Air guide frame, air guide assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

Provided are an air guide frame, an air guide assembly and an air conditioner. The air guide frame is provided with an accommodating cavity and an opening in communication with the accommodating cavity, wherein the accommodating cavity is arranged on at least one side of the air guide frame in a left-right direction; the opening faces forwards; the accommodating cavity is used for accommodating an output member of a driving mechanism; and the opening allows the output member to pass through the accommodating cavity.

Description

Air guide frame, air guide assembly and air conditioner

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority and benefit to Chinese Patent Application No. 2024221523484, filed on September 2, 2024, and Chinese Patent Application No. 2025215761437, filed on September 2, 2024, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioner technology, specifically to an air guide frame, an air guide assembly, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0004] Air conditioners are equipped with air guide vanes. When the air conditioner is in different operating modes, such as heating or cooling, the air guide vane is moved by a drive mechanism to change the direction of the airflow. In related technologies, the air guide vane can not only rotate but also move as a whole. In this case, the position of the output component of the drive mechanism connected to the air guide vane also changes with the position of the air guide vane. Therefore, how to reserve sufficient space inside the air conditioner to accommodate this output component is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides an air guide frame to provide sufficient space inside the air conditioner for the output component that drives the air guide plate.

[0006] The air guide frame of this embodiment has a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is located on at least one side of the air guide frame in the left-right direction, and the opening is arranged facing forward. The receiving cavity is used to receive the output component of the drive mechanism, and the opening allows the output component to pass through the receiving cavity.

[0007] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity includes a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion, the first receiving portion extending vertically to receive a first portion of the output member, and the second receiving portion extending horizontally to receive a second portion of the output member.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first receiving portion extends through one side of the air guide frame in a vertical direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the rear wall of the receiving cavity is arc-shaped.

[0010] In some embodiments, the minimum dimension of the receiving cavity in the front-to-back direction is 16mm to 26mm;

[0011] The maximum dimension of the receiving cavity in the front-to-back direction is 52mm to 78mm.

[0012] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity is provided on both the left and right sides of the air guide frame.

[0013] In some embodiments, the receiving cavities located on both sides of the air guide frame are arranged symmetrically in the left-right direction.

[0014] This disclosure also proposes an air guide assembly.

[0015] The air guide assembly of this disclosure includes an air guide frame and an output component, wherein the air guide frame is any of the air guide frames described above; the output component is movable between a first position and a second position; wherein, in the first position, the output component extends at least partially outside the receiving cavity; and in the second position, the output component retracts at least partially into the receiving cavity.

[0016] In some embodiments, at the second position, the minimum distance between the output element and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity is greater than or equal to 3 mm.

[0017] This disclosure also proposes an air conditioner.

[0018] The air conditioner of this disclosure includes the air guide assembly described in any of the above embodiments.

[0019] When the air guide frame of this embodiment is used in an air conditioner, the receiving cavity of the air guide frame can accommodate the output component of the drive mechanism, and the output component can enter and exit the receiving cavity in the front-to-back direction through the opening, so as to drive the air guide plate of the air conditioner to rotate or move using the output component. Thus, sufficient receiving space is reserved inside the air conditioner for the output component. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the air guide frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 1.

[0022] Figure 3 is a front view of the air guide frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (the output component is in the first position).

[0024] Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (the output component is in the second position).

[0025] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the output component in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 7 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Air guide frame; 11. Receiving cavity; 111. Opening; 112. First receiving part; 113. Second receiving part; 2. Output component; 21. First part; 22. Second part; 3. Motor; 4. Middle frame; 5. Air outlet; 6. Air inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the air guide frame 1 of this embodiment has a receiving cavity 11 and an opening 111 communicating with the receiving cavity 11. The receiving cavity 11 is located on at least one side of the air guide frame 1 in the left-right direction, and the opening 111 faces forward. The receiving cavity 11 is used to receive the output component 2 of the driving mechanism, and the opening 111 allows the output component 2 to pass through the receiving cavity 11. The left-right direction is as shown in Figures 1 to 3, and the front-back direction is as shown in Figures 1, 2, 4, and 5.

[0030] When the air guide frame 1 of this embodiment is used in an air conditioner, the receiving cavity 11 of the air guide frame 1 can accommodate the output component 2 of the drive mechanism, and the output component 2 can enter and exit the receiving cavity 11 in the front-to-back direction through the opening 111, so as to drive the air guide plate of the air conditioner to rotate or move by means of the output component 2. Thus, sufficient receiving space is reserved inside the air conditioner for the output component 2.

[0031] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 6, the receiving cavity 11 includes a first receiving portion 112 and a second receiving portion 113. The first receiving portion 112 extends in a vertical direction to receive a first portion 21 of the output member 2. The second receiving portion 113 extends in a horizontal direction to receive a second portion 22 of the output member 2. The vertical direction is shown in Figures 1 to 5.

[0032] For example, the output component 2 is a crank, which includes an integrally formed rod body and a protrusion, the protrusion being disposed on one side of the rod body in the left-right direction. A first receiving portion 112 is used to receive the rod body, and a second receiving portion 113 is used to receive the protrusion, the rod body forming a first part 21, and the protrusion forming a second part 22.

[0033] By configuring the receiving cavity 11 to include a first receiving portion 112 and a second receiving portion 113, with the first receiving portion 112 extending vertically and the second receiving portion 113 extending horizontally, the first receiving portion 112 and the second receiving portion 113 respectively accommodate the first part 21 and the second part 22 of the output component 2. The first receiving portion 112 and the second receiving portion 113 can be designed according to the shape and size of the first part 21 and the second part 22, so that with a relatively small overall size of the receiving cavity 11, there is sufficient space to accommodate the output component 2, thereby improving the structural strength of the air guide frame 1.

[0034] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the receiving cavity 11 extends through one side of the air guide frame 1 in the vertical direction.

[0035] In some embodiments, the first receiving portion 112 extends through one side of the air guide frame 1 in the vertical direction.

[0036] For example, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the first receiving part 112 extends downward through the lower side of the air guide frame 1.

[0037] By extending the first receiving portion 112 through one side of the air guide frame 1 in the vertical direction, the output component 2 can pass through the air guide frame 1 and be connected to the drive component (e.g., a motor) for transmission.

[0038] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the first receiving portion 112 and the second receiving portion 113 are arranged sequentially in the vertical direction, and the first receiving portion 112 has an opening on the side away from the second receiving portion 113.

[0039] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the dimension of the first receiving portion 112 in the left-right direction is smaller than the dimension of the second receiving portion 113 in the left-right direction.

[0040] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the first receiving portion 112 has a larger dimension in the front-back direction than the second receiving portion 113.

[0041] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the air guide frame 1 has receiving cavities 11 on both the left and right sides.

[0042] By providing accommodating cavities 11 on both the left and right sides of the air guide frame 1, the output components 2 located on the left and right sides of the air guide frame 1 can be accommodated respectively.

[0043] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the receiving cavities 11 located on both sides of the air guide frame 1 are arranged symmetrically in the left-right direction.

[0044] By symmetrically arranging the receiving cavities 11 on both sides of the air guide frame 1 in the left-right direction, the processing and manufacturing of the air guide frame 1 is facilitated, which helps to reduce the cost of the air guide frame 1.

[0045] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the receiving cavities 11 located on both sides of the air guide frame 1 are arranged in an axisymmetric manner.

[0046] In some embodiments, the rear wall of the receiving cavity 11 is arc-shaped.

[0047] By making the rear cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11 arc-shaped, not only can the stress concentration problem of the air guide frame 1 be reduced and the structural strength of the air guide frame 1 be improved, but the shape of the receiving cavity 11 can also be made consistent with that of the output component 2. With the overall size of the receiving cavity 11 being small, there is enough space to accommodate the output component 2, further improving the structural strength of the air guide frame 1.

[0048] In some embodiments, the minimum dimension of the receiving cavity 11 in the front-to-back direction is 16 mm to 26 mm. In other words, the minimum depth of the receiving cavity 11 is 16 mm to 26 mm.

[0049] The maximum dimension of the receiving cavity 11 in the front-to-back direction is 52 mm to 78 mm. In other words, the maximum depth of the receiving cavity 11 is 16 mm to 26 mm.

[0050] For example, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the minimum dimension of the receiving cavity 11 in the front-back direction is L1, which is 21 mm, and the maximum dimension of the receiving cavity 11 in the front-back direction is L2, which is 66 mm.

[0051] By setting the minimum size of the receiving cavity 11 in the front-to-back direction to 16mm to 26mm and the maximum size of the receiving cavity 11 in the front-to-back direction to 52mm to 78mm, the output component 2 can be completely contained in the receiving cavity 11 while the overall size of the receiving cavity 11 is small, thereby improving the structural strength of the air guide frame 1.

[0052] As shown in Figures 4 to 7, the air guiding assembly of this embodiment includes an air guide frame 1 and an output component 2. The air guide frame 1 is the air guide frame 1 described in any of the above embodiments, and the output component 2 is movable between a first position and a second position. As shown in Figure 4, in the first position, the output component 2 extends at least partially out of the receiving cavity 11. As shown in Figure 5, in the second position, the output component 2 retracts at least partially into the receiving cavity 11. The output component 2 is used to drive the air guide plate to rotate and / or move, and the output component 2 can be a crank.

[0053] It should be noted that the first position and the second position are only the two extreme positions of the output component 2. During the operation of the air guide assembly, the output component 2 is not limited to only the first position and the second position, but can also move to any position between the first position and the second position.

[0054] The air guide assembly of this embodiment can reserve sufficient space for the output component 2 by providing a receiving cavity 11 in the air guide frame 1.

[0055] In some embodiments, in the second position, the minimum distance between the output member 2 and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11 is greater than or equal to 3 mm.

[0056] For example, in the position shown in Figure 5, the minimum distance between the output component 2 and the rear wall of the receiving cavity 11 is L3, which is greater than or equal to 3 mm.

[0057] In other words, after the output component 2 is retracted into the receiving cavity 11, there is no contact between the output component 2 and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11. As a result, the receiving cavity 11 can not only provide sufficient space for the output component 2, but also avoid interference between the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11 and the output component 2, thereby improving the reliability of the air guide assembly.

[0058] As shown in Figure 7, the air guide assembly includes a motor 3, and the output component 2 is connected to the motor 3 for transmission, and the motor 3 drives the output component 2 to move.

[0059] As shown in Figures 4 to 7, the air conditioner of this embodiment includes the air guide assembly described in any of the above embodiments. The air conditioner can be a wall-mounted air conditioner.

[0060] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4, 5 and 7, the air conditioner has an air outlet 5 and an air inlet 6, with the air outlet 5 located at the upper front end of the air conditioner and the air inlet 6 located at the lower end of the air conditioner.

[0061] As shown in Figure 6, the air conditioner includes a middle frame 4, and the air guide assembly is connected to the middle frame 4.

[0062] In some embodiments, the motor 3 of the air guide assembly is connected to the middle frame 4, and the output component 2 is connected to the motor 3 via a transmission.

[0063] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0064] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0065] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0066] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0067] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0068] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0069] All embodiments disclosed herein can be executed individually or in combination with other embodiments, and are all considered to be within the scope of protection claimed by this disclosure.

Claims

1. An air guide frame (1), characterized in that, The air guide frame (1) is provided with a receiving cavity (11) and an opening (111) communicating with the receiving cavity (11). The receiving cavity (11) is located on at least one side of the air guide frame (1) in the left-right direction. The opening direction of the opening (111) is forward. The receiving cavity (11) is used to receive the output component (2) of the driving mechanism of the air guide plate of the air conditioner. The opening (111) allows the output component (2) to enter and exit the receiving cavity (11) in the front-back direction so that the output component (2) can drive the air guide plate of the air conditioner to rotate or move.

2. The air guide frame (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (11) extends through one side of the air guide frame (1) in the vertical direction.

3. The air guide frame (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (11) includes a first receiving portion (112) and a second receiving portion (113). The first receiving portion (112) extends vertically to receive a first part (21) of the output member (2), and the second receiving portion (113) extends horizontally to receive a second part (22) of the output member (2).

4. The air guide frame (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first receiving portion (112) and the second receiving portion (113) are arranged sequentially in the vertical direction, and the first receiving portion (112) has an opening on the side away from the second receiving portion (113).

5. The air guide frame (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first receiving portion (112) is smaller in the left-right direction than the second receiving portion (113).

6. The air guide frame (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The output component (2) is a crank and includes an integrally formed rod body and a protrusion. The protrusion is disposed on one side of the rod body in the left-right direction. The rod body forms the first part (21), and the protrusion forms the second part (22).

7. The air guide frame (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first receiving portion (112) is larger in the front-to-back direction than the second receiving portion (113).

8. The air guide frame (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The rear wall of the receiving cavity (11) is arc-shaped.

9. The air guide frame (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The minimum dimension of the receiving cavity (11) in the front-to-back direction is 16mm to 26mm; The maximum dimension of the receiving cavity (11) in the front-to-back direction is 52mm to 78mm.

10. The air guide frame (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The air guide frame (1) is provided with the receiving cavity (11) on both the left and right sides.

11. The air guide frame (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The receiving cavities (11) located on both sides of the air guide frame (1) are arranged in an axisymmetric manner.

12. An air guiding assembly, characterized in that, include: Air guide frame (1), wherein the air guide frame (1) is the air guide frame (1) as described in any one of claims 1 to 11; Output element (2), which is movable between a first position and a second position; In the first position, the output member (2) extends at least partially out of the receiving cavity (11); In the second position, the output element (2) is at least partially retracted into the receiving cavity (11).

13. The air guide assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, In the second position, the minimum distance between the output element (2) and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity (11) is greater than or equal to 3 mm.

14. The air guiding assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, It also includes a motor (3), which is connected to the output component (2) in a transmission connection.

15. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air guide assembly as described in any one of claims 12 to 14.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The air conditioner has an air outlet (5) and an air inlet (6), the air outlet (5) being located at the upper front end of the air conditioner and the air inlet (6) being located at the lower end of the air conditioner.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, It also includes a middle frame (4), to which the air guide assembly is connected.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 17, characterized in that, The motor (3) of the air guide assembly is connected to the middle frame (4).

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