KR20240048744A - Air Conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to air conditioners.
The air conditioner of the present invention includes a base panel in which an inlet is formed on one side and an outlet on the other side, the variable disposed on the lower side of the base panel, and the shape of the air conditioner is variable to open and close the inlet and the outlet. The variable panel may entirely cover the lower side of the base panel, including a panel and a driving device disposed on the base panel and changing the shape of the variable panel. Additionally, the variable panel can open the inlet and outlet. The variable panel includes a fixing part whose relative position in the vertical direction from the base panel is fixed between the inlet and the outlet, a cover part spaced apart from the fixing part and disposed below the inlet or the outlet, and It is disposed between the fixing part and the cover part and includes a variable part that changes the inclination angle of the cover part.

Description

Air Conditioner {Air Conditioner}

The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more specifically, to an air conditioner placed on one side of a ceiling or wall.

An air conditioner placed on the ceiling or wall is arranged so that the inlet and outlet are exposed to the outside. Additionally, a grill may be disposed in a portion forming an inlet, and a vane may be disposed in a portion forming an outlet. As these multiple structures are placed exposed, there is a problem with the aesthetics of the indoor space.

Registered patent KR 10-2401787 B1 discloses an air conditioner with a structure in which the intake and discharge ports are exposed to the outside. In this structure, a suction grill is disposed in the area where the suction port is formed to form a complex structure, and a vane is disposed in the region where the discharge port is formed so that a plurality of structures are partially exposed.

The intake and discharge ports are structures that exist to create air flow, but unlike the flat wall or ceiling, they are formed in multiple structures, and the structure is made up of multiple shapes, which can spoil the aesthetic sense of unity with the wall or ceiling. there is. Additionally, when the inlet or outlet is exposed to the outside, there is a problem that external foreign substances may flow into the air conditioner.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that minimizes exposure of the intake and discharge ports of the air conditioner placed on the ceiling or wall to the outside.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that can provide an integrated aesthetic of the wall or ceiling by covering the part of the air conditioner exposed to the outside with a single panel structure.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that minimizes obstruction to the flow of air by opening the intake and discharge ports during operation.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that can open and close the inlet and outlet through a single panel structure that does not deform or deform.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that promotes structural stability of a panel whose shape is deformed.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that can stably maintain a connection relationship with other structures connected to a panel whose shape is deformed.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

In order to achieve the above object, an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base panel having an inlet formed on one side and an outlet formed on the other side, disposed on a lower side of the base panel, and having the inlet and the outlet. The variable panel may entirely cover the lower side of the base panel, including a variable panel whose shape changes to open and close, and a driving device disposed on the base panel and which changes the shape of the variable panel. Additionally, the variable panel can open the inlet and outlet. The variable panel includes a fixing part whose relative position in the vertical direction from the base panel is fixed between the inlet and the outlet, a cover part spaced apart from the fixing part and disposed below the inlet or the outlet, and It is disposed between the fixing part and the cover part and includes a variable part that changes the inclination angle of the cover part, so that the shape can be transformed into a single panel.

The variable portion is formed of a material whose shape is deformable, so that the area where the shape of the variable panel is deformed can have a natural bending shape.

The variable part and the cover part are made of different materials, so that their shape can be maintained in a partial area where the inlet and outlet are opened and closed.

The driving device may be connected to the cover part or the variable part and change the arrangement of the cover part, thereby changing the overall shape of the variable panel.

The variable panel connects the cover part and the fixed part and includes a plurality of bridges spaced apart in left and right directions, so that an area of the variable part whose shape is changed can be stably connected to the fixed part.

The height at which the bridge is formed in the vertical direction is smaller than the height at which the fixed part is formed in the vertical direction, so that the influence on the shape deformation of the variable part can be minimized.

The variable part is disposed on the upper side of the bridge, so that deformation of the bridge's shape can be minimized.

The lower surface of the bridge forms a flat surface connected to the fixing part and the cover part, and the upper surface of the bridge is formed in a serration shape, so that the upper surface can be greatly deformed.

The fixing unit may include a fixing hook protruding upward from the fixing unit to fix the vertical height of the fixing unit. The fixing hook can be arranged so that the moving panel is fixed to the base panel.

The fixing hook is disposed at a point where the bridge and the fixing part intersect, so that the fixing part can be stably arranged.

By including a cover panel disposed on the lower side of the variable panel to cover the lower surface of the variable panel, the shape of the lower surface of the variable panel can be formed smoothly.

Including a bracket movably disposed on the variable panel and connected to the driving device, and a bracket guider disposed on the cover part and guiding the movement of the bracket, the variable panel and the driving device are maintained even when the shape of the variable panel is changed. The connection can be maintained stably.

The bracket guider includes a fastening part fastened to the variable panel and a guide part disposed on one side of the fastening part and guiding the movement of the bracket, and the guide part moves in the direction of movement of the bracket to guide the movement of the bracket. It has a structure that bends upward at both vertical ends, allowing the bracket to move stably.

The bracket includes a moving plate that moves forward and backward along the guide portion, and a coupling plate coupled to one side of the driving device, and the coupling plate has a structure that protrudes upward from one side of the moving plate. You can.

The air conditioner of the present invention includes a base panel in which an inlet is formed on one side and an outlet on the other side, and a variable panel disposed below the base panel and whose shape is variable to open and close the inlet and the outlet. It is disposed on the base panel and includes a driving device that changes the shape of the variable panel. The variable panel includes a rigid body made of a hard material and with a bending hole formed in some areas, and a flexible body made of a deformable material and disposed in the bending hole, so that the shape of the variable panel can be changed.

The flexible body is injected to be disposed in a bending hole of the rigid body, so that the rigid by and flexible body can be coupled to each other.

The rigid body includes a first plate disposed on one side of the flexible body, a second plate disposed on the other side of the flexible body, a central rib disposed between the first plate and the second plate, and the first plate. By including a bridge connecting the first plate and the second plate with the central rib, the central rib, the first plate, and the second plate can be stably coupled.

The bending hole includes a first bending hole formed in one of the forward and backward directions with respect to the central rib, and a second bending hole formed in the other direction of the forward and backward directions with respect to the central rib, The flexible body may be disposed in each of the first bending hole and the second bending hole.

A groove extending from the bending hole in the front-back direction is formed in the rigid body, and the groove is disposed on each of the lower and upper surfaces of the rigid body, so that the flexible body can be stably fixed to the rigid body.

An upper groove connected to the bending hole and in which the flexible body is placed is formed on the upper surface of the rigid body, and a lower groove connected to the bending hole and in which the flexible body is placed is formed on the lower surface of the rigid body. You can.

The upper groove and the lower groove are formed at positions spaced apart in the left and right directions, so that the flexible body can be stably coupled to the rigid body.

The area where the lower groove is formed is smaller than the area where the upper groove is formed, so that the flexible body is coupled to the upper surface of the rigid body in a large area, so that the flexible body can be stably coupled to the rigid body.

The air conditioner of the present invention includes a base panel having an inlet formed on one side and an outlet formed on the other side, a variable panel disposed on a lower side of the base panel and having a variable shape to open and close the inlet and the outlet, and It is disposed on the base panel and includes a driving device that changes the shape of the variable panel. The variable panel includes a fixed plate whose relative position in the vertical direction is fixed from the base panel, a variable plate disposed on one side of the fixed plate, and whose inclination angle with the fixed plate is changed to open and close the inlet or the outlet. , the shape of the variable plate can be changed by including a hinge that rotatably connects the variable plate to the fixed plate.

Including a cover panel disposed on the lower side of the variable panel to cover the lower surface of the variable panel, the lower surface of the variable panel may be exposed in a smooth structure.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the air conditioner of the present invention, one or more of the following effects are achieved.

First, it is possible to provide an air conditioner that can cover both the intake and discharge ports when the air conditioner is not operating, including a variable panel whose shape can be changed in some areas. This has the advantage of minimizing the inflow of external foreign substances by closing the inlet and outlet according to the arrangement of the variable panel.

Second, because the shape of the variable panel is changed, when the air conditioner is not operating, the variable panel covers both the inlet and outlet, leaving only one panel exposed to the occupants, providing a sense of unity with the wall or ceiling. There are also advantages.

Third, as the shape of the variable panel is changed, the discharge port and intake port can be opened, which has the advantage of effectively providing heat exchanged air to the indoor space.

Fourth, there is an advantage that the bridge disposed in the area where the shape of the variable panel is changed promotes the stability of the variable panel, thereby increasing the reliability of the variable panel whose shape is changed.

Fifth, since the bracket connecting the variable panel to the driving device is movably disposed on the variable panel, there is an advantage that the driving device and the variable panel can be stably coupled even if the shape is changed.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

Figure 1 is a bottom perspective view of the variable panel of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention with the variable panel disposed in the first position.
Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the variable panel of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention arranged in the second position.
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the base, variable panel, and driving device of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the variable panel, cover panel, and moving panel of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a bottom view of the variable panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a plan view of a variable panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a diagram for explaining a bridge according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX' of FIG. 6.
FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y-Y' of FIG. 6.
Figure 9 is a plan view of a moving panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining one end of the moving panel and the motor disposed above it according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a diagram for explaining the coupling relationship between a moving panel and a variable panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a perspective view of the bracket and bracket guider combined according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a perspective view of the bracket and bracket guider in a separated state according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a side view of Figure 12.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of the variable panel, cover panel, and moving panel of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a combined state.
Figure 16 is a plan view of Figure 15.
Figure 17 is a perspective view of the base panel according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a plan view of Figure 17.
Figure 19 is a side view of Figure 17.
Figure 20 is a side view of the driving device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 21 is a plan view of Figure 20.
Figure 22 is a perspective view of the driving device according to the first embodiment of the present invention disposed on the base panel while coupled with the variable panel.
Figure 23 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the driving device and the variable panel at the first position (P1) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 24 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the bracket on the variable panel at the first position (P1) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 25 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the driving device and the variable panel at the second position P2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 26 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the bracket on the variable panel at the second position (P2) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 27 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the driving device and the variable panel at the third position P3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 28 is a perspective view of a variable panel according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 29 is an exploded perspective view of the variable panel according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 30 is an exploded plan view of the variable panel according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 31 is a diagram for explaining the first position of the variable panel according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 32 is a diagram for explaining the second position of the variable panel according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to be understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, the air conditioner according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

The air conditioner of the present invention may be arranged inside the ceiling or wall. The air conditioner includes a main body (not shown) disposed inside the ceiling or wall and forming a space, a base panel 10 disposed on one side of the body and forming an inlet 12 and an outlet 14, and a base. The variable panel 50 is disposed on one side of the panel 10 and is changed in shape to cover or open the inlet 12 and the outlet 14, and the shape of the variable panel 50 based on the base panel 10. It includes a driving device 100 that changes the arrangement.

Inside the main body, there is a fan (not shown) that creates air flow, a motor (not shown) that rotates the fan, a heat exchanger (not shown) that exchanges heat with the air discharged to the outlet 14, and condensation water generated from the heat exchanger. A drain pan (not shown) that collects and discharges water may be placed.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 22, the base panel 10, the variable panel 50, and the driving device 100 will be described based on an air conditioner placed on the ceiling. However, the structures of the base panel 10, the variable panel 50, and the driving device 100 described below can also be applied to air conditioners installed on walls other than the ceiling.

Referring to FIG. 1, the variable panel 50 may be disposed on the lower side of the base panel 10 to cover the main body (not shown) and the lower portion of the base panel 10. Here, the meaning of being arranged to cover the lower part may include an arrangement in which the main body or base panel 10 can be obscured when viewed from the bottom.

Referring to FIG. 2, the shape of the variable panel 50 can be changed to open the inlet 12 and outlet 14 formed in the base panel 10.

The variable panel 50 can simultaneously open and close the formed inlet 12 and outlet 14 or open and close them together. Here, opening and closing at the same time may mean opening and closing together at the same time. Here, the meaning of opening and closing together means opening and closing together in one operation and may not have the same meaning in terms of time.

The variable panel 50 can individually open and close the formed inlet 12 and outlet 14.

The variable panel 50 may be made of different materials and may have a structure in which some areas can be easily bent. The variable panel 50 may contain a material such as silicon in some areas, allowing its shape to be modified. Additionally, the variable panel 50 may have a structure in which a plurality of panels are connected, and the portion where the plurality of panels are connected to each other can be rotated.

The variable panel 50 may be mounted on the base panel 10 in the area between the inlet 12 and the outlet 14. The variable panel 50 may be disposed on the base panel 10 to be movable in the forward and backward directions. That is, the variable panel 50 can be movably mounted on the base panel 10 in the area between the inlet 12 and the outlet 14.

Referring to Figure 3, the air conditioner is disposed on one side of the base panel 10, where the inlet 12 and the outlet 14 are formed, and the shape is bent in some areas or changed to be flat. It includes a variable panel 50 that is mounted on the base panel 10 and a driving device 100 that changes the shape of the variable panel 50.

Referring to FIG. 4, the air conditioner includes a moving panel 80 disposed on the lower side of the base panel 10 and connected to the variable panel 50, and a variable panel (80) to cover the lower surface of the variable panel 50. A cover panel 86 disposed on the lower side of the variable panel 50, a bracket 90 movably disposed on the variable panel 50 and connected to the driving device 100, and a bracket (90) disposed on the variable panel 50 and It includes a bracket guider (95) that guides the movement of 90).

The variable panel 50 is disposed on the lower side of the base panel 10. The variable panel 50 may be mounted on the base panel 10 from the lower side of the base panel 10. Here, the method in which the variable panel 50 is mounted on the base panel 10 includes a method in which the variable panel 50 is directly connected to the base panel 10. In addition, the method in which the variable panel 50 is mounted on the base panel 10 is a method in which the variable panel 50 is indirectly mounted on the base panel 10 through the moving panel 80 or the driving device 100. It can be included.

The variable panel 50 according to this embodiment can be indirectly mounted on the base panel 10 through the driving device 100.

The moving panel 80 can fix the arrangement of the central portion of the variable panel 50. The variable panel 50 may be partially biased due to gravity in the area where bending occurs. The moving panel 80 can fix the arrangement of the variable panel 50 in the area where the bending of the variable panel 50 is performed, thereby preventing bias or sagging of some areas of the variable panel 50 from occurring.

Below, the configuration of the moving panel 80 and its connection relationship with the variable panel 50 will be described in detail.

The cover panel 86 is disposed below the variable panel 50. The cover panel 86 may be disposed to be adhered to the lower surface of the variable panel 50. The cover panel 86 can also be connected to the variable panel 50 through a separate fastening member (not shown). The cover panel 86 may be detachably disposed on the variable panel 50. Accordingly, the user can separate or install the cover panel 86 from the variable panel 50.

The cover panel 86 may be sized to cover the lower surface of the variable panel 50. The cover panel 86 may be formed to a size that can cover the lower surface and the peripheral surface of the variable panel 50.

Variable panel>

The variable panel 50 includes a fixing part disposed between the inlet 12 and the outlet 14 and whose relative position in the vertical direction is fixed from the base panel 10, and an inlet 12 or It may include a cover part disposed on the lower side of the outlet 14, and a variable part disposed between the fixed part and the cover part and changing the inclination angle of the cover part.

Here, the fixing part may be the central rib 62, which will be described below. The cover part may be a rigid body 52 described below. The variable part may be the flexible body 70 described below. Accordingly, the variable portion may be formed of a material whose shape is deformable. The variable portion may be formed of a different material from the cover portion.

The variable panel 50 has a fixing part whose relative position in the vertical direction is fixed from the base panel 10, is spaced apart from the fixing part, and is disposed below the inlet 12 and the outlet 14 to form the inlet 12. It may include a variable part that changes the inclination angle to open and close the outlet 14. Here, the fixing part may be the central rib 62. Additionally, the variable portion may include a flexible body 70 and a rigid body 52. The variable part may be configured to extend from the fixed part in the front-to-back direction. Accordingly, when the shape of the variable portion is changed, the vertical separation distance between the front and rear ends of the variable portion from the base panel 10 may be changed.

The variable panel 50 is disposed on a rigid body 52 that is made of a hard material and has a bending hole 68 formed in some areas, and a bending hole 68 that is made of a flexible material and is formed in the rigid body 52. Includes a flexible body 70.

The rigid body 52 is disposed in the front-back direction with respect to the flexible body 70. The rigid body 52 includes a first plate 54a disposed on one side of the flexible body 70, a second plate 54b disposed on the other side of the flexible body 70, a first plate 54a, and a second plate 54a. It includes a bridge 66 connecting the plates 54b, and a central rib 62 disposed between the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b.

The rigid body 52 may further include a fixing hook 64 fixed to the base panel 10 or the moving panel 80 to prevent the central portion of the variable panel 50 from sagging.

In the rigid body 52, a first bending hole 68a is formed in one of the forward and backward directions with respect to the central rib 62, and a first bending hole 68a is formed in the other direction among the forward and backward directions with respect to the central rib 62. A second bending hole 68b is formed. The first bending hole 68a and the second bending hole 68b may be divided into a plurality of areas by a bridge 66. Referring to FIG. 6, the first bending hole 68a is disposed rearward with respect to the central rib 62, and the second bending hole 68b is disposed forward with respect to the central rib 62.

A flexible body 70 may be disposed in each of the first bending hole 68a and the second bending hole 68b. The flexible body 70 may be formed of a material whose shape can be changed. The flexible body 70 may be made of silicon or rubber. The flexible body 70 may be molded with a bending hole 68 formed in the rigid body 52. The flexible body 70 may be injected to be disposed in the bending hole 68 formed in the rigid body 52.

To prevent the flexible body 70 disposed in the first bending hole 68a and the second bending hole 68b from being separated from the rigid body 52, the rigid body 52 has a front and rear direction from the bending hole 68. Grooves 56 and 58 extending to are formed.

Grooves 56 and 58 are formed in the rigid body 52 to fix the arrangement of the flexible body 70 disposed in the bending hole 68. The grooves 56 and 58 are disposed on the lower surface 52b and the upper surface 52a of the rigid body 52, respectively. The grooves 56 and 58 include an upper groove 56 formed on the upper surface 52a of the rigid body 52 and a lower groove 58 formed on the lower surface 52b of the rigid body 52. do. Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the area where the lower groove 58 is formed is smaller than the area where the upper groove 56 is formed.

The upper groove 56 and the lower groove 58 may be formed at positions spaced apart in the left and right directions.

A bracket hole 60 on which a bracket 90 or a bracket guider 95 is mounted may be formed in the rigid body 52. Bracket holes 60 are formed in each of the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b. The bracket hole 60 includes a first bracket hole 60a formed in the first plate 54a and a second bracket hole 60b formed in the second plate 54b. Referring to FIG. 3, the first plate 54a is disposed below the inlet 12 of the base panel 10, and the second plate 54b is disposed below the outlet 14 of the base panel 10. do.

In the first plate 54a, first bracket holes 60a are formed at both ends in the left and right directions, respectively. Second bracket holes 60b are formed at both left and right ends of the second plate 54b, respectively. Each of the first bracket hole 60a and the second bracket hole 60b may be disposed outward from the upper groove 56 or the lower groove 58. Here, the outward direction may be a direction disposed adjacent to the left and right edges of the rigid body 52.

The central rib 62 is disposed between the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b. The central rib 62 may be spaced apart from each of the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b. The central rib 62 is disposed between the first bending hole 68a and the second bending hole 68b. The flexible body 70 includes a first flexible body 70a disposed in the first bending hole 68a and a second flexible body 70b disposed in the second bending hole 68b.

The central rib 62 is disposed between the first flexible body 70a and the second flexible body 70b. The central rib 62 is fixedly disposed on the base panel 10 or the moving panel 80.

The variable panel 50 may be fixedly placed on the moving panel 80. As the arrangement of the moving panel 80 changes, the arrangement of the variable panel 50 may change. Accordingly, the arrangement of the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b of the variable panel 50 in the front-back direction with respect to the central rib 62 may be different. The central rib 62 may be spaced equally apart from the base panel 10 in the vertical direction. Additionally, when the central rib 62 is directly connected to the base panel 10, the central rib 62 is fixed to the base panel 10 and can maintain its position.

Accordingly, if the shape of the flexible body 70 disposed in the front-back direction with respect to the central rib 62 is changed, the arrangement of the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b may be different. If the shape of the flexible body 70 disposed in the front-back direction with respect to the central rib 62 is changed, the inclination angle of the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b may vary. Here, the inclination angle may mean an angle formed between a surface parallel to the ground or ceiling and a surface formed by the first plate 54a or the second plate 54b.

A fixing hook 64 may be disposed on the central rib 62. The fixing hook 64 has a structure that protrudes upward from the central rib, and the variable panel 50 can be mounted on the moving panel 80 or the base panel 10. The fixed hook 64 according to this embodiment is inserted into the hook hole 82 formed in the moving panel 80. The fixing hook 64 can fix the variable panel 50 to the moving panel 80. Accordingly, the variable panel 50 can move together with the movement of the moving panel 80 by inserting the fixed hook 64 into the hook hole 82 of the moving panel 80.

A plurality of fixing hooks 64 spaced apart in the left and right directions may be disposed on the variable panel 50. Referring to FIG. 6, the fixing hook 64 may be disposed in an area where the bridge 66 and the central rib 62 intersect.

Referring to FIG. 7, the fixing hook 64 protrudes upward from the central rib 62 in a cylindrical shape, and the upper end protrudes outward in the radial direction, so that it can be mounted in the hook hole 82 of the moving panel 80. there is.

Referring to FIG. 6, a plurality of bridges 66 are disposed on the variable panel 50. Each of the plurality of bridges 66 is arranged to be spaced apart in the left and right directions. A bridge 66 is disposed in the area where the flexible body 70 is disposed. Since the bridge 66 connects each of the central rib 62, the first plate 54a, and the second plate 54b, the bending range or shape of the flexible body 70 can be stably maintained.

Each of the plurality of bridges 66 connects the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b. Each of the plurality of bridges 66 connects the first plate 54a and the central rib 62. Each of the plurality of bridges 66 connects the second plate 54b and the central rib 62.

The bridge 66 includes a first bridge 66a connecting the first plate 54a and the central rib 62, and a second bridge 66b connecting the second plate 54b and the central rib 62. may include.

The vertical height 66h of the bridge 66 is smaller than the vertical height 62h of the central rib 62. Accordingly, the flexible body 70 is disposed in contact with the upper surface of the bridge 66. The left-right width 66w of the bridge 66 is formed to be longer than the front-to-back width 62w of the central rib 62.

The lower surface of the bridge 66 may form a flat surface to naturally connect with the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b. The upper surface of the bridge 66 may be formed in a serrated shape.

The upper surface of the bridge 66 has a serrated shape, which can alleviate the problem of separation from the flexible body 70 at the portion in contact with the flexible body 70. In addition, the upper surface of the bridge 66 has a serrated shape, so even if the shape of the variable panel 50 is deformed, deformation due to tension or compression of the variable panel 50 or the cover panel 86 can be prevented. .

Moving panel>

The moving panel 80 fixes the position of the central rib 62 of the variable panel 50. That is, the moving panel 80 can maintain the relative positions of the central rib 62 and the base panel 10 disposed at the center of the variable panel 50 in the vertical direction to be fixed. Here, the relative position of the central rib 62 and the base panel 10 in the vertical direction may mean the spaced position when the central rib is spaced apart from the base panel 10 in the vertical direction. Additionally, when the central rib 62 is placed in contact with the base panel 10, this may mean that the contact state can be maintained.

The moving panel 80 can fix the position of the central rib 62 and prevent the central rib 62 from sagging relatively in the variable panel 50. Since the central rib 62 is disposed between the first flexible body 70a and the second flexible body 70b, its position may be relatively moved, causing sagging. Since the moving panel 80 fixes the position of the central rib 62, the first flexible body 70a and the second flexible body 70b disposed on both sides of the central rib 62 can be bent downward.

The moving panel 80 may be formed of a material having rigidity. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the central rib 62 from sagging downward in the variable panel 50.

Referring to FIG. 9, the moving panel 80 is formed with a hook hole 82 into which the fixing hook 64 of the variable panel 50 is inserted and mounted. The hook hole 82 includes an insertion hole 82a into which the fixing hook 64 is inserted, and a fixing hole 82b into which the fixing hook 64 is mounted. The insertion hole 82a is formed larger than the upper diameter of the fixing hook 64, and the fixing hole 82b is formed smaller than the upper diameter of the fixing hook 64. Referring to FIG. 11, the fixing hook 64 may be fixed to the moving panel 80 while being inserted into the fixing hole 82b of the hook hole 82.

Since the central rib 62 is fixedly disposed on the moving panel 80, when the moving panel 80 moves forward and backward, the variable panel 50 can also move entirely forward and backward.

The moving panel 80 has a structure that extends longer in the forward direction, where the outlet 14 is located, than in the rear direction, where the inlet 12 is located, based on the hook hole 82.

At both left and right ends of the moving panel 80, a second motor mounter 84 on which the second motor 122 of the driving device 100, which will be described below, is mounted is disposed. Accordingly, the second motor mounter 84 and the second motor 122 can move forward and backward together with the moving panel 80.

Brackets and bracket guiders>

A plurality of brackets 90 and a plurality of bracket guiders 95 are disposed on the variable panel 50. Each of the plurality of brackets 90 is disposed on each of the plurality of bracket guiders 95.

Referring to FIG. 4, each of the plurality of brackets 90 and the plurality of bracket guiders 95 is formed in two first bracket holes 60a formed in the first plate 54a and the second plate 54b. It is placed in the two second bracket holes (60b).

The bracket 90 includes a first bracket 90a disposed in the first bracket hole 60a and a second bracket 90b disposed in the second bracket hole 60b. The bracket guider 95 includes a first bracket guider 95a on which the first bracket 90a is disposed, and a second bracket guider 95b on which the second bracket 90b is disposed.

The bracket guider 95 is fixedly placed on the variable panel 50. The bracket guider 95 is disposed in the bracket hole 60 of the variable panel 50. The bracket 90 is disposed on the bracket guider 95 to be movable in the forward and backward directions.

Referring to FIG. 13, the bracket guider 95 is disposed between a pair of fastening parts 96 fastened to the variable panel 50 and the pair of fastening parts 96 and guides the movement of the bracket 90. It includes a guide part 98 that does. The guide portion 98 can prevent the bracket 90 from being separated and guide the forward and backward movement of the bracket 90 through a structure that is bent upward at both ends in the left and right directions.

The bracket 90 includes a moving plate 92 that moves forward and backward along the guide portion 98 of the bracket guider 95, and a coupling plate 94 coupled to one side of the driving device 100. The moving plate 92 and the coupling plate 94 may be arranged perpendicular to each other.

The bracket 90 moves in the vertical direction by the operation of the driving device 100, and can move forward and backward inside the bracket guider 95 as it moves in the vertical direction. Referring to FIG. 14, both left and right ends of the moving plate 92 may be arranged in a bending structure formed at both left and right ends of the guide portion 98 of the bracket guider 95.

Base panel>

The base panel 10 is formed with an inlet 12 through which air flows into the main body, and an outlet 14 through which air flowing from the main body is discharged. The inlet 12 and the outlet 14 are arranged to be spaced apart in the front and rear directions. Referring to FIG. 18, the outlet 14 is spaced apart from the front of the inlet 12. Referring to FIG. 18, the area where the outlet 14 is formed may be smaller than the area where the inlet 12 is formed.

In the base panel 10, a motor hole 16 is formed in an area where the second motor 122 of the driving device 100, which will be described below, is disposed. The motor hole 16 forms an opening in the front-back direction corresponding to the distance that the second motor 122 and the second motor mounter 84 are moved in the front-back direction.

A hook groove 18 is formed on the lower surface of the base panel 10, which is recessed upward into which the fixing hook 64 is placed. The hook groove 18 may be formed on the upper side where the fixing hook 64 is disposed. The hook groove 18 can guide the movement of the fixed hook 64, which moves together with the moving panel 80, in the forward and backward directions.

A panel guider 20 on which the driving device 100 is disposed is disposed on the base panel 10. In the base panel 10, gear holes 34a and 34b are formed through which the panel moving plates 102 and 116 of the driving device 100, which will be described below, pass.

The panel guider 20 includes a first panel guider 20a disposed at the left end of the base panel 10 and a second panel guider 20b disposed at the right end of the base panel 10.

The first panel guider 20a is disposed on the left side of the inlet 12 and outlet 14 formed in the base panel 10. The second panel guider 20b is disposed on the right side of the inlet 12 and outlet 14 formed in the base panel 10.

Each of the first panel guider 20a and the second panel guider 20b includes a pair of guide walls 22 and 24 spaced apart in the left and right directions.

Each of the first panel guider 20a and the second panel guider 20b includes a first guide wall 22 and a second guide wall 24 spaced apart from the first guide wall 22 in the left and right directions. do. Each of the first panel guider 20a and the second panel guider 20b may include an upper wall 26 connecting the upper ends of the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24.

Each of the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24 may have shapes corresponding to each other. The first guide wall 22 may be disposed closer to the inlet 12 or outlet 14 than the second guide wall 24. The first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24 may have a structure that protrudes upward from the base panel 10.

Referring to FIG. 19, each of the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24 is a first guide wall that guides the movement of the first rotation axis 102a of the first panel moving plate 102, which will be described below. The second guide hole 30 guides the movement of the guide hole 28 and the second rotation axis 116a of the second panel movement plate 116, and the third guide hole 30 guides the movement of the first panel movement plate 102. A guide hole 32 is formed.

The first guide hole 28 and the second guide hole 30 may have the shape of a straight hole extending in the front-back direction. The length that the first guide hole 28 extends in the front-to-back direction may be the same as the length that the second guide hole 30 extends in the front-to-back direction.

The third guide hole 32 includes a curved guide hole 32a extending in the circumferential direction at a certain distance apart from the first rotation axis 102a of the first panel moving plate, and a curved guide hole 32a. It includes a straight guide hole (32b) extending rearward from the lower end. The third guide hole 32 is disposed above the first guide hole 28 or the second guide hole 30.

The length to which each of the first guide hole 28 and the second guide hole 30 extends in the front-to-back direction may be formed to be the same as the length to which the straight guide hole 32b extends in the front-to-back direction.

The first guide hole 28, the second guide hole 30, and the third guide hole 32 have the function of suspending the variable panel 50 from the base panel 10 through the panel moving plates 102 and 116. can be performed.

In the base panel 10, between the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24, gear holes 34a and 34b through which the panel moving plates 102 and 116 pass are formed. In the base panel 10, between the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24, a first hole 34a through which the first panel moving plate 102 passes, and a second panel moving plate ( A second hole 34b through which 116) is formed is formed.

On one side of the first guide wall 22, a first motor mounter 36 on which the first motor 120 of the driving device 100, which will be described below, is mounted is disposed. The first motor mounter 36 is fixedly disposed on the upper surface of the base panel 10. Accordingly, the first motor 120 mounted on the first motor mounter 36 is fixedly disposed on the upper side of the base panel 10. A motor shaft hole 22a through which the rotation axis of the first motor 120 passes is formed in the first guide wall 22.

Drive device>

The driving device 100 includes a first panel moving plate 102 that changes the arrangement of the first plate 54a of the variable panel 50, and a first panel moving plate 102 that changes the arrangement of the second plate 54b of the variable panel 50. A first motor 120 connected to the second panel moving plate 116 and the first panel moving plate 102 to change the arrangement of the first panel moving plate 102, connected to the second panel moving plate 116. It includes a second motor 122 that changes the arrangement of the second panel moving plate 116.

The driving device 100 further includes a spacer 124 that maintains the gap between the first rotation axis 102a of the first panel movement plate 102 and the second rotation axis 116a of the second panel movement plate 116. can do. The driving device 100 may include a motor gear 126 that is connected to the motor rotation shaft 120a of the first motor 120 to rotate and engages the gear surface of the first panel moving plate 102.

The driving device 100 includes a first guide pin 130 extending in the left and right directions along the first rotation axis 102a of the first panel movement plate 102, and a second rotation axis of the second panel movement plate 116 ( The second guide pin 132 extends in the left and right directions along 116a), is radially spaced from the first rotation axis 102a of the first panel moving plate 102, and is located on one side of the first panel moving plate 102. It includes a third guide pin 134 extending in the left and right directions.

The first guide pin 130 can move along the first guide hole 28 formed in each of the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24. The second guide pin 132 can move along the second guide hole 30 formed in each of the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24. The third guide pin 134 can move along the third guide hole 32 formed in each of the first guide wall 22 and the second guide wall 24.

The second guide pin 132 connects the second motor 122 and the second panel moving plate 116. Accordingly, the second guide pin 132 can change the arrangement of the second panel moving plate 116 when the second motor 122 operates.

Each of the first panel moving plate 102 and the second panel moving plate 116 may be formed in a fan-shaped plate shape. The first panel moving plate 102 is connected to the bracket 90 on one side. A bracket 90 is disposed on the lower portion of each of the first panel moving plate 102 and the second panel moving plate 116 to be coupled thereto.

The first panel moving plate 102 rotates based on the first rotation axis 102a. The first panel moving plate 102 has a lower surface 104 disposed to face the variable panel 50, an upper surface disposed in the opposite direction to the lower surface 104, and inclined to the lower surface 104. It includes (106) and an outer peripheral surface (108) that connects the ends of the lower surface (104) and the upper surface (106) and forms a curved surface. The first panel moving plate 102 includes an inner surface 110 disposed to face the first motor 120 and an outer surface 114 disposed to face in a direction opposite to the inner surface 110. A gear surface 112 that engages with the motor rotation shaft 120a connected to the first motor 120 is formed on the inner surface 110 of the first panel moving plate 102. The gear surface 112 is disposed at regular intervals on the outer circumferential surface 108 and the upper surface 106 and is formed to face the first rotation axis 102a.

The gear surface 112 includes a first gear surface 112a spaced apart from the outer peripheral surface 108 and a second gear surface 112b spaced apart from the upper surface 106. The outer peripheral surface 108 and the first gear surface 112a may have an arc shape. The outer peripheral surface 108 and the first gear surface 112a may have the same arc center. The first gear surface 112a and the second gear surface 112b may have a structure in which the motor gear 126 can be continuously engaged.

The second gear surface 112b may be formed substantially parallel to the upper surface 106.

A first guide pin 130 is disposed on the first rotation axis 102a of the first panel moving plate 102. The first guide pin 130 extends along the first rotation axis 102a and may be formed to penetrate the first panel moving plate 102.

A third guide pin 134 is disposed on the upper surface 106. The third guide pin 134 may be formed to protrude upward from the straight surface formed by the upper surface 106.

The second panel moving plate 116 is directly connected to the second motor 122 at the second rotation axis 116a. A stopper 118 that limits downward movement of the second panel moving plate 116 may be disposed on the upper surface of the second panel moving plate 116.

The stopper 118 protrudes in the left and right directions from the upper surface of the second panel moving plate 116. The stopper 118 contacts the upper ends of the pair of guide walls 22 and 24 when the second panel moving plate 116 rotates downward, and stops the rotation of the second panel moving plate 116. You can.

The spacer 124 maintains a gap between the first rotation axis 102a of the first panel movement plate 102 and the second rotation axis 116a of the second panel movement plate 116. The spacer 124 is connected to the first guide pin 130 disposed on the first panel moving plate 102 on one side, and the second guide pin 132 disposed on the second panel moving plate 116 on the other side. is connected to

The first motor 120 is disposed on the first motor mounter 36 disposed on the base panel 10. Accordingly, even if the first panel moving plate 102 or the second panel moving plate 116 moves in the forward and backward directions with respect to the base panel 10, the arrangement of the first motor 120 can be fixed.

The second motor 122 is disposed on the second motor mounter 84 disposed on the upper side of the moving panel 80. Therefore, when the first panel moving plate 102 or the second panel moving plate 116 moves forward and backward with respect to the base panel 10, the second motor 122 can also move together.

The first panel moving plate 102 can change the arrangement of the first plate 54a. Accordingly, as the first motor 120 operates, the outer circumferential surface of the first panel moving plate 102 moves downward, so that the first plate 54a can be disposed to be inclined downward from the base panel 10. . At this time, the inlet 12 of the base panel 10 may be opened.

The second panel moving plate 116 can change the arrangement of the second plate 54b. That is, as the second motor 122 operates, the outer circumferential surface of the second panel moving plate 116 moves downward, so that the second plate 54b can be disposed to be inclined downward from the base panel 10. . At this time, the outlet 14 of the base panel 10 may be opened.

Operation>

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 23 to 27, the arrangement of the variable panel 50 according to the operation of the first motor 120 or the second motor 122 will be described.

The variable panel 50 has a first position (P1) that closes the inlet 12 and outlet 14 formed in the base panel 10, and is bent in some areas to open the inlet 12 and outlet 14. The variable panel 50 may be placed in a second position P2 and a third position P3 in which the variable panel 50 moves in the direction in which the outlet 14 is placed.

The variable panel 50 is arranged to cover the lower side of the base panel 10 at the first position P1. The variable panel 50 may have a larger area than the base panel 10. Referring to FIG. 23, at the first position P1, the variable panel 50 may be arranged to cover the entire front and rear direction of the base panel 10. Accordingly, when the variable panel 50 is placed at the first position P1, the configuration of the base panel 10 may not be exposed to occupants located on the lower side of the indoor space.

When the variable panel 50 is disposed at the first position P1, the first motor 120 may be disposed at the lower end of the first gear surface 112a of the first panel moving plate 102. Referring to FIG. 24, when the variable panel 50 is disposed at the first position P1, one end of the bracket 90 may maintain a first distance l1 from one end of the bracket hole 60.

The shape of the variable panel 50 may be changed from the first position (P1) to the second position (P2) by the operation of the first motor 120 and the second motor 122. The first motor 120 operates, and the motor gear 126 can move along the first gear surface 112a of the first panel moving plate 102. At this time, the first flexible body 70a is bent and the first plate 54a moves downward. At the second position P2 of the variable panel 50, the outlet 14 may be opened.

When the variable panel 50 is changed from the first position (P1) to the second position (P2), the motor gear 126 moves along the first gear surface (112a). When the variable panel 50 is changed from the first position (P1) to the second position (P2), the third guide pin 134 moves along the curved guide hole (32a) of the third guide hole (32). move Accordingly, the outer circumferential surface of the first panel moving plate 102 can also be moved downward. The first panel moving plate 102 rotates downward based on the first rotation axis 102a. Referring to FIG. 26, at the second position P2 of the variable panel 50, the motor gear 126 may be disposed at a portion where the first gear surface 112a and the second gear surface 112b meet.

The second motor 122 operates, and the second panel moving plate 116 rotates around the second rotation axis 116a. At this time, the second flexible body 70b is bent and the second plate 54b moves downward. At the second position P2 of the variable panel 50, the inlet 12 may be opened. When the variable panel 50 is placed in the second position P2, the stopper 118 of the second panel moving plate 116 may contact the upper ends of the guide walls 22 and 24.

Referring to FIG. 26, when the variable panel 50 is disposed at the second position P2, one end of the bracket 90 may maintain a second distance l2 from one end of the bracket hole 60. The second interval l2 may be formed differently from the first interval l1. Referring to FIGS. 24 and 26, the second gap l2 may be formed to be smaller than the first gap l1.

Additionally, the first motor 120 operates, allowing the variable panel 50 to move from the second position (P2) to the third position (P3).

When the variable panel 50 moves from the second position (P2) to the third position (P3), the motor gear 126 may move along the second gear surface (112b). When the variable panel 50 moves from the second position (P2) to the third position (P3), the third guide pin 134 may move along the straight guide hole (32b) of the third guide hole (32). . When the variable panel 50 moves from the second position (P2) to the third position (P3), the first guide pin 130 and the second guide pin 132 each move into the first guide hole 28 and the second guide hole 28. It can move along each guide hole (30).

When the variable panel 50 moves from the second position P2 to the third position P3, the central rib 62 of the variable panel 50 moves in the direction in which the outlet 14 is disposed. Accordingly, when the variable panel 50 is in the third position P3, the area where the air discharged through the outlet 14 contacts the variable panel 50 can be increased. This can increase the area where the air discharged to the outlet 14 is guided by the variable panel 50.

<Second Embodiment>

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 32, a structure in which the configuration and shape of the variable panel according to the second embodiment of the present invention are changed will be described.

The configuration of the variable panel 150 according to the second embodiment is that it is mounted on the base panel 10 according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 3) and is connected to the driving device 100 according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 21). The shape may change. Additionally, the variable panel 150 according to the second embodiment can be moved to the moving panel 10 according to the first embodiment. Additionally, a cover panel 86 (see FIG. 3) according to the first embodiment may be disposed below the variable panel 150 according to the second embodiment.

The first variable plate 156a is disposed between the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b. The first variable plate 156a may be spaced apart from each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b. The first variable plate 156a is connected to the first variable plate 156a and the first hinge 160. The first variable plate 156a is connected to the second variable plate 156b and the second hinge 162.

The first variable plate 156a may be fixedly placed on the base panel 10 or the moving panel 80. The first variable plate 156a may be formed to have the same relative position in the vertical direction from the base panel 10. That is, the contact position where the first variable plate 156a is placed in contact with the base panel 10 is maintained, and when the first variable plate 156a is placed away from the base panel 10, the spaced apart distance can be maintained.

A fixing hook 153 may be disposed on the first variable plate 156a. The fixing hook 153 has a structure that protrudes upward from the first variable plate 156a, and the variable panel 150 can be mounted on the moving panel 80 (see FIG. 3) or the base panel 10. As one embodiment, the fixed hook 153 may be inserted into a hook hole formed in the moving panel 80. The fixing hook 153 can fix the variable panel 150 to the moving panel 80. Accordingly, the variable panel 150 can move together with the movement of the moving panel 80 by inserting the fixed hook 153 into the hook hole of the moving panel 80. A plurality of fixing hooks 153 spaced apart in the left and right directions may be disposed on the first variable plate 156a.

The first variable plate 156a includes a first protrusion 154 on which hinges 160 and 162 are disposed at both ends where the variable plates 156a and 156b are connected. A plurality of first protrusions 154 that are spaced apart in the left and right directions may be disposed on both ends of the first variable plate 156a. Hinges 160 and 162 may be disposed inside the plurality of first protrusions 154.

Each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b is rotatably disposed on the first variable plate 156a. Accordingly, the inclination angle formed by each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b with the first variable plate 156a may be changed.

The first variable plate 156a is disposed on the lower side of the inlet 12 of the base panel 10 (see Figure 3), and the second variable plate 156b is located on the outlet 14 of the base panel 10 (see Figure 3). It can be placed on the lower side of.

Each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b is connected to the driving device 100 so that the arrangement can be changed. Each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b may be connected to the driving device 100 through a bracket 90 (see FIG. 3) and a bracket guider 95 (see FIG. 3).

Here, the inclination angle may mean the angle between the surface formed by the first variable plate 156a and the surface formed by the first variable plate 156a or the second variable plate 156b.

A bracket 90 and a bracket guider 95 are disposed on each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b.

Bracket holes 157a and 157b on which the bracket 90 or the bracket guider 95 are mounted may be formed in each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b. The bracket holes 157a and 157b include a first bracket hole 157a formed in the first variable plate 156a and a second bracket hole 157b formed in the second variable plate 156b.

In the first variable plate 156a, first bracket holes 157a are formed at both ends in the left and right directions, respectively. Second bracket holes 157b are formed at both ends in the left and right directions of the second variable plate 156b, respectively.

Each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b may have a second protrusion 158 on which hinges 160 and 162 are disposed at one end connected to the first variable plate 156a. there is. A plurality of second protrusions 158 spaced apart in the left and right directions may be disposed on one end of each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b. Hinges 160 and 162 may be disposed inside the second protrusion 158.

The first protrusion 154 and the second protrusion 158 may be arranged alternately. The hinges 160 and 162 may be arranged to penetrate each of the first hinge 160 and the second hinge 162, which are alternately arranged.

Hereinafter, the arrangement of the variable panel 150 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. The arrangement of the variable panel 150 can be changed by the driving device 100 according to the first embodiment.

The variable panel 150 has a first position (P1) that closes the inlet 12 and outlet 14 formed in the base panel 10, and is bent in some areas to open the inlet 12 and outlet 14. It may be placed in the second position (P2). Additionally, although not shown in the drawing, the variable panel 150 may be arranged in a third position where the variable panel 150 moves in the direction in which the outlet 14 is arranged.

Referring to FIG. 31, at the first position P1, the variable panel 150 may be arranged to cover the entire front and rear direction of the base panel 10. In the first position P1, the first variable plate 156a is arranged to close the inlet 12. At the first position P1, the second variable plate 156b is arranged to close the outlet 14. At the first position P1, the first variable plate 156a, the second variable plate 156b, and the first variable plate 156a may be arranged side by side.

Referring to FIG. 32, at the second position P2, the variable panel 150 can open the inlet 12 and the outlet 14. The arrangement of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b can be changed by the driving device 100.

At the second position P2, each of the first variable plate 156a and the second variable plate 156b may be disposed at an angle from the first variable plate 156a. The first variable plate 156a may be rotated based on the hinges 160 and 162 and may be inclined to the first variable plate 156a. The second variable plate 156b may rotate based on the hinges 160 and 162 and be inclined to the first variable plate 156a.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and can be used in the technical field to which the invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the patent claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be understood individually from the technical idea or perspective of the present invention.

Claims (31)

A base panel with an inlet formed on one side and an outlet formed on the other side;
a variable panel disposed below the base panel and having a variable shape to open and close the inlet and the outlet;
A driving device disposed on the base panel and changing the shape of the variable panel,
The variable panel is,
a fixing part between the inlet and the outlet whose relative position in the vertical direction is fixed from the base panel;
a cover portion spaced apart from the fixing portion and disposed below the inlet or the outlet; and
An air conditioner disposed between the fixing part and the cover part and including a variable part that changes the inclination angle of the cover part. According to claim 1,
An air conditioner in which the variable part is formed of a material whose shape is deformable. According to claim 1,
An air conditioner in which the variable part and the cover part are formed of different materials. According to claim 1,
The driving device is connected to the cover part or the variable part, and changes the arrangement of the cover part. According to claim 1,
The variable panel connects the cover part and the fixing part, and includes a plurality of bridges spaced apart in the left and right directions. According to claim 5,
An air conditioner in which the height of the bridge in the vertical direction is smaller than the height of the fixing part in the vertical direction. According to claim 6,
The variable part is an air conditioner disposed above the bridge. According to claim 5,
The lower surface of the bridge forms a flat surface connected to the fixing part and the cover part,
An air conditioner wherein the upper surface of the bridge is formed in a serration shape. According to claim 5,
The fixing part is an air conditioner including a fixing hook that protrudes upward from the fixing part to fix the vertical height of the fixing part. In clause 9,
The fixing hook is an air conditioner disposed at a point where the bridge and the fixing part intersect. According to claim 1,
An air conditioner including a cover panel disposed below the variable panel to cover a lower surface of the variable panel. According to claim 1,
a bracket movably disposed on the variable panel and connected to the driving device;
An air conditioner including a bracket guider disposed on the cover portion and guiding movement of the bracket. According to claim 12,
The bracket guider includes a fastening part fastened to the variable panel, and a guide part disposed on one side of the fastening part and guiding the movement of the bracket,
The guide part is an air conditioner having a structure bent upward at both ends perpendicular to the moving direction of the bracket to guide the movement of the bracket. According to claim 13,
The bracket is,
It includes a moving plate that moves forward and backward along the guide portion, and a coupling plate coupled to one side of the driving device,
The coupling plate is an air conditioner having a structure that protrudes upward from one side of the moving plate. According to claim 1,
An air conditioner in which the inlet and the outlet are simultaneously opened and closed or opened and closed together by the variable panel. A base panel with an inlet formed on one side and an outlet formed on the other side;
a variable panel disposed below the base panel and having a variable shape to open and close the inlet and the outlet;
A driving device disposed on the base panel and changing the shape of the variable panel,
The variable panel is,
A rigid body made of a hard material and with banding holes formed in some areas,
An air conditioner including a flexible body formed of a deformable material and disposed in the bending hole. According to claim 16,
The flexible body is an air conditioner that is injected to be disposed in a bending hole of the rigid body. According to claim 16,
The rigid body includes a first plate disposed on one side of the flexible body, a second plate disposed on the other side of the flexible body, a central rib disposed between the first plate and the second plate, and the first plate. An air conditioner including a bridge connecting the first plate and the second plate with the central rib. According to claim 18,
The bending hole includes a first bending hole formed in one of the forward and backward directions with respect to the central rib, and a second bending hole formed in the other direction of the forward and backward directions with respect to the central rib,
The flexible body is an air conditioner disposed in each of the first bending hole and the second bending hole. According to claim 16,
A groove extending from the bending hole in the front-back direction is formed in the rigid body,
The groove is an air conditioner disposed on each of the lower and upper surfaces of the rigid body. According to claim 16,
An upper groove is formed on the upper surface of the rigid body, which is connected to the bending hole and where the flexible body is placed,
An air conditioner in which a lower groove connected to the bending hole and in which the flexible body is disposed is formed on the lower surface of the rigid body. According to claim 21,
An air conditioner in which the upper groove and the lower groove are formed at positions spaced apart in the left and right directions. According to claim 21,
An air conditioner in which the area where the lower groove is formed is smaller than the area where the upper groove is formed. A base panel with an inlet formed on one side and an outlet formed on the other side;
a variable panel disposed below the base panel and having a variable shape to open and close the inlet and the outlet;
A driving device disposed on the base panel and changing the shape of the variable panel,
The variable panel is,
a fixing plate whose relative position in the vertical direction is fixed from the base panel;
a variable plate disposed on one side of the fixed plate and whose inclination angle with the fixed plate changes to open and close the inlet and the outlet;
An air conditioner including a hinge rotatably connecting the variable plate to the fixed plate. According to claim 24,
An air conditioner including a cover panel disposed below the variable panel to cover a lower surface of the variable panel. A base panel with an inlet formed on one side and an outlet formed on the other side;
a variable panel disposed below the base panel and having a variable shape to open and close the inlet and the outlet;
A driving device disposed on the base panel and changing the shape of the variable panel,
The variable panel is,
a fixing part between the inlet and the outlet whose relative position in the vertical direction is fixed from the base panel;
An air conditioner including a variable part that is spaced apart from the fixed part and is disposed below the inlet and the outlet to change an inclination angle to open and close the inlet and the outlet. According to claim 26,
An air conditioner wherein the variable part is formed of a material whose shape is deformable. According to claim 26,
An air conditioner wherein the variable part extends from the fixed part in a forward and backward direction. According to claim 26,
An air conditioner wherein the variable part extends from the fixed part in a forward and backward direction. According to claim 26,
An air conditioner in which the vertical separation distance between the front and rear ends of the variable portion from the base panel changes when the shape of the variable portion is changed. According to claim 11,
An air conditioner wherein the cover panel is detachably disposed on the variable panel.

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