Vibration control member, outdoor unit, and attachment method of the vibration control member

Abstract

To improve installation workability of a vibration control member.SOLUTION: A vibration control member 20 is attached to an outdoor unit 2 which has a compression device 10 for compressing a refrigerant, and a partition wall 3g disposed adjacent to the compression device 10. The vibration control member 20 includes: a vibration suppressing part 30 which has a right side surface facing part extending in a front-rear direction, provided in a gap formed between the compression device 10 and the partition wall 3g, and facing a side surface of the compression device 10, and a right front surface facing part extending in a right-left direction crossing the front-rear direction and facing a front surface of the compression device 10, and suppresses vibration of the compression device 10; and a support part 40 for supporting the vibration suppressing part 30 from the lower side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vibration-isolating member, an outdoor unit, and a method for attaching the vibration-isolating member. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in order to prevent damage to the compressor and the refrigerant piping connected to the compressor due to vibrations, impacts, etc. that occur during transportation, it is known to provide a vibration-damping member that suppresses vibration of the compressor during transportation (for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses a removably attached vibration-proof cushion to prevent excessive shaking of the compressor when the outdoor unit is transported to the installation site. A plurality of such vibration-proof cushions are provided, and each is placed on a terminal block provided on the upper part of the outer surface of the compressor or on the upper surface of the compressor. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6762421 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the outdoor unit described in Patent Document 1 has multiple vibration-proof cushions installed so as to come into contact with the front and rear surfaces of the compressor. For this reason, there is a possibility that the vibration-proof cushions installed so as to come into contact with the rear surface of the compressor may become an obstacle during installation, making installation work complicated.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide an anti-vibration member and an outdoor unit that can improve the workability of installation work, as well as a method for mounting the anti-vibration member. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the vibration-isolating member, outdoor unit, and mounting method of the vibration-isolating member disclosed herein employ the following measures. A vibration-damping member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a vibration-damping member attached to an outdoor unit having a compression device that compresses a refrigerant and an adjacent member arranged adjacent to the compression device, the vibration-damping member having a first opposing portion extending in a predetermined direction and provided in a gap formed between the compression device and the adjacent member and opposing a first surface of the compression device, and a second opposing portion extending in a cross direction that intersects the predetermined direction and opposing a second surface of the compression device, and is equipped with a vibration suppression portion that suppresses vibration of the compression device, and a support portion that supports the vibration suppression portion from below.

[0007] A method for installing a vibration-damping member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a method for installing a vibration-damping member to an outdoor unit having a compression device that compresses a refrigerant and an adjacent member arranged adjacent to the compression device, wherein the vibration-damping member has a first surface opposing portion that extends in a predetermined direction and is provided in a gap formed between the compression device and the adjacent member and faces a first surface of the compression device, and a second surface opposing portion that extends in a cross direction that intersects the predetermined direction and faces a second surface of the compression device, and has a vibration suppression portion that suppresses vibration of the compression device and a support portion that supports the vibration suppression portion from below, and includes an insertion step of inserting the first surface opposing portion into the gap from the predetermined direction, and a placement step of placing the vibration suppression portion on the support portion. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present disclosure, the workability of installing vibration-isolating members can be improved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the outdoor unit according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, with the front panel removed. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a vibration-proof member is attached to a compression device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a perspective view showing a vibration suppressing portion of a vibration-proof member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a support portion of a vibration-damping member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a vibration-isolating member, an outdoor unit, and a method for attaching a vibration-isolating member according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5. In Fig. 2, the upper panel 3a and the machine room front panel 3cb are omitted.

[0011] 1 and 2, the air conditioner 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a compressor (not shown) that compresses a refrigerant, a four-way switching valve (not shown) that switches the circulation direction of the refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger 5 that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and outside air, an expansion valve (not shown) that expands the refrigerant, and an indoor heat exchanger (not shown) that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and indoor air from an indoor fan (not shown), and is equipped with a closed refrigerant cycle in which these devices are connected by refrigerant piping 9. The various devices are housed in an indoor unit (not shown) or an outdoor unit 2.

[0012] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the outdoor unit 2 includes a housing 3, a compression device 10, an outdoor heat exchanger 5, a blower 6 that guides outside air to the outdoor heat exchanger 5, a control box 7, a bracket 8 that supports the control box 7 relative to the housing 3, refrigerant piping 9, water piping 11, and vibration-proof members 20.

[0013] The housing 3 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped member that constitutes the outer shell of the outdoor unit 2 and defines a space S therein. The control box 7 is a member that houses electrical components such as an inverter that controls the compressor, etc. Each part that constitutes the outdoor unit 2 is arranged in the space S. The space S is divided by a partition wall 3g, which will be described later, into a heat exchanger chamber S1 in which the outdoor heat exchanger 5 is provided, and a machine chamber S2 in which the compression device 10, etc. are provided.

[0014] The housing 3 has an upper panel 3a that defines the upper surface of the space S, a bottom panel 3b that defines the lower surface of the space S, a rear panel 3d that defines the rear surface of the space S, a right panel 3e that defines the right surface of the space S, and a left panel 3f that defines the left surface of the space S. The housing 3 also has a heat exchanger chamber front panel 3ca that defines the front surface of the heat exchanger chamber S1, and a machine chamber front panel 3cb that defines the front surface of the machine chamber S2. The housing 3 also has a partition wall 3g that separates the heat exchanger chamber S1, in which the outdoor heat exchanger 5 and the like are arranged, from the machine chamber S2, in which the compressor, the control box 7, and the like are arranged.

[0015] The compressor 10 includes an insulation 10a that forms an outer shell, and a compressor (not shown) that is housed inside the insulation 10a. The insulation 10a blocks noise generated by the compressor. The compression device 10 is a device that is housed in the machine room S2 of the space S and is disposed at a position facing the machine room front panel 3cb. The compressor compresses the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant cycle and discharges it to the refrigerant pipes 9.

[0016] The machine room front panel 3cb is configured to be removable. The heat exchanger room front panel 3ca is formed with an exhaust opening (not shown) for discharging outside air introduced into the outdoor unit 2 by the blower 6. The rear panel 3d is formed with an intake opening (not shown) for introducing outside air into the outdoor unit 2. The partition wall 3g is provided so as to divide the space S into left and right.

[0017] In the heat exchanger chamber S1, an exterior heat exchanger 5 having a generally L-shape in plan view is placed on the bottom panel 3b so as to fit along the right panel 3e and the rear panel 3d. In the heat exchanger chamber S1, a blower 6 that guides outside air to the exterior heat exchanger 5 and an electric motor (not shown) that drives the blower 6 are arranged.

[0018] The machine room S2 is a space partitioned by the machine room front panel 3cb, the left panel 3f, and the partition wall 3g. In the machine room S2, a compression device 10 is placed on the bottom panel 3b. A bracket 8 supported by the partition wall 3g is provided at the top of the machine room S2. A control box 7 is supported by being suspended from the bracket 8.

[0019] The refrigerant piping 9 is a piping for circulating the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant cycle. The refrigerant piping 9 is a general term for piping provided in the machine room S2 of the outdoor unit 2. The refrigerant piping 9 includes, for example, a suction piping through which the refrigerant supplied to the compressor flows, and a discharge piping through which the refrigerant discharged from the compressor flows. The water pipe 11 is a pipe having an inner diameter and an outer diameter larger than those of the refrigerant pipe 9, and water flows inside.

[0020] In this embodiment, the vibration-proof member 20 is attached to prevent the compression device 10 arranged in the machine room S2 from being displaced due to strong vibration or impact during transportation, thereby causing stress to the compression device 10 and the refrigerant pipes 9 connected to the compression device 10 and causing damage. That is, the vibration-proof member 20 is provided on the outdoor unit 2 during transportation.

[0021] Next, the vibration-isolating member 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3, the vibration-proof member 20 has a vibration suppression section 30 that faces the front and side surfaces of the compression device 10, and a support section 40 that supports the vibration suppression section 30 from below. The vibration suppression section 30 and the support section 40 are separate bodies.

[0022] 3 and 4, the vibration suppression section 30 has a first vibration suppression section 31 facing the front and right side surface of the compression device 10, and a second vibration suppression section 32 facing the front and left side surface of the compression device 10. Moreover, the vibration suppression section 30 does not have a portion facing the rear surface of the compression device 10. The first vibration suppression section 31 and the second vibration suppression section 32 are separate bodies. The first vibration suppression section 31 and the second vibration suppression section 32 are disposed to face each other with the compression device 10 in between. The vibration suppression section 30 suppresses vibration of the compression device 10. In particular, the vibration suppression section 30 suppresses vibration of the compression device 10 in the left-right direction.

[0023] The first vibration suppressing section 31 integrally includes a right side surface facing portion (first surface facing portion) 31a extending in the front-rear direction (predetermined direction) and facing the right side surface (first surface) of the compression device 10, and a right front surface facing portion (second surface facing portion) 31b bending from the front end of the right side surface facing portion 31a and extending in the left-right direction (intersecting direction) and facing the right half of the front surface (second surface) of the compression device 10. The first vibration suppressing section 31 is a plate-like member and is substantially L-shaped in a plan view. The first vibration suppressing section 31 is formed of corrugated cardboard. In detail, the first vibration suppressing section 31 is formed of a plurality of stacked plate-like corrugated cardboards (see FIG. 2).

[0024] 3, the right side surface facing portion 31a is provided between the right side surface of the compression device 10 and the partition wall (adjacent member) 3g. In other words, the right side surface facing portion 31a is provided in a gap formed between the right side surface of the compression device 10 and the partition wall 3g. The right side surface facing portion 31a extends in a substantially straight line.

[0025] A side surface 31aa of the right side surface facing portion 31a on the partition wall 3g side faces and abuts against the partition wall 3g. A side surface 31ab of the right side surface facing portion 31a on the compression device 10 side faces and abuts against the right side surface of the compression device 10. The side surface 31ab of the right side surface facing portion 31a on the compression device 10 side is flat.

[0026] The right front facing portion 31b is provided between the front surface of the compression device 10 and the machine room front panel 3cb (see FIG. 1). A surface 31ba of the right front surface facing portion 31b facing the compression device 10 faces and abuts against the front surface of the compression device 10. In addition, the surface 31ba facing the compression device 10 is curved so as to conform to the front surface of the compression device 10.

[0027] A connection portion between the side surface 31ab of the right side surface facing portion 31a and the surface 31ba of the right front surface facing portion 31b is curved to fit along the outer circumferential surface of the compression device .

[0028] The second vibration suppression section 32 integrally includes a left side surface facing portion (first surface facing portion) 32a extending in the front-rear direction (predetermined direction) and facing the left side surface (first surface) of the compression device 10, and a left front surface facing portion (second surface facing portion) 32b bending from the front end of the left side surface facing portion 32a and extending in the left-right direction (intersecting direction) and facing the left half of the front surface (second surface) of the compression device 10. The second vibration suppression section 32 is a plate-like member and is substantially L-shaped in a plan view. The second vibration suppression section 32 is formed of corrugated cardboard. In detail, the second vibration suppression section 32 is formed of a plurality of stacked plate-like corrugated cardboards (see FIG. 2).

[0029] 3, the left side surface facing portion 32a is provided between the left side surface of the compression device 10 and the water piping (adjacent member) 11. In other words, the left side surface facing portion 32a is provided in a gap formed between the left side surface of the compression device 10 and the water piping 11. The left side surface facing portion 32a extends in a substantially straight line.

[0030] A side surface 32aa on the water piping 11 side of the left side surface facing portion 32a faces and abuts against the water piping 11. A side surface 32ab on the compression device 10 side of the left side surface facing portion 32a faces the left side surface of the compression device 10. In this embodiment, the refrigerant piping 9 (suction piping) is provided between the left side surface of the compression device 10 and the side surface 32ab on the compression device 10 side. The side surface 32ab on the compression device 10 side of the left side surface facing portion 32a is flat.

[0031] The left front facing portion 32b is provided between the front surface of the compression device 10 and the machine room front surface panel 3cb (see FIG. 1). A surface 32ba of the left front facing portion 32b facing the compression device 10 faces and abuts against the front surface of the compression device 10. A part of the surface 32ba facing the compression device 10 is curved to correspond to the front surface of the compression device 10.

[0032] 3 and 5, the support portion 40 has a first pillar portion 41 and a second pillar portion 42 standing on the upper surface of the bottom panel 3b of the housing 3, and a connection plate portion 43 connecting the first pillar portion 41 and the second pillar portion 42. The first pillar portion 41 and the second pillar portion 42 are arranged to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the left-right direction. The first pillar portion 41 and the second pillar portion 42 are arranged to sandwich the compression device 10.

[0033] The first columnar portion 41 and the second columnar portion 42 are hollow members extending in the vertical direction. The cross sections of the first columnar portion 41 and the second columnar portion 42 cut along a horizontal plane are substantially triangular. In detail, the cross sections are formed into a right triangle with the hypotenuse being the surface (inner surface 41c, 42c described later) facing the compression device 10. The first pillar portion 41 and the second pillar portion 42 are formed from corrugated cardboard. The first pillar portion 41 is formed by folding a single piece of corrugated cardboard.

[0034] The first pillar portion 41 has a front surface 41a facing the machine room front panel 3cb, an outer side surface 41b facing the partition wall 3g, and an inner side surface 41c facing the compression device 10. The first vibration suppressing part 31 is placed on the upper surface of the first pillar part 41. In detail, the front end part of the first vibration suppressing part 31 is placed on the upper surface of the first pillar part 41.

[0035] The second pillar portion 42 has a front surface 42a facing the machine room front panel 3cb, an outer side surface 42b facing the water piping 11, and an inner side surface 42c facing the compression device 10. The second vibration suppressing part 32 is placed on the upper surface of the second pillar part 42. In detail, the front end part of the second vibration suppressing part 32 is placed on the upper surface of the second pillar part 42.

[0036] The connection plate portion 43 is a plate-shaped member. The connection plate portion 43 is connected to the vertical center portions of the first column portion 41 and the second column portion 42. The connection plate portion 43 has a front surface 43a facing the machine room front panel 3cb and a rear surface 43b facing the compression device 10. The connection plate portion 43 is made of cardboard.

[0037] Next, a method for transporting the outdoor unit 2 will be described. The outdoor unit 2 is transported with the vibration-proof members 20 attached. Therefore, before transportation, the vibration-proof members 20 are attached to the outdoor unit 2 from which the machine room front panel 3cb has been removed (see FIG. 2). The method of attaching the vibration-proof members 20 will be described later. After the vibration-proof members 20 are attached, the machine room front panel 3cb is attached. The work of attaching the vibration-proof members 20 is carried out, for example, in a factory or the like.

[0038] Next, the outdoor unit 2 is transported to the installation site by a transport vehicle or the like. Next, the outdoor unit transported to the installation site is installed. The vibration-proof member 20 is removed from the installed outdoor unit 2. The removed vibration-proof member 20 is discarded on the spot. Note that the removed vibration-proof member 20 may also be transported to a disposal site and discarded at the disposal site.

[0039] Next, a method for attaching the vibration-proof member 20 to the outdoor unit 2 will be described. First, as shown by the arrow in Fig. 2, the support part 40 is attached from the front of the compression device 10. At this time, the support part 40 is moved until the rear surface 43b of the connection plate part 43 abuts against the front surface of the compression device 10. With the rear surface 43b of the connection plate part 43 abutting against the front surface of the compression device 10, the first pillar part 41 and the second pillar part 42 of the support part 40 are erected on the bottom panel 3b.

[0040] Next, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 2, the vibration suppression unit 30 is attached from the front of the compressor 10. Specifically, first, the right side surface facing portion 31a of the first vibration suppression unit 31 is inserted from the front into a gap formed between the right side surface of the compressor 10 and the partition wall 3g (insertion process). At this time, the first vibration suppression unit 31 is moved until the surface 31ba of the right front surface facing portion 31b facing the compressor 10 abuts against the front surface of the compressor 10. With the surface 31ba of the right front surface facing portion 31b facing the compressor 10 abutting against the front surface of the compressor 10, the first vibration suppression unit 31 is placed on the upper surface of the first column portion 41 (placement process). At this time, the right side surface facing portion 31a is sandwiched between the right side surface of the compressor 10 and the partition wall 3g.

[0041] Next, the left side surface opposing portion 32a of the second vibration suppression portion 32 is inserted from the front into a gap formed between the left side surface of the compression device 10 and the water piping 11 (insertion process). At this time, the second vibration suppression portion 32 is moved until the surface 32ba of the left front surface opposing portion 32b facing the compression device 10 abuts against the front surface of the compression device 10. With the surface 32ba of the left front surface opposing portion 32b facing the compression device 10 abutting against the front surface of the compression device 10, the second vibration suppression portion 32 is placed on the upper surface of the second column portion 42 (placement process). At this time, the left side surface opposing portion 32a is sandwiched between the refrigerant piping 9 and the water piping 11 provided adjacent to the left side surface of the compression device 10.

[0042] In this manner, the vibration-proof member 20 is attached to the outdoor unit 2. The support portion 40 and the vibration suppressor 30 may or may not be bonded together. When removing the vibration-proof member 20 from the outdoor unit 2, the above-mentioned steps are performed in the reverse order.

[0043] According to this embodiment, the following advantageous effects are obtained. The piping (particularly the refrigerant piping 9) provided in the outdoor unit 2 according to this embodiment is formed to have elasticity so as to absorb vibrations from the viewpoint of noise reduction, etc. In addition, since vibration-proofing material such as rubber is also provided on the legs of the compression device 10, if the outdoor unit 2 is subjected to large vibrations during transportation, etc., and the compression device 10 vibrates, the refrigerant piping 9 may also vibrate significantly in response to the vibration of the compression device 10 and may be damaged.

[0044] In this embodiment, since the outdoor unit 2 is provided with the vibration-proof member 20 that suppresses vibration of the compression device 10 during transportation, it is possible to suppress vibration of the compression device 10. Furthermore, since vibration of the refrigerant piping 9 caused by vibration of the compression device 10 can also be suppressed, damage to the refrigerant piping 9 can be suppressed.

[0045] Furthermore, since the vibration of the compression device 10 is suppressed by providing the vibration-proof member 20, costs can be reduced compared to the case where the vibration is suppressed by changing the shape of the compression device 10 or the like.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a support portion 40 is provided that supports the vibration suppression portion 30 from below. As a result, the position of the vibration suppression portion 30 in the height direction can be uniquely determined simply by supporting the vibration suppression portion 30 on the support portion 40. Therefore, the vibration suppression portion 30 can be easily installed at a predetermined height position. This improves the ease of installation of the vibration-proof member 20.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the installation height position of the vibration suppression section 30 is a position corresponding to the height of the support section 40. As a result, by appropriately setting the height of the support section 40, the vibration suppression section 30 can be installed at a desired height position. Therefore, the vibration suppression section 30 can be installed at a height position where the vibration of the compression device 10 can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, the vibration of the compression device 10 can be suitably suppressed.

[0048] In this embodiment, the vibration suppression unit 30 has a right side surface facing portion 31a and a left side surface facing portion 32a extending in the front-rear direction, and a right front surface facing portion 31b and a left front surface facing portion 32b extending in the left-right direction. As a result, when the right side surface facing portion 31a and the left side surface facing portion 32a are inserted from the front-rear direction into a gap formed between the compression device 10 and an adjacent component (partition wall 3g or water piping 11), the right front surface facing portion 31b and the left front surface facing portion 32b face the front surface of the compression device 10. In this way, the vibration suppression unit 30 can be installed simply by inserting the right side surface facing portion 31a and the left side surface facing portion 32a from the front into a gap formed between the compression device 10 and an adjacent component (partition wall 3g or water piping 11). Therefore, the vibration suppression unit 30 can be easily installed, and the workability of the installation work of the vibration suppression unit 20 can be improved.

[0049] Furthermore, after the outdoor unit 2 is installed, the vibration suppression section 30 and the support section 40 may be removed from the outdoor unit 2, and the removed vibration suppression section 30 and support section 40 may be disposed of. In this embodiment, since the vibration suppression section 30 and the support section 40 are formed from cardboard, the removed vibration suppression section 30 and support section 40 can be disposed of more easily than in the case where the vibration suppression section 30 and the support section 40 are formed from a metal material or the like.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the vibration suppression section 30 and the support section 40 are formed from cardboard, the production costs can be reduced compared to when the vibration suppression section 30 and the support section 40 are formed from a metal material or the like.

[0051] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. For example, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which the first vibration suppression section 31 and the second vibration suppression section 32 are separate bodies, but the first vibration suppression section 31 and the second vibration suppression section 32 may be integrated. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the vibration suppressing portion 30 and the support portion 40 are separate bodies, but the vibration suppressing portion 30 and the support portion 40 may be integrated.

[0052] The vibration-isolating member and the outdoor unit, as well as the method for attaching the vibration-isolating member, described in the above-described embodiment can be understood, for example, as follows.

[0053] The vibration-damping member according to the first aspect of the present disclosure is a vibration-damping member (20) attached to an outdoor unit (2) having a compression device (10) that compresses a refrigerant and an adjacent member (3g, 11) arranged adjacent to the compression device, the vibration-damping member having a first surface opposing portion (31a, 32a) extending in a predetermined direction and provided in a gap formed between the compression device and the adjacent member and opposing a first surface of the compression device, and a second surface opposing portion (31b, 32b) extending in a cross direction intersecting the predetermined direction and opposing a second surface of the compression device, the vibration-damping member being provided with a vibration suppression portion (30) that suppresses vibration of the compression device, and a support portion (40) that supports the vibration suppression portion from below.

[0054] In the above-mentioned configuration, a support portion is provided that supports the vibration suppression portion from below. This makes it possible to uniquely determine the heightwise position of the vibration suppression portion simply by supporting the vibration suppression portion on the support portion. This makes it possible to easily install the vibration suppression portion at a predetermined height position. This improves the ease of installation of the vibration-proof member. Furthermore, in the above configuration, the installation height position of the vibration suppression unit is a position corresponding to the height of the support unit. As a result, by appropriately setting the height of the support unit, the vibration suppression unit can be installed at a desired height position. Therefore, the vibration suppression unit can be installed at a height position where it can effectively suppress vibration of the compression device. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress vibration of the compression device.

[0055] In addition, in the above configuration, the vibration suppression part has a first surface opposing part extending in a predetermined direction and a second surface opposing part extending in a cross direction. As a result, when the first surface opposing part is inserted from the predetermined direction into a gap formed between the compression device and an adjacent part, the second surface opposing part faces the second surface of the compression device. In this way, the vibration suppression part can be installed simply by inserting the first surface opposing part from the predetermined direction into the gap formed between the compression device and an adjacent part. Therefore, the vibration-proof member can be easily installed, and the workability of the vibration-proof member installation work can be improved.

[0056] A vibration-proof member according to a second aspect of the present disclosure is the vibration-proof member of the above-mentioned first aspect, wherein the vibration suppression portion and the support portion are formed of cardboard.

[0057] After the outdoor unit is installed, the vibration suppression unit and the support unit may be removed from the outdoor unit and the removed vibration suppression unit and support unit may be disposed of. In the above configuration, the vibration suppression unit and the support unit are formed from cardboard, so the removed vibration suppression unit and support unit can be disposed of more easily than in the case where the vibration suppression unit and the support unit are formed from a metal material or the like. In addition, in the above configuration, since the vibration suppression part and the support part are formed from cardboard, the costs required for production can be reduced compared to when the vibration suppression part and the support part are formed from a metal material or the like.

[0058] The outdoor unit according to a first aspect of the present disclosure includes a compression device (10) that compresses a refrigerant, an adjacent member (3g, 11) arranged adjacent to the compression device, and a vibration-damping member (20) that suppresses vibration of the compression device, the vibration-damping member having a first surface opposing portion (31a, 32a) that extends in a predetermined direction and is provided in a gap formed between the compression device and the adjacent member and that faces a first surface of the compression device, and a second surface opposing portion (31b, 32b) that extends in a cross direction that intersects the predetermined direction and faces a second surface of the compression device, the outdoor unit also having a vibration suppression portion (30) that suppresses vibration of the compression device, and a support portion (40) that supports the vibration suppression portion from below.

[0059] The outdoor unit according to a second aspect of the present disclosure is the outdoor unit of the above-mentioned first aspect, wherein the vibration suppression portion and the support portion are formed from cardboard.

[0060] A method for installing a vibration-proof member according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is a method for installing a vibration-proof member (20) to an outdoor unit (2) having a compression device (10) that compresses a refrigerant and an adjacent member (3g, 11) arranged adjacent to the compression device, the vibration-proof member having a first surface opposing portion (31a, 32a) that extends in a predetermined direction and is provided in a gap formed between the compression device and the adjacent member and facing a first surface of the compression device, and a second surface opposing portion (31b, 32b) that extends in a cross direction that intersects the predetermined direction and faces a second surface of the compression device, the vibration-proof member having a vibration suppression portion (30) that suppresses vibration of the compression device, and a support portion (40) that supports the vibration suppression portion from below, the method including an insertion step of inserting the first surface opposing portion into the gap from the predetermined direction, and a placement step of placing the vibration suppression portion on the support portion. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 1: Air conditioner 2:Outdoor unit 3: Housing 3a: Top panel 3b: Bottom panel 3ca: Heat exchanger compartment front panel 3cb: Machine room front panel 3d: Rear panel 3e: Right panel 3f: Left panel 3g: Partition wall (adjacent parts) 5:Outdoor heat exchanger 6: Blower 7: Control box 8: Bracket 9: Refrigerant piping 10: Compression device 10a: Insulation 11: Water piping (adjacent parts) 20: Vibration-proof material 30: Vibration suppression part 31: 1st vibration suppression part 31a: Right side facing part (first side facing part) 31aa: side 31ab: Side 31b: Right front facing part (second side facing part) 31ba :face 32:Second vibration suppression part 32a: Left side facing part (first side facing part) 32aa: side 32ab: Side 32b: Left front facing part (second side facing part) 32ba :face 40: Support part 41:1st pillar part 41a:Front 41b: Outer surface 41c: Inside surface 42:Second pillar part 42a:Front 42b: Outer surface 42c: Inside surface 43: Connection plate part 43a:Front 43b: Rear side S: Space S1: Heat exchanger room S2: Machine room

Claims

1. A vibration-isolating member to be attached to an outdoor unit having a compression device that compresses a refrigerant and an adjacent member disposed adjacent to the compression device, a vibration suppression section that suppresses vibration of the compression device, the vibration suppression section having a first surface opposing portion that is provided in a gap between the compression device and the adjacent member and that faces a first surface of the compression device, and a second surface opposing portion that extends in a direction intersecting the predetermined direction and that faces a second surface of the compression device; A vibration-proof member comprising: a support portion that supports the vibration suppression portion from below.

2. The vibration-isolating member according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration suppressing portion and the supporting portion are made of corrugated cardboard.

3. A compression device that compresses a refrigerant; an adjacent member disposed adjacent to the compression device; a vibration-isolating member for suppressing vibration of the compression device, The vibration-isolating member is a vibration suppression section that suppresses vibration of the compression device, the vibration suppression section having a first surface opposing portion that is provided in a gap between the compression device and the adjacent member and that faces a first surface of the compression device, and a second surface opposing portion that extends in a direction intersecting the predetermined direction and that faces a second surface of the compression device; and a support portion that supports the vibration suppression portion from below.

4. The outdoor unit according to claim 3 , wherein the vibration suppressing portion and the support portion are formed from corrugated cardboard.

5. A method for attaching a vibration-isolating member to an outdoor unit having a compression device that compresses a refrigerant and an adjacent member disposed adjacent to the compression device, comprising the steps of: The vibration-isolating member is a vibration suppression section that suppresses vibration of the compression device, the vibration suppression section having a first surface opposing portion that is provided in a gap between the compression device and the adjacent member and that faces a first surface of the compression device, and a second surface opposing portion that extends in a direction intersecting the predetermined direction and that faces a second surface of the compression device; a support portion that supports the vibration suppression portion from below, an insertion step of inserting the first surface opposing portion into the gap from the predetermined direction; A method for attaching an anti-vibration member, comprising: a placing step of placing the vibration suppression portion on the support portion.

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