WO2017107820A1

WO2017107820A1 - Indoor unit of air conditioner

Info

Publication number: WO2017107820A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/109883
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张辉; 熊军; 李大伟; 连彩云; 田雅颂; 彭勃
Original assignee: 珠海格力电器股份有限公司
Priority date: 2015-12-21
Filing date: 2016-12-14
Publication date: 2017-06-29
Also published as: CN105444268A

Abstract

Disclosed is an indoor unit of an air conditioner arranged on a ceiling, comprising: a housing (10), with an air outlet (11) being provided in the housing (10); and an air guide sliding block (20) movably arranged at the air outlet (11), wherein the air guiding sliding block (20) has a first position where an air flow is guided to flow out towards the ground, a second position where the air flow is guided to flow out all around the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and a third position where a part of the air flow is guided to flow out towards the ground, while the other part flows out all around the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

Description

Air conditioner indoor unit

The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201510976664.6, entitled "Air-Conditioning Indoor Unit", which is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an air conditioning indoor unit.

Background technique

In the prior art, the existing air conditioner indoor unit (the end of the air conditioner) mainly has the form of a wall hanging machine, a cabinet machine, a zenith machine, etc., wherein the wall hanging machine and the cabinet machine are relatively simple to install, and the air outlet mode is varied and used more. Air-conditioning indoor units installed on the ceiling (such as zenithing or ceiling-mounted air conditioners) are more complicated to install, and due to the influence of the wind-exhausting structure, such ceiling-mounted air-conditioning indoor units (such as zenith) Machine or ceiling type air conditioner) can not flexibly control the direction of the wind, resulting in poor comfort during use. For example, when heating, hot air cannot be sent to the ground due to the restriction of the direction of the wind.

Summary of the invention

In the embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner indoor unit is provided to solve the problem that the air conditioner indoor unit installed in the ceiling in the prior art cannot flexibly control the wind direction, resulting in poor comfort during use.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an air conditioner indoor unit, which is disposed on a ceiling. The air conditioner indoor unit includes: a casing having an air outlet; and a wind guide slider movably disposed at the air outlet, and guiding The wind slider has a first position for guiding the airflow to the wind toward the ground, a second position for guiding the airflow to the wind in the direction of the air conditioner indoor unit, and a portion for guiding the airflow to the ground and the other part to the air conditioner indoor unit. Three positions.

Further, the inside of the casing has an air outlet passage, and the air outlet port communicates with the air outlet passage, and the air guiding slider is disposed in the air outlet passage, and the movement range of the air guiding slider is between the air outlet passage and the outside of the casing.

Further, the air guiding slider has a first curved surface for guiding the airflow toward the circumferential direction of the air conditioning indoor unit and a second curved surface for guiding the airflow to the ground.

Further, the invention further includes a driving component mounted on the housing, the air guiding slider is drivingly connected with the driving component, and the driving component drives the air guiding slider to move in a vertical direction.

Further, the housing has an air inlet passage extending from the center to the four sides, and the housing is provided with an air inlet opening from the periphery of the housing, and the air inlet is in communication with the air inlet passage.

Further, the method further includes: a heat exchanger disposed in the air inlet passage, the heat exchanger being located at the air inlet and corresponding to the air inlet.

Further, the method further includes: a water receiving tray, the water receiving tray is disposed corresponding to the heat exchanger, and the water receiving tray is located at a side of the heat exchanger facing the ground.

Further, the heat exchanger has a cylindrical shape and is formed to extend in a circumferential direction of the casing, and the water receiving tray has a ring shape.

Further, the luminaire is further included, and the luminaire is disposed on a side of the casing facing the ground, and the air outlet surrounds the outside of the luminaire.

Further, the method further includes: a fan, the fan is disposed in a middle portion of the casing; and the controller and the controller are disposed between the fan and the lamp.

In the air conditioning indoor unit of the present invention, the air blowing direction is controlled by adding a wind guiding slider. When the air guiding slider is in the first position, the air guiding slider guides the airflow to blow toward the ground; the air guiding slider is located at the second position. When the air guiding slider is in the third position, the air guiding slider guides a part of the airflow to the ground and the other part blows toward the air conditioner indoor unit. This solves the problem of air supply in a ceiling-mounted air conditioner indoor unit such as a zenith or ceiling type air conditioner. For example, when heating is required, the air guiding slider is adjusted to the first position so that the wind is directed toward the ground, so that the hot air can be blown to the user quickly; or when the air guiding slider is adjusted to the second position during cooling, The wind is blown to the surrounding area, so that the cold air is directly blown to the user; this greatly improves the comfort of the air conditioner indoor unit during use. Moreover, the air guiding structure is simple and suitable for an air conditioner indoor unit (such as a zenithing machine or a ceiling type air conditioner) installed in a ceiling.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view showing a wind guide slider of an air conditioner indoor unit in a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of the air guiding slider of the air conditioning indoor unit in the second position according to the embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic view showing the structure of the air guiding slider of the air conditioning indoor unit in the third position according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Description of the reference signs:

10, housing; 11, air outlet; 12, air passage; 13, air inlet passage; 14, air inlet; 20, wind guide slider; 21, first curved surface; 22, second curved surface; 40; water tray; 50, lamps; 60, fan; 61, motor; 62, fan; 70, controller.

detailed description

The invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner indoor unit is provided, which is disposed on a ceiling, and has an air conditioner indoor unit having a housing 10 and a wind guide slider 20, and the housing 10 has a housing The tuyere 11, the air guiding slider 20 is movably disposed at the air outlet 11, and the air guiding slider 20 has a first position for guiding the airflow toward the ground, and the second air guiding the airflow toward the circumferential direction of the air conditioning indoor unit The third position where the position and the guiding airflow are directed toward the ground and the other part is directed toward the periphery of the air-conditioning indoor unit.

The air guiding slider 20 and the side wall of the air outlet 11 guide the airflow in different directions, and the air guiding slider 20 has multiple positions during the moving process:

When the air guiding slider 20 is in the first position, the air guiding slider 20 guides the airflow to the ground;

When the air guiding slider 20 is in the second position, the air guiding slider 20 guides the airflow to the air in the circumferential direction of the air conditioning indoor unit;

When the air guiding slider 20 is in the third position, the air guiding slider 20 guides a part of the airflow toward the ground and the other part to the wind in the direction of the air conditioner indoor unit.

In the air conditioning indoor unit of the present invention, the air blowing direction is controlled by adding the air guiding slider 20, and when the air guiding slider is in the first position, the air guiding slider guides the airflow to blow toward the ground; the air guiding slider is located in the second In the position, the air guiding slider guides the airflow to the air in the direction of the air conditioner indoor unit; when the air guiding slider is in the third position, the air guiding slider guides a part of the airflow to the ground and the other part blows toward the air conditioner indoor unit. This solves the problem of air supply in a ceiling-mounted air conditioner indoor unit such as a zenith or ceiling type air conditioner. For example, when heating is required, the air guiding slider is adjusted to the first position so that the wind is directed toward the ground, so that the hot air can be blown to the user quickly; or when the air guiding slider is adjusted to the second position during cooling, The wind is blown to the surrounding area, so that the cold air is directly blown to the user; this greatly improves the comfort of the air conditioner indoor unit during use. Moreover, the air guiding structure is simple and is suitable for an air conditioner indoor unit such as a zenith or a ceiling type air conditioner installed in a ceiling.

The casing 10 has an air outlet passage 12 therein, and the air outlet 11 communicates with the air outlet passage 12, and the air guiding slider 20 is disposed in the air outlet passage 12. The movement range of the air guiding slider 20 is in the air outlet 11 passage and the housing. 10 between the outside. The range of motion of the air guiding slider may be completely inside the air outlet passage 12 or may extend to the outside of the casing 10;

The air guiding slider 20 has a first curved surface 21 for guiding the airflow to flow in the circumferential direction of the air-conditioning indoor unit and a second curved surface 22 for guiding the airflow to the ground, and the first curved surface 21 has a guiding airflow toward the circumferential direction of the air-conditioning indoor unit. The curved surface of the second curved surface 22 has a curved surface that guides the flow of air toward the ground.

The air conditioning indoor unit further includes a driving member mounted on the casing 10, and the air guiding slider 20 is drivingly coupled to the driving member, and the driving member drives the air guiding slider 20 to move in the vertical direction. When the air guiding slider 20 moves in the vertical direction, it moves to the first position, the second position, and the third position. The air guiding slider may be a unitary ring shape or a segmented straight type structure. The drive member can be in the form of a gear transmission or a link drive structure.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the first curved surface and the second curved surface guiding airflow are described when the air guiding slider 20 is in three position states:

1. When the air guiding slider 20 is in the first position, the air guiding slider 20 slides upward, and the first curved surface 21 of the air guiding slider 20 is attached to the side wall of the air outlet channel 12, and the air guiding slider is used. The second curved surface 22 of the 20 cooperates with the side wall of the air outlet passage 12 to guide the airflow toward the ground. The position of the air guiding slider 20 is as shown in Fig. 1, and the flow direction of the airflow is shown in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

2. When the air guiding slider 20 is in the second position, the air guiding slider 20 slides downward, and the second curved surface 22 of the air guiding slider 20 is attached to the side wall of the air outlet channel 12, and the wind guiding is performed. The first curved surface 21 of the block 20 cooperates with the side wall of the air outlet passage 12 to guide the air flow toward the air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit. The position of the air guide slider 20 is as shown in FIG. 2, and the air flow direction is shown by the arrow in the figure. direction.

3. When the air guiding slider 20 is in the third position, the air guiding slider 20 slides to the middle position of the air outlet, and the first curved surface 21 of the air guiding slider 20 cooperates with the upper side wall of the air outlet channel 12 And guiding a part of the airflow to the air in the direction of the air conditioner indoor unit; the second curved surface 22 of the air guiding slider 20 cooperates with the lower side wall of the air outlet passage 12 to guide a part of the airflow to the ground, and the air guiding slider 20 The position is shown in Figure 3. The direction of flow of the airflow is shown in the direction of the arrow in the figure. It should be specially noted that the air outlet to the air conditioner indoor unit is not limited to the horizontal direction of the air conditioner indoor unit, but may be a direction between the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, that is, obliquely blowing toward the ground.

The casing 10 has an air inlet passage 13 extending from the center to the four sides. The casing 10 is provided with an air inlet 14 through which air is introduced from the periphery of the casing 10, and the air inlet 14 communicates with the air inlet passage 13. Air conditioner indoor unit A luminaire 50 is included, the luminaire 50 is disposed on a side of the casing 10 facing the ground, and the vent 11 is surrounded on the outside of the luminaire 50.

The air inlet 14 is an annular air inlet, and the annular air inlet is arranged to install a light fixture on the outward portion of the casing 10 to improve the decorativeness thereof. When the air conditioner indoor unit is installed by using a ceiling or a wall, the annular air inlet can satisfy the annular air inlet. Air intake requirements.

The air conditioner indoor unit further includes a heat exchanger 30 disposed in the air inlet passage 13, and the heat exchanger 30 is located at the air inlet 14 and disposed corresponding to the air inlet 14. The inlet air in the casing 10 passes through the heat exchanger 30 for heat exchange, and the heat exchanger also has a shape corresponding to the air passage. By changing the working position of the heat exchange portion, the internal structure of the air conditioner indoor unit is adjusted, so that the air conditioner indoor unit is The volume can be minimized.

At the same time, in order to match the special shape of the heat exchanger and the structure of the air inlet passage, the air conditioner indoor unit is further provided with a water receiving tray 40, the water receiving tray 40 is correspondingly arranged with the heat exchanger 30, and the water receiving tray 40 is located at the heat exchanger 30 facing the ground. One side.

In the present embodiment, the heat exchanger 30 has a cylindrical shape and is formed to extend in the circumferential direction of the casing 10, and the water receiving tray 40 has a ring shape. The water receiving tray 40 adapted to the shape of the heat exchanger 30 can be used to discharge the condensed water to the outside. Generally, a water pump or a ceramic vibration fan needs to be installed on the water receiving tray. This structure for conveniently discharging the condensed water is a common application. The shape of the heat exchanger 30 is matched with the shape of the outer contour of the casing 10. The heat exchanger 30 has a cylindrical shape. If the indoor casing has a circular outer contour, the shape of the heat exchanger is cylindrical. The cross section of the heat exchanger is not limited to a square or a circular shape, and the heat exchange area is increased after the heat exchanger is arranged in a cylindrical shape, the heat exchange efficiency is improved, and the housing 10 is reduced by the cooperation with the annular air inlet. The occupied space is conducive to the cooperation between the air conditioner indoor unit and the luminaire, which is convenient for installation and improvement of decoration.

The air conditioner indoor unit is further provided with a fan 60 and a controller 70. The fan 60 is disposed in the middle of the casing 10, and the controller 70 is disposed between the fan 60 and the lamp 50. The fan 60 is composed of a motor 61 and a vane 62. The position of the controller is set to control the main electrical components and lamps in the housing at the same time, and it is also convenient to route, which provides structural support for the integration of the lamp and the casing.

Of course, the above is a preferred embodiment of the invention. It should be noted that a number of modifications and refinements may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the basic principles of the invention, and such modifications and refinements are also considered to be within the scope of the invention.

Claims

An air conditioner indoor unit disposed on a ceiling, wherein the air conditioner indoor unit includes:

a housing (10) having an air outlet (11);

a wind guide slider (20) movably disposed at the air outlet (11), and the air guiding slider (20) has a first position for guiding airflow toward the ground, guiding the airflow toward the air conditioner The second position in which the indoor unit is exhausted in the circumferential direction and the third position in which the part of the airflow is directed toward the ground and the other part is directed toward the periphery of the air conditioner indoor unit.
The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein the casing (10) has an air outlet passage (12), and the air outlet (11) communicates with the air outlet passage (12). The air guiding slider (20) is disposed in the air outlet passage (12), and the movement range of the air guiding slider (20) is in the air outlet (11) passage and the housing (10) Between the outside.
The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein the air guiding slider (20) has a first curved surface (21) for guiding airflow toward a circumferential direction of the air conditioning indoor unit, and guiding airflow toward The second surface of the ground flow (22).
The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 1, further comprising a driving member mounted on the casing (10), wherein the air guiding slider (20) is drivingly coupled to the driving member, the driving The component drives the air guiding slider (20) to move in the vertical direction.
The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, wherein the casing (10) has an air inlet passage (13) extending from a center to four sides, and the casing (10) is provided with a casing (10) an air inlet (14) for introducing air into the periphery, wherein the air inlet (14) is in communication with the air inlet passage (13).
The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, further comprising:

A heat exchanger (30) is disposed in the air inlet passage (13), and the heat exchanger (30) is located at the air inlet (14) and is disposed corresponding to the air inlet (14).
The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, further comprising:

a water receiving tray (40), the water receiving tray (40) is disposed corresponding to the heat exchanger (30), and the water receiving tray (40) is located on a side of the heat exchanger (30) facing the ground.
The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 7, wherein the heat exchanger (30) has a cylindrical shape and is formed to extend in a circumferential direction of the casing (10), and the water receiving tray (40) In a ring shape.
The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, further comprising a lamp (50), The luminaire (50) is disposed on a side of the casing (10) facing the ground, and the air outlet (11) surrounds the outside of the luminaire (50).
The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 9, further comprising:

a fan (60), the fan (60) being disposed in a middle portion of the casing (10);

A controller (70) is disposed between the fan (60) and the luminaire (50).