Ceiling Air Distribution Bracket and Barrier Layout for Easy Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air distribution apparatuses for air conditioners are complex to manufacture and install, lacking desirable functional aspects and efficient air management solutions.
Innovation Solution
A simplified air distribution apparatus comprising a bracket with a protrusion and an air distribution device, including a template and cover with barrier elements, that mounts to an air conditioning port in a ceiling surface, allowing easy installation and efficient air separation and distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional air distribution apparatus are used, then air distribution function is provided, but manufacturing complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The air distribution apparatus is divided into separate modular components: a cover assembly with air vents, a template with barrier elements, and a bracket system. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using simple processes, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining functional effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and separates the barrier elements from the main cover structure, placing them on the template instead. This extraction simplifies the cover manufacturing process and allows the barrier elements to be installed separately, reducing the complexity of the final assembly while preserving the air management functionality.
2Ease of operation
If conventional air distribution apparatus are used, then air distribution is achieved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier elements are pre-positioned on the template during template manufacturing, rather than requiring complex field assembly. This preliminary action simplifies installation, as the template arrives at the installation site with barrier elements already in their correct positions, reducing on-site complexity and improving installation ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is segmented into independently installable components (bracket, template, cover) that can be installed in a straightforward sequence. This segmentation reduces installation complexity by allowing each component to be prepared and installed separately, improving overall ease of operation.
3Ease of manufacture
If simplified air distribution apparatus are used, then ease of manufacture and installation is improved, but air separation effectiveness may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The template acts as an intermediary component between the bracket and cover, incorporating barrier elements that ensure effective air separation. This intermediary structure maintains reliability by providing a dedicated mechanism for air management, while the overall simplified design improves ease of manufacture compared to conventional integrated solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The barrier elements are strategically positioned at specific locations on the template where air separation is most critical. This local quality approach ensures effective air separation is achieved precisely where needed, maintaining reliability while keeping the overall design simple and easy to manufacture.
4Loss of energy
If double-barrier structure is implemented, then insulation is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The double-barrier structure is merged into the template design, where barrier elements are integrated directly onto the template surface. This merging approach enhances insulation performance by creating effective air separation, while avoiding additional separate components that would increase structural complexity.
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AI summary
An air distribution apparatus for mounting with respect to an air conditioning port in a ceiling surface is provided. The air distribution apparatus includes at least one bracket and an air distribution device. The at least one bracket includes a body portion and a protrusion extending from the body portion. The protrusion includes an abutment surface configured to abut a ceiling surface while the body portion at least partially extends into an air conditioning port of a ceiling surface. The air distribution device is configured to be mounted to the bracket to distribute air from an air conditioning port in a ceiling surface.