Multi-Nozzle Ventilation System to Reduce Damper Mechanism Complexity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ventilation systems require complex nozzle structures with damper mechanisms to change ventilation direction, leading to intricate designs.
Innovation Solution
A ventilation system with a simplified nozzle structure that utilizes a nozzle unit comprising at least two nozzles arranged side by side, controlled by a ventilation device and a control device to adjust airflow direction without the need for damper mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If damper mechanisms are provided in each nozzle to change ventilation direction, then ventilation direction can be adjusted, but nozzle structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the ventilation function into two independent parts: fixed nozzles that maintain simple structure, and a movable ventilation device that handles direction adjustment. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex damper mechanisms within each nozzle while preserving ventilation direction control capability.
Solution Approach 2:
A separate ventilation device acts as an intermediary between the air source and the nozzles. This intermediary component performs the function of directing airflow, allowing the nozzles themselves to remain structurally simple without integrated dampers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple nozzles are arranged side by side, then ventilation direction flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the direction control function from the nozzle structure itself, placing it instead in a separate controllable ventilation device. This allows multiple nozzles to be arranged side by side for flexibility without each nozzle requiring complex internal mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible and efficient adjustment of ventilation direction and airflow patterns, including straight and diagonal flows, with the ability to produce swing airflow by alternating airflow directions, all while maintaining a simplified nozzle design.
Implementation Method 1
The ventilation device is arranged above the nozzle unit and is configured to blow air from a first end toward a second end of the nozzle unit in the first direction
Implementation Method 2
The ventilation port is configured to allow air sent into the housing to be blown out of the housing through the ventilation port
Data Source
AI summary
In a ventilation system, a nozzle unit includes at least two nozzles. The at least two nozzles each include a housing having a hollow elongated shape extending in alignment with a first direction. The at least two nozzles are arranged side by side in alignment with a second direction intersecting the first direction. A ventilation device is arranged above the nozzle unit and is configured to blow air from a first end toward a second end of the nozzle unit in the first direction. A control device is configured to control the ventilation device. The housing of each of the at least two nozzles has a lower surface having a ventilation port extending in alignment with the first direction. The ventilation port is configured to allow air sent into the housing to be blown out of the housing through the ventilation port.