Mounting bracket and air conditioner

Abstract

The installation support comprises a main support body, a supporting support body and a limiting piece, the main support body comprises a window installing support body and a bearing support body which are connected, the window installing support body can be installed on a window frame, the bearing support body extends to the outer side of a window in the first direction, and an air conditioner outdoor unit is arranged on the upper side of the bearing support body. The upper end of the supporting bracket can be movably arranged on the bearing bracket in the first direction, and the lower end is used for abutting against an outer wall surface and / or a windowsill; one of the supporting bracket and the bearing bracket is provided with a guide convex part, the other one is provided with a guide groove extending in the first direction, and the guide convex part can slide in the guide groove. According to the technical scheme, the position adjusting smoothness of the supporting bracket can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a mounting bracket and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Prior art split-type air conditioners, designed for easy user installation, use flexible refrigerant piping to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor unit. Refrigerant is then injected into the refrigerant circuit before the unit leaves the factory. This allows users to install the unit themselves by simply securing the indoor and outdoor units separately, eliminating the need for refrigerant piping or refrigerant filling. This reduces installation complexity and facilitates user-friendly installation.

[0003] The mounting bracket used for installing an air conditioner outdoor unit typically includes a main bracket and a support bracket. One end of the main bracket is mounted on the window frame, and the other end extends outside the window to support the air conditioner outdoor unit. One end of the support bracket is connected to the main bracket, and the other end abuts the exterior wall. The main bracket typically has multiple holes to allow the support bracket to be installed in one of the multiple hole structures. The position of the support bracket on the main bracket is also adjustable, allowing the mounting bracket to adapt to window sills of varying widths. However, existing support brackets suffer from uneven movement when moved on the main bracket for position adjustment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a mounting bracket, aiming to improve the smoothness of position adjustment of the supporting bracket.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the mounting bracket proposed in the present invention is used for mounting an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and the mounting bracket includes:

[0006] A main bracket, comprising a window mounting bracket and a load-bearing bracket connected to each other, wherein the window mounting bracket can be mounted on a window frame, the load-bearing bracket extends to the outside of the window along a first direction, the air conditioner outdoor unit is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket, and the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is provided with a plurality of limiting positions spaced apart along the first direction; and

[0007] a support bracket, the upper end of which is movably disposed in the mounting groove along the first direction, and the lower end of which is used to abut against the outer wall and / or the window edge;

[0008] One of the supporting bracket and the load-bearing bracket is provided with a guide protrusion, and the other is provided with a guide groove extending along the first direction, and the guide protrusion can slide in the guide groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket is provided with an installation groove, the groove opening of the installation groove is bent inward to form a second flange, a groove side wall of the guide groove includes the second flange, and the guide protrusion is in sliding contact with the second flange.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second flange includes a continuously bent third segment and a fourth segment, the third segment is bent inward from the slot of the mounting slot, and the fourth segment is bent downward from the inner edge of the third segment, and the guide protrusion slides against the upper side of the third segment.

[0011] In one embodiment, the main bracket also includes a reinforcing bracket arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting groove, and the side edge of the reinforcing bracket is bent with a first flange. The first flange and the second flange are arranged at intervals along the groove depth direction of the mounting groove and jointly define the guide groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first flange includes a first segment and a second segment that are continuously bent, the first segment being bent downward from the side edge of the reinforcing bracket, the second segment being bent outward from the lower side edge of the first segment, and the guide protrusion slidingly abuts against the lower side of the second segment.

[0013] In one embodiment, the supporting bracket has a first position on the load-bearing bracket. In the first position, the guide protrusion disengages from the guide groove to allow the supporting bracket to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket and enable the supporting bracket to have an expanded state and a retracted state. In the retracted state, the lower end of the supporting bracket is arranged close to the load-bearing bracket.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first flange is provided with an escape gap corresponding to the first position, and the guide protrusion can be rotated to extend into the escape gap.

[0015] In one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the supporting bracket is provided with a receiving groove. The groove sidewall of the receiving groove extends into the mounting groove and is provided with the guide protrusion, and the guide protrusion slides in the mounting groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, the guide protrusion is integrally formed on the side wall of the receiving groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the upper end of the receiving groove has an opening, and the side edge of the opening is bent toward the center of the receiving groove to form a reinforcing flange, and opposite sides of the reinforcing flange are connected to the groove side walls of the receiving groove.

[0018] In one embodiment, the mounting groove passes through the end surface of the load-bearing bracket and forms a mounting opening, the guide protrusion can be inserted into the mounting groove from the mounting opening, and the mounting bracket also includes a blocking cover, which blocks the mounting opening.

[0019] In one embodiment, the main bracket also includes a reinforcing bracket arranged on the bottom wall of the installation groove, the inner side surface of the blocking cover is protruding with a mounting clip, and the reinforcing bracket is provided with a snap-fit ​​notch corresponding to the mounting clip, and the mounting clip is snapped into the snap-fit ​​notch.

[0020] The utility model further provides an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner outdoor unit and the aforementioned mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is used to mount the air conditioner outdoor unit on the outside of a window.

[0021] The technical solution of the utility model utilizes the cooperation between the guide protrusion and the guide groove to play a guiding and positioning role when the support bracket moves along the first direction, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the position adjustment operation of the support bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the mounting bracket of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the embodiment shown is applied to a window;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another structural schematic diagram of the illustrated embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1 an exploded view of the illustrated embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 another exploded view of the illustrated embodiment;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 5A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 1 a side view of the illustrated embodiment with the support bracket in a first position and deployed;

[0031] Figure 9 for Figure 1 Another side view of the illustrated embodiment, with the support bracket in the first position and in the stowed state;

[0032] Figure 10 for Figure 1 Another side view of the illustrated embodiment, with the support bracket positioned adjacent to the window bracket and in an extended position;

[0033] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Cross-sectional view at CC;

[0034] Figure 12 for Figure 1 a top view of the illustrated embodiment;

[0035] Figure 13 for Figure 12 Cross-sectional view at DD in the middle;

[0036] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure shown after the support brackets are removed;

[0037] Figure 15 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure shown after the first bracket is installed;

[0038] Figure 16 for Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket and the first stop portion.

[0039] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0040] 10. Main bracket; 101. Guide groove; 11. Window bracket; 12. Load-bearing bracket; 121. Mounting groove; 122. Restricted position; 123. Second flange; 123a. Third segment; 123b. Fourth segment; 124. First positioning hole; 125. Second positioning hole; 126. Mounting opening; 127. Third through hole; 128. Fourth through hole; 13. Reinforcement bracket; 131. First flange; 131a. First segment; 131b. Second segment; 132. Avoidance notch; 133. Engaging notch; 20. Support bracket; 21. First through hole; 211. Guide flange; 22. Second through hole; 23. Receiving groove; 24. Guide protrusion; 25. Reinforced flange; 30. Limiting member; 31. Limiting portion; 32. Pushing portion; 33. Connecting portion; 331. Elastic sheet; 40. Cover; 41. Mounting buckle; 51. Window; 52. Air conditioner outdoor unit; 60. First bracket; 61. First through groove; 62. Second stopping portion; 63. Guide plate; 611. First plate section; 612. Second plate section; 613. Third plate section; 614. Fourth plate section; 615. Limiting notch; 64. Anti-slip portion; 70. First stopping portion; 71. First clamping protrusion; 72. First sheet; 73. Second sheet; 80. Base.

[0041] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0046] The present invention proposes a mounting bracket for installing an outdoor unit of an air conditioner. Specifically, the air conditioner of the present invention can be a split-type air conditioner that is easy for users to install personally. It uses a flexible refrigerant pipe to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the equipment leaves the factory. In this way, when the user installs the equipment by himself, he only needs to fix the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit separately, without the need to assemble the refrigerant pipe and add refrigerant, thereby reducing the difficulty of installation and enabling personal installation by the user. However, the present design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the air conditioner of the present invention can also be an ordinary split-type air conditioner, or an integrated air conditioner, such as a window-type air conditioner integrated unit. In this case, the air conditioner outdoor unit refers to the part of the window-type air conditioner that extends to the outdoor side.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket includes:

[0048] The main bracket 10 includes a window bracket 11 and a load-bearing bracket 12 connected to each other. The window bracket 11 can be installed in the window frame. The load-bearing bracket 12 extends to the outside of the window along a first direction. The air conditioner outdoor unit is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket 12. The lower surface of the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a mounting groove 121. The mounting groove 121 is provided with a plurality of limiting latches 122 spaced apart along the first direction.

[0049] The support bracket 20 has an upper end movably disposed on the load-bearing bracket 12 along a first direction, and a lower end for abutting against an outer wall and / or a window edge.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 13 、 Figure 14 One of the supporting bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a guide protrusion 24 , and the other is provided with a guide groove 101 extending along the first direction, and the guide protrusion 24 can slide in the guide groove 101 .

[0051] In the technical solution of the present invention, the guide protrusion 24 and the guide groove 101 cooperate with each other to play a guiding and positioning role when the support bracket 20 moves along the first direction, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the position adjustment operation of the support bracket 20.

[0052] Furthermore, the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a mounting groove 121, the notch of the mounting groove 121 being bent inwardly to form a second flange 123. A sidewall of the guide groove 101 includes the second flange 123, and the guide protrusion 24 slides and abuts against the second flange 123. This provides a simple structure and is easy to implement. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide groove 101 may be provided on the support bracket 20. For example, the side surface of the support bracket 20 may be recessed inwardly to form the guide groove 101, and the guide protrusion 24 may be configured as a guide rib extending along the first direction, and the guide rib may be provided on the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0053] Optionally, the second flange 123 includes a continuously bent third segment 123a and a fourth segment 123b. The third segment 123a is bent inward from the notch of the mounting groove 121, and the fourth segment 123b is bent downward from the inner edge of the third segment 123a. The guide protrusion 24 slides against the upper side of the third segment 123a. In this way, the continuous bending process can not only improve the structural strength of the second flange 123, but also increase the surface area of ​​the sidewalls of the guide groove 101, thereby increasing the effective contact area between the guide groove 101 and the guide protrusion 24, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the guide protrusion 24 sliding within the guide groove 101.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 4 to 7 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 13 、 Figure 14 In one embodiment, the main bracket 10 optionally further includes a reinforcing bracket 13 disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 121. The side edge of the reinforcing bracket 13 is bent to form a first flange 131. The first flange 131 and the second flange 123 are spaced apart along the depth direction of the mounting groove 121 and together define a guide groove 101. Thus, by adding the reinforcing bracket 13 within the mounting groove 121, the structural strength of the mounting bracket in the area of ​​the load-bearing bracket 12 can be enhanced, allowing it to withstand a greater weight load, thereby improving the installation reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit on the load-bearing bracket 12. Furthermore, the first flange 131 of the reinforcing bracket 13 and the second flange 123 of the mounting groove 121 together define the guide groove 101, which helps simplify the structure of the load-bearing bracket 12 and facilitates its processing and forming. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 13 may not be provided, or the guide groove 101 may be formed by the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 11 Specifically, the first flange 131 optionally includes a first segment 131a and a second segment 131b that are continuously bent. The first segment 131a is bent downward from the side edge of the reinforcing bracket 13, and the second segment 131b is bent outward from the lower side edge of the first segment 131a. The guide protrusion 24 slides against the lower side of the second segment 131b. In this way, the continuous bending process can not only enhance the structural strength of the first flange 131, but also increase the surface area of ​​the sidewalls of the guide groove 101, thereby increasing the effective contact area between the guide groove 101 and the guide protrusion 24, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the guide protrusion 24 sliding within the guide groove 101.

[0056] Further optionally, the reinforcing bracket 13 is fixed on the load-bearing bracket 12 by welding to improve the connection strength between the two. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 13 can also be installed on the load-bearing bracket 12 by screwing, riveting, etc.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 In one embodiment, the support bracket 20 optionally has a first position on the load-bearing bracket 12. In the first position, the guide protrusion 24 is disengaged from the guide groove 101, so as to allow the support bracket 20 to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket 12, and the support bracket 20 has an expanded state and a stored state. In the stored state, the lower end of the support bracket 20 is arranged close to the load-bearing bracket 12. Specifically, when the mounting bracket is set at the factory, the support bracket 20 can be pre-installed on the main bracket 10 and the support bracket 20 can be rotated to the stored state (such as Figure 9As shown), and use cable ties, tapes, etc. to fix the lower end of the support bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12 relatively together. After the user takes out the installation bracket from the packaging box, he only needs to cut the cable ties or tapes, and the lower end of the support bracket 20 will rotate downward to the unfolded state (as shown) by its own weight. Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , the overall size and volume of the mounting bracket can be reduced, which facilitates storage and transportation of the mounting bracket. Furthermore, the user does not need to assemble the mounting bracket themselves; the mounting bracket can be used directly after being taken out of the packaging box, thereby improving the ease of use of the mounting bracket. Of course, in other embodiments, the supporting bracket 20 may not be able to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 7 、 Figure 13 、 Figure 14 In one embodiment, to allow the support bracket 20 to rotate freely in the first position, the first flange 131 may optionally be provided with a clearance notch 132 corresponding to the first position, and the guide protrusion 24 may rotate and extend into the clearance notch 132. Specifically, when the reinforcement bracket 13 is in the deployed state, the guide protrusion 24 is located below the clearance notch 132 and can slide into the guide groove 101 as the support bracket 20 moves in the first direction. When the reinforcement bracket 13 is in the retracted state, the rotation trajectory of the guide protrusion 24 is partially located within the clearance notch 132. Thus, the provision of the clearance notch 132 effectively prevents interference between the guide protrusion 24 and the reinforcement bracket 13 during rotation, allowing the reinforcement bracket 13 to extend to the side of the guide protrusion 24 (when the support bracket 20 is in the first position) away from the window mounting bracket 11, thereby increasing the effective length of the reinforcement bracket 13 and further enhancing the structural reinforcement effect of the reinforcement bracket 13 on the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the avoidance notch 132 may not be provided, and the end surface of the reinforcing bracket 13 is located on the side of the guiding protrusion 24 (when the supporting bracket 20 is in the first position) close to the window bracket 11.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 6 In one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket 12 is optionally provided with a mounting groove 121, and the supporting bracket 20 is provided with a receiving groove 23. The sidewall of the receiving groove 23 extends into the mounting groove 121 and is provided with a guide protrusion 24. The guide protrusion 24 slides in the mounting groove 121. In this way, the structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0060] Optionally, the guide protrusion 24 is integrally formed on the sidewall of the receiving groove 23. In this way, the structure of the mounting bracket can be simplified and its manufacturing cost can be reduced. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide protrusion 24 can also be provided in a split manner.

[0061] Further optionally, the upper end of the receiving groove 23 has an opening, and the side edges of the opening are bent toward the center of the receiving groove 23 to form a reinforcing flange 25, with opposite sides of the reinforcing flange 25 connected to the side walls of the receiving groove 23. In this way, the reinforcing flange 25 can enhance the local structural strength of the upper end of the receiving groove 23, particularly the structural strength of the area where the guide protrusion 24 is located, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the movement of the guide protrusion 24 within the guide groove 101.

[0062] On the basis that the guide protrusion 24 is integrally formed by the support bracket 20, in order to facilitate the guide protrusion 24 to be installed into the installation groove 121, please refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 14 In one embodiment, the mounting groove 121 optionally extends through the end surface of the load-bearing bracket 12 and defines a mounting opening 126. The guide protrusion 24 can be inserted into the mounting groove 121 through the mounting opening 126. The mounting bracket further includes a blocking cover 40 that blocks the mounting opening 126. Specifically, when installing the support bracket 20, the guide protrusion 24 can be inserted into the mounting groove 121 from the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 having the mounting opening 126. The blocking cover 40 prevents the guide protrusion 24 from automatically exiting the mounting opening 126, thereby ensuring that the guide protrusion 24 can stably move in the first direction within the mounting groove 121, thereby improving the ease and reliability of installation of the support bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, such as those in which the guide protrusion 24 and the support bracket 20 are separate components, the mounting opening 126 may not be provided.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 7 Specifically, optionally, the inner side surface of the shielding cover 40 is provided with a protruding mounting clip 41, and the reinforcing bracket 13 is provided with a snapping notch 133 corresponding to the mounting clip 41, so that the mounting clip 41 can be snapped into the snapping notch 133. In this way, using the reinforcing bracket 13 to install the shielding cover 40 not only helps maintain the appearance integrity of the load-bearing bracket 12, thereby achieving better waterproof and dustproof effects, but also facilitates the convenient installation and removal of the shielding cover 40, thereby improving the convenience of after-sales maintenance. Of course, in other embodiments, the shielding cover 40 can also be installed and fixed to the load-bearing bracket 12, for example, by bonding or welding.

[0064] See also Figure 1 and Figure 4 Furthermore, the mounting bracket also includes a limit member 30, which is movably arranged at the upper end of the support bracket 20. The limit member 30 includes a limit portion 31 and a push portion 32 connected to each other. The limit portion 31 can be selectively mounted with a plurality of limit positions 122. The push portion 32 is exposed outside the support bracket 20 and is used for push to cause the limit portion 31 to disengage from the limit position 122.

[0065] Specifically, by engaging and cooperating with the limiting portion 31 and the limiting latch 122, the support bracket 20 can be relatively fixed to a certain position of the load-bearing bracket 12. Furthermore, by selectively engaging and installing the limiting portion 31 and multiple limiting latches 122, the relative position of the support bracket 20 on the load-bearing bracket 12 can be adjusted, thereby enabling the mounting bracket to adapt to window sills of different widths. Before installing the air-conditioning outdoor unit, the user needs to assemble the mounting bracket on the outside of the window. For example, first extend the mounting bracket as a whole out of the window, then install the window mounting bracket 11 on the window frame of the window, and then adjust the position of the support bracket 20 on the load-bearing bracket 12 so that the lower end of the support bracket 20 can rest against the outer wall surface below the window, and keep the load-bearing bracket 12 in a horizontal or approximately horizontal posture, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit can be stably placed on the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0066] According to the technical solution of the present utility model, during the process of adjusting the relative position of the support bracket 20, the user can easily observe and reach the externally exposed push portion 32, and can apply force on the push portion 32, such as directly pressing the push portion 32 with a finger, to cause the limit portion 31 to disengage from or engage with the limit position 122, and realize the selective installation of the limit portion 31 and multiple limit positions 122, thereby improving the convenience of position adjustment of the support bracket 20.

[0067] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6 In one embodiment, the support bracket 20 optionally includes a first through-hole 21, and the push portion 32 is mounted correspondingly in the first through-hole 21, with the portion of the push portion 32 that passes through the first through-hole 21 being used for pushing. In this manner, the first through-hole 21 guides and positions the push portion 32, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the push portion 32's movement and thereby enhancing operational convenience. Of course, in other embodiments, the first through-hole 21 may not be provided, and the push portion 32 may be directly exposed on the outside of the support bracket 20.

[0068] Further optionally, the inner edge of the first through hole 21 is provided with a guide flange 212, and the inner circumferential surface of the guide flange 212 and the hole wall surface of the first through hole 21 together constitute a mating surface for the push portion 32 to slide. It can be understood that the larger the surface area of ​​the mating surface, the more conducive it is to the smoothness and stability of the movement of the push portion 32, and it can reduce the risk of the push portion 32 accidentally detaching from the support bracket 20. It should be noted that the guide flange 212 can be either a complete annular flange or an annular flange with a break. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide flange 212 may not be provided, for example, a limiting protrusion may be provided on the push portion 32 to prevent the push portion 32 from slipping off the first through hole 21.

[0069] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6In one embodiment, the support bracket 20 optionally further includes a second through-hole 22, with the stopper 31 correspondingly mounted in the second through-hole 22. The portion of the stopper 31 that passes through the second through-hole 22 engages with the limiting latch 122. In this manner, the second through-hole 22 serves to guide and position the stopper 31, improving the smoothness and stability of the movement of the pusher 32 and thereby enhancing operational convenience. Of course, the second through-hole 22 may also be omitted, with the stopper 31 exposed directly on the outside of the support bracket 20.

[0070] Optionally, in one embodiment, the support bracket 20 is provided with a receiving groove 23, the first through hole 21 and the second through hole 22 are provided on the side walls of the receiving groove 23, and the limiting member 30 also includes a connecting portion 33 provided on the receiving groove 23, and the limiting portion 31 is connected to the pushing portion 32 through the connecting portion 33, and the connecting portion 33 can be elastically deformed relative to the support bracket 20 so that the limiting portion 31 has a tendency to approach the limiting position 122. Specifically, when the pushing portion 32 is driven by an external force (such as the pressing force from the user's finger) and slides in the first through hole 21 toward the center of the receiving groove 23, the connecting portion 33 undergoes elastic deformation in the receiving groove 23 and the elastic potential energy gradually increases. At the same time, the limiting portion 31 gradually disengages from the limiting position 122 to allow the support bracket 20 to carry the limiting member 30 to move in the first direction; when the relative position of the support bracket 20 on the main bracket 10 is adjusted into place, the external force is cancelled, and under the elastic reset action of the connecting portion 33, the pushing portion 32 can slide in the first through hole 21 toward the direction away from the center of the receiving groove 23, and at the same time, the limiting portion 31 can be re-locked on the new limiting position 122 to achieve relative fixation of the support bracket 20.

[0071] It should be noted that Figures 1 to 5 、 Figures 8 to 13 The limiting member 30 in the figure is in its natural state, that is, the connection portion 33 does not undergo elastic deformation at this time. It can be understood that when the limiting member 30 is in its natural state, the distance between the two free ends of the limiting member 30 (i.e., the second end of the elastic sheet 331) is greater than the width of the receiving groove 23 of the support bracket 20, so that the limiting member 30 can be in an energy storage state after being installed in the receiving groove 23. Therefore, it is not the final assembly state of the limiting member 30; the final assembly state of the limiting member 30 should be that the connection portion 33 is accommodated in the receiving groove 23, and only the limiting portion 31 and the push portion 32 are exposed on both sides of the support bracket 20, rather than the state in which part of the structure of the connection portion 33 extends to the outside of the support bracket 20 as shown in the figure.

[0072] Of course, in other embodiments, the connecting portion 33 may not have the ability to elastically deform. For example, the limiting member 30 as a whole is a rigid structure, and the relative positions between the limiting portion 31, the connecting portion 33 and the pushing portion 32 remain unchanged. The mounting bracket also includes an elastic reset member, which is connected between the limiting member 30 and the groove wall of the receiving groove 23 so that the limiting portion 31 has a tendency to approach the limiting position 122.

[0073] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 、 Figure 11 and Figure 12 In one embodiment, optionally, the two opposite groove side walls of the mounting groove 121 are each provided with a limiting position 122, and at least two limiting portions 31 and pushing portions 32 are each provided, and at least two limiting portions 31 are installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the limiting positions 122 on the two groove side walls of the mounting groove 121, and are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with at least two pushing portions 32. In this embodiment, optionally, two limiting portions 31 and two pushing portions 32 are each provided. In this way, a connection relationship is generated between the two limiting portions 31 and the two opposite groove side walls of the mounting groove 121, which can improve the installation stability of the support bracket 20 on the main bracket 10. In addition, the two pushing portions 32 are responsible for actuating the two limiting portions 31 respectively, which can save the transmission structure and thus help simplify the structure of the mounting bracket. Of course, in other embodiments, only one limiting portion 31 and one pushing portion 32 can be provided.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 11 In one embodiment, the connecting portion 33 optionally includes two intersecting and opposing elastic sheets 331, each of which is provided with a limiting portion 31 and a resisting portion 32. The two elastic sheets 331 are capable of relative elastic deformation so that the two opposing limiting portions 31 tend to move away from each other. Specifically, the elastic sheet 331 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first ends of the two elastic sheets 331 are connected, and the second ends of the two elastic sheets 331 are spaced apart, so that the connecting portion 33 is arranged in a roughly V-shaped structure; the resisting portion 32 is arranged in the middle of the elastic sheet 331, and the limiting portion 31 is arranged at the second end of the elastic sheet 331. Further optionally, the elastic sheet 331 is made of an elastic metal material such as spring steel, or of course, a plastic material can also be used. Further optionally, the elastic sheet 331, the limiting portion 31, and the resisting portion 32 are integrally formed, for example, by stamping.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figures 8 to 11, further optionally, the limiting portion 31 is provided at the free end (i.e., the second end) of the elastic sheet portion 331, and the pushing portion 32 is provided in the middle of the elastic sheet portion 331 and exposed below the mounting slot 121. In this way, more operating space can be provided below the mounting slot 121, making it easier to apply operating force to the pushing portion 32, and the pushing portion 32 is located in the middle of the elastic sheet portion 331, which can make the operation more successful, thereby improving the convenience of operation. Of course, in other embodiments, the side wall of the mounting slot 121 can also be provided with an avoidance hole corresponding to the first through hole 21, and the end of the pushing portion 32 can pass through the first through hole 21 and the avoidance hole.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 10 、 Figure 13 、 Figure 14 In one embodiment, the limiting latch 122 is optionally configured as a positioning hole, which includes a first positioning hole 124 and a second positioning hole 125. The first positioning hole 124 is provided corresponding to the first position and extends along the depth direction of the mounting slot 121. The second positioning hole 125 is provided corresponding to the guide slot 101. When the support bracket 20 is in the first position, the limiting portion 31 can move within the first positioning hole 124. Specifically, the first positioning hole 124 is configured as an oval hole with its length extending along the depth direction of the mounting slot 121. The second positioning hole 125 is configured as a circular hole. The outer peripheral surface of the limiting portion 31 is configured as a cylindrical surface that matches the second positioning hole 125. In this way, when the support bracket 20 switches between the stowed state and the deployed state, the limiting portion 31 can slide within the first positioning hole 124. Because the limiting portion 31 can extend out of the first positioning hole 124, the limiting member 30 can maintain a low elastic potential energy state, thereby preventing the problem of weakening the elastic capacity of the limiting member 30 after long-term significant compression. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting latch 122 may not be a hole structure, for example, it may be a positioning groove formed on the inner side surface of the installation groove 121 .

[0077] Please refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 11 Furthermore, optionally, the protruding height of the limiting portion 31 is greater than the protruding height of the resisting portion 32. That is, the height of the limiting portion 31 extending from the second through-hole 22 is greater than the height of the resisting portion 32 extending from the first through-hole 21. This ensures that the limiting portion 31 can be securely retained within the positioning hole and prevents the limiting portion 31 from accidentally detaching from the positioning hole, thereby improving the installation reliability of the support bracket 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the protruding height of the limiting portion 31 may be less than or equal to the protruding height of the resisting portion 32.

[0078] Furthermore, optionally, the cross-sectional diameter of the resisting portion 32 is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the limiting portion 31. Thus, the thicker resisting portion 32 can provide a larger surface area for resisting force, thereby improving the comfort and convenience of the user when operating the resisting portion 32. Of course, in other embodiments, the cross-sectional diameter of the resisting portion 32 can also be smaller than or equal to the cross-sectional diameter of the limiting portion 31.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 In one embodiment, optionally, the mounting bracket further includes a first bracket 60 which is separately provided from the load-bearing bracket 12. The first bracket 60 is provided on the lower side of the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52. The lower surface of the first bracket 60 is provided with a first through groove 61 extending along the first direction. When the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 from top to bottom, the first bracket 60 is sleeved on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket 12 through the first through groove 61, and the load-bearing bracket 12 can move on the first through groove 61; the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a first stop portion 70 which can be elastically deformed, and the first through groove 61 is provided with a second stop portion 62. When the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 moves along the first direction on the load-bearing bracket 12, the first stop portion 70 can be clamped on the second stop portion 62.

[0080] It should be noted that Figures 1 to 14 The first bracket 60 is not shown.

[0081] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the inner side of the window is defined as the rear, and the outer side of the window is defined as the front. The front-to-back direction is the first direction, the upper side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is the top, and the lower side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is the bottom. Optionally, the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is first placed from top to bottom on the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 near the window 51, and then pushed forward to a fixed position, that is, after being pushed away from the window 51 to the fixed position, the first stop portion 70 is engaged with the second stop portion 62.

[0082] Of course, in other embodiments, the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 may be placed from top to bottom on the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 away from the window 51, and then pulled backward to a fixed position, that is, after being pulled toward the window 51 to a fixed position, the first stop portion 70 is clamped on the second stop portion 62.

[0083] That is, the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is first placed on the load-bearing bracket 12, and then the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is pushed or pulled in the first direction so that the first stop portion 70 can be engaged with the second stop portion 62, thereby fixing the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 relative to the load-bearing bracket 12, thus completing the installation and fixation of the air conditioner outdoor unit 52. In this way, through the structure of the first stop portion 70 and the second stop portion 62 cooperating, the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 can be installed and fixed without the use of screws and corresponding screwdrivers, etc., which makes the operation more convenient, thereby improving the user experience.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 12 、 Figure 15 and Figure 16 In one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket 12 optionally further comprises a third through-hole 127 communicating with the mounting slot 121. The first stop 70 is disposed within the mounting slot 121, and a first latching protrusion 71 is provided corresponding to the third through-hole 127. The portion of the first latching protrusion 71 extending from the third through-hole 127 can be engaged with the second stop 62. In this manner, the first stop 70 can elastically deform within the mounting slot 121, and the third through-hole 127 can limit and guide the first latching protrusion 71, thereby enabling the first latching protrusion 71 to more smoothly engage with or disengage from the second stop 62. Of course, in other embodiments, the first stop 70 can be formed directly on the sidewall of the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0085] Further, optionally, a second stop 62 is provided on the first sidewall of the first through-slot 61. A guide plate 63 is also provided on the first sidewall of the first through-slot 61. The second stop 62 and guide plate 63 are sequentially arranged along the first direction away from the window mounting bracket 11, and the guide plate 63 extends obliquely away from the load-bearing bracket 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 and pushed backward to secure it, during this pushing process, the first latching protrusion 71 contacts and is acted upon by the guide plate 63, causing the first stop 70 to elastically deform and automatically retract. Ultimately, the first latching protrusion 71 aligns with the second stop 62, automatically ejecting and engaging the second stop 62. In this manner, the guiding action of the guide plate 63 facilitates a smoother engagement of the first latching protrusion 71 with the second stop 62. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide plate 63 may not be provided. It can be understood that in an embodiment where the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 and pulled inward to be fixed, the guide plate 63 extends obliquely in a direction close to the window bracket 11 and away from the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0086] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the relative positional relationship between different components refers by default to the state after the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 is installed in place on the main bracket 10. Special explanations will be given for special cases.

[0087] Please refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16In one embodiment, the first stop portion 70 optionally includes two first pieces 72 and two second pieces 73. The two first pieces 72 are disposed opposite each other and spaced apart, and are connected by two second pieces 73. The two second pieces 73 are disposed opposite each other and intersecting. One of the first pieces 72 is provided with a first latching protrusion 71 and elastically abuts against one sidewall of the mounting groove 121, while the other first piece 72 elastically abuts against the other sidewall of the mounting groove 121. In this manner, the first stop portion 70 has a simple structure and is easy to implement. It can stably elastically deform within the mounting groove 121 to provide a good urging effect on the first latching protrusion 71. Of course, in other embodiments, the first stop portion 70 can also be directly formed on the sidewall of the mounting groove 121.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 12 Further, optionally, a fourth through hole 128 is defined in the bottom wall of the mounting slot 121. The first through slot 61 includes two opposing first plate segments 611, two second plate segments 612, two opposing third plate segments 613, and a fourth plate segment 614 connecting the two third plate segments 613. The sidewalls of the first through slot 61 are the first plate segments 611, the third plate segments 613 are disposed opposite the first plate segments 611, and the second plate segment 612 connects the first and third plate segments 611 and 613. The bottom wall of the first through slot 61 is the second plate segment 612, and the third plate segment 613 has a limiting notch 615 at the end away from the window mounting bracket 11. When the first bracket 60 moves forward in the first direction, the lower edge of the limiting notch 615 can move to the lower side of the edge of the fourth through hole 128, thereby achieving a limited connection between the first bracket 60 and the fourth through hole 128. In this manner, vertical movement of the first bracket 60 can be effectively limited.

[0089] It is understood that the second stop portion 62 has various structural forms, for example, please refer to Figure 16 The second stop portion 62 is configured as a notch that matches the first latching protrusion 71. Specifically, the contour of the notch matches the first latching protrusion 71. For example, in an embodiment in which the first latching protrusion 71 is configured as a cylinder, the notch is configured as a cylindrical surface segment. Of course, in other embodiments, the second stop portion 62 can also be configured as a limiting hole that matches the first latching protrusion 71.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 In order to facilitate operation and avoid the risk of slipping when the user pushes and pulls the first bracket 60, the first bracket 60 is provided with an anti-slip portion 64 on the side away from the second stop portion 62. Specifically, the anti-slip portion 64 includes an anti-slip grille hole provided on the side wall of the first through slot 61, and an inverted flange protruding from the outer side surface of the first through slot 61.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 1In one embodiment, the mounting bracket optionally includes a foot 80 rotatably mounted on the support bracket 20, with the surface of the foot 80 intersecting the first direction, and the foot 80 being configured to abut against the exterior wall. Specifically, the foot 80 is rotatably mounted on the support bracket 20 via a hexagonal bolt or pin. In this manner, the foot 80 can accommodate exterior walls with an angled surface. Specifically, when the exterior wall is not vertical, the foot 80 can freely rotate to a position that better fits the exterior wall, thereby increasing the contact surface area between the foot 80 and the exterior wall.

[0092] The present invention further provides an air conditioner comprising an outdoor air conditioner and the aforementioned mounting bracket. The specific structure of the mounting bracket is similar to that of the aforementioned embodiments. Since the present air conditioner utilizes all of the technical solutions of all of the aforementioned embodiments, it possesses at least all of the beneficial effects of the technical solutions of the aforementioned embodiments, and therefore, no further description is given herein. The mounting bracket is used to mount the outdoor air conditioner on the outside of a window.

[0093] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by utilizing the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for installing an air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized in that: The mounting bracket includes: A main bracket, comprising a window mounting bracket and a load-bearing bracket connected to each other, wherein the window mounting bracket can be mounted on a window frame, the load-bearing bracket extends to the outside of the window along a first direction, and the air conditioner outdoor unit is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket; and a supporting bracket, the upper end of which is movably disposed on the load-bearing bracket along the first direction, and the lower end of which is used to abut against the outer wall and / or the window edge; One of the supporting bracket and the load-bearing bracket is provided with a guide protrusion, and the other is provided with a guide groove extending along the first direction, and the guide protrusion can slide in the guide groove.

2. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The load-bearing bracket is provided with a mounting groove, the groove opening of the mounting groove is bent inward to form a second flange, a groove side wall of the guide groove includes the second flange, and the guide protrusion is in sliding contact with the second flange.

3. The mounting bracket according to claim 2, wherein: The second flange includes a continuously bent third segment and a fourth segment, the third segment is bent inward from the notch of the mounting slot, and the fourth segment is bent downward from the inner edge of the third segment, and the guide protrusion slides against the upper side of the third segment.

4. The mounting bracket according to claim 2, wherein: The main bracket also includes a reinforcing bracket arranged on the bottom wall of the installation groove, and the side edge of the reinforcing bracket is bent to have a first flange. The first flange and the second flange are arranged at intervals along the groove depth direction of the installation groove and jointly define the guide groove.

5. The mounting bracket according to claim 4, wherein: The first flange includes a first segment and a second segment that are continuously bent. The first segment is bent downward from the side edge of the reinforcing bracket, and the second segment is bent outward from the lower side edge of the first segment. The guide protrusion slides against the lower side of the second segment.

6. The mounting bracket according to claim 4, wherein: The supporting bracket has a first position on the load-bearing bracket. In the first position, the guide protrusion is disengaged from the guide groove to allow the supporting bracket to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket and enable the supporting bracket to have an expanded state and a retracted state. In the retracted state, the lower end of the supporting bracket is arranged close to the load-bearing bracket.

7. The mounting bracket according to claim 6, wherein: The first flange is provided with an avoidance gap corresponding to the first position, and the guide protrusion can be rotated and extended into the avoidance gap.

8. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The load-bearing bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the supporting bracket is provided with a receiving groove. The groove side wall of the receiving groove extends into the mounting groove and is provided with the guide protrusion. The guide protrusion slides in the mounting groove.

9. The mounting bracket according to claim 8, wherein: The guide protrusion is integrally formed on the side wall of the receiving groove.

10. The mounting bracket according to claim 8, wherein: The upper end of the receiving groove has an opening, and the side edge of the opening is bent toward the center of the receiving groove to form a reinforcing flange, and the opposite two sides of the reinforcing flange are connected to the groove side wall of the receiving groove.

11. The mounting bracket according to claim 8, wherein: The mounting groove passes through the end surface of the load-bearing bracket and forms a mounting opening. The guide protrusion can be inserted into the mounting groove from the mounting opening. The mounting bracket also includes a blocking cover, which blocks the mounting opening.

12. The mounting bracket according to claim 11, wherein: The main bracket also includes a reinforcing bracket arranged on the bottom wall of the installation groove, the inner side surface of the blocking cover is convexly provided with a mounting buckle, and the reinforcing bracket is provided with a clamping notch corresponding to the mounting buckle, and the mounting buckle is clamped in the clamping notch.

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an air-conditioning outdoor unit and a mounting bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the mounting bracket is used to mount the air-conditioning outdoor unit on the outside of a window.

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