Air conditioner and operation method thereof
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioners face challenges in maintaining target indoor temperatures due to air convection between indoor and adjacent spaces, leading to inefficient operation and increased power consumption.
Innovation Solution
The air conditioner incorporates an indoor temperature sensor to detect changes in indoor temperature, allowing the controller to determine if the space is communicating with another space. Based on these changes, the air conditioner can switch to power-saving operation or normal operation, and adjust the discharge port settings to optimize airflow and energy usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the air conditioner continues to operate to bring the indoor temperature to the target value when the indoor space communicates with another space, then the indoor temperature control is maintained, but unnecessary power is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner uses an indoor temperature sensor to continuously monitor temperature changes and provides feedback to the control unit. When the temperature change exceeds a predetermined threshold, the system determines that space communication exists and automatically adjusts operation mode to power-saving mode, resolving the contradiction between maintaining temperature control and reducing power consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts its operation mode based on real-time temperature monitoring. It transitions between normal operation and power-saving operation depending on whether space communication is detected, allowing the system to adapt its behavior to current conditions rather than operating statically
2Use of energy by moving object
If the air conditioner operates in power-saving mode when indoor space communicates with another space, then power consumption is reduced, but the indoor temperature may not reach the target value
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous temperature monitoring and feedback mechanism ensures that when space communication is detected, the system switches to power-saving mode appropriately. The feedback loop allows the system to recognize when to reduce operation and when to resume normal operation based on temperature changes
3Speed
If the air conditioner discharges air directly into the indoor space, then the cooling or heating effect is immediate, but the air does not flow uniformly throughout the space
Solution Approach 1:
The discharge port is configured to direct air flow along the ceiling surface rather than directly into the room space. This changes the dimension of air flow from vertical downward to horizontal along the ceiling, allowing the air to spread uniformly across the space before descending, thus achieving both speed and uniformity
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
This solution enables the air conditioner to uniformly cool or heat the indoor space, reduce unnecessary power consumption when communication with adjacent spaces occurs, and maintain requested operations when communication is blocked.
Implementation Method 1
an indoor temperature sensor configured to detect an indoor temperature in an indoor space in which the indoor unit is disposed
Implementation Method 2
an indoor unit, which includes a heat exchanger and is installed in an indoor space
Implementation Method 3
As the refrigerant expands and is vaporized in the heat exchanger of the indoor unit, ambient temperature is lowered
Implementation Method 4
as a fan of the indoor unit operates, cold air is discharged to the indoor space
Data Source
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AI summary
Disclosed are an air conditioner and an operation method thereof. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an indoor temperature sensor configured to detect an indoor temperature in an indoor space in which the indoor unit is disposed, and a controller configured to monitor the indoor temperature using the indoor temperature sensor. If the indoor temperature changes by a first reference temperature or more, the controller commences power-saving operation, and if the indoor temperature changes by a second reference temperature or more while the power-saving operation is performed, the controller stops the power-saving operation.