Air deflection component and air conditioner having same

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Solution Overview

Problem

Air conditioners typically have a single air blowing direction, leading to non-uniform room temperatures and slow temperature regulation, causing discomfort due to stuffiness and poor temperature diffusion during cooling and heating.

Innovation Solution

The introduction of a multi-dimensional air deflection component with a deflector and air deflection bars that deflect airflow in multiple directions, enhancing air circulation and temperature uniformity by creating airflow channels and outlets that direct air in various directions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single air blowing direction is used, then the device structure is simple, but the temperature distribution uniformity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair deflection component structureVSAvoidtemperature distribution uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The air deflection component is segmented into multiple independent air deflection bars (first, second, third, fourth bars) that can be independently adjusted. Each bar controls a specific air outlet direction, allowing the airflow to be divided into multiple streams that distribute temperature more uniformly throughout the room.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from single-direction air blowing to multi-dimensional air distribution by arranging air deflection bars in different orientations (horizontal and inclined). The first and second bars provide horizontal airflow while the third and fourth bars provide inclined airflow, creating three-dimensional air circulation that improves temperature uniformity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Device complexity

If air blowing angle adjustment is limited, then the device structure is simple, but the temperature regulation speed deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair deflection component structureVSAvoidtemperature regulation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The air deflection component incorporates movable air deflection bars that can be dynamically adjusted to different angles and positions. The first and second bars can rotate horizontally, while the third and fourth bars can adjust their inclination angles, allowing real-time optimization of airflow direction to accelerate temperature regulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

By dividing the air deflection function into multiple independent bars, each capable of independent angle adjustment, the system achieves comprehensive airflow control without requiring complex overall structure changes, thereby reducing temperature regulation time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Force

If concentrated air blowing is used, then the air blowing force is strong, but the air circulation uniformity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair blowing forceVSAvoidair circulation uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The concentrated airflow is segmented into multiple separate air streams by the multiple air deflection bars. Each bar generates its own airflow stream in a specific direction, transforming one strong concentrated flow into multiple moderate distributed flows that achieve better air circulation uniformity while maintaining overall air blowing force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different air deflection bars provide different local airflow characteristics - horizontal airflow from the first and second bars for general circulation, and inclined airflow from the third and fourth bars for targeted distribution. This local quality differentiation ensures uniform air circulation throughout the room.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Device complexity

If single-direction air blowing is used, then the device structure is simple, but the user comfort deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveair deflection component structureVSAvoiduser comfort
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention adds dimensional complexity to air distribution by incorporating both horizontal air deflection bars (first and second) and inclined air deflection bars (third and fourth). This creates multi-directional airflow that eliminates stuffiness and improves user comfort through enhanced air circulation in multiple spatial dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 enables rapid temperature adjustment and improved comfort by ensuring no stuffy feeling in the room, enhancing air micro-circulation, and achieving uniform temperature distribution.

Implementation Method 1

Each of the two air deflection bars is configured to deflect an airflow flowing from the inner side to an outer side of the deflector in a direction facing away from another one of the two air deflection bars

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAirflow deflection:

Implementation Method 2

An airflow channel is formed between the two air deflection bars

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Data Source

PatentUS20230375216A1Air deflection component and air conditioner having same
Publication Date: 2023.11.23 GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

An air deflection component includes a deflector and an air deflection bar assembly connected to an inner side of the deflector and including two air deflection bars spaced apart from each other in a width direction of the deflector. Each of the two air deflection bars is configured to deflect an airflow flowing from the inner side to an outer side of the deflector in a direction facing away from another one of the two air deflection bars. An airflow channel is formed between the two air deflection bars.