HVAC Ion Generator Mounting for Perpendicular Airflow Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air treatment systems lack effective and efficient methods for mounting ion generator devices, particularly in HVAC applications, which hampers the delivery of ionized air treatment.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device for ion generators that includes a housing with a base, opposed sidewalls forming an interior storage compartment, an elongate arm with openings for ion dispersion, and electrical contacts for power delivery, allowing secure mounting and orientation of electrodes perpendicular to airflow within conduits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ion generators are mounted in HVAC systems, then air treatment efficacy is improved, but mounting complexity and integration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into distinct functional components: a housing for mounting to the HVAC conduit, an elongate arm extending from the housing, and electrical contacts integrated into the arm. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while simplifying the overall installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The elongate arm acts as an intermediary component that bridges the housing (mounted on the conduit exterior) and the ion generator (positioned inside the conduit). This intermediary structure enables secure mounting and proper orientation of the ion generator without requiring complex integration with the HVAC system's internal components.
2Productivity
If electrodes are oriented perpendicular to airflow, then ion dispersion efficiency is improved, but mounting precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The elongate arm is designed with specific local features: openings positioned at predetermined locations and electrical contacts at specific orientations. These localized structural qualities ensure that when the ion generator is mounted on the arm, its electrodes are automatically oriented perpendicular to the airflow direction, achieving optimal ion dispersion without requiring high mounting precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is pre-configured with the elongate arm extending at the correct angle and with openings positioned to guide the ion generator into the proper orientation. This preliminary arrangement of components ensures that correct electrode alignment is achieved during installation without requiring complex alignment procedures or high precision mounting.
3Reliability
If secure mounting is implemented, then system integration is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions are merged into the elongate arm: it provides structural support for the ion generator, positions the electrodes correctly relative to the airflow, and incorporates electrical contacts for power delivery. This consolidation of functions into a single component achieves secure system integration while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate mounting components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed as a universal solution that can be applied to various HVAC conduit sizes and configurations. The housing can be mounted to different conduit types, and the elongate arm can accommodate different ion generator models, providing multi-functional versatility without increasing device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient delivery of bipolar ionization to airflow by securely mounting ion generators with electrodes aligned for optimal ion dispersion, enhancing air treatment efficacy and system integration.
Implementation Method 1
at least one electrode for dispersing ions from the bipolar ionization generator
Implementation Method 2
at least one electrode for dispersing ions from the bipolar ionization generator
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generator mounting device for application of bipolar ionization to airflow within a conduit, the device includes a housing for mounting to the conduit having an internal panel within the enclosure, and an arm extending from the housing for extension into the conduit and containing at least one opening. At least one coupling for mounting an ion generator to the arm oriented with an axis extending between a pair of electrodes of the ion generator being generally perpendicular to a flow direction of the airflow within the conduit.