Sliding Shielding Assembly for Window Air Conditioner Universal Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Window air conditioners require sealing plates of specific sizes to fit different window sizes, leading to poor installation universality and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A shielding assembly with sliding plates that adjust to fit different window sizes, incorporating a filter screen for ventilation and including a locking mechanism for stability, allowing adjustable shielding and ventilation without complex mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If sealing plates of specific sizes are used to fit different window sizes, then sealing effectiveness is improved, but installation universality and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding plate is designed with a sliding structure that allows it to dynamically adjust its position and shielding area. The second shielding plate can slide relative to the first shielding plate along a sliding groove, enabling the assembly to adapt to different window sizes while maintaining effective sealing. This dynamic adjustment capability resolves the contradiction between fixed-size sealing effectiveness and adaptability to various window dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The shielding assembly changes its effective shielding area by altering the relative position between the first and second shielding plates. By adjusting the sliding distance, the shielding area parameter can be varied to match different window sizes. Additionally, the locking mechanism changes the state from movable to fixed, providing both adaptability during adjustment and stability during use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a sliding mechanism is added to adjust shielding area, then adaptability to different window sizes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding plate is segmented into a first shielding plate and a second shielding plate that can move independently relative to each other. This segmentation allows the second plate to slide along the first plate, providing adjustability without requiring a completely complex mechanical system. The segmented structure simplifies the adjustment mechanism while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The first shielding plate serves multiple functions: it acts as a structural support, provides a sliding groove for the second plate, and functions as a fixed anchor point. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving adjustability.
3Reliability
If shielding plates are made solid for effective sealing, then sealing performance is improved, but ventilation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding plates exhibit different local qualities: they are solid in most areas to provide effective sealing, but contain localized transparent regions (windows) that allow ventilation and light transmission. This local quality differentiation resolves the contradiction by maintaining solid structure for sealing while creating specific openings for ventilation needs.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Improves installation versatility and convenience by adapting to various window sizes while providing effective sealing, ventilation, and air purification.
Implementation Method 1
at least one of the first shielding plate and the second shielding plate comprises a filter screen configured to allow outdoor fresh air to pass through to enter an indoor space
Data Source
AI summary
A shielding assembly is configured to be mounted on at least one side of the window air conditioner to shield a gap between a window and the window air conditioner. The shielding assembly includes a first shielding plate and a second shielding plate. The first shielding plate is configured to be connected to the window. The second shielding plate is configured to be connected to the window air conditioner. The second shielding plate is slidably connected to the first shielding plate. The second shielding plate and the first shielding plate are configured to change a shielding area of the shielding assembly by relative movement.