Corner-Mounted Air Diffuser Assembly for Uniform Room Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ceiling-mounted air diffusers face challenges when installed in corners, as they struggle to efficiently direct airflow outward to reach all areas of a room effectively.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioning diffuser assembly designed for corner installations, featuring an air intake member on an elongate upper member with a corner panel and mounting panels at non-zero angles, a diffuser with strategically placed apertures, and acoustic-damping sheets to deflect airflow uniformly across the room.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional ceiling-mounted air diffuser is installed in a corner, then the installation space is utilized, but the airflow cannot be efficiently directed outward to reach all areas of the room
Solution Approach 1:
The diffuser assembly is divided into multiple functional segments: a body portion with a discharge opening, a first deflection surface extending from one side to direct airflow along the wall, and a second deflection surface extending from the opposite side to direct airflow along the ceiling. This segmentation allows each surface to independently manage airflow in different directions, solving the problem of efficient corner installation while maintaining high airflow distribution efficiency.
2Area of stationary object
If the diffuser is mounted in a corner position, then space utilization is improved, but the ability to direct airflow laterally outward is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The diffuser design transitions from conventional two-dimensional lateral airflow to three-dimensional airflow distribution by utilizing vertical and diagonal dimensions. The first deflection surface directs airflow diagonally along the wall, while the second deflection surface directs airflow vertically along the ceiling, creating comprehensive three-dimensional air distribution that overcomes the limitations of corner mounting.
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AI summary
An air conditioning diffuser assembly includes an air intake member mounted on an elongate upper member formed with an opening to let air pass through from the air intake member. A corner panel extends at a non-zero angle from the elongate upper member. A first corner mounting panel extends from the corner panel. A second corner mounting panel extends from the elongate upper member. Ends of the first and second corner mounting panels are separated by an elongate gap. A diffuser is mounted inside the air conditioning diffuser assembly. A bottom edge of the diffuser is mounted at a juncture between the corner panel and the first corner mounting panel and a top edge of the diffuser is mounted at a juncture between the elongate upper member and the second corner mounting panel.