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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inside air control apparatuses treat outside and inside air separately, leading to a complex device structure.
Innovation Solution
An inside air control apparatus that integrates both outside and inside air streams into a single composition adjuster, using a configuration with separate inflow paths, a common air supply, and switching mechanisms to control the flow of air through a composition adjuster that separates air into different compositions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If outside air and inside air are treated individually by separate composition adjusters, then the air composition control is achieved, but the device structure becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the treatment of outside air and inside air into a single composition adjuster (200). The composition adjuster receives both outside air through the first inflow path (111) and inside air through the second inflow path (112), processes them together, and outputs treated air through the outlet switching mechanism (135). This consolidation reduces the number of separate composition adjusters needed while maintaining effective air composition control.
Solution Approach 2:
The single composition adjuster (200) is designed to handle multiple functions: processing outside air, processing inside air, and providing treated air to the storage space. The air supply (110) also serves dual purposes by supplying air to the composition adjuster regardless of whether the source is outside air or inside air. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity.
2Device complexity
If a single composition adjuster treats both outside air and inside air, then the device configuration is simplified, but the air flow control becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic switching mechanisms to adapt air flow paths based on operational requirements. The outlet switching mechanism (135) dynamically switches between connecting the first outflow path (131) and the second outflow path (132) to the storage space interior. Additionally, the first valve (116) and second valve (117) dynamically control the intake of outside air and inside air respectively, allowing flexible adjustment of air flow proportions.
Solution Approach 2:
The air supply (110) acts as an intermediary component that receives air from both the first inflow path (111) and the second inflow path (112), mixes or combines them, and supplies the combined air to the composition adjuster (200). This intermediary structure simplifies the control architecture by providing a single point of control for air intake while maintaining the ability to regulate individual air sources through the valves.
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
Simplifies the apparatus configuration by treating both outside and inside air in a unified process, enhancing efficiency and reducing complexity.
Implementation Method 1
a composition adjuster (200) configured to separate inflow air to be treated into first air and second air having different compositions
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AI summary
An inside air control apparatus (100) includes a composition adjuster (200). Outside air flowing in a first inflow path (111) and inside air flowing in a second inflow path (112) flow into the composition adjuster (200) as the air to be treated. The composition adjuster (200) separates the air to be treated into first air and second air. The first air flows into a first outflow path (131). The second air flows into a second outflow path (132). An outlet switching mechanism (135) changes the destinations of the first air and the second air.