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WO2024219653A1
WO2024219653A1 PCT/KR2024/002834 KR2024002834W WO2024219653A1 WO 2024219653 A1 WO2024219653 A1 WO 2024219653A1 KR 2024002834 W KR2024002834 W KR 2024002834W WO 2024219653 A1 WO2024219653 A1 WO 2024219653A1
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김지홍
김보현
박주완
이경애
이창식
천성현
정창우
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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
    • F24F1/02—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing
    • F24F1/022—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing comprising a compressor cycle
    • F24F1/027—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing comprising a compressor cycle mounted in wall openings, e.g. in windows
    • 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
    • F24F1/02—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing
    • F24F1/028—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
    • F24F1/0287—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 with vertically arranged fan axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/08—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/08—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates
    • F24F13/10—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
    • F24F13/14—Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built up of tilting members, e.g. louvre
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F2130/00—Control inputs relating to environmental factors not covered by group F24F2110/00
    • F24F2130/20—Sunlight

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  • the present disclosure relates to an air conditioner having an improved structure.
  • An air conditioner is a device that performs functions such as air purification, ventilation, humidity control, cooling or heating in an air-conditioned space, and means a device equipped with at least one of these functions.
  • An air conditioner can cool or heat a space using a refrigeration cycle.
  • An air conditioner can include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, an evaporator, and piping.
  • a refrigerant can circulate through the compressor, condenser, expansion device, and evaporator along the piping.
  • Air conditioners can be divided into separate air conditioners and integrated air conditioners.
  • a separate air conditioner can include an indoor unit placed indoors and an outdoor unit placed outdoors.
  • An integrated air conditioner can have both an indoor unit and an outdoor unit placed in one housing.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner having a structure that facilitates service provision.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner in which the indoor fan assembly can be removed and/or replaced in one step without having to disassemble the entire configuration.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner having an easy-to-maintain fan.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner having an easy-to-maintain fan motor.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner with reduced service costs.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner with reduced service difficulty.
  • An air conditioner comprises: a housing including a rear case facing outdoors and a front case facing indoors and detachably connectable to the rear case; a first inlet formed in the rear case to allow outdoor air to flow in; a first heat exchanger for heat exchange with outdoor air flowed in through the first inlet; a first outlet through which outdoor air passing through the first heat exchanger is discharged; a first fan assembly for causing outdoor air to flow between the first inlet and the first outlet, the first fan assembly including a first fan and a first fan motor for driving the first fan; a second inlet formed in the front case to allow indoor air to flow in; a second heat exchanger for heat exchange with indoor air flowing in through the second inlet; a second outlet through which indoor air passing through the second heat exchanger is discharged; And a second fan assembly configured to flow indoor air between the second inlet and the second outlet, the second fan assembly including a second fan and a second fan motor for driving the second fan;
  • the second fan assembly may be configured to be detachable upward when
  • An air conditioner may include a housing including an inlet communicating with the outdoors and an outlet distinct from the inlet and communicating with the outdoors; a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with outdoor air introduced into the housing through the inlet; a frame configured to guide outdoor air between the inlet and the outlet; a fan disposed inside the frame; a fan motor configured to transmit driving force to the fan; an opening formed by cutting out a portion of a front side of the frame; and a motor cover configured to correspond to the opening and detachably coupled to the frame. By separating the motor cover from the frame, the fan motor may be configured to be accessible through the opening.
  • An air conditioner may include a housing including a rear case and a front case detachably coupled to the rear case; a first heat exchanger disposed inside the housing and configured to exchange heat with outdoor air; a first fan assembly including a first fan disposed to face at least a portion of the first heat exchanger and a first fan motor disposed to drive the first fan; a second heat exchanger disposed inside the housing and configured to exchange heat with indoor air; and a second fan assembly including a second fan disposed to face at least a portion of the second heat exchanger and a second fan motor disposed to drive the second fan.
  • the first fan motor of the first fan assembly may be disposed to be detachable toward the front
  • the second fan assembly may be disposed to be detachable toward the top.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an air conditioning system according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the air conditioner illustrated in Figure 2 from another direction.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the air conditioner illustrated in Figure 2 from the rear.
  • Figure 5 is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 6 is an exploded view of the air conditioner illustrated in Figure 5 from another direction.
  • Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a first fan assembly according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a first fan assembly according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second fan assembly according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 12 illustrates an example of an air conditioner with part of the housing separated.
  • Figure 13 illustrates the air conditioner shown in Figure 12 from the rear.
  • Figure 14 illustrates an example of an air conditioner with part of the housing separated.
  • Figure 15 shows an example of an air conditioner with part of the control box separated.
  • Figure 16 shows an example of the internal appearance of an air conditioner.
  • Figure 17 illustrates an example of a state in which the fan cover of the first fan assembly is separated.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an example of a motor cover of a first fan assembly.
  • Figure 20 illustrates an example of a state in which the motor cover of the first fan assembly is separated.
  • Figure 21 illustrates a front view of an example with the motor cover of the first fan assembly removed.
  • Figure 22 illustrates an example of a state in which the first fan and the first fan motor of the first fan assembly are separated.
  • Figure 23 illustrates an example of a state in which a fastening member for securing a second fan assembly is separated.
  • Figure 24 illustrates an example of Figure 23 from another direction.
  • Figure 25 illustrates an example of a second fan assembly in a separated state.
  • Figure 28 illustrates a side view of an example illustrated in Figure 27.
  • Figure 29 illustrates an example of a second fan of the second fan assembly in a separated state.
  • Figure 30 illustrates an example of the one shown in Figure 29 below.
  • Figure 31 illustrates an example of a second fan motor of a second fan assembly being separated.
  • each of the phrases “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B, or C”, “at least one of A, B, and C”, and “at least one of A, B, or C” can include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations of them.
  • a component e.g., a first component
  • another component e.g., a second component
  • the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • An air conditioner is a device that performs functions such as air purification, ventilation, humidity control, cooling or heating in an air-conditioned space (hereinafter referred to as “indoor”), and means a device equipped with at least one of these functions.
  • the air conditioner may include a heat pump device to perform a cooling function or a heating function.
  • the heat pump device may include a refrigeration cycle in which a refrigerant is circulated along a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion device, and a second heat exchanger. All components of the heat pump device may be built into a single housing forming the exterior of the air conditioner, and a window air conditioner or a portable air conditioner corresponds to such an air conditioner. On the other hand, some components of the heat pump device may be divided and built into a plurality of housings forming a single air conditioner, and this includes a wall-mounted air conditioner, a standing air conditioner, a system air conditioner, etc.
  • An air conditioner including a plurality of housings may include at least one outdoor unit installed outdoors and at least one indoor unit installed indoors.
  • the air conditioner may be provided such that one outdoor unit and one indoor unit are connected via a refrigerant pipe.
  • the air conditioner may be provided such that one outdoor unit is connected to two or more indoor units via refrigerant pipes.
  • the air conditioner may be provided such that two or more outdoor units and two or more indoor units are connected via a plurality of refrigerant pipes.
  • the outdoor unit can be electrically connected to the indoor unit.
  • information (or commands) for controlling the air conditioner can be input through an input interface provided on the outdoor unit or the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit and the indoor unit can operate simultaneously or sequentially in response to the user input.
  • the air conditioner may include an outdoor heat exchanger placed in an outdoor unit, an indoor heat exchanger provided in an indoor unit, and a refrigerant pipe directly or indirectly connecting the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger.
  • the outdoor heat exchanger can perform heat exchange between the refrigerant and the outdoor air by utilizing the phase change of the refrigerant (e.g., evaporation or condensation). For example, while the refrigerant condenses in the outdoor heat exchanger, the refrigerant can release heat to the outdoor air, and while the refrigerant flowing in the outdoor heat exchanger evaporates, the refrigerant can absorb heat from the outdoor air.
  • the phase change of the refrigerant e.g., evaporation or condensation
  • Indoor units are installed indoors.
  • indoor units can be classified into ceiling-mounted indoor units, stand-alone indoor units, and wall-mounted indoor units depending on how they are placed.
  • ceiling-mounted indoor units can be classified into 4-way indoor units, 2-way indoor units, 1-way indoor units, and duct-type indoor units depending on how air is discharged.
  • the indoor heat exchanger can perform heat exchange between the refrigerant and indoor air by utilizing the phase change of the refrigerant (e.g., evaporation or condensation).
  • the refrigerant e.g., evaporation or condensation
  • the refrigerant can absorb heat from the indoor air, and the indoor unit can cool the indoor space by blowing the cooled indoor air through the indoor heat exchanger.
  • the refrigerant can release heat to the indoor air, and the indoor unit can heat the indoor space by blowing the heated indoor air through the indoor heat exchanger.
  • the air conditioner performs a cooling or heating function through a phase change process of the refrigerant circulating through the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger.
  • the air conditioner may include a compressor that compresses the refrigerant.
  • the compressor can suck in a gaseous refrigerant (hereinafter referred to as “refrigerant gas”) through a suction portion and compress the refrigerant gas.
  • the compressor can discharge a high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas through a discharge portion.
  • the compressor may be placed inside the outdoor unit.
  • the refrigerant may be circulated through the refrigerant pipes in the order of the compressor, outdoor heat exchanger, expansion device, and indoor heat exchanger, or in the order of the compressor, indoor heat exchanger, expansion device, and outdoor heat exchanger.
  • the refrigerant circulation order may be changed depending on the operating mode of the air conditioner.
  • the refrigerant can be arranged to circulate between one outdoor unit and one indoor unit through the refrigerant pipe.
  • the refrigerant may flow to multiple indoor units through refrigerant pipes branching from the outdoor unit.
  • the refrigerants discharged from multiple indoor units may be combined and circulated to the outdoor unit.
  • multiple indoor units may be directly connected to one outdoor unit in parallel through separate refrigerant pipes.
  • the multiple indoor units can be operated independently according to the operation mode set by the user. That is, some of the multiple indoor units can be operated in cooling mode while others can be operated in heating mode at the same time. At this time, the refrigerant can be selectively introduced into each indoor unit in a high or low pressure state along a designated circulation path through a flow switching valve described later, and discharged to be circulated to the outdoor unit.
  • the refrigerants discharged from the multiple outdoor units may merge and flow through a single refrigerant pipe, then branch off at some point and flow into multiple indoor units.
  • the plurality of outdoor units may be driven or at least some of them may not be driven depending on the operating load according to the operating amount of the plurality of indoor units.
  • the refrigerant may be arranged to be introduced into the outdoor unit that is selectively driven through the plenum switching valve and circulated.
  • the air conditioner may include an expansion device to reduce the pressure of the refrigerant introduced into the indoor heat exchanger or the outdoor heat exchanger.
  • the expansion device may be placed inside the indoor unit or the outdoor unit, or may be placed in both.
  • the expansion device can lower the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant by, for example, using the throttling effect.
  • the expansion device can include an orifice that can reduce the cross-sectional area of the flow path as the refrigerant moves from upstream to downstream.
  • the refrigerant passing through the orifice can have its temperature and pressure lowered.
  • the expansion device can be implemented as, for example, an electronic expansion valve capable of controlling the opening ratio (the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the valve's flow path in a partially open state to the cross-sectional area of the valve's flow path in a fully open state).
  • the opening ratio the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the valve's flow path in a partially open state to the cross-sectional area of the valve's flow path in a fully open state.
  • the opening ratio of the electronic expansion valve the amount of refrigerant passing through the expansion device can be controlled.
  • the air conditioner may further include a refrigerant diverter valve disposed on the refrigerant circulation path.
  • the refrigerant diverter valve may include, for example, a 4-way valve.
  • the refrigerant diverter valve may determine the refrigerant circulation path depending on the operating mode of the indoor unit (for example, cooling operation or heating operation). For example, the refrigerant diverter valve may be connected to the discharge port of the compressor.
  • the air conditioner may include an accumulator.
  • the accumulator may be connected to the suction side of the compressor.
  • the accumulator may receive low temperature, low pressure refrigerant vaporized in an indoor heat exchanger or an outdoor heat exchanger.
  • refrigerant liquid When a mixture of liquid refrigerant (hereinafter referred to as “refrigerant liquid”) and refrigerant gas is introduced into the accumulator, the accumulator can separate the refrigerant liquid from the refrigerant gas and provide the refrigerant gas from which the refrigerant liquid has been separated to the compressor.
  • An outdoor fan may be placed near the outdoor heat exchanger.
  • the outdoor fan may blow outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger to promote heat exchange between the refrigerant and the outdoor air.
  • the outdoor unit of the air conditioner may include at least one sensor (hereinafter, “outdoor unit sensor”).
  • the outdoor unit sensor may be provided as an environment sensor.
  • the outdoor unit sensor may be placed at any location inside or outside the outdoor unit.
  • the outdoor unit sensor may include, for example, a temperature sensor for detecting air temperature around the outdoor unit, a humidity sensor for detecting air humidity around the outdoor unit, a refrigerant temperature sensor for detecting refrigerant temperature of a refrigerant pipe passing through the outdoor unit, or a refrigerant pressure sensor for detecting refrigerant pressure of a refrigerant pipe passing through the outdoor unit.
  • An outdoor unit of an air conditioner may include an outdoor unit communication unit.
  • the outdoor unit communication unit may be provided to receive a control signal generated from a control unit of an indoor unit of the air conditioner, which will be described later.
  • the outdoor unit may control the operation of a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, a plenum switching valve, an accumulator, or an outdoor fan based on the control signal received through the outdoor unit communication unit.
  • the outdoor unit may transmit a sensing value detected from an outdoor unit sensor to a control unit of the indoor unit through the outdoor unit communication unit.
  • the outdoor unit communication unit may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.
  • An indoor unit of an air conditioner may include a housing, a blower for circulating air into or out of the housing, and an indoor heat exchanger for exchanging heat with air flowing into the interior of the housing.
  • the housing may include an intake port through which indoor air may be drawn into the interior of the housing.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner may include a filter provided to filter foreign substances in the air flowing into the housing through the intake port.
  • the housing may include an outlet. Air flowing within the housing may be discharged to the exterior of the housing through the outlet.
  • the indoor unit may include an airflow guide that guides the direction of air discharged through the outlet.
  • the airflow guide may include a blade positioned on the outlet.
  • the airflow guide may include an auxiliary fan for controlling the exhaust airflow. Without being limited thereto, the airflow guide may be omitted.
  • An indoor heat exchanger and a blower may be provided inside the housing of the indoor unit, which are arranged on a path connecting the intake and outlet.
  • the blower may include an indoor fan and a fan motor.
  • the indoor fan may include an axial fan, a diffusion fan, a crossflow fan, or a centrifugal fan.
  • the indoor heat exchanger may be placed between the blower and the outlet, or between the intake and the blower.
  • the indoor heat exchanger may absorb heat from air introduced through the intake, or may transfer heat to air introduced through the intake.
  • the indoor heat exchanger may include heat exchange tubes through which refrigerant flows, and heat exchange fins in contact with the heat exchange tubes to increase the heat transfer surface area.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner may include a drain tray arranged below the indoor heat exchanger to collect condensate generated in the indoor heat exchanger.
  • the condensate collected in the drain tray may be drained to the outside through a drain hose.
  • the drain tray may be provided to support the indoor heat exchanger.
  • An indoor unit of an air conditioner may include an input interface.
  • the input interface may include any type of user input means including buttons, switches, a touch screen, and/or a touch pad.
  • User input for setting data e.g., desired room temperature, operation mode setting for cooling/heating/dehumidification/air purification, outlet selection setting, and/or air volume setting
  • desired room temperature e.g., desired room temperature, operation mode setting for cooling/heating/dehumidification/air purification, outlet selection setting, and/or air volume setting
  • the input interface may be connected to an external input device.
  • the input interface may be electrically connected to a wired remote controller.
  • the wired remote controller may be installed at a specific location in an indoor space (e.g., a part of a wall).
  • the wired remote controller may receive setting data regarding the operation of the air conditioner as a user input.
  • An electrical signal corresponding to the setting data acquired through the wired remote controller may be transmitted to the input interface.
  • the input interface may include an infrared sensor.
  • the wireless remote controller may receive setting data regarding the operation of the air conditioner as a user input.
  • the setting data input through the wireless remote controller may be transmitted to the input interface as an infrared signal.
  • the input interface may include a microphone.
  • a user's voice command may be acquired through the microphone.
  • the microphone may convert the user's voice command into an electrical signal and transmit the converted electrical signal to an indoor unit control unit.
  • the indoor unit control unit may control components of the air conditioner to execute a function corresponding to the user's voice command.
  • Setting data acquired through the input interface e.g., desired indoor temperature, operation mode setting of cooling/heating/dehumidification/air purification, outlet selection setting, and/or wind speed setting
  • the setting data acquired through the input interface may be transmitted to the outside, i.e., to an outdoor unit or a server, through an indoor unit communication unit, which will be described later.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner may include a power module.
  • the power module may be connected to an external power source to supply power to components of the indoor unit.
  • An indoor unit of an air conditioner may include an indoor unit sensor.
  • the indoor unit sensor may be an environmental sensor disposed in a space inside or outside the housing.
  • the indoor unit sensor may include one or more temperature sensors and/or humidity sensors disposed in a predetermined space inside or outside the housing of the indoor unit.
  • the indoor unit sensor may include a refrigerant temperature sensor for detecting a refrigerant temperature of a refrigerant pipe passing through the indoor unit.
  • the indoor unit sensor may include respective refrigerant temperature sensors for detecting an inlet, an intermediate, and/or an outlet temperature of a refrigerant pipe passing through the indoor heat exchanger.
  • each sensor information detected by an indoor unit sensor can be transmitted to the indoor unit control unit described later, or transmitted externally through the indoor unit communication unit described later.
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner may include an indoor unit communication unit.
  • the indoor unit communication unit may include at least one of a short-range communication module and a long-range communication module.
  • the indoor unit communication unit may include at least one antenna for wirelessly communicating with another device.
  • the short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • a Bluetooth communication module a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • the long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit.
  • the mobile communication unit transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • the indoor unit communication unit can communicate with external devices such as a server, mobile devices, and other home appliances through a surrounding access point (AP).
  • the access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the air conditioner or user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected.
  • the air conditioner or user device can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN).
  • the indoor unit of the air conditioner can include an indoor unit control unit that controls components of the indoor unit including a blower, etc.
  • the outdoor unit of the air conditioner can include an outdoor unit control unit that controls components of the outdoor unit including a compressor, etc.
  • the indoor unit control unit can communicate with the outdoor unit control unit through the indoor unit communication unit and the outdoor unit communication unit.
  • the outdoor unit communication unit can transmit a control signal generated by the outdoor unit control unit to the indoor unit communication unit, or transmit a control signal transmitted from the indoor unit communication unit to the outdoor unit control unit.
  • the outdoor unit and the indoor unit can communicate in both directions.
  • the outdoor unit and the indoor unit can transmit and receive various signals generated during the operation of the air conditioner.
  • the outdoor unit control unit can be electrically connected to the components of the outdoor unit and can control the operation of each component. For example, the outdoor unit control unit can adjust the frequency of the compressor and control the flow switching valve to change the circulation direction of the refrigerant. The outdoor unit control unit can adjust the rotation speed of the outdoor fan. In addition, the outdoor unit control unit can generate a control signal for adjusting the opening degree of the expansion valve. Under the control of the outdoor unit control unit, the refrigerant can be circulated along the refrigerant circulation circuit including the compressor, the flow switching valve, the outdoor heat exchanger, the expansion valve, and the indoor heat exchanger.
  • Various temperature sensors included in the outdoor unit and the indoor unit can transmit electrical signals corresponding to the detected temperature to the outdoor unit control unit and/or the indoor unit control unit, respectively.
  • humidity sensors included in the outdoor unit and the indoor unit can transmit electrical signals corresponding to the detected humidity to the outdoor unit control unit and/or the indoor unit control unit, respectively.
  • the indoor unit control unit can obtain user input from a user device, including a mobile device, through the indoor unit communication unit, and can obtain user input directly or through a remote controller through an input interface.
  • the indoor unit control unit can control components of the indoor unit, including a blower, in response to the received user input.
  • the indoor unit control unit can transmit information about the received user input to the outdoor unit control unit of the outdoor unit.
  • the outdoor unit control unit can control the configurations of the outdoor unit, including the compressor, based on information about the user input received from the indoor unit. For example, when a control signal corresponding to a user input for selecting an operation mode, such as cooling operation, heating operation, ventilation operation, defrosting operation, or dehumidifying operation, is received from the indoor unit, the outdoor unit control unit can control the configurations of the outdoor unit so that the operation of the air conditioner corresponding to the selected operation mode is performed.
  • an operation mode such as cooling operation, heating operation, ventilation operation, defrosting operation, or dehumidifying operation
  • the outdoor unit control unit and the indoor unit control unit may each include a processor and a memory.
  • the indoor unit control unit may include at least one first processor and at least one first memory, and the outdoor unit control unit may include at least one second processor and at least one second memory.
  • the memory can store/remember various information necessary for the operation of the air conditioner.
  • the memory can store instructions, applications, data, and/or programs necessary for the operation of the air conditioner.
  • the memory can store various programs for cooling operation, heating operation, dehumidification operation, and/or defrosting operation of the air conditioner.
  • the memory can include volatile memory such as S-RAM (Static Random Access Memory, S-RAM) and D-RAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing data.
  • the memory can include nonvolatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) for long-term storage of data.
  • the processor can generate control signals for controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on instructions, applications, data and/or programs stored in the memory.
  • the processor as hardware, can include logic circuits and arithmetic circuits.
  • the processor can process data according to the program and/or instructions provided from the memory, and generate control signals according to the processing results.
  • the memory and the processor can be implemented as one control circuit or implemented as multiple circuits.
  • An indoor unit of an air conditioner may include an output interface.
  • the output interface is electrically connected to an indoor unit control unit and may output information related to the operation of the air conditioner under the control of the indoor unit control unit. For example, information such as an operation mode, wind direction, wind volume, and temperature selected by a user input may be output.
  • the output interface may output sensing information obtained from an indoor unit sensor or an outdoor unit sensor, and warning/error messages.
  • the output interface may include a display and a speaker.
  • the speaker may be an acoustic device that outputs various sounds.
  • the display may display information input by a user or information provided to a user as various graphic elements. For example, operation information of an air conditioner may be displayed as at least one of an image or text.
  • the display may include an indicator that provides specific information.
  • the display may include a liquid crystal display panel (LCD panel), a light emitting diode panel (LED panel), an organic light emitting diode panel (OLED panel), a micro LED panel, and/or a plurality of LEDs.
  • a window-type air conditioner installed on a window and/or window frame will be described as an example.
  • the contents of the present disclosure may also be applied to other types of air conditioners.
  • the contents of the present disclosure may also be applied to a portable air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a ceiling-type air conditioner, and a floor-type air conditioner.
  • the direction in which the air conditioner (3) faces the room may be defined as forward (+X direction), and the direction in which the air conditioner (3) faces the outdoors may be defined as rearward (-X direction).
  • -X direction the direction in which the air conditioner (3) faces the outdoors.
  • this is defined based on the drawing, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by this term.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an air conditioning system according to one embodiment.
  • the air conditioning system (1) may include a mounting assembly (2).
  • the mounting assembly (2) can be provided to mount an air conditioner (3) to be described later.
  • the mounting assembly (2) can allow the air conditioner (3) to be mounted on the structure (A).
  • the mounting assembly (2) may be provided so as to be installable on the structure (A).
  • the mounting assembly (2) may be provided so as to be mountable on the structure (A).
  • the mounting assembly (2) may be provided so as to be fixed to the structure (A).
  • the mounting assembly (2) may be provided to seal between the air conditioner (3) and the structure (A).
  • the mounting assembly (2) may be provided to seal between the indoor (I) and the outdoors (O).
  • the structure (A) may include a window and/or a window frame.
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
  • the structure (A) may be provided in various ways depending on the type of the air conditioner (3).
  • the structure (A) may include at least one of a wall, a ceiling, or a floor.
  • the air conditioning system (1) may include an air conditioner (3).
  • the air conditioner (3) may be arranged to be mounted on the mounting assembly (2).
  • the air conditioner (3) may be arranged to be mounted on the structure (A) by being mounted on the mounting assembly (2).
  • the air conditioner (3) may be installed on the structure (A) via the mounting assembly (2).
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
  • the air conditioner (3) may be mounted on the structure (A) without the mounting assembly (2).
  • the air conditioner (3) may be arranged to perform the air conditioning function without being mounted on the structure (A).
  • One part of the air conditioner (3) may be arranged to face the interior (I). Another part of the air conditioner (3) may be arranged to face the exterior (O).
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the air conditioner illustrated in FIG. 2 from another direction.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the air conditioner illustrated in FIG. 2 from the rear.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the air conditioner illustrated in FIG. 5 from another direction.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a housing (10).
  • the housing (10) may be provided to form the overall appearance of the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may have an approximately box shape.
  • the housing (10) may include a front case (11).
  • the housing (10) may include a rear case (12).
  • the front case (11) may be provided to be detachably coupleable to the rear case (12).
  • the front case (11) may be arranged to face the interior (I, see Fig. 1).
  • the front case (11) may be arranged to form at least a part of the front exterior of the air conditioner (3).
  • the rear case (12) may be arranged to face the outside (O, see FIG. 1).
  • the rear case (12) may be arranged to form at least a portion of the rear exterior of the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may include a front panel (14).
  • the front panel (14) may form the front of the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may include a top panel (15).
  • the top panel (15) may form the upper surface of the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may include a first side panel (16).
  • the first side panel (16) may form a right side of the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may include a second side panel (17).
  • the second side panel (17) may form a left side of the air conditioner (3).
  • the second side panel (17) may be provided on the opposite side of the first side panel (16).
  • the housing (10) may include a rear panel (18).
  • the rear panel (18) may form the rear of the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may include a bottom panel (13).
  • the bottom panel (13) may form a lower surface of the air conditioner (3).
  • the bottom panel (13) may be arranged to support at least a portion of a component arranged inside the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may include a top cover (19).
  • the top cover (19) may be provided to form a portion of the upper surface and/or a portion of the rear surface of the air conditioner (3).
  • the housing (10) may not include a separate top cover (19).
  • the top cover (19) may be provided as a component of the top panel (15) or as a component of the rear panel (18).
  • a portion of the top cover (19) may be provided as a component of the top panel (15), and another portion of the top cover (19) may be provided as a component of the rear panel (18).
  • the front case (11) is illustrated as including a front panel (14), a top panel (15), a first side panel (16), and a second side panel (17), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It is sufficient that the front case (11) is provided to include the front and upper surfaces of the air conditioner (3).
  • the front case (11) may include only the front panel (14) and the top panel (15).
  • the front case (11) may further include other configurations in addition to the front panel (14), the top panel (15), the first side panel (16), and the second side panel (17).
  • the rear case (12) is illustrated as including a rear panel (18), a bottom panel (13), and a top cover (19), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It is sufficient that the rear case (12) is provided to include the rear of the air conditioner (3).
  • the rear case (12) may include only the rear panel (18).
  • the rear case (12) may further include other configurations in addition to the rear panel (18), the bottom panel (13), and the top cover (19).
  • the housing (10) may include a first inlet (31) through which outdoor air is introduced. Outdoor air may be introduced into the interior of the housing (10) through the first inlet (31).
  • the first inlet (31) may be arranged to face the outdoors (O, see FIG. 1).
  • the first inlet (31) may be connected to the outdoors (O).
  • the first inlet (31) may be formed in the rear case (12) so that outdoor air may be introduced.
  • the first inlet (31) may be formed in the rear panel (18).
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient if the first inlet (31) is formed in a portion of the housing (10) facing the outdoors (O).
  • the housing (10) may include a first outlet (32) through which outdoor air passing through the first heat exchanger (40) is discharged. Outdoor air introduced into the housing (10) through the first inlet (31) may be discharged to the outdoors (O) through the first outlet (32) after heat exchange with the first heat exchanger (40).
  • the first outlet (32) may be arranged to face the outdoors (O, see FIG. 1).
  • the first outlet (32) may be connected to the outdoors (O).
  • the first outlet (32) may be formed in the rear case (12).
  • the first outlet (32) may be formed in the rear panel (18).
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient if the first outlet (32) is formed in a portion of the housing (10) facing the outdoors (O).
  • the first outlet (32) can be distinguished from the first inlet (31).
  • the first outlet (32) can be formed spaced apart from the first inlet (31).
  • a first flow path (P1, see FIG. 7) may be formed inside the housing (10). Outdoor air may flow on the first flow path (P1).
  • the first flow path (P1) may be formed between the first inlet (31) and the first outlet (32).
  • the first heat exchanger (40) may be provided on the first flow path (P1).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may be provided on the first flow path (P1).
  • the housing (10) may include a second inlet (51) through which indoor air is introduced. Indoor air may be introduced into the housing (10) through the second inlet (51).
  • the second inlet (51) may be arranged to face the interior (I, see FIG. 1).
  • the second inlet (51) may be connected to the interior (I).
  • the second inlet (51) may be formed in the front case (11) so that interior air may be introduced.
  • the second inlet (51) may be formed in the second side panel (17).
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient if the second inlet (51) is formed in a portion of the housing (10) facing the interior (I).
  • the housing (10) may include a second outlet (52) through which indoor air passing through the second heat exchanger (60) is discharged.
  • Indoor air introduced into the housing (10) through the second inlet (51) may be discharged to the outdoors (O) through the second outlet (52) after heat exchange with the second heat exchanger (60).
  • the second outlet (52) may be arranged to face the interior (I, see FIG. 1).
  • the second outlet (52) may be connected to the interior (I).
  • the second outlet (52) may be formed in the front case (11).
  • the second outlet (52) may be formed in the front panel (14).
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient if the second outlet (52) is formed in a portion of the housing (10) facing the interior (I).
  • the second outlet (52) can be distinguished from the second inlet (51).
  • the second outlet (52) can be formed spaced apart from the second inlet (51).
  • a second flow path (P2, see FIG. 7) may be formed inside the housing (10). Indoor air may flow on the second flow path (P2).
  • the second flow path (P2) may be formed between the second inlet (51) and the second outlet (52).
  • a second heat exchanger 60
  • a second fan assembly 200
  • P2 may be provided on the second flow path (P2).
  • the first flow path (P1) and the second flow path (P2) may be arranged to be separated from each other.
  • the outdoor air flowing through the first flow path (P1) and the indoor air flowing through the second flow path (P2) may not be mixed inside the housing (10).
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a blade (20).
  • the blade (20) may be provided to guide indoor air discharged through the second outlet (52).
  • the blade (20) may be provided to control the discharge direction of air discharged into the indoor through the second outlet (52).
  • the blade (20) may be configured to open or cover the second outlet (52).
  • the blade (20) may have a shape corresponding to the second outlet (52).
  • the blade (20) can be detachably coupled to the housing (10).
  • the blade (20) can be rotatably coupled to the housing (10).
  • the blade (20) can be rotatably coupled to the front panel (14).
  • the blade (20) may include a plurality of exhaust holes (21).
  • the blade (20) covers the second outlet (52)
  • indoor air passing through the second heat exchanger (60) may be exhausted through the plurality of exhaust holes (21).
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a first heat exchanger (40).
  • the first heat exchanger (40) may be arranged to exchange heat with outdoor air introduced through the first inlet (31).
  • the first heat exchanger (40) may be arranged inside the housing (10).
  • the first heat exchanger (40) may be arranged on the first flow path (P1).
  • the first heat exchanger (40) may be arranged to face the first inlet (31).
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a second heat exchanger (60).
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged to exchange heat with indoor air introduced through the second inlet (51).
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged inside the housing (10).
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged on the second flow path (P2). At least a portion of the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged to face the second inlet (51).
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged to cover at least a portion of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the first heat exchanger (40) may be provided as a condenser, and the second heat exchanger (60) may be provided as an evaporator. At this time, the air conditioner (3) may be provided to cool the room.
  • the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
  • the first heat exchanger (40) may be provided as an evaporator, and the second heat exchanger (60) may be provided as a condenser. At this time, the air conditioner (3) may be provided to heat the room.
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a drain pan (80).
  • the drain pan (80) may be provided to collect condensate generated in the second heat exchanger (60).
  • the drain pan (80) may be provided to support the second heat exchanger (60).
  • the drain pan (80) may be provided to support the second fan assembly (200).
  • the drain pan (80) may include a mounting portion (81) on which the base (230) of the second fan assembly (200) is mounted.
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a compressor (70).
  • the compressor (70) may be configured to compress refrigerant to a high temperature and high pressure state.
  • the refrigerant compressed in the compressor (70) may be introduced into the first heat exchanger (40) or the second heat exchanger (60).
  • the compressor (70) may be positioned beneath the second fan assembly (200).
  • the compressor (70) may be positioned beneath the drain pan (80).
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a compressor cover (71).
  • the compressor cover (71) may be provided to cover the compressor (70).
  • the compressor cover (71) may prevent the compressor (70) from being exposed to the outside.
  • the compressor cover (71) may be provided to protect the compressor (70).
  • the air conditioner (3) may include an expansion device (not shown).
  • the expansion device may be provided to expand the refrigerant discharged from the first heat exchanger (40) or the refrigerant discharged from the second heat exchanger (60).
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a control box (90).
  • the control box (90) may include a circuit board (91, see FIG. 15).
  • the control box (90) may include various electronic components (92, see FIG. 15).
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a first fan assembly (100).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to cause outdoor air to flow within the housing (10).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to cause outdoor air to flow between the first inlet (31) and the first outlet (32).
  • the suction side (101) of the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to face the first inlet (31).
  • the discharge side (102) of the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to face the first outlet (32).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a first fan (110).
  • the first fan (110) may be positioned to face at least a portion of the first heat exchanger (40).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a first fan motor (120) for driving the first fan (110).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may be referred to as a first fan module (100), a first fan unit (100), an outdoor fan module (100), an outdoor fan unit (100), an outdoor fan assembly (100), etc.
  • the air conditioner (3) may include a second fan assembly (200).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be arranged to circulate indoor air within the housing (10).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be arranged to circulate indoor air between the second inlet (51) and the second outlet (52).
  • the suction side (201) of the second fan assembly (200) may be arranged to face the second inlet (51).
  • the discharge side (202) of the second fan assembly (200) may be arranged to face the second outlet (52).
  • the discharge side (202) of the second fan assembly (200) may be arranged to face the blade (20).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second fan (210).
  • the second fan (210) may be positioned to face at least a portion of the second heat exchanger (60).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second fan motor (220) for driving the second fan (210).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second frame (240) configured to guide indoor air.
  • the second frame (240) may extend along an extension direction of the second fan (210).
  • the second frame (240) may have a shape extending approximately in a vertical direction (Z direction).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be referred to as a second fan module (200), a second fan unit (200), an indoor fan module (200), an indoor fan unit (200), an indoor fan assembly (200), etc.
  • the first frame (130) and the second frame (240) may be arranged to be in contact.
  • the first frame (130) and the second frame (240) may be arranged to partition the first fan (110) and the second fan (210).
  • the first partition part (132) of the first frame (130) and the second partition part (142) of the second frame (240) may be arranged to partition the first fan (110) and the second fan (210).
  • the first frame (130) and the second frame (240) may be arranged to partition the first flow path (P1) and the second flow path (P2).
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a first fan assembly according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the first fan assembly according to one embodiment.
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a first fan (110).
  • the first fan (110) can generate a blowing force.
  • the first fan (110) can be arranged to blow outdoor air.
  • the first fan (110) can have a shape that extends in one direction.
  • the first fan (110) can have a shape that extends in a substantially vertical direction (Z direction).
  • the first fan (110) may include a motor coupling portion (114).
  • the motor coupling portion (114) may be detachably coupled to a motor shaft (121) of the first fan motor (120).
  • the motor coupling portion (114) may be formed at a first end (111) of the first fan (110).
  • the motor coupling portion (114) may have a shape that protrudes inwardly from the first end (111) of the first fan (110) (see FIGS. 19 and 21).
  • the motor coupling portion (114) may include an insertion groove into which the motor shaft (121) may be inserted.
  • the first end (111) may be a lower end of the first fan (110).
  • the first fan (110) may include a fan shaft (113).
  • the fan shaft (113) may form a rotation axis of the first fan (110).
  • the fan shaft (113) may be provided to be fixed to a first fixing device (170) to be described later.
  • the fan shaft (113) may be formed at the second end (112) of the first fan (110).
  • the fan shaft (113) may have a shape that protrudes outward from the second end (112) of the first fan (110).
  • the second end (112) of the first fan (110) may be provided on the opposite side of the first end (111) of the first fan (110).
  • the second end (112) may be an upper end of the first fan (110).
  • the first fan (110) may include an opening (115).
  • the opening (115) may be provided to expose a portion of the interior of the first fan (110).
  • the opening (115) may be formed to correspond with the motor coupling portion (114).
  • the motor coupling portion (114) may be provided to be accessible through the opening (115).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a first fan motor (120).
  • the first fan motor (120) may be arranged to drive the first fan (110).
  • the first fan motor (120) may be arranged to transmit driving power to the first fan (110).
  • the first fan motor (120) may be arranged to transmit rotational power to the first fan (110).
  • the first fan motor (120) may be provided so as to be detachably coupled to the lower portion of the first fan (110).
  • the first fan motor (120) may include a motor shaft (121).
  • the motor shaft (121) may be detachably coupled to the motor coupling portion (114) of the first fan (110).
  • the motor shaft (121) may be provided to be insertable into the motor coupling portion (114) of the first fan (110).
  • the motor shaft (121) may be provided to be placed on the same line as the rotation axis of the first fan (110).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a first frame (130).
  • the first frame (130) may be provided to guide outdoor air.
  • the first frame (130) may be provided to guide at least one of outdoor air flowing into the first fan (110) or outdoor air flowing out from the first fan (110).
  • the first frame (130) may be provided to guide outdoor air between the first inlet (31) and the first outlet (32).
  • the first frame (130) may be arranged to form a path through which outdoor air can flow.
  • the first frame (130) may be arranged to form at least a portion of the first path (P1) (see FIG. 7).
  • the first frame (130) may have a shape that is open toward the first inlet (31).
  • the first frame (130) may have a shape that is open toward the first outlet (32).
  • the first frame (130) may be detachably coupled to the rear panel (18).
  • the first frame (130) may be provided to accommodate the first fan (110).
  • the first frame (130) may be provided to accommodate at least a portion of the first fan motor (120).
  • the first frame (130) may include an accommodation space (131).
  • the accommodation space (131) may be provided as a space that is generally open in the upper and lower directions.
  • the first frame (130) may include a first partition portion (132).
  • the first partition portion (132) may be arranged to contact the second partition portion (241) of the second frame (240) (see FIG. 7).
  • the first partition portion (132) may include a curved shape to ensure smooth air flow.
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include an opening (140).
  • the opening (140) may be formed by cutting off a portion of the front of the first frame (130).
  • the opening (140) may allow a portion of the interior of the first frame (130) to be exposed to the front.
  • the opening (140) may be provided to correspond to the front portion of the first fan motor (120).
  • the opening (140) may be provided to correspond to a portion of the first fan (110).
  • the opening (140) may be provided to correspond to a portion of the lower portion of the first fan (110).
  • the opening (140) may be provided to correspond to the motor coupling portion (114) of the first fan (110).
  • the opening (140) may be provided to correspond to the opening (115) of the first fan (110).
  • the first fan motor (120) may be provided to be accessible through an opening (140).
  • the front portion of the first fan motor (120) may be provided to be exposed to the outside of the first fan assembly (100) through the opening (140).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a first motor cover (150).
  • the first motor cover (150) can be detachably connected to the first frame (130).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to correspond to the opening (140).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to be able to cover the opening (140).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to cover the first fan motor (120).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to cover the front part of the first fan motor (120).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided so as to be able to cover a portion of the first fan (110).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided so as to be able to cover a portion of the lower portion of the first fan (110).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided so as to be able to cover the motor coupling portion (114) of the first fan (110).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided so as to be able to cover the opening (115) of the first fan (110).
  • covering a configuration by the first motor cover (150) may mean that at least a portion of the configuration is not exposed to the outside of the first fan assembly (100) by the first motor cover (150).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a fan cover (160).
  • the fan cover (160) may be provided so as to be able to cover the first fan (110).
  • the fan cover (160) may be provided so as to cover the upper portion of the first fan (110).
  • the fan cover (160) may be provided so as to be detachably coupled to the first frame (130).
  • the fan cover (160) may be provided so as to be detachably coupled to the upper portion of the first frame (130).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a first fixing device (170).
  • the first fixing device (170) may be provided to fix the fan shaft (113) of the first fan (110).
  • the first fixing device (170) may be provided to reduce frictional resistance generated when the first fan (110) rotates.
  • the first fixing device (170) may include a bearing.
  • the first fixing device (170) may be detachably mounted to the fan cover (160).
  • the first fixing device (170) may be provided as a component of the fan cover (160).
  • the first fixing device (170) may be formed integrally with the fan cover (160).
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second fan assembly according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a second fan assembly according to one embodiment.
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second fan (210).
  • the second fan (210) can generate a blowing force.
  • the second fan (210) can be arranged to blow indoor air.
  • the second fan (210) can have a shape that extends in one direction.
  • the second fan (210) can have a shape that extends in a substantially vertical direction (Z direction).
  • the second fan (210) may include a motor coupling portion (214).
  • the motor coupling portion (214) may be detachably coupled to a motor shaft (221) of the second fan motor (220).
  • the motor coupling portion (214) may be formed at a second end (212) of the second fan (210).
  • the motor coupling portion (214) may have a shape that protrudes inwardly from the second end (212) of the second fan (210) into the second fan (210) (see FIG. 28).
  • the motor coupling portion (214) may include an insertion groove into which the motor shaft (221) may be inserted.
  • the second end (212) of the second fan (210) may be provided on an opposite side of the first end (211) of the second fan (210).
  • the second end (212) of the second fan (210) may be the upper end of the second fan (210).
  • the second fan (210) may include an opening (215).
  • the opening (215) may be provided to expose a portion of the interior of the second fan (210).
  • the opening (215) may be formed to correspond with the motor coupling portion (214).
  • the motor coupling portion (214) may be provided to be accessible through the opening (215).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second fan motor (220).
  • the second fan motor (220) may be arranged to drive the second fan (210).
  • the second fan motor (220) may be arranged to transmit driving power to the second fan (210).
  • the second fan motor (220) may be arranged to transmit rotational power to the second fan (210).
  • the second fan motor (220) may be provided so as to be detachably coupled to the upper portion of the second fan (210).
  • the second fan motor (220) may include a motor shaft (221).
  • the motor shaft (221) may be detachably coupled to the motor coupling portion (214) of the second fan (210).
  • the motor shaft (221) may be provided to be insertable into the motor coupling portion (214) of the second fan (210).
  • the motor shaft (221) may be provided to be placed on the same line as the rotation axis of the second fan (210).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a base (230).
  • the base (230) may be provided to support the second fan (210).
  • the base (230) may be provided to support the lower portion of the second fan (210).
  • the base (230) may be provided to be mountable to the drain pan (80).
  • the base (230) may be mounted on the mounting portion (81) of the drain pan (80).
  • the base (230) may be positioned above the compressor (70).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second frame (240).
  • the second frame (240) may be provided to guide indoor air.
  • the second frame (240) may be provided to guide at least one of indoor air flowing into the second fan (210) or indoor air flowing out from the second fan (210).
  • the second frame (240) may be provided to guide indoor air between the second inlet (51) and the second outlet (52).
  • One end of the second frame (240) may be provided to be connectable to the base (230), and the other end of the second frame (240) may be provided to be connectable to the motor holder (250).
  • the lower part of the second frame (240) may be connectable to the base (230), and the upper part of the second frame (240) may be provided to be connectable to the motor holder (250).
  • the second frame (240) may include a first guide portion (241) and a second guide portion (242) spaced apart from the first guide portion (241).
  • first guide portion (241) and the second guide portion (242) are illustrated as separate components, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
  • the first guide portion (241) and the second guide portion (242) may be provided as an integral component.
  • first guide portion (241) may be provided to partition the first fan (110) and the second fan (210) together with the first partition portion (132) of the first frame (130).
  • the first guide portion (241) may be referred to as the second partition portion (241).
  • the first guide portion (241) may include a curved shape for smooth air flow.
  • the second guide portion (242) may include a curved shape for smooth air flow.
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a fan grill (280).
  • the fan grill (280) may be provided to be detachably coupled to the second frame (240).
  • the fan grill (280) may be arranged between the first guide portion (241) and the second guide portion (242).
  • the fan grill (280) may be provided on the discharge side (202) of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the fan grill (280) may be provided to prevent a user's fingers from being caught in the fan (210).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a motor holder (250).
  • the motor holder (250) may be provided to support the second fan motor (220).
  • the motor holder (250) may be provided to hold the second fan motor (220).
  • the motor holder (250) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the base (230).
  • the motor holder (250) may be arranged to be spaced upward from the base (230).
  • the motor holder (250) may be detachably coupled to the upper portion of the second frame (240).
  • the motor holder (250) may include a first holder portion (251) and a second holder portion (252).
  • the second holder portion (252) may be arranged to be stacked on the first holder portion (251).
  • the first holder portion (251) and the second holder portion (252) are illustrated as separate components, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
  • the motor holder (250) may be arranged as a single component.
  • the first holder part (251) may include a first support part (2511) provided to support the second holder part (252).
  • the first holder part (251) may include a first hole (2512) provided to allow a motor shaft (221) of the second fan motor (220) to pass through.
  • the motor shaft (221) may pass through the first hole (2512) and be coupled to a motor coupling part (214) of the first fan (210).
  • the second holder portion (251) may include a second support portion (2521) provided to support the second fan motor (220).
  • the second holder portion (252) may include a second hole (2522) provided to allow the motor shaft (221) of the second fan motor (220) to pass through.
  • the motor shaft (221) may pass through the second hole (2522) and be coupled to the motor coupling portion (214) of the first fan (210).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second motor cover (260).
  • the second motor cover (260) may be provided to cover the second fan motor (220).
  • the fact that the second motor cover (260) covers the second fan motor (220) may include meaning that at least a portion of the second fan motor (220) is not exposed to the outside of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the second motor cover (260) may be detachably coupled to the motor holder (250) to cover the upper portion of the second fan motor (220).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second fixing device (270).
  • the second fixing device (270) may be provided to fix the fan shaft (213) of the second fan (210).
  • the second fixing device (270) may be provided to reduce frictional resistance generated when the second fan (210) rotates.
  • the second fixing device (270) may include a bearing.
  • the second fixing device (270) may be detachably mounted to the base (230).
  • the second fixing device (270) may be provided as a component of the base (230).
  • the second fixing device (270) may be formed integrally with the base (230).
  • Fig. 12 illustrates an example of an air conditioner with a portion of the housing separated.
  • Fig. 13 illustrates the air conditioner illustrated in Fig. 12 from the rear.
  • Fig. 14 illustrates an example of an air conditioner with a portion of the housing separated.
  • Fig. 15 illustrates an example of an air conditioner with a portion of the control box separated.
  • Fig. 16 illustrates an example of the internal appearance of an air conditioner.
  • the front case (11) may be provided to be separable from the rear case (12).
  • the front case (11) may be provided to be separable forwardly from the rear case (12).
  • the front case (11) may be provided to be separable forwardly from the rear panel (18).
  • the front case (11) may be provided to be separable forwardly from the bottom panel (13).
  • the front case (11) and the rear case (12) may be provided so that they can be screw-coupled by the first fastening member (S1).
  • the front case (11) and the rear case (12) may be provided so that they can be separated.
  • the front case (11) may include a coupling protrusion (301, see FIG. 13), and the rear case (12) may include a coupling groove (302, see FIG. 12) corresponding to the coupling protrusion (301).
  • the coupling protrusion (301) may be formed on the first side panel (16) and/or the second side panel (17).
  • the coupling groove (302) may be formed on the rear panel (18).
  • the coupling protrusion (301) in a state where the coupling protrusion (301) is arranged on the coupling groove (302), the coupling protrusion (301) may be arranged to be caught by a catch (302) formed adjacent to the coupling groove (302).
  • the coupling protrusion (301) can be released from the coupling groove (302), and the front case (11) and the rear case (12) can be provided to be separable.
  • the front case (11) and the rear case (12) can be combined by various known methods.
  • the front case (11) and the rear case (12) can be separated by various known methods.
  • the top cover (19) may be provided to be detachable from the rear case (12).
  • the top cover (19) may be provided to be detachable rearward from the rear case (12).
  • an upper portion of the first frame (130) of the first fan assembly (100) may be exposed.
  • the top cover (19) and the rear panel (18) may be provided so that they can be screw-joined by the second fastening member (S2).
  • the top cover (19) and the rear panel (18) may be provided so that they can be separated.
  • top cover (19) and the rear panel (18) can be combined by various known methods.
  • the top cover (19) and the rear panel (18) can be separated by various known methods.
  • control box (90) may include a control case (93) and a control cover (94) that can be detachably coupled to the control case (93).
  • the control cover (94) of the control box (90) may be provided so as to be detachable from the control case (93).
  • the control cover (94) may be provided so as to be detachable forward from the control case (93).
  • control cover (94) As the control cover (94) is separated from the control case (93), the substrate (91) and/or electronic components (92) may be exposed to the outside of the control box (90).
  • the electrical connection between the wire (not shown) of the first fan assembly (100) and the substrate (91) and/or the electronic component (92) can be disconnected.
  • the electrical connection between the wire (not shown) of the second fan assembly (200) and the substrate (91) and/or the electronic component (92) can be disconnected.
  • control case (93) and the control cover (94) may be provided so that they can be screw-coupled by the third fastening member (S3).
  • the control case (93) and the control cover (94) may be provided so that they can be separated.
  • control case (93) and the control cover (94) can be combined by various known methods.
  • the control case (93) and the control cover (94) can be separated by various known methods.
  • the front case (11) can be disassembled from the rear case (12).
  • the top cover (19) can be disassembled from the rear panel (18).
  • the control box (90) can be disassembled from the first fan assembly (100).
  • each of FIGS. 12 to 16 exemplarily illustrates a state in which the front case is separated from the rear case.
  • the front case (11) is sufficiently configured to include the front and upper surfaces of the air conditioner.
  • the rear case (12) is sufficiently configured to include the rear surfaces of the air conditioner.
  • the state in which the front case (11) is separated from the rear case (12) may include all states in which the front and upper portions of the interior of the air conditioner (3) are exposed by separating a portion of the housing (10).
  • the state in which the front case is separated from the rear case may refer to all states such as i) a state in which the front panel (14) and the top panel (15) are separated, ii) a state in which the front case (11) is separated (see FIGS.
  • the state in which the front case is separated from the rear case may include various states in addition to the examples described above.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates an example of a state in which the fan cover of the first fan assembly is separated.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates an example of a motor cover of the first fan assembly by enlarging “B” shown in FIG. 16.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of an example of a motor cover of the first fan assembly.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates an example of a state in which the motor cover of the first fan assembly is separated.
  • FIG. 21 illustrates a front view of an example of a state in which the motor cover of the first fan assembly is separated.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates an example of a state in which the first fan and the first fan motor of the first fan assembly are separated.
  • FIGS. 17 to 22 an example of a process of separating the first fan (110) of the first fan assembly (100) and the first fan motor (120) of the first fan assembly (100) is illustrated.
  • the description with reference to FIGS. 17 to 22 assumes that the front case is separated from the rear case.
  • the present disclosure is not limited to what is shown in FIGS. 17 to 22.
  • the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) may not be separated in the order as shown in FIGS. 17 to 22.
  • some of the steps shown in FIGS. 17 to 22 may be omitted.
  • some of the steps shown in FIGS. 17 to 22 may be performed simultaneously.
  • steps other than those shown in FIGS. 17 to 22 may be added.
  • the fan cover (160) may be provided so as to be detachable from the first frame (130).
  • the fan cover (160) may be provided so as to be detachable upward from the first frame (130).
  • the fan cover (160) and the first frame (130) may be provided so that they can be screw-coupled by the fourth fastening member (S4).
  • the fan cover (160) and the first frame (130) may be provided so that they can be separated.
  • the fan cover (160) and the first frame (130) can be combined by various known methods.
  • the fan cover (160) and the first frame (130) can be separated by various known methods.
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to be detachable from the first frame (130).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to be detachable forward from the first frame (130).
  • the first motor cover (150) and the first frame (130) may be provided so that they can be screw-coupled by the fifth fastening member (S5).
  • the first motor cover (150) and the first frame (130) may be provided so that they can be separated.
  • the first motor cover (150) and the first frame (130) can be combined by various known methods.
  • the first motor cover (150) and the first frame (130) can be separated by various known methods.
  • the inner surface (155) of the first motor cover (150) may be arranged to be connected to the inner surface of the first frame (130).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be combined with the frame (130) to form a first flow path (P1) through which outdoor air can flow.
  • the first motor cover (150) may include a surface for forming at least a portion of the first flow path (P1).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to cover not only the first fan motor (120) but also a portion of the lower portion of the first fan (110).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to cover a joint portion of the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120).
  • the first motor cover (150) may be provided to cover a motor joint portion (114) of the first fan (110) and a motor shaft (121) of the first fan motor (120).
  • the first fan motor (120) can be made accessible through the opening (140).
  • a lower portion of the first fan (110) can be made accessible through the opening (140).
  • the motor coupling portion (114) and the motor shaft (121) may be arranged to be exposed toward the front of the first fan assembly (100) as the first motor cover (150) is separated from the first frame (130).
  • the motor coupling portion (114) and the motor shaft (121) may be arranged to be exposed through the opening (140) as the first motor cover (150) is separated from the first frame (130).
  • a user or the like can access the motor coupling (114) and the motor shaft (121) through the opening (140).
  • a user or the like can release the coupling between the motor coupling (114) and the motor shaft (121) through the opening (140) and the opening (115).
  • the motor coupling part (114) and the motor shaft (121) may be arranged to be coupled by the sixth coupling member (S6).
  • the sixth coupling member (S6) by disassembling the sixth coupling member (S6) while the motor coupling part (114) and the motor shaft (121) are coupled, the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) may be arranged to be separable.
  • the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) may be coupled by various known methods.
  • the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) may be separated by various known methods.
  • the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) can be made disassembleable.
  • the work of disassembling the fan cover (160) may be performed.
  • the work of disassembling the first motor cover (150) in the first fan assembly (100) and releasing the coupling between the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) and the work of disassembling the fan cover (160) in the first fan assembly (100) may be performed simultaneously.
  • the first fan (110) when the front case (11) is separated from the rear case (12), the first fan (110) may be provided to be separated upwardly.
  • the first fan (110) when the front case (11) is separated from the rear case (12), as the fan cover (160) is separated from the first frame (130), the first fan (110) may be provided to be separated upwardly from the first frame (130).
  • the first fan (110) may be provided to be pulled out upwardly from the first frame (130).
  • the disassembled first fan (110) may be repaired or replaced.
  • the first fan (110) can be separated upwardly while the entire first fan assembly (100) is not separated.
  • the first fan (110) can be separated upwardly while the first frame (130) is fixed to a portion of the housing (10).
  • the first fan (110) can be separated upwardly while the first frame (130) is coupled to the rear panel (18).
  • the first fan (110) can be separated upwardly while the first heat exchanger (40) is not removed.
  • the first fan (110) can be separated upwardly while the second fan assembly (200) is not removed.
  • the first fan (110) can be separated without disassembling the entire first fan assembly (100).
  • the first fan (110) can be separated without disassembling the entire housing (10) of the air conditioner (1).
  • the first fan (110) can be separated without removing components adjacent to the first fan assembly (100). That is, the work of removing or separating components adjacent to the first fan assembly (100) can be omitted, and the service efficiency of the first fan (110) can be improved.
  • the first fan motor (120) of the first fan assembly (100) may be provided to be detachable toward the front.
  • the first fan motor (120) may be provided to be detachable toward the front from the first frame (130).
  • the first fan motor (120) may be provided to be withdrawable toward the front from the first frame (130).
  • the first fan motor (120) may be provided to be withdrawable toward the front through the opening (140).
  • the disassembled first fan motor (120) may be repaired or replaced.
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated forwardly while the entire first fan assembly (100) is not separated.
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated forwardly while the first frame (130) is fixed to a portion of the housing (10).
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated forwardly while the first frame (130) is coupled to the rear panel (18).
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated forwardly while the first heat exchanger (40) is not removed.
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated forwardly while the second fan assembly (200) is not removed.
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated without disassembling the entire first fan assembly (100).
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated without disassembling the entire housing (10) of the air conditioner (1).
  • the first fan motor (120) can be separated without removing components adjacent to the first fan assembly (100). That is, the work of removing or separating components adjacent to the first fan assembly (100) can be omitted, and the service efficiency of the first fan motor (120) can be improved.
  • the outdoor fan motor may be fixed to the bottom of the fan case.
  • the joint portion of the outdoor fan motor and the outdoor fan is provided inside the fan case, and it may be difficult to enter the inside of the fan case from outside the fan case.
  • disassembling the outdoor fan and the outdoor fan motor may involve disassembling the entire air conditioner.
  • the rear panel of the housing may need to be disassembled.
  • the heat exchanger may need to be disassembled.
  • separate welding equipment may be required to cut the refrigerant piping.
  • the time and/or cost for disassembling the outdoor fan and the outdoor fan motor may increase. Maintenance of the outdoor fan may be difficult. Maintenance of the outdoor fan motor may be difficult.
  • the joint portion of the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) can be exposed to the front of the first fan assembly (100).
  • the motor joint portion (114) of the first fan (110) and the motor shaft (121) of the first fan motor (120) are accessible through the opening (140) and the aperture (115).
  • the motor joint portion (114) of the first fan (110) and the motor shaft (121) of the first fan motor (120) are easily accessible from the outside of the first fan assembly (100). Accordingly, the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) can be easily separated without having to disassemble the entire air conditioner (3).
  • the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) can be easily separated without separate welding equipment.
  • the time and/or cost for disassembling the first fan (110) and the first fan motor (120) can be reduced. Maintenance of the first fan (110) is easy. Maintenance of the first fan motor (120) is easy.
  • Fig. 23 illustrates an example of a state in which a fastening member for fixing a second fan assembly is separated.
  • Fig. 24 illustrates an example of Fig. 23 from a different direction.
  • Fig. 25 illustrates an example of a state in which the second fan assembly is separated.
  • Fig. 26 illustrates an example of Fig. 25 from a different direction.
  • FIGS. 23 to 26 an example of a process of separating the second fan assembly (200) is illustrated.
  • the description with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26 assumes that the front case is separated from the rear case.
  • the second heat exchanger (60) and the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged to cover at least a portion of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to cover at least a portion of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a front portion, a rear portion provided on an opposite side of the front portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion provided on an opposite side of the first side portion.
  • the first side portion of the second fan assembly (200) may be provided to face the second inlet (51) (see FIG. 7).
  • the front portion of the second fan assembly (200) may be provided to face the second outlet (52) (see FIG. 7).
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be arranged to cover a first side portion of the second fan assembly (200) and a portion of the front portion of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to cover a portion of the second side of the second fan assembly (100) and the rear of the second fan assembly (200).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be provided to be separable from the second heat exchanger (60) and/or the first fan assembly (100).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be provided to be separable from the second heat exchanger (60) and/or the first frame (130).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be provided so as to be screw-coupled to the second heat exchanger (60) and/or the first fan assembly (100) by the seventh fastening member (S7).
  • the second fan assembly (200) when the second fan assembly (200) is coupled to the second heat exchanger (60) and the second fan assembly (200), the second fan assembly (200) may be provided so as to be separable from the second heat exchanger (60) and the second fan assembly (200) by disassembling the seventh fastening member (S7).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be provided to be hook-coupled to the first fan assembly (100).
  • the first fan assembly (100) may include a hook groove (191, see FIG. 26) formed in the first frame (130), and the second fan assembly (200) may include a hook (291, see FIG. 25) formed in the second frame (240) and provided to be hooked to the hook groove (191).
  • the hook (291) may be provided to have a shape that is bent downward.
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be stably fixed to the first fan assembly (100).
  • the hook (291) of the second fan assembly (200) can be separated from the hook groove (191) of the first fan assembly (100).
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be coupled to the first fan assembly (100) and/or the second heat exchanger (60) by various known methods.
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be separated from the first fan assembly (100) and/or the second heat exchanger (60) by various known methods.
  • the second fan assembly (200) when the front case (11) is separated from the rear case (12), the second fan assembly (200) can be arranged to be separated upward.
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be provided so as to be extendable upward from the space (65) formed by the second heat exchanger (60) and the first fan assembly (100).
  • the entire second fan assembly (200) may be arranged to be extendable upward from the space (65) formed by the second heat exchanger (60) and the first fan assembly (100). That is, the entire second fan assembly (200) may be arranged to be detachable at one time.
  • the second fan assembly (200) when the second heat exchanger (60) is not removed, the second fan assembly (200) may be extendable upwardly.
  • the second fan assembly (200) when the compressor (70) is not removed, the second fan assembly (200) may be extendable upwardly.
  • the first fan assembly (100) when the first fan assembly (100) is not removed, the second fan assembly (200) may be extendable upwardly.
  • the entire housing (10) is not disassembled, the second fan assembly (200) may be extendable upwardly.
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be provided so that it can be withdrawn from the space (65) formed by the second heat exchanger (60) and the first fan assembly (100) while the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) are coupled.
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be provided so as to be withdrawable from a space (65) formed by the second heat exchanger (60) and the first fan assembly (100) while the second fan (210), the second fan motor (220), the base (230), the motor holder (250), and the second frame (240) are combined.
  • the base (230) may be provided to support the second fan (210).
  • the motor holder (250) may be provided to support the second fan motor (220).
  • the second frame (240) may have one end coupled to the base (230) and the other end coupled to the motor holder (250).
  • the second fan assembly (200) may be configured to be withdrawable from a space (65) formed by the second heat exchanger (60) and the first fan assembly (100) while the second fan (210), the second fan motor (220), the base (230), the motor holder (250), the second frame (240), the second motor cover (260), and the second fixing device (270) are combined.
  • the indoor fan and the indoor fan motor may be directly fixed to the housing, or may be accommodated in a fan case and fixed to the housing.
  • the fixed portion may be obscured by other components of the air conditioner (e.g., a heat exchanger, a compressor, refrigerant piping, etc.) or may interfere with other components of the air conditioner (e.g., a heat exchanger, a compressor, refrigerant piping, etc.).
  • a heat exchanger e.g., a heat exchanger, a compressor, refrigerant piping, etc.
  • disassembling the indoor fan and the indoor fan motor may involve disassembling the entire air conditioner.
  • the rear panel of the housing may need to be disassembled.
  • the heat exchanger may need to be disassembled.
  • separate welding equipment may be required to cut the refrigerant piping.
  • the time and/or cost for disassembling the indoor fan and the indoor fan motor may increase.
  • the second fan assembly (200) when the front case (11) is separated from the rear case (12), the second fan assembly (200) can be provided to be separated upward. According to the present disclosure, the entire second fan assembly (200) can be easily separated at once. Accordingly, only the second fan assembly (200) can be separated without the need to disassemble the entire air conditioner (3).
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be separated when the second heat exchanger (60) is fixed.
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be separated when the compressor (70) is fixed.
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be separated when the first fan assembly (100) is fixed.
  • the work of removing or separating the second fan assembly (200) and adjacent components can be omitted.
  • the second fan assembly (200) can be easily separated without separate welding equipment.
  • the service efficiency of the second fan assembly (200) can be improved. Maintenance of the second fan assembly (200) is easy.
  • Fig. 27 illustrates an example of a state in which the base of the second fan assembly is separated.
  • Fig. 28 illustrates a side view of the example illustrated in Fig. 27.
  • Fig. 29 illustrates an example of a state in which the second fan of the second fan assembly is separated.
  • Fig. 30 illustrates the example illustrated in Fig. 29 from below.
  • Fig. 31 illustrates an example of a state in which the second fan motor of the second fan assembly is separated.
  • FIGS. 27 to 31 an example of a process in which a second fan (210) of a second fan assembly (200) and a second fan motor (220) of a second fan assembly (200) are separated is illustrated.
  • the description with reference to FIGS. 27 to 31 assumes that the front case is separated from the rear case.
  • the description with reference to FIGS. 27 to 31 assumes that the second fan assembly (200) is separated.
  • the present disclosure is not limited to what is shown in FIGS. 27 to 31.
  • the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) may not be separated in the order as shown in FIGS. 27 to 31.
  • some of the steps shown in FIGS. 27 to 31 may be omitted.
  • some of the steps shown in FIGS. 17 to 22 may be performed simultaneously.
  • steps other than those shown in FIGS. 27 to 31 may be added.
  • the base (230) may be provided to be separable from the second frame (240).
  • the base (230) may be provided to be separable downward from the second frame (240).
  • the base (230) and the second frame (240) may be provided so that they can be screw-coupled by the eighth fastening member (S8).
  • the base (230) and the second frame (240) may be provided so that they can be separated.
  • the base (230) and the second frame (240) can be combined by various known methods.
  • the base (230) and the second frame (240) can be separated by various known methods.
  • the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) can be made separable by releasing the coupling between the motor coupling portion (214) and the motor shaft (221). By releasing the coupling between the motor coupling portion (214) and the motor shaft (221), the second fan (210) can be disassembled. The disassembled second fan (210) can be repaired or replaced.
  • the joint portion of the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) is accessible through the opening (215) of the second fan (210).
  • the motor joint (214) may be exposed to the outside of the second fan (210) through the opening (215).
  • the motor shaft (221) coupled to the motor joint (214) may be exposed to the outside of the second fan (210) through the opening (215).
  • a user or the like may release the joint between the motor joint (214) and the motor shaft (221) through the opening (215).
  • the motor coupling part (214) and the motor shaft (221) may be arranged to be coupled by the ninth coupling member (S9).
  • the ninth coupling member (S9) by disassembling the ninth coupling member (S9) while the motor coupling part (214) and the motor shaft (221) are coupled, the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) may be arranged to be separable.
  • the second motor cover (260) may be provided to be detachable from the motor holder (250).
  • the second motor cover (260) may be provided to be detachable upward from the motor holder (250).
  • the second fan motor (220) can be disassembled. The disassembled second fan motor (220) can be repaired or replaced.
  • the second motor cover (260) and the motor holder (250) may be provided so that they can be screw-coupled by the tenth fastening member (S10).
  • the second motor cover (260) and the motor holder (250) may be provided so that they can be separated.
  • the base (230) and the second frame (240) can be combined by various known methods.
  • the base (230) and the second frame (240) can be separated by various known methods.
  • the indoor fan and the indoor fan motor may be directly fixed to the housing or may be accommodated in a fan case and fixed to the housing.
  • the fixed portion may be obscured by other components of the air conditioner (e.g., a heat exchanger, a compressor, refrigerant piping, etc.) or may interfere with other components of the air conditioner (e.g., a heat exchanger, a compressor, refrigerant piping, etc.).
  • the indoor fan motor may be fixed to the bottom of the housing or the bottom of the fan case.
  • disassembling the indoor fan and the indoor fan motor may involve disassembling the entire air conditioner.
  • the rear panel of the housing may need to be disassembled.
  • the heat exchanger may need to be disassembled.
  • separate welding equipment may be required to cut the refrigerant piping.
  • the time and/or cost for disassembling the indoor fan and the indoor fan motor may increase.
  • the entire second fan assembly (200) can be separated at once, and then the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) can be separated, respectively. Accordingly, the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) can be easily separated without having to disassemble the entire air conditioner (3).
  • the second fan (210) and the second fan motor (220) can be easily separated without a separate welding facility. As a result, maintenance of the second fan (210) is easy. Maintenance of the second fan motor (220) is easy.
  • An air conditioner comprises: a housing (10) including a rear case (12) facing outdoors and a front case (11) facing indoors and detachably coupleable to the rear case; a first inlet (31) formed in the rear case to allow outdoor air to be introduced; a first heat exchanger (40) for exchanging heat with outdoor air introduced through the first inlet; a first outlet (32) through which outdoor air passing through the first heat exchanger is discharged; a first fan assembly (100) provided to cause outdoor air to flow between the first inlet and the first outlet, the first fan assembly including a first fan (110) and a first fan motor (120) for driving the first fan; a second inlet (51) formed in the front case to allow indoor air to be introduced; a second heat exchanger (60) for exchanging heat with indoor air introduced through the second inlet;
  • the second fan assembly (200) may include a second outlet (52) through which indoor air passing through the second heat exchanger is discharged; and a second fan assembly (200) configured to cause indoor air to flow between the second inlet and
  • the second heat exchanger (60) and the first fan assembly (100) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the second fan assembly.
  • the second fan assembly In a state where the front case is separated from the rear case, the second fan assembly may be arranged to be extendable upward from a space (65) formed by the second heat exchanger and the first fan assembly.
  • the second fan assembly may further include a base (230) provided to support the second fan; a motor holder (250) provided to support the second fan motor; and a frame (240) provided to guide at least one of indoor air flowing into the second fan or indoor air flowing out from the second fan, the frame having one end connectable to the base and the other end connectable to the motor holder.
  • the second fan assembly may be provided so as to be withdrawable from the space (65) in a state in which the second fan, the second fan motor, the base, the motor holder, and the frame are connected.
  • the second fan assembly may include a first side portion facing the second inlet (51), a front portion facing the second outlet (52), a second side portion provided on an opposite side of the first side portion, and a rear portion provided on an opposite side of the front portion.
  • the second heat exchanger (60) may be provided to cover a portion of the first side portion and the front portion of the second fan assembly.
  • the first fan assembly (100) may be provided to cover a portion of the second side portion and the rear portion.
  • the second fan assembly may further include a base (230) for supporting the lower portion of the second fan.
  • the second fan motor (220) may be detachably coupled to the upper portion of the second fan.
  • the first fan assembly may further include a frame (130) configured to accommodate the first fan and at least a portion of the first fan motor; and a motor cover (150) that covers a front portion of the first fan motor and is detachably connectable to the frame.
  • the first fan motor (120) may be arranged to be detachable forward from the frame as the motor cover is separated from the frame.
  • the first fan may include a motor coupling portion (114), and the first fan motor may include a motor shaft (121) coupled to the motor coupling portion.
  • the motor cover When the front case is separated from the rear case, the motor cover may be separated from the frame, so that the motor coupling portion and the motor shaft may be exposed to the front of the first fan assembly.
  • the inner surface (155) of the motor cover may be provided to be connected to the inner surface (135) of the frame so that the motor cover is coupled to the frame to form a path through which outdoor air can flow.
  • the first fan assembly may further include a frame (130) configured to accommodate at least a portion of the first fan and the first fan motor; and a fan cover (160) configured to cover an upper portion of the first fan and be detachably coupled to the frame.
  • the first fan When the front case is separated from the rear case, the first fan may be configured to be detachable upward from the frame as the fan cover is separated from the frame.
  • the above air conditioner may further include a compressor (70) positioned below the second fan assembly.
  • the first fan assembly may further include a first frame (130) that extends along the extension direction of the first fan and is provided to guide outdoor air.
  • the second fan assembly may further include a second frame (240) that is provided to be in contact with the first frame and extends along the extension direction of the second fan and is provided to guide indoor air.
  • the first fan assembly may further include a hook groove (191) formed in the first frame.
  • the second assembly may further include a hook (291) formed in the second frame and arranged to be caught in the hook groove and having a downwardly bent shape.
  • the above first frame and the above second frame can be arranged to partition the first fan (110) and the second fan (210).
  • the above first heat exchanger (40) may be provided as a condenser, and the above second heat exchanger (60) may be provided as an evaporator.
  • An air conditioner may include a housing (10) including an inlet (31) communicating with the outdoors and an outlet (32) distinct from the inlet and communicating with the outdoors; a heat exchanger (40) provided to exchange heat with outdoor air introduced into the housing through the inlet; a frame (130) provided to guide outdoor air between the inlet and the outlet; a fan (110) disposed inside the frame; a fan motor (120) provided to transmit driving force to the fan; an opening (140) formed by cutting out a portion of a front side of the frame; and a motor cover (150) provided to correspond to the opening and detachably coupled to the frame. By separating the motor cover from the frame, the fan motor may be provided to be accessible through the opening.
  • the inner surface (155) of the motor cover may be provided to be connected to the inner surface (135) of the frame so that the motor cover is coupled to the frame to form a path through which outdoor air can flow.
  • An air conditioner may include a housing (10) including a rear case and a front case detachably coupled to the rear case; a first heat exchanger (40) disposed inside the housing and arranged to exchange heat with outdoor air; a first fan assembly (100) including a first fan (110) disposed to face at least a portion of the first heat exchanger and a first fan motor (120) arranged to drive the first fan; a second heat exchanger (60) disposed inside the housing and arranged to exchange heat with indoor air; and a second fan assembly (200) including a second fan disposed to face at least a portion of the second heat exchanger and a second fan motor arranged to drive the second fan.
  • the first fan motor of the first fan assembly may be arranged to be detachable forward
  • the second fan assembly may be arranged to be detachable upward.
  • the first fan of the first fan assembly may be arranged to be separated upward.
  • the usability of an air conditioner can be improved.
  • the fan and/or fan motor can be easily separated without disassembling the entire air conditioner.

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Ce climatiseur comprend : un logement qui comprend un boîtier arrière faisant face à l'extérieur et un boîtier avant faisant face à l'intérieur et couplé de manière amovible au boîtier arrière ; une première entrée formée dans le boîtier arrière pour permettre à de l'air extérieur de circuler ; un premier échangeur de chaleur qui échange de la chaleur avec l'air extérieur qui circule par l'intermédiaire de la première entrée ; une première sortie à travers laquelle l'air extérieur qui traverse le premier échangeur de chaleur est évacué ; un premier ensemble ventilateur disposé pour faire circuler l'air extérieur entre la première entrée et la première sortie ; une seconde entrée formée dans le boîtier avant pour permettre à de l'air intérieur de circuler ; un second échangeur de chaleur qui échange de la chaleur avec l'air intérieur qui circule par l'intermédiaire de la seconde entrée ; une seconde sortie à travers laquelle l'air intérieur qui traverse le second échangeur de chaleur est évacué ; et un second ensemble ventilateur disposé pour faire circuler l'air intérieur entre la seconde entrée et la seconde sortie. Dans un état dans lequel le boîtier avant est détaché du boîtier arrière, le second ensemble ventilateur peut être détaché vers le haut.
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