CN116182316A - Fragrance module and air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a fragrance module and an air conditioner, wherein the fragrance module comprises: the fixing seat is provided with a plurality of fragrance outlets; the fragrance box is movably arranged on the fixed seat and is provided with a plurality of containing cavities for containing fragrance pieces, and the containing cavities are correspondingly communicated with the fragrance outlets; the rotating piece is rotatably arranged on the fixed seat, a fragrance air outlet is formed in the rotating piece, and the rotating piece rotates to enable the fragrance air outlet to be communicated with the fragrance outlets of the plurality of accommodating cavities in a switching mode. According to the fragrance module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the movable fragrance box is arranged, so that the fragrance piece can be conveniently installed or replaced, the use experience of a user is improved, a plurality of fragrance pieces can be installed by arranging a plurality of containing cavities, the replacement period is prolonged, and the replacement frequency is reduced; through the rotation of the rotating piece, the switching use of a plurality of fragrance pieces is realized, the use requirements of different users can be met, and the use experience of the fragrance module is improved.

Description

Fragrance module and air conditioner

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a fragrance module and an air conditioner.

Background

Along with the increasing of living standard, the functional demands of air conditioners are more and more diversified, the air conditioners are not limited to refrigeration and heating, and more air conditioners are provided with other air treatment modules, so that the operations of air purification, disinfection and the like can be performed; in the related art, some air conditioners are provided with fragrance modules, however, the fragrance modules have complex structures, inconvenient taking and placing, single functions, poor use experience and room for improvement.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a fragrance module, which is convenient to use and has good sealing performance.

The invention also provides an air conditioner.

An embodiment of a fragrance module according to the first aspect of the invention comprises: the fixing seat is provided with a plurality of fragrance outlets; the fragrance box is movably arranged on the fixed seat and is provided with a plurality of containing cavities for containing fragrance pieces, and the containing cavities are correspondingly communicated with the fragrance outlets; the rotating piece is rotatably arranged on the fixing seat and provided with a fragrance air outlet, and the rotating piece rotates to enable the fragrance air outlet to be communicated with a plurality of fragrance outlets in a switching mode.

According to the fragrance module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the movable fragrance box is arranged, so that the fragrance piece can be conveniently installed or replaced, the use experience of a user is improved, a plurality of fragrance pieces can be installed by arranging a plurality of containing cavities, the replacement period is prolonged, and the replacement frequency is reduced; through the rotation of the rotating piece, the switching use of a plurality of fragrance pieces is realized, the use requirements of different users can be met, and the use experience of the fragrance module is improved.

According to the fragrance module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the plurality of fragrance outlets are arranged at intervals along the direction of an arc, and the circle center of the arc coincides with the rotation center of the rotating piece.

According to the fragrance module provided by the embodiment of the invention, one of the rotating piece and the fixing seat is provided with a first sliding groove, the other of the rotating piece and the fixing seat is provided with a first sliding piece, and the first sliding piece is suitable for being in sliding fit with the first sliding groove.

In some examples, a portion of the upper surface of the fixing base is recessed downward to form the first sliding groove, the rotating member is disposed on the fixing base and includes a rotating body and a baffle, the fragrance air outlet is disposed on the rotating body, the baffle is disposed on an outer edge of the rotating body, and at least a portion of the baffle protrudes out of the lower surface of the rotating body to form the first sliding member.

In some examples, the first sliding member extends along a direction of an arc, and the first sliding groove forms an arc groove.

According to the fragrance module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the fragrance module further comprises a fixed cover, the fixed cover is provided with a plurality of air outlets, and the rotating piece rotates to enable the fragrance air outlets to be communicated with the plurality of air outlets in a switching mode.

In some examples, one of the rotating member and the stationary cover has a second runner, and the other of the rotating member and the stationary cover has a second slider adapted to slidingly engage the second runner.

According to the fragrance module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the fixing seat is provided with the installation cavity with at least one side open, and the fragrance box is arranged in the installation cavity in a drawable manner.

In some examples, the fragrance box has a first mating portion, and the inner wall surface of the mounting cavity has a second mating portion, and the first mating portion and the second mating portion respectively extend along a drawing direction of the fragrance box and are mated with each other.

In some examples, the first mating portion forms a bead and/or a groove; the second mating portion forms a groove and/or a bead.

In some examples, the fragrance box comprises: a mounting box having an open-topped chamber; the division board is located the mounting box, the division board is used for with the cavity is divided into a plurality of hold the chamber, wherein, first cooperation portion forms the mounting box and/or the division board.

In some examples, the top rim of the mounting box has the first mating portion forming a bead protruding from the top of the mounting box, and the top of the mounting cavity has an upwardly recessed groove forming the second mating portion.

In some examples, the bottom rim of the mounting box has the first mating portion forming an upwardly concave recess, and the bottom of the mounting cavity has an upwardly protruding bead forming the second mating portion.

In some examples, the upper end surface of the partition plate is provided with the first matching part, the first matching part forms a concave groove which is concave downwards, the top of the installation cavity is provided with a convex rib which is convex downwards, and the convex rib corresponds to the position of the concave groove and is in plug-in matching.

According to the fragrance module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the fragrance box is further provided with the holding convex part, a part of the lower surface of the holding convex part is recessed upwards to form the buckling position, and the fixing seat is provided with the avoidance notch corresponding to the buckling position.

An air conditioner according to an embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention includes: a housing; the fragrance module is according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, and is disposed on the casing. According to the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the invention, the fragrance piece is more convenient to install or replace, the use experience of a user is improved, the use scene of the fragrance piece is expanded, and the use requirements of different users are met.

According to the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the invention, the shell is internally provided with a plurality of mounting positions, the air conditioner further comprises the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is detachably matched with any mounting position, and the fragrance module is mounted in the mounting bracket.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

The foregoing and/or additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent and may be better understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a fragrance module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the D structure of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the E structure of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the F structure of FIG. 6;

fig. 8 is a schematic view of an assembled structure of a fragrance module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the G structure of FIG. 8;

fig. 10 is a partially disassembled schematic illustration of a fragrance module in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the H structure of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the structure I of FIG. 10;

fig. 13 is an exploded view of a fragrance module according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the J structure of FIG. 13;

fig. 15 is a schematic view of the installation of a fragrance module with a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 16 is a schematic view of a fresh air module according to an embodiment of the invention;

fig. 17 is a schematic structural view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 18 is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals:

fragrance module 100, air conditioner 200, cabinet 210, mounting location 220, fresh air module 230, air duct member 240, fragrance piece 300,

the fixing seat 10, the fragrance outlet 101, the first mounting cavity 102, the second mounting cavity 103, the wire harness groove 104, the motor groove 105, the first sliding groove 11, the first groove 12, the second convex rib 13, the third convex rib 14 and the avoidance gap 15,

the fragrance box 20, the holding cavity 201, the mounting box 21, the partition plate 22, the first convex rib 23, the second groove 24, the third groove 25, the holding convex part 25, the buckling position 251,

a rotating member 30, a fragrance outlet 301, a rotating body 31, a rotating center portion 311, a connecting portion 321, a mounting portion 313, a baffle 32, a first slider 321, a second slider 322,

A fixed cover 40, an air outlet 401, a second chute 41, a first cover 42, a second cover 43, a connecting section 44,

the driving piece 50, the wireless communication module 51 and the mounting bracket 60.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are illustrative only and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, 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", "circumferential", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings are merely for convenience in describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, features defining "first", "second" may include one or more such features, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise indicated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be either fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected, for example; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communication between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention will be understood in specific cases by those of ordinary skill in the art.

The following describes a fragrance module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention with reference to fig. 1 to 18, where the fragrance module 100 may be installed in an air conditioner or on an air purifier or other devices, and it may be understood that the fragrance module 100, as a functional module of the devices, may output air with fragrance to an indoor space, may not only perform the effects of purifying indoor air, masking odor, etc., but also may shape a living atmosphere through fragrance, improve living fun, and improve use experience.

As shown in fig. 1-18, a fragrance module 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: the fragrance box 20 is arranged in the fixing base 10, the fragrance box 20 is provided with a plurality of containing cavities 201, the containing cavities 201 are used for containing fragrance pieces 300, the fragrance box 20 can move relative to the fixing base 10 so as to take the fragrance pieces 300, the plurality of containing cavities 201 are correspondingly communicated with the plurality of fragrance outlets 101, namely, the number of the containing cavities 201 is the same as that of the fragrance outlets 101, each fragrance outlet 101 is provided with a corresponding containing cavity 201, and each containing cavity 201 is provided with a corresponding fragrance outlet 101, so that fragrance of the fragrance pieces 300 in the containing cavities 201 can be emitted through the corresponding fragrance outlets 101.

The rotating member 30 is disposed on the fixing base 10, and the rotating member 30 can rotate relative to the fixing base 10, wherein the rotation can be that the rotating member 30 rotates along one direction, or that the rotating member 30 rotates back and forth along two opposite directions, like swinging. The rotating member 30 is provided with the fragrance air outlets 301, when the fragrance air outlets 301 are communicated with any fragrance outlet 101, the fragrance of the corresponding fragrance member 300 in the accommodating cavity 201 can be emitted, and the fragrance air outlets 301 and the fragrance outlets 101 can be switched to be communicated through the rotation of the rotating member 30, so that the fragrance of the fragrance members 300 in different accommodating cavities 201 can be emitted, and the fragrance can be rapidly switched.

According to the fragrance module 100 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the movable fragrance box 20 is arranged, so that the fragrance piece 300 can be conveniently installed or replaced, the use experience of a user is improved, a plurality of fragrance pieces 300 can be installed by arranging a plurality of containing cavities 201, the replacement period is prolonged, and the replacement frequency is reduced; through the rotation of the rotating member 30, the switching use of a plurality of fragrance members 300 is realized, the use requirements of different users can be met, and the use experience of the fragrance module 100 is improved.

It should be noted that, the multiple fragrance pieces 300 have the same geometric dimensions, and a user can place one fragrance piece in each of the multiple holding cavities 201 according to the use requirement, so as to obtain the longest replacement period; a fragrance member 300 having one taste may be placed in each of the accommodating chambers 201, and various kinds of odors may be selectively given to the indoor space.

As shown in fig. 13 and 14, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of fragrance outlets 101 are arranged at intervals along a direction of an arc, a center of the arc coincides with a rotation center of the rotating member 30, and when the rotating member 30 rotates, the fragrance outlet 301 can rotate along the direction of the arc, so that the fragrance outlet 301 can be sequentially switched and centered with the plurality of fragrance outlets 101, thereby realizing switching use of different fragrance members 300. The arrangement direction of the plurality of fragrance outlets 101 is not identical to the arrangement direction of the accommodating cavity 201, for example, the plurality of accommodating cavities 201 are arranged along the left-right direction, the accommodating cavity 201 comprises four fragrance outlets 101 which are designed on the fixing seat 10 and correspond to the release paths of the fragrance pieces 300 in the four accommodating cavities 201, wherein the four fragrance outlets 101 extend along the direction of an arc, and when the rotating piece 30 rotates, the fragrance air outlets 301 on the rotating piece 30 move along the direction of the corresponding arc, so that the fragrance air outlets 301 and the plurality of fragrance outlets 101 can be switched and centered, and the fragrance of the fragrance pieces 300 can be emitted.

It will be appreciated that the fragrance outlet 101 herein also has a function of air intake, and the fragrance module may be configured as a passive component, and in the use process, the device used with the fragrance component may generate an air flow, and the air flow may enter the accommodating cavity from the fragrance outlet and flow out of the accommodating cavity from the fragrance outlet, so that fragrance can be given without making the fragrance module 100 in a negative pressure environment on the premise of achieving the fragrance giving effect of the fragrance module 100, and the structure of the fragrance module 100 may be simplified, and the cost of the fragrance module 100 may be reduced.

As shown in fig. 3, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating member 30 is provided with the first sliding member 321, the fixing base 10 is provided with the first sliding groove 11, the first sliding member 321 may be inserted into the first sliding groove 11, and the first sliding member 321 may be in sliding fit with the first sliding groove 11, that is, the first sliding member 321 may slide in the first sliding groove 11, thereby playing a role in guiding the movement of the rotating member 30, and simultaneously playing a role in limiting the rotating member 30, so that the movement is smoother, the stability of the rotating member 30 in the rotating process is improved, and through the insertion fit of the first sliding member 321 and the first sliding groove 11, the installation of the rotating member 30 may be played a predetermined role, the assembly efficiency is improved, and the stability and reliability of the structural fit during the assembly are ensured.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing base 10 is provided with a first sliding member 321, the rotating member 30 is provided with a first sliding groove 11, and the first sliding member 321 is inserted into the first sliding groove 11, so that the first sliding member 321 is in sliding fit with the first sliding groove 11, and the fixing base 10 is matched with the rotating member 30.

As shown in fig. 3, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the upper surface of the fixing base 10 is recessed downward to form a first sliding groove 11, an opening is formed at the upper side of the first sliding groove 11, the rotating member 30 is disposed above the fixing base 10, the rotating member 30 has a first sliding member 321, and the first sliding member 321 can be inserted into the first sliding groove 11 from top to bottom, so as to implement assembly of the first sliding member 321 and the first sliding groove 11.

The rotating member 30 comprises a rotating body 31 and a baffle 32, the baffle 32 is arranged at the outer edge of the rotating body 31, the rotating body 31 is provided with a fragrance air outlet 301, the fragrance air outlet 301 can be positioned at a position adjacent to the connection of the rotating body 31 and the baffle 32, the lower side of the baffle 32 protrudes out of the lower surface of the rotating body 31, the protruding part forms a first sliding member 321, namely, the part of the baffle 32 protruding out of the lower surface of the rotating body 31 can be inserted into the first sliding groove 11, and the matching of the rotating member 30 and the fixed seat 10 is realized. Under the cooperation of the first sliding member 321 and the first chute 11, when the rotating member 30 rotates, the fragrance outlet 301 on the rotating body 31 can rotate along with the rotating member, and when the fragrance outlet 301 corresponds to a position of the fragrance outlet 101, the fragrance of the fragrance piece 300 in the corresponding accommodating cavity 101 can be emitted through the corresponding fragrance outlet 101 and fragrance outlet 301.

Wherein, baffle 32 can extend along the direction of an arc, and baffle 32 extends along a part of circle, and first slider 321 can be along the direction of this arc activity, through setting up baffle 32 of circular arc, realizes the quick switch of different fragrance pieces 300, and peg graft in first spout 11 through first slider 321, rotate body 31 lid and establish on the position that fragrance export 101 corresponds, can realize the relative seal to fragrance export 101 department, avoid fragrance smell tainting.

The baffle 32 is integrally formed on the outer side of the rotating body 31, that is, the rotating member 30 is an integrally formed member, thereby reducing the number of parts, lowering the cost, and facilitating assembly.

In some specific examples, weight-reducing holes are provided in the rotating body 31 to reduce the weight of the structure and reduce the cost without affecting the emission of the fragrance. Specifically, as shown in fig. 13, the rotating body 31 may include a rotating center portion 311, a connecting portion 321 and a mounting portion 313, the mounting portion 313 forms a circular arc shape, the outer side of the mounting portion 313 is connected with a vertical baffle 32, and the baffle 32 is the same as the extending direction of the mounting portion 313 in the horizontal direction, the fragrance air outlet 301 is located at the outer edge of the mounting portion 313, the inner side of the mounting portion 313 is connected with the rotating center portion 311 through the connecting portion 312 to rotate with it when the rotating center rotates, the connecting portion 312 may include a plurality of spaced arrangement to improve stability of the structure, and prevent the mounting portion 313 from shaking to affect the odor effect or generate abnormal noise, etc. The connecting portions 321 have weight reducing holes, and weight reducing holes may be formed between the mounting portion 31 and the rotation center portion 311, that is, between two adjacent connecting portions 321.

In some specific examples, the first sliding member 321 extends along a direction of an arc, the center of the first sliding member 321 is a rotation center of the rotating member 30, the first chute 11 forms an arc groove, so that the first sliding member 321 can slide in the arc groove, the fragrance outlet 301 can rotate along the direction of the arc, and the fragrance outlets 101 are arranged at intervals along the direction of the arc, that is, the arrangement arc of the fragrance outlets 101 is identical to the rotation arc of the fragrance outlet 301, so that the fragrance outlet 301 can be communicated with the fragrance outlets 101 in a switching manner, and the fragrance of different fragrance members 30 can be emitted.

As shown in fig. 10, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance module 100 is further provided with a fixing cover 40, the fixing cover 40 is disposed on the rotating member 30, and the fixing cover 40 can fix the rotating member 30 on the fixing base 10, so as to limit the rotating member 30 and prevent the rotating member 30 from falling out. The fixing cover 40 and the fixing base 10 are matched in a step manner, so that good tightness in the fragrance module 100 can be ensured.

In some examples, the fixed cover 40 has a plurality of air outlet holes 401, when the rotating member 30 rotates, the fragrance air outlet 301 and the plurality of air outlet holes 401 can be switched to communicate, the plurality of air outlet holes 401 are used for releasing fragrance, it can be understood that the plurality of air outlet holes 401 are arranged at intervals along the direction of an arc, the plurality of fragrance air outlets 101 are arranged at intervals along the direction of the same arc, the fragrance air outlet 301 can rotate along the direction of the same arc, that is, the arrangement arc of the plurality of air outlet holes 401 is the same as the arrangement arc of the plurality of fragrance air outlets 101, and the rotation arc of the fragrance air outlet 301 is the same, so that the fragrance of the fragrance member 30 can be dispersed through the fragrance air outlet 101, the fragrance air outlet 301 and the air outlet holes 401. The number of the air outlets 401 may be the same as the number of the fragrance outlets 101 and the positions of the air outlets may correspond to the number of the fragrance outlets 101, and the number of the air outlets 401 may be greater than the number of the fragrance outlets 101, so that the fragrance may be uniformly diffused when the air outlets are communicated.

In some examples, the rotating member 30 is provided with a second chute 41, and the fixed cover 40 is provided with a second sliding member 322, and the second sliding member 322 can be slidably matched with the second chute 41, so that the second sliding member 322 can play a guiding role on the movement of the rotating member 30, and meanwhile plays a limiting role on the rotating member 30, so that the movement is smoother, and the stability of the rotating member 30 in the rotating process is improved.

As shown in fig. 3, in other examples, the lower surface of the fixed cover 40 has a second sliding groove 41 recessed upward, the rotating member 30 is provided with a second sliding member 322, the rotating member 30 includes a rotating body 31 and a baffle 32, the baffle 32 is disposed at the outer edge of the rotating body 31, the upper side of the baffle 32 protrudes from the upper surface of the rotating body 31, the protruding portion forms the second sliding member 322, i.e., the portion of the baffle 32 protruding from the upper surface of the rotating body 31 may be inserted into the second sliding groove 41, so as to achieve the cooperation between the rotating member 30 and the fixed cover 40. Under the cooperation of the second sliding piece 322 and the second sliding groove 41, when the rotating piece 30 rotates, the fragrance air outlet 301 on the rotating body 31 can rotate along with the rotating piece, when the fragrance air outlet 301 corresponds to at least one air outlet hole 401, and when the fragrance air outlet 301 corresponds to one fragrance outlet 101, the fragrance of the fragrance piece 300 in the corresponding accommodating cavity 101 can be emitted through the corresponding fragrance outlet 101, the fragrance air outlet 301 and the air outlet hole 401.

In some specific examples, the rotating member 30 is provided with a first sliding member 321 and a second sliding member 322, the upper surface of the fixed seat 10 is provided with a first sliding groove 11, the lower surface of the fixed cover 40 is provided with a second sliding groove 41, the first sliding member 321 can be inserted into the first sliding groove 11, the second sliding member 322 can be inserted into the second sliding groove 41, that is, both the fixed seat 10 and the fixed cover 40 are provided with sliding groove structures, so that the guiding effect on the movement of the rotating member 30 can be achieved, and meanwhile, the rotating member 30 can be limited in the up-down direction, so that the movement of the rotating member 30 is more stable, and the clearance between the rotating member 30 and the fixed seat 10 and the fixed cover 40 can be kept slightly changed in the movement process, so that a certain sealing effect is achieved.

As shown in fig. 8 and 9, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing base 10 has a first installation cavity 102, at least one side of the first installation cavity 102 is opened, the fragrance box 20 is drawably disposed in the first installation cavity 102, the fragrance box 20 defines a holding cavity 201 with an open top, the fragrance box 20 is drawably designed, the fragrance piece 300 can be quickly replaced by drawing, the assembly is convenient, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

In some examples, the fragrance box 20 has a first mating portion, the inner wall surface of the first mounting cavity 102 has a second mating portion, the first mating portion extends along the drawing direction of the fragrance box 20, the second mating portion also extends along the drawing direction of the fragrance box 20, and the first mating portion can mate with the second mating portion, so that the first mating portion can play a guiding role in the assembly process of the fragrance box 20 and the fixing base 10, and is convenient for mounting the fragrance box 20.

In some examples, the first mating portion forms a bead and the second mating portion forms a groove; alternatively, the first mating portion forms a groove; the second matching part forms a convex rib; in some examples, the fragrance cartridge 20 has a plurality of first mating portions thereon, the first mounting cavity 102 has a plurality of second mating portions thereon, at least one of the first mating portions forming a bead, the second mating portion forming a groove corresponding thereto, at least one of the first mating portions forming a groove, the second mating portion forming a bead corresponding thereto.

As shown in fig. 7-9, the fragrance box 20, according to some embodiments of the present invention, includes: the mounting box 21 and the partition plate 22, the mounting box 21 has a cavity with an open top, the partition plate 22 is arranged in the mounting box 21, the partition plate 22 can divide the cavity into a plurality of holding cavities 201, as shown in fig. 9, each partition plate 22 extends along the front-rear direction, three partition plates 22 are arranged in the mounting box 21, the three partition plates 22 divide the cavity into four holding cavities 201, wherein first matching parts can be formed on the mounting box 21, of course, the first matching parts can also be formed on the partition plate 22, the first matching parts can also comprise a plurality of first matching parts, at least one first matching part is formed on the mounting box 21, and at least one first matching part is formed on the partition plate 22.

As shown in fig. 7 and 9, in some examples, the top edge of the mounting box 21 has a first protruding rib 23 protruding upwards, the first protruding rib 23 is formed into a first matching portion, correspondingly, the top of the first mounting cavity 102 has a first groove 12 recessed upwards, the first groove 12 forms a second matching portion, the first protruding rib 23 can be inserted into the first groove 12, and the first protruding rib 23 can slide relative to the first groove 12, and by arranging the first protruding rib 23 at the edge, a guiding effect can be achieved when the fragrance box 20 is pulled, so that the accuracy of the fragrance box 20 in the pulling direction is ensured, the convenience of pulling is improved, and the mounting efficiency is improved; meanwhile, when the device is installed in place, the first convex rib 23 is matched with the first groove 12, so that the effect of isolating the fragrance from the external space can be achieved, and good tightness is ensured.

As shown in fig. 7 and 9, in some examples, the upper end surface of the partition plate 22 is provided with a second concave groove 24 which is concave downwards, the second concave groove 24 forms a first matching part, the top of the first installation cavity 102 is provided with a second convex rib 13 which is convex downwards, the second convex rib 13 forms a second matching part, the partition plate 22 comprises a plurality of partition plates 22, each partition plate 22 is provided with the second concave grooves 24, the number of the second convex ribs 13 is the same as that of the second concave grooves 24, the positions of the second convex ribs 13 and the second concave grooves 24 correspond to each other, and the second convex ribs 13 and the second concave grooves 24 are in one-to-one inserting matching, so that a guiding effect can be achieved when the fragrance box 20 is pulled, the accuracy of the fragrance box 20 in the pulling direction is ensured, the convenience of pulling is improved, and the installation efficiency is improved; meanwhile, when the device is installed in place, the second ribs 13 are matched with the second grooves 24, so that the mutual isolation and sealing of different containing cavities 201 can be realized, the fragrance and smell of the fragrance piece 300 in the containing cavity 201 are avoided, the structure is simple, the matching is convenient, and the relative sealing of the containing cavity 201 is realized.

As shown in fig. 7 and 9, in some examples, the bottom edge of the mounting box 21 has a third recess 25 recessed upward, the third recess 25 forms a first mating portion, the bottom edge of the first mounting cavity 102 has a third rib 14 protruding upward, the third rib 14 forms a second mating portion, and by providing the third recess 25 and the third rib 14 at the bottom edge, a guiding effect can be achieved when the fragrance box 20 is pulled, accuracy of the fragrance box 20 in the pulling direction is ensured, convenience of pulling is improved, and mounting efficiency is improved.

As shown in fig. 5 and 8, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the front side of the fragrance box 20 has a grip protrusion 25, the grip protrusion 25 protrudes from the front side surface of the mounting box 21, and the fragrance box 20 is drawn by operating the grip protrusion 25, so that the operation is more convenient. Specifically, a part of the lower surface of the holding convex portion 25 is recessed upward, a buckle hand 251 can be formed, the fixing seat 10 is provided with an avoidance notch 15, the avoidance notch 15 corresponds to the buckle hand 251, the user can hold the buckle hand 251 conveniently through the avoidance notch 15, the fragrance box 20 can be pulled and installed conveniently, the fragrance piece 300 can be replaced efficiently, meanwhile, the holding convex portion 25 of the fragrance box 20 can be prevented from protruding out of the front surface of the fixing seat 10, and the structural attractiveness is influenced.

As shown in fig. 13, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the fragrance module 100 further includes a driving member 50, where the driving member 50 may be matched with the rotating member 30, the rotating member 30 may be driven by the driving member 50 to rotate relative to the fixed seat 10, and the fragrance outlet 301 may be in switching communication with the plurality of fragrance outlets 101 under the action of the driving member 50, so that the fragrance of the fragrance pieces 300 in different holding cavities 201 is emitted, and rapid switching of the fragrance is achieved.

Specifically, the driving part 50 may be configured as a manual part, a pulling part matched with the rotating part 30 is arranged on the fixing base 10, the pulling part is in power connection with the driving part 50, or the pulling part is configured as the driving part 50, a user can manually pull the pulling part, the pulling part drives the rotating part 30 to move so as to realize the switching among the plurality of fragrance parts 300, in other embodiments, the driving part 50 may be configured as an electric part, when the user has a requirement of switching the fragrance parts 300, a command can be sent out, and the fragrance module 100 or equipment (such as an air conditioner) provided with the fragrance module receives the command, and controls the driving part 50 to work electrically so as to drive the rotating part 30 to rotate, so that the switching of the fragrance parts 300 is realized.

Therefore, by arranging the driving piece 50 and driving the rotating piece 30 to move through the driving piece 50, namely, the power connection or the mechanical connection between the driving piece 50 and the rotating piece can realize linkage, the response efficiency of the rotating piece 30 can be improved, the quick selection and the quick replacement of a plurality of fragrance pieces 300 can be realized, and the use experience is further improved.

It can be understood that when the driving member 50 is configured as an electric member, the driving member 50 may be electrically connected to the outside through a wire harness, or a metal clamp spring is disposed on the fixing seat 10, and the metal clamp spring is electrically connected to the driving member 50, so that when the fragrance module 100 is disposed in a matched device (such as an air conditioner), the clamp spring is electrically connected to a reed in the device, so as to supply power to the driving member 50 and the wireless communication module 51, and of course, the fragrance module 100 may also be used alone, and in an embodiment of the use alone, the fragrance module 100 may have an inserting portion (may be a clamp spring), and the inserting portion may be selectively connected to a mains supply or be electrically connected to the matched device, so as to implement the use alone of the fragrance module 100.

As shown in fig. 2 and 13, in some embodiments, the fragrance module 100 further includes a wireless communication module 51, the wireless communication module 51 is disposed on the fixing base 10, the wireless communication module 51 communicates with the driving element 50, the wireless communication module 51 can control the operation state of the driving element 50 according to an external signal, that is, control the start and stop of the driving element 50, where the wireless communication module 50 may be a bluetooth module. Therefore, the driving part 50 can be controlled to be electrically started after the acquired switching instruction (external signal) by interconnecting the wireless communication module 51 with the controller of the matched equipment of the fragrance module 100 or directly interconnecting the controller of the user and the mobile terminal (such as a mobile phone, a pad and the like) of the user, and the driving part 50 drives the rotating part 30 to rotate so as to realize the switching among a plurality of fragrance parts 300.

It should be noted that, the wireless communication module 51 may be a collection module or a single module of communication modules such as a bluetooth (blue) module, a Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi) module, etc. capable of implementing short-distance signal transmission and long-distance signal transmission, and the wireless control of the fragrance module 100 is implemented through a dotted line communication module, so that the use experience of the fragrance module 100 of the present application may be further improved.

The air conditioner 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: the fragrance module 100 is the fragrance module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fragrance module 100 is disposed on the housing 210. According to the air conditioner 200 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the fragrance piece is more convenient to install or replace, the use experience of a user is improved, the use scene of the fragrance piece is expanded, and the use requirements of different users are met.

As shown in fig. 15, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes a mounting bracket 60, the fragrance module 100 is mounted in the mounting bracket 60, for example, the fragrance module 100 is assembled in the mounting bracket 60 from top to bottom to form an integral modular structure, and a plurality of mounting positions 220 are provided in the casing 210, and the mounting bracket 60 can be detachably matched with any mounting position, so that a plug and play effect can be achieved, multiple choices of users can be satisfied, and usage requirements of different usage scenarios can be satisfied.

It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the fragrance module 100 is formed as one of the multifunctional modules of the air processing unit of the air conditioner, a plurality of slots capable of being assembled by drawing and inserting may be provided on the air processing unit, the fragrance module 100 may be inserted into the slots, a spring sheet may be corresponding to the slot, a side surface or a rear end of the fragrance module 100 is provided with a clip, and the clip contacts with the spring sheet to realize electrical connection between the wireless communication module and the driving member inside the fragrance module 100; in other embodiments, the slot may be directly disposed on the casing of the air conditioner, and optionally, the fragrance module may be disposed in the slot, so that the air conditioner may have a fragrance function.

As shown in fig. 18, in some examples, the fragrance module 100 is integrated with an air processing unit, specifically, the air conditioner 200 has a fresh air module 230 and a duct member 240, the fresh air module 230 and the duct member 240 are disposed in the housing 210, the fresh air module 230 is located at a lower portion of the duct member 240, a plurality of mounting positions 220 are disposed in the fresh air module 230, the mounting bracket 60 integrated with the fragrance module 100 can be detachably matched with any one of the mounting positions 220, and when the fragrance is emitted, the fragrance can be blown into a room along with the fresh air, so that the use experience of a user is improved.

A specific embodiment of an air conditioner 200 according to the present invention is described below with reference to fig. 1 to 18.

The air conditioner 200 has a casing 210, and an air duct part 240 and a fresh air module 230 which are arranged in the casing 210, wherein the fresh air module 230 has an installation position 220 with an open front side, the fragrance module 100 can be installed on the installation support 60, and then the fragrance module 100 is inserted into the installation position 220 from the front side together to realize the plug-and-play function, the installation position 220 comprises a plurality of installation supports 60 which can be matched with any installation position, and when the fragrance module 100 needs to be replaced or the fragrance piece 300 in the fragrance module 100 needs to be replaced, or essential oil is dripped into the fragrance piece 300 in the fragrance module 100, the installation support 60 can be taken out from the installation position 220, and the operation is convenient.

The fragrance module 100 includes: the fixing base 10, the fixing cover 40, the fragrance box 20, the rotating piece 30, the driving piece 50 and the wireless communication module 51, wherein the fixing base 10 is provided with a first installation cavity 102 with an open front side, the fixing base 10 is also provided with a second installation cavity 103 with an open top, a wire harness groove 104 and a motor groove 105, the wire harness groove 104 is arranged between the second installation cavity 103 and the motor groove 105, the driving piece 50 is a driving motor, the driving motor is installed in the motor groove 105, the wireless communication module 51 is installed in the second installation cavity 103, and the driving motor can be connected with the wireless communication module 51 through a wire harness installed in the wire harness groove 104.

The front side of the first installation cavity 102 is provided with an opening, the top of the first installation cavity 102 is provided with fragrance outlets 101, the number of the fragrance outlets 101 is the same as the number of the containing cavities 201 on the fragrance box 20, the containing cavities 201 comprise a plurality of fragrance outlets 101 which are distributed at intervals along the direction of an arc, and the circle center of the arc coincides with the rotation center of the rotating piece 30. The bottom of the first mounting cavity 102 has a relief notch 15.

The fragrance box 20 comprises a mounting box 21 and a partition plate 22, wherein the mounting box 21 is provided with a cavity with an open top, the partition plate 22 is arranged in the mounting box 21, the partition plate 22 can divide the cavity into a plurality of containing cavities 201, the fragrance box 20 is drawably arranged in the first mounting cavity 102, the fragrance piece 300 can be quickly replaced through drawing, the assembly is convenient, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

The top edge of the mounting box 21 is provided with a first convex rib 23 protruding upwards, the top of the first mounting cavity 102 is provided with a first groove 12 recessed upwards, the first convex rib 23 is in plug-in fit with the first groove 12, the upper part of the mounting box 21 can be guided when the fragrance box 20 is pulled, the accuracy of the fragrance box 20 in the pulling direction is ensured, the convenience of pulling is improved, the fragrance and external space isolation effect can be achieved, and good tightness is ensured.

The bottom border of mounting box 21 has the third recess 25 of undercut, and the bottom border of first installation cavity 102 has the third protruding muscle 14 of upwards protrusion, and third recess 25 and third protruding muscle 14 grafting cooperation can play the guide effect to the lower part of mounting box 21 when fragrance box 20 pull, guarantees the accuracy of fragrance box 20 in the pull direction, improves the convenience of pull, improves installation effectiveness.

The upper end face of each partition plate 22 is provided with a second groove 24 which is concave downwards, the top of the first installation cavity 102 is provided with a plurality of second convex ribs 13 which are convex downwards, the positions of the second convex ribs 13 and the positions of the second grooves 24 are corresponding, the second convex ribs 13 are in plug-in fit with the second grooves 24, the second convex ribs 13 are matched with the second grooves 24, the guide effect can be further achieved, the drawing is convenient, meanwhile, the mutual isolation and sealing of different containing cavities 201 are realized, the fragrance and smell of fragrance pieces 300 in the containing cavities 201 are avoided, the structure is simple, the matching is convenient, and the relative sealing of the containing cavities 201 is realized.

The front side of the fragrance box 20 is provided with the holding convex part 25, the holding convex part 25 protrudes out of the front side surface of the mounting box 21, a part of the lower surface of the holding convex part 25 is recessed upwards, a buckling hand 251 can be formed, the buckling hand 251 corresponds to the position of the avoidance gap 15, the buckling hand 251 is convenient to be held by a user through the avoidance gap 15, the fragrance box 20 is further convenient to be pulled and mounted, the fragrance piece 300 is replaced efficiently, and meanwhile, the situation that the holding convex part 25 of the fragrance box 20 protrudes out of the front side surface of the fixing seat 10 and influences the attractiveness of the structure can be avoided.

The upper surface of the fixing seat 10 is provided with a first chute 11, the first chute 11 extends along an arc, the center of the arc coincides with the center of the corresponding center of the fragrance outlet 101, the radius corresponding to the first chute 11 is larger than the radius corresponding to the fragrance outlet 101, namely, the fragrance outlet 101 is positioned on one side, close to the center of the center, of the first chute 11, and therefore, when the rotating member 30 is matched with the first chute 11, a certain sealing effect can be achieved on the fragrance outlet 101, and fragrance tainting is prevented.

The fixed cover 40 includes a first cover 42 and a second cover 43, where the first cover 42 and the second cover 43 are connected by a connection section 44, the first cover 42 has a plurality of air outlet holes 401, the plurality of air outlet holes 401 are arranged at intervals along a direction of an arc, a center of the arc coincides with a rotation center of the rotating member 30, the lower surface of the first cover 42 has a second chute 41 recessed upward, the second chute 41 extends along an arc, and a center of the arc coincides with the rotation center of the rotating member 30.

The first cover body 42 is covered and established in the top of first installation cavity 102 and motor groove 105, and first cover body 42 can be spacing to the driving piece 50 in the motor groove 105, can be spacing to rotating piece 30 again, and the second cover body 43 covers and establishes in the top of second installation cavity 103, can carry out spacing and protection to wireless communication module 51, and fixed cover 40 adopts the step complex mode with fixing base 10, can guarantee good leakproofness in the fragrance module 100. That is, by providing a fixed cover 40, the limitation and protection of a plurality of structural members can be realized, the number of parts is reduced, the assembly is convenient, and the assembly efficiency can be improved.

The rotating member 30 includes a rotating body 31 and a baffle 32, the baffle 32 is integrally formed on the outer side of the rotating body 31, the rotating body 31 includes a rotating center portion 311, a connecting portion 321 and a mounting portion 313, the mounting portion 313 forms a circular arc shape, the outer side of the mounting portion 313 is connected with the vertical baffle 32, the baffle 32 is the same as the extending direction of the mounting portion 313 in the horizontal direction, the fragrance air outlet 301 is located at the outer edge of the mounting portion 313, and the inner side of the mounting portion 313 is connected with the rotating center portion 311 through the connecting portion 312.

Wherein, the lower side of the baffle 32 protrudes out of the lower surface of the rotating body 31, the protruding part forms a first sliding piece 321, and the first sliding piece 321 can be inserted into the first chute 11 to realize the cooperation of the rotating piece 30 and the fixed seat 10; the upper side of the baffle 32 protrudes out of the upper surface of the rotating body 31, the protruding portion forms a second sliding piece 322, and the second sliding piece 322 can be inserted into the second sliding groove 41, so that the rotating piece 30 and the fixed cover 40 are matched.

After the user controls and selects the fragrance type, signals can be transmitted to the wireless communication module 51 in a wireless mode, then the wireless communication module 51 controls the driving motor to rotate forward or reversely, the driving motor rotates to drive the rotating piece 30 to rotate in the chute, the fragrance air outlet 301 can rotate along with the rotating piece 30 when the rotating piece 30 rotates, and fragrance of the fragrance piece 300 in the corresponding containing cavity 101 can be dispersed through the corresponding fragrance outlet 101, the fragrance air outlet 301 and the air outlet 401 when the fragrance air outlet 301 is aligned with the position of the fragrance outlet 101 through different angles of rotation, so that fragrance release is realized. At this time, the mounting portion 313 may be covered on the other fragrance outlet 101, and a certain sealing effect may be achieved on the fragrance outlet 101, so that fragrance tainting can be prevented.

Under the action of the first chute 11 and the second chute 41, the movement of the rotating member 30 can be guided, and meanwhile, the rotating member 30 can be limited in the up-down direction, so that the movement of the rotating member 30 is more stable, and the clearance between the rotating member 30 and the fixing seat 10 and the fixing cover 40 is kept slightly changed in the movement process, so that a certain sealing effect is achieved.

According to the air conditioner 200 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the rotating piece 30 is designed to realize quick switching and sealing of different fragrances, so that the overall structure has few parts; the fragrance box 20 is designed to realize the rapid replacement of consumable materials, so that the operation efficiency is improved; by designing the matching structure of the fragrance box 20 and the first mounting cavity 102, the mutual sealing and mounting guiding of different fragrances are realized.

Other constructions and operations of the air conditioner 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail herein. The vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction are defined by the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction in the drawing.

In the description of the present invention, unless explicitly stated and limited otherwise, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may include both the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include both the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact by another feature therebetween. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "over" and "on" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: many changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and principles of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (17)

1. A fragrance module, comprising:

the fixing seat is provided with a plurality of fragrance outlets;

the fragrance box is movably arranged on the fixed seat and is provided with a plurality of containing cavities for containing fragrance pieces, and the containing cavities are correspondingly communicated with the fragrance outlets;

The rotating piece is rotatably arranged on the fixing seat and provided with a fragrance air outlet, and the rotating piece rotates to enable the fragrance air outlet to be communicated with a plurality of fragrance outlets in a switching mode.

2. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of the fragrance outlets are arranged at intervals in the direction of an arc, the centre of which coincides with the centre of rotation of the rotating member.

3. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that one of the rotary member and the holder has a first slide, the other of the rotary member and the holder has a first slide, the first slide being adapted to be in sliding engagement with the first slide.

4. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that a part of the upper surface of the fixed seat is recessed downwards to form the first chute, the rotating member is arranged on the fixed seat and comprises a rotating body and a baffle, the fragrance air outlet is arranged on the rotating body, the baffle is arranged on the outer edge of the rotating body, and at least a part of the baffle protrudes out of the lower surface of the rotating body to form the first sliding member.

5. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the first slider extends in the direction of an arc, the first runner forming an arc-shaped slot.

6. A fragrance module as recited in claim 1, further comprising a stationary cover disposed on the rotating member and having a plurality of air outlet holes, the rotating member rotating such that the fragrance air outlet is in switched communication with the plurality of air outlet holes.

7. A fragrance module as recited in claim 6, wherein one of the rotary member and the stationary cover has a second slide slot, and the other of the rotary member and the stationary cover has a second slide member adapted to slidingly engage the second slide slot.

8. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the holder has a mounting cavity with at least one side open, the fragrance box being retractably provided in the mounting cavity.

9. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the fragrance box has a first mating portion, the inner wall surface of the mounting cavity has a second mating portion, the first mating portion and the second mating portion respectively extend in the drawing direction of the fragrance box and mate with each other.

10. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the first mating part forms ribs and/or grooves; the second mating portion forms a groove and/or a bead.

11. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 9, wherein the fragrance cartridge comprises:

a mounting box having an open-topped chamber;

the separation plate is arranged on the installation box and is used for separating the cavity into a plurality of containing cavities,

wherein the first mating portion is formed at the mounting box and/or the partition plate.

12. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that the top rim of the mounting box has the first mating portion forming a bead protruding from the top of the mounting box, the top of the mounting cavity having an upwardly concave recess forming the second mating portion.

13. A fragrance module as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that the bottom edge of the mounting box has the first mating portion, which forms an upwardly concave recess, and the bottom of the mounting cavity has an upwardly protruding bead, which forms the second mating portion.

14. The fragrance module of claim 11, wherein the upper end surface of the partition plate is provided with the first matching portion, the first matching portion forms a concave groove which is concave downwards, the top of the installation cavity is provided with a convex rib which is convex downwards, and the convex rib corresponds to the position of the groove and is in plug-in matching.

15. The fragrance module of claim 1, wherein the fragrance box further comprises a holding protrusion, a portion of a lower surface of the holding protrusion is recessed upward to form a catch, and the fixing base has a relief notch corresponding to the catch.

16. An air conditioner, comprising:

a housing;

a fragrance module according to any one of claims 1-15, said fragrance module being provided on said housing.

17. The air conditioner of claim 16, wherein a plurality of mounting locations are provided in the cabinet, the air conditioner further comprising a mounting bracket detachably engaged with any one of the mounting locations, the fragrance module being mounted into the mounting bracket.

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