Roof machine

By using a modular design, the rooftop unit combines chassis modules, fan modules, duct modules, adapter modules, and sealing modules to solve the problem of inflexible air outlet direction switching. This allows for flexible adjustment of the air outlet direction, reduces installation difficulty, and improves versatility.

CN119826251BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202411928076.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-25

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Technical Problem

The existing rooftop air conditioner installations cannot flexibly switch the airflow direction, making installation difficult.

Method used

The modular rooftop unit is designed, including a chassis module, a fan module, an air duct module, an adapter module, and a sealing module. The detachable connection and combination of these modules enable flexible switching of the air outlet direction.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible switching of air outlet direction, reduces installation difficulty, and improves the versatility of rooftop units and user experience.

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Abstract

The application discloses a roof machine, comprising: a chassis module, the chassis module has at least two installation positions with the same specification; a fan module, the fan module is detachably connected at the installation position; the roof machine can be configured to different air outlet directions, in the internal structure configuration of different air outlet directions of the roof machine, the fan module is installed in the corresponding installation position according to the air outlet direction. The roof machine effectively solves the problem that the installation of the roof machine in the prior art cannot flexibly switch the air outlet direction, resulting in difficult installation.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the air conditioning technical field, and more particularly, to a roof machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the air conditioner, the roof machine is favored by the market due to its internal and external machine integration, easy installation and other reasons. The roof machine is generally installed on the top of the house. Due to the different layouts of the roof and the structure of the indoor air pipe, various requirements for the air outlet position of the roof machine are proposed. It is difficult to meet multiple air outlet modes while maintaining a compact structure, and the air field may not be good.

[0003] The housing structure is relatively diverse. The air pipe of a part of the housing roof is longitudinal, and the downward air outlet of the roof machine is more convenient to install. Some are transverse, and the lateral air outlet is more suitable. At the same time, due to the different layouts of the roof, the installation and placement of the roof machine are also limited, and sometimes it is difficult to select the air outlet direction. When the above conditions occur, the installer must further lengthen the connecting air pipe, which is directed to the reserved position of the roof after being bent, which leads to increased installation difficulty and cost. At the same time, the air pipe with multiple turns is prone to air volume attenuation, which affects the user experience. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to design a modular roof machine that can be flexibly switched according to customer needs.

[0004] In summary, the installation of the roof machine in the prior art cannot flexibly switch the air outlet direction, resulting in installation difficulty. SUMMARY

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a roof machine to solve the problem that the installation of the roof machine in the prior art cannot flexibly switch the air outlet direction, resulting in installation difficulty.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides a roof machine, comprising: a chassis module, the chassis module has at least two installation positions with the same specifications; a fan module, the fan module is detachably connected at the installation position; the roof machine can be configured in different air outlet directions, in the internal structure configuration of the different air outlet directions of the roof machine, the fan module is adapted to the air outlet direction and installed in the corresponding installation position.

[0007] Further, it further comprises: an air duct module, the air duct module is detachably connected at the corresponding installation position; the air duct module is used in cooperation with the fan module.

[0008] Further, it further comprises: an adapter module, the adapter module is detachably connected at the installation position, and the fan module is selectively connected to the installation position through the adapter module.

[0009] Further, the sealing module is adapted to be installed at the air outlet corresponding to the installation position, and is detachably connected to the installation position.

[0010] Further, the at least two installation positions include a first installation position and a second installation position arranged adjacently, and the second installation position has a lower air outlet.

[0011] When the roof machine is configured to blow air from the side, the fan module is installed at the first installation position, the air duct module is connected to the second installation position, the fan module is arranged adjacently and correspondingly to the air duct module, the fan module is in communication with the side air outlet through the air duct module, and the sealing module is connected to the second installation position and seals the lower air outlet at the second installation position.

[0012] When the roof machine is configured to blow air from the bottom, the air duct module is removed from the second installation position, the sealing module is removed from the second installation position and seals the side air outlet, the adapter module is installed at the second installation position, the fan module is installed on the adapter module, the fan module is in communication with the lower air outlet at the second installation position through the adapter module, and the adapter module is in sealed connection with the bottom plate module.

[0013] Further, the adapter module is in sealed connection with the second installation position through a sealing member.

[0014] Further, the bottom plate module is provided with a reinforcing beam, and the reinforcing beam is detachably connected to a corresponding structure.

[0015] Further, the reinforcing beam is arranged corresponding to the second installation position.

[0016] When the air duct module is connected to the second installation position, the reinforcing beam is connected to the air duct module to share the stress, and when the adapter module is installed at the second installation position, the adapter module is fixedly connected to the reinforcing beam.

[0017] Further, the sealing module is a sealing plate matched with the installation position, the installation position is provided with a plurality of groups of screw holes matched with different module structures, and the sealing plate is detachably connected to the installation position through screws.

[0018] Further, the adapter module is a sleeve structure matched with the shape of the installation position, the sleeve structure is matched with the volute shape of the fan module, and the sleeve structure is in sealed connection with the fan module; and the sealing member is a sealing sponge or a sealing rubber.

[0019] The roof machine of the present application firstly sets a plurality of installation positions with same specifications on the chassis module of which the internal parts are installed, so that the installation requirements of a plurality of internal parts with same specifications can be met. Moreover, the fan module is modularly designed, and the modular fan module is same in installation specification, and can be installed at any installation position according to the air outlet direction and provide the fan blowing function. In this way, when the roof machine needs to adjust the lateral air outlet or the downward air outlet, the staff only needs to adjust the internal structure of the roof machine, change the air duct flow direction, and install the fan module at the position adapted to the corresponding air outlet direction, so as to change the air outlet direction of the roof machine. The air outlet direction switching is realized by adjusting the internal structure of the roof machine, which is not limited or affected by the external environment or the housing structure, and the specific installation mode can be flexibly selected, the installation difficulty is greatly reduced, and the universality of the roof machine is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is the internal structure diagram of the roof machine of the embodiment of the present application configured as lateral air outlet;

[0021] Figure 2 is the structure diagram of the disassembled part of the roof machine of the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is the structure exploded diagram of the part of the roof machine of the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 is the part structure exploded diagram of the roof machine of the embodiment of the present application configured as downward air outlet;

[0024] Figure 5 is the internal structure diagram of the roof machine of the embodiment of the present application configured as downward air outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, but not as a limitation to the present application.

[0026] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 According to the embodiment of the present application, a roof machine is provided, which comprises a chassis module 10 and a fan module 20, the chassis module 10 has at least two installation positions A with same specifications; the fan module 20 is detachably connected at the installation position A; the roof machine can be configured in different air outlet directions, and in the internal structure configuration of the different air outlet directions of the roof machine, the fan module 20 is installed at the corresponding installation position A adapted to the air outlet direction.

[0027] The roof machine of the present application firstly sets a plurality of installation positions with the same specifications on the chassis module of the installation of internal parts, so as to meet the installation requirements of a plurality of internal parts with the same specifications. Moreover, the fan module is modularly designed, and the modular fan module is the same in installation specifications, can be installed in any installation position according to the air outlet direction and provide the fan blowing function. In this way, when the roof machine needs to adjust the lateral air outlet or the downward air outlet, the staff only needs to adjust the internal structure of the roof machine, change the air duct flow direction, and install the fan module in the position adapted to the corresponding air outlet direction, so as to change the air outlet direction of the roof machine. The internal adjustment of the roof machine realizes the switching of the air outlet direction, is not limited or affected by the external environment or the housing structure, can flexibly select the specific installation mode, greatly reduces the installation difficulty, and improves the universality of the roof machine.

[0028] The roof machine further comprises an air duct module 30 which is detachably connected to the corresponding installation position A; the air duct module 30 is used in cooperation with the fan module 20.

[0029] Considering the air flow problem in the roof machine, the roof machine is further provided with an air duct module which is used in cooperation with the fan module. The air duct module can be filled in the appropriate position to optimize the air flow, make the air flow in the roof machine more smooth, ensure that the air volume is not affected, and further increase the universality of the flexible switching of the air outlet direction.

[0030] The air duct module 30 is also designed as a modular structure, and the installation specifications thereof are matched with the installation positions. Whether it is a screw position or a connecting part, it can be quickly and accurately connected at the installation position A. Preferably, the fan module and the air duct module are close to rectangular or square in size specifications, so as to facilitate the internal planning space. Of course, the modular shape can also be selected as other shapes, which can be determined and selected according to the internal space of the roof machine.

[0031] Preferably, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the roof machine further comprises an adapter module 40 which is detachably connected to the installation position A, and the fan module 20 is selectively connected to the installation position A through the adapter module 40.

[0032] The configuration adapter module 40 can make the fan module have better sealing effect and more stable connection when being connected to the installation position A at a certain position. The adapter module 40 is also modularly designed, which can be selected and installed at a required position, thereby increasing the flexibility of switching the air outlet direction. Since the lower air outlet can be provided in multiple numbers and the side air outlet can also be provided in multiple numbers, the structure inside the roof machine and the installation position adjustment have more combinations for selection, and therefore the adapter module 40 plays a crucial role in the connection and transition during the installation matching process.

[0033] The roof machine further comprises a sealing module 50, which is adapted to be installed at an air outlet requiring sealing in correspondence with the air outlet direction, and is detachably connected to the installation position A.

[0034] The sealing module 50 is used to further seal the internal air duct, so as to ensure that the air volume of the roof machine is not affected, and to ensure sufficient air volume and refrigeration and heating efficiency while flexibly switching the air outlet direction, thereby improving user satisfaction.

[0035] In the embodiment, the at least two installation positions A include a first installation position A1 and a second installation position A2 arranged adjacently, and the second installation position A2 has a lower air outlet B1 at the bottom thereof;

[0036] Referring to Figure 1 , in the case that the roof machine is configured to have side air outlet, the fan module 20 is installed at the first installation position A1, the air duct module 30 is connected at the second installation position A2, the fan module 20 is arranged adjacently and correspondingly to the air duct module 30, the fan module 20 is in communication with the side air outlet B2 (the side air outlet B2 is arranged at the side of the roof machine shell, and the side air outlet B2 is arranged adjacently to the lower air outlet B1) through the air duct module 30; and the sealing module 50 is connected at the second installation position A2 and seals the lower air outlet B1 at the second installation position A2;

[0037] Referring to Figure 5 , in the case that the roof machine is configured to have lower air outlet, the air duct module 30 is removed from the second installation position A2, the sealing module 50 is removed from the second installation position A2 and sealed at the side air outlet B2, the adapter module 40 is installed at the second installation position A2, the fan module 20 is installed on the adapter module 40, the fan module 20 is in communication with the lower air outlet B1 at the second installation position A2 through the adapter module 40, and the adapter module 40 is in sealing connection with the bottom plate module 10.

[0038] Figures 1 to 5 The process of switching the roof machine from side air outlet to lower air outlet is shown. Specifically, Figure 1The structure of the side air outlet is configured for the roof machine. When it is necessary to switch the configuration of the lower air outlet, the air duct module 40 is first disassembled, and then the sealing module 40 at the second mounting position A2 is disassembled, as shown in Figure 2 Finally, the fan module 20 is disassembled from the first mounting position A1. If necessary, the side panel where the side air outlet B2 is located can be disassembled to facilitate internal adjustment and installation and disassembly, as shown in Figure 3 Then, the adapter module 40 is connected at the second mounting position A2 and sealedly connected with the chassis module 10, and the fan module 20 is installed on the adapter module 40, as shown in Figure 4 The air duct module 30 is disassembled, and the first mounting position A1 is emptied. The sealing module 50 is sealed at the side air outlet B2, and the structure configuration of the lower air outlet of the roof machine is finally completed, as shown in Figure 5

[0039] Preferably, the adapter module 40 and the second mounting position A2 are sealed by a sealing member 60. The separate sealing member 60 is selected to seal the connection gap of the adapter module 40. It is mainly considered that the position and the matching shape of the adapter module can be flexibly selected and adjusted according to specific needs. There can be various cases at the second mounting position A2, and the specific shape of the sealing member 60 can be selected according to the situation and needs. For example, the sealing member 60 can be a rubber ring, a plurality of sealing pads, etc.

[0040] In the embodiment, the chassis module 10 is provided with a reinforcing beam 11, which is detachably connected with the corresponding structure.

[0041] The reinforcing beam 11 is configured to be fixed and reinforced when the mounting positions of the modules are switched. It can effectively increase the connection strength and stability of the modules, and provide connection points and structure reinforcing points outside the normal structure for the plurality of mounting positions A.

[0042] Preferably, the reinforcing beam 11 is provided corresponding to the second mounting position A2;

[0043] When the air duct module 30 is connected at the second mounting position A2, the reinforcing beam 11 is connected with the air duct module 30 to share the stress;

[0044] When the adapter module 40 is installed at the second mounting position A2, the adapter module 40 is fixedly connected with the reinforcing beam 11.

[0045] The reinforcing beam 11 can be structurally matched with the related modules at the second mounting position A2 when the roof machine is configured with a side air outlet or a lower air outlet, so as to achieve the purpose of strengthening the structural strength. The reinforcing beam 11 is provided with corresponding screw holes, which are convenient for screwing with the modules. The screwing mode is simple and direct, and the disassembly and assembly efficiency is high. ​

[0046] Preferably, the sealing module 50 is a sealing plate that matches the installation position A. The installation position A is provided with multiple sets of screw holes that adapt to different module structures. The sealing plate is detachably connected to the installation position A by screws.

[0047] The sealing plate's structure effectively seals the air outlet, occupies little space, is easy to disassemble and remove for placement, and has low manufacturing costs.

[0048] In this embodiment, the adapter module 40 is a sleeve structure that matches the shape of the installation position A. The sleeve structure matches the volute shape of the fan module 20, and the sleeve structure is sealed to the fan module 20. The sealing element 60 is a sealing sponge or sealing rubber. The sealing element 60 can fill the gap between the lower air outlet and the adapter module.

[0049] The above-mentioned sleeve structure can be Figure 4 The rectangular sleeve shown can also be of other structural forms. The sleeve structure is mainly for sealing connection with the volute of the fan module and for matching installation at installation position A. The advantage of choosing sealing sponge or sealing rubber as the sealing element is that it is easy to install in gaps and mating surfaces, provides good sealing effect, and is easy to disassemble, meeting the flexible switching requirements of this invention.

[0050] The rooftop unit of this invention is designed with multiple modules, modularizing its key internal structures. This modular design allows for easy replacement during airflow direction switching, achieving standardization, fully utilizing the existing structure, reducing modification points, and lowering installation difficulty.

[0051] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0052] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0053] Of course, the above is the preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and refinements can be made without departing from the basic principles of the present application, and these improvements and refinements are also considered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A roofing machine, characterized in that, include: Chassis module (10), the chassis module (10) having at least two mounting positions (A) of the same specifications; A fan module (20) is detachably connected to the installation position (A); the roof unit can be configured to different air outlet directions, and in the internal structural configuration of the roof unit with different air outlet directions, the fan module (20) is installed at the corresponding installation position (A) to adapt to the air outlet direction. A duct module (30) is detachably connected to the corresponding installation position (A); the duct module (30) is used in conjunction with the fan module (20); A converter module (40) is detachably connected to the installation position (A), and the fan module (20) is selectively connected to the installation position (A) via the converter module (40). A sealing module (50) is installed in accordance with the air outlet direction to be sealed, and the sealing module (50) is detachably connected to the installation position (A). The at least two installation positions (A) include a first installation position (A1) and a second installation position (A2) arranged adjacent to each other, and the bottom of the second installation position (A2) has a lower air outlet (B1). When the roof unit is configured with side-discharge airflow, the fan module (20) is installed at the first installation position (A1), the duct module (30) is connected to the second installation position (A2), the fan module (20) and the duct module (30) are adjacent to and correspondingly arranged, and the fan module (20) is connected to the side air outlet (B2) through the duct module (30); the sealing module (50) is connected to the second installation position (A2) and seals the lower air outlet (B1) at the second installation position (A2). When the roof unit is configured with downward air outlet, the duct module (30) is removed from the second installation position (A2), the sealing module (50) is removed from the second installation position (A2) and sealed at the side air outlet (B2), the adapter module (40) is installed at the second installation position (A2), the fan module (20) is installed on the adapter module (40), the fan module (20) is connected to the downward air outlet (B1) at the second installation position (A2) through the adapter module (40), and the adapter module (40) is sealed to the chassis module (10).

2. The roof-mounted machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter module (40) is sealed to the second mounting position (A2) by a seal (60).

3. The roof-mounted machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis module (10) is provided with a reinforcing beam (11), which is detachably connected to the corresponding structure.

4. The roofing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reinforcing beam (11) is provided corresponding to the second installation position (A2); When the air duct module (30) is connected to the second installation position (A2), the reinforcing beam (11) is connected to the air duct module (30) to share the force; When the adapter module (40) is installed in the second installation position (A2), the adapter module (40) is fixedly connected to the reinforcing beam (11).

5. The roof-mounted machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing module (50) is a sealing plate that matches the installation position (A). The installation position (A) is provided with multiple sets of screw holes that adapt to different module structures. The sealing plate is detachably connected to the installation position (A) by screws.

6. The roofing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter module (40) is a sleeve structure that matches the shape of the installation position (A). The sleeve structure matches the volute shape of the fan module (20). The sleeve structure is sealed to the fan module (20). The sealing element (60) is a sealing sponge or a sealing rubber.

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