Modular air conditioning system
US10775054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2221/36
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular air conditioner is provided that operates on the basic principal of a split system yet allows user serviceability and modular components such that the system is flexible. The system generally includes an outdoor unit, at least one indoor unit and a user serviceable hose that extends between the outdoor and indoor units. The outdoor unit contains a compressor, an air-cooled condenser, a coolant to fluid heat exchanger, a fan and various other components such as controls. While the indoor unit contains a fan, a fluid pump, a cold fluid storage tank and a fluid to air heat exchanger. Finally, the hose is a detachable hose that includes three lumens therein that act as a cold fluid supply, a fluid return and wiring for power and control signals.
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