Air conditioner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrostatic filters for air conditioners require a lengthy manufacturing process and have defects that are difficult to repair.
Innovation Solution
The air conditioner incorporates a modular electrostatic dust collector with a sliding coupling mechanism for electrostatic filters, allowing easy assembly and disassembly, and a button system for secure attachment to the housing, enhancing maintenance and repair efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a molding method is used to manufacture the electrostatic filter, then the filter can be produced with integrated structure, but the manufacturing process requires relatively long time
Solution Approach 1:
The electrostatic filter is divided into multiple independent electrostatic filter units that can be manufactured separately and then assembled together. Each unit consists of separate components (electrostatic films, support structures, spacing elements) that are produced independently through simple processes and then combined using coupling protrusions and recesses, significantly reducing the time required for manufacturing while maintaining structural integration.
2Ease of manufacture
If a molding method is used to manufacture the electrostatic filter, then the filter structure is integrated, but defects that occur after use cannot be easily fixed or addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The electrostatic filter is segmented into multiple replaceable electrostatic filter units, each comprising separate components that can be independently accessed and replaced. When a defect occurs in one unit, only that specific unit needs to be removed and replaced, rather than replacing the entire integrated filter structure, making maintenance and repairs straightforward.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for the easy discarding of defective electrostatic filter units and their replacement with new or refurbished units. The modular structure with coupling mechanisms enables quick removal of faulty components without affecting the rest of the system, facilitating rapid recovery and minimal downtime.
3Reliability
If multiple electrostatic filters are spaced apart and electrically connected, then the filtration effectiveness is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple electrostatic filter units are combined into a single integrated assembly where the coupling protrusions and recesses automatically align and connect the units both structurally and electrically. This merging approach maintains the spacing needed for effective filtration while simplifying the overall structure through standardized coupling mechanisms that reduce assembly complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling protrusions and recesses serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support, maintain proper spacing between electrostatic films, and establish electrical connections between adjacent filter units. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining filtration effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This design reduces manufacturing time and facilitates easy maintenance, improving the reliability and efficiency of the air filtration system.
Implementation Method 1
an electrostatic filter disposed in the housing and configured to remove foreign matter from air introduced into the inlet
Data Source
AI summary
An air conditioner includes an electrostatic dust collector configured to remove foreign matter from air introduced into an inlet of a housing, wherein the electrostatic dust collector includes: at least one electrostatic filter configured to filter foreign matter from air and including a first side wall and a second side wall disposed in an opposite direction to the first side wall; a first filter handle slidingly coupled to the first side wall and detachably coupled to one side of the housing; and a second filter handle slidingly coupled to the second side wall and detachably coupled to another side of the housing, and wherein the first side wall has a structure corresponding to the second side wall.