18546191. VENTILATOR simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
- 1 VENTILATOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VENTILATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the desiccant rotor switch between indoor and outdoor air flow paths?
- 1.11 What is the specific design of the first heat exchanger located upstream of the desiccant rotor?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
VENTILATOR
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
VENTILATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18546191 titled 'VENTILATOR
Simplified Explanation
The ventilator described in the abstract includes a desiccant rotor that switches between indoor and outdoor air flow paths, along with blowers and heat exchangers to control air flow and temperature.
- The ventilator has two air flow paths: one for indoor air and one for outdoor air.
- It includes two blowers, one for each air flow path, to control the movement of air.
- A desiccant rotor is used to switch between the indoor and outdoor air flow paths over time.
- A heat exchanger is located before the desiccant rotor in the indoor air flow path to regulate temperature.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be used in HVAC systems for buildings, homes, and other indoor spaces to regulate air flow and temperature efficiently.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently controlling air flow and temperature in indoor spaces, especially in areas where both indoor and outdoor air need to be circulated.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and the ability to regulate temperature effectively in various environments.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be applied in commercial HVAC systems, industrial ventilation systems, and residential air conditioning units.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing desiccant-based ventilation systems used in industrial settings or specialized applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does the desiccant rotor switch between indoor and outdoor air flow paths?
The abstract mentions that the desiccant rotor switches between the two air flow paths, but it does not provide details on the mechanism or process involved in this switching.
What is the specific design of the first heat exchanger located upstream of the desiccant rotor?
While the abstract mentions the presence of a first heat exchanger in the indoor air flow path, it does not elaborate on the design or specific function of this component.
Original Abstract Submitted
A ventilator according to the present disclosure includes a first air flow path that draws in indoor air and blows out air into an indoor space, a second air flow path that draws in indoor air and blows out air to an outdoor space, first blower means placed in the first air flow path, second blower means placed in the second air flow path, a desiccant rotor which is placed across the first air flow path and the second air flow path and in which a portion located in the first air flow path and a portion located in the second air flow path are switched over time by rotation, and a first heat exchanger located upstream of the desiccant rotor in the first air flow path.
