Auxiliary support for air conditioner installation

Abstract

The utility model discloses an auxiliary support for air conditioner installation, and relates to the technical field of air conditioner installation. The support comprises a supporting box body, an upper cover plate, a clamping mechanism and a gear-rack transmission assembly. An accommodating space is formed in the supporting box body; the upper cover plate is fixed to the top of the supporting box. The clamping mechanism is installed at the opening position of the upper cover plate and comprises a first clamping block, a second clamping block and a handle, the handle is hinged through a pin shaft, and resilience force is provided by a first spring. The gear-rack transmission assembly is located in the box body, the rack is connected with the clamping block, the gear and the rack are meshed and can be adjusted through an external handle or a knob, and a second spring is additionally arranged to apply pre-tightening force to meshing. The air conditioner outdoor units with different sizes or shapes can be rapidly and stably clamped and fixed, position fine adjustment is achieved through gear-rack matching, the anti-seismic buffering function is achieved, and the installation efficiency and safety are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning installation technology, and more specifically to an auxiliary bracket for easy fixing, adjustment and protection during the installation of air conditioning outdoor units or related equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of air conditioners and the diversification of their usage scenarios, the installation methods for outdoor air conditioner units have also become increasingly diverse. Traditional outdoor unit installations often use ordinary brackets or place them on a platform, then secure them with bolts, steel frames, etc. Because air conditioner outdoor units are typically large and heavy, stability, adjustability, and safety must be considered during installation and subsequent maintenance. However, existing mounting brackets generally have the following problems:

[0003] Limited fixing methods: Most brackets can only be fixed with bolts or clips, making it difficult to flexibly adjust the position or angle of the air conditioner unit during installation.

[0004] Insufficient adjustment mechanism: The lack of a mechanism for quick adjustment or fine-tuning leads to inaccurate placement of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, or makes it difficult to make fine-tuning again after installation.

[0005] Insufficient shock resistance and stability: Some supports may loosen or shift during long-term operation or in external vibration environments, posing certain safety hazards.

[0006] Therefore, how to provide an auxiliary support that is structurally stable, highly adjustable, and adaptable to air conditioner units of various sizes or shapes has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation. By combining a reasonable clamping mechanism with a gear adjustment mechanism, it can achieve multi-directional stable fixation of the air conditioner body, while also having convenient adjustment function, thereby improving installation efficiency and safety of use.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation, comprising:

[0009] The supporting box has internal storage space;

[0010] The top cover plate is fixed to the top of the support box, and the top cover plate has several openings;

[0011] At least four clamping mechanisms are installed at the opening of the upper cover plate. Each clamping mechanism includes a first clamping block, a second clamping block, and a handle. The handle is hinged to the clamping block by a pin and is provided with a return force by a first spring.

[0012] A gear-rack transmission assembly includes a rack, a gear, and a second spring, wherein the rack is connected to a clamping block, the gear meshes with the rack and can be rotated or locked by an external handle or knob, and the second spring is used to apply a preload force to the meshing between the rack and the gear.

[0013] Furthermore, the support box is also equipped with connecting gears, drive shafts or connecting rods inside, so as to realize the linkage or individual adjustment of multiple clamping mechanisms.

[0014] Furthermore, the handle can swing up and down or left and right around the pin, and by pressing down or lifting the handle, the clamping block can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction to clamp or loosen the air conditioner body.

[0015] Furthermore, a partition plate or pad is provided between the upper cover plate and the support box, and a limiting structure is provided on the partition plate to limit the movement range of the clamping block.

[0016] Furthermore, the inner surface of the clamping block is provided with anti-slip or protective pads to increase friction and prevent damage to the air conditioner body.

[0017] Furthermore, the external handle or knob is located on different sides of the support housing and is connected to the gear or drive shaft respectively, so as to achieve fine adjustment or locking of the gear-rack transmission assembly.

[0018] Furthermore, mounting holes are provided on the bottom or side wall of the support box for fixing the bracket to the wall or ground.

[0019] This utility model provides an auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation, which has the following advantages:

[0020] Through the above structural design, this utility model can achieve quick and stable clamping and fixing of air conditioner outdoor units of different sizes or shapes, and utilizes gear-rack cooperation to achieve fine-tuning of position, greatly improving installation efficiency and safety. Furthermore, the springs or buffer elements inside the bracket can reduce the impact of unit vibration on the bracket, extending its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further explains this utility model. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the bracket of this utility model, showing the overall situation when the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is placed on the bracket;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional appearance diagram of the bracket of this utility model, showing the arrangement of the support box (1), the upper cover plate (2) and the four sets of clamping mechanisms;

[0024] Figure 3 This is one of the enlarged cross-sectional views of the present invention, mainly showing the relationship between the clamping mechanism, the upper cover plate, and the internal connecting structure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is the second enlarged cross-sectional view of the present invention, mainly showing the cooperation relationship between the gear-rack and the support box, handle, second spring and connecting plate.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Support box; 2. Top cover plate; 3. First clamping block; 4. Second clamping block; 5. Handle; 6. Pad plate; 7. Divider plate; 8. Connecting gear; 9. Drive shaft; 10. Limiting structure; 11. First spring (for handle reset); 12. Pin; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Rack; 15. Second spring (for pre-tensioning of rack and gear engagement); 16. Gear; 17. Protrusion; 18. Adjusting handle; 19. Locking knob; 20. Mounting hole / fixing knob. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following is combined Figures 1 to 4 The specific structure shown will provide a more detailed description of this utility model. Unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" used in this embodiment are all for reference only and do not constitute a limitation on this utility model.

[0029] Overall structure

[0030] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides an auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation, including a support box 1 and a top cover 2 fixed to its top. The support box 1 has a rectangular box-like structure with an internal space containing a gear-rack transmission assembly, an elastic element, and several connecting parts. The top cover 2 has several rectangular or irregularly shaped openings to accommodate and install a clamping mechanism. Adjustment handles 18 or locking knobs 19 and 20 are respectively provided on the left and right outer walls of the support box 1, facilitating external adjustment or locking of the internal gear mechanism by the operator. Furthermore, pre-drilled mounting holes are provided on the bottom or side walls of the support box 1, such as... Figure 1 The location indicated by reference numeral 20 or the unseen area at the bottom is used to securely fix the bracket to a wall, floor, or other supporting structure.

[0031] exist Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the air conditioner body is schematically shown as a circular outline with outer heat sink fins, supported below by an upper cover plate 2. Four sets of clamping mechanisms are distributed around the air conditioner body, and are clamped to the side edges of the body through clamping blocks and handle structures. Since the air conditioner body adopts a circular structure in the illustration, its size can be adapted to changes through the adjustment device of this utility model. Effective fixation can also be achieved for air conditioner bodies of other shapes, such as square or rectangular.

[0032] Clamping mechanism

[0033] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The clamping mechanism consists of a first clamping block 3, a second clamping block 4, and a handle 5. The first clamping block 3 and the second clamping block 4 can be fixed or hinged to the underside of the upper cover plate 2 by means of an internal connecting rod, a pad plate 6, a partition plate 7, etc.

[0034] The lower part of the handle 5 is connected to the pin 12 and can swing up and down or left and right around the pin 12. The return of the handle 5 can be provided by the second spring 11, so that the handle automatically returns to its original position when released.

[0035] exist Figure 3 As can be seen from the partial cross-section, when the operator presses down or lifts the handle 5 to apply force downward or outward, the clamps 3 and 4 will open or close accordingly, thereby firmly clamping the outer edge of the air conditioner body onto the upper cover plate 2.

[0036] The inner surfaces of clamps 3 and 4 are provided with anti-slip or protective pads. Specifically, the protective pads can be rubber pads, which are used to increase friction and prevent damage to the surface of the air conditioner body.

[0037] With the above-mentioned clamping mechanism, this utility model can flexibly adjust the clamping degree according to the actual size or shape of the air conditioner body, taking into account both the convenience of the installation process and the stability after fixing.

[0038] Gear-rack drive assembly

[0039] See Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The support box 1 is equipped with a gear-rack transmission assembly that cooperates with the clamping mechanism. Its core components include rack 14, gear 16, second spring 15, connecting rod 13, connecting gear 8, transmission shaft 9, etc.

[0040] The rack 14 can be fixed or connected to the bottom of the partition plate 7 or the clamping blocks 3 and 4. The gear 16 meshes with the rack 14. By rotating the gear 16 through the handle 18 or the knob 19, the clamping blocks 3 and 4 can be moved to make fine adjustments in the horizontal direction.

[0041] The second spring 15 is used to provide preload for the meshing of the rack 14 and the gear 16, ensuring the fit between the two during operation and preventing loosening or idle play.

[0042] The internal connecting gear 8 cooperates with the drive shaft 9 and other connecting parts 13 to achieve synchronous or separate adjustment of multiple clamping mechanisms.

[0043] When the operator rotates the external handle 18 or the locking knob 19, the gear 16 can be used to change the position of the clamping blocks 3 and 4, or to lock them. The fixing knob 20 or the mounting hole structure on the other side can also be used to limit or fix the mechanism in a specific position.

[0044] This gear-rack transmission assembly ensures smooth movement of the clamping blocks and allows the operator to quickly adjust the clamping range using an external handle, making it particularly suitable for the installation of air conditioner units of different sizes.

[0045] Elastic and limiting device

[0046] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As can be seen, this utility model uses components such as the first spring 11, the second spring 15, and the protrusion 17 or the limiting structure 10 in multiple locations:

[0047] The first spring 11 is used for the rebound of the handle 5 to ensure that the handle automatically returns to its initial position after being released;

[0048] The second spring 15 is used for pre-tightening between the gear 16 and the rack 14, so that the clamping blocks 3 and 4 can be reliably engaged and fixed in any position;

[0049] The limiting structure 10 can be an opening or a stop provided on the upper cover plate 2 or the partition plate 7 to limit the movement range of the clamping blocks 3 and 4 and prevent excessive pulling or squeezing.

[0050] The snap or protrusion 17 provides additional positioning during engagement, preventing gears or racks from misaligning due to vibration.

[0051] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0052] When installing the air conditioner unit using this invention, first fix the bracket to the wall or ground through the mounting holes; adjust the four clamping mechanisms 3, 4, and 5 to the appropriate positions according to the size of the air conditioner unit; then place the air conditioner unit on the upper cover plate 2, and make fine adjustments using handle 18 or knobs 19 and 20 to ensure that the clamps 3 and 4 fit tightly against the outer edge of the unit; finally, operate handle 5 to press or lock. If subsequent maintenance or relocation is required, the handle 5 or knobs 19 and 20 can be operated in reverse to release the clamps 3 and 4 from the air conditioner unit, allowing the equipment to be easily removed.

[0053] This invention achieves stable clamping and fine-tuning of the air conditioner unit by incorporating a gear-rack transmission assembly within the support housing 1 and arranging four clamping mechanisms on the upper cover plate 2. Utilizing elastic elements such as the first spring 11 and the second spring 15, pre-tensioning or rebound force can be provided during clamping and unlocking, making operation simple and preventing loosening. Through the cooperation of the handle 18 or knobs 19 and 20 with the internal gears 16, the clamping range of the clamping blocks 3 and 4 can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the air conditioner unit, making it widely applicable. Compared with traditional fixed brackets, this invention significantly improves installation efficiency, protective effect, and ease of use, and has good promotion and application value.

[0054] Through the above steps, this utility model can improve installation efficiency while ensuring firmness; and because the bracket is equipped with elastic elements and buffer structure, it can effectively reduce the impact of vibration on the unit and the bracket itself, and extend the service life of the air conditioner unit and the bracket.

[0055] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation, characterized in that, include: Support box (1), with internal storage space; The top cover plate (2) is fixed to the top of the support box (1), and the top cover plate (2) has several openings; At least four clamping mechanisms are installed at the opening of the upper cover plate (2). Each clamping mechanism includes a first clamping block (3), a second clamping block (4), and a handle (5). The handle (5) is hinged to the clamping block by a pin (12) and is provided with a rebound force by a first spring (11). The gear-rack drive assembly includes a rack (14), a gear (16), and a second spring (15), wherein the rack (14) is connected to a clamp, the gear (16) meshes with the rack (14) and can be rotated or locked by an external handle (18) or knob (19, 20), and the second spring (15) is used to apply a preload force to the meshing between the rack (14) and the gear (16).

2. The auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support box (1) is also equipped with a connecting gear (8), a transmission shaft (9) or a connecting rod (13) to enable the linkage or individual adjustment of multiple clamping mechanisms.

3. The auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (5) can swing up and down or left and right around the pin (12). By pressing down or lifting the handle (5), the clamps (3, 4) can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction to clamp or loosen the air conditioner body.

4. The auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition plate (7) or a pad plate (6) is provided between the upper cover plate (2) and the support box (1), and a limiting structure (10) is provided on the partition plate (7) to limit the movement range of the clamping blocks (3, 4).

5. The auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the clamping blocks (3, 4) is provided with anti-slip or protective pads to increase friction and avoid damage to the air conditioner body.

6. The auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external handle (18) or knob (19, 20) is located on different sides of the support box (1) and is connected to the gear (16) or drive shaft (9) respectively to achieve fine adjustment or locking of the gear-rack transmission assembly.

7. The auxiliary bracket for air conditioner installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support box (1) has pre-drilled mounting holes on its bottom or side wall for fixing the bracket to the wall or ground.

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