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Samsung patents window AC mount with motorized cover panel

Samsung has filed a patent for an air conditioning unit that mounts directly to a window frame. The design uses a fixed frame to hold the unit and a movable frame that slides vertically to create an opening for air flow. A motorized cover panel can open or close this opening to control the connection between indoors and outdoors.

Why it mattersThis filing suggests a focus on improving the installation and airflow control of window-mounted air conditioners, potentially making them easier to adjust or seal when not in use.

In the filing’s own words

An air conditioning apparatus includes an air conditioner and a mounting device configured to mount the air conditioner to a window frame. The mounting device includes a fixed frame configured to support the air conditioner, a movable frame configured to be movable along a vertical direction relative to the fixed frame, an opening surrounded by the fixed frame and the movable frame and configured to be in communication with indoors and outdoors, a screen corresponding to the opening, the screen including a cover panel configured to open and/or cover at least a portion of the opening, and a motor configured to drive the cover panel.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. An air conditioning apparatus, comprising: an air conditioner; and a mounting device configured to mount the air conditioner to a window frame; wherein the mounting device comprises: a fixed frame configured to support the air conditioner; a movable frame configured to be movable along a vertical direction relative to the fixed frame; an opening surrounded by the fixed frame and the movable frame, and configured to be in communication with indoors and outdoors; a screen corresponding to the opening, the screen comprising a cover panel configured to open and/or cover at least a portion of the opening; and a motor configured to drive the cover panel.

Facts

Company
Samsung (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Official title
MOUNTING DEVICE AND AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME
Publication number
US20260258958A1
Application number
19653942
Filed
Apr 21, 2026
Published
Sep 3, 2026
Inventors
8
Claims
15

Classified under

F24F 1/031 Mechanical engineeringF24F 13/32 Mechanical engineering
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