EP3350516A4 - Condensate wicking medium on indoor unit fan scroll to distribute moisture for revaporization into dry air - Google Patents

Condensate wicking medium on indoor unit fan scroll to distribute moisture for revaporization into dry air Download PDF

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EP3350516A4
EP3350516A4 EP16847387.4A EP16847387A EP3350516A4 EP 3350516 A4 EP3350516 A4 EP 3350516A4 EP 16847387 A EP16847387 A EP 16847387A EP 3350516 A4 EP3350516 A4 EP 3350516A4
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revaporization
indoor unit
dry air
unit fan
fan scroll
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EP3350516A1 (en
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Steven Kuehl
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Whirlpool Corp
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Whirlpool Corp
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/0007—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
    • F24F1/0083—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with dehumidification means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/22—Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/0007—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
    • F24F1/0043—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements
    • F24F1/0057—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements mounted in or on a wall
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/0007—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
    • F24F1/0087—Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with humidification means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F6/00—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification
    • F24F6/02—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air
    • F24F6/04—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
    • F24F6/043—Air-humidification, e.g. cooling by humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements with self-sucking action, e.g. wicks

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Devices For Blowing Cold Air, Devices For Blowing Warm Air, And Means For Preventing Water Condensation In Air Conditioning Units (AREA)
EP16847387.4A 2015-09-16 2016-09-16 Condensate wicking medium on indoor unit fan scroll to distribute moisture for revaporization into dry air Withdrawn EP3350516A4 (en)

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US201562219204P 2015-09-16 2015-09-16
PCT/US2016/052142 WO2017049089A1 (en) 2015-09-16 2016-09-16 Condensate wicking medium on indoor unit fan scroll to distribute moisture for revaporization into dry air

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EP3350516A1 EP3350516A1 (en) 2018-07-25
EP3350516A4 true EP3350516A4 (en) 2019-05-15

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WO (1) WO2017049089A1 (en)

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JP6340111B1 (en) * 2017-04-28 2018-06-06 日立ジョンソンコントロールズ空調株式会社 Air conditioner indoor unit
BE1025672B1 (en) * 2018-03-09 2019-05-21 Bureau D'etudes Solaires Sprl FAN-CONVECTOR WITH THERMAL EXCHANGER AND OPTIMIZED AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION

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US5038577A (en) * 1990-02-12 1991-08-13 Inter-City Products Corporation (Usa) Air intake arrangement for air conditioner with dual cross flow blowers
JP2008064429A (en) * 2006-09-11 2008-03-21 Sharp Corp Humidifier and air cleaner with it
JP2008151414A (en) * 2006-12-18 2008-07-03 Daikin Ind Ltd Air conditioner
CN101373086A (en) * 2008-10-15 2009-02-25 广东美的电器股份有限公司 Moisture-keeping energy-saving air conditioner

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CN102384547A (en) * 2011-06-24 2012-03-21 胡永生 Beneficiating, energy-saving and air-humidifying method of air conditioner and device thereof
CN203893319U (en) * 2014-06-23 2014-10-22 中国矿业大学 Air conditioner with functions of air humidification and sterilization
CN204043116U (en) * 2014-09-05 2014-12-24 佛山市顺德区温宝科技有限公司 Damping device and there is the air purifier of humidification function

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5038577A (en) * 1990-02-12 1991-08-13 Inter-City Products Corporation (Usa) Air intake arrangement for air conditioner with dual cross flow blowers
JP2008064429A (en) * 2006-09-11 2008-03-21 Sharp Corp Humidifier and air cleaner with it
JP2008151414A (en) * 2006-12-18 2008-07-03 Daikin Ind Ltd Air conditioner
CN101373086A (en) * 2008-10-15 2009-02-25 广东美的电器股份有限公司 Moisture-keeping energy-saving air conditioner

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