Floor Air Outlet Layout for Personalized Room Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air management devices, such as air conditioners, often struggle to provide personalized and efficient air conditioning in livable spaces due to their design, which typically discharges air at higher positions, making it difficult to meet the needs of individual users and fail to harmonize with other elements in the space.
Innovation Solution
An air management apparatus seated on the floor with multiple discharge ports arranged side by side, allowing independent control of air discharge, featuring retractable fans and a humidifier, and a design that mimics household furniture for harmonious integration, enabling precise air distribution and humidity adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If air is discharged at a higher position (conventional air conditioner design), then air can be discharged into the room, but it is difficult to meet the needs of individual users quickly and accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner divides the single discharge function into multiple discrete discharge ports (first discharge port and second discharge port). Each port can independently discharge air, allowing different users in different locations to receive customized air conditioning. This segmentation enables personalized temperature control for each user position without requiring a completely new system design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single vertical discharge point to multiple discharge ports positioned at different horizontal locations and angles. By adding the horizontal dimension of discharge port placement, the system can target different areas of the room simultaneously, enabling personalized air conditioning for multiple users occupying different spatial positions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single discharge port is used (window type air conditioner), then the device structure is simple, but it is difficult to perform air conditioning in accordance with the needs of individual users
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner divides the single discharge function into multiple discrete discharge ports (first discharge port and second discharge port). Each port can independently discharge air, allowing different users in different locations to receive customized air conditioning. This segmentation enables personalized temperature control for each user position without requiring a completely new system design.
Solution Approach 2:
The air conditioner with multiple discharge ports serves multiple functions simultaneously: it can provide air conditioning for multiple users in different locations, adjust air discharge directions independently, and adapt to various room configurations. This multi-functionality increases versatility without proportionally increasing system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional air conditioners are installed on ceiling or wall, then air can be discharged into the room, but the device does not harmonize with other elements in the livable space
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of installing the air conditioner in conventional high positions (ceiling or upper wall), this patent inverts the installation approach by placing the air conditioner on the floor. This inversion allows the device to blend with furniture-like elements in the room while maintaining effective air discharge capability through strategically positioned discharge ports at different heights and angles.
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 apparatus provides efficient and personalized air management by allowing independent control of air discharge direction and volume, harmonizing with the surroundings, and improving user comfort through customizable air delivery and humidity adjustment.
Implementation Method 1
the ambient air is sucked in to be heat exchanged to a desired temperature
Implementation Method 2
The air discharged by the primary impellers may be guided the air to the primary impeller outlets
Data Source
AI summary
An air management device may include three independently operated primary impellers 131, 131′, 131″, and drawn-in air is discharged through discharge ports 15′-1, 15′-2, 15′-3 provided in the front plate 15 of the housing 10. Louvers 141, 142, 143 installed downstream of the air flow and discharge ports 15′-1, 15′-2, 15′-3 may be independently opened or closed to provide discharge of the air to the surrounding environment. Further, at least one retractable or pop-up fan may be provided. The air management allows customization of air flow. The housing 10 of the furniture-type air management device may be installed on the floor of the livable space and may have a hexahedron shape that extends from side to side. A bottom inlet 11′ may be formed on the bottom plate 11 of the housing 10 facing the floor of the living space above a predetermined distance. The replaceable filter 300 may be installed to filter the air sucked through the bottom inlet 11′, and may be drawn in and out of the housing 10. A plurality of passage openings 302 may be formed in a filter frame 301, and filters 320, 330, and 340 are stacked over the passage openings 302.