Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240117975). OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract
OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyejeong Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Keunjeong Jang of Suwon-si (KR)
OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240117975 titled 'OUTDOOR UNIT OF AIR CONDITIONER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an outdoor unit of an air conditioner with a unique blower fan design to improve air flow efficiency.
- The housing of the outdoor unit includes an inlet and an outlet, with a flow path formed between them.
- A heat exchanger is positioned on the flow path inside the housing.
- The blower fan, located between the inlet and the heat exchanger, is designed to flow air along the path from the inlet, through the heat exchanger, and towards the outlet.
- The blower fan has a rotatable hub and multiple blades arranged around the hub, each blade featuring a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a blade surface inclined towards the inlet.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
Problems Solved
1. Improved air flow efficiency within the outdoor unit. 2. Enhanced cooling performance due to optimized blade design.
Benefits
1. Increased energy efficiency. 2. Better cooling capacity. 3. Reduced noise levels.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized air conditioning systems for homes, offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to air conditioner fan designs and heat exchanger configurations.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional blower fan designs in terms of energy efficiency?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this innovative blower fan design and traditional designs in terms of energy efficiency. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the exact energy savings achieved with this technology.
Are there any limitations to the size or scale of air conditioning units that can incorporate this technology?
The article does not address any potential limitations regarding the size or scale of air conditioning units that can utilize this technology. It would be important to investigate whether this design is suitable for a wide range of applications or if there are restrictions based on unit size or capacity.
Original Abstract Submitted
an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, including a housing including an inlet and an outlet, wherein a flow path is formed between the inlet and the outlet inside the housing; a heat exchanger positioned on the flow path inside the housing; and a blower fan inside the housing between the inlet and the heat exchanger, and configured to flow air along the flow path, from the inlet, through the heat exchanger, and toward the outlet, wherein the blower fan includes a hub configured to be rotatable, and a plurality of blades extending from the hub and arranged along a circumference of the hub, each blade among the plurality of blades includes a leading edge at a side of a rotation direction of the hub, a trailing edge opposite to the leading edge, and a blade surface between the leading edge and the trailing edge and inclined toward the inlet from the trailing edge to the leading edge.