Split air conditioner incorporating a speaker

Abstract

The present invention relates to a split air conditioning apparatus comprising a condensing unit (outdoor) and an evaporating unit (indoor), wherein the indoor unit is normally installed centrally in the surroundings, for optimum distribution of the cooled air. Since this position is also recommended for optimum sound propagation, the air conditioner according to the present invention incorporates, in the lateral covers of the chassis of the evaporating unit thereof, with bold and innovative functionality, speakers with bluetooth connection, thus facilitating connection to smart devices, or simply in order to listen to music in air conditioned surroundings without the need to carry the speaker from one place to another within the house.

Description

SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING WITH CONNECTED SPEAKER FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] This application relates to a combined device and, more specifically, to a split-type air conditioning unit that includes a speaker with a built-in Bluetooth connection. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The search for combined personal devices and home appliances is a constant.

[0003] In the field of air conditioning devices, document BR102020025507 discloses a split-type air conditioning unit with a filter with microbiological retention capacity, used as collective protective equipment (CPE). This device does not replace the air conditioning unit's original filter, but serves as a complement to the system, acting as a barrier against bacteria and viruses, with the aim of controlling the spread of infections and preventing cross-infection in air-conditioned environments.

[0004] Document BR102019006535 teaches an odorizing device for use with an air circulation device, and more specifically, an odorizing device for use with a split-type air conditioning unit. The odorizing device (1) comprises a body part (2) having a receiving means (4) for an odorizer (5), the body part (2) being fittable in a path of an air current passing through the air circulation device; and a handle part (3) to allow fitting and unfitting the body part (2).

[0005] Document JPH051914, in turn, discloses a device designed to muffle noise from a noise source in a sound wave propagation path of an air conditioner over a wide range and to control and maintain the operation of the equipment using a silencer. An M1 sensor microphone is provided on the side. from the air discharge of the air conditioner body 1, and a main control unit A is provided that generates a mute signal of opposite phase, the same amplitude, and the same sound pressure, and the mute signal is reproduced from two additional sound source speakers 23 installed in the air passage 9 of the outlet 11 and blown. A sensing microphone M2 that collects the mouth noise 11 and constantly monitors the muffled signal emitted from the additional sound source speaker 23 and collects the voice generated by the user, and the signals collected by the sensing microphones M1 and M2 are output.

[0006] There is clear demand, in the state of the art, for air conditioning units with additional functionalities. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The air conditioning unit in accordance with this application consists of a split-type air conditioner, which is composed of two components: the condenser (external) section and the evaporator (internal). The internal unit is typically installed centrally in the room for perfect distribution of cooled air. Considering that this location is also ideal for perfect sound propagation, the unit in question features bold and innovative Bluetooth speakers on the side covers of the evaporator, facilitating connection to smart devices or simply listening to music in a climate-controlled environment without having to carry the speaker from one location to another within the home. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 illustrates the evaporator unit of the device according to the present application, in which the air flow direction fins, the air outlet opening, the remote control signal receiver of the device are highlighted. air conditioning, air intake opening and speakers with Bluetooth connection. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The air conditioning unit according to the present application consists of a split-type air conditioner comprising an evaporator unit, a condenser unit, a compressor unit, an expansion valve, a valve, and pipes interconnecting the units; the evaporator unit comprising a first chassis, a first heat exchanger, and a first ventilation assembly; the condenser unit comprising a second chassis, a second heat exchanger, and a second ventilation assembly; the compressor unit comprising a compressor; wherein the evaporator unit and the condenser unit are physically separated from each other, as in any conventional split-type air conditioner. According to the present invention, however, the evaporator unit couples, on its side covers / chassis, speakers with Bluetooth connectivity.

[0010] More specifically, the evaporator unit of the device according to the present application, presents, in its chassis (1), in addition to the air flow direction fins (2), the air outlet opening (3), the remote control signal receiver (5) of the air conditioning unit and the air inlet opening (4), speakers (6) with Bluetooth connection.

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

[0012] In a second embodiment, each of the two speakers (6', 6”) are located on both sides of the chassis (1).

[0013] The condensing unit of the split-type air conditioning unit according to the present invention is preferably installed centrally. in the room, for perfect distribution of cooled air. Considering that this location is also ideal for perfect sound propagation, the equipment covered by this application incorporates wireless speakers, facilitating connection to smart devices or simply listening to music in an air-conditioned environment without having to carry the speaker from one place to another within the home.

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

[0015] These systems typically operate in licensed RF bands. Other systems operate in unlicensed RF bands. Systems operating in licensed RF bands have control over transmissions on licensed frequencies and channels. This allows the operator to ensure data reliability, particularly the control information used to control channels and maintain and establish connections. Systems operating in the unlicensed RF band lack this control, and data transmission errors can occur as a result of uncoordinated transmission by different users and service providers.

[0016] One WAN access technique 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, where data is transmitted to and from the intended mobile station while periodically switching frequency channels. Periodic channel frequency hopping occurs at a regular time interval, for example, a frame. Coordinated frequency hopping systems use predetermined hopping patterns, or hopping sets, where hopping sets are coordinated among all mobile stations to ensure that signals to and from two or more mobile stations do not occur simultaneously on the same frequency channel. Uncoordinated frequency hopping does not coordinate the hopping set between mobile stations, resulting in a periodic occurrence of simultaneous signal transmission on the same frequency. Such simultaneous transmissions are referred to as channel collisions. Data reception errors occurring during a channel collision are referred to as channel collisions. Uncoordinated frequency hopping within this type of system is generally not used because channel collisions and resulting data collisions can occur.It's worth noting the prohibition of coordinated frequency hopping within the Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) bands to prevent spectrum aggregation for a single type of service. Systems such as Bluetooth, for example, operate within the ISM bands. This means that Bluetooth speakers' Bluetooth connections won't be interfered with by the air conditioning remote control itself.

[0017] It is also important to highlight that, when the present invention is put into practice, modifications may be made in relation to certain details of construction and shape, without departing from the fundamental principles that are clearly based on the context of the claims, it being understood that the terminology used is not intended to limit the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Split-type air conditioning apparatus comprising an evaporator unit, a condenser unit, a compressor unit, an expansion valve, a valve and pipes interconnecting the units; the evaporator unit comprising a first chassis, a first heat exchanger and a first ventilation assembly; the condenser unit comprising a second chassis, a second heat exchanger and a second ventilation assembly; the compressor unit comprising a compressor; in which the evaporator unit and the condenser unit are physically separated from each other, characterized by the fact that the evaporator unit of the apparatus presents, in its chassis (1), in addition to the air flow direction fins (2), the air outlet opening (3), the remote control signal receiver (5) of the air conditioning apparatus and the air inlet opening (4), speakers (6) with Bluetooth connection.

2. Split-type air conditioning unit, according to claim 1, characterized in that two speakers (6) are located on the same lateral side of the chassis (1).

3. Split-type air conditioning unit, according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the two speakers (6', 6”) are located on both sides of the chassis (1).

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