Window mounting system for portable air conditioning device

Abstract

A window mounting system for a portable air conditioning device has a closure plate, a vent through the closure plate, a clip fixture located adjacent the vent in a longitudinal direction of the closure plate, and a clip movably mounted on the clip fixture.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a system for attaching a flexible hose of a portable air conditioning unit to a window. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioning units are commonly used to provide cooling for residences and other buildings. In some cases, an air conditioning unit is a permanent installation within a building, comprising airflow ducts and vents that pass through the floor and walls to transport conditioned air. In other cases, an air conditioning unit is a non-permanent system installed within an existing building, operating separately from the building's existing integrated airflow ducts and openings (if any). Non-permanent air conditioning units come in several types, including so-called "window units" whose operating components (compressor, evaporator, etc.) are contained within one or more housings that are installed to extend through a window opening; and so-called "portable units" which have operating components contained within a housing placed inside a room.

[0003] For portable units, the housing typically includes a closed fluid circuit with a condenser, a throttling valve (thermal expansion valve or capillary tube), an evaporator, and a compressor. The compressor receives a low-temperature gaseous refrigerant, pressurizes and heats it, and transports the heated refrigerant to the condenser. The heated refrigerant passes through the condenser, where a fan blows air across it to remove heat. The refrigerant then passes through the throttling valve, reducing its pressure and temperature. The cooled refrigerant passes through the evaporator, where another fan blows air across it to discharge the cooled air into the conditioned room. The refrigerant then returns to the compressor to continue the cycle.

[0004] To cool a room, the hot air in the condenser must be exhausted from the room. A common practice is to connect flexible hot air ducts to the condenser fan outlet to expel the heated air out of the room, usually through a window opening. Installation systems are frequently used to connect the hot air ducts to the window opening and seal the rest of the opening to prevent outside air from entering the room. Furthermore, the installation system should provide a proper seal at the window while also preventing accidental detachment.

[0005] Common installation systems are supplied as kits with a sealing panel, which is secured to the window sash and / or window frame using clamps, screws, or other fasteners. The sealing panel has an opening for connecting to a hot air duct; otherwise, it is solid to prevent air passage. The sealing panel can also be extended depending on the window type to accommodate window openings of different widths or heights.

[0006] Although window-mounted systems are common, they have been found to have various problems, such as complexity, installation difficulty, poor sealing, poor retention (i.e., easy accidental detachment), large space occupation, and difficulty in installing in limited spaces. Therefore, there is still a need to advance the technology of portable air conditioner window-mounted systems.

[0007] The background information is provided to aid in understanding the following explanation of exemplary embodiments and is not intended to acknowledge that any or all of this background information is necessarily prior art. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to solve one or more of the problems mentioned above.

[0009] According to a first aspect, a window mounting system for a portable air conditioning device is provided, the window mounting system comprising: a closure plate extending longitudinally between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and extending laterally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction between a first transverse end and a second transverse end; at least one vent extending through the closure plate at a longitudinal position between the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end, between a first side and a second side of the closure plate; a clamping structure located adjacent to the at least one vent at a longitudinal position; and the clamping structure being connectable to the closure plate such that it can be moved between the first position and the second position and fixed to the closure plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping structure preferably includes an L-shaped structure, with one leg for abutting against the window sash frame and the other leg for securing the clamping structure to the sealing plate. This achieves a slender yet stable fixation, holding the sealing plate in place and preventing warm air from entering the room from the outside.

[0011] Furthermore, the clamping structure includes a slit, allowing it to move between a first position and a second position. This allows the user to fit the closure panel onto windows of different depths, achieving optimal positioning.

[0012] The window mounting system further includes fastening elements for mounting the clamp structure to the closure plate. The fastening elements secure the clamp structure to the closure plate by applying force through screwing the fastening elements onto the closure plate, thereby pressing the clamp structure between the fastening elements and the closure plate to fix it in place, such as thumb bolts. Another embodiment of fixing the clamp structure may, for example, utilize a lever that rotates about a pivot point to press the clamp structure onto the closure element, and by moving the lever about the pivot point, apply a compressive force to the clamp structure, thereby fixing the clamp structure to the closure plate. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The embodiments will now be described strictly by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0014] Figure 1 Details of the window mounting system are shown, specifically the clamps used to mount the system onto the window.

[0015] Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the entire window installation system, including this detail.

[0016] Figure 3 The illustration shows a portion of a window mounting system, including clamps.

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of detail C.

[0018] Figure 5 The diagram shows an exploded view of a portion of the window installation system.

[0019] Figure 6 The diagram illustrates the alternative positions for the fixture.

[0020] Figure 7 The diagram shows another location of the clamp.

[0021] Figure 8 The external illustration shows the installed window mounting system in a vertical sliding window.

[0022] Figure 9 The internal diagram illustrates the installed Windows installation system.

[0023] Figure 10 The top illustration shows a portion of the window mounting system with the clamp in the retracted position.

[0024] Figure 11 The top illustration shows a portion of the window mounting system with the clamps in the extended position.

[0025] Figure 12 The figure shows a cross-section E of the window mounting system when the clamp is in the extended position.

[0026] Figure 13 The diagram shows the cross-section D of the window mounting system when the clamp is in the retracted position.

[0027] Figure 14 The installed window installation system is illustrated from inside the horizontal sliding window.

[0028] Figure 15 The installed window installation system is shown from the outside of the horizontal sliding window.

[0029] Figure 16 The illustration shows an interior view of the window-mounted system.

[0030] Figure 17 The illustration shows an external view of the window-mounted system.

[0031] Figure 18 The illustration shows a portable air conditioner connected to a window-mounted system. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Figure 18 An example of a portable air conditioner 1 installed in a room is illustrated, wherein a hot air duct 2 extends from the portable air conditioner unit to a window 3. The hot air duct 2 is secured to the window 3 via a window mounting system 100, as described herein. Figure 1 The window sash frame 4 is shown to be moved downward to capture the window mounting system between the window sash frame 4 and the window frame 5. The window mounting system 100 extends in the longitudinal direction L to abut against the opposite lateral window frame sides 6, 7.

[0033] Figure 1 The illustration shows a detailed view of how the clamp 8 is fitted onto the window mounting system in the vent.

[0034] Figure 2 The illustration shows a window mounting system 100 including a telescopic closure panel 101, which includes three components 101a, 101b and a main panel 101c. These three components are slidably connected, allowing them to slide relative to each other to fit into windows of different sizes.

[0035] Furthermore, Figure 2 The illustration shows an exhaust grille with honeycomb-shaped holes for expelling hot air from an air conditioner. However, these holes can be any shape, such as circular, rectangular, triangular, etc.

[0036] Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The detailed illustration shows how to assemble the fixture 8 onto the closing plate 101. Figure 5 The illustration shows a clamp 8 comprising an L-shaped structure having a clamp portion 8.1 for abutting against a window, and a fastening structure 9 for connecting the clamp 8 to a sealing plate 101. Preferably, the fastening structure 9 includes a slot 12, allowing it to be slidably connected to the sealing plate 101. Furthermore, the window mounting system also includes a fastening element 11, which secures the clamp structure 8 to the sealing plate once an optimal position is found. The fastening element 11 is preferably a bolt or the like, allowing the fastening structure 11 to be loosened or tightened, thus enabling the clamp structure to move between one or more positions, for example from... Figure 10 and Figure 11 The extended or retracted positions shown indicate that once a suitable or optimal position is found, the clamping structure of this application can be secured. From Figure 6 and Figure 7 It can also be seen that the clamp 8 can have two alternative positions in the vent 103. This is to allow the vent 103 to be positioned on either the left or right side of the window. Therefore, the window mounting kit can install the vent 103 on either the left or right side of the window.

[0037] The slit 12 and / or fastening element 11 may include a structure, such as a serrated structure or a structure that increases the friction between the fastening element 11 and the clamping structures 8, 9. For example, a rough surface may be used to further improve the securing effect between the clamping structures 8, 9 and the closing plate 101. In addition, different types of high-friction materials, such as rubber or similar materials, may be used.

[0038] The advantage of clamp structure 8 is that it is L-shaped, thus having a slender profile to minimize the shape it occupies when sliding between the extended and retracted positions, and once fixed in the optimal position, it occupies only a very limited space.

[0039] The fixing element 10 is preferably part of the main panel 101c, but can also be fixed to the main panel 101c by adhesive or other fixing means (such as bolts, welding, etc.). It may contain metal parts to ensure that it has the strength to withstand the required forces. In order for the fixing element 10 to receive and connect with the fastening element 11, the fixing element 10 preferably includes a threaded structure, so that the fastening element can be screwed into the fixing element 10, thereby fixing the clamping structures 8, 9. Other methods of fixing the clamping structures are also contemplated, such as using expansion fastening elements or the like for wedging and / or friction.

[0040] Figure 10 and Figure 11 The illustration shows how an L-shaped clamp structure with two legs 8 and 9 slides between an extended position and a retracted position.

[0041] Figure 12 and Figure 13 The diagram illustrates the cross-sections of the L-shaped clamp structures 8 and 9 in their extended or retracted positions. It also illustrates how the fastening elements interact with the clamp structures 8 and 9, and the function of the slit 12.

Claims

1. A window mounting system for a portable air conditioning unit, characterized in that, The window installation system includes: A sealing plate that extends in a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and extends in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction between a first transverse end and a second transverse end. At least one vent extends through the enclosure between the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end at a longitudinal position, passing through the enclosure between the first side and the second side of the enclosure. A clamping structure, the clamping structure being located adjacent to the at least one vent at the longitudinal position; and The clamping structure can be connected to the enclosed plate, allowing it to move between a first position and a second position, or to be fixed to the enclosed plate.

2. The window mounting system for a portable air conditioning unit according to claim 1, wherein the clamping structure comprises an L-shaped structure, wherein one leg is used to abut against the window sash frame and the other leg is used to fix the clamping structure to the closing plate.

3. The window mounting system for a portable air conditioning unit according to claim 1, wherein the clamping structure includes a slit that allows it to move between a first position and a second position.

4. The window mounting system for a portable air conditioning unit according to claim 1, further comprising a fastening element for mounting the clamp structure to the closure plate.

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