Air conditioner condenser cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Air conditioners face issues with water and debris entering the exhaust vent, which can lead to inefficiencies and damage, as existing solutions do not effectively prevent such ingress.
Innovation Solution
A barrier structure with weight shafts and fastening devices is attached to the air conditioner's exhaust vent, forming a protected space using a flexible sheeting structure with rouleaux and grommet sets to secure the barrier and prevent water and debris from entering.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the exhaust vent is left open for airflow, then the air conditioner can exhaust properly, but water and debris can enter the exhaust vent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible barrier structure made of thin film material that can be attached to the exhaust vent. This flexible barrier allows airflow to pass through while physically blocking water and debris from entering the exhaust vent, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining exhaust function and preventing harmful factor ingress.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a barrier structure is added to prevent water and debris ingress, then protection is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier structure is divided into multiple segments or panels that can be individually attached to the exhaust vent. This segmentation allows the complex protection function to be achieved through simpler, modular components rather than a single complex structure, making installation and maintenance easier while providing comprehensive protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces fastening devices and attachment mechanisms as intermediary elements between the barrier structure and the exhaust vent. These intermediaries simplify the connection process and reduce the overall complexity by providing standardized interfaces rather than requiring complex integration of the barrier with the exhaust vent structure.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the barrier structure is secured firmly to prevent ingress, then protection is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier structure employs dynamic fastening mechanisms that allow for easy installation and removal while maintaining firm protection during operation. The fastening devices can be quickly engaged and disengaged, enabling the barrier to be securely attached when needed for protection and easily removed when maintenance or cleaning is required, thus balancing protection with operational ease.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively prevents water and debris from entering the exhaust vent, ensuring the air conditioner's efficiency and longevity by creating a protected space that maintains airflow while securing the barrier structure in place.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of weight shafts, a plurality of fastening device sets, and an air conditioner. The air conditioner further comprises an exhaust vent. The plurality of weight shafts and the plurality of fastening device sets attach the barrier structure to the exhaust vent of the air conditioner
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AI summary
The air conditioning condenser cover comprises a barrier structure, a plurality of weight shafts, a plurality of fastening device sets, and an air conditioner. The air conditioner further comprises an exhaust vent. The plurality of weight shafts and the plurality of fastening device sets attach the barrier structure to the exhaust vent of the air conditioner. The barrier structure forms a protected space that prevents water and debris from entering the exhaust vent of the air conditioner.