Air conditioner indoor unit and split-type air conditioner

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing noise reduction measures for compressors in indoor units of split-type air conditioners are insufficient, leading to unacceptable noise levels and complicating self-installation due to the weight and installation requirements of outdoor units.

Innovation Solution

The air conditioner indoor unit incorporates a chassis with first and second-stage elastic vibration reduction structures, a sound insulation enclosure, and multiple sound absorption and insulation layers to attenuate compressor vibrations and noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the compressor is moved to the indoor unit, then the outdoor unit becomes lightweight and easy to install, but the indoor noise level increases and becomes unacceptable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation easeVSAvoidcompressor noise
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration reduction system is segmented into two stages: a first-stage elastic vibration reduction structure between the compressor and a partition, and a second-stage elastic vibration reduction structure between the partition and the chassis. This segmentation allows progressive attenuation of vibrations at different levels, effectively reducing noise while maintaining the compressor in the indoor unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A partition is introduced as an intermediary element between the two-stage vibration reduction structures. The partition acts as a mediator that receives vibrations from the first-stage reduction structure and transmits them to the second-stage reduction structure, enabling a more effective progressive damping of compressor vibrations and noise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-generated harmful factors

If single vibration and noise reduction measures are used, then the structure remains simple, but the noise reduction effect is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompressor noiseVSAvoidvibration reduction structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration reduction system is divided into two distinct stages with different structures and functions. The first-stage structure handles initial vibration isolation, while the second-stage structure provides additional damping through the partition interface. This segmentation achieves superior noise reduction without creating an overly complex monolithic structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vibration reduction system employs composite elastic structures with different material properties at each stage. The first-stage and second-stage elastic vibration reduction structures use different elastic materials and configurations, creating a composite system that leverages the advantages of each material to achieve effective noise reduction across different frequency ranges.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 two-stage vibration reduction and sound insulation system effectively reduces compressor noise, allowing for lightweight and user-friendly installation of indoor units.

Implementation Method 1

a first-stage elastic vibration reduction structure and a second-stage elastic vibration reduction structure... The first-stage elastic vibration reduction structure is provided between the installation foot and the second-stage elastic vibration reduction structure, and the second-stage elastic vibration reduction structure is provided between the first-stage elastic vibration reduction structure and the chassis

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

at least one sound absorption layer and at least one sound insulation layer are provided on an inner surface of the enclosure body. The sound absorption layer includes a first sound absorption layer and a second sound absorption layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAcoustic absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Implementation Method 3

at least one sound absorption layer and at least one sound insulation layer are provided on an inner surface of the enclosure body. The sound insulation layer includes a first sound insulation layer and a second sound insulation layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentUS20260029137A1Air conditioner indoor unit and split-type air conditioner
Publication Date: 2026.01.29 HANDAN MIDEA REFRIGERATION EQUIP
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AI summary

An air conditioner indoor unit includes a chassis provided with a first installation position and a second installation position, an indoor heat exchanger provided at the first installation position, a compressor in communication with the indoor heat exchanger and provided at the second installation position, and a first-stage elastic vibration reduction structure and a second-stage elastic vibration reduction structure. An installation foot is provided at a bottom of the compressor and is connected to the chassis. The first-stage elastic vibration reduction structure is provided between the installation foot and the second-stage elastic vibration reduction structure. The second-stage elastic vibration reduction structure is provided between the first-stage elastic vibration reduction structure and the chassis.