AIR CONDITIONER Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: air-conditioning systems; air conditioners working with the use of vortex tubes for cooling air in cabins of transport facilities. SUBSTANCE: air conditioner includes vortex tube provided with diaphragm and tangential nozzle inlet connected with compressed gas source in form of rotary compressor. Mounted inside driven rotor is gas-distributing bush with vortex tube inside it; nozzle inlet of vortex tube is connected with delivery cavity through adjustable port of bush whose inner cavity is connected with consumer through passage available in rotor. EFFECT: enhanced reliability and economical efficiency at simultaneous reduction of mass and dimensions of air conditioner. 5 cl, 3 dwg