Outdoor unit for heat pump

EP4717985A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-04-01CLIVET
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-17
Publication Date
2026-04-01

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Technical Problem

Existing outdoor units for heat pumps and air conditioners are cumbersome to maintain, requiring time-consuming grille removal and posing safety risks due to fan exposure during maintenance, especially in challenging installation locations.

Method used

An outdoor unit design featuring a protection element, such as a grille, that slides horizontally along the front surface, allowing quick and safe access to internal components by transitioning between configurations to cover or uncover the fan and secondary portions without disassembly, ensuring safety and efficiency during maintenance.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates rapid and safe maintenance by covering the fan while allowing access to internal components, reducing time and effort, and eliminating the need to handle heavy grilles, thus enhancing safety and convenience.

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Abstract

An outdoor unit (1) for heat pump is provided comprising: a front surface (1a), a first portion (2) facing the front surface (1a) and comprising: a finned pack (20), a fan (21) adapted to cause the forced passage of air through the finned pack (20) and facing the front surface (1a), a second portion (3) adapted to enable the operation of the heat pump (1) and including one or more among a lamination valve, a compressor, electrical components, electronic components; the second portion (3) developing into a second volume (3a) facing the front surface (1a); a protection element (4) at least partially open and developing along the front surface (1a), the protection element (4) being adapted to cover: the fan (21) allowing air passage, and at least part of the second portion (3), wherein the protection element (4) is loosely bound to the remaining part of the outdoor unit (1) and is adapted to slide along the front surface (1a).
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