Air conditioner with modular makeup air assembly
US11859852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2013/205
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air conditioner unit includes a housing defining an outdoor portion and an indoor portion. An outdoor heat exchanger assembly is disposed in the outdoor portion and an indoor heat exchanger assembly is disposed in the indoor portion. The air conditioner unit also includes a compressor in fluid communication with the outdoor heat exchanger assembly and the indoor heat exchanger assembly to circulate a refrigerant therebetween. The air conditioner unit further includes a plenum attached to the housing. The plenum is receivable within a wall channel defined by a structure wall along an axial direction. The air conditioner unit also includes a make-up air duct extending between the plenum and the indoor portion of the housing with a bracket fixed in place within the make-up air duct and a make-up air component slidably received in the bracket. The make-up air component is slidably removable from the bracket.
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