WO2019024479A1

WO2019024479A1 - Purification module and air-conditioning apparatus

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Publication number: WO2019024479A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/075751
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张德明; 郝本华; 耿宝寒; 成汝振; 孔令波; 柯靖
Original assignee: 青岛海尔空调器有限总公司
Priority date: 2017-08-04
Filing date: 2018-02-08
Publication date: 2019-02-07
Also published as: CN107477723A; CN107477723B

Abstract

Disclosed are a purification module (100) and an air-conditioning apparatus. The purification module (100) comprises multiple purification sub-modules, wherein the multiple purification sub-modules are respectively rotatably provided on an air intake port (200), and by changing the rotational position of each purification sub-module, switching between a full-purification mode and a non-purification mode can be realised. The purification module (100) is provided on the air intake port (200) of the air-conditioning apparatus. When in the full-purification mode, each purification sub-module fully shields the air intake port (200); and when in the non-purification mode, each purification sub-module is open, giving way to the air intake port (200).The purification module (100) is realised in a simple manner, operation is simple and convenient, and when purification is not needed, the purification module (100) gives way to the air intake port (200), increasing the air intake volume, and achieving a greater cooling volume or a greater heating volume.

Description

Purification module and air conditioner

The present application is based on a Chinese patent application filed on Jan. 4, 2017, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular, to a purification module and an air conditioning device.

Background technique

With the increase of environmental pollution, the existing air conditioning units have expanded and added new functions such as purification based on the temperature adjustment function and the ordinary filtering function. However, when the air quality of the user environment is good and the purification is not required, the installation method of the existing purification module causes it to be difficult to disassemble, wastes resources, and reduces the service life of the purification module, shortens the replacement cycle, and improves the user's use. cost. Moreover, the setting of the purification module affects the amount of intake air.

Summary of the invention

Embodiments of the present invention provide a purification module and an air conditioning device.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a purification module is provided, which is disposed on an air inlet of an air conditioner, and includes a plurality of purification sub-modules, wherein the plurality of purification sub-modules are respectively rotatably disposed on the air inlet Converting between the full purification mode and the non-purification mode by changing the rotational position of each purification sub-module;

Wherein, in the full purifying mode, each purifying sub-module rotates parallel to the plane of the air inlet, and the edges of each sub-module are adjacent to completely block the air inlet; when in the non-purifying mode, each purifying sub-module rotates to and from The plane of the tuyere is vertical, and each purifying sub-module is opened to let out the air inlet.

The purification module of the embodiment can realize the conversion in the full purification mode and the non-purification mode, and the implementation is simple and the operation is simple. According to the user environment, the corresponding purification mode can be selected. When the purification is not required, the purification module allows the air inlet to be increased, and the air volume is increased to achieve a larger cooling capacity or heating capacity.

In a preferred technical solution, the transition to the transitional purification mode is achieved by controlling the rotational position of each of the purification sub-modules; the filtration purification mode is between the full purification mode and the non-purification mode, and the rotational position of each purification sub-module is The purification mode when the plane of the air inlet is parallel and vertical. The purifying module can realize the conversion between the three modes of the full purifying mode, the transition purifying mode and the non-purifying mode, and realize the multi-level adjustment of the air inlet volume of the air conditioner and the adjustment of the air inlet direction, thereby increasing the air conditioning to the intake air. Controlled features.

A preferred technical solution further includes a plurality of flexible filter membranes respectively connected to adjacent edges of two adjacent purification sub-modules, and located at each of the purification sub-modules and the air inlet The edge adjacent to the edge and the edge of the air inlet; when in the non-purifying mode, the purifying sub-module is opened to release the air inlet, the flexible filter membrane is deployed, and the shielding is formed on the air inlet by the flexible A second filter module consisting of a filter membrane.

In a preferred technical solution, a third filtering module is further included, and the third filtering module includes a plurality of sub-filtering modules, and the plurality of sub-filtering modules are respectively disposed on one side of the plurality of purifying sub-modules.

In a preferred technical solution, the second filtering module and the third filtering module adopt a filtering module having the same filtering manner.

A preferred technical solution further includes a driving mechanism, wherein the output ends of the driving mechanisms are respectively connected to the rotating shaft of each of the purifying sub-modules, and the rotational position of each of the purifying sub-modules is controlled to realize the purifying mode switching.

In a preferred technical solution, the frame further includes a frame, wherein the plurality of purifying submodules are respectively rotatably coupled to the frame; and the frame is adapted to the air inlet, and is disposed on the air inlet.

In a preferred technical solution, a plurality of support beams are further disposed, and the plurality of support beams are fixed between the purification sub-modules along the rotation axis of each purification sub-module;

When the purification module includes a flexible filter membrane, an intermediate portion of the flexible filter membrane between adjacent edges of two adjacent purification sub-modules may be connected between the adjacent two purification sub-modules On the support beam.

According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an air conditioning apparatus including a housing having an air inlet opening, wherein the housing further includes at least one of the foregoing cleaning modules, and the at least one cleaning module is disposed on the housing On the air inlet.

The air conditioning device of the embodiment has a full purification mode and a non-purification mode, and a transitional purification mode, and can be switched between the three, and the corresponding purification mode can be selected according to the user environment. Simple to implement and easy to operate. When the purification is not required, the adjustment of the intake air can be realized, and it is preferable to realize the multi-stage air volume adjustment to achieve a better cooling capacity or heating capacity.

In a preferred technical solution, when a plurality of purification modules are included, the rotation of the purification sub-modules in each purification module is not synchronized.

The above general description and the following detailed description are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive.

DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in the specification of FIG

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module of a full purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module in a non-purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module of a transition purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module of a transition purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module of a full purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module in a non-purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module of a full purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module of a full purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG.

9 is a cross-sectional structural view of the purification module of the full purification mode of FIG. 8 in a plan view;

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a purification module in a non-purification mode according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioning apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment;

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS: 100, purification module; 101, first purification sub-module; 102, second purification sub-module; 103, third purification sub-module; 104, flexible filtration membrane; 105, third filtration module; Frame; 111, support ribs; 200, air inlet; 300, outer casing.

Detailed ways

The detailed description of the embodiments of the invention are set forth in the description The examples represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for portions and features of other embodiments. The scope of the embodiments of the invention includes the full scope of the claims, and all equivalents of the claims. In this context, various embodiments may be referred to individually or collectively by the term "invention," for convenience only, and if more than one invention is disclosed, it is not intended to automatically limit the scope of the application to any A single invention or inventive concept. Herein, relational terms such as first and second are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not require or imply any actual relationship between the entities or operations or order. Furthermore, the terms "comprises" or "comprising" or "comprising" or any other variations are intended to encompass a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, or device that includes a plurality of elements includes not only those elements but also other items not specifically listed. Elements. The various embodiments herein are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on differences from other embodiments, and the same similar parts between the various embodiments may be referred to each other. For the structures, products, and the like disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the parts disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the method parts.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 10, a first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention is described. A purification module 100 is provided for being disposed on an air inlet 200 of an air conditioner to purify air entering the air conditioner. The purification module 100 includes a plurality of purification sub-modules, and the plurality of purification sub-modules are respectively rotatably disposed on the air inlet, as shown in FIG. 1 , three purification sub-modules, a first purification sub-module 101 , and a second purification The sub-module 102 and the third purification sub-module 103 can realize the conversion between the full purification mode (as shown in FIG. 1) and the non-purification mode (shown in FIG. 2) by changing the rotational position of each purification sub-module.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in the full purification mode, each of the purification sub-modules rotates parallel to the plane of the air inlet 200 , and the edges of the sub-modules are adjacent to completely block the air inlet 200 . As shown in FIG. 2, in the non-purification mode, each of the purification sub-modules is rotated to be perpendicular to the plane of the air inlet 200, and each of the purification sub-modules is opened to allow the air inlet 200 to be released.

In the full purifying mode, the air intake of the air conditioner enters the air conditioner through the closed purifying module, and the air entering the air conditioner is deeply purified, and the fine particle contaminants in the air can be removed. That is to say, the full purification mode is mainly opened when the user's environment is poor in air and dust, such as smog weather. In the non-purification mode, the purification module is opened, and the air does not pass through the purification sub-modules, and directly enters the air-conditioning interior from the air inlet. In the case of a good user environment quality, the non-purification mode can be used, and the air inlet can be increased. In order to achieve greater cooling capacity or heat.

The purifying module 100 of the present invention has two modes: a full purifying mode and a non-purifying mode. In a preferred embodiment, the transition to the transition purifying mode can be realized between the rotating positions of the two modes, as shown in FIG. Shown. The filtration purification mode is a purification mode between the full purification mode and the non-purification mode, and the rotation position of each purification sub-module is between parallel and vertical with the plane of the air inlet. That is, each purification sub-module has a certain angle a with the plane of the air inlet, and the angle a is not 0° and 90°. In the preferred embodiment, the purification module can effect a transition between the three modes of full purge mode, transition purge mode, and non-purification mode. Compared with the non-purification mode, the transitional purification mode can realize the multi-stage adjustment of the air intake volume of the air conditioner and the adjustment of the air inlet direction by controlling the rotational position of each purification sub-module (ie, different angles a), and increasing the air conditioning pair. The function of entering the wind for control. Referring to Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, when the purifying submodules are rotated in different directions, the adjustment of the air inlet direction can be realized.

In the purification module 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, each of the purification sub-modules can be rotated around the respective rotation axes, and the rotation axis can be disposed on the longitudinal or lateral axis of the purification sub-module, and may not be the center of the vertical or horizontal direction. The wire, preferably the rotational axis of each of the purification sub-modules, is disposed on its longitudinal or transverse axis of symmetry for symmetrical rotation.

In the purification module 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the rotation of each purification sub-module may be synchronized or may be asynchronous, and may be set according to specific conditions. It is preferably set to rotate synchronously and is easy to control. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning module 100 further includes a driving mechanism (not shown), and the output ends of the driving mechanisms are respectively connected to the rotating shaft of each of the purifying submodules, and each of the control modules is controlled. Purify the rotation position of the sub-module to realize the purification mode conversion. For example, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a toothed crank and a gear, the gear is fixed on an output end of the motor, the gear meshes with the toothed crank, and the toothed crank and the cleaning submodule rotate Axis connection. The motor drives the gear to rotate, which in turn drives the toothed crank to slide, thereby driving the rotating shaft to rotate. The driving mechanism that can be employed in the present embodiment is not limited to the above-exemplified structure, and a conventional mechanism capable of driving the rotation of the rotating shaft of the cleaning sub-module can be used for the purification module of the present embodiment.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 , in order to facilitate the installation or replacement maintenance of the purification module 100 , the purification module 100 further includes a frame 110 , and the plurality of purification sub-modules (101, 102) And 103) are respectively rotatably connected to the frame 110; the frame 110 is adapted to the air inlet 200, and can be disposed on the air inlet 200 (as shown in FIG. 7), and the frame 110 is surrounded by Space becomes the circulation passage of air, which is the air inlet. In order to ensure the strength of the frame, a plurality of support beams 111 are disposed in the frame, and the plurality of support beams 111 are fixed between the respective purification sub-modules along the rotation axis of each purification sub-module. As shown in FIG. 5, a support beam 111 is fixedly disposed between the first purification sub-module 101 and the second purification sub-module 102, and a support beam 111 is fixedly disposed between the second purification sub-module 102 and the third purification sub-module 103. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the adjacent sides of the two adjacent purification sub-modules are respectively adjacent to the support beam 111, so that the purification module 100 can completely block the air inlet and realize the full purification mode.

As shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 9, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the purification module 100 further includes a plurality of flexible filter membranes 104, which are respectively connected adjacent to each other. Adjacent sides of the two purification sub-modules (101 and 102, and 102 and 103), and the respective purification sub-modules and the air inlet 200 (when the purification module includes the frame 110, the air inlet here refers to The edge of the air inlet of the frame is adjacent to the side of the air inlet and the edge of the air inlet. Here, each edge (upper, lower, left, and right edges) of each purification sub-module and the air inlet is included, and after the purification sub-modules are opened, the plurality of flexible filter membranes 104 can completely block the air inlet 200. Forming a second filter module.

When in the non-purifying mode, each of the purifying sub-modules (101, 102, and 103) opens to allow the air inlet 200 to be deployed, and the plurality of flexible filter membranes 104 are deployed to block the formation of a flexible filter membrane on the air inlet. The second filter module.

When in the full purifying mode, the flexible filter membrane 104 is stacked on the adjacent slits of the adjacent two purifying sub-modules and the adjacent slits of the purging sub-modules and the edges of the air inlet respectively, without filtering effect.

In the preferred embodiment, when the cleaning module 100 includes the frame 110 and the support ribs 111 are disposed on the frame 110, the connection arrangement of the flexible filter membrane 104 in the embodiment is not affected, and An intermediate portion of the flexible filter membrane between adjacent edges of two adjacent purification sub-modules is coupled to the support beam 111 between the adjacent two purification sub-modules. The function of supporting the flexible filter membrane 104 is to ensure the smooth deployment of the flexible filter membrane 104.

In the preferred embodiment, the conversion between the purification module and the second filter module is skillfully achieved by adding the flexible filter membrane 104, that is, in the non-purification mode and the transitional purification mode, after the purification module is opened, the second filtration is added. The module filters.

As shown in FIG. 10, in addition to the embodiment of the above-described flexible filter membrane 104, in a preferred embodiment, the purification module 100 further includes a third filter module 105, and the third filter module 105 includes a plurality of sub-filter modules, wherein the plurality of sub-filter modules are disposed on one side of the plurality of purifying sub-modules, and the sub-filter modules in the third filtering module 105 can be disposed in accordance with the purifying principle of the purifying module 100. It can also be set at a certain interval, depending on the specific situation. That is, in the full purification mode, the air entering the air conditioner is double purified by the purification module and the third filter module to improve the air quality entering the interior of the air conditioner.

In a preferred embodiment, the second filter module and the third filter module 105 employ a filter module having the same filtering mode. In this embodiment, the second filter module and the third filter module are integrated, and an integral filter network can be used for setting, which is convenient to implement and has a simple process. For example, the second filter module and the third filter module both adopt a flexible filter screen, and function as a filter floc and a large particle suspension of the conventional ordinary filter screen. That is, in the preferred embodiment, the existing ordinary filter module and the purification module can be organically combined to form an integral purification module, which is advantageous for simplifying the filtering structure of the air inlet on the existing air conditioner, and is convenient for installation, and Easy to replace repairs.

As shown in FIG. 11 , in a second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, an air conditioning apparatus includes an outer casing, and an air inlet is formed in the outer casing, and further includes at least one of the foregoing purification modules 100, the at least one purification The module 100 is disposed on the air inlet 200 of the outer casing 300.

The air conditioning device of the embodiment of the invention has a full purification mode and a non-purification mode, and a transition purification mode, which can be switched between the three, and the corresponding purification mode can be selected according to the user environment. Simple to implement and easy to operate. When the purification is not required, the adjustment of the intake air can be realized, and it is preferable to realize the multi-stage air volume adjustment to achieve a better cooling capacity or heating capacity.

As shown in FIG. 11, the two purification modules 100 are arranged in two layers, and the purification sub-modules are vertically disposed. Of course, the purification sub-module can also be arranged on the air inlet in a lateral arrangement.

In the air conditioning apparatus of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when a plurality of purification modules 100 are included, the rotation of the purification sub-modules in each of the purification modules 100 is not synchronized. The purification modules 100 can be controlled to be in different purification modes, respectively.

It is to be understood that the invention is not to be construed as being limited to The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

A purifying module is disposed on an air inlet of an air conditioner, and is characterized in that: a plurality of purifying sub-modules are included, wherein the plurality of purifying sub-modules are respectively rotatably disposed on the air inlet, and the rotating position of each purifying sub-module is changed The conversion between the full purification mode and the non-purification mode can be realized; wherein, in the full purification mode, each purification sub-module rotates to be parallel to the plane of the air inlet, and the edges of the sub-modules are adjacent to completely block the air inlet; When in the non-purifying mode, each purifying sub-module is rotated to be perpendicular to the plane of the air inlet, and each purifying sub-module is opened to let out the air inlet.
The purification module according to claim 1, wherein the transition to the transitional purification mode is achieved by changing the rotational position of each of the purification sub-modules; the filtration and purification mode is between the full purification mode and the non-purification mode. The purging position of the purifying sub-module is in a purging mode when it is parallel and perpendicular to the plane of the air inlet.
The purification module according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a plurality of flexible filter membranes respectively connected to adjacent edges of the adjacent two purification sub-modules, And a side edge adjacent to the edge of each of the purifying sub-modules and the air inlet and an edge of the air inlet; when in the non-purifying mode, each purifying sub-module is opened to release the air inlet, and the flexible filter membrane is deployed. Blocking forms a second filter module formed of a flexible filter membrane on the air inlet.
A purification module according to claim 3, further comprising a third filter module, the third filter module comprising a plurality of sub-filter modules, the plurality of sub-filter modules being correspondingly disposed in the plurality of purifications One side of the submodule.
The purification module according to claim 4, wherein the second filter module and the third filter module adopt a filter module having the same filtering mode.
A purification module according to claim 1, 2, 4 or 5, further comprising a driving mechanism, wherein the output ends of the driving mechanisms are respectively connected to the rotating shaft of each of the purifying submodules to control each purifying The rotation position of the sub-module realizes the purification mode conversion.
A purification module according to claim 1, 2, 4 or 5, further comprising a frame, said plurality of purification submodules being rotatably coupled to said frame; said frame and said air inlet Suitably, it can be disposed on the air inlet.
A purification module according to claim 7, further comprising a plurality of support beams, the plurality of support beams being fixed between the respective purification sub-modules along a rotational axis of each of the purification sub-modules;

When the purification module includes a flexible filter membrane, an intermediate portion of the flexible filter membrane between adjacent edges of two adjacent purification sub-modules may be connected between the adjacent two purification sub-modules On the support beam.
An air conditioning apparatus comprising an outer casing, the outer casing having an air inlet, characterized in that it further comprises at least one purification module according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one purification module is disposed in the On the air inlet of the outer casing.
The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 9, wherein when the plurality of purification modules are included, the rotation of the purification sub-modules in each of the purification modules is not synchronized.