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, at least one clip coupled to at least one end cap of the closure plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a system for attaching a flexible hose of a portable air conditioning unit to a hinged 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 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. Therefore, the installation system should minimize air leakage at the window and also be protected against accidental detachment.

[0005] Common mounting systems are supplied as kits with a sealing plate that is secured to the window sash and / or window frame using clamps, screws, or other fasteners. In dual-hose solutions, the sealing plate has at least one opening for hot air exhaust and at least a second opening for air intake, and is otherwise solid to minimize air passage. The sealing plate can also be extended depending on the window type to accommodate window openings of different widths or heights. Examples of window mounting kits are disclosed in WO2022 / 135677.

[0006] Although window mounting 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), structural damage to the window caused by screws or other semi-permanent fasteners (such as Velcro), large space requirements, and difficulty in installing in limited spaces. Therefore, there is still a need to advance the technology of portable air conditioner window mounting 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] According to a first aspect, a window mounting system for a portable air conditioning device is provided, the window mounting system comprising: a sealing 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; a first vent for hot air exhaust extending through the sealing plate between a first side and a second side of the sealing plate; a second vent for air intake extending longitudinally through the sealing plate between the first side and the second side of the sealing plate; at least one end cap located on at least one longitudinal end; and a clamp connectable to the end cap and movable between a locked position and an open position, thereby securing the window mounting system to a window.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamp is preferably slidably attached to the end cap, making it easy for the user to assemble the closure plate onto the window.

[0010] For ease of installation, the end cap can preferably be connected to the closure plate by one or more flexible locking devices, so that the end cap can slide into the closure plate and the flexible locking device will engage in the locking position when it reaches the hole in the closure plate.

[0011] Preferably, the clamp includes a lip and the end cap includes a groove so that they can be slidably connected together.

[0012] Preferably, the clamp includes at least one of the following structures: a clamp head, a sliding guide rail, and a gripper, to facilitate easy assembly and manipulation of the clamp when installing the window kit onto the window.

[0013] Preferably, the window mounting kit can be configured via a movable end cap, allowing the window mounting system to be installed on a right-hinged window or a left-hinged window.

[0014] Preferably, the window mounting system further includes at least one gasket disposed between the end cap and the closing plate. This allows for easier installation of the window mounting system on left-hinged or right-hinged windows, as the bottom and top window clamps are interchangeable. Furthermore, the gasket enables the manufacture of extruded plates instead of injection-molded parts. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The embodiments will now be described strictly by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] Figure 1 and Figure 4 An embodiment of a window mounting system for hinged windows is illustrated.

[0017] Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the clamp structure that can be connected to the enclosed plate.

[0018] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The illustration shows a window mounting system attached to a hinged window.

[0019] Figure 9 The diagram illustrates the assembled window installation system.

[0020] Figure 10 The assembled window mounting system is shown from the opposite side.

[0021] Figure 11 The fixture is illustrated.

[0022] Figure 12 The end cap is shown in the diagram.

[0023] Figure 13 The diagram illustrates how the end cap and the closure plate are connected.

[0024] Figure 14 and Figure 15 The end cap is illustrated from different angles. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Figure 1 The illustration shows a window mounting system 100, which includes a retractable closure panel 101 and two clamps 107 located at each end of the closure panel and on opposite sides of the vent 106.

[0026] Figure 2 The figure shows an enlarged view of one of the longitudinal ends. The fixture 107 in the figure includes a fixture head 102, a gripper 103, and a sliding guide rail 109.

[0027] The clamp 107 and the end cap 108 can be interconnected, allowing the clamp 107 to slide in the end cap 108 toward and away from the window frame of the open window to which the user wants to attach the window mounting system.

[0028] Preferably, the clamp head 102 includes a pad 104 made of plastic, rubber, or any other soft material for abutting against the window frame when the window mounting system is attached to the window. The clamp 107 further includes a sliding guide 109 and a gripper 103 for moving the clamp 107 toward and away from the window frame 110 in a linear sliding motion. The clamp head 102, sliding base 109, and gripper 103 may be integrally formed or assembled. Furthermore, the clamp 107 includes a sliding structure for interacting with the end cap 108 during sliding motion.

[0029] The sliding structure on the clamp 107 preferably includes a lip 114. For example... Figure 11 and Figure 12 As illustrated, end cap 108 includes a sliding structure in the form of a groove or slit 115 for receiving lip 114.

[0030] The sliding structure may include means for enhancing the friction between the clamp 107 and the end cap 108. For example, it may be a serrated area or a rough surface, making it difficult for the clamp 107 to move relative to the end cap in the sliding direction without applying force to the gripper 103. Furthermore, when the handle is moved to the locked position, the window mounting kit 100 is also secured in place by a locking function typically found in hinged windows. Thus, the window will not move due to external forces, and the window kit is pressed between the window and the window frame 118.

[0031] End cap 108 preferably includes a contact structure 111, which is adapted to receive and hold window surface 112 on window frame surface 110. When in the locked position, contact structure 111 secures the window mounting kit together with the clamp. The clamp head 102, contact structure 111, and the vertical surface of another contact surface 113 on end cap 108 or closure plate 101 form a stable fixation between the window mounting kit and the window.

[0032] like Figure 13 As shown in the figure, the end cap 108 can be installed onto the sealing plate by a snap-fit ​​connection. The end cap 108 is slidably installed onto the sealing plate 101 and is locked into a locked position when it encounters the hole 117 by a flexible locking device 116.

[0033] Figure 3 The diagram shows the other end of the closure plate 101. The closure plate may consist of two or more parts 101a, 101b, and 101c, such as... Figure 10As shown. Parts 101a and 101b are slidably connected to the closing plate 101c. Figure 5 and Figure 13 As shown, a sliding structure 120 is provided to assemble these parts together. The sliding structures of parts 101a, 101b, and 101c are designed such that 101a and 101b can slide within the structure 120 of plate 101c. Furthermore, when modifying the window mounting system for assembly in a right-hinged or left-hinged window, one or more gaskets 119 are provided so that the end cap 108 can be assembled into any of parts 101a, 101b, or 101c. An advantage of this arrangement is that the closure plate can be produced by extrusion rather than injection molding.

Claims

1. A window mounting system for a portable air conditioning unit, the window mounting system comprising: 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. A first vent, used for hot air exhaust, extends through the enclosure between a first side and a second side of the enclosure. The second vent is used for air intake and extends through the sealing plate between the first side and the second side of the sealing plate at a longitudinal position between the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end. The window installation system is characterized in that it further includes: At least one end cap, said at least one end cap being located on at least one of the longitudinal ends, A clamp that can be attached to the end cap and moved between a locked position and an open position, thereby securing the window mounting system to the window.

2. The window installation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp is slidably attached to the end cap.

3. The window mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The end cap can be connected to the closure plate via one or more flexible locking devices.

4. The window mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The clamp includes a lip, and the end cap includes a groove so that they can be slidably connected together relative to each other.

5. The window mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The clamp includes at least one of the following structures: clamp head, Sliding guide rail, Grippers.

6. The window mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The window mounting system can be configured by moving the end cap, allowing it to be mounted on a right-hinged window or a left-hinged window.

7. The window mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The window mounting system further includes at least one gasket disposed between the end cap and the closure plate (101).

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