Abstract

The present invention relates to a ventilation device (100), comprising a body (101) having at least two air inlet ports and two air outlet ports, a supply air flow path (150) provided with a first blower (120), an exhaust air flow path (160) provided with a second blower (130), and a heat exchanger (140). The first blower (120) and the second blower (130) are positioned horizontally within the body (101). The body (101) is partially partitioned into two compartments, in which one compartment accommodating the first blower (120) and the heat exchanger (140), and another compartment accommodating the second blower (130). The second blower (130) is disposed to be at least partially aligned with one side end plate (141) the heat exchanger (140), thereby contributing a relatively compact configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
• F24F 7/007 - Ventilation with forced flow
• F24F 7/08 - Ventilation with ducting systems with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan with separate ducts for supplied and exhausted air
• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
• F24F 13/30 - Arrangement or mounting of heat-exchangers

Abstract

This invention relates to a fluid discharge conduit assembly (100) of a device (200) comprises a conduit having a pair of side walls and being shaped in a way such that a fluid flow within the conduit is caused to change direction before the fluid is discharged from the conduit; and a primary baffle (101) within the conduit which is positioned so as to induce a redistribution of the fluid flow, where the primary baffle (101) diverts a proportion of the fluid flow in the direction of egress of fluid from the conduit to mitigate the ingress of fluid into the conduit caused by reverse flow phenomena; wherein the primary baffle (101) is formed with a recess (105) in a way that allows the fluid to flow therethrough from bottom portion of the conduit to an air pocket within the conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15D 1/00 - Influencing the flow of fluids
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• F15D 1/02 - Influencing the flow of fluids in pipes or conduits
• F24F 1/0011 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by air outlets
• F24F 1/005 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements mounted on the floorIndoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements standing on the floor
• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
• F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
• F24F 13/15 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of tilting members, e.g. louvre with parallel simultaneously tiltable lamellae

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (100) for improving air-conditioning of a space. The system (100) comprising an air conditioner (120), a fan (140), a ventilation unit (160) and a controller (110) for interconnecting their operation and controlling thereof to regulate air condition of the space. The controller (110) is configured for controlling the fan (140) and the ventilation unit (160) to operate with the air conditioner (120) in a manner that facilitates air-conditioning process of the space. The fan (140) is controlled for circulating the air within the space and the ventilation unit (160) is controlled for supplying outdoor air to the space in a predetermined manner, thereby accelerating the air- conditioning process of the space to meet a desired condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
• F24F 1/00 - Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
• F24F 3/00 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems
• F24F 7/00 - Ventilation
• F24F 11/70 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 110/12 - Temperature of the outside air
• G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (100) for determining cleanliness of an indoor unit of an air conditioner. The system (100) comprising a plurality of detection means for obtaining an indoor wet bulb temperature, an outdoor ambient temperature and an evaporating temperature; and a controller (130) having a computing module (132) and a determining module (134) for determining the cleanliness of the indoor unit. A reference evaporating temperature is determined using the indoor wet bulb temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature as obtained by the detection means. The system (100) of the present invention determines that the indoor unit is dirty when the evaporating temperature is lower than the reference evaporating temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/39 - Monitoring filter performance
• F24F 1/0007 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
• F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
• F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
• F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
• F24F 110/00 - Control inputs relating to air properties
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 110/12 - Temperature of the outside air
• F24F 110/20 - Humidity

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (200) for determining cleanliness of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner. The system (200) comprising a plurality of detection means for obtaining an indoor wet bulb temperature, an outdoor ambient temperature and a condensing temperature; and a controller (220) having a computing module (222) and a determining module (224) for determining the cleanliness of the outdoor unit. A reference condensing temperature is determined based on the indoor wet bulb temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature as detected. The system (200) of the present invention determines that the outdoor unit is dirty when the condensing temperature is higher than the reference condensing temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
• F24F 1/14 - Heat exchangers specially adapted for separate outdoor units
• F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
• F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
• F24F 110/10 - Temperature
• F24F 110/12 - Temperature of the outside air
• F24F 110/20 - Humidity

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mounting structure (100) for mounting a motor (200) for an air purifier. The mounting structure (100) comprises a housing (120) having a surrounding wall (122) defining an interior space with at least an open top end for receiving the motor (200) that has a shaft and an electrical connection wire, and at least a pair of motor shaft receiving portions 0 (123) at the open top end of the surrounding wall (122) for receiving the shaft of the motor (200). The housing (120) further comprises a base having an inclined guide surface (121), and at least an opening (124) at the surrounding wall (122) near a relatively lower end of the inclined guide surface (121) for draining liquid from the housing (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers
• F04D 29/62 - MountingAssemblingDisassembling of radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
• H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
• H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

Abstract

A mounting structure of a grille for mounting the grille onto a device comprises a fixing member having a fixing aperture for receiving a fastening means and a guiding member extending away from the fixing member for inserting into an opening on the device so that the grille is placed in a pre-determined position and the fixing aperture is aligned with a corresponding fastening means receiving slot on the device to facilitate the fastening of the grille onto the device. The fixing member and the guiding member are integrally formed as a single piece on the grille.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers
• F24F 1/56 - Casing or covers of separate outdoor units, e.g. fan guards

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air discharge port (120) of an air 5 conditioning unit (100) in proximity to a ceiling. The air discharge port (120) comprising a first panel, a second panel, and at least a partition member (160) in between both panels for dividing the air discharge port (120) into two air discharge flow passages (120a, 120b). The partition member (160) has a wider exterior width relative to the interior width, constructed in a manner that each of the air discharge flow passages (120, 120b) has a decreasing width towards the exterior of the air discharge port (120) to allow air discharged with an increasing velocity, hence preventing the air from flowing towards the ceiling and eventually preventing dew formation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/0011 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by air outlets
• F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air outlet (100) of an air conditioner 5 comprising two panels (120, 140) that form a channel (130) for discharging air from the air conditioner. One of the panels further comprises an upwardly inclined portion (122) that extends from the outer end of the panel where the air is discharged. The upwardly inclined portion (122) is provided with a plurality of grooves (124). The other panel further comprises a substantially stepped-shaped 0 structure (142) disposed adjacent to the outer end of the panel where the air is discharged.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/0011 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by air outlets
• F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate

Abstract

The present invention relates to a communication gateway (10) for enabling communication between an electronic device (20) and at least two communication modules (30, 40) via at least a communication protocol. The communication gateway (10) comprising at least two communication port (12, 14) for connecting each of the communication modules (30, 40). The communication gateway (10) receives signals from any one of the electronic device (20) and the two communication modules (30, 40), processes the received signals and subsequently transmits the processed signals to any of the electronic device (20), and the two communication module (30, 40).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
• H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
• H04L 12/66 - Arrangements for connecting between networks having differing types of switching systems, e.g. gateways
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• F24F 11/50 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) for heating water. The apparatus (100) comprises a refrigerant circuit (120), a water circuit (130) in thermal communication with the refrigerant circuit (120) via a heat exchanging means (110), a refrigerant temperature detection means (150), a water temperature detection means (160) and a controller (170) that is configured to control capacity of a compressor (121) of the refrigerant circuit (120) to be variable so that the water temperature achieves at least a first pre-set temperature, and to control operation of a pump (131) of the water circuit (130) to provide a variable water flow rate based on a condensing temperature of the refrigerant circuit (120) so that the water temperature achieves at least a second pre-set temperature. The condensing temperature is determined by the capacity of the compressor (121) and temperature of refrigerant obtained by the refrigerant temperature detection means (150).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F24D 17/02 - Domestic hot-water supply systems using heat pumps
• F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (100) for controlling fluid flow. The system (100) comprises a pump (102) and a controller (104) in communication with the pump (102). The controller (104) is configured to supply a drive signal to the pump (102) for providing a flow rate of the fluid through a fluid flow path for a predetermined duration (201), to receive a feedback signal outputted form the pump (102) after the predetermined duration (202), to obtain at least an electrical parameter data from the pump (102) after the predetermined duration (203), to determine at least one fluid flow path characteristic of the fluid flow path based on the received feedback signal and the obtained electrical parameter data (204), to determine a control signal based on the determined characteristic of the fluid flow path and a target fluid flow rate (205), and to output the control signal to the pump (102) for providing the target fluid flow rate (206). Further, the present invention relates to a method (200) of controlling fluid flow in the system (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
• F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
• F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
• G05B 11/28 - Automatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-height modulationAutomatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-width modulation
• G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (100) for switching between a plurality of air passages. The device (100) comprises at least a closure member (101) that slides along a predetermined path to a predetermined position to close the plurality of the air passages while leaving at least one of the plurality of the air passages in an open position, a guiding member (102) comprising an elongated body pivotally connected to a connecting means with at least one end of the guiding member (102) in contact with at least one end of the closure member (101); and a driving member (103) for driving the guiding member (102) to rotate around the connecting means so as to direct the closure member (101) to slide to the position where the selected air passage is open for allowing air flowing therethrough. Further, the present invention relates to an air ventilation unit (200) comprising the device (100) for performing a plurality of operation modes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/12 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of sliding members
• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
• F24F 7/08 - Ventilation with ducting systems with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan with separate ducts for supplied and exhausted air
• F24F 11/79 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling the direction of the supplied air

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mounting structure (100) of a grille (200) for mounting the grille (200) onto a device. The mounting structure (100) comprises a fixing member (101) having a fixing aperture (101a) for receiving a fastening means and a guiding member (102) extending away from the fixing member (101) for inserting into an opening on the device so that the grille (200) is placed in a pre-determined position and the fixing aperture (101a) is aligned with a corresponding fastening means receiving slot on the device to facilitate the fastening of the grille (200) onto the device. The fixing member (101) and the guiding member (102) are integrally formed as a single piece on the grille (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers

Abstract

The present invention provides an assembly of a heat exchanger (10). The assembly of the heat exchanger (10) comprises a front heat exchange part (101), a rear heat exchange part (102), a first fixing plate (1011) attached to the side of the front heat exchange part (101) and a second fixing plate (1021) attached to the side of the rear heat exchange part (102), in which one end of the second fixing plate (1021) is overlapping on one end of the first fixing plate (1011), characterized in that the first fixing plate (1011) comprises at least a protrusion (103) adjacent to the overlapped ends of the fixing plates (1011, 1021) and the protrusion (103) is in contact with the edge (1021a) of the second fixing plate (1021) when assembled for restricting movement of the second fixing plate (1021), thereby securing the fixing plates (1011, 1021) at a predetermined position and angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/0063 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by heat exchangers by the mounting or arrangement of the heat exchangers
• F24F 13/30 - Arrangement or mounting of heat-exchangers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (100) for guiding fluid in air conditioning unit to a predetermined area. The device (100) comprises a first guiding member (110); characterized in that the first guiding member (110) comprising a plurality of ridges (112), each spaced apart from one another by a predetermined interval to form a plurality of passages (114) between the ridges (112). The first guiding member (110) directs the fluid to the predetermined area, thereby providing an effective drainage of fluid along a desired path.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
• F25D 21/14 - Collecting or removing condensed and defrost waterDrip trays
• F24F 1/02 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing
• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates

Abstract

The present invention relates to a housing (100) for accommodating an assembly of a circuit board (110) in an air conditioning unit. The housing (100) comprises a partition member (130) for partially dividing the interior of the housing (100) into at least two compartments. One of the compartments is for accommodating a portion of the circuit board (110) comprising a sensor (120), while the other compartment is for accommodating other electronic components on the circuit board (110) so that the sensor (120) on the circuit board (110) is separated from the other electronic components. Further, the compartment accommodating the sensor (120) is provided with at least an opening (140) for allowing air flowing therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
• G01D 11/24 - Housings
• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

Abstract

A fixing member (100) for securing a hose (200) onto a fitting of a device. The fixing member (100) comprises a hose receiving portion (101) and a fixing portion (102) extending from the hose receiving portion (101), characterized in that the fixing portion (102) is shaped to bend upwardly from the hose receiving portion (101), thereby forming a 10 substantially L-shaped or V-shaped structure. Further, the fixing portion (102) comprises a fixing hole (103) for connecting the fixing member (100) to a supporting structure (301) adjacent to the fitting in order to secure the hose (200) in place.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/02 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing
• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate

Abstract

The invention provides an integrated air conditioning and liquid heating system (100) comprising a refrigeration circuit (110) having one or more primary heat exchangers (101); a liquid heating circuit (120); and a secondary heat exchanger (102) connected to the refrigeration circuit (110) and liquid heating circuit (120); wherein the system (100) is configured to selectively activate and configure function of the primary heat exchangers (101) and secondary heat exchanger (102) for providing switchable operation modes including space cooling by the refrigeration circuit, liquid heating by the liquid heating circuit or both with similar or different cooling load and heating load.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
• F25B 6/04 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with several condenser circuits arranged in series
• F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F25B 29/00 - Combined heating and refrigeration systems, e.g. operating alternately or simultaneously
• F24D 17/02 - Domestic hot-water supply systems using heat pumps
• F25B 25/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using a combination of modes of operation covered by two or more of the groups

Abstract

This invention relates to a device (100) for establishing communication between a thermostat (200) and a thermostatically controlled system (300) that comprises a communication circuit configured for translating instruction signals from the thermostat (200) that each corresponds to an operation mode into commands recognisable by the thermostatically controlled system (300) to manipulate its operation wherein the communication circuit supports communication of the thermostat (200) with the thermostatically controlled system (300) that operates at an incompatible power supply in terms of voltage and current type with the thermostat (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• G05D 23/00 - Control of temperature
• F24F 11/00 - Control or safety arrangements

Abstract

This invention relates to a device (100) for powering up a thermostat (200) to communicate with a thermostatically controlled system (300) that comprises a power circuit configured for supplying power to the thermostat (200) by using power obtained from the thermostatically controlled system (300); wherein the power circuit adjusts the power to be compatible with the thermostat (200) such that the device (100) powers up the thermostat (200) that operates in a different voltage and/or current type as the thermostatically controlled system (300).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
• F24F 11/00 - Control or safety arrangements

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus (100) and a system (200) for heat transfer between fluids. The apparatus (100) disclosed herein comprises a receptacle (101), a first conduit assembly (102) and a second conduit assembly (103) contained within the receptacle (101) through which a first fluid and a second fluid flows respectively, and a heat transfer medium (104) contained within the receptacle (101) and being in contact with the first conduit assembly (102) and the second conduit assembly (103) to perform heat transfer between the first fluid and the second fluid, wherein the heat transfer medium (104) has a specific heat capacity of 0.1 to 5.0 kJ/kgK. The system disclosed herein comprises a first circuit (201) in which the first fluid circulates, a second circuit (202) in which the second fluid circulates, and the aforementioned apparatus (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24H 7/02 - Storage heaters, i.e. heaters in which the energy is stored as heat in masses for subsequent release the released heat being conveyed to a transfer fluid
• F24H 1/18 - Water-storage heaters
• F24H 4/04 - Storage heaters
• F24H 9/12 - Arrangements for connecting heaters to circulation pipes
• F25B 29/00 - Combined heating and refrigeration systems, e.g. operating alternately or simultaneously
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

This invention relates to a system for determining refrigerant charge status of an air conditioner that comprises a processor for executing operation of the system; and a determining module for determining the refrigerant charge status through a value obtained by comparing a measured saturated fluid property with a predicted saturated fluid property that is computed based on a measured indoor ambient temperature and a measured outdoor ambient temperature; wherein the refrigerant charge status is considered overcharged when the value exceeds a range of normal charge level, and the refrigeration charge status is considered undercharged when the value is less than the range of normal charge level.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant

Abstract

This invention relates to a fluid discharge conduit assembly (100) of a device that comprises a conduit being shaped in a way such that a fluid flow within the conduit is caused to change direction before the fluid is discharged from the conduit; and a primary baffle (101) within the conduit which is positioned so as to induce a redistribution of the fluid flow. The primary baffle (101) diverts a proportion of the fluid flow in the direction of egress of fluid from the conduit to mitigate the ingress of fluid into the conduit caused by reverse flow phenomena. The device is preferably an air conditioning unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15D 1/02 - Influencing the flow of fluids in pipes or conduits
• F24F 1/028 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by air supply means, e.g. fan casings, internal dampers or ducts
• F24F 11/74 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity

Abstract

The invention provides a fluid discharge conduit assembly (100) of a device comprising at least one conduit (110) having a shape that alleviates substantial or sudden expansion of fluid flow prior to being discharged out of the conduit (110) to an extent such that internal fluid turbulence and turbulence induced noise are mitigated, wherein the shape induces a Coanda effect in the fluid flowing through the conduit (110) prior to being discharged out of the conduit (110). An air conditioning unit (200) comprising such fluid discharge conduit assembly (100) is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
• F24F 13/24 - Means for preventing or suppressing noise

Abstract

The present invention discloses an air conditioning unit (100) of the type adapted to be ceiling-suspended, the unit (100) comprising: a main body (120) which has: an inlet (181) for the ingress of air to the unit (100), the inlet (181) being disposed at one end of the body (120), at least one attachment member (112 & 113) provided at said one end of the body (120) for attaching the body (120) and/or receiving a complementary ceiling mounting device (111) so that the body (120), in use, will be suspended, and an outlet (182) at an opposite end of the body (120) for the egress of conditioned air; wherein the outlet (182) includes an air distribution panel (160) to control the coverage of the egressed air when in an open condition and to shut off the outlet (182) when in a closed condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/0317 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing characterised by mounting arrangements suspended from the ceiling
• F24F 1/0047 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements mounted in the ceiling or at the ceiling
• F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
• F24F 13/28 - Arrangement or mounting of filters

Abstract

This invention relates to a hose clip (100) for clamping a hose (200) onto a fitting of a device (300). The hose clip (100) comprises a clamping portion (101) to be fastened around the hose; and a first extension and a second extension protruding respectively beyond periphery of the clamping portion (101). The extensions are manipulatable relative to each other for adjusting diameter of the clamping portion (101). The first extension has a force-receiving portion (103) protruded and sized in a way which a finger of a user can be received for exerting a force thereon, and an arresting end (104) connected to the force-receiving portion (103) adapted to be overlapped with the second extension at a portion adjacent the end of the clamping portion (101) that is connected to the second extension upon receiving the force for holding the clamping portion (101) in a reduced diameter configuration which, in use, clamps the hose (200) onto the fitting.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/22 - Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate
• F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• F16L 33/02 - Hose-clips

Abstract

This invention relates to a light display assembly comprising at least one light source (121); and a light display panel (140) allowing dispersion of light from the light source (121) and illumination of at least peripheral portion (142) of the light display panel (140); characterized in that the light display panel (140) is made mainly of a light diffusing material such that the light display panel (140) is translucent. The light display assembly is incorporable into a push button unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 13/02 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch Details
• F21V 3/04 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings

Abstract

The invention provides a housing (100) for a device having an access panel (110) hinged to a main body (120) of the housing (100) for rotation from a stowed position which substantially closes an access opening of the main body (120) to a deployed position which gives access to the interior of the main body (120) and vice versa, wherein the access panel (110) and an adjacent part (121) of the main body (120) have complementary restraining means (130), the restraining means (130) comprising a detent (131) on one of the access panel (110) or the main body (120) and a complementary docking recess (132), for receiving the detent (131), in the other of the access panel (110) or main body (120), both the detent (131) and the docking recess (132) being shaped and/or angled according to the rotational path of the access panel (110) as it is hinged relative to the main body (120) of the housing (100) so that as the access panel (110) is opened and closed the detent (131) is a sliding fit in and out of the docking recess (132). Furthermore, the invention provides a device comprising an aforedescribed housing (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers
• F24F 1/0007 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
• F24F 1/0057 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements mounted in or on a wall
• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates

Abstract

This invention relates to an air treating system with movable indoor unit. The indoor unit comprises at least one air outlet (103) and air inlet (105) where treated air produced by a treated air supply unit (101) is discharged into a room via the air outlet (103) while air in the room is drawn into the treated air supply unit (101) of the air treating system via the air inlet (105) to be produced as treated air that will be supplied to the room. Position of the air outlet (103) and air inlet (105) are adjustable or selectable such that the invention can serve as a year-round air treating system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
• F24F 13/068 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser formed as perforated walls, ceilings or floors
• F24F 7/10 - Ventilation with ducting systems with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan with air supply, or exhaust, through perforated wall, floor or ceiling
• F24F 7/08 - Ventilation with ducting systems with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan with separate ducts for supplied and exhausted air

Abstract

A carton comprising a central sleeve (2); a top cover (1); and a bottom tray (3), characterised in that the central sleeve (2) has two pairs of parallel sides connected by four chamfered corners (21) forming an irregular octagonal configuration, two opposed sides of the central sleeve (2) each having a tab (22) on their edges to engage with slots on the inner surface of the bottom tray (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/12 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed separately from tubular body
• B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks
• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
• B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents

Abstract

A metal sheet (200) having a hole (130) formed on at least one free end (100) of the metal sheet (200), the hole (130) is punched on the free end (100) which is folded in such a way that it forms a thickened wall to accommodate a fastening member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 5/00 - Bending sheet metal along straight lines, e.g. to form simple curves
• B21D 11/20 - Bending sheet metal, not otherwise provided for
• B21D 53/24 - Making other particular articles nuts or like thread-engaging members
• F16B 37/02 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members made of thin sheet material

Abstract

The present invention relates to an outdoor unit (100) for an air conditioner comprising a base (101 ), a body panel (102) mounted on the base (101 ), and a top cover (103) mounted to the body panel (102), wherein the body panel (102) having at least one engaging slot (202,203) to mount at least one engaging member (201 ) of a service panel (104) to be fastened onto the body panel (102) by at least one fastening member, in which the engaging member (201 ) correspondingly latch onto the engaging slot (202,203) such a way that the service panel (104) secured onto the body panel (102) when the fastening member are removed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/56 - Casing or covers of separate outdoor units, e.g. fan guards

Abstract

An air conditioner unit is provided with handle optimum for conveying the unit. The air conditioner unit includes a housing that comprises a top panel (1); side panels (2); and a bottom panel (6) formed with a recess (7) including a depression and a flat plane (10) extending from the depression towards one end. The recess (7) can receive finger, palm or combination thereof of a person moving the unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/56 - Casing or covers of separate outdoor units, e.g. fan guards
• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers

Abstract

This invention relates to a heat radiating fin configured for use in a bendable heat exchanger such that installation space of a device thereof, such as an air conditioner, can be reduced. In general, the heat radiating fin (10) comprises: a rectangular elongate plate (20); a plurality of holes (30) in the plate; and at least one straight cut (40) extending 70 to 90 % across the width of the plate, the cut being such that it can be converted to a V-shaped notch by bending the plate about an axis (41) in the uncut region.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28F 1/12 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element
• F28F 1/32 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending transversely the means having portions engaging further tubular elements
• F28F 1/24 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending transversely
• B21D 53/02 - Making other particular articles heat exchangers, e.g. radiators, condensers

Abstract

The present invention provides an outdoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus having a support panel (201), the support panel (201) comprising a cut-away portion (405,406,407) defining a flap (203) portion, the flap (203) is flexed inwardly into the outdoor unit; and at least one bridge member (202) extending from any free end portion of the flap (203) to a corresponding edge of the support panel (201).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/46 - Component arrangements in separate outdoor units
• F24F 1/56 - Casing or covers of separate outdoor units, e.g. fan guards
• F24F 13/20 - Casings or covers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a protective shield (10) for mounting on an air discharge port of an air conditioner outdoor unit having a fan comprising a frame (1) having an opening with a curved circumferential edge (2); and a grille (3) having a plurality of curved ribs (4) arranged around the periphery (3B) of the grille (3), the ribs (4) extends from one side of the grille (3) to the curved circumferential edge (2), such that the grille (3) is positioned at a level above one surface of the frame (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 1/56 - Casing or covers of separate outdoor units, e.g. fan guards
• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
• F24F 1/38 - Fan details of outdoor units, e.g. bell-mouth shaped inlets or fan mountings

Abstract

A carton made of a foldable material comprising: a plurality of reinforced corners which is folded inwardly to form a flap (7, 8, 9); a top (1) and bottom covers (3) each having an inner surface shaped in way to accommodate the flap (7, 8, 9). The inner surface is being configured as U-shape slots (6), in which the position of each slot (6) shall correspond to corners of the covers. The flaps (7, 8, 9) of each corner will insert into U-shape slot (6) of the block at the top (1) and bottom covers (3). All corners with the flaps (7, 8, 9) will be fixed position into U-shape slot (6) on the top (1) and bottom covers (3) to withstand a force acted on the carton.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/12 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed separately from tubular body
• B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
• B65D 5/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper having bodies formed by folding and interconnecting two or more blanks