Air outlet device and air conditioning apparatus
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioning apparatuses experience increased wind resistance when adjusting the air outlet angle, which affects airflow efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An air outlet device with an air duct case and an air guide assembly that allows the air guide assembly to move along the surface of the air outlet member, changing the angle of air blown out from the air outlet, thereby reducing wind resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the air outlet angle is adjusted through the swing of louvers, then the air outlet angle can be changed to meet different user needs, but the wind resistance increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the air guide assembly movable rather than fixed. The air guide assembly can slide along the air outlet member surface to continuously adjust the air outlet angle, replacing the traditional discrete louver swing mechanism. This dynamic adjustment allows the airflow direction to adapt smoothly to different angles while maintaining optimal airflow paths, thereby reducing wind resistance compared to fixed louver systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the air outlet system into distinct functional components: the air outlet member and the movable air guide assembly. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component - the air outlet member provides structural support while the air guide assembly handles angle adjustment. The separation enables the air guide assembly to move independently along the surface without dragging the entire louver structure, reducing friction and wind resistance during angle adjustment.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a movable air guide assembly is used to adjust air outlet angle, then wind resistance is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The air guide assembly is designed to be self-guiding along the air outlet member surface through a guide structure that provides natural constraints. The assembly moves along predefined tracks or surfaces on the air outlet member, eliminating the need for complex external guidance mechanisms. The airflow pressure differential itself can drive the adjustment, making the system self-regulating and reducing the need for additional motors or actuators.
Solution Approach 2:
The air guide assembly utilizes a streamlined, aerodynamic design that resembles a flexible shell form. This shell-like structure allows the assembly to move smoothly through the airflow field with minimal resistance. The thin-profile design reduces the cross-sectional area interacting with the airflow, further minimizing wind resistance while maintaining structural integrity through the shell configuration.
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
The solution effectively reduces wind resistance during the air outlet process, allowing for maximum air output and flexibility in adjusting air outlet angles to meet different user needs.
Implementation Method 1
an air guide assembly, including an air outlet hole, movably mounted at the air outlet member and located at the air outlet, the air guide assembly being provided close to a surface of the air outlet member and being movable along the surface of the air outlet member to change an angle of air blown out from the air outlet
Data Source
AI summary
An air outlet device includes an air duct case, a driver, and air guide assemblies. The air duct case includes an air outlet member including an air cavity, an air inlet at one side of the air outlet member and communicating with the air cavity, and air outlets at another side of the air outlet member and communicating with the air cavity. Each of the air guide assemblies includes an air outlet hole, and is movably mounted at the air outlet member and located at a corresponding one of the air outlets. The air guide assemblies are provided close to a surface of the air outlet member and are movable along the surface of the air outlet member to change an angle of an airflow from the corresponding one of the air outlets. The air guide assemblies are driven and controlled separately by the driver.