Window-type air conditioner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Window-type air conditioners suffer from external noise intrusion due to gaps between the window and frame, causing user discomfort.
Innovation Solution
A window-type air conditioner design with an outdoor and indoor module separated by a connection support module, featuring soundproof members around the refrigerant pipe to minimize noise transfer and enhanced structural stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If window-type air conditioner is installed in window frame, then ease of installation is improved, but external noise flows into indoor space causing user discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner is divided into separate indoor and outdoor modules with distinct housing units. The outdoor module containing the compressor is separated from the indoor module, allowing independent placement and noise isolation while maintaining installation flexibility in window frames.
Solution Approach 2:
A connection support module serves as an intermediary component between the indoor and outdoor modules. This support module includes soundproof members that mediate the connection while blocking noise transmission, enabling both modules to be connected while preventing harmful noise from entering the indoor space.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If indoor module and outdoor module are separated, then noise transmission is reduced, but structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connection support module acts as a stable intermediary structure that firmly connects the indoor and outdoor modules. It includes support plates with fastening holes and soundproof members that provide both mechanical stability and noise isolation, ensuring the separated modules remain structurally sound.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection support module combines different materials including soundproof members (such as foam or rubber materials) with rigid support structures. This composite construction provides both the noise blocking properties needed for separation and the structural strength required for stability.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If soundproof members are added around refrigerant pipe, then noise transmission is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The soundproof members are merged with the connection support module structure rather than being separate components. The soundproof members are integrated into the support plates and fastening system, combining the noise blocking function with the structural support function in a single unified component.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection support module serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support for both modules, fastens the modules together through integrated fastening holes, blocks noise transmission through integrated soundproof members, and maintains refrigerant pipe routing. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity despite adding noise protection.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively reduces noise transmission and enhances structural integrity, providing a more comfortable and stable installation.
Implementation Method 1
at least one soundproof member surrounding the refrigerant pipe is arranged in the connection support module
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AI summary
A window-type air conditioner that is installable in a window frame is provided. The window-type air conditioner includes an outdoor module including a compressor for compressing a refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger in which heat exchange between outdoor air and the refrigerant occurs, and an outdoor housing accommodating the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor module including an indoor housing spaced apart from the outdoor housing, and an indoor heat exchanger that is arranged in the indoor housing and in which heat exchange between indoor air and the refrigerant occurs, a refrigerant pipe providing a flow path through which the refrigerant moves between the indoor module and the outdoor module, and a connection support module connecting the indoor module and the outdoor module, and being configured so that opposite end portions thereof support the indoor housing and the outdoor housing, wherein at least one soundproof member surrounding the refrigerant pipe is arranged in the connection support module.