CN100580325C - Indoor panel of air conditioner and air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

An indoor panel (10) of an air conditioner (1) of a type in which an air inlet (11) and an air outlet (12) are arranged side by side is designed with a simple appearance. To achieve this, a complex mechanism and operation are eliminated and an opening cover (15) and an opening/closing mechanism are adapted. The opening cover (15) extends across and covers both the air inlet (11) and the air outlet (12). The opening/closing mechanism is adapted to displace the opening cover (15) within the range where the air inlet (11) and the air outlet (12) are arranged. The opening/closing mechanism rotates the opening cover (15) with a position between the air inlet (11) and the air outlet (12) as the center axis (O) of the rotation.

Description

Indoor panel of air conditioner and air conditioner

technical field

The present invention relates to an indoor panel of an air conditioner and an air conditioner including the indoor panel, in particular to an indoor panel and an air conditioner having an air suction port and an air discharge port arranged side by side.

Background technique

Heretofore, for example, among ceiling-embedded air conditioners, there is an air conditioner in which an air suction port and an air discharge port are arranged side by side on both side edges of the long side of a rectangular indoor panel (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). The indoor panel of this air conditioner is comprised so that a rectangular frame and a flat central plate may be located on the same surface. Between the frame body and the central panel, two elongated openings are respectively provided in the form of both side edge portions located on the long side of the interior panel. In addition, among these openings, the two openings located at the center side of the panel serve as air suction ports, and the two openings located at the outer side of the panel serve as air discharge ports.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 2988329

(The problem to be solved by the invention)

In the above-mentioned conventional air conditioner, two openings (air suction port and air discharge port) are respectively provided on both side edges of the long side of the interior panel, so even if the interior side surfaces of the frame body and the intermediate plate are adjusted to be the same Flat to maintain a sense of unity, the aforementioned openings still undermine the simplicity of the design.

In addition, although it is also conceivable to set the following structure, that is, an opening cover is provided to cover each air suction port and each air discharge port when the air conditioner is stopped, but at this time in order to open/close the opening. There is a possibility that a complicated mechanism or a complicated operation is required.

Contents of the invention

The present invention is made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to realize a simple appearance design for an interior panel of an air-conditioning device having an air suction port and an air discharge port side by side, and to save complicated work for realizing the design. institutions and actions.

(method to solve the problem)

The first invention is based on the premise of the indoor panel 10 of the air conditioner 1 in which the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 are arranged side by side on the panel surface.

And, it is characterized in that: the indoor panel 10 includes an opening cover 15 and a switch mechanism 30, and the opening cover 15 spans and covers the above-mentioned air suction port 11 and air ejection port 12, and the switch mechanism 30 passes through the air suction port provided with 11 and the air discharge port 12, the above-mentioned opening cover 15 is operated to open/close the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12.

In the first invention, when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, the opening cover 15 covers both the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 arranged side by side on the panel surface of the interior panel 10 . At this time, the panel surface of the interior panel 10 becomes a plane. In addition, in this invention, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 can be opened/closed only by operating the opening cover 15 within the range where the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are provided.

The second invention is based on the first invention, and is characterized in that the opening and closing mechanism 30 is a mechanism that rotates the opening cover 15 around the position between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 as the central axis O.

In this second invention, by making the opening cover 15 covering the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, the position between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 is used as the opening cover 15 during operation. The central axis O rotates to open the above-mentioned air suction port 11 and air discharge port 12 .

The third invention is an invention based on the second invention, and is characterized in that: the indoor panel of the air conditioner 1 includes a fixing part 18 arranged on the inside of the panel surface, and the switch mechanism 30 includes: a drive unit fixed on the fixing part 18 A motor 31 , a driving gear 32 fixed to the driving motor 31 , and a driven gear 34 provided on the opening cover 15 and engaged with the driving gear 32 .

In this third invention, the rotation of the driving gear 32 is transmitted to the driven gear 34 by starting the driving motor 31 . And, the opening cover 15 is rotated by the rotation of the driven gear 34 . At this time, when the rotation direction of the drive motor 31 is controlled by forward rotation/reverse rotation, the operation of opening the opening cover 15 and the operation of closing the opening cover 15 can be performed.

The fourth invention is an invention based on the third invention, and is characterized in that the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are arranged side by side at multiple positions on the panel surface, and openings are respectively provided at each of these positions. The cover 15 and the opening and closing mechanism 30 include a power transmission mechanism 35 that transmits the power of one drive motor 31 to the plurality of opening covers 15 . In addition, the "plurality of opening covers 15" mentioned here may be all the opening covers 15 of the air conditioner, or may be a part thereof. For example, all the opening covers 15 of the air conditioner can be driven by one drive motor 31, or when four opening covers 15 and two drive motors 31 are provided in the air conditioner, two drive motors 31 can be used to drive the air conditioner. The two opening covers 15 are driven respectively. That is, in this invention, the number of drive motors 31 installed in the air conditioner is not limited to one, even if the number of drive motors 31 is more than two, as long as these motors can respectively drive a plurality of opening covers 15 That's it.

In the fourth invention, when one driving motor 31 is started, the plurality of opening covers 15 corresponding to the driving motor 31 are opened and closed simultaneously, so that the above-mentioned opening covers 15 can be set to the open state during operation, or Closed state when the operation is stopped.

The fifth invention is an invention based on the second invention, and is characterized in that: the opening cover 15 is configured such that the opening cover 15 becomes between the above-mentioned air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 when the opening cover 15 is opened. separation parts.

In the fifth invention, by opening the opening cover 15 , the opening cover 15 functions as a partition member between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 . That is, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are separated by opening the opening cover 15 .

The sixth invention is an invention based on the second invention, and is characterized in that: the indoor panel of the air conditioner 1 includes a sliding mechanism 27, and the sliding mechanism 27 moves the opening cover 15 toward the The panel surface is slid in a direction perpendicular to the panel surface so that the front end of the opening cover 15 is substantially flush with the panel surface.

In the sixth invention, by sliding the opening cover 15 in a direction perpendicular to the panel surface in the state where the opening cover 15 is opened, the opening cover 15 can be opened without protruding from the panel surface when the air conditioner 1 is in operation. The opening cover 15 is accommodated in the casing 20 .

The seventh invention is based on the second invention, and is characterized in that the opening and closing mechanism 30 is configured to be able to rotate the opening cover 15 within a predetermined angle range with respect to the closed state of the opening cover 15 .

In the seventh invention, the opening cover 15 does not need to be opened at an angle perpendicular to the panel surface of the interior panel 10, but the opening angle θ of the opening cover 15 may be rotatable by, for example, 30 degrees or more. In addition, the above-mentioned angle θ may be set to a maximum of about 45 degrees or 60 degrees.

The eighth invention is an invention based on any one of the first to seventh inventions, and is characterized in that: the air suction port 11 and the Air outlet 12.

In the eighth invention, by opening the opening cover 15, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 provided in parallel at a pair of opposite edge portions of the approximately square panel surface are exposed. Therefore, in the two-way jet air conditioner 1, a state where air can be sucked in and jetted out can be easily realized.

The ninth invention is an invention based on any one of the first to seventh inventions, and is characterized in that: on two pairs of opposite edge portions of the approximately square panel surface, air suction ports 11 and Air outlet 12.

In the ninth invention, by opening the opening cover 15, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 provided in parallel at two pairs of opposite edge portions of the approximately square panel surface are exposed. Therefore, in the four-way jet air conditioner 1, a state where air can be sucked in and jetted out can be easily realized.

The tenth invention is an invention based on any one of the first to ninth inventions, and is characterized in that: the air outlet 12 is provided with a wind direction adjustment vane (flag) 40, and the wind direction adjustment vane 40 adjusts the air relative to the wind direction. The airflow direction adjustment vane 40 is divided into plural pieces along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet 12 to adjust the outlet angle of the panel surface.

In the tenth invention, since the direction of the plurality of wind direction adjusting vanes 40 provided in the air outlet 12 is adjusted one by one with the opening cover 15 opened, the air outlet direction can be finely controlled.

The eleventh invention is based on the premise of the air conditioner 1 in which the indoor panel 10 is installed in the opening of the casing 20, and the feature is that the indoor panel 10 is the indoor panel described in any one of the first to tenth inventions. 10 composition.

In the eleventh invention, in the air conditioner 1 having the indoor panel 10, when the operation is stopped, the opening cover 15 covers the air inlet 11 and the air inlet 11 arranged side by side on the panel surface of the indoor panel 10 at the same time. Air outlet 12. At this time, the panel surface of the interior panel 10 becomes a plane. In addition, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 can be opened/closed only by operating the opening cover 15 within the range where the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are provided. In particular, if the switch mechanism 30 is set as a mechanism that makes the opening cover 15 rotate with the position between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 as the central axis O, it will be covered when the air conditioner 1 is stopped. The opening cover 15 covering the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 rotates with the position between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 as the central axis O during operation, so that the above-mentioned air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 can be easily connected. The ejection port 12 is opened.

(effect of invention)

According to the present invention, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 can be opened/closed only by operating the opening cover 15 within the range where the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are provided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the problem that a complicated mechanism or complicated operation is required to open/close the opening (the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 ). In addition, when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, the opening cover 15 covers the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 arranged side by side on the panel surface of the interior panel 10, and the panel surface of the interior panel 10 becomes a plane, so it can The interior panel 10 realizes a concise appearance design.

According to the above-mentioned second invention, by making the opening cover 15 covering the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 when the air conditioner 1 is stopped, the position between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 is used as the central axis during operation. O rotates to open the above-mentioned air inlet 11 and air outlet 12, so the air inlet 11 and air outlet 12 can be opened/closed with a particularly simple mechanism and operation. Also, in the second invention, since the opening cover 15 functions as a partition between the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12, when using the ceiling-embedded air conditioner 1 or the ceiling-hung air conditioner 1, for example, When the heating operation is performed, if the opening cover 15 is arranged to be approximately at right angles to the ceiling surface in advance, the hot air ejected from the air outlet 12 can also be prevented from being directly sucked into the air inlet 11 from a short circuit (short circuit) phenomenon. Appear. Also, in the present invention, since only the opening cover 15 is required to be rotated when opening/closing the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12, not only the number of movable parts is reduced but also the amount of movement is reduced, so even during operation there is Merit that there are few senses of incongruity in the design.

According to the third invention described above, the opening cover 15 can be opened and closed by transmitting the rotation of the driving gear 32 from the driven gear 34 to the opening cover 15 by starting the driving motor 31 in forward rotation/reverse rotation. In this way, according to the present invention, the opening cover 15 can be opened and closed with an extremely simple structure and simple operation.

According to the above-mentioned fourth invention, since the opening covers 15 are provided at multiple positions on the panel surface, and the power transmission mechanism 35 of the switch mechanism 30 can transmit the power of one drive motor 31 to the plurality of opening covers 15, The opening covers 15 provided at a plurality of positions can be simultaneously opened and closed by activating one drive motor 31 . In the present invention, since the number of motors can be set to one (or the number of drive motors 31 can be made smaller than the number of opening covers 15), the mechanism can be further simplified. Also, when two drive motors 31 are used, each of the two motors can be downsized compared to the case of using one motor.

According to the fifth invention described above, since the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are separated by opening the opening cover 15 , the structure of the cabinet 20 can be simplified. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a special component for separating the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12, the cost and weight can be reduced compared with the case where the above-mentioned dedicated component is provided.

According to the above-mentioned sixth invention, by providing the sliding mechanism 27, and the sliding mechanism 27 makes the opening cover 15 slide toward the direction perpendicular to the panel surface when the opening cover 15 is opened, so that the front end of the opening cover 15 is in contact with the above-mentioned Since the panel surface becomes substantially the same surface, the opening cover 15 can be accommodated in the cabinet 20 without protruding the opening cover 15 from the panel surface during operation. Therefore, not only when the operation is stopped, but also when the air conditioner 1 is in operation, it is possible to realize a simple design of the air conditioner 1 . In addition, even when artificial tufting is applied to the inner surface of the opening cover 15 to prevent dew adhesion, the opening cover 15 does not protrude from the panel surface, so there is still an advantage that the design is not damaged.

According to the above seventh invention, the opening cover 15 does not have to be opened to an angle perpendicular to the panel surface of the interior panel 10, and the opening angle θ of the opening cover 15 only needs to be rotated by, for example, 30 degrees or more. In this way, the problem of the ceiling being stained can be prevented. In addition, the above-mentioned angle θ may be set at a maximum of about 45 degrees or 60 degrees. In this way, if the switch mechanism 30 is configured to be able to rotate the opening cover 15 within a predetermined angle range with respect to the closed state of the opening cover 15, an arbitrary discharge angle can be set.

According to the above-mentioned eighth invention, since the opening cover 15 is opened, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 arranged side by side on a pair of opposite edge portions of the approximately square panel surface are exposed, so in the two-way jet air conditioner 1, a state where air can be sucked in and blown out can be easily realized. Therefore, even in this invention, it is possible to prevent the complexity of the configuration and operation.

According to the above-mentioned ninth invention, by opening the opening cover 15, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 arranged side by side on two pairs of opposite edge portions of the approximately square panel surface are exposed, so in the four-way jet air conditioner In the device 1, a state where air can be sucked in and blown out can be easily realized. Therefore, even in this invention, it is possible to prevent the complexity of the configuration and operation.

According to the above-mentioned tenth invention, since the wind direction adjusting vane 40 provided on the air outlet 12 is divided into a plurality along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet 12, when the opening cover 15 is opened, by adjusting A plurality of wind directions in the air ejection port 12 adjust the direction of the vane 40 to finely control the ejection direction of the air.

According to the above-mentioned eleventh invention, as in the above-mentioned first to tenth inventions, the air suction port 11 and the air suction port 11 can be opened/closed only by operating the opening cover 15 within the range where the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are provided. Air outlet 12. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the problem that a complicated mechanism or complicated operation is required for opening/closing the opening (the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 ). Also, when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, because the opening cover 15 covers the air intake port 11 and the air discharge port 12 arranged side by side on the panel surface of the interior panel 10, and the panel surface of the interior panel 10 becomes a plane, so A simple design can be realized for the interior panel 10 of the air conditioner 1 .

In addition, when the air conditioner 1 is stopped, the opening cover 15 covering the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 is operated with the position between the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 as the central axis. When O is rotated, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 can be opened/closed with a particularly simple mechanism and action.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 seen from below in an operating state.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the air conditioner of Fig. 1 seen from below in a state where the operation is stopped.

Fig. 3 is a bottom view of the interior panel with the opening cover removed.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the air conditioner taken along line IV-IV in Fig. 3 .

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner taken along line V-V in Fig. 3 .

6 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 1 seen from below in an operating state.

7 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 1. FIG.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 1 seen from below.

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to a third modification of the first embodiment.

10 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to Modification 4 of Embodiment 1. FIG.

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to the second embodiment seen from below in an operating state.

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the air conditioner of Fig. 11 seen from below in a state where the operation is stopped.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 2 seen from the front in an operating state.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the air conditioner of Fig. 13 seen from the front in a stopped state.

Fig. 15 is a perspective view of the air conditioner according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 2 seen from the front in an operating state.

Fig. 16 is a perspective view of the air conditioner of Fig. 15 seen from the front in a state where the operation is stopped.

(Symbol Description)

1 air conditioning unit

10 interior panels

11 air intake

12 Air outlet

15 opening cover

18 fixed parts

20 chassis

30 switch mechanism

31 drive motor

32 drive gear

34 driven gear

35 power transmission mechanism

40 wind direction adjustment blades (flap)

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

"Invention Embodiment 1"

Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner 1 having an indoor panel 10 according to the present invention seen from below in an operating state, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the air conditioner 1 of Fig. 1 seen from below in a state of stoppage of operation. stereogram. As shown in the figure, the air conditioner 1 includes a casing 20 and an indoor panel 10 installed at the lower end of the casing 20 .

The interior panel 10 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole, and as shown in FIG. 1 , an air suction port 11 and an air discharge port 12 are arranged side by side at each edge portion of both sides of the long side. The indoor panel 10 includes a rectangular frame body 13 and a flat central plate 14a, and the indoor panel 10 is configured such that the indoor surfaces of the frame body 13 and the central plate 14a are on the same plane. Between the frame body 13 and the center plate 14a, two elongated openings 11 and 12 are provided as spaces, respectively, in the form of being positioned at both side edge portions of the interior panel 10 . And, among these openings 11 , 12 , two openings located on the central side of the interior panel 10 serve as air intake ports 11 , and two openings located outside the interior panel 10 serve as air discharge ports 12 .

Opening covers 15 are provided on both side edges of the interior panel 10 so as to span and cover the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 . The opening cover 15 is configured to be movable between the open state shown in FIG. 1 and the closed state shown in FIG. 2 within the range provided with the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12, whereby the air can be opened/closed. Suction port and air ejection port.

Fig. 3 is a bottom view (a part of the bottom view is omitted) of the interior panel 10 in the state where the opening cover 15 is removed, and Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the air conditioner 1 taken along line IV-IV of Fig. 3 , and Fig. 5 is a diagram A sectional view of the air conditioner 1 along the V-V line of 3. In FIGS. 4 and 5 , only the left half of the center of the longitudinal section of the air conditioner 1 is shown.

The above-mentioned cabinet 20 is a rectangular box-shaped member provided above a ceiling surface (not shown), and the lower end of the cabinet 20 is opened. The above-mentioned indoor panel 10 is configured to be attached to the lower end opening of the cabinet 20 from the indoor side.

The said opening cover 15 is comprised so that it may rotate about the position between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 as a central axis O. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3 , the central axis O is provided at three positions (one of which is omitted in the drawing) inside the air ejection port 12 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, support members 21 are provided at three positions on the side of the casing 20, and connecting portions 16 are provided at three positions on the side of the opening cover 15, and the support members 21 and the connecting portions 16 are Connecting pin 17 is connected. The opening cover 15 becomes in the closed state shown by the solid line in FIG. Between the body 13 and the center plate 14a, the opening cover 15 is in a state substantially perpendicular to the frame body 13 and the center plate 14a. In this state, the opening cover 15 serves as a partition member between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 . That is, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are separated by opening the opening cover 15 .

The casing 20 is provided with a switch mechanism 30 for opening/closing the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 by rotating the opening cover 15 about the connecting pin 17 as a central axis O. The switch mechanism 30 includes a drive motor 31 fixed to the fixing member 18 (see FIG. 5 ) on the side of the interior panel 10, a drive gear 32 fixed to the drive motor 31, and a drive gear 32 mounted on a pin (pin) 33 and connected to the drive gear. 32 engaged driven gear 34, the pin 33 is fixed on the opening cover 15. And, in order to use one driving motor 31 to open and close the opening cover 15 provided on both side edges of the panel surface, a power transmission mechanism 35 is provided, and this power transmission mechanism 35 transmits the power of one driving motor 31 to the two openings. Cover 15. The power transmission mechanism 35 is constituted by a gear mechanism using a bevel gear 36 and an intermediate shaft 37 .

Air flow direction adjustment blades 40 (horizontal blades) for adjusting the discharge angle of air with respect to the panel surface are provided in the air discharge port 12 . The airflow direction adjustment vane 40 is provided so as to be able to adjust the angle with respect to the rotating shaft 41 . A wind direction adjusting motor 42 is connected to the wind direction adjusting blade 40 . And, by controlling the motor 42 for adjusting the airflow direction, it is possible to adjust the ejection direction of the air by the airflow direction adjustment blade 40 .

Inside the cabinet 20 is provided a centrifugal fan 22 positioned above the center plate 14 a of the interior panel 10 . Indoor heat exchangers 23 are provided on both sides of the centrifugal fan 22 (air outlet 12 side). The indoor heat exchanger 23 is connected to a compressor or an outdoor heat exchanger arranged in an outdoor unit through a refrigerant pipeline, the outdoor unit is not shown in the figure, and the refrigerant flows through the indoor heat exchanger 23 internal. And, when cooling, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the air passing through the indoor heat exchanger 23 to cool the air, while during heating, the refrigerant releases heat to the air passing through the indoor heat exchanger 23, making the air cool The heated, cooled or heated air is ejected from the air ejection port 12 . Also, a drip pan (drain pan) 24 is provided below the indoor heat exchanger 23, and a bell mouth (bell mouth) 25 is provided between the centrifugal fan 22 and the air inlet 11.

-Operation action-

When the air conditioner 1 is in the stopped state, the outdoor unit and the centrifugal fan 22 are stopped, and the opening cover 15 is in a closed state as shown in FIG. 2 . At this time, in the interior panel 10, the interior surfaces of the frame body 13, the center plate 14a, and the opening cover 15 are located on the same plane, and the entire interior panel 10 is flattened.

On the other hand, in the operating state of the air conditioner 1, the outdoor unit and the centrifugal fan 22 are started, and the drive motor 31 of the switch mechanism 30 is rotated, and the opening cover 15 is opened as shown in FIG. 1 . At this time, the air suction port 11 is exposed on the inside and the air discharge port 12 is exposed on the outside in a state where the opening cover 15 is sandwiched between the interior panels 10 . In addition, the angle of the airflow direction adjustment blade 40 is adjusted by the airflow direction adjustment motor 42 .

Therefore, in the casing 20 of the air conditioner 1, indoor air is sucked into the centrifugal fan 22 from the air inlet 11 through the bell mouth 25, and the air is blown outward from the centrifugal fan 22 and passes through the indoor heat exchanger 23. thereby being cooled or heated. Then, the cooled or heated air is supplied into the room after the blowing direction is adjusted by the wind direction adjusting vane 40 of the air blowing port 12 .

-Effect of Embodiment 1-

In the air conditioner 1 of the present embodiment, the two openings (the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12) provided on both sides of the long side of the interior panel 10 are respectively covered by an opening cover 15 when the operation is stopped. Covering, the frame body 13, the central panel 14a, and the opening cover 15 of the interior panel 10 are on the same surface to achieve planarization. Therefore, the air inlets 11 and air outlets 12 provided on both side edges of the interior panel 10 do not damage the simplicity of the interior panel 10 , and a design with ideal effect can be realized by flattening the whole. Also, the sense of incongruity in design is reduced during use.

Furthermore, when the air conditioner 1 is in operation, the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 can be exposed by simply rotating the opening cover 15 with the connecting pin 17 as the central axis O (one action). Furthermore, the structure of the opening and closing mechanism 30 for opening and closing the opening cover 15 is also very simple, so that there is no need to provide a complicated mechanism.

And, for example, when the air is sprayed directly below under the heating operation state, since the opening cover 15 functions as a partition wall between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12, it is also possible to prevent the sprayed air from being blown out. The phenomenon of short circuit (short circuit) of direct inhalation occurs.

-Modification of Embodiment 1-

(Modification 1)

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing Modification 1 of Embodiment 1, showing an example in which the wind direction adjusting blade 40 is divided into a plurality (two) along the longitudinal direction of the air outlet 12 . In this modified example, although not shown in the drawing, an airflow direction adjustment motor 42 is connected to each airflow direction adjustment blade 40 . Therefore, the direction of the airflow direction adjustment blade 40 can be adjusted one by one in each air ejection port 12 .

Other configurations are the same as the examples in FIGS. 1 to 5 .

In the example shown in FIG. 6 , the entire interior panel 10 can be flattened even when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, and the complexity of the configuration and operation can be prevented.

(Modification 2)

Modification 2 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is an example in which a rail-shaped partition member 19 is attached to a support member 21 instead of the opening cover 15 . At this time, although the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are usually exposed and the overall planarization of the interior panel 10 cannot be realized, the opening cover 15 and the opening and closing mechanism 30 may not be provided. Therefore, it can be used as the indoor panel 10 of the air-conditioning apparatus 1 which requires cost reduction. That is, the indoor panel 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 can share the same basic configuration with the low-cost indoor panel 10 that does not have the overall planarization function.

(Modification 3)

Modification 3 shown in FIG. 9 is an example in which the supporting structure of the opening cover 15 is changed on the basis of the example shown in FIG. 4 . Specifically, the support member 21a is arranged at two positions at both ends of the openings 11 and 12 of the casing 20 (the upper and lower ends of FIG. 3 ) corresponding to the connecting portion 16 of the opening cover 15. The connection parts 16 are connected by a connection pin 17 .

The outer end portion (the left end portion in the figure) of the bell mouth 25 extends downward, and is not connected to the supporting member 21a. The outer end portion 25 a constitutes a stopper for stopping the rotation of the opening cover 15 .

In this configuration, the opening cover 15 also serves as a partition member between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 when the opening cover 15 is opened in a dotted line state. That is, the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are separated by opening the opening cover 15 .

(Modification 4)

Different from the example shown in FIG. 4 , Modification 4 shown in FIG. 10 includes a sliding mechanism 27 that slides the opening cover 15 in a direction perpendicular to the panel surface when the opening cover 15 is opened. Accordingly, the front end (lower end) of the opening cover 15 is substantially flush with the above-mentioned panel surface. The sliding mechanism 27 can suitably select any driving method, such as a belt driving method, or a driving method using a rack and pinion.

In this configuration, when the opening cover 15 is opened, the opening cover 15 does not protrude downward from the panel surface, but is accommodated in the casing 20 . Therefore, not only when the operation is stopped, but also when the air conditioner 1 is in operation, it is possible to realize a more compact design of the air conditioner 1 . In addition, even if the inner surface of the opening cover 15 is artificially tufted to prevent dew from adhering, the opening cover 15 does not protrude from the panel surface, so there is still an advantage that the design is not damaged.

(Modification 5)

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, an example in which the opening cover 15 is opened to an angle perpendicular to the panel surface of the interior panel 10 has been described. However, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. More than 30 degrees can be. In addition, the above-mentioned angle θ can be at a maximum of about 45 degrees or 60 degrees, and the angle of the opening cover 15 can also be adjusted stepwise or continuously when the opening cover 15 is opened.

In this way, if the switch mechanism 30 is configured to be able to rotate the opening cover 15 within a predetermined angle range relative to the closed state of the opening cover 15, an arbitrary discharge angle can be set.

"Invention Embodiment Two"

Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described.

11 and 12 are examples in which the present invention is applied to a four-way spray type ceiling-suspended air conditioner 1 . In the example of FIGS. 1 to 6 , an indoor panel in which an air suction port 11 and an air discharge port 12 are arranged side by side on each of a pair of opposite edge portions (opposite edge portions on a long side side) of a rectangular panel surface 10 embodiment has been described, but in the example of FIG. 11 and FIG. The air suction port 11 and the air ejection port 12 are arranged side by side. At this time, although it is not shown in the figure, one drive motor can be used to drive the opening covers 15 at four positions, or two drive motors can be used to drive two opening covers 15 respectively.

In addition, the frame body 13 is not provided on the indoor panel 10, but a central plate 14a and four corner plates (corner plate) 14b are provided, and the four corner plates 14b are connected to the central plate 14a under the state that the opening cover 15 is closed. Together with the opening cover 15, it forms a rectangular plane. Two wind direction adjustment blades 40 are respectively provided in the air outlets 12 exposed when the opening cover 15 on the long side is opened, and are respectively provided in the air outlets 12 exposed in the state where the opening cover 15 on the short side is opened. A wind direction adjustment blade 40 has been provided.

Even in this second embodiment, the overall planarization can be achieved when the operation of the air conditioner 1 is stopped, and the complexity of the configuration and operation can be prevented.

-Modification of Embodiment 2-

(Modification 1)

13 and 14 show examples in which the indoor panel 10 of the present invention is applied to the indoor unit of the wall-mounted air conditioner 1 . In this example, an air suction port 11 and an air ejection port 12 are arranged side by side on a pair of opposite edge portions of the rectangular panel surface (opposite long side edge portions positioned at the upper and lower sides). An opening cover 15 is provided on the edge. Three wind direction adjustment blades 40 are respectively provided in the air outlets 12 exposed in the state where the opening cover 15 is opened. In addition, instead of the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 on the short side and the opening cover 15 corresponding to them in the example of Fig. 11 and Fig. 12, a Japanese katakana "コ"-shaped side is provided. Plate 14c.

In addition, although in the general wall-mounted air conditioner 1, a cross-flow fan is provided in the cabinet 20, but in this embodiment, a centrifugal fan 22 is provided in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, and the air can be blown. It is sprayed from the upper and lower edges of the cabinet 20 .

(Modification 2)

15 and 16 show an example in which the indoor panel 10 of the present invention is applied to the indoor unit of the floor-standing air conditioner 1 . In this example, the wall-mounted air conditioner 1 shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 is set to be vertically long, and a base 26 is provided on the lower part of the casing 20. One side plate 14c of the wall-mounted air conditioner 1 becomes The top plate 14d, and the other side becomes the bottom plate 14e. The other configurations are the same as those in the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 .

"Other Examples"

The above-described embodiment can also be set to the following configuration.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, although at least one pair of edge portions or two pairs of edge portions in the interior panel 10 are provided with the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 side by side, but the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are provided. The positions do not have to be paired, for example, only one position may be provided, or three positions may be provided.

In addition, the interior panel 10 is not limited to a quadrangle such as a rectangle, but may also have other shapes. At this time, the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 may be arranged in any position as long as they are arranged side by side. .

Furthermore, although the structure in which the opening cover 15 is rotated around the central axis O between the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 is adopted as the switch structure in the above-mentioned embodiment, as long as the opening cover 15 is provided with the air suction port 11 and the structure that operates within the range of the air ejection port 12 is enough, so other switch structures can also be adopted.

In addition, the above-described embodiments are ideal examples in nature, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, the applicability of the present invention, or its use.

(Industrial Utilization Possibility)

As described above, the present invention is useful as the indoor panel 10 and the air conditioner 1 of the air conditioner 1 of the type in which the air suction port 11 and the air discharge port 12 are provided in parallel.

Claims (11)

1. An indoor panel of an air conditioner (1), which is provided with an air suction port (11) and an air ejection port (12) side by side on the panel surface, is characterized in that: The indoor panel of the air conditioner (1), comprising: An opening cover (15), spanning and covering the above-mentioned air suction port (11) and air ejection port (12) with one of the opening covers, and The switch mechanism (30) opens/closes the air suction port (11) and the air discharge port (12) by actuating the above-mentioned opening cover (15) within the range provided with the air suction port (11) and the air discharge port (12). exit (12). 2. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening and closing mechanism (30) is a mechanism that rotates the opening cover (15) around the position between the air suction port (11) and the air discharge port (12) as a central axis (O). 3. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indoor panel of the air conditioner (1) includes a fixing part (18) arranged on the inside of the panel surface, The switch mechanism (30) includes: a drive motor (31) fixed on the above-mentioned fixed part (18), a drive gear (32) fixed on the drive motor (31), and a drive gear (32) arranged on the opening cover (15) and connected to the drive The driven gear (34) of gear (32) meshing. 4. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that: An air suction port (11) and an air ejection port (12) are arranged side by side at multiple positions on the panel surface, and an opening cover (15) is respectively provided at each of the above-mentioned positions, The switch mechanism (30) includes a power transmission mechanism (35) that transmits the power of one drive motor (31) to a plurality of opening covers (15). 5. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening cover (15) is configured to serve as a partition member between the air suction port (11) and the air discharge port (12) when the opening cover (15) is opened. 6. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indoor panel of the air conditioner (1) includes a sliding mechanism (27), the sliding mechanism (27) makes the opening cover (15) slide towards the direction perpendicular to the panel surface when the opening cover (15) is opened, The front end of the opening cover (15) is substantially flush with the panel surface. 7. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening and closing mechanism (30) is configured to be able to rotate the opening cover (15) within a predetermined angle range with respect to the closed state of the opening cover (15). 8. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air suction port (11) and an air discharge port (12) are arranged side by side at a pair of opposite edge portions of the approximately square panel surface, respectively. 9. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air suction port (11) and an air ejection port (12) are respectively arranged side by side on two pairs of opposite edge portions of the approximately square panel surface. 10. The indoor panel of the air conditioning device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet (12) is provided with a wind direction adjustment vane (40), and the air direction adjustment vane (40) adjusts the ejection angle of the air relative to the panel surface, The wind direction adjusting vane (40) is divided into a plurality along the length direction of the air outlet (12). 11. An air conditioner, an indoor panel (10) is installed at the opening of the casing (20), characterized in that: The above-mentioned indoor panel (10) is composed of the indoor panel (10) according to claim 1.

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