Split type air conditioner with loudspeaker

Abstract

The present invention relates to a split air conditioning unit comprising a condenser unit (outdoor) and an evaporator unit (indoor), where the indoor unit is typically installed in the center of the environment to achieve an optimal distribution of cooling air. Since this position is also recommended for optimal sound transmission, the air conditioner according to the present invention is boldly and innovatively coupled with a speaker with a Bluetooth connection in a side cover of a chassis of its evaporator unit, thereby facilitating connection with a smart device, or only for listening to music in an air-conditioning environment, providing a sound transmission function. And the loudspeaker does not need to be carried to another place from one place in the room.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a modular device, and more particularly, to a split air conditioning unit that includes a speaker with built-in Bluetooth connectivity. Background Art

[0002] The demand for combined personal devices and home appliances continues to grow.

[0003] In the field of air conditioning, document BR102020025507 discloses a split-type air conditioning unit with a microbial retention filter that acts as collective protective equipment (CPE). This device does not replace the unit's existing filter, but rather complements it, acting as a barrier against bacteria and viruses. Its purpose is to control the spread of infection and prevent cross-contamination in air-conditioned environments.

[0004] Document BR102019006535 teaches a fragrance device for use with an air circulation device, and more specifically, teaches a fragrance device for use with a split-type air conditioning device. The fragrance device (1) comprises: a main body (2) having a receiving device (4) for a fragrance agent (5), the main body (2) being mountable in the path of an air flow passing through the air circulation device; and a handle (3) allowing the main body (2) to be mounted and dismounted.

[0005] Document JPH051914 further discloses a device designed to mute noise from a noise source in the sound wave propagation path of an air conditioner over a wide range using a muffler, and to control and maintain the operation of the device. A sensor microphone (M1) is provided on the air discharge side of the main body (1) of the air conditioner, and a main control unit (A) is provided to generate a mute signal with opposite phases, the same amplitude, and the same sound pressure, which is reproduced and played by two additional sound source speakers (23) installed in the air passage (9) of the outlet (11). The sensor microphone M2 collects noise from the mouth 11, constantly monitors the mute signal radiated from the speaker of the additional sound source 23, collects the voice generated by the user, and provides the signals collected by the sensor microphones M1 and M2.

[0006] In the prior art, there remains a clear need for air conditioning devices comprising additional functionality. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The air conditioning unit according to the present application includes a split air conditioner, which is a device consisting of two parts: a condenser part (outdoor) and an evaporator part (indoor), wherein the indoor unit is usually installed in the center of the environment to achieve perfect distribution of cooled air. Considering that this position is also indicated for perfect sound propagation, the device of the present application boldly and innovatively couples a speaker with Bluetooth connectivity to the side cover (side of the housing) of the evaporator, thereby facilitating connection with smart devices or simply for listening to music in the air-conditioned environment without having to carry the speaker from one place to another in the room. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 The evaporator unit of the device according to the present application is shown, wherein the air flow guide fins, the air outlet, the remote control signal receiver of the air conditioning unit, the air inlet and the speaker with Bluetooth connection are highlighted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] The air conditioning unit according to the present application comprises a split air conditioner, comprising an evaporator unit, a condenser unit, a compressor unit, an expansion valve, valves, and piping interconnecting these units; the evaporator unit comprises a first housing, a first heat exchanger, and a first ventilation assembly; the condenser unit comprises a second housing, a second heat exchanger, and a second ventilation assembly; and the compressor unit comprises a compressor. As with any conventional split air conditioning unit, the evaporator unit and the condenser unit are physically separated from one another; however, according to the present invention, the evaporator unit is coupled to one side of its side cover / housing with a speaker with Bluetooth connectivity. This side arrangement was chosen to achieve a more harmonious transmission of the music one desires to listen to, without interference from the airflow propagating through the air conditioner fins. This configuration is not disclosed or suggested in any prior art literature.

[0010] More specifically, the evaporator unit of the device according to the present application is provided with a speaker (6) with a Bluetooth connection on its housing (1), in addition to air flow guide fins (2), an air outlet (3), a remote control signal receiver (5) of the air conditioning unit and an air inlet (4).

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the two loudspeakers (6) are located on the same lateral side of the housing (1).

[0012] In the second embodiment, each of the two loudspeakers (6', 6") is located on either side of the housing (1).

[0013] The condenser unit of the split air conditioning unit according to the present invention is preferably installed in the center of the room to achieve perfect distribution of the cooled air. Considering that this location is also suitable for perfect propagation of sound, the device of the present application couples a speaker with a wireless connection, thus facilitating connection with smart devices or simply listening to music in the air-conditioned room without having to carry the speaker from one place to another in the room.

[0014] Wireless communication devices typically operate in radio frequency (RF) bands. Wide area network (WAN) providers typically purchase licenses to operate wireless communication systems in one or more of a number of RF bands. These systems employ methods that allow mobile stations to have multiple access to a common band of frequency channels.

[0015] These systems typically operate in licensed RF bands. Other systems operate in unlicensed RF bands. Systems operating in licensed RF bands can control transmissions on licensed frequencies and channels. This allows operators to ensure the reliability of data, particularly control information used to control channels, maintain, and establish connections. Systems operating in unlicensed RF bands do not have this control and can experience data transmission errors due to uncoordinated transmissions from different users and service providers.

[0016] One WAN access technology is frequency division multiple access (FDMA), which enables multiple access by assigning mobile stations to different frequency channels within the RF band. Some of these systems employ frequency hopping, in which data is transmitted between intended mobile stations while periodically changing frequency channels. Periodic channel hopping occurs at regular intervals, such as within a frame. Coordinated frequency hopping systems use a predetermined frequency hopping pattern, or hopping set, which is coordinated between all mobile stations to ensure that signals from two or more mobile stations do not appear on the same frequency channel simultaneously. Uncoordinated frequency hopping, on the other hand, does not coordinate the hopping sets between mobile stations, resulting in periodic simultaneous signal transmissions on the same frequency channel. These simultaneous transmissions are called channel collisions. Data reception errors that occur during channel collisions are called data collisions. Uncoordinated frequency hopping is typically not used in this type of system due to the potential for channel collisions and the resulting data collisions. Notably, coordinated frequency hopping is prohibited within the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band to avoid spectrum aggregation for a single type of service. Systems such as Bluetooth operate within the ISM band, for example. This way, the speaker's Bluetooth connection won't be interfered with by the remote controlling the air conditioner itself.

[0017] It is also important to emphasize that when the present application is put into practice, certain details of construction and shape may be modified without departing from the basic principles evident from the content of the appended claims, and it is understood that the terminology used is not intended to limit the present model.

Claims

1. A split-type air conditioning unit comprising an evaporator unit, a condenser unit, a compressor unit, an expansion valve, a valve, and a pipe interconnecting these units; the evaporator unit comprises a first shell, a first heat exchanger, and a first ventilation assembly; the condenser unit comprises a second shell, a second heat exchanger, and a second ventilation assembly; the compressor unit comprises a compressor; wherein, The evaporator unit and the condenser unit are physically separated from each other, wherein, in addition to being provided with air flow guide fins (2), an air outlet (3), a remote control signal receiver (5) of the air conditioning unit and an air inlet (4) on the housing (1) of the evaporator unit, the housing (1) is characterized in that it also includes a speaker (6) with a Bluetooth connection.

2. The split-type air conditioning unit according to claim 1, characterized in that The two loudspeakers (6) are located on the same side of the housing (1).

3. The split-type air conditioning unit according to claim 1, characterized in that The two loudspeakers (6', 6") are respectively located on two sides of the housing (1).

Images