Outdoor unit of air conditioner
The air conditioner's duct design with a bent discharge port and raised/recessed sections enhances cooling efficiency of the heat sink, addressing overheating issues and improving performance.
WO2026121586A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-11SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Existing air conditioners face inefficiencies in cooling the heat sink within the control box of the outdoor unit, which can lead to overheating and reduced performance.
⚗Method used
The outdoor unit is designed with a duct that includes a bent discharge port with a raised and recessed portion to direct airflow effectively to the heat sink, enhancing cooling efficiency.
🎯Benefits of technology
This design intensively cools the high-temperature portions of the heat sink, improving the overall performance and longevity of the air conditioner by effectively dissipating heat.
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Abstract
Provided is an outdoor unit of an air conditioner. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner comprises: a cabinet provided with a space for accommodating one or more components of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner therein; a housing which is provided in the cabinet and in which a printed circuit board is accommodated; a heat dissipation plate provided in the housing and dissipating heat generated from the printed circuit board; and a duct provided in the housing and guiding air in the space to the heat dissipation plate. The duct comprises: a suction port through which air in the space is suctioned; a discharge port through which the air suctioned through the suction port is discharged and which comprises a bent portion formed to be bent toward the heat dissipation plate; and a direction change part which is formed at the bent portion and at least a portion of which has a different height from the surface of the bent portion.
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