Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing, a front panel, and a moving mechanism. A first suction port is provided at a front surface of the indoor unit casing. The front panel is provided at the front surface of the indoor unit casing, and opens and closes the first suction port. The moving mechanism moves the front panel to: a closed state, in which the front panel closes the first suction port; a first open state, in which the front panel moves frontward from the closed state and opens the first suction port; and a second open state, in which the front panel moves further frontward from the first state and more widely opens the first suction port.

Abstract: The invention is a modular heating, cooling and humidifying unit designed to fit within, or be interposed between segments of existing air ducting systems. The invention includes a plenum through which air is received from a central system within a structure, and which discharges heated, cooled and/or humidified air to a particular compartment within the structure, such as a room. The invention includes within the plenum a heating coil, a cooling coil and a humidifier, one or more dampeners and one or more air filters. Each of these elements is provided with controls which may be both manually and automatically operated to regulate the temperature and humidity of air being discharged into the desired room or compartment.

Abstract: A window air conditioner includes an indoor housing, an outdoor housing, an air conditioning unit including a first unit for removing heat from indoors at the indoor housing, a second unit for releasing the heat to outdoors at the outdoor housing, and a power control panel provided at the indoor housing to control the first and second units; and a connecting rod extended between the indoor housing and the outdoor housing, wherein the connecting rod serves as a bridge for suspendedly hanging the air conditioning unit at the window frame at a position that the indoor housing is supported at an interior side of the window frame while the outdoor housing is supported at an exterior side of the window frame.

Abstract: A portable air conditioner support arrangement for supporting a portable air conditioner in a window frame assembly. The support arrangement comprises an elongated flange-engaging rail having a first end and a second end, with a channel engaging tab arranged on the first end and the second end of the rail. Each of the tabs are arranged to mate with a channel on the sides of the window frame assembly. The rail has an elongated face to engage a flange on the upper front edge of the air conditioner and maintain the air conditioner free of support by a window sash of the window frame assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cooling/heating units and their installation to wall or window openings, and more particularly pertains to a new and improved casing to secure the air conditioner while protecting against heat leakages through the casing itself. The wall casing is a cabinet structure containing a top side, a bottom side opposing the top side, and two opposing lateral sides being approximately orthogonal to the top and bottom sides. The top, bottom, and lateral sides forming substantially a box with the front and back opened. Each of the sides is double-walled and filled with an insulating material.

Abstract: A locking claw on an outer face of a container portion made of resin is engaged with a locking hole in an outer periphery of a case made of sheet metal, the container portion being covered by the case, a locking claw on an outer face of a cover is engaged with a locking hole in an outer periphery of a lid body, the cover being covered by the lid body, they are assembled so that a part of an opening edge of an opening portion of the case is covered by an opening edge of an opening portion of the cover, the container portion and the case as well as the cover and the lid body are fixed to form an electric equipment box and a flame spread inhibiting path is formed between the lid body and the case.

Abstract: A window type air conditioner comprises: a case of which one side is positioned indoors and another side is positioned outdoors; an axial fan mounted in the case for blowing the air in the radius direction thereof; a shroud having the axial fan therein and for guiding the air blown by the axial fan; and an orifice formed at the entrance of the shroud and covering the axial fan not to expose the axial fan to outside in order to prevent sucked air from colliding with the blade of the axial fan in the radius direction. According to this, the entire size of the air conditioner is minimized, noise is reduced, and the air volume passing through the outdoor heat exchanger is increased.

Abstract: A front panel constituted by a synthetic resin molded product is used with respect to a base panel, side panels, and a top panel which are formed of a metal, first retaining means for the side panels and second retaining means for the top panel are provided on the front panel to effect fixation.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved compact grille cabinet for room air conditioners operable in normal and extreme climatic conditions with optimized efficiency mode comprising of: an insulated box chiller (B) with louvers, the insulated box being mounted on a window air conditioner; a hinge (C) allowing partial opening of the cabinet at angles up to 180° (120 and 130); an additional lid (A) opening upwards to accommodate an ice box compartment (210) or a tubular grille storing a liquid; an additional outlet (D) consisting of a small grilled aperture; an electronic control panel (E) adaptable with various programme modes indicating different temperatures of the cabinet and controlling the variable opening of the cabinet according to temperature to be maintained in a room; and a means to maintain opening angles of louvers proportional to the angle of the cabinet door to operate the air-conditioning device in a refrigerating, heating or air-conditioning mode facilitating heat exchange between ice tray, coole

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing having a first suction port, a panel, a moving mechanism, and a control unit. The panel opens the first suction port by moving so that the panel is spaced apart from the indoor unit casing, and closes the first suction port by moving so that the panel is proximate to the indoor unit casing. The moving mechanism moves the panel so that the first suction port is opened to a desired degree of opening. The control unit controls the moving mechanism. Furthermore, the control unit is capable of modifying the degree of opening of the first suction port to a desired degree of opening.

Abstract: A cabinet for covering an air conditioner mounted upon and extending through an opening in a wall separating an enclosed inside environment from an outside environment. The cabinet is readily opened to facilitate active air conditioner operation and readily closed to prevent communication of the outside environment with the inside environment when the air conditioner is inactive. The cabinet includes a planar top portion, a planar left side portion a planer bottom portion disposed opposite the planar top portion, a planar right side portion and an outer facing surface interconnected to form the cabinet structure. At least one angled cabinet-mounting member is attached to the planar top portion and configured to meet and cooperate with at least one angled wall-mounting member fixed to the wall, thereby securing the cabinet to the wall. At least one set of doors is attached to the outer facing surface and configured to be opened and closed.

Abstract: An energy recovery ventilator and method for monitoring and maintaining an environmental condition inside a structure such as a house, building, or dwelling is provided. The ventilator may include a housing having mating halves of a molded polymeric material, first and second chambers disposed within the housing to convey separate first and second streams of air, a heat exchanger configured to intersect the first and second chambers, a first fan to circulate the first air stream through the first chamber, a second fan to circulate the second air stream through the second chamber, and a fan motor driving the first and second fans. The ventilator may also be configured to prevent frost build-up in or on the energy ventilator, to provide efficient cooling, and maintain one or more desired environmental conditions.

Abstract: An air conditioner is disclosed, which is suitable for improving its configuration and facilitating its assembly. The present invention includes a cabinet via which air is sucked or blown, a shroud guiding an air flow within the cabinet, a motor provided within the cabinet to forcibly circulate the air within the cabinet, an air guide penetrated by a rotational shaft of the motor, and a motor mounter coupled to the shroud to securely mount the motor thereon. Accordingly, the assembly configuration is simple and the corresponding assembly process is convenient, the vibration of the motor can be minimized, the assembly is facilitated, and the migration of the cold or hot air can be securely cut off.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor unit of an air conditioner. The present invention provides an indoor unit (1000) of an air conditioner, having a picture frame panel (40), the picture frame panel (40) including a picture frame base (42) mounted to a front of the indoor unit (1000), a deco-frame (44) rotatably mounted to a front of the picture frame base (42), and a supporting unit (300) for supporting the deco-frame (44) in a case the deco-frame (44) rotates with respect to the picture frame base (42), thereby permitting easy replacement of the exhibit being mounted on the picture frame base (42) by setting a rotated state of the deco-frame (44).

Abstract: A self-contained air conditioner unit incorporates an energy recovery ventilator portion that brings about several changes of room air per hour with outdoor fresh air. There is an outdoor air intake plenum which furnishes the fresh air and the condenser air for the condenser coil, and a return air plenum. Air from the room return air plenum is HEPA filtered and conducted to the evaporator coil and evaporator fan, and is supplied back into the conditioned space. The energy recovery ventilator has a counterflow heat exchanger core situated between the return air plenum and the fresh air intake plenum, as well as two ventilation fans, one (or both) of which may be of variable or multiple speed. By controlling the fan speeds, it is possible to produce a neutral pressure, a positive or overpressure, or a negative or underpressure in the conditioned space. The unit can be wheeled into place and installed easily by personnel without special training.

Abstract: Air conditioner including a cabinet having room air inlets in at least one of side surfaces and a top surface, and a room air outlet in a front surface, and a front panel in front of the cabinet, thereby cooling/heating a room quickly, and improving thermal efficiency by preventing discharged air from re-entering into the air conditioner, directly.

Abstract: The present invention includes foundation legs of an outdoor unit that are made of a relatively thin plate material, and can reduce cost. This outdoor unit includes a compressor, an outdoor refrigerant circuit that includes pipes and a heat exchanger, a case that houses the refrigerant circuit, and a plurality of supports provided so that they protrude downward from the bottom part of the case. Furthermore, foundation legs are provided at the lower ends of the plurality of supports for fixing such, so that they extend towards the inner side of the case.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided. The indoor unit has an improved airflow structure, for a rapid air conditioning of the room, a user's convenience, and an efficiency of the air conditioner.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing, a horizontal flap, and a front panel. The indoor unit casing includes an outlet through which air is blown into a room. The horizontal flap is disposed so as to freely open and close the outlet and guides the air blown out through the outlet. In a closed state, the front panel covers at least part of the indoor unit casing and at least one end of the horizontal flap closing the outlet.

Abstract: An air conditioner indoor unit has a casing main body and a front panel. The casing main body has an outlet for passing air out into a room. The front panel covers the outlet as seen in a front surface view. Furthermore, the front panel opens and closes the outlet. In addition, the front panel has a projection area greater than the outlet as seen in a front view when the outlet is closed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an air conditioning (AC) unit including a pre-filter and a water-repellent filter. The water-repellent filter prevents moisture and dirt in the outdoor air from entering the AC unit through depth filtration. The AC unit also includes a vertical partition separating an outside section from an inside section, with a vent allowing air flow between the outside section and the inside section, and an economizer assembly including a damper.

Abstract: There is provided an indoor unit of an air conditioner, in which a front part of the indoor unit can be easily assembled and disassembled. The indoor unit includes: a main chassis forming a rear appearance; a front frame disposed at a front of the main chassis to form a front appearance; a heat exchanger disposed between the main chassis and the front frame; a fan for generating airflow through the heat exchanger; a suction grill detachably mounted at a front of the front frame; and a filter disposed at a front of the front frame, for filtering foreign particles from air, wherein the suction grill is fixed to the front frame by an elastic deformation.

Abstract: A monolithic air conditioner includes a cabinet, an outdoor heat exchanger mounted on a rear-inner portion of the cabinet and spaced away from a sidewall of the cabinet, a guide member attached on a rear surface of the outdoor heat exchanger, and a fan assembly disposed in the cabinet to introduce the outdoor air. The guide member has an air exhausting guide unit and an air introduction guide unit extending from the air exhausting guide section.

Abstract: An air conditioner having an enhanced user perception and a controlling method thereof are provided. A predetermined character and/or its applied character image are/is displayed on a display window of the air conditioner. The character and/or the character image are/is changed depending on the operational states of the air conditioner, so that the user perceives the operational state of the air conditioner more conveniently. The air conditioner has advantages in that the user can perceive the operational state of the air conditioner more conveniently, the user can be stimulated to purchase the product, and a use term of the air conditioner can be extended.

Abstract: An enbloc air conditioner has a condenser unit and an evaporator unit aligned one behind the other on opposite sides of a plane transverse to the air flow path.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided. The indoor unit includes a main chassis constituting a rear appearance, a heat exchanger and a fan disposed in an inner space of the main chassis, and a front frame formed on a front of the main chassis and constituting a front appearance. The front frame includes a suction port for sucking air of a space for air-conditioning, a high-performance filter-mount part formed on one side of the suction port for fixing the high performance filter, a dust-collecting filter-fixing part formed on one side of the high-performance filter-mount part for fixing the dust-collecting filter, and a discharge port formed on one side of the dust-collecting filter-fixing part for discharging air that has been sucked to the suction port.

Abstract: An integral type air conditioner is provided. The integral type air conditioner includes a filter for selectively filtering air discharged to an inside and a passage guide means for introducing air into the filter during an air cleaning operation. The air conditioner also has a cabinet forming an appearance of the air conditioner.

Abstract: A method of using an externally powered HVAC system for an over-the-road motor coach includes coupling the HVAC system to an external shore power source at a temporary stop location for the over-the-road motor coach while the over-the-road motor coach is parked and vehicle engine is turned off; receiving electrical power from the electrical outlet to power the HVAC system; and using the HVAC system to circulate refrigerant for heating or cooling an interior cabin of the over-the-road motor coach and power HVAC fans to ventilate the interior cabin of the over-the-road motor coach.

Abstract: A method of using an externally powered HVAC system for an over-the-road motor coach includes coupling the HVAC system to an external shore power source at a temporary stop location for the over-the-road motor coach while the over-the-road motor coach is parked and vehicle engine is turned off; receiving electrical power from the electrical outlet to power the HVAC system; and using the HVAC system to circulate refrigerant for heating or cooling an interior cabin of the over-the-road motor coach and power HVAC fans to ventilate the interior cabin of the over-the-road motor coach.

Abstract: An evaporator unit produces condensate liquid in an air cooling system. The evaporator unit includes a reservoir that receives the condensate liquid, and a pump that communicates with the reservoir to pump the condensate liquid out of the reservoir. The evaporator unit also includes a filter to filter the condensate liquid. Further, the evaporator unit includes an outer casing that includes an opening panel adjacent to the reservoir, so that the reservoir is accessible when the opening panel is in an open position. The evaporator unit includes a filter in the reservoir or upstream of the pump.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a window air conditioner unit in a window opening of a wall, consisting of a generally horizontal platform that rests one end on and just inside the window sill where at the end of a fixed support member that extends vertically below the platform, an attached horizontal cross member rests on the inside of the wall below the window sill, while the opposite end of the platform extends outward with a second support member extending vertically below the platform positioned so it's horizontal cross member contacts the outside of the aforementioned wall, securing the platform in place in a clamp like manner.

Abstract: A Compact Internal Window Air Conditioner (CIWAC) whose casing is adapted to be supported inside the room on the internal windowsill of a horizontally-sliding-pane window. In its installed state, the CIWAC does not interfere with the operation of the sliding windowpane. Further, the CIWAC comprises flexible sliding seals, which sealingly contact the sliding windowpane to reduce the cross-leakage of room-air and outside air. Height-adjustable pedestals are provided to further support the CIWAC from the floor. An electronic noise cancellation system is also provided to reduce the noise generated by the CIWAC during its operation. The CIWAC is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and does not need a wall-opening or modifications to the window for installation. Therefore, the CIWAC can be easily installed or uninstalled.

Abstract: A window type air conditioner comprises: a case having an indoor air suction port for sucking indoor air and an indoor air discharge port for discharging heat-exchanged air indoors; an indoor unit mounted inside the case positioned at an indoor side thus to be heat-exchanged with indoor air, and an outdoor unit mounted inside the case positioned at an outdoor side thus to be heat-exchanged with outdoor air, in which the indoor air suction port is formed at a front surface of the case and the indoor air discharge port is formed at an inclination front surface between the front surface and an upper surface of the case. According to this, indoor air smoothly flows thus to increase an air discharge amount, and a flow resistance is decreased thus to reduce noise.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner includes an indoor unit casing, a horizontal flap, and a front panel. The indoor unit casing includes an outlet through which air is blown into a room. The horizontal flap is disposed so as to freely open and close the outlet and guides the air blown out through the outlet. In a closed state, the front panel covers at least part of the indoor unit casing and at least one end of the horizontal flap closing the outlet.

Abstract: A screen assembly, associated kit and method of forming the same. The screen assembly is adapted to filter intake air passing through an exterior surface of an air processing unit, and includes a substantially rectilinear screen mesh having opposing top and bottom edges, opposing proximal and distal edges, and top and bottom contact surfaces which laterally extend along the respective extents of the top and bottom edges. The screen mesh is formed from a plurality of transversely aligned, spaced apart filaments arranged to filter contaminants from the inlet air. Opposing first and second attachment members respectively secure the proximal and distal edges to the exterior surface so as to apply a tension force to the screen mesh which seals the top and bottom contact surfaces in direct contacting abutment against the exterior surface, thereby eliminating the need for one or more mechanical fasteners along the top and bottom edges.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided. The indoor unit includes a main chassis constituting a rear appearance, a heat exchanger and a fan disposed in an inner space of the main chassis, and a front frame formed on a front of the main chassis and constituting a front appearance. The front frame includes a suction port for sucking air of a space for air-conditioning, a high-performance filter-mount part formed on one side of the suction port for fixing the high performance filter, a dust-collecting filter-fixing part formed on one side of the high-performance filter-mount part for fixing the dust-collecting filter, and a discharge port formed on one side of the dust-collecting filter-fixing part for discharging air that has been sucked to the suction port.

Abstract: The invention discloses an aesthetically pleasing, low cost cover for covering and a method for covering a cooler/air conditioning unit for preventing heat loss and blocking cold air from entering a home. The cover comprises an impermeable sheet capable of covering a cooler/air conditioning unit. The impermeable sheet has a first surface, a second surface and an edge extending about the perimeter of the sheet. The first surface of the sheet is capable of being positioned adjacent to a front surface of the cooler/air conditioning unit. A decorative surface is either printed on the second surface of the impermeable sheet or is a separate decorative sheet, which is secured to the second surface of the impermeable sheet. A securing system is provided for securing the edge of the impermeable sheet about the unit to prevent the escape of hot air and the entrance of cold air through the unit.

Abstract: In an air conditioner, the air conditioner includes a casing having an indoor space region and an outdoor space region; an indoor unit installed in the indoor space region, sucking air and cooling the sucked air through a first heat exchanger, an outdoor unit installed in the outdoor space region, sucking air and releasing heat of the air to the outside through a second heat exchanger; and a turbo fan installed in the outdoor space region for generating air flows so as to flow air to the second heat exchanger.

Abstract: A window air conditioner includes an indoor housing, an outdoor housing, an air conditioning unit including a first unit for removing heat from indoors at the indoor housing, a second unit for releasing the heat to outdoors at the outdoor housing, and a power control panel provided at the indoor housing to control the first and second units; and a connecting rod extended between the indoor housing and the outdoor housing, wherein the connecting rod serves as a bridge for suspendedly hanging the air conditioning unit at the window frame at a position that the indoor housing is supported at an interior side of the window frame while the outdoor housing is supported at an exterior side of the window frame.

Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner is provided. The indoor unit includes a main chassis, a front frame, a heat exchanger and a fan, a front panel, a filter, and a filter frame. The main chassis constitutes a rear appearance. The front frame is formed on the front of the main chassis to constitute a front appearance. The heat exchanger and the fan are disposed in the inside of the main chassis. The front panel shields the front side of the front frame. The filter is formed at the back of the front panel to filter foreign substance. The filter frame is integrally formed with the front frame to fix the filter.

Abstract: In a monolithic air conditioner, a front panel is mounted on a front of a cabinet and includes an indoor air intake, an indoor air outlet, and a discharge guide backwardly extended from the indoor air outlet. An indoor heat exchanger is mounted on a back of the front panel. An air guide on which the indoor heat exchanger is mounted includes an orifice in a center to pass sucked indoor air therethrough. A scroll is mounted on a back of the air guide to guide the sucked indoor air. An indoor fan is mounted between the scroll and the air guide to suck the indoor air. A shroud is mounted on a back of the scroll to guide sucked outdoor air and it defines an orifice in a center to discharge the sucked outdoor air. An outdoor fan is mounted on a back of the shroud to suck the outdoor air, a fan motor is mounted on the scroll to drive the indoor and outdoor fans, and an outdoor heat exchanger is mounted on a back of the outdoor fan to exchange heat with the sucked outdoor air.

Abstract: A cover (30) for covering the exterior of a through-wall air-conditioner installation in a building. A sheet of material has a shape that provides a rectangular outer wall (32) for covering a rectangular outer face of the through-wall air-conditioner installation and four sides (34, 36, 38, 40) that are folded inward for covering respective sides of the installation and joined at their ends to form four distinct corners for fitting to four corners of the installation. A hem (62) runs along the inner edge margins of the sides and encloses an elastic cord (60) that elongates to a stretched condition to allow the cover to fit over the exterior end of the installation for placing the sides in overlapping relation to the sides of the installation and that exerts a holding force for holding the hem against the four sides of the installation.

Abstract: A combined type air conditioner is disclosed, by which manufacturing or assembly of the air conditioner is facilitated. The present invention includes a cabinet forming an exterior of the air conditioner to suck and blow an air by driving a blowing fan and an air guide provided within the cabinet to accommodate the blowing fan, the air guide guiding the air introduced into the cabinet to an air blowing port provided to the cabinet. And, the air guide includes a lower guide provided to a bottom of the cabinet and an upper guide assembled to an upper part of the lower guide to cover an upper side of the blowing fan, the upper guide having a blowing guide guiding an air-conditioned air to the air blowing port.

Abstract: A mounting system is provided for mounting an air conditioner on the exterior of a building adjacent to a window with an opening defined by a window frame having a lower sill and a height to an upper horizontal frame member. The air conditioner includes a main cabinet and a removable air duct. The mounting system includes two mounting arms, each arm being attached at a first point to a wall of the main cabinet and at a second point being engaged to the frame of the window. The main cabinet is suspended from the two mounting arms such that when mounted, a top surface of the main cabinet is positioned at a height of no more than 10% of the height of the window opening above the sill. The mounting system may provide support for the air conditioner at three points, namely, the sill of the window, an inside casing of the window and an exterior surface of the building, without requiring any fasteners to be driven into any of these points.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air conditioner with an enhance efficiency. The air conditioner An air conditioner includes: an indoor part for inhaling indoor air to exchange heat with an indoor heat exchanger, and again discharging the heat-exchanged air into an indoor space; an outdoor part for inhaling an outdoor air to exchange heat with an outdoor heat exchanger, and again discharging the heat-exchanged air into an outdoor space; a base partitioned into the outdoor part and the indoor part and loaded on the partitioned outdoor part and indoor part; and a cabinet provided to cover both sides and a rear surface of the outdoor part, and having an insertion guide formed at a lower portion thereof.

Abstract: A modular heating, ventilation and air conditioning system including a rectangular sleeve that can be secured through an exterior wall of a building for moving air between an exterior of the building and the interior of the building, an electrical outlet fitted with an electrical outlet adapter pan that connects the outlet within the sleeve, a through-wall air conditioning unit fitted with an air conditioning adapter collar that connects the air conditioning unit within the sleeve, a heater unit fitted with a heater unit adapter pan that connects the heater unit within the sleeve and an electrical system control module including a thermostat and control pad assembly, a first switch and a second switch that selectively activates the sockets of the outlet.

Abstract: A front panel for an integral type air conditioner is provided. The front panel of the integral type air conditioner has a side intake formed at a side portion thereof such that desired air is introduced. The front panel also includes a discharge hole through which the intake air into the air conditioner is discharged.

Abstract: An integrated air conditioner, including a condenser casing to house a condenser and a condenser fan therein, the condenser casing including a front plate, an upper cover extending from an upper edge of the front plate, and a plurality of hinges integrally provided between the front plate and the upper cover, spaced apart from at regular intervals, wherein the upper cover rotates around the hinges be perpendicular to the front plate.

Abstract: Turbo fan having an axial fan flow characteristic, and an air conditioner having the turbo fan applied thereto, the turbo fan including a hub 30 having a boss 33 coupled to driving means, a plurality of blades 40 arranged along an edge of the hub 30 at fixed intervals, each having a part of an inner side end 41 thereof connected to the edge, and a shroud 50 having an inlet, an outlet, and a wall between the inlet and the outlet formed to enclose at least a part of an outer side end 43 of each of the blades 40 for inducing an air discharge direction the same with an axial direction of the driving means.

Abstract: Air conditioning system including an outdoor unit, a compact indoor unit, air supply duct, air discharge duct, and preheat exchanger. An indoor heat exchanger in the indoor unit has a space therein in communication with a room, a fan in the indoor unit provided in the space draws air and discharges through the indoor heat exchanger. A ventilation guide duct in the indoor unit on an underside of the indoor heat exchanger has a partition wall for separating external air supplied from an outside of the room, and room air, for guiding the external air to the room through the fan, and the room air to the outside of the room. The air supply duct and the air discharge duct have one ends connected to the ventilation guide duct for guiding the external air to the room, and the room air to the outside of the room, respectively.