Integrated Compressor Housing and Flow Paths for Compact Air Compression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid compressor devices in air conditioning systems face challenges in achieving increased reliability, efficiency, and compactness.
Innovation Solution
A novel fluid compressor device design featuring a motor housing and compressor housing immovably fixed together, with a rotatable group comprising a compressor wheel and magnet, and a unique flow path configuration that includes primary and secondary flow paths, grooves, and specific conduit dimensions to enhance fluid flow and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the motor housing and compressor housing are immovably fixed together to improve compactness, then the device size is reduced, but the manufacturing complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The motor housing and compressor housing are immovably fixed together to form an integrated housing structure, merging two separate components into one unified assembly. This reduces the overall device volume and eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets or external fastening mechanisms, thereby achieving compactness while managing manufacturing complexity through design integration.
2Productivity
If the primary flow inlet conduit is positioned to allow fluid flow from outside the device through the motor housing central chamber to the compressor housing inlet port, then the fluid flow efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motor housing central chamber serves multiple functions: it acts as a structural support for the motor stator section, provides a flow passage for the primary fluid inlet path from the motor housing to the compressor housing, and contributes to the overall housing structure. This multi-functionality improves fluid flow efficiency while avoiding the need for separate dedicated flow channels, thereby managing device complexity.
3Productivity
If the rotatable group comprises both compressor wheel and magnet constrained to rotate together, then the compressor efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compressor wheel and magnet are constrained to rotate together as a single rotatable group, merging the compression function and magnetic field generation function into one synchronized rotational mechanism. This improves compressor efficiency by ensuring coordinated operation of compression and motor functions, while reducing the need for separate drive mechanisms or complex timing systems.
4Productivity
If grooves are added to the motor housing front surface to define flow paths, then the fluid flow distribution is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Grooves are added to specific regions of the motor housing front surface to define and guide fluid flow paths locally. These grooves are strategically positioned to optimize fluid distribution to the compressor inlet ports without requiring complex modifications to the entire housing structure. This localized approach improves fluid flow distribution while minimizing manufacturing 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
The design improves reliability, efficiency, and compactness of the fluid compressor device by optimizing fluid flow paths and conduit dimensions, enhancing overall performance.
Implementation Method 1
the motor stator section in the motor housing central chamber; a rotatable group extending along an axis of rotation from the motor housing central chamber into the compressor housing; wherein the rotatable group is rotatable about the axis of rotation; wherein the rotatable group comprises a compressor wheel in the compressor housing and a magnet in the motor housing; wherein the compressor wheel and magnet are constrained to rotate together
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AI summary
Disclosed is a fluid compressor device for compressing fluid comprising a motor housing, a compressor housing, rotatable group extending along an axis of rotation from the motor housing central chamber into the compressor housing, and comprising a magnet and a compressor wheel, and various structures, fluid flow paths, and shapes.