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A Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (often abbreviated PTAC) is a type of self-contained heating and air conditioning system commonly found in hotels, motels, senior housing facilities, hospitals, condominiums, apartment buildings, add-on rooms & sunrooms. Many are designed to go through a wall, having vents and heat sinks both inside and outside. Different standard dimensions are found in the market including 42×16 inches (1067 x 406 mm), 36x15 inches, and 40x15 inches.
Corona-discharge air mover and purifier for packaged terminal and room air conditioners
An air conditioning device for heating and / or an environment is provided. The air conditioning device includes a heat exchanging apparatus, a passage, and a corona discharge apparatus. The passage is in thermal communication with the heat exchanging apparatus and extends between an inlet and an outlet. The corona discharge apparatus is disposed within the passage to draw a fluid from the environment into the passage through the inlet, move the fluid through the passage to permit the heat exchanger to remove or heat the fluid, and expel the fluid through the outlet into the environment. As such, the environment is cooled or heated. Embodiments of the present invention include package terminal air conditioners (PTACs), room air conditioners (RACs), and mini-split heating and cooling systems.
Owner:RANCO OF DELAWARE
Corona-discharge air mover and purifier for packaged terminal and room air conditioners
InactiveUS20060112708A1Without usingMechanical apparatusDomestic cooling apparatusElectricityCorona discharge
An air conditioning device for heating and / or an environment is provided. The air conditioning device includes a heat exchanging apparatus, a passage, and a corona discharge apparatus. The passage is in thermal communication the heat exchanging apparatus and extends between an inlet and an outlet. The corona discharge apparatus is disposed within the passage to draw a fluid from the environment into the passage through the inlet, move the fluid through the passage to permit the heat exchanger to remove or heat the fluid, and expel the fluid through the outlet into the environment. As such, the environment is cooled or heated. Embodiments of the present invention include package terminal air conditioners (PTACs), room air conditioners (RACs), and mini-split heating and cooling systems.
Owner:RANCO OF DELAWARE
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS20160252260A1Increase pressureLighting and heating apparatusHeating and ventilation casings/coversHorizontal axisEngineering
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit includes a compressor, an interior coil and an exterior coil positioned within a casing. A control board enclosure is also positioned within the casing. A cover of the control board housing is rotatable on a substantially-horizontal axis relative to a housing of the control board housing. A control board is mounted to the cover of the control board enclosure such that the control board is rotatable on the substantially-horizontal axis with the cover of the control board enclosure.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS20180023850A1Improve system efficiencyMechanical apparatusHeating and ventilation casings/coversRefrigerantPackaged terminal air conditioner
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit is provided. The packaged terminal air conditioner unit includes a casing. A compressor, an interior coil, an exterior coil and a reversing valve are positioned within the casing. The reversing valve is configured for selectively reversing a flow direction of compressed refrigerant from the compressor. The packaged terminal air conditioner also includes at least one ejector for combining a stream of refrigerant from a primary loop with a stream of refrigerant from an auxiliary cooling loop, thereby improving system efficiency.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
System for remote control of packaged terminal air conditioner and heaters with wireless remote control systems
InactiveUS20110112692A1Temperature control without auxillary powerMechanical apparatusRemote controlAir conditioning
An air conditioning / heating apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing and an occupancy sensor coupled to the housing. The apparatus also includes a wireless module coupled to the occupancy sensor and a powerline appliance coupled to a powerline network. In a preferred embodiment, the powerline module is configured to communicate with the wireless module.
Owner:JETLUN CORP
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner Unit With Vent Door Position Detection
ActiveUS20180231266A1Mechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsPackaged terminal air conditionerPower level
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods of operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a bulkhead having a vent aperture through which an auxiliary fan urges a flow of make-up air into the room and a vent door for controlling the flow of make-up air. A method for detecting the position of the vent door includes operating the auxiliary fan at a first power level to reach a target speed, switching the position of the vent door, and operating the auxiliary fan at a second power level to maintain the target speed. The first power level and the second power level are compared to determine whether the vent door is in the open position or the closed position, with an increased power level indicating that the door is closed and a decreased power level indicating that the door is open.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit includes a casing. A compressor, a reversing valve and an ejector of the packaged terminal air conditioner unit are positioned within the casing. The ejector is configured for drawing vapor refrigerant into a flow of liquid refrigerant. An exterior heat exchanger and an interior heat exchanger are also positioned within the casing. The interior heat exchanger has a first stage and a second stage.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Package terminal air conditioner system and associated methods
ActiveUS7628026B1Reduce air temperatureReduce humidityCompression machines with several evaporatorsCooling fluid circulationEngineeringComputer terminal
An air conditioning unit is for cooling and dehumidifying outside air for flowing into an enclosed space from outside. The unit is interposable between a first evaporator coil and a first condenser coil and comprises a second evaporator coil that is positioned to receive outside air for channeling therethrough from an outer to an inner side and thence to the enclosed space. A second condenser coil is positioned to receive outside air for channeling therethrough from an inner to an outer side and thence to the outside. A compressor is in fluid communication with and upstream of the second condenser coil and downstream of the second evaporator coil. Another embodiment is intended as a unitary system and includes a unitary compressor and condenser coil, with one evaporator coil for processing inside air and another for channeling outside air into the enclosed space.
Owner:R E HANSEN IND INC DBA ISLANDAIRE
Fan assembly for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC and a fan assembly for urging a flow of make-up air through the vent aperture. The fan assembly includes a fan duct fluidly coupled to the bulkhead over the vent aperture, the fan duct defining an inlet that extends away from the bulkhead toward a rear of the PTAC. An auxiliary fan is mounted to the fan duct for urging the flow of make-up air through the vent aperture, the auxiliary fan including a plurality of fan blades and a stabilizer ring extending about the circumferential direction between the plurality of fan blades.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
System and method for determining the position of a vent door of a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS10247429B2Mechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsEngineeringReed switch
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes an auxiliary fan configured for urging a flow of make-up air from the outdoor portion into the indoor portion through a vent aperture defined by a bulkhead. A vent door is positioned proximate the vent aperture and is operatively coupled with a reed switch assembly. A controller is configured for stopping the operation of the auxiliary fan when the reed switch assembly detects that the vent door is in the closed position.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Corrosion inhibitor module for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS20180259220A1Condensate preventionLighting and heating apparatusEngineeringCorrosion inhibitor
A corrosion inhibitor module for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) is provided. Condensate is pumped from a drain pan of the PTAC into a housing of the corrosion inhibitor module. The housing contains a corrosion inhibitor concentrate that is mixes with the condensate to form an inhibitor solution that is returned to the drain pan to prevent the corrosion of components that come in contact with the condensate.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS10101040B2Ducting arrangementsLighting and heating apparatusEngineeringPackaged terminal air conditioner
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Fan assembly for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
InactiveUS20190154299A1Lighting and heating apparatusHeating and ventilation casings/coversRubber materialEngineering
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC and a fan assembly for urging a flow of make-up air through the vent aperture. The fan assembly includes a fan duct attached to the bulkhead and defining a flow passage in fluid communication with the vent aperture and an auxiliary fan mounted to the fan duct for urging the flow of make-up air through the vent aperture. An isolation member formed from a resilient material, such as an elastomeric or rubber material, is positioned between the auxiliary fan and the fan duct to reduce vibrations generated by the auxiliary fan.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
System and method for operating a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS20180347836A1Mechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsEngineeringComputer terminal
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC and an auxiliary fan for urging a flow of make-up air through the vent aperture. A controller is configured for obtaining a room occupancy status from an occupancy system and determining a target make-up air flow rate based on the room occupancy status. The controller operates an exhaust fan, such as a bathroom fan, to urge a flow of exhaust air through an exhaust duct at an exhaust flow rate and operates the auxiliary fan to urge the flow of auxiliary air at an auxiliary flow rate, the auxiliary flow rate being substantially equivalent to the target make-up air flow rate minus the exhaust flow rate.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Fresh air dehumidification device and packaged terminal air conditioner using same
ActiveUS20190203954A1Reduce manufacturing costEnergy recovery in ventilation and heatingHeat recovery systemsDevice formFresh air
A fresh air dehumidification device of a PTAC includes a cross-flow fan, a main evaporator, an air supply channel communicated with the cross-flow fan via the main evaporator, and an air exhausting device formed in the air supply channel for supplying air to the main evaporator. The air inlet of the air supply channel is connected to outdoor and the air outlet of the air supply channel is formed on a first air intake of the main evaporator. Fresh air passing through the air supply channel and the air exhausting device and is dehumidified by the main evaporator and then flows into the indoor so that the main evaporator of a PTAC is used as a dehumidifier in the dehumidification process, but without needing to increase a separate dehumidification system. So, the structure of the present disclosure can reduce the manufacturing cost of the PTAC.
Owner:GUANGDONG CHIGO HEATING & VENTILATION EQUIP CO LTD
System and method for determining the position of a vent door of a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS20180335223A1Mechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsEngineeringReed switch
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes an auxiliary fan configured for urging a flow of make-up air from the outdoor portion into the indoor portion through a vent aperture defined by a bulkhead. A vent door is positioned proximate the vent aperture and is operatively coupled with a reed switch assembly. A controller is configured for stopping the operation of the auxiliary fan when the reed switch assembly detects that the vent door is in the closed position.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit with vent door position detection
ActiveUS10488071B2Mechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsEngineeringPackaged terminal air conditioner
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods of operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a bulkhead having a vent aperture through which an auxiliary fan urges a flow of make-up air into the room and a vent door for controlling the flow of make-up air. A method for detecting the position of the vent door includes operating the auxiliary fan at a first power level to reach a target speed, switching the position of the vent door, and operating the auxiliary fan at a second power level to maintain the target speed. The first power level and the second power level are compared to determine whether the vent door is in the open position or the closed position, with an increased power level indicating that the door is closed and a decreased power level indicating that the door is open.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
InactiveUS20180328619A1Ducting arrangementsMechanical apparatusPackaged terminal air conditionerWaste management
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a bulkhead defining a vent aperture providing fluid communication between an indoor portion and an outdoor portion. A vent door or a make-up air module is positioned proximate the vent aperture for controlling a flow of make-up air passing through the vent aperture. A communication module communicates with a remote source for obtaining outdoor environmental conditions and a controller selectively operates the vent door or the make-up air module based at least in part on the outdoor environmental conditions obtained from the remote source.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
System and method for operating a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS10655867B2Mechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsProximity sensorReliability engineering
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. A PTAC controller is operably coupled to a proximity indication device for detecting that a proximity trigger condition exists and is configured for adjusting an operating parameter of the PTAC to adjust an outlet temperature of a flow of discharge air in response to determining that the proximity trigger condition exists. The proximity trigger condition may exist when a proximity sensor detects an occupant close to the PTAC, when a user input button is activated, or when a voice command is received.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Fan assembly for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS10557638B2Lighting and heating apparatusNoise suppressionStructural engineeringElectronic assemblies
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC and a fan assembly for urging a flow of make-up air through the vent aperture. The fan assembly includes a fan duct fluidly coupled to the bulkhead over the vent aperture and an auxiliary fan attached to the fan duct. An electronics assembly includes an electronics enclosure mounted to the fan duct and defining an electronics compartment having an opening for receiving power electronics for controlling the auxiliary fan. A top plate is attachable over the opening and a seal is positioned between the top plate and the electronics enclosure to substantially enclose and seal the electronics compartment.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Lockout display method for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
A method for operating a packaged terminal air conditioner includes scrolling through a sequence of characters on a display of the user interface in response to an input at a user interface of the packaged terminal air conditioner. The user interface is locked when the sequence of characters scrolls on the display of the user interface. The display of the user interface includes a pair of segment displays. Each segment display of the pair of segment displays includes no less than seven segments. The sequence of characters includes the letters L, O, and C.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Gas heat sub-base for packaged terminal air conditioner
ActiveUS20140251575A1Easy to integrateImprove heating efficiencyHot-air central heatingStoves/ranges with convection heatingInterior spaceProcess engineering
A gas heat sub-base for use in conjunction with a PTAC or similar HVAC terminal unit, the sub-base having a housing with a front side, back side, top and bottom all defining an interior space. The top is configured to mate with the bottom of the PTAC unit. The sub-base also includes a plurality of air intake louvers on the front side of the housing and a heat exchanger located within the interior space of the housing. The gas heat sub-base is separate from, but is integrated with, the PTAC unit. A heating and cooling unit includes a PTAC unit with the gas heat sub-base.
Owner:INT GAS HEATING EQUIP
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS20160363366A1Domestic cooling apparatusCompression machines with reversible cycleEngineeringPackaged terminal air conditioner
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit is provided. The packaged terminal air conditioner unit can include a heater bank jumper configured to couple one or more heater banks to a controller associated with the packaged terminal air conditioner unit. The heater bank jumper can be selectively configurable to provide at least one shunt line to couple at least one contact point associated with the controller to at least one contact point associated with the one or more heater banks. In this manner, the heater bank jumper can be configured based at least in part on an amount of current provided to the packaged terminal air conditioner unit by an electric service.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
System and method for operating a packaged terminal air conditioner unit based on room occupancy
InactiveUS20180335224A1Selective operationMechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsControl systemComputer terminal
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes an auxiliary fan positioned adjacent a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC. A control system includes an occupancy identification source including data indicative of a room occupancy status, such as the number of room occupants. An occupancy reader is configured for reading the occupancy identification source to determine the room occupancy status and a controller selectively operates the auxiliary fan based at least in part on the room occupancy status determined by the occupancy reader.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
System and method for operating a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS20180347835A1Space heating and ventilation safety systemsLighting and heating apparatusComputer terminalControl theory
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) and methods for operating the same are provided. The PTAC includes a vent aperture defined in a bulkhead of the PTAC through which make-up air may flow. An indoor fan urges a flow of primary make-up air at a primary flow rate and an auxiliary fan urges a flow of auxiliary make-up air at an auxiliary flow rate. A controller determines a target make-up air flow rate, e.g., based on a user setting which is determined from building code calculations factoring in expected room occupancy, room size, and other factors. The controller then operates the auxiliary fan to urge the flow of auxiliary make-up air at the auxiliary flow rate which is substantially equivalent to the target make-up air flow rate minus the primary flow rate.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Make-up air flow restrictor for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS11175054B2Lighting and heating apparatusHeating and ventilation casings/coversMechanical engineeringPackaged terminal air conditioner
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit (PTAC) includes an auxiliary fan configured for urging a flow of make-up air from the outdoor portion into the indoor portion through a vent aperture defined by a bulkhead. A vent door is pivotally mounted over the vent aperture and a flow restrictor extends into the flow of make-up air, the flow restrictor being movable in correlation to a flow rate of the flow of make-up air to increase the flow restriction at higher flow rates of make-up air.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Capillary tube for a packaged terminal air conditioner unit
InactiveUS20160102898A1Increase pressureMechanical apparatusFluid circulation arrangementEngineeringRefrigerant
A capillary tube for a heat pump system, such as a packaged terminal air conditioner unit, includes features for adjusting a restriction on a flow of refrigerant through the capillary tube depending upon a direction of the flow of refrigerant through the capillary tube. A related packaged terminal air conditioner unit is also provided.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS10113776B2Improve system efficiencyHeating and ventilation casings/coversCompression machines with several evaporatorsEngineeringRefrigerant
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit is provided. The packaged terminal air conditioner unit includes a casing. A compressor, an interior coil, an exterior coil and a reversing valve are positioned within the casing. The reversing valve is configured for selectively reversing a flow direction of compressed refrigerant from the compressor. The packaged terminal air conditioner also includes at least one ejector for combining a stream of refrigerant from a primary loop with a stream of refrigerant from an auxiliary cooling loop, thereby improving system efficiency.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Packaged terminal air conditioner unit
ActiveUS9759435B2Lighting and heating apparatusHeating and ventilation casings/coversHorizontal axisPackaged terminal air conditioner
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit includes a compressor, an interior coil and an exterior coil positioned within a casing. A control board enclosure is also positioned within the casing. A cover of the control board housing is rotatable on a substantially-horizontal axis relative to a housing of the control board housing. A control board is mounted to the cover of the control board enclosure such that the control board is rotatable on the substantially-horizontal axis with the cover of the control board enclosure.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Method for operating a packaged terminal air conditioner
ActiveUS20190203970A1Mechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsControl theoryPackaged terminal air conditioner
A method for operating a packaged terminal air conditioner includes activating a compressor of the packaged terminal air conditioner such that refrigerant flows through an interior coil of the packaged terminal air conditioner, and, while the compressor is active, periodically cycling a fan of the packaged terminal air conditioner between a low speed active operating state and an inactive operating state. The fan runs at a modulated speed limit of the fan in the low speed active operating state, and the fan is unpowered in the inactive operating state.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
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