Compressor mounting structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a compressor installation structure and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, the compressor installation structure comprises a base plate and positioning columns, the positioning columns are fixed on the base plate and used for being distributed around a compressor so that bottom feet of the compressor can be arranged in a sleeved mode, and the positioning columns and the base plate are made of the same material. And the two are integrally formed. According to the technical scheme, the machining efficiency of the chassis is improved, and the machining efficiency of the air conditioner is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a compressor mounting structure and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In air conditioners, the compressor is typically mounted on a chassis using bolts. A common method is to embed the metal bolts within the plastic chassis. During chassis forming, the metal bolts need to be placed in a forming mold beforehand. This process increases the complexity of the forming mold, adds numerous processing steps to the chassis, and reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a compressor mounting structure and an air conditioner, which aims to improve the processing efficiency of the chassis and the air conditioner.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the compressor mounting structure proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] Chassis; and

[0006] Positioning posts are fixed to the chassis and distributed around the compressor for the compressor's feet to fit on. The positioning posts and the chassis are made of the same material and are integrally formed.

[0007] In one embodiment, both the positioning post and the chassis are made of plastic and are integrally injection molded.

[0008] In one embodiment, the positioning post is provided with a first fixing hole for the connector to pass through to connect the positioning post and the compressor.

[0009] In one embodiment, the compressor mounting structure further includes a fixing column and a fixing plate. The fixing column is disposed on the chassis and located on the side of the positioning column away from the compressor. The fixing column has a second fixing hole, and the fixing plate has two mounting through holes. The fixing plate covers the fixing column and the base of the compressor, and the two mounting through holes correspond to the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole, respectively.

[0010] In one embodiment, the height of the fixing post is less than that of the positioning post.

[0011] In one embodiment, the fixing piece includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion connected in a stepped manner, and the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are respectively provided with a mounting through hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first mounting portion is used to cover the positioning post. The first mounting portion includes a first body and two first flanges formed by folding down along both sides of the first body. The two first flanges are used to contact the side wall of the compressor's base.

[0013] In one embodiment, the fixing piece has a second flange formed by folding downward at the end away from the positioning post.

[0014] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the fixed column is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0015] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, including an indoor unit, wherein the indoor unit includes a compressor and a compressor mounting structure.

[0016] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting a chassis and positioning columns in the compressor mounting structure. The positioning columns are fixed to the chassis and distributed around the compressor for the compressor's feet to fit onto. The positioning columns and the chassis are made of the same material and are integrally molded. Compared to the prior art, which uses metal fixing bolts on a plastic chassis and requires complex molding molds and numerous molding processes, this utility model uses the same material for the positioning columns and chassis, making them integrally molded. This reduces mold complexity, decreases processing steps, improves the processing efficiency of the chassis, and ultimately improves the processing efficiency of the air conditioner. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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.

[0018] Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of the compressor mounting structure provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the fixing plate.

[0020] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0021] 100, Chassis; 200, Positioning pin; 210, First fixing hole; 300, Fixing pin; 310, Second fixing hole; 320, Reinforcing rib; 400, Fixing plate; 410, Mounting through hole; 420, First mounting part; 421, First body; 422, First flange; 430, Second mounting part; 440, Second flange; 500, Compressor; 510, Foot; 520, Vibration damping pad.

[0022] 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

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] In air conditioners, the compressor is typically mounted on a chassis using bolts. A common method is to embed the metal bolts within the plastic chassis. During chassis forming, the metal bolts need to be placed in a forming mold beforehand. This process increases the complexity of the forming mold, adds numerous processing steps to the chassis, and reduces production efficiency.

[0027] This utility model proposes a compressor mounting structure.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor mounting structure includes a chassis 100 and a positioning post 200. The positioning post 200 is fixed to the chassis 100 and is distributed around the compressor 500 so that the base 510 of the compressor 500 can be fitted. The positioning post 200 and the chassis 100 are made of the same material and are integrally formed.

[0029] Understandably, in an air conditioner, the compressor 500 needs to be mounted on a chassis 100. More specifically, the bottom of the chassis 100 has feet 510 with positioning holes for connection with the chassis 100. To facilitate the installation of the compressor 500, positioning posts 200 are provided on the chassis 100. Understandably, the positioning posts 200 are distributed around the compressor 500. In one embodiment, the bottom of the compressor 500 is circular, and multiple positioning posts 200 are provided, all located on the same circle and on the outer side of the compressor 500. Correspondingly, multiple feet 510 are also provided on the compressor 500. When installing compressor 500, first align the base feet 510 of compressor 500 with the positioning posts 200 one by one, and then fit the base feet 510 onto the positioning posts 200, that is, let the positioning posts 200 pass through the positioning holes of the base feet 510, thereby achieving the positioning of compressor 500 and improving the installation efficiency and accuracy of compressor 500. At the same time, the cooperation of multiple positioning posts 200 and multiple compressor 500 base feet 510 also achieves circumferential limitation of compressor 500, preventing compressor 500 from rotating in its circumferential direction.

[0030] In this embodiment of the invention, the positioning post 200 and the chassis 100 are made of the same material and are integrally formed. This same material design allows the positioning post 200 and the chassis 100 to be processed using a single mold, achieving a single processing step. This reduces mold complexity, simplifies the mold design, reduces processing steps, improves the processing efficiency of the chassis 100, and ultimately increases the overall processing efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0031] It is worth noting that the fact that the positioning post 200 and the chassis 100 are made of the same material means that they are made of the same material category, not that they are made of the same specific material. For example, in one embodiment, both are made of plastic, but they are not required to be made of ABS plastic. When both are made of the same type of plastic, the chassis 100 and the positioning post 200 can be made using a one-piece injection molding process; when they are made of different plastics, the chassis 100 and the positioning post 200 can be made using a two-color injection molding process.

[0032] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting a chassis 100 and positioning posts 200 in the compressor mounting structure. The positioning posts 200 are fixed to the chassis 100 and distributed around the compressor 500 for the compressor's feet 510 to fit on. The positioning posts 200 and the chassis 100 are made of the same material and are integrally formed. Compared to the prior art, which uses metal fixing bolts on the plastic chassis 100, requiring complex molding molds and numerous molding processes, this utility model uses the same material for the positioning posts 200 and the chassis 100, and integrally forms them. This reduces the complexity of the mold, decreases the number of processing steps, improves the processing efficiency of the chassis 100, and ultimately improves the processing efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0033] In this embodiment of the invention, both the positioning post 200 and the chassis 100 are made of plastic and are integrally injection molded. This plastic material improves the processing efficiency of the chassis 100, and also contributes to the lightweight design of the air conditioner. Alternatively, in other embodiments, both the positioning post 200 and the chassis 100 can be made of metal and integrally cast, which also improves the processing efficiency of the chassis 100 and the overall processing efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0034] In an embodiment of this utility model, the positioning post 200 is provided with a first fixing hole 210 for the connector to pass through to connect the positioning post 200 and the compressor 500.

[0035] Understandably, the positioning post 200 has a positioning function to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the installation and connection between the compressor 500 and the chassis 100. In one embodiment, the positioning post 200 has a first fixing hole 210, and the connector passes through the positioning hole on the base 510 of the compressor 500 and the first fixing hole 210, thereby connecting the compressor 500 and the chassis 100 together. In one embodiment, the first fixing hole 210 has an internal thread, and the connector is configured as a screw. Of course, the connector can also be a rivet, etc., and is not limited here. Thus, by providing the first fixing hole 210 on the positioning post 200, the positioning post 200 has the function of fixing the compressor 500 and the chassis 100.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In an embodiment of this utility model, the compressor mounting structure further includes a fixing post 300 and a fixing plate 400. The fixing post 300 is disposed on the chassis 100 and located on the side of the positioning post 200 away from the compressor 500. The fixing post 300 is provided with a second fixing hole 310, and the fixing plate 400 is provided with two mounting through holes 410. The fixing plate 400 covers the fixing post 300 and the base 510 of the compressor 500, and makes the two mounting through holes 410 correspond to the first fixing hole 210 and the second fixing hole 310 respectively.

[0037] Understandably, in one embodiment, the positioning post 200 is made of plastic. To improve the connection strength between the compressor 500 and the chassis 100, a fixing post 300 is also provided on the chassis 100. The fixing post 300 corresponds one-to-one with the positioning post 200 and is located on the outside of the positioning post 200. The fixing post 300 is provided with a second fixing hole 310. In one embodiment, the fixing post 300, the positioning post 200, and the chassis 100 are made of the same material. In this way, the fixing post 300, the positioning post 200, and the chassis 100 can be integrally formed, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the chassis 100 and the processing efficiency of the air conditioner. At the same time, the compressor mounting structure also includes a fixing plate 400, which is provided with two mounting through holes 410. After the base 510 of the compressor 500 is fitted onto the positioning post 200, the fixing plate 400 is covered on the positioning post 200 and the fixing post 300, so that the base 510 of the compressor 500 is also located under the fixing plate 400. At the same time, the two mounting holes 410 on the fixing plate 400 correspond to the first fixing hole 210 and the second fixing hole 310 respectively. Then, a connector passes through one mounting hole 410 and the first fixing hole 210, and another connector passes through the other mounting hole 410 and the second fixing hole 310, thereby fixing the compressor 500.

[0038] The installation of the fixing post 300 further improves the installation stability and reliability of the compressor 500. In one embodiment, the fixing plate 400 is made of metal, thereby further improving the connection strength between the compressor 500 and the chassis 100. In one embodiment, the second fixing hole 310 is provided with internal threads, and the connector is configured as a screw. Of course, in other embodiments, the connector installed on the fixing post 300 can also be a rivet, etc.

[0039] In an embodiment of this utility model, the height of the fixing post 300 is less than that of the positioning post 200.

[0040] It is understandable that the compressor 500 vibrates and generates significant noise during operation. To prevent this vibration from being transmitted downwards, in one embodiment, a vibration-damping pad 520 is fitted onto the positioning post 200. The base 510 of the compressor 500 is fitted onto the positioning post 200 and sits above the vibration-damping pad 520, thereby reducing downward vibration transmission. In other words, the bottom of the compressor 500 is suspended, and there is no contact between the compressor 500 and the chassis 100. Correspondingly, the positioning post 200 needs to have a certain height to accommodate the vibration-damping pad 520. The fixing post 300 only needs to be able to be fixed to the fixing plate 400; therefore, the height of the fixing post 300 is not required. In the solution shown in the figures of this utility model, considering that the fixing post 300 is made of plastic, to avoid the fixing post 300 easily breaking due to excessive height, the height of the fixing post 300 is made less than the height of the positioning post 200. Thus, the fixing post 300 achieves its fixing function while also extending its service life.

[0041] Please see Figure 2 In an embodiment of this utility model, the fixing piece 400 includes a first mounting portion 420 and a second mounting portion 430 connected in a stepped manner, and a mounting through hole 410 is provided on the first mounting portion 420 and the second mounting portion 430 respectively.

[0042] Understandably, in the solution shown in the figures of this utility model, the height of the fixing post 300 is less than the height of the positioning post 200. Correspondingly, the fixing piece 400 is configured with a stepped first mounting portion 420 and a stepped second mounting portion 430, so that the first mounting portion 420 and the second mounting portion 430 respectively cover the positioning post 200 and the fixing post 300. Thus, the stepped first mounting portion 420 and the stepped second mounting portion 430 further improve the structural strength of the fixing piece 400. Of course, in other embodiments, the fixing piece 400 can also be a flat structure, simply thickened at the position corresponding to the fixing post 300. Considering the lightweight design of the compressor mounting structure, the fixing piece 400 is configured with a stepped first mounting portion 420 and a stepped second mounting portion 430.

[0043] In an embodiment of this utility model, the first mounting part 420 is used to cover the positioning post 200. The first mounting part 420 includes a first body 421 and two first flanges 422 formed by folding down along both sides of the first body 421. The two first flanges 422 are used to contact the side wall of the base 510 of the compressor 500.

[0044] Understandably, the first mounting portion 420 is used to cover the positioning post 200 and is located on the base 510 of the compressor 500. The first mounting portion 420 includes a first body 421 connected to it and two first flanges 422. The first body 421 covers the base 510 of the compressor 500, and the two first flanges 422 are folded downward along both sides of the first body 421, and the two first flanges 422 are in contact with the side walls of the base 510 of the compressor 500. Thus, the arrangement of the first flanges 422 helps to improve the structural strength of the fixing piece 400, so that at least part of the side wall of the base 510 of the compressor 500 is in contact with the first flanges 422, thereby further improving the connection strength between the compressor 500 and the chassis 100.

[0045] In an embodiment of this utility model, the fixing piece 400 is folded downward at the end away from the positioning post 200 to form a second flange 440.

[0046] Understandably, the fixing piece 400 is used to cover the fixing post 300 at the end away from the positioning post 200. In the embodiment shown in the figures of this utility model, the fixing piece 400 is folded downward at this end to form a second flange 440. The provision of the second flange 440 further improves the structural strength of the fixing piece 400 and further improves the connection strength between the compressor 500 and the chassis 100. In one embodiment, the free end of the second flange 440 is in contact with the chassis 100. Of course, in other embodiments, there may be a gap between the free end of the second flange 440 and the chassis 100, which is not limited here.

[0047] In an embodiment of this utility model, the outer wall of the fixing column 300 is provided with reinforcing ribs 320.

[0048] Understandably, to improve the structural strength of the fixing column 300, reinforcing ribs 320 are provided on the outer side wall of the fixing column 300. The reinforcing ribs 320 have a certain width along the radial direction of the fixing column 300. In one embodiment, the width of the reinforcing ribs 320 gradually decreases from the bottom to the top of the fixing column 300, thus ensuring both the contact area between the reinforcing ribs 320 and the chassis 100 and facilitating the weight reduction of the reinforcing ribs 320. In one embodiment, multiple reinforcing ribs 320 are provided, and the multiple reinforcing ribs 320 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the fixing column 300.

[0049] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit. The indoor unit includes a compressor 500 and a compressor mounting structure. The specific structure of the compressor mounting structure 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 compressor 500 is mounted on the compressor mounting structure.

[0050] The air conditioner also includes an outdoor unit and a flexible connection assembly, which connects the indoor and outdoor units respectively. This air conditioner can be a split-type air conditioner that is easy for users to install themselves. It uses flexible refrigerant pipes to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor unit, and refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the equipment leaves the factory. In this way, when users install the equipment themselves, they only need to fix the indoor and outdoor units separately, without assembling refrigerant pipes and adding refrigerant, thus reducing the difficulty of installation and enabling users to install it themselves.

[0051] In one embodiment, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is mounted to the mounting medium via a mounting bracket, while the compressor 500 of the air conditioner is located in the indoor unit. This reduces the weight that the mounting bracket needs to bear, thereby reducing the risk of the mounting bracket falling off. Correspondingly, a noise reduction structure is provided in the indoor unit to reduce the noise during operation and improve the comfort of using the air conditioner.

[0052] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A compressor mounting structure characterized by comprising: The compressor mounting structure comprises: a base plate; and positioning columns fixed to the base plate and distributed around the compressor for the feet of the compressor to be fitted into, the positioning columns being made of the same material as the base plate and being integrally formed with the base plate.

2. The compressor mounting structure of claim 1, wherein The material of the positioning columns and the base plate is plastic, and the positioning columns and the base plate are integrally injection molded.

3. The compressor mounting structure of claim 1, wherein The positioning columns are provided with first fixing holes for connecting members to pass through to connect the positioning columns and the compressor.

4. The compressor mounting structure of claim 3, wherein The compressor mounting structure further comprises a fixing column and a fixing sheet, the fixing column is arranged on the base plate and located on the side of the positioning columns away from the compressor, the fixing column is provided with second fixing holes, and the fixing sheet is provided with two mounting through holes; the fixing sheet covers the fixing column and the feet of the compressor, and the two mounting through holes correspond to the first fixing holes and the second fixing holes respectively.

5. The compressor mounting structure of claim 4, wherein The height of the fixing column is less than that of the positioning columns.

6. The compressor mounting structure of claim 5, wherein The fixing sheet comprises a first mounting part and a second mounting part connected in a stepped manner, and each of the first mounting part and the second mounting part is provided with a mounting through hole.

7. The compressor mounting structure of claim 6, wherein The first mounting part is used to cover the positioning columns, and the first mounting part comprises a first body and two first flanges folded downward along the two sides of the first body, and the two first flanges are used to contact the side walls of the feet of the compressor.

8. The compressor mounting structure of claim 6, wherein The fixing sheet is folded downward at the end away from the positioning columns to form a second flange.

9. The compressor mounting structure of claim 4, wherein The outer side wall of the fixing column is provided with reinforcing ribs.

10. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The indoor unit comprises a compressor and the compressor mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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