Mounting bracket and air conditioner
By designing the load-bearing and support structure of the installation bracket, the problems of inconvenient fixing of outdoor drainage pipes and damage to walls were solved, achieving convenient and stable fixing of drainage pipes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520217264.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-11
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the outdoor drain pipe of the air conditioner outdoor unit requires an additional water pipe fixing structure, which makes assembly inconvenient and may damage the external wall.
An installation bracket was designed, including a load-bearing bracket and a support bracket. One side of the load-bearing bracket is installed at the window, and the other side extends to the outside. The support bracket is equipped with a limiting structure to fix the outdoor drainage pipe, avoiding direct connection with the wall. The limiting structure on the support bracket to fix the outdoor drainage pipe simplifies the installation process.
It enables convenient fixing of outdoor drainage pipes, avoids damage to the wall, improves the convenience and stability of installation, and reduces the risk of drainage pipes coming loose.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to a mounting bracket and an air conditioner. Background Technology
[0002] To drain moisture from the outdoor unit of an air conditioner, the usual technical method is to lead it to a predetermined location in the outdoor space via an outdoor drain pipe, thereby reducing accidental dripping from the outdoor unit. However, in existing technologies, the outdoor drain pipe often requires an additional pipe fixing structure, which is not only inconvenient to install but may also damage the external wall, making it difficult for the outdoor unit to drain water. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a mounting bracket and air conditioner, which is designed to facilitate the fixing of the outdoor drain pipe so as to facilitate drainage of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the mounting bracket proposed in this utility model includes:
[0005] A load-bearing bracket, installed on one side at a window and extending along a first direction into the outdoor space, is used for mounting the outdoor unit body; and
[0006] A support bracket is provided, the upper end of which is installed on the load-bearing bracket and the lower end of which abuts against the external wall. The support bracket is provided with a first limiting structure, which fixes the outdoor drainage pipe.
[0007] In one embodiment, the first limiting structure is provided with a limiting slot, and the outdoor drainage pipe is snapped into the limiting slot.
[0008] In one embodiment, the first limiting structure is located at one end of the support bracket near the external wall.
[0009] In one embodiment, the first limiting structure is disposed on the upper surface of the support bracket.
[0010] In one embodiment, the support bracket is provided with a plurality of first limiting structures arranged at intervals, and at least two of the plurality of first limiting structures are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the installation positions of the outdoor drain pipe and the outdoor unit body.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first limiting structure is integrally formed on the support bracket.
[0012] In one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket is provided with a second limiting structure, which fixes the outdoor drainage pipe.
[0013] In one embodiment, the second limiting structure is disposed on the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket and located on the side of the load-bearing bracket closer to the window; and / or,
[0014] The second limiting structure is integrally formed on the load-bearing bracket.
[0015] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, including an outdoor unit and a mounting bracket as described above, wherein the mounting bracket mounts the outdoor unit to the outside of a window.
[0016] In one embodiment, the air conditioner further includes an indoor unit and a connecting assembly connecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. The connecting assembly includes a sleeve, a refrigerant pipe disposed within the sleeve, and an indoor drain pipe. The indoor drain pipe is capable of draining the condensate from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit.
[0017] The refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant; and / or, the compressor of the air conditioner is located in the indoor unit of the air conditioner; and / or, the bottom of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with casters.
[0018] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting up a load-bearing bracket. One side of the load-bearing bracket is installed at the window, and the other side extends into the outdoor space along a first direction. The load-bearing bracket is used to install the outdoor unit, thereby supporting the weight of the entire outdoor air conditioner unit. The upper end of the support bracket is installed on the load-bearing bracket, and the lower end abuts against the external wall. That is, the support bracket does not need to have a direct connection with the wall, thus avoiding damage to the wall and facilitating the installation of the bracket. The support bracket is provided with a first limiting structure, which fixes the outdoor drain pipe. Thus, the first limiting structure can be fixed on the support bracket before the installation bracket is installed, eliminating the need to consider how to fix the outdoor drain pipe after the outdoor air conditioner unit is installed. Moreover, the first limiting structure is located on the support bracket, which is farther away from the connection point between the outdoor drain pipe and the outdoor unit body than the first limiting structure is located on the load-bearing bracket. This makes the outdoor drain pipe less likely to come loose, and provides more installation space, making it more convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner in one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket;
[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the outdoor drainage pipe on the mounting bracket;
[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.
[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0026] 1. Mounting bracket; 11. Load-bearing bracket; 111. Second limiting structure; 112. Load-bearing arm; 112. Connecting arm; 12. Support bracket; 121. First limiting structure; 122. Limiting slot; 123. Opening side; 13. Limiting bracket; 2. Window; 3. External wall; 4. Air conditioner outdoor unit; 41. Outdoor unit body; 42. Outdoor drain pipe.
[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0030] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0031] This utility model proposes a mounting bracket 1 for installing an outdoor air conditioner unit 4 in an outdoor space. The air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an outdoor unit 4, and a flexible connecting assembly. The flexible connecting assembly connects the indoor unit and the outdoor unit 4. This air conditioner can be a split-type air conditioner that is easy for users to install themselves. It uses refrigerant pipes to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor unit 4, and refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the equipment leaves the factory. Thus, when users install the equipment themselves, they only need to fix the indoor unit and the outdoor unit 4 separately, without assembling the refrigerant pipes and adding refrigerant, thereby reducing the installation difficulty and enabling users to install themselves. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the air conditioner of this utility model can also be a common split-type air conditioner or an integrated air conditioner, such as a window air conditioner integrated unit, in which case the outdoor unit 4 refers to the part of the window air conditioner that extends to the outside. The mounting bracket 1 can install the outdoor unit 4 on an external wall 3 or an external windowsill.
[0032] The flexible connection assembly may include a flexible refrigerant pipe and an indoor drain pipe, and a sleeve fitted over the flexible refrigerant pipe and the indoor drain pipe; or it may include a flexible refrigerant pipe, an indoor drain pipe, and a power-conducting wire, or a sleeve fitting all three. For split-type air conditioners, the indoor unit and the outdoor unit 4 need to be connected via a flexible refrigerant pipe and a power-conducting wire. To facilitate the drainage of condensate from the indoor unit, the indoor drain pipe is usually introduced into the outdoor unit 4 along with the flexible refrigerant pipe and the power-conducting wire, thus facilitating the connection between the indoor and outdoor units and enabling the reuse of condensate. The indoor drain pipe drains the condensate from the indoor unit into the outdoor unit body 41, and then discharges it from the air conditioner via the outdoor drain pipe 42. The outdoor drain pipe 42 is connected to the outdoor unit body 41 and is at least partially located outside the outdoor unit body 41, thereby draining the condensate from the air conditioner. In addition, the outdoor drain pipe 42 can further drain rainwater that may accidentally enter the outdoor unit body 41.
[0033] Furthermore, this type of split-type air conditioner, which is easy for users to install individually, allows the compressor to be placed inside the indoor unit, thereby reducing the weight of the outdoor unit 4 and facilitating its installation on the mounting bracket 1. Correspondingly, in order to reduce the noise generated by the compressor, a noise reduction structure needs to be installed on the compressor.
[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment of this utility model, the mounting bracket 1 includes:
[0035] A load-bearing bracket 11 is installed on one side of window 2 and extends outward into the outdoor space along a first direction on the other side; the load-bearing bracket 11 is used for mounting the outdoor unit body 41; and
[0036] The support bracket 12 is installed on the upper end of the load-bearing bracket 11 and abuts against the external wall 3 at the lower end. The support bracket 12 is provided with a first limiting structure 121, which fixes the outdoor drainage pipe 42.
[0037] Specifically, the load-bearing bracket 11 is mainly used to support the weight of the entire outdoor unit 4 of the air conditioner. Therefore, one side of the load-bearing bracket 11 is installed at the window 2, and the other side extends into the outdoor space along the first direction. The main body 41 of the outdoor unit is usually installed on the upper surface of the load-bearing bracket 11. In order to ensure the structural strength of the load-bearing bracket 11 and reduce its weight, the load-bearing bracket 11 usually includes multiple load-bearing arms 112 that are spaced apart along the second direction and extend along the first direction, and multiple connecting arms 112 that are spaced apart along the second direction. The two ends of the connecting arms 112 are respectively connected to two load-bearing arms 112, so that the load-bearing bracket 11 is frame-shaped as a whole.
[0038] The upper end of the support bracket 12 is connected to the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket 11, and the lower end abuts against the external wall 3. This means the support bracket 12 does not need a direct connection to the wall, thus avoiding damage to the wall and facilitating the installation of the bracket 1. Preferably, the angle between the support bracket 12 and the load-bearing bracket 11 is less than 90°, forming a stable triangular structure between the external wall 3, the support bracket 12, and the load-bearing bracket 11, greatly increasing the support stability of the bracket 1. The load-bearing bracket 11 has multiple adjustment positions arranged along the first direction. The upper end of the support bracket 12 is selectively installed at one of these adjustment positions, facilitating the adjustment of the angle between the wall, the support bracket 12, and the load-bearing bracket 11, allowing the user to adjust the installation angle according to the actual wall conditions.
[0039] Furthermore, for ease of installation, the load-bearing bracket 11 is often equipped with a pre-installation position and a fixed position. The pre-installation position is used for pre-positioning the outdoor unit 4 of the air conditioner, and then the outdoor unit 4 is pushed or pulled along the first direction to slide it to the fixed position, thereby fixing the outdoor unit 4 in place. Therefore, the side of the load-bearing bracket 11 away from the window mounting bracket is often also equipped with a limiting bracket 13. When the outdoor unit 4 slides to the fixed position, the limiting bracket 13 can limit the outdoor unit 4 to prevent it from sliding further. Therefore, the limiting bracket 13 can protrude from the upper surface of the side of the load-bearing bracket 11 away from the window mounting bracket, so that when the outdoor unit 4 slides to the fixed position, the limiting bracket 13 abuts against the side of the outdoor unit 4 away from the window 2, thereby facilitating the limiting bracket 13 to limit the movement.
[0040] The outdoor drain pipe 42 is typically located at the bottom of the outdoor unit body 41, facilitating the drainage of moisture from within the body. This outdoor drain pipe 42 is flexible, and its length and bending shape can be adjusted according to the actual installation scenario. This allows for adjustment of the extension path and bending angle of the outdoor drain pipe 42, enabling users to arrange it according to their needs for convenient air conditioner drainage. In this embodiment, the outdoor unit body 41 is installed outside the window via a mounting bracket 1, and the outdoor drain pipe 42 leads the condensate to the corner of the wall for drainage. Therefore, the outdoor unit 4 typically requires an additional water pipe fixing structure to limit the extension path and bending angle of the outdoor drain pipe 42. In the prior art, this water pipe fixing structure is usually installed on the window frame or external wall 3, meaning it requires additional installation and may damage the external wall 3, thus making the fixing of the outdoor drain pipe 42 inconvenient. In this solution, the support bracket 12 is provided with a first limiting structure 121, which fixes the outdoor drain pipe 42. That is, the support bracket 12 has a reserved installation position for the first limiting structure 121. Thus, before installing the mounting bracket 1, the first limiting bracket 13 can be fixed on the support bracket 12. Therefore, it is not necessary to consider how to fix the outdoor drain pipe 42 after the outdoor unit 4 is installed. Moreover, the first limiting bracket 13 is located on the support bracket 12. Compared with the first limiting bracket 13 being located on the load-bearing bracket 11, the first limiting bracket 13 is located at a relatively far distance from the connection position between the outdoor drain pipe 42 and the outdoor unit body 41. The outdoor drain pipe 42 is less likely to come out, and the installation space is larger and more convenient.
[0041] The load-bearing bracket 11 can be directly installed on the window frame or installed on the window frame via a window mounting bracket. For example, the window mounting bracket is provided with a clamping groove that clamps the window frame; or, the window mounting bracket is configured as a telescopic rod assembly, with the opposite ends of the telescopic rod assembly abutting against two opposite side walls of the window 2, and the load-bearing bracket 11 is connected to the telescopic rod assembly.
[0042] In an embodiment of this utility model, the first limiting structure 121 is provided with a limiting slot 122, and the outdoor drainage pipe 42 is snapped into the limiting slot 122. Specifically, the outdoor drainage pipe 42 is snapped into the limiting slot 122, which facilitates the snapping of the outdoor drainage pipe 42 and simplifies the structure of the limiting structure.
[0043] Furthermore, the limiting slot 122 has an open side 123. The outdoor drain pipe 42 is inserted into the limiting slot 122 through the open side 123, and the open side 123 is positioned facing the wall or upwards, thereby reducing the possibility of the outdoor drain pipe 42 detaching from the limiting slot 122. To further reduce the possibility of the outdoor drain pipe 42 detaching from the limiting slot 122, in this embodiment, the width of the open side 123 is smaller than the diameter of the outdoor drain pipe 42. During engagement, the outdoor drain pipe 42's own elasticity allows it to be inserted into the limiting slot 122 through the open side 123, thus providing a barrier for the outdoor drain pipe 42.
[0044] For example, the first limiting structure 121 is provided on the upper surface of the support bracket 12, that is, the first limiting structure 121 is provided on the side of the support bracket 12 facing the load-bearing bracket 11, so that the limiting slot 122 is set upward, which can reduce the outdoor drainage pipe 42 from coming out of the limiting slot 122, and the support bracket 12 can also provide a certain support for the outdoor drainage pipe 42.
[0045] Furthermore, the first limiting structure 121 is located at the end of the support bracket 12 closest to the external wall 3, meaning the first limiting structure 121 is positioned close to the external wall 3, and the drain outlet of the outdoor drain pipe 42 can face the external wall 3. This allows the water discharged from the outdoor drain pipe 42 to flow along the external wall 3 to the ground, thereby reducing the direct dripping and splashing of water discharged from the outdoor drain pipe 42 onto the ground. Moreover, the first limiting structure 121 is located at the end of the support bracket 12 closest to the external wall 3, further away from the outdoor unit body 41, and the installation space at the end of the support bracket 12 furthest from the load-bearing bracket 11 is larger, further facilitating the fixing of the outdoor drain pipe 42.
[0046] To facilitate the fixing of the first limiting structure 121, in this embodiment of the invention, the first limiting structure 121 is integrally formed with the support bracket 12, thereby ensuring the fixing stability of the first limiting structure 121 and facilitating its processing. Of course, in other embodiments, the first limiting structure 121 can also be glued or welded to the support bracket 12.
[0047] In one embodiment, the support bracket 12 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart first limiting structures 121, at least two of which are respectively located on opposite sides of the installation position of the outdoor drain pipe 42 and the outdoor unit body 41. Specifically, the plurality of first limiting structures 121 are spaced-apart on the support bracket 12 to jointly fix the outdoor drain pipe 42 and limit the extension direction of the outdoor drain pipe 42. Since the extension direction of the outdoor drain pipe 42 may be different under different installation environments, first limiting structures 121 are provided on opposite sides of the installation position of the outdoor drain pipe 42 and the outdoor unit body 41. Regardless of how the user actually installs it, when the outdoor drain pipe 42 is extended to either side, the first limiting structure 121 can fix the outdoor drain pipe 42, thereby improving the installation adaptability of the air conditioner outdoor unit 4.
[0048] See again Figures 1 to 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the load-bearing bracket 11 is provided with a second limiting structure 111, which fixes the outdoor drainage pipe 42. Specifically, the second limiting structure 111 assists the first limiting structure 121 in further restricting the extension path and direction of the outdoor drainage pipe 42. Therefore, in actual installation, depending on the actual installation environment, the outdoor drainage pipe 42 can be fixed only to the second limiting structure 111, or only to the first limiting structure 121; or the outdoor drainage pipe 42 can be fixed to the first limiting structure 121 and the second limiting structure 111 in sequence.
[0049] The second limiting structure 111 and the first limiting structure 121 can have the same structure, that is, the second limiting structure 111 is also provided with a limiting slot 122, and the outdoor drainage pipe 42 is snapped into the limiting slot 122; the second limiting structure 111 and the first limiting structure 121 can also have different structures.
[0050] Furthermore, the second limiting structure 111 is located on the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket 11, and is situated on the side of the load-bearing bracket 11 closest to the window 2. Specifically, the second limiting structure 111 is located on the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket 11, meaning that the installation position of the outdoor drain pipe 42 and the outdoor unit body 41 is higher than the installation position of the outdoor drain pipe 42 and the second limiting structure 111. This results in a lower installation height of the outdoor drain pipe 42 within the outdoor unit body 41, facilitating the drainage of condensate from the outdoor unit body 41, reducing the possibility of backflow of condensate from the indoor drain pipe, and also facilitating the fixation of the outdoor drain pipe 42. The second limiting structure 111 is located on the side of the load-bearing bracket 11 closest to the window 2, allowing the water discharged from the outdoor drain pipe 42 to flow along the external wall 3 to the ground, thereby reducing the direct splashing of water discharged from the outdoor drain pipe 42 onto the ground and preventing spraying.
[0051] Preferably, the second limiting structure 111 is integrally formed on the load-bearing bracket 11, thereby ensuring the fixation stability of the second limiting structure 111 and facilitating its processing. Of course, in other embodiments, the second limiting structure 111 can also be bonded or welded to the load-bearing bracket 11.
[0052] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes an outdoor unit 4 and a mounting bracket 1. The specific structure of the mounting bracket 1 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. The mounting bracket 1 mounts the outdoor unit 4 to the outside of the window 2.
[0053] The above are merely exemplary embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of this utility model and the contents of the specification and drawings of this utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A mounting bracket, characterized in that, An outdoor unit for installing an air conditioner, the outdoor unit including a main body and an outdoor drain pipe connected to the main body, the mounting bracket including: A load-bearing bracket, installed on one side at a window and extending along a first direction into the outdoor space, is used for mounting the outdoor unit body; and A support bracket is provided, the upper end of which is installed on the load-bearing bracket and the lower end of which abuts against the external wall. The support bracket is provided with a first limiting structure, which fixes the outdoor drainage pipe.
2. The mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting structure is provided with a limiting slot, and the outdoor drainage pipe is snapped into the limiting slot.
3. The mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting structure is located at one end of the support bracket near the external wall.
4. The mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting structure is located on the upper surface of the support bracket.
5. The mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support bracket is provided with a plurality of first limiting structures arranged at intervals, and at least two of the plurality of first limiting structures are respectively located on opposite sides of the installation position of the outdoor drain pipe and the outdoor unit body.
6. The mounting bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting structure is integrally formed on the support bracket.
7. The mounting bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The load-bearing bracket is provided with a second limiting structure, which fixes the outdoor drainage pipe.
8. The mounting bracket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The second limiting structure is disposed on the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket and is located on the side of the load-bearing bracket closer to the window; and / or, The second limiting structure is integrally formed on the load-bearing bracket.
9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an outdoor air conditioning unit and a mounting bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the mounting bracket mounting the outdoor air conditioning unit to the outside of a window.
10. The air conditioner as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes an indoor unit and a connecting assembly connecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. The connecting assembly includes a sleeve, a refrigerant pipe and an indoor drain pipe disposed within the sleeve, and the indoor drain pipe is capable of draining the condensate from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit. The refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant; And / or, the compressor of the air conditioner is located in the indoor unit of the air conditioner; And / or, the bottom of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with casters.