Air conditioner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioners have a complex internal structure due to the door panel being arranged inside the housing, which occupies space and results in a tight layout.
Innovation Solution
The door panel is slidably arranged on the outer side of the housing, allowing for a wider air output range by incorporating a first and second air outlet, and a driving mechanism with a rack and gear system facilitates smooth sliding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the door panel is arranged inside the housing, then the door panel can open and close the air outlet, but it occupies space inside the housing resulting in a tight layout and complex structure
Solution Approach 1:
The door panel is extracted from the internal housing structure and relocated to the outer surface of the housing. This extraction removes the door panel from the internal space, eliminating its occupation of internal volume and simplifying the internal layout while preserving the door panel's air outlet control function.
Solution Approach 2:
The door panel arrangement transitions from a two-dimensional internal placement to a three-dimensional external surface mounting. By utilizing the outer surface of the housing as the mounting plane, the design adds a spatial dimension to the door panel location, freeing up internal space while maintaining operational functionality.
2Ease of operation
If the door panel is arranged inside the housing, then the door panel can control the air outlet, but it results in a tight layout inside the housing
Solution Approach 1:
The door panel is extracted from the internal housing structure and relocated to the outer surface of the housing. This extraction removes the door panel from the internal space, eliminating its occupation of internal volume and simplifying the internal layout while preserving the door panel's air outlet control function.
3Device complexity
If the front air outlet includes only a single outlet, then the structure is simple, but the air output range is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The front air outlet is segmented into multiple distinct outlets (first air outlet and second air outlet) positioned at different locations and orientations. This segmentation allows each outlet to serve specific directional requirements, expanding the overall air output range while maintaining a relatively simple structural design through modular arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The front air outlet structure is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating multiple outlets that can serve different air distribution purposes. The first and second air outlets work together to provide comprehensive air output coverage, making the system more versatile in terms of air distribution capability.
Data Source
AI summary
An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner has a housing and a door panel. The housing is provided with an air inlet and a front air outlet. The front air outlet has a first air outlet and a second air outlet. The door panel is slidably arranged on the outer side of the housing. The door panel has at least one position where the door panel simultaneously shields a part of the first air outlet and a part of the second air outlet.