Air conditioner

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner equipped with a pipe-securing jig that is easily attached and that effectively suppresses pipe deformation and damage. This air conditioner is equipped with a securing jig (41) that secures pipes connected to a four-way valve (9), and is characterized in that: the securing jig (41) has a main body (48), wherein a pair of L-shaped members (46, 46) are arranged back-to-back along one side of each member and are connected via a hinge part (47); a central pipe-holding part (49) formed near the hinge part (47); end pipe-holding parts (50) formed on the other side, at the end of each L-shaped member (46); and a securing member (51) that secures the L-shaped members (46) when the L-shaped members are in contact with one another; and when the pair of L-shaped members (46, 46) of the main body (48) are separated from one another the central pipe-holding part (49) opens to enable a pipe to be introduced therein, and when a pipe has been introduced into the central pipe-holding part (49) and the pair of L-shaped members (46, 46) are brought close to one another the central pipe-holding part (49) closes and retains the pipe.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an air conditioner capable of suppressing deformation and breakage of piping due to shocks during transportation and installation. Background technique [0002] In conventional air conditioners, in order to save space in the cabinet, the compressor, the four-way valve, etc. are installed in a small space, and a plurality of pipes are arranged therebetween. Since the pipes are easy to move, when an external force is applied to the box, the positional relationship of the pipes changes or the pipes come into contact with each other to deform and break. [0003] In view of the above problems, in the past Figure 20 As shown, the fixing piece 71 which is elongated and has a holding part 72 for holding the pipe is formed at both ends, as shown in Figure 21 As shown, the fixing member 71 is installed between two pipes in the pipes connected to the four-way valve 74, and is fastened and fixed with cable ties 73 around it. An...

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Problems solved by technology

[0007] According to Patent Document 1 figure 2 For the fixing parts shown, it is more cumbersome to install the fixing parts on the box

In addition, Patent Document 1's image 3 Although the shown fixture can fix three pipes with one fixture, it is necessary to wind a rope-shaped fixing member around the fixture, that is, around the three pipes, and fasten it while the fixture is attached to the three pipes. There are still workability problems

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