Cover plate provided with quick mounting structure

By designing a quick-installation structure for the cover body and locking components, the problems of inconvenient installation of air conditioner outdoor unit covers and snow accumulation are solved, enabling convenient installation of the cover and effective snow removal, thus protecting the air conditioner outdoor unit and bracket.

CN224135984UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17QINGDAO YUHENG ALUMINUM TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO YUHENG ALUMINUM TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The existing air conditioner outdoor unit cover is inconvenient to install and cannot effectively prevent rust caused by snow accumulation.

Method used

A quick-installation structure including a cover plate body and a locking component is designed. The cover plate is conveniently installed by using a sliding mounting strip and a locking component, and a drainage groove is provided on the top of the cover plate to drain snow water.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient installation of the cover plate and effectively prevents snow accumulation, significantly reducing the risk of snow accumulation causing corrosion to the air conditioner outdoor unit and bracket.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a cover plate equipped with a quick installation structure, which comprises a cover plate main body and a locking assembly, the cover plate main body is installed above a support, the rear side of the cover plate main body is provided with a pair of sliding installation strips used for being in sliding butt joint with a pair of side sliding installation grooves arranged in front of the support, and the locking assembly is installed on the cover plate main body. A sliding installation strip is arranged on the support, a locking groove is formed in the side, away from the center line of the support, of the sliding installation strip, and a locking assembly used for rapidly installing the cover plate body is arranged on the right side of the support. And when the cover plate body is disassembled, a reset spring rebounds to insert a locking rod into a corresponding locking groove, locking of a sliding mounting strip can be completed, then fixing of the cover plate body is completed, in the same way, the cover plate body can be quickly disassembled through reverse operation, and therefore the final effect is that the mounting convenience of the cover plate body is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of protective structure technology, and specifically relates to a cover plate equipped with a quick-installation structure. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner outdoor unit cover is a localized protective device designed to address specific environmental risks. Common types include sloping rain shelters, water deflectors, and dust filters. Its core function is to extend the lifespan of the outdoor unit by blocking rain, debris, or sunlight while ensuring heat dissipation. In northern snow-melting areas, characterized by continuous and heavy snowfall, although air conditioner outdoor units are inherently waterproof, prolonged snowfall can lead to snow accumulation on the top of the unit and its bracket. Melted snow can then corrode the bracket or the unit, reducing their lifespan. The conventional solution is to install a cover on top of the outdoor unit to shield it from heavy snowfall. These covers are typically made of metal or resin and are attached to the wall using expansion bolts or brackets. While this method provides stability, it requires specific tools such as wrenches, making installation somewhat inconvenient. Therefore, a new structure is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cover plate with a quick installation structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a cover plate with a quick installation structure, comprising: a cover plate body and a locking component, wherein the cover plate body is installed above a bracket, and a pair of sliding installation strips are provided on the rear side of the cover plate body for slidingly engaging with a pair of side sliding installation grooves opened on the front of the bracket;

[0005] A locking groove is provided on the side of the sliding mounting strip away from the center line of the bracket. A locking component for quick installation of the cover plate body is provided on the right side of the bracket. The locking component includes an external fixing box welded to the side of the bracket. A reset spring for resetting the locking rod is provided inside the external fixing box.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, an air conditioner outdoor unit is fixed to the lower front side of the bracket by bolts, a triangular reinforcing rod is welded to the lower side of the bracket, and the specifications of the left and right sides of the upper side of the bracket are exactly the same.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a pair of sliding mounting grooves are provided on the front side of the upper part of the bracket. The width of the inner side of the sliding mounting groove is greater than the width of its front opening. The shape of the sliding mounting groove matches the shape of the sliding mounting strip. The cross-section of the sliding mounting strip is a convex structure, and its shape matches the cross-sectional shape of the sliding mounting groove. Therefore, after the sliding mounting strip and the sliding mounting groove are slidably connected, the movement direction of the sliding mounting strip can be restricted to the vertical direction, thus preventing the sliding mounting strip from detaching from the front side of the sliding mounting groove.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the length, width, and height of the sliding mounting strip match the length, width, and depth of the sliding mounting groove, and the two sets of sliding mounting strips are identical in specifications and are arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the horizontal height of the front side of the cover body is lower than the horizontal height of its rear side, the angle between the cover body and the horizontal plane is 20 degrees, the length and width of the cover body are greater than the length and width of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the design of the inclined surface at the top of the cover body can facilitate the forward discharge of snow water.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the top of the cover plate body is provided with several sets of drainage grooves from left to right. The cover plate body is made of stainless steel. The design of several sets of drainage grooves can disperse and discharge snow water, preventing pressure concentration on the top of the cover plate body.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a reset spring is fixed inside the right side of the external fixing box, a connecting plate is provided on the left side of the reset spring, a locking rod is provided at the center of the left side of the connecting plate, and the left side of the external fixing box is recessed to the right to form a storage cavity.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the external fixing box is provided with a pull button on the right side. A pull rod passes through the center of the left side of the pull button, passing to the right side of the external fixing box and the inside of the return spring, and is fixed to the center of the right side of the connecting plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the length of the storage cavity matches the length of the locking rod, a magnetic ring matching the diameter of the locking rod is provided at the left opening of the storage cavity, an iron metal cladding is glued to the outside of the locking rod, and the radius of the locking rod matches the radius of the locking groove.

[0014] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. By setting a locking component, which includes an external fixing box, a locking rod, and a return spring, during actual installation, first pinch the pull button and pull it to the right. The pull rod drives the connecting plate to move to the right and squeezes the return spring. At the same time, the locking rod retracts to the right into the storage cavity under the action of the connecting plate. The metal cladding on the outside of the locking rod is attracted and fixed to the magnetic ring, thus fixing the locking rod. Similarly, the locking rod on the left side is fixed. Then, the pair of sliding mounting strips on the rear side of the cover body slide down along the pair of sliding mounting slots above the bracket, thereby sliding the cover body onto the air conditioner outdoor unit. Finally, push the two sets of pull buttons to make the return spring rebound and insert the locking rod into the corresponding locking slot, thus completing the locking of the two sets of sliding mounting strips and fixing the cover body. Therefore, the final effect is to greatly improve the ease of installation of the cover body.

[0015] 2. By setting up a cover plate body, several sets of drainage grooves are opened from left to right on the top of the cover plate body. The length and width of the cover plate body are greater than the length and width of the air conditioner outdoor unit. When used in areas with heavy snowfall in the north, the cover plate body can block the snowfall on its top. After the snow melts on the top of the cover plate body, the melted snow water is discharged forward along the several sets of drainage grooves. Therefore, the final effect is to greatly reduce the snowfall falling on the bracket and the surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit, significantly reduce the corrosion of the bracket and the air conditioner outdoor unit by snow and snow water, and provide good protection for the air conditioner outdoor unit and the bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cover plate with a quick-installation structure according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a sliding mounting groove in a cover plate equipped with a quick-installation structure according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of a cover plate equipped with a quick-installation structure according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a locking component in a cover plate equipped with a quick-installation structure according to the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram, 100 is the bracket and 110 is the sliding mounting slot.

[0022] 200-Cover plate body, 201-Drainage groove, 210-Sliding mounting strip, 211-Locking groove;

[0023] 300-Locking component, 310-External fixing box, 311-Reset spring, 312-Magnetic ring, 320-Pull button, 321-Pull rod, 330-Linking plate, 340-Locking rod, 341-Metal cladding. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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 one aspect of the present utility model, and not all aspects. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 4 A cover plate with a quick-installation structure includes: a cover plate body 200 and a locking assembly 300. The cover plate body 200 is installed above a bracket 100. The rear side of the cover plate body 200 is provided with a pair of sliding mounting strips 210 for slidingly engaging with a pair of side sliding mounting grooves 110 opened at the front of the bracket 100.

[0026] A locking groove 211 is provided on the side of the sliding mounting strip 210 away from the center line of the bracket 100. A locking assembly 300 for quick installation of the cover plate body 200 is provided on the right side of the bracket 100. The locking assembly 300 includes an external fixing box 310 welded to the side of the bracket 100. A return spring 311 for resetting the locking rod 340 is provided inside the external fixing box 310.

[0027] The air conditioner outdoor unit is fixed to the front side of the bracket 100 by bolts. A triangular reinforcing rod is welded to the bottom of the bracket 100. The specifications of the left and right sides of the top of the bracket 100 are exactly the same.

[0028] A pair of sliding mounting grooves 110 are provided on the front side of the bracket 100. The width of the inner side of the sliding mounting groove 110 is greater than the width of its front opening. The shape of the sliding mounting groove 110 matches the shape of the sliding mounting strip 210. The cross-section of the sliding mounting strip 210 is a convex structure, and its shape matches the cross-sectional shape of the sliding mounting groove 110. Therefore, after the sliding mounting strip 210 slides and engages with the sliding mounting groove 110, the movement direction of the sliding mounting strip 210 can be restricted to the vertical direction, thus preventing the sliding mounting strip 210 from detaching from the front side of the sliding mounting groove 110.

[0029] The length, width, and height of the sliding mounting strip 210 match the length, width, and depth of the sliding mounting groove 110. The two sets of sliding mounting strips 210 have the same specifications and are arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner.

[0030] The horizontal height of the front side of the cover body 200 is lower than that of the rear side. The angle between the cover body 200 and the horizontal plane is 20 degrees. The length and width of the cover body 200 are greater than the length and width of the air conditioner outdoor unit. The design of the inclined surface at the top of the cover body 200 can facilitate the forward discharge of snow water.

[0031] The top of the cover body 200 has several sets of drainage grooves 201 arranged from left to right. The cover body 200 is made of stainless steel. The design of several sets of drainage grooves 201 can disperse and discharge snow water, preventing pressure concentration at the top of the cover body 200.

[0032] A reset spring 311 is fixed inside the right side of the external fixing box 310. A linkage plate 330 is provided on the left side of the reset spring 311. A locking rod 340 is provided at the center of the left side of the linkage plate 330. The left side of the external fixing box 310 is recessed to the right to form a storage cavity.

[0033] The external fixing box 310 has a pull button 320 on the right side. A pull rod 321 passes through the center of the left side of the pull button 320 to the right side of the external fixing box 310 and the inner side of the return spring 311, and is fixed to the center of the right side of the connecting plate 330.

[0034] The length of the storage cavity matches the length of the locking rod 340. A magnetic ring 312 matching the diameter of the locking rod 340 is provided at the left opening of the storage cavity. An iron metal cladding 341 is glued to the outside of the locking rod 340. The radius of the locking rod 340 matches the radius of the locking groove 211.

[0035] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 4In actual use, the bracket 100 is installed on the outdoor wall with expansion screws. The outdoor air conditioner unit is installed on the top of the support plate on the front side of the bracket 100. The bottom of the support plate and the bottom of the bracket 100 are supported and fixed by two sets of triangular reinforcing rods (the installation method of the bracket 100 and the outdoor air conditioner unit is existing technology, and its structure and installation steps will not be described here). The bracket 100 extends upward on both the left and right sides. A sliding mounting groove 110 is vertically opened on the front of the extension. The width of the inner side of the sliding mounting groove 110 is greater than the width of its front opening. A cover plate body 200 is provided on the top of the bracket 100. A pair of sliding mounting strips 210 are provided on the left and right sides of the back of the cover plate body 200. The specifications of the sliding mounting strips 210 match the specifications of the sliding mounting grooves 110. A locking groove 211 is opened on the side of the sliding mounting strip 210 away from the center line of the bracket 100. A locking component 300 is provided on both the left and right sides of the top of the bracket 100. The right locking component 300 is described here.

[0036] The locking assembly 300 includes an external fixing box 310, a locking rod 340, and a return spring 311. The left side of the external fixing box 310 is welded to the right side of the extension of the bracket 100. The return spring 311 is fixed inside the right side of the external fixing box 310. A connecting plate 330 is provided on the left side of the return spring 311, and a locking rod 340 is provided on the left side of the connecting plate 330. An iron metal cladding 341 is glued to the outside of the locking rod 340. The left side of the external fixing box 310 is recessed to the right to form a space for storing the lock. The storage cavity of the rod 340 has a magnetic ring 312 on the inner side of the passage between the storage cavity and the external fixing box 310. The ring is used to attract and fix the metal cladding 341, thereby fixing the locking rod 340 inside the storage cavity. The right side of the external fixing box 310 has a pull button 320. The left side of the pull button 320 is connected to the right side of the external fixing box 310 and the inner side of the return spring 311 by a pull rod 321, and is fixed to the right side of the linkage plate 330. Therefore, by pulling the pull button 320, the locking rod 340 can be moved left and right.

[0037] When installing the cover body 200, first pull outwards on both sets of pull buttons 320. The pull rod 321 drives the connecting plate 330 to compress the return spring 311, causing it to retract and store force. Then, the locking rod 340 moves into the storage cavity and is fixed to the metal cladding 341 by magnetic attraction ring 312, thus storing the two sets of locking rods 340 into their respective storage cavities. Next, lift the cover body 200 and insert the pair of sliding mounting strips 210 on the rear side of the cover body 200 into the two sets of sliding mounting slots 110, thereby… The cover body 200 is installed on the front side of the bracket 100, and at this time the cover body 200 is on top of the air conditioner outdoor unit. Then, push the two sets of pull buttons 320 in opposite directions. Under the action of the pushing force, the magnetic ring 312 is disengaged from the metal cladding 341, and the return spring 311 rebounds, so that the locking rod 340 is inserted into the locking groove 211, thereby completing the locking of the two sets of sliding mounting strips 210, and thus completing the fixation between the cover body 200 and the bracket 100. Therefore, the final effect is to greatly improve the installation convenience of the cover body 200.

[0038] Example 2: Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The top of the cover body 200 has several sets of drainage grooves 201 arranged from left to right. The cover body 200 is a sloping structure with a gradually increasing slope from front to back, and the angle between the cover body 200 and the horizontal plane is 20 degrees. The length and width of the cover body 200 are greater than the length and width of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the front side of the cover body 200 extends forward by 15cm to prevent snow water from dripping onto the top of the air conditioner outdoor unit during drainage. In actual use, there is a lot of snowfall in northern snowmelt areas. The design of the cover body 200 allows snowfall to fall on the top of the cover body 200. The top layer of snow effectively reduces the amount of snow falling on the surface of the bracket 100 and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. After the main body of the cover 200 blocks most of the snowfall, the melted snow is discharged forward along several sets of drainage channels 201. It should be noted that the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and the bracket 100 themselves have a certain degree of waterproof performance, so a small amount of snow falling on their surface is negligible. Therefore, the final effect is that the main body of the cover 200 can effectively block most of the snowfall, thereby preventing a large amount of snow from accumulating on the surface of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and the bracket 100, which would then cause corrosion to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and the bracket 100.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cover plate configured with a quick installation structure, comprising: The cover body (200) and the locking assembly (300) are characterized in that: the cover body (200) is installed above the bracket (100), and the rear side of the cover body (200) is provided with a pair of sliding mounting strips (210) for slidingly engaging with a pair of side sliding mounting grooves (110) opened in front of the bracket (100). The sliding mounting strip (210) has a locking groove (211) on the side away from the center line of the bracket (100). The bracket (100) has a locking assembly (300) on the right side for quick installation of the cover plate body (200). The locking assembly (300) includes an external fixing box (310) welded to the side of the bracket (100). The external fixing box (310) has a reset spring (311) inside for resetting the locking rod (340).

2. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air conditioner outdoor unit is fixed to the lower front side of the bracket (100) by bolts. A triangular reinforcing rod is welded to the lower side of the bracket (100). The specifications of the left and right sides above the bracket (100) are exactly the same.

3. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pair of sliding mounting grooves (110) are provided on the front side above the bracket (100). The width of the inner side of the sliding mounting groove (110) is greater than the width of its front opening. The shape of the sliding mounting groove (110) matches the shape of the sliding mounting strip (210).

4. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 3, wherein: The length, width, and height of the sliding mounting strip (210) match the length, width, and depth of the sliding mounting groove (110). The two sets of sliding mounting strips (210) have the same specifications and are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner.

5. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: The horizontal height of the front side of the cover body (200) is lower than the horizontal height of its rear side, the angle between the cover body (200) and the horizontal plane is 20 degrees, and the length and width of the cover body (200) are greater than the length and width of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

6. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 5, wherein: The top of the cover plate body (200) is provided with several sets of drainage grooves (201) from left to right, and the cover plate body (200) is made of stainless steel.

7. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein: The external fixing box (310) has a reset spring (311) fixed on the right side inside. The reset spring (311) has a connecting plate (330) on the left side. The connecting plate (330) has a locking rod (340) at the center of the left side. The left side of the external fixing box (310) is recessed to the right to form a storage cavity.

8. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The external fixing box (310) is provided with a pull button (320) on the right side. A pull rod (321) passes through the center of the left side of the pull button (320) to the right side of the external fixing box (310) and the inner side of the return spring (311), and is fixed to the center of the right side of the connecting plate (330).

9. A cover plate configured with a quick mounting structure according to claim 7, wherein: The length of the storage cavity matches the length of the locking rod (340). A magnetic ring (312) matching the diameter of the locking rod (340) is provided at the left opening of the storage cavity. An iron metal cladding (341) is glued to the outside of the locking rod (340). The radius of the locking rod (340) matches the radius of the locking groove (211).