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Adjustable Duct For Air Conditioner Installation

Abstract: ADJUSTABLE DUCT FOR AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION ABSTRACT An adjustable duct (100) for an air conditioner installation is disclosed. The adjustable duct (100) comprising: a body (102) to accommodate pipes. The body (102) comprises; edges (104a-104d) to adhere with the wall. The edges (104a-104d) comprise adjusters (160a-160d). A receptacle (110) adapted to enable an ingestion of the pipes. The receptacle (110) comprises of arcs (112a-112d) connected to the adjusters (160a-160d). The adjusters (160a-160d) comprise springs (108a-108d) adapted to apply a force on the arcs (112a-112d) to maintain a diameter of the receptacle (110). A cover (114), to cover a front opening of the body (102). A sealing cap (118) or rings (120a-120b) adapted to seal the hole (116) or lock the pipes with the hole (116). The adjustable duct (100) accommodates varying pipe sizes and tonnages providing a compatibility with a wide range of air conditioning units. Claims: 10, Figures: 4 Figure 1A is selected.

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Application #
Filing Date
06 December 2024
Publication Number
50/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

SR University
SR University, Ananthasagar, Warangal Telangana India 506371 patent@sru.edu.in 08702818333

Inventors

1. Chidurala Sai Prakash
SR University, Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal, Telangana, India-506371
2. Srikanth Velpula
SR University, Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal, Telangana, India-506371
3. Srinivas Samala
SR University, Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal, Telangana, India-506371
4. M. Kumaraswamy
SR University, Ananthasagar, Hasanparthy (PO), Warangal, Telangana, India-506371

Specification

Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a duct for an air conditioner installation and particularly to an adjustable duct for an air conditioner installation.
Description of Related Art
[002] Installation of air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings involves challenges stemming from the incompatibility of structural features with technical requirements of air conditioning units. Traditional methods require drilling holes into walls to install inlet and outlet pipes, leading to property damage and reduced aesthetic appeal. The issue becomes significant for tenants, who face recurring costs and potential disputes with landlords when repeatedly installing and uninstalling air conditioning units during relocations.
[003] However, existing methods for air conditioning installations rely on rigid solutions specific to certain system configurations. Many systems lack adaptability, often requiring structural modifications when upgrading or changing air conditioning units. For example, variations in size and tonnage of air conditioning units require different pipe dimensions and orientations, but current solutions fail to accommodate these effectively.
[004] Moreover, innovations in the field often focus on noise suppression or improving airflow within duct systems but do not address the flexibility and reusability needed for seamless integration in modern living spaces. The gap in the market exists for a system meeting the technical demands of air conditioning units while aligning with the practical needs of property preservation and tenant mobility.
[005] Thus, the need for an adaptable, pre-installed duct system that eliminates repetitive drilling, supports multiple air conditioning configurations, and integrates seamlessly with building structures remains evident. Such a system would overcome the limitations of existing solutions by ensuring versatility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use while maintaining the structural and aesthetic integrity of properties.
[006] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced adjustable duct for an air conditioner installation that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an adjustable duct for an air conditioner installation. The system comprising: a body, embedded in a wall, adapted to accommodate an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe of the air conditioner. The body comprising: edges selected from a right edge, a left edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge, constructed on a right side, a left side, a top side, and a bottom side of the body respectively, adapted to adhere with the wall. The right edge, the left edge, the top edge, and the bottom edge comprises a right adjuster, a left adjuster, a top adjuster, and a bottom adjuster, respectively. The body further comprising: a receptacle adapted to enable an ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner, characterized in that the receptacle comprises arcs connected to the right adjuster, the left adjuster, the top adjuster, and the bottom adjuster, such that the right adjuster, the left adjuster, the top adjuster, and the bottom adjuster comprise springs adapted to apply a force on the arcs to maintain a diameter of the receptacle. The receptacle is expanded by influencing an opposite force on the arcs. The opposite force on the arcs induces compression in the springs, such that the opposite force is influenced by the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe ingested in the receptacle. The body further comprising: a cover, comprising a hole enabling the ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe to the receptacle, adapted to cover a front opening of the body. The body further comprising: a sealing cap adapted to seal the hole. The sealing cap is replaceable with rings adapted to lock the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner with the hole of the cover.
[008] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for the installation of an adjustable duct in a wall. The method comprising steps of: embedding a body in the wall; adhering a right edge, a left edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge of the body with the wall; applying a cover to cover a front opening of the body; and lock an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe into a hole of the cover.
[009] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. Right, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct for an air conditioner installation.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that avoids repetitive drilling of walls during air conditioning unit installation and removal, preserving the structural integrity of the property.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that simplifies the installation and removal process for tenants, addressing the needs of those who frequently move between rental properties.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that accommodates varying pipe sizes and tonnages, making it compatible with a wide range of air conditioning units.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that enables repeated use without requiring modifications, reducing installation costs over time and supporting sustainable practices.
[0014] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that integrates seamlessly into construction and allows for sealing with caps when not in use, ensuring a clean and unobtrusive appearance.
[0015] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that reduces expenses related to repeated installations, repairs, and property restoration.
[0016] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that overcomes objections from homeowners or landlords by eliminating the need for drilling, making air conditioning installation more widely acceptable.
[0017] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that provides a pre-installed solution ready for use during construction, minimizing the effort required for future installations or adjustments.
[0018] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that includes sealable caps to prevent dust, debris, or other foreign objects from entering unused ducts, maintaining the system's functionality and cleanliness.
[0019] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an adjustable duct that offers a reliable and enduring solution for air conditioning installations, reducing the need for frequent replacements or upgrades.
[0020] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0021] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0023] FIG. 1A illustrates an adjustable duct for an air conditioner installation, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the adjustable duct for the air conditioner installation, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] FIG. 1C illustrates a cover, a hole, a sealing cap, and rings of the adjustable duct for the air conditioner installation, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0026] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for installation of the adjustable duct in a wall, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0029] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0030] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0031] FIG. 1A illustrates an adjustable duct 100 for an air conditioner installation, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the adjustable duct 100 may be adapted to be installed in a wall of a property or a premise. The adjustable duct 100 may be preplanned and may be preinstalled at pre-set locations to access the property or the premise while being under construction. The adjustable duct 100 may provide an internal passage to an inlet pipe (not shown) and an outlet pipe (not shown). Further, the adjustable duct 100 may feature a provision of concealment of the adjustable duct 100 in an absence of the air conditioner. The concealment of the adjustable duct 100 may prevent an admission of dust-debris and other foreign elements inside the wall and the adjustable duct 100. Additionally, the adjustable duct 100 may adapted to be adjusted to ingest and provide passage to varying and different sizes of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe.
[0032] According to embodiments of the present invention, the property or the premise may be, but not limited to, a home, an office, an apartment, a flat, a school, a college, a university, a hospital, a mall, a shopping complex, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any property or premise for installation of the adjustable duct 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the adjustable duct 100 may comprise a body 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the body 102 may be embedded into the wall of the property or the premise. The body 102 may be adapted to accommodate the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the body 102 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a metallic material, a wooden material, a ceramic material, a plastic material, a glass material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the body 102 may be constructed of a high-grade Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) material or an aluminum material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for the construction of the body 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0034] According to embodiments of the present invention, a height of the body 102 may be in a range from 150 millimeters (mm) to 250 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the height of the body 102 may be 200 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any height of the body 102.
[0035] According to embodiments of the present invention, a width of the body 102 may be in a range from 150 millimeters (mm) to 250 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the width of the body 102 may be 200 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any width of the body 102.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the components of the body 102 may further be explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 1B.
[0037] FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the adjustable duct 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body 102 may comprise edges 104a-104d (hereinafter referred individually to as a right edge 104a, a left edge 104b, a top edge 104c, and a bottom edge 104d, and plurally to as the edges 104), adjusters 106a-106d (hereinafter referred individually to as a right adjuster 106a, a left adjuster 106b, a top adjuster 106c, and a bottom adjuster 106d, and plurally to as the adjusters 106), springs 108a-108d (hereinafter referred individually to as a right spring 108a, a left spring 108b, a top spring 108c, and a bottom spring 108d, and plurally to as the springs 108), a receptacle 110, arcs 112a-112d (hereinafter referred individually to as a right arc 112a, a left arc 112b, a top arc 112c, and a bottom arc 112d, and plurally to as the arcs 112).
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the edges 104 may be an outermost periphery of the body 102. The right edge 104a may constructed on a right side of the body 102. The left edge 104b may be constructed on a left side of the body 102. The top edge 104c may be constructed on a top side of the body 102. The bottom edge 104d may be constructed on a bottom side of the body 102. The edges 104 may be adapted to adhere to the wall of the property or the premise.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the adjusters 106 may be situated on the edges 104 of the body 102. The right adjuster 106a may be situated on the right edge 104a of the body 102. The left adjuster 106b may be situated on the left edge 104b of the body 102. The top adjuster 106c may be situated on the top edge 104c of the body 102. The bottom adjuster 106d may be situated on the bottom edge 104d of the body 102.
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the springs 108 may be housed inside of the adjusters 106. The right spring 108a may be housed in the right adjuster 106a of the body 102. The left spring 108b may be housed in the left adjuster 106b of the body 102. The top spring 108c may be housed in the top adjuster 106c of the body 102. The bottom spring 108d may be housed in the bottom adjuster 106d of the body 102.
[0041] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dimension of the springs 108 may be 20 millimeters (mm) x 4.63 millimeters (mm) x 1.67 Newton per millimeter (N/mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any dimensions of the springs 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0042] According to embodiments of the present invention, the springs 108 may be, but not limited to, a torsion spring, a pressure spring, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the springs 108 may be a compression spring. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the springs 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0043] According to embodiments of the present invention, the springs 108 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a metallic material, a carbon fiber material, a pseudo-silk material, a sponge material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the springs 108 may be constructed of a stainless-steel material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for the construction of the springs 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present invention, the receptacle 110 may be adapted to enable an ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner. Further, the receptacle 110 may be a hollow passage that may enable a traversal of the ingested inlet pipe and the ingested outlet. The receptacle 110 may be located in a centermost region of the body 102.
[0045] According to embodiments of the present invention, the receptacle 110 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a rectangular shape, a square shape, a triangular shape, a hexagonal shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the receptacle 110 may be of a circular shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the shape of the receptacle 110, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0046] According to embodiments of the present invention, an external diameter of the receptacle 110 may be in a range from 65 millimeters (mm) to 75 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the external diameter of the receptacle 110 may be 70.71 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any external diameter of the receptacle 110.
[0047] According to embodiments of the present invention, an internal radius of the receptacle 110 may be in a range from 20 millimeters (mm) to 30 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the internal radius of the receptacle 110 may be 27.50 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any internal radius of the receptacle 110.
[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, the arcs 112 may be a part of the receptacle 110. The arcs 112 may be connected to the adjusters 106. Further, the springs 108 housed in the adjusters 106 may be adapted to apply a force on the arcs 112 to maintain a diameter of the receptacle 110. The force applied on the arcs 112 may be suited to grip and hold the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner ingested in the receptacle 110. The right arc 112a may receive the force from the right spring 108a housed in the right adjuster 106a. The left arc 112b may receive the force from the left spring 108b housed in the left adjuster 106b. The top arc 112c may receive the force from the top spring 108c housed in the top adjuster 106c. The bottom arc 112d may receive the force from the bottom spring 108d housed in the bottom adjuster 106d.
[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the receptacle 110 may be expanded by expanding the arcs 112. The arcs 112 may be expanded by an opposite force that may be applied by the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner ingested in the receptacle 110. Upon passage of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, the opposite force may be transferred and induced in the springs 108 housed in the adjusters 106. As the springs 108 may be oppressed by the opposite force, the springs 108 may apply the same force on the arcs 112 leading to an induction of the griping and holding of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner ingested in the receptacle 110.
[0050] FIG. 1C illustrates a cover 114, a hole 116, a sealing cap 118, and rings 120a-120b of the adjustable duct 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cover 114 may be adapted to cover a front opening of the body 102. The cover 114 and the front opening of the body 102 may comprise a fastening means adapted to enable a detachable arrangement of the cover 114 with the front opening of the body 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the fastening means may be, but not limited to, magnetic links, nut-bolts, stud-bolts, jigsaw arrangements, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the fastening means, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0051] According to embodiments of the present invention, a height of the cover 114 may be in a range from 150 millimeters (mm) to 250 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the height of the cover 114 may be 200 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any height of the cover 114.
[0052] According to embodiments of the present invention, a width of the cover 114 may be in a range from 150 millimeters (mm) to 250 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the width of the cover 114 may be 200 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any width of the cover 114.
[0053] In an embodiment of the present invention, the hole 116 may be a pass-through passage in the cover 114. The hole 116 may enable the ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner into the receptacle 110.
[0054] According to embodiments of the present invention, the hole 116 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a rectangular shape, a square shape, a triangular shape, a hexagonal shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hole 116 may be of a circular shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the shape of the hole 116, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0055] According to embodiments of the present invention, a diameter of the hole 116 may be in a range from 65 millimeters (mm) to 75 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the hole 116 may be 55 millimeters (mm), 65 millimeters (mm), or 75 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any diameter of the hole 116.
[0056] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sealing cap 118 may be adapted to seal the hole 116 in the cover 114. The sealing cap 118 may comprise a double-thread lock. The double-thread lock may be adapted to align and enable an attachment of the sealing cap 118 with the cover 114. The sealing cap 118 may be used when there may be no ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner into the receptacle 110. Further, the sealing cap 118 may prevent admission of dust-debris and other foreign elements inside the wall and the adjustable duct 100.
[0057] According to embodiments of the present invention, the sealing cap 118 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a rectangular shape, a square shape, a triangular shape, a hexagonal shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sealing cap 118 may be of a circular shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the shape of the sealing cap 118, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0058] According to embodiments of the present invention, a diameter of the sealing cap 118 may be in a range from 65 millimeters (mm) to 75 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the sealing cap 118 may be 55 millimeters (mm), 65 millimeters (mm), or 75 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any diameter of the sealing cap 118.
[0059] According to embodiments of the present invention, the sealing cap 118 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a metallic material, a wooden material, a hardboard material, a plastic material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sealing cap 118 may be constructed of a plastic material or a rubberized material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for the construction of the sealing cap 118, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the rings 120a-120b may be a replacement for the sealing cap 118. The rings 120a-120b may comprise a double-thread lock. The double-thread lock may be adapted to align and enable an attachment of the rings 120a-120b with the cover 114. The rings 120a-120b may be used when there may be ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner into the receptacle 110. Further, the rings 120a-120b may prevent movements of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner ingested into the receptacle 110.
[0061] According to embodiments of the present invention, the rings 120a-120b may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a rectangular shape, a square shape, a triangular shape, a hexagonal shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rings 120a-120b may be of a circular shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the shape of the rings 120a-120b, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0062] According to embodiments of the present invention, a diameter of the rings 120a-120b may be in a range from 65 millimeters (mm) to 75 millimeters (mm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the rings 120a-120b may be 55 millimeters (mm), 65 millimeters (mm), or 75 millimeters (mm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any diameter of the rings 120a-120b.
[0063] According to embodiments of the present invention, the rings 120a-120b may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a metallic material, a wooden material, a hardboard material, a plastic material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rings 120a-120b may be constructed of a plastic material or a rubberized material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for the construction of the rings 120a-120b, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0064] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for installation of the adjustable duct 100 in the wall, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0065] At step 202, the body 102 may be embedded in the wall.
[0066] At step 204, the right edge 104a, the left edge 104b, the top edge 104c, and the bottom edge 104d of the body 102 may be adhered with the wall.
[0067] At step 206, the cover 114 may be applied to cover the front opening of the body 102.
[0068] At step 208, if the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe may be inserted into the receptacle 110, then the method 200 may proceed to a step 210. Else, the method 200 may proceed to a step 212.
[0069] At the step 210, the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe may be locked into the hole 116 of the cover 114 using the rings 120a-120b.
[0070] At the step 212, the hole 116 of the cover 114 may be sealed using the sealing cap 118.
[0071] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0072] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , C , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An adjustable duct (100) for an air conditioner installation, the adjustable duct (100) comprising:
a body (102), embedded in a wall, adapted to accommodate an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe of the air conditioner, the body (102) comprises:
edges (104a-104d) adapted to adhere to the wall, wherein each of the edges (104a-104d) comprises a right adjuster (106a), a left adjuster (106b), a top adjuster (106c), and a bottom adjuster (106d), respectively;
a receptacle (110) adapted to enable an ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner, characterized in that the receptacle (110) comprises arcs (112a-112d) connected to springs (108a-108d) that are adapted to apply a force on the arcs (112a-112d) to maintain a diameter of the receptacle (110);
a cover (114) comprising a hole (116) to enable ingestion of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe through the receptacle (110), and adapted to cover a front opening of the body (102); and
a sealing cap (118) adapted to seal the hole (116), wherein the sealing cap (118) is replaceable with rings (120a-120b) to lock the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe of the air conditioner with the hole (116) of the cover (114).
2. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover (114) and the front opening of the body (102) comprise of a fastening means adapted to enable a detachable arrangement of the cover (114) with the front opening of the body (102).
3. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the right adjuster (106a), the left adjuster (106b), the top adjuster (106c), and the bottom adjuster (106d) provide tolerance to the arcs (112a-112d) enabling the expansion of the receptacle (110).
4. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body (102) is constructed of a high-grade Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) material, an aluminum material, or a combination thereof.
5. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sealing cap (118) and the rings (120a-120b) are constructed of a plastic material, a rubberized material, or a combination thereof.
6. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein diameters of the receptacle (110) is 75 millimeters (mm).
7. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein diameters of the sealing cap (118) is 65 millimeters (mm)
8. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sealing cap (118) and the rings (120a-120b) comprise a double-thread lock adapted to align and enable an attachment of the sealing cap (118), the rings (120a-120b), or a combination thereof with the cover (114).
9. The adjustable duct (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the springs (108a-108d) have dimensions of is 20 millimeters (mm) x 4.63 millimeters (mm) x 1.67 Newton per millimeter (N/mm).
10. A method (200) for installation of an adjustable duct (100) in a wall, the method (200) is characterized by steps of:
embedding a body (102) in the wall;
adhering edges (104a-104d) of the body (102) with the wall;
applying a cover (114) to cover a front opening of the body (102); and
lock an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe into a hole (116) in the cover (114).
Date: December 05, 2024
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant

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1 202441096412-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
2 202441096412-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
3 202441096412-POWER OF AUTHORITY [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
4 202441096412-OTHERS [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
5 202441096412-FORM-9 [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
6 202441096412-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
7 202441096412-FORM 1 [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
8 202441096412-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
9 202441096412-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [06-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-06
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