Personal Air Conditioner Layout for Targeted Zone Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall type air conditioners are inefficient as they condition the entire space rather than a specific area, leading to poor aesthetic appeal and higher energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
The air conditioner design features the condenser and evaporator arranged on the same plane, inclined at a predetermined angle, with separate discharge ports and a movable main body, incorporating cross-flow fans and sirocco fans to direct air conditioning specifically to a predetermined area, reducing power consumption to 300 W or less.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If air conditioning is performed for the entire space, then the air conditioning coverage is improved, but the energy consumption increases and the aesthetic effect deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by directing air conditioning to a predetermined local area rather than the entire space. The air conditioner is positioned and configured to condition only the specific area where it is most needed, such as near a workstation or seating area, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining effective cooling coverage in the target zone.
2Area of stationary object
If air conditioning is performed for the entire space, then the air conditioning coverage is improved, but the aesthetic effect deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by directing air conditioning to a predetermined local area rather than the entire space. The air conditioner is positioned and configured to condition only the specific area where it is most needed, such as near a workstation or seating area, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining effective cooling coverage in the target zone.
3Power
If the air conditioner occupies a part of the wall or window, then the cooling capacity is improved, but the aesthetic effect deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the air conditioning system into separable components. The main body housing containing the compressor and refrigeration cycle components can be installed independently from the air discharge unit, allowing flexible positioning that preserves wall and window aesthetics while maintaining adequate cooling capacity through proper component distribution.
4Volume of moving object
If the air conditioner is miniaturized for personal use, then the aesthetic effect and space utilization are improved, but the cooling capacity for larger areas deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the air conditioning system into separable components. The main body housing containing the compressor and refrigeration cycle components can be installed independently from the air discharge unit, allowing flexible positioning that preserves wall and window aesthetics while maintaining adequate cooling capacity through proper component distribution.
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 design enables intensive air conditioning of a specific area, miniaturizing the unit and allowing for personal use while optimizing energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
a compressor provided inside the case to compress the refrigerant
Implementation Method 2
a condenser arranged along a first region of the cross-flow fan
Implementation Method 3
air heat-exchanged with the condenser
Implementation Method 4
an evaporator arranged along a second region adjacent to the first region in a longitudinal direction of the cross-flow fan
Implementation Method 5
air heat-exchanged with the evaporator
Implementation Method 6
a cross-flow fan that is provided inside the main body to discharge air heat-exchanged with the condenser or the evaporator to the outside
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AI summary
An air conditioner according to the present invention includes a main body in which a compressor for compressing a refrigerant, a condenser for condensing the refrigerant compressed by the compressor into a liquid phase, an expansion device for expanding the refrigerant condensed by the condenser into a refrigerant in a low pressure state, and an evaporator for exchanging heat with surroundings by evaporating the refrigerant in a low temperature and low pressure state are arranged, a first discharge port that is provided in the main body and discharges air heat-exchanged with the condenser to an air-conditioned space, and a second discharge port that is provided in the main body and discharges air heat-exchanged with the evaporator to the air-conditioned space. Through this structure, it is possible to perform intensive air conditioning with respect to a predetermined area of an air-conditioned space, and attain miniaturization of the air conditioner.