Reversible Filter Mounting Brackets for Multi-Depth Air Conditioners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air conditioner units typically only accommodate one filter depth, requiring complex and costly installation procedures for different filter sizes, which limits flexibility in air filtration levels.
Innovation Solution
The use of symmetric mounting brackets that can be oriented to accommodate filters of various thicknesses, allowing for easy installation and interchangeability without additional hardware or complex procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional air conditioner systems are designed to accommodate only one filter depth, then the system structure is simple, but the adaptability to different filter sizes is poor and installation procedures become complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple filter depths (1 inch, 2 inches, and 3 inches) using the same bracket design. The bracket includes adjustable features such as positioning tabs and spacing elements that can be configured for different filter thicknesses, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets for different filter sizes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If more filter media is used to increase filtration level, then air filtration performance is improved, but the filter depth increases requiring different mounting configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through movable positioning tabs and adjustable spacing elements. These features can be reconfigured to match different filter depths, allowing the same bracket structure to adapt to filters ranging from 1 inch to 3 inches in thickness, thereby supporting increased filtration media without requiring different mounting hardware.
3Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable filters are permitted in air conditioner systems, then filter selection flexibility is improved, but installation procedures become complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, positions the filter correctly, accommodates different filter depths, and secures the filter in place. This universal design allows any standard filter size to be installed using the same bracket, simplifying both manufacturing and installation processes while maintaining filter interchangeability.
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AI summary
A symmetric pair of mounting brackets for mounting one of a plurality of air filters to a mounting plate of an air conditioner unit are provided. The mounting brackets each define a plurality of mounting surfaces with equidistantly space mounting holes. The mounting surfaces are spaced apart from a plurality of retention surfaces, with the distance between each respective mounting surface and retention surface varying to accommodate a different filter size such that the air conditioner may operate using different filter sizes by simply changing the installation orientation of the mounting brackets.