Air handling apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioner filters are difficult to replace and require professional assistance, leading to high replacement costs.
Innovation Solution
An air handling apparatus with a shell, filter plate, and filter chamber, where the filter can be easily inserted and removed through a hole in the shell, utilizing snap, adhesive, or adsorption structures for quick and convenient replacement, and optionally including an automatic filter-replacement device with sensors and a microcomputer for timely reminders and automated replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the filter is fixed securely in the air handling apparatus, then the filter remains stable during operation, but the filter becomes difficult to replace and requires professional assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The filter assembly is segmented into modular components: the filter element, filter plate, and connecting members. This segmentation allows the filter to be easily detached and replaced while maintaining stability during operation through the connecting mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting members provide a dynamic connection system that allows the filter to be securely fixed during operation but easily released when needed. The snap structure and adhesive structures enable transitions between stable and replaceable states.
2Reliability
If professional technical personnel are required to replace the filter, then the filter replacement is reliable, but the replacement cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The air handling apparatus is designed to enable users to replace the filter themselves without requiring professional technical personnel. The simple connecting members and modular design allow end-users to perform maintenance independently, reducing service costs.
3Ease of operation
If the filter is designed for easy removal, then the filter can be replaced conveniently, but the filter may become loose during operation
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple connection mechanisms are merged together: snap structures provide quick attachment and detachment, while adhesive structures provide continuous holding force. This combination ensures the filter remains stable during operation but can be easily removed when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting members utilize composite connection methods combining mechanical (snap) and chemical (adhesive) bonding principles, creating a system that provides both strong attachment during operation and easy release during replacement.
Data Source
AI summary
An air handling apparatus is provided. The air handling apparatus can include a shell, a filter plate, a filter chamber, and a filter. The shell is provided with a hole. The filter plate is connected to the shell through a first connecting member and configured to cover the hole. The filter chamber is arranged in the shell and communicated with the hole. The filter is inserted in the filter chamber through the hole. A cross-sectional size of the filter is less than or equal to a cross-sectional size of the hole.