Outdoor unit mounting rack and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an outdoor unit mounting rack and an air conditioner. The outdoor unit mounting rack comprises an outdoor unit support having a mounting cavity for accommodating an outdoor unit of an air conditioner; and a wall support connected with the outdoor unit support, the wall support and the outdoor unit support enclosing a recess with an open side, the recess being used for being clamped with a wall so that the outdoor unit support is abutted against an outer side of the wall and part of the wall support is abutted against an inner side of the wall. The technical scheme of the application enables a user to complete the installation of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner by himself, improves the installation efficiency of the air conditioner, and can save the installation cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning installation technology, and in particular to an outdoor unit mounting bracket and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, both domestic and international users typically opt for professional installation after purchasing split-type air conditioners. However, market research reveals that in Europe, installers don't contact users as quickly as they do in China. The process is generally much longer, often taking half a month to a month for an installer to provide service. Furthermore, labor costs are very high in Europe, and installation may incur an additional expense of €150, equivalent to over 1000 RMB, making it significantly more expensive than in China. For users, both efficiency and cost are substantial. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide an outdoor unit mounting bracket that enables users to install the outdoor unit of the air conditioner themselves, thereby improving the efficiency of air conditioner installation and saving installation costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the outdoor unit mounting bracket proposed in this invention includes:

[0005] An outdoor unit bracket has a mounting cavity for accommodating the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; and

[0006] A wall bracket is connected to the outdoor unit bracket. The wall bracket and the outdoor unit bracket together form a recess with an opening on one side. The recess is used to engage with the wall so that the outdoor unit bracket abuts against the outside of the wall and a portion of the wall bracket abuts against the inside of the wall.

[0007] In one embodiment, the outdoor unit bracket includes two side brackets that are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart, and a reinforcing bracket connected between the two side brackets. The reinforcing bracket and the two side brackets enclose the mounting cavity to form the mounting cavity. The mounting cavity has a disassembly and assembly port on the side away from the wall for disassembling and assembling the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0008] In one embodiment, the two side supports are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. Each side support includes a main beam extending vertically, and a top beam and a bottom beam respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the main beam. The top beam and the bottom beam are both bent and extended relative to the main beam toward the side away from the wall. The reinforcing support includes a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib is connected between the two bottom beams, and the second reinforcing rib is connected between the two main beams.

[0009] In one embodiment, the reinforcing bracket further includes a third reinforcing rib connected between the two top beams.

[0010] In one embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting bracket further includes a base for mounting to the bottom of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The two bottom beams are respectively provided with sliding grooves on opposite sides. Each sliding groove extends along the length of the bottom beam, and each sliding groove has a plug-in interface at the end opposite to the main beam for the side edge of the base to be inserted.

[0011] In one embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting bracket further includes a top wall bracket that is inclined relative to the wall, the top of the top wall bracket being connected to the bottom of the outdoor unit bracket, and the bottom of the top wall bracket being used to abut against the wall.

[0012] In one embodiment, the bottom of the top wall bracket is provided with a damping foot for abutting against the wall.

[0013] In one embodiment, the wall support includes an outer wall support and an inner wall support. The inner wall support and the outdoor unit support are arranged opposite to and spaced apart along the thickness direction of the wall. The outer wall support is connected between the outdoor unit support and the inner wall support. The inner wall support has a mounting surface for abutting against the inner side of the wall, and the mounting surface is provided with fixing holes.

[0014] In one embodiment, the external wall support includes a first connecting frame, which includes a first connecting arm and a first bent arm that are bent together. The first connecting arm is connected to the external unit support, and the first bent arm extends toward the internal wall support. The internal wall support includes a second connecting frame that is correspondingly provided with the first connecting frame. The second connecting frame includes a second connecting arm and a second bent arm that are bent together. The second connecting arm is used to abut against and be fixed to the inner side of the wall, and the second bent arm extends toward the first bent arm and is connected to the first bent arm.

[0015] In one embodiment, a telescopic adjustment structure is provided between the second bending arm and the first bending arm, the telescopic adjustment structure being used to allow the second bending arm to be telescopically adjusted relative to the first bending arm along the length direction.

[0016] In one embodiment, both the first bending arm and the second bending arm are provided with a plurality of assembly holes spaced apart along the length direction, and the plurality of assembly holes on the first bending arm or the second bending arm are arranged in a non-equidistant hole spacing.

[0017] In one embodiment, the plurality of assembly holes located on the first bending arm or the second bending arm are arranged in an arithmetic sequence.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second connecting arm and the second bending arm have different lengths, and one of the second connecting arm and the second bending arm can be detachably connected to the first bending arm.

[0019] In one embodiment, the external wall support includes two opposing and spaced-apart first connecting frames, and the internal wall support includes two opposing and spaced-apart second connecting frames, wherein the first connecting frames and the second connecting frames are detachably connected in a one-to-one correspondence; the external wall support further includes a fourth reinforcing rib connected between the two first connecting frames; and / or, the internal wall support further includes a fifth reinforcing rib connected between the two second connecting frames.

[0020] In one embodiment, the wall support further includes an external wall extension frame, which can be selectively mounted to the outdoor unit support and extends to the left and right sides of the outdoor unit support in a left-right direction; when the outdoor unit support is mounted with the external wall extension frame, the external wall support is connected to the left or right side of the external wall extension frame; when the outdoor unit support is not mounted with the external wall extension frame, the external wall support is connected to the top of the outdoor unit support.

[0021] In one embodiment, the external wall extension frame includes two crossbeams that are opposite to each other and spaced apart in the vertical direction, and a reinforcing beam connecting the two crossbeams, wherein the external wall support is detachably connected to the same end of the two crossbeams.

[0022] In one embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting bracket further includes a fixing component. The outdoor unit bracket is provided with a first reserved fixing part. When the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is assembled into the mounting cavity, the fixing component is detachably connected to the first reserved fixing part and the second reserved fixing part of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0023] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner, including an outdoor unit, an indoor unit, and an outdoor unit mounting bracket as described above. The outdoor unit and the indoor unit are connected by a refrigerant pipe, and the outdoor unit mounting bracket is used to install the outdoor unit on the outside of a wall.

[0024] The outdoor unit mounting bracket of this invention includes an outdoor unit support and a wall support. The wall support and the outdoor unit support together form a recess with an opening on one side, giving the outdoor unit mounting bracket an overall "U"-shaped structure. When installing the outdoor unit, the mounting bracket is first snapped into the wall through the opening of the recess, and then the outdoor unit is assembled into the mounting cavity of the outdoor unit support. Installation is simple and convenient; users can install it themselves at home without waiting for a professional installer, effectively improving installation efficiency and saving on-site installation fees, thus reducing installation costs. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure of an embodiment of the outdoor unit mounting bracket of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the outdoor unit mounting bracket being assembled to the bottom side of the window in the wall;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the outdoor unit mounting bracket equipped with the outdoor air conditioning unit.

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the outdoor unit mounting bracket of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the outdoor unit mounting bracket being assembled to the right side of the window in the wall.

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the outdoor unit mounting bracket equipped with the outdoor air conditioning unit.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly process of the outdoor unit mounting bracket and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0033] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the outdoor unit mounting bracket according to one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the outdoor unit bracket assembly.

[0035] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the first pre-assembled component formed by assembling the outdoor unit bracket and the ceiling / wall bracket;

[0036] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the second pre-assembled component formed by assembling the first pre-assembled component with the external wall support;

[0037] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the third pre-assembled component formed by assembling the external wall support and the external wall extension frame;

[0038] Figure 13A schematic diagram of the fourth pre-assembled component formed by assembling the first pre-assembled component and the third pre-assembled component;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the first assembly state of the internal wall support.

[0040] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the second assembly state of the internal wall support.

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[0044] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0047] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0048] This invention proposes an outdoor unit mounting bracket 100.

[0049] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 includes an outdoor unit bracket 10 and a wall bracket 20. The outdoor unit bracket 10 has a mounting cavity 101 for accommodating the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner; the wall bracket 20 is connected to the outdoor unit bracket 10, and the wall bracket 20 and the outdoor unit bracket 10 together form a recess 102 with an opening on one side. The recess 102 is used to engage with the wall 300, so that the outdoor unit bracket 10 abuts against the outside of the wall 300 and a portion of the wall bracket 20 abuts against the inside of the wall 300.

[0050] In this embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is mainly used for the installation of the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner. It is understood that in practical applications, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 can also be used for the installation of other units (not limited to the outdoor unit 200) that need to be mounted on the outside of the wall 300. The outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 includes an outdoor unit support 10 and a wall support 20. To ensure the overall structural strength of the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100, the outdoor unit support 10 and the wall support 20 are preferably made of metal. The outdoor unit support 10 and the wall support 20 can be fixed together by welding or detachably connected by a detachable structure, as long as the assembly of the two forms a recess 102 with an opening on one side, thus giving the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 a U-shaped overall structure. To facilitate the storage and transportation of the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100, the outdoor unit support 10 and the wall support 20 are preferably detachably connected, allowing the user to assemble them themselves when needed. For example, the outdoor unit bracket 10 and the wall bracket 20 are respectively provided with mounting holes. During assembly, fasteners (such as screws, bolts, etc.) are passed through the corresponding mounting holes and locked in place.

[0051] When installing the outdoor unit, the user can first attach the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 to the window of the wall 300 through the opening of the recess 102. Specifically, the recess 102 can be attached to the bottom of the window, or it can be attached to the left or right side of the window. Taking Europe as an example, there are mainly two types of window opening methods in Europe: upward-opening windows and left-opening windows. Therefore, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 can be attached to the bottom side of the window of the wall 300 through the opening of the recess 102 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 (As shown) or the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 can be snapped into the right side of the window of the wall 300 through the opening of the recess 102 (as shown). Figure 5(As shown). When the recess 102 is engaged with the wall 300, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 abuts against the outer side of the wall 300, while a portion of the wall bracket 20 abuts against the inner side of the wall 300. This securely clamps the wall 300 in the middle with the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100, preventing the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 from falling off. To further ensure installation reliability, the wall bracket 20 is also provided with fixing holes. Fasteners are passed through the fixing holes and connected and fixed to the wall 300, locking the wall bracket 20 to the wall 300. After the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is installed on the wall 300, the outdoor air conditioner 200 can be assembled into the mounting cavity 101 of the outdoor unit bracket 10. Installation is simple and convenient.

[0052] The outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 of the present invention includes an outdoor unit bracket 10 and a wall bracket 20. The wall bracket 20 and the outdoor unit bracket 10 enclose a recess 102 with an opening on one side, giving the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 an overall U-shaped structure. When installing the outdoor unit 200, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is first snapped into the wall 300 through the opening of the recess 102, and then the outdoor unit 200 is assembled into the mounting cavity 101 of the outdoor unit bracket 10. The installation is simple and convenient, and users can install it themselves at home without waiting for a professional installer to come and install it, which can effectively improve installation efficiency and save on on-site installation fees, thus saving installation costs.

[0053] There are various specific structures for the outdoor unit bracket 10. For example, the outdoor unit bracket 10 can be formed by combining tubular and plate-like parts, or by combining multiple tubular parts, as long as the outdoor unit bracket 10 forms an installation cavity 101 for accommodating and fixing the outdoor air conditioning unit 200.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9, in one embodiment, the outdoor unit bracket 10 includes two side brackets 11 that are opposite and spaced apart, and a reinforcing bracket connected between the two side brackets 11. The reinforcing bracket and the two side brackets 11 enclose to form the installation cavity 101. An installation and disassembly opening for the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 to be disassembled and assembled is formed on the side of the installation cavity 101 facing away from the wall 300. Specifically, the two side brackets 11 and the reinforcing bracket can be fixed together by welding, or can be detachably connected through a detachable structure. Optionally, the two side brackets 11 and the reinforcing bracket are detachably connected. When in use, the user can assemble them by themselves. For example, the side brackets 11 and the reinforcing bracket are respectively provided with assembly holes. During assembly, fasteners (such as screws, bolts, etc.) are passed through the corresponding assembly holes and locked and fixed. The assembly is simple and convenient. When assembling the air conditioner outdoor unit 200, only need to push the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 from the front of the outer wall into the installation cavity 101 through the installation and disassembly opening. When disassembling, the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 can be removed from the installation and disassembly opening, which can effectively improve the convenience of installation and disassembly of the air conditioner outdoor unit 200.

[0055] Further, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the two side brackets 11 are arranged at intervals in the left - right direction. Each side bracket 11 includes a main beam 111 extending vertically, and a top beam 112 and a bottom beam 113 respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the main beam 111. The top beam 112 and the bottom beam 113 both bend and extend away from the wall 300 relative to the main beam 111. The reinforcing bracket includes a first reinforcing rib 12 and a second reinforcing rib 13. The first reinforcing rib 12 is connected between the two bottom beams 113, and the second reinforcing rib 13 is connected between the two main beams 111. Specifically, in this embodiment, the two side brackets 11 are both in a "C" - shaped structure, and the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 13 are both in an "I" - shaped structure. The component structures are simple, which is convenient for mass production and manufacturing. Among them, the main beam 111, the top beam 112 and the bottom beam 113 of the side bracket 11 can be fixed together by welding, or can be integrally bent and formed. The main beam 111 extending vertically can specifically be vertically extended, or can have a certain inclination angle with the vertical direction. During assembly, the assembly holes at both ends of the first reinforcing rib 12 are respectively corresponded to the assembly holes on the bottom beam 113 and locked and fixed through fasteners, and the assembly holes at both ends of the second reinforcing rib 13 are respectively corresponded to the assembly holes on the main beam 111 and locked and fixed through fasteners. Among them, the number of the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 13 can be set to one, two or more according to actual needs. For example, in this embodiment, both the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 13 are provided with two, which can further ensure the structural strength reliability of the whole outdoor unit bracket 10.

[0056] To further enhance the structural strength of the outdoor unit bracket 10, as Figure 13 As shown, in one embodiment, the reinforcing bracket further includes a third reinforcing rib 14, which is connected between the two top beams 112. The third reinforcing rib 14 also has an "I"-shaped structure. During assembly, the mounting holes at both ends of the third reinforcing rib 14 are aligned with the mounting holes on the top beam 112, and then fastened and secured with fasteners.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7 To facilitate the installation of the outdoor unit 200, in one embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 further includes a base 30 for mounting to the bottom of the outdoor unit 200. Each of the two bottom beams 113 has a sliding groove 1131 on one opposite side, each sliding groove 1131 extending along the length of the bottom beam 113. Each sliding groove 1131 has a connector at its end facing away from the main beam 111, allowing the side edge of the base 30 to be inserted. Specifically, after the outdoor unit bracket 10 is mounted to the wall 300, the outdoor unit 200 is connected to the base 30. Then, the left and right side edges of the base 30 are pushed into the wall 300, corresponding to the connectors of the sliding grooves 1131, until the outdoor unit 200 is completely housed within the mounting cavity 101 of the outdoor unit bracket 10. Assembly is simple and convenient. Furthermore, the upper and lower side walls of the sliding grooves 1131 can limit the movement of the base 30 on both sides, further ensuring the installation reliability of the outdoor unit 200.

[0058] To reduce deformation of the entire bracket assembly under stress, in one embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 further includes a top wall bracket 40 inclined relative to the wall 300. The top of the top wall bracket 40 is connected to the bottom of the outdoor unit bracket 10, and the bottom of the top wall bracket 40 abuts against the wall 300. The top wall bracket 40 provides upward support to the outdoor unit 200, reducing deformation of the outdoor unit bracket 10 and further ensuring the installation stability of the outdoor unit 200. The top wall bracket 40 and the outdoor unit bracket 10 are detachably connected via fasteners.

[0059] Furthermore, the bottom of the top wall bracket 40 is provided with a damping foot 50 for abutting against the wall 300. The damping foot 50 can be made of rubber or silicone with a high coefficient of friction, making it less likely to detach after being attached to the wall under stress, thus further improving support stability. In addition, the damping foot 50 also provides a certain degree of cushioning and shock absorption, further reducing the risk of deformation of the outdoor unit bracket 10 due to vibration. To further increase frictional resistance, the side of the damping foot 50 that contacts the wall surface has anti-slip textures.

[0060] Optionally, the top wall bracket 40 is provided with multiple brackets to further enhance support stability. For example, such as... Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, two top-wall brackets 40 are provided, arranged opposite each other and spaced apart in the left-right direction, making the overall force on the outdoor unit bracket 10 more balanced. Each top-wall bracket 40 has an "I"-shaped structure, which is simple in structure and easy to manufacture. Each top-wall bracket 40 is provided with a damping foot 50 at the bottom to achieve a tight fit with the wall 300.

[0061] There are various specific structures for the wall bracket 20, as long as it ensures that the wall bracket 20 and the outdoor unit bracket 10 can form a "U" shape after assembly. The following is a detailed description of the specific implementation method of the wall bracket 20.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the wall bracket 20 includes an outer wall bracket 21 and an inner wall bracket 22. The inner wall bracket 22 and the outdoor unit bracket 10 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the thickness direction of the wall 300. The outer wall bracket 21 is connected between the outdoor unit bracket 10 and the inner wall bracket 22. The inner wall bracket 22 has a mounting surface for abutting against the inner side of the wall 300, and the mounting surface is provided with the fixing hole.

[0063] Specifically, in this embodiment, the external wall bracket 21 is connected between the external unit bracket 10 and the internal wall bracket 22, forming a recess 102 with an opening on one side. When the external unit mounting bracket 100 is engaged with the window of the wall 300 through the opening of the recess 102, the external unit bracket 10 abuts against the outside of the wall 300, the external wall bracket 21 abuts against the side of the window, and the internal wall bracket 22 abuts against the inside of the wall 300. Then, fasteners are passed through fixing holes to lock the internal wall bracket 22 to the wall 300. For ease of assembly and disassembly, the external wall bracket 21 can optionally be detachably connected between the external unit bracket 10 and the internal wall bracket 22. When needed, the user can assemble the three components themselves. Additionally, the user can choose to connect the external wall bracket 21 to the top or left / right sides of the external unit bracket 10 to suit different installation scenarios. For example, as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, when the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner needs to be installed on the lower side of the window, the external wall bracket 21 is connected to the top of the outdoor unit bracket 10. At this time, the opening of the recess 102 faces downward, and it can be directly snapped into the bottom side of the window from top to bottom; as shown. Figures 4 to 6 As shown, when the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner needs to be installed on the right side of the window, the external wall bracket 21 is connected to the left side of the outdoor unit bracket 10. At this time, the opening of the recess 102 faces right, and it can be directly snapped into the right side of the window from left to right. This makes the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 more versatile.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 11 and Figure 14 In one embodiment, the external wall support 21 includes a first connecting frame 211, which includes a first connecting arm 2111 and a first bent arm 2112 connected by bending. The first connecting arm 2111 is connected to the external unit support 10, and the first bent arm 2112 extends toward the internal wall support 22. The internal wall support 22 includes a second connecting frame 221 corresponding to the first connecting frame 211. The second connecting frame 221 includes a second connecting arm 2211 and a second bent arm 2212 connected by bending. The second connecting arm 2211 is used to abut against and be fixed to the inner side of the wall 300, and the second bent arm 2212 extends toward and is connected to the first bent arm 2112.

[0065] In this embodiment, both the first connecting frame 211 and the second connecting frame 221 have an L-shaped structure, which is simple and easy to manufacture. For easy assembly and disassembly, mounting holes are provided on the first connecting arm 2111, the first bending arm 2112, the second connecting arm 2211, and the second bending arm 2212. During assembly, the mounting holes on the first connecting arm 2111 are aligned with the mounting holes on the outdoor unit bracket 10 and secured with fasteners. Similarly, the mounting holes on the first bending arm 2112 are aligned with the mounting holes on the second bending arm 2212 and secured with fasteners. After the first connecting frame 211 and the second connecting frame 221 are assembled, a U-shaped structure is formed. When the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is assembled to the wall 300, the second connecting arm 2211 abuts against the inner side of the wall 300, and is then secured to the wall 300 by fasteners passing through the fixing holes on the second connecting arm 2211, ensuring installation stability. Optionally, the cross-sections of the first bending arm 2112 and the second bending arm 2212 are both U-shaped, and they can be plugged together during assembly.

[0066] When the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner needs to be installed on the lower side of the window, the external wall bracket 21 is connected to the top of the outdoor unit bracket 10, and the first connecting arm 2111 is connected to the top beam 112 of the outdoor unit bracket 10. At this time, a cavity is formed between the top beam 112, the first connecting arm 2111, and the first bending arm 2112, opening towards the wall 300. This cavity can just avoid the windowsill extending outward from the window, thereby ensuring that the back of the outdoor unit bracket 10 can be close to the outside of the wall 300. When the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner needs to be installed on the left or right side of the window, the external wall bracket 21 is connected to the right or left side of the outdoor unit bracket 10. Considering that the length of the external wall bracket 21 may not be sufficient, an external wall extension bracket 23 can also be set to connect the external wall bracket 21 to the outdoor unit bracket 10.

[0067] In addition, to adapt to walls 300 of varying thicknesses and further enhance versatility, in one embodiment, a telescopic adjustment structure is provided between the second bending arm 2212 and the first bending arm 2112. This telescopic adjustment structure allows the second bending arm 2212 to telescopically adjust relative to the first bending arm 2112 along its length. During assembly, after the second bending arm 2212 is telescopically adjusted relative to the first bending arm 2112 to a suitable position, both are locked in place to ensure that the outdoor unit bracket 10 and the second connecting arm 2211 can tightly abut against both sides of the wall 300. There are various specific implementations of the telescopic adjustment structure. For example, both the first bending arm 2112 and the second bending arm 2212 may have multiple mounting holes. The first bending arm 2112 is moved relative to the first bending arm 2112 along its length to a suitable position, and then fasteners are passed through the corresponding two mounting holes and locked in place. Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting holes can also be set as oblong holes or strip-shaped grooves, which can also achieve telescopic adjustment.

[0068] In one embodiment, both the first bending arm 2112 and the second bending arm 2212 are provided with a plurality of assembly holes spaced apart along the length direction, and the plurality of assembly holes on the first bending arm 2112 or the second bending arm 2212 are arranged with non-equidistant hole spacing.

[0069] Specifically, the assembly holes on the first bending arm 2112 can be arranged with equal hole spacing, while the assembly holes on the second bending arm 2212 can be arranged with unequal hole spacing; alternatively, the assembly holes on the first bending arm 2112 can be arranged with unequal hole spacing, while the assembly holes on the second bending arm 2212 can be arranged with equal hole spacing. It should be noted that "hole spacing" refers to the distance between the centers of any two adjacent assembly holes, i.e., the center-to-center distance. "Equal hole spacing arrangement" means that the hole spacing of any two adjacent assembly holes in the multiple assembly holes is equal. For example, the hole spacing of any two adjacent assembly holes in the multiple assembly holes on the first bending arm 2112 is 10mm. "Unequal hole spacing arrangement" means that at least one set of adjacent assembly holes in the multiple assembly holes has a hole spacing different from the other hole spacings. For example, the 10 mounting holes on the second bending arm 2212 are arranged in pairs and can be divided into 9 groups of hole spacing. These 9 groups can have different hole spacing values, or some groups can have the same hole spacing while the remaining groups have different hole spacing. In this embodiment, the hole arrangement on the first bending arm 2112 and the second bending arm 2212 is designed so that a portion of the mounting holes on the first bending arm 2112 and the second bending arm 2212 are staggered. Thus, when the thickness of the wall 300 changes, the second bending arm 2212 can be extended or retracted relative to the first bending arm 2112 until the two misaligned mounting holes are aligned and then locked in place with fasteners. This allows for better adaptation to different wall thicknesses of the wall 300.

[0070] To further improve the telescopic adjustment accuracy between the first bending arm 2112 and the second bending arm 2212, the hole spacing of the plurality of assembly holes located on the first bending arm 2112 or the second bending arm 2212 is arranged in an arithmetic sequence. Specifically, "hole spacing arranged in an arithmetic sequence" means that multiple sets of hole spacings of the plurality of assembly holes are arranged in an increasing or decreasing manner according to a non-zero constant. This will be illustrated by taking the arrangement of the plurality of assembly holes on the first bending arm 2112 with equal hole spacing and the plurality of assembly holes on the second bending arm 2212 with arithmetic sequence spacing as an example.

[0071] For example, the first bending arm 2112 has multiple mounting holes with a diameter of φ7, and the distance between any two adjacent mounting holes (center distance) is 10mm; the second bending arm 2212 has multiple mounting holes with a diameter of φ7, and the distance between these mounting holes (center distance) starts from 10.5mm and increases sequentially in tolerances of 0.5mm, for example, 10.5mm, 11mm, 11.5mm, 12mm, 12.5mm, 13mm, etc. After designing according to a commonly used wall thickness of 300mm, the two mounting holes at predetermined positions on the first bending arm 2112 and the second bending arm 2212 are aligned and locked in place by fasteners (e.g., pins). If the wall 300 becomes 1mm thicker due to painting or other reasons, the second bending arm 2212 can be moved inward by 1mm relative to the first bending arm 2112. This aligns the two mounting holes at another location on the first and second bending arms 2112, and then the parts are locked in place with fasteners. In other words, as long as the first and second bending arms 2112 move relative to each other by 0.5mm, the centers of the corresponding mounting holes will be aligned, allowing fasteners to pass through. This improves the adjustment precision between the first and second bending arms 2112 to 0.5mm, thus better adapting to subtle changes in the thickness of the wall 300. The 0.5mm tolerance mentioned above is just an example; in practical applications, the tolerance value can be designed according to needs, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0072] To further adapt to different wall thicknesses (300mm), in one embodiment, the second connecting arm 2211 and the second bending arm 2212 have different lengths, and either the second connecting arm 2211 or the second bending arm 2212 can be detachably connected to the first bending arm 2112. Specifically, the second connecting arm 2211 and the second bending arm 2212 are of different lengths, making the second connecting frame 221 have an "L" shape. In practical applications, the corresponding long and short sides can be selected to connect to the first bending arm 2112 of the external wall bracket 21, thereby adapting to different wall thicknesses (300mm) and further improving versatility. For example... Figure 14 As shown, when the outdoor unit is installed on the bottom side of the window, the long arm of the inner wall bracket 22 can be used as a second bending arm 2212 to connect with the outer wall bracket 21. Figure 15 As shown, when the outdoor unit is installed on the right side of the window, the short arm of the inner wall bracket can be used as the second bending arm 2212 (that is... Figure 14 The second connecting arm 2211 is connected to the external wall support 21.

[0073] To further improve the structural reliability of the external wall support 21 and the internal wall support 22, in one embodiment, the external wall support 21 includes two opposing and spaced-apart first connecting frames 211, and the internal wall support 22 includes two opposing and spaced-apart second connecting frames 221, wherein the first connecting frames 211 and the second connecting frames 221 are detachably connected in a one-to-one correspondence; the external wall support 21 also includes a fourth reinforcing rib 212 connected between the two first connecting frames 211; and / or, the internal wall support 22 also includes a fifth reinforcing rib 222 connected between the two second connecting frames 221.

[0074] In this embodiment, both first connecting frames 211 and two second connecting frames 221 are L-shaped, while the fourth reinforcing rib 212 and the fifth reinforcing rib 222 are I-shaped, resulting in a simple structure that is easy to manufacture. The two ends of the fourth reinforcing rib 212 can be fixed between the two first connecting frames 211 using fasteners, and the two ends of the fifth reinforcing rib 222 can be fixed between the two second connecting frames 221 using fasteners, thus increasing the overall structural strength of the wall support 20 and enabling it to withstand greater forces. Of course, in some embodiments, the fourth reinforcing rib 212 may not be provided between the two first connecting frames 211, and instead, the fourth reinforcing rib 212 may be directly connected as the third reinforcing rib 14 between the two top beams 112 of the outdoor unit support 10.

[0075] To make the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 more versatile and adaptable to different installation scenarios, such as Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the wall support 20 further includes an external wall extension frame 23, which can be selectively mounted to the outdoor unit support 10. The external wall extension frame 23 extends to the left and right sides of the outdoor unit support 10 in a left-right direction. When the outdoor unit support 10 is equipped with the external wall extension frame 23, the external wall support 21 is connected to the left or right side of the external wall extension frame 23. When the outdoor unit support 10 is not equipped with the external wall extension frame 23, the external wall support 21 is connected to the top of the outdoor unit support 10.

[0076] Specifically, when the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner needs to be installed on the lower side of the window, the external wall extension bracket 23 can be omitted, and the external wall bracket 21 can be directly connected to the top of the outdoor unit bracket 10. When the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner needs to be installed on the left or right side of the window, the external wall extension bracket 23 is connected to the back of the outdoor unit bracket 10, and the external wall extension bracket 23 extends to both sides of the outdoor unit bracket 10 in the left and right directions. Then, the external wall bracket 21 is connected to the left or right side of the external wall extension bracket 23.

[0077] Furthermore, such as Figure 12 As shown, the external wall extension frame 23 includes two horizontal beams 231 arranged opposite each other and spaced apart in the vertical direction, and a reinforcing beam 232 connecting the two horizontal beams 231. The external wall support 21 is detachably connected to the same end of the two horizontal beams 231. In this embodiment, both the horizontal beams 231 and the reinforcing beams 232 have a straight "I" shape, which is simple in structure and easy to manufacture. Both the horizontal beams 231 and the reinforcing beams 232 are provided with mounting holes. During assembly, the mounting holes of the reinforcing beams 232 are aligned with the mounting holes of the horizontal beams 231 and locked in place with fasteners. To ensure the structural stability of the external wall extension frame 23, optionally, multiple reinforcing beams 232 are provided. For example, in this embodiment, two reinforcing beams 232 are provided along the length of the horizontal beams 231, so that the reinforcing beams 232 and the horizontal beams 231 enclose a frame-like structure.

[0078] To further ensure the installation reliability of the outdoor unit 200, in one embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 further includes a fixing member 60. The outdoor unit bracket 10 is provided with a first reserved fixing part. When the outdoor unit 200 is assembled into the mounting cavity 101, the fixing member 60 is detachably connected to the first reserved fixing part and the second reserved fixing part of the outdoor unit 200.

[0079] Specifically, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first reserved fixing part and the second reserved fixing part can be respectively a first reserved hole and a second reserved hole. The fixing member 60 is provided with a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole. When the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner is assembled into the mounting cavity 101 of the outdoor unit bracket 10, the first connecting hole is aligned with the first reserved hole and locked with fasteners, and the second connecting hole is aligned with the second reserved hole and locked with fasteners, so that the fixing member 60 can reliably connect the outdoor unit bracket 10 and the outdoor unit 200. Optionally, there are two fixing members 60. Both fixing members 60 are connected to the front side of the outdoor unit bracket 10 and are spaced apart in the left and right direction. The two fixing members 60 can fix the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the outdoor unit 200 to the outdoor unit bracket 10, which can further ensure the installation reliability of the outdoor unit 200.

[0080] In practical applications, considering the convenience of transportation and storage, all supports of the aforementioned outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 (such as outdoor unit bracket 10, exterior wall bracket 21, interior wall bracket 22, exterior wall extension bracket 23, and ceiling wall bracket 40) are detachable structures. After purchasing the air conditioner and the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100, the user can first assemble the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100, then assemble the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 to the wall 300, and finally assemble the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 onto the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100. The following is combined with... Figures 7 to 15 The installation process of an air conditioner outdoor unit 200 according to one embodiment is illustrated below. It should be noted that the assembly sequence of the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is not limited, as long as the final assembly can be completed. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the connection between any two components is preferably made by using mounting holes and fasteners (such as screws, bolts, etc.).

[0081] For example, during the assembly of the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100, the reinforcing brackets (first reinforcing rib 12, second reinforcing rib 13) can be connected to the left and right side brackets 11 and fixed with fasteners to form the outdoor unit bracket 10 (e.g., Figure 9 (as shown); then connect one end of the top wall bracket 40 to the damping foot 50, and then connect the other end of the top wall bracket 40 to the bottom of the outdoor unit bracket 10 through the hole to form the first pre-assembled assembly (as shown). Figure 10 (as shown); when the outdoor unit bracket 10 is used to install the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 on the bottom side of the window, the two first connecting frames 211 of the exterior wall bracket 21 are respectively connected to the top beams 112 of the two side brackets 11, and the fourth reinforcing rib 212 is connected between the two first connecting frames 211, thereby forming the second pre-assembled assembly (as shown); Figure 11 (As shown); then insert the two second connecting brackets 221 of the inner wall bracket 22 into the corresponding first connecting brackets 211, and at the same time, push the inner wall bracket 22 against the wall 300. Adjust the distance between the inner wall bracket 22 and the outer wall bracket 21 until the inner wall bracket 22 abuts against the inner wall surface, and at the same time, the back of the outdoor unit bracket 10 also abuts against the outer wall surface. Then, use fasteners to connect and fix the inner wall bracket 22 and the outer wall bracket 21, and then insert the fasteners into the fixing holes of the inner wall bracket 22 and press them tightly against the wall. When the outdoor unit bracket 10 is used to install the air conditioner outdoor unit 200 on the left or right side of the window, the third reinforcing rib 14 is directly connected between the top beams 112 of the two side brackets 11 during the assembly of the outdoor unit bracket 10; then, the outer wall bracket 21 is assembled onto the outer wall extension bracket 23 to form the third pre-assembled component (such as... Figure 12 (as shown); then, the external wall extension frame 23 in the third pre-assembled component is installed and fixed to the reinforcing bracket of the external unit bracket 10 through the holes to form the fourth pre-assembled component (as shown). Figure 13(As shown); then assemble the outer wall bracket 21 and inner wall bracket 22 in the fourth pre-assembled assembly so that the wall 300 is sandwiched between the outer wall extension frame and the inner wall bracket 22, and then insert the fasteners into the fixing holes of the inner wall bracket 22 and press them firmly against the wall. Figure 7 As shown, after the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is assembled and fixed to the wall 300, the bottom of the outdoor unit 200 is connected to the base 30, and then inserted into the mounting cavity 101 from the front of the outdoor unit bracket 10 and pushed into place towards the wall 300; finally, one end of the fastener 60 is connected to the first reserved fixing part of the outdoor unit bracket 10, and the other end is connected to the second reserved fixing part on the outdoor unit 200, thus completing the entire installation process.

[0082] This invention also proposes an air conditioner comprising an outdoor unit 200, an indoor unit, and an outdoor unit mounting bracket 100. The outdoor unit 200 is connected to the indoor unit via refrigerant pipes, and the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is used to mount the outdoor unit 200 to the outside of a wall 300. The specific structure of the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it possesses at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0083] The air conditioner of this invention is equipped with an outdoor unit mounting bracket 100. After purchasing the air conditioner, the user can install the outdoor unit 200 of the air conditioner onto the outside of the wall 300 using the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100. Specifically, when installing the outdoor unit 200, first, the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 is snapped into the wall 300 through the opening of the recess 102, and then the outdoor unit 200 is assembled into the mounting cavity 101 of the outdoor unit bracket 10. The installation is simple and convenient, and users can install it themselves at home without waiting for a professional installer to come and install it, which can effectively improve installation efficiency and save on on-site installation fees, thus saving installation costs. If the air conditioner needs to be reinstalled and used in a different location, simply remove the outdoor unit 200 and the outdoor unit mounting bracket 100 respectively; the operation is simple and convenient.

[0084] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An outdoor unit mounting bracket, characterized in that, include: The outdoor unit bracket has a mounting cavity for accommodating the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; as well as A wall bracket is connected to the outdoor unit bracket. The wall bracket and the outdoor unit bracket together form a recess with an opening on one side. The recess is used to engage with the wall so that the outdoor unit bracket abuts against the outside of the wall and a portion of the wall bracket abuts against the inside of the wall. The wall support includes an outer wall support and an inner wall support. The inner wall support and the outdoor unit support are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the thickness direction of the wall. The outer wall support is detachably connected between the outdoor unit support and the inner wall support. The outer wall support is detachably connected to both the outdoor unit support and the inner wall support. The wall support also includes an external wall extension frame, which can be selectively assembled to the outdoor unit bracket. The external wall extension frame extends to the left and right sides of the outdoor unit bracket in a left-right direction. When the outdoor unit bracket is equipped with the external wall extension frame, the external wall bracket is connected to the left or right side of the external wall extension frame so that the outdoor unit mounting bracket can be snapped onto the left or right side of the window. When the outdoor unit bracket is not equipped with the external wall extension frame, the external wall bracket is connected to the top of the outdoor unit bracket so that the outdoor unit mounting bracket can be snapped onto the bottom side of the window.

2. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outdoor unit bracket includes two side brackets that are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart, and a reinforcing bracket connected between the two side brackets. The reinforcing bracket and the two side brackets enclose the mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity has a disassembly and assembly port on the side away from the wall for disassembling and assembling the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

3. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The two side supports are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. Each side support includes a main beam extending vertically, and a top beam and a bottom beam respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the main beam. The top beam and the bottom beam are both bent and extended relative to the main beam toward the side away from the wall. The reinforcing support includes a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib is connected between the two bottom beams, and the second reinforcing rib is connected between the two main beams.

4. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The reinforcing bracket also includes a third reinforcing rib, which is connected between the two top beams.

5. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a base for mounting to the bottom of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. Each of the two bottom beams has a sliding groove on one side opposite to the other. Each sliding groove extends along the length of the bottom beam. Each sliding groove has an insertion interface at the end opposite to the main beam for the side edge of the base to be inserted.

6. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a top wall bracket that is inclined relative to the wall, the top of the top wall bracket being connected to the bottom of the outdoor unit bracket, and the bottom of the top wall bracket being used to abut against the wall.

7. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the top wall support is provided with a damping foot for abutting against the wall.

8. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The inner wall bracket has a mounting surface for abutting against the inner side of the wall, and the mounting surface is provided with fixing holes.

9. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The external wall support includes a first connecting frame, which includes a first connecting arm and a first bent arm that are bent together. The first connecting arm is connected to the external unit support, and the first bent arm extends toward the internal wall support. The internal wall support includes a second connecting frame that is correspondingly provided to the first connecting frame. The second connecting frame includes a second connecting arm and a second bent arm that are bent together. The second connecting arm is used to abut against and be fixed to the inner side of the wall, and the second bent arm extends toward the first bent arm and is connected to the first bent arm.

10. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 9, characterized in that, A telescopic adjustment structure is provided between the second bending arm and the first bending arm. The telescopic adjustment structure is used to allow the second bending arm to be telescopically adjusted relative to the first bending arm along the length direction.

11. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 9, characterized in that, Both the first bending arm and the second bending arm are provided with a plurality of assembly holes spaced apart along the length direction, and the plurality of assembly holes on the first bending arm or the second bending arm are arranged in a non-equidistant hole spacing.

12. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The mounting holes located on the first bending arm or the second bending arm are arranged in an arithmetic sequence with equal spacing.

13. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The second connecting arm and the second bending arm have different lengths, and either the second connecting arm or the second bending arm can be detachably connected to the first bending arm.

14. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The external wall support includes two opposing and spaced-apart first connecting frames, and the internal wall support includes two opposing and spaced-apart second connecting frames, wherein the first connecting frames and the second connecting frames are detachably connected in a one-to-one correspondence; the external wall support also includes a fourth reinforcing rib connected between the two first connecting frames; and / or, the internal wall support also includes a fifth reinforcing rib connected between the two second connecting frames.

15. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The external wall extension frame includes two horizontal beams that are opposite to each other and spaced apart in the vertical direction, and a reinforcing beam connecting the two horizontal beams. The external wall support is detachably connected to the same end of the two horizontal beams.

16. The outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing component. The outdoor unit bracket is provided with a first reserved fixing part. After the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is assembled into the mounting cavity, the fixing component is detachably connected to the first reserved fixing part and the second reserved fixing part of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

17. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an outdoor unit, an indoor unit, and an outdoor unit mounting bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the outdoor unit and the indoor unit are connected via refrigerant pipes, and the outdoor unit mounting bracket is used to install the outdoor unit on the outside of a wall.

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