18649795. INDOOR UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONER simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)

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INDOOR UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONER

Organization Name

LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor(s)

Sunggyu Choi of Seoul (KR)

Kangyoung Kim of Seoul (KR)

Eunsun Lee of Seoul (KR)

Jungwon Lee of Seoul (KR)

Junseok Bae of Seoul (KR)

Myeonggu Kang of Seoul (KR)

Giyeong Gyeong of Seoul (KR)

INDOOR UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18649795 titled 'INDOOR UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONER

The indoor unit for the air conditioner in this patent application includes a cabinet assembly with an air suction port, a filter module to filter dust, a filter cleaner to remove foreign substances, and a guide rail to guide the movement of the filter cleaner.

  • Cabinet assembly forming the external appearance of the indoor unit
  • Air suction port at the rear of the cabinet assembly
  • Filter module to filter dust from the air
  • Filter cleaner that moves up and down to clean the filter module
  • Guide rail to guide the movement of the filter cleaner

Potential Applications: - Residential air conditioning units - Commercial air conditioning systems - Industrial HVAC systems

Problems Solved: - Improving air quality by filtering out dust and foreign substances - Enhancing the efficiency of air conditioning units by maintaining clean filters

Benefits: - Cleaner and healthier indoor air quality - Increased lifespan of air conditioning units - Reduced maintenance costs

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Air Conditioning Unit with Self-Cleaning Filter" This technology can be used in various commercial settings such as office buildings, hospitals, hotels, and shopping malls to ensure clean and efficient air conditioning systems.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on self-cleaning filters for air conditioning units, advancements in air purification technology, and innovations in HVAC systems.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring new materials for filters, automation technologies for self-cleaning mechanisms, and energy-efficient solutions for air conditioning units.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the filter cleaner in this indoor unit work? The filter cleaner moves up and down to remove foreign substances stuck in the filter module, ensuring efficient filtration of dust from the air.

2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this self-cleaning filter technology? By maintaining clean filters and improving the efficiency of air conditioning units, users can save on maintenance costs and energy consumption in the long run.


Original Abstract Submitted

The indoor unit for the air conditioner according to the present invention includes: a cabinet assembly forming an external appearance of the indoor unit and having an air suction port formed in a rear of the cabinet assembly; a filter module disposed at the air suction port to filter dust contained in air being introduced through the air suction port; a filter cleaner configured to move upward and downward in a rear of the filter module to remove foreign substances stuck in the filter module; a guide rail vertically disposed on one side of the filter module and configured to guide upward and downward movement of the filter cleaner.