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05-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING INDOOR MACHINE

Номер: US20170003038A1
Автор: UDA Masafumi
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A wall-mounted air-conditioning indoor machine includes a cross-flow fan, a casing and a heat exchanger. The casing includes a stabilizer and a rear guider. The stabilizer is divided into top and bottom parts with a tongue part in between. The stabilizer, rear guider, and cross-flow fan are arranged so that three expressions, (θa−θ)><(θb−θ)<, and θb≧θa, are satisfied. A reference angle (θ) is formed by a fan-referencing horizontal line and a scroll-referencing line. A first angle (θa) is formed by the fan-referencing horizontal line and a first straight line connecting a fan center point and a front-surface-side closest point of the stabilizer. A second angle (θb) is formed by the fan-referencing horizontal line and a second straight line connecting the fan center point and a back-surface-side closest point of the rear guider. 1. A wall-mounted air-conditioning indoor machine , comprising:a cross-flow fan arranged and configured to generate an air flow, the cross-flow fan having a plurality of blades aligned along a circumference thereof;a casing including a stabilizer on a front-surface side and a rear guider on a back-surface side, the stabilizer being divided into a top part and a bottom part with a tongue part in between, a blown air channel being formed in the casing by the stabilizer and the rear guider, and the blown air channel having a scroll shape through which air flows from the cross-flow fan to a blow-out port; anda heat exchanger including a front-surface-side heat exchange section and a back-surface-side heat exchange section, the heat exchanger being arranged on an airflow-upstream side of the cross-flow fan; a horizontal line through a fan center point, which is a rotational center of the cross-flow fan, being a fan-referencing horizontal line,', 'a line designated as a scroll-referencing line being a straight line, which of any straight line tangent to a circle connecting outer ends of the plurality of fan blades of the cross-flow fan and adjoining ...

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Номер записи: 1
03-01-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20190003727A1
Автор: CHOI Weon Seok, Jung Chang-woo, KIM Jin-Gyun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is an air conditioner including a main outlet and a plurality of fine outlets provided in a main body, wherein at least one discharge guide for guiding air discharged by a blowing fan to one of the main outlet and the fine outlets is disposed in the inside of the main body to cool indoor space in various ways. 1. An air conditioner comprising;a main body;at least one blowing fan disposed in the main body;at least one main outlet provided in the main body;a plurality of fine outlets provided in the main bod; andat least one discharge guide configured to guide air discharged from the blowing fan to one of the main outlet and the fine outlets.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises a first flow path configured to guide refrigerant discharged from the blowing fan to the main outlet claim 1 , and a second flow path configured to guide the refrigerant discharged from the blowing fan to the fine outlets claim 1 , andwherein the discharge guide moves to selectively open the first flow path and the second flow path.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises an outlet panel disposed on a front side of the main body and provided with the fine outlets claim 1 ,wherein the at least one main outlet comprises a pair of main outlets provided in both sides of the main body, andwherein the at least one discharge guide comprises a pair of discharge guides for opening and closing the pair of main outlets, respectively.4. The air conditioner according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one blowing fan comprises a pair of blowing fans respectively corresponding to the pair of main outlets.5. An air conditioner comprising:a main body provided with a pair of main outlet;an outlet panel disposed between the pair of main outlets and provided with a plurality of fine outlets;a pair of blowing fans disposed in the main body; anda pair of discharge guides configured to guide air discharged from the pair of ...

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Номер записи: 2
12-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170007953A1
Автор: Kim Hojung, Lee Yanghwa, Park Chulwoo
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An air conditioning apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a main body including a suction part through which air is suctioned and a discharge part through which the air suctioned through the suction part is discharged, a fan disposed in the main body to allow the air to flow, an electric charge device coupled to the main body outside the main body to charge dust in the air, and a filter device disposed between the suction part and the discharge part in the main body to collect the charged dust particles. 1. Air conditioning apparatus comprising:a main body comprising a suction part through which air is suctioned and a discharge part through which the air suctioned through the suction part is discharged;a fan disposed in the main body to allow the air to flow;an electric charge device coupled to the main body outside the main body to charge dust in the air; anda filter device disposed between the suction part and the discharge part in the main body to collect the charged dust particles.2. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises a suction grill defining the suction part claim 1 , and the electric charge device is coupled to the suction grill.3. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the electric charge device comprises:an electric charge part having at least one electrode;a base on which the electric charge part is seated, the base being coupled to the main body; anda cover for covering the base.4. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a position fixing part for fixing a position of the electric charge part is disposed on the base or the cover.5. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein an exposing part allowing the electrode of the electric charge part to be exposed to the outside is defined in one of the base and the cover.6. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a voltage applying part for applying a ...

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Номер записи: 3
11-01-2018 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20180010811A1
Автор: Bai Xiaofeng, CAI Zhicai, Liu Xing, ZHANG Xinzhou
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An indoor unit () of an air conditioner includes a housing () having an upper base plate () provided with an air inlet (), a lower base plate () detachably mounted to the upper base plate () and provided with an air outlet, and a front cover () detachably mounted to the upper base plate (); a heat exchanger () mounted on the upper base plate (); a fan () detachably mounted to the lower base plate (); and a thrust structure () having a body () that is disposed to a rear portion of the indoor unit () and has a thrust face () abutting against a mounting member to limit a degree of freedom of upward movement of the indoor unit (). 1. An indoor unit of an air conditioner , comprising:a housing comprising an upper base plate provided with an air inlet, a lower base plate detachably mounted to the upper base plate and provided with an air outlet, and a front cover detachably mounted to the upper base plate;a heat exchanger mounted on the upper base plate;a fan detachably mounted to the lower base plate; anda thrust structure comprising a body, the body being disposed to a rear portion of the indoor unit and having a thrust face abutting against a mounting member to limit a degree of freedom of upward movement of the indoor unit.2. The indoor unit according to claim 1 , wherein the upper base plate comprises:a rear baffle, to which the heat exchanger is mounted;an upper cover plate having a rear edge connected with an upper edge of the rear baffle and provided with the air inlet;a left end plate having a rear edge connected with a left edge of the rear baffle and an upper edge connected with a left edge of the upper cover plate; anda right end plate having a rear edge connected with a right edge of the rear baffle and an upper edge connected with a right edge of the upper cover plate, wherein the lower base plate is detachably mounted to the left end plate and the rear baffle, the left end plate is located at a left side of the lower base plate and the right end plate is ...

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Номер записи: 4
11-01-2018 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180010812A1
Автор: MORO Koki, Oishi Masayuki, YOKOTA Syuhei
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An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a fan unit having an axial fan and a motor that drives the axial fan. The indoor unit also includes a pair of support arms on a back plate constituting a back surface of a casing. The fan unit is supported by the pair of support arms from the below. 1. An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a casing having an air inlet formed in an upper surface, an air outlet formed below the air inlet, and a back plate constituting a back surface;a fan unit including a fan outer frame having a bell mouth, an axial fan provided in the bell mouth, and a motor that drives the axial fan, the fan unit being provided downstream of the air inlet in the casing; anda heat exchanger provided downstream of the axial fan in the casing, the heat exchanger being configured to exchange heat between air, taken into the casing by the axial fan, and refrigerant, whereinthe back plate includes a pair of support arms protruding forward, andthe fan unit is supported by the pair of support arms from below.2. The indoor unit of the air-conditioning apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe fan outer frame includes mounting plates each having a first through hole, the mounting plates each being provided in front of each of the support arms,each of the support arms has a first screw hole formed at a position facing the first through hole of the mounting plate, andthe fan unit is fixed to the support arms by screwing and fixing screws, inserted in the first through holes of the mounting plates, to the first screw holes of the support arms.3. The indoor unit of the air-conditioning apparatus of claim 2 , whereineach of the mounting plates has a first recess, anda tip portion of each of the support arms has a positioning pin protruding therefrom, the positioning pin being to be inserted in the first recess of the mounting plate.4. The indoor unit of the air-conditioning apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe fan outer frame has a guide groove ...

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Номер записи: 5
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Evaporative HVAC Apparatus

Номер: US20190011138A1
Автор: Harms Jonathan S.
Принадлежит: Aermist LLC

An evaporative HVAC apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an at least one housing having an inner surface that defines a substantially tubular-shaped air passage extending therethrough. An absorbent wicking layer is formed immediately adjacent to at least a portion of the inner surface of the housing, and a thermal layer is formed immediately adjacent to an inner surface of the wicking layer. The housing also provides an at least one fluid inlet aperture through which a fluid line extends a distance into the housing so as to be in fluid communication with the wicking layer. Thus, a fluid is selectively delivered to the wicking layer through the fluid line which, in turn, permeates the thermal layer and evaporates into the air located immediately adjacent an exposed inner surface of the thermal layer, thereby affecting the temperature of the air moving through the air passage. 1. An evaporative HVAC apparatus comprising:an at least one housing having an inner surface that defines an air passage extending through the housing;an absorbent wicking layer formed immediately adjacent to and directly engagable with at least a portion of the inner surface of the housing;a thermal layer formed immediately adjacent to and directly engagable with an inner surface of the wicking layer, thereby sandwiching the wicking layer between the thermal layer and the inner surface of the housing, an exposed inner surface of the thermal layer defining a substantially tubular-shaped air passage extending through the thermal layer in fluid communication with the air passage of the housing;the housing providing an at least one fluid inlet aperture through which a fluid line extends a distance into the housing so as to be in fluid communication with the wicking layer;whereby, a fluid is selectively delivered to the wicking layer through the fluid line which, in turn, permeates the thermal layer and evaporates into the air located immediately adjacent the ...

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Номер записи: 6
19-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170016633A1
Автор: HA Jong Kweon, JEON Hyun Joo, Jung Chang-woo, Kim Jin Baek, Kim Jong Whai, Kim Tae Woo, LEE WON-HEE, Seo Eung Ryeol, SONG Woo Seog, YUN Yeon-seob
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner includes a housing comprising an external panel defining an external appearance and having an opening formed at the external panel; a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with air flowing into the housing; and an air discharge unit configured to discharge air heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger out of the housing. The air discharge unit includes a first discharge unit connected to the opening and discharging air; and a second discharge unit provided at the external panel and discharging air. A method of blowing heat-exchanged air may be changed in accordance with an environment of a user. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing;a heat exchanger disposed in the housing to heat-exchange air in the air conditioner;a blower fan disposed in the housing to blow the air heat-exchanged with heat exchanged out of the housing;a flow path forming frame disposed in the housing to define a flow path to guide the air blown by the blower fan; and a door;', 'an opening openable and closeable by the door and configured to discharge the air blown by the blower fan out of the housing, and', 'a plurality of discharged holes configured to discharge the air around the opening., 'a discharge plate disposed to form the flow path together with the flow path forming frame and comprising;'}2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the air blown from the blower fan is discharged through at least one of the opening and the plurality of discharge holes.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the air blown from the blower fan isdischarged through the opening when the opening is opened, anddischarged through the plurality of discharge holes when the opening is closed by the door.4. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , further comprising a discharge guide disposed between the flow path forming frame and the discharge plate to guide the air from the blower fan to the opening.5. The air conditioner according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 7
19-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170016634A1
Автор: CHEON Seong Deok, CHOI Weon Seok, CHUN Sung Hyun, Jung Chang-woo, JUNG Jae Rim, KIM Ji Hong, KIM Jin-Gyun, KIM Jong Whal, Kim Sung Jae, KWON Jun Seok, Lee Chang Sik, LEE WON-HEE, OH Seung Won, SHIN Moon Sun, YOON Sang Ki, YUN Yeon-seob
Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co .. Ltd.

An air conditioner includes a housing, a heat exchanger arranged to exchange heat with air flowing into the housing, a blower fan arranged inside the housing for discharging air that has exchanged heat with the heat exchanger to the outside and a discharging plate having an opening formed to discharge air blown from the blower fan out of the housing, and a plurality of discharging holes formed to discharge air to surroundings of the opening, wherein the discharging plate is arranged to discharge the air that has exchanged heat by the heat exchanger out of the housing, and wherein the discharging plate is made of metal. By such configuration, air conditioner increase user satisfaction. 1. An air conditioner (AC) comprising:a housing;a heat exchanger arranged to exchange heat with air flowing into the housing of the AC;a blower fan arranged inside the housing for blowing the air that has exchanged heat with the heat exchanger out of the housing; and an opening formed to discharge the air blown from the blower fan out of the housing, and', 'a plurality of discharging holes formed to discharge the air from around the opening, wherein the discharging plate is arranged to discharge the air that has exchanged heat by the heat exchanger out of the housing, and wherein the discharging plate is made of metal., 'a metal discharging plate having2. The AC of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of discharging holes are formed in the discharging plate by a press forming process.3. The AC of claim 1 , wherein the discharging plate comprises a first plate combiner arranged along a circumference of the discharging plate to correspond to a first projection arranged along at least a portion of a circumference of the housing claim 1 , such that the discharging plate is fixed to the housing when the first projection is inserted to the first plate combiner.4. The AC of claim 3 , further comprising:a fluid path shaping frame confining a fluid path to guide the air discharged from the blower ...

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Номер записи: 8
25-01-2018 дата публикации

ULTRAVIOLET (UV) STERILIZATION MODULE AND AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING UV STERILIZATION MODULE

Номер: US20180021468A1
Автор: Kim Gyoungsoo, KIM Taeyoung
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An ultraviolet (UV) sterilization module and an air conditioner including a UV sterilization module are provided. The UV sterilization module may include a porous main body; a plurality of UV lamps having external electrodes; a plurality of conductive holders connected to the external electrodes and that supports the plurality of UV lamps to be spaced from the porous main body; and at least one bus bar connected to the plurality of conductive holders and provided between the plurality of conductive holders and the porous main body. 1. A ultraviolet (UV) sterilization module , comprising:a porous main body;a plurality of UV lamps having external electrodes;a plurality of conductive holders connected to the external electrodes and that supports the plurality of UV lamps to be spaced from the porous main body; andat least one bus bar connected to the plurality of conductive holders and provided between the plurality of conductive holders and the porous main body.2. The UV sterilization module of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of UV lamps is arranged in parallel side by side.3. The UV sterilization module of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive holders is spaced from each other.4. The UV sterilization module of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive holders at least partially surrounds the external electrodes.5. The UV sterilization module of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bus bar is elongated in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which of the plurality of UV lamps extends lengthwise.6. The UV sterilization module of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bus bar includes a plurality of bus bars arranged on the porous main body so as to be spaced from each other with respect to the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the plurality of UV lamps extends lengthwise claim 1 , and wherein at least one conductive holder of the plurality of conductive holders is connected to each of the plurality of bus bars.7. The UV sterilization module ...

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Номер записи: 9
25-01-2018 дата публикации

ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION LAMP, ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION MODULE, AND AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION MODULE

Номер: US20180021469A1
Автор: Joung Jaeyoul, KIM Taeyoung
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A ultraviolet (UV) sterilization lamp, a UV sterilization module, and an air conditioner including a UV sterilization module are provided. The UV sterilization module may include a porous frame, a portion of which may be a mesh so as to allow a fluid to pass therethrough; a plurality of UV lamps provided on the mesh of the porous frame and including an external electrode on an outer surface thereof; a power supply connected to the plurality of UV lamps to supply power to the plurality of UV lamps; and a plurality of fixing portions configured to support the plurality of UV lamps and fixed to the porous frame. The plurality of fixing portions may be arranged to be spaced from each other such that the plurality of UV lamps may be arranged with a constant spacing. The constant spacing may be a shortest distance of about 8 cm or less to connect outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of UV lamps adjacent to each other. 1. A ultraviolet (UV) sterilization module , comprising:a porous frame, a portion of which is a mesh that allows a fluid to pass therethrough;a plurality of UV lamps provided on the mesh of the porous frame and Including an external electrode on an outer surface thereof;a power supply connected to the plurality of UV lamps to supply power to the plurality of UV lamps; anda plurality of fixing portions configured to support the plurality of UV lamps and fixed to the porous frame, wherein the plurality of fixing portions is arranged to be spaced from each other such that the plurality of UV lamps is arranged with a constant spacing, and wherein the constant spacing is a shortest distance of about 8 cm or less to connect outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of UV lamps adjacent to each other.2. The UV sterilization module of claim 1 , wherein the constant spacing is at least about 1 cm or more claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of each of the plurality of UV lamps is smaller than the constant spacing.3. The UV sterilization module of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 10
25-01-2018 дата публикации

ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION LAMP, ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION MODULE, AND AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION MODULE

Номер: US20180021470A1
Автор: Joung Jaeyoul, KIM Taeyoung
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An ultraviolet (UV) sterilization lamp, a UV sterilization module, and an air conditioner including a UV sterilization module are provided. The UV sterilization lamp may include a lamp body having an outer diameter defined by an outer surface thereof, an inner diameter defining an internal space, and a length that extends at least in a lengthwise direction of the UV sterilization lamp; an emission material that fills the internal space so as to generate at least UV rays; and an external electrode provided on the outer surface of the lamp body so as to discharge the emission material. The inner diameter of the lamp body may be at least about 0.7 mm. 1. An ultraviolet (UV) sterilization lamp for sterilizing a fluid , comprising:a lamp body having an outer diameter defined by an outer surface thereof, an inner diameter defining by an internal space, and a length that extends in a lengthwise direction of the UV sterilization lamp;an emission material that fills the internal space so as to generate at least UV rays to sterilize a fluid flowing past the lamp body; andan external electrode provided on the outer surface of the lamp body so as to discharge the emission material, wherein the inner diameter of the lamp body is at least 0.7 mm to 5 mm, and the outer diameter of the lamp body is 1 mm to 7 mm.2. The UV sterilization lamp of claim 1 , wherein the emission material includes one or more of Hg claim 1 , Ne claim 1 , Xe claim 1 , Kr claim 1 , Ar claim 1 , XeBr claim 1 , XeCl claim 1 , KrBr claim 1 , KrCl claim 1 , or CH.3. The UV sterilization lamp of claim 2 , wherein at least an amalgam is provided as mercury (Hg) in the internal space claim 2 , and the emission material except for the mercury (Hg) is provided in a gas state.4. The UV sterilization lamp of claim 3 , wherein the amalgam includes 2 mg or less of Hg and further includes one material of at least Sn claim 3 , Zn claim 3 , or In.5. The UV sterilization lamp of claim 1 , wherein the lamp body is made of ...

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Номер записи: 11
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Air conditioner and control method thereof

Номер: US20170023264A1
Автор: Byoung-Ok Ahn, Hee-Chan KANG, HONG Seok Jun, Hyeong Joon Seo, Jong Kweon Ha, Jong Woon Kim, Jun Hwang, Kwon Jin Kim, Na Yeong Byeon, Seung Jun PARK, Tae Woo Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An air conditioner and a control method thereof perform cooling through an outlet if room temperature or room humidity is high to reduce the room temperature or the room humidity, and closing the outlet to perform cooling at low velocity through an outlet hole if room temperature or room humidity reaches a predetermined value so that a user can little feel the wind velocity of cooling of the air conditioner, while maintaining indoor space at pleasant temperature or humidity. By performing cooling at low velocity through the outlet hole formed in the lower portion of the air conditioner, it is possible to cool the lower area of indoor space at pleasant temperature when a user is asleep.

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Номер записи: 12
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20180023820A1
Автор: Gyoungsoo Kim, Jaeyoul Joung, Taeyoung Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An air conditioner is provided that may include a main body having an air inlet and an air outlet defined therein; a filter received in the main body to filter air suctioned into the main body; a heat exchanger configured to perform a heat exchange between a refrigerant and the air suctioned into the main body; and an ultraviolet (UV) sterilization module configured to sterilize the air suctioned into the main body. The UV sterilization module may include a porous main body in a mesh form, and a plurality of UV lamps. The porous main body may include a bent portion to allow the porous main body to conform to a shape of the heat exchanger. The main body may include a chassis, and a front frame at a front of the chassis. An inner space may be defined between the chassis and the front frame. The porous main body may be coupled to at least one of the chassis or the front frame, and the plurality of UV lamps may be arranged to be spaced from each other between the air inlet and the heat exchanger.

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Номер записи: 13
25-01-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20180023821A1
Автор: Kim Gyoungsoo, KIM Taeyoung
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An air conditioner is provided that may include a main body having an air inlet and an air outlet; a filter received in the main body to filter air; a heat exchanger configured to allow heat exchange between a refrigerant and air suctioned into the main body; and a lamp module configured to radiate ultraviolet (UV) rays and infrared (IR) rays to the heat exchanger. The lamp module may include a porous main body, a plurality of UV lamps, and a plurality of IR lamps. The plurality of UV lamps and the plurality of IR lamps may be arranged in parallel on one surface of the porous main body at predetermined intervals. 1. An air conditioner , comprising:a main body;a filter received in the main body to filter air;a heat exchanger configured to allow heat exchange between a refrigerant and the air suctioned into the main body; anda lamp module configured to radiate ultraviolet (UV) rays and infrared (IR) rays to the heat exchanger, wherein the lamp module includes a porous main body, a plurality of UV lamps, and a plurality of IR lamps, and wherein the plurality of UV lamps and the plurality of IR lamps are arranged in parallel on one surface of the porous main body at predetermined intervals.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein when any one of the plurality of UV lamps or the plurality of IR lamps is turned on claim 1 , another one thereof is turned off.3. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of UV lamps is turned on and off during an operation of the air conditioner claim 1 , and the plurality of IR lamps is turned on and off during an operation stop of the air conditioner.4. The air conditioner of claim 1 , further including:a humidity sensor configured to sense a humidity of an inside of the main body; anda controller configured to turn on the plurality of IR lamps when an operation stop time of the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a predetermined time and the humidity sensed by the humidity sensor is greater than or equal to a ...

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Номер записи: 14
25-01-2018 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180023822A1
Автор: Furuta Tatsuo, Komatsu Takahiro, MATSUNAGA Naoya, TAKISHITA Takaaki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An indoor unit includes: a casing including a top plate and lateral plates; a motor mounted to a central part on an inner surface side of the top plate; a turbofan fixed to a rotary shaft of the motor and configured to rotate through drive of the motor; a drain pan received in the casing and mounted to the lateral plates of the casing; and a bellmouth mounted to the drain pan and configured to rectify a fluid flowing into the casing. The drain pan includes a positioning fitting having: a casing-fixing threaded hole for allowing the drain pan to be fixed to the casing with a screw; and a bellmouth-fixing threaded hole for allowing the bellmouth to be fixed to the drain pan with a screw. 1. An indoor unit , comprising:a casing comprising a top plate and lateral plates;a motor mounted to a central part on an inner surface side of the top plate;a fan fixed to a rotary shaft of the motor and configured to rotate through drive of the motor;a drain pan received in the casing and mounted to the lateral plates of the casing; anda bellmouth mounted to the drain pan and configured to rectify a fluid flowing into the casing, a casing-fixing threaded hole for allowing the drain pan to be fixed to the casing with a screw; and', 'a bellmouth-fixing threaded hole for allowing the bellmouth to be fixed to the drain pan with a screw, 'the drain pan comprising a positioning fitting having'}whereinthe positioning fitting has an oblong hole for allowing the bellmouth to be positioned in conjunction with the bellmouth-fixing threaded hole,the drain pan has a recessed portion conforming to the oblong hole, andthe bellmouth has a projection portion to be fitted into the recessed portion through the oblong hole.2. (canceled)3. The indoor unit of claim 1 , wherein the bellmouth and the drain pan are positioned to each other at one position.4. The indoor unit of claim 1 , wherein the positioning fitting is formed by processing a metal plate or a resin.5. An air-conditioning apparatus claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 15
24-01-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20190024909A1
Автор: Cho Sung-June, HA Jong Kweon, KIM Jong Youb, KIM Kwon Jin, Kim Sung Jae, LEE Kyeong Ae, LIM Byung Han, Na Seon Uk, YUN Yeon-seob, Yun Young Uk
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Provided is an air conditioner including a housing, a suction port disposed in the housing, a first discharge port disposed in the housing to discharge a part of air sucked through the suction port, and a second discharge port disposed in the housing to discharge other part of air sucked through the suction port, a heat exchanger configured to perform heat-exchange on the part of air sucked through the suction port, a first blowing fan configured to suck the part of air, which is sucked through the suction port, to discharge the sucked air to the first discharge port, and an intermediate member configured to guide the part of air sucked through the suction port to the heat exchanger, and configured to separate other part of air s sucked through the suction port from the part of air sucked through the suction port. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing;at least one suction port, disposed in the housing, through which air is suckable;a first discharge port disposed in the housing;a second discharge port disposed in the housing;a heat exchanger;a first fan configured to discharge the air caused to be sucked through the at least one suction port to the first discharge port; and to guide the air caused to be sucked through the at least one suction port by the first blowing fan to the first blowing fan, and from the first blowing fan to the heat exchanger, and', 'to guide other air sucked through the at least one suction port to the second discharge port to be discharged through the second discharge port, without the other air passing through the heat exchanger., 'an intermediate member configured'}2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate member comprisesa guide portion configured to form at least part of a first flow path for the air caused to be sucked through the at least one suction port to the first discharge port, and configured to guide air in the first flow path to the heat exchanger; anda partition configured to divide between the first ...

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Номер записи: 16
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Indoor device of air conditioner

Номер: US20170030595A1
Автор: Byeonggeol CHOI, Jongwook Park, Joseph Park, Yongjoong Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An indoor unit or device of an air conditioner is provided that may include an outer plate configured to form an exterior of a cabinet configured to be installed at a ceiling of an indoor space; an inner case accommodated inside of the outer plate, and configured to form an internal space of the cabinet; a fan provided inside of the inner case; a heat exchanger provided to cover an outer side of the fan; a panel configured to shield the cabinet, and having an inlet port through which indoor air may be suctioned in and a panel outlet port through which heat-exchanged air may be discharged; and a drain pan assembly seated on an upper end of the inner case, and configured to collect condensate generated from the heat exchanger. An extension that extends to an open end of the outer plate may be formed at a side surface of the inner case corresponding to the panel outlet port, and a recess, which may be recessed in a shape corresponding to the panel outlet port, may be formed at an outer end of the drain pan assembly. Both ends of the extension may be in contact with an inner side surface of the recess, and form an outlet port which is in communication with the panel outlet port.

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Номер записи: 17
02-02-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Controlling Multi-Zone Vapor Compression Systems

Номер: US20170030598A1
Автор: Bortoff Scott A., Burns Daniel J., Di Cairano Stefano, Laughman Christopher R.
Принадлежит:

A multi-zone vapor compression system (MZ-VCS) includes a compressor connected to a set of heat exchangers controlling environments in a set of zones, a supervisory controller determining a set of control inputs for controlling a vapor compression cycle of the MZ-VCS, and a set of capacity controllers. The supervisory controller is a model predictive controller (MPC) determining the set of control inputs using a model of the MZ-VCS including a linear relationship between thermal capacities of each heat exchanger and temperatures in a corresponding zone controlled by the heat exchanger. Each capacity controller enforces the linear relationship between the thermal capacity and the temperature in the corresponding zone. 1. A multi-zone vapor compression system (MZ-VCS) , comprising:a compressor connected to a set of heat exchangers controlling environments in a set of zones, wherein there is at least one heat exchanger for each zone;a supervisory controller including a processor determining a set of control inputs for controlling a vapor compression cycle of the MZ-VCS, wherein the supervisory controller is a model predictive controller (MPC) determining the set of control inputs using a model of the MZ-VCS including a linear relationship between thermal capacities of each heat exchanger and temperatures in a corresponding zone controlled by the heat exchanger; anda set of capacity controllers, wherein there is one capacity controller for each heat exchanger, each capacity controller enforces the linear relationship between the thermal capacity and the temperature in the corresponding zone.2. The MZ-VCS of claim 1 , wherein the supervisory controller optimizes a cost function subject to constraints on the vapor compression cycle to produce the set of control inputs including a value of the thermal capacity requested for each heat exchanger to achieve a setpoint temperature in the corresponding zone claim 1 , wherein the capacity controller determines a setpoint ...

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Номер записи: 18
31-01-2019 дата публикации

AIR PURIFIER USING ULTRAVIOLET RAYS

Номер: US20190030202A1
Автор: Kim Jong Rack, Ko Ik Hwan, LEE Seong Min, Son Young Hwan, Yi Jae Seon
Принадлежит:

An air purifier includes a case having an air inlet and an air outlet, a fan disposed adjacent the air inlet, a UV LED unit and a filter unit arranged over the fan along a flow path of air, and a fluid control structure disposed between the fan and the filter unit. 1. An air purifier comprising:a case having a first surface, a second opposing the first surface, and a sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface, an air inlet and an air outlet;a fan disposed inside the case and having an inlet to expedite an entry of an air into the case and an outlet for discharging introduced air towards a fluid control structure;an ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diode (LED) unit and a filter unit that are arranged inside the case and adjacent to the fan;a fluid control structure disposed inside the case and positioned between the fan and the air outlet, the fluid control structure including a first duct part coupled to the outlet of the fan and having an increasing width along the flow path of air; andwherein the inlet of the fan has a smaller cross-section area than that of the filter unit of the case, wherein the outlet of the fan has a smaller cross-section area than that of an air flow path formed at least partially in the fluid control structure.2. The air purifier of claim 1 , wherein the outlet of the fan is positioned at one side of a central axis of the case.3. The air purifier of the claim 1 , wherein the fluid control structure further comprises:a second duct part extended in a direction away from the sidewall of the case.4. The air purifier of the claim 3 , wherein the second duct part has a predetermined angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the case.5. The air purifier of the claim 4 , wherein the predetermined angle of the second duct part is more than 90 degrees.6. The air purifier of the claim 1 , wherein the UV LED unit is structured to emit UV light within a wavelength range that can sterilize air by illuminating the air.7. The air ...

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Номер записи: 19
01-02-2018 дата публикации

RADON GAS MITIGATION SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20180030719A1
Автор: FOX Randi
Принадлежит:

A building panel may be installed below a slab in the construction of buildings. The building panel supports the slab and also provides a ventilation layer that may be depressurized to eliminate or reduce infiltration of radon gas into the building. The ventilation layer may comprise channels which provide a two-dimensionally interconnected void. Ventilation panels which include collars for connecting to ventilation systems may be provided. The panels may be installed directly on compacted soil. The building panels may additionally provide sub-slab insulation and/or a capillary break for water drainage. In some embodiments the building panels are formed substantially entirely of thermal insulating material such as rigid polystyrene foam. In an example embodiment the panels are approximately 4 inches thick and have a grid of intersecting channels formed on an underside of the panels. 1. A ventilation panel comprising:a generally planar body having first and second opposed surfaces; anda ventilation layer on the second surface of the body, the ventilation layer providing a two-dimensionally interconnected void;wherein:the ventilation layer comprises a plurality of solid support pads projecting from the second surface in an array,the support pads are spaced apart from one another to provide a first set of channels and a second set of channels wherein channels of the first set of channels intersect channels of the second set of channels;the channels of the first and second sets of channels have depths in the range of ½ inch to 2 inches; anda volume of the interconnected void is in the range of 20% to 80% of the volume of the ventilation layer.2. The ventilation panel according to wherein each of the plurality of support pads is rounded in transverse cross section.3. A ventilation panel according to wherein each of the plurality of support pads is circular in transverse cross section.4. A ventilation panel according to wherein corners located at intersections of the ...

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Номер записи: 20
09-02-2017 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170038087A1
Автор: Ikeda Makoto, NABESHIMA Norihiro
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An air conditioning system includes an air conditioner and a LAN connection unit. The air conditioner has a main body and a remote controller configured to transmit operation information to the main body. The air conditioner is configured to be operated by the remote controller. The LAN connection unit is installed in the air conditioner in order to connect the air conditioner to a LAN and to transmit information obtained from the air conditioner through the LAN. The air conditioner is configured so that the remote controller can be used to implement connection settings pertaining to the LAN in the LAN connection unit. The air conditioner has at least one of a display unit and a sound unit, in order to give notification of setting information regarding the connection settings pertaining to the LAN using the remote controller. 1. An air conditioning system , comprising:an air conditioner having a main body and a remote controller configured to transmit operation information to the main body, the air conditioner being configured to be operated by the remote controller; anda LAN connection unit installed in the air conditioner in order to connect the air conditioner to a LAN and to transmit information obtained from the air conditioner through the LAN,the air conditioner being configured so that the remote controller can be used to implement connection settings pertaining to the LAN in the LAN connection unit, andthe air conditioner having at least one of a display unit configured to present a display and a sound unit configured to emit sounds in order to give notification of setting information regarding the connection settings pertaining to the LAN using the remote controller.2. (canceled)3. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , whereinthe main body of the air conditioner has an LED as the display unit, andthe setting information is displayed using the LED.4. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , whereinthe remote controller of the air ...

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Номер записи: 21
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Multi-mode cooling system and method with evaporative cooling

Номер: US20180039307A1
Автор: Jonathan David Hay
Принадлежит: Amazon Technologies Inc

An air channeling sub-system may include a mechanical cooling section and a direct evaporative cooling section. The direct evaporative cooling section may be downstream from the mechanical cooling section. Cooling air is channeled through the air channeling sub-system and into the room. If a first set of control conditions is met, the air channeling sub-systems is operated in an adiabatic mode. The adiabatic mode includes channeling cooling air through the direct evaporative cooling section to evaporate water into the cooling air. If a second set of control conditions is met, the air channeling sub-system is operated in a hybrid mode. The hybrid mode includes channeling cooling air through the mechanical cooling section to remove heat from the cooling air and channeling the cooling air through the direct evaporative cooling section to evaporate water into the cooling air.

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Номер записи: 22
07-02-2019 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190041083A1
Автор: Kojima Nobuyuki, SUHARA Ryouta
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A draft perceived by a user under an indoor unit is reduced. A controller makes each of a plurality of indoor units perform a partial supply operation. In the partial supply operation, the controller controls an airflow blocking mechanism such that, regarding the indoor units adjacent to each other with a predetermined distance a interposed therebetween, no air current is blown from one of the outlet openings which face each other with the predetermined distance a interposed therebetween. 1. An air-conditioning system , comprising:a plurality of indoor units installed in a ceiling of an indoor space, the plurality of indoor units each having an indoor casing provided with a plurality of outlet openings, and an airflow blocking mechanism provided at each of the outlet openings and configured to block an air current; anda controller which controls the airflow blocking mechanism in order to perform a partial supply operation in which, in each of the indoor units, the air current coming from one or some of the outlet openings is blocked by the airflow blocking mechanism, thereby increasing a speed of the air current coming from the rest of the outlet openings, whereinin the partial supply operation, the controller controls the airflow blocking mechanism such that, regarding the indoor units adjacent to each other with a predetermined distance interposed therebetween, no air current is blown from one of the outlet openings which face each other with the predetermined distance interposed therebetween.2. The air-conditioning system of claim 1 , whereineach of the indoor units further has an airflow direction adjusting flap provided at a corresponding one of the outlet openings and configured to change a direction of air blown from the corresponding one of the outlet openings, andthe controller controls the airflow blocking mechanism and the airflow direction adjusting flap in order to perform an airflow rotation in which a full supply operation supplying air to the indoor ...

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Номер записи: 23
16-02-2017 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170045240A1
Автор: CHOI Byeonggeol, LEE Jungjig
Принадлежит:

An inside unit of an air conditioner including a cabinet installed at a ceiling of an inside space; a front panel configured to shield the cabinet, and having a suction port through which inside air is suctioned and a panel outlet port through which heat-exchanged air is discharged; a fan provided at an inside of the cabinet; a heat exchanger provided inside the cabinet, and disposed to surround a perimeter of the fan; and a supporting guide installed on the cabinet between the heat exchanger and the fan, and configured to guide the air discharged from the fan to be distributed and discharged toward the panel outlet port. 1. An inside unit of an air conditioner , comprising:a cabinet that accommodates a fan, a heat exchanger, and a supporting guide; anda front panel attached to the cabinet, the front panel having a suction port through which inside air is suctioned and a panel outlet port through which heat-exchanged air is discharged,wherein the heat exchanger is arranged to surround a perimeter of the fan, andwherein the supporting guide is installed between the heat exchanger and the fan, and configured to guide the air discharged from the fan toward the panel outlet port.2. The inside unit of claim 1 , wherein the supporting guide contacts an inner side surface of the heat exchanger.3. The inside unit of claim 1 , wherein the panel outlet port comprises a first and a second panel outlet port that are respectively formed in a lengthwise direction at opposite sides of the front panel claim 1 , and the supporting guide is disposed between the first and second panel outlet ports.4. The inside unit of claim 1 , wherein the panel outlet port is formed at an outer side of the front panel further than the heat exchanger claim 1 , and formed at opposite sides of the front panel facing to extend along the heat exchanger.5. The inside unit of claim 1 , wherein the supporting guide comprises a pair of supporting guides claim 1 , the pair of supporting guides being located ...

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Номер записи: 24
16-02-2017 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170045259A1
Автор: CHOI Byeonggeol, Kim YoungJoong, LEE Jungjig, PARK Jongwook, Park Joseph
Принадлежит:

An inside unit of an air conditioner that includes a cabinet in which an fan installed on the ceiling of the inside space and a heat exchanger are accommodated, a front panel mounted on an opening surface of the cabinet, and forming an inlet port through which inside air is suctioned into a depressed inside area and a panel outlet port through which heat-exchanged air is discharged, a vane provided on the panel outlet port and controlling opening degree of the panel outlet port by the rotation, an air guide formed to be extended along an outside end of the panel outlet port and formed of a heat insulating material, a slide preventing protrusion formed to protrude from the front panel in which the air guide is mounted, and a protrusion accommodating groove depressed in the bottom surface of the air guide corresponding to the slide preventing protrusion and the slide preventing protrusion is received in the protrusion accommodating groove. 1. An inside unit of an air conditioner , comprising:a cabinet housing a fan and a heat exchanger;a front panel attached at an opening of the cabinet, the front panel forming an inlet port through which inside air is suctioned into a depressed inner side area, and an outlet port through which heat-exchanged air is discharged;a vane provided at the outlet port to control an opening degree of the outlet port;an air guide that extends along an outer side end of the outlet port;a slide preventing protrusion that protrudes from the front panel in which the air guide is mounted; anda protrusion accommodating groove formed at the bottom surface of the air guide to accommodate the slide preventing protrusion.2. The inside unit of the air conditioner of claim 1 ,wherein more than one slide preventing protrusion is formed to protrude along an end of the outlet port.3. The inside unit of the air conditioner of claim 1 ,wherein the air guide includes a guide surface that is curved to guide a flow of the air to the outlet port.4. The inside unit ...

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Номер записи: 25
13-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR QUICK MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING OF EQUIPMENT ON CEILING

Номер: US20200049308A1
Автор: MAI Yangjun
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The present invention provides a device for quick mounting and dismounting of equipment on ceiling. The device comprises: a face frame (), the face frame () forming a mounting frame having an inner groove, a fixing plate () being positioned under the mounting frame, the mounting frame being mounted with a plurality of cylindrical fixing buckles (), the fixing buckle penetrating through the mounting frame and the fixing buckle () further penetrating a tube, the tube being coupled to a foot buckle () via a coupling member, a reset structure () being arranged under the coupling member, the reset structure () being a telescopic member that is arranged between the coupling member and the mounting frame and positioned in a gap between the foot buckle and the fixing buckle, the mounting frame accommodating a product (). 1. A device for quick mounting and dismounting of equipment on ceiling , comprising:{'b': 105', '105', '1051', '109', '104', '1051', '1051', '101', '1051', '101', '106', '103', '107, 'a face frame (), the face frame () forming a mounting frame () having an inner groove (), wherein a fixing plate () of the ceiling is positioned under the mounting frame (), wherein the mounting frame () is mounted with a plurality of cylindrical fixing buckles (), wherein the fixing buckle penetrates through the mounting frame () and the fixing buckle () further penetrates a tube (), wherein the tube is coupled to a foot buckle () via a coupling member (); and'}{'b': 102', '107', '102', '107', '1051', '108', '103', '101', '102', '1021', '105, 'a reset structure () being arranged under the coupling member (), wherein the reset structure () is arranged between the coupling member () and the mounting frame () and positioned in a gap () between the foot buckle () and the fixing buckle (), wherein the reset structure () comprises a reset spring () that is arranged within the face frame (),'}{'b': 1051', '2', '1051', '104', '103', '103, 'wherein when the mounting frame () ...

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Номер записи: 26
22-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCING A MICRO-CORE HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A COMPACT INDIRECT EVAPORATIVE COOLER

Номер: US20180051896A1
Автор: Chen Nan, GILBERT ROBERT WILLIAM, Mahoney Shaun, Swindon David Mark
Принадлежит:

An indirect evaporative cooler core is manufactured from a continuous sheet of hydrophobic material. Flocking is provided on at least a partial surface area of at least one side of the sheet, to render the flocked surface area wettable. Air flow guiding structures are formed upon at least one of the first side and the second side of the sheet. Fold lines are defined in the sheet defining plates extending between adjacent fold lines. Slits are formed along the fold lines. Accordion pleating the sheet at the fold lines forms alternating wet and dry passages between the plates, the wet passages formed between opposing wettable surfaces, the dry passages formed between non-flocked surfaces, and the accordion pleating causes the slits in the folds to open and form air inlets and outlets in communication with the air flow passages. 1. A method for forming a core of a heat exchanger , comprising the following steps in any order:providing a roll of a hydrophobic material having first and second sides;providing a flock material on at least a partial surface area of at least one side of the hydrophobic material to render the flocked surface area wetable;embossing the hydrophobic material to form air flow guiding structures therein;defining fold lines in the hydrophobic material; forming slits along the fold lines;accordion pleating the hydrophobic material to form alternating wet and dry passages, the wet passages being formed between opposing wettable surfaces, the dry passages being formed between non-flocked surfaces, whereby folding causes the slits in the folds to open and form air inlets and outlets in communication with the air flow passages; andsealing the edges formed by the first and second sides of the hydrophobic material.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein only one side of the hydrophobic material is flocked.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the air flow passages extend generally perpendicular to the fold lines.4. The method according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 27
21-02-2019 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20190056137A1
Автор: FURO Natsumi, Kojima Nobuyuki, KOMATSU Akira, Murata Masaaki, SUHARA Ryouta
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

The indoor unit includes a plurality of outlet openings. In airflow rotation of the indoor unit, a full blowout mode and a partial blowout mode are executed. In the full blowout mode, all the outlet openings blow conditioned air. In the partial blowout mode, the flow of the blowing air of part of the outlet openings are blocked by the air current blocking mechanism, and thus the blowing wind speeds of the remaining outlet openings increases. As a result, an air temperature difference among parts of the indoor space decreases, and the comfort of the indoor space is improved. 115-. (canceled)17. The indoor unit of the air conditioner of claim 16 , wherein during the full blowout mode, a direction of the flow of the blowing air of all the outlet openings varies and', 'during the partial blowout mode, the flow of the blowing air of the outlet openings at which the blowing wind speed increases is directed horizontally., 'in a cooling operation in which cooled conditioned air is supplied to the indoor space,'}, 'the controller controls the wind direction adjusting slat so that'}19. The indoor unit of the air conditioner of claim 16 , whereinthe outlet openings, part of the plurality of outlet openings, constitute a first opening, and the outlet opening, the rest of the plurality of outlet openings, constitute a second opening; and [ a first partial blowout mode of blocking flow of blowing air of the second opening by the air current blocking mechanism and increasing a blowing wind speed at the first opening and', 'a second partial blowout mode of blocking flow of blowing air of the first opening by the air current blocking mechanism and increasing a blowing wind speed at the second opening, 'at least one of'}, 'is performed in the airflow rotation., 'the controller controls the air current blocking mechanism so that'}20. The indoor unit of the air conditioner of claim 18 , whereinthe outlet openings, part of the plurality of outlet openings, constitute a first opening, ...

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Номер записи: 28
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SMART HVAC

Номер: US20160062332A1
Автор: Brown Nicholas, Bunker Brandon, Call Brian, Carter Jason, Hatch Brandon, Noble Darren
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A method for heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is described. In one embodiment, the method includes measuring a temperature of a first room of a building via a first thermometer placed in the first room and measuring a temperature of a second room of the building via a second thermometer placed in the second room and receiving the temperature of the first room via a first data communication device communicatively coupled to a first HVAC register in the first room and receiving the temperature of the second room via a second data communication device communicatively coupled to a second HVAC register in the second room. In some cases, the first data communication device is configured to communicate data between the first thermometer and a central automation controller and the second data communication device is configured to communicate data between the second thermometer and the central automation controller. 1. A method for heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems , comprising:measuring a temperature of a first room of a building via a first thermometer placed in the first room;measuring a temperature of a second room of the building via a second thermometer placed in the second room;receiving the temperature of the first room via a first data communication device communicatively coupled to a first HVAC register in the first room, the first data communication device being configured to communicate data between the first thermometer and a central automation controller; andreceiving the temperature of the second room via a second data communication device communicatively coupled to a second HVAC register in the second room, the second data communication device being configured to communicate data between the second thermometer and the central automation controller.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sending a first command to the first data communication device, the first command comprising instructions to actuate a first ...

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Номер записи: 29
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Evaporative HVAC Apparatus

Номер: US20180066856A1
Автор: Harms Jonathan S.
Принадлежит: Aermist LLC

An evaporative HVAC apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an at least one absorbent wicking layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and an at least one thermal layer also having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The second surface of the at least one thermal layer is formed immediately adjacent to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer. An at least one fluid line is in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer. Thus, a fluid is selectively delivered to the wicking layer through the at least one fluid line which, in turn, permeates the at least one thermal layer and evaporates into the air located immediately adjacent the exposed first surface of the at least one thermal layer, thereby affecting the temperature of the air. 1. An evaporative HVAC apparatus comprising:an at least one absorbent wicking layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface;a pair of thermal layers each having a first surface and an opposing second surface;the second surface of a first one of the thermal layers formed immediately adjacent and directly attached to the first surface of the at least one wicking layer, thereby leaving the opposing first surface of said first one of the thermal layers exposed to and coterminous with a volume of open air immediately adjacent thereto, for allowing said air to come into contact therewith;the second surface of a second one of the thermal layers formed immediately adjacent and directly attached to the second surface of the at least one wicking layer, thereby leaving the opposing first surface of said second one of the thermal layers exposed to and coterminous with a volume of open air immediately adjacent thereto, for allowing said air to come into contact therewith; andan at least one fluid line in fluid communication with the at least one wicking layer, thereby allowing a fluid to be selectively delivered to the wicking layer in a position ...

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Номер записи: 30
09-03-2017 дата публикации

CONDITIONING AND/OR HEATING PLANT AND PROCESS OF CONTROLLING THE SAME PLANT

Номер: US20170067662A1
Автор: Cerutti Alfredo, Chiarello Andrea, Cimberio Renzo, Cimberio Roberto, Guidetti Tiziano
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A conditioning or heating plant and a process of controlling the plant, wherein plant comprises at least one circuit for distributing a carrier fluid, having a delivery line, a return line, and a plurality of channels directly or indirectly connected to the delivery line and return line and configured for supplying respective environments to be conditioned and/or heated, at least one heat treatment central group placed on the circuit. The plant has, for each of the channels, at least one respective heat exchange unit and at least one flow-rate regulator. 2. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the controlling process provides to: the hydraulic head imposed to the carrier fluid passing through the central group,', 'the heating imposed to the carrier fluid passing through the central group,', 'the cooling imposed to the vector fluid passing through the central group,, 'command the heat treatment central group to regulate at least one general parameter selected amongcommand each flow-rate regulator to impose a respective initial value of the energy parameter associated to each heat exchange unit,and wherein the step of comparing, for each heat exchange unit, said desired value of the energy parameter with said effective value of the same energy parameter in turn provides to verify, for each heat exchange unit, if the effective value of the energy parameter deviates more than a predetermined threshold from the desired value of the same energy parameter.3. Process according claim 1 , wherein—if claim 1 , as a result of said comparison step claim 1 , it results that claim 1 , for at least one heat exchange unit claim 1 , the effective value of the energy parameter deviates more than a predetermined threshold from the desired value of the same energy parameter—the controlling process further comprises a step of commanding a variation of an operative condition of at least one among:the flow-rate regulator present on the channel of the heat exchange unit,a heat exchange ...

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Номер записи: 31
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Evaporative Induction Cooling System For A Data Center

Номер: US20170071077A1
Автор: Carlson Andrew B., Clidaras Jimmy, Malone Christopher Gregory
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A data center cooling system includes an evaporative cooling system. The evaporative cooling system includes fans configured to circulate outside air at ambient conditions through an entry zone of a data center, and atomizers positioned upstream of the entry zone configured to spray atomized water into the circulating outside air. The atomized water evaporates in an evaporation zone and cools the outside air to produce cooled air, which is directed through racks of computers positioned downstream of the evaporation zone. 121-. (canceled)22. A data center cooling system comprising:a plurality of fans configured to draw outside air at ambient conditions into an entry zone of a data center;a plurality of atomizers positioned downstream of the entry zone configured to spray atomized water into the outside air;an evaporation zone where the atomized water evaporates and cools the outside air to produce cooled air;a rack zone positioned downstream of the evaporation zone that comprises a plurality of computer racks arranged in a plurality of substantially parallel rows; andan air-to-air heat exchanger positioned between the evaporation zone and the rack zone.23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the air-to-air heat exchanger comprises:one or more heat wheels;a first conduit positioned on the evaporation zone-side of the one or more heat wheels and configured to receive the cooled air and direct the cooled air through the one or more heat wheels; anda second conduit positioned on the rack zone-side of the one or more heat wheels and configured to receive hot air from the rack zone, direct the hot air through the one or more heat wheels and redirect the now cooled air back into the rack zone.24. The system of claim 23 , further comprising:a second plurality of atomizers positioned downstream of the heat exchanger and configured to spray atomized water into the cooled air before the cooled air enters the rack zone; anda second evaporation zone where the atomized water from the ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Decorative panel and air-conditioner indoor unit provided with same

Номер: US20160076790A1
Автор: Nobuyuki Kojima
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

A decorative panel includes a panel body with a suction port and an outlet port, and a suction grill attached to the suction port of the panel body. The suction grill includes a grill body positioned over the suction port, and an extension extending outward from the entire periphery of the grill body to overlap with a lower surface of the panel body. The extension is configured such that an end of a portion of the extension extending toward the outlet port is located closer to the suction port than an edge of the lower surface of the panel body facing the outlet port.

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Номер записи: 33
15-03-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING COOLING TO A HEAT LOAD

Номер: US20180073753A1
Автор: Gerber Manfred, Ghadiri Moghaddam Davood, LePoudre Philip Paul
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Conditioning systems and methods for providing cooling to a heat load can include an evaporative cooler arranged in a scavenger plenum with a pre-cooler upstream and a recovery coil downstream of the evaporative cooler. Outdoor or scavenger air can be conditioned in the evaporative cooler such that the conditioned scavenger air can provide cooling to a cooling fluid circulating through the recovery coil. The reduced-temperature cooling fluid can provide liquid cooling or air cooling for an enclosed space (for example, a data center) or for one or more devices that are enclosed or open to the atmosphere. Given the design and arrangement of the pre-cooler, evaporative cooler and recovery coil in the plenum, the system can operate in multiple modes. The pre-cooler can be configured to circulate a cooling fluid to condition the scavenger air. The pre-cooler fluid circuit can be coupled or decoupled from a process cooling fluid circuit. 1. A conditioning system for providing cooling to a heat load , the conditioning system comprising:a scavenger plenum having an air inlet and outlet, the scavenger plenum configured to direct scavenger air in an air flow path from the air inlet to the air outlet;an evaporative cooler arranged inside the scavenger plenum in the air flow path and having a first cooling fluid circuit configured to circulate a first cooling fluid through the evaporative cooler, the evaporative cooler configured to selectively evaporate a portion of the first cooling fluid;a first cooling component arranged inside the scavenger plenum between the air inlet and the evaporative cooler, the first cooling component configured to selectively condition the scavenger air flowing through the first cooling component;a second cooling component arranged inside the scavenger plenum between the evaporative cooler and the air outlet and having a second cooling fluid circuit configured to circulate a second cooling fluid through the second cooling component, the second ...

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Номер записи: 34
07-03-2019 дата публикации

AIR-GUIDING STRUCTURE AND AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20190072295A1
Автор: LI Dawei, Li Shuangjin, LIAN Caiyun, LIANG Zhihui, Meng Zhi, Pan Baoyuan, Peng Bo, TIAN Yasong, Wang Qilong, WANG Zhilin, WU Junhong, Xiong Jun, Yu Jiebin, ZHANG Hui
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Disclosed is an air-guiding structure, including an air duct provided with an air outlet and a movable unit. The movable unit is provided in the air duct and adjacent to the air outlet, and is able to move in a radial direction of the air outlet. The movable unit is provided with an air-guiding face which is used for changing a flow direction of air in the air duct passing through the air-guiding face. Also disclosed is an air conditioner. 1. An air-guiding structure , wherein the air-guiding structure comprises an air duct provided with an air outlet and a movable unit , the movable unit is provided in the air duct and adjacent to the air outlet , and is able to move in a radial direction of the air outlet; and the movable unit is provided with an air-guiding face which is used for changing a flow direction of air in the air duct passing through the air-guiding face.2. The air-guiding structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movable unit is provided with a top air-guiding face and a bottom air-guiding face in the radial direction of the air outlet claim 1 , and the top air-guiding face and the bottom air-guiding face are provided with differently oriented surfaces so as to form different air-guiding directions.3. The air-guiding structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the top air-guiding face is able to guide air in the air duct to be discharged from the air outlet in a horizontal direction or an oblique upward direction.4. The air-guiding structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the bottom air-guiding face is able to guide air in the air duct to be discharged from the air outlet in a downward direction.5. The air-guiding structure as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the surface of the top air-guiding face is horizontal.6. The air-guiding structure as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the surface of the bottom air-guiding face is inclined downward.7. The air-guiding structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein an auxiliary air channel is provided in the movable unit ...

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Номер записи: 35
22-03-2018 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180080679A1
Автор: IKEDA Hisanori, ISHIKAWA Masato, KINAMI Masahide, KOYANAGI Youhei, SUZUKI Akimoto
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An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes: a front panel arranged on a front side of an indoor unit body and having a flat shaped front surface; and a design cover mounted on a front side of the front panel and including an upper design cover and a lower design cover formed separately from the upper design cover, the front panel including: a recess formed to be recessed from the front side to a back side in a center of the front panel in an up-and-down direction in front view, and extending from an inner side of a left end portion of the front panel to an inner side of a right end portion of the front panel; an air inlet formed below the recess; a left-hand recess side portion; and a right-hand recess side portion. The left-hand recess side portion is flat and flush with flat surfaces above and below the left-hand recess side portion, the right-hand recess side portion is flat and flush with flat surfaces above and below the right-hand recess side portion. 1. An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a front panel arranged on a front side of an indoor unit body and having a flat shaped front surface; anda design cover mounted on a front side of the front panel, a recess formed to be recessed from the front side to a back side in a center of the front panel in an up-and-down direction in front view, and extending from a right side of a left end portion of the front panel to a left side of a right end portion of the front panel;', 'an air inlet formed below the recess;', 'a left-hand recess side portion positioned on a left side of the recess of the front panel in front view; and', 'a right-hand recess side portion positioned on a right side of the recess of the front panel in front view,, 'the front panel including an upper design cover configured to cover a region extending from an upper end portion of the recess to an upper end portion of the front panel and extending from a left end portion to a right end portion of the front ...

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Номер записи: 36
22-03-2018 дата публикации

VENTILATING DEVICE

Номер: US20180080680A1
Автор: lio Kouji, MA Junjie, Wu Kunran
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A ventilating device includes a frame forming an outer contour, an airflow path formed by a flowing of air inside the frame, and a plurality of orifices configured to measure a static pressure in a chamber where the airflow path is located, wherein at least one orifice of the plurality of orifices is further configured to drain water out of the frame. In the present disclosure, the orifice for static pressure measurement is provided in the air supply path and/or the air discharge path at a position where the dew is dominantly accumulated, the drainage function and the function of measuring the static pressure may be realized simultaneously, reducing the cost and ensuring air tightness. 1. A ventilating device , comprising:a frame forming an outer contour,an airflow path formed by a flowing of air inside the frame, anda plurality of orifices configured to measure a static pressure in a chamber where the airflow path is located,wherein at least one orifice of the plurality of orifices is further configured to drain water out of the frame.2. The ventilating device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the airflow path comprises an air supply path for allowing the air to flow from outside to a room, and an air discharge path for allowing the air to flow from the room to outside;a heat exchanging element for exchanging energy between indoor air and outdoor air is provided at an intersection position between the air supply path and the air discharge path; andthe plurality of orifices are provided in the airflow path at a position where the air hasn't reached the heat exchanging element yet or in the airflow path at a position where the air has already left the heat exchanging element.3. The ventilating device according to claim 1 , wherein a surface of the frame is provided with a panel capable of being opened and closed claim 1 , and the plurality of orifices are provided on the panel.4. The ventilating device according to claim 1 , wherein a fixing bolt for fixing a ...

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Номер записи: 37
29-03-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR AMATEUR DUCTLESS HVAC INSTALLATION

Номер: US20180087783A1
Автор: Ingram Jason
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A ductless HVAC system solution is described. The system is configured for easy installation by an amateur, and therefore does not require a license, expensive tools, or much time to install. The system is equipped with pre-charged refrigerant piping, which are designed to contain the recommended pressure of requisite refrigerant. A quick-release valve system ensures refrigerant does not leak from the pre-charged refrigerant piping during installation by an amateur. The system may be controlled manually or remotely via WiFi. 1. A ductless HVAC system comprising:an indoor unit, said indoor unit extends through an outer wall of a location of installation of the ductless HVAC system; (Change to “connected to outdoor unit through a wall)an outdoor unit, said outdoor unit disposed outside of said location of installation;pre-charged refrigerant piping, said refrigerant lines extending between said indoor unit and said outdoor unit;wherein said pre-charged refrigerant piping contains refrigerant restricted within the pre-charged refrigerant piping by a first quick-release valve, and a second quick release valve;refrigerant piping connection valves, said refrigerant piping connection valves disposed on said outdoor unit and said indoor unit;at least one power cable, said at least one power cable in communication with said indoor unit and said outdoor unit;wherein said at least one power cable conveys electricity to said indoor unit and said outdoor unit;a signal cable, said signal cable in communication with said indoor unit and said outdoor unit;wherein said refrigerant piping connection valves are open when said pre-charged refrigerant piping is interfaced with said indoor unit and said outdoor unit, releasing refrigerant into the system; andwherein installation does not require presence of a certified HVAC professional.2. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a first pre-charged refrigerant pipe, said second pre-charged refrigerant pipe equipped with a first end ...

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Номер записи: 38
30-03-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20170089605A1
Автор: BAEK In-jung, BYEON Na Yeong, CHO Hyeong Kyu, CHO Min-Gi, HWANG Jun, JEON Min Gu, Jeong Hee Jae, KANG Ju-Hyun, Kim Do Yeon, Kim Hyun Ah, Kim Yong-Gak, Kim Young-Jae, Kim Young-Jin, LEE Bu Youn, Lee Chang Seon, Lee Hyo Kyu, LEE Jung Dae, Lee Sang Woo, Lim Jin Ho, SEO Hyeong Joon, Seo Moo Gyo, SEO Yong Ho, SHIN Young Sun, So Byung Yul, Song Hyun-Joo, SONG Woo Seog, Yoon Joon-Ho, Yu Seung Cheon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner includes a housing having a suction port and a discharge port, a main fan configured to draw air into the housing through the suction port and discharge air from the housing through the discharge port, an auxiliary fan configured to draw, into the housing, air discharged by the main fan and a controller configured to control a rotational speed of the auxiliary fan to change a direction in which air is discharged from the housing. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing including a suction port and a discharge port;a main fan configured to draw air into the housing through the suction port and discharge air from the housing through the discharge port;an auxiliary fan configured to draw, into the housing, air discharged by the main fan; anda controller configured to control a rotational speed of the auxiliary fan to change a direction in which air is discharged from the housing.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the controller controls the rotational speed of the auxiliary fan in accordance with a rotational speed of the main fan.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , further comprising an input interface configured to receive information related to an airflow direction claim 1 ,wherein the controller controls the rotational speed of the auxiliary fan in accordance with the received information related to an airflow direction.4. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , further comprising an input interface configured to receive information related to an airflow speed claim 1 ,wherein the controller controls a rotational speed of the main fan in accordance with the received information related to the airflow speed and controls the rotational speed of the auxiliary fan in accordance with the rotational speed of the main fan.5. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , further comprising an input interface configured to receive information related to an airflow direction and information related to an airflow speed claim ...

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Номер записи: 39
19-03-2020 дата публикации

NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR EXHAUST FAN UNIT OF HVAC SYSTEM

Номер: US20200088426A1
Автор: Kole Anup T., Manian A. K. S., Patil Parmeshwar G., Patil Vikas A., Sahu Kapil D., Shitkande Atul A., Vargas Luis L., Vyas Rajesh D., Warake Ravindra R.
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A nozzle assembly for a fan unit includes an inner nozzle having a tapered outer diameter and a flow path radially inward from the tapered outer diameter with respect to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle assembly. The flow path is configured to guide a fluid flow and to expel the fluid flow through an inner outlet of the inner nozzle to a surrounding environment. The nozzle assembly also includes an outer nozzle disposed radially outward from the inner nozzle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The outer nozzle and the tapered outer diameter of the inner nozzle define an annular flow path therebetween. The annular flow path is configured to guide the fluid flow and to expel the fluid flow to the surrounding environment through an outer outlet of the outer nozzle. A cross-sectional area of the outer outlet is adjustable via movement of the inner nozzle, the outer nozzle, or both along the longitudinal axis of the nozzle assembly. 1. A nozzle assembly for a fan unit , comprising:an inner nozzle having a tapered outer diameter and a flow path radially inward from the tapered outer diameter with respect to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle assembly, wherein the flow path is configured to guide a fluid flow and to expel the fluid flow through an inner outlet of the inner nozzle to a surrounding environment; andan outer nozzle disposed radially outward from the inner nozzle with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the outer nozzle and the tapered outer diameter of the inner nozzle define an annular flow path therebetween, wherein the annular flow path is configured to guide the fluid flow and to expel the fluid flow to the surrounding environment through an outer outlet of the outer nozzle, and wherein a cross-sectional area of the outer outlet is adjustable via movement of the inner nozzle, the outer nozzle, or both along the longitudinal axis of the nozzle assembly.2. The nozzle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer nozzle comprises a tapered inner diameter ...

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Номер записи: 40
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Portable air conditioner for low microbe and low particulate environments

Номер: US20190093906A1
Автор: Michael VOLLE
Принадлежит: Diversity Industries Inc

A low-microbe/low particulate commercial portable air conditioner includes a housing, the housing having an ambient air entry grill, a cold air discharge grate, a condenser air inlet gill and a warm air discharge grill disposed therein. The low-microbe/low particulate commercial portable air conditioner also includes a plurality of wheels, the plurality of wheels affixed to the housing and an evaporator positioned within the housing. In addition, the low-microbe/low particulate commercial portable air conditioner has an evaporator chamber positioned within the housing and abutting the evaporator, the evaporator chamber in fluid communication with the ambient air entry grill and the cold air discharge grate, the evaporator chamber coated with smooth surface insulation, a condenser positioned within the housing, wherein the condenser and condenser air stream are isolated from the evaporator chamber and evaporator air stream.

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Номер записи: 41
28-03-2019 дата публикации

CEILING MOUNTED AIR PURIFIER

Номер: US20190093908A1
Автор: Huang Ping, HUANG YING-PIN, IYER VASANTHI R., Lee Chia-Chang
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A ceiling mounted air purifier is disclosed, comprising a winnower having two winnower air entrances on two sides thereof, a winnower air exit, and a windshield; a base having a recessed groove below a middle thereof for accommodating the winnower, two air inlet passages disposed on two sides of the recessed groove respectively, and an integrated air exit disposed at a top thereof for tightly connecting the winnower air exit of the winnower by the windshield; a back shell disposed at a bottom of the base to position the winnower in the recessed groove and seal bottoms of the two air inlet passages; two air inlet filters respectively inserted into exits of the two air inlet passages and corresponding to the two winnower air entrances; a filter cartridge container disposed on the winnower air exit; and a front shell disposed at the top of the base to release filtered air. 1. A ceiling mounted air purifier , comprising:a winnower having two winnower air entrances on two sides thereof, a winnower air exit, and a windshield;a base having a recessed groove disposed below a middle thereof for accommodating the winnower, two air inlet passages shaped with frame-shaped structures and disposed on two sides of the recessed groove respectively, and an integrated air exit disposed at a top thereof and corresponding to the winnower air exit of the winnower, wherein the integrated air exit is tightly connected the winnower air exit of the winnower by the windshield;a back shell disposed at a bottom of the base to position the winnower in the recessed groove and seal bottoms of the two air inlet passages;two air inlet filters respectively inserted into exits of the two air inlet passages and corresponding to the two winnower air entrances;a filter cartridge container disposed on the winnower air exit of the winnower; anda front shell disposed at the top of the base to release filtered air.2. As the ceiling mounted air purifier claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base is disposed with ...

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Номер записи: 42
06-04-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170097162A1
Автор: Choi Kang Ho, CHUN Sung Hyun, Jung Chang-woo, KIM Jong Whal, KIM Kwon Jin, LEE WON-HEE, SEO Hyeong Joon, SHIN Moon Sun, YUN Yeon-seob
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner includes a main body, a blower fan disposed in the main body, a discharge panel including a main outlet configured to discharge air discharged from the blower fan and a plurality of fine outlets provided near the main outlet, an opening and closing member configured to move in forward and backward directions and open and close the main outlet, and a lighting apparatus disposed on a back surface of the opening and closing member and configured to emit light to a back side thereof. Since an area illuminated by the lighting apparatus is changed according to a position of the opening and closing member, a user intuitively identifies an operational state of the air conditioner. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a main body;a blower fan disposed in the main body;a discharge panel including a main outlet configured to discharge air discharged from the blower fan and a plurality of fine outlets provided near the main outlet;an opening and closing member configured to move in forward and backward directions to open and close the main outlet; anda lighting apparatus disposed on a back surface of the opening and closing member and configured to emit light to a back side thereof.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein:the main outlet is formed in a circular shape;the opening and closing member includes an opening and closing part formed in a disc shape and configured to open and close the main outlet; andthe lighting apparatus is formed in a ring shape and disposed on a back surface of the opening and closing part.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein:the opening and closing member includes a mounting groove formed in a concave ring shape and provided on the back surface thereof; andthe lighting apparatus includes a light source formed in a ring shape and accommodated in the mounting groove.4. The air conditioner according to claim 3 , wherein the lighting apparatus further includes a transparent window formed in a ring shape of a ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-04-2016 дата публикации

CEILING-EMBEDDED AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20160102871A1
Автор: YAMASARI Kazuaki
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A ceiling-embedded air conditioner includes: a ceiling-embedded casing body that has an air suction path at the center of a lower surface and has an air blowoff path around the air suction path; a turbo fan that is disposed inside the casing body; a heat exchanger that is disposed inside the casing body on an outer peripheral side of the turbo fan; a bell-mouth that guides air sucked from the air suction path toward the inside of the turbo fan; and a rectifier that is provided on a back surface side of the bell-mouth at the air suction path side opposite to an air suction surface of the bell-mouth, the rectifier suppressing swirling airflows generated by part of air blown from the turbo fan swirling along the back surface of the bell-mouth in the same direction as a rotation direction of the turbo fan. 1. A ceiling-embedded air conditioner comprising:a ceiling-embedded casing body that has an air suction path at the center of a lower surface and has an air blowoff path around the air suction path;a turbo fan that is disposed inside the casing body;a heat exchanger that is disposed inside the casing body on an outer peripheral side of the turbo fan;a bell-mouth that guides air sucked from the air suction path toward the inside of the turbo fan; anda rectifier that is provided on a back surface side of the bell-mouth at the air suction path side opposite to an air suction surface of the bell-mouth, the rectifier suppressing swirling airflows generated by part of air blown from the turbo fan swirling along the back surface of the bell-mouth in the same direction as a rotation direction of the turbo fan.2. The ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to claim 1 , whereinthe rectifier is erected on the back surface of the bell-mouth.3. The ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to claim 2 , whereinthe rectifier has a first rectifying side vertically erected on the back surface of the bell-mouth as a base end and a second rectifying side horizontally extended from ...

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Номер записи: 44
14-04-2016 дата публикации

CEILING-EMBEDDED AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20160102872A1
Автор: NAKAMOTO Takehiko
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A ceiling-embedded air conditioner includes: a ceiling-embedded casing body; a turbo fan disposed inside the casing body; a heat exchanger disposed inside the casing body on an outer peripheral side of the turbo fan; and an electrical equipment box disposed along a part of the heat exchanger at the upstream side of a ventilation direction. The casing body has a square shape with first to fourth side plates. The heat exchanger has first to fourth heat exchange portions bent along the first to fourth side plates respectively. An end portion of the first heat exchange portion and an end portion of the fourth heat exchange portion are disposed at a corner for tube connection out of the four corners of the casing body. The electrical equipment box is disposed to extend from the corner for tube connection toward the first heat exchange portion and the fourth heat exchange portion. 1. A ceiling-embedded air conditioner comprising:a ceiling-embedded casing body that has an air suction path at the center of a lower surface and has an air blowoff path around the air suction path;a turbo fan that is disposed inside the casing body;a heat exchanger that is disposed inside the casing body on an outer peripheral side of the turbo fan; andan electrical equipment box that is disposed along a part of the heat exchanger at the upstream side of a ventilation direction, whereinthe casing body has a square shape with first to fourth side plates,the heat exchanger has first to fourth heat exchange portions bent along the first to fourth side plates respectively,an end portion of the first heat exchange portion and an end portion of the fourth heat exchange portion are disposed at a corner for tube connection out of the four corners of the casing body, andthe electrical equipment box is disposed to extend from the corner for tube connection toward the first heat exchange portion and the fourth heat exchange portion.2. The ceiling-embedded air conditioner according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 45
14-04-2016 дата публикации

CONTROLLER FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160102883A1
Автор: KIM Seontaek, LEE Donggeun, LEE Kyooho
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A controller for an air conditioner is provided that may include a communication device configured to communicate with the air conditioner, and an output device configured to display, on a management screen, information received from the air conditioner communicatively connected to the communication device. Once the communication device is communicatively connected to the air conditioner, the output device may receive product information of the air conditioner from the air conditioner and display the management screen corresponding to the product information received. 1. A controller for an air conditioner , comprising:a communication device configured to communicate with the air conditioner; andan output device configured to display, on a management screen, information received from the air conditioner communicatively connected to the communication device, wherein, once the communication device is communicatively connected to the air conditioner, the output device receives product information of the air conditioner from the air conditioner and displays the management screen corresponding to the product information received.2. The controller according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , if the communication device is disconnected from the air conditioner and is connected to an another-type air conditioner claim 1 , the communication device receives the product information from the another-type air conditioner claim 1 , and the output device displays claim 1 , on the management screen claim 1 , the product information received from the another-type air conditioner.3. The controller according to claim 2 , wherein the management screen comprises a communication state display region to display a communication state claim 2 , and wherein the communication state display region displays information indicating normal communication or occurrence of a communication error.4. The controller according to claim 2 , wherein the output device displays claim 2 , on the management screen ...

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Номер записи: 46
13-04-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20170102154A1
Автор: CHO Hyeong Kyu, CHO Min-Gi, Cho Sung-June, JANG Keun Jeong, JEON Min Gu, JO Eun Sung, KANG Dong Woon, KIM Byung Ghun, Kim Do Yeon, Kim Do-hoon, Kim Hyun Ah, Kim Jun Woo, Kim Young-Jae, LEE Bu Youn, Lee Chang Seon, LEE Chul Ju, LEE Dong Yoon, LEE Jung Dae, LIM Seung Beom, SEO Hyeong Joon, SEO Yong Ho, SIM Jae Hyoung, So Byung Yul, SONG Woo Seog, Yoon Joon-Ho
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner (AC) indoor unit includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet; a heat exchanger arranged inside the housing; a blower fan for sucking in air at the inlet to be subject to heat exchange with the heat exchanger, and discharging the heat-exchanged air out of the outlet; and an air flow control device for controlling an air flow discharged from the outlet by sucking in air around the outlet. The AC indoor unit may control the direction of a discharged air flow without a conventional blade structure, thereby increasing an amount of discharged air, reducing circulation noise, and enabling design differentiation. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing having an inlet and an outlet;a heat exchanger arranged inside the housing;a fan arranged to draw air into the housing through the inlet to heat exchange with the heat exchanger, and discharge the heat-exchanged air from the housing through the outlet;a drain tray arranged to collect water condensed at the heat exchanger and having an opening through which air drawn through the inlet passes; anda control case arranged outside a perimeter of the opening and having a curved part that is configured to correspond to the perimeter of the opening.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 ,wherein the perimeter of the opening has a circular shape, andwherein the curved part has an arc shape to correspond to the perimeter of the opening.3. The air conditioner of claim 2 ,wherein the opening and the curved part have a same radius of curvature.4. The air conditioner of claim 1 , further comprising:a suction guide arranged to guide the air drawn through the inlet to the fan.5. The air conditioner of claim 4 ,wherein the control case is arranged between the drain tray and the suction guide.6. The air conditioner of claim 4 ,wherein the suction guide extends from the inlet toward the opening of the drain tray.7. The air conditioner of claim 4 ,wherein the suction guide extends from the inlet and passes the opening of ...

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Номер записи: 47
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Centrifugal Blower, Air Conditioner, and Refrigeration Cycle Apparatus

Номер: US20190101131A1
Автор: Ikeda Takashi, KONO Atsushi
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A centrifugal blower having high efficiency and reduced noise is provided. A centrifugal blower to be accommodated in a housing having an air inlet includes a spiral casing having a bell mouth and a centrifugal fan housed in the casing. The bell mouth includes a first region and a second region. The first region is disposed closest to the air inlet. A distance from a rotational axis of the centrifugal fan to a downstream end in the first region is greater than a distance from the rotational axis to the downstream end in the second region. A curvature of a surface of the first region in a cross section including the rotational axis is smaller than a curvature of a surface of the second region in a cross section including the rotational axis. 1. A centrifugal blower to be accommodated in a housing , the housing having an air inlet , the centrifugal blower comprising:a casing; anda centrifugal fan housed in the casing,the casing having an outlet formed in a radial direction perpendicular to a rotational axis of the centrifugal fan,the casing having a first wall facing the centrifugal fan,the first wall having an opening for taking in air, the opening being formed in a portion of the first wall, the portion being crossed by the rotational axis of the centrifugal fan,the first wall having a bell mouth surrounding the opening,the bell mouth having a first region and a second region, the first region being disposed closest to the air inlet and the second region being disposed farther from the air inlet than the first region is from the air inlet,the second region being a portion adjacent to a tongue located forward of the outlet in a direction of rotation of the centrifugal fan in the direction of rotation, an end defining an outer perimeter of the opening, and', 'a surface which is curved and extends from the end to be away from the centrifugal fan,, 'the bell mouth comprising in each of the first region and the second region,'}a distance from the rotational axis of the ...

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Номер записи: 48
04-04-2019 дата публикации

EQUIPMENT FAULT DETECTION, DIAGNOSTICS AND DISAGGREGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190102492A1
Автор: Anglin Mark, Fisera Radek, Gall Thomas, Majewski Joseph
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A system for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. The system may also be capable of disaggregation and/or virtual submetering of energy consumption by equipment, such as that of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, and so forth, in a building. Vibration and current sensors, along with one or more algorithms, may be utilized for fault detection and diagnostics of equipment. Models may be developed to aid in deducing energy consumption of individual components of equipment, and the like, for a building. 1. A fault detection and diagnostics device for a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system , the device comprising:a current sensor configured to obtain energy use data of a component of the HVAC system;a vibration sensor configured to obtain vibration data of the component of the HVAC system; anda controller operatively coupled to the current sensor and the vibration sensor and configured to receive the energy use data and the current sensor data to create a predictive energy consumption model for the component of the HVAC system, partition the predictive energy consumption model into a set of predictive energy submodels for subparts of the component, compare the set of predictive energy consumption submodels to actual energy consumed by the subparts of the component, and derive a performance degradation for the subparts of the component based on the comparison between the set of predictive energy consumption submodels and the actual energy consumed.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising analog inputs for analog to digital conversion of the energy use data and the vibration data.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vibration data indicates degradation of the subparts of the component and malfunctions of the subparts are characterized by changes in patterns of the vibration data.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vibration sensor comprises a triaxial accelerometer.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the energy use ...

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Номер записи: 49
20-04-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20170108229A1
Автор: CHO Hyeong Kyu, CHO Min-Gi, Cho Sung-June, JANG Keun Jeong, JEON Min Gu, JO Eun Sung, KANG Dong Woon, KIM Byung Ghun, Kim Do Yeon, Kim Do-hoon, Kim Hyun Ah, Kim Jun Woo, Kim Young-Jae, LEE Bu Youn, Lee Chang Seon, LEE Chul Ju, LEE Dong Yoon, LEE Jung Dae, LIM Seung Beom, SEO Hyeong Joon, SEO Yong Ho, SIM Jae Hyoung, So Byung Yul, SONG Woo Seog, Yoon Joon-Ho
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner (AC) indoor unit includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet; a heat exchanger arranged inside the housing; a blower fan for sucking in air at the inlet to be subject to heat exchange with the heat exchanger, and discharging the heat-exchanged air out of the outlet; and an air flow control device for controlling an air flow discharged from the outlet by sucking in air around the outlet. The AC indoor unit may control the direction of a discharged air flow without a conventional blade structure, thereby increasing an amount of discharged air, reducing circulation noise, and enabling design differentiation. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing having an inlet and an outlet;a heat exchanger arranged inside the housing;a fan arranged to draw air into the housing through the inlet to heat exchange with the heat exchanger and discharge the heat-exchanged air from the housing through the outlet; anda drain tray arranged to collect water condensed at the heat exchanger,wherein the drain tray comprises a discharging guide rib arranged to guide the air discharged through the outlet.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 ,wherein the discharging guide rib extends in a circumferential direction relative to a center of the air conditioner.3. The air conditioner of claim 1 ,wherein the discharging guide rib extends in a radial direction relative to a center of the air conditioner.4. The air conditioner of claim 3 ,wherein the drain tray comprises a plurality of discharging guide ribs, andthe plurality of discharging guide ribs are arranged along a circumferential direction relative to the center of the air conditioner and are arranged to be separate from one another.5. The air conditioner of claim 4 ,wherein the plurality of discharging guide ribs are arranged to be parallel to one another.6. The air conditioner of claim 4 ,wherein a gap between a pair of neighboring discharging guide ribs of the plurality of discharging guide ribs increases in a flow ...

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Номер записи: 50
28-04-2016 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT

Номер: US20160116173A1
Автор: Berger Michael, Herrmann Michael, LAUX Holger
Принадлежит:

An air-conditioning unit for air-conditioning an air flow may include a multipart housing including a first housing part and a second housing part arranged on top of the first housing part. The housing may further include an air-conditioning segment and a blower segment defining an axis of rotation. The blower segment may have a blower for driving the air flow. A suction chamber and a pressure chamber may be disposed in the blower segment, and the suction chamber and the pressure chamber may be open with respect to one another via a connecting opening. The blower may have an impeller arranged in the connecting opening. The impeller may include a suction side facing towards the suction chamber and a pressure side facing towards the pressure chamber. The housing may further include a connecting duct for fluidically connecting the blower segment to the air-conditioning segment. 1. An air-conditioning unit for air-conditioning an air flow. comprising:a multipart housing including a first housing part and a second housing part arranged on top of the first housing part, the housing further including an air-conditioning segment and a blower segment defining an axis of rotation, the blower segment having a blower for driving the air flow arranged therein,a suction chamber and a pressure chamber disposed in the blower segment, wherein the suction chamber and the pressure chamber are open with respect to one another via a connecting opening,the blower having an impeller arranged in the connecting opening, wherein the impeller includes a suction side facing towards the suction chamber and a pressure side facing towards the pressure chamber,the housing further including a connecting duct for fluidically connecting the blower segment to the air-conditioning segment,a blower tongue defining a wall segment for radially delimiting the pressure chamber with respect to the axis of rotation, wherein the blower tongue is disposed in the blower segment at a transition from the pressure ...

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Номер записи: 51
28-04-2016 дата публикации

SECOND CEILING AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20160116175A1
Автор: Ramo Simon
Принадлежит:

In one embodiment, there is provided a second ceiling air conditioning apparatus, comprising: an air conditioner configured to cool air to a desired temperature; one or more conduits configured to conduct the cool air from the air conditioner; and a second ceiling positioned immediately below a structural ceiling, the second ceiling being configured to receive the cool air from the one or more conduits, thereby cooling at least a portion of air below the second ceiling. 1. A cold , second ceiling air conditioning apparatus , comprising:an air conditioner configured to cool air to a desired temperature;one or more conduits configured to conduct the cool air from the air conditioner; anda second ceiling positioned immediately below a structural ceiling, the second ceiling being configured to receive from the one or more conduits one or more of cool air and cold air, thereby cooling at least a portion of air below the second ceiling, wherein the second ceiling comprises one or more second ceiling panels.26-. (canceled)7. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more second ceiling panels is modular.8. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more second ceiling panels is movable.9. (canceled)10. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more second ceiling panels have a standardized set of spatial dimensions.11. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more second ceiling panels have a standardized set of spatial dimensions approximately equal to six feet by eight feet by two inches.12. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more second ceiling panels have a standardized set of spatial dimensions approximately equal to eight feet by ten feet by two inches.1320-. (canceled) The invention relates generally to an air conditioning system and more particularly to a second ceiling air conditioning apparatus and system.Air conditioning technology has not ...

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Номер записи: 52
27-04-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170115027A1
Автор: Cho Sung-June, Kim Do-hoon, Kim Jun Woo, LEE Bu Youn, LEE Chul Ju, LEE Dong Yoon, LEE Jung Dae, Yoon Joon-Ho
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

In an air conditioner, a drain extraction unit and a refrigerant pipe connecting unit may be disposed in a blocking region in which a discharge port is not provided so that a size of the discharge port may be secured and the discharge port may be uniformly disposed, thereby generating uniform airflow in a room. In a lower housing formed in a circular shape, some of components inside an indoor unit of the air conditioner may be disposed in a protrusion portion that protrudes from the circular housing, thereby facilitating the installation of the air conditioner. A condensate water collecting space disposed outside the housing may be provided in a drain tray, thereby efficiently preventing a leakage due to condensate water generated outside the housing. The housing, the drain tray, and the cover member of the air conditioner may be coupled by a coupling member coupled outside. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing including a cylindrical portion;a heat exchanger disposed inside the housing; anda refrigerant pipe connecting unit configured to connect the heat exchanger to a refrigerant pipe,wherein the housing further includes a protrusion portion protruding from the cylindrical portion to cover at least a portion of the refrigerant pipe connecting unit.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the protrusion portion includes a first surface that extends in a tangential direction of an outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion.3. The air conditioner according to claim 2 , wherein the protrusion portion further includes a second surface that connects the first surface and the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion so that the first surface and the second surface forms a space where the at least a portion of the refrigerant pipe connecting unit occupies claim 2 , and the refrigerant pipe connecting unit is disposed to connect to the refrigerant pipe through the second surface.4. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 53
18-04-2019 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT FOR AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190113243A1
Автор: GOTO Takuya, SATO Masakazu
Принадлежит:

Provided is an indoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus, which is capable of detecting a room temperature without impairing a design of the air-conditioning apparatus. The indoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus according to the present invention includes: a housing having a rear surface mounted to a wall and having an air inlet and an air outlet formed therein; a heat exchanger and an air-sending device arranged on a main air passage extending from the air inlet to the air outlet; and a room temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of an intake air. The housing has an air intake port from which air to be sent to the room temperature sensor is allowed to be taken, the air intake port being provided in a side surface adjacent to the rear surface. The room temperature sensor is arranged on an air passage connecting the air intake port and the main air passage. The air intake port is opened toward a rear surface side of the housing. 1. An indoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a housing having a rear surface mounted to a wall and having an air inlet and an air outlet formed therein;a heat exchanger and an air-sending device arranged on a main air passage extending from the air inlet to the air outlet; anda room temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of intake air, a first surface positioned on an outer side of the housing,', 'a second surface positioned away from the first surface in an inner direction of the housing, and', 'a stepped surface formed between the first surface and the second surface, and is oriented toward a rear surface side of the housing,, 'wherein a side surface of the housing has'}wherein the stepped surface has an air intake port from which air to be sent to the room temperature sensor is allowed to be taken opened toward the rear surface side, andwherein the room temperature sensor is arranged on an air passage connecting the air intake port and the main air passage.2. (canceled)3. The ...

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Номер записи: 54
09-04-2020 дата публикации

COMPACT FAN AND AIR CONDITIONER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200109714A1
Автор: WHITTINGTON PETER CHARLES
Принадлежит:

A compact fan and air conditioner assembly includes an air conditioner configured to be mounted in a stationary manner below a ceiling of a room. The air conditioner produces a quantity of cold air. A fan receives all of the quantity of cold air from the air conditioner. The fan has a housing configured to be mounted in a stationary manner below the air conditioner and blades configured to rotate about the housing. The fan blades have channels receiving the cold air from the air conditioner and the fan blades have slots formed therein for receiving the cold air from the channels and distributing the cold air into the environment as the fan blades rotate. A split fan and air conditioner assembly includes a floor stand on which the air conditioner and the fan are mounted. 1. A compact fan and air conditioner assembly , comprising:an air conditioner completely enclosed within an air conditioner housing configured to be mounted in a stationary manner below a ceiling of a room, said air conditioner producing a quantity of cold air; anda fan receiving all of said quantity of cold air from said air conditioner, said fan being mounted in a stationary manner below said air conditioner, and said fan having fan blades configured to rotate about said air conditioner housing;said fan blades having channels receiving the cold air from said air conditioner, and said fan blades having slots formed therein for receiving the cold air from said channels and distributing the cold air into the environment as said fan blades rotate.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said air conditioner includes an evaporator coil disposed in said air conditioner housing and a blower fan disposed in said air conditioner housing and blowing cold air through said evaporator coil claim 1 , and said fan includes an air ventilator chamber receiving the cold air from said evaporator coil and guiding the cold air into said channels in said fan blades.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-05-2017 дата публикации

DISPLACEMENT-INDUCTION NEUTRAL WALL AIR TERMINAL UNIT

Номер: US20170122577A1
Автор: McCarty Daniel P.
Принадлежит:

An induction-displacement neutral wall air terminal unit includes a housing defining a supply airflow path, a connected return airflow path, and a heating airflow path separated from the supply and return airflow paths by at least one interior wall. The unit also includes a plurality of induction-type nozzles located within the supply airflow path, that are deliver a ventilation air flow stream into the supply air flow path. The nozzles induce a return air flow stream through the return air flow path that mixes with the ventilation air flow stream to form a supply air flow stream delivered to a supply air outlet. A heating element is disposed within the heating airflow path to heat air within the heating air flow path. A plurality of fans may be placed within the heating airflow path to increase the overall heating capacity of the unit. 18-. (canceled)9. An air conditioning system comprising:{'b': '1', 'claim-text': (a) a heating coil and a heating air outlet for respectively heating and supplying a first conditioned airflow to the space;', '(b) a return air inlet for returning air from the space to the unit;', '(c) a cooling coil and supply air outlet for respectively cooling and supplying a second conditioned airflow to the space;', '(d) wherein, when the unit is activated, the first conditioned airflow and the second conditioned airflow are delivered simultaneously to the space;, 'at least one induction-displacement neutral wall air terminal unit according to claim , the induction-displacement neutral wall air terminal unit being located in a space and includingan air handling system in fluid communication with a ventilation air inlet of the induction-displacement air terminal unit;a cooling plant in fluid communication with the cooling coil of the induction-displacement air terminal unit;a heating plant in fluid communication with the heating coil of the induction-displacement air terminal unit; andan automation system in communication with the induction- ...

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Номер записи: 56
12-05-2016 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20160131369A1
Автор: CHUN Sung-hyun, Jung Chang-woo, JUNG Jae-rim, KIM Nak-hyun, Kim Sung-jae, KWON Jun-seok, OH Seung-Won, SHIN Hae-gyun, SHIN Moon-Sun, YOON Sang-ki, YUN Yeon-seob
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner includes a main body including a housing having a front surface with an opening, a heat exchanger disposed in the housing, and at least one fan disposed in front of the heat exchanger and configured to discharge air that exchanges heat through the heat exchanger through the opening, and a frame disposed below the main body and configured to support the main body, wherein the main body is disposed to be inclined backward at a preset angle. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a main body comprising a housing having a front surface with an opening, a heat exchanger disposed in the housing, and at least one fan disposed in front of the heat exchanger and configured to discharge air that exchanges heat through the heat exchanger through the opening; anda frame disposed below the main body and configured to support the main body,wherein the main body is disposed to be inclined backward at a preset angle.2. The air conditioner as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the frame supports the main body to be inclined.3. The air conditioner as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises:a cabinet comprising a pipe configured to accommodate a drain hose configured to drain condensation liquid water generated in the heat exchanger and a refrigerant pipe, and a pipe hole through which the pipe passes; anda support coupled to a lower portion of the cabinet.4. The air conditioner as claimed in claim 3 , wherein:the support comprises a front frame coupled to a front portion of the cabinet, and a rear frame coupled to a rear portion of the cabinet; andwherein the rear frame is disposed in such a way that an upper portion of the rear frame is inclined toward a rear surface of the cabinet.5. The air conditioner as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the front frame comprises:a case frame forming a frame of the front frame;a reinforcing member accommodated in the case frame; anda cover coupled along an external side of the front frame.6. The air conditioner as claimed in claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 57
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Managing The Effectiveness Of Repairs In Refrigeration Assets

Номер: US20180128713A1
Автор: Christopher Lee Exline, Daniel Simpson, Peter Christopher LARSSON, Richard Kriss
Принадлежит: Klatu Networks Inc

A method and an apparatus are provided that may be applicable to refrigeration assets, including refrigeration plants and cold-storage facilities comprising large numbers of refrigeration assets. The performance of refrigerators and refrigeration devices may be monitored based on temperature and electrical current and other measurements known or deemed to be correlated with refrigeration performance. Refrigeration assets in need of repair may be identified and a repair process may be specified, classified, managed and optimized. The immediate effectiveness and long-term persistence of repairs may be determined over time. The refrigeration assets may be classified according to reliability, performance, make, model and manufacturer. The effectiveness of repairs may be classified based on measured performance results following repairs. Service providers, including organizations, companies or individuals providing repair and other services, may be evaluated for the effectiveness and persistence of repair results using benchmarks and other quantitative evaluation methods.

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Номер записи: 58
11-05-2017 дата публикации

ECONOMIZER TARGET TEMPERATURE SHIFT DURING MECHANICAL COOLING

Номер: US20170130973A1
Автор: Thomas Herman Marcus, Troxell Marcus, Walter Stephen A.
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc.

A method and apparatus for cooling a supply of air is provided. A unit controller receives a cooling demand signal. In response to the cooling demand signal, the unit controller adjusts an economizer according to an economizing function. The economizing function is configured to achieve an initial free cooling target temperature as a discharge air temperature. The unit controller receives an additional cooling demand signal. In response to the additional cooling demand signal, the unit controller reduces the free cooling target temperature. The unit controller adjusts the economizer according to the economizing function, with the economizing function configured to achieve the reduced free cooling target temperature as the discharge air temperature. Additionally in response to the additional cooling demand signal, the unit controller signals a unit to perform mechanical cooling on a supply of air received from the economizer. 1. A method of cooling a supply of air , the method comprising:receiving, by a controller, a cooling demand;adjusting, by the controller, an economizer to achieve a first free cooling target temperature as a discharge air temperature;receiving, by the controller, an additional cooling demand;reducing the first free cooling target temperature to achieve a second free cooling target temperature;adjusting, by the controller, the economizer to achieve the second free cooling target temperature as the discharge air temperature; andperforming mechanical cooling on a supply of air received from the economizer and adjusting the economizer to achieve the second free cooling target temperature by regulating an amount of outdoor air drawn into a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first free cooling target temperature is 55° Fahrenheit and the second free cooling target temperature is 45° Fahrenheit.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second free cooling target temperature is less than or equal ...

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Номер записи: 59
17-05-2018 дата публикации

Indoor unit of air-conditioning apparatus

Номер: US20180135882A1
Автор: Hiroaki Makino, Mitsuhiro Shirota, Takahiro Shishido, Takashi Ikeda, Yusuke Adachi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a main body, the main body including a back case shaped like a box and provided with an open front face, and a front case joined to the front face of the back case, wherein on a bottom face of the front case, at a location away from a joining portion between the back case and the front case, a step is formed protruding downward.

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Номер записи: 60
18-05-2017 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170138613A1
Автор: Bai Xiaofeng, LI Dacheng, Liu Xing, ZHANG Jianjian, ZHANG Xinzhou
Принадлежит:

An indoor unit () for an air conditioner is provided. The indoor unit () includes a housing () having an upper base plate () provided with an air inlet (), a lower base plate () detachably mounted to the upper base plate () and provided with an air outlet, and a front cover () detachably mounted to the upper base plate (); a heat exchanger () mounted to the upper base plate (); and a fan () detachably mounted to the lower base plate. 1. An indoor unit for an air conditioner , comprising:a housing comprising an upper base plate provided with an air inlet, a lower base plate detachably mounted to the upper base plate and provided with an air outlet, and a front cover detachably mounted to the upper base plate;a heat exchanger mounted to the upper base plate; anda fan detachably mounted to the lower base plate.2. The indoor unit according to claim 1 , wherein the upper base plate comprises:a rear baffle, the heat exchanger being disposed to the rear baffle;an upper cover plate having a rear edge connected with an upper edge of the rear baffle, the air inlet being formed in the upper cover plate;a left end plate having a rear edge connected with a left edge of the rear baffle and an upper edge connected with a left edge of the upper cover plate; anda right end plate having a rear edge connected with a right edge of the rear baffle and an upper edge connected with a right edge of the upper cover plate,wherein the lower base plate is detachably mounted at a right side of the left end plate and at a left side of the right end plate, the left end plate is located at a left side of the lower base plate and the right end plate is located at a right side thereof.3. The indoor unit according to claim 2 , wherein the upper base plate further comprises:a left shield plate mounted at a left side of the left end plate; anda right shield plate mounted at a right side of the right end plate,wherein the front cover is detachably mounted to the left shield plate and the right shield ...

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Номер записи: 61
18-05-2017 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING-APPARATUS INDOOR UNIT

Номер: US20170138614A1
Автор: Ikeda Takashi, Kurihara Makoto, Takagi Masahiko
Принадлежит:

Body air outlets of an air-conditioning-apparatus indoor unit each has a substantially trapezoidal shape in plan view and are each defined by a body-air-outlet outer side wall , a body-air-outlet inner side wall , and a pair of body-air-outlet end walls . The body-air-outlet outer side wall is provided with a deflection guide at each of long-side ends thereof. The body-air-outlet end walls are each provided with a sloping guide . The deflection guide has a deflection-guide upper surface that gradually projects toward the body-air-outlet inner side wall in a direction toward a body open face (toward a downstream side) and in a direction toward the central part of the body air outlet . The sloping guide has a sloping-guide upper surface that gradually projects toward the central part of the body air outlet as the sloping guide extends closer to the body open face (toward the downstream side). 16-. (canceled)7. An air-conditioning-apparatus indoor unit comprising:a box-shaped body including a body top board having a substantially rectangular shape, a body side board connected to all sides of the body top board, and a body open face provided opposite to the body top board and having an opening;an air-sending fan provided inside the body;a heat exchanger provided inside the body in such a manner as to surround the air-sending fan;a sloping guide; anda drain pan provided inside the body and below the heat exchanger, and including a drain reservoir that stores condensed water generated by the heat exchanger, 'a plurality of body air outlets provided on a periphery of the body open face and configured to blow out air to an outside of the body, the air having been taken in from the opening of the body open face and having flowed through the heat exchanger,', 'wherein the body further includes'} a body-air-outlet outer side wall provided along the body side board;', 'a body-air-outlet inner side wall provided by opposing the body-air-outlet outer side wall, and', 'body-air- ...

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Номер записи: 62
25-05-2017 дата публикации

CEILING CASSETTE AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170146248A1
Автор: Yamaguchi Takahiro
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A ceiling cassette air conditioner includes: an external case attached to a lower side of a ceiling-embedded casing and forming an air inlet with the ceiling U; an external panel attached to a lower side of the external case having an air blower and a heat exchanger inside, and forming an air outlet with the external case to discharge conditioned air passing the heat exchanger in a ceiling-parallel direction; and wind direction adjusting vanes provided on an outer periphery of the external panel to adjust a discharge direction of the conditioned air discharged from the air outlet During operation, the wind direction adjusting vanes are turned in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction from a reference position M, which is defined such that the wind direction adjusting vanes flushes with the external panel during operation stop. 1. A ceiling cassette air conditioner comprising:an external case attached to a lower side of a casing embedded in a ceiling, and having an air inlet between the external case and the casing;an external panel attached to a lower side of the external case, having an air blower and a heat exchanger inside, and having an air outlet between the external panel and the external case to discharge conditioned air passed through the heat exchanger; anda plurality of wind direction adjusting vanes provided on an outer periphery of the external panel to adjust a discharge direction of the conditioned air to be discharged from the air outlet,wherein during operation, the plurality of wind direction adjusting vanes are turned in a clockwise direction and in a counterclockwise direction from a reference position, wherein the reference position is defined to be a position during operation stop in which the plurality of wind direction adjusting vanes flushes with the external panel.2. The ceiling cassette air conditioner according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of wind direction adjusting vanes are individually turned in a range of 90° in the clockwise ...

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Номер записи: 63
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Evaporative HVAC Apparatus

Номер: US20170146250A1
Автор: Harms Jonathan S.
Принадлежит: Aermist LLC

An evaporative HVAC apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an at least one housing having an inner surface that defines a substantially tubular-shaped air passage extending therethrough. An absorbent wicking layer is formed immediately adjacent to at least a portion of the inner surface of the housing, and a thermal layer is formed immediately adjacent to an inner surface of the wicking layer. The housing also provides an at least one fluid inlet aperture through which a fluid line extends a distance into the housing so as to be in fluid communication with the wicking layer. Thus, a fluid is selectively delivered to the wicking layer through the fluid line which, in turn, permeates the thermal layer and evaporates into the air located immediately adjacent an exposed inner surface of the thermal layer, thereby affecting the temperature of the air moving through the air passage. 1. An evaporative HVAC apparatus comprising:an at least one housing having an inner surface that defines an air passage extending through the housing;an absorbent wicking layer formed immediately adjacent and directly attached to at least a portion of the inner surface of the housing;a thermal layer formed immediately adjacent and directly attached to an inner surface of the wicking layer, thereby sandwiching the wicking layer between the thermal layer and the inner surface of the housing, an exposed inner surface of the thermal layer defining a substantially tubular-shaped air passage extending through the thermal layer in fluid communication with the air passage of the housing;the inner surface of the thermal layer providing a plurality of protrusions extending inwardly within the air passage of the thermal layer so as to maximize the surface area of the thermal layer; andthe housing providing an at least one fluid inlet aperture through which a fluid line extends a distance into the housing so as to be in fluid communication with the wicking layer;whereby ...

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Номер записи: 64
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Air-conditioning apparatus and method of installing the same

Номер: US20170146274A1
Автор: Akira Maeda, Takao Komai, Yasuhiro Suzuki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus is installed at an installation height of h 0 or more in an installation floor space A [m 2 ] and a refrigerant amount M [kg] to be filled falls within (formula) M≦α×G −β ×h 0 ×A.

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Номер записи: 65
08-06-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170159946A1
Автор: Goto Shinji
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein is an air conditioner having improved maintenance ability by arranging a fan to be attached or detached without removing a guide member. An air conditioner includes a main body with an opening formed in the bottom, a ceiling panel arranged under the main body for covering the opening, and having a sucking hole through which air is sucked in and a discharging hole through which air is discharged, a fan detachably installed inside the main body through the opening for guiding indoor air to be sucked in through the sucking hole in the vertical direction and discharged in the horizontal direction, a heat exchanger arranged in the radial direction of the fan to be separated from the fan for performing heat exchange on the air discharged from the fan and a guide member arranged between the fan and the heat exchanger in the radial direction of the fan to be separated from the fan for guiding the air discharged from the fan toward the heat exchanger. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a main body with an opening formed in a bottom of the main body;a ceiling panel arranged under the main body and configured to cover the opening, and comprising a sucking hole through which air is sucked in and a discharging hole through which air is discharged;a fan detachably installed inside the main body through the opening and configured to guide indoor air to be sucked in through the sucking hole in a vertical direction and discharge in a horizontal direction;a heat exchanger arranged in a radial direction of the fan to be separated from the fan and configured to perform heat exchange on the air discharged from the fan; anda guide member arranged between the fan and the heat exchanger in the radial direction of the fan to be separated from the fan and configured to guide the air discharged from the fan toward the heat exchanger.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises a top panel and a side panel surrounding the top panel claim 1 , and the ...

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Номер записи: 66
08-06-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170159947A1
Автор: HA Jong Kweon, JEON Hyun Joo, Jung Chang-woo, Kim Jin Baek, KIM Jong Whal, Kim Tae Woo, LEE WON-HEE, Seo Eung Ryeol, SONG Woo Seog, YUN Yeon-seob
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner includes a housing comprising an external panel defining an external appearance and having an opening formed at the external panel; a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with air flowing into the housing; and an air discharge unit configured to discharge air heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger out of the housing. The air discharge unit includes a first discharge unit connected to the opening and discharging air; and a second discharge unit provided at the external panel and discharging air. A method of blowing heat-exchanged air may be changed in accordance with an environment of a user. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing;a heat exchanger disposed in the housing;a blower fan configured to blow the air heat-exchanged with the heat exchanger;a duct provided around the blower fan to guide the air blown from the blower fan;a flow path forming frame configured to form a flow path which is expanded compared to a flow path of the duct at a downstream side of the duct; anda discharge plate configured to discharge the air blown from the blower fan and passing through the duct to the outside of the housing, the discharge plate configured to cover the flow path forming frame and comprising an opening openable by a door unit and a plurality of discharge holes configured to discharge air outward of the opening while connected to the expanded flow path.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge plate forms the expanded flow path together with the flow path forming frame.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the expanded flow path comprises:a first discharge flow path connecting from the duct to the opening; anda second discharge flow path connecting from the duct to the plurality of discharge holes.4. The air conditioner according to claim 3 , wherein the air blown from the blower fan is discharged through one of the first discharge flow path and the second discharge flow path.5. The air conditioner ...

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Номер записи: 67
08-06-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170159957A1
Автор: HAM Seaunglok, HWANG Sungmok, KIM Jusu, LEE Juyoun, PARK Beungyong
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An air conditioner and a method for controlling an air conditioner are provided. The method may include acquiring a top view image for an indoor space using an imaging device and calculating a height of a ceiling in which an indoor device may be mounted; determining whether an image is a human body or an obstacle, with respect to at least one image included in the to view image; and performing control of the indoor device to allow air flow to avoid an obstacle and be discharged toward a human body by controlling driving of an indoor fan or one or more discharge vane provided in the indoor device. 1. A method for controlling an air conditioner , the method comprising:acquiring a top view image for an indoor space using an imaging device and calculating a height of a ceiling in which an indoor device is mounted;determining whether an image is directed to a human body or an obstacle, with respect to at least one image included in the top view image; andperforming control, of the indoor device to allow air flow to avoid an obstacle and be discharged toward a human body by controlling driving of at least one of an indoor fan or one or more discharge vane provided in the indoor device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calculating of the height of the ceiling includes comparing information about a previously-stored reference image for a reference height with information about the acquired top view image.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the information about the reference image and the information about the acquired top view image include a position and a size of a pattern board claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , and wherein an actual ceiling height is calculated with respect to the reference height by performing comparison of pieces of information about the position and the size of the pattern board.4. The method of claim 1 , the calculating of the height of the ceiling includes performing camera calibration for performing conversion between three dimensional image ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-06-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MINI-SPLIT LIQUID DESICCANT AIR CONDITIONING

Номер: US20180163977A1
Автор: Vandermeulen Peter F.
Принадлежит: 7AC Technologies, Inc.

A split liquid desiccant air conditioning system is disclosed for treating an air stream flowing into a space in a building. The split liquid desiccant air-conditioning system is switchable between operating in a warm weather operation mode and a cold weather operation mode. 1. A split liquid desiccant air conditioning system for cooling and dehumidifying an air stream flowing into a space in a building , the split liquid desiccant air conditioning system comprising:a conditioner located inside the building, said conditioner including a plurality of first structures, each structure having at least one surface across which a liquid desiccant can flow, each structure also including a passage through which a heat transfer fluid can flow, wherein the air stream flows between the structures such that the liquid desiccant dehumidifies and cools the air stream, the conditioner further comprising a sheet of material positioned proximate to the at least one surface of each structure between the liquid desiccant and the air stream, said sheet of material permitting transfer of water vapor between the liquid desiccant and the air stream;a regenerator located outside the building connected to the conditioner by liquid desiccant pipes for exchanging liquid desiccant with the conditioner, said regenerator including a plurality of second structures, each structure having at least one surface across which the liquid desiccant can flow, each structure also including a passage through which a heat transfer fluid can flow, said regenerator causing the liquid desiccant to desorb water to an air stream flowing through the regenerator;an indirect evaporative cooling unit coupled to the conditioner for receiving the heat transfer fluid that has flowed through the first structures and a portion of the air stream that has been dehumidified and cooled by the conditioner, said indirect evaporative cooling unit including a plurality of third structures arranged in a substantially vertical ...

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Номер записи: 69
21-06-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20180172288A1
Автор: CHO Hyeong Kyu, CHOI Jei Min, HWANG Jun, KIM Byung Ghun, Kim Hyun-ho, Kim Jong Moon, Lee Jang Jung, Lee Jun Hwa, Moon Hong Yeol, Park Chul Byung, PARK Hyeonu, SEO Hyeong Joon, SONG Woo Seog, Yoon Seung-Jun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner according to an aspect of the present invention includes a housing arranged to be mounted on or embedded in a ceiling, a cover panel coupled to a lower portion of the housing, the cover panel including an inlet and an outlet, a blower fan configured to draw in air into the housing through the inlet and discharge air out of the housing through the outlet and a blade configured to open and close the outlet, the blade including a plurality of through holes to control the air discharged out of the housing through the outlet while the blade closes the outlet. With this structure, the air conditioner can discharge air in various ways by varying the wind direction, the wind speed, and the air amount of the discharged air. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing to be mounted on or embedded in a ceiling;a cover panel coupled to a lower portion of the housing, the cover panel including an inlet and an outlet;a blower fan configured to draw in air into the housing through the inlet and discharge air out of the housing through the outlet; anda blade configured to open and close the outlet, the blade including a plurality of through holes to control the air discharged out of the housing through the outlet while the blade closes the outlet.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the cover panel comprises a guide forming the outlet claim 1 , the guide extending from an upstream end of the outlet to a downstream end of the outlet claim 1 ,wherein the guide comprises a first guide plane arranged to guide air in a first direction and a second guide plane arranged to change the first direction of the air guided by the first guide plane into a second direction, andwherein the second direction is nearer to the ceiling than the first direction.3. The air conditioner of claim 2 , wherein the first guide plane is formed as a curved plane and the second guide plane is formed as a flat plane.4. The air conditioner of claim 3 , wherein the first guide plane is ...

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Номер записи: 70
21-06-2018 дата публикации

COOLING AND HEATING CONVERSION DEVICE, CONTROLLING THE SAME AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180172311A1
Автор: Lee Dong-kue, YEOM Jeong-mun
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According to an embodiment of the present disclosure a cooling and heating system includes a plurality of branch holes configured to provide different refrigerants to at least one indoor units. The device also includes a plurality of valves configured to respectively correspond to the plurality of branch holes wherein each valve is configured to select a refrigerant to be provided to at least one indoor unit. The different refrigerants are provided from an outdoor unit. The device further includes a plurality of ports configured to respectively correspond to the plurality of branch holes. The device also includes a processor configured to, in response to an input through the plurality of ports that include an indoor unit information including refrigerant information, control each of the plurality of valves to provide refrigerant corresponding to the refrigerant information through a branch hole corresponding to a port that the refrigerant information is input. 1. A cooling and heating system , comprising:a plurality of valves connected to an outdoor unit that stores a plurality types of refrigerants;a plurality of branch holes respectively corresponding to the plurality of valves and respectively connected to a plurality of indoor units;a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to the plurality of branch holes; and receive indoor unit information from one of the plurality of ports, wherein the indoor unit information includes refrigerant information,', 'determine a type of refrigerant based on the received indoor unit information, and', 'control at least one of the plurality of valves to provide the determined type of refrigerant to at least one of the plurality of branch holes corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of valves., 'one or more processors configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indoor unit information comprises address information of at least one indoor unit claim 1 , andwherein the at least one indoor unit is corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 71
22-06-2017 дата публикации

WALL-MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER INDOOR UNIT

Номер: US20170176025A1
Автор: Guan Tingting, Jia Guangfen, Li Jian, Wang Yongtao, Wu Zhongni, Yan Baosheng
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A wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit includes a housing having a front housing and a rear housing, main air intake portions formed on the housing, a mixed air outlet formed on a lower portion of the front housing, a non-hot exchange air inlet formed on the rear housing, and an air delivery apparatus disposed inside the housing. The hot exchange air passage has an upper portion with a size greater than that of its lower portion. A volute and a centrifugal fan located inside the volute are disposed inside the housing and above the air delivery apparatus. An air output portion of the volute faces the hot exchange air passage, and includes a surrounding portion extending to the air delivery apparatus and surrounding the hot exchange air passages, and air mixed cavities are formed between the surrounding portion and the hot exchange air passages. 1. A wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit , comprising a front housing and a rear housing forming a housing of the indoor unit , the housing being provided with main air intake portions , and heat exchangers being disposed inside the housing , wherein a mixed air outlet is formed in a lower portion of the front housing , a non-hot exchange air inlet is formed on the rear housing at a position corresponding to the mixed air outlet , an air delivery apparatus is disposed inside the housing , the air delivery apparatus comprises at least two air-duct bodies each having front and rear openings , the air-duct bodies are sequentially arranged next to one another to form a throughway air passage therebetween , the throughway air passage connects the mixed air outlet and the non-hot exchange air inlet , a hot exchange air passage is formed between two adjacent air-duct bodies of the air-duct bodies , a size of an upper portion of the hot exchange air passage is greater than that of a lower portion of the hot exchange air passage , thereby forming a passage structure that is wide at the upper portion and narrow at the lower ...

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Номер записи: 72
22-06-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170176026A1
Автор: CHEON Seong Deok, LEE Chang Heon, LEE Kyeong Ae
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Disclosed are provided an air conditioner having a door that can be smoothly moved by a friction member. The air conditioner includes a main body configured to form an outer appearance, an outlet provided in a lower portion of the main body, and configured to discharge air, a door disposed in a front portion of the main body, and configured to open or close the outlet, a driving device including a pinion configured to be rotatable, and a rack interlocked with the pinion and configured to be movable together with the door; and a friction member configured to press the rack when the rack moves so as to maintain a predetermined spacing between the rack and the pinion. The rack and the door can slide smoothly along a curved path through the friction member by a force of the motor. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a main body configured to form an outer appearance;an outlet provided in a lower portion of the main body, and configured to discharge air;a door disposed in a front portion of the main body, and configured to open or close the outlet;a driving device including a pinion configured to be rotatable, and a rack interlocked with the pinion and configured to be movable together with the door; anda friction member configured to press the rack when the rack moves so as to maintain a predetermined spacing between the rack and the pinion.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the driving device comprises a case forming the outer appearance and fixed in the inside of the main body claim 1 , wherein the pinion and the rack are located in the case.3. The air conditioner according to claim 2 , wherein the friction member is disposed in the case claim 2 , and protrudes toward the rack.4. The air conditioner according to claim 3 , wherein the friction member is disposed between the rack and the pinion so as to press the rack to maintain the predetermined spacing between the rack and the pinion.5. The air conditioner according to claim 3 , wherein the friction ...

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Номер записи: 73
28-06-2018 дата публикации

Air conditioning unit

Номер: US20180180304A1
Автор: Olsen Roger
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An air conditioning unit () comprises a main body () including an air inlet () and an air outlet (), the main body () defining an airflow passage between the air inlet () and the air outlet (). A fan () is disposed within the airflow passage and a thermal element () is disposed within the airflow passage upstream of the fan (). The main body () has a front face exposed to a temperature controlled space (), on which the air outlet is disposed, and the air inlet and thermal element are disposed around the periphery of the front face. 1. An air conditioning unit , comprising:a main body including an air inlet and an air outlet, the main body defining an airflow passage between the air inlet and the air outlet;a fan disposed within the airflow passage; anda thermal element disposed within the airflow passage upstream of the fan,wherein the main body has a first face on which the air outlet is disposed,wherein the air inlet and thermal element are disposed at the periphery of the first face,wherein the fan is oriented such that the rotational axis of the fan is substantially perpendicular to the first face,wherein the first face is adapted so as to be exposed, in use, to a temperature-controlled space, andwherein the blades of the fan are arranged so that the air conditioning unit provides a swirling air flow pattern with the air discharged straight from the tips of the fan blades into the temperature controlled space in a pattern that spreads out in a circular flow.26-. (canceled)7. An air conditioning unit according to claim 1 , wherein the air inlet and thermal element extend along at least 50% of the periphery of the first face.8. An air conditioning unit according to claim 1 , wherein the air outlet and the airflow passage are arranged such that claim 1 , in use claim 1 , the airflow velocity through the airflow passage at the thermal element is less than 50% of the airflow velocity through the airflow passage downstream of the fan.9. An air conditioning unit ...

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Номер записи: 74
28-06-2018 дата публикации

INTENSE FIELD DIELECTRIC PURIFIER PLACEMENT ON A SPLIT OR WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20180180305A1
Автор: ZHANG Arsher
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Disclosed is a wall-mounted air conditioner, comprising: an air conditioner main body, configured to be installed on an installation surface; and an IFD dust removal apparatus, arranged at an air inlet of the air conditioner main body. Thus, the wall-mounted air conditioner provided in the present invention has a safe and high-efficient dust removal effect, and better cooling, and heating performance. 1. A wall-mounted air conditioner comprising:an air conditioner main body, adapted to be installed on an installation surface; andan IFD dust removal apparatus, disposed at an air inlet of the air conditioner main body.2. The wall-mounted air conditioner as recited in claim 1 , wherein the air conditioner main body is a split air conditioner.3. The wall-mounted air conditioner as recited in claim 1 , wherein the air conditioner main body is a window air conditioner.4. The wall-mounted air conditioner as recited in claim 1 , wherein the installation surface is a wall surface or a windowsill surface.5. The wall-mounted air conditioner as recited in claim 1 , wherein the IFD dust removal apparatus is configured to cover an outer side or an inner side of the air inlet.6. The wall-mounted air conditioner as recited in claim 1 , further comprising an installation apparatus adapted to install the IFD dust removal apparatus at the air inlet of the air conditioner main body.7. The wall-mounted air conditioner as recited in claim 6 , wherein the installation apparatus comprises a frame and a connecting element disposed on the frame claim 6 , the frame being adapted to enclose an outer periphery of the IFD dust removal apparatus claim 6 , and the connecting element being adapted to removably fix the IFD dust removal apparatus at the air inlet of the air conditioner main body.8. The wall-mounted air conditioner as recited in claim 7 , wherein the connecting element is a snap engagement structure claim 7 , a magnetic attraction structure or a screw-thread connection structure.9. ...

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Номер записи: 75
06-07-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170191676A1
Автор: JEONG Changhoon, Kim Yunho
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An air conditioner including a base panel having an air inlet and an inspection opening, an intake grille mounted on the base panel so as to correspond to the air inlet, and an inspection opening cover coupled to the base panel so as to cover the inspection opening, wherein the inspection opening cover includes a dismantling handle disposed between the base panel and the intake grille. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a base panel having an air inlet and an inspection opening;an air intake grille provided on the base panel;an inspection opening cover coupled to the base panel so as to cover the inspection opening when the inspection opening cover is closed; anda handle attached to the inspection opening cover and disposed between the base panel and the intake grille when the cover is closed.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the inspection opening cover is coupled to the base panel via a hook engagement structure.3. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the base panel comprises a hook hole claim 1 , and the inspection opening cover comprises a hook protrusion claim 1 , the hook protrusion being configured to fit inside of the hook hole so as to couple the inspection opening cover to the base panel.4. The air conditioner of claim 3 , wherein the hook protrusion comprises a plurality of hook protrusions comprising a first hook protrusion and a second hook protrusion claim 3 , whereby the first hook protrusion is positioned closer to the handle than the second hook protrusion claim 3 , and the second hook protrusion is spaced apart from the first hook protrusion in an opposite direction relative to a direction in which the handle protrudes claim 3 , andwherein the hook hole comprises a plurality of hook holes comprising a first hook hole and a second hook hole, whereby the first hook hole is configured to receive the first hook protrusion, and the second hook hole is configured to receive the second hook protrusion.5. The air conditioner of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 76
06-07-2017 дата публикации

Air conditioner

Номер: US20170191677A1
Автор: Changhoon Jeong, Yunho Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An air conditioner that includes a control box accommodating a control board and having an open surface, and a base panel having an air inlet and an air outlet, the control box being mounted on the base panel by seating the open surface thereof on the base panel, wherein the base panel includes a first water-blocking rib surrounding an outer surface of a lower edge defining the open surface of the control box so as to prevent water from flowing into the control box.

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Номер записи: 77
13-07-2017 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE INDOOR UNIT

Номер: US20170198936A1
Автор: Yamaguchi Kouji
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An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes a casing including an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage communicating between the air inlet and the air outlet, the air inlet being located lower than the air outlet, an indoor heat exchanger disposed inside the casing, an indoor fan disposed inside the casing and configured to supply air to the indoor heat exchanger, a refrigerant leakage sensor disposed in the air passage between the air inlet and the air outlet at a position lower than the indoor heat exchanger and the air outlet, and configured to detect refrigerant leakage, and a controller configured to determine whether refrigerant leakage occurs according to a detection result of the refrigerant leakage sensor. 1. An indoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a casing including an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage communicating between the air inlet and the air outlet, the air inlet being located lower than the air outlet;an indoor heat exchanger disposed inside the casing;a drain pan disposed under the indoor heat exchanger and inside the casing;an indoor fan disposed at a downstream side of the indoor heat exchanger in an airflow direction and inside the casing, and configured to supply air to the indoor heat exchanger;a first refrigerant leakage sensor disposed in the air passage between the air inlet and the air outlet at a position lower than the drain pan and the air outlet, and configured to detect refrigerant leakage; anda controller configured to determine whether refrigerant leakage occurs, according to a detection result of the first refrigerant leakage sensor,the indoor unit being a floor-mounted indoor unit.2. The indoor unit for an air-conditioning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprisinga second refrigerant leakage sensor disposed in the air passage between the air inlet and the air outlet at the downstream side of the indoor heat exchanger in the airflow direction, and configured to detect ...

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Номер записи: 78
13-07-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20170198938A1
Автор: CHOI Weon Seok, KIM Jin-Gyun, KIM Tae Duk
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An air conditioner to prevent fingers from being jammed therein during a closing operation of an opening and a method of controlling the same are provided. The air conditioner includes a housing in which an opening is formed, a door unit provided to be movable around the opening to open or close the opening, and at least one configured to control the door unit to stop at a position spaced a preset first distance from the opening during a closing operation of the door unit and control the closing operation of the door unit. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing in which an opening is formed;a door unit provided to be movable around the opening to open or close the opening; and control the door unit to stop at a position spaced a preset first distance from the opening during a closing operation of the door unit, and', 'control the closing operation of the door unit., 'at least one processor configured to2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to control closing speeds of the door unit before and after the door unit stops to be different.3. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:control a closing speed of the door unit before the door unit stops to be a preset first speed, andcontrol a closing speed of the door unit after the door unit stops to be a preset second speed slower than the first speed.4. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to control a closing speed of the door unit after the door unit stops to be slower than that of the door unit before the door stops.5. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:control the door unit to stop at the position spaced the preset first distance from the opening for a preset first time during the closing operation of the door unit, andcontrol the closing operation of the door unit.6. The air conditioner of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 79
27-06-2019 дата публикации

COMMON VENTING SYSTEM FOR HEATING, COOLING AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190195514A1
Автор: White Keith Richard
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A common vent application and an independent fan coil are disclosed for improved heating, cooling and water making in a building. The independent fan coil obviates the common boilers and chillers in addition to all the common heating and cooling distribution piping used in known systems. Instead, the fan coils contain all the hydronic heating components and all the components needed to provide AC without the use of common boilers and chilled water systems. The fan coils utilize common vent shaft ducting to exhaust the products of combustion generated for the independent tankless water heater. In addition, the common vent shaft may utilize a negative static pressure environment to exhaust the heat of rejection from the AC portion of the fan coil unit. 1. A system for installation in a structure comprising plural individual suites , the system comprising:a common vent shaft arranged to provide air flow from two or more of the suites to the exterior of the structure; andan independent fan coil system installed in at least one of the suites, the independent fan coil system coupled to the common vent shaft and including:a heating section to receive return air from the suite, warm the return air, and deliver the warmed return air to a plenum for distribution into the suite;connections coupling the heating section to a source of hydronic heating fluid for said warming the return air; anda cooling section to cool the return air and supply it to the plenum.2. The system of wherein the source of hydronic heating fluid comprises a tankless water heater coupled to the heating section and coupled to the common vent structure to remove combustion and exhaust gases from the tankless water heater to the exterior of the structure.3. The system of wherein the independent fan coil system includes:a return air inlet to receive the return air from a return air duct;an air filter arranged to filter the return air incoming from the return air inlet;a first fan blower and motor arranged to ...

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Номер записи: 80
20-07-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170205082A1
Автор: Kim Jung Ho, KIM Kyoung-Rock, Yoon Joon-Ho
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An air conditioner that further provides a lighting function is provided. The air conditioner can increase space utilization of a ceiling by the lighting device being integrally installed in the indoor unit. In addition, heat generated at the lighting device can be radiated by the cooling structure provided in the indoor unit, and thereby overheating of the lighting device can be prevented. The air conditioner includes a blowing fan configured to flow air, a housing in which an intake port is formed to suction air by the blowing fan, a lighting device provided in the housing, and a cooling channel configured to guide the air suctioned by the blowing fan to pass the lighting device. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a blowing fan configured to flow air;a housing in which an intake port is formed to suction air by the blowing fan;a lighting device provided in the housing; anda cooling channel configured to guide the air suctioned by the blowing fan to pass the lighting device.2. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the lighting device is positioned along an outer perimeter of the intake port.3. The air conditioner of claim 2 , wherein the lighting device and the intake port are positioned at a panel positioned at a lower portion of the housing.4. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the intake port is provided in an annular shape.5. The air conditioner of claim 1 ,wherein the housing is provided with a suction channel in communication with the intake port to guide the suctioned air to a heat exchanger, andwherein one side of the cooling channel is in communication with the suction channel.6. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the housing is provided with a discharge port configured to extend along an outer perimeter of the intake port.7. The air conditioner of claim 6 , wherein the lighting device is positioned between the intake port and the discharge port.8. The air conditioner of claim 1 , wherein the lighting device comprises:a light source configured ...

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Номер записи: 81
20-07-2017 дата публикации

Fan and air conditioner

Номер: US20170205083A1
Автор: Hideshi OBARA, Hiroyasu Yoneyama, Koji Yonekura
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning Technology Hong Kong Ltd

A fan includes a fan member, a motor that drives to rotate the fan member, and a rotating shaft that is connected to the fan via a vibration prevention member and transmits a turning force of the motor to the fan. The vibration prevention member is an elastic member that connects an inner cylinder made of metal included in the rotating shaft and an outer cylinder made of metal included in the fan member. At least one of an outer circumferential section of the inner cylinder and an inner circumferential section of the outer cylinder is configured in a polygonal shape when viewed from the rotating shaft direction. A turning force received by the vibration prevention member acts as compression stress on an adhesion interface between a vibration prevention material and metal.

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Номер записи: 82
19-07-2018 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20180202684A1
Автор: Kato Fumihiro, MURAMATSU Naoki
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An indoor unit of an air conditioner includes a guide member provided below an air discharge port of a blower fan and upstream of the heat exchanger. The guide member has a guide portion disposed to face an end surface upstream of the heat exchanger, and the guide portion is a plate body whose cross-section has a linear shape parallel to the end surface when cut along a plane including a rotation axis of the blower fan. Thus, provided is the indoor unit of the air conditioner capable of more uniformly guiding air from the blower fan in a height direction of the heat exchanger by the compact and inexpensive guide member. 1. An indoor unit of an air conditioner comprising:a fan motor provided in a housing;a blower fan rotated by the fan motor;a heat exchanger enclosing a discharge direction of air from the blower fan; anda guide member provided below an air discharge port of the blower fan and upstream of the heat exchanger, whereinthe guide member has a guide portion disposed to face an end surface upstream of the heat exchanger, andthe guide portion has a linear cross-sectional shape parallel to the end surface when cut along a plane including a rotation axis of the blower fan.2. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1 , further comprising a drain pan disposed below the heat exchanger and receiving drain water claim 1 , whereinthe guide member has a fixed portion fixed to the drain pan by screwing from below.3. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2 , wherein the fixed portion is disposed at a position corresponding to a corner in the housing having a rectangular shape in plan view.4. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the guide member is formed of a resin material.5. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the guide member is disposed over an entire circumference in a radially inner direction around the rotation axis in the heat exchanger.6. The indoor unit of ...

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Номер записи: 83
06-08-2015 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20150219359A1
Автор: Liu Yang, Mao Xianyou, WAN Ming, Xia Xiaodeng
Принадлежит: GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

An indoor unit of an air conditioner includes a casing () defining a receiving cavity (), a heat exchanger () and a fan () disposed in the receiving cavity () respectively, and a panel () disposed on a bottom of the casing (). The panel () is movable between a close position in which both an air inlet () and an air outlet () of the receiving cavity () are closed and an open position in which both the air inlet () and the air outlet () are open. In the open position, the panel () at least partially separates the air entering via the air inlet () from the air exiting via the air outlet (). 1. An indoor unit of an air conditioner , comprising:a casing defining a receiving cavity therein, the receiving cavity having an air inlet and an air outlet formed in a bottom of the receiving cavity and spaced apart from each other;a heat exchanger disposed in the receiving cavity and adjacent to the air inlet so as to perform heat exchanging with an air flow entering the receiving cavity via the air inlet;a fan disposed in the receiving cavity; anda panel disposed on a bottom of the casing and movable between a close position and an open position, wherein in the close position, the panel closes both the air inlet and the air outlet, wherein in the open position, the panel opens both the air inlet and the air outlet, and at least partially separates air entering via the air inlet from air exiting via the air outlet.2. The indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein in the open position claim 1 , a first end of the panel abuts against a spacing portion between the air inlet and the air outlet claim 1 , a second end of the panel is inclined downwards claim 1 , and an angle α between a plane in which the panel lies and a horizontal plane in which a bottom surface of the casing lies ranges from 15° to 150°.3. The indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 2 , wherein the angle α between the plane in which the panel in the open position lies and the ...

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Номер записи: 84
26-07-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20180209667A1
Автор: HA Jong Kweon, JEON Hyun Joo, Jung Chang-woo, Kim Jin Baek, KIM Jong Whal, Kim Tae Woo, LEE WON-HEE, Seo Eung Ryeol, SONG Woo Seog, YUN Yeon-seob
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An air conditioner includes a housing comprising an external panel defining an external appearance and having an opening formed at the external panel; a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with air flowing into the housing; and an air discharge unit configured to discharge air heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger out of the housing. The air discharge unit includes a first discharge unit connected to the opening and discharging air; and a second discharge unit provided at the external panel and discharging air. A method of blowing heat-exchanged air may be changed in accordance with an environment of a user. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing;a heat exchanger disposed in the housing to heat-exchange air in the air conditioner;a blower fan disposed in the housing to blow the air heat-exchanged with the heat exchanger out of the housing;a flow path forming frame disposed in the housing to define a flow path to guide the air blown by the blower fan; and a door;', 'an opening openable and closeable by the door and configured to discharge the air blown by the blower fan out of the housing, and', 'a plurality of discharge holes configured to discharge the air around the opening., 'a discharge plate disposed to form the flow path together with the flow path forming frame and comprising2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the air blown from the blower fan is discharged through at least one of the opening and the plurality of discharge holes.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the air blown from the blower fan isdischarged through the opening when the opening is opened, anddischarged through the plurality of discharge holes when the opening is closed by the door.4. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , further comprising a discharge guide disposed between the flow path forming frame and the discharge plate to guide the air from the blower fan to the opening.5. The air conditioner according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 85
26-07-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180209668A1
Автор: AHN Byoung-Ok, BYEON Na Yeong, HA Jong Kweon, HWANG Jun, JUN Hong Seok, KANG Hee-Chan, Kim Jong Woon, Kim Kwon Jim, Kim Tae Woo, PARK Seung Jun, SEO Hyeong Joon
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An air conditioner and a control method thereof perform cooling through an outlet if room temperature or room humidity is high to reduce the room temperature or the room humidity, and closing the outlet to perform cooling at low velocity through an outlet hole if room temperature or room humidity reaches a predetermined value so that a user can little feel the wind velocity of cooling of the air conditioner, while maintaining indoor space at pleasant temperature or humidity. By performing cooling at low velocity through the outlet hole formed in the lower portion of the air conditioner, it is possible to cool the lower area of indoor space at pleasant temperature when a user is asleep. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing including a front panel;a heat exchanger configured to heat-exchange air drawn into an inside of the housing of the air conditioner;a blower fan configured to move the heat-exchanged air towards an outside of the housing;an outlet configured to discharge the heat-exchanged air to the outside of the housing;an outlet hole provided in the front panel to be distributed around the outlet and configured to discharge the heat-exchanged air; anda controller configured to rotate a blower fan so that the heat-exchanged air is discharged through the outlet hole when, after the outlet is closed and rotation of the blower fan is stopped, it is determined that condensation is occurred on the basis of a temperature of the front panel.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature of the front panel.3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein:the outlet includes a plurality of outlets;the blower fan includes a plurality of blowers corresponding to the plurality of outlets; andthe controller rotates the blower fan so that the heat-exchanged air is discharged through the outlet hole when, after some of the plurality of outlets are closed and rotation of the blower fans ...

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Номер записи: 86
04-08-2016 дата публикации

Air Conditioning Unit

Номер: US20160223211A1
Автор: FUSHIMI Naoyuki, Iwase Taku, OBARA Hideshi, SATOH Daiwa, TSUCHIHASHI Kazuhiro, Xue Jun
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The present invention provides an air conditioning unit having an indoor unit, the indoor unit including: a casing; a centrifugal fan having a hub, a shroud, and blades disposed therebetween; and an indoor heat exchanger which surrounds the centrifugal fan, the casing containing the centrifugal fan and the indoor heat exchanger. In the indoor unit, the indoor heat exchanger has a planar air inflow surface allowing an inflow of air discharged from an air outlet of the centrifugal fan, the air inflow surface is provided with a rectifying member, the rectifying member includes a support having an insertion portion fixed between fins on the air inflow surface, and a vane having a shape extending from the support toward a direction opposite a rotating direction of the centrifugal fan, the rectifying member configured to block some of the air flowing between the centrifugal fan and the air inflow surface, and an angle formed by the insertion portion and the vane in the plane orthogonal to a rotation axis of the centrifugal fan is set to become parallel to the air inflow from the air outlet to the air inflow surface at least at the hub side to increase a static pressure of the air at upstream and downstream sides of the vane. 1. An air conditioning unit having an indoor unit ,the indoor unit comprising:a casing;a centrifugal fan having a hub, a shroud, and blades disposed therebetween; andan indoor heat exchanger which surrounds the centrifugal fan,the casing containing the centrifugal fan and the indoor heat exchanger,wherein the indoor heat exchanger has a planar air inflow surface allowing an inflow of air discharged from an air outlet of the centrifugal fan,the air inflow surface is provided with a rectifying member,the rectifying member includes a support having an insertion portion fixed between fins on the air inflow surface, and a vane having a shape extending from the support toward a direction opposite a rotating direction of the centrifugal fan, the rectifying ...

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Номер записи: 87
03-08-2017 дата публикации

DYNAMIC CYCLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH INCREMENTAL DEHUMIDIFICATION IN AN INDIRECT EVAPORATIVE COOLER

Номер: US20170219226A1
Автор: Boubas Anas Youssef, Bujsaim Ali Mohammad
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Dynamically cycling of air in an indirect evaporative cooler. A heat exchanger includes a dry passage separated from a wet passage by a membrane, the dry passage including an intake portion, an outlet portion, and a loop portion. By selectively passing intake air from the intake portion and/or recirculation air from the loop portion using a mixing valve, air is moved into and through the loop portion. The air within the heat exchanger can be selectively passed outside through the outlet portion and/or recirculated by the mixing valve. In this manner air is able to be circulated a number of loop circuits through the loop portion, enabling cooling and/or dehumidifying of air. 1. An indirect evaporative cooler apparatus comprising:a heat exchanger comprising a dry passage and a wet passage, the dry passage in thermodynamic communication with the wet passage and separated from the wet passage by a substantially liquid-impermeable membrane having a hydrophobic surface facing the dry passage and a hydrophilic surface facing the wet passage, the dry passage comprising an intake portion, an outlet portion, and a loop portion;a mixing valve disposed in the dry passage and configured to selectively pass intake air from the intake portion, recirculation air from the loop portion, or a combination thereof;a first fan disposed downstream of the mixing valve and adapted to move a first volume of air into and through the loop portion;a diverting valve disposed in the dry passage and configured to selectively pass outlet air to the outlet portion, recirculation air to the mixing valve, or a combination thereof; anda controller adapted to operate the mixing valve, the first fan, the diverting valve, and a combination thereof, to circulate air a number of loop circuits through the loop portion for cooling and dehumidifying the first volume of air.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the number of loop circuits is based on one of dry passage air temperature claim 1 , dry passage air ...

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Номер записи: 88
03-08-2017 дата публикации

DYNAMIC CYCLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH INCREMENTAL DEHUMIDIFICATION INCORPORATING MULTIPLE CIRCUITS OF THE VOLUME OF AIR

Номер: US20170219227A1
Автор: Boubas Anas Youssef, Bujsaim Ali Mohammad
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Incremental dehumidification of a volume of air in an indirect evaporative cooler. Dehumidification processes are incorporated with the cooling processes, such that within each circuit a volume of air follows through the indirect evaporative cooler and includes dehumidification as well as cooling of the volume of air. Subsequent circuits of the volume of air, which commence at a lower starting temperature than the prior circuit, result in further dehumidification of the air. 1. An indirect evaporative cooler apparatus comprising:a heat exchanger comprising a dry passage and a wet passage, the dry passage in thermodynamic communication with the wet passage and separated from the wet passage by a substantially liquid-impermeable membrane having a hydrophobic surface facing the dry passage and a hydrophilic surface facing the wet passage, the dry passage comprising an intake portion, an outlet portion, and a loop portion;a mixing valve disposed in the dry passage and configured to selectively pass intake air from the intake portion, recirculation air from the loop portion, or a combination thereof;a first fan disposed downstream of the mixing valve and adapted to move a first volume of air into and through the loop portion;a diverting valve disposed in the dry passage and configured to selectively pass outlet air to the outlet portion, recirculation air to the mixing valve, or a combination thereof; anda controller adapted to operate the mixing valve, the first fan, the diverting valve, and a combination thereof, for cooling the first volume substantially to its dew point, and for incrementally further cooling and dehumidifying the first volume of air.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a water source having a pressure valve associated therewith claim 1 , and a nozzle configured to wet the wet passage for evaporative cooling of the substantially liquid-impermeable membrane.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the water enclosure is pressurized by the ...

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Номер записи: 89
03-08-2017 дата публикации

DYNAMIC CYCLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH INCREMENTAL DEHUMIDIFICATION INCORPORATING A WET PASSAGE AND A DRY PASSAGE

Номер: US20170219228A1
Автор: Boubas Anas Youssef, Bujsaim Ali Mohammad
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Incrementally cooling and dehumidifying a volume of air that is substantially at its dew point. Developing a pressure differential within an indirect evaporative cooler between a dry passage and ambient air and/or a wet passage and ambient air, to evaporate liquid outside the dry passage and condense liquid within the wet passage. A pressure differential can be developed by selectively pushing and/or blocking air at predetermined portions of the wet and dry passages. 1. An indirect evaporative cooler apparatus comprising:a heat exchanger comprising a dry passage and a wet passage, the dry passage in thermodynamic communication with the wet passage and separated from the wet passage by a substantially liquid-impermeable membrane having a hydrophobic surface facing the dry passage and a hydrophilic surface facing the wet passage, the dry passage comprising an intake portion, an outlet portion, and a loop portion;a mixing valve disposed in the dry passage and configured to selectively pass intake air from the intake portion, recirculation air from the loop portion, or a combination thereof;a first fan disposed downstream of the mixing valve and adapted to move a first volume of air into and through the loop portion;a diverting valve disposed in the dry passage and configured to selectively pass outlet air to the outlet portion, recirculation air to the mixing valve, or a combination thereof; anda controller adapted to operate the mixing valve, the first fan, the diverting valve, and a combination thereof, to generate a barometric pressure differential in the heat exchanger sufficient to condense water from the first volume of air.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dry passage comprises air traps arranged to partially block the movement of a portion of the first volume of air through the loop portion and to develop a positive pressure in the loop portion relative to ambient pressure.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dry passage comprises a heat exchanger ...

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Номер записи: 90
11-07-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20190212017A1
Автор: CHO Seoyoung, CHUN Sunghyun, KIM Byungghun, KWON Junseok, Lee Wonhee, PARK Hyunggeun, SON Sunhee, SONG Wooseog, SONG Youngtae
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An air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner includes a housing, a heat exchanger positioned inside the housing, a fan for blowing air into the heat exchanger such that heat in the blown air is exchanged with the heat exchanger, a duct including a first channel forming surface, and a second channel forming surface, a porous panel corresponding to the second channel forming surface, and including a plurality of pores, a blade for swiveling between an open position and a closed position, blocking the low wind-speed channel at the open position so that air passed through the basic channel can be discharged outside of the air conditioner, moving the air passed through the basic channel to the low wind-speed channel, and discharging the air to the outside via the pores at the closed position, a driver for driving the blade to swivel, and a processor configured to control the driver. 1. An air conditioner comprising:a housing;a heat exchanger positioned inside the housing;a fan for blowing air into the heat exchanger, such that the heat exchanger exchanges heat with the blown air; a first channel forming surface which forms a basic channel for guiding the blown air, and', 'a second channel forming surface which forms a low wind-speed channel extended from the basic channel;, 'at least one duct includinga porous panel corresponding to the second channel forming surface, the porous panel including a plurality of pores; swiveling between an open position and a closed position,', 'blocking the low wind-speed channel at the open position so that air passed through the basic channel can be discharged outside of the air conditioner,', 'moving the air passed through the basic channel to the low wind-speed channel, and', 'discharging the air to the outside via the plurality of pores at the closed position;, 'a blade fora driver for driving the blade to swivel; andat least one processor configured to control the driver.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 91
11-08-2016 дата публикации

Air conditioning apparatus with control device for varying the angle of air conditioning discharge flaps

Номер: US20160231015A1
Автор: Gen Kumamoto, Satoshi Hashimoto
Принадлежит: Daikin Industries Ltd

An air conditioning apparatus includes a control device that controls a swing action of flaps of an air conditioning apparatus. The flaps are swung up and down. The control device includes an operation mode determining section, a swing pattern storage area and a control command generator. The operation mode determining section determines at least an air-cooling operation mode and an air-warming operation mode that are operation modes of the air conditioning apparatus. The swing pattern storage area stores a plurality of swing patterns that include information pertaining to the swing action. The control command generator generates a control command of the air conditioning apparatus on the basis of a swing pattern corresponding to the mode determined by the operation mode determining section from among the plurality of swing patterns.

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Номер записи: 92
10-08-2017 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20170227240A1
Автор: Ikeda Takashi, SHIROTA Mitsuhiro, Shishido Takahiro
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An air conditioner includes a main body that includes a suction port and an outlet port, wherein: the main body includes a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a pair of side surfaces; the suction port is formed on any of the front surface, the upper surface, and the side surfaces; the outlet port is formed on at least the lower surface; an outlet air channel is upstream from the outlet port; a side of the outlet air channel near the front surface is formed by a diffuser; and the diffuser includes a portion that diverges from an imaginary straight line that constitutes a direction of extension of an upstream portion of the diffuser increasingly toward a downstream end of the diffuser in a side view. 19-. (canceled)10. An air conditioner comprising:a main body that comprises a suction port and an outlet port;a blowing portion that is disposed inside said main body; anda heat exchanging portion that is disposed inside said main body,wherein:said main body includes a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a pair of side surfaces;said suction port is formed on any of said front surface, said upper surface, and said side surfaces;said outlet port is formed on at least said lower surface;an outlet air channel is upstream from said outlet port;a side of said outlet air channel near said front surface is delimited by a diffuser;said diffuser comprises a portion that diverges from an upstream portion imaginary straight line that constitutes a direction of extension of an upstream portion of said diffuser increasingly toward a downstream end of said diffuser when viewed from a side;a stabilizer is disposed below said heat exchanging portion, said diffuser being formed on a lower surface of said stabilizer;said suction port is formed on said front surface of said main body and being disposed within a range that is lower than an upper end of said blowing portion and higher than an upper end of said stabilizer in a ...

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Номер записи: 93
18-08-2016 дата публикации

POSITIVE PRESSURE AIRFLOW BLOWER POWERED FILTRATION DEVICE

Номер: US20160236130A1
Автор: Blum William G., Ferris Frank, HASLEBACHER WILLIAM J.
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A positive pressure airflow blower system configured to deliver microbe-free air to a target room. The positive airflow pressure blower system can comprise at least a) an air inlet sealingly connectable to an external air source that is external to the target room; b) a blower operably connected in sealed connection to the air inlet and configured to blow air solely from the inlet through an anti-microbe air filter into the target room; c) operably connected in sealed connection to the blower and the target room such that only air from the blower is transmitted through the anti-microbe air filter into the target room, wherein the anti-microbe air filter is sized and configured to remove at least bacteria, fungi and viruses from air passing through the anti-microbe air filter to provide microbe-free air; and, d) an anti-microbial seal disposed at a blower system-target room interface, wherein the seal is configured to seal the blower system-target room interface such that only microbe-free air is transmitted through the blower system and into the target room. 1. A positive pressure airflow blower system configured to deliver microbe-free air onto a target within a room , wherein the positive airflow pressure blower system comprises:a) an external-air inlet sealingly connectable to an external air source that is external to the target room;b) a blower operably connected in sealed connection to the external-air inlet and configured to blow air solely from the inlet through an anti-microbe air filter into the target room;c) the anti-microbial air filter operably connected in sealed connection to the blower and the target room such that only air from the blower is transmitted through the anti-microbe air filter into the target room, wherein the anti-microbe air filter is sized and configured to remove at least bacteria, fungi and viruses from air passing through the anti-microbe air filter to provide microbe-free air; and,d) an anti-microbial seal disposed at a blower ...

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Номер записи: 94
16-08-2018 дата публикации

AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND A WALL UNIT THEREFOR

Номер: US20180231263A1
Автор: MANNIX NEVILLE ASHLEY
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A wall unit for an air conditioning system. The wall unit is adapted for installation in a through opening provided in an exterior wall of a building which has been vacated by a wall air conditioner unit. Internals for the wall unit are substantially housed within the wall's through opening and between interior and exterior surfaces of the wall. 1. A wall unit for an air conditioning system , said wall unit being adapted for installation in a through opening provided in an exterior wall of a building which has been vacated by a wall air conditioner unit , wherein internals for the wall unit are substantially housed within the wall's through opening and between interior and exterior surfaces of the wall.2. The wall unit of claim 1 , wherein the wall unit comprises a front claim 1 , which in use claim 1 , is substantially flush with the interior surface of the exterior wall.3. The wall unit of claim 2 , wherein the front comprises an outwardly directed perimeter flange claim 2 , which in use claim 2 , extends adjacent to the interior surface of the exterior wall and conceals any edges of the through opening therein.4. The wall unit in claim 1 , wherein the wall unit comprises a removable back claim 1 , which in use claim 1 , is substantially flush with an exterior surface of the exterior wall.5. The wall unit of claim 4 , wherein the removable back is adapted for engagement with claim 4 , and positioning relative to claim 4 , a remainder of the wall unit claim 4 , so that a distance between the front and the back of the wall unit is adjustable to match a thickness of the exterior wall.6. The wall unit in claim 4 , wherein the back comprises an outwardly directed perimeter flange claim 4 , which in use claim 4 , extends adjacent to the exterior surface of the exterior wall and conceals any edges of the through opening therein.7. The wall unit in claim 1 , wherein the system is a split-system comprising an outdoor unit which is operatively associated with the wall unit. ...

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Номер записи: 95
25-08-2016 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160245539A1
Автор: Koge Hirofumi, MORIMOTO Osamu, Motomura Yuji, Takenaka Naofumi, Wakamoto Shinichi
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An air-conditioning apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit formed by connecting, with pipes, a compressor, a first refrigerant flow switching device, a heat-source-side heat exchanger, an expansion device, and a plurality of intermediate heat exchangers. A heat medium circuit is formed by connecting, with pipes, a plurality of pumps configured to pressurize and circulate the heat medium subjected to heat exchange in the plurality of intermediate heat exchangers, a plurality of use-side heat exchangers each configured to exchange heat between the heat medium and air in an air-conditioned space, and a heat-medium flow switching/control device configured to switch which of the heat medium is to be allowed to flow into and out of each of the use-side heat exchangers; and a controller configured to perform processing for controlling the switching performed by the heat-medium flow switching/control device, in accordance with a capacity of each of the use-side heat exchangers. 1. An air-conditioning apparatus comprising:a refrigerant circuit formed by connecting, with pipes, a compressor configured to compress heat-source-side refrigerant, a refrigerant flow switching device configured to switch a circulation path of the heat-source-side refrigerant, a heat-source-side heat exchanger configured to cause the heat-source-side refrigerant to exchange heat, an expansion device configured to regulate a pressure of the heat-source-side refrigerant, and a plurality of intermediate heat exchangers each configured to exchange heat between the heat-source-side refrigerant and a heat medium different from the heat-source-side refrigerant;a heat medium circuit formed by connecting, with pipes, a plurality of pumps configured to pressurize and circulate the heat medium subjected to heat exchange in the plurality of intermediate heat exchangers, a plurality of use-side heat exchangers each configured to exchange heat between the heat medium and air in an air-conditioned space, and a ...

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Номер записи: 96
23-08-2018 дата публикации

WATER DELIVERY FOR AN EVAPORATIVE COOLER

Номер: US20180238569A1
Автор: Gillan Leland, Thompson David
Принадлежит: F.F. SEELEY NOMINEES PTY LTD.

A method of liquid delivery in an evaporative cooler having an assembly of plates may include delivering liquid from a fill tube to a first trough formed on a first plate of the assembly of plates, the first trough including a first perforation in fluid communication with a second trough formed on a second plate of the assembly of plates, the fill tube configured to deliver the liquid above the first perforation such that an exit point of the fill tube is not submerged in liquid at any point during liquid delivery or operation of the evaporative cooler, draining the liquid from the first trough to the second trough via the first perforation, and filling the second trough to an overflow level before permitting the liquid to exit the second trough via a second perforation, the overflow level defined by a bottom of the second perforation. 1. A method of liquid delivery in an evaporative cooler having an assembly of plates , the method comprising:delivering liquid from a fill tube to a first trough formed on a first plate of the assembly of plates, the first trough including a first perforation in fluid communication with a second trough formed on a second plate of the assembly of plates, the fill tube configured to deliver the liquid above the first perforation such that an exit point of the fill tube is not submerged in liquid at any point during liquid delivery or operation of the evaporative cooler;draining the liquid from the first trough to the second trough via the first perforation; andfilling the second trough to an overflow level before permitting the liquid to exit the second trough via a second perforation, the overflow level defined by a bottom of the second perforation.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising suspending delivery of the liquid to the assembly of plates and preventing siphoning of liquid from the assembly of plates into the fill tube.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exit point of the fill tube is positioned above the first ...

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Номер записи: 97
10-09-2015 дата публикации

Method and apparatus in a pneumatic pipe conveying system for material

Номер: US20150253023A1
Автор: Goran Sundholm
Принадлежит: MARICAP OY

Method for extracting smoke and combustion gases from a space, in which method the combustion gases are conducted into a duct in which suction is acting. The smoke and combustion gases are conducted from the space into the conveying piping of a pneumatic material-conveying system. The invention also relates to an apparatus and to use.

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Номер записи: 98
01-08-2019 дата публикации

In-Wall Dehumidifier

Номер: US20190234623A1
Автор: Jared M. Stearns, Jerome Verhoeven, Joshua William Henry, Richard G. Giallombardo, Steven S. Dingle, Todd R. Demonte
Принадлежит: Therma Stor LLC

A dehumidifier includes a cabinet, a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, and a fan. The cabinet is configured to be installed between studs in a wall. The evaporator is installed within the cabinet above the compressor. The condenser is installed within the cabinet above the evaporator. The fan is installed between the evaporator and a back surface of the cabinet. The fan is configured to generate the airflow that flows into the cabinet through the evaporator and out of the cabinet through condenser. The airflow flows through the evaporator and condenser in order to provide dehumidification to the airflow.

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Номер записи: 99
01-08-2019 дата публикации

AIR HANDLING UNIT

Номер: US20190234644A1
Автор: Condie Brent, Tully Travis
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A wall mounted heat exchanger including a plurality of panels. Individual panels may include a first end, a second end, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first gap disposed along the second end, and a second gap disposed along the second sidewall. A first plurality of panels may be arranged such that first ends of the first plurality of panels are co-planar with second ends of a second plurality of panels and first sidewalls of the first plurality of panels are co-planar with second sidewalls of the second plurality of panels. The first plurality of panels and the second plurality of panels, when arranged, may form a plurality of first inlets from the second gap, a plurality of first outlets from the first gap, a plurality of second inlets from the second gap, and a plurality of second outlets from the first gap. 1. (canceled)2. A heat exchanger , comprising: a bottom surface,', 'a top surface,', 'a sidewall extending from at least a portion of the top surface of the first panel,', 'a first opening disposed on a first side of the first panel, and', 'a second opening disposed on a second side of the first panel;, 'a first panel including a bottom surface,', 'a top surface,', 'a sidewall extending from at least a portion of the top surface of the second panel,', 'a first opening disposed on a first side of the second panel, and', 'a second opening disposed on a second side of the second panel; and, 'a second panel coupled to the first panel, the second panel includinga third panel coupled to the second panel.3. The heat exchanger of claim 2 , wherein at least one of:the first side of the first panel is substantially perpendicular to the second side of the first panel; orthe first side of the second panel is substantially perpendicular to the second side of the second panel.4. The heat exchanger of claim 2 , wherein at least one of:the first side of the first panel is substantially parallel to the first side of the second panel; orthe second side of the first ...

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Номер записи: 100