Recommendation method for mounting position of air treatment module witin an air conditioner, terminal and air conditioner implementing the method

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Solution Overview

Problem

The installation position of air handling components in air conditioners is randomly selected by users, leading to suboptimal performance and adjustment effects.

Innovation Solution

A method for recommending an installation position for air handling modules based on identifying the type of the module and determining a target installation position with a weighted value system, using near field communication and outputting prompt information to guide users.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users randomly select installation positions for air handling modules, then installation simplicity is maintained, but air handling performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidair handling performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The air conditioner system automatically identifies the type of air handling module through NFC communication and autonomously determines the optimal installation position using a weighted value calculation, eliminating the need for users to manually select positions while ensuring optimal performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides prompt information to guide users to the correct installation position, creating a feedback loop that ensures proper module placement while maintaining ease of installation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If air handling modules are installed without position recommendation, then installation process is simplified, but adjustment performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation process complexityVSAvoidadjustment performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary identification of the air handling module type and pre-calculates the optimal installation position before the user completes the installation, ensuring that the module is installed in the correct position from the outset

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The processor acts as an intermediary that receives identification information from NFC communication, calculates weighted values for different positions, and provides guidance to the user, bridging the gap between simple installation and optimal performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enhances the air handling performance of air conditioners by ensuring air handling modules are installed in positions that optimize their functionality and interaction with existing modules, improving overall adjustment effects.

Implementation Method 1

identifying a type of an air handling module to be installed; determining a target installation position in the air conditioner among idle installation positions according to the type of the air handling module to be installed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNear field communication: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4321813B1Recommendation method for mounting position of air treatment module witin an air conditioner, terminal and air conditioner implementing the method
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 FOSHAN SHUNDE MIDEA ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a method for recommending an installation position for an air handling module which is applied to an air conditioner. The air conditioner is provided with at least one installation position configured to selectively install the air handling module, and the method includes the following steps: identifying a type of an air handling module to be installed (S10); determining a target installation position among idle installation positions according to the type of the air handling module to be installed (S20), in which the air handling module to be installed performances differently at different installation positions; and outputting prompt information of the target installation position (S30).