Angled Air Conditioner Ion Generator for Wider Ion Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Air conditioners with ion generators often suffer from reduced charging and collection efficiency due to ions being generated in a small area, leading to contamination of surrounding surfaces and decreased effectiveness in purifying the air.
Innovation Solution
The ion generator is installed at a preset angle within the suction panel, allowing ions to be generated and distributed in a wider area while preventing contamination of the surrounding region, with the angle ranging from 30 to 60 degrees, typically 45 degrees, to optimize ion distribution and collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the ion generator is disposed horizontally at the center of the filter assembly, then the structure is simple, but ions are generated in a relatively small area reducing charging and collection efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The ion generator is disposed at a preset angle (30-60 degrees) relative to the horizontal direction, changing the spatial dimension of ion generation. This angular orientation allows ions to be generated and distributed in a wider area while maintaining structural simplicity, directly resolving the contradiction between ion generation area and device complexity.
2Area of stationary object
If the ion generator is disposed perpendicular to the filter assembly, then ions are spread in a wider area, but excess ions attach to wall surfaces causing contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The preset angle parameter (30-60 degrees) is optimized to balance ion distribution area and contamination prevention. This specific angular range allows ions to spread widely while directing them away from wall surfaces, preventing the harmful effect of contamination while maintaining wide distribution.
3Productivity
If the ion generator generates ions in a small area, then the device structure is compact, but charging efficiency and collection efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By disposing the ion generator at a preset angle rather than horizontally, the same compact installation space produces a wider ion generation area. This dimensional change in orientation allows the system to maintain compact volume while improving charging and collection efficiency through enhanced ion distribution.
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 configuration enhances the distribution of ions over a wider area, improving air purification efficiency while minimizing contamination of surfaces, thus maintaining effective ion generation and collection without compromising the air conditioner's performance.
Implementation Method 1
an ion generator disposed in the suction panel and configured to generate ions in the air received through the suction port
Data Source
AI summary
An air conditioner includes a suction panel including a suction grille that defines a suction port configured to receive air, an heat exchanger and a fan that are positioned within the case, and an ion generator disposed in the suction panel and configured to generate ions in the air received through the suction port. The suction panel defines an installation groove recessed from an upper surface of the suction panel and configured to receive the ion generator therein. The ion generator is accommodated inside the installation groove and configured to provide ions toward the upper surface of the suction panel in an upward direction that defines a preset angle with respect to the suction panel.