Compressor Anticollision Structure for Compact Electrical Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

As electrical devices become more compact, the proximity of compressors to external and internal components increases the risk of damage during shaking or transportation, leading to collisions and potential harm.

Innovation Solution

A compressor anticollision structure featuring a support assembly, anticollision strip, and fixation assembly that includes a cushion pad and support plate to prevent the compressor from hitting external or internal components by absorbing shocks and maintaining stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If the electrical device is designed to be more compact, then the product size is reduced, but the distance between the compressor and external components/internal components decreases, increasing the risk of collision damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct sizeVSAvoidcollision risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by installing a cushion pad between the compressor and the chassis. This cushion pad is positioned in advance to absorb impact forces before they can cause damage to the compressor or surrounding components. The cushioning element is pre-installed in the compression device to mitigate collision risks that may occur during transportation or operation, directly addressing the reliability concern while maintaining the compact design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Length of stationary object

If the distance between the compressor and external components/internal components is reduced, then the product becomes more compact, but the likelihood of compressor collision increases during shaking or transportation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent spacingVSAvoidcollision damage
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs an intermediary approach by introducing a cushion pad as a mediating element between the compressor and the chassis. This intermediary component serves as a buffer zone that absorbs and dissipates impact forces during collisions. The cushion pad acts as a protective mediator that allows the compressor to be positioned closer to other components while still preventing direct contact and potential damage during shaking or transportation events.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Shape

If the compressor is positioned closer to other components, then the device structure is more compact, but the compressor is more likely to hit external components or internal components during violent shaking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial structureVSAvoiddamage resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements beforehand cushioning by pre-positioning a cushion pad between the compressor and the chassis structure. This cushioning element is installed in advance to absorb impact forces before they can cause structural damage. The cushion pad maintains the compact spatial structure while providing pre-configured protection against collision forces that may occur during violent shaking or transportation, thereby preserving both the compact design and the damage resistance of the compressor.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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 anticollision structure effectively reduces the likelihood of compressor collisions, enhancing the product quality and durability of electrical devices by minimizing damage to components.

Implementation Method 1

a cushion pad and a support plate to prevent the compressor from hitting external or internal components by absorbing shocks

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS12578052B2Compressor anticollision structure and electrical device
Publication Date: 2026.03.17 GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

A compressor anticollision structure includes a support assembly including a chassis, a compressor assembly provided at the chassis and including a compressor, and an anticollision strip connected to the support assembly. A head end of the anticollision strip is connected to a tail end of the anticollision strip to surround the compressor, or two opposite ends in a length direction of the anticollision strip are connected to the support assembly and the compressor is located in an area enclosed by the anticollision strip and the support assembly.