18262610. AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
AIR CONDITIONER
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Mitsuhiro Shirota of Tokyo (JP)
AIR CONDITIONER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18262610 titled 'AIR CONDITIONER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an air conditioner with a wall-mounted indoor unit and a discharge unit above it, where air passes through a discharge device.
- Wall-mounted indoor unit with heat exchanger, blower, and housing.
- Discharge unit above indoor unit with a discharge device.
- Suction port in the housing opens upward.
- Air suctioned into the suction port passes through the discharge device.
- Center of discharge unit can be shifted to one side in the right-left direction.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in residential and commercial buildings to provide efficient cooling and air circulation.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient cooling and air circulation in indoor spaces. 2. Space-saving design with wall-mounted units.
Benefits
1. Improved air quality and comfort. 2. Energy-efficient operation. 3. Space-saving installation.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing air conditioning systems in hotels, offices, and residential buildings.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar wall-mounted air conditioning units with discharge units, but the specific design of shifting the center of the discharge unit may be unique to this invention.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional air conditioning units in terms of energy efficiency?
This article does not provide specific data on the energy efficiency of this technology compared to traditional units. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the exact energy savings.
What are the maintenance requirements for this air conditioning system?
The article does not mention the maintenance needs of this technology. Understanding the maintenance schedule and requirements can help users assess the long-term costs and upkeep of the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
An air conditioner according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a wall-mounted indoor unit which includes a heat exchanger, a blower, and a housing that accommodates the heat exchanger and the blower therein, and which is fixed to a wall surface, and a discharge unit which is disposed above the indoor unit outside the indoor unit, in which the housing includes a suction port that opens upward, the discharge unit includes a discharge device disposed above the suction port, at least a portion of air suctioned into the suction port passes through the discharge device, and a center of the discharge unit in a right-left direction of the indoor unit is disposed to be shifted to one side in the right-left direction with respect to a center of the indoor unit.
