CN110749006A - Ceiling fan air conditioner and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a ceiling fan air conditioner and a control method thereof. The ceiling fan air conditioner includes a ceiling fan module, an air conditioner module and a drive module. The ceiling fan module includes a ceiling fan motor and a fan blade, the ceiling fan motor is used to drive the fan blade to rotate, the fan blade has a hollow cavity, and the fan blade is provided with a fan blade air inlet and a fan blade air outlet communicated with the hollow cavity; body, a fan assembly and a heat exchanger assembly arranged in the casing, the casing is provided with an air-conditioning air inlet and an air-conditioning air outlet; the drive module is used to drive the ceiling fan module and the air-conditioning module to move relative to the first state or the second state; the first state or the second state; One state is a state in which the air outlet of the air conditioner is separated from the air inlet of the fan blade, and the fan blade can rotate; the second state is a state in which the air outlet of the air conditioner is in communication with the air inlet of the fan blade. The invention not only combines the function of the ceiling fan with the function of the air conditioner, and can be selected according to user requirements, and when the ceiling fan and the air conditioner work synchronously, the ceiling fan forms an auxiliary air supply structure of the air conditioner, thereby optimizing the air supply effect.

Description

Ceiling fan air conditioner and control method thereof

technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular relates to a ceiling fan air conditioner with functions of a ceiling fan and an air conditioner and a control method thereof.

Background technique

At present, indoor air is mainly regulated by two devices, air conditioners and fans. The air conditioner includes a heat exchanger assembly and a fan assembly. When the weather is hot or cold, the indoor temperature can be adjusted to a suitable state by cooling or heating through the heat exchanger assembly. The main function of the fan is to form a supply air flow, and it cannot achieve cooling or heating functions. However, the fan is particularly useful when the weather is not very hot. Therefore, users often install both the air conditioner and the fan. The existing ceiling fans are generally installed in the center of the room and cannot achieve cooling; while the indoor unit of the air conditioner is installed in a corner of the room and cannot achieve uniform adjustment of the indoor temperature. And because the existing air conditioner and the fan are two separate entities, they not only occupy the indoor space but also affect the simplicity of the interior decoration.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Aiming at the above problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a ceiling fan air conditioner to solve the technical problem that the air conditioner and the fan are separated in the prior art to occupy indoor space.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned technical purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions to realize:

A ceiling fan air conditioner comprising:

A ceiling fan module, the ceiling fan module includes a ceiling fan motor and a fan blade, the ceiling fan motor is used to drive the fan blade to rotate, the fan blade has a hollow cavity, and the fan blade is opened with a connection with the hollow cavity. The fan blade air inlet and fan blade air outlet;

an air-conditioning module, the air-conditioning module includes a casing, a fan assembly and a heat exchanger assembly located in the casing, and an air-conditioning air inlet and an air-conditioning air outlet are arranged on the casing;

A drive module, which is used to drive the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to relatively move to a first state or a second state; the first state is that the air outlet of the air conditioner is separated from the air inlet of the fan blade, The fan blade can be rotated; the second state is a state in which the air outlet of the air conditioner communicates with the fan blade air inlet.

In the ceiling fan air conditioner as described above, an air outlet baffle is provided at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the air outlet baffle has an open state of opening the air outlet of the air conditioner and a closed state of closing the air outlet of the air conditioner; The fan blade air inlet is provided with an air inlet baffle, and the air inlet baffle has an open state to open the fan blade air inlet and a closed state to close the fan blade air inlet.

The ceiling fan air conditioner as described above, the air conditioner module includes at least one air conditioner outlet, the heat exchanger assembly includes at least one heat exchanger, and the number of the heat exchangers is the same as the number of the air conditioner outlets; And/or, the fan assembly includes at least one fan, and the number of the fan is the same as the number of the air outlet of the air conditioner.

In the ceiling fan air conditioner as described above, the air outlet of the air conditioner is located on the side of the casing; the air inlet of the fan blade is located at the root of the fan blade, and when the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module are in the second state, the The fan blade air inlet is connected to the air outlet of the air conditioner.

In the above ceiling fan air conditioner, the ceiling fan module includes a mounting bracket, the fan blade is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the ceiling fan motor drives the mounting bracket to rotate.

In the ceiling fan air conditioner as described above, the air inlet of the fan blade or the air outlet of the air conditioner is provided with a sealing ring.

In the ceiling fan air conditioner as described above, the fan blade air outlet is located on the top surface and/or the side surface of the fan blade.

A control method of a ceiling fan air conditioner:

The drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to relatively move to a first state, the ceiling fan module is turned on, and the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate; the air conditioning module is in an open or closed state;

The drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to relatively move to a second state, the air conditioning module is turned on, the ceiling fan module is in an open or closed state, and the air enters the ceiling fan air conditioner from the air inlet of the air conditioner and enters the air conditioner. Blow out from the fan blade air outlet.

In the above-mentioned control method of a ceiling fan air conditioner, an air outlet baffle is arranged at the air outlet of the air conditioner or an air inlet baffle is arranged at the air inlet of the fan blade, and the drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner. When the module is in the second state, at least one of the air outlet baffles or the air inlet baffles is opened, so that the air outlet of the air conditioner communicates with the air inlet of the fan blade.

The control method for a ceiling fan air conditioner as described above, wherein the heat exchanger assembly includes at least one heat exchanger and/or the fan assembly includes at least one fan, and the drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to be in the first position. In the second state, the heat exchanger and/or the fan corresponding to the connected air outlet of the air conditioner and the air inlet of the fan blade is turned on.

Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are: the ceiling fan air conditioner of the present invention combines the functions of the ceiling fan and the air conditioner, occupies less space, and has high simplicity. The present invention can realize the function of ceiling fan and/or air conditioner, and users can choose according to actual needs. The invention not only combines the function of the ceiling fan with the function of the air conditioner, but also forms the auxiliary air supply structure of the air conditioner when the ceiling fan and the air conditioner work synchronously. Full coverage of indoor air conditioning cooling and heating effect.

The control method of the ceiling fan air conditioner of the present invention can use the ceiling fan alone in the first state, or the ceiling fan can be used synchronously with the air conditioner, the air outlet of the air conditioner is dispersed by the fan blades of the ceiling fan, and the cooling and heating effect of the air conditioner with full coverage in the room can be realized; In the second state, the ceiling fan or air conditioner is used alone. When the air conditioner is used alone, the air out of the air conditioner passes through the hollow cavity of the ceiling fan blade and is blown out from the air outlet of the fan blade to realize the cooling and heating effect of the air conditioner with full coverage in the room; The air conditioner is used synchronously. The air outlet of the air conditioner passes through the hollow cavity of the ceiling fan blade and is blown out from the air outlet of the fan blade. At the same time, the fan blade rotates, which further improves the uniformity of the air outlet coverage and realizes the cooling and heating effect of the air conditioner with full coverage indoors.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent after reading the detailed description of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a ceiling fan air conditioner according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

2 is an exploded view of a ceiling fan air conditioner according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a schematic diagram of a ceiling fan motor and a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a drive module driving a ceiling fan air conditioner in a first state according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a driving module driving a ceiling fan air conditioner in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a control method of a ceiling fan air conditioner according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic diagram of a ceiling fan air conditioner according to another specific embodiment of the present invention.

8 is an exploded view of a ceiling fan air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a schematic diagram of a ceiling fan air conditioner fan blade according to another specific embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning module according to another specific embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the drive module driving the ceiling fan air conditioner in a first state according to another specific embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a schematic diagram of another specific embodiment of the present invention, a drive module driving a ceiling fan air conditioner in a second state.

13 is a flow chart of a control method for a ceiling fan air conditioner according to another specific embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, 1, ceiling fan module; 11, mounting bracket; 111, installation part, 112, central part; 12, ceiling fan motor; 13, fan blade; 131, fan blade air inlet; 132, fan blade air outlet; 134, wind guide Parts; 2. Air conditioning module; 21. Shell; 211, Bottom shell; 2111, Air duct baffle; 2112, Receiving cavity; 212, Top shell; 213, Mounting seat; ; 24, air inlet of air conditioner; 25, air outlet of air conditioner; 251, baffle of air outlet; 3, drive module; 31, limit protrusion; 32, gear; 33, rack; 4, controller.

Detailed ways

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. The terminology of the indicated direction or positional relationship is based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation , so it should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed to indicate or imply relative importance.

In addition, it should also be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a It is a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

Example 1

As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , this embodiment proposes a ceiling fan air conditioner, which includes a ceiling fan module 1 , an air conditioner module 2 and a drive module 3 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 , 2 and 3 , the ceiling fan module 1 includes a mounting bracket 11 , a ceiling fan motor 12 and a fan blade 13 .

The mounting bracket 11 is used for mounting the fan blade 13 . The mounting bracket 11 includes a center portion 112 and a mounting portion 111 , and the mounting portions 111 are radially distributed with the center portion 112 as the center. The mounting portion 111 is used for mounting the fan blades 13 , the number of the mounting portions 111 is the same as the number of the fan blades 13 , the fan blades 13 are fixedly mounted on the mounting portion 111 of the mounting bracket 11 , and the fan blades 13 take the center portion 112 as the center. Radial distribution.

The ceiling fan motor 12 is used to drive the installation bracket 11 to rotate. The motor shaft of the ceiling fan motor 12 is fixedly connected to the central portion 112 of the installation bracket 11 .

The fan blade 13 has a hollow cavity (not shown in the figure), and the fan blade 13 is provided with a fan blade air inlet 131 and a fan blade air outlet 132 communicating with the hollow cavity. The fan blade air inlet 131 is located at the root of the fan blade 13 to facilitate the connection between the fan blade air inlet 131 and the air conditioner outlet 25; the fan blade air outlet 132 is located on the top surface and/or side of the fan blade 12, and the fan blade air outlet 132 It can be set in strip shape or hole shape. The bottom surface of the fan blade 12 is not provided with an air outlet, which can prevent the wind from the air outlet of the fan blade from blowing directly on the human body. The number of fan blades 13 can be set according to user requirements.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the air conditioning module 2 includes a casing 21 , a fan assembly 22 and a heat exchanger assembly 23 located in the casing 21 . The casing 21 is provided with an air conditioning air inlet 24 and an air conditioning air outlet 25 .

The housing 21 includes a bottom case 211 and a top case 212 assembled on the bottom case 211 . A mounting seat 213 is provided on the top of the top case 212 , and the ceiling fan air conditioner is mounted on the ceiling through the mounting seat 213 . The air-conditioning air inlet 24 is located on the top surface of the top casing 212 , and an air inlet grille is provided at the air-conditioning air inlet 24 . The air-conditioning air outlet 25 is located on the side of the top shell 212 of the housing 21 to facilitate the connection between the fan blade air inlet 131 and the air-conditioning air outlet 25 . The air conditioning module includes at least one air conditioning outlet 25 .

The fan assembly 22 is used to generate air flow, so that the air enters the casing 21 from the air inlet 24 of the air conditioner, and is blown out from the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner after heat exchange through the heat exchanger assembly 23 . The fan assembly 22 includes at least one fan, which may be a centrifugal fan or a plurality of cross-flow fans. When the fan assembly 22 includes a plurality of cross-flow fans, the number of the cross-flow fans is the same as the number of the air-conditioning outlets 25 .

Heat exchanger assembly 23 includes at least one heat exchanger. When the heat exchanger assembly 23 includes a plurality of heat exchangers, the number of the heat exchangers is the same as the number of the air outlets 25 of the air conditioner.

An air outlet baffle 251 is provided at the air conditioner air outlet 25 , and the air outlet baffle 251 has an open state to open the air conditioner air outlet 25 and a closed state to close the air conditioner air outlet 25 . The air outlet baffle 251 may be rotatably installed at the air conditioner air outlet 25 through a motor or a motor gear set, or slidably installed at the air conditioner air outlet 25 through a motor and a rack and pinion.

Alternatively, an air inlet baffle (not shown in the figure) is provided at the fan blade air inlet 131 , and the air inlet baffle has an open state to open the fan blade air inlet 131 and a closed state to close the fan blade air inlet 131 . The air inlet baffle may be rotatably installed at the fan blade air inlet 131 through a motor or a motor gear set, or slidably installed at the fan blade air inlet 131 through a motor and a rack and pinion. The air inlet baffle has an open state and a closed state when the ceiling fan module 1 and the air conditioning module 2 are in the second state. When the air inlet baffle is in the open state, the air conditioner air outlet 25 communicates with the fan blade air inlet 131, and the air conditioner air outlet 25 The air can be discharged to the fan blade 13; when the air inlet baffle is in the closed state, the air conditioner air outlet 25 is connected and isolated from the fan blade air inlet 131, and the air conditioner air outlet 25 cannot discharge air.

In this embodiment, the ceiling fan module 1 includes four fan blades 13 , and a fan blade air inlet 131 is provided at the root of each fan blade 13 , and the ceiling fan module 1 includes four fan blade air inlets 131 . Correspondingly, the bottom shell 211 of the housing 21 of the air-conditioning module 2 is quadrilateral, and four air-conditioning air outlets 25 corresponding to the four bottom edges of the bottom casing 211 are provided on the air-conditioning top casing 212 . Each fan blade air inlet 131 corresponds. The fan assembly 22 includes four cross-flow fans, the heat exchanger assembly 23 includes four heat exchangers, and each air outlet 25 corresponds to one cross-flow fan and one heat exchanger. In order to ensure that the cross-flow fans do not interfere with each other to form turbulent flow during simultaneous operation, an air duct baffle 2111 is provided on the air conditioner bottom casing 211 to isolate the cross-flow fans so that each cross-flow fan has an independent air duct. The bottom shell 211 of the air conditioner is also provided with a water receiving tray (not shown in the figure) located at the bottom of the heat exchanger and receiving the condensed water of the heat exchanger. The user can control any one of the four air conditioner outlets 25 to open according to requirements, and the cross-flow fan and heat exchanger corresponding to the opened air conditioner outlet 25 work. This embodiment can select the open air outlet baffle or air inlet baffle (connected air conditioner air outlet and fan blade air inlet) according to the user's position, which is suitable for the situation where there are few people in the indoor space and in a specific position, which can make the air conditioner outlet The wind is concentrated at the user's location, which improves comfort and achieves the purpose of not only meeting the different needs of users but also saving energy.

Specifically, it is defined that the air outlet of the air conditioner includes a first air outlet, a second air outlet, a third air outlet and a fourth air outlet.

The fan blade air inlet includes a first fan blade air inlet, a second fan blade air inlet, a third fan blade air inlet and a fourth fan blade corresponding to the first air outlet, the second air outlet, the third air outlet and the fourth air outlet. Fan blade air inlet.

The fan assembly includes a first fan assembly, a second fan assembly, a third fan assembly and a fourth fan assembly corresponding to the first air outlet, the second air outlet, the third air outlet and the fourth air outlet.

The heat exchanger assembly includes a first heat exchanger assembly, a second heat exchanger assembly, a third heat exchanger assembly and a fourth heat exchanger corresponding to the first air outlet, the second air outlet, the third air outlet and the fourth air outlet Heat Exchanger Components.

When the user needs the fan blade corresponding to the first air outlet to discharge air, the first air outlet is controlled to be connected to the air inlet of the first fan blade, and the first fan assembly and the first heat exchanger assembly are turned on; the second air outlet and the second fan are turned on. The blade air inlet is closed by the air conditioner air outlet baffle or the fan blade air inlet baffle, and the second fan assembly and the second heat exchanger assembly are closed; the third air outlet and the third fan blade air inlet are closed by the air conditioner air outlet baffle or fan The blade air inlet baffle is closed, the third fan assembly and the third heat exchanger assembly are closed; the fourth air outlet and the fourth fan blade air inlet are closed by the air conditioner air outlet baffle or the fan blade air inlet baffle, and the fourth fan assembly is closed. and the fourth heat exchanger assembly is closed.

When the user needs the fan blade corresponding to the second air outlet to discharge air, the second air outlet is controlled to be connected to the air inlet of the second fan blade, and the second fan assembly and the second heat exchanger assembly are turned on; the first air outlet is connected to the first fan. The leaf air inlet is closed by the air conditioner air outlet baffle or the fan blade air inlet baffle, and the first fan assembly and the first heat exchanger assembly are closed; the third air outlet and the third fan blade air inlet are closed by the air conditioner air outlet baffle or fan The blade air inlet baffle is closed, the third fan assembly and the third heat exchanger assembly are closed; the fourth air outlet and the fourth fan blade air inlet are closed by the air conditioner air outlet baffle or the fan blade air inlet baffle, and the fourth fan assembly is closed. and the fourth heat exchanger assembly is closed.

And so on. Of course, it is also possible to control any two or any three or four of the fan blades to discharge air as required.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the driving module 3 is used to drive the ceiling fan module 1 and the air conditioning module 2 to relatively move to the first state or the second state.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the first state is a state in which the ceiling fan module 1 is far away from the air conditioner module 2 , the air conditioner air outlet 25 is separated from the fan blade air inlet 131 , and the fan blade 13 can rotate. In the first state, the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner is separated from the air inlet of the fan blade, and the air discharged from the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner is directly discharged to the indoor space.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the second state is a state in which the ceiling fan module 1 is close to the air conditioner module 2 , and the air conditioner air outlet 25 is in communication with the fan blade air inlet 131 . In the second state, the air-conditioning outlet 25 is directly connected to the fan blade air inlet 131, and the air out of the air-conditioning outlet 25 enters the fan blade air inlet 131 and passes through the hollow cavity and is discharged from the fan blade air outlet 132 to the indoor space. A sealing ring is provided at the fan blade air inlet 131 or the air conditioner air outlet 25 for sealing when the fan blade air inlet 131 and the air conditioner air outlet 25 are connected to avoid air leakage and ensure the air outlet effect of the fan blade 13 .

In this embodiment, the air conditioning module 2 is fixedly installed on the ceiling, the ceiling fan module 1 is located below the air conditioning module 2 , and the driving module 3 is used to drive the ceiling fan module 1 to ascend and descend. The first state is that the ceiling fan module 1 is lowered to a state in which the fan blade 13 is separated from the air conditioning module 2 and the fan blade 13 can rotate freely under the action of the ceiling fan motor 12 . The second state is that the ceiling fan module 1 is raised to a state where the fan blade air inlet 131 of the fan blade 13 is completely connected to the air conditioner air outlet 25 .

In the second state, when the air outlet baffle 251 is in the closed state, the air conditioner air outlet 25 is isolated from the fan blade air inlet 131 , and when the air outlet baffle 251 is in the open state, the air conditioner air outlet 25 communicates with the fan blade air inlet 131 . When the air inlet baffle is in a closed state, the air conditioner air outlet 25 is isolated from the fan blade air inlet 131 , and when the air inlet baffle is in an open state, the air conditioner air outlet 25 communicates with the fan blade air inlet 131 .

In this embodiment, an accommodating cavity 2112 for accommodating the driving module 3 is provided on the bottom case 211 . The driving module 3 can be a pneumatic rod or a hydraulic rod, one end of the pneumatic rod or hydraulic rod is connected with the ceiling fan motor 12 , and the other end is connected with the bottom case 211 . Alternatively, the drive module 3 can also be a motor rack and pinion structure, the rack 33 is located on the ceiling fan motor 12, the motor is located on the bottom case 211, the gear 32 is connected to the motor output shaft, the gear 32 and the rack 33 are meshed, and the motor is forward and reversed. Drive the ceiling fan module 1 to rise and fall.

In order to prevent the ceiling fan module 1 from disengaging from the air conditioning module 2 , limiting protrusions 31 are provided on both the ceiling fan motor 12 and the bottom case 211 .

In this embodiment, a controller 4 is provided above the heat exchanger assembly 23 at a position close to the air inlet 24 . The controller 4 is used for receiving control signals and outputting control instructions to control the working states of the air conditioning module, the ceiling fan module and the driving module.

Due to the design of the fan blade air inlet of the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner air outlet of the air conditioner module in this embodiment, only when the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module are in specific positions (the specific position refers to the position corresponding to the air conditioner air outlet and the fan blade air inlet, this The ceiling fan module and the air-conditioning module can switch from the first state to the second state smoothly only when the surface of the air-conditioning outlet is parallel or the same plane as the surface of the air inlet of the fan blade. In order to ensure that the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module can be smoothly switched from the first state to the second state, a position sensor is provided on the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module. When receiving the control signal that the ceiling fan module stops working, the ceiling fan motor continues to run until the position sensor When it is detected that the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module are in a specific position, the ceiling fan motor stops running, and at this position, the drive module can drive the ceiling fan module to switch directly from the first state to the second state.

The present embodiment also proposes a control method for the ceiling fan air conditioner:

The drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to be in a first state, the ceiling fan module is turned on, the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate, and the air conditioning module is in an on or off state.

When the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate and the air conditioning module is in the open state, the heat exchange air of the air conditioning module is directly discharged to the indoor space through the air conditioning outlet 25, located above the fan blades, and the rotation of the fan blades drives the room temperature air and the heat exchange air of the air conditioning module. Generate mixed air and evenly send it to the indoor space to realize the functions of ceiling fans and air conditioners.

When the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate and the air conditioning module is in the closed state, the fan blades drive the indoor room temperature air to be evenly sent to the indoor space, and only realize the air supply function of the ceiling fan.

The drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module to be in a second state, the air conditioner module is turned on, the ceiling fan module is in a closed state, and air enters the ceiling fan air conditioner from the air inlet of the air conditioner and is blown out from the air outlet of the fan blade.

In the second state, the ceiling fan module only forms an extended air duct of the air conditioning module, optimizes the air outlet effect of the air conditioning module, and only realizes the air conditioning function.

In the second state, at least one air outlet baffle or air inlet baffle is opened, so that the air outlet of the air conditioner communicates with the air inlet of the fan blade. The outlet baffle or the air inlet baffle (connected air conditioner outlet and fan blade air inlet) can be selected according to the user's position, which is suitable for the situation where there are few people in the indoor space and in a specific position, and the air outlet of the air conditioner can be concentrated in the The user's location improves comfort.

Further, the heat exchanger and the fan corresponding to the air outlet of the air conditioner and the air inlet of the fan blade are turned on.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 , the control method of the ceiling fan air conditioner is described in detail:

S1. The controller receives a power-on signal and a function signal. Function signals include ceiling fan function signal, air conditioner function signal, and air conditioner + ceiling fan function signal. Among them, the power-on signal and the function signal are sent by devices such as a remote controller, a wire controller or a control terminal.

S2. Determine whether the function signal is a ceiling fan function. If so, go to S3, otherwise, go to S4.

S3. The controller controls the drive module to make the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module in the first state, the controller controls the ceiling fan module to turn on, the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate, and the controller controls the air conditioner module to turn off. Wherein, after the controller controls the ceiling fan module to be turned on, the controller can receive the ceiling fan gear position signal, and control the fan blades to be in different rotational speed gears.

The closing of the air-conditioning module includes that the fan assembly, the heat exchanger assembly, and the baffle of the air-conditioning outlet are closed.

S4. Determine whether the function signal is an air conditioner function. If yes, go to S5, otherwise, go to S6.

S5. The controller controls the drive module to make the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module in the second state, the controller controls the ceiling fan module to turn off, and the controller controls the air conditioner module to turn on.

The controller controlling the ceiling fan module to turn off refers to controlling the ceiling fan motor to turn off and the fan blades to not rotate.

The controller controls the opening of the air conditioning module, including the opening of the fan assembly and the heat exchanger assembly, and the opening of the baffle of the air outlet of the air conditioner. Under the action of the air-conditioning module fan assembly, the indoor air enters the air-conditioning module through the air-conditioning air inlet, and after heat exchange with the heat exchanger assembly, enters the indoor space through the air-conditioning air outlet, fan blade air inlet, hollow cavity, and fan blade air outlet , to achieve the purpose of adjusting the indoor space temperature.

After the controller controls the air conditioning module to be turned on, the controller can receive the mode signal, the set temperature signal and the set humidity signal, etc., and control the working state of the air conditioning module according to the received signals. The mode, temperature and humidity control of the air conditioning module are the same as those of the existing air conditioner, and are not repeated here. In addition, the controller can receive the opening or closing signal of the air outlet of the air conditioner, control the baffle of the air outlet of the air conditioner or the baffle of the air inlet of the fan blade to be in the open or closed state, and control the operation of the fan assembly and/or the heat exchanger assembly corresponding to the air outlet of the air conditioner. Start and stop.

S6. Determine whether the function signal is an air conditioner + ceiling fan function. If yes, go to S7, otherwise go to S8.

S7. The controller controls the drive module to keep the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module in the first state; the controller controls the ceiling fan module to turn on, and the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate; the controller controls the air conditioner module to turn on.

The controller controls the opening of the air conditioning module, including the opening of the fan assembly and the heat exchanger assembly, and the opening of the baffle of the air outlet of the air conditioner. Under the action of the fan assembly of the air-conditioning module, the indoor air enters the air-conditioning module through the air-conditioning air inlet, exchanges heat with the heat exchanger assembly, and reaches the top of the fan blade through the air-conditioning outlet. After mixing, it is blown to the indoor space to achieve gentle air supply from ceiling fan air conditioners.

After the controller controls the air conditioning module to be turned on, the controller can receive the mode signal, the set temperature signal and the set humidity signal, etc., and control the working state of the air conditioning module according to the received signals. The mode, temperature and humidity control of the air conditioning module are the same as those of the existing air conditioner, and are not repeated here. In addition, the controller can receive the opening or closing signal of the air outlet of the air conditioner, control the baffle of the air outlet of the air conditioner to open or close, and control the start and stop of the fan assembly and/or the heat exchanger assembly corresponding to the air outlet of the air conditioner.

S8. The controller outputs a function signal error prompt, and the user can re-input the function signal.

In the process of running S3, S5, S7, and S8, you can enter S9 at any time, and the controller receives the shutdown signal.

S10. The controller controls the drive module to make the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module in the second state, and the controller controls the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to turn off.

This embodiment does not limit the execution order of S2, S4, and S6.

Example 2

The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the bottom shell of the air conditioning module in this embodiment is cylindrical, the air outlet of the air conditioner is annular, the fan assembly is a centrifugal fan, and the heat exchanger assembly is an annular heat exchanger. The roots of the fan blades of the auxiliary air duct module are arc-shaped corresponding to the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the roots of adjacent fan blades are connected or have a certain gap. In this embodiment, there is a certain gap at the root of the fan blade, and an air guide is arranged between the root of the fan blade, and the air guide is used to guide the air out of the air outlet of the air conditioner to the air inlet of the fan blade. In this embodiment, when the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module are in the second state, the ceiling fan module may also be in the open state.

As shown in FIGS. 7-12 , this embodiment proposes a ceiling fan air conditioner, which includes a ceiling fan module 1 , an air conditioner module 2 and a drive module 3 .

As shown in FIGS. 7-9 , the ceiling fan module 1 includes a mounting bracket 11 , a ceiling fan motor 12 and a fan blade 13 .

The mounting bracket 11 is used for mounting the fan blade 13 . The mounting bracket 11 includes a center portion and a mounting portion, and the mounting portions are radially distributed around the center portion. The mounting portion is used to mount the fan blades 13 , the number of the mounting portions is the same as the number of the fan blades 13 , the fan blades 13 are fixedly mounted on the mounting portion of the mounting bracket 11 , and the fan blades 13 are radially distributed around the central portion.

The ceiling fan motor 12 is used to drive the installation bracket 11 to rotate. The motor shaft of the ceiling fan motor 12 is fixedly connected to the central portion 112 of the installation bracket 11 .

The fan blade 13 has a hollow cavity (not shown in the figure), and the fan blade 13 is provided with a fan blade air inlet 131 and a fan blade air outlet 132 communicating with the hollow cavity. The fan blade air inlet 131 is located at the root of the fan blade 13 to facilitate the connection between the fan blade air inlet 131 and the air conditioner outlet 25; the fan blade air outlet 132 is located on the top surface and/or side of the fan blade 12, and the fan blade air outlet 132 It can be set in strip shape or hole shape. The bottom surface of the fan blade 12 is not provided with an air outlet, which can prevent the wind from the air outlet of the fan blade from blowing directly on the human body. The number of fan blades 13 can be set according to user requirements. The roots of adjacent fan blades 13 are in contact with each other or have a certain gap. When the root of the fan blade 13 has a certain gap, an air guide 134 is provided between the root of the fan blade 13 . Specifically, the air guide member 134 has an air guide groove on the side opposite to the air conditioner air outlet 25, the air guide groove is connected to the fan blade air inlet 131, and the air guide groove is used to guide the air out of the air conditioner air outlet 25 to the fan blade. Air inlet 131.

As shown in FIGS. 7 , 8 and 10 , the air conditioning module 2 includes a casing 21 , a fan assembly 22 and a heat exchanger assembly 23 located in the casing 21 , and an air conditioning air inlet 24 and an air conditioning air outlet 25 are arranged on the casing 21 . .

The housing 21 includes a bottom case 211 and a top case 212 assembled on the bottom case 211 . A mounting seat (not shown in the figure) is provided on the top of the top casing 212 , and the ceiling fan air conditioner is mounted on the ceiling through the mounting seat. The air-conditioning air inlet 24 is located on the top surface of the top casing 212 , and an air inlet grille is provided at the air-conditioning air inlet 24 . The air outlet 25 of the air conditioner is located on the side of the bottom shell 211 of the housing 21 , and the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner in this embodiment is an annular outlet to increase the air outlet area. Each fan blade air inlet 131 is connected to a part of the air conditioner air outlet 25 , and the remaining part of the air conditioner air outlet is connected to the air guide member 134 .

The fan assembly 22 is used to generate air flow, so that the air enters the casing 21 from the air inlet 24 of the air conditioner, and is blown out from the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner after heat exchange through the heat exchanger assembly 23 . Fan assembly 22 includes a centrifugal fan.

Heat exchanger assembly 23 includes an annular heat exchanger.

An air outlet baffle (not shown in the figure) is provided at the air conditioner air outlet 25 , and the air outlet baffle has an open state to open the air conditioner air outlet 25 and a closed state to close the air conditioner air outlet 25 . The air outlet baffle is slidably installed at the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner through the motor and the rack and pinion. In the first state, the air outlet baffle closes the air outlet of the air conditioner, and in the second state, the air outlet baffle opens the air outlet of the air conditioner.

In this embodiment, the bottom shell 211 of the air conditioner is circular, the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner is circular, and the heat exchanger is circular. The bottom shell 211 of the air conditioner is also provided with a water receiving tray (not shown in the figure) located at the bottom of the heat exchanger and receiving the condensed water of the heat exchanger.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 , the driving module 3 is used to drive the ceiling fan module 1 and the air conditioning module 2 to relatively move to the first state or the second state.

As shown in FIG. 11 , the first state is a state in which the ceiling fan module 1 is far away from the air conditioner module 2 , the air conditioner air outlet 25 is separated from the fan blade air inlet 131 , and the fan blade 13 can rotate. In the first state, the air-conditioning air outlet 25 is separated from the fan blade air inlet 131, and the air out of the air-conditioning air outlet 25 is directly discharged to the indoor space.

As shown in FIG. 12 , the second state is a state in which the ceiling fan module 1 is close to the air conditioner module 2 , and the air conditioner air outlet 25 communicates with the fan blade air inlet 131 . In the second state, the air-conditioning outlet 25 is directly connected to the fan blade air inlet 131, and the air out of the air-conditioning outlet 25 enters the fan blade air inlet 131 and passes through the hollow cavity and is discharged from the fan blade air outlet 132 to the indoor space. A sealing ring is provided at the fan blade air inlet 131 or the air conditioner air outlet 25 for sealing when the fan blade air inlet 131 and the air conditioner air outlet 25 are connected to avoid air leakage and ensure the air outlet effect of the fan blade 13 .

In this embodiment, the air conditioning module 2 is fixedly installed on the ceiling, the ceiling fan module 1 is located below the air conditioning module 2 , and the driving module 3 is used to drive the ceiling fan module 1 to ascend and descend. The first state is that the ceiling fan module 1 is lowered to a state in which the fan blade 13 is separated from the air conditioning module 2 and the fan blade 13 can rotate freely under the action of the ceiling fan motor 12 . The second state is that the ceiling fan module 1 is raised to a state where the fan blade air inlet 131 of the fan blade 13 is completely connected to the air conditioner air outlet 25 .

In this embodiment, an air inlet baffle can be provided at the air inlet of the fan blade. In the second state, when the air inlet baffle is closed, the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner is isolated from the air inlet 131 of the fan blade, and the air inlet baffle is in an open state. At this time, the air outlet 25 of the air conditioner communicates with the air inlet 131 of the fan blade.

In this embodiment, an accommodating cavity 2112 for accommodating the driving module 3 is provided on the bottom case 211 . The driving module 3 can be a pneumatic rod or a hydraulic rod, one end of the pneumatic rod or hydraulic rod is connected with the ceiling fan motor 12 , and the other end is connected with the bottom case 211 . Alternatively, the drive module 3 can also be a motor rack and pinion structure, the rack 33 is located on the ceiling fan motor 12, the motor is located on the bottom case 211, the gear 32 is connected with the motor output shaft, the gear 32 and the rack 33 are meshed, and the motor is forward and reversed. Drive the ceiling fan module 1 to rise and fall.

In order to prevent the ceiling fan module 1 from disengaging from the air conditioning module 2 , limiting protrusions 31 are provided on both the ceiling fan motor 12 and the bottom case 211 .

This embodiment includes a controller (not shown in the figure). The controller is used for receiving control signals and outputting control instructions to control the working states of the air conditioning module, the ceiling fan module and the driving module.

The present embodiment also proposes a control method for the ceiling fan air conditioner:

The drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to be in a first state, the ceiling fan module is turned on, the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate, and the air conditioning module is in an on or off state.

When the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate and the air conditioning module is in the open state, the heat exchange air of the air conditioning module is directly discharged to the indoor space through the air conditioning outlet 25, located above the fan blades, and the rotation of the fan blades drives the room temperature air and the heat exchange air of the air conditioning module. Generate mixed air and evenly send it to the indoor space to realize the functions of ceiling fans and air conditioners.

When the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate and the air conditioning module is in the closed state, the fan blades drive the indoor room temperature air to be evenly sent to the indoor space, and only realize the air supply function of the ceiling fan.

The drive module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module to be in the second state, the air conditioner module is turned on, the ceiling fan module is in an on or off state, and air enters the ceiling fan air conditioner from the air inlet of the air conditioner and is blown out from the air outlet of the fan blade.

When the ceiling fan module is in a closed state, the ceiling fan module only forms an extended air duct of the air conditioning module, optimizes the air outlet effect of the air conditioning module, and only realizes the air conditioning function.

When the ceiling fan module is turned on, on the one hand, the ceiling fan module forms the extended air duct of the air conditioning module. Air conditioning + enhanced ventilation function.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 13, the control method of the ceiling fan air conditioner is specifically described:

S1. The controller receives a power-on signal and a function signal. Function signals include ceiling fan function signal, air conditioner function signal, air conditioner + ceiling fan function, and air conditioner + enhanced air supply function signal. Among them, the power-on signal and the function signal are sent by the remote controller, the wire controller or the control terminal.

S2. Determine whether the function signal is a ceiling fan function. If so, go to S3, otherwise, go to S4.

S3. The controller controls the drive module to make the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module in the first state, the controller controls the ceiling fan module to turn on, the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate, and the controller controls the air conditioner module to turn off. Wherein, after the controller controls the ceiling fan module to be turned on, the controller can receive the ceiling fan gear position signal, and control the fan blades to be in different rotational speed gears.

The closing of the air-conditioning module includes that the fan assembly, the heat exchanger assembly, and the baffle of the air-conditioning outlet are closed.

S4. Determine whether the function signal is an air conditioner function. If yes, go to S5, otherwise, go to S6.

S5. The controller controls the drive module to make the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module in the second state, the controller controls the ceiling fan module to turn off, and the controller controls the air conditioner module to turn on.

The controller controlling the ceiling fan module to turn off refers to controlling the ceiling fan motor to turn off and the fan blades to not rotate.

The controller controls the opening of the air conditioning module, including the opening of the fan assembly and the heat exchanger assembly, and the opening of the baffle of the air outlet of the air conditioner. Under the action of the air-conditioning module fan assembly, the indoor air enters the air-conditioning module through the air-conditioning air inlet, and after heat exchange with the heat exchanger assembly, enters the indoor space through the air-conditioning air outlet, fan blade air inlet, hollow cavity, and fan blade air outlet , to achieve the purpose of adjusting the indoor space temperature.

After the controller controls the air conditioning module to be turned on, the controller can receive the mode signal, the set temperature signal and the set humidity signal, etc., and control the working state of the air conditioning module according to the received signals. The mode, temperature and humidity control of the air conditioning module are the same as those of the existing air conditioner, and are not repeated here.

S6. Determine whether the function signal is an air conditioner + ceiling fan function. If yes, go to S7, otherwise go to S8.

S7. The controller controls the drive module to keep the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module in the first state; the controller controls the ceiling fan module to turn on, and the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate; the controller controls the air conditioner module to turn on.

The controller controls the opening of the air conditioning module, including the opening of the fan assembly and the heat exchanger assembly, and the opening of the baffle of the air outlet of the air conditioner. Under the action of the fan assembly of the air-conditioning module, the indoor air enters the air-conditioning module through the air-conditioning air inlet, exchanges heat with the heat exchanger assembly, and reaches the top of the fan blade through the air-conditioning outlet. After mixing, it is blown to the indoor space to realize the mixed air output of the ceiling fan air conditioner.

After the controller controls the air conditioning module to be turned on, the controller can receive the mode signal, the set temperature signal and the set humidity signal, etc., and control the working state of the air conditioning module according to the received signals. The mode, temperature and humidity control of the air conditioning module are the same as those of the existing air conditioner, and are not repeated here.

S8. Determine whether the function signal is an air conditioner + enhanced air supply function. If yes, go to S9, otherwise go to S10.

S9. The controller controls the drive module to make the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module in the second state; the controller controls the ceiling fan module to turn on, and the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate; the controller controls the air conditioner module to turn on.

The controller controlling the ceiling fan module to turn on means to control the ceiling fan motor to turn on and the fan blades to rotate. After the controller controls the ceiling fan module to be turned on, the controller can receive the ceiling fan gear position signal and control the fan blades to be in different speed gears.

The controller controls the opening of the air conditioning module, including the opening of the fan assembly and the heat exchanger assembly, and the opening of the baffle of the air outlet of the air conditioner. Under the action of the air-conditioning module fan assembly, the indoor air enters the air-conditioning module through the air-conditioning air inlet, and after heat exchange with the heat exchanger assembly, enters the indoor space through the air-conditioning air outlet, fan blade air inlet, hollow cavity, and fan blade air outlet , among which, the fan blades are in the state of rotating air supply to achieve the purpose of adjusting the temperature of the indoor space and strengthening the air supply.

After the controller controls the air conditioning module to be turned on, the controller can receive the mode signal, the set temperature signal and the set humidity signal, etc., and control the working state of the air conditioning module according to the received signals. The mode, temperature and humidity control of the air conditioning module are the same as those of the existing air conditioner, and are not repeated here.

S10. The controller outputs a function signal error prompt, and the user can re-input the function signal.

In the process of running S3, S5, S7, S9, and S10, you can enter S11 at any time, and the controller receives the shutdown signal.

S12, the controller controls the drive module to make the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module in the second state, and the controller controls the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to turn off.

This embodiment does not limit the execution order of S2, S4, S6, and S8.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention in other forms. Any person skilled in the art may use the technical content disclosed above to make changes or modifications to equivalent changes. Example. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solutions of the present invention still belong to the protection scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A ceiling fan air conditioner, comprising:

the ceiling fan module comprises a ceiling fan motor and fan blades, the ceiling fan motor is used for driving the fan blades to rotate, the fan blades are provided with hollow cavities, and fan blade air inlets and fan blade air outlets which are communicated with the hollow cavities are formed in the fan blades;

the air conditioning module comprises a shell, a fan assembly and a heat exchanger assembly, wherein the fan assembly and the heat exchanger assembly are positioned in the shell;

the driving module is used for driving the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module to move to a first state or a second state relatively; the first state is a state that the air conditioner air outlet is separated from the fan blade air inlet, and the fan blade can rotate; the second state is a state that the air conditioner air outlet is communicated with the fan blade air inlet.

2. The ceiling fan air conditioner of claim 1 wherein an outlet baffle is provided at the air conditioner outlet, the outlet baffle having an open state opening the air conditioner outlet and a closed state closing the air conditioner outlet; or, flabellum air intake department is provided with the air intake baffle, the air intake baffle has the open mode of opening the flabellum air intake and closes the closed mode of flabellum air intake.

3. The ceiling fan air conditioner of claim 1 or 2 wherein the air conditioning module comprises at least one air conditioning outlet, the heat exchanger assembly comprises at least one heat exchanger, the number of heat exchangers being the same as the number of air conditioning outlets; and/or the fan assembly comprises at least one fan, and the number of the fans is the same as that of the air-conditioning air outlets.

4. The ceiling fan air conditioner of claim 1 wherein the air conditioner outlet is located on a side of the housing; the fan blade air inlet is positioned at the root of the fan blade, and when the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module are in the second state, the fan blade air inlet is connected with the air conditioner air outlet.

5. The ceiling fan air conditioner of claim 1 wherein the ceiling fan module includes a mounting bracket to which the fan blades are mounted, the ceiling fan motor driving the mounting bracket to rotate.

6. The ceiling fan air conditioner of claim 1 wherein a sealing ring is disposed at the fan blade air inlet or the air conditioner air outlet.

7. The ceiling fan air conditioner of claim 1 wherein the fan blade air outlet is located on the top and/or side of the fan blade.

8. A method for controlling a ceiling fan air conditioner as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7,

the driving module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module to move relatively to a first state, the ceiling fan module is started, and the ceiling fan motor drives the fan blades to rotate; the air conditioning module is in an open or closed state;

the driving module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioner module to move relatively to a second state, the air conditioner module is started, the ceiling fan module is in a starting or closing state, and air enters the ceiling fan air conditioner from the air conditioner air inlet and blows out from the fan blade air outlet.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein an air outlet baffle is disposed at the air outlet of the air conditioner or an air inlet baffle is disposed at the air inlet of the fan blade, the driving module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to be in the second state, and at least one of the air outlet baffle and the air inlet baffle is opened to communicate the air outlet of the air conditioner with the air inlet of the fan blade.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the heat exchanger assembly comprises at least one heat exchanger and/or the fan assembly comprises at least one fan, the driving module drives the ceiling fan module and the air conditioning module to be in the second state, and the heat exchanger and/or the fan corresponding to the communicated air conditioner outlet and the fan blade air inlet is turned on.

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