WO2023142604A1 - Panel assembly for air conditioner and air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment and discloses a panel assembly for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. The panel assembly for an air conditioner comprises: a driving device, which comprises a first driving part and a second driving part, the first driving part and the second driving part moving synchronously, and directions of movement of the first driving part and the second driving part being opposite; panels, which are connected to the driving device, the driving device being used for driving the panels to move; the panels comprise a first panel and a second panel, the first panel being connected to the first driving part, and the second panel being connected to the second driving part; a guide device, which abuts against the panels, the panels being able to move relative to the guide device, and during relative movement of the first panel and the second panel, the guide device is used for guiding the panels to move, so that the first panel and the second panel are clear of each other. The first driving part and the second driving part respectively drive the first panel and the second panel to move, the panels can be automatically opened or closed, manual operation of a user is avoided, and the level of automation of an air conditioner is improved.

Description

Panel assembly and air conditioner for air conditioner

This application is based on a Chinese patent application with application number 202210107195.4 and a filing date of January 28, 2022, and claims the priority of this Chinese patent application. The entire content of this Chinese patent application is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, for example, to a panel assembly for an air conditioner and the air conditioner.

Background technique

Air conditioner is an electrical product widely used in people's life. Air conditioner plays an important role in regulating indoor temperature and can provide users with a healthy and comfortable indoor environment to meet the needs of normal work, life and study.

A panel opening and closing device for household appliances is disclosed in the prior art, including a control panel, one side of the control panel is provided with a mounting groove, a cover plate is rotatably connected to the mounting groove, one end of the cover plate is connected to a rotating shaft, and one side of the control panel is An operation slot is also provided, and a connection frame is symmetrically arranged in the operation slot, a rack bar is provided on the opposite side of the two connection frames, a gear is arranged between the two rack bars, and a gear is provided between the side of the gear and the rack bar. Mesh connection, one side of the gear and the bottom of the operation slot are connected by rotation, the other side of the gear is provided with a first rotating block, the opposite side of the two connection frames is provided with a clamping rod, and the control panel is provided with a In the slot for placing the clamping rod, one side of the clamping rod is connected to the inner wall of the slot by a spring, and the side of the cover plate is provided with a clamping slot for clamping one end of the clamping rod.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in related technologies:

When the clamping rod falls off the clamping groove, the user needs to manually rotate the cover to rotate the cover around the rotating shaft, thereby opening the cover.

Contents of the invention

In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is presented below. The summary is not intended to be an extensive overview nor to identify key/important elements or to delineate the scope of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a panel assembly for an air conditioner and the air conditioner, so as to solve the problem of how to automatically open the panel of the air conditioner.

According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application, there is provided a panel assembly for an air conditioner, including: a driving device, including a first driving member and a second driving member, and the first driving member and the second driving member The driving parts move synchronously, and the moving direction of the first driving part is opposite to that of the second driving part; the panel is connected with the driving device, and the driving device is used to drive the panel to move, and the panel includes A first panel and a second panel, the first panel is connected to the first driving member, the second panel is connected to the second driving member; the guiding device is in contact with the panel, the The panel can move relative to the guide device, and during the relative movement of the first panel and the second panel, the guide device is used to guide the movement of the panel so that the first panel and the second panel The panels avoid each other.

According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present application, an air conditioner is provided, including the panel assembly for an air conditioner described in any one of the above.

Provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following technical effects can be achieved:

The first driving part is connected with the first panel, the second driving part is connected with the second panel, the first driving part and the second driving part move synchronously, and the moving directions of the first driving part and the second driving part are opposite. That is to say, the first driving part can drive the first panel to move, the second driving part can drive the second panel to move, and the first driving part drives the moving direction of the first panel and the second driving part drives the moving direction of the second panel On the contrary, the first panel and the second panel move relative to each other or away from each other, so that the panels are automatically opened or closed. The panel abuts against the guide device and can move relative to the guide device. During the relative movement of the first panel and the second panel, the first panel and the second panel can move along the guide device, so that the first panel and the second panel Avoid each other. In this embodiment, the first driving member and the second driving member respectively drive the first panel and the second panel to move, which can automatically open or close the panels, avoiding manual operation by the user, and improving the automation level of the air conditioner. At the same time, the guiding device can guide the first panel and the second panel to avoid each other during the movement, so as to prevent the panels from colliding with each other during the movement and causing damage to the panels, thereby improving the operation stability of the air conditioner.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the application.

Description of drawings

One or more embodiments are exemplified by the corresponding drawings, and these exemplifications and drawings do not constitute a limitation to the embodiments, and elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, The drawings are not limited to scale and in which:

FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a panel in a closed position of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of another viewing angle of a panel of a panel assembly for an air conditioner in a closed position provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a panel of a panel assembly for an air conditioner during movement provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a panel in an open position of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a viewing angle of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 6 is a partial structural schematic view from another perspective of a panel assembly for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner panel in a closed position provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of A-A direction in Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner panel during movement provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of B-B direction in Fig. 9;

Fig. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner panel in an open position provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of C-C in Fig. 11 .

Reference signs:

10. Panel; 110. First panel; 111. First pin body; 112. Third pin body; 120. Second panel; 121. Second pin body; 122. Fourth pin body; 130. Third panel; 20, driving device; 210, the first driving member; 211, the first rail groove; 220, the second driving member; 221, the second rail groove; 230, the motor; 240, the gear; 250, the rack; 251, the first Rack; 252, second rack; 253, sliding part; 254, sliding fitting part; 30, guiding device; 310, first guiding member; 311, first guiding groove; 312, third guiding groove; 313, the first Five guide grooves; 320, second guide piece; 321, second guide groove; 322, fourth guide groove; 323, sixth guide groove; 40, shell; 410, air outlet; 420, air duct shell; 4200, Air outlet duct; 421, first air duct shell; 4210, first air outlet duct; 4211, first shell wall; 4212, second shell wall; 422, second air duct shell; 4220, second air outlet Air duct; 4221, third shell wall; 4222, fourth shell wall; 430, accommodation space.

Detailed ways

In order to understand the characteristics and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are only for reference and description, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown simplified in order to simplify the drawings.

The terms "first", "second" and the like in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific sequence or sequence. It should be understood that the data so used may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to facilitate the embodiments of the disclosed embodiments described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having", as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear" etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. Positional relationship. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their implementations, and are not used to limit that the indicated devices, elements or components must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Moreover, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure according to specific situations.

In addition, the terms "setting", "connecting" and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediary, or two devices, components or Internal connectivity between components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure according to specific situations.

The term "and/or" is an associative relationship describing objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and/or B means: A or B, or, A and B, these three relationships.

It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the embodiments and the features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 12 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, and the air conditioner includes a panel assembly for the air conditioner.

As shown in Figures 7 to 12, optionally, the air conditioner includes a casing 40, the casing 40 is provided with an air outlet 410, the panel 10 is arranged on the air outlet 410, and the panel 10 can be opened and closed in the open position of the air outlet 410. The air outlet 410 moves between closed positions.

The panel 10 is disposed on the air outlet 410 , and can move between an open position for opening the air outlet 410 and a closed position for closing the air outlet 410 for covering and protecting the air outlet 410 . When the air conditioner is turned off, the panel 10 is located at the closed position for covering the air outlet 410 to prevent external dust and sundries from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the air outlet 410 . When the air conditioner is turned on, the panel 10 is located at the open position to expose the air outlet 410 to allow the air conditioner to blow out air.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , the panel assembly for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a driving device 20 , a panel 10 and a guiding device 30 . The driving device 20 includes a first driving member 210 and a second driving member 220 , the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move synchronously, and the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move in opposite directions.

The panel 10 is connected with the driving device 20 , and the driving device 20 drives the panel 10 to move. The panel 10 includes a first panel 110 and a second panel 120 , the first panel 110 is connected to the first driver 210 , and the second panel 120 is connected to the second driver 220 . The guide device 30 abuts against the panel 10, and the panel 10 can move relative to the guide device 30. During the movement of the first panel 110 and the second panel 120, the guide device 30 guides the movement of the panel 10, so that the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 move The two panels 120 avoid each other.

Using this optional embodiment, the first driving member 210 is connected to the first panel 110, the second driving member 220 is connected to the second panel 120, the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move synchronously, and the first The driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move in opposite directions. That is to say, the first driving part 210 can drive the first panel 110 to move, the second driving part 220 can drive the second panel 120 to move, and the first driving part 210 can drive the first panel 110 to move in the same direction as the second driving part 220. The movement direction of the second panel 120 is opposite, and the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 move relative to each other or move away from each other, so that the panel 10 is automatically opened or closed. The panel 10 abuts against the guide device 30 and can move relative to the guide device 30. During the relative movement of the first panel 110 and the second panel 120, the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 can move along the guide device 30, so as to The first panel 110 and the second panel 120 are avoided. In this embodiment, the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 respectively drive the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 to move, which can automatically open or close the panel 10, avoid manual operation by the user, and improve the automation level of the air conditioner. At the same time, the guide device 30 can guide the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 to avoid each other during the movement, so as to prevent the panels 10 from colliding with each other during the movement and causing damage to the panels 10 , thereby improving the operation stability of the air conditioner.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , in some optional embodiments, the guide device 30 includes a first guide 310 and a second guide 320 . The first guide 310 is provided with a first bending guide groove, the first bending guide groove includes a first guide groove 311 and a third guide groove 312 which are connected, and the extension direction of the first guide groove 311 is consistent with the first driving direction. The moving directions of the components 210 intersect, and the first guiding groove 311 and the third guiding groove 312 are connected with a bend. The first panel 110 includes a first pin body 111 . The first pin body 111 is located in the first bending guide groove and can move relative to the first bending guide groove to guide the movement of the first panel 110 . The second guide piece 320 is arranged opposite to the first guide piece 310, and the second guide piece 320 is provided with a second bent guide groove, and the second bent guide groove includes a second guide groove 321 and a fourth guide groove connected to each other. In the groove 322 , the extending direction of the second guiding groove 321 intersects with the moving direction of the second driving member 220 , and a bend is provided at the connection between the second guiding groove 321 and the fourth guiding groove 322 . The second panel 120 includes a second pin body 121 . The second pin body 121 is located in the second bending guide groove and can move relative to the second bending guide groove to guide the movement of the second panel 120 .

The first end of the first guide groove 311 is flush with the first end of the second guide groove 321, and the second end of the first guide groove 311 extends to the second guide groove 321 and communicates with the third guide groove 312. The second end of the guide groove 321 extends toward the first guide groove 311 and communicates with the fourth guide groove 322, and the vertical distance between the straight line where the third guide groove 312 is located and the first end of the first guide groove 311 is greater than that of the fourth guide groove The vertical distance between the line where 322 is located and the first end of the second guide groove 321 .

With this optional embodiment, the first end of the first guide groove 311 is flush with the first end of the second guide groove 321, that is, when the first pin body 111 is located at the first end of the first guide groove 311, When the second pin body 121 is located at the first end of the second guide groove 321 , the first panel 110 is flush with the second panel 120 .

The first driving member 210 drives the first panel 110 to move, and the movement of the first panel 110 drives the first pin body 111 to move in the first bending guide groove, that is, the first pin body 111 moves in the first guide groove 311 or the third The movement in the guide groove 312, the second driving member 220 drives the second panel 120 to move, and the movement of the second panel 120 drives the second pin body 121 to move in the second bending guide groove, that is, the second pin body 121 moves in the second The guide groove 321 or the fourth guide groove 322 moves. The second end of the first guide groove 311 extends toward the second guide groove 321 and communicates with the third guide groove 312 , and the second end of the second guide groove 321 extends toward the first guide groove 311 and communicates with the fourth guide groove 322 connected, so that the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 can drive the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 to move relative to each other or move away from each other.

The first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move relatively, the extending direction of the first guiding groove 311 intersects the moving direction of the first driving member 210 , the extending direction of the second guiding groove 321 intersects the moving direction of the second driving member 220 , In this way, the first guide groove 311 and the second guide groove 321 can guide the moving direction of the first pin body 111 and the second pin body 121 to be different from the moving direction of the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220, that is, to make the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 move in a different direction. The movement trajectories of the panel 110 and the second panel 120 are offset, so that the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 avoid each other during the movement.

The connection between the first guide groove 311 and the third guide groove 312 is provided with a bend, and the connection between the second guide groove 321 and the third guide groove 312 is provided with a bend. The vertical distance between the first end of the second guiding groove 321 and the straight line where the fourth guiding groove 322 is located is greater than the vertical distance between the first end of the second guiding groove 321 . The positions of the third guide groove 312 and the fourth guide groove 322 are different, the first pin body 111 moves from the first guide groove 311 to the third guide groove 312 into the third guide groove 312, and the second pin body 121 moves from the first guide groove 312 to the third guide groove 312. When the second guide groove 321 moves to the fourth guide groove 322 and enters the fourth guide groove 322, the positions of the first pin body 111 and the second pin body 121 are also different, so that the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 are positioned at different positions. The positions of the different positions are different, so as to prevent the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 from colliding with each other during the movement, thereby causing damage to the panel 10, thereby improving the operation stability of the air conditioner.

Optionally, along the moving direction from the first guiding groove 311 to the third guiding groove 312, the first guiding groove 311 extends toward the inner side of the air conditioner. In this way, the first pin body 111 moves toward the inside of the air conditioner along the first guide groove 311 , so that the first panel 110 is accommodated in the air conditioner, thereby improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

Optionally, along the moving direction from the second guiding groove 321 to the fourth guiding groove 322 , the second guiding groove 321 extends toward the inner side of the air conditioner. In this way, the second pin body 121 moves toward the inside of the air conditioner along the second guide groove 321 , so that the second panel 120 is accommodated in the air conditioner, thereby improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

In some optional embodiments, the extending direction of the third guiding groove 312 is the same as the moving direction of the first driving member 210 ; and/or the extending direction of the fourth guiding groove 322 is the same as the moving direction of the second driving member 220 .

Using this optional embodiment, the first driving member 210 drives the first pin body 111 to move along the third guiding groove 312, the extension direction of the third guiding groove 312 is the same as the moving direction of the first driving member 210, and the third guiding groove 312 The resistance applied to the first pin body 111 is less, thereby reducing the energy consumed by the first driving member 210 and saving energy consumption of the air conditioner.

The second driving member 220 drives the second pin body 121 to move along the fourth guide groove 322. The extending direction of the fourth guiding groove 322 is the same as the moving direction of the second driving member 220. The fourth guiding groove 322 exerts force on the second pin body 121. The resistance is less, thereby reducing the energy consumed by the second driving member 220 and saving energy consumption of the air conditioner.

The extending direction of the third guiding groove 312 is the same as the moving direction of the first driving member 210 and the extending direction of the fourth guiding groove 322 is the same as the moving direction of the second driving member 220, the first driving member 210 is opposite to the second driving member 220 movement or separation movement. That is to say, the third guide groove 312 is parallel to the extension direction of the fourth guide groove 322 , the first pin body 111 moves in the first guide groove 311 , and when the second pin body 121 moves in the second guide groove 321 , the second pin body 111 moves in the second guide groove 321 . A panel 110 is arranged parallel to the second panel 120 , and the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 can be overlapped.

In some optional embodiments, the first bending guide groove is further provided with a fifth guide groove 313, the fifth guide groove 313 communicates with the first end of the first guide groove 311, and the fifth guide groove 313 communicates with the first end of the first guide groove 311. A bend is provided at the connecting part of a guiding groove 311 , and the first panel 110 further includes a third pin body 112 , the third pin body 112 is located in the first bending-shaped guiding groove and can move relative to the first bending-shaped guiding groove.

The second bending guide groove is also provided with a sixth guide groove 323, the sixth guide groove 323 communicates with the first end of the second guide groove 321, and the sixth guide groove 323 communicates with the second guide groove 321. For bending, the second panel 120 further includes a fourth pin body 122 , the fourth pin body 122 is located in the second bending type guide groove and can move relative to the second bending type guide groove.

With this optional embodiment, the first panel 110 further includes a third pin body 112, the third pin body 112 is located in the first bending-type guide groove and can move relative to the first bending-type guide groove, that is to say, the third pin body 112 The three-pin body 112 is located in the first guiding groove 311 , the third guiding groove 312 or the fifth guiding groove 313 and can move relative to the first guiding groove 311 , the third guiding groove 312 and the fifth guiding groove 313 . When the first pin body 111 is located in the first guide slot 311 , the third pin body 112 is located in the fifth guide slot 313 . The first driving member 210 drives the first panel 110 to move, the first pin body 111 moves along the first guide groove 311, the third pin body 112 moves along the fifth guide groove 313, and the fifth guide groove 313 communicates with the first guide groove 311 There is a bend at the position, and the second panel 120 rotates under the restriction of the first pin body 111 and the third pin body 112 , so that the first panel 110 avoids the second panel 120 . The first pin body 111 moves along the third guide groove 312, the third pin body 112 moves along the first guide groove 311, the connection between the first guide groove 311 and the third guide groove 312 is provided with a bend, and the first panel 110 The first pin body 111 and the third pin body 112 are restricted to rotate until the third pin body 112 and the first pin body 111 are located in the third guide groove 312 , and the first driving member 210 drives the first panel 110 to translate.

The second panel 120 also includes a fourth pin body 122, the fourth pin body 122 is located in the second bending type guide groove and can move relative to the second bending type guide groove, that is to say, the fourth pin body 122 is located in the second bending type guide groove. The second guiding groove 321 , the fourth guiding groove 322 or the sixth guiding groove 323 is inside and can move relative to the second guiding groove 321 , the fourth guiding groove 322 and the sixth guiding groove 323 . When the second pin body 121 is located in the second guide slot 321 , the fourth pin body 122 is located in the sixth guide slot 323 . The second driving member 220 drives the second panel 120 to move, the second pin body 121 moves along the second guide groove 321 , the fourth pin body 122 moves along the sixth guide groove 323 , and the sixth guide groove 323 communicates with the second guide groove 321 The second panel 120 rotates under the restriction of the second pin body 121 and the fourth pin body 122 , so that the second panel 120 avoids the first panel 110 . The second pin body 121 moves along the fourth guide groove 322 , the fourth pin body 122 moves along the second guide groove 321 , the connection between the second guide groove 321 and the fourth guide groove 322 is provided with a bend, and the second panel 120 The second pin body 121 and the fourth pin body 122 rotate under the restriction, until the fourth pin body 122 and the second pin body 121 are located in the fourth guide groove 322 , and the second driving member 220 drives the second panel 120 to translate.

In some optional embodiments, the extending direction of the fifth guiding groove 313 is the same as the moving direction of the first driving member 210 ; and/or the extending direction of the sixth guiding groove 323 is the same as the moving direction of the second driving member 220 .

By adopting this optional embodiment, the panel 10 can be translated first during the moving process, which reduces the energy consumed by the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 and saves energy consumption of the air conditioner.

As shown in Fig. 2, Fig. 8, Fig. 10 and Fig. 12, optionally, the panel 10 further includes a third panel 130, and when the panel 10 is in the closed position, the first panel 110, the second panel 120 and the third panel 130 The panels 130 are located on the same plane, and along the width direction of the air outlet 410 , the first panel 110 , the third panel 130 and the second panel 120 are arranged in sequence. When the panel 10 is at the open position, along the air outlet direction, the first panel 110 , the second panel 120 and the third panel 130 are arranged in sequence.

The width direction of the air outlet 410 refers to the direction of the air outlet 410 from left to right, or from right to left.

With this optional embodiment, when the panel 10 is in the closed position, along the width direction of the air outlet 410, the first panel 110, the second panel 120 and the third panel 130 are arranged in sequence; when the panel 10 is in the open position , along the air outlet direction, the first panel 110 , the second panel 120 and the third panel 130 are arranged in sequence. That is, the third panel 130 is located between the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 when the panel 10 is in the closed position. When the panel 10 moves from the closed position to the open position, the second panel 120 moves toward the third panel 130 and moves behind the third panel 130 . The first panel 110 moves toward the third panel 130 and moves behind the third panel 130 and the second panel 120 . In this way, when air is blown out from the air outlet 410, both the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 are stored behind the third panel 130, which improves the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

In some optional embodiments, when the panel 10 is in the open position, multiple panels 10 are overlapped in the middle of the air outlet 410 .

With this optional embodiment, a plurality of panels 10 are overlapped and arranged in the middle of the air outlet 410, so that air can flow from both sides of the air outlet 410, so that the range of the air outlet of the air conditioner is wider.

Optionally, when the panel 10 is in the open position, multiple panels 10 are overlapped on one side of the air outlet 410 .

The open position of the panel 10 can be selected according to the set air outlet position of the air outlet 410 . For example, when the air conditioner requires air from both sides to achieve a larger air outlet range, multiple panels 10 are stacked in the middle of the air outlet 410 . When the air conditioner needs centralized air supply, multiple panels 10 are stacked on one side of the air outlet 410 so that the air is blown out from the other side of the air outlet 410 .

Optionally, the set air outlet position can be set by the user according to needs, or can be set by the air conditioner according to the detected position of the user.

Optionally, when the air conditioner detects that the users are all located on the left side of the air conditioner, the set air outlet position is the left air outlet, and multiple panels 10 are overlapped on the right side of the air outlet 410; When on the right side, the set air outlet position is the right air outlet, and multiple panels 10 are overlapped on the left side of the air outlet 410; The wind is blown from both sides, and a plurality of panels 10 are stacked in the middle of the air outlet 410 .

By adopting this optional embodiment, the temperature in the area where the user is located can be changed quickly, and the working efficiency of the air conditioner can be improved.

As shown in Figures 1 to 6, in some optional embodiments, the first driving member 210 is provided with a first rail groove 211, and the inner side wall of the first rail groove 211 abuts against the first pin body 111 to drive the first pin body 111. A pin body 111 moves. The extending direction of the first rail groove 211 intersects the moving direction of the first driving member 210 to prevent the first pin body 111 from moving. The second driving member 220 is provided with a second track groove 221 , and the inner sidewall of the second track groove 221 abuts against the second pin body 121 to drive the first pin body 111 to move. The extending direction of the second track groove 221 intersects with the moving direction of the second driving member 220 to prevent the second pin body 121 from moving.

In this optional embodiment, the inner wall of the first rail groove 211 abuts against the first pin body 111 to drive the first pin body 111 to move relative to the first guide groove 311 and the third guide groove 312, thereby driving the first Panel 110 moves. The extending direction of the first guide groove 311 intersects with the moving direction of the first driving member 210, and the extending direction of the first rail groove 211 intersects with the moving direction of the first driving member 210, so that the first pin body 111 can be avoided in the first guide When moving in the groove 311 , the first rail groove 211 hinders the movement of the first pin body 111 .

The inner wall of the second track groove 221 abuts against the second pin body 121 to drive the second pin body 121 to move relative to the second guide groove 321 and the fourth guide groove 322 , thereby driving the second panel 120 to move. The extending direction of the second guide groove 321 intersects with the moving direction of the second driving member 220, and the extending direction of the second rail groove 221 intersects with the moving direction of the second driving member 220, so that the second pin body 121 can be prevented from being in the second guiding direction. When moving in the groove 321 , the second rail groove 221 hinders the movement of the second pin body 121 .

Optionally, the first track groove 211 includes a first stop wall and a second stop wall oppositely arranged, and the second track groove 221 includes a third stop wall and a fourth stop wall oppositely arranged, along the direction from left to right, The first barrier wall, the second barrier wall, the third barrier wall and the fourth barrier wall are arranged in sequence. When the first driving member 210 moves in the first direction, the second driving member 220 moves in the second direction, the first pin body 111 abuts against the first blocking wall, and the first blocking wall drives the first pin body 111 to move, and the second A pin body 111 can move relative to the first blocking wall, the second pin body 121 abuts against the fourth blocking wall, the fourth blocking wall drives the second pin body 121 to move, and the second pin body 121 can move relative to the fourth blocking wall. wall motion. When the first driving member 210 moves in the second direction, the second driving member 220 moves in the first direction, the first pin body 111 abuts against the second blocking wall, and the second blocking wall drives the first pin body 111 to move, and the second blocking wall A pin body 111 can move relative to the second blocking wall, the second pin body 121 abuts against the third blocking wall, the third blocking wall drives the second pin body 121 to move, and the second pin body 121 can move relative to the third blocking wall. Wall motion, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.

In some optional embodiments, the extending direction of the first rail groove 211 intersects the extending direction of the first guide 310 .

The extending direction of the first rail groove 211 intersects the extending direction of the first guide 310 , and the direction of the force transmitted from the first rail groove 211 to the first pin body 111 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first rail groove 211 . If the extension direction of the first rail groove 211 is the same as the extension direction of the first guide member 310, the first rail groove 211 drives the first pin body 111 to move toward the groove wall of the first guide member 310, and then cannot drive the first pin body 111. Movement within the first guide 310 . With this optional embodiment, the first rail groove 211 can drive the first pin body 111 to move normally in the first guide member 310, so as to ensure the running stability of the panel assembly for the air conditioner.

In some optional embodiments, the length of the first rail slot 211 is greater than the length of the second rail slot 221 .

With this optional embodiment, the vertical distance between the straight line where the third guide groove 312 is located and the first end of the first guide groove 311 is greater than the vertical distance between the straight line where the fourth guide groove 322 is located and the first end of the second guide groove 321 , the length of the first rail groove 211 is greater than the length of the second rail groove 221 . In this way, the moving length of the first pin body 111 relative to the first driving member 210 is greater than the moving length of the second pin body 121 relative to the second driving member 220, so that the first pin body 111 and the second pin body 121 are respectively located at different planes, so that the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 can avoid each other, avoid the panels 10 colliding with each other during the movement and cause the panel 10 to be damaged, thereby improving the operation stability of the air conditioner.

Optionally, the length of the first rail groove 211 is greater than or equal to the vertical distance between the straight line where the third guide groove 312 is located and the first end of the first guide groove 311, so that the first pin body 111 can move from the first guide groove 311 Move into the third guide groove 312 .

Optionally, the length of the second track groove 221 is greater than or equal to the vertical distance between the straight line where the fourth guide groove 322 is located and the first end of the second guide groove 321, so that the second pin body 121 can move from the second guide groove 321 Move into the fourth guide groove 322 .

In some optional embodiments, at least part of the lower surface of the first driving member 210 is higher than the upper surface of the second driving member 220 .

Using this optional embodiment, during the relative movement of the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220, at least part of the first driving member 210 overlaps with the second driving member 220, and at least part of the first driving member 210 The lower surface is higher than the upper surface of the second driving member 220, so that the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 can avoid each other, so that the air conditioner can move normally.

As shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 4 , FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , in some optional embodiments, the driving device 20 further includes a motor 230 , a gear 240 and a rack 250 . The gear 240 is drivingly connected to the motor 230 , and the rack 250 is meshed with the gear 240 . The rack 250 includes a first rack 251 and a second rack 252, the first rack 251 and the second rack 252 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the gear 240, and the gear 240 rotates so that the first rack 251 and the second rack The running directions of the two racks 252 are opposite. The first driving member 210 is connected to the first rack 251 , and the second driving member 220 is connected to the second rack 252 . Wherein, the rack 250 includes a sliding part 253 , and the panel assembly for the air conditioner further includes a sliding fitting part 254 matched with the sliding part 253 .

With this alternative embodiment, the motor 230 is mechanically connected to the gear 240, and the motor 230 drives the gear 240 to rotate. The first rack 251 and the second rack 252 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the gear 240, and the gear 240 rotates so that the running directions of the first rack 251 and the second rack 252 are opposite. A rack 251 is connected, and the second driving member 220 is connected to the second rack 252 , thereby driving the first driving member 210 and the second driving member 220 to move in opposite directions, that is, to move relative to each other or away from each other. The rack 250 includes a sliding part 253, and the panel assembly for the air conditioner also includes a sliding fitting part 254 matched with the sliding part 253. The sliding part 253 and the sliding fitting part 254 cooperate to make the movement of the rack 250 more stable, thereby Improves the stability of the air conditioner.

Optionally, the sliding part 253 includes one of the slide rail and the slide groove, and the sliding fitting part 254 includes the other of the slide rail and the slide groove, and the slide rail cooperates with the slide groove to increase the first rack 251 and the second Stability when the rack 252 slides.

As shown in Figure 2, optionally, the first panel 110, the first driving member 210 and the first guide member 310 are arranged in sequence, one end of the first pin body 111 is connected with the first body of the first panel 110, and the first The other end of the pin body 111 abuts against the first driving member 210 and is located in the first guiding member 310 .

In this optional embodiment, the first panel 110, the first driving member 210 and the first guide member 310 are arranged in sequence, one end of the first pin body 111 is connected with the first body of the first panel 110, and the first pin body 111 The other end of the other end abuts against the first driving member 210 and is located in the first guide member 310, so that the panel assembly for the air conditioner has a compact structure and reduces the space occupied by the panel assembly for the air conditioner.

Optionally, the second panel 120, the second driving member 220 and the second guiding member 320 are arranged in sequence, one end of the second pin body 121 is connected to the second body of the second panel 120, and the other end of the second pin body 121 After abutting against the second driving member 220 , it is located in the second guiding member 320 .

In this optional embodiment, the second panel 120, the second driving member 220 and the second guiding member 320 are arranged in sequence, one end of the second pin body 121 is connected with the second body of the second panel 120, and the second pin body 121 The other end of the other end is abutted against the second driving member 220 and is located in the second guide member 320, so that the panel assembly for the air conditioner has a compact structure and reduces the space occupied by the panel assembly for the air conditioner.

The air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure includes the panel assembly for air conditioners described in any one of the above embodiments, so it has all the beneficial effects of the panel assembly for air conditioners described in any one of the above embodiments, I won't repeat them here.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 12 , the air conditioner further includes an air duct shell 420 . The air duct shell 420 is disposed in the casing 40 and encloses the air outlet air duct 4200 , which communicates with the air outlet 410 . There is an accommodation space 430 between at least part of the duct shell 420 and the fixed panel, and the movable panel is configured to be able to move into or out of the accommodation space 430 .

In this optional embodiment, the air duct shell 420 encloses the air outlet duct 4200 , the air outlet duct 4200 communicates with the air outlet 410 , and the air conditioning air flows from the air outlet duct 4200 to the air outlet 410 . And there is an accommodation space 430 between at least part of the air duct shell 420 and the fixed panel. When the panel 10 is in the open position, the movable panel can be moved into the accommodation space 430, that is, behind the fixed panel, so that the movable panel and the fixed panel Overlap settings.

In some optional embodiments, the air duct shell 420 includes a first air duct shell 421 and a second air duct shell 422 . The first air duct casing 421 encloses a first air outlet duct 4210 , and the first air outlet duct 4210 communicates with the air outlet 410 . The second air duct casing 422 encloses a second air outlet duct 4220 , and the second air outlet duct 4220 communicates with the air outlet 410 . Wherein, the air outlet channel 4200 includes a first air outlet channel 4210 and a second air outlet channel 4220 .

In this optional embodiment, the first air duct casing 421 encloses the first air outlet duct 4210, the second air duct housing 422 encloses the second air outlet duct 4220, and the air conditioner passes through the first air outlet duct 4210. Together with the second air outlet air channel 4220, the air output of the air conditioner can be increased.

Optionally, a first fan is arranged in the first air outlet channel 4210 , and the first fan is configured to drive air to circulate in the first air outlet channel 4210 . A second fan is disposed in the second air outlet channel 4220 , and the second fan is configured to drive air to circulate in the second air outlet channel 4220 . The air conditioner can separately control the work of the first fan and the second fan.

Optionally, the first air outlet channel 4210 and the second air outlet channel 4220 are connected through the accommodation space 430 . For example, when the first fan is turned off and the second fan is turned on, the first air outlet corresponding to the first air outlet channel 4210 does not produce air, and the second air outlet corresponding to the second air channel outputs air. The first air outlet channel 4210 and the second air outlet channel 4220 are connected through the accommodation space 430, and the outlet air in the second air outlet channel 4220 can flow into the first air outlet channel 4210 through the accommodation space 430, so that the first air outlet channel 4210 The first air outlet and the second air outlet both discharge air, thereby increasing the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

In some optional embodiments, the first air duct shell 421 includes a first shell wall 4211 and a second shell wall 4212 , and the second air duct shell 422 includes a third shell wall 4221 and a fourth shell wall 4222 . Wherein, along the width direction of the air conditioner, the first shell wall 4211, the second shell wall 4212, the fourth shell wall 4222 and the third shell wall 4221 are arranged in sequence, the second shell wall 4212 is connected with the fourth shell wall 4222, and the second The housing wall 4212 , the fourth housing wall 4222 and the fixed panel enclose the receiving space 430 .

In this optional embodiment, the first shell wall 4211, the second shell wall 4212, the fourth shell wall 4222 and the third shell wall 4221 are arranged in sequence, that is to say, the first air duct shell 421 and the second air duct shell 422 set side by side. The second shell wall 4212 is connected with the fourth shell wall 4222, and the second shell wall 4212, the fourth shell wall 4222 and the fixed panel enclose the accommodation space 430, the fixed panel is arranged at the air outlet 410, and the first air outlet duct Both 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220 communicate with the air outlet 410 . The fixed panel is at least partly located at the corresponding position between the first air duct shell 421 and the second air duct shell 422, that is, the accommodating space 430 is at least partially located between the first air outlet duct 4210 and the second air outlet duct 4220, Therefore, when the panel 10 is in the open position, the influence of the panel 10 on the air output from the air outlet 410 of the air conditioner is reduced.

In some optional embodiments, the cross-sectional area of each panel 10 is less than or equal to half of the cross-sectional area of the air outlet 410 .

With this optional embodiment, the cross-sectional area of each panel 10 is less than or equal to half of the cross-sectional area of the air outlet 410 , and the panel 10 can be covered with the air outlet 410 , thus ensuring that the number of panels 10 is at least two. The cross-sectional area of the air outlet 410 is constant, and the number of the panels 10 is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the panels 10, which can avoid material waste caused by an excessively large area of the panels 10 and reduce the production cost of the air conditioner.

The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may incorporate structural and other changes. The examples merely represent 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 in or substituted for those of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

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1. A panel assembly for an air conditioner, comprising:

   The driving device (20) includes a first driving member (210) and a second driving member (220), the first driving member (210) and the second driving member (220) move synchronously, and the first The direction of movement of the driving member (210) is opposite to that of the second driving member (220);

   The panel (10) is connected with the driving device (20), and the driving device (20) is used to drive the panel (10) to move, and the panel (10) includes a first panel (110) and a second panel (110) a panel (120), the first panel (110) is connected to the first driving member (210), and the second panel (120) is connected to the second driving member (220);

   The guiding device (30) abuts against the panel (10), the panel (10) can move relative to the guiding device (30), between the first panel (110) and the second panel ( 120) during the relative movement, the guiding device (30) is used to guide the movement of the panel (10), so that the first panel (110) and the second panel (120) avoid each other.
2. The panel assembly for air conditioners according to claim 1, characterized in that, the guide device (30) comprises:

   The first guide (310) is provided with a first bending-type guide groove, and the first bend-type guide groove includes a first guide groove (311) and a third guide groove (312) which are connected, and the first guide groove (312) is connected. The extension direction of a guide groove (311) intersects with the moving direction of the first driving member (210), and a bend is provided at the connection between the first guide groove (311) and the third guide groove (312) , the first panel (110) includes a first pin body (111), the first pin body (111) is located in the first bending type guide groove and can be positioned relative to the first bending type guide groove the slot moves to guide the movement of said first panel (110);

   The second guide piece (320), set opposite to the first guide piece (310), is provided with a second bent guide groove, and the second bent guide groove includes a second guide groove (321) in communication ) and the fourth guide groove (322), the extending direction of the second guiding groove (321) intersects the extending direction of the second driving member (220), and the second guiding groove (321) and the A bend is provided at the connecting part of the fourth guide groove (322), the second panel (120) includes a second pin body (121), and the second pin body (121) is located in the second bent guide groove and can move relative to the second bending guide groove to guide the movement of the second panel (120);

   Wherein, the first end of the first guide groove (311) is flush with the first end of the second guide groove (321), and the second end of the first guide groove (311) faces the second The guide groove (321) extends and communicates with the third guide groove (312), and the second end of the second guide groove (321) extends toward the first guide groove (311) and communicates with the fourth guide groove (312). The guide grooves (322) are connected, and the vertical distance between the straight line where the third guide groove (312) is located and the first end of the first guide groove (311) is greater than that where the fourth guide groove (322) is located. The vertical distance between the straight line of and the first end of the second guide groove (321).
3. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein,

   The extending direction of the third guiding groove (312) is the same as the moving direction of the first driving member (210); and/or

   The extending direction of the fourth guiding groove (322) is the same as the moving direction of the second driving member (220).
4. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein,

   Along the movement direction from the first guide groove (311) to the third guide groove (312), the first guide groove (311) extends to the inner side of the air conditioner; and/or

   Along the moving direction from the second guide groove (321) to the fourth guide groove (322), the second guide groove (321) extends to the inner side of the air conditioner.
5. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein,

   The first bending guide groove also includes a fifth guide groove (313), the fifth guide groove (313) communicates with the first end of the first guide groove (311), and the The fifth guide groove (313) and the first guide groove (311) are connected with a bend, and the first panel (110) also includes a third pin body (112), and the third pin body (112 ) is located in the first bending-type guide groove and can move relative to the first bending-type guide groove;

   The second bending type guide groove also includes a sixth guide groove (323), the sixth guide groove (323) communicates with the first end of the second guide groove (321), and the The sixth guide groove (323) and the second guide groove (321) are connected with a bend, and the second panel (120) also includes a fourth pin body (122), and the fourth pin body (122 ) is located in the second bending guide groove and can move relative to the second bending guide groove.
6. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein,

   The first driving member (210) is provided with a first track groove (211), and the inner side wall of the first track groove (211) abuts against the first pin body (111) to drive the first The pin body (111) moves, and the extending direction of the first rail groove (211) intersects the moving direction of the first driving member (210), so as to avoid the movement of the first pin body (111);

   The second driving member (220) is provided with a second track groove (221), and the inner side wall of the second track groove (221) abuts against the second pin body (121) to drive the first The pin body (111) moves, and the extending direction of the second rail groove (221) intersects the moving direction of the second driving member (220), so as to prevent the second pin body (121) from moving.
7. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein,

   The length of the first rail groove (211) is greater than the length of the second rail groove (221).
8. The panel assembly for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that,

   At least part of the lower surface of the first driving member (210) is higher than the upper surface of the second driving member (220).
9. The panel assembly for air conditioners according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the drive device (20) further comprises:

   motor (230),

   a gear (240), drivingly connected with the motor (230);

   The rack (250), meshed with the gear (240), comprises a first rack (251) and a second rack (252), and the first rack (251) and the second rack ( 252) bars are arranged on opposite sides of the gear (240), and the gear (240) rotates so that the running directions of the first rack (251) and the second rack (252) are opposite , the first driving member (210) is connected to the first rack (251), and the second driving member (220) is connected to the second rack (252);

   Wherein, the rack (250) includes a sliding part (253), and the panel assembly for an air conditioner further includes a sliding fitting part (254) matched with the sliding part.
10. An air conditioner, characterized in that it comprises:

    A panel assembly for an air conditioner as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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