Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

An air conditioner indoor unit (100) and an air conditioner. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) comprises: a casing (10), which comprises a movable panel (12) provided with a first air dispersion region (121) for dispersing air; and an air guide plate (20), which is provided with a second air dispersion region (21) for dispersing air, wherein the air conditioner indoor unit (100) has a windless mode, in which a lower end of an air guide space (122) is in communication with an air output channel (111) to guide airflow to the first air dispersion region (121), and the air guide plate (20) rotates to block at least part of the air output channel (111) to enable the airflow to flow through the second air dispersion region (21).

Description

Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent applications with application number 202311641236.9 filed on November 30, 2023, entitled “Air Conditioning Indoor Unit and Air Conditioner” and with application number 202323282166.0 filed on November 30, 2023, entitled “Air Conditioning Indoor Unit and Air Conditioner”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0004] In order to achieve a windless effect, air conditioners are usually provided with dense small holes on the panel and the air guide plate. The panel is fixed on the air conditioner body and forms an air flow channel connecting the small holes with the air conditioner body. However, in this solution, the wind resistance is large, which reduces the exhaust volume of the air conditioner.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the present application is to provide an air conditioner indoor unit that improves the wind resistance problem and increases the exhaust volume of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present application, the air-conditioning indoor unit includes: a casing, the casing including a main body and a movable panel, the movable panel is movably arranged at the front side of the main body, an air outlet channel is provided in the main body, and the movable panel is provided with a first wind dispersion area for dispersing wind; an air guide plate, the air guide plate is rotatably arranged in the air outlet channel to guide the air flow direction, and the air guide plate is provided with a second wind dispersion area for dispersing wind; the air-conditioning indoor unit has a wind-free mode, in which the movable panel moves to be spaced apart from the front side of the main body to define an air guide space, the lower end of the air guide space is connected to the air outlet channel to guide the airflow to the first wind dispersion area, and the air guide plate rotates to at least block part of the air outlet channel so that the airflow flows through the second wind dispersion area.

[0008] According to the air-conditioning indoor unit of the embodiment of the present application, a first wind dispersion area is set on the movable panel, a second wind dispersion area is set on the air guide plate, and the movable panel is set to be movable to define an air guide space. The larger air guide space is used to guide the air flow to the first wind dispersion area. Compared with the solution in the related art in which the panel part is fixed on the air-conditioning main body and forms an air flow channel with the air-conditioning main body, the wind resistance problem is further improved and the exhaust volume is increased.

[0009] In some embodiments, in the windless mode, the front end of the wind guide plate cooperates with the lower end of the movable panel to guide a portion of the airflow into the wind guide space.

[0010] In some embodiments, in the no-wind mode, one of the front end of the wind deflector and the lower end of the movable panel is located below the other.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first wind dispersion area includes a plurality of first wind dispersion holes that are spaced apart from each other, wherein a portion of the first wind dispersion holes are spaced apart from each other in the up-down direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second wind dispersion area includes a plurality of second wind dispersion holes arranged at intervals.

[0013] In some embodiments, the air outlet channel is provided with an air outlet located in the main body, and the movable panel has a closed position. In the closed position, the movable panel moves to block the air outlet and the air guide plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air-conditioning indoor unit has an air outlet mode. In the air outlet mode, the movable panel moves to avoid the air outlet channel.

[0015] In some embodiments, the air outlet channel is provided with an air outlet located on the main body, and the main body is provided with a first stop portion located above the air outlet. In the air outlet mode, the lower side of the movable panel stops at the first stop portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the main body is provided with second stop portions located on both sides of the air outlet, and in the windless mode, the movable panel abuts against the second stop portions.

[0017] In some embodiments, the second stopping portion is formed as an arc-shaped surface to guide the movable panel to move until it stops against the second stopping portion.

[0018] In some embodiments, the movable panel includes a first portion and an arc-shaped portion, the first portion extends in an up-down direction, an upper end of the arc-shaped portion is connected to the first portion and a lower end of the arc-shaped portion extends toward the main body.

[0019] In some embodiments, the casing further includes a fixed panel, which is disposed on the front top of the main body. When the air conditioner indoor unit is in a shut-down state, the top wall of the movable panel cooperates with the bottom wall of the fixed panel.

[0020] In some embodiments, the movable panel is provided with a display module.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first wind dispersion area includes a plurality of first wind dispersion holes, wherein a portion of the first wind dispersion holes is disposed opposite to the display module, and another portion of the first wind dispersion holes is disposed around the display module.

[0022] In some embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit further includes a driving module, which is disposed on the main body and connected to the movable panel to be suitable for pushing the movable panel to move.

[0023] In some embodiments, the movable panel and the driving module are detachably matched.

[0024] In some embodiments, the driving module includes: a first connecting rod, which is rotatably provided on the main body; a second connecting rod, which is rotatably provided on the main body; a driving member, which connects one of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod; a third connecting rod, which is movably connected to the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod respectively to move with the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, and the movable panel is provided on the third connecting rod.

[0025] In some embodiments, the air guide plate is provided with a plurality of louvers, and the plurality of louvers are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the air guide plate.

[0026] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application includes the above-mentioned air conditioner indoor unit.

[0027] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application, a first wind dispersion area is set on the movable panel, a second wind dispersion area is set on the air guide plate, and the movable panel is set to be movable to define an air guide space. The larger air guide space is used to guide the air flow to the first wind dispersion area. Compared with the solution in the related art in which the panel part is fixed on the air conditioner body and forms an air flow channel with the air conditioner body, the wind resistance problem is further improved and the exhaust volume is increased.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0030] FIG1 is a cross-sectional view of an indoor air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the indoor air conditioner is in a windless mode, and the direction of the arrow indicates the direction of airflow;

[0031] FIG2 is a second cross-sectional view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the movable panel is in the closed position;

[0032] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit in a no-wind mode according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG4 is a front view of the air conditioner indoor unit in the no-wind mode according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] FIG5 is an appearance diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] FIG6 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner indoor unit in a cooling sub-mode according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] FIG7 is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner in the heating sub-mode according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure numerals: 100, air conditioner indoor unit; 10, casing; 11, main body; 111, air outlet channel; 1111, air outlet; 112, first stop portion; 113, second stop portion; 12, movable panel; 121, first wind dispersion area; 1211, first wind dispersion hole; 122, wind guide space; 123, first part; 124, arc-shaped part; 125, display module; 13, fixed panel; 20, air guide plate; 21, second wind dispersion area; 211, second wind dispersion hole; 22, louver; 23, wind guide surface; 30, driving module; 31, first connecting rod; 32, second connecting rod; 33, driving member; 34, third connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0039] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] As shown in FIG1 , an air conditioning indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present application includes a casing 10 and an air guide plate 20 .

[0041] The housing 10 includes a main body 11 and a movable panel 12 . The movable panel 12 is movably disposed on the front side of the main body 11 . An air outlet channel 111 is disposed in the main body 11 . The movable panel 12 is provided with a first wind dispersing area 121 for dispersing wind.

[0042] The first wind dispersing area 121 on the movable panel 12 is used to disperse the wind, causing the airflow discharged from the air outlet channel 111 to disperse after passing through the first wind dispersing area 121, creating a windless experience. For example, the first wind dispersing area 121 includes a plurality of first wind dispersing holes 1211 spaced apart, with the first wind dispersing holes 1211 having smaller apertures dispersing the airflow, creating a windless experience; or the first wind dispersing area 121 includes a first hole structure and a first wind dispersing fan disposed within the first hole structure, with the first wind dispersing fan dispersing the airflow, creating a windless experience.

[0043] The air guide plate 20 is rotatably disposed on the air outlet channel 111 to guide the air flow. The air guide plate 20 has a second wind dispersing area 21 for dispersing the wind.

[0044] The second wind dispersing area 21 on the air guide plate 20 is used to disperse the wind, causing the airflow discharged from the air outlet channel 111 to disperse after passing through the second wind dispersing area 21, creating a windless experience. For example, the second wind dispersing area 21 includes a plurality of second wind dispersing holes 211 spaced apart, with the second wind dispersing holes 211 having smaller apertures dispersing the airflow, creating a windless experience; or the second wind dispersing area 21 includes a second hole structure and a second wind dispersing fan disposed within the second hole structure, with the second wind dispersing fan dispersing the airflow, creating a windless experience.

[0045] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 has a windless mode. In the windless mode, the movable panel 12 moves to a position spaced apart from the front side of the main body 11 to define an air guide space 122. The lower end of the air guide space 122 is connected to the air outlet channel 111 to guide the airflow to the first wind dispersion area 121. The air guide plate 20 rotates to at least block part of the air outlet channel 111 so that the airflow flows through the second wind dispersion area 21.

[0046] That is to say, the airflow discharged from the air outlet channel 111 flows through at least the first wind dispersion area 121 and the second wind dispersion area 21. Compared with the solution of only one of the first wind dispersion area or the second wind dispersion area in the related art, the cooperation between the first wind dispersion area 121 and the second wind dispersion area 21 has a larger wind dispersion area, reduces wind resistance, and increases exhaust volume.

[0047] For example, the first wind dispersion area 121 includes 10 first wind dispersion holes 1211, and the second wind dispersion area 21 includes 5 second wind dispersion holes 211. The related art only has 10 first wind dispersion holes or 5 second wind dispersion holes, while the present application is provided with 10 first wind dispersion holes 1211 and 5 second wind dispersion holes 211, and the area of ​​the wind dispersion area is larger, which reduces wind resistance and increases exhaust volume.

[0048] Among them, the movable panel 12 is movable relative to the main body 11. In the windless mode, the movable panel 12 moves to the front side of the main body 11 and is spaced to define an air guide space 122. Compared with the solution in the related art in which the panel part is fixed on the air-conditioning body and forms an air flow channel with the air-conditioning body, the movable panel 12 of the present application is movable, thereby making the air guide space 122 larger, further improving the problem of wind resistance.

[0049] According to the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 of the embodiment of the present application, a first wind dispersion area 121 is provided on the movable panel 12, a second wind dispersion area 21 is provided on the air guide plate 20, and the movable panel 12 is provided to be movable to define an air guide space 122. The larger air guide space 122 is used to guide the air flow to the first wind dispersion area 121. Compared with the solution in the related art in which the panel member is fixed to the air-conditioning main body and forms an air flow channel with the air-conditioning main body, the problem of wind resistance is further improved and the exhaust volume is increased.

[0050] As shown in FIG1 , in some embodiments, in the wind-free mode, the front end of the air deflector 20 cooperates with the lower end of the movable panel 12 to direct a portion of the airflow into the air guide space 122. By cooperating with the front end of the air deflector 20 and the lower end of the movable panel 12 to direct the airflow into the air guide space 122, the larger volume of the air guide space 122 is fully utilized, allowing more airflow to flow into the air guide space 122, further improving wind resistance.

[0051] Specifically, as shown in Figure 1, the front end of the air guide plate 20 and the lower end of the movable panel 12, wherein the direction is based on the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 installed on the vertical wall as a reference standard, the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is installed on the vertical wall, the direction of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 facing the vertical wall is the rear, the direction of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 facing away from the vertical wall is the front, the direction of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 facing the ceiling is the top, and the direction of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 facing away from the ceiling is the bottom.

[0052] Among them, the cooperation between the front end of the air guide plate 20 and the lower end of the movable panel 12 can be an overlapping cooperation or an abutting cooperation, or there is a small gap between the front end of the air guide plate 20 and the lower end of the movable panel 12. The small gap between the front end of the air guide plate 20 and the lower end of the movable panel 12 also plays the effect of dispersing airflow.

[0053] In some embodiments, in the no-wind mode, one of the front end of the wind deflector 20 and the lower end of the movable panel 12 is located below the other.

[0054] For example, as shown in Figure 1, the front end of the air guide plate 20 is located below the lower end of the movable panel 12, and there is a gap between the air guide plate 20 and the movable panel 12, and the gap has the effect of dispersing the airflow; or, the lower end of the movable panel 12 is located below the air guide plate 20, and the air guide plate 20 and the movable panel 12 fully block the air outlet channel 111.

[0055] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in some embodiments, the first air dispersion area 121 includes a plurality of first air dispersion holes 1211 spaced apart from each other, with some of the first air dispersion holes 1211 spaced apart in the vertical direction. By spacing some of the plurality of first air dispersion holes 1211 spaced apart in the vertical direction, airflow is discharged from the air conditioner indoor unit 100 at different heights, thereby improving wind resistance and expanding the range of influence of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0056] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in some embodiments, the first air dispersion area 121 includes a plurality of first air dispersion holes 1211 spaced apart from each other, with some of the first air dispersion holes 1211 spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. By spacing some of the plurality of first air dispersion holes 1211 apart from each other in the left-right direction, airflow is discharged from the air conditioner indoor unit 100 from locations of varying widths, thereby improving wind resistance and expanding the range of influence of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0057] In other embodiments, the first wind dispersing area 121 includes a first hole structure and a first wind dispersing fan disposed in the first hole structure, and the first wind dispersing fan is used to disperse airflow to create a windless experience.

[0058] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in some embodiments, the second air dispersion area 21 includes a plurality of spaced second air dispersion holes 211. The airflow is dispersed by providing a plurality of spaced second air dispersion holes 211, which can fully disperse the airflow and has a simple structure and is easy to form.

[0059] Specifically, some of the second air diffusion holes 211 are spaced apart in the vertical direction. By providing a plurality of second air diffusion holes 211 with some of the second air diffusion holes 211 spaced apart in the vertical direction, airflow is discharged from the air conditioner indoor unit 100 at different heights, thereby improving wind resistance and expanding the range of influence of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0060] Specifically, some of the second air diffusion holes 211 are spaced apart in the left-right direction. By providing a plurality of second air diffusion holes 211 with some of the second air diffusion holes 211 spaced apart in the left-right direction, airflow is discharged from the air conditioner indoor unit 100 from positions of different widths, thereby improving wind resistance and expanding the range of influence of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0061] As shown in FIG2 , in some embodiments, the air outlet 111 is provided in the main body 11 with an air outlet 1111. The movable panel 12 has a closed position. In the closed position, the movable panel 12 moves to block the air outlet 1111 and the air guide plate 20. By providing the movable panel 12 to block the air outlet 1111 and the air guide plate 20, the appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is improved, while preventing large foreign objects from entering the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0062] In some embodiments, the air conditioning indoor unit 100 has an air outlet mode. In this mode, the movable panel 12 moves to avoid the air outlet channel 111. In this mode, by setting the movable panel 12 to avoid the air outlet channel 111, the airflow discharged from the air outlet channel 111 can be directly discharged into the space where the air conditioning indoor unit 100 is located, thereby increasing the exhaust volume of the air conditioning indoor unit 100.

[0063] It is understood that the air outlet mode is different from the windless mode. In the windless mode, part of the airflow discharged from the air outlet channel 111 flows through the first wind dispersion area 121, achieving a windless feeling and improving the user's comfort. In the air outlet mode, the movable panel 12 avoids the air outlet channel 111, and the airflow discharged from the air outlet channel 111 is directly discharged into the space where the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is located, with a larger exhaust volume, which can quickly adjust the temperature. In other words, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 has at least two different modes, each of which is suitable for different user needs. For example, in the summer, when a user enters the room from the outdoors, the user turns on the air conditioner indoor unit 100 in the air outlet mode. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 discharges cold air to quickly cool the room. After the air outlet mode lasts for a period of time, it switches to the windless mode, providing the user with a windless experience.

[0064] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some specific embodiments, the air outlet channel 111 is provided with an air outlet 1111 located in the main body 11, and the main body 11 is provided with a first stop portion 112 located above the air outlet 1111. In the air outlet mode, the lower portion of the movable panel 12 abuts against the first stop portion 112. By setting the lower portion of the movable panel 12 to abut against the first stop portion 112, the movable panel 12 avoids the air outlet channel 111, and the air discharged from the air outlet channel 111 is directly discharged into the space where the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is located.

[0065] Specifically, the bottom of the movable panel 12 stops at the first stop portion 112, disconnecting the air guide space 122 from the air outlet channel 111, and all the air discharged from the air outlet channel 111 is directly discharged into the space where the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is located.

[0066] In some embodiments, in the windless mode, the movable panel 12 is spaced apart from the areas on both sides of the air outlet 1111 on the main body 11 , thereby facilitating the movement of the movable panel 12 and reducing the requirement on the installation accuracy of the movable panel 12 .

[0067] As shown in Figure 3, in other embodiments, the main body 11 is provided with second stop portions 113 located on both sides of the air outlet 1111. In the windless mode, the movable panel 12 abuts against the second stop portions 113. By providing the movable panel 12 with the second stop portions 113, the airflow is improved from being discharged from the corner gaps, preventing the airflow from blowing directly onto the user through the corner gaps, and allowing most of the airflow to flow through the first wind dispersing area 121 and the second wind dispersing area 21.

[0068] As shown in FIG3 , in some specific embodiments, the second stop portion 113 is formed as an arcuate surface to guide the movable panel 12 to move to abut against the second stop portion 113. By forming the second stop portion 113 as an arcuate surface, the movable panel 12 is facilitated to move to abut against the second stop portion 113, thereby improving the reliability of the movable panel 12.

[0069] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments, the movable panel 12 includes a first portion 123 and a curved portion 124. The first portion 123 extends in the vertical direction, the upper end of the curved portion 124 is connected to the first portion 123, and the lower end of the curved portion 124 extends toward the main body 11. By providing the curved portion 124 extending toward the main body 11, the movable panel 12 is facilitated to fit with the main body 11, thereby improving the operational stability of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0070] In some specific embodiments, the air outlet channel 111 is provided with an air outlet 1111 located in the main body 11, and the main body 11 is provided with a first stop portion 112 located above the air outlet 1111. In the air outlet mode, the curved portion 124 abuts against the first stop portion 112. By providing the curved portion 124 to abut against the first stop portion 112 and extending toward the main body 11, the curved portion 124 can maintain a relatively stable abutment against the first stop portion 112, thereby improving operational stability.

[0071] In some specific embodiments, the main body 11 is provided with second stop portions 113 located on both sides of the air outlet 1111. In the windless mode, the curved portion 124 abuts against the second stop portions 113. By providing the curved portion 124 to abut against the second stop portions 113 and extending toward the main body 11, the curved portion 124 can maintain a relatively stable abutment against the second stop portions 113, thereby improving operational stability.

[0072] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, in some embodiments, the air guide plate 20 has an air guide surface 23, and the air outlet mode includes a heating sub-mode and a cooling sub-mode. In the heating sub-mode, the air guide surface 23 is adjacent to the upper wall of the air outlet channel 111, and the air guide surface 23 faces the lower wall of the air outlet channel 111. In the cooling sub-mode, the air guide plate 20 rotates until the air guide surface 23 is adjacent to the lower wall of the air outlet channel 111, and the air guide surface 23 faces the upper wall of the air outlet channel 111.

[0073] Among them, as shown in Figure 7, in the heating sub-mode, the air guide surface 23 is adjacent to the upper wall of the air outlet channel 111, and the air guide surface 23 faces the lower wall of the air outlet channel 111. The air guide surface 23 guides the hot air discharged from the air outlet channel 111 to flow downward, thereby increasing the temperature rise rate and improving the uniformity of the heating stratification; as shown in Figure 6, in the cooling sub-mode, the air guide plate 20 rotates to the point where the air guide surface 23 is adjacent to the lower wall of the air outlet channel 111, and the air guide surface 23 faces the upper wall of the air outlet channel 111. The air guide surface 23 guides the cold air discharged from the air outlet channel 111 to flow upward, and the cold air automatically sinks from a higher height, thereby improving the effect of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100.

[0074] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, in some embodiments, the housing 10 further includes a fixed panel 13, which is disposed at the front top of the main body 11. When the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is in the off state, the top wall of the movable panel 12 engages with the bottom wall of the fixed panel 13. By disposing the fixed panel 13 at the front top of the main body 11, when the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is in the off state, the top wall of the movable panel 12 engages with the bottom wall of the fixed panel 13, thereby enhancing the overall appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 and improving its aesthetics.

[0075] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments, the movable panel 12 is provided with a display module 125. By arranging the display module 125 on the movable panel 12, the display module 125 follows the movable panel 12, so that the user can always see the display module 125.

[0076] In some specific embodiments, the first air dispersion area 121 includes a plurality of first air dispersion holes 1211, wherein a portion of the first air dispersion holes 1211 is disposed directly opposite the display module 125, while another portion of the first air dispersion holes 1211 is disposed around the display module 125. By disposing a portion of the first air dispersion holes 1211 directly opposite the display module 125 and another portion of the first air dispersion holes 1211 around the display module 125, the first air dispersion holes 1211 on the movable panel 12 are arranged neatly and orderly, making the appearance of the movable panel 12 more neat and beautiful.

[0077] In some embodiments, a mounting slot is provided on the side of the movable panel 12 facing the main body 11. The opening of the mounting slot is flush with the side of the main body 11 and extends away from the main body 11. The display module 125 is disposed within the mounting slot. The mounting slot, by providing the display module 125, reduces the thickness of the movable panel 12, allowing the display module 125 to display through the movable panel 12.

[0078] As shown in FIG1 , in some embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 further includes a driving module 30 disposed in the main body 11 and connected to the movable panel 12 to drive the movable panel 12 to move. The provision of the driving module 30 to drive the movable panel 12 to move improves the level of intelligence.

[0079] For example, the driving module 30 is a connecting rod assembly that drives the movable panel 12 to move; or, the driving module 30 is a driving motor that is directly connected to the movable panel 12 to drive the movable panel 12 to move.

[0080] In some specific embodiments, the movable panel 12 is detachably matched with the driving module 30. By setting the movable panel 12 and the driving module 30 to be detachably matched, it is convenient for workers to assemble the air conditioner indoor unit 100 on the production line and convenient for users to clean it later.

[0081] Specifically, the driver module 30 is typically complex in structure. In related art, the driver module and movable panel are integrated and then mounted on the main body. This complex structure of the driver module makes installation difficult, and the obstruction of the movable panel further increases the difficulty. In the present application, by providing a removable fit between the movable panel 12 and the driver module 30, the driver module 30 can be first mounted on the main body 11 and then the movable panel 12 can be mounted on the driver module 30, thereby improving convenience.

[0082] For example, the movable panel 12 is snap-connected to the driving module 30 .

[0083] As shown in FIG. 1 , in some specific embodiments, the driving module 30 includes a first connecting rod 31 , a second connecting rod 32 , a driving member 33 and a third connecting rod 34 .

[0084] The first link 31 is rotatably provided on the main body 11 .

[0085] The second link 32 is rotatably provided on the main body 11 .

[0086] The driving member 33 is connected to one of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32. In other words, the driving member 33 can be connected to the first connecting rod 31, or the driving member 33 can also be connected to the second connecting rod 32.

[0087] The third connecting rod 34 is movably connected to the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32, respectively, so as to move with the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32. The movable panel 12 is mounted on the third connecting rod 34. Through the cooperation of the first connecting rod 31, the second connecting rod 32, and the third connecting rod 34, the first connecting rod 31, the second connecting rod 32, the third connecting rod 34, and the main body 11 are combined into a four-bar linkage. The movable panel 12 is mounted on the third connecting rod 34, which makes the movement of the movable panel 12 more stable and reliable, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0088] Specifically, the driving member 33 is a driving motor that drives the rotation of one of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32. For example, the driving motor is connected to one of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32 through a square rotation or a gear structure.

[0089] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments, the air guide plate 20 is provided with a plurality of louvers 22, which are spaced apart along the length of the air guide plate 20. By spaced apart along the length of the air guide plate 20, the air flow is guided by the plurality of louvers 22, thereby improving the performance of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

[0090] In some specific embodiments, movable rods are provided between the plurality of louvers 22 to drive the louvers 22 to swing, wherein the movable rods are integrally formed with the louvers 22. By integrally forming the movable rods with the louvers 22, the number of parts is reduced, assembly is simplified, and the air guide area of ​​the air guide plate 20 is increased, thereby improving the air guide effect.

[0091] Specifically, the louvers 22 are adapted for elastic deformation, and the movement of the movable rod causes the louvers 22 to undergo elastic deformation to change the air flow direction.

[0092] In some embodiments, the main body 11 is provided with a shutter movable member, which is connected to the movable rod to drive the movable rod to move. For example, the shutter movable member is a telescopic motor, which drives the movable rod to extend and retract.

[0093] In some embodiments, the main body 11 is further provided with an air guide movable member connected to the air guide plate 20 to drive the air guide plate 20 to rotate. The air guide movable member and the louver movable member are respectively located on two opposing inner walls of the air outlet channel 111. By arranging the air guide movable member and the louver movable member on two opposing inner walls of the air outlet channel 111, the two inner walls are fully utilized.

[0094] For example, the wind guide movable part is located on the left inner wall of the air outlet channel 111, and the louver movable part is located on the right inner wall of the air outlet channel 111; or, the wind guide movable part is located on the right inner wall of the air outlet channel 111, and the louver movable part is located on the left inner wall of the air outlet channel 111.

[0095] 1 to 7 , a specific embodiment of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of the present application will be described below.

[0096] An air conditioner indoor unit 100 includes a housing 10 , an air guide plate 20 and a drive module 30 .

[0097] The housing 10 includes a main body 11 , a movable panel 12 and a fixed panel 13 .

[0098] An air outlet channel 111 is provided in the main body 11, and the air outlet channel 111 is provided with an air outlet 1111 located in the main body 11. The main body 11 is also provided with a first stop portion 112 located above the air outlet 1111, and the main body 11 is provided with a second stop portion 113 located on both sides of the air outlet 1111, and the second stop portion 113 is formed as an arc surface.

[0099] The movable panel 12 is movably mounted on the front side of the main body 11. It includes a first wind dispersion area 121 for dispersing wind. The first wind dispersion area 121 includes a plurality of spaced-apart first wind dispersion holes 1211, some of which are spaced apart in the vertical direction. The movable panel 12 includes a first portion 123 and an arcuate portion 124. The first portion 123 extends vertically, with the upper end of the arcuate portion 124 connected to the first portion 123 and the lower end of the arcuate portion 124 extending toward the main body 11. The movable panel 12 includes a display module 125. Some of the plurality of first wind dispersion holes 1211 are positioned directly opposite the display module 125, while others are positioned around the display module 125. The movable panel 12 has a closed position, in which it moves to block the air outlet 1111 and the air deflector 20.

[0100] The fixed panel 13 is disposed on the front top of the main body 11 . When the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is in the off state, the top wall of the movable panel 12 is engaged with the bottom wall of the fixed panel 13 .

[0101] The air deflector 20 is rotatably mounted on the air outlet duct 111 to guide the air flow. It has a second air dispersion area 21 for dispersing the air. This second air dispersion area 21 includes a plurality of spaced-apart second air dispersion holes 211. The air deflector 20 is equipped with multiple louvers 22 spaced apart along its length. Each louver 22 is provided with an integrally formed movable rod. The air deflector 20 is connected to a movable air guide member, which is connected to the movable louver member. The movable air guide member and the movable louver member are respectively located on the left and right inner walls of the air outlet duct 111.

[0102] The driving module 30 is disposed on the main body 11 and connected to the movable panel 12 to push the movable panel 12 to move. The driving module 30 includes a first connecting rod 31 , a second connecting rod 32 , a driving member 33 and a third connecting rod 34 .

[0103] A first connecting rod 31 is rotatably mounted on the main body 11. A second connecting rod 32 is rotatably mounted on the main body 11. A driving member 33 is connected to one of the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32. A third connecting rod 34 is movably connected to the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32, respectively, to move with the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32. The movable panel 12 is detachably mounted on the third connecting rod 34.

[0104] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 has a wind-free mode. In this mode, the movable panel 12 moves to a position spaced apart from the front of the main body 11 to define an air guide space 122. The lower end of the air guide space 122 communicates with the air outlet duct 111 to direct airflow into the first wind dispersion area 121. The air guide plate 20 rotates to at least partially block the air outlet duct 111, allowing airflow to flow through the second wind dispersion area 21. In this mode, the front end of the air guide plate 20 is located below the lower end of the movable panel 12. The front end of the air guide plate 20 cooperates with the lower end of the movable panel 12 to direct a portion of the airflow into the air guide space 122. The movable panel 12 then abuts against the second abutment 113.

[0105] The air conditioning indoor unit 100 also has an air outlet mode. In the air outlet mode, the lower portion of the movable panel 12 abuts against the first abutting portion 112 , and the movable panel 12 avoids the air outlet channel 111 .

[0106] The air-conditioning indoor unit 100 of the present application has a simple structure, low cost, high movement reliability, good air guiding effect, good temperature rise effect, and good stratification uniformity.

[0107] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application includes the air conditioner indoor unit 100 described above.

[0108] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application, a first wind dispersion area 121 is provided on the movable panel 12, a second wind dispersion area 21 is provided on the wind guide plate 20, and the movable panel 12 is provided to be movable to define an wind guide space 122. The larger wind guide space 122 is used to guide the airflow to the first wind dispersion area 121. Compared with the solution in the related art in which the panel member is fixed to the air conditioner body and forms an air flow channel with the air conditioner body, the problem of wind resistance is further improved and the exhaust volume is increased.

[0109] Other structures and operations of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 according to the embodiment of the present application are known to ordinary technicians in this field and will not be described in detail here.

[0110] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0111] In the description of this application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0112] In the description of this application, “plurality” means two or more.

[0113] In the description of the present application, a first feature being “on” or “under” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact with each other, or the first and second features being in contact with each other not directly but via another feature therebetween.

[0114] In the description of this application, a first feature “on”, “above” and “above” a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0115] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0116] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and intent of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, wherein: include: A casing, the casing comprising a main body and a movable panel, the movable panel being movably arranged at the front side of the main body, the main body being provided with an air outlet channel, and the movable panel being provided with a first wind dispersing area for dispersing wind; An air guide plate, the air guide plate is rotatably disposed on the air outlet channel to guide the air flow direction, and the air guide plate is provided with a second wind dispersing area for dispersing the wind; The air conditioner indoor unit has a windless mode. In the windless mode, the movable panel moves to be spaced apart from the front side of the main body to define an air guide space, the lower end of the air guide space is connected to the air outlet channel to guide the airflow to the first wind dispersion area, and the air guide plate rotates to at least block a portion of the air outlet channel so that the airflow flows through the second wind dispersion area.

2. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein: In the windless mode, the front end of the air guide plate cooperates with the lower end of the movable panel to guide a portion of the airflow to the air guide space.

3. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 2, wherein: In the windless mode, one of the front end of the wind guide plate and the lower end of the movable panel is located below the other.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The first wind dispersion area includes a plurality of first wind dispersion holes that are spaced apart from each other, wherein a portion of the first wind dispersion holes are spaced apart from each other in the up-down direction.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The second wind dispersion area includes a plurality of second wind dispersion holes that are spaced apart from each other.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The air outlet channel is provided with an air outlet located at the main body, and the movable panel has a closed position. In the closed position, the movable panel moves to cover the air outlet and the air guide plate.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The air conditioner indoor unit has an air outlet mode, and in the air outlet mode, the movable panel moves to avoid the air outlet channel.

8. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 7, wherein: The air outlet channel is provided with an air outlet located on the main body, and the main body is provided with a first stop portion located above the air outlet. In the air outlet mode, the lower side of the movable panel stops at the first stop portion.

9. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 8, wherein: The main body is provided with second stop portions located at both sides of the air outlet, and in the windless mode, the movable panel abuts against the second stop portions.

10. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 9, wherein: The second stop portion is formed as an arc surface to guide the movable panel to move to stop against the second stop portion.

11. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The movable panel includes a first portion and an arc portion, the first portion extends in an up-down direction, an upper end of the arc portion is connected to the first portion and a lower end of the arc portion extends toward the main body.

12. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: The casing further comprises a fixed panel, which is arranged at the front top of the main body. When the air conditioner indoor unit is in a shutdown state, the top wall of the movable panel cooperates with the bottom wall of the fixed panel.

13. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 12, wherein: The movable panel is provided with a display module.

14. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 13, wherein: The first wind dispersion area includes a plurality of first wind dispersion holes, wherein a portion of the first wind dispersion holes is disposed opposite to the display module, and another portion of the first wind dispersion holes is disposed around the display module.

15. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: It also includes a driving module, which is arranged on the main body and connected to the movable panel to be suitable for pushing the movable panel to move.

16. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 15, wherein: The movable panel and the driving module are detachably matched.

17. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 16, wherein: The driving module comprises: a first connecting rod rotatably disposed on the main body; a second connecting rod rotatably disposed on the main body; a driving member connected to one of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod; A third connecting rod is movably connected to the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod respectively to move with the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, and the movable panel is arranged on the third connecting rod.

18. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein: The air guide plate is provided with a plurality of louvers, and the plurality of louvers are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the air guide plate.

19. An air conditioner, wherein: An air-conditioning indoor unit comprising any one of claims 1 to 18.

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