Air conditioner support and sheet metal progressive die
By designing the connecting part, mounting part, and reinforcing wall structure of the air conditioner bracket, and using multi-station continuous mold processing, the problem of easy deformation of the fixed position of the air conditioner bracket was solved, realizing efficient production and structurally stable air conditioner brackets, which are suitable for fixing the compressor of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN SHUNDE KAISHUO PRECISION MOLD AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing fixing structure of air conditioner brackets is prone to deformation and cannot meet the strength requirements of existing fixing structures, and the production efficiency of air conditioner brackets is low.
An air conditioner bracket was designed, including a connecting part, a mounting part, and a reinforcing wall. Through multi-station processing of continuous molds, the shape stability and structural robustness of the bracket are ensured. Specific modules are introduced into the mold to achieve stable forming of the bracket.
It improves the production efficiency and structural stability of air conditioner brackets, ensures that the mounting base is not easily deformed, enhances the connection strength, and is suitable for fixing the compressor of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to a continuous mold for an air conditioner bracket and a sheet metal bracket. Background Technology
[0002] The compressor in an air conditioner outdoor unit is fixed by a bracket, which is formed by stamping. Patent CN207170670U discloses a continuous die for an air conditioner motor bracket, which uses a continuous die to stamp the air conditioner motor bracket, improving production efficiency. The fixing position of this air conditioner motor bracket is L-shaped and can be formed in one stamping step. However, this fixing position structure is prone to deformation and cannot meet the strength requirements of existing fixing structures. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an air conditioner bracket that is not easily deformed.
[0004] The first objective of this utility model is achieved in the following way.
[0005] An air conditioner bracket includes a body with a fixing seat in the hollowed-out part of the body. The fixing seat includes a connecting part, a mounting part, and a first reinforcing wall. The connecting part is perpendicular to the body and its bottom is integrally formed with the body. The mounting part is parallel to the body and its top is integrally formed with one side of the mounting part. The first reinforcing wall extends from one side of the top of the connecting part along the outline of the mounting part. Two corners are formed between the connecting part, the mounting part, and the first reinforcing wall. The top surface of the mounting part has a recessed annular groove. The connection between the connecting part and the body has a first reinforcing part, and the connection between the connecting part and the mounting part has a second reinforcing part.
[0006] Furthermore, an annular wall extends upward from the edge of the hollowed-out portion in the middle of the body, and the connecting portion extends from the annular wall.
[0007] This utility model discloses an air conditioner bracket in which the connecting part, mounting part, and first reinforcing wall are integrally formed and have two corner protectors, resulting in a stable overall shape, a robust structure that is not easily deformed, and an annular groove for convenient placement of shock-absorbing washers. The first and second reinforcing parts enhance the structural strength between the connecting part, mounting part, and body. The annular wall extends from the connecting part, and the connecting part is constrained on both sides by the annular wall, making it less prone to deformation.
[0008] The second objective of this utility model is to provide a continuous mold that is easy to manufacture the above-mentioned air conditioner bracket.
[0009] The second objective of this utility model is achieved in the following way.
[0010] A sheet metal progressive die includes an upper die base and a lower die base. Between the upper and lower die bases are a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth workstation for processing the aforementioned air conditioner bracket. The first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth workstations stamp the strip to form the outline of the body and the fixing seat. The ninth workstation stamps and bends the fixing seat, making the connecting part of the fixing seat and the body inclined at 45°. The tenth workstation pushes the connecting part and the body to be inclined at 90°. The eleventh workstation stamps a mounting hole on the mounting part and bends the annular surrounding wall. The twelfth workstation stamps the annular groove on the mounting part and stamps and bends the body. The thirteenth workstation stamps and bends the body.
[0011] Furthermore, the ninth station includes an upper cavity and a lower core. The upper cavity includes a first module, a second module, a third module, a fourth module, a fifth module, a sixth module, a seventh module, an eighth module, and a ninth module. The third, fourth, sixth, and seventh modules are arranged sequentially in a clockwise direction at the corner notch of the first module. The third, fourth, sixth, and seventh modules are used to form the corner. The second module is located on the right side of the first module, and its two end sides respectively engage with the sides of the third and seventh modules. The fifth module is located on the left side of the first module, and its two end sides respectively engage with the sides of the fourth and sixth modules. The eighth module... The module is located behind the first module. The front side of the eighth module is flush with and abuts against the sides of the second, third, first, fourth, and fifth modules. The ninth module is located in front of the first module. The rear side of the ninth module is flush with and abuts against the sides of the fifth, sixth, first, seventh, and second modules. The bottom surfaces of the first, second, and seventh modules form an inverted V-shaped first cavity. The bottom surfaces of the first, fourth, fifth, and sixth modules form an inverted V-shaped second cavity. The top surface of the lower core extends from the left and right sides respectively into an inverted V-shaped first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion and the first cavity, the second protrusion and the second cavity are formed by stamping and fixing.
[0012] This utility model of continuous mold can improve the production efficiency of air conditioner brackets. The ninth and tenth stations are conducive to the stable forming of the fixed seat shape, and the fixed seat structure is firm, stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioner bracket in Example 1.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioner bracket in Example 1.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner bracket processed by continuous die in Example 1.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separate upper and lower mold bases of the progressive die in Example 1.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a top view of the conveyor belt in Example 1.
[0018] Figure 6 This is a side view of the material strip in Example 1.
[0019] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the upper cavity and lower core in Example 1 (including a schematic diagram of the fixing seat structure).
[0020] Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram of the upper cavity and lower core in Example 1 (including a schematic diagram of the fixing seat structure). Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0022] Example 1, see Figure 1-2 As shown, an air conditioner bracket includes a body 1. A fixing seat 2 is provided in the hollowed-out portion of the body 1. There are four fixing seats 2, arranged symmetrically in two groups, with two fixing seats 2 on the same side arranged symmetrically front and back and integrally formed. Specifically, the fixing seat 2 includes a connecting part 21, a mounting part 22, and a first reinforcing wall 23. An annular wall 24 extends upwards at a 90° angle from the edge of the hollowed-out portion of the body 1, extending from the connecting part 21. That is, the connecting part 21 is perpendicular to the body 1, and its bottom is integrally formed with the body 1. The mounting part 22 is parallel to the body 1, and its top and one side are integrally formed. The first reinforcing wall 23 extends from one side of the top of the connecting part 21 along the contour of the mounting part 22. Two corners are formed between the connecting part 21, the mounting part 22, and the first reinforcing wall 23. The top surface of the mounting part 22 has a recessed annular groove 25. A first reinforcing part 26 is provided at the connection between the connecting part 21 and the body 1, and a second reinforcing part 27 is provided at the connection between the connecting part 21 and the mounting part 22.
[0023] In this embodiment, both the first reinforcing part 26 and the second reinforcing part 27 are composed of V-shaped grooves. The opening of the first reinforcing part 26 is arranged facing upwards, and the opening of the second reinforcing part is arranged facing downwards. The first reinforcing part 26 and the second reinforcing part 27 are formed by continuous die stamping.
[0024] See Figure 3-8As shown, a sheet metal progressive die includes an upper die base 6 and a lower die base 7. Between the upper die base 6 and the lower die base 7 are provided a first station 101, a second station 102, a third station 103, a fourth station 104, a fifth station 105, a sixth station 106, a seventh station 107, an eighth station 108, a ninth station 109, a tenth station 110, an eleventh station 111, a twelfth station 112, and a thirteenth station 113 for processing the aforementioned air conditioner bracket. The first station 101, the second station 102, the third station 103, the fourth station 104, the fifth station 105, the sixth station 106, the seventh station 107, and the eighth station 108 stamp the material strip 5 to form the outline of the body 1 and the fixing seat 2. The ninth station 109 stamps and bends the fixing seat 2 to form a 45° inclined connection between the connecting part 21 of the fixing seat 2 and the body 1. The tenth station 110 pushes the connecting part 21 and the body 1 to form a 90° inclined connection. The eleventh station 111 stamps the mounting hole 28 on the mounting part 22 and bends the annular wall 24. The twelfth station 112 stamps the annular groove 25 on the mounting part 22 and stamps and bends the body 1. The thirteenth station 113 stamps and bends the body 1 to form a 24.
[0025] The ninth station 109 includes an upper cavity 3 and a lower core 4. The upper cavity 3 includes a first module 31, a second module 32, a third module 33, a fourth module 34, a fifth module 35, a sixth module 36, a seventh module 37, an eighth module 38, and a ninth module 39. The third module 33, fourth module 34, sixth module 36, and seventh module 37 are arranged clockwise at the corner notches of the first module 31, forming the corner. The second module 32 is located on the right side of the first module 31, with its two side surfaces engaging with the sides of the third module 33 and the seventh module 37 respectively. The fifth module 35 is located on the left side of the first module 31, with its two side surfaces engaging with the sides of the fourth module 34 and the sixth module 36 respectively. The eighth module 38 is located on the rear side of the first module 31, with its front side engaging with the sides of the second module 32, third module 33, first module 31, fourth module 34, fifth module 35, sixth module 36, seventh module 37, eighth module 38, and ninth module 39. Module 34 and the fifth module 35 have their sides flush and abut against each other. The ninth module 39 is positioned in front of the first module 31. The rear side of the ninth module 39 is flush and abuts against the sides of the fifth module 35, the sixth module 36, the first module 31, the seventh module 37, and the second module 32. The bottom surfaces of the first module 31, the second module 32, and the seventh module 37 form an inverted V-shaped first cavity 301. The bottom surfaces of the first module 31, the fourth module 34, the fifth module 35, and the sixth module 36 form an inverted V-shaped second cavity 302. The top surface of the lower core 4 extends from the left and right sides, respectively, with inverted V-shaped first protrusions 41 and second protrusions 42. The first protrusions 41, the first cavity 301, the second protrusions 42, and the second cavity 302 are formed by a convex-concave fit and stamped into the fixing seat 2. In this embodiment, the third module 33 and the fourth module 34 have the same structure and are placed symmetrically from left to right. The sixth module 36 and the seventh module 37 have the same structure and are placed symmetrically from left to right. Preferably, the third module 33, the fourth module 34, the sixth module 36 and the seventh module 37 have the same structure, which reduces the mold manufacturing cost.
[0026] The included angle of the inverted V-shape is 90°, and the included angle between the sidewalls and bottom surfaces of the first cavity 301 and the second cavity 302 is 45°.
[0027] The first, second, third, and fourth stations 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, and 108 are for punching, pressing, and shaping, which is existing technology. The ninth and tenth stations 110 punch out the shape of the aforementioned fixing seat 2. The eleventh station 111 punches out mounting holes 28 on the mounting part 22 and bends the annular surrounding wall 24 on the body 1. The mounting holes 28 are used to fix the compressor to the mounting part 22 with bolts. The twelfth station 112 punches out the annular groove 25 on the mounting part 22 and punches and bends the body 1. The annular groove 25 is arranged around the mounting holes 28 to facilitate the placement of shock-absorbing washers. The thirteenth station 113 punches and bends the body 1 into its final shape.
[0028] The terms used in this utility model, such as "first," "second," etc., do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used for distinction.
[0029] In this invention, terms such as "a" or "an" are used to indicate not a limitation on the quantity, but rather to indicate the existence of at least one of the mentioned objects.
[0030] In this utility model, terms indicating direction or location such as front end, rear end, top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are used to indicate relative positions rather than absolute positions.
[0031] Terms used in this invention, such as "approximately," "overall," "approximately," and "similar," are limiting terms used to indicate features that exist but allow for certain deviations. The amount of deviation allowed may vary depending on the specific context.
Claims
1. An air conditioner bracket, comprising a body (1), wherein a fixing seat (2) is provided in the hollowed-out part in the middle of the body (1), characterized in that, The fixing base (2) includes a connecting part (21), a mounting part (22) and a first reinforcing wall (23). The connecting part (21) is perpendicular to the body (1). The bottom of the connecting part (21) and the body (1) are integrally formed. The mounting part (22) is parallel to the body (1). The top of the connecting part (21) and one side of the mounting part (22) are integrally formed. The first reinforcing wall (23) extends from one side of the top of the connecting part (21) along the outline of the mounting part (22). Two corners are formed between the connecting part (21), the mounting part (22) and the first reinforcing wall (23). The top surface of the mounting part (22) is provided with a recessed annular groove (25). The connection between the connecting part (21) and the body (1) is provided with a first reinforcing part (26). The connection between the connecting part (21) and the mounting part (22) is provided with a second reinforcing part (27).
2. The air conditioner bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hollow part in the middle of the body (1) has an annular wall (24) extending upward from the edge, and the connecting part (21) extends from the annular wall (24).
3. A sheet metal progressive die, comprising an upper die base (6) and a lower die base (7), wherein the upper die base (6) and the lower die base (7) are provided with a first station (101), a second station (102), a third station (103), a fourth station (104), a fifth station (105), a sixth station (106), a seventh station (107), an eighth station (108), a ninth station (109), a tenth station (110), an eleventh station (111), a twelfth station (112), and a thirteenth station (113), characterized in that, The first station (101), second station (102), third station (103), fourth station (104), fifth station (105), sixth station (106), seventh station (107), and eighth station (108) stamp the strip (5) to form the outline of the body (1) and the fixed seat (2). The ninth station (109) stamps the fixed seat (2) and bends it into shape, so that the connecting part (21) of the fixed seat (2) and the body (1) are in a certain position. The 45° inclined connection is achieved. At the tenth station (110), the connecting part (21) and the body (1) are pushed to be inclined at 90°. At the eleventh station (111), the mounting hole (28) is punched out on the mounting part (22) and the annular wall (24) is bent out. At the twelfth station (112), the annular groove (25) is punched out on the mounting part (22) and the body (1) is punched and bent out. At the thirteenth station (113), the body (1) is punched out and bent into shape.
4. The sheet metal progressive die according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ninth station (109) includes an upper cavity (3) and a lower core (4). The upper cavity (3) includes a first module (31), a second module (32), a third module (33), a fourth module (34), a fifth module (35), a sixth module (36), a seventh module (37), an eighth module (38), and a ninth module (39). The third module (33), the fourth module (34), the sixth module (36), and the seventh module (37) are arranged in a clockwise direction at the corner notch of the first module (31). The third module (33), the fourth module (34), the sixth module (36), and the seventh module (37) are used to form the corner. The second module (32) is located to the right of the first module (31), and the two side surfaces of the second module (32) respectively engage with the side surfaces of the third module (33) and the seventh module (37). The fifth module (35) is located to the left of the first module (31), and the two side surfaces of the fifth module (35) respectively engage with the side surfaces of the fourth module (34) and the sixth module (36). The eighth module (38) The eighth module (38) is located behind the first module (31). The front side of the eighth module (38) is flush with and abuts against the sides of the second module (32), the third module (33), the first module (31), the fourth module (34), and the fifth module (35). The ninth module (39) is located in front of the first module (31). The rear side of the ninth module (39) is flush with and abuts against the sides of the fifth module (35), the sixth module (36), the first module (31), the seventh module (37), and the second module (32). The first module (31), the second module (38), the eighth module (39), the ninth ... The bottom surfaces of module (32) and the seventh module (37) form an inverted V-shaped first concave cavity (301), and the bottom surfaces of the first module (31), the fourth module (34), the fifth module (35), and the sixth module (36) form an inverted V-shaped second concave cavity (302). The top surfaces of the lower core (4) extend out an inverted V-shaped first protrusion (41) and a second protrusion (42) on the left and right sides respectively. The first protrusion (41), the first concave cavity (301), the second protrusion (42), and the second concave cavity (302) are formed by stamping the fixing seat (2) in a concave-convex fit.