] The present disclosure relates to air conditioning system. In particular, the present disclosure provides an air conditioning system with a humidifier that provide air conditioned air and humidify the air of a space automatically when required.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Air conditioners are apparatuses that maintain air in a predefined space at a proper state according to use and purpose thereof. In general, such air conditioner includes compressor, condenser, expansion device, and evaporator. Thus, the air conditioner has a refrigeration cycle in which compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation processes of a refrigerant are performed. Thus, the air conditioner may heat or cool the predetermined space. [0004] The predetermined space may be variously provided according to a place at which the air conditioner is used. For example, when the air conditioner is disposed in a home or office, the predetermined space may be an indoor space of a house or building.
[0005] While air conditioning provide our lungs a huge favor by filtering out smoke and traffic exhaust from urban environments, it also lowers air humidity. And over time, low humidity rob moisture of our skin of and dry it out. The research shows that dehydrated skin is less flexible, duller, and may not be repaired itself effectively. On the other hand, the dry air might be contributing to eye irritation, strained vocal chords, chapped lips, nose irritation and headaches. Thus, this air conditioner problems have great effect on human body. [0006] Nowadays, many humidifiers are available in the market, but these are separate apparatus and need space, and nowadays space in houses are less. Also everyone is using an air conditioner, and they have to purchase a humidifier also,

while increase expenses also increase power consumption, thus we need a
humidifier that is in-build in the air conditioner to save space and reduce power
consumption.
[0007] Therefore, there is need in the art to develop an air conditioning
system including an air conditioner and a humidifier that reduce power
consumption, and automatically control the humidifier to humidify the air of the
space.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an air conditioning
system including an air condition and an in-build humidifier.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure an air conditioning system
that facilitates in controlling level of moisture in the air automatically.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure an air conditioning system
that utilize waste water of the air conditioner to humidify the air of an area.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure an air conditioning system
that check moisture level in the area and automatically humidify the air to reduce
moisture level in the area.
[0013] It is yet another object of the present disclosure an air conditioning
system to improve durability of the humidifier and reduce power consumption.
SUMMARY
[0014] Various aspects of the present disclosure relates to air conditioning system. In particular, the present disclosure provides an air conditioning system with a humidifier that provide air conditioned air and humidify the air of a space automatically when required.
[0015] An aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an air conditioning system including an air conditioner configured to supply the air-conditioning air to an area, a humidifying unit may be positioned in the air conditioner that

facilitates in humidifying the air in the area, a sensor may be configured to detect moisture level in the area and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, a container may be positioned in the air conditioner and configured to receive and accommodate water, wherein the water is used to humidify the air of the area, a control unit may be communicatively coupled to the air conditioner, the sensor, and the humidifying unit.
[0016] In an aspect, the control unit may include one or more processors associated with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to extract moisture level detected in the area from the first set of signals, compare the extracted moisture level with a pre-defined limits of moisture level stored in a dataset, determine humidity in the area, generate actuation signal, upon detection of the humidity beyond the pre-defined limits, actuate the humidifying unit, upon receiving the actuation signal, and upon actuation, the humidifying unit may utilize the water accommodated in the container and humidify the air circulated by the air conditioner in the area. [0017] In an aspect, the container may include an opening and configured to receive water from outside through the opening.
[0018] In an aspect, the container may be configured to receive water produced by the air conditioner.
[0019] In an aspect, a set of pipes may be coupled in the air conditioning system that facilitates in supplying water to the container and the humidifying unit.
[0020] In an aspect, the sensor may include any or a combination of humidity sensor and hygrometer.
[0021] In an aspect, the humidifying unit may include any or a combination of evaporators, impeller humidifiers, steam vaporizers, ultrasonic humidifiers. [0022] In an aspect, the air conditioning system may include a remote control for wirelessly controlling one or more operations of the air conditioner and the humidifying unit.
[0023] In an aspect, a water level sensor may be coupled to the container, and the water level sensor may be configured to detect level of water in the container.

[0024] In an aspect, upon detection of level of water in the container below a pre-defined limit the control unit transmit alert signals.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a
part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the present disclosure.
[0026] The diagrams described herein are for illustration only, which thus are
not limitations of the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of the proposed air conditioning
system, to elaborate upon its working in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed air
conditioning system, to elaborate upon its working in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart disclosing working of the proposed air
conditioning system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. [0031] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described in the accompanying drawings, the embodiments are offered only in as much detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure and are not intended to limit the numerous equivalents, changes, variations, substitutions and modifications falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0032] Embodiments explained herein relates to air conditioning system. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an air conditioning system with a humidifying unit that provide air conditioned air and humidify the air of a space automatically when required.
[0033] An embodiment of the present disclosure disclosing an air conditioning system that include an air conditioner (AC) that facilitates in providing cool air to minimize the temperature of an enclosed area where it is installed. Further, the AC can cool down the temperature of the area by removing the existing heat and moisture from the space. Essentially, it works by dispersing cold air. The air conditioning system can also include a humidifying unit installed within the air conditioner, and the humidifying unit can be activated automatically when moisture level of air detected low. The humidifying unit can be configured to add moisture to the air, which can benefit people with respiratory symptoms or dry skin.
[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of the proposed air conditioning system, to elaborate upon its working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] Referring to FIG. 1, an air conditioning system 100 is disclosed, the air conditioning system 100 can include an air conditioner 102 (interchangeably referred to as AC, herein) and a humidifying unit 104 (interchangeably referred to as humidifier 104, herein) can be positioned inside the air conditioner 102. The air conditioner 102 can be configured to cool temperature of an enclosed area (hereinafter, referred to as area) where it is installed, and the humidifying unit 104 can be configured to humidify the air dispensed from the air conditioner to control humidity or moisture level inside the area. The area can be a room, a building (when central AC), and a large pre-defined area such as multiple cabins in a hall. [0036] In an embodiment, the air conditioner 102 can be selected from a group comprising of a split system air conditioner, a packaged air conditioner, and a ductless air conditioner. For example, here the split system air conditioner 102 is disclosed, that can include an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit can be typically a furnace or a fan coil, including the evaporator coil and blower fan

(air handler) that can circulate air throughout the pre-defined area. The outdoor unit can hold the compressor and the condenser coil. These type of air conditioners can provide a variety of options, including basic single-stage systems, quieter and more efficient two-stage systems, and the quietest, most energy-saving multi-stage systems. Also, this air conditioner can offer consistent, reliable controlled temperature to the entire pre-defined area. In addition, the proposed AC 102 can use filters in the indoor air handler, thus it can clean the air while cooling the air.
[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, the indoor unit can include a blower and evaporation coil, the blower can facilitates in circulates cooled air into the area and receive room-temperature air back for re-cooling, and the evaporation coil can be configured to extract heat and humidity from the received room-temperature air.
[0038] In an exemplary embodiment, the outdoor unit can be installed outside the area to be air conditioned in the open space. In outdoor unit lots of heat can be generated inside the compressor and the condenser, hence sufficient flow of the air around it is required. The outdoor unit can be usually installed at the height above the height of the indoor unit. Further, the outdoor unit can include compressor, condenser, expansion valve etc. The compressor can be configured to compresses the refrigerant and increases its pressure before sending it to the condenser, and electricity has to be supplied to the compressor, which can be utilized for compressing the refrigerant and during this process lots of heat can be generated in the compressor, which has to be removed by some means. The compressor can be coiled copper tubing with one or more rows, and based on the tonnage of the air conditioner 102, and the high temperature and high pressure refrigerant from the compressor can come in the condenser where it has to give up the heat. The condenser can be a heat exchanger coil that can throw the heat collected from the area (by the refrigerant) outside the area. The cooling fan can be positioned in front of the compressor and the condenser coil. Upon rotation, the fan can absorb the surrounding air from the open space and can blow it over the compressor and the condenser with the aluminum fins can cooling them. The hot

air can be thrown back to the open space and the circulation of air can be continued unhindered.
[0039] In an embodiment, the humidifying unit 104 can be installed within the air conditioner 102, and it can be configured to add moisture to the air that prevent dryness (that cause irritation to skin, nose, throat, and lips) by increasing humidity in the air. For example, during winter season the air in the house can be dried, and in the summer seasons due to air conditioner the air of the room can be dried, which can causes irritations to various body parts the humidifying unit 104 can be selected from a group consisting of evaporators, impeller humidifiers, steam vaporizers, and ultrasonic humidifiers.
[0040] In an embodiment, a sensor 106 can be coupled inside the air conditioner 102, the sensor 106 can include but not limited to humidity sensor and hygrometer, or combination thereof. Also number of sensor 106 can be increased such as in central AC, at each room the sensor 106 can be coupled with each AC duct. The sensor 106 can be configured to detect moisture level (interchangeably referred as humidity, hereinafter) in the area and correspondingly generate a first set of signals.
[0041] In an exemplary embodiment, the healthy range for humidity can be around 40% to 50%, with a little tolerance for going higher or lower; however, humidity should never be allowed to fall below 30%. Humidity level lower than 30%) is known as dry air.
[0042] In an embodiment, a container 108 can be positioned in the air conditioner 102 and the container 108 can be configured to receive and accommodate water. The stored water can be used to humidify the air of the area. When indoor humidification is required, humidifying unit 104 can be activated to supply water from the container 108. The heated air passes through the humidifying unit 104, thus the air can be humidified and supplied into the area. [0043] In an embodiment, the container 108 can include an opening that can be configured to receive water from outside. A user can fill the water in the container 108 manually from the opening, the opening can be covered with a lid

that can be detachably coupled with the container 108, and enables the user to fill the water in the container 108.
[0044] In an embodiment, the container 108 can be configured to receive water produced by the air conditioner 102. When the air conditioner cools the air received from the air, the water is produced that can be collected in the container 108, and can be used while humidifying the air.
[0045] In an embodiment, a set of pipes can be coupled in the air conditioning system 100 that can facilitate in supplying water to the container 108 and the humidifier 104.
[0046] In an embodiment, the air conditioning system 100 can include a control unit 110 configured to control various operations of the air conditioner 102 and the humidifying unit 104.
[0047] In an embodiment, the air conditioning system 100 can include a communication unit 112 that can be configured to establish communication in between the air conditioner 102, the humidifying unit 104, and the control unit 110. By way of example, the communication unit 112 can include but may not be limited to any or a combination of Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wireless LAN, Serial and parallel data cables, Wireless serial links, and the likes.
[0048] As illustrated in an embodiment, the control unit 110 can include one or more processor(s). The one or more processor(s) can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) can be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory of the one control unit 110. The memory can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which can be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.

[0049] In an embodiment, the control unit 110 also include interface(s). The interface(s) may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. [0050] In an embodiment, the control unit 110 can be configured to receive the first set of signals from the sensor 106. Extract moisture level detected in the area from the first set of signals, and the extracted moisture level can be with a pre-defined limits of moisture level stored in a dataset. Based on analysis of moisture level, humidity in the area can be detected, and upon detection of the humidity beyond the pre-defined limits, the control unit 110 can generate actuation signal.
[0051] The actuation signal can be transmitted to the humidifier 104 that can be activated/actuated upon receiving the actuation signal. Upon actuation, the humidifier 104 can evaporates the water accommodated in the container 108 and humidify the air circulated by the air conditioner 102 in the area. [0052] For example, when the moisture level is found below 30% in a room, the humidifier 104 can be actuated that can receive water stored in the container 108 (i.e. tank) inside the air conditioner, and the air circulated by the air conditioner can be humidified, thus the humidity in the room can be controlled. [0053] In an embodiment, the air conditioning system 100 can include a remote control for wirelessly controlling one or more operations of the air conditioner and the humidifying unit. In an exemplary embodiment, a user can input, via remote control, commands to control ON/OFF of cooling, ON/OFF of humidifying, indoor set temperature, indoor set humidity, or the like. The control unit 110 can read setting data based on a user's operation. The remote control can be provided with a display for displaying a current operation mode, a set temperature, a set humidity, and a message for the user.
[0054] In an embodiment, a power source (not shown) can be configured with the air conditioning system 100 to supply electricity to various components. The power supply to the humidifying unit 104 can be prevented, unit the humidity is detected, upon detection of humidity in the area, power supply can be provided to the humidifier 104, thus reduce power consumption.

[0055] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed air conditioning system, to elaborate upon its working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0056] As illustrated an air conditioning system 100 is disclosed, where an inside view of an air conditioner 102 is shown. The air conditioner 102 can include a humidifying unit 104, a sensor 106, a container 108, an inlet 202, set of supply pipes 204 (collectively referred as supply pipes 204, and individually referred as supply pipe 204), and air vent deflector(s) 208. The inlet 202 can be configured to receive water from outside (i.e. manually poured by the user) and through one of the supply pipe 204 the received water can be collected in the container 108. The container 108 can be coupled with the humidifying unit 104. [0057] In an embodiment, the air vent deflector(s) 208 can be configured to circulate air from the air conditioner, one of the supply pipe 204 can be attached in between the humidifying unit 104 and the air vent deflector(s) 208, the humidifier can supply water in mist form or any other form
[0058] FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart disclosing working of the proposed air conditioning system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0059] With reference to FIG. 3, a sensor 106 can be configured to receive moisture level in an area in step 302, and upon receiving the moisture level a control unit 110 analyse the received moisture level to detect humidity in the area in strep 304. When the humidity condition has been met (YES in step 304) the process is advanced to the step 306 to actuate the humidifying unit, and when the humidity condition is not met (No is step 304), the above executed process can be restarted again after a pre-defined time.
[0060] Before execution of the step 306, status of a container 108 can be checked, when the water condition has been met (YES in step 308), the step in 306 can be actuated, i.e. the humidifying unit 104 can be actuated that facilitates in humidifying the air circulated by the air conditioner 102. The water level in the container 108 can be checked with a water level sensor (not shown) coupled to the container 108.

[0061] When the humidity measured by the sensor 106 is found equal to or less than a reference humidity, the humidifying unit 104 can be turned on. For example, when the reference humidity is 40%, if an indoor humidity measured by the sensor 106 is 35%, the humidifying unit 104 can be turned on. [0062] When the water condition is not met (NO in step 308), the user can be notified by transmitting alert signals to an alert unit (not shown) that can produce sound, emit lights or combination thereof (in step 310). The alert unit can be a buzzer, a vibration unit, light emitter, and the likes. Upon receiving alert, the user can fill the container 108 manually (in step 316), else, the container 108 can be filled by the water produced by the air conditioner 102 (in step 318). Also, the set of supply pipes 204 can include water supply valve that can be open and close automatically so that the reference water level can be maintained. [0063] In step 312, the process is returned back to the main routine to check the moisture level again after a pre-defined time.
[0064] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0065] The terms, descriptions and figures used herein are set forth by way of illustration only. Many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the subject matter, which is intended to be defined by the following claims and their equivalents in which all terms are meant in their broadest reasonable sense unless otherwise indicated.
[0066] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the

claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0067] The present disclosure provides an air conditioning system including
an air condition and an in-build humidifier.
[0068] The present disclosure provides an air conditioning system that
facilitates in controlling level of moisture in the air automatically.
[0069] The present disclosure provides an air conditioning system that utilize
waste water of the air conditioner to humidify the air of an area.
[0070] The present disclosure provides an air conditioning system that check
moisture level in the area and automatically humidify the air to reduce moisture
level in the area.
[0071] The present disclosure provides an air conditioning system to improve
durability of the humidifier and reduce power consumption.

We Claim:

1. An air conditioning system 100 comprising:
an air conditioner 102 configured to supply the air-conditioning air to an area;
a humidifying unit 104 positioned in the air conditioner that facilitates in humidifying the air in the area;
a sensor 106 configured to detect moisture level in the area and correspondingly generate a first set of signals;
a container 108 positioned in the air conditioner and configured to receive and accommodate water, wherein the water is used to humidify the air of the area;
a control unit 110 communicatively coupled to the air conditioner 102, the sensor 106, and the humidifying unit 104, the control unit 110 comprise one or more processors associated with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to:
extract moisture level detected in the area from the first set
of signals;
compare the extracted moisture level with a pre-defined
limits of moisture level stored in a dataset; determine humidity in the area; generate actuation signal, upon detection of the humidity
beyond the pre-defined limits;
actuate the humidifying unit 104, upon receiving the
actuation signal, wherein upon actuation, the humidifying unit
evaporates the water accommodated in the container and humidify
the air circulated by the air conditioner in the area.
2. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container
108 comprises an opening and configured to receive water from outside
through the opening.

3. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container 108 is configured to receive water produced by the air conditioner.
4. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a set of pipes 204 are coupled in the air conditioning system that facilitates in supplying water to the container 108 and the humidifying unit 104.
5. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensor 106 comprises any or a combination of humidity sensor and hygrometer.
6. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the humidifying unit 104 comprises any or a combination of evaporators, impeller humidifiers, steam vaporizers, ultrasonic humidifiers.
7. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air conditioning system 100 comprising a remote control for wirelessly controlling one or more operations of the air conditioner and the humidifying unit.
8. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a water level sensor coupled to the container, wherein the water level sensor configured to detect level of water in the container.
9. The air conditioning system as claimed in claim 6, wherein upon detection of level of water in the container below a pre-defined limit the control unit transmit alert signals.