KR102392628B1 - Air Conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

In the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, a panel coupled to the lower side of the main body and having a discharge port, a suction grill detachably mounted on the panel and having a suction unit, and a foreign material in the air are disposed on the suction grill. A filter assembly is included to filter the In addition, the filter assembly includes a first filter member that primarily filters foreign substances in the air sucked in through the suction unit, and the air disposed downstream of the first filter member and filtered primarily by the first filter member. A second filter member for secondary filtering is further included.

Description

Air Conditioner {Air Conditioner}

The present invention relates to an air conditioner.

An air conditioner is a device for maintaining the air in a predetermined space in the most suitable state according to the use and purpose. In general, an air conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator. In addition, the air conditioner can cool or heat the predetermined space by driving a refrigeration cycle that performs compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation of the refrigerant.

The predetermined space may be variously proposed according to a place where the air conditioner is used. For example, when the air conditioner is disposed in a home or an office, the predetermined space may be an indoor space of a house or a building. On the other hand, when the air conditioner is disposed in a vehicle, the predetermined space may be a boarding space in which a person rides.

The air conditioner may include an outdoor unit installed outdoors and an indoor unit installed in the predetermined space. For example, the outdoor unit may include a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor blowing fan. In addition, the indoor unit may include an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor blowing fan.

When the air conditioner performs a heating operation, the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger may act as an evaporator and a condenser, respectively. Accordingly, warm air may be discharged into the predetermined space.

Conversely, when the air conditioner performs a cooling operation, the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger may act as a condenser and an evaporator, respectively. Accordingly, cold air may be discharged into the predetermined space.

Meanwhile, the air conditioner may include a filter for filtering foreign substances contained in the air sucked into the air conditioner.

The present applicant has filed and disclosed an application (hereinafter referred to as a prior document) in relation to an air conditioner provided with a filter. Information on prior literature is as follows.

1. Publication number (published date): 10-2008-0110109

2. Title of invention: Indoor unit of cassette-type air conditioner

In the cassette-type air conditioner disclosed in the prior literature, a front panel in which an inlet and a discharge port are formed to guide air intake and discharge, an air filter that filters out foreign substances in the air sucked through the suction port, and the front panel A suction grill coupled to one side to support the air filter is included.

And, on the upper front panel of the cassette-type air conditioner, an orifice through which air flows toward the indoor blowing fan, and a plasma filter provided on one side of the orifice to generate plasma to charge and adsorb foreign substances contained in the air are further provided. Included.

In the air conditioner, in order to improve the foreign matter filtering performance, it is necessary to increase the area of the filter.

However, according to the prior literature, in order to increase the amount of air sucked through the suction port, the orifice has a cylindrical shape in which the diameter decreases in the direction in which the air is sucked. And, the plasma filter is mounted on the orifice. Accordingly, there is a problem in that it is difficult to secure a space to increase the area of the plasma filter.

In addition, during maintenance of the air filter and the plasma filter, the user must separate the air filter and the plasma filter from the suction grill and the orifice, respectively. Therefore, there is a problem of giving inconvenience to the user in maintenance.

In order to solve the above problem, an object of the present embodiment is to provide an air conditioner having a filter assembly capable of more effectively filtering foreign substances in the air.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner capable of more easily separating or mounting the plurality of filters when the air conditioner is provided with a plurality of filters.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner capable of more stably supporting the plurality of filters.

In the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, a panel coupled to the lower side of the main body and having a discharge port, a suction grill detachably mounted on the panel and having a suction unit, and a foreign material in the air are disposed on the suction grill. A filter assembly is included to filter the

In addition, the filter assembly includes a first filter member that primarily filters foreign substances in the air sucked in through the suction unit, and the air disposed downstream of the first filter member and filtered primarily by the first filter member. A second filter member for secondary filtering is further included.

The filter assembly further includes a third filter member for filtering foreign substances different from the foreign substances filtered by the second filter member.

And, the third filter member is characterized in that it is disposed on the downstream side of the first filter member.

In addition, the third filter member is arranged in parallel with the second filter member.

The filter assembly further includes a filter case into which the first filter member is inserted.

The filter assembly further includes a sub-case detachably coupled to the filter case and into which the second filter member is inserted.

The sub-case is rotatably coupled to the filter case inside the filter case.

It is provided on the upper portion of the filter case, and further includes a rotational space forming a rotational space.

And, it is provided on the upper portion of the sub-case, further includes a rotation coupling portion inserted into the rotation space.

The rotation coupling portion includes a rotation member inserted into the rotation space to rotate.

And, the rotation coupling portion, extending from the rotation member, connecting the rotation member and the sub-case, the inner side further includes a connection member having a through hole.

A guide member provided in the filter case and disposed to pass through the through hole is further included.

And, the guide member further includes a contact guide surface for guiding the rotation of the rotating member.

The rotational space includes a pair of support members protruding from the periphery of the filter case.

In addition, the rotating space portion, further includes a connecting member for connecting the one-phase support member to each other.

And, the rotation space is defined by the pair of support members and the connecting member.

It is provided on the lower portion of the filter case, the mounting fixing portion for fixing the sub-case is further included.

It is provided at the lower portion of the sub-case, and further includes a fastening part forming a locking hole through which the mounting and fixing part is caught.

The mounting fixing part includes a protruding member formed to protrude from one side of the filter case and inserted into the locking hole.

In addition, a locking protrusion protruding from one point of the protruding member in the inner direction of the filter case to interfere with the sub-case is further included.

A round part is formed at a point where the locking protrusion and the protruding member are connected to the mounting fixing part.

The mounting fixing part further includes a pair of cutouts into which at least a portion of the fastening part of the sub-case is inserted.

Between the pair of cutouts, it characterized in that the protruding member is disposed.

At least one of the first filter member and the second filter member is a dust collecting filter that receives power from the power supply device and collects statically charged foreign matter.

A power supply for supplying power to the dust collecting filter is further included.

In addition, an ion generating device receiving power from the power supply device and charging foreign substances in the air sucked through the suction unit is further included.

The ion generator is disposed between the suction grill and the filter assembly.

A switch for detecting that the filter assembly is separated from the panel and generating an on or off signal based on the detected result is further included.

The power supply device supplies or cuts off power to the dust collecting filter and the ion generator based on an on or off signal generated by the switch.

The suction grill is connected to the panel by a link or a wire.

And, when the suction grill is separated from the panel, the suction grill is separated from the panel in a state supported by the link or wire.

According to the air conditioner according to the present embodiment, a filter assembly is provided between the suction grill and the passage through which air is introduced into the air conditioner. The filter assembly includes a first filter member that primarily filters foreign substances in the air sucked into the air conditioner. And, the filter assembly further includes a second filter member for secondary filtering the air filtered by the first filter member. In this case, the second filter member may filter foreign matter having a relatively small size that is not filtered by the first filter member. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that foreign substances in the air sucked into the air conditioner can be more effectively filtered.

In addition, the filter assembly is formed in an area corresponding to the suction grill. Accordingly, in the filter assembly, there is an advantage in that the space occupied by the filter member can be further secured.

In addition, the filter assembly may further include a third filter member capable of filtering foreign substances different from those filtered by the first filter member and the second filter member. Accordingly, it is possible to further improve the foreign matter filtering performance of the air conditioner.

In addition, the filter assembly is fixed to the inside of the suction grill. In addition, the suction grill may be separated from the air conditioner body. For example, the suction grill may be installed to be separated by rotating on the main body while being supported by a link. As another example, the suction grill may be installed to be separated from the main body while being supported by the wire. Accordingly, the user can more easily clean or replace the plurality of filter members of the filter assembly by separating the suction grille from the main body of the air conditioner using the link or the wire.

In addition, the filter assembly includes a filter case for mounting a plurality of filter members and a sub-case detachably mounted to the filter case. The first filter member may be mounted between the filter case and the sub-case. In addition, the second filter member and the third filter member may be mounted on the sub-case. In this case, in the sub-case, the second filter member and the third filter member may be arranged side by side in a horizontal direction. Accordingly, a phenomenon in which the load of the filter assembly is concentrated in one direction is reduced, so that the filter assembly can be stably supported by the suction grill of the air conditioner.

1 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a bottom view of the air conditioner according to the embodiment.
3 is a bottom perspective view of the air conditioner showing the filter assembly mounted on the suction grill in an open state according to the embodiment;
4 is a perspective view of a filter assembly according to an embodiment;
5 is a perspective view of a filter assembly showing a state in which the sub-case is rotated from the filter case according to the embodiment;
6 is an exploded perspective view of a filter assembly according to the embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4A .
FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4B .

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. In adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are indicated on different drawings. In addition, in describing the embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function interferes with the understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the elements from other elements, and the essence, order, or order of the elements are not limited by the terms. When it is described that a component is “connected”, “coupled” or “connected” to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but another component is between each component. It will be understood that may also be "connected", "coupled" or "connected".

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the presented embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention will be able to easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same spirit.

<Air conditioner>

1 is a view schematically showing the configuration of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the air conditioner according to the embodiment.

1 and 2, the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10 installed on a ceiling surface of an indoor space and forming an upper exterior of the air conditioner 1; A panel 30 coupled to the lower portion of the main body 10 to form a lower exterior of the air conditioner 1 may be included.

The main body 10 may be embedded in the inner space of the ceiling. The panel 30 may be located at about the height of the ceiling and exposed to the outside.

A plurality of parts may be installed inside the main body 10 .

<Heat exchanger>

The plurality of parts may include a heat exchanger 11 that exchanges heat with the air sucked into the body 10 . The heat exchanger 11 may have a shape bent multiple times along the inner surface of the body 10 . In addition, the heat exchanger 11 may be disposed to surround the blowing fan 12 .

<Air intake and discharge of air conditioner>

The plurality of components may include a blower fan 12 driven for suction and discharge of indoor air. A motor shaft 15 of a fan motor 14 is coupled to the blowing fan 12 . When the fan motor 14 is driven, the blowing fan 12 may rotate. The blowing fan 12 may include, for example, a centrifugal fan. On the other hand, the suction side of the blowing fan 12 may be referred to as a suction port (16).

<Air guide of the air conditioner>

The plurality of parts may further include an air guide 13 for guiding the air sucked toward the blowing fan 12 . The air guide 13 is disposed on the suction side of the blowing fan 12 . The air guide 13 guides the air sucked through the suction part 42 to flow toward the blowing fan 12 through the suction port 16 .

<Panel coupled to the lower part of the air conditioner body>

The panel 30 may include a panel body 31 forming an exterior of the panel 30 . The panel body 31 may be formed, for example, in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from below. The panel body 31 may be formed to protrude further outward than the lower end of the body 10 , and a peripheral portion may be configured to be in contact with the lower surface of the ceiling.

<Suction grill attached to panel>

The panel 30 may include a suction grill 40 for suction of air.

The suction grill 40 forms at least a part of the lower exterior of the air conditioner 1 and may have a substantially rectangular frame shape.

The suction grill 40 may include a grill body 41 detachably mounted to the panel body 31 .

A grill portion 42 formed in a grid shape may be provided inside the grill body 41 . The grill portion 42 may have a grid-like appearance by a plurality of grills disposed to cross each other in the horizontal and vertical directions. Also, between the plurality of intersecting grills, a suction unit through which air is sucked may be continuously formed. The suction part 43 may communicate with the suction port 16 of the main body 10 . Accordingly, the air sucked in through the suction unit 43 may flow into the suction port 16 of the main body 10 .

Meanwhile, between the panel body 31 and the grill body 41 , a discharge port 32 through which air passing through the body 10 of the air conditioner 1 and the internal space of the body 10 is discharged can be formed. The outlet 32 may be formed by perforating at least a portion of the panel body 31 and the grill body 41 . The discharge ports 32 may be respectively formed at positions corresponding to the four sides of the panel body 31 . In addition, the discharge port 32 may be disposed in four outer directions of the grill body 41 . In other words, the discharge port 32 is disposed on the outside of the suction port 16, and may be provided in all four directions in the vertical, horizontal, left, and right directions.

The discharge port 32 may be formed to be elongated in the longitudinal direction of each side of the panel body 31 . In addition, the discharge port 32 may be configured to be opened and closed by a discharge vane 33 mounted on the panel body 31 .

In summary, air in the indoor space may be sucked into the body 10 through the suction part 43 of the suction grill 40 . After the air sucked into the main body 10 is conditioned by the heat exchanger 11 , it may be discharged in four outer directions of the panel body 31 through the outlet 32 .

<Separable suction grill from panel>

3 is a bottom perspective view of the air conditioner showing the filter assembly mounted on the suction grill in an open state according to the embodiment;

Referring to FIG. 3 , the grill body 41 of the suction grill 40 may be separated from the panel body 31 . At this time, the grill body 41 and the panel body 31 may be connected by a link (link: 331). Accordingly, when the suction grill 40 is separated from the panel 30 , the suction grill 40 does not fall to the ground by the link 331 and can be stably opened.

As another example, by mounting a wire (not shown) instead of the link 331 , it is also possible to connect the panel 30 and the suction grill 40 . When the panel 30 and the suction grill 40 are connected to each other by the wire, the suction grill 40 can be prevented from falling to the ground by the wire connected to the panel 30 .

<Filter assembly installed on the suction grill>

Meanwhile, a filter assembly 50 for filtering foreign substances contained in the sucked air may be installed inside the suction grill 40 . The filter assembly 50 may include a plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , 800 for filtering foreign substances in the air. The plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , 800 may be detachably mounted to the filter assembly 50 . Each of the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , 800 may be provided in a substantially rectangular shape.

In summary, the user can separate the suction grill 40 from the panel 30 . In this case, the panel 30 may be supported from the suction grill 40 by the link 331 . In a state in which the suction grill 40 is separated from the panel 30 , the user may wash or replace the filter assembly 50 installed inside the suction grill 40 . That is, the user can more easily clean or replace the plurality of filter members provided in the filter assembly 50 .

<Filter case and sub-case composing filter assembly>

The filter assembly 50 may include a filter case 500 to form an exterior and to which any one of the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , and 800 is mounted.

In addition, the filter assembly 50 may further include first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 for mounting the remaining filters among the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 and 800 . Each of the first and second sub-cases 560 may be mounted on the filter case 500 . The first sub-case 560 may be mounted on one side of the filter case 500 . In addition, the second sub-case 580 may be mounted on the other side of the filter case 500 .

In this embodiment, the first sub-case 560 and the second sub-case 580 are described as being mounted on the filter assembly 50 as separate components. However, in another embodiment, the first sub-case 560 and the second sub-case 580 may be formed of one injection-molded material and mounted on the filter assembly 50 .

A first filter member 600 may be included in the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , and 800 . A first filter member 600 may be mounted on the filter case 500 . The first filter member 600 may filter foreign substances in the air sucked toward the suction port 16 of the main body 10 . One first filter member 600 may be provided between the filter case 500 and the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580, respectively. Accordingly, the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may be seated on the upper surface of the first filter member 600 .

In another embodiment, the first filter member 600 may be provided as one, and the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may be seated on the upper surface of the first filter member 600 . In this case, the size and shape of the first filter member 600 may correspond to the size and shape of the filter case 500 .

The first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may be rotatably coupled to the filter case 500 . For example, the first sub-case 560 may be rotatably coupled to the left side (left side in FIG. 3 ) of the filter case 500 . In addition, the second sub-case 580 may be rotatably coupled to the right side (right side in FIG. 3 ) of the filter case 500 . Accordingly, when the first sub-case 560 and the second sub-case 580 are rotated, each of the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may be mounted on or separated from the filter case 500 . can

When the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 are rotated in one direction and mounted on the filter case 500 , the first filter member 600 is formed with the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 . can be fixed by Conversely, the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may be rotated in a direction opposite to the one direction to be separated from the filter case 500 .

At least one of the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 may be included in the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , and 800 . At least one of the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 may be mounted on each of the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 . That is, at least one of the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 may be disposed on the downstream side of the first filter member 600 . Accordingly, foreign substances in the air introduced into the body 10 through the suction part 43 of the suction grill 40 may be first filtered by the first filter member 600 of the filter assembly 50 . . In addition, the air firstly filtered by the first filter member 600 may be secondarily filtered by the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 disposed on the downstream side. The secondary filtered air may flow to the blowing fan 12 through the suction port 16 .

Meanwhile, at least one of the first filter member 600 , the second filter member 700 , and the third filter member 800 may be different types of filters. For example, the first filter member 600 may be a mesh filter. In addition, the second filter member 700 may be a dust collecting filter for collecting small-sized particles that are not filtered by the first filter member 600 . The dust collecting filter may collect foreign matter charged by static electricity. That is, foreign matter having a relatively small size that is not filtered by the first filter member 600 may be filtered by the second filter member 700 . Accordingly, the air conditioner 1 can more effectively filter foreign substances in the air by the first filter member 600 and the second filter member 700 . In addition, the third filter member 800 may be a deodorizing filter for deodorizing the odor contained in the sucked air. Accordingly, it is possible to filter other foreign substances that are difficult to be filtered by the second filter member 700 , that is, odor particles. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the foreign matter filtering performance of the air conditioner 1 can be improved, and better convenience can be provided to the user.

<Sub case detachably attached to the filter case>

Each of the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may be detachably coupled to the filter case 500 . Accordingly, when replacement and cleaning of the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 are required, the user removes the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 from the filter case 500 . can be separated Accordingly, there is an advantage that the user can more conveniently clean and replace the second filter member 600 and the third filter member 700 .

<The second filter member and the third filter member arranged side by side>

The second filter member 600 and the third filter member 700 may be arranged side by side by the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 . In other words, the second filter member 600 and the third filter member 700 may be widely arranged in the horizontal direction by the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 . Accordingly, a phenomenon in which the load of the filter assembly 50 is concentrated in one direction can be reduced, so that the filter assembly 50 can be stably mounted and supported on the suction grill 40 . In addition, there is an advantage in that it is possible to reduce a phenomenon in which the filter assembly 50 falls to the ground.

<Switch that detects whether the suction grill is installed on the panel>

On the other hand, referring to FIGS. 1 and 3 , a switch 43 for sensing attachment or detachment of the suction grill 40 may be disposed on the panel 30 . The switch 43 may be disposed on one surface of the panel 30 facing the suction grill 40 while the suction grill 40 is mounted on the panel 30 . For example, the panel body 31 may include a first surface 311 and a second surface 312 . The first surface 311 may form a bottom surface of the panel body 31 . In addition, in a state in which the suction grill 40 is mounted on the panel 30 , the first surface 311 may mean any one surface of the panel 30 that can be observed with the naked eye. In addition, in a state in which the suction grill 40 is mounted on the panel 30 , the second surface 312 faces at least a portion of the grill body 41 of the suction grill 40 and the panel ( 30) may mean any one of the aspects.

A switch 34 for checking whether the panel 30 is mounted may be mounted on the second surface 312 . When the suction grill 40 is separated from the panel 30 , the switch 34 may generate an off signal. Conversely, when the suction grill 40 is mounted on the panel 30 , the switch 34 may generate an ON signal. The off signal and the on signal may be transmitted to the power supply 900 for supplying power to at least one of the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , and 800 provided in the filter assembly 50 . A description of the power supply 900 will be described later.

<Power supply to supply power to the dust collection filter>

The filter assembly 50 may further include a power supply 900 for supplying power to at least one of the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , and 800 . The power supply 900 may be provided in at least one of the first sub-case 560 and the second sub-case 580 . The power supply device 900 may supply power to the dust collecting filter among the plurality of filter members 600 , 700 , and 800 . Also, the power supply device 900 may determine whether to supply power to the dust collecting filter based on a signal generated from the switch 34 . In detail, when maintaining the filter assembly 50 or maintaining at least one of the plurality of parts provided in the main body 10 , the suction grill 40 may be separated from the panel 30 . there is. At this time, the switch 45 may generate an off signal. The off signal may be transmitted to the power supply 900 . And, the power supply device 900 may cut off the power supplied to the dust collecting filter. Accordingly, the user can safely maintain the filter assembly 50 or the main body 10 . Conversely, when the suction grill 40 is mounted on the panel 30 , the switch 34 may generate an ON signal. At this time, the power supply device 900 may receive the on signal to supply power to the dust collecting filter.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the power supply 900 has been described as being provided in the filter assembly 50 , but it is also possible that the power supply 900 is provided inside the main body 10 .

<Ion generator that ionizes the air sucked in through the suction part>

The main body 10 may further include an ion generator 45 for ionizing (or charging) the sucked air. The ion generator 45 may be disposed between the suction grill 40 and the filter assembly 50 . Alternatively, the ion generator 45 may be detachably mounted on the lower surface of the filter assembly 50 . The ion generator 45 may receive power from the power supply 900 . In addition, the ion generator 45 may generate a high voltage into the air, thereby charging foreign substances in the air sucked through the suction part 43 of the suction grill 40 . Foreign substances in the air charged by the ion generator 45 may be collected by the dust collecting filter (eg, the second filter member). On the other hand, when the suction grill 40 is separated from the panel 30, the power of the power supply 900 supplied to the ion generator 45 by the off signal generated by the switch 34 can be blocked.

<Filter assembly>

4 is a perspective view of the filter assembly according to the embodiment, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the filter assembly showing a state in which the sub-case according to the embodiment is rotated from the filter case, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the filter assembly according to the embodiment .

<Filter case of filter assembly>

4 to 6 , the filter case 500 may include a case body 510 forming an exterior of the filter assembly 50 . The case body 510 may be formed in a substantially rectangular shape. At least a portion of the case body 510 may be fixed in contact with the suction grill 40 .

<Combination relationship between filter case and suction grill>

A plurality of panel fastening parts 501 for fixing the grill body 41 of the filter assembly 50 may be provided in the case body 510 . In the filter fastening part 501 , for example, a filter fastening hole 502 into which a fastening member such as a bolt can be inserted may be formed. Although the plurality of panel fastening units 501 is shown as being two in the drawing, it is not limited thereto and may be provided in plurality.

A grill fastening hole (not shown) for inserting and fixing a fastening member (not shown) inserted into the filter fastening hole 502 into the suction grill 40 may be provided inside the suction grill 40 . there is. The position and number of the grill fastening holes may correspond to the position and number of the filter fastening holes. Accordingly, when the filter assembly 50 is mounted on the suction grill 40 , the fastening member is inserted into the filter fastening hole 510 and the grill fastening hole, so that the filter assembly 50 is connected to the suction grill 40 . ) can be stably mounted and fixed to the

<Inner frame of filter case>

The filter case 500 may further include an inner frame 530 for accommodating at least one of the first filter member 600 and the sub-cases 560 and 580 . The inner frame 530 may support at least one of a bottom surface of the first filter member 600 mounted on the filter assembly 50 and a bottom surface of the sub-cases 560 and 580 . In other words, when at least one of the first filter member 600 and the sub-cases 560 and 580 is mounted on the filter assembly 50 , at least a portion of the mounted filter member is formed on the inner frame 530 . ) and can be supported.

<Side frame of filter case>

The filter case 500 has a first filter member 600 seated on the inner frame 530 and a side frame 520 for supporting at least one side of the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 . More may be included. The side frame 530 may be formed to protrude upward from the boundary between the case body 510 and the inner frame 530 .

<Split frame of filter case>

The filter case 500 may further include a divided frame 550 forming mounting spaces 556 and 557 for mounting the sub cases 560 and 580 . In detail, the division frame 550 may include a first division frame 551 forming a first mounting space 556 for mounting the first sub-case 560 . In addition, the division frame 550 may further include a second division frame 552 forming a second mounting space 557 for mounting the second sub-case 580 . The first divided frame 551 and the second divided frame 552 may be spaced apart from each other at a set interval. And, between the first divided frame 551 and the second divided frame 552, the power supply unit 900 for supplying power to at least one of the plurality of filters (600, 700, 800) Conductive wires (not shown) may be disposed. The first and second divided frames 551 and 552 may be formed to extend from one point of the side frame 530 to another point facing one point of the side frame 530 , respectively. The first mounting space 556 formed by the first divided frame 551 may correspond to the size of the first sub-case 560 . In addition, the second mounting space 557 formed by the second divided frame 552 may correspond to the size of the second sub-case 580 .

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the first divided frame 551 and the second divided frame 552 may be formed as one configuration.

<Power supply unit of filter case>

A power supply mounting unit 559 on which the power supply 900 is mounted may be provided at an edge of the filter case 500 . In addition, a cover 569 for protecting the power supply mounting unit 599 may be provided on any one of the first sub-case 560 and the second sub-case 580 mounted on the filter case 500 . .

<Rotation space of filter case>

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4A .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the filter case 500 may further include first and second rotating space units 511 and 521 for rotatably mounting the first and second sub cases 560 and 580 . . The first sub-case 560 may be rotated with respect to the filter case 500 by the first rotational space 511 . In addition, the second sub-case 560 may be rotated with respect to the filter case 500 by the second rotational space 521 .

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, elements constituting the first rotational space 511 and the second rotational space 521 are common. Therefore, for convenience of description, elements constituting the first rotational space 521 will be described, and the content of the second rotational space 511 will be omitted.

The first rotational space 511 may be disposed above the filter case 500 . In addition, the first rotational space 511 may form a rotational space 517 in which the first sub-case 560 is rotatably coupled to the first rotational space 511 .

<Support member and extension member defining rotational space>

A pair of first support members 512 protruding upward from one surface of the side frame 530 may be included in the first rotational space 511 .

An extension member 514 connecting the pair of first support members 512 to each other may be further included in the first rotational space 511 . The extension member 514 may be formed to extend from one of the pair of support members 512 to the other. In other words, the extension member 514 may connect one surface of each of the pair of first support members 512 to each other. A rotation space 517 into which the rotation coupling part 570 of the first sub-case 560 can be inserted may be defined by the pair of first support members 512 and the extension member 514 . there is. The rotation coupling part 570 of the first sub-case 560 may be rotated in the rotation space 517 . Further details of the rotation coupling part 570 will be described later.

The extension member 514 connects one surface (upper surface in FIG. 6 ) and the other surface (upper surface in FIG. 6 ) of the pair of first support members 514 . In this case, the extension member 514 may be formed to close only a portion of the rotation space 517 so that the rotation coupling part 570 can be inserted or separated.

<Guide member of the rotation space to guide the rotation of the sub-case>

A guide member 515 for guiding the rotation coupling part 570 of the first sub-case 560 to rotate may be further included in the first rotation space 511 . The guide member 515 is provided on the side frame 530 and may be disposed to penetrate the space 517 . On the other hand, the contact guide surface ( 516) may be included. The rotation coupling part 570 may be rotated by being guided by the contact guide surface 516 .

The first rotational space 511 may further include a second support member 513 extending from the first support member 512 in a direction to close the space 517 . The second support member 513 may extend from the front end of the first support member 512 toward the guide member 515 . Therefore, in a state in which the rotational coupling part 570 is inserted, rotated, or separated into the rotational space 517, the rotationally coupled part 570 is formed with the first support member 512 and the second support member ( 513) can be supported.

Meanwhile, the extension member 514 connecting the pair of first support members 512 shields the rotation space 517 . At this time, the extension member 514 may be formed so that the rotation coupling part 570 can be inserted or detached, and the extension member 514 may be formed to shield a part of the rotation space 517 . In other words, the extension member 514 may be formed to connect a portion of the upper surface of any one of the pair of first support members 512 and a portion of the upper surface of the other first support member. there is.

A depression 518 for inserting at least a portion of the rotation coupling portion 570 of the first sub-case 560 may be formed in the first rotational space 511 . The recessed portion 518 may be understood as a configuration in which at least a portion of the side frame 530 is recessed. The ball portion 518 is provided with two, and the two depression portions 518 are spaced apart from each other. In addition, the guide member 515 may be disposed between the two depressions 518 .

In summary, the first sub-case 560 may be detachably mounted by the first rotational space 511 of the filter case 500 . In addition, the first sub-case 560 may be rotatably mounted by the rotation space portion 511 of the filter case 500 .

<Filtration fixing part of filter case>

FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4B .

Referring to FIG. 8 , the filter case 500 may further include first and second mounting and fixing parts 531 and 536 for preventing the first sub-case 560 from being arbitrarily rotated or separated. . The first and second mounting and fixing parts 531 and 536 may be provided under the filter case 500 .

In detail, the first mounting fixing part 531 may be provided under the side frame 530 facing the first rotational space part 511 . In addition, the second mounting and fixing part 536 may be provided under the side frame 530 facing the second rotational space 521 . When the first sub-case 560 is mounted to the filter case 500 , the first mounting and fixing part 531 includes a fastening part 575 provided on one surface of the first sub-case 560 . can be combined. As the first mounting and fixing part 531 and the fastening part 575 are coupled, the first sub-case 560 may be fixed to the filter case 500 . Further details of the fastening part 575 of the first sub-case 560 will be described later.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, elements constituting the first mounting and fixing unit 531 and the second mounting and fixing unit 536 are common. Therefore, for convenience of description, elements constituting the first mounting and fixing unit 531 will be described, and the contents of the second mounting and fixing unit 536 will be omitted.

<Protrusion member of the first mounting and fixing part>

The first mounting and fixing part 531 may include a protruding member 532 protruding from one surface of the side frame 530 to the front (front in FIG. 8 ). The protrusion member 532 may be inserted into the locking hole 578 formed in the fastening part 575 .

<The stumbling block of the first mounting and fixing part>

The first mounting and fixing part 531 may further include a locking protrusion 533 protruding from one point of the protruding member 532 in the inner direction of the filter case. When the first sub-case 560 is mounted on the filter case 500 , it may be inserted into the locking hole 578 formed in the fastening part 575 of the first sub-case 560 . In addition, the first sub-case 560 may be interfered with so as not to be separated by the locking protrusion 533 . Therefore, when the first sub-case 560 is mounted on the filter assembly 50, it can be prevented from being arbitrarily separated.

<Round part of the first mounting and fixing part>

Meanwhile, a round portion 534 may be formed at a portion where the protrusion member 532 and the locking protrusion 533 are connected. In detail, the round part 534 may be formed on at least one of one side and the other side to which the protruding member 532 and the locking protrusion 533 are connected. Accordingly, the fastening part 575 of the first sub-case 560 may be slidably mounted on the first mounting and fixing part 531 by the round part 534 .

<The cutout of the first mounting and fixing part>

A cutout 535 for inserting at least a portion of the fastening part 575 of the first sub-case 560 may be formed in the first mounting and fixing part 531 . The cutout 535 may be understood as a configuration in which at least a portion of the side frame 530 is recessed. The two cutouts 535 are provided, and the two cutouts 535 are spaced apart from each other. In addition, the protrusion member 532 may be disposed between the two cutouts 535 . Due to the configuration of the cutout portion 535 , the protruding member 532 may be provided to be elastically deformable.

For example, the user provides an external force to the protruding member 532 to elastically deform the protruding member 532 to release the fixing of the first mounting and fixing part 531 to the fastening part 575 . can

<Sub case of filter assembly>

Again, referring to FIGS. 4 to 6 , the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may include sub-case bodies 561 and 581 forming peripheral portions. In addition, at least one of the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 may be mounted inside the sub-case body 561 . The second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 may be disposed side by side in the sub-case body 561 . The first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may have a substantially rectangular shape.

The first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 may further include sub-case inner frames 563 and 583 for seating at least one of the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 . can

In the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580, sub-case dividing frames 562 and 582 forming a space for mounting the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800, respectively, are provided. more may be included.

<Second filter mounting part of the sub-case>

Second filter mounting parts 564 and 584 to which the second filter member 700 is mounted may be formed on one side of the first sub-case 560 by the sub-case dividing frames 562 and 582 . In addition, the second filter member 700 may be mounted on the second filter mounting parts 564 and 584 . At this time, the periphery of the second filter member 700 is on the sub-case bodies 561 and 581 and the sub-case auxiliary frames 562 and 582 formed on one side of the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580. can be supported by In addition, the lower surface of the second filter member 700 may be supported by inner frames 563 and 583 formed along the circumference of the second filter mounting part 564 .

In addition, in the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580, sub-case support frames 567 and 587 for supporting the second filter member 700 mounted on the second filter mounting parts 564 and 584 are provided. more may be included. The sub-case support frame 567 is a sub-case inner frame 563 of the second filter mounting parts 564 and 584 at one point of the sub-case inner frame 563 of the second filter mounting parts 564 and 584. It may be formed to connect one point to another point facing each other. One or more sub-case support frames 567 and 587 may be provided. Accordingly, the second filter member 700 may be stably supported by the sub-case support frame 567 .

<The third filter mounting part of the sub-case>

On the other hand, the third filter mounting parts 565 and 585 to which the third filter member 800 is mounted on the other side of the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 by the sub-case division frames 563 and 583. can be formed. In addition, the third filter member 800 may be mounted on the third filter mounting parts 565 and 585 . At this time, the periphery of the third filter member 800 is supported by the sub-case bodies 561 and 581 and the sub-case auxiliary frames 562 and 582 formed on the other side of the first sub-cases 560 and 580 . can be In addition, the lower surface of the third filter member 800 may be supported by inner frames 563 and 583 formed along the circumference of the third filter mounting parts 565 and 585 .

In the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580, sub-case auxiliary frames 566, 586) may be included. The sub-case auxiliary frames (566, 586) form the third filter mounting parts (565, 585) at one point of the sub-case body (561, 581) forming the third filter mounting parts (565, 585). It may be formed to connect one point of the dividing frame (562, 582). Two sub-case auxiliary frames 566 and 586 may be provided. The two first sub-case auxiliary frames 566 and 586 may be disposed to face each other. In addition, the two sub-case auxiliary frames (566, 586) may be formed to be spaced apart at a set interval. In this case, the space size of the third filter mounting part 565 for mounting the third filter member 800 may be determined by adjusting the spacing between the two first sub-case auxiliary frames 566 .

<Filter fixing part of sub-case for fixing second and third filter members>

In the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580, filter fixing parts for fixing the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 from the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 (568, 588). The filter fixing parts 568 and 588 are formed to protrude upward (upward in FIG. 6) from the sub-case bodies 561 and 581, and may be provided in a hook shape. Also, the filter fixing parts 568 and 588 may be elastically deformed. Accordingly, the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 may be fixed by the filter fixing parts 568 and 588 .

The filter fixing parts 568 and 588 may be provided in the second filter mounting parts 564 and 584 and the third filter mounting parts 565 and 585, respectively. In addition, a plurality of filter fixing parts 568 and 588 provided in the second filter mounting parts 564 and 584 and the third filter mounting parts 565 and 585 may be provided.

<Rotational coupling part of the sub-case to be fixed to the filter case>

Referring to FIG. 7 , the first sub-case 560 may include the rotation coupling parts 570 and 590 for rotatably coupling the first sub-case 560 to the filter assembly 50 . there is. The first and second rotational coupling portions 570 and 590 may be coupled to the first and second rotational space portions 511 and 521 .

In this embodiment, the elements constituting the first and second rotational coupling parts 570 and 590 of the first sub-case 560 and the first and second rotationally coupling parts 570 and 590 of the second sub-case 580 are common Therefore, for convenience of explanation, elements constituting the rotational coupling part 570 of the first sub-case 560 will be described, and the contents of the fastening part 590 of the second sub-case 580 will be described below. omit

<Connecting member of rotational coupling part>

As shown in FIG. 7 , the rotation coupling part 570 may include a connection member 571 extending upward from one surface of the first sub-case body 561 . The connecting member 571 may include a first connecting member 571a and a second connecting member 571b spaced apart from the first connecting member by a set interval. In addition, the two connecting members 571a and b may be spaced apart from each other at a set interval. In the course of rotation of the sub-case 561 with respect to the filter case 500 , each of the two connecting members 571a and b is inserted into or separated from the two recessed parts 518 of the filter case 500 . can On the other hand, the rotation member 572 and the first sub-case body 561 to be described later may be connected to each other by the connecting member 571 of the rotation coupling part 570 .

<Rotation member of rotation coupling part>

The rotation coupling part 570 may further include a rotation member 572 connecting the two connection members 571 . The rotation member 572 may have a substantially cylindrical shape. The rotation member 572 may be inserted into the rotation space 517 of the first rotation space 511 . In addition, the rotation member 572 may be rotated in the rotation space 517 .

<Through hole of rotation coupling part>

Meanwhile, the rotation coupling part 570 may further include a through hole 573 into which the guide member 515 of the first rotation space part 511 is inserted. The hole 573 may be formed inside the connection member 571 connecting the rotation member 572 and the first sub-case 560 . In other words, the connecting member 571 includes a first connecting member 571a and a second connecting member 571b spaced apart from the first connecting member 571a by a set interval. In addition, the through hole 573 is defined by the two connecting members 571a and 571b and the rotating member 572 .

In summary, in order for the first sub-case 560 to be rotatably coupled to the filter case 500 , the rotation coupling part 570 may be coupled to the first rotation space part 511 . In this case, the rotation member 572 of the rotation coupling part 570 may be inserted into the rotation space 517 of the first rotation space 511 . In addition, the guide member 515 of the first rotational space 511 may be inserted into the through hole 573 of the rotation coupling part 570 . Accordingly, the rotation member 572 of the rotation coupling part 570 may be rotated in one direction or the other direction while being in contact with the guide member 516 of the rotation space part 511 . At this time, the rotation member 572 of the rotation coupling part 570 may be rotated while being in contact with the contact guide surface 516 of the guide member 516 . Accordingly, the first sub-case 560 may be rotated in one direction or the other with respect to the filter case 500 .

<Connecting part of the sub-case>

Referring to FIG. 8 , the first sub-case 560 may further include the fastening part 575 for fixing the first sub-case 560 to the mounting and fixing part 521 . The fastening part 575 may be coupled to the mounting fixing part 521 . In addition, the fastening part 575 may be provided on the other surface of the first sub-case 560 facing the rotational coupling part 570 provided on one surface of the first sub-case 560 .

<Connecting member of fastening part>

As shown in FIG. 8 , the coupling part 575 may include a connection member 576 extending downward from the other surface of the first sub-case body 561 . The connecting member 576 may include a first connecting member 576a and a second connecting member 576b spaced apart from the first connecting member 576a by a set interval.

And, the two connecting members (576a, b) may be spaced apart at a set interval. In the process in which the first sub-case 560 is mounted or detached from the filter case 500 , the two connecting members 576a and b of the fastening part 575 are connected to the first mounting and fixing part 531 . It may be inserted or separated into the cutout 535 . The connecting member 576 of the fastening part 575 may connect the first sub-case body 561 and a fixing member 577 to be described later to each other.

<Fixing member of fastening part>

The fastening part 575 may further include a fixing member 577 connecting the two connecting members 576a and b. The fixing member 577 may have a substantially cylindrical shape.

<Hanging hole in the fastening part>

The fastening part 575 may further include a locking hole 578 into which the protruding member 522 of the mounting and fixing part 521 is inserted. The locking hole 578 may be defined by the two connecting members 576a and b and the fixing member. In other words, the locking hole 578 may be formed inside the connecting member 576 connecting the fixing member 577 and the first sub-case 560 .

In summary, in order for the first sub-case 560 to be fixed to the filter case 500 , the fastening part 575 may be coupled to the first mounting and fixing part 531 . In this case, the protruding member 522 of the first mounting and fixing part 531 may be inserted into the locking hole 578 of the fastening part 575 . At this time, a portion of the sub-case body 561 may be slid by the round part 524 of the first mounting and fixing part 531 to be caught by the locking protrusion 533 . And, as a part of the sub-case body 561 is caught by the locking protrusion 533 of the mounting and fixing part 521, the first sub-case 560 mounted on the filter case 500 is fixed and Departure can be prevented.

Hereinafter, a process in which the filter member provided in the filter assembly is separated and mounted will be described.

<Process of removing and installing the filter member of the filter assembly>

1 to 5 , a user may separate the suction grill 40 from the panel 30 to clean or replace the filter assembly 50 . The suction grill 40 and the panel 30 are connected by the link 331 . Accordingly, when the suction grill 40 is separated from the panel 30 , in a state in which one side of the suction grill 40 is supported by the link 331 , the other side of the suction grill 40 is the panel It can be opened from (30).

Meanwhile, when the suction grill 40 is separated from the panel 30 , the switch 34 installed on the panel 30 may generate an off signal. The power supplied from the power supply device 900 of the filter assembly 50 to at least one filter member among the plurality of filter members 700, 800, and 900 by the off signal generated from the switch 34 is can be blocked Accordingly, when the user opens the suction grill 40, there is no need to separately cut off the power of the main body 10. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that it is possible to provide more improved safety and convenience to the user.

In a state in which the suction grill 40 is separated from the panel 30 , the user can clean or replace the plurality of filter members 700 , 800 , 900 provided in the filter assembly 50 . For example, the user may clean or replace the first filter member 600 of the first sub-case 560 . First, the user may release the coupling between the first mounting fixing part 531 and the coupling part 575 of the first sub-case 460 . Accordingly, the first sub-case 560 may be separated from or separated from the filter case 500 . In other words, the first sub-case 560 may be rotatable from the filter case 500 .

A user may separate the first sub-case 560 from the filter case 500 . In addition, the user may separate the first filter member 500 from the filter case 500 . Accordingly, the user can clean or replace the first filter member 500 .

As another example, the user may clean or replace the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 provided in the first sub-case 560 . First, the user may remove the second filter member 700 and the third filter member 800 by applying an external force to the filter fixing part 568 of the first sub-case 560 . In this case, when the second filter member 700 is the dust collecting filter, the power supply 900 supplied to the second filter member 700 may be in a state in which power is cut off. Accordingly, the user can replace the second filter member 700 more safely and conveniently.

As another example, the second filter member 800 and the third filter member 900 may be provided as an integrated module from a manufacturer. That is, for maintenance of the second filter member 800 and the third filter member 900 , the manufacturer may provide the first and second sub-cases 560 to the user. In this case, the user may release the coupling between the rotational parts 511 and 521 of the filter case 500 and the rotational coupling parts 531 and 536 of the first and second subcases 560 and 580 . In addition, the first and second sub-cases supplied from the manufacturer may be mounted on the filter case 500 . That is, the user can replace a plurality of filters at once, without needing to individually replace the filter members built into the filter assembly 50 . Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the user's convenience is improved.

When the user completes cleaning or replacement of the plurality of filter members 700 , 800 , 900 provided in the filter assembly 50 , the user replaces the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 with the filter case 500 . ) can be installed. At this time, as the first mounting and fixing part 531 of the filter case 500 and the fastening part 575 of the first sub-case 560 are fastened, the first and second sub-cases 560 and 580 are It may be stably fixed to the filter case 500 .

In addition, the suction grill 40 may be mounted on the panel 30 . As the suction grill 40 is mounted on the panel 30 , the switch 34 installed on the panel 30 may generate an ON signal. Based on the ON signal generated by the switch 34 , the power supply device 900 may supply power to at least one filter member among the plurality of filter members 700 , 800 and 900 .

1: air conditioner 10: body
30: panel 40: suction grill
45: ion generator 50: filter assembly
500: filter case 510: case body
560: first sub-case 580: second sub-case
600: first filter member 700: second filter member
800: third filter member 900: power supply device

Claims (18)

a body mounted on the ceiling of the room;
a panel coupled to the lower side of the body and having a discharge port;
a suction grill detachably mounted on the panel and having a suction part; and
It is disposed on the suction grill and includes a filter assembly for filtering foreign substances in the air,
In the filter assembly,
a first filter member for first filtering foreign substances in the air sucked in through the suction unit;
a second filter member disposed on a downstream side of the first filter member and configured to secondarily filter the air firstly filtered by the first filter member;
a filter case into which the first filter member is inserted; and
a sub-case detachably coupled to the filter case and into which the second filter member is inserted;
A rotating space portion forming a rotating space is formed on the upper portion of the filter case,
A rotation coupling part inserted into the rotation space is formed on the upper portion of the sub-case,
The rotational space includes a guide member for guiding the rotational coupling portion to rotate,
The guide member,
It is disposed so as to penetrate through the through hole formed in the rotation coupling part,
and a contact guide surface guiding the rotation of the rotation coupling part. The method of claim 1,
In the filter assembly,
A third filter member for filtering foreign substances different from the foreign substances filtered by the second filter member is further included,
and the third filter member is disposed on a downstream side of the first filter member. 3. The method of claim 2,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the third filter member is arranged in parallel with the second filter member. delete The method of claim 1,
The sub-case is rotatably coupled to the filter case inside the filter case. delete The method of claim 1,
In the rotation coupling part,
a rotation member inserted into the rotation space and rotated; and
and a connecting member extending from the rotating member, connecting the rotating member and the sub-case, and having the through hole inside. delete 6. The method of claim 5,
In the rotating space,
a pair of support members protruding from the periphery of the filter case;
An extension member for connecting the pair of support members to each other is further included,
The rotational space is defined by the pair of support members and the extension member. The method of claim 1,
a mounting fixing part provided under the filter case and fixing the sub-case;
The air conditioner further includes a fastening part provided at a lower part of the sub-case and forming a locking hole through which the mounting and fixing part is caught. 11. The method of claim 10,
In the mounting fixing part,
a protruding member formed to protrude from one side of the filter case and inserted into the locking hole;
and a locking protrusion protruding from one point of the protruding member in the inner direction of the filter case to interfere with the sub-case. 12. The method of claim 11,
In the mounting fixing part,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a round part is formed at a point where the locking protrusion and the protruding member are connected. 12. The method of claim 11,
In the mounting fixing part,
A pair of cutouts for inserting at least a portion of the fastening part of the sub-case are further included,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the protruding member is disposed between the pair of cutouts. The method of claim 1,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first filter member and the second filter member is a dust collecting filter that receives power from a power supply and collects foreign matter charged by static electricity. 15. The method of claim 14,
the power supply device for supplying power to the dust collecting filter;
and an ion generating device receiving power from the power supply and charging foreign substances in the air sucked in through the suction unit. 16. The method of claim 15,
and the ion generator is disposed between the suction grill and the filter assembly. 16. The method of claim 15,
A switch for detecting that the filter assembly is separated from the panel and generating an on or off signal based on the detected result is further included,
and the power supply device supplies or cuts off power to the dust collecting filter and the ion generator based on an on or off signal generated by the switch. The method of claim 1,
The suction grill is connected to the panel by a link or a wire,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein when the suction grill is separated from the panel, the suction grill is separated from the panel while being supported by the link or wire.

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