WO2018094846A1

WO2018094846A1 - Panel assembly and air-conditioner

Info

Publication number: WO2018094846A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/113801
Authority: WO
Inventors: 朱海宁; 岑振宙; 李�杰
Original assignee: 广东美的制冷设备有限公司; 美的集团股份有限公司
Priority date: 2016-11-24
Filing date: 2016-12-30
Publication date: 2018-05-31
Also published as: CN106766061A; CN106766061B

Abstract

A panel assembly and an air-conditioner comprising the panel assembly. The panel assembly comprises an outer frame (12) and an airflow guide member (13); the outer frame (12) is provided with a circular hole (122); the airflow guide member (13) is annular, the airflow guide member (13) is partially arranged inside the circular hole (122), and the airflow guide member (13) and a hole wall of the circular hole (122) form an air-out duct (1222); and the outer frame (12) can move along the axial direction of the circular hole (122) so as to change the air-out angle of the air-out duct (1222). The air-conditioner comprising the panel assembly can achieve 360-degree air-out, and by moving the outer frame (12) along the axial direction of the circular hole (122), the air-out angle of the air-out duct (1222) can be changed, so that the air-out effect of the air-conditioner is better.

Description

Panel assembly and air conditioner

Priority information

Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 201611061514.3, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular, to a panel assembly and an air conditioner.

Background technique

In the related art, the embedded air conditioner generally includes a square panel, and a linear air guiding strip is mounted on the four sides of the panel, and the air guiding strip is turned over to change the air outlet angle of the embedded air conditioner, however, There are no air outlets at the four corners of the square panel, which causes the air conditioner to have a wind blind zone, and the air outlet effect is poor.

Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention is required to provide a panel assembly and an air conditioner.

The panel assembly of the embodiment of the present invention is used for an air conditioner, and the panel assembly includes an outer frame and a wind guide. The outer frame is provided with a circular hole. The air guiding member is annular, and the predetermined air guiding member is partially disposed in the circular hole, and the air guiding member and the hole wall of the circular hole together form an air duct, and the outer frame can Moving in the axial direction of the circular hole to change the air outlet angle of the outlet duct.

In the above panel assembly, the air guiding member and the hole wall of the circular hole form a circular air outlet, and the air conditioner applying the panel assembly can realize 360 degree air outlet, and at the same time, by moving the outer frame along the circular hole axis direction, Changing the air outlet angle of the air duct makes the air outlet of the air conditioner better.

In some embodiments, the panel assembly includes an outer frame seat that is mated with the outer frame, The outer frame seat is provided with a through hole corresponding to the circular hole.

In some embodiments, the outer frame includes a plurality of guiding sleeves, the outer frame housing including an annular base plate and a plurality of guide posts. The plurality of guiding columns extend from the substrate along an axial direction of the circular hole, and each of the guiding sleeves cooperates with a corresponding one of the guiding columns to guide the outer frame to move.

In some embodiments, the outer frame mount includes an outer side panel extending from the substrate toward the outer frame, the outer side panel for limiting a maximum travel of the outer frame adjacent to the substrate .

In some embodiments, the outer frame includes a first limiting member, the outer frame is formed with a second limiting member, and the first limiting member cooperates with the second limiting member to limit the The outer frame is away from the maximum moving stroke of the substrate.

In some embodiments, the outer frame and the outer frame are collectively formed with an accommodating space, and the outer frame includes an inner panel, and the inner panel extends from the substrate toward the outer frame, The inner side plate is attached to the outer frame to space the air outlet and the accommodating space.

In some embodiments, the hole wall of the circular hole is formed with a first air guiding surface, the air guiding member is formed with a second air guiding surface, the first air guiding surface and the second air guiding surface The outlet duct is formed between the faces, and the outer frame moves to bring the first wind guiding surface closer to or away from the second wind guiding surface to change an air outlet angle of the outlet duct.

In some embodiments, the panel assembly includes a ring-shaped inner frame, the air guiding member is fixedly coupled to the inner frame, and the inner frame, the air guiding member and the circular hole are coaxial Settings.

In some embodiments, the inner frame includes a spacing. Although the spacing side plate cooperates with the air guiding member to divide the circular hole into an air inlet duct and the air outlet duct.

In some embodiments, the inner frame is provided with an air inlet, the air inlet is connected to the air inlet, and the panel assembly includes an entrance grill fixedly connected to the inner frame. A grid covers the air inlet.

An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the panel assembly according to any of the above embodiments.

In the panel assembly of the above air conditioner, the air guiding member and the hole wall of the circular hole form a circular air outlet, and the air conditioner using the panel assembly can realize 360 degree air outlet, and at the same time, the outer frame is oriented along the circular hole axis direction. Move The movement can change the outlet angle of the air duct, so that the air outlet of the air conditioner is better.

The additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows.

DRAWINGS

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the appended claims

1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is another schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a perspective exploded view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a perspective view of an outer frame base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a plan view of an outer frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the outer frame according to Figure 5 taken along line VI-VI;

Figure 7 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion VII of the air conditioner according to Figure 2;

Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic view showing a portion VIII of the air conditioner according to Figure 1;

9 is a perspective view of an inner frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 10 is a perspective schematic view of a progressive grille in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of main components and symbols:

The air conditioner 100, the panel assembly 10, the outer frame 12, the circular hole 122, the air outlet 1222, the air inlet 1224, the guiding sleeve 124, the first limiting member 126, the first air guiding surface 128, and the air guiding member 13. The second air guiding surface 132, the outer frame seat 14, the through hole 141, the substrate 142, the guiding column 144, the outer side plate 145, the second limiting member 146, the inner side plate 148, the accommodating space 149, the inner frame 16, The partition side plate 162, the face frame 164, the air inlet 166, the inlet grill 18, the grill hole 182, the casing 20, the heat exchanger 30, the fan assembly 40, the motor 42, the wind wheel 44, and the water receiving tray 50.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" or "second" may include one or more of the described features either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless specifically and specifically defined otherwise.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the term "connecting" should be understood broadly, unless it is specifically defined and defined, for example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; They are mechanical connections, they can be electrically connected or can communicate with each other; they can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, which can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. In addition, the present invention may be repeated with reference to the numerals and/or reference numerals in the various examples, which are for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and do not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and/or settings discussed. Moreover, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the use of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

Referring to FIGS. 1-3, an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a panel assembly 10.

The panel assembly 10 is used for the air conditioner 100, and the panel assembly 10 includes an outer frame 12 and an air guiding member 13. The outer frame 12 is provided with a circular hole 122.

The air guiding member 13 is annular, and the air guiding member 13 is partially disposed in the circular hole 122, and the air guiding member 13 and the circle The wall of the holes of the shaped holes 122 collectively form an air duct 1222 which is movable in the axial direction of the circular hole 122 to change the angle of the air exiting the air passage 1222.

In the above panel assembly 10, the air guiding member 13 and the hole wall of the circular hole 122 form a circular air outlet 1222, and the air conditioner 100 of the panel assembly 10 can realize 360 degree air blowing while the outer frame 12 is circled. The movement of the hole 122 in the axial direction can change the air outlet angle of the air passage 1222, so that the air outlet of the air conditioner 100 is better.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 may be an embedded air conditioner. The air conditioner 100 includes a casing 20. The casing 20 is provided with a heat exchanger 30 and a fan assembly 40. The panel assembly 10 is connected to the casing 20. The fan assembly 40 includes a motor 42 that rotates under the drive of the motor 42 and a rotor 44 that draws air from the outside into the tank 20 and drives air through the heat exchanger 30, the air and heat exchanger 30. Perform heat exchange to achieve cooling or heating. After passing through the heat exchanger 30, the air flows out along the inner wall of the casing 20 and reaches the outlet duct 1222. The outer frame 12 moves to change the outlet angle of the air duct 1222.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the panel assembly 10 includes an outer frame seat 14 that is coupled to the outer frame 12 , and the outer frame base 14 defines a through hole 141 corresponding to the circular hole 122 .

In this way, the outer frame 14 can be used to support the outer frame 12, so that the outer frame 12 moves more stably, and the through hole 141 corresponds to the circular hole 122, so that the outer frame 14 does not affect the air inlet and outlet of the air conditioner 100.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the outer frame 12 and the outer frame base 14 are all circular.

In the embedded air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention, the outer frame seat 14 can be attached to the ceiling, the box body 20 can be embedded in the ceiling, and only the panel assembly 10 is exposed outside the ceiling during use to save indoor space and the air conditioner 100 is more beautiful.

Referring to FIGS. 4-6, in some embodiments, the outer frame 12 includes a plurality of guiding sleeves 124. The outer frame housing 14 includes an annular base plate 142 and a plurality of guiding posts 144. A plurality of guide posts 144 extend from the base plate 142 in the axial direction of the circular holes 122, and each of the guide sleeves 124 cooperates with a corresponding one of the guide posts 144 to guide the movement of the outer frame 12.

Thus, by the guiding sleeve 124 engaging with the guiding post 144 to guide the movement of the outer frame 12, the outer frame 12 moves more smoothly and reliably, so that the outer frame 12 can accurately change the air outlet angle of the air duct 1222.

It can be understood that the fit between the guiding sleeve 124 and the guiding post 144 is a clearance fit, so as to avoid the friction between the guiding sleeve 124 and the guiding post 144 being too large to affect the sensitivity of the movement of the outer frame 12, and avoiding Produces noise.

Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the guiding post 144 has a cylindrical shape, the guiding sleeve 124 is also cylindrical, and the guiding sleeve 124 is formed with a hollow portion, and the hollow portion has the same shape as the guiding post 144. The guide post 144 extends into the hollow portion to mate with the guiding sleeve 124. When the outer frame 12 is moved, the guide post 144 extends into or out of the hollow portion.

Of course, in other embodiments, the specific shape of the guiding sleeve 124 and the guiding post 144 may be other options according to actual conditions, and is not limited herein.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the guiding sleeve 124 extends from the outer frame 12 toward the casing 20, and the guiding post 144 extends from the substrate 142 in a direction away from the casing 20. In this way, the substrate 142 can be attached to the ceiling, and the guiding sleeve 124 and the guiding post 144 are not exposed outside the panel assembly 10, so that the appearance of the air conditioner 100 is beautiful.

In some embodiments, the plurality of guide sleeves 124 are circumferentially equiangularly distributed on the outer frame 12, and correspondingly, the plurality of guide posts 144 are circumferentially equiangularly distributed on the outer frame mount 14. In this way, the guiding action of the plurality of guiding sleeves 124 and the plurality of guiding columns 144 in cooperation with the outer frame 12 is relatively uniform in the circumferential direction, and the outer frame 12 moves more smoothly.

Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 7 , in some embodiments, the outer frame 14 includes an outer side plate 145 , and the outer side plate 145 extends from the outer frame 12 of the substrate 142 , and the outer side plate 145 is used to limit the outer frame 12 to the maximum of the substrate 142 . Move the trip.

In this way, the outer side plate 145 can limit the maximum moving stroke of the outer frame 12 near the substrate 142, preventing the distance between the hole wall of the circular hole 122 and the air guiding member 13 from being excessive, that is, preventing the width of the air outlet 1222 from being excessively large. The movement of the outer frame 12 does not change the exit angle of the air duct 1222.

Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, when the outer frame 12 is moved to a position close to the maximum movement stroke of the substrate 142, the outer side plate 145 abuts against the outer frame 12 to restrict the outer frame 12 from continuing to approach the substrate 142. At this time, the width of the outlet duct 1222 reaches the maximum width, and the outlet angle of the outlet duct 1222 is the farthest from the outer frame. The angle of 12. In the embedded air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the air outlet angle at this time is closest to the vertical downward.

Referring to FIG. 4 , FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , in some implementations, the outer frame 12 includes a first limiting member 126 , and the outer frame 14 is formed with a second limiting member 146 , and the first limiting member 126 and the second portion The limiting member 146 cooperates to limit the maximum moving stroke of the outer frame 12 away from the substrate 142.

In this manner, the first limiting member 126 cooperates with the second limiting member 146 to limit the maximum moving stroke of the outer frame 12 away from the substrate 142, and prevents the distance between the hole wall of the circular hole 122 and the air guiding member 13 from being too small. That is, the width of the outlet duct 1222 is prevented from being too small or even the air duct 1222 is closed.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting member 126 may be a plurality of hooks distributed on the outer frame 12, and the second limiting member 146 may be a plurality of hooking holes distributed on the outer frame 14. In this way, the hook and the hook hole are cooperatively connected to make the outer frame 12 and the outer frame 14 easy to disassemble.

Preferably, the plurality of first limiting members 126 are equally angularly distributed on the outer frame 12 in the circumferential direction, and the plurality of second limiting members 146 are equally angularly distributed on the outer frame base 14 in the circumferential direction.

Specifically, each of the first limiting members 126 cooperates with a corresponding one of the second limiting members 146. When the outer frame 12 moves to a position away from the maximum moving stroke of the substrate 142, the first limiting member 126 reaches the second position. One end of the limiting member 146, thereby restricting the outer frame 12 from moving away from the substrate 142. At this time, the width of the outlet duct 1222 reaches the minimum width, and the outlet angle of the outlet duct 1222 is the angle closest to the outer frame 12. In the embedded air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the air blowing angle at this time is closest to the horizontal direction.

In the example of the present invention, the second stopper 146 is disposed on the outer side wall of the outer side plate 145 and extends in the moving direction of the outer frame 12.

Of course, the specific form of the first limiting member 126 and the second limiting member 146 is not limited to the above-exemplified embodiments, and other options are possible.

Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , in some embodiments, the outer frame 12 and the outer frame 14 are formed with an accommodation space 149 . The outer frame 14 includes an inner plate 148 and the inner plate 148 extends from the substrate 142 to the outer frame 12 . The inner side plate 148 is attached to the outer frame 12 to partition the air passage 1222 from the accommodating space 149.

Thus, the inner side plate 148 and the outer frame 12 are spaced apart from the air outlet 1222 and the accommodating space 149. The air flowing out of the casing 20 does not enter the accommodating space 149, and the air volume of the air conditioner 100 is not affected and noise is prevented from occurring.

In actual use, other functional parts, such as a driving part (not shown), may be disposed in the accommodating space 149, and the driving part is used to drive the outer frame 12 to move. The driving portion may be matched by the gear and the rack to drive the outer frame 12 to move, or may be driven by the crank link mechanism to move the outer frame 12 or other specific manner, which is not limited herein.

In some embodiments, the hole wall of the circular hole 122 is formed with a first air guiding surface 128, and the air guiding member 13 is formed with a second air guiding surface 132, and the first air guiding surface 128 and the second air guiding surface 132 The air duct 1222 is formed, and the outer frame 12 is moved to move the first air guiding surface 128 toward or away from the second air guiding surface 132 to change the air outlet angle of the air duct 1222.

In this way, the second air guiding surface 132 is fixed, and the air blowing angle can be changed by moving the outer frame 12, that is, moving the first air guiding surface 128, and the operation is simple.

In the embodiment of the invention, the first wind guiding surface 128 is formed on the outer frame 12.

Specifically, the first air guiding surface 128 and the second air guiding surface 132 are both designed as streamlined surfaces, so that the friction between the air and the first air guiding surface 128 and the second air guiding surface 132 is small, and the air conditioner 100 is reduced. The impact of wind and wind.

Referring to FIGS. 1 , 3 and 9 , in some embodiments, the panel assembly 10 includes an inner frame 16 that is annular and the air guiding member 13 is fixedly coupled to the inner frame 16 . The inner frame 16, the air guiding member 13 and the circular hole 122 are coaxially arranged.

In this way, the air guiding member 13 is fixedly connected to the inner frame 16, and the air guiding member 13 is disposed coaxially with the circular hole 122, so that the size of the air outlet channel 1222 is equal everywhere in the circumferential direction of the panel assembly 10. The air outlets of the air conditioner 100 are equal in all directions.

Specifically, the air guiding member 13 may be the air guiding member 13 made of foam, and thus, the panel assembly 10 is made lightweight and it is difficult to form condensed water on the air guiding member 13. The air guiding member 13 and the inner frame 16 may be bonded together by an adhesive. Thus, the air guiding member 13 is connected to the inner frame 16 for simple operation and cost saving.

In the embedded air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the inner frame 16 may be fixed to the air conditioner 100. On the water receiving tray 50, the water receiving tray 50 is fixedly connected to the tank 20 and is used to hold the condensed water formed on the surface of the heat exchanger 30. During operation of the air conditioner 100, the inner frame 16 and the air guiding member 13 are fixed, and are moved in the axial direction of the circular hole 122 through the outer frame 12 to change the air outlet angle of the air passage 1222.

In some embodiments, the inner frame 16 includes a spaced side panel 162 that, in conjunction with the air deflector 13, divides the circular aperture 122 into an air inlet duct 1224 and an air outlet duct 1222.

Thus, the circular hole 122 is divided into the intake duct 1224 and the outlet duct 1222, and the air inlet and outlet of the air conditioner 100 do not affect each other.

Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the inner frame 16 includes a face frame 164, the plane of the face frame 164 is perpendicular to the axis of the circular hole 122, and the spaced side plate 162 extends from the face frame 164 along the axis direction of the circular hole 122. The spacer side plate 162 is also annular. The inlet duct 1224 is an intermediate portion of the circular hole 122, and the outlet duct 1222 is an annular duct surrounding the inlet duct 1224. The air is taken into the air conditioner 100 from the intake duct 1224, and flows out from the outlet duct 1222 after heat exchange. The air inlet and outlet air of the air conditioner 100 do not affect each other.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the inner frame 16 defines an air inlet 166 , and the air inlet 166 communicates with the air inlet 1224 . The panel assembly 10 includes an inlet grill 18 fixedly connected to the inner frame 16 . The inlet grill 18 covers the air inlet 166.

In this way, the outside air can enter the air inlet 1224 of the air conditioner 100 through the style grill 18 and the air inlet 166.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the inlet grill 18 is formed with a long grille hole 182, and air can enter the air conditioner 100 from the grille hole 182, and the grille hole 182 can block foreign matter from entering the air conditioner 100. For example, bulky paper dust.

Specifically, the inner frame 16 and the inlet grill 18 may be connected by a snap.

In this way, the connection between the inlet grill 18 and the inner frame 16 is simple and reliable, and the inlet grill 18 is easily detachable.

Of course, in other embodiments, the inlet grill 18 and the inner frame 16 may be other connections.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in the manner or example are included in at least one of the present invention. In the manner or example. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. The embodiments are subject to changes, modifications, substitutions and variations.

Claims

A panel assembly for an air conditioner, wherein the panel assembly comprises:

An outer frame, the outer frame is provided with a circular hole; and

An annular air guiding member, the air guiding member is partially disposed in the circular hole, and the air guiding member and the hole wall of the circular hole together form an air duct, and the outer frame can be along the The circular hole moves in the axial direction to change the air outlet angle of the outlet duct.
The panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein the panel assembly comprises an outer frame seat that is coupled to the outer frame, and the outer frame seat defines a through hole corresponding to the circular hole.
The panel assembly of claim 2 wherein said outer frame comprises a plurality of guide sleeves, said outer frame support comprising:

a ring-shaped substrate; and

a plurality of guiding columns extending from the substrate along an axial direction of the circular hole, each of the guiding sleeves cooperating with a corresponding one of the guiding posts to guide the outer frame to move.
The panel assembly according to claim 3, wherein said outer frame holder comprises an outer side panel, said outer side panel extending from said substrate toward said outer frame, said outer side panel for restricting said outer frame from approaching The maximum travel of the substrate.
The panel assembly according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the outer frame comprises a first limiting member, the outer frame is formed with a second limiting member, the first limiting member and the The second limiting member cooperates to limit a maximum moving stroke of the outer frame away from the substrate.
The panel assembly according to claim 3, wherein said outer frame and said outer frame are collective Forming an accommodating space, the outer frame base includes an inner side plate extending from the substrate toward the outer frame, and the inner side plate is attached to the outer frame to space the outlet air passage The accommodation space.
The panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein the hole wall of the circular hole is formed with a first air guiding surface, and the air guiding member is formed with a second air guiding surface, the first air guiding surface Forming the outlet duct with the second air guiding surface, the outer frame moving to move the first air guiding surface toward or away from the second air guiding surface to change the outlet of the air outlet Wind angle.
The panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein the panel assembly comprises an inner frame that is annular, the air guiding member is fixedly coupled to the inner frame, and the inner frame and the air guiding member are The circular holes are arranged coaxially.
The panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein said inner frame comprises a spaced side plate, said spaced side plate and said air guiding member collectively dividing said circular hole into an intake duct and said outlet Wind tunnel.
The panel assembly according to claim 9, wherein the inner frame is provided with an air inlet, the air inlet is connected to the air inlet, and the panel assembly comprises a fixed style connected to the inner frame. a grid, the inlet grille covering the air inlet.
An air conditioner comprising the panel assembly of any of claims 1-10.