Wind direction adjusting device of air-conditioning apparatus and air-conditioning apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of manufacturing and assembly processes for air flow direction adjusting devices in air-conditioning apparatuses due to different structures of air flow direction adjusting members with and without movable operation units, leading to increased component management burdens.
Innovation Solution
An air flow direction adjusting device with commonalized air flow direction adjusting members, featuring a base member with attachment shafts, rotating air flow direction adjusting members, a link plate for interlocked rotation, and a manual operation member attached to only one member, simplifying manufacturing and assembly by standardizing components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If air flow direction adjusting members with different structures (with/without movable operation units) are used, then the air flow direction adjusting device can provide both manual and automatic adjustment functions, but the manufacturing and assembly processes become complex and component management burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a unified air flow direction adjusting member structure that can serve both manual and automatic adjustment functions. The member includes a operation member attachment portion that can accommodate different operation members (manual operation member or automatic operation member) depending on the desired function, allowing the same basic structure to provide multiple functions without requiring separate specialized components for manual and automatic adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the air flow direction adjusting member into distinct functional portions: a rotation shaft attachment portion, a link plate engagement portion, and an operation member attachment portion. This segmentation allows the same basic structure to be configured for different functions by simply changing or removing the operation member, rather than requiring completely different structures for manual versus automatic adjustment
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of air flow direction adjusting members are used in the device, then both manual and automatic adjustment capabilities are provided, but the manufacturing process becomes complicated and assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a unified air flow direction adjusting member structure that can serve both manual and automatic adjustment functions. The member includes a operation member attachment portion that can accommodate different operation members (manual operation member or automatic operation member) depending on the desired function, allowing the same basic structure to provide multiple functions without requiring separate specialized components for manual and automatic adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the air flow direction adjusting member with all necessary attachment portions (rotation shaft attachment portion, link plate engagement portion, and operation member attachment portion) during manufacturing. This preliminary configuration allows the member to be readily assembled into different operational configurations without requiring complex post-manufacturing modifications or specialized assembly procedures
3Adaptability or versatility
If different structured air flow direction adjusting members are assembled, then functional requirements are met, but determination of part attachment becomes necessary and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the air flow direction adjusting member into distinct functional portions: a rotation shaft attachment portion, a link plate engagement portion, and an operation member attachment portion. This segmentation allows the same basic structure to be configured for different functions by simply changing or removing the operation member, rather than requiring completely different structures for manual versus automatic adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by designing a unified air flow direction adjusting member structure that can serve both manual and automatic adjustment functions. The member includes a operation member attachment portion that can accommodate different operation members (manual operation member or automatic operation member) depending on the desired function, allowing the same basic structure to provide multiple functions without requiring separate specialized components for manual and automatic adjustment
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AI summary
An air flow direction adjusting device of an air-conditioning apparatus includes: a base member including attachment shafts; air flow direction adjusting members individually attached to the attachment shafts such that the air flow direction adjusting members are allowed to rotate; and a link plate configured to rotate the air flow direction adjusting members in an interlocked manner. At least one of the air flow direction adjusting members includes a rotation shaft attachment portion attached to the corresponding one of the attachment shafts, a link plate engagement portion to be engaged with the link plate, and an operation member attachment portion to which a manual operation member for manually adjusting orientation of the air flow direction adjusting members is attached. The manual operation member is not attached to at least one of the air flow direction adjusting members.