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WO2011016703A2
WO2011016703A2 PCT/KR2010/005202 KR2010005202W WO2011016703A2 WO 2011016703 A2 WO2011016703 A2 WO 2011016703A2 KR 2010005202 W KR2010005202 W KR 2010005202W WO 2011016703 A2 WO2011016703 A2 WO 2011016703A2
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ultrasonic generator
main body
air conditioner
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Dong Won Lee
Sung Kwan Park
Jae Hong Kim
Jeong Young Kim
Ill Uk Kim
Kwa Jin Park
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Lg Electronics Inc.
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Priority claimed from KR1020090084080A external-priority patent/KR20110026262A/ko
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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
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
    • F24F8/20—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by sterilisation
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B30/00—Energy efficient heating, ventilation or air conditioning [HVAC]
    • Y02B30/70—Efficient control or regulation technologies, e.g. for control of refrigerant flow, motor or heating

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  • the present invention relates to an air conditioner that can maintain the ambient air of a specific space (or area) to a pleasant state by adequately adjusting the temperature, humidity, and air current distribution within the corresponding space (or area) to allow people to pleasantly carry out their everyday activities.
  • an air conditioner maintains the atmosphere (or ambient air) of a particular space (or area) to a pleasant state by performing cooling and heating function, wherein the air conditioner uses boiling heat or condensation heat of a refrigerant to transfer a cool (or low-temperature) heat source to a heated (or high-temperature) heat source, or to transfer a heated (or high-temperature) heat source to a cool (or low-temperature) heat source, an air purifying (or cleaning) function, wherein the air conditioner purifies (or cleans) polluted air to send out fresh and clean air, and an air circulating function, wherein the air conditioner switches the inside air to and from the outside air.
  • the above-described air conditioner performs its air-conditioning function within a closed indoor space.
  • an insect or pest
  • the insect may pollute (or contaminate) the indoor environment, thereby causing disease or illness to be spread among the people sharing the corresponding space.
  • people may be infected with highly critical mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria or the Dengue fever.
  • highly critical mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria or the Dengue fever.
  • the Dengue fever which is infected by the Dengue mosquito, causes extreme pain and is highly fatal when infected, efforts in trying to prevent such diseases from spreading are required to be made on a nationwide-basis.
  • insect repellants or extermination products such as pesticides or insecticides
  • insecticides or insecticides in order to repel such insects including mosquitoes
  • the indoor air (or atmosphere) may be contaminated (o9r polluted) with the same insect-repellant, thereby decreasing the cleaning (or purifying) efficiency of the air conditioner.
  • insect repellants or extermination products such as pesticides or insecticides
  • the insects may contaminate the indoor atmosphere by spreading the diseases they are carrying.
  • insect repelling unit a structure for repelling insects
  • an insect repelling unit such structure is provided in way that the insect repelling unit is exposed to the indoor space.
  • impurities such as dust or water
  • the air conditioner is turned off, impurities, such as dust or water, may flow into the insect repelling unit, thereby damaging the air conditioner.
  • the outside features of the air conditioner may seem more complex.
  • the present invention is directed to an air conditioner that substantially obviates one or more problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that can eliminate (or repel) insect without degrading the air purifying function of the air conditioner.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that is provided with a structure for repelling (or eliminating) insects firmly fixed to an air outlet.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that is provided with a structure for repelling (or eliminating) insects, wherein the corresponding structure can be hidden from the outside when the air conditioner is not being used.
  • an air conditioner includes a main body including an air inlet for drawing in external air, an air outlet for discharging conditioned air to the outside, and a discharge unit for guiding a flow direction of the air discharged from the air outlet, an ultrasonic generator provided inside the main body and generating ultrasonic waves by using an oscillation of a piezoelectric element, a shielding member relatively movably provided with respect to the main body and provided for selectively exposing the ultrasonic generator to the outside, and a controller for moving the shielding member and for operating the ultrasonic generator.
  • an air conditioner a main body including an air inlet for drawing in external air, and an air outlet for discharging conditioned air to the outside, a discharge unit being mounted in the main body and for guiding a flow direction of the air discharged from the air outlet, a mounting bracket mounted on one side of the discharge unit, an ultrasonic generator mounted on the mounting bracket and generating ultrasonic waves towards the air outlet, and a shielding member rotatably mounted on the discharge unit and for shielding the ultrasonic generator.
  • an air conditioner a main body including an air inlet for drawing in external air, an air outlet for discharging conditioned air to the outside, and an electric machinery room having electric machine assembly parts assembled therein, a discharge unit mounted in the main body to guide a flow direction of the air discharged from the air outlet, and including a bracket mounting unit provided in a position respective to the electric machinery room and having a dented area, a mounting bracket mounted on the dented area of the bracket mounting unit of the discharge unit, an ultrasonic generator mounted on the mounting bracket and generating ultrasonic waves towards the air outlet, and a shielding member rotatably mounted on the discharge unit and for shielding the ultrasonic generator.
  • the flat surface of the front end of the fastening leg 522 is in close contact with the front end of the fastening boss 546.
  • the fastening device passes through the fastening hole 524 of the fastening leg 522 so as to be fastened to the fastening boss 546. Therefore, the front end of the fastening boss 546 is formed to have a flat surface, and the fastening hole 524 is provided to face into the flat surface formed on the front end of the fastening boss 546.
  • the fastening boss 546 is provided to prevent the mounting bracket 500 from moving in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction of the air outlet 6.
  • the fastening leg 522 and the hook leg 520 are fixed in directions perpendicular to one another in the mounting bracket 500. Accordingly, the fastening leg 522 and the hook leg 520 prevent the air outlet 6 from moving along its horizontal direction and also along its vertical direction.
  • bracket body 502 is respectively in close contact with the upper and lower surfaces of the bracket mounting unit 540, thereby stably supporting the mounting bracket 500.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view showing a structure of an air conditioner according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing a state where a shielding member closes an air outlet
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a dispersed perspective view of the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a controlled block view showing a controlled structure according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing a state where a shielding member opens an air outlet
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing an open state of the shielding member according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing a closed state of the shielding member according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing a closed state of the shielding member according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view showing the shielding member being closed by a pivoting movement according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view showing the shielding member being opened by a translation movement according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of an ultrasonic generator configured in the structure according to the present invention, wherein the ultrasonic generator is exposed to the outside;
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of an ultrasonic generator being hidden by the shielding member configuring the structure according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing a hidden state of the ultrasonic generator configured according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the combination relation between the shielding member and a front panel according to the present invention
  • FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of an air outlet being opened in the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a mounting bracket and an ultrasonic generator configured according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 18 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure of a discharge unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the rear structure of the discharge unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates a partial perspective view showing an assembled structure of the discharge unit and the mounting bracket according to the embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 21 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates a front view of a mounting bracket and an ultrasonic generator configured according to the other embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 23 illustrates a rear view of the mounting bracket configured according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure of a discharge unit according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 25 illustrates a partial perspective view showing an assembled state of another discharge unit and the mounting bracket according to the present invention.
  • the air conditioner may include an air conditioner, a ventilator, an air cleaner, and so on.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view showing a structure of an air conditioner according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing a state where a shielding member closes an air outlet.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a dispersed perspective view showing the main structure of the air conditioner structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 2 sucking in air so as to condition ( i.e. , heat or cool) the sucked-in air, thereby outputting the conditioned air, an ultrasonic generator 100 equipped in the main body 2 and configured to generate ultrasounds for repelling (or eliminating) insects and pests, and a shielding member 34 optionally (or selectively) exposing the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • an air inlet 4 for sucking-in air and an air outlet 6 for outputting (or expel) air are formed.
  • the main body 2 corresponds to an air conditioning unit, which sucks-in air through the air inlet 4, so as to internally condition (i.e. , heat or cool) the sucked-in air, thereby outputting the conditioned air through the air outlet 6.
  • the air conditioning unit may be configured in diverse forms, such as a standing-type air conditioner, a ceiling-embedded air conditioner, or a wall-mounted type air conditioner.
  • the wall-mounted type air conditioner will be given as an example in the detailed description of the present invention.
  • the main body 2 includes a sash 10, a front frame 20, a suction grill 21, a front panel 28, and a discharge unit 30.
  • the air outlet 6 may be formed on the lower surface of the main body 2.
  • the front panel 28 may be projected to a forward direction or may be pivoted to an upper direction or a lower direction, so as to configure an air suction path between the front panel 28 and the front surface of the main body 2.
  • the front panel 28 may be mounted so as to be capable of performing translation movements to a pre-decided distance in a forward direction or a backward direction with respect to the front panel 28.
  • the front panel 28 may also be mounted so as to be capable of performing pivoting movements with respect to the main body 2, while being separated from the main body 2 to a pre-decided distance. Accordingly, the gap (or distance) between the front panel 28 and the main body 2 may perform the functions of the air inlet or the air outlet.
  • the main body 2 may be configured so that the air inlet 4 is formed on the upper surface of the main body 2 and that the air outlet 6 is formed on the lower surface of the main body 2.
  • the front panel 28 may be positioned to cover the entire surface of the main body 2.
  • the main body 2 will be described to be configured of an air inlet 4 being formed on the upper portion of the main body 2 and, most particularly, to the upper surface of the main body 2, and of an air outlet 6 being formed on the lower portion of the main body 2 and, most particularly, to the lower surface of the main body 2.
  • the front panel 28 is formed to pivot along the axis of the front panel 28 in a forward direction, so as to service the inside of the main body 2.
  • the sash 10 While being mounted on a wall of an indoor space (or area), the sash 10 consists of a case having an air-flow passage allowing air to pass through formed therein and having diverse elements equipped therein.
  • the sash 10 includes an air-flow passage guide 12 guiding the air sucked-in through the air inlet 4 to the air outlet 6, and an electric machinery room 13 having various types of electric machinery assembly parts equipped on any one of the left and right sides of the air-flow passage guide 12.
  • the air-flow passage guide 12 configures a path of a fan 54.
  • the air-flow passage guide 12 includes left and right guides 15 and 16 each being protruded forward from the sash 10, and a center guide 17 between the left and right guides 15 and 16.
  • a heat exchanger supporter 18, which supports a heat exchanger 60 and also creates an air path, is equipped on any one of the left and right guides 15 and 16.
  • a fan motor 52 is fixed to the electric machinery room 13, wherein a motor installing unit 14 is formed to be protruded in a forward direction.
  • the fan motor 52 will be described in a later process.
  • a control unit 70 controlling the air conditioner is installed in the electric machinery room 13 of the sash 10.
  • the control unit 70 will also be described in detail in a later process.
  • a front frame 20 forms an empty space between the front frame 20 and the sash 10. And, the front frame 20 is placed in front of the sash 10.
  • the front frame 20 creates an air-flow path along with the air-flow passage guide 12 and also covers the electric machinery room 13 formed in the sash 10 so as to protect the electric machinery room 13.
  • the front frame 20 has openings respectively formed on the top side and the front side, wherein the top side opening functions as the air inlet 4, and wherein the front side opening functions as a service hole for the mounting/dismounting or servicing of a filter 80, which is to be described in a later process.
  • the front frame 20 includes front openings 5 that are formed in the front of the air-flow passage guide 12 of the sash 10, so as to be opened back and forth, and also formed on the upper front side of the air-flow passage guide 12 of the sash 10, so as to be opened up and down.
  • An inlet grill 21 allows the indoor (or room) air to be sucked into the main body 2 and to protect the lower portion (or surface) of the main body 2.
  • the inlet grill 21 is formed in a grill shape in the air inlet 4, which corresponds to the top side opening of the front frame 20.
  • a discharge unit 30 guides the outlet (or discharge) of the conditioned air to be discharged to the outside from the inside of the main body 2 through the air outlet 6.
  • the discharge unit 30 is fastened to at least one of the sash 10 and the front frame 20 with a fastening means, such as a fastening member, or with a hooking means, such as a hook.
  • the discharge unit 30 includes a drain unit 32 collecting the condensed water dropping from the heat exchanger 60, which will be described in detail in a later process, on the upper portion of the discharge unit 30.
  • the drain unit 32 is connected to a drain connection hose 33 guiding the condensed water outside of the main body 2.
  • the air outlet 6 is openly formed on the lower portion of the drain unit 32.
  • a wind direction controller controlling the direction of the air passing through the air outlet 6 is formed in the discharge unit 30.
  • the wind direction controller includes a shielding member 34 and a shielding member operating device 35.
  • the shielding member 34 is formed to pivot (or rotate) along the axis of the man body 2 and, more particularly, along the axis of the discharge unit 30, so as to control the direction of the air being discharged through the air outlet 6.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 rotates the shielding member 34.
  • the shielding member 34 is provided to be relatively movable with respect to the main body 2, so as to selectively (or optionally) expose the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • the shielding member 34 may include a left/right shielding member, which controls the direction of the air passing though the air outlet 6 in left/right directions, and an up/down shielding member, which controls the direction of the air passing though the air outlet 6 in up/down directions.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 may be connected to the left/right shielding member so that the left/right shielding member can rotate along the vertical axis.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 may be connected to the up/down shielding member so that the up/down shielding member can rotate along the horizontal axis.
  • the shielding member 34 will be described as being rotatably fixed so that any one of the left/right shielding member and the up/down shielding member can open and close the air outlet 6. And, more specifically, the shielding member 34 will be described to have the up/down shielding member fixed to open and close the air outlet 6. Furthermore, the shielding member operating device 35 will be described to include an air-flow direction controlling motor, which is fixed to any one of the left and right sides of the discharge unit 30, thereby rotating the up/down shielding member.
  • the shielding member 34 is movably fixed in a position exposing the ultrasonic generator 100 to the outside and also movably fixed in a position covering the ultrasonic generator 100, so as to protect the ultrasonic generator 100 when the air conditioner is not being operated and also to prevent the ultrasonic waves, which are generated from the ultrasonic generator 100 in order to repel pests and insects, from being propagated into the indoor space.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 moves (or operates) the shielding member 34 so as to expose or cover the ultrasound generator 100.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 may be configured of a sliding moving (or operating) device that can slide the shielding member 34, or configured of a rotating moving (or operating) device that can rotate the shielding member 34.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 is configured as a rotating moving (or operating) device.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 includes a motor having a rotation axis.
  • the rotation axis of the motor may be connected to the shielding member 34 so as to directly rotate the shielding member 34.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 may also include a motor having a rotation axis, and a driving force transfer member, such as a gear or lever, being connected to the shielding member and to the rotation axis.
  • a driving force transfer member such as a gear or lever
  • the driving force transfer member may be capable of rotating the shielding member 34.
  • the shielding member 34 is configured to have a structure is disregard of the shielded state of the air outlet 6 and the air-flow direction control of the air being discharged through the air outlet 6. In other words, the shielding member 34 only performs the function of protecting the ultrasonic generator 100. Furthermore, the shielding member 34 may also perform the function of shielding the door of the air outlet 6, the air-flow direction control function of controlling the direction of the air being discharged from the air outlet 6, the ultrasonic generator cover function for protecting the ultrasonic generator 100. Herein, in order to minimize the number of assembly parts and to simplify the structure, it is preferable that the shielding member 34 also performs the air outlet door function, the air-flow direction control function, and the insect repeller cover function.
  • the shielding member 34 is formed to have a size large enough to cover the air outlet 6 and the ultrasonic generator 100, and the shielding member 34 is rotatably fixed to the main body 2.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 is configured of a motor installed (or mounted) in the main body 2 so as to rotate the shielding member 34.
  • the main body 2 includes a ventilator 50, a heat exchanger 60, a controller 70, a filter 80, and a filter frame 90. More specifically, the ventilator 50 draws in (or sucks in) the air through the air inlet 4, so that the air can flow inside of the main body 2, and then discharges the processed air through the air outlet 6.
  • the heat exchanger 60 performs heat exchange between the air sucked into the main body 2 and a refrigerant.
  • the controller 70 controls the air conditioner.
  • the filter 80 cleans the air sucked into the main body 2 through the air inlet 4. And, the filter 80 is mounted on the filter frame 90.
  • the ventilator 50 includes a fan motor 52 and a fan 54.
  • the fan motor 52 is fixed to the sash 10 and, more particularly, to the motor installing unit 14 formed in the electric machinery room 13.
  • the fan 54 is mounted on the rotation axis of the fan motor 52 and is positioned in the air-flow passage guide 12.
  • the fan 54 consists of a cross-flow fan being formed to extend from left to right in-between the air-flow passage guides 15, 16, and 17, and, more particularly, between the left/right passage guides 15 and 16.
  • the ventilator 50 further includes a motor cover 56 being mounted on the sash 10 so as to cover the fan motor 52.
  • the heat exchanger 60 is installed in an empty space of the main body 2 and, more particularly, in a rear-end side of the front portion of the front frame 20, so that the heat exchanger 60 can be positioned between the air inlet 4 and the fan 54. Furthermore, the heat exchanger 60 is installed so that the lower portion of the heat exchanger 60 can be placed above the drain unit 32.
  • the heat exchanger 60 includes a vertical portion 62, a forward tilted portion 64, and a backward tilted portion 66. More specifically, the vertical portion 62 is positioned vertically above the drain portion 32. The forward tilted portion 64 is positioned above the vertical portion 62, wherein the rear-end portion is tilted upwards. And, the backward tilted portion 66 is positioned above the forward tilted portion 64, wherein the rear-end portion is tilted downwards.
  • the controller 70 includes a control box 72, a main controller 74, and an ultrasonic generator controller 76. More specifically, the control box 72 is installed in the electric machinery room 13 of the main body 2. The main controller 74 is installed in the control box 72 and controls the fan motor 52 of the ventilator 50 and the shielding member operating device 35. Finally, the ultrasonic generator controller 76 controls the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • the ultrasonic generator controller 76 is connected to the main controller 74 through a first lead wire 77. And, the ultrasonic generator controller 76 is connected to the ultrasonic generator 100 through a second lead wire 78.
  • the filter frame 90 is installed to be positioned between the air inlet 4 and the heat exchanger 60.
  • a filter installing room 92 is formed in the filter frame 90. Herein, air passes through the filter installing room 92 and the filter 80 is mounted (or installed) in the filter installing room 92.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 is formed to repel (or eliminate) pests and insects existing in the indoor space that is to be air-conditioned.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be installed on the front panel 28, which corresponds to the front side of the main body 2.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may also be installed on the bottom surface of front frame 20, which corresponds to the lower surface of the main body 2, or on the bottom surface of the sash 10.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may also be installed on the discharge unit 30, which is positioned between the front side and the lower side of the main body 2.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be installed on each of the left and right sides of the main body 2, wherein a left-side ultrasonic generator is installed on the left-side surface of the main body 2, and wherein a right-side ultrasonic generator is installed on the right-side surface of the main body 2, so as to cooperatively repel (or eliminate) the unwanted insects and pests.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be fixed to the main body 2 so as to repel (or eliminate) insect and pests.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be formed to be protruded to the outside of the main body 2 only when an insect repelling function is activated by the main body 2. In this case, when the insect repelling function is deactivated, or when the air conditioner is turned off, the ultrasonic generator 100 is inserted back into the main body 2 so as to be protected.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may also be rotatably installed in the main body 2 so as to repel insects by rotating inside of the main body 2.
  • the main body 2 may include an ultrasonic generator moving device having a movable motor for moving the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • the main body 2 may also include an ultrasonic generator rotating device having a rotatable motor for rotating the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • an example of the ultrasonic generator 100 being fixed to the main body 2 will be described according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be installed in the main body 2 so as to be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, the ultrasonic generator 100 may also be installed in a position of the main body 2, so as to be covered and hidden by a shielding member 34 when the insect repelling function is deactivated or when the air conditioner is turned off, and exposed to the outside only when the insect repelling function is activated.
  • the example of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention will be limited to an air conditioner having an ultrasonic generator installed in the main body 2 so as to be exposed to the outside, in order to repel insects, regardless of the air-conditioner driving modes, such as a cool air-conditioning mode, a heated air-conditioning mode, a dehumidifying air-conditioning mode, and so on (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “air-conditioning mode”).
  • the air-conditioner driving modes such as a cool air-conditioning mode, a heated air-conditioning mode, a dehumidifying air-conditioning mode, and so on (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “air-conditioning mode”).
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a controlled block view showing a controlled structure according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes manipulator 40 that can manipulate the operation (or driving) of the main body 2 and that can also input the insect repelling mode.
  • the controller 70 controls the fan motor 52 of the ventilator 40, the shielding member operating device 35, and the ultrasonic generator 100 based upon the manipulation of the manipulator 40.
  • the controller 70 supplies power to the ultrasonic generator 100 regardless of whether or not the main body 2 is operating the air-conditioning function.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing a state where a shielding member opens an air outlet.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing an open state of the shielding member according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing a closed state of the shielding member according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 is provided inside of the main body 2.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be configured by including a speaker 102 converting the electrical signals to sonic wave (or sound wave) signals, thereby outputting the converted signals to the speaker 102.
  • the speaker 102 may be realized with a piezoelectric element.
  • the speaker 102 oscillates in accordance with inputted pulse signals, thereby outputting the sonic wave signals.
  • the speaker 102 may be mounted on the main body 2 by using a speaker holder 104.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 is provided so that ultrasonic waves can be generated towards the air outlet 6.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may output sonic wave (or sound wave) signals of a specific frequency band, so as to repel (or eliminate) unwanted insects (or pests).
  • the unwanted insects (or pests) may include flies, mosquitoes, mites, moths, fruit flies, and so on.
  • ultrasonic generator 100 generates ultrasonic waves.
  • ultrasonic waves refer to sonic waves having a frequency higher than the audio frequency of 20 kilohertz (kHz) that such ultrasonic waves cannot be heard by the human ear.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 generates ultrasonic waves of a specific frequency band high enough to repel (or exterminate) insects depending upon the type of insects.
  • the frequency band high enough to repel (or exterminate) insects has a frequency ranging from 20 kHz to 100 kHz.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be configured to emit (or generate) sonic waves having different frequency waves depending upon the insect type.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be configured to alternately generate ultrasonic waves having different frequencies at predetermined intervals, thereby preventing the insects from developing a tolerance (or resistance) to a particular frequency or being capable of repelling different types of insects at the same time.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 may be configured of a speaker generating ultrasonic waves having a frequency ranging from 20 kHz to 100 kHz by using the oscillation of the piezoelectric element.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 is tilted so that the generated ultrasonic waves are directed towards the direction of the opening of the air outlet 6.
  • the shielding member 34 is hinge-joined ( i.e. , joined by hinge) with the upper portion of the air outlet 6, so that the air outlet 6 can be opened starting from its lower end.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 is positioned so that the generated ultrasonic waves can be directed to a direction tilted downwards.
  • the method of operating the air conditioner according to the present invention may broadly include a step of exposing the ultrasonic generator 100, a step of initiating the insect repelling mode by operating the ultrasonic generator 100, a step of stopping (or turning off) the ultrasonic generator 100, and a step of shielding the ultrasonic generator 100 from external factors, thereby protecting the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • the controller 70 supplies power to the air conditioner and inputs the insect repelling mode. Thereafter, the controller 70 operates the shielding member operating device 35 so that the shielding member 34 can expose the ultrasonic generator 100 to the outside.
  • a portion of the shielding member 34 rotates to switch its position to a position that protrudes to the front portion of the main body 2 from its original position located on the front surface of the main body 2, which originally covered the air outlet 6 and the ultrasonic generator 100. Then, the portion of the shielding member 34 stops rotating at a position where the air outlet 6 and the ultrasonic generator 100 are exposed.
  • the controller 70 supplies power to the ultrasonic generator 100. Thereafter, the ultrasonic generator 100 respectively generates sonic waves having a specific frequency so as to generate each type of insects, such as mosquitoes and so on. More specifically, when power is supplied to the ultrasonic generator 100, the piezoelectric element oscillates, thereby generating an ultrasonic wave having a frequency ranging from 20 kHz to 100 kHz.
  • the sonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generator 100 may be broadly propagated to the area in front of the air outlet 6 without being interrupted b the shielding member 34.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 In the step of stopping (or turning off) the ultrasonic generator 100, when a stop command of the insect repelling mode is inputted during the operation of the ultrasonic generator 100, or when a power-off command of the air conditioner is inputted, the ultrasonic generator 100 is controlled so that the ultrasonic generator 100 no longer generates the ultrasonic waves of a specific frequency band.
  • the controller 70 then blocks the power supplied to the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • the ultrasonic generator 100 no longer generates any sonic waves.
  • the step of protecting the ultrasonic generator 100 corresponds to a step of moving the shielding member 34 so that the shielding member 34 can cover the ultrasonic generator 100. This step is initiated when the ultrasonic generator 100 stops generating sonic waves of a specific frequency band.
  • the controller 70 moves the shielding member 34 so that the shielding member 34 can cover the air outlet 6 and the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • the shielding member 34 is rotated to an inverse direction of the ultrasonic generator exposing mode at a position where the air outlet 6 and the ultrasonic generator 100 were exposed. Then, the shielding member 34 stops rotating at a position where the shielding member 34 covers the air outlet 6 and the ultrasonic generator 100.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 controls the shielding member 34 so that the shielding member 34 can rotate to open the air outlet 6.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 also controls the ultrasonic generator 100 so that the ultrasonic generator 100 can generate sonic waves of a specific frequency band.
  • the shielding member operating device 35 controls the fan motor 52 so that the fan 54 can rotate.
  • the indoor air is drawn (or sucked) into the main body 2 through the air inlet 4, so as to be cleaned (or purified) by the filter 80.
  • the cleaned air exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 60.
  • the heat-exchanged air passes through the air outlet 6 and then passes through an empty space 500, thereby being guided by a shielding member 200 so as to be discharged from the main body 2. More specifically, without interrupting the ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generator 100 from being propagated to the indoor space, the shielding member 200 guides the air, which is conditioned from inside of the main body 2, to be discharged from the main body 2.
  • the controller 70 controls the shielding member operating device 35 so that the shielding member 34 can be rotated. Also, in this case, the controller 70 controls the ultrasonic generator 100 so that the sonic waves of a specific frequency band cannot be generated.
  • the shielding member 34 is rotated by the shielding member operating device 35, so as to expose the air outlet 6 and the ultrasonic generator 100. And, the fan 52 rotates, when the fan motor 52 is driven (or operated).
  • the indoor air is drawn into the main body 2 through the air inlet 4, and the air is cleaned by the filter 80, thereby exchanging heat with the heat exchanger 60. Subsequently, after passing through the air outlet 6, the processed (or conditioned) air is guided by the shielding member 34 so as to be discharged.
  • the air conditioner discharges the conditioned (i.e. , heated, cooled, dehumidified, etc. ) air and generates sonic waves for repelling (or eliminating) insects, based upon the input of the air conditioner operation and the input of the insect repelling mode inputted by the user input, if only the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, the controller 70 stops the operation of the fan motor 52 so that the fan 54 can also stop rotating, thereby enabling only the ultrasonic generator 100 to continuously generate the sonic waves having a specific frequency band.
  • the controller 70 stops the operation of the fan motor 52 so that the fan 54 can also stop rotating, thereby enabling only the ultrasonic generator 100 to continuously generate the sonic waves having a specific frequency band.
  • the controller 70 controls the ultrasonic generator 100 so that that sonic waves having a specific frequency band can no longer be generated, thereby enabling only the conditioned air discharged through the air outlet 6 to be continuously guided by the shielding member 34 so as to be discharged.
  • the air inlet, the air outlet, and the shielding member are different from those shown in the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the description of the elements of the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention that are identical to those of the air conditioner shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 will be omitted for simplicity.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing a closed state of the shielding member according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view showing the shielding member being closed by a pivoting movement according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view showing the shielding member being opened by a translation movement according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • the main body 202 of the air conditioner includes a sash 210, a front frame 220, a shielding member 240, and an ultrasonic generator 250.
  • an air inlet 204 is formed on a front surface of the main body 202
  • an air outlet 206 is formed on a side surface of the main body 202.
  • the shielding member 240 is configured by including a front panel 242 and a side panel 244 formed to open and close the air inlet and the air outlet.
  • the shielding member 240 is provided to be relatively movable with respect to the main body 202, so as to selectively (or optionally) expose the ultrasonic generator 250.
  • the front panel 242 is hinge-joined ( i.e. , joined by hinge) with a lower end of the air inlet 204, so as to be opened starting from the upper end of the air inlet 204.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 is positioned so that the ultrasonic waves can be guided to a direction tilted upwards.
  • the front panel 242 forms the front exterior of the main body 202 and simultaneously performs rotating movements so as to perform the role of opening and closing the air inlet 204.
  • the front panel 242 is provided in the front or rear portion of the main body 202 so as to be able to perform translation movements, thereby selectively opening and closing the air inlet 204.
  • the side panel 244 is rotatably fixed on a side surface of the main body 202, so as to selectively open and close the air outlet 206.
  • the side panel 244 guides the air being discharged from the air outlet 206 to flow towards the front portion of the main body 202.
  • the front panel 242 and the side panel 244 may be mounted on the front side or rear side of the main body 202 so as to be able to perform translation movements to a predetermined distance.
  • One end of each panel 242 and 244 may rotate along an axis of the main body 202 so as to be spaced apart from the main body 202 at a predetermined distance.
  • the gap between the main body 202 and the front panel 242 or the gap between the main body 202 and the side panel 244 may perform the role of the air inlet or the air outlet.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 is provided inside the main body 202 and generates ultrasonic waves towards the direction of the opening of the air inlet 204.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 may consist of a speaker generating ultrasonic waves having a frequency band ranging from 20 kHz to 100 kHz by using the oscillation of the piezoelectric element.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 may be controlled by a controller so as to be able to generate sonic waves having a predetermined plurality of frequencies at predetermined time intervals in a pre-decided order. This is to prevent insects from developing a tolerance (or resistance) to a particular frequencies and also to simultaneously repel (or eliminate) different types of insects.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 is placed so that the generated ultrasonic waves can be directed towards the air inlet 204 in a direction tilted upward.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 is selectively hidden by the rotation of the front panel 242.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 may be positioned so that the generated ultrasonic waves can be directed towards the air inlet 204 in a direction tilted downward.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 may be provided in the main body 202 so as to be adjacent to the air outlet 206.
  • the ultrasonic generator 250 generates ultrasonic waves towards the opening of the air outlet 206, and the side panel 244 selectively opens the air outlet 206 so that the ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic generator 250 can be introduced to the indoor space.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of an ultrasonic generator configured in the structure according to the present invention, wherein the ultrasonic generator is exposed to the outside.
  • the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 2 and an ultrasonic generator 320.
  • the main body 2 draws in unconditioned air so as to condition the air drawn into the main body 2, thereby outputting (or discharging) the conditioned air.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 is installed in the main body 2 and generates ultrasonic waves so as to repel (or eliminate) wanted insects and pests.
  • An inlet grill 21 protects the bottom side of the main body 2, when the indoor air is being drawn into the main body 2. More specifically, the inlet grill 21 is formed to have the shape of a grill in the air inlet 4, which corresponds to the opening formed on the upper surface of the front frame 20.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of an ultrasonic generator being hidden by the shielding member configuring the structure according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view showing a hidden state of the ultrasonic generator configured according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the combination relation between the shielding member and a front panel according to the present invention.
  • an opening 310 having a predetermined size is formed on the main body 2.
  • the opening 310 connects the outside of the main body 2 with the inside of the main body 2.
  • the opening 310 may be formed by cutting a portion of the sash 10, which configures the frame and the exterior of the main body 2, or a portion of the front frame 20 or the front panel 28.
  • the opening 310 may be formed in a circular shape or in other polygonal shapes. In the example given according to the embodiment of the present invention, the opening 310 will be described as being formed in a rectangular shape by cutting a portion of the front panel 28.
  • the opening 310 corresponds to a portion allowing the ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generator 320 to pass through.
  • the opening 310 is configured to have a structure regardless of the air inlet 4 and the air outlet 6 being provided in the main body 2 so as to perform the air-conditioning function.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 is provided inside the main body 2.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 is provided to repel (or eliminate) unwanted insects existing in the indoor space that is to be air-conditioned by the air conditioner.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 may be installed on the front panel 28, which corresponds to the front surface of the main body 2.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 may also be installed on the bottom side of the front frame 20 or the bottom side of the sash 10, each corresponding to the bottom surface of the main body 2.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 may be installed on each of the left and right sides of the main body 2, wherein a left-side ultrasonic generator is installed on the left-side surface of the main body 2, and wherein a right-side ultrasonic generator is installed on the right-side surface of the main body 2, so as to cooperatively attract and repel (or eliminate) the unwanted insects and pests.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 may be fixed to the main body 2 so as to repel (or eliminate) insect and pests.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 may be formed to be protruded to the outside of the main body 2 only when an insect repelling function is activated by the main body 2. In this case, when the insect repelling function is deactivated, or when the air conditioner is turned off, the ultrasonic generator 320 is inserted back into the main body 2 so as to be protected.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 may also be rotatably installed in the main body 2 so as to repel insects by rotating inside of the main body 2.
  • the main body 2 may include an ultrasonic generator moving device having a movable motor for moving the ultrasonic generator 320.
  • the main body 2 may also include an ultrasonic generator rotating device having a rotatable motor for rotating the ultrasonic generator 320.
  • an example of the ultrasonic generator 320 being fixed to the main body 2 will be described according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • a shielding member 330 is provided between the opening 310 and the ultrasonic generator 320.
  • the shielding member 330 is provided to slide to the rear surface of the front panel 28, thereby selectively shielding the opening 310. Due to the shielding of the opening 310, the ultrasonic generator 320 is not exposed to the outside.
  • a driving motor 340 supplying a driving force to the shielding member 330 so as to enable the sliding movement of the shielding member 330 is provided inside the main body 2.
  • the driving motor 340 may be replaced with a motor provided in the fan motor 52 or the air-direction controlling member operating device 35 depending upon the condition of the design.
  • electric devices such as a pulley and belt, a sprocket and chain, a gear box, and so on, for delivering a driving force may be provided between the shielding member 330 and the fan motor 52 or between the shielding member 330 and the air-direction controlling member operating device 35.
  • a pinion gear 342 is provided on the rotation axis of the driving motor 340, and a rack gear 332 that is geared to the pinion gear 342 is provided on one side of the shielding member 330 along the moving direction of the shielding member 330.
  • the rack gear 332 may be formed on a side (or lateral) surface of the shielding member 330 as a single body. Alternatively, depending upon the condition of the design, a separate rack gear 332 may be formed to be fixed to the shielding member 330.
  • a guide bracket 350 guiding the sliding movement of the shielding member 330 is provided on the inner surface of the main body 2.
  • the guide bracket 350 is provided as a pair on each of the upper and lower portions of the opening 310.
  • the guide bracket 350 is extended to a predetermined length along the sliding direction of the shielding member 330.
  • the guide bracket 350 is formed on the inner surface of the front panel 28 so as to be protruded and is also formed is a curved form so as to envelop an upper edge and a lower edge of the shielding member 330.
  • the user may input the insect repelling mode through a manipulator 40.
  • the controller 70 operates the driving motor 340. Subsequently, when the pinion gear 342 is rotated by the driving motor 340, the rack gear 332 interlocked with the pinion gear 342 moves along a horizontal direction.
  • the shielding member 330 slides along the guide bracket 350 so as to open the opening 310. Then, the controller 70 stops the driving motor 340.
  • the controller 70 supplies power to the ultrasonic generator 320, thereby enabling the ultrasonic generator 320 to generate sonic waves having a specific frequency band that can repel and eliminate unwanted insects including mosquitoes.
  • the user may deactivate (or cancel) the insect repelling mode regardless of whether or not the air-conditioning is being operated.
  • the controller 70 conversely operates the driving motor 340. Then, when the pinion gear 342 is rotated by the driving motor 340, the rack gear 332 interlocked with the pinion gear 342 moves along a horizontal direction.
  • the shielding member 330 slides along the guide bracket 350 so as to shield the opening 310. Then, the controller 70 stops the driving motor 340.
  • the controller 70 blocks the power being supplied to the ultrasonic generator 320.
  • the ultrasonic generator 320 no longer generates any sonic waves.
  • the shielding member 330 hides the ultrasonic generator 320 from the outside environment, the ultrasonic generator 320 is no longer seen from the outside and remains hidden, thereby being protected by the shielding member 330.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of an air outlet being opened in the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the mounting structure of the ultrasonic generator is different from that of the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 7. Therefore, detailed description of the elements identical to those described in the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 will be omitted for simplicity.
  • the air conditioner includes a main body 2, a discharge unit 30, an ultrasonic generator 430, and a mounting bracket 400. More specifically, the main body 2 sucks in (or draws in) the air, so as to condition the air, thereby discharging the processed (or conditioned) air.
  • the discharge unit 30 is provided in the main body 2 and guides the air-flow direction of the air being discharged from the main body 2.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 generates ultrasonic waves.
  • the mounting brackets 400 are mounted on the discharge unit 30 while having the ultrasonic generator 430 fixed thereto.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 Since the ultrasonic generator 430 generates ultrasonic waves by using the oscillation of the piezoelectric element, the ultrasonic generator 430 is vulnerable to physical modification. However, when the ultrasonic generator 430 is directly fixed to the main body 2, a strong force is delivered to the ultrasonic generator 430 so as to be firmly fastened. Thus, when such outside force leads to a physical modification of the ultrasonic generator 430, the durability and operation reliability of the ultrasonic generator 430 cannot be guaranteed.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 may be fixed to the main body 2 by using the mounting bracket 400, the fastening of the ultrasonic generator 430 is realized by the mounting bracket 400, and the outside force that may occur during the fastening process of the ultrasonic generator 430 is hardly delivered to the ultrasonic generator 430.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 may be prevented from being damaged, and the ultrasonic generator 430 may be relatively more firmly fixed to the main body 2 as compared to when the ultrasonic generator 430 is directly fixed to the main body 2.
  • the mounting bracket 400 is provided on one side of the discharge unit 30.
  • the mounting bracket 400 corresponds to a medium for installing the ultrasonic generator 430 to the discharge unit 30.
  • the mounting bracket 400 is provided so that the mounting bracket 400 does not interfere with the air being discharged. It is preferable that the mounting bracket 400 is formed by injection molding synthetic resin material (or plastic material), so as to be capable of absorbing the outside force and of being elastically modified.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a mounting bracket and an ultrasonic generator configured according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the mounting bracket 400 may include a bracket body 402 and a pair of fastening rods 420. More specifically, the bracket body 402 is configured so that an installation space 404 respective to the ultrasonic generator 430 can be openly formed.
  • the pair of fastening rods 420 is formed on a rear surface of the bracket body 402 so as to be protruded, thereby being joined to the discharge unit 30.
  • the bracket body 402 is formed to have the shape of a plate and also includes an installation room 404 provided with the ultrasound generator 430.
  • the installation room 404 may have the shape and size respective to those of the ultrasound generator 430.
  • the bracket body 402 is formed at length along the horizontal direction of the air outlet 6, and the installation room 404 may be formed on one end of the bracket body 402. At this point, the bracket body 402 is formed along the horizontal direction of the air outlet 6 at a length within a range that does not interrupt the air-flow of the air being discharged from the main body 2. In this case, when the air-flow direction control member 34 opens the air outlet 6, since the bracket body 402 is directly exposed to the outside, the exposure of the complex structure inside of the main body 2 to the outside through the air outlet 6 may be prevented.
  • a loader 406 for mounting the ultrasonic generator 430 is formed in the bracket body 402. More specifically, the loader 406 is formed on the rear surface of the bracket body 402 in a stepped structure encircling (or enveloping) the edge of the installation room 404.
  • the loader 406 guide the installation position of the ultrasonic generator 430, and, at the same time, the loader 406 is formed to be in close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the ultrasonic generator 430, thereby preventing the ultrasonic generator 430 from moving (or being loosely installed).
  • an adhesive material is deposited on the portion of the loader 406 corresponding to the edge of the ultrasonic generator 430, so as to firmly fix the ultrasonic generator 430 in the loader 406.
  • the installation room 404 may be formed to have a flat structure without being opened.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 may be fixed to the installation room 404 by a fastening member or adhesive material provided in the front portion of the bracket body 402.
  • a shield 408 is provided in the bracket body 402.
  • the shield 408 protrudes along the rear edge of the bracket body 402 so as to correspond to the surface of a bracket mounting unit 440, which will be described in a later process.
  • the shield 408 comes in close contact with the bracket mounting unit 440.
  • the shield 408 comes in close contact with the bracket mounting unit 440, thereby stably supporting the bracket body 402. At the same time, the shield 408 reduces the size of the gap formed between the bracket mounting unit 440 and the bracket body 402, thereby reducing the inflow of impurities, such as dust existing in outside.
  • the fastening rod 420 is formed to have a bar shape, which is extended towards the bracket mounting unit 440 from the rear (or inner) surface of the bracket body 402.
  • the fastening rod 420 fastens the mounting bracket 400 to the bracket mounting unit 440.
  • a fastening hole 422 is formed on the front end of the fastening rod 420 so as to allow a fastening device to pass through.
  • the fastening rod 420 is provided to have a structure, wherein the front end of the fastening rod 420 passing through the bracket mounting unit 440 and having a fastening hole 422 formed therein is positioned on the rear surface of the bracket mounting unit 440.
  • the front end of the fastening rod 420 is extended towards the rear surface of the bracket mounting unit 440 so that the fastening rod 420 can be fixed to the rear surface of the bracket mounting unit 440, thereby preventing the assembled structure from being exposed to the outside.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 is a device for repelling or eliminating unwanted insects existing in the indoor space that is to be air-conditioned.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 is provided in the discharge unit 30 by the mounting bracket 400. More specifically, the ultrasonic generator 430 is mounted in the loader 406 of the bracket body 402.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 may also be fixed to the loader 406 by using an adhesive material.
  • a separate fastening member may be used to fix (or fasten) the ultrasonic generator 430 to the mounting bracket 400.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 converts electrical signals to sonic wave signals and outputs the converted signals.
  • the air-flow direction control member 34 selectively exposes the ultrasonic generator 430 to the outside.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 may include a speaker 432, and a speaker holder 434. More specifically, the speaker 432 generates ultrasonic waves by using oscillating movements. And, the speaker holder 434 is provided to envelop the edge of the speaker 432 and to be adhered to the loader 406. Herein, it is preferable that the speaker holder 434 is configured of a synthetic resin material (or plastic material), so that the speaker holder 434 does not have any electromagnetic influence on the speaker 432.
  • the speaker 432 may be configured of a piezoelectric element, which oscillates in accordance with the inputted pulse signal so as to output sonic wave signals.
  • ultrasonic generator 430 is provided in a tilted position enabling the direction of the generated ultrasonic waves to be guided towards the opening of the air outlet 6.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure of a discharge unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the bracket mounting unit 440 is provided on one side of the discharge unit 30.
  • the bracket mounting unit 440 is provided in a position of the discharge unit 30 respective to an electric machinery room.
  • the electric machinery room is provided on one side of the main body so that the electric machinery room does not interfere with the heat exchanger and the ventilator. Accordingly, in order to hide the electric machinery room, an air flow does not occur in the one side of the discharge unit 30 corresponding to the electric machinery room.
  • the ultrasonic generator 430 is positioned to be in correspondence with the electric machinery room so that an empty space that is inevitably created can be used.
  • a pass-through hole 442 respective to the fastening rod 420 is formed in the bracket mounting unit 440.
  • the pass-through hole 442 corresponds to a hole allowing the fastening rod 420 to pass through and guiding the position in the bracket mounting unit 440 to which the mounting bracket 400 is to be installed.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the rear structure of the discharge unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates a partial perspective view showing an assembled structure of the discharge unit and the mounting bracket according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • a fastening boss 444 is provided on the rear surface of the bracket mounting unit 440.
  • the fastening boss 444 which fixes the fastening rod 420, is provided to be protruded towards the pass-through hole 442.
  • the fastening boss 444 corresponds to a part that fixes the fastening device that passes through the fastening rod 420.
  • the fastening boss 444 is provided to be in correspondence with the front end of the fastening rod 420, which passes through the pass-through hole 442 so as to be protruded.
  • the front end of the fastening rod 420 passes through the pass-through hole 442 so as to come in close contact with a front end of the fastening boss 444.
  • the fastening device passes through the fastening hole 422 of the fastening rod 420, so as to be fastened to the fastening boss 444.
  • the front end of the fastening boss 444 is formed to have a flat surface, and the fastening hole 422 is provided so as to face into the flat surface formed on the front end of the fastening boss 444.
  • the mounting structure of the mounting bracket included in the air conditioner according to the other embodiment of the present invention is different from that of the air conditioner shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 and FIG. 15 to FIG. 19. Accordingly, elements of this embodiment that are identical to those shown in the examples of FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 and FIG. 15 to FIG. 19 will be omitted for simplicity.
  • FIG. 21 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • an electric machinery room (not shown) having electric machinery assembly parts installed therein is provided on one side of a main body 2, which includes an air inlet (not shown), through which the ambient air of the indoor room is sucked-in so as to be conditioned and then discharged after being conditioned (or processed), and an air outlet 6.
  • the discharge unit 30 guides the flowing direction of the air being discharged from the air outlet 6.
  • the discharge unit 30 is provided with a bracket mounting unit 540 being in correspondence with the electric machinery room.
  • a portion of the bracket mounting unit 540 is formed to be dented.
  • a mounting bracket 500 is provided on the bracket mounting unit 540 of the discharge unit 30.
  • the mounting bracket 500 corresponds to a medium for installing the ultrasonic generator 530 to the discharge unit 30.
  • the mounting bracket 500 is provided so that the mounting bracket 500 does not interfere with the air being discharged.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates a front view of a mounting bracket and an ultrasonic generator configured according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 23 illustrates a rear view of the mounting bracket configured according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • the mounting bracket 500 may include a bracket body 502, a hook leg 520, and a fastening leg 522.
  • the bracket body 502 is formed to have a ring shape allowing the installation room 504 respective to the ultrasonic generator 530 to be opened.
  • the hook leg 520 and the fastening leg 522 are respectively formed to protrude from opposite sides of the bracket body 502 in a curved structure.
  • the installation room 504 has a shape and size respective to the ultrasonic generator 530.
  • a loader 506 for mounting the ultrasonic generator 530 is formed in the bracket body 502. More specifically, the loader 506 is formed on the rear surface of the bracket body 502 in a stepped structure encircling the edge of the installation room 504. The loader 506 guide the installation position of the ultrasonic generator 530, and, at the same time, the loader 506 is formed to be in close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the ultrasonic generator 530, thereby preventing the ultrasonic generator 530 from moving (or being loosely installed). Furthermore, an adhesive material is deposited on the portion of the loader 506 corresponding to the edge of the ultrasonic generator 530, so as to firmly fix the ultrasonic generator 530 in the loader 506.
  • a pair of horizontal parts 510 is formed on the bracket body 502.
  • each of the horizontal parts 510 is formed to be parallel to one another.
  • the horizontal parts 510 are formed along the horizontal direction of the air outlet 6 between the hook leg 502 and the fastening leg 522.
  • the horizontal part 510 may be formed to be in close contact with the bracket mounting unit 540 so that the bracket body 502 can be firmly supported.
  • the horizontal part 510 may be adequately modified to have a different shape in accordance with the structure of the bracket mounting unit 540 being in close contact with the bracket body 502.
  • the hook leg 520 protrudes from one side of the bracket body 502 behind the bracket body 502, and the front end of the hook leg 520 is extended from the bracket body 502 to form a radial shape.
  • the hook leg 520 is inserted in a support member 542 so as to be supported.
  • the support member 542 will be described in more detail in a later process.
  • the fastening leg 522 also protrudes from the other side of the bracket body 502 behind the bracket body 502. Also, the front end of the fastening leg 522 is extended from the bracket body 502 to form a radial shape.
  • a fastening hole 524 allowing a fastening device to pass through is formed on the front end of the fastening leg 522.
  • the fastening hole 524 is fixed to a fastening boss 546 by the fastening device.
  • the fastening boss 546 will be described in detail in a later process.
  • Both the hook leg 520 and the fastening leg 522 are protruded behind the bracket body 502.
  • the hook leg 520 and the fastening leg 522 fixed to the bracket mounting unit 540 which is relatively dented from the discharge unit 30, the mounting bracket 500 is hardly protruded to the front portion of the discharge unit 30.
  • An ultrasonic generator 530 is provided in the discharge unit 30 by the mounting bracket 500. More specifically, the ultrasonic generator 530 is mounted in the loader 506 of the bracket body 502.
  • the ultrasonic generator 530 may include a speaker 532, and a speaker holder 534. More specifically, the speaker 532 generates ultrasonic waves by using oscillating movements. And, the speaker holder 534 is provided to envelop the edge of the speaker 532 and to be adhered to the loader 506.
  • FIG. 24 illustrates a partial perspective view showing the main structure of a discharge unit according to the other embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 25 illustrates a partial perspective view showing an assembled state of another discharge unit and the mounting bracket according to the present invention.
  • the discharge unit 30 is provided with bracket mounting unit 540 so as to be in correspondence with an electric machinery room, wherein at least portion of the bracket mounting unit 540 is dented.
  • the bracket mounting unit 540 provides a space for installing the mounting bracket 500.
  • the bracket mounting unit 540 is provided with a support member 542 and a fastening boss 546.
  • the support member 542 supports the hook leg 520, which is hooked thereto.
  • the fastening boss 546 is fastened by a fastening device having the fastening leg 522 safely mounted therein
  • a hooking groove 544 is openly formed along the horizontal direction of the air outlet 6.
  • the hook leg 520 is inserted in the hooking groove 544.
  • the hook leg 520 is supported in the inner surface of the support member 542. It is preferable that the support member 542 is provided so as to prevent the mounting bracket 500 from moving along the horizontal direction of the air outlet 6.
  • the fastening boss 546 protrudes from the bottom surface of the bracket mounting unit 540.
  • the fastening boss 546 fastens the fastening device that passes through the fastening leg 522.
  • the fastening boss 546 is provided to be in correspondence with the front end of the fastening leg 522.

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La présente invention concerne un climatiseur qui peut maintenir l'air ambiant d'un espace ou d'une zone spécifique dans un état agréable par l'ajustement adéquat de la température, de l'humidité et de la distribution du courant d'air dans l'espace correspondant pour permettre aux personnes de réaliser leurs activités quotidiennes de façon agréable. Etant donné que les insectes indésirables peuvent être repoussés ou éliminés par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasoniques qui ne polluent pas l'air intérieur, le climatiseur peut protéger le corps humain des insectes ou des infestations indésirables tout en maintenant la propreté de l'air de l'espace intérieur. Par conséquent, on évite que le générateur d'ultrasons ne soit endommagé par les impuretés extérieures. Et puisque le générateur d'ultrasons est à peine exposé à l'extérieur, la partie externe du climatiseur peut être conçue de manière à avoir une structure simple.
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