Patent Application
20220333815
The present application is based upon and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201921863229. 2, filed on Oct. 31, 2019, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
The present disclosure relates to a technical field of household appliances, and more particularly to a panel assembly of a ceiling-embedded air conditioner and a ceiling-embedded air conditioner having the same.
In a related art, a panel assembly of a ceiling-embedded air conditioner is provided with air outlets. In some panel assemblies, condensate water easily accumulates near an air outlet, resulting in water blowing or dripping of the condensate water, causing poor user experience.
The present disclosure aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. Therefore, the present disclosure provides a panel assembly of ceiling-embedded air conditioner to improve comfort experience for user.
The present disclosure provides a ceiling-embedded air conditioner having the above panel assembly to improve the comfort experience for user.
The panel assembly of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present disclosure includes a panel; a panel frame in annular shape and fitted over the panel, the panel frame being provided with a plurality of air outlets spaced apart from each other and surrounding the panel, an appearance surface of the panel frame being provided with an air baffle rib, and the air baffle rib being located on a side of the air outlet away from the panel; and an air guide plate movably arranged at the air outlet.
The panel assembly of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is provided with the air guide plate to adjust an air supply direction of the panel assembly. For example, the air guide plate may be moved to a direction parallel to a plane where the panel is located, such that the panel assembly may output air radially. In another example, the air guide plate may be moved to a direction perpendicular to a plane where the panel is located, such that the panel assembly may output air axially. For yet another example, the air guide plate may be moved to a direction at an acute angle to a plane where the panel is located, such that the panel assembly may output air laterally. In this way, the panel assembly has a variety of air-output manners, which may meet multiple needs of users. The air baffle rib may block the airflow at the air outlet from directly blowing to the appearance surface of the panel frame, so as to reduce the condensate water formed on the panel frame, reduce the problems such as water blowing or dripping of the condensate water, and improve the comfort experience for user. In addition, the air baffle rib may also improve mechanical strength of the panel frame and improve a fatigue life of the panel assembly.
In some embodiments, the panel frame includes: a first panel frame, the first panel frame is in annular shape and fitted over an outer circumference of the panel, and a plurality of notches spaced apart from each other are arranged at an outer edge of the first panel frame; and a second panel frame, the second panel frame is in annular shape and fitted over an outer circumference of the first panel frame, the air outlet is formed between an inner wall of each notch and an inner peripheral wall of the second panel frame, and the air baffle rib is arranged at the second panel frame.
In some embodiments, each air outlet is provided with at least one air guide plate rotatable to open and close, and a rotation shaft of the air guide plate is located on a side of the air outlet adjacent to the panel.
In some embodiments, a plurality of air baffle ribs are provided to be spaced apart from each other at a side of the air outlet away from the panel.
In some embodiments, a width dimension of the air baffle rib is less than or equal to 3 mm, and a spacing between the adjacent air baffle ribs is less than or equal to 5 mm.
In some embodiments, the air baffle ribs are in a ring shape surrounding the panel, and the air baffle ribs surrounds an outer side of the plurality of air outlets.
In some embodiments, the air guide plate is provided with a windless-feeling perforation.
In some embodiments, the panel is provided with an air inlet.
In some embodiments, the panel is integrated with an air inlet grille at the air inlet.
The ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes the panel assembly of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to any one of the above embodiments.
The ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may adjust the air supply direction of the panel assembly via the air guide plate, such that the ceiling-embedded air conditioner may have a variety of air-output modes and may meet the multiple needs of users. The air baffle rib may block the airflow at the air outlet from blowing directly to the appearance surface of the panel frame, so as to reduce the condensate water easily formed on the appearance surface, reduce the problems such as water blowing or dripping of the condensate water, and improve the comfort experience for user. In addition, the air baffle rib may also improve the mechanical strength of the panel frame and improve the fatigue life of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner.
Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of present disclosure will be given in part in the following descriptions, become apparent in part from the following descriptions, or be learned from the practice of the embodiments of the present disclosure.
These and other aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent and readily appreciated from the following descriptions made with reference to the drawings, in which
ceiling-embedded air conditioner 1000
panel assembly 100
panel 1, air inlet 11, air inlet grille 12
panel frame 2, first panel frame 21, second panel frame 22, air outlet 23, air baffle rib
air guide plate 3, rotation shaft 31, windless-feeling perforation 32
body 200.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are further described. Examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar components or components that have the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, are merely used to explain the present disclosure, and cannot be construed as a limitation to the present disclosure.
In the specification of the present disclosure, it is to be understood that, terms such as “upper,” “lower,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “inner,” “outer,” “axial,” “radial” indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship illustrated in the drawings only for convenience of description or for simplifying description of the present disclosure, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and hence cannot be construed as limitation to the present disclosure. In addition, a feature associated with “first” and “second” may comprise one or more of this feature. In the description of the present disclosure, the term “a plurality of” means two or more than two, unless specified otherwise.
In the present disclosure, it should be noted that, unless specified otherwise, terms “mounted,” “coupled,” and “connected,” are used broadly, for example, may be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; may also be mechanical or electrical connections; may also be direct connections or indirect connections via intervening structures; may also be inner communications of two elements, which may be understood by those skilled in the related art according to specific situations.
The panel assembly 100 of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to embodiments of the present disclosure is described below with reference to
As shown in
It may be understood that the panel frame 2 may fix and limit the panel 1 to improve the mounting stability of the panel 1. The panel frame 2 may be further formed with a plurality of air outlets 23 spaced apart from each other, so as to improve air supply effect of the panel assembly 100.
As shown in
During practical use, when a short-time use is needed, user may choose a lateral air-output mode or axial air-output mode, such that the supplied airflow is close to the user as much as possible, thereby quickly providing a comfortable temperature for the user. When a long-time use is needed by the user, the radial air-outlet mode may be used to reduce user's physical discomfort, such as headache, nasal congestion and other air conditioning diseases, caused by the supplied airflow directly blowing to the user.
As shown in
According to the panel assembly 100 of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air supply direction of the panel assembly 100 may be adjusted through the air guide plate 3, such that the panel assembly 100 may have a variety of air-output modes and may meet the multiple needs of users. The air baffle rib 24 may block the airflow at the air outlet 23 from blowing directly to the appearance surface of the panel frame 2, so as to reduce the condensate water easily formed on the appearance surface, reduce the problems such as water blowing or dripping of the condensate water, and improve the comfort experience for user. In addition, the air baffle rib 24 may also improve the structural strength of the panel frame 2 and improve the fatigue life of the panel assembly 100.
In some embodiments, as shown in
The second panel frame 22 may fix and limit the first panel frame 21, so as to improve the mounting stability of the first panel frame 21. The second panel frame 22 may further guide the flow of airflow, such that the air flows along an inner peripheral wall of the second panel frame 22 of the second panel frame 22.
In addition, the panel frame 2 includes the first panel frame 21 and the second panel frame 22, which may improve the structural strength of the panel frame 2, facilitate the molding of the panel 1 and help to reduce the cost.
In some embodiments, as shown in
Of course, in some other embodiments, the air guide plate 3 may also be arranged to be slidable to open and close, the arrangement may also achieve the above functions, and action manners of the air guide plate 3 is not limited herein.
In some embodiments, as shown in
Of course, in some other embodiments, the plurality of spaced air baffle ribs 24 may also be arranged at a side of the air outlet 23 close to the panel 1, so as to further reduce the water blowing and improve the comfort experience for user.
Specifically, as shown in
In some embodiments, as shown in
Optionally, the air baffle ribs 24 may be arranged continuously or in sections. That is, the baffle split ribs 24 may surround an entire outer side of the panel 1. The air baffle ribs 24 may also only surround the outer side of the plurality of air outlets 23, or the air baffle ribs 24 may surround the outer side of the plurality of air outlets 23 and surround a part of the outer side of the panel 1.
In some embodiments, as shown in
In some embodiments, as shown in
Specifically, as shown in
The panel assembly 100 of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to a specific embodiment of the present disclosure is described below with reference to
The panel assembly 100 of the ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present disclosure includes a panel 1, a panel frame 2 and an air guide plate 3.
The panel 1 is provided with an air inlet 11, and the panel 1 is integrated with an air inlet grille 12 at the air inlet 11. The panel frame 2 includes a first panel frame 21 and a second panel frame 22. The first panel frame 21 is in annular shape and fitted over an outer circumference of the panel 1, and a plurality of notches spaced apart from each other are provided at an outer edge of the first panel frame 21. The second panel frame 22 is in annular shape and fitted over an outer circumference of the first panel frame 21, the air outlet 23 is formed between an inner wall of each notch and an inner peripheral wall of the second panel frame 22, and two air baffle ribs 24 are spaced apart from each other and arranged at the second panel frame 22. A width dimension of air baffle rib 24 is less than or equal to 3 mm, and a spacing between two air baffle ribs 24 is less than or equal to 5 mm. An air guide plate 3 is rotatable to open and close at each air outlet 23, and a rotation shaft 31 of the air guide plate 3 is located on a side of the air outlet 23 adjacent to the panel 1. The air guide plate 3 is provided with a windless-feeling perforation 32.
A ceiling-embedded air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The ceiling-embedded air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in
The ceiling-embedded air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may adjust the air supply direction of the panel assembly 100 via the air guide plate 3, such that the ceiling-embedded air conditioner 1000 may have a variety of air-output modes and may meet the multiple needs of users. The air baffle rib 24 may block the airflow at the air outlet 23 from blowing directly to the appearance surface of the panel frame 2, so as to reduce the condensate water easily formed on the appearance surface, reduce the problems such as water blowing or dripping of the condensate water, and improve the comfort experience for user. In addition, the air baffle rib 24 may also improve the mechanical strength of the panel frame 2 and improve the fatigue life of the panel assembly 100.
Optionally, as shown in
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “some embodiments,” “schematic embodiment,” “an example,” “a specific example,” or “some examples” means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. In this specification, exemplary descriptions of aforesaid terms are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
Although embodiments of present disclosure have been shown and described above, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that above embodiments are just explanatory, and cannot be construed to limit the present disclosure, changes, modifications, alternatives and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201921863229.2 | Oct 2019 | CN | national |
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/CN2019/120869 | 11/26/2019 | WO |
