close, air enters the first chamber 11 through the first opening 13 and enters the second chamber 12 through the second opening 14, then enters the fan assembly 4, and is finally discharged from the second air outlet 43. This allows the fan assembly 5 to select the air supply mode according to the different operating conditions of the air conditioner, thereby improving the user experience.

[0034] In order to adapt to different operating conditions of the air conditioner, in some possible implementations, the air conditioner includes a first air supply state and a second air supply state. When the air conditioner is in the first air supply state, the air deflector assembly 5 controls the second opening 14 and the second air outlet 43 to open, and controls the third opening 15 and the first air outlet 42 to close. When the air conditioner is in the second air supply state, the air deflector assembly 5 controls the second opening 14 and the second air outlet 43 to close, and controls the third opening 15 and the first air outlet 42 to open. Air conditioners mainly include cooling and heating modes. To adapt to the cooling mode requirements, the first air supply mode of the air conditioner can be set to correspond to the heating mode. That is, the second opening 14 and the second air outlet 43 are controlled to open by the fan assembly 5, and the third opening 15 and the first air outlet 42 are controlled to close. At this time, air enters the first chamber 11 through the first opening 13, enters the second chamber 12 through the second opening 14, and is discharged from the second air outlet 43 of the fan assembly 4. To adapt to the cooling mode requirements, the second air supply mode of the air conditioner can be set to correspond to the cooling mode. That is, the second opening 14 and the second air outlet 43 are controlled to close by the fan assembly 5, and the third opening 15 and the first air outlet 42 are controlled to open. At this time, air enters the second chamber 12 through the third opening 15 and enters the first chamber 11 through the first air outlet 42, and is finally discharged from the first opening 13.

[0035] Understandably, in cooling mode, an air conditioner needs to adapt to a bottom-intake, top-outtake configuration to allow cool air to flow downwards, creating a "sky curtain" effect. This means that when cooling, the air conditioner directs cool air downwards. Since cool air is denser, it naturally sinks after being expelled from above, creating a complete convection cycle with the bottom-intake configuration, allowing the indoor space to cool down quickly. Furthermore, the downward diffusion of cool air prevents localized areas from becoming too cold or too hot, reducing perceived temperature differences. Similarly, when heating, the air conditioner can adapt to a bottom-outtake, top-intake configuration to allow warm air to flow upwards, creating a "carpet" effect. This means that when heating, the air conditioner directs warm air upwards. Since warm air is less dense, it naturally rises. The rising of warm air and the sinking of cool air, combined with the bottom-outtake configuration, create a complete convection cycle, allowing heat to evenly cover the entire space. This prevents warm air from accumulating on the ceiling, improving heating efficiency. Additionally, the upward airflow reduces the perceived temperature difference between the upper and lower parts of the room, which can occur with a single top-outtake configuration, thus improving the user experience.

[0036] To adapt the air conditioner's airflow pattern to both cooling and heating modes, in some feasible implementations, the housing 1 is divided into a first chamber 11 and a second chamber 12 by a central partition 16. A first opening 13 is located on the side wall of the housing 1, a second opening 14 and a first air outlet 42 are located on the partition 16, and a third opening 15 and a second air outlet 43 are located on the bottom wall 17 of the second chamber 12. Thus, the first opening 13 is located below the third opening 15 or the second air outlet 43. Therefore, when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, such as... Figure 6 As shown, air enters the second chamber 12 through the third opening 15, passes through the fan assembly 4, and enters the first chamber 11 through the first air outlet 42, finally exiting through the first opening 13. Thus, cold air exits through the upper first opening 13 and flows into the room, forming a ceiling breeze. The cold air sinks, and together with the air intake through the lower third opening 15, a complete convection cycle is formed, allowing the indoor space to cool down rapidly. When the air conditioner is in heating mode, as... Figure 7 As shown, air enters the first chamber 11 through the first opening 13 and the second chamber 12 through the second opening 14, then enters the fan assembly 4, and finally exits through the second air outlet 43. In this way, hot air is discharged from the lower second air outlet 43, and the hot air flows from bottom to top to form a carpet-like airflow. This achieves the effect of hot air being discharged from bottom to top when the air conditioner is heating. Hot air has a lower density and will naturally rise. Hot air rises and cold air sinks. The lower air outlet combined with the upper air inlet can form a complete convection cycle, allowing heat to evenly cover the entire space and preventing hot air from directly accumulating on the ceiling. This improves heating efficiency and enhances the user experience.

[0037] In some possible implementations, to maintain the stability of airflow from the two different air supply methods, the second air outlet 43 and the third opening 15 can have the same opening orientation, such as... Figure 3 As shown, both the second air outlet 43 and the third opening 15 are located on the bottom wall 17 of the second chamber 12, ensuring that the second air outlet 43 and the third opening 15 face the same direction. When the air conditioner switches between cooling and heating modes, the path length of the bidirectional airflow remains approximately the same, reducing resistance differences. This maintains stable airflow in both the first and second air supply states, avoiding pressure fluctuations and eddy currents during switching. Of course, in some possible implementations, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42 can face the same direction. In this way, the path length of the bidirectional airflow can be kept roughly the same when the air conditioner switches between cooling and heating, reducing the resistance difference. This ensures that the airflow stability of the two different air supply modes can be maintained in the first and second air supply states of the air conditioner, avoiding pressure fluctuations and eddy interference during switching.

[0038] Understandably, in some feasible methods, in order to further improve the stability of airflow, the second air outlet 43 and the third opening 15 can have the same opening orientation, and the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42 can have the same opening orientation. This further limits the path length of bidirectional airflow, reduces the airflow resistance difference, and thus maintains the stability of airflow in the first and second air supply states of the air conditioner, avoiding pressure fluctuations and eddy interference during switching.

[0039] Of course, the fact that the second air outlet 43 and the third opening 15 have the same opening direction and that the second opening 14 has the same opening direction as the first air outlet 42 is illustrative. In other embodiments, the opening directions of the second air outlet 43 and the third opening 15 can also be different. For example, the second air outlet 43 can be located on the housing 1 at the lower part of the side wall different from the first opening 13. That is, the second air outlet 43 is also located below the first opening 13. When the air conditioner is heating, it can also form a carpet-like airflow with downward airflow and upward airflow, improving the user experience. In addition, the opening directions of the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42 can also be different. The second opening 14 is located on the partition 16 and faces the direction of the first opening 13. The opening of the first air outlet 42 can be tilted upward or downward relative to the direction of the second opening 14.

[0040] Of course, in some feasible ways, the first opening 13 and the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42 can also be oriented in the same direction, which can further reduce the path length of the bidirectional airflow, maintain the airflow stability of the two different air supply methods, and avoid pressure fluctuations and vortex interference during switching.

[0041] In some feasible embodiments, the housing 1 can be a rectangular body, with the first opening 13 located on the front sidewall of the housing 1. In this case, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the front is the direction closer to the interior, the rear is the direction away from the interior, the top is the side away from the ground, and the bottom is the side closer to the ground. In this embodiment, the front sidewall refers to the side closer to the interior. The third opening 15 is located on the bottom wall of the housing 1, where the bottom wall of the housing 1 refers to the lower sidewall of the housing 1. Thus, the opening orientation of the first opening 13 is perpendicular to the opening orientation of the third opening 15. Figure 6 As shown, this allows the air conditioner to easily adapt to its cooling mode during the second air supply state. Cool air is exhausted from the first opening 13 at the top and flows into the room, forming a canopy-like breeze. This, combined with the air intake from the third opening 15 at the bottom, creates a complete convection cycle, rapidly cooling the indoor space and improving the user experience. Of course, it can also be done as follows... Figure 7As shown, this design facilitates adaptation to the air conditioner's heating mode during the first air supply state. Hot air is discharged from the second air outlet 43 at the bottom, and the hot air flows upward to form a carpet-like airflow. This achieves the goal of hot air being discharged from the bottom to the top when the air conditioner is heating. The air outlet at the bottom, combined with the air intake at the first opening 13 at the top, can form a complete convection circulation, allowing heat to evenly cover the entire space, thereby rapidly heating the indoor space and improving the user experience.

[0042] In some possible implementations, such as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the air vane assembly 5 includes a first air vane mechanism 51 and a second air vane mechanism 52. The first air vane mechanism 51 and the second air vane mechanism 52 are linked or independently configured. The first air vane mechanism 51 is configured to selectively open the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42, and the second air vane mechanism 52 is configured to selectively open the third opening 15 and the second air outlet 43. Thus, through the linkage or independent configuration of the first air vane mechanism 51 and the second air vane mechanism 52, the air conditioner can be selectively adjusted to a second air supply state to adapt to the air conditioner's cooling mode, or selectively adjusted to a first air supply state to adapt to the air conditioner's cooling mode, depending on the air conditioner's cooling or heating operation.

[0043] In some possible implementations, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the first air vane mechanism 51 and the second air vane mechanism 52 in the air vane assembly 5 are linked together. The first air vane mechanism 51 can be disposed on the partition 16 used to separate the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12. The first air vane mechanism 51 includes a plurality of first air vanes 511 rotatably disposed on the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42, and a first driving member 512 that drives each first air vane 511 to rotate. The first driving member 512 drives the corresponding first air vane 511 to rotate, selectively closing or opening the corresponding second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42. For example, Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the first driving component 512 includes a first motor 513 and a first linkage group 514. Multiple first air vanes 511 located at the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42 are linked by the first linkage group 514. The first linkage group 514 includes a main linkage and multiple auxiliary linkages. One end of the main linkage is connected to the output end of the first motor 513. Each auxiliary linkage corresponds to one first air vane 511 and is hinged to the main linkage. When the first motor 513 rotates, it drives the main linkage to swing vertically, thereby driving the auxiliary linkages to drive the first air vanes 511 to rotate forward or backward. The first air deflector 511 and the plurality of first air deflectors 511 located in the first air outlet 42 rotate in opposite directions, thereby the first motor 513 drives the first linkage group 514 to operate so that either the first air deflector 511 located in the second opening 14 or the first air outlet 42 is opened selectively; the second air deflector mechanism 52 is provided on the bottom wall 17 of the second chamber 12, and the second air deflector mechanism 52 includes a second air deflector 521 and a second driving member 522. The second air deflectors 521 are rotatably provided in the third opening 15 and the second air outlet 43, respectively, and the second driving member 522 is used to drive each second air deflector 521 to rotate, wherein, for example Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second driving component 522 includes a second motor 523 and a second linkage group 524. The multiple second air vanes 521 located in the third opening 15 and the multiple second air vanes 521 located in the second air outlet 43 are linked together by the second linkage group 524. The second linkage group 524 is designed with reference to the structure of the first linkage group 514, that is, the first linkage group 514 may also include a main linkage and multiple auxiliary linkages. The second motor 523 drives the second linkage group 524 to operate so that one of the multiple second air vanes 521 located in the third opening 15 or the second air vane 521 located in the second air outlet 43 can be opened.

[0044] It is understood that in some possible implementations, the first air deflector mechanism 51 can be set independently. For example, the first driving member 512 includes a third motor, a fourth motor, a third linkage group, and a fourth linkage group. The third linkage group connects the third motor and a plurality of first air deflectors 511 located in the second opening 14, and the fourth linkage group connects the fourth motor and a plurality of first air deflectors 511 located in the first air outlet 42. In this way, the third motor can independently control the movement of the third linkage group to control the rotation of the plurality of first air deflectors 511 located in the second opening 14, thereby opening or closing the second opening 14. The fourth motor can independently control the movement of the fourth linkage group to control the rotation of the plurality of first air deflectors 511 located in the first air outlet 42, thereby opening or closing the first air outlet 42.

[0045] Of course, in some possible implementations, the second air deflector mechanism 52 can also be set independently. The second driving component 522 includes a fifth motor, a sixth motor, a fifth linkage group, and a sixth linkage group. The fifth linkage group connects the fifth motor and the plurality of second air deflectors 521 located in the third opening 15. The sixth linkage group connects the sixth motor and the plurality of second air deflectors 521 located in the second air outlet 43. In this way, the fifth motor can independently control the movement of the fifth linkage group to control the rotation of the plurality of second air deflectors 521 located in the third opening 15, thereby opening or closing the third opening 15. The sixth motor can independently control the movement of the sixth linkage group to control the rotation of the plurality of second air deflectors 521 located in the second air outlet 43, thereby opening or closing the second air outlet 43.

[0046] Of course, the above-mentioned structure in which the first air deflector mechanism 51 and the second air deflector mechanism 52 are set up independently is illustrative. In some feasible embodiments, the independently set first air deflector mechanism 51 and the independently set second air deflector mechanism 52 can be used in combination.

[0047] In some possible implementations, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, there are multiple first air vents 511 located at the second opening 14 and the first air outlet 42, arranged in a louvered manner. This louvered arrangement of the multiple first air vents 511 allows for easy control of the multiple first air vents 511 rotating in the same direction to open or close the corresponding second opening 14 or first air outlet 42. Similarly, there are multiple second air vents 521 located at the third opening 15 and the second air outlet 43, also arranged in a louvered manner. This louvered arrangement of the multiple second air vents 521 allows for control of the multiple second air vents 521 rotating in the same direction to open or close the corresponding third opening 15 or second air outlet 43, thereby switching between the first and second air supply states of the air conditioner to adapt to the cooling or heating conditions of the air conditioner and improve the user experience.

[0048] In some possible implementations, such as Figures 4 to 6As shown, the fan assembly 4 may include a centrifugal fan 44. The centrifugal fan 44 includes a volute 45, an impeller 46 disposed inside the volute 45, and a third motor 47 for driving the impeller 46 to rotate. The volute 45 includes a first ventilation duct 48 and a second ventilation duct 49. The outlet of the first ventilation duct 48 forms a first air outlet 42, and the outlet of the second ventilation duct 49 forms a second air outlet 43. At least one air inlet 41 is disposed between the first air outlet 42 and the second air outlet 43 and is located on the side of the volute 45. The centrifugal fan 44 features high air pressure, strong airflow adaptability, low noise, and energy saving, and can be compatible with complex air ducts. The centrifugal fan 44 is located in the second chamber 12, and has one air inlet 41, which is positioned between the first air outlet 42 and the second air outlet 43 and on the side of the volute 45. This allows air to easily enter the centrifugal fan 44 from the second chamber 12 through the air inlet 41. Depending on the cooling or heating operation of the air conditioner, the corresponding first air outlet 42 and second air outlet 43 are selectively opened. Thus, the air entering the volute 45 is driven by the rotation of the impeller 46 to be discharged from either the first air outlet 42 or the second air outlet 43, adapting to the cooling or heating operation of the air conditioner and improving the user experience.

[0049] In some possible implementations, there may be multiple centrifugal fans 44, which are spaced apart in the second chamber 12 and share a single third motor 47. For example... Figure 4 As shown, there are two centrifugal fans 44, spaced apart within the second chamber 12. The two centrifugal fans 44 share a third motor 47. The output shaft of the third motor 47 is connected to the impellers 46 of the two centrifugal fans 44 via a rotating shaft 410. Both ends of the rotating shaft 410 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second chamber 12 via bearings 411. The third motor 47 is positioned between the two centrifugal fans 44, avoiding the third opening 15. The first air outlet 42 of each centrifugal fan 44 is located on the partition 16 and communicates with the first chamber 11. The second air outlet 43 of each centrifugal fan 44 sprays onto the bottom wall of the second chamber 12 and communicates with the outside. Thus, the third motor 47 drives the rotating shaft 410 to rotate, thereby causing the two centrifugal fans 44 to work synchronously, increasing the total air volume of the air conditioner and satisfying the air supply requirements of either the first or second air supply state. Furthermore, the arrangement of multiple centrifugal fans 44 reduces the load on a single centrifugal fan 44 and extends the service life of the air conditioner.

[0050] It is understood that the above-described structure using centrifugal fan 44 is illustrative. In other embodiments, the fan can also be a mixed-flow fan or other fans. The above-described structure of two centrifugal fans 44 sharing a third motor 47 for drive is illustrative. In other embodiments, each centrifugal fan 44 can also be configured with a separate third motor 47 for drive.

[0051] Of course, in some feasible embodiments, at least some of the second openings 14 and / or the third openings 15 are located between two adjacent centrifugal fans 44. For example, to accelerate the airflow between the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12, the number of second openings 14 can be three, and the three second openings 14 are spaced apart by the partition 16. The number of centrifugal fans 44 is two, and the three second openings 14 are separated by the two first air outlets 42 corresponding to the two centrifugal fans 44. Thus, by setting multiple second openings 14, the airflow between the first chamber 11 and the second chamber 12 can be accelerated. Of course, it is understood that the first air plate mechanism 51 will also have multiple first air plates 511 corresponding to the additional second openings 14. The first driving member 512 can drive the rotation of the first air plates 511 to open and close the corresponding second openings 14.

[0052] In addition, in order to accelerate the airflow between the second chamber 12 and the outside, the number of third openings 15 can also be three, and they are spaced apart on the bottom wall of the second chamber 12. The three third openings 15 are separated by two second air outlets 43 corresponding to the two centrifugal fans 44, so that by setting multiple third openings 15, the airflow between the second chamber 12 and the outside can be accelerated.

[0053] Of course, it is understood that the arrangement of three second openings 14 and three third openings 15 described above is illustrative. The number of second openings 14 and three openings 15 is not limited to this and can be selected according to different working conditions. For example, the number of second openings 14 and three openings 15 can also be two each. In addition, the number of second openings 14 and three openings 15 can be equal, or the number of second openings 14 and three openings 15 can be unequal depending on different working conditions.

[0054] Understandably, in order to simultaneously accelerate airflow between the second chamber 12, the first chamber 11, and the outside, in some possible embodiments, at least a portion of the second opening 14 and at least a portion of the third opening 15 are located between two adjacent centrifugal fans 44.

[0055] In some possible implementations, the air conditioner also includes a drip tray 3, which is located within the first chamber 11 and below the heat exchanger 2. This drip tray 3 collects condensate and guides it out of the drain, preventing leakage to the fan and potential electrical malfunctions, thus ensuring stable operation of the air conditioner. In some implementations, the air conditioner also includes an auxiliary heating element 6, located on the side of the heat exchanger 2 away from the first opening 13. The auxiliary heating element 6 can be a heating wire, which heats the air flowing through it. The auxiliary heating element 6 supplements the air conditioner's heating capacity in heating mode, especially in the initial stage of heating mode, where the heating wire quickly generates hot air, ensuring effective indoor heating and improving the user experience.

[0056] In some feasible implementations, the air conditioner can be a ducted air conditioner. This ducted air conditioner includes all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned air conditioner. Of course, the above implementation of the air conditioner as a ducted air conditioner is illustrative; in other implementations, the air conditioner can also be a wall-mounted air conditioner or a floor-standing air conditioner, etc.

[0057] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0058] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0059] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The shell includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is equipped with a heat exchanger and a first opening communicating with the outside. The second chamber is provided with a fan assembly, a second opening communicating with the first chamber, and a third opening communicating with the outside. The orientation of the first opening is different from that of the third opening. The fan assembly includes an air inlet communicating with a second chamber, a first air outlet communicating with a first chamber, and a second air outlet communicating with the outside. The orientation of the second air outlet is parallel to the orientation of the third opening. A fan plate assembly, which is used to open or close the second opening, the third opening, the first air outlet and the second air outlet to change the air supply direction within the housing.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a first air supply state and a second air supply state. When the air conditioner is in the first air supply state, the air vane assembly controls the second opening and the second air outlet to open, and controls the third opening and the first air outlet to close. When the air conditioner is in the second air supply state, the air vane assembly controls the second opening and the second air outlet to close, and controls the third opening and the first air outlet to open.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second air outlet and the third opening face the same direction, and / or The second opening faces the same direction as the first air outlet opening.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening orientation of the first opening is perpendicular to the opening orientation of the third opening.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing includes a partition that divides the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first opening is located on the side wall of the housing, the second opening and the first air outlet are located on the partition, and the third opening and the second air outlet are located on the bottom wall of the second chamber.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The air deflector assembly includes a first air deflector mechanism and a second air deflector mechanism. The first air deflector mechanism and the second air deflector mechanism are linked or independently configured. The first air deflector mechanism is configured to selectively open the second opening and the first air outlet. The second air deflector mechanism is configured to selectively open the third opening and the second air outlet.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first air deflector mechanism is provided with a partition for separating the first chamber and the second chamber. The first air deflector mechanism includes a plurality of first air deflectors rotatably disposed at the second opening and the first air outlet, and a first driving member for driving each first air deflector to rotate. The first driving member drives the corresponding first air deflector to rotate, selectively closing or opening the corresponding second opening and the first air outlet; and / or The second air deflector mechanism is located on the bottom wall of the second chamber. The second air deflector mechanism includes a second air deflector and a second driving member. The second air deflector is rotatably disposed on the third opening and the second air outlet, respectively. The second driving member is used to drive each of the second air deflectors to rotate, selectively closing or opening the corresponding third opening and the second air outlet.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first driving component includes a first motor and a first linkage group. The first air vanes located at the second opening and the first air outlet are linked together by the first linkage group. The first motor drives the first linkage group to operate so that either the first air vane located at the second opening or the first air vane located at the first air outlet can be opened. and / or The second driving component includes a second motor and a second linkage group. The plurality of second air vanes located in the third opening and the plurality of second air vanes located in the second air outlet are linked together through the second linkage group. The second motor drives the second linkage group to operate so that one of the plurality of second air vanes located in the third opening or the second air vane located in the second air outlet can be opened.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first driving component includes a third motor, a fourth motor, a third linkage group, and a fourth linkage group. The third linkage group connects the third motor and a plurality of first air vanes located at the second opening, and the fourth linkage group connects the fourth motor and a plurality of first air vanes located at the first air outlet. and / or The second drive unit includes a fifth motor, a sixth motor, a fifth linkage group, and a sixth linkage group. The fifth linkage group connects the fifth motor and a plurality of second air vanes located in the third opening, and the sixth linkage group connects the sixth motor and a plurality of second air vanes located in the second air outlet.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of first air vents located at the second opening and the number of first air vents located at the first air outlet are both multiple and arranged in a louvered manner; and / or The number of second air vents located at the third opening and the second air outlet are both multiple and arranged in a louvered shape.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan assembly includes a centrifugal fan, the centrifugal fan includes a volute, an impeller disposed within the volute, and a third motor for driving the impeller to rotate. The volute includes a first ventilation duct and a second ventilation duct. The outlet of the first ventilation duct forms a first air outlet, and the outlet of the second ventilation duct forms a second air outlet. At least one air inlet is disposed between the first air outlet and the second air outlet and located on the side of the volute.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, There are multiple centrifugal fans, which are arranged at intervals in the second chamber, and the multiple centrifugal fans share one third motor.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, At least a portion of the second opening and / or the third opening is located between two adjacent centrifugal fans.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes a drip tray, which is located below the heat exchanger; and / or The air conditioner also includes an auxiliary heating element, which is located on the side of the heat exchanger opposite to the first opening.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner in question is a ducted air conditioner.

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