Condenser assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional split air conditioning systems require bulky and unsightly external compressor/condenser units, making them undesirable for conservation areas or locations with local policies against external mounting, and limiting installation possibilities.
Innovation Solution
A condenser assembly with a two-dimensional array of powered fans within a housing, allowing for a smaller depth dimension and a more discreet housing design, combined with a separate compressor housing, to create a smaller and aesthetically pleasing cooling system setup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a conventional single large fan or linear array of fans is used in the condenser assembly, then the cooling function is provided, but the housing depth dimension becomes large and bulky
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the linear (one-dimensional) fan arrangement into a two-dimensional array configuration. By arranging multiple fans in rows and columns rather than in a single line, the system achieves the required cooling capacity while reducing the depth dimension of the housing. This dimensional transformation allows the condenser assembly to meet thermal performance requirements without creating a bulky deep housing.
2Reliability
If a bulky housing is used to contain the condenser and compressor, then the cooling system functions properly, but the visual impact is negative and it is unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
By reconfiguring the fan array from linear to two-dimensional, the housing depth is significantly reduced while maintaining cooling performance. This creates a flatter, more compact housing profile that has minimal visual impact when mounted externally on buildings, thus resolving the contradiction between functional reliability and aesthetic appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the housing into separate condenser housing and compressor housing units. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently in terms of size and shape, enabling the condenser housing to be compact and visually unobtrusive while the compressor is housed separately, reducing the overall visual impact of the external mounting.
3Shape
If a smaller housing is used to reduce visual impact, then the aesthetic appearance improves, but the space for effective cooling becomes limited
Solution Approach 1:
The two-dimensional fan array configuration maximizes the use of available space within a compact housing by utilizing both width and depth directions efficiently. This arrangement provides sufficient air intake and cooling surface area for effective heat dissipation while keeping the housing overall dimensions small and compact, thus maintaining both aesthetic appearance and cooling effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple small fans into a coordinated array system that functions as a unified cooling solution. By merging several fans working together in a two-dimensional pattern, the system achieves the cooling effectiveness of a single large fan system while occupying a more compact and aesthetically pleasing housing space.
4Reliability
If conventional split systems are installed with external compressor/condenser units, then the cooling function is provided, but the units are bulky and cannot be mounted in conservation areas or locations with external mounting restrictions
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the condenser and compressor into distinct housing units, the system becomes more adaptable to various installation locations. The compact condenser housing can be mounted on walls or in restricted areas where space is limited, while the compressor can be positioned separately, providing flexibility for installation in conservation areas or locations with external mounting restrictions while maintaining full cooling functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The reduced depth dimension of the condenser housing achieved through the two-dimensional fan array enables installation in locations with limited external space, such as conservation areas or buildings with aesthetic restrictions. This dimensional optimization provides the adaptability needed to install cooling systems in previously inaccessible or restricted locations.
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 solution enables the installation of a split air conditioning system with smaller, separate condenser and compressor housings that are easier to locate externally, minimizing visual impact and adhering to space and policy constraints while maintaining effective cooling performance.
Implementation Method 1
a two-dimensional array of powered fans located within the housing
Implementation Method 2
one or more condenser coils located within the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A condenser assembly including a housing, one or more condenser coils located within the housing and a two-dimensional array of powered fans located within the housing, wherein the array includes at least three fans.