Air conditioner and installation method of the same

Abstract

To provide an air conditioner wich can be installed at not only a tent or the like but also at a location having an opening, such as an entrance, with a narrow width, and to provide an installation method of the air conditioner.SOLUTION: An air conditioner includes: a frame 10 having an indoor unit attachment part 11 which is disposed at the indoor side, arranged along an opening 42 or a wall surface 41 of an installation object, and an outdoor unit attachment part 16 which is formed having a width narrower than that of the indoor unit attachment part while extending to the outdoor side from the indoor unit attachment part; casters 20 provided at a bottom part of the frame; an indoor unit 30 installed at the indoor unit attachment part; and an outdoor unit 31 which is installed at the outdoor unit attachment part with its longitudinal direction set to a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the indoor unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an air conditioning device in which an indoor unit and an outdoor unit of the air conditioner are integrally constructed using a stand, and to a method for installing the air conditioning device. [Background technology]

[0002] Previously, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-35465 disclosed an air conditioner stand that includes an outdoor unit installation section for installing the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and an indoor unit installation section that is fixed to the outdoor unit installation section and installs the indoor unit of the air conditioner at a required height with a required horizontal distance from the outdoor unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-35465 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The air conditioner stand disclosed in Patent Document 1 does not pose any particular problems when a shutter, tent, etc. is placed between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. However, when attempting to install the air conditioner stand in a place with a narrow opening, such as an entrance, the width of the indoor unit, outdoor unit, and stand is often wider than the width of the opening, making it impossible to install the air conditioner stand as is.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and has as its object to provide an air conditioning device that can be installed not only in tents but also in places with narrow openings such as entrances and exits, and a method for installing the air conditioning device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The air conditioning device of the present invention is a stand including an indoor unit mounting portion that is arranged indoors along an opening or a wall surface of an object to be installed, and an outdoor unit mounting portion that extends from the indoor unit mounting portion to the outdoor side and is configured to be narrower in width than the indoor unit mounting portion; Casters provided at the bottom of the stand; an indoor unit installed in the indoor unit mounting portion; an outdoor unit installed in the outdoor unit mounting portion with its longitudinal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the indoor unit; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0007] In the air conditioner of the present invention, the width of the outdoor unit mounting portion is narrower than the width of the indoor unit mounting portion. The outdoor unit is also installed with its longitudinal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the indoor unit. This allows the air conditioner to be installed in an opening narrower than the width of the indoor unit by first inserting one side of the indoor unit into the opening and then rotating the air conditioner on its vertical axis.

[0008] The air conditioning device of the present invention is a stand including an indoor unit mounting portion disposed along the indoor side of the object along an opening or wall surface thereof, an outdoor unit mounting portion disposed on the outdoor side at a distance from the indoor unit mounting portion, and a connecting portion connecting the indoor unit mounting portion and the outdoor unit mounting portion and having a width narrower than that of the indoor unit mounting portion; Casters provided at the bottom of the stand; an indoor unit installed in the indoor unit mounting portion; an outdoor unit that is installed in the outdoor unit mounting portion with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the indoor unit; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0009] According to the air conditioning device of the present invention, for the same reason as in the above invention, it can be installed in an opening narrower than the width of the indoor unit.

[0010] A preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention is The distance is configured to be larger than the depth dimension of the indoor unit mounting portion or the depth dimension of the outdoor unit mounting portion.

[0011] According to a preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention, when storing the air conditioning device, part of the indoor unit mounting portion or part of the outdoor unit mounting portion of another air conditioning device can be placed between the indoor unit mounting portion and the outdoor unit mounting portion, thereby saving storage space.

[0012] A preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention is The width of at least the portion of the indoor unit mounting portion where the indoor unit is mounted is configured to be wider than the width of the indoor unit.

[0013] According to a preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention, the indoor unit is less likely to hit the frame of an opening, a wall, or the like when the air conditioning device is installed, thereby preventing damage to the indoor unit.

[0014] A preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention is The indoor unit mounting portion includes an indoor frame material portion that forms a framework, and a plate-like or sheet-like shielding portion that separates the outside air from the inside air.

[0015] According to a preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention, since it is equipped with a shielding portion, it can be installed not only in an installation object having a wall surface (side sheet) such as a tent, but also in a door opening, etc.

[0016] A preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention is The upper part of the shielding portion is a plate-like member, and the lower part is a sheet-like member.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention, the upper part of the shielding part is a plate-like member, which makes it easy to install the indoor unit. Also, the lower part of the shielding part is a sheet-like member, which makes it easy to grip the indoor frame material by, for example, rolling up the sheet-like member when moving or transporting the air conditioner.

[0018] A preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention is A height adjustment mechanism is provided to allow the height of the casters to be adjusted.

[0019] According to a preferred example of the air conditioning device of the present invention, the height adjustment mechanism allows it to be installed even in places with steps.

[0020] The installation method of the air conditioning device of the present invention includes the steps of: The above air conditioning device installation method, an opening forming step of opening a door of the installation object to form an opening; a carrying-in step of bringing the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit into the room from outside while tilting them with respect to the opening; a direction changing step of changing the orientation of the frame so that the indoor unit mounting portion closes the opening; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0021] The installation method of the air conditioning device of the present invention includes the steps of: The above air conditioning device installation method, an opening forming step of opening a door of the installation object to form an opening; a carrying-in step of carrying the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit into the room from outside while holding a portion of the indoor frame material portion corresponding to the sheet-like member and tilting the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit with respect to the opening; a direction changing step of changing the orientation of the frame so that the indoor unit mounting portion closes the opening; a curing step of adjusting the shape of the sheet-like member and closing the opening; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0022] The installation method of the air conditioning device of the present invention includes the steps of: The above air conditioning device installation method, an opening forming step of opening a door of the installation object to form an opening; a carrying-in step of bringing the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit into the room from outside while tilting them with respect to the opening; a direction changing step of changing the orientation of the frame so that the indoor unit mounting portion closes the opening; an inclination adjusting step of adjusting the inclination of the pedestal by adjusting the height adjusting mechanism; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0023] According to these air conditioning device installation methods of the present invention, it is possible to achieve the same effects as the air conditioning device invention described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] As described above, the air conditioning device and the method for installing the air conditioning device of the present invention can be installed even in places where the opening width is narrow. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view of an air conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a plurality of air conditioning units are stored. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a side view of an air conditioning device according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a plurality of air conditioning units are stored. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an installation method of an air conditioning device. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is another diagram illustrating a method for installing the air conditioner device. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is another diagram illustrating a method for installing the air conditioner device. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is another diagram illustrating a method for installing the air conditioner device. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is another diagram illustrating a method for installing the air conditioner device. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is another diagram illustrating a method for installing the air conditioner device. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is another diagram illustrating a method for installing the air conditioner device. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is another diagram illustrating a method for installing the air conditioner device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an air conditioning device 1 and an air conditioning device installation method according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, the embodiment of the air conditioning device 1 will be described.

[0027] [First embodiment] A first embodiment of an air conditioning device 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. The air conditioning device 1 of this embodiment includes a stand 10, casters 20, an indoor unit 30, an outdoor unit 31, and refrigerant piping and the like (not shown). Note that the casters 20 are omitted from Figure 3.

[0028] The mount 10 comprises an indoor unit mounting portion 11, an outdoor unit mounting portion 16, and a reinforcing portion 17. The indoor unit mounting portion 11 has the function of mounting the indoor unit 30 and the function of blocking the outside air from the inside air, and is erected on the indoor side while aligning with an opening 42 or wall surface 41 (see Figure 12, etc.) of the object to be installed. This indoor unit mounting portion 11 comprises an indoor frame material portion 12 and a shielding portion 13. The indoor frame material portion 12 is a skeleton made up of rod-shaped members such as structural steel, square steel pipes, round steel pipes, and square wooden timber, and has a substantially rectangular shape, a modified L-shape, etc. when viewed from behind (front).

[0029] The shielding portion 13 is a plate-like member 14 or a sheet-like member 15 that is attached to the indoor frame material portion 12 and separates the outside air from the inside air. Only the plate-like member 14 or only the sheet-like member 15 may be used as the shielding portion 13. Furthermore, both the plate-like member 14 and the sheet-like member 15 may be used. In this embodiment, the upper portion of the shielding portion 13 is made of a plate-like member 14 such as wooden plywood. The lower portion is made of a bendable sheet-like member 15, which is rolled up during storage and transportation. Furthermore, the indoor unit mounting portion 11 is configured so that at least the width w1 of the portion where the indoor unit 30 is mounted is wider than the width w3 of the indoor unit 30.

[0030] The configuration of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 is not limited to the above-described indoor frame material portion 12 and shielding portion 13, and other configurations may be used, such as a configuration consisting of only plate-like members. Furthermore, when the air conditioning device 1 of this embodiment is installed in a location where a wall surface such as a tent side sheet or shutter can be freely operated, the tent side sheet or shutter functions as a shielding portion, so the shielding portion 13 can be omitted.

[0031] Examples of the object on which the air conditioning device 1 of this embodiment is installed include a building with a door 40 (see FIG. 12, etc.), a tent, etc. Examples of the opening 42 include an opening formed when the door 40 is opened, an entrance / exit of a tent, etc. Examples of the wall surface 41 include a wall around the opening 42, a side sheet of a tent, etc.

[0032] The outdoor unit mounting portion 16, on which the outdoor unit 31 is installed, extends from the indoor unit mounting portion 11 to the outdoor side, but has a width w4 narrower than that of the indoor unit mounting portion 11. In this embodiment, it extends from near the bottom end of the indoor frame material portion 12 by a rod-shaped member similar to the indoor frame material portion 12, and has a generally rectangular shape that is elongated in the front-to-rear direction in plan view. The width w4 of the outdoor unit mounting portion 16 need only be wide enough to allow the outdoor unit 31 to be placed thereon.

[0033] The positional relationship between the outdoor unit mounting portion 16 and the indoor unit mounting portion 11 can be such that they extend from approximately the center in the left-right direction of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 to form a roughly T-shape (inverted T-shape) in plan view, as shown by the solid line in Fig. 3. Alternatively, as shown by the dashed line in Fig. 3, they can be moved to one side in the left-right direction of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 to form a roughly L-shape in plan view. For example, if the opening 42 at the installation location of the air conditioner device 1 is a sliding door and does not protrude from the surrounding wall to the outside, it may be easier for the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the indoor unit 30 to pass through the opening 42 if they are roughly L-shaped in plan view.

[0034] The reinforcing portion 17 reinforces the connection point between the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the outdoor unit mounting portion 16. In this embodiment, the reinforcing portion 17 is a brace that diagonally connects the indoor frame material portion 12 and the outdoor unit mounting portion 16.

[0035] The casters 20 are wheels provided on the bottom of the stand 10, and in this embodiment, two are provided on the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and two on the outdoor unit mounting portion 16. These casters 20 enable the air conditioner apparatus 1 to be movable. As shown by the dashed lines in FIG. 1 , of these casters 20, at least the caster 20 provided on the outdoor unit mounting portion 16 is equipped with a height adjustment mechanism 21 that makes its height adjustable. In this embodiment, the height adjustment mechanism 21 has a vertical shaft 22 that fixes the caster 20 to the outdoor unit mounting portion 16, on which a male screw 23 is provided, and a female screw (not shown) that corresponds to this male screw 23 is provided on the outdoor unit mounting portion 16. The height of the caster 20 can be adjusted by the action of these screws.

[0036] The indoor unit 30 is a typical air conditioner indoor unit 30. The indoor unit 30 is installed on the indoor side of the indoor unit mounting portion 11. Here, the indoor unit 30 is attached to the plate-like member 14 that forms the upper part of the shielding portion 13 with wood screws or the like.

[0037] The outdoor unit 31 is the outdoor unit 31 of a general air conditioner. The legs 32 of the outdoor unit 31 are attached to the outdoor unit mounting portion 16 with members such as bolts. It is preferable that the outdoor unit 31 is oriented such that the pipe connection portion 33 where the compressor (not shown) is located faces away from (rearward of) the indoor unit mounting portion 11. This is because the outdoor unit 31 is generally heavier on the side where the compressor is located. By positioning this heavier side opposite the indoor unit 30, it is possible to prevent the air conditioning apparatus 1 from tipping forward (toward the indoor unit 30). However, this does not exclude the outdoor unit 31 being positioned so that the compressor is located on the indoor unit 30 side.

[0038] The refrigerant piping (not shown) sends the refrigerant from the outdoor unit 31 to the indoor unit 30 and recovers it from the indoor unit 30 to the outdoor unit 31. For example, during cooling operation, the liquid refrigerant is compressed by the compressor and then cooled to near room temperature in the outdoor unit 31, and sent to the indoor unit 30 via the high-pressure piping. The refrigerant sent to the indoor unit 30 is decompressed and vaporized, and uses the heat of vaporization to cool the room. The refrigerant is then returned to the outdoor unit 31 via the low-pressure piping, and is compressed by the compressor repeatedly. In addition, power lines, signal lines, etc. (neither of which are shown) are provided and connected to the indoor unit 30 and the outdoor unit 31.

[0039] Next, we will explain how to store the air conditioning unit 1. As shown in Fig. 4, the air conditioning units 1 of this embodiment can be stored in a staggered orientation so that the outdoor unit mounting portions 16 are adjacent to each other. By placing them in this manner, it is possible to save storage space.

[0040] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of an air conditioner 101 will be described with reference to Figures 5 to 7. The air conditioner 101 of this embodiment includes a stand 110, casters 20, an indoor unit 30, an outdoor unit 31, and refrigerant piping and the like (not shown). Note that the casters 20 are omitted from Figure 7. The casters 20, indoor unit 30, and refrigerant piping of this embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, and therefore their description will be omitted. The indoor unit mounting portion 111 differs only slightly in the shape of the indoor frame material portion 112 and in that the width of the sheet-like member 15 is slightly wider than that of the plate-like member 14, and description thereof will also be omitted.

[0041] The frame 110 comprises an indoor unit mounting portion 111, an outdoor unit mounting portion 116, a connecting portion 118, and a reinforcing portion 17. The outdoor unit mounting portion 116 is where the outdoor unit 31 is installed, and is arranged on the outdoor side at a distance s from the indoor unit mounting portion 111. In this embodiment, the outdoor unit mounting portion 116 is provided at the same height as the vicinity of the lower end of the indoor frame material portion 112. The outdoor unit mounting portion 116 is formed by combining rod-shaped members, similar to the indoor frame material portion 112, and is generally rectangular in plan view, with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the indoor unit mounting portion 111.

[0042] The connecting portion 118 connects the indoor unit mounting portion 111 and the outdoor unit mounting portion 116, and its width w6 is narrower than the width w2 of the indoor unit mounting portion 111 and the width w5 of the outdoor unit mounting portion 116. The narrower the width w6 of the connecting portion 118, the narrower the opening 42 the air conditioner apparatus 1 can be installed in. Here, too, a rod-shaped member is used to connect the indoor unit mounting portion 111 and the outdoor unit mounting portion 116. The length of the connecting portion 118 determines the distance s between the indoor unit mounting portion 111 and the outdoor unit mounting portion 116. This distance s is configured to be larger than the depth dimension d1 of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 or the depth dimension d2 of the outdoor unit mounting portion 16. The distance s can also be larger than the combined depth dimension d3 of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the indoor unit 30. However, the dimension of the gap s is given priority so that the indoor unit mounting portion 111 and the indoor unit 30 can pass through the opening 42.

[0043] Regarding the positional relationship between the outdoor unit mounting portion 116, the indoor unit mounting portion 111, and the connecting portion 118, as shown by the solid line in Fig. 7, the connecting portion 118 can be positioned approximately in the center between the indoor unit mounting portion 111 and the outdoor unit mounting portion 116, making it approximately E-shaped in plan view. Also, as shown by the dashed line in Fig. 7, the connecting portion 118 can be moved to one side in the left-right direction, making it approximately U-shaped in plan view. If the protrusion from the wall surface 41 around the opening 42 at the installation location of the air conditioner device 101 does not get in the way, making it approximately U-shaped in plan view may make it easier for the indoor unit mounting portion 111 and the indoor unit 30 to pass through the opening 42.

[0044] The reinforcing portion 17 is a brace similar to that in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the reinforcing portion 17 connects the interior frame material portion 112 and the connecting portion 118.

[0045] The indoor unit 30 is a typical air conditioner indoor unit 30. The indoor unit 30 is installed on the indoor side of the indoor unit mounting portion 111. Here, it is attached to a plate-like member 14 that forms the upper part of the shielding portion 13.

[0046] The outdoor unit 31 is the outdoor unit 31 of a general air conditioner. The outdoor unit 31 is attached to the outdoor unit mounting portion 116 with members such as bolts. The outdoor unit 31 is installed so that its longitudinal direction is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the indoor unit 30. Here too, the relatively heavy outdoor unit 31 is positioned away from the indoor unit mounting portion 111 by the connecting portion 118, which prevents the air conditioner device 101 from tipping over towards the indoor unit 30.

[0047] Next, the storage arrangement of the air conditioner unit 101 will be described with reference to Figure 8. As already mentioned, the air conditioner unit 101 of this embodiment is configured so that the distance s between the indoor unit mounting part 111 and the outdoor unit mounting part 116 is larger than the depth dimension d1 of the indoor unit mounting part 111 or the depth dimension d2 of the outdoor unit mounting part 116. This makes it possible to insert the indoor unit mounting part 111 or the outdoor unit mounting part 116 into the distance s, and arrange adjacent air conditioner units 101 so that they fit together, thereby saving storage space.

[0048] [How to install air conditioning equipment] Next, a method for installing an air conditioning unit will be described with reference to Figures 9 to 12. Compared to Figures 9 and 10, Figures 11 and 12 are the same plan views but rotated 90 degrees to the right. The installation method for an air conditioning unit of this embodiment uses the air conditioning unit 1 according to the first embodiment described above. The installation method for an air conditioning unit of this embodiment includes an opening forming step, a carrying-in step, a direction changing step, an inclination adjustment step, and a covering step.

[0049] In the opening forming step, as shown in Fig. 9, the door 40 of the installation object is opened to form the opening 42. Fig. 9 shows the state in which the door 40 has already been opened to form the opening 42. Although the drawing shows a hinged door 40 as this door 40, it may also be a sliding door. Furthermore, the opening 42 is not limited to an entrance where the door 40 is located, but may also be formed by removing a portion of a wall in temporary housing, temporary offices, etc. Note that the width w2 of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the width w3 of the indoor unit 30 may be configured to be wider than the width w7 of the opening 42.

[0050] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the carrying-in step involves bringing the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the indoor unit 30 into the room from outside, with the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the indoor unit 30 positioned at an angle relative to the formed opening 42. Here, the indoor unit is brought into the room from the right side of the indoor unit mounting portion 11. Once the right side of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the indoor unit 30 is inside the room, the air conditioner apparatus 1 is rotated about its vertical axis, and the left side of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the indoor unit 30 is also brought into the room. At this time, if the lower part of the shielding portion 13 is a sheet-like member 15, the sheet-like member 15 is rolled up as shown in Figure 1, or the sheet-like member 15 is partially rolled up to expose the lower part of the indoor frame material portion 12. The exposed indoor frame material portion 12 can then be grasped by hand to move the stand 10 (the same applies to the direction change step).

[0051] The direction changing step involves changing the orientation of the frame 10 so that the indoor unit mounting portion 11 blocks the opening 42, as shown in Figures 11 and 12. Specifically, first, as shown in Figure 11, the wide surface of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 is oriented along the wall surface 41. Next, as shown in Figure 12, the position of the frame 10 is changed so that the indoor unit mounting portion 11 blocks the opening 42.

[0052] The tilt adjustment step adjusts the tilt of the stand 10 by adjusting the height adjustment mechanism 21. For example, as shown in Fig. 1, when the indoor floor height FL1 and the outdoor floor height FL2 are different, the height of the casters 20 is adjusted using the height adjustment mechanism 21 so that the outdoor unit mounting portion 16 is horizontal.

[0053] In the curing step, when a sheet-like member 15 is used for the shielding portion 13, the sheet-like member 15 is adjusted to a desired shape to close the opening 42. At this time, the sheet-like member 15 may be fixed to the wall surface 41 or the like using adhesive tape, if necessary. Also, in the carrying-in step, the height of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 needs to be lower than the height of the opening 42, so a gap will be formed between the upper end of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the upper end of the opening 42. Furthermore, because the casters 20 are attached to the bottom surface of the stand 10, a gap will also be formed between the bottom surface of the stand 10 and the floor. In the curing step, these gaps can also be closed with other plate-like or sheet-like members.

[0054] Next, with reference to Figures 13 to 16, an installation method for an air conditioning unit using the air conditioning unit 101 according to the second embodiment described above will be described. Again, Figures 15 and 16 are rotated 90 degrees to the right. The installation method for an air conditioning unit according to this embodiment includes an opening formation step, a carrying-in step, a direction change step, an inclination adjustment step, and a covering step. The opening formation step is as described above. The carrying-in step can also be understood from the above explanation with reference to Figures 13 and 14, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. The direction change step can also be understood from the above explanation with reference to Figures 15 and 16, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. Similarly, a description of the inclination adjustment step and the covering step will be omitted. The sheet-like member 15 provided on the air conditioning unit 101 is configured to be wider in the left-right direction than the plate-like member 14. This allows gaps to be more effectively sealed in the covering step.

[0055] As described above, according to the air conditioner device of the first embodiment, the entire air conditioner device is generally T-shaped or L-shaped in plan view. This allows the air conditioner device to be carried into an opening narrower than the width of the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit by first inserting one of the left and right sides of the indoor unit and the indoor unit into the opening. During this carrying-in and installation, the entire air conditioner device is rotated to carry it into the opening. This simplifies the structure of the stand compared to a system in which only the indoor unit is rotated relative to the entire air conditioner device, and prevents damage to the refrigerant piping due to bending fatigue. Furthermore, because the opening is narrower than the width of the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit, the opening can be easily blocked with the indoor unit mounting portion or a shielding member after installation of the air conditioner device.

[0056] Furthermore, when transporting and installing the air conditioner, there is a risk that the protruding indoor unit may be hit and damaged. In contrast, in the air conditioner of this embodiment, the width of at least the portion of the indoor unit mounting section where the indoor unit is mounted is configured to be wider than the indoor unit itself. This indoor unit mounting section protects the indoor unit and makes it less likely to be hit, preventing damage to the indoor unit.

[0057] Furthermore, the stand is long in the front-to-rear direction, and the heavier outdoor unit is installed away from the indoor unit, improving the stability of the air conditioner. For example, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, a tip-over prevention device is provided directly below the indoor unit, but if such a protrusion is on the indoor floor, it takes up floor space and is dangerous as it can cause tripping. On the other hand, with the air conditioner device of this embodiment, there is little chance of the air conditioner device tipping forward (towards the indoor unit), so there is no need to provide a tip-over prevention device as in Patent Document 1.

[0058] In addition to the above-mentioned advantages, the second embodiment of the air conditioner can have a narrower connecting portion than the indoor unit mounting portion of the first embodiment. This allows installation in a narrower opening. Furthermore, because the outdoor unit mounting portion is separated from the indoor unit by the connecting portion, the stand is also longer in the front-to-rear direction. This reduces the possibility of tipping forward, as with the first embodiment, and allows for a clearer area for the indoor unit.

[0059] The same effects as those described above can also be achieved in the installation method of the air conditioning device. Note that the air conditioning device and the installation method of the air conditioning device described above are merely examples of the present invention, and their configurations can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1,101··Air conditioning equipment, 10,110·· Frame, 11,111·· Indoor unit mounting portion, 12,112·· Indoor frame material portion, 13·· Shielding portion, 14·· Plate-shaped member, 15·· Sheet-shaped member, 16,116·· Outdoor unit mounting portion, 17·· Reinforcement portion, 118·· Connection portion, 20 Caster, 21 Height adjustment mechanism, 22 Vertical shaft, 23 Male screw, 30·· Indoor unit, 31·· Outdoor unit, 32·· Leg, 33·· Pipe connection part, 40 Door, 41 Wall, 42 Opening, w1, w2: width of indoor unit mounting part, w3: width of indoor unit, w4, w5: width of outdoor unit mounting part, w6: width of connecting part, w7: width of opening, s: spacing dimension, d1: combined depth dimension of the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit, d2: combined depth dimension of the outdoor unit mounting portion, d3: combined depth dimension of the indoor unit mounting portion 11 and the indoor unit 30, FL1: Indoor floor height, FL2: Outdoor floor height,

Claims

1. a stand including an indoor unit mounting portion that is arranged indoors along an opening or a wall surface of an object to be installed, and an outdoor unit mounting portion that extends from the indoor unit mounting portion to the outdoor side and is configured to be narrower in width than the indoor unit mounting portion; Casters provided at the bottom of the stand; an indoor unit installed in the indoor unit mounting portion; an outdoor unit installed in the outdoor unit mounting portion with its longitudinal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the indoor unit; An air conditioning device comprising:

2. a stand including an indoor unit mounting portion disposed along the indoor side of the object along an opening or wall surface thereof, an outdoor unit mounting portion disposed on the outdoor side at a distance from the indoor unit mounting portion, and a connecting portion connecting the indoor unit mounting portion and the outdoor unit mounting portion and having a width narrower than that of the indoor unit mounting portion; Casters provided at the bottom of the stand; an indoor unit installed in the indoor unit mounting portion; an outdoor unit that is installed in the outdoor unit mounting portion with its longitudinal direction aligned with the longitudinal direction of the indoor unit; An air conditioning device comprising:

3. 3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the gap is larger than the depth dimension of the indoor unit mounting portion or the depth dimension of the outdoor unit mounting portion.

4. 4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the width of at least the portion of the indoor unit mounting portion where the indoor unit is mounted is wider than the width of the indoor unit.

5. 5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein the indoor unit mounting portion comprises an indoor frame material portion that forms a framework, and a plate-like or sheet-like shielding portion that separates outside air from inside air.

6. 6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein the upper part of the shielding portion is a plate-like member and the lower part is a sheet-like member.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, further comprising a height adjustment mechanism that makes it possible to adjust the height of the casters.

8. 6. The method for installing an air conditioning device according to claim 5, an opening forming step of opening a door of the installation object to form an opening; a carrying-in step of bringing the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit into the room from outside while tilting them with respect to the opening; a direction changing step of changing the orientation of the frame so that the indoor unit mounting portion closes the opening; An air conditioning device installation method comprising:

9. 7. The method for installing an air conditioning device according to claim 6, an opening forming step of opening a door of the installation object to form an opening; a carrying-in step of carrying the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit into the room from outside while holding a portion of the indoor frame material portion corresponding to the sheet-like member and tilting the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit with respect to the opening; a direction changing step of changing the orientation of the frame so that the indoor unit mounting portion closes the opening; a curing step of adjusting the shape of the sheet-like member and closing the opening; An air conditioning device installation method comprising:

10. The method for installing an air conditioning device according to claim 7, an opening forming step of opening a door of the installation object to form an opening; a carrying-in step of bringing the indoor unit mounting portion and the indoor unit into the room from outside while tilting them with respect to the opening; a direction changing step of changing the orientation of the frame so that the indoor unit mounting portion closes the opening; an inclination adjusting step of adjusting the inclination of the pedestal by adjusting the height adjusting mechanism; An air conditioning device installation method comprising:

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