Quick mounting and positioning system and method for indoor unit of air conditioner

Abstract

The invention discloses an air conditioner indoor unit rapid installation positioning system and method, and the system comprises a base box, the junction of the bottom surface and the side surface of the base box is used as a first reference point of the lower right corner of an air conditioner indoor unit; the first level gauge is mounted on the base box; the first distance measuring sensor is mounted on the bottom surface and faces the ground; the second distance measuring sensor is installed on the side face, and the second distance measuring sensor is arranged towards the second wall body; the controller is mounted on the base box and is in signal connection with the first distance measuring sensor and the second distance measuring sensor; the display is mounted on the base box and connected to the controller; the orifice positioner comprises a horizontal baffle and a vertical baffle, the lower end of the vertical baffle is connected to one end of the horizontal baffle, the joint of the vertical baffle and the horizontal baffle serves as a second datum point of the outer wall trepanning, and a second level gauge is installed on the orifice positioner. The problem that the measurement workload is large in the traditional installation process of the split wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to a rapid installation and positioning system and method for an air conditioning indoor unit. Background Technology

[0002] The traditional installation process for a split-type wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit is as follows: First, use a measuring tape to measure the distance from the bottom edge of the indoor unit to the building floor as the installation height of the indoor unit. Use another measuring tape to measure the distance from the side of the indoor unit to the interior partition wall as the wall distance (this distance needs to reasonably account for the installation space for the refrigerant pipes to pass through the sleeve). Next, use a measuring tape to measure the distance from the center of the refrigerant pipe sleeve to the bottom edge of the indoor unit as the opening height for the refrigerant pipe through-wall sleeve. Use another measuring tape to measure the distance from the center of the refrigerant pipe sleeve to the side wall of the indoor unit as the horizontal positioning of the refrigerant pipe through-wall sleeve. Then, use an external wall drill to drill a hole at the positioning point for the through-wall sleeve and install the refrigerant pipe sleeve. Finally, install the indoor unit according to its positioning and connect the refrigerant pipe outgoing sleeve to the outdoor unit.

[0003] In the current installation process, controlling the slope of the condensate drain pipe in the refrigerant piping bundle is particularly important. On-site installers often rely on experience to determine the relative height and distance between the indoor unit and the refrigerant piping. Therefore, the slope of the condensate drain pipe is frequently insufficient, resulting in poor condensate drainage. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, a rapid installation and positioning system and method for air conditioning indoor units are provided to solve the problem of large measurement workload in the traditional installation process of split wall-mounted air conditioning indoor units.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit is provided, comprising: The base box is detachably installed on the first wall. The base box has a bottom surface facing the ground and a side surface facing the second wall intersecting with the first wall. The junction of the bottom surface and the side surface serves as the first reference point at the lower right corner of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The first level instrument is installed on the base box; A first ranging sensor is installed on the bottom surface, and the first ranging sensor is positioned facing the ground. A second ranging sensor is installed on the side, and the second ranging sensor is positioned facing the second wall; A controller is installed in the base box, and the controller signal is connected to the first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor; A display is installed in the base box and connected to the controller. The controller acquires the distance values ​​collected by the first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor and outputs them through the display. An orifice locator includes a horizontal baffle and a vertical baffle. The lower end of the vertical baffle is connected to one end of the horizontal baffle. The connection point between the vertical baffle and the horizontal baffle serves as a second reference point for opening an opening in the exterior wall. A second level is installed on the orifice locator. Based on a first vertical distance between the bottom surface and the ground and a first horizontal distance between the side surface and the first wall, the first reference point is determined on the first wall. After the position of the first reference point on the first wall is determined, the horizontal baffle is positioned between the ground and the bottom surface, and the vertical baffle is positioned between the side surface and the second wall. The controller calculates the slope of the line connecting the first reference point and the second reference point based on a second vertical distance between the bottom surface and the horizontal baffle and a second horizontal distance between the side surface and the vertical baffle. After the slope meets the requirements, the second reference point is determined on the first wall.

[0006] Furthermore, the controller includes: The control module is connected to the first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor via signals. A calculation module for calculating the slope of the line connecting the first reference point and the second reference point based on the second vertical distance between the bottom surface and the horizontal baffle and the second horizontal distance between the side surface and the vertical baffle is connected to the control module.

[0007] Furthermore, the controller is connected to an alarm, and when the slope is less than 0.01, the control module generates an alarm signal and activates the alarm.

[0008] Furthermore, the first level is a bubble level.

[0009] Furthermore, the second level is a bubble level.

[0010] Furthermore, the first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor are laser ranging sensors, respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower end of the vertical baffle is connected to one end of the horizontal baffle via a positioning ring.

[0012] This invention provides a method for rapid installation and positioning of an air conditioner indoor unit using an air conditioner indoor unit rapid installation and positioning system, comprising the following steps: The back of the base box is attached to the first wall, with the bottom of the base box facing the ground and the sides of the base box facing the second wall. By observing the first level, the attitude of the base box is adjusted so that the base box is set horizontally; By observing the first vertical distance and the first horizontal distance displayed on the monitor, the position of the base box on the first wall is adjusted so that the first vertical distance between the bottom surface and the ground is adapted to the distance from the bottom of the air conditioner indoor unit to the bottom surface, and the first horizontal distance between the side surface and the first wall is adapted to the distance from the right side of the air conditioner inner diameter to the second wall. On the first wall, the junction of the bottom surface and the side surface is determined as the first reference point for the lower right corner of the indoor unit of the air conditioner; After the position of the first reference point on the first wall is determined, the horizontal baffle of the orifice locator is set between the ground and the bottom surface, and the vertical baffle of the orifice locator is set between the side surface and the second wall. By observing the second level, the attitude of the orifice locator is adjusted so that the horizontal baffle is set in the horizontal direction; By observing the slope of the line connecting the first reference point displayed on the monitor and the second reference point on the orifice locator, the position of the orifice locator on the first wall is adjusted so that the slope meets the requirements. Once the slope meets the requirements, the second reference point is determined on the first wall. After the second reference point is confirmed, the base box and the orifice locator are removed; Based on the first and second reference points on the first wall, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is installed on the first wall, such that the lower right corner of the indoor unit is aligned with the first reference point, and a hole is made at the second reference point on the first wall to allow the refrigerant pipe of the indoor unit to pass through.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are that the rapid installation and positioning system for air conditioning indoor units simplifies traditional manual measurement into automated measurement, while adding auxiliary tools such as data (distance, slope) information display screens to facilitate construction operations, reduce the workload of on-site installers, and improve the efficiency and quality of on-site installation of split air conditioners.

[0014] The rapid installation and positioning system for air conditioning indoor units of this invention improves the installation quality of split air conditioning indoor units, reduces the measurement workload during the installation process, and avoids the problem of poor condensate drainage caused by incorrect condensate pipe slope. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of a rapid installation and positioning method for an indoor air conditioning unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure label: Base box 1, first reference point 10; First level instrument 2; First ranging sensor 3; Second ranging sensor 4; Monitor 5; 6. Orifice locator, 60. Second reference point, 61. Horizontal baffle, 62. Vertical baffle, 63. Positioning ring, 64. Second level. Second wall 7; Ground 8. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit, comprising: a base box 1, a first level 2, a first distance sensor 3, a second distance sensor 4, a controller, a display 5, and an orifice locator 6.

[0021] In this embodiment, the base box is rectangular in shape. The base box is hexahedral. The back of the base box is attached to the first wall. The first wall is an exterior wall used to install the indoor air conditioner unit, and it has perforations for the refrigerant pipes of the indoor air conditioner unit to pass through. The first wall intersects with a second wall. The second wall is a partition wall. The function of the rapid installation and positioning system for the indoor air conditioner unit of the present invention is to quickly locate the position of the indoor air conditioner unit and the position of the perforations on the first wall.

[0022] The base box 1 is detachably installed on the first wall. Preferably, the back of the base box is detachably attached to the first wall using suction cups. Specifically, after the base box is positioned, it is temporarily fixed to the first wall using suction cups.

[0023] The base box 1 has a bottom surface facing the ground 8 and a side surface facing the second wall 7 intersecting with the first wall. The junction of the bottom surface and the side surface of the base box serves as the first reference point 10 at the lower right corner of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0024] The first level instrument 2 is installed on the base box 1. In this embodiment, the first level instrument is installed on the top of the base box. The first level instrument displays the levelness of the base box. Construction personnel can use the first level instrument to adjust the position of the base box so that the top and bottom surfaces of the base box are set in the horizontal direction.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment, the first level 2 is a bubble level.

[0026] The first distance sensor 3 is installed on the bottom surface of the base box 1. The first distance sensor 3 is positioned facing the ground 8. The first distance sensor is used to collect the distance from the bottom surface of the base box to an object directly below the base box.

[0027] The second distance sensor 4 is installed on the side of the base box 1. The second distance sensor 4 is positioned facing the second wall 7. The second distance sensor is used to collect the distance from the side of the base box to the second wall, or the distance from the side of the base box to an object between the base box and the second wall.

[0028] The controller is installed in base box 1. The controller signals are connected to the first ranging sensor 3 and the second ranging sensor 4.

[0029] Display 5 is mounted on base box 1. Display 5 is connected to the controller. The controller acquires the distance values ​​collected by the first distance sensor 3 and the second distance sensor 4 and outputs them through display 5. Construction personnel can view the distances collected by the first and second distance sensors through the display.

[0030] The orifice locator 6 includes a horizontal baffle 61 and a vertical baffle 62. The lower end of the vertical baffle 62 is connected to one end of the horizontal baffle 61. The connection point between the vertical baffle 62 and the horizontal baffle 61 serves as a second reference point 60 for the opening in the exterior wall. A second level 64 is mounted on the orifice locator 6, based on a first vertical distance between the bottom surface and the ground 8, and a first horizontal distance between the side surface and the first wall.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, the second level 64 is a bubble level.

[0032] The orifice locator is installed between the base box and the second wall and bottom surface after the base box is positioned, in order to locate the external wall perforation for the refrigerant pipe of the indoor air conditioning unit to pass through.

[0033] During positioning, the base box is first set on the first wall. The construction personnel can understand the position (x, y) of the base box on the first wall through the display, and then determine the first reference point 10 on the first wall.

[0034] After the position of the first reference point 10 on the first wall is determined, the horizontal baffle 61 is set between the ground 8 and the bottom surface, and the vertical baffle 62 is set between the side and the second wall 7.

[0035] The controller calculates the slope of the line connecting the first reference point 10 and the second reference point 60 based on the second vertical distance between the bottom surface and the horizontal baffle 61, and the second horizontal distance between the side surface and the vertical baffle 62. After confirming that the slope meets the requirements, the second reference point 60 is determined on the first wall.

[0036] The controller includes a control module and a computing module.

[0037] The control module signal is connected to the first ranging sensor 3 and the second ranging sensor 4. The calculation module is connected to the control module.

[0038] The first ranging sensor 3 and the second ranging sensor 4 are laser ranging sensors, respectively.

[0039] The calculation module is used to calculate the slope of the line connecting the first reference point 10 and the second reference point 60 based on the second vertical distance between the bottom surface and the horizontal baffle 61 and the second horizontal distance between the side surface and the vertical baffle 62.

[0040] The controller is connected to an alarm. When the slope is less than 0.01, the control module generates an alarm signal and activates the alarm.

[0041] See Figure 1 As shown, the lower end of the vertical baffle 62 is connected to one end of the horizontal baffle 61 via a positioning ring 63. When determining the second reference point on the first wall, a marker is inserted into the positioning ring to leave a mark of the second reference point on the first wall.

[0042] This invention provides a method for rapid installation and positioning of an air conditioner indoor unit using an air conditioner indoor unit rapid installation and positioning system, comprising the following steps: S1. Attach the back of the base box 1 to the first wall, so that the bottom surface of the base box 1 faces the ground 8 and the side surface of the base box 1 faces the second wall 7.

[0043] S2. By observing the first level instrument 2, adjust the attitude of the base box 1 so that the base box 1 is set horizontally.

[0044] S3. By observing the first vertical distance and the first horizontal distance displayed on the display 5, adjust the position of the base box 1 on the first wall so that the first vertical distance between the bottom surface and the ground 8 is adapted to the distance from the bottom of the air conditioner indoor unit to the bottom surface, and the first horizontal distance between the side and the first wall is adapted to the distance from the right side of the air conditioner inner diameter to the second wall 7.

[0045] S4. Determine the first reference point 10 at the junction of the bottom and side surfaces on the first wall as the lower right corner of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0046] S5. After the position of the first reference point 10 on the first wall is determined, the horizontal baffle 61 of the orifice locator 6 is set between the ground 8 and the bottom surface, and the vertical baffle 62 of the orifice locator 6 is set between the side and the second wall 7.

[0047] S6. By observing the second level 64, adjust the attitude of the orifice locator 6 so that the horizontal baffle 61 is set in the horizontal direction.

[0048] S7. By observing the slope of the line connecting the first reference point 10 displayed on the monitor 5 and the second reference point 60 on the orifice locator 6, adjust the position of the orifice locator 6 on the first wall so that the slope meets the requirements.

[0049] S8. After the slope meets the requirements, determine the second benchmark point 60 on the first wall.

[0050] S9. After confirming the second reference point 60, remove the base box 1 and the orifice locator 6.

[0051] S10. Based on the first reference point 10 and the second reference point 60 on the first wall, install the indoor unit of the air conditioner on the first wall, so that the lower right corner of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is aligned with the first reference point 10, and at the same time, make a hole at the second reference point 60 on the first wall to pass through the refrigerant pipe of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0052] See Figure 2 As shown, the construction workers place the base box onto the wall surface of the first wall where the indoor unit of the air conditioner will be installed. They adjust the level of the base box using a level instrument to ensure it is horizontal. Then, they activate the first vertical or perpendicular distance sensor (laser rangefinder) and the second horizontal distance sensor (laser rangefinder) to measure the horizontal distance x between the side wall of the indoor unit and the second wall (building partition wall), and the height y of the bottom edge of the indoor unit from the building floor. The data is simultaneously displayed on the monitor (data display screen) via the controller. Based on the required installation height of the indoor unit and the required distance from the side wall, the construction workers move the base box (keeping it horizontal) until the height and horizontal distance displayed on the data display meet the installation requirements.

[0053] After the base box is positioned, mark the first reference point on the first wall using a marker.

[0054] See Figure 3As shown, after determining the first reference point on the first wall, the construction workers place the orifice locator on the first wall, with the horizontal baffle positioned between the first distance sensor and the ground, and the vertical baffle positioned between the second distance sensor and the second wall. Using the second level, the construction workers adjust the orifice locator's orientation to ensure it is horizontal. At this point, the laser emitted by the first distance sensor in the vertical direction is reflected by the horizontal baffle, measuring the relative height difference 'a' between the bottom edge of the indoor air conditioner unit and the center of the condensate pipe; the laser emitted by the second distance sensor in the horizontal direction is reflected by the vertical baffle, measuring the relative distance 'b' between the right end of the indoor air conditioner unit and the center of the condensate pipe. The controller synchronously displays the data on the monitor.

[0055] The slope of the condensate pipe can be calculated using tanA = a / b, where the line connecting the first and second reference points makes an angle A with the horizontal direction. This slope is then calculated by the controller's calculation module, which displays the data synchronously on the monitor.

[0056] According to the specifications, the slope of the condensate drain branch pipe connected to the indoor unit of the air conditioner should not be less than 0.01. This is achieved by moving the orifice positioner (keeping it horizontal) to ensure the condensate drain pipe slope meets the specifications. If the slope is less than 0.01, the alarm connected to the controller will issue an alarm notification.

[0057] Finally, install the indoor unit according to the first reference point position at the lower right corner of the indoor unit, and complete the hole opening for the refrigerant pipe through the wall sleeve according to the position of the first reference point. The rest of the installation work is the same as the traditional process.

[0058] The air conditioner indoor unit rapid installation and positioning system of the present invention simplifies the traditional manual measurement to automated measurement, and adds auxiliary tools such as data (distance, slope) information display screens to facilitate construction operations, reduce the workload of on-site installers, and improve the efficiency and quality of on-site installation of split air conditioners.

[0059] The rapid installation and positioning system for air conditioning indoor units of this invention improves the installation quality of split air conditioning indoor units, reduces the measurement workload during the installation process, and avoids the problem of poor condensate drainage caused by incorrect condensate pipe slope.

[0060] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in this application is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that, include: The base box is detachably installed on the first wall. The base box has a bottom surface facing the ground and a side surface facing the second wall intersecting with the first wall. The junction of the bottom surface and the side surface serves as the first reference point at the lower right corner of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The first level instrument is installed on the base box; A first ranging sensor is installed on the bottom surface, and the first ranging sensor is positioned facing the ground. A second ranging sensor is installed on the side, and the second ranging sensor is positioned facing the second wall; A controller is installed in the base box, and the controller signal is connected to the first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor; A display is installed in the base box and connected to the controller. The controller acquires the distance values ​​collected by the first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor and outputs them through the display. An orifice locator includes a horizontal baffle and a vertical baffle. The lower end of the vertical baffle is connected to one end of the horizontal baffle. The connection point between the vertical baffle and the horizontal baffle serves as a second reference point for opening an opening in the exterior wall. A second level is installed on the orifice locator. Based on a first vertical distance between the bottom surface and the ground and a first horizontal distance between the side surface and the first wall, the first reference point is determined on the first wall. After the position of the first reference point on the first wall is determined, the horizontal baffle is positioned between the ground and the bottom surface, and the vertical baffle is positioned between the side surface and the second wall. The controller calculates the slope of the line connecting the first reference point and the second reference point based on a second vertical distance between the bottom surface and the horizontal baffle and a second horizontal distance between the side surface and the vertical baffle. After the slope meets the requirements, the second reference point is determined on the first wall.

2. The rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller includes: The control module is connected to the first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor via signals. A calculation module for calculating the slope of the line connecting the first reference point and the second reference point based on the second vertical distance between the bottom surface and the horizontal baffle and the second horizontal distance between the side surface and the vertical baffle is connected to the control module.

3. The rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The controller is connected to an alarm. When the slope is less than 0.01, the control module generates an alarm signal and activates the alarm.

4. The rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first level is a bubble level.

5. The rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second level is a bubble level.

6. The rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first ranging sensor and the second ranging sensor are laser ranging sensors, respectively.

7. The rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the vertical baffle is connected to one end of the horizontal baffle via a positioning ring.

8. A method for rapid installation and positioning of an air conditioner indoor unit using the rapid installation and positioning system for an air conditioner indoor unit as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The back of the base box is attached to the first wall, with the bottom of the base box facing the ground and the sides of the base box facing the second wall. By observing the first level, the attitude of the base box is adjusted so that the base box is set horizontally; By observing the first vertical distance and the first horizontal distance displayed on the monitor, the position of the base box on the first wall is adjusted so that the first vertical distance between the bottom surface and the ground is adapted to the distance from the bottom of the air conditioner indoor unit to the bottom surface, and the first horizontal distance between the side surface and the first wall is adapted to the distance from the right side of the air conditioner inner diameter to the second wall. On the first wall, the junction of the bottom surface and the side surface is determined as the first reference point for the lower right corner of the indoor unit of the air conditioner; After the position of the first reference point on the first wall is determined, the horizontal baffle of the orifice locator is set between the ground and the bottom surface, and the vertical baffle of the orifice locator is set between the side surface and the second wall. By observing the second level, the attitude of the orifice locator is adjusted so that the horizontal baffle is set in the horizontal direction; By observing the slope of the line connecting the first reference point displayed on the monitor and the second reference point on the orifice locator, the position of the orifice locator on the first wall is adjusted so that the slope meets the requirements. Once the slope meets the requirements, the second reference point is determined on the first wall. After the second reference point is confirmed, the base box and the orifice locator are removed; Based on the first and second reference points on the first wall, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is installed on the first wall, such that the lower right corner of the indoor unit is aligned with the first reference point, and a hole is made at the second reference point on the first wall to allow the refrigerant pipe of the indoor unit to pass through.

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