Housing component of an air conditioner and air conditioning system

Abstract

Housing component (110) of an air conditioning system (100), characterized in that the housing component (110) has an air inlet (1) and an air outlet (2), wherein the air outlet (2) is located above the air inlet (1), wherein the housing component (110) comprises the following: a housing body (3) comprising a front panel (31), wherein the front panel (31) is arranged at the front end of the housing body (3), the front panel (31) being located below the air outlet (2); an air guide plate (4) provided at the air outlet (2), wherein the air guide plate (4) is rotatably connected to the housing body (3) to open and close the air outlet (2), wherein, when the air guide plate (4) closes the air outlet (2), the front surface of the air guide plate (4) extends in a top-to-bottom direction and is inclined rearward, wherein the air guide plate (4) has a first limiting position for the upward movement, wherein in the first limiting position the angle A between the front surface (41) of the air guide plate and the front surface (311) of the front panel is 20° to 70°; and / or wherein the angle B between the front surface (41) of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 10° to 60°.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The disclosure relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular with regard to a housing assembly of an air conditioning system and an air conditioning system. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] To improve the even temperature distribution in a room and increase overall comfort, air conditioners with a bottom air inlet and a top air outlet have gained considerable attention in the industry. In relevant technical terms, an air conditioner with a bottom air inlet and a top air outlet comprises a housing, an evaporator, and a water collection disc, with the evaporator and water collection disc being located within the housing, which features a bottom air inlet and a top air outlet.

[0003] However, with relevant technology, the air distribution effect of the air conditioner is not good, the airflow from the air outlet does not offer the user a high level of comfort and the user experience is impaired. CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT USE SAMPLE

[0004] The present disclosure aims to solve one of the technical problems in relevant technology, at least to some extent. To this end, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a housing component of an air conditioner that can adjust the wind outlet angle to improve the user experience.

[0005] The embodiments described in the present disclosure also provide an air conditioning system.

[0006] The housing component of the air conditioning system of the embodiments of the present disclosure has an air inlet and an air outlet, wherein the air outlet is located above the air inlet; the housing component comprises the following: a housing body comprising a front panel, wherein the front panel is arranged at the front end of the housing body, and wherein the front panel is located below the air outlet;An air guide plate provided at the air outlet, wherein the air guide plate is rotatably connected to the housing body to open and close the air outlet, wherein, when the air guide plate closes the air outlet, the front surface of the air guide plate extends in a top-to-bottom direction and is inclined rearward, wherein the air guide plate has a first limiting position for the upward movement, wherein in the first limiting position the angle A between the front surface of the air guide plate and the front surface of the front panel is 20° to 70°; and / or wherein the angle B between the front surface of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 10° to 60°.

[0007] In the housing component of the air conditioning system of the embodiments described in this disclosure, the front surface of the air guide plate extends downwards and is inclined backwards. When the air guide plate moves upwards into the first limiting position, the airflow from the air outlet flows along the gap between the direction of extension of the air guide plate and the direction of extension of the front surface of the front panel.By limiting the angle between the front surface of the air guide plate and the front surface of the housing body's front panel, and / or the angle between the front surface of the air guide plate and the vertical surface, the air outlet angle of the air guide plate can be easily adjusted, and subsequently the air outlet angle of the air conditioner can be adjusted to avoid a direct airflow onto the user, thus improving comfort and user experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, the front panel is designed to run from top to bottom and be inclined backwards.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front surface of the front plate is provided to be coplanar with the front surface of the air guide plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the size L1 of the air guide plate is provided to be 90 to 120 mm in its inclination direction; and / or the size L2 of the front plate is 170 to 260 mm in its inclination direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ratio of the size L2 of the front panel in its inclination direction to the size L1 of the air guide plate in its inclination direction is 1.41 to 2.89.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the front panel is arranged parallel to the front surface of the front panel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the angle θ between the front surface of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 6° to 15° when the air guide plate closes the air outlet.

[0014] In some embodiments, it is provided that in the first limiting position the horizontal distance L between the inner edge of the lower end of the air guide plate and the front surface of the front plate is 50 mm to 80 mm.

[0015] In some embodiments, the housing component of the air conditioner also includes a swivel arm, wherein one end of the swivel arm is rotatably connected to the inner wall surface of the housing body and the other end of the swivel arm is rotatably connected to the air guide plate.

[0016] The air conditioning system of the embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a housing component of the air conditioning system described in the embodiment above.

[0017] In the air conditioning system of the embodiments described in this disclosure, the front surface of the air guide plate extends downwards and is inclined backwards. When the air guide plate moves upwards into the first limiting position, the airflow from the air outlet flows along the gap between the direction of extension of the air guide plate and the direction of extension of the front surface of the housing body. By limiting the angle between the front surface of the air guide plate and the front surface of the housing body's front panel, and / or the angle between the front surface of the air guide plate and the vertical surface, the air outlet angle of the air guide plate can be easily adjusted, and subsequently, the air outlet angle of the air conditioning system can be adjusted to avoid a direct airflow toward the user, thus improving comfort and the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a housing component of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a housing component of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the air guide plate is located in a first limiting position. Reference symbol:

[0018] Air conditioner 100, housing component 110, evaporator 120, Air inlet 1, air outlet 2, Housing body 3, front panel 31, front surface 311 of the front panel, rear surface 312 of the front panel, Air guide plate 4, front surface 41 of the air guide plate, swivel arms 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below; examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and serve only to illustrate the present disclosure, but should not be interpreted as limiting it.

[0020] The housing component 110 of the air conditioner 100 of the embodiments of the present disclosure has an air inlet 1 and an air outlet 2, wherein the air outlet 2 is located above the air inlet 1 and the housing component 110 comprises a housing body 3 and an air guide plate 4. The housing body 3 includes a front plate 31, which is provided at the front end of the housing body 3 and is located below the air outlet 2. The air guide plate 4 is provided at the air outlet 2 and is rotatably connected to the housing body 3 to open and close the air outlet 2. When the air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 2, the front surface of the air guide plate 4 extends downwards and is inclined backwards.The air guide plate 4 has a first limit position for the upward movement, in the first limit position the angle A between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the front surface 311 of the front plate is 20° to 70°; and / or the angle B between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 10° to 60°.

[0021] What is specific is how in Fig. 1 to Fig. Figure 2 shows the lower end of the housing component 110 being provided with an air inlet 1 having a downward-facing opening, and the upper end of the housing component 110 being provided with an air outlet 2 having a forward-facing opening. Thus, the housing component 110 is used for the air conditioner 100 with a lower air inlet and an upper air outlet. Air enters the housing component 110 through the air inlet 1 at its lower end, exchanges heat with the evaporator 120, and is then discharged through the air outlet 2 at the upper end of the housing component 110.

[0022] The front panel 31 and the air guide plate 4 are spaced apart in a top-bottom direction. The front panel 31 is located at the lower end of the air guide plate 4, and the front panel 31 is located at the front end of the housing body 3. The front surface 311 of the front panel forms the front end surface of the housing body 3. The air guide plate 4 is located at the air outlet 2, and its axis of rotation extends in a left-right direction. The air guide plate 4 is rotatably connected to the housing body 3, allowing it to rotate left-right relative to the housing body 3 to open and close the air outlet 2. When the air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 2, its front surface 41 extends downwards and is inclined backwards.The front surface 41 of the air guide plate is a sloping surface inclined from top to bottom to rearward, the upper end of the front surface 41 of the air guide plate is positioned in front of the lower end of the front surface 41 of the air guide plate, which promotes the flow of the airflow.

[0023] When the air guide plate 4 moves upwards into the first limit position, the angle A between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the front surface 311 of the front panel of the housing body 3 is 20° to 70°; and / or the angle B between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 10° to 60°, which can be understood to mean that when the air guide plate 4 moves upwards into the first limit position, the angle A between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the front surface 311 of the front panel of the housing body 3 is 20° to 70°; or when the air guide plate 4 moves upwards into the first limit position, the angle B between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 10° to 60°;or when the air guide plate 4 moves upwards into the first limit position, the angle A between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the front surface 311 of the front plate of the housing body 3 is 20° to 70°, and the angle B between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 10° to 60°.

[0024] It is understood that the first limiting position is the minimum angle by which the air guide plate 4 rotates upwards in the heating mode of the air conditioner 100.

[0025] The values ​​of A are, for example, 20°, 28°, 35°, 50°, 60° and 70°.

[0026] The values ​​of B are, for example, 10°, 20°, 35°, 50°, 55° and 60°.

[0027] In the housing component 110 of the air conditioner 100 of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the front surface 41 of the air guide plate extends in the direction from top to bottom and is arranged inclined to the rear. When the air guide plate 4 moves upwards into the first limiting position, the airflow from the air outlet 2 flows along the gap between the direction of extension of the air guide plate 4 and the direction of extension of the front surface 311 of the front panel.By limiting the angle between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the front surface 311 of the front plate of the housing body 3 and / or the angle between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface, the wind exit angle of the air guide plate 4 can be easily adjusted and subsequently the air outlet angle of the air conditioner 100 can be adjusted so that the direct airflow towards the user is avoided, and comfort and user experience are improved.

[0028] In some embodiments, the front panel 31 is designed to run from top to bottom and be inclined to the rear.

[0029] Specifically, as in Fig. 1 to Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the front surface 311 of the front panel extends in the direction from top to bottom and is arranged inclined to the rear, i.e., the front surface 311 of the front panel is an inclined surface that is inclined from top to bottom to the rear, and the upper end of the front surface 311 of the front panel is located in front of the lower end of the front surface 311 of the front panel.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the air outlet 2 opens forward and is located above the front panel 31, and the airflow from the air outlet 2 flows downward along the direction of extension of the front panel 31. Since the front surface 311 of the front panel is inclined backward, it directs the airflow downward along its inclined front surface 311. The further downward the airflow flows, the further backward the front surface 311 of the front panel moves with respect to the vertical plane, thus allowing the airflow to flow downward more easily and strike the ground, thereby increasing the airflow path at ground level.

[0031] In some embodiments, the front surface 311 of the front plate is provided to be coplanar with the front surface 41 of the air guide plate.

[0032] In the present embodiment, the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the front surface 311 of the front plate are arranged coplanarly, thereby improving the aesthetics.

[0033] In some embodiments, the size L1 of the air guide plate 4 is provided to be 90 to 120 mm in its inclination direction.

[0034] What is specific is how in Fig. Figure 2 shows the air guide plate 4 inclined from top to bottom to the rear, and its size in the direction of inclination is larger than its size in the vertical plane. Limiting the size of the air guide plate 4 in its inclination direction prevents it from being too large, which would lead to uneven airflow distribution and localized temperature fluctuations. Simultaneously, it prevents the size of the air guide plate 4 from being too small in its inclination direction, which would restrict the airflow area and reduce the efficiency of the air conditioner 100. By setting the size of the air guide plate 4 in its inclination direction within a reasonable range, the airflow is distributed evenly, thereby improving the efficiency of the air conditioner 100.

[0035] For example, the value of L1 is 90 mm, 100 mm, 110 mm and 120 mm.

[0036] In some embodiments, the size L2 of the front panel 31 is provided for to be 170 to 260 mm in its inclination direction.

[0037] What is specific is how in Fig. Figure 1 shows the front panel 31 inclined from top to bottom to the rear. By specifically limiting the size of the front panel 31 in its inclination direction, it is prevented from being too large and thus obstructing the airflow, and simultaneously from being too small and thus failing to guide the airflow. By setting the size of the front panel 31 within a reasonable range in its inclination direction, the front panel 31 can better guide the airflow, improve the uniformity of the airflow distribution, and thus increase user comfort.

[0038] For example, the value of L2 is 170 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm, 220 mm and 260 mm.

[0039] In some embodiments, the ratio of the size L2 of the front plate 31 in its inclination direction to the size L1 of the air guide plate 4 in its inclination direction is 1.41 to 2.89.

[0040] Specifically, the size of the air guide plate 4 in its inclination direction is smaller than the size of the front plate 31 in its inclination direction. By limiting the ratio of the size of the front plate 31 in its inclination direction to the size of the air guide plate 4 in its inclination direction, the airflow path is optimized, the airflow is distributed evenly, the efficiency of the air conditioner 100 is improved, and user comfort is increased.

[0041] For example, the ratio of L2 to L1 is 1.41, 1.5, 1.6, 2, 2.5 and 2.89.

[0042] In some embodiments, the rear surface 312 of the front panel is arranged parallel to the front surface 311 of the front panel.

[0043] Specifically, as in Fig. Figure 1 shows the rear surface 312 of the front plate extending from top to bottom and arranged so that it is inclined backwards, and the inclination angle of the rear surface 312 of the front plate is the same as the inclination angle of the front surface 311 of the front plate, so that the front plate 31 extends from top to bottom and is arranged inclined backwards, thereby reducing the area of ​​the air duct occupied by the rear surface 312 of the front plate and increasing the air duct area.

[0044] In some embodiments, the angle θ between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 6° to 15° when the air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 2.

[0045] Specifically, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the angle between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is limited when the air guide plate 4 closes the air outlet 2. Since the front surface 41 of the air guide plate is coplanar with the front surface 311 of the front panel, the angle between the front surface 311 of the front panel and the vertical surface is limited. This prevents the angle between the front surface 311 of the front panel and the vertical plane from becoming too large, which would impede the downward flow of air along the front surface 311 of the front panel. Simultaneously, it prevents the angle between the front surface 311 of the front panel and the vertical plane from becoming too small, which could lead to a failure of the guiding effect. This ensures that the front surface 311 of the front panel effectively directs the downward flow of air from the air outlet 2.

[0046] The values ​​of θ are, for example, 6°, 8°, 10° and 15°.

[0047] In some embodiments, it is provided that in the first limiting position the horizontal distance L between the inner edge of the lower end of the air guide plate 4 and the front surface 311 of the front plate is 50 mm to 80 mm.

[0048] Specifically, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, it is intended that by limiting the horizontal distance between the inner edge of the lower end of the air guide plate 4 and the front surface 311 of the front plate at the first limiting position, the air outlet angle of the air outlet 2 at the first limiting position can be easily limited by the air guide plate 4, and then the guidance of the airflow through the front surface 311 of the front plate is facilitated, thereby directing the airflow better towards the ground.

[0049] For example, the value of L is 50 mm, 55 mm, 60 mm, 70 mm and 80 mm.

[0050] In some embodiments, the housing component 110 of the air conditioner 100 further comprises a swivel arm 5, one end of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall surface of the housing body 3 and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the air guide plate 4.

[0051] What is specific is how in Fig. 1 to Fig.As shown in Figure 2, the rear end of the swivel arm 5 is rotatably connected to the inner wall surface of the housing body 3, allowing the swivel arm 5 to rotate relative to the housing body 3. The rotation of the swivel arm 5 pushes its front end out of the air outlet 2. Since the front end of the swivel arm 5 is connected to the air guide plate 4, the air guide plate 4 moves towards the outside of the air outlet 2. The front end of the swivel arm 5 is rotatably connected to the air guide plate 4, and the air guide plate 4 can rotate left and right relative to the swivel arm 5. This rotation of the air guide plate 4 changes the direction of the airflow.

[0052] In the present embodiment, the rear end of the pivot arm 5 is rotatably connected to the housing body 3, and the front end of the pivot arm 5 is rotatably connected to the air guide plate 4, so that the pivot arm 5 rotates relative to the housing body 3 to move the air guide plate 4 towards the outside of the air outlet 2. By positioning the air guide plate 4 outside the air outlet 2, the air guide area of ​​the air guide plate 4 can be increased. Furthermore, the air guide plate 4 allows the direction and speed of the airflow to be changed, facilitates adjustment of the air outlet angle, prevents direct airflow, improves the air supply effect, and thus reduces energy consumption.

[0053] The air conditioning system 100 of the embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a housing component 110 of the air conditioning system 100 according to the above embodiment.

[0054] In the air conditioning system 100 of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the front surface 41 of the air guide plate extends in the direction from top to bottom and is arranged inclined to the rear. When the air guide plate 4 moves upwards into the first limiting position, the airflow from the air outlet 2 flows along the gap between the direction of extension of the air guide plate 4 and the direction of extension of the front surface 311 of the front panel.By limiting the angle between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the front surface 311 of the front plate of the housing body 3 and / or the angle between the front surface 41 of the air guide plate and the vertical surface, the wind exit angle of the air guide plate 4 can be easily adjusted and subsequently the air outlet angle of the air conditioner 100 can be adjusted so that the direct airflow towards the user is avoided, and comfort and user experience are improved.

[0055] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "top," "bottom," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "tip," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc., denote the orientation or positional relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise, based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They serve only to simplify and facilitate the description of this utility model and are not to be understood as requiring the device or element in question to have a specific orientation or to be designed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, this must not be interpreted as a limitation of this utility model.

[0056] Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used solely for descriptive purposes and are not to be interpreted as indicating or implying a relative meaning or the number of technical features specified. Consequently, features defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Throughout the description in this disclosure, “several” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless expressly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0057] In this disclosure, terms such as "assembled," "connected," "coupled," and "attached" are to be interpreted broadly unless expressly stated and defined otherwise. They may, for example, denote a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure. They may be mechanical connections, electrical connections, or connections that enable mutual communication; they may be connected directly or indirectly via an intermediate medium; they may represent internal communication between two components or an interactive relationship between two components, unless expressly stated otherwise. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms within this disclosure is understandable from the context.

[0058] In this disclosure, the arrangement of the first feature “on” or “below” the second feature, unless expressly stated and defined otherwise, may involve direct contact between the first and second features or indirect contact via an intermediary medium. Furthermore, the arrangement of the first feature “above,” “on,” or “on the surface” of the second feature may mean that the first feature is located directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is located at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. The terms “below,” “under,” or “on the underside” of the second feature may mean that the first feature is located directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is located at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0059] In this disclosure, the terms “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “example”, “specific example”, or “some examples” mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or properties described in connection with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this description, the illustrative use of the aforementioned terms need not be limited to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials, or properties may be combined appropriately in one or more embodiments or examples.Provided they do not contradict each other, experts may combine and integrate different embodiments or examples described herein, as well as features from different embodiments or examples.

[0060] It is understood that these exemplary embodiments serve only for illustration and are not to be understood as limiting the present disclosure. A person skilled in the art may, within the scope of this disclosure, make variations, modifications, substitutions, and adaptations to the embodiments mentioned above.

Claims

[1] Housing component (110) of an air conditioner (100), characterized by , that the housing component (110) has an air inlet (1) and an air outlet (2), wherein the air outlet (2) is located above the air inlet (1), and wherein the housing component (110) comprises the following: a housing body (3) comprising a front panel (31), wherein the front panel (31) is arranged at the front end of the housing body (3), and the front panel (31) is located below the air outlet (2); an air guide plate (4) provided at the air outlet (2), wherein the air guide plate (4) is rotatably connected to the housing body (3) to open and close the air outlet (2), wherein, when the air guide plate (4) closes the air outlet (2), the front surface of the air guide plate (4) extends in a top-to-bottom direction and is inclined rearward, wherein the air guide plate (4) has a first limiting position for the upward movement, wherein in the first limiting position the angle A between the front surface (41) of the air guide plate and the front surface (311) of the front panel is 20° to 70°; and / or wherein the angle B between the front surface (41) of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 10° to 60°. [2] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the front panel (31) runs in the direction from top to bottom and is arranged inclined to the rear. [3] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to claim 2, characterized by , that the front surface (311) of the front plate is coplanar with the front surface (41) of the air guide plate. [4] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to claim 3, characterized by , that the size L1 of the air guide plate (4) in its inclination direction is 90 to 120 mm; and / or wherein the size L2 of the front plate (31) in its inclination direction is 170 to 260 mm. [5] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to claim 3, characterized by , that the ratio of the size L2 of the front plate (31) in its inclination direction to the size L1 of the air guide plate (4) in its inclination direction is 1.41 to 2.

89. [6] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to claim 2, characterized by, that the rear surface (312) of the front panel is arranged parallel to the front surface (311) of the front panel. [7] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the angle θ between the front surface (41) of the air guide plate and the vertical surface is 6° to 15° when the air guide plate (4) closes the air outlet (2). [8] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that in the first limiting position the horizontal distance L between the inner edge of the lower end of the air guide plate (4) and the front surface (311) of the front plate is 50 mm to 80 mm. [9] Housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by, that the housing component further comprises a swivel arm (5) of which one end is rotatably connected to the inner wall surface of the housing body (3) and the other end of the swivel arm (5) is rotatably connected to the air guide plate (4). [10] Air conditioning (100), characterized by , that the air conditioning system comprises a housing component (110) of the air conditioning system (100) according to one of claims 1 to 9.

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