A portable air conditioner

By combining portable air conditioners with hot and cold semiconductors and air duct conductors, cooling or heating functions can be achieved, solving the problems of large size and high energy consumption of air conditioning equipment, expanding the application environment, and providing a compact, low-energy-consumption comfortable air outlet to solve the problems of cold or hot weather.

CN116336579BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31SHENZHEN HUIQIMEI TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202111604708.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-12-25
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2041-12-25

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioning equipment is large and energy-intensive, and cannot be carried around, making it impossible to enjoy a comfortable environment when leaving areas with air conditioning.

Method used

Design a portable air conditioner that uses a combination of hot and cold semiconductors and air duct conductors to achieve cooling or heating functions. It can be used with an external bracket or other equipment and is suitable for different scenarios.

Benefits of technology

It provides a compact, low-energy air conditioner to solve the problems of cold or hot weather. The air duct structure design makes the airflow uniform and gentle, expanding the application environment and improving practicality.

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Abstract

A portable air conditioner includes an air conditioner body, which includes an air conditioning generating module. The air conditioning generating module includes a heating / cooling semiconductor, an air duct conductor and a dissipation conductor respectively disposed on both working surfaces of the heating / cooling semiconductor and conductively connected to the working surfaces, a fan that guides air through the air duct conductor and blows it outwards, and a dissipation fan that guides air through the dissipation conductor and blows it outwards. When the heating / cooling semiconductor is working, the two working surfaces can selectively achieve either cooling or heating effects. This invention provides a compact air conditioning generating module with low energy consumption, which can be flexibly combined with various devices. When combined with wearable devices, it can be used portablely and mobilely. It can also be assembled with other external brackets to expand its application environment. It is practical, has an unrestricted application range, and can solve the problems caused by cold or hot weather.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically a portable air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] The difference between an air conditioner and a regular fan lies in the air conditioner's ability to provide cool or warm air by cooling or heating. Air conditioners are typically large, either wall-mounted or floor-standing, and their high power consumption makes them impractical for portable use. This limits our ability to enjoy the comfortable temperature provided by air conditioning to our homes or other fixed locations. However, people cannot remain in one area in their daily lives and work. Leaving an area with air conditioning means losing access to a comfortable environment. Therefore, existing air conditioning systems cannot meet people's evolving needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable air conditioner. The air conditioning generating module is small in size, has low energy consumption, and can be flexibly combined with various devices. When combined with wearable devices, it can be used portable and mobile. It can also be used with other external brackets to expand its application environment. It is practical and has no limited application range. It can solve the problems caused by cold or hot weather and solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a portable air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner body, the air conditioner body comprising an air conditioning generating module, the air conditioning generating module comprising a cooling and heating semiconductor, an air duct conductor and a dissipation conductor respectively disposed on the working surfaces of the cooling and heating semiconductor and conductively connected to the working surfaces, a fan that guides air through the air duct conductor and blows it outwards, and a fan that guides air through the dissipation conductor and blows it outwards. When the cooling and heating semiconductor is working, the working surfaces on both sides can selectively achieve the effect of cooling or heating.

[0005] Preferably, the air conditioner body includes an air supply body and a radiator. An air supply cavity is formed inside the housing of the air supply body, and a radiator cavity is formed inside the housing of the radiator. The air supply cavity and the radiator cavity are isolated from each other. An embedded through-hole is provided between the connecting surfaces of the air supply body and the radiator. A heating / cooling semiconductor is embedded in the embedded through-hole. The working surfaces on both sides of the heating / cooling semiconductor are respectively connected to the air supply cavity and the heat dissipation cavity. A first air inlet and a first air outlet are provided through the housing of the air supply body. A fan and an air duct are installed inside the air supply cavity. A fan guides air from the first air inlet through a duct conductor and out through the first air outlet. The duct conductor is connected to the working surface of the heating and cooling semiconductor within the air supply cavity. A second air inlet and a second air outlet are provided through the housing of the radiator. A radiating fan and a radiating conductor are installed inside the radiating cavity. The radiating fan guides air from the second air inlet through the radiating conductor and out through the second air outlet. The radiating conductor is connected to the working surface of the heating and cooling semiconductor within the radiating cavity.

[0006] Preferably, the air outlet direction of the second air outlet is set to deviate from the air outlet direction of the first air outlet.

[0007] Preferably, the air supply housing includes an outer air supply shell and an inner air supply shell that are connected to each other, and the radiator housing includes an inner radiator shell and an outer radiator shell that are connected to each other. The outer walls of the inner air supply shell and the inner radiator shell are fitted together, and the mounting through hole is provided through the inner air supply shell and the inner radiator shell.

[0008] Preferably, the air duct conductor includes an outer wall panel, which together form a cavity with a conductive air inlet and a conductive air outlet. The conductive air inlet extends into the inner cavity to form a tapering main air duct. Multiple sub-air ducts, which are basically parallel to each other, are formed between the main air duct and the conductive air outlet by multiple inner wall panels. The two ends of each sub-air duct are connected to the main air duct and the conductive air outlet, respectively, and a stepped air inlet is formed on one side of the main air duct. The conductive air outlet on the air duct conductor is connected to a first air outlet. The fan is a blower, and its outlet is located on the side with the larger width of the stepped air inlet. The blower inlet is connected to the first air inlet, and the blower outlet is connected to the conductive air inlet.

[0009] Preferably, the sub-duct is arranged perpendicular to the main duct.

[0010] Preferably, both the air duct conductor and the heat dissipation conductor are aluminum alloy components.

[0011] Preferably, the air conditioner body and the external bracket are integrally connected.

[0012] Preferably, the external bracket is a neck hanger that can be worn around the neck. Two air conditioner bodies are provided, and the two air conditioner bodies are respectively connected to the two ends of the neck hanger.

[0013] Preferably, the neck hanger and the air conditioner body are integrally connected by an elastic adjustment joint. The elastic adjustment joint is fitted with a joint connecting sleeve around its circumference. The two ends of the joint connecting sleeve are fixedly connected to the neck hanger and the air conditioner body, respectively. The joint connecting sleeve is a soft silicone sleeve.

[0014] Preferably, the neck hanger includes an upper neck hanger shell and a lower neck hanger shell that are connected to each other, forming a cavity between the upper and lower neck hanger shells. A battery and a circuit board assembly are installed in the cavity, and the battery and the circuit board assembly are electrically connected. A control button and a USB interface are electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The control button and the USB interface are both located in a pre-set through hole in the lower neck hanger shell and extend outward from the through hole.

[0015] Preferably, a light strip groove is provided on the upper surface of the neck hanger housing along the length of the neck hanger, a light strip is installed on the light strip groove, and a cover plate is provided on the light strip. The circumferential edge of the cover plate forms an open shape with the upper surface of the neck hanger housing, and the light emitted by the light strip can pass through the gap in the open space and shine outward.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0017] This invention relates to an air conditioning generation module that utilizes a combination of hot and cold semiconductors and air duct conductors to cool or heat the air passing through the air duct conductors. This allows the air conditioner to provide users with cool or warm air according to their needs. The product is compact, energy-efficient, and easy to move or carry. Furthermore, by combining it with an external bracket or other products, it can be worn around the neck or waist, or placed on a table, expanding its application environment and improving its practicality. It effectively solves the problems caused by cold or hot weather. The air duct conductors utilize a tapered main air duct combined with a stepped air inlet structure to distribute airflow through multiple sub-air ducts before blowing it outwards, increasing the airflow area at the first air outlet. The airflow is also uniform and gentle, enhancing the comfort of using the product. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a reference diagram showing the usage state of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 The structure of this invention explodes Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 The structure of this invention explodes Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 The structure of this invention explodes Figure 3 ;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional orientation of the air duct transmission component of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the air duct conductor AA of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 The three-dimensional air duct transmission component of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 8 The three-dimensional air duct transmission component of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0026] In the diagram: 1 Air conditioner body; 11 Air supply body; 111 Air supply body outer shell; 1111 First air inlet; 1112 First air outlet; 112 Air supply body inner shell; 113 Drive fan; 114 Air duct conductor; 1141 Outer wall panel; 1142 Conductive air inlet; 1143 Conductive air outlet; 1144 Main air duct; 1145 Inner wall panel; 1146 Sub-air duct; 1147 Stepped air inlet; 12 Diffuser; 121 Diffuser outer shell; 1211 Second air inlet; 122 Diffuser inner shell; 1221 Second air outlet; 123 Diffuser fan; 124 Diffuser conductor; 2 Neck hanger; 21 Neck hanger upper shell; 22 Neck hanger lower shell; 23 Battery; 24 Circuit board assembly; 25 Control buttons; 26 USB interface; 27 LED strip wiring channel; 28 Illuminated LED strip; 29 Cover plate; 3 Elastic adjustment joint; 4 Joint connecting sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-8In this embodiment of the invention, a portable air conditioner includes an air conditioner body 1, which is composed of an air supply body 11 and a heat dissipation body 12. An air supply cavity is formed inside the shell of the air supply body 11, and a heat dissipation cavity is formed inside the shell of the heat dissipation body 12. The air supply cavity and the heat dissipation cavity are isolated from each other. An embedded through hole 13 is provided between the connecting surfaces of the air supply body 11 and the heat dissipation body 12. The shell of the air supply body 11 includes an outer shell 111 and an inner shell 112 that are mutually capped and connected. The shell of the heat dissipation body 12 includes an inner shell 122 and an outer shell 121 that are mutually capped and connected. The outer walls of the inner shell 112 and the inner shell 122 are fitted together. The embedded through hole 13 penetrates the inner shell 112 and the inner shell 122. A heating and cooling semiconductor 14 is embedded in the embedded through hole 13. The working surfaces on both sides of the heating and cooling semiconductor 14 are respectively connected to the air supply cavity and the heat dissipation cavity. The shell of the air supply body 11 is penetrated by the outer shell... The body is provided with a first air inlet 1111 and a first air outlet 1112. A fan 113 and a duct conductor 114 are installed inside the air supply cavity. The fan 113 guides air located at the first air inlet 1111 through the duct conductor 114 and then blows it outward from the first air outlet 1112. The duct conductor 114 is connected to the working surface of the heating / cooling semiconductor 14 within the air supply cavity. A second... An air inlet 1211 and a second air outlet 1221 are provided. A dissipation fan 123 and a dissipation conductor 124 are installed in the dissipation cavity. The dissipation fan 123 guides the air located at the second air inlet 121 through the dissipation conductor 124 and blows it outward from the second air outlet 1221. The dissipation conductor 124 is connected to the working surface of the thermoelectric cooling semiconductor 14, which is disposed in the dissipation cavity for conductive connection. The thermoelectric cooling semiconductor 14 is also called a semiconductor cooling chip or a thermoelectric cooling chip.

[0029] The second air outlet 1221 is positioned towards the lower end of the air conditioner body 1. When the portable air conditioner is assembled and connected with the neck strap 2 and worn around the neck, the air outlet 1221 is positioned towards the front of the body. The first air outlet 1112 is positioned on the upper side of the air conditioner body 1 and is positioned towards the upper side of the neck.

[0030] The air duct conductor 114 includes an outer wall panel 1141, which together form a cavity with a conductive air inlet 1142 and a conductive air outlet 1143. The conductive air inlet 1142 extends into the inner cavity to form a tapering main air duct 1144. Multiple inner wall panels 1145 cut between the main air duct 1144 and the conductive air outlet 1143 to form multiple sub-air ducts 1146 that are substantially parallel and positioned to each other. The air duct 1146 is connected to the main air duct 1144 and the exhaust outlet 1143 at both ends, and a stepped air inlet 1147 is formed on one side of the main air duct 1144. The sub-air duct 1146 is arranged perpendicular to the main air duct 1144. The airflow in the main air duct 1144 is split layer by layer at the stepped air inlet 1147, and then enters the corresponding sub-air duct 1146, and is blown out from the exhaust outlet 1143 on one side of the sub-air duct 1146. The conductive air outlet 1143 on the air duct conductor 114 is connected to the first air outlet 1112. The blower fan 113 is a blower, and its air outlet is located on the side with the larger width of the stepped air inlet 1147. The blower air inlet is connected to the first air inlet 1111, and the blower air outlet is connected to the conductive air inlet 1142. In this embodiment, the outer wall plate 1141 is not encapsulated on the side of the main air duct 1144 away from the stepped air inlet 1147. This is mainly to facilitate demolding during production, thus reducing the outer wall plate 1141 at this location. In order to achieve communication between the cavity and the outside, there are only conductive air inlets 1142 and conductive air outlets 1143. During the design, the inner wall surface of the air supply body 11 housing is used to cover this location, which serves as the outer wall plate 1141. After assembly, the cavity of the air duct conductor 114 can be connected to the outside with only conductive air inlets 1142 and conductive air outlets 1143.

[0031] Both the air duct conductor 114 and the heat dissipation conductor 124 are aluminum alloy components. Aluminum alloy components have good thermal conductivity, which is beneficial for the conduction of cold and heat.

[0032] In this embodiment, the air conditioner body 1 is integrally connected with the external bracket, and the external bracket is a neck hanger 2 that can be worn on the neck of a person. There are two air conditioner bodies 1, and the two air conditioner bodies 1 are respectively connected to the two ends of the neck hanger 1.

[0033] The neckband 2 and the air conditioner body 1 are integrally connected by an elastic adjustment joint 3. The elastic adjustment joint 3 is fitted with a joint connecting sleeve 4 around its circumference. The two ends of the joint connecting sleeve 4 are fixedly connected to the neckband 2 and the air conditioner body 1, respectively. The joint connecting sleeve 4 is a soft silicone sleeve. The joint connecting sleeve 4 serves to isolate and protect the elastic adjustment joint 3, and also serves to decorate and beautify the appearance of the product. The elastic adjustment joint 3 can adjust the angle between the air conditioner body 1 and the neckband 2 to facilitate the movement of the air conditioner when worn around the neck.

[0034] The neck hanger 2 includes an upper neck hanger shell 21 and a lower neck hanger shell 22 that are connected to each other. A cavity is formed between the upper neck hanger shell 21 and the lower neck hanger shell 22. A storage battery 23 and a circuit board assembly 24 are installed in the cavity. The storage battery 23 and the circuit board assembly 24 are electrically connected. A control button 25 and a USB interface 26 are electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 24. The control button 25 and the USB interface 26 are both located in a pre-set through hole in the lower neck hanger shell 22 and extend outward from the through hole. When the USB interface 26 is connected to an external power supply via a data cable, it can charge the storage battery 23 to replenish its power. The control button 25 is used to control the working status of the air conditioner body 1 at both ends of the neck hanger 2.

[0035] The upper surface of the neck hanger 2 housing is provided with a light strip groove 27 extending along the length of the neck hanger 2. A light strip 28 is installed on the light strip groove 27. A cover plate 29 is provided on the light strip 28. The circumferential edge of the cover plate 29 forms an open shape with the upper surface of the neck hanger 2 housing. The light emitted by the light strip 28 can pass through the gap in the open space and shine outward, thereby using light to enhance the product.

[0036] In summary, this invention utilizes a combination of a cooling / heating semiconductor 14 and an air duct conductor 114 to cool or heat the air passing through the air duct conductor 114. This allows the air conditioner body 1 to provide users with cool air for cooling or warm air for heating according to their needs. The product is compact, energy-efficient, and easy to move or carry. Furthermore, by combining it with an external bracket, it can be worn around the neck or waist, or placed on a table, expanding its application environment and improving its practicality. It can effectively solve the problems caused by cold or hot weather. The air duct conductor 114 utilizes a tapered main air duct 1144 combined with a stepped air inlet 1147 to divert airflow through multiple sub-air ducts 1146 before blowing it outward. This expands the airflow area at the first air outlet 1112, and the airflow is uniform and gentle, enhancing the comfort of using the product.

[0037] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0038] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A portable air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner body (1), characterized in that: The air conditioner body (1) includes an air conditioning generating module, which includes a cooling and heating semiconductor (14), a duct conductor (114) and a dissipation conductor (124) respectively disposed on the working surfaces of the cooling and heating semiconductor (14) and connected to the working surfaces, a fan (113) that guides air through the duct conductor (114) and blows it outwards, and a fan (123) that guides air through the dissipation conductor (124) and blows it outwards. When the cooling and heating semiconductor (14) is working, the working surfaces on both sides can be selected to achieve either cooling or heating effects. The duct conductor (114) includes an outer wall panel (1141), which is joined together to form a conductive channel. The cavity of the air inlet (1142) and the conductive air outlet (1143) is formed by the conductive air inlet (1142) extending into the cavity to form a tapered main air duct (1144). The main air duct (1144) and the conductive air outlet (1143) are separated by multiple inner wall plates (1145) to form multiple sub-air ducts (1146) that are basically parallel to each other. The two ends of the sub-air duct (1146) are connected to the main air duct (1144) and the conductive air outlet (1143) respectively. A stepped air inlet (1147) is formed on one side of the main air duct (1144). The fan (113) is a blower, and its air outlet is located on the side with the larger width of the stepped air inlet (1147).

2. A portable air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner body (1) includes an air supply body (11) and a radiator (12). An air supply cavity is formed inside the housing of the air supply body (11), and a radiator cavity is formed inside the housing of the radiator (12). The air supply cavity and the radiator cavity are isolated from each other. An embedded through hole (13) is provided between the connecting surfaces of the air supply body (11) and the radiator (12). A heating and cooling semiconductor (14) is embedded in the embedded through hole (13). The working surfaces on both sides of the heating and cooling semiconductor (14) are respectively connected to the air supply cavity and the heat dissipation cavity. A first air inlet (1111) and a first air outlet (1112) are provided through the housing of the air supply body (11). A fan (113) and a duct conductor (114) are installed in the air supply cavity. The fan (113) guides the air supply cavity to the first air outlet. Air at an air inlet (1111) is blown outward from the first air outlet (1112) after passing through the air duct conductor (114). The air duct conductor (114) is connected to the working surface of the heating and cooling semiconductor (14) in the air supply cavity. The housing of the radiator (12) is provided with a second air inlet (1211) and a second air outlet (1221) through the housing. The radiator cavity is equipped with a radiator fan (123) and a radiator conductor (124). The radiator fan (123) guides the air at the second air inlet (1211) to pass through the radiator conductor (124) and blown outward from the second air outlet (1221). The radiator conductor (124) is connected to the working surface of the heating and cooling semiconductor (14) in the radiator cavity.

3. A portable air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air outlet (1221) is set to deviate from the air outlet (1112) in terms of air outlet direction.

4. A portable air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air supply body (11) housing includes an air supply body outer shell (111) and an air supply inner shell (112) that are connected to each other. The diffuser (12) housing includes a diffuser inner shell (122) and a diffuser outer shell (121) that are connected to each other. The outer walls of the air supply inner shell (112) and the diffuser inner shell (122) are fitted together. The mounting through hole (13) is provided through the air supply inner shell (112) and the diffuser inner shell (122).

5. A portable air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conductive air outlet (1143) on the air duct conductor (114) is connected to the first air outlet (1112), the blower air inlet is connected to the first air inlet (1111), and the blower air outlet is connected to the conductive air inlet (1142).

6. A portable air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sub-air duct (1146) is set perpendicular to the main air duct (1144).

7. A portable air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Both the air duct conductor (114) and the radiating conductor (124) are aluminum alloy components.

8. A portable air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air conditioner body (1) is integrated with the external bracket.

9. A portable air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: The external bracket is a neck hanger (2), which can be worn on the neck of a person. There are two air conditioner bodies (1), which are respectively connected to the two ends of the neck hanger (2).

10. A portable air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that: The neck hanger (2) and the air conditioner body (1) are connected as one unit through an elastic adjustment joint (3). The elastic adjustment joint (3) is fitted with a joint connecting sleeve (4) around its circumference. The two ends of the joint connecting sleeve (4) are fixedly connected to the neck hanger (2) and the air conditioner body (1) respectively. The joint connecting sleeve (4) is a soft silicone sleeve.

11. A portable air conditioner according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that: The neck hanger (2) includes an upper neck hanger shell (21) and a lower neck hanger shell (22) that are connected to each other. A cavity is formed between the upper neck hanger shell (21) and the lower neck hanger shell (22). A storage battery (23) and a circuit board assembly (24) are installed in the cavity. The storage battery (23) and the circuit board assembly (24) are electrically connected. A control button (25) and a USB interface (26) are electrically connected to the circuit board assembly (24). The control button (25) and the USB interface (26) are both located in a pre-set through hole in the lower neck hanger shell (22) and extend outward from the through hole.

12. A portable air conditioner according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that: The upper surface of the neck hanger (2) is provided with a light bar groove (27) extending along the length of the neck hanger (2). A light bar (28) is installed on the light bar groove (27). A cover plate (29) is provided on the light bar (28). The circumferential edge of the cover plate (29) forms an open shape with the upper surface of the neck hanger (2). The light emitted by the light bar (28) can pass through the gap in the open space and shine outward.

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