HVAC Sensor Mounting Assembly for Adjustable Duct Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
HVAC systems face challenges in accommodating various types of sensors and configurations, requiring a more versatile and adaptable sensor deployment solution within air passages.
Innovation Solution
The HVAC sensor assembly includes a base mountable to the passage wall, a support member extending into the air passage, and a platform with sensors that can be configured to maintain a field-adjustable distance, allowing for flexible positioning and mounting of sensors within the HVAC system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple types of sensors are deployed within HVAC air passages to monitor various air parameters, then the monitoring capability and measurement precision are improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of accommodation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor assembly is designed with a universal mounting structure that can accommodate multiple types of sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, air quality) through a single standardized interface. The base mount with support member configuration allows different sensor types to be secured using the same attachment mechanism, making the system multi-functional while simplifying deployment complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor assembly is divided into separate functional components: a base mount for wall attachment, a support member for positioning, and a platform for sensor mounting. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system simplicity and ease of installation
2Measurement precision
If sensors are positioned at specific distances from the passage wall to optimize measurement accuracy, then the measurement precision is improved, but the ease of operation and installation become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The support member incorporates adjustable positioning mechanisms that allow the sensor platform to be moved to different distances from the passage wall during installation. This dynamic adjustability enables optimal measurement precision to be achieved while maintaining ease of operation, as installers can fine-tune the position rather than being constrained to fixed positions
Solution Approach 2:
The base mount and support member structure are pre-configured with mounting features and positioning elements that establish the correct sensor distance from the passage wall during initial installation. This preliminary configuration guides proper installation without requiring complex adjustment procedures, combining precision positioning with operational ease
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AI summary
An HVAC sensor assembly for sensor deployment within an HVAC air passage defined by passage walls is provided. In some instances, the HVAC sensor assembly includes a base mountable to a passage wall of an HVAC air passage, and a support member attached to and extending out from the base and configured to project into the HVAC air passage. The HVAC sensor assembly may include one or more HVAC sensors secured to the support member such that the one or more HVAC sensors are positionable and then maintainable at a field configurable distance from the base.