Air Cleaner Outlet Layout With Flat Top and Guided Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air cleaners with outlets at the top often occupy significant space, reducing space utilization and air cleaning performance due to the inability to effectively utilize the top surface and direct air flow, leading to decreased air quality and usability.
Innovation Solution
An air cleaner design featuring a second body with a flat top surface and a guide wall that directs airflow, allowing for improved space utilization and air cleaning performance by using the top space and providing ergonomic operation with a button module and indicator for user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the outlet is provided at the top of the air cleaner, then the filtered air can flow in all directions to quickly improve air quality, but the top surface cannot be utilized and space utilization is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The air cleaner is divided into two separate bodies: the first body containing the outlet and air cleaning components, and the second body providing the flat top surface. This segmentation allows each body to fulfill its specific function independently - the first body maintains air cleaning performance while the second body provides usable top surface area.
Solution Approach 2:
The second body extends in the vertical dimension above the first body, creating a multi-level structure. This dimensional extension allows the top surface to be utilized without interfering with the horizontal air discharge function, effectively adding a new spatial dimension for functionality.
2Area of stationary object
If another member with storage space is provided at the air cleaner to increase space utilization, then space utilization improves, but the discharged air collides with the member and cannot reach a long distance, decreasing air cleaner performance
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the storage function (second body) from the air discharge function (first body), the invention eliminates the interference between stored objects and air flow. The segmentation ensures that the air discharge path remains clear while the top surface can accommodate storage or other functionalities.
Solution Approach 2:
The second body acts as an intermediary structure that provides the flat top surface without directly interfering with the air discharge process. It serves as a mediator between the space utilization requirement and the air cleaning performance, allowing both needs to be satisfied simultaneously.
3Device complexity
If the operating unit is disposed at the central portion of the annular outlet, then the structure is compact, but it becomes even more difficult to use the narrow flat surface of the upper end
Solution Approach 1:
The operating unit is relocated to the second body, which has a larger and more accessible top surface. This segmentation of functions allows the first body to maintain its compact annular structure while the second body provides an ergonomic platform for user interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
By moving the operating unit to the second body in the vertical dimension, the invention creates a more accessible interface for users. The elevated position on the second body's top surface provides better ergonomics and ease of operation compared to the confined central portion of the first body.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances space utilization, improves air cleaning performance by directing airflow effectively, and increases user convenience through ergonomic design and easy operation.
Implementation Method 1
a blower fan disposed inside the first body and configured to generate an air flow from the inlet to the outlet
Implementation Method 2
the second body may have a guide wall that is disposed over the outlet and extends along a lateral direction to face downward
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AI summary
An air cleaner according to the present disclosure includes: a first body having an inlet and an outlet; a filter disposed inside the first body to face the inlet; a blower fan disposed inside the first body and configured to generate an air flow from the inlet to the outlet; a blower motor disposed inside the first body and configured to rotate the blower fan; and a second body disposed over the first body, wherein the second body comprises a button disposed at a lower surface of the second body.