Induced Air Discharge Mixing for Uniform Cooling and Purification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air-conditioning systems in building structures fail to provide both uniform temperature and purified air without temperature irregularities, leading to drafty feelings and the need for additional expensive air purifying equipment.
Innovation Solution
An induced air discharging unit with a jet flow generator, air inducer, air mixer, and integrated air purifier that produces purifying substances like ions and active species through plasma generation, eliminating the need for separate air purifying filters by utilizing the mixed air to spread these substances effectively within the air-conditioning space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If traditional air-conditioning systems are used to provide uniform temperature, then temperature uniformity is improved, but air purification function is lacking and additional expensive air purifying equipment is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the air-conditioning function and air purification function into a single integrated device. The air-conditioner includes both cooling components and an air purifier that generates purifying substances (ions and active species) to clean the air, eliminating the need for separate air purification equipment and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The air-conditioning system is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: temperature control and air purification. The air purifier component generates purifying substances that can neutralize harmful substances in the air while the system maintains uniform temperature distribution, making the system universally applicable for both cooling and air quality improvement.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If additional air purifying filters and devices are installed to provide purified air, then air purification is improved, but installation space and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The air purification function is merged into the air-conditioning unit itself. The air purifier is integrated within the air-conditioner's structure, using the existing installation space to generate and distribute purifying substances (ions and active species) without requiring additional dedicated space for separate air purification equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical air purification methods (filters) with a chemical/electrical approach. The air purifier generates purifying substances through electrical discharge or chemical reactions that actively neutralize harmful substances in the air, eliminating the need for bulky filter systems and reducing installation space requirements.
3Temperature
If traditional air-conditioning systems are used, then cooling function is provided, but drafty feelings occur due to temperature irregularities
Solution Approach 1:
The air-conditioning system simultaneously provides temperature control and air purification functions. The purifying substances generated by the integrated air purifier help neutralize harmful substances while the system maintains uniform temperature distribution, improving overall comfortability and eliminating drafty feelings associated with traditional systems.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If separate air purifying equipment is installed to achieve air purification, then air purification function is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The air purification function is merged into the air-conditioning unit itself. The air purifier is integrated within the air-conditioner's structure, using the existing installation space to generate and distribute purifying substances (ions and active species) without requiring separate air purification equipment and reducing overall system complexity.
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
This solution achieves comfortable air conditioning with uniform temperature and enhanced air purification, reducing the need for additional air purifying devices, minimizing installation space and cost, while improving air quality by neutralizing harmful substances and reducing drafty feelings.
Implementation Method 1
a jet flow generator configured to discharge supply air fed from outside of the building structure, the jet flow generator discharging the supply air as a jet flow of air; an air inducer configured to allow air of the air-conditioning target space to be induced by an inducing effect of the jet flow of air
Implementation Method 2
an air mixer configured to discharge mixed air of the jet flow of air from the jet flow generator and the air induced by the air inducer to the air-conditioning target space, and radiate heat of the mixed air to the air-conditioning target space
Implementation Method 3
a production unit configured to bring air into a plasma state by electrical discharge to produce the purifying substance
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AI summary
An induced air discharging unit includes: a jet flow generator configured to discharge supply air fed from outside, the jet flow generator discharging the supply air as a jet flow of air; an air inducer configured to allow air of an air-conditioning target space to be induced by an inducing effect of the jet flow of air discharged from the jet flow generator; an air mixer configured to discharge mixed air of the jet flow of air from the jet flow generator and the air induced by the air inducer to the air-conditioning target space, and radiate heat of the mixed air to the air-conditioning target space; and an air purifier configured to produce a purifying substance that purifies a purification target substance by chemical reaction, and blow out the purifying substance to the air-conditioning target space.