Patent Description:
With the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners have gradually entered thousands of households. However, the air conditioner has a single air blowing direction. An air blowing angle can only be slightly adjusted to a current air blowing direction even when a deflector and louvers are provided, resulting in a non-uniform room temperature and a slow temperature regulation. In addition, an air conditioner in the related art trends to generate concentrated cool air during cooling and concentrated hot air during heating, and thus temperature diffusion is not uniform, which easily leads to a slow temperature drop and a slow temperature rise in the room, and also brings a problem of non-uniform temperatures. Moreover, air in the room makes a user feel stuffy, resulting in poor comfort of user experience. <CIT> relates to air-conditioning technical field, more particularly, to a kind of indoor apparatus of air conditioner. <CIT> relates to an air conditioner for controlling an air discharge current in various ways.

In the following, each of the described apparatuses, embodiments, examples, which do not fully correspond to the invention as defined in the claims is thus not according to the invention and is, as well as the whole following description, present for illustration purposes only or to highlight specific aspects or features of the claims. Embodiments not falling under the scope of the claims should be interpreted as examples useful for understanding the invention. The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention provides a first air deflection component, capable of realizing a multi-dimensional air blowing.

The present invention further provides a first air conditioner having the first air deflection component as described above.

According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a first air deflection component. The first air deflection component includes a deflector and an air deflection bar assembly. The air deflection bar assembly is connected at an inner side of the deflector, and includes two air deflection bars spaced apart from each other in a width direction of the deflector, wherein. Each of the two air deflection bars is configured to deflect an airflow flowing from the inner side to an outer side of the deflector in a direction facing away from another one of the two air deflection bars. An airflow channel is formed between the two air deflection bars.

With the first air deflection component according to the embodiments of the present invention, a multi-dimensional air blowing can be realized to accelerate disturbance of air in an entire room and enhance micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve temperature uniformity and enhance comfort experience of a user.

According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a first air conditioner. The first air conditioner includes a body, the first air deflection component as described in the above embodiments, and a drive mechanism. A first air passage is formed in the body. The body has an air inlet and a first air outlet that are in communication with the first air passage. The first air deflection component is disposed at the first air outlet. The drive mechanism is connected between the first air deflection component and the body. The drive mechanism is configured to drive the first air deflection component to be movable relative to the body.

With the first air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present invention, the multi-dimensional air blowing can be realized to accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user. Thus, overall performance of the first air conditioner can be improved.

According to the embodiments which are not according to the present invention, there is provided a second air deflection component for a second air conditioner. A second air passage is formed in the second air conditioner. An end of the second air passage is formed as a second air outlet. The second air deflection component is configured to be movable between a first position for closing the second air outlet and a second position for exposing the second air outlet. The second air deflection component includes a first connection plate and a second connection plate that are arranged in a thickness direction. The second air outlet is closed by the first connection plate when the second air deflection component is positioned in the first position. Then the second air deflection component is positioned in the second position, a first airflow channel is formed between the second air passage and a part of the first connection plate, and a second airflow channel is formed between the second air passage and another part of the first connection plate. In an airflow flow direction, the first airflow channel and the second airflow channel extend towards two opposite sides of the second air outlet, respectively.

With the second air deflection component for the second air conditioner not according to the embodiments of the present invention, the multi-dimensional air blowing can be realized to accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

According to the embodiments which are not according to the present invention, there is provided a second air conditioner. The second air conditioner includes a second air passage component and the second air deflection component for the second air conditioner as described in the above embodiments. A second air passage is formed by the second air passage component and has an end formed as a second air outlet. The second air deflection component is connected to the second air passage component, and is configured to be movable between the first position for closing the second air outlet and the second position for exposing the second air outlet.

With the second air conditioner not according to the embodiments of the present invention, the multi-dimensional air blowing can be realized to accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be provided at least in part in the following description, or will become apparent at least in part from the following description, or can be learned from practicing of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which same or similar elements, or elements having same or similar functions, are denoted by same or similar reference numerals. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are illustrative only, and are intended to explain, rather than limiting, the present invention.

A number of embodiments or examples are provided in the following description to implement different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, components and arrangements of particular examples will be described below, which are, of course, examples only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and/or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of the present description. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not indicate any relationship between various embodiments and/or arrangements in question. In addition, various examples of specific processes and materials are provided in the present description. However, those of ordinary skill in the art may be aware of applications of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

A first air deflection component <NUM> and a first air conditioner <NUM> having the first air deflection component <NUM> according to embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be noted that, the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to being applied in the first air conditioner <NUM>. That is, the first air deflection component <NUM> may also be applied in other devices having an air blowing function, such as an air purifier. Further, it should be noted that, a type of the first air conditioner <NUM> to which the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied is not limited. For example, the first air deflection component <NUM> may be applied in an all-in-one air conditioner such as a mobile air conditioner, a window air conditioner. For example, the first air deflection component <NUM> may also be applied in a split air conditioner such as an air conditioning wall-mounted indoor unit, an air conditioner cabinet unit.

For simplicity of description, as an example, the following description only describes that the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied in the first air conditioner <NUM>. By reading the technical solutions in the following description, it is obvious for those skilled in the art to understand specific embodiments in which the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied to other devices having the air blowing function, details of which will be omitted herein. Further, it should be understood that, as illustrated in <FIG>, the first air conditioner <NUM> has a first air outlet <NUM> and an air inlet <NUM>. An airflow enters the first air conditioner <NUM> from the air inlet <NUM> and exits the first air conditioner <NUM> from the first air outlet <NUM>. The first air deflection component <NUM> is disposed at the first air outlet <NUM> to at least regulate an air blowing effect of the first air outlet <NUM>.

As illustrated in <FIG>, the first air deflection component <NUM> may include a deflector <NUM> and an air deflection bar assembly <NUM>. The air deflection bar assembly <NUM> is connected on an inner side of the deflector <NUM>. It should be noted that, a side of the deflector <NUM> close to the first air outlet <NUM> is the inner side of the deflector <NUM>, and a side of the deflector <NUM> facing away from the first air outlet <NUM> is an outer side of the deflector <NUM>. The air deflection bar assembly <NUM> is disposed on the inner side of the deflector <NUM> and connected to the deflector <NUM>. That is, the air deflection bar assembly <NUM> is disposed on a windward side of the deflector <NUM> to provide air deflecting function. It should be noted that, a specific manner for connecting the air deflection bar assembly <NUM> to the deflector <NUM> is not limited. The air deflection bar assembly <NUM> and the deflector <NUM> may be separately formed and assembled (including detachably assembled, non-detachably assembled, or the like) with each other, or may be integrally formed (including integral molding, over-injection molding, or the like).

As illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the air deflection bar assembly <NUM> includes two air deflection bars <NUM> spaced apart from each other in a width direction F2 of the deflector <NUM>. Each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> is configured to deflect an airflow flowing from the inner side to the outer side of the deflector <NUM> in a direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>. For example, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the air deflection bar assembly <NUM> includes two air deflection bars <NUM>, i.e., a first air deflection bar <NUM> and a second air deflection bar <NUM>. The first air deflection bar <NUM> and the second air deflection bar <NUM> are spaced apart from each other in the width direction F2 of the deflector <NUM>. The first air deflection bar <NUM> is configured to deflect the airflow flowing from the inner side to the outer side of the deflector <NUM> in the direction facing away from the second air deflection bar <NUM> (e.g., a direction indicated by line S1 illustrated in <FIG>). The second air deflection bar <NUM> is configured to deflect the airflow flowing from the inner side to the outer side of the deflector <NUM> in a direction facing away from the first air deflection bar <NUM> (e.g., a direction indicated by line S2 illustrated in <FIG>).

Therefore, with the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention, the two air deflection bars <NUM> spaced apart in a transverse direction of the deflector <NUM> are disposed on the inner side of the deflector <NUM>. Each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> can deflect air in a direction facing away the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM> to achieve adjustable air blowing in at least two directions (adjustable air blowing in the direction S1 and the direction S2 illustrated in <FIG>). Therefore, it is possible to allow for a rapid adjustment of a temperature of an entire room and improved uniformity of temperature diffusion. Further, the air in the room can be disturbed to a great extent to assuage stuffiness felt by the user. In addition, the air blowing can be adjusted to a great extent through a rotation at a relatively small angle, which thus can reduce energy consumption to drive movements of the first air deflection component <NUM> and achieve more significant adjustment to air directions and air volumes.

In addition, when the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is applied in the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, it is possible to solve problems that cold air is blown directly on the user and hot air cannot reach the user's feet directly. For example, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit. The first air outlet <NUM> is formed at a front side of a bottom and/or a lower part of a front side a body <NUM>. The two air deflection bars <NUM> are spaced apart from each other in a front-rear direction. The first air deflection component <NUM> may be switched between a forward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>) and a rearward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>). As illustrated in <FIG>, in the forward air blowing state, the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected forwards through the front air deflection bar <NUM>, which can prevent the cold air from being blown directly on the user. In the rear air blowing state, the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected rearwards through the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, which can solve the problem that the hot air cannot reach the user's feet directly.

It should be noted that, each of the air deflection bars <NUM> may be constructed as an integral elongated bar structure extending in a length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. Each of the air deflection bars <NUM> may also be formed by at least two short bar structures arranged sequentially in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. Further, it should be noted that, a surface of each air deflection bar <NUM> for deflecting air (i.e., an air deflecting surface) needs to be determined based on a specific structure of the air deflection bar <NUM>. For example, the air deflecting surface of the air deflection bar <NUM> may include an inner surface of the air deflection bar <NUM>, an outer surface of the air deflection bar <NUM>, and the like. For example, in some embodiments described below, a side surface of the air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM> (i.e., an inner side surface <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>) is the air deflecting surface of the air deflection bar <NUM>. In some embodiments described below, both the side surface of the air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM> (i.e., the inner side surface <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>) and the inner surface of the air deflection bar <NUM> are the air deflecting surface of the air deflection bar <NUM>.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, a plurality of ventilation holes <NUM> is formed at the deflector <NUM>. It should be understood that, each of the plurality of ventilation holes <NUM> penetrates an inner side surface and an outer side surface of the deflector <NUM>. An airflow channel <NUM> is formed between the two air deflection bars <NUM>. The airflow channel <NUM> is in communication with the plurality of ventilation holes <NUM>. In this way, the airflow flowing from the inner side to the outer side of the deflector <NUM> may partially enter the airflow channel <NUM>, and then flow through the ventilation holes <NUM> on the deflector <NUM> towards outside of the deflector <NUM>, flow in a direction indicated by line S3 illustrated in <FIG>. Thus, the first air deflection component <NUM> has two air blowing dimensions in which each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> can deflect the air in the direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>. Further, the first air deflection component <NUM> has one air blowing dimension in which the air is blown through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>. Thus, the first air deflection component <NUM> totally has at least three air blowing dimensions, i.e., three air blowing directions S1, S2, and S3 as illustrated in <FIG>.

Thus, in addition to using each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> to deflect the air in the direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>, it is also possible to accelerate disturbance of the air in the entire room through the air-blowing from the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM> to enhance micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance comfort experience of the user. Moreover, when the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is applied in the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, it is possible to solve the problems that the cold air is blown directly on the user and the hot air cannot reach the user's feet. Meanwhile, the disturbance of the air in the entire room can be accelerated through the air-blowing from the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM> to enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room, which can solve a problem of a lack of comfort due to a single-dimensional air blowing. Therefore, the multi-dimensional air blowing including a forward air blowing, a rearward air blowing, and a downward air blowing is realized, which can enhance the comfort experience of the user.

For example, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, in a case where the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, when the first air deflection component <NUM> is switched into the forward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>), the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>, which can prevent the cold air from being blown directly on the user. Also, the airflow can partially flow to outside of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>, which can accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

When the first air deflection component <NUM> is switched into the rearward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>), the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, which can solve the problem that the hot air cannot reach the user's feet directly. Also, the airflow can partially flow to outside of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>, which can accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

In addition, with reference to <FIG>, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, the first air deflection component <NUM> may also have a forward-rearward air blowing state. In this state, the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is divided into three streams. One stream of the airflow is deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>, one stream of the airflow is deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, and one stream of the airflow flows to outside of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>. Thus, it is possible to accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

In addition, with reference to <FIG>, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, the first air deflection component <NUM> may also have a closed state. In this state, the first air outlet <NUM> is closed by the first air deflection component <NUM>. When the first air conditioner <NUM> is in an OFF state, no airflow will flow out of the first air outlet <NUM>. When the air conditioner is in an ON state, the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> may flow to outside of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>. When the ventilation holes <NUM> are micro-holes, a soft (or breezeless) air blowing can be achieved.

According to the invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the airflow channel <NUM> is formed between the two air deflection bars <NUM>. The airflow channel <NUM> extends in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. The airflow channel <NUM> is opened at both ends in an extending direction thereof to form first side air outlets <NUM>. For example, the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM> illustrated in <FIG> is a left-right direction. The airflow channel <NUM> extends in the left-right direction. A left end of the airflow channel <NUM> is opened to form a first side air outlet <NUM> at a left side, and a right end of the airflow channel <NUM> is opened to form a first side air outlet <NUM> at a right side. In this way, the airflow flowing from the inner side to the outer side of the deflector <NUM> can partially enter the airflow channel <NUM>, and then flow out of the first air deflection component <NUM> from the first side air outlet <NUM> at the left side (e.g., in a direction indicated by line S4 illustrated in <FIG>) and from the first side air outlet <NUM> at the right side (e.g., in a direction indicated by line S5 illustrated in <FIG>). Thus, the first air deflection component <NUM> has two air blowing dimensions in which each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> can deflect the air in the direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>. Further, the first air deflection component <NUM> also has two air blowing dimensions in which the air is blown through the first side air outlets <NUM> at two ends of the airflow channel <NUM>. Thus, the first air deflection component <NUM> totally has at least four air output dimensions, i.e., four air blowing directions S1, S2, S4, and S5 as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>.

Thus, in addition to using each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> to deflect the air in the direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>, it is also possible to accelerate disturbance of the air in the entire room through the air-blowing from the airflow channel <NUM> and the first side air outlets <NUM> to enhance micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance comfort experience of the user. Moreover, when the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is applied in the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, it is possible to solve the problems that the cold air is blown directly on the user and the hot air cannot reach the user's feet. Meanwhile, the disturbance of the air in the entire room can be accelerated through the air-blowing from the airflow channel <NUM> and the first side air outlets <NUM> to enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room, which can solve a problem of a lack of comfort due to a single-dimensional air blowing. Therefore, the multi-dimensional air blowing including a forward air blowing, a rearward air blowing, a leftward air blowing, and a rightward air blowing is realized, which can enhance the comfort experience of the user.

For example, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, in a case where the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, when the first air deflection component <NUM> is switched into the forward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>), the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>, which can prevent the cold air from being blown directly on the user. Also, the airflow can partially flow to both sides of the deflector <NUM> in the length direction of the deflector <NUM> (i.e., the left side and the right side as shown in <FIG>) through the airflow channel <NUM> and the first side air outlets <NUM>, which can accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

When the first air deflection component <NUM> is switched into the rearward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>), the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, which can solve the problem that the hot air cannot reach the user's feet directly. Also, the airflow can partially flow to the both side of the deflector <NUM> in the length direction of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the first side air outlets <NUM> (i.e., the left side and the right side as shown in <FIG>), which can accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

In addition, with reference to <FIG>, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, the first air deflection component <NUM> may also have a forward-rearward air blowing state. In this state, the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is divided into four streams. One stream of the airflow is deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>, one stream of the airflow is deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, and other two streams of the airflow flow to outside of both ends of the deflector <NUM> in the length direction of the deflector <NUM> (i.e., the left side and the right side as shown in <FIG>) through the airflow channel <NUM> and the first side air outlets <NUM>. Thus, it is possible to accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

According to the invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the airflow channel <NUM> is formed between the two air deflection bars <NUM>. The airflow channel <NUM> extends in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. The airflow channel <NUM> is opened at both ends in an extending direction thereof to form first side air outlets <NUM>. The plurality of ventilation holes <NUM> penetrating the inner side surface <NUM> and the outer side surface of the deflector <NUM> is formed at the deflector <NUM>. The plurality of ventilation holes <NUM> is in communication with the airflow channel <NUM>. As a result, as described above, the first air deflection component <NUM> has two air blowing dimensions in which each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> can deflect the air in the direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>. Further, the first air deflection component <NUM> also has one air blowing dimension in which the air is blown through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>. Furthermore, the first air deflection component <NUM> also has two air blowing dimensions in which the air is blown through the first side air outlets <NUM> at two ends of the airflow channel <NUM>. Thus, the first air deflection component <NUM> totally has at least five air output dimensions, i.e., five air blowing directions S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5 as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>.

Thus, in addition to using each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> to deflect the air in the direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>, it is also possible to accelerate disturbance of the air in the entire room through the air-blowing from the airflow channel <NUM>, the ventilation holes <NUM>, and the first side air outlets <NUM> to enhance micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance comfort experience of the user. Moreover, when the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied in the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, it is possible to solve the problems that the cold air is blown directly on the user and the hot air cannot reach the user's feet. Meanwhile, the disturbance of the air in the entire room can be accelerated through the air-blowing from the airflow channel <NUM>, the ventilation holes <NUM>, and the first side air outlets <NUM> to enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room, which can solve a problem of a lack of comfort due to a single-dimensional air blowing. Therefore, the multi-dimensional air blowing including a forward air blowing, a rearward air blowing, a leftward air blowing, a rightward air blowing, and a upward air blowing is realized, which can enhance the comfort experience of the user.

For example, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, and when the first air deflection component <NUM> is switched into the forward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>), the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>, which can prevent the cold air from being blown directly on the user. Also, a part of the airflow can flow to outside of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>, and another part of the airflow can flow to both sides of the deflector <NUM> in the length direction of the deflector <NUM> (i.e., the left side and the right side as shown in <FIG>) through the airflow channel <NUM> and the first side air outlets <NUM>, which can accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

When the first air deflection component <NUM> is switched into the rearward air blowing state (e.g., as illustrated in <FIG>), the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, which can solve the problem that the hot air cannot reach the user's feet directly. Also, a part of the airflow can flow to outside of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>, and another part of the airflow can flow to both sides of the deflector <NUM> in the length direction of the deflector <NUM> (i.e., the left side and the right side as shown in <FIG>) through the airflow channel <NUM> and the first side air outlets <NUM>, which can accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

In addition, with reference to <FIG>, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, the first air deflection component <NUM> may also have a forward-rearward air blowing state. In this state, the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet <NUM> is divided into five streams. One stream of the airflow is deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>, one stream of the airflow is deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, one stream of the airflow flows outside of the deflector <NUM> through the airflow channel <NUM> and the ventilation holes <NUM>, and other two streams of the airflow flow to the outer sides of the deflector <NUM> in the length direction of the deflector <NUM> (i.e., the left side and the right side as shown in <FIG>) through the first side air outlets <NUM> at both sides from the airflow channel <NUM>. Thus, it is possible to accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, through the multi-dimensional air blowing, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

With the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners have gradually entered thousands of households. However, the air conditioner has a single air blowing direction. An air blowing angle can only be slightly adjusted in a current air blowing direction even when a deflector and louvers are provided, resulting in a non-uniform room temperature and a slow temperature regulation. In addition, an air conditioner in the related art trends to generate concentrated cool air during cooling and concentrated hot air during heating, and thus temperature diffusion is not uniform, which easily leads to a slow temperature drop and a slow temperature rise in the room, and also brings a problem of non-uniform temperatures. Moreover, air in the room makes a user feel stuffy, resulting in poor comfort of user experience. However, with the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, in addition to using each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> to deflect the air in the direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars, it is also possible to realize the multi-dimensional air blowing through the airflow channel <NUM> along with the air-blowing from the first side air outlets <NUM> and/or the ventilation holes <NUM>, which can accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room, and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, the temperature can be rapidly adjusted to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user.

In addition, the user exposed to cold air for a long time in an air-conditioned environment may suffer from various diseases such as an air-conditioning disease. Although some air conditioners in the related art can prevent the cold air from being blown directly on the user, a cooling quantity cannot be maintained in a mode of preventing the cold air from being blown directly on the user. Thus, the room temperature rises rapidly, leading to low comfort. However, with the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the cold air can be prevented from been blown directly on the user while the disturbance of the air in the entire room can be accelerated, which allows the cooling quantity to be maintained. Thus, the room temperature remains low and uniform, leading to high comfort. Moreover, an air flow speed in the room can be controlled, which can well solve the problem of preventing the cold air from being blown on the user in a simple and reliable manner without making the user feel stuffy in the room.

It should be understood that, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, as illustrated in <FIG>, the "forward air blowing state" described herein refers to that: the first air deflection component <NUM> moves towards a rear side of the first air outlet <NUM>, a front air outlet opening is formed between a front end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and a front side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, no rear air outlet opening is formed between a rear end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and a rear side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, and the airflow can be deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>, rather than being deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>.

It should be understood that, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, as illustrated in <FIG>, the "rearward air blowing state" described herein refers to that: the first air deflection component <NUM> moves towards a front side of the first air outlet <NUM>, no front air outlet opening is formed between the front end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and the front side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, the rear air outlet opening is formed between the rear end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and the rear side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, and the airflow can be deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM>, rather than being deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>.

It should be understood that, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, as illustrated in <FIG>, the "forward-rearward air blowing state" described herein refers to that: the front air outlet opening is formed between the front end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and the front side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, the rear air outlet opening is formed between the rear end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and the rear side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, and the airflow can be deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM> and forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>.

In the "forward-rearward air blowing state", an opening distance X1 of the front air outlet opening and an opening distance X2 of the rear air outlet opening are not limited. For example, the opening distance X1 and the opening distance X2 may both range from <NUM> to <NUM>. In some embodiments, the opening distance X1 and the opening distance X2 may both range from <NUM> to <NUM>. thus, air blowing performance can be ensured.

It should be understood that, when the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, as illustrated in <FIG>, the "closed state" described herein means that: no front air outlet opening is formed between the front end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and the front side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, no rear air outlet opening is formed between the rear end of the first air deflection component <NUM> and the rear side edge of the first air outlet <NUM>, and the airflow cannot be deflected rearwards by the rear air deflection bar <NUM> and cannot be deflected forwards by the front air deflection bar <NUM>.

In some examples, in the case where the airflow channel <NUM> extends in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM> and the both ends of the airflow channel <NUM> in the extending direction are opened to form the first side air outlets <NUM>, the first side air outlets <NUM> can be hidden in the body <NUM> of the first air conditioner <NUM> in the closed state. Thus, in the OFF state of the first air conditioner <NUM>, dirt and the like can be prevented from entering the first air conditioner <NUM> from the first side air outlets <NUM>. As a result, it is possible to improve reliability and sealing of the first air conditioner <NUM>.

It should be noted that, a shape of the deflector <NUM> is not limited and may, for example, be designed to match an appearance of the first air conditioner <NUM>. For example, in some examples, as illustrated in <FIG>, the outer side surface of the deflector <NUM> may be formed into a flat surface to facilitate manufacturing. In addition, in a case where the first air deflection component <NUM> is applied at the first air outlet <NUM> on the front side of the bottom of the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, it is possible to ensure that the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit has a flat bottom surface when the first air deflection component <NUM> is in the closed state. Thus, space can be saved.

For example, in some examples, as illustrated in <FIG>, the outer side surface of the deflector <NUM> may be formed into a curved surface protruding outwardly. That is, a middle portion of an outer surface of the deflector <NUM> protrudes towards the outer side of the deflector <NUM>. Thus, an arrangement range of the ventilation holes <NUM> can be increased to increase a volume and range of the air blowing through the ventilation holes <NUM>. As a result, disturbance of the air in the entire room can be enhanced. In addition, in a case where the first air deflection component <NUM> is applied at the first air outlets <NUM> on the front side of the bottom and the lower part of the front side the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit, it is possible to ensure that a front lower corner of the air conditioner wall-mounted unit has a smooth appearance surface when the first air deflection component <NUM> is in the closed state. Thus, space can be saved, and problems such as a collision with the user can be avoided.

It should be noted that, a height of each of the air deflection bars <NUM> is not limited. For example, as illustrated in <FIG>, a relationship between a height H of each air deflection bar <NUM> and a width W of the deflector <NUM> in a thickness direction F3 of the deflector <NUM> may satisfy: W/<NUM>≤H≤W/<NUM>, e.g., H=W/<NUM>, H=W/<NUM>, H=W/<NUM>, H=W/<NUM>, H=W/<NUM>, H=W/<NUM>, etc. Thus, an air deflecting effect can be ensured.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as illustrated in <FIG>, a side surface (i.e., the inner side surface <NUM>) of at least one air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM> includes an extension portion <NUM> (e.g., a part circled by a dashed circle in <FIG>) extending smoothly towards a mid-perpendicular plane S of the deflector <NUM>. The extension portion <NUM> is located at a side of the airflow channel <NUM> distal from the deflector <NUM>. It should be noted that, the "mid-perpendicular plane S of the deflector <NUM>" refers to a plane passing through a center of the deflector <NUM>, extending in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>, and being perpendicular to the deflector <NUM>. Thus, through extending an air inlet end <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM> towards the mid-perpendicular plane S of the deflector <NUM> (i.e., in a direction from an air outlet end <NUM> to the air inlet end <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>), an air deflection area of the air deflection bar <NUM> can be enlarged to allow for a smooth air blowing.

In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at one or more air deflection bars <NUM>. Each of the at least one flow guide groove <NUM> extends from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM> of a corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. It should be noted that, the flow guide groove <NUM> may be provided at positions that are not limited thereto. For example, the flow guide groove <NUM> may be formed at an interior and/or an exterior of the air deflection bar <NUM> (e.g., an inner flow guide groove <NUM> and/or an outer flow guide groove <NUM> described later). Thus, with a flow diversion of the flow guide groove <NUM>, the air can be disturbed more efficiently to increase an efficiency in temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

In some embodiments of the present invention, when the flow guide grooves <NUM> (e.g., the inner flow guide groove <NUM> and/or the outer flow guide groove <NUM> described below) are formed at one air deflection bar <NUM>, the flow guide grooves <NUM> may include a plurality of flow guide grooves <NUM> arranged at intervals in the length direction F1 of the air deflection bar <NUM>. As a result, the plurality of flow guide grooves <NUM> can provide more effective guiding for the airflow, which can allow the air to be disturbed more efficiently to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

In some embodiments of the present invention, when one or more flow guide grooves <NUM> (e.g., the inner flow guide groove <NUM> and/or the outer flow guide groove <NUM> described below) are formed at one of the two air deflection bars <NUM>, an extending direction of at least one of the one or more flow guide grooves <NUM> is perpendicular to the length direction F1 of the air deflection bar <NUM>, which therefore facilitates manufacturing. Or in one embodiment, an extending direction of at least one of the one or more flow guide grooves <NUM> is inclined to both the length direction F1 and a width direction F2 of the air deflection bar <NUM>. That is, the extending direction of the at least one of the one or more flow guide grooves <NUM> intersects the length direction F1 of the air deflection bar <NUM> at an acute or obtuse angle. Thus, an air blowing angle can be adjusted to satisfy demands in different application scenarios. In addition, the air can be disturbed more efficiently to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

It should be noted that, a specific construction of the air deflection bar <NUM> is not limited and may be in various forms. Four embodiments of each air deflection bar <NUM> will be described below.

As illustrated in <FIG>, a side surface (i.e., the inner side surface <NUM>) of at least one of the two air deflection bars <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM> is a smooth surface. The smooth surface may be a smooth flat surface or a smooth curved surface, as long as no flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at the smooth surface. Thus, manufacturing can be facilitated, and a smooth flow of the airflow and a smooth air blowing can be realized.

As illustrated in <FIG>, at least one flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at one or more of the two air deflection bars <NUM>. Each of the at least one flow guide groove <NUM> extends from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. In this embodiment, the flow guide groove <NUM> includes the outer flow guide groove <NUM> formed at an exterior of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. The outer flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at the side surface (i.e., the inner side surface <NUM>) of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM>. It should be noted that, a portion of the inner side surface <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM> located between any two adjacent exterior flow guide grooves <NUM> is a spacing portion <NUM>. Thus, a part of the airflow flowing along the inner side surface <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM> can flow out by guiding of the spacing portion <NUM>, and another part of the airflow can flow out along the outer flow guide groove <NUM>, allowing the air to be further disturbed to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG>, a flow guide surface <NUM> of the outer flow guide groove <NUM> (i.e., a bottom surface of the outer flow guide groove <NUM>) is constructed as a curved surface recessed towards the deflector <NUM>. Thus, when a blowing direction of the cold air is adjusted by the air deflection bar <NUM>, the flow guide surface <NUM> of the outer flow guide groove <NUM> can prevent the cold air from been directly blown on the user downwards, which can improve the comfort of the user.

It should be noted that, the outer flow guide groove <NUM> may extend in a direction perpendicular to the length direction F1 of the air deflection bar <NUM>, or may extend in a direction that intersects the length direction F1 of the air deflection bar <NUM> at an acute or obtuse angle. In this way, it is possible to satisfy air blowing requirements in different directions. For example, in the example illustrated in <FIG>, the first air deflection bar <NUM> includes two segments <NUM>, i.e., a first segment <NUM> and a second segment <NUM> arranged sequentially in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. In a direction from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM>, each of the plurality of outer flow guide grooves <NUM> on the first segment <NUM> is inclined away from the second segment <NUM>. In the direction from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM>, each of the plurality of exterior flow guide grooves <NUM> on the second segment <NUM> is inclined away from the first segment <NUM>. As a result, a two-direction air blowing can be realized on a same edge, which increases an air blowing range in the leftward-rightward direction. Thus, the air can be disturbed more efficiently to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

The present invention is not limited in this regard. When the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit is disposed at a corner of the room, it is also possible to allow an inclination direction of the outer flow guide groove <NUM> on the first segment <NUM> to be same as an inclination direction of the outer flow guide groove <NUM> on the second segment <NUM> to realize a single-direction air blowing on a same edge, which can increase an air blowing range in the leftward direction or an air blowing range in the rightward direction. Thus, the air can be disturbed more efficiently to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in <FIG>, at least one flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at one or more air deflection bars <NUM>. Each of the at least one flow guide groove <NUM> extends from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. In this embodiment, the flow guide groove <NUM> includes the inner flow guide groove <NUM> formed at an interior of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. Each of an inlet <NUM> and an outlet <NUM> of the inner flow guide groove <NUM> penetrates a surface of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. That is, the inlet <NUM> of the inner flow guide groove <NUM> penetrates the air inlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>, and the outlet <NUM> of the inner flow guide groove <NUM> penetrates the air outlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. Thus, the airflow can not only be deflected along the inner side surface <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM> to flow out, but also be deflected along the inner flow guide groove <NUM> to flow out. As a result, it is possible to allow the air to be further disturbed to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

It should be noted that, the inner flow guide groove <NUM> may extend in the direction perpendicular to the length direction F1 of the air deflection bar <NUM>, or may extend in the direction that intersects the length direction F1 of the air deflection bar <NUM> at an acute or obtuse angle, to satisfy the air blowing requirements in different directions. For example, in some examples, the air deflection bar <NUM> may include two sections of equal lengths and arranged sequentially in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. In addition, each of the plurality of interior flow guide grooves <NUM> on the left section is inclined leftwards in the direction from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM>, and each of a plurality of interior flow guide grooves <NUM> on the right section is inclined rightwards in the direction from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM>. As a result, the two-direction air blowing can be realized on the same edge, which increase the air blowing range in the leftward-rightward direction. Thus, the air can be disturbed more efficiently to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

The present invention is not limited in this regard. When the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit is disposed at the corner of the room, it is also possible to allow all the inner flow guide grooves <NUM> on the air deflection bar <NUM> to have same inclination direction to realize the single-direction air blowing on the same edge, which can increase the air blowing range in the leftward direction or the air blowing range in the rightward direction. Thus, the air can be disturbed more efficiently to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

In one embodiment, at least one flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at one or more air deflection bars <NUM>. Each of the at least one flow guide groove <NUM> extends from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. In this embodiment, the flow guide groove <NUM> includes the outer flow guide groove <NUM> formed at the exterior of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. The outer flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at the side surface (i.e., the inner side surface <NUM>) of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM>. In addition, the flow guide groove <NUM> further includes the inner flow guide groove <NUM> formed at the interior of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. Each of the inlet <NUM> and the outlet <NUM> of the inner flow guide groove <NUM> penetrates a surface of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. That is, the inlet <NUM> of the inner flow guide groove <NUM> penetrates the air inlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>, and the outlet <NUM> of the inner flow guide groove <NUM> penetrates the air outlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. Thus, the airflow can not only be deflected along the inner side surface <NUM> and the outer flow guide groove <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM> to flow out, but also be deflected along the inner flow guide groove <NUM> to flow out. Thus, the air can be further disturbed to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one flow guide groove <NUM> is formed at one or more air deflection bars <NUM>. Each of the at least one flow guide groove <NUM> extends from the air inlet end <NUM> to the air outlet end <NUM> of the corresponding one of the at least one air deflection bar <NUM> (including, but not limited to, the above-mentioned embodiments). Thus, the air can be disturbed more efficiently to increase the efficiency in the temperature regulation and improve the temperature uniformity.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the side surface (i.e., the inner side surface <NUM>) of at least one air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM> is at least partially constructed as a curved surface recessed towards the deflector <NUM>. Thus, when the air blowing direction of the cold air is adjusted by the air deflection bar <NUM>, it is possible to prevent the cold air from been directly blown on the user downwards, which can improve the comfort of the user. For example, the inner side surface <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM> in the above-mentioned embodiments may be entirely constructed as a curved surface recessed towards the deflector <NUM>. For example, a flow guide surface of the flow guide groove <NUM> in some embodiments as described above may be constructed as a curved surface recessed towards the deflector <NUM>.

In some embodiments of the present invention, a cavity <NUM> is defied in at least one air deflection bar <NUM>. Thus, a weight and costs can be lowered. In addition, a problem of a formation of condensation on the outer side surface of the deflector <NUM> can be eased. For example, the cavity <NUM> may be formed in the air deflection bar <NUM> in some embodiments as described above. For example, the inner flow guide groove <NUM> in some embodiments as described above may serve as the cavity <NUM>.

It should be noted that, a specific manner for connecting the air deflection bars <NUM> to the deflector <NUM> is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, at least one air deflection bar <NUM> and the deflector <NUM> are integrally formed. Thus, manufacturing can be facilitated, and reliability of a connection between the air deflection bar <NUM> and the deflector <NUM> can be enhanced. It should be noted that, the at least one air deflection bar <NUM> and the deflector <NUM> may be formed as an integral molded piece, or an over-injection molded piece, or the like.

In other embodiments, at least one air deflection bar <NUM> and the deflector <NUM> are separately formed and assembled with each other. Thus, the air deflection bar <NUM> and the deflector <NUM> can be separately manufactured into structures that meet respective air deflecting requirements. Thus, manufacturing is easy and the requirements can be satisfied easily and effectively. It should be noted that, a specific assembling manner is not limited. The assembled connection may be a non-detachable assembled connection, such as an adhesive connection, a riveted connection, etc., or the assembled connection may be a detachable assembled connection, such as a threaded connection, a snap connection, a magnetic suction connection, etc., which allows the air deflection bar <NUM> to be disassembled as desired for cleaning, replacement, maintenance, etc..

For example, in some examples, at least one air deflection bar <NUM> is detachably connected to the deflector <NUM> by means of a snap assembly <NUM> and/or a magnetic suction assembly, i.e., by means of at least one of the snap assembly <NUM> or the magnetic suction assembly. Thus, a screwing operation can be omitted to facilitate disassembly. For example, in examples illustrated in <FIG>, a plurality of snap assemblies <NUM> is provided and arranged at intervals in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. Therefore, reliability of the snap connection can be enhanced.

In some examples, as illustrated in <FIG>, the snap assembly <NUM> is disposed on a side of a corresponding air deflection bar <NUM> facing towards the airflow channel <NUM>, and a side of the air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the airflow channel <NUM> (i.e., the air outlet end <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>) is engaged with the deflector <NUM> by means of a limiting assembly <NUM> in a position-limited manner. Thus, interference with the flow of the airflow from the snap assembly <NUM> and the limiting assembly <NUM> can be reduced, and reliability and ease of assembly of the air deflection bar <NUM> can be ensured in a simple and effective manner.

In some examples, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, a recess <NUM> is formed at a side surface of the air deflection bar <NUM> facing towards the airflow channel <NUM>. The snap assembly <NUM> includes a snapping block <NUM> disposed in the recess <NUM>. The snap assembly <NUM> further includes a snapping hook <NUM> disposed on the deflector <NUM>. The snapping hook <NUM> is inserted into the recess <NUM> and is snap-engaged with the snapping block <NUM>. Thus, by arranging the snapping hook <NUM> on the deflector <NUM>, manufacturing can be facilitated, and an assembly between the snapping hook <NUM> and the snapping block <NUM> is easy and reliable. By forming the recess <NUM> to accommodate the snapping block <NUM>, an occupation of a space of the airflow channel <NUM> due to an engagement between the snapping hook <NUM> and the snapping block <NUM> can be avoided to reduce interference of the snap assembly <NUM> with the flow of the airflow.

In some examples, as illustrated in <FIG>, the limiting assembly <NUM> includes a limiting slot <NUM> and a limiting block <NUM>. The limiting slot <NUM> is formed at a side edge of the deflector <NUM> in a width direction of the deflector <NUM> (i.e., a side edge extending in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM> and located on the width direction F2 of the deflector <NUM>). The limiting block <NUM> is disposed on the side of the air deflection bar <NUM> facing away from the airflow channel <NUM> (i.e., the air outlet end <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>). The limiting block <NUM> is inserted and engaged into the limiting slot <NUM>. Thus, both the limiting slot <NUM> and the limiting block <NUM> are simple to be manufactured and easy to be assembled with reliable position limiting performance.

In some examples of the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG>, the air deflection bar <NUM> may include a first wall surface <NUM> and a second wall surface <NUM>. Both the first wall surface <NUM> and the second wall surface <NUM> extend in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. The first wall surface <NUM> serves as a side wall of the airflow channel <NUM>. The recess <NUM> and the snapping block <NUM> may be disposed on the first wall surface <NUM>. An end of the second wall surface <NUM> is connected to an end of the first wall surface <NUM> facing away from the deflector <NUM> and severs as the air inlet end <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>. Another end of the second wall surface <NUM> extends towards the deflector <NUM> and serves as the air outlet end <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>. An outer surface of the second wall surface <NUM> is the inner side surface <NUM> of the air deflection bar <NUM>. The limiting block <NUM> may be disposed on an end of the second wall surface <NUM> close to the deflector <NUM>.

Thus, the air deflection bar <NUM> has a simple hollowed structure with light weight, which can alleviate the problem of the formation of the condensation on the deflector <NUM>. In addition, during an assembly with the deflector <NUM>, since the air deflection bar <NUM> has no third wall surface <NUM> attached to the inner side surface of the deflector <NUM>, there is no large surface-to-surface contact, which on the one hand can reduce manufacturing accuracy and ensure smooth assembly, and on the other hand can prevent the deflector <NUM> to be deformed due to the air deflection bar <NUM>. However, the present invention is not limited in this regard. In some other examples of the present invention, the air deflection bar <NUM> may also have the third wall surface <NUM> to reinforce structural strength of the air deflection bar <NUM>.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG>, the two air deflection bars <NUM> may be arranged symmetrically with respect to the mid-perpendicular plane S of the deflector <NUM>. Thus, the manufacturing is facilitated. In addition, when each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> is in a detachable assembled connection with the deflector <NUM>, the manufacturing and assembly can be facilitated. That is, it is unnecessary to manufacture two types of air deflection bars <NUM> during the manufacturing. Also, it is unnecessary to make a selection of the air deflection bars <NUM> during the assembly. The two air deflection bars <NUM> are interchangeable.

In some examples of the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG>, at least one air deflection bar <NUM> includes a plurality of segments <NUM> arranged sequentially in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. Each of the plurality of segments <NUM> is detachably connected to the deflector <NUM>. Mounting positions of the plurality of segments <NUM> are interchangeable. Thus, when the plurality of segments <NUM> provides the same flow guide function, they can be easily assembled; and when the plurality of segments <NUM> provides different flow guide functions, different combined air deflecting effects can be provided by interwall-mounted positional relationships between of the plurality of segments <NUM>.

In some examples, each of the two air deflection bars <NUM> includes a plurality of segments <NUM> arranged sequentially in the length direction F1 of the deflector <NUM>. Each of the plurality of segments <NUM> is detachably connected to the deflector <NUM>. Mounting positions of all the segments <NUM> are interchangeable. Thus, mounting is facilitated, and in some cases, different air deflecting effects can be provided through different combinations of the segments <NUM>.

For example, in the example illustrated in <FIG>, each air deflection bar <NUM> is divided into two segments <NUM> at the middle of the air deflection bar <NUM>. Each of the two segments <NUM> is detachably connected to the deflector <NUM>. Positions of any two of the four segments <NUM> are interchangeable, enabling any combination of the four segments <NUM>. Thus, the mounting is facilitated. In addition, different air deflecting effects can be provided through combinations of the four segments <NUM> when they have different structures and air deflecting effects.

Embodiments of the first air deflection component <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention being applied in the first air conditioner <NUM> will be described below.

As illustrated in <FIG>, the first air conditioner <NUM> may include a body <NUM>, the first air deflection component <NUM>, and a drive mechanism <NUM>. A first air passage <NUM> is formed in the body <NUM>. The body <NUM> has an air inlet <NUM> and a first air outlet <NUM> that are in communication with the first air passage <NUM>. The first air deflection component <NUM> is disposed at the first air outlet <NUM>. The drive mechanism <NUM> is connected between the first air deflection component <NUM> and the body <NUM>, and is configured to drive the first air deflection component <NUM> to be movable relative to the body <NUM>. Thus, with the first air conditioner <NUM> according to the embodiments of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned first air deflection component <NUM>, and driving, by means of the drive mechanism <NUM>, the first air deflection component <NUM> to move, the multi-dimensional air blowing and switching can be realized to accelerate the disturbance of the air in the entire room and enhance the micro-circulation of the air in the room. As a result, there is no stuffy feeling for the user in the room. In addition, the temperature can be adjusted rapidly to improve the temperature uniformity and enhance the comfort experience of the user. For example, in some examples, with reference to <FIG>, the body <NUM> may include a heat exchange member <NUM>, a ventilation member <NUM>, and a first air passage member <NUM>. The heat exchange member <NUM> may include a heat exchanger, electric auxiliary heater, etc. The ventilation member <NUM> may include a fan, a motor, etc. The first air passage <NUM> may be formed at first air passage member <NUM>.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, two mounting bases <NUM> are disposed on the inner side surface of the deflector <NUM>. The two mounting bases <NUM> are disposed on both sides of the air deflection bar assembly <NUM> in the length of the air deflection bar assembly <NUM>, respectively, i.e., on both sides of the deflector <NUM> in the length direction F1, respectively. The drive mechanism <NUM> is adapted to be connected to the mounting bases <NUM> to mount the first air deflection component <NUM> to the body <NUM>. Thus, it is possible to ensure that the drive mechanism <NUM> is located on two sides of the air deflection bar assembly <NUM>. As a result, it is possible to avoid interference with the airflow and ensure the air blowing effect.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG>, the first air conditioner <NUM> is the air conditioner wall-mounted indoor unit. The first air outlet <NUM> is formed at a front side of a bottom of the body <NUM> and/or a lower part of a front side of the body <NUM>. The first air deflection component <NUM> is driven by the drive mechanism <NUM> to be movable and/or rotatable. Thus, the first air deflection component <NUM> can be simply and effectively driven to be switched among different states. It should be noted that, the expression "movable" may include moving reciprocally along a straight and/or curved trajectory. Thus, the first air deflection component <NUM> can be driven to be switched into at least one of the closed state, the forward air blowing state, the rearward air blowing state, and the forward-rearward air blowing state as described above.

In some embodiments, when the drive mechanism <NUM> is capable of driving the first air deflection component <NUM> to move, a movement direction of the first air deflection component <NUM> may be determined based on a position where the first air outlet <NUM> is located.

For example, as illustrated in <FIG>, when the first air outlet <NUM> is formed at the front side of the bottom of the body <NUM>, the movement direction of the first air deflection component <NUM> may be in a downward direction along a straight line. When the first air deflection component <NUM> is driven by the drive mechanism <NUM> to move downwards into a subsiding position, the first air outlet <NUM> may be exposed, and the drive mechanism <NUM> can drive the first air deflection component <NUM> to rotate at the subsiding position. As a result, the first air deflection component <NUM> can be switched among the forward air blowing state (e.g., illustrated in <FIG>), the rearward air blowing state (e.g., illustrated in <FIG>), and the forward-rearward air blowing state (e.g., illustrated in <FIG>). When the first air deflection component <NUM> is driven by the drive mechanism <NUM> to move upwards to a lifted position, the first air deflection component <NUM> is positioned in the closed state (e.g., illustrated in <FIG>).

For example, as illustrated in <FIG>, when the first air outlet <NUM> is formed at the front side of the bottom side and the lower part of the front side of the body <NUM>, the movement direction of the first air deflection component <NUM> may be an inclined direction along a straight line or a curve. When the first air deflection component <NUM> is driven by the drive mechanism <NUM> to move diagonally downwards into a diagonally pushed-out position, the first air outlet <NUM> can be exposed, and the drive mechanism <NUM> can drive the first air deflection component <NUM> to rotate at the diagonally pushed-out position. As a result, the first air deflection component <NUM> can be switched among the forward air blowing state (e.g., illustrated in <FIG>), the rearward air blowing state (not illustrated in the figure), and the forward-rearward air blowing state (e.g., illustrated in <FIG>). When the first air deflection component <NUM> is driven by the drive mechanism <NUM> to move diagonally upwards to a diagonally pulled-back position, the first air deflection component <NUM> may be positioned in the closed state (not illustrated in the figure).

It should be noted that, a construction of the drive mechanism <NUM> is not limited, and may include, for example, a gear, a rack, and a link, to achieve movements and rotations, which is not limited herein. In the forward-rearward air blowing state, the airflow may be deflected forwards and rearwards from the air deflection bars <NUM> of the first air deflection component <NUM>, and be deflected from the ventilation holes <NUM> and/or the first side air outlets <NUM>, which can ease the problem that the cold or hot air is blown directly on the body of the user. In the rearward air blowing state, the airflow may be deflected rearwards from the first air deflection component <NUM> to deflect the airflow downwards, which ensures a feet warming effect. In the forward air blowing state, the airflow may be deflected forwards from the first air deflection component <NUM>, which can ease the problem that the cold air is blown on the user. Therefore, it is easy to avoid upward-to-downward direct blowing of the airflow and provide an effect of a multi-dimensional air blowing, which satisfies a demand of the user for air avoidance in different areas and enhance experience comfort of the user. For example, in a test, in the forward-rearward air blowing state, temperatures of a location in the room having a maximum air volume were evenly stratified, with a difference between highest and lowest temperatures not exceeding <NUM>, and a difference in temperatures at adjacent levels not exceeding <NUM>. This test result demonstrates an advantage of the first air deflection component <NUM> of the embodiments of the present disclosure in rapidly homogenizing room temperatures.

A second air deflection component 1a for a second air conditioner 100a not according to embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. A second air passage 21a is formed in the second air conditioner 100a. An end of the second air passage 21a is formed as a second air outlet 22a. The second air deflection component 1a is configured to be movable between a first position for closing the second air outlet 22a and a second position for exposing the second air outlet 22a.

As illustrated in <FIG>, the second air deflection component 1a for the second air conditioner 100a not according to the embodiments of the present invention includes a first connection plate 11a and a second connection plate 12a.

As illustrated in <FIG>, the first connection plate 11a and the second connection plate 12a are arranged in a thickness direction of the second air deflection component 1a.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, a heat insulation space is formed by the first connection plate 11a and the second connection plate 12a. For example, in an example of the present disclosure, an end of the first connection plate 11a is connected to an end of the second connection plate 12a, and another end of the first connection plate 11a is connected to another end of the second connection plate 12a. As a result, a closed heat insulation space is formed between the first connection plate 11a and a second deflector. It should be understood that, the heat insulation space formed by the first connection plate 11a and the second connection plate 12a can reduce a temperature difference between an outer surface of the second air deflection component 1a and an indoor space to avoid the formation of the condensation. Therefore, it is possible to improve safety and reliability of the second air deflection component 1a.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in the first position, the second air outlet 22a is closed by the first connection plate 11a. It should be understood that, when the second air deflection component 1a is positioned in the first position, the second air outlet 22a may be closed by the first connection plate 11a. In this way, when the second air conditioner 100a is in no operation, the second air passage 21a may be separated from an external space by the first connection plate 11a to prevent dust or foreign matter from entering the second air passage 21a.

As illustrated in <FIG>, in the second position, a first airflow channel 1111a is formed between a part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a, and a second airflow channel 1121a is formed between another part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a. In an airflow flow direction, the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a extend towards two opposite sides of the second air outlet 22a, respectively.

It should be understood that, when the second air deflection component 1a moves to the second position, the first airflow channel 1111a is formed between the part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a, and the second airflow channel 1121a is formed between the other part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a. The airflow blown from the second air outlet 22a may be deflected to the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a. Since the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a extend towards the two opposite sides of the second air outlet 22a in the airflow flow direction, respectively, it is possible to prevent the airflow from being blown directly on the user. Thus, use comfort of the user can be enhanced. In addition, the two streams of airflow can be blown in opposite directions. As a result, surround air blowing in two directions can also be realized to allow for a wider range of disturbance of the airflow in the room, which in turn achieves a large circulation of the airflow.

In some embodiments, in an example not according to the present invention, the second airflow channel 1121a and the first airflow channel 1111a are located at two sides of a central axis of the second air outlet 22a, respectively. In the airflow flow direction, the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a each extend facing away from the central axis of the second air outlet 22a.

In the second air deflection component 1a for the second air conditioner 100a not according to the embodiments of the present invention, the first connection plate 11a is provided. When the second air deflection component 1a moves to the second position, the first airflow channel 1111a is formed between the part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a, and the second airflow channel 1121a is formed between the other part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a. The airflow blown from the second air outlet 22a can be deflected to the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a. Since the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a each extend away the axis of the second air outlet 22a in the airflow flow direction, the two streams of airflow can be blown in the directions away the axis of the second air outlet 22a, respectively. Thus, it is possible to prevent the airflow from being blown directly on the user, which can enhance the use comfort of the user.

According to some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG>, the first connection plate 11a includes a first air deflection member 111a and a second air deflection member 112a. An end of the first air deflection member 111a is connected to an end of the second connection plate 12a. The second air deflection member 112a and the first air deflection member 111a are arranged in a width direction of the first connection plate 11a. The end of the second air deflection member 112a is connected to the end of the first air deflection member 111a. Another end of the second air deflection member 112a is connected to another end of the second connection plate 12a. In the first position, the second air outlet 22a is closed by the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a. In addition, in the second position, the first airflow channel 1111a is formed between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air passage 21a, and the second airflow channel 1121a is formed between the second air deflection member 112a and the second air passage 21a.

It should be understood that, the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a having opposite air blowing directions are formed by the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a. Thus, complexity of a structure of the first connection plate 11a can be simplified and manufacturing difficulty of the first connection plate 11a can be decreased. Further, a production efficiency of the first connection plate 11a can be increased, and production costs of the first connection plate 11a can be lowered.

In an example not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG>, the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a are integrally formed. Thus, such integrally formed structure not only ensures structural and performance stability of the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a, but also facilitates molding, simplifies manufacturing, and eliminates redundant assembly members and connection steps. Thus, an assembly efficiency of the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a is greatly improved, and it is possible to ensure the reliability of a connection between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a. In addition, the integrally formed structure has high overall strength and stability, is easy to assemble, and offers a long service life.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, an angle is formed between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a. It should be understood that, an extending direction of the first air deflection member 111a and an extending direction of the second air deflection member 112a are not co-linear with each other. Through the predetermined angle between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a, an angle between airflow flow directions of the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a can be determined to better satisfy demands of the user.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, a connection between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a is smoothly transited. In this way, when the airflow flows through the connection between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a, a collision loss of the airflow with the connection between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a is relatively small. In addition, the smooth transited connection can also deflect the airflow, which can enhance smoothness of the flow of the airflow. For example, in an example not according to the present invention, the connection between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a is in a rounded transition.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, a wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a curved surface. It should be understood that, forming the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a into the curved surface can deflect the flow direction of the airflow. In addition, the collision loss between the airflow and the curved surface is relatively small when the flow direction of the airflow is deflected, which can reduce a loss of energy of the airflow and enhance the smoothness of the flow of the airflow. For example, in some examples not according to the present invention, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a concave surface. In other examples not according to the present invention, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a convex surface.

In some other embodiments not according to the present invention, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a flat surface.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a concave surface. The second air deflection component 1a is adapted to be rotatable between the first position and a third position. In the third position, the first air deflection member 111a is located at a lower end of the second air outlet 22a, and the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is tangential to a lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a. It should be understood that, when the second air deflection component 1a is rotated into the third position, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is tangential to the lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a. In this case, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a serves to extend the lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a. Thus, with the guidance of the concave surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a, the airflow blowing from the second air outlet 22a may be deflected towards an upper side of the second air outlet 22a. As a result, it is possible to prevent the airflow from being blown directly on the user while not blocking the airflow.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, a wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a curved surface. It should be understood that, forming the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a into the curved surface can deflect the flow direction of the airflow. In addition, the collision loss between the airflow and the curved surface is relatively small when the flow direction of the airflow is deflected, which can reduce a loss of energy of the airflow and enhance the smoothness of the flow of the airflow. For example, in some examples of the present disclosure, the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a concave surface. In other examples not according to the present invention, the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a convex surface.

It should be noted that, since the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a may be formed into the concave surface or the convex surface, the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a may also be formed into the concave surface or the convex surface. Thus, different embodiments can be obtained. For example, in an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the concave surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is also formed into the concave surface. In an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the concave surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the convex surface. In an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the convex surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is also formed into the convex surface. In an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the convex surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the concave surface.

In addition, two embodiments of the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a can be obtained when the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into a flat surface. For example, in an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the flat surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the concave surface. In an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the flat surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the convex surface.

The present invention is only limited by the scope of the claims and not by any of the above embodiments. In other embodiments not according to the present invention, the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a may also be formed into a flat surface. Thus, several different embodiments may also be obtained. For example, in an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the flat surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is also formed into the flat surface. In an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the concave surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the flat surface. In an embodiment, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the convex surface, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the flat surface.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the concave surface. The second air deflection component 1a is adapted to be rotatable between the first position and a fourth position. In the fourth position, the second air deflection member 112a is located at an upper end of the second air outlet 22a, and the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is tangential to an upper wall surface of the second air passage 21a.

It should be understood that, when the second air deflection component 1a is rotated into the fourth position, the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is tangential to the upper wall surface of the second air passage 21a. In this case, the wall surface of the second air deflection member 112a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a serves to extend the upper wall surface of the second air passage 21a and provides a downward deflection to the airflow. As a result, the airflow can flow downwards. Thus, in a heating mode, a hot airflow can be blown towards the bottom surface to enhance heating performance.

In some embodiments not according to the present invention, as illustrated in <FIG> and <FIG>, the second air deflection component 1a is adapted to be rotatable between the first position and a fifth position. In the fifth position, the second air deflection component 1a is located on a side of the lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a facing away from the second air outlet 22a; or when in the fifth position, the second air deflection component 1a is located on a side of the upper wall surface of the second air passage 21a facing away from the second air outlet 22a.

It should be understood that, when the second air deflection component 1a is in the fifth position, the second air deflection component 1a may be located on the side of the lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a facing away from the second air outlet 22a; or when the second air deflection component 1a is in the fifth position, the second air deflection component 1a is located on the side of the upper wall surface of the second air passage 21a facing away from the second air outlet 22a. It should be understood that, the second air deflection component 1a blocks no airflow blowing from the second air outlet 22a, enabling rapid cooling or heating of the indoor space.

For example, the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is formed into the concave surface. The second air deflection component 1a is adapted to be rotatable between the first position and the third position. When the second air deflection component 1a is positioned in the third position, the first air deflection member 111a is located at the lower end of the second air outlet 22a, and the wall surface of the first air deflection member 111a adjacent to the second air outlet 22a is tangential to the lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a. Further, the second air deflection component 1a may also be rotatable between the first position and the fifth position. When in the fifth position, the second air deflection component 1a is located on the side of the lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a facing away from the second air outlet 22a.

As illustrated in <FIG>, a mark M1 represents a maximum air blowing volume of the air conditioner in the related art; a mark M2 represents a maximum air blowing volume of the second air conditioner 100a ; a mark N1 represents an air blowing volume of the air conditioner in the related art in an anti-direct-blowing mode; and a mark N2 represents an air blowing volume of the second air conditioner 100a in an anti-direct-blowing mode.

After an experimental study, it was found that, for the air conditioner in the anti-direct-blowing mode in the related art, the deflector was inclined upwardly, which reduced an effective air blowing area. As a result, the air is significantly blocked, and the air blowing volume is greatly decreased. In contrast, when the second air deflection component 1a rotates to the third position, the effective air blowing area remains unchanged. The airflow is blown along an extended segment formed by the first air deflection member 111a and the lower wall surface of the second air passage 21a with its direction changed, which can effectively avoid an activity region without blocking the air blowing. As a result, no attenuation is generated for the air blowing volume. Further, by simulation, the air blowing volume of the second air conditioner in the related art was reduced by approximately <NUM>% in the anti-direct-blowing mode compared with that in a maximum air blowing angle, whereas the air blowing volume of the second air conditioner in the present disclosure was reduced by only <NUM>%. Therefore, it is possible not only for the cold air to effectively avoid the activity region, but also generate no loss in the air blowing volume. Thus, both cooling performance and comfort can be improved.

In some embodiments as illustrated in <FIG>, an end of the first air deflection member 111a facing away from the second air deflection member 112a is referred to as end Aa, an end of the second air deflection member 112a facing away from the first air deflection member 111a is referred to as end Ba, and an end where the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a are connected to each other is referred to as end Ca. A line connecting end Aa and end Ba is referred to as a reference line. In this case, the end Ca is located at a side of the reference line close to the second air outlet 22a. The second connection plate 12a is located at a side of the reference line facing away from the second air outlet 22a.

It should be understood that, in the flow direction of the airflow, the airflow in the second air passage 21a at a position opposite to the end Ca can first flow through the end Ca. Under the guidance of the end Ca, the airflow can be deflected from the center to the sides. Thus, it is possible to prevent the airflow from gathering at the connection between the first air deflection member 111a and the second air deflection member 112a to enhance the smoothness of the airflow.

In some embodiments as illustrated in <FIG>, a minimum spacing L1 between the end Ca and the second connection plate 12a satisfies L1 ≥ <NUM>. Lines connecting the end Aa, end Ba, and end Ca form a triangle and satisfy <NUM>° ≤ LCBA ≤ <NUM>° and <NUM>° ≤ ∠CAB ≤ <NUM>°. In this way, deflecting effect and guiding effect at the end Ca can be improved. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a spacing between the end Ca and the reference line is <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, or <NUM>. ∠CBA may be <NUM>°, ∠CAB may be <NUM>°, and ∠ACB is <NUM>°.

In some embodiments as illustrated in <FIG>, a first airflow diffusing hole 113a is formed at the first connection plate 11a and penetrates the first connection plate 11a in a thickness direction thereof. A second airflow diffusing hole 121a is formed at the second connection plate 12a and penetrates the second connection plate 12a in a thickness direction thereof. It should be understood that, when the second air outlet 22a is closed by the first connection plate 11a, the airflow can flow through the first airflow diffusing hole 113a and the second airflow diffusing hole 121a sequentially. Each of the first airflow diffusing hole 113a and the second airflow diffusing hole 121a can scatter the airflow. In some embodiments, the airflow first flows through the first airflow diffusing hole 113a on the first connection plate 11a to generate a first diffusion effect. As a result, it is possible to raise a turbulence level of the airflow and generate an angle expansion of the airflow, which allows the airflow to reach the second airflow diffusing hole 121a with more uniform kinetic energy. After the airflow passes through the second airflow diffusing hole 121a, the turbulence level of the airflow is further raised, and an angle of the airflow is further expanded. Thus, the effective air blowing area is enlarged while an intensity of the airflow is weakened. As a result, it is possible to quickly decrease a velocity of the airflow over a short distance. In this way, a breeze feeling can be achieved.

In some embodiments as illustrated in <FIG>, an equivalent diameter of the first airflow diffusing hole 113a is greater than or equal to an equivalent diameter of the second airflow diffusing hole 121a. It should be understood that, by setting the equivalent diameter of the second airflow diffusing hole 121a to be smaller than or equal to that of the first airflow diffusing hole 113a, the intensity of the airflow can be further weakened by the second airflow diffusing hole 121a having the relatively smaller equivalent diameter after the airflow flows through the first airflow diffusing hole 113a. Thus, it is possible to provide better breezeless feeling performance.

In some embodiments as illustrated in <FIG>, the equivalent diameter D1 of the first airflow diffusing hole 113a and the equivalent diameter D2 of the second airflow diffusing hole 121a satisfy <NUM> ≤ D1 ≤ <NUM> and <NUM> ≤ D2 ≤ <NUM>. Thus, a heat exchange air volume of the second air conditioner 100a can be ensured while achieving better breezeless performance. Therefore, it is possible to mitigate an influence on a heat exchange rate. In some embodiments, the equivalent diameter of the first airflow diffusing hole 113a ranges from <NUM> to <NUM>, and the equivalent diameter of the second airflow diffusing hole 121a ranges from <NUM> to <NUM>. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the equivalent diameter of the first airflow diffusing hole 113a may be <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, or <NUM>, and the equivalent diameter of the second airflow diffusing hole 121a may be <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, or <NUM>.

A second air conditioner 100a not according to the embodiments of the present invention, will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The second air conditioner 100a not according to the embodiments of the present invention, includes a second air passage member 2a and a second air deflection component 1a. The second air passage 21a is formed by the second air passage member 2a. An end of the second air passage 21a is formed as the second air outlet 22a. The second air deflection component is connected to the second air passage member 2a. The second air deflection component is adapted to be movable between the first position for closing the second air outlet 22a and the second position for exposing the second air outlet 22a.

In the second air conditioner 100a, by providing the first connection plate 11a, when the second air deflection component 1a moves to the second position, the first airflow channel 1111a is formed between a part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a, and the second airflow channel 1121a is formed between the other part of the first connection plate 11a and the second air passage 21a. The airflow blown from the second air outlet 22a can be deflected to the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a. Since the first airflow channel 1111a and the second airflow channel 1121a extend towards the two opposite sides of the second air outlet 22a in the airflow flow direction, respectively, it is possible to prevent the airflow from being blown directly on the user. Thus, the use comfort of the user can be enhanced.

In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that, the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", and "right", etc., is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present disclosure.

In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. In the description of the present disclosure, "plurality" means at least two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

In the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, terms such as "install", "connect", "connect to", "fix", and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection or connection as one piece; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate; internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the present description can be understood according to specific circumstances.

In the present description, unless expressly stipulated and defined otherwise, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate. Moreover, the first feature "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply mean that the level of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply mean that the level of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

Claim 1:
An air deflection component (<NUM>), comprising: a deflector (<NUM>); and an air deflection bar assembly (<NUM>) connected on a first, inner, side of the deflector (<NUM>) and comprising two air deflection bars (<NUM>) spaced apart from each other in a first, width direction of the deflector (<NUM>), wherein: each of the two air deflection bars (<NUM>) is configured to deflect an airflow flowing from the first, inner, side to a second, outer, side of the deflector (<NUM>) in a direction facing away from the other one of the two air deflection bars (<NUM>); and an airflow channel (<NUM>) is formed between the two air deflection bars (<NUM>).