diffuser

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional diffusers lack the ability to adjust airflow direction and radial angle, leading to inefficient air distribution and potential spread of pollutants in indoor spaces.

Innovation Solution

A diffuser design featuring a main body connected to an air duct with a first airflow guide that moves up and down to guide airflow horizontally and a second airflow guide with a downwardly inclined surface to direct airflow downward, allowing for adjustable airflow paths and concentration of air supply.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional diffuser with a fixed damper is used, then the structure is simple, but the airflow direction cannot be adjusted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveairflow direction adjustmentVSAvoiddiffuser structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the airflow guide movable rather than fixed. The first airflow guide can move vertically to switch between horizontal and downward airflow directions, while the second airflow guide can also move to adjust the downward airflow angle. This dynamic mechanism enables airflow direction adjustment without requiring complex rotating joints or multiple dampers, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If a single airflow path is used, then the device structure is simple, but the air distribution efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair distribution efficiencyVSAvoidflow path configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the airflow into multiple paths using separate airflow guides. The first airflow guide creates a horizontal flow path, while the second airflow guide creates a downward flow path. This segmentation allows different portions of air to be distributed in different directions simultaneously, improving air distribution efficiency without requiring a completely complex multi-duct system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20240230147A1diffuser
Publication Date: 2024.07.11 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a diffuser. The diffuser comprises: a main body configured to be connected to an air duct installed on a ceiling, and comprising an air outlet; a first airflow guide configured to move up and down with respect to the main body to open and close at least a portion of the air outlet, and configured to guide an airflow discharged from the air outlet in response to the air outlet being opened, the first airflow guide comprising an opening configured to allow air to pass through the first airflow guide; and a second airflow guide configured to move up and down with respect to the main body and the first airflow guide to open and close the opening of the first airflow guide, and comprising a downwardly inclined surface configured to guide an airflow discharged from the opening in response to the opening being opened.