Pipeline fixing device, condenser assembly and household appliance

Abstract

The pipeline fixing device comprises a first mounting part and a second mounting part, the first mounting part is provided with a first mounting hole suitable for a first pipeline to penetrate through, and the second mounting part is provided with a second mounting hole suitable for a second pipeline to penetrate through. And the first mounting part and the second mounting part are connected through a buffer component. By means of the technical scheme, the buffer component can relieve deformation of the pipeline in the equipment transportation process and can also partially absorb energy transmitted to the pipeline, so that stress concentration at the joint of the pipeline and equipment is reduced, and the purpose of avoiding pipeline breakage is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of pipeline fixing, and in particular to a pipeline fixing device, a condenser assembly and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Equipment involving liquid working fluids typically features numerous pipelines, which can easily generate significant stress concentrations at the connections between the pipelines and the equipment. For example, during transportation, unexpected vibrations, bumps, or drops can cause the pipelines to stretch and deform, creating tensile stress at the connections. These connections are relatively weak, making them susceptible to breakage. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a pipeline fixing device, a condenser assembly and a household appliance.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a pipeline fixing device is provided, including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, the first mounting portion is provided with a first mounting hole suitable for the passage of a first pipeline, the second mounting portion is provided with a second mounting hole suitable for the passage of a second pipeline, and the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are connected by a buffer component.

[0005] Optionally, the buffer member includes a spring structure, and / or the buffer member includes a damping structure.

[0006] Optionally, the damping structure includes elastic rubber or a damper.

[0007] Optionally, the first mounting portion is provided with a first notch communicating with the first mounting hole, and an opening width of the first notch is smaller than a diameter of the first pipeline; and / or

[0008] The second mounting portion is provided with a second notch communicating with the second mounting hole, and the opening width of the second notch is smaller than the diameter of the second pipeline.

[0009] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a condenser assembly is provided, comprising any one of the above-mentioned pipe fixing devices, wherein the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are respectively connected to the condenser air inlet main pipe and the condenser air distribution branch pipe.

[0010] Optionally, the condenser gas branch pipe includes a deformable section capable of deforming in the horizontal direction, and the pipeline fixing device is connected to the deformable section.

[0011] Optionally, the condenser air branch pipe includes: the deformation section, a first pipe section connected to the condenser air inlet main pipe and a second pipe section connected to the condenser body, wherein the first pipe section and the second pipe section are staggered in the extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe, and the deformation section is connected between the first pipe section and the second pipe section.

[0012] Optionally, the deformation section is parallel to an extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe.

[0013] Optionally, the connection between the deformation segment and the first pipe segment and the connection between the deformation segment and the second pipe segment are respectively arc-shaped transitions.

[0014] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a household appliance is provided, comprising any one of the above-mentioned condenser components.

[0015] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: In the pipeline fixing device provided by the present disclosure, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are connected by a buffer member. The presence of the buffer member helps to suppress deformation of the pipeline. Specifically, when the pipeline deforms due to bumps, vibrations, or drops during equipment transportation, the buffer member can at least partially suppress such deformation. The buffer member itself can also partially absorb energy transferred to the pipeline, thereby reducing stress concentration at the connection between the pipeline and the equipment, thereby preventing pipeline breakage.

[0016] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a pipeline fixing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a condenser assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the partial enlarged structure of the condenser assembly.

[0021] Description of Reference Numerals

[0022] 100-pipeline fixing device, 1-first mounting part, 11-first mounting hole, 12-first notch, 2-second mounting part, 21-second mounting hole, 22-second notch, 3-buffer member, 41-condenser body, 42-first pipeline, 421-condenser air inlet main pipe, 43-second pipeline, 431-condenser air branch pipe, 4311-deformation section, 4312-first pipe section, 4313-second pipe section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, according to the first aspect of the examples of the present disclosure, a pipe fixing device 100 is provided. The present disclosure is not intended to limit the scope of use of the pipe fixing device 100. Any household appliance that requires pipe fixing to prevent deformation or breakage during transportation or operation, such as an air conditioner outdoor unit, a washing machine, a dehumidifier, or a refrigerator, can be applied to solve the technical problems of the pipe fixing device 100 provided in the present disclosure.

[0025] Specifically, the pipe fixing device 100 provided in the present disclosure includes a first mounting portion 1 and a second mounting portion 2. The first mounting portion 1 is provided with a first mounting hole 11 suitable for the passage of a first pipe 42, and the second mounting portion 2 is provided with a second mounting hole 21 suitable for the passage of a second pipe 43. The first mounting portion 1 and the second mounting portion 2 are connected by a buffer member 3.

[0026] For ease of description, the following is an exemplary description of the pipe fixing device 100 provided by the present disclosure for supporting and fixing the pipe of an air conditioner outdoor unit. Unless otherwise specified, the first pipe 42 is the condenser air inlet main pipe 421, and the second pipe 43 is the condenser air branch pipe 431.

[0027] like Figure 2As shown, the condenser air inlet main pipe 421 is connected to the condenser body 41 through multiple condenser air branch pipes 431. Usually, the condenser air branch pipes 431 are welded to the condenser body 41. During the transportation of the air-conditioning outdoor unit, the condenser air inlet main pipe 421 may be skewed and deformed due to bumps, vibrations or falling. The condenser air branch pipes 431 and the condenser air inlet main pipe 421 and the condenser body 41 are usually rigidly connected. The condenser air inlet main pipe 421 further pulls the condenser air branch pipes 431, thereby forming tensile stress at the connection between the condenser air branch pipes 431 and the condenser body 41, causing the condenser air branch pipes 431 to break.

[0028] The pipe fixing device 100 provided herein connects the first mounting portion 1 and the second mounting portion 2 via a buffering member 3. It should be noted that the buffering member 3 is a component used to absorb impact energy or reduce vibration. Its function is to dissipate or mitigate externally applied forces through deformation or internal friction, thereby protecting equipment or components from damage. The buffering member 3 may, for example, comprise a spring structure or a damping structure, which will be described in detail later.

[0029] Considering that the tensile stress at the connection between the condenser gas branch pipe 431 and the condenser body 41 is primarily caused by the skew deformation of the rigidly connected condenser air inlet main pipe 421 and condenser gas branch pipe 431, the presence of the buffer member 3 helps to buffer this pipe deformation. This is equivalent to providing the buffer member 3 between the rigidly connected pipes, thereby preventing pipe breakage. Furthermore, the buffer member 3 itself can partially absorb the energy transmitted to the pipe, namely, using its own elasticity or damping to offset the tensile stress, reducing the stress concentration at the connection between the pipe and the equipment, thereby preventing pipe breakage.

[0030] Furthermore, in some related technologies, to ensure the reliability of the pipe fixture's support, the pipe fixture 100 is constructed of rigid materials such as hard plastic. When the condenser air inlet main pipe 421 deforms, the rigid pipe fixture 100 exacerbates the pull on the condenser air branch pipe 431. However, the present disclosure, by providing a buffer member 3 between the first mounting portion 1 and the second mounting portion 2, helps mitigate such pipe deformation caused by the pipe fixture 100.

[0031] The present disclosure is not intended to limit the specific form of the buffer member 3. Any member or method that can absorb impact energy or reduce vibration can be applied to the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the buffer member 3 may include a spring structure, such as a tension spring, which can be adjusted according to the And make a selection, among which, is the elastic coefficient, is the force applied to the spring, is the length of the spring, is the spring length extension. In other embodiments, the buffer member 3 may include a damping structure. The damping structure can absorb or weaken vibration energy, reduce free vibration in the mechanical system, and thus improve the stability and safety of the system.

[0032] Optionally, the damping structure may include, for example, elastic rubber or a damper. The damper may be, for example, hydraulic damping, rubber damping, or friction damping, which is not limited in this disclosure. It should be noted that the buffer member 3 provided in this disclosure may include only a spring structure, or only a damping structure, or may also include a combination of a spring structure and a damping structure.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the first mounting portion 1 can be provided with a first notch 12 communicating with the first mounting hole 11, the opening width of the first notch 12 being smaller than the diameter of the first pipe 42; and / or the second mounting portion 2 can be provided with a second notch 22 communicating with the second mounting hole 21, the opening width of the second notch 22 being smaller than the diameter of the second pipe 43. The first mounting portion 1 and the second mounting portion 2 can be made of, for example, an elastic plastic material. The opening width of the first notch 12 of the first mounting portion 1 is smaller than the diameter of the first pipe 42, and the opening width of the second notch 22 of the second mounting portion 2 is smaller than the diameter of the second pipe 43. This makes it difficult for the first mounting portion 1 and the second mounting portion 2 to be dislodged from the pipe after installation without external force, thereby improving the installation reliability of the pipe fixing device 100. Furthermore, the provision of the notch allows the pipe fixing device 100 to be assembled after the condenser body 41 and its pipes are installed, and eliminates the need to remove the condenser body 41 and its pipes during subsequent maintenance. This is different from those methods that do not have a notch and therefore require the pipe fixing device 100 to be installed from the starting end of the pipe before the condenser body 41 and its pipes are installed in the air conditioner.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, according to the second aspect of the examples of the present disclosure, a condenser assembly is provided, which includes any of the above-mentioned pipe fixing devices 100 and has all the advantages thereof, which are not repeated here. The first mounting portion 1 and the second mounting portion 2 are respectively connected to the condenser air inlet main pipe 421 and the condenser air distribution branch pipe 431.

[0035] by Figure 2For example, a condenser air inlet main pipe 421 is disposed on one side of the condenser body 41 and extends along the height of the condenser body 41 (i.e., in the vertical direction as shown). Multiple condenser air branch pipes 431 are disposed along the extension of the condenser air inlet main pipe 421. In some embodiments, the condenser air branch pipes 431 include a deformable section 4311 that can deform horizontally (i.e., in the horizontal direction as shown), and the pipe fixture 100 is connected to the deformable section 4311.

[0036] Unlike related art designs in which the condenser gas branch pipe 431 is simply a straight pipe perpendicular to the condenser air inlet main pipe 421, the condenser gas branch pipe 431 provided in the present disclosure includes a deformable section 4311. When the condenser air inlet main pipe 421 becomes skewed or deformed, the deformable section 4311 itself can alleviate the problem of tensile stress concentration through a certain degree of deformation. By connecting the pipe fixture 100 provided in any of the above-mentioned embodiments to the deformable section 4311, problems such as interference between pipes caused by excessive deformation of the deformable section 4311 can be alleviated.

[0037] The present disclosure does not limit the specific form of the condenser gas branch pipe 431. Any structure or method including a deformable section 4311 and capable of alleviating stress concentration by deforming the deformable section 4311 can be applied to the present disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, the condenser gas branch pipe 431 includes: a deformation section 4311, a first pipe section 4312 connected to the condenser air inlet main pipe 421, and a second pipe section 4313 connected to the condenser body 41, wherein the first pipe section 4312 and the second pipe section 4313 are staggered in the extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe 421, and the deformation section 4311 is connected between the first pipe section 4312 and the second pipe section 4313. Figuratively speaking, the condenser gas branch pipe 431 is formed as a Z-shaped pipe or an S-shaped pipe. It should be noted that although the condenser gas branch pipe 431 is described here as including different pipe sections, the condenser gas branch pipe 431 can be formed in one piece.

[0038] Furthermore, the deformable section 4311 can be constructed parallel to the extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe 421. This parallel piping arrangement facilitates the assembly of the pipe fixture 100 onto the pipe. Furthermore, the connection between the deformable section 4311 and the first pipe section 4312, as well as the connection between the deformable section 4311 and the second pipe section 4313, each have an arc transition. This further reduces stress concentration at the connection between the deformable section 4311 and the first pipe section 4312 and the second pipe section 4313.

[0039] In some other embodiments, in addition to the Z-shaped tube or S-shaped tube provided above, the condenser air branch pipe 431 can also be formed as, for example, an Ω-shaped tube, that is, different from the aforementioned first pipe segment 4312 and the second pipe segment 4313 being staggered in the extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe 421, in some embodiments, the first pipe segment 4312 and the second pipe segment 4313 are arranged on the same horizontal line plane in the extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe 421, and the arched position of the segment plays the role of the deformation segment 4311.

[0040] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is also provided a household appliance comprising any of the above-mentioned condenser assemblies and having all of the advantages thereof. The household appliance includes, but is not limited to, an air conditioner outdoor unit, a washing machine, a dehumidifier, or a refrigerator, etc., which require piping.

[0041] In the foregoing detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific aspects of the present disclosure in which it may be practiced. In this regard, terms indicating directions or expressing positional relationships, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc., may be used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Since the components of the described devices may be positioned in a plurality of different orientations, the directional terms may be used for illustrative purposes rather than restrictive. It should be understood that other aspects may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0042] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically noted, the features of the various embodiments of the present disclosure described herein may be combined with each other. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof; similarly, "at least one of" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof.

[0043] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "join," "attach," "install," "connect," "connect," "fix," etc. used in the embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrated; they can be mechanically connected, electrically connected, or communicable with each other; they can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and they can be internally connected between two elements or an interactive relationship between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this article can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] Additionally, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may be used herein to mean that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are disposed between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may alternatively have a specific meaning: the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, e.g., in direct contact with the surface.

[0045] Although terms such as "first", "second" and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers or sections are not limited to these terms. On the contrary, these terms are only used to distinguish one component, part, region, layer or section from another component, part, region, layer or section. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of each example, the first component, part, region, layer or section mentioned in the examples described herein may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer or section. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description herein, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0046] It should be understood that spatially relative terms, such as "above," "upper," "below," and "lower," are used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element shown in the figures. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, an element described as being "above" or "upper" relative to another element would then be "below" or "lower" relative to the other element. Thus, the term "above" encompasses both above and below orientations, depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may be oriented in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0047] Furthermore, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, "X applies to A or B" is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X applies to A; X applies to B; or X applies to both A and B, then "X applies to A or B" satisfies any of the aforementioned instances. Furthermore, the articles "a" and "an," as used in this application and the appended claims, are generally understood to mean "one or more," unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form.

[0048] Likewise, although the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. With particular regard to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, although particular features of the present disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "include," "have," "have," "have," or variations thereof are used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising."

[0049] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the appended claims.

[0050] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pipeline fixing device, characterized in that: It includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part, the first mounting part is provided with a first mounting hole suitable for the first pipeline to pass through, the second mounting part is provided with a second mounting hole suitable for the second pipeline to pass through, and the first mounting part and the second mounting part are connected by a buffer component.

2. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer member includes a spring structure, and / or the buffer member includes a damping structure.

3. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The damping structure includes elastic rubber or a damper.

4. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting portion is provided with a first notch communicating with the first mounting hole, and the opening width of the first notch is smaller than the diameter of the first pipeline; and / or The second mounting portion is provided with a second notch communicating with the second mounting hole, and the opening width of the second notch is smaller than the diameter of the second pipeline.

5. A condenser assembly, characterized in that: The pipe fixing device comprises the pipe fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are respectively connected to the condenser air inlet main pipe and the condenser air distribution branch pipe.

6. The condenser assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that The condenser gas branch pipe includes a deformation section that can be deformed in the horizontal direction, and the pipeline fixing device is connected to the deformation section.

7. The condenser assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that The condenser air branch pipe includes: the deformation section, a first pipe section connected to the condenser air inlet main pipe and a second pipe section connected to the condenser body, wherein the first pipe section and the second pipe section are staggered in the extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe, and the deformation section is connected between the first pipe section and the second pipe section.

8. The condenser assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The deformation section is parallel to an extension direction of the condenser air inlet main pipe.

9. The condenser assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The connection between the deformation section and the first pipe section and the connection between the deformation section and the second pipe section are respectively arc-shaped transitions.

10. A household appliance, characterized in that: A condenser assembly comprising the condenser assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 9.

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