Air conditioner outdoor unit cover and air conditioner outdoor unit

The air conditioning outdoor unit cover with adjustable eaves and meshes ensures heating operation during snowfall by preventing snow accumulation, accommodating units of varying depths and widths.

JP2026002065APending Publication Date: 2026-01-08MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC BUILDING SOLUTIONS CORP
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Application Number
JP2024099762
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JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2024-06-20
Publication Date
2026-01-08

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioning outdoor units face challenges in maintaining heating operations during snowfall due to snow accumulation at intake and exhaust ports, and they are not adaptable to air conditioning units of varying depths.

Method used

The air conditioning outdoor unit cover features adjustable first and second eaves with meshes above intake and exhaust ports, connected by a member, allowing for snow prevention and adjustable positioning to fit various unit depths.

Benefits of technology

Enables heating operation during snowfall by preventing snow accumulation at intake and exhaust ports, and can be adapted to air conditioning units of varying depths and widths.

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Abstract

To provide a cover for an air conditioning outdoor unit capable of performing heating operation during snowfall and being applied to air conditioning outdoor units having various depths.SOLUTION: A cover 8 for an air conditioning outdoor unit includes a first eaves 10, a second eaves 15, a first net 13, and a connection member 31. The first eaves 10 are disposed above the intake port 4 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The second eaves 15 are disposed above the exhaust port 5 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The first net 13 is provided on the first canopy 10. The connection member 31 connects the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 15. In a first direction in which the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 15 are separated from each other, a position of at least one of the first eaves 10 or the second eaves 15 with respect to the connection member 31 is adjustable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an air conditioning outdoor unit cover and an air conditioning outdoor unit unit. [Background technology]

[0002] A microfilm of Utility Model Application No. 50-88887 (Unexamined Utility Model Application No. 52-2551) (Patent Document 1) discloses an outdoor unit for a heat pump type air conditioner. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Microfilm of Utility Model Application No. 50-88887 (Utility Model Application No. 52-2551) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an air conditioning outdoor unit cover that enables heating operation during snowfall and can be applied to air conditioning outdoor units of various depths, and an air conditioning outdoor unit unit that is equipped with the air conditioning outdoor unit cover. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover of the present disclosure includes a first eaves, a second eaves, a first mesh, and a connecting member. The first eaves is disposed above an air intake port of the air conditioning outdoor unit. The second eaves is disposed above an air exhaust port of the air conditioning outdoor unit. The first mesh is provided on the first eaves. The connecting member connects the first eaves and the second eaves. In a first direction in which the first eaves and the second eaves are spaced apart from each other, the position of at least one of the first eaves or the second eaves relative to the connecting member is adjustable.

[0006] The air conditioning outdoor unit of the present disclosure includes an air conditioning outdoor unit and an air conditioning outdoor unit cover attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover of the present disclosure enables heating operation during snowfall and can be applied to air conditioning outdoor units of various depths. The air conditioning outdoor unit unit of the present disclosure enables heating operation during snowfall for air conditioning outdoor units of various depths. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic front view of an air conditioning outdoor unit according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic plan view of an air conditioning outdoor unit according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the air conditioning outdoor unit according to the first embodiment taken along the cross-sectional line III-III shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic rear view of the air conditioning outdoor unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a first example of a connecting structure of the eaves portion. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a second example of the connecting structure of the eaves portion. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a third example of the connecting structure of the eave portion. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a fourth example of the connecting structure of the eave portion. [Figure 9] FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioning outdoor unit according to a modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view of an air conditioning outdoor unit according to a second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of an air conditioning outdoor unit according to a third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described. Note that the same reference numerals are used to designate the same components, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0010] Embodiment 1 An air conditioning outdoor unit 1 and an air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. The air conditioning outdoor unit 1 is placed, for example, outside a building such as a building (not shown). The air conditioning outdoor unit 1 includes an air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and an air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8.

[0011] The air conditioning outdoor unit 2 has a front surface 2a, a back surface 2b opposite the front surface 2a, and a top surface 2c. The back surface 2b faces, for example, a wall of a building (not shown). The front surface 2a and the back surface 2b are spaced apart in a first direction (x direction). The top surface 2c is connected to the front surface 2a and the back surface 2b. The top surface 2c extends along the first direction and a second direction (y direction) that intersects with the first direction. The second direction is, for example, a direction perpendicular to the first direction. For example, the first direction is the depth direction of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2, and the second direction is the width direction of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2.

[0012] The air conditioning outdoor unit 2 houses a fan 3. An air intake 4 is provided on the back surface 2b of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. Outside air is taken into the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 through the air intake 4. An exhaust vent 5 is provided on the front surface 2a of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. Exhaust air discharged from the fan 3 is discharged to the outside of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 through the exhaust vent 5.

[0013] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 is attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 includes a first eaves 10, a second eaves 15, a first mesh 13, a connecting member 31, a first fastening member 33, a second fastening member 34, and an attachment portion 21. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 may further include a second mesh 18 and an air outlet guide 20.

[0014] The first eaves 10 is disposed above the air intake 4 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The first eaves 10 covers the space between the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and the wall of the building (not shown). When it snows, the first eaves 10 blocks the snow and prevents the air intake 4 from becoming clogged with snow.

[0015] The first eaves 10 may be divided into, for example, eaves portions 11 and 12. The eaves portions 11 and 12 are arranged in the width direction (y direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and are connected to each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a protrusion on one of the eaves portions 11 and 12 may be fitted into a recess on the other of the eaves portions 11 and 12. As shown in FIG. 6, the eaves portions 11 and 12 may be placed on a support plate 37 protruding from the rear surface 2b of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. As shown in FIG. 7, the eaves portions 11 and 12 may be inserted into the space between support plates 37 and 38 protruding from the rear surface 2b of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. As shown in FIG. 8, the eaves portions 11 and 12 may be connected using a magnet 39.

[0016] The second eaves 15 is disposed above the exhaust port 5 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. When it snows, the second eaves 15 blocks the snow and prevents the exhaust port 5 from being clogged with snow. The second eaves 15 is disposed above the outlet guides 20. The second eaves 15 prevents snow from accumulating on the outlet guides 20 and prevents the gaps between the outlet guides 20 from being clogged with snow when it snows.

[0017] The second eaves 15 may be divided, for example, into eaves portions 16 and 17. The eaves portions 16 and 17 are arranged in the width direction (y direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and are connected to each other. The connection structure of the eaves portions 16 and 17 is similar to the connection structure of the eaves portions 11 and 12 shown in Figures 5 to 8, for example.

[0018] The first mesh 13 is provided on the first eaves 10. Therefore, outside air is taken into the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 through the first mesh 13 without being obstructed by the first eaves 10. At least one first mesh 13 may be provided on each of the eaves portions 11, 12. The mesh of the first mesh 13 is, for example, between 8 and 20 meshes. The mesh is the number of holes per inch (2.54 centimeters) and indicates the fineness of the mesh. Therefore, the first mesh 13 allows outside air to pass through while preventing snow from accumulating on the air intake vent 4. The first mesh 13 is formed of a metal such as SUS.

[0019] The second mesh 18 is provided on the second eaves 15. Therefore, the exhaust air from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is not obstructed by the second eaves 15 and is discharged to the outside of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 through the second mesh 18. At least one second mesh 18 may be provided on each of the eaves portions 16, 17. The mesh of the second mesh 18 is equal to or greater than 8 mesh and equal to or less than 20 mesh. Therefore, the second mesh 18 passes the exhaust air from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 while preventing snow from accumulating on the exhaust port 5 and the discharge guide 20. The second mesh 18 is formed of a metal such as SUS, for example.

[0020] The connecting member 31 connects the first canopy 10 and the second canopy 15. In the first direction (x direction) in which the first canopy 10 and the second canopy 15 are spaced apart from each other, the positions of the first canopy 10 and the second canopy 15 relative to the connecting member 31 are adjustable.

[0021] The connecting member 31 is, for example, an elongated plate whose longitudinal direction is the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. A plurality of through holes 32 is provided in the connecting member 31. The plurality of through holes 32 are, for example, arranged along the longitudinal direction of the connecting member 31. Each of the plurality of through holes 32 has an elongated shape extending in the depth direction of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2.

[0022] The first fastening member 33 fastens the connecting member 31 and the first eaves 10 together. The first fastening member 33 passes through one of the multiple through holes 32 and a through hole provided in the first eaves 10. Each of the multiple through holes 32 has an elongated shape in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The size of the portion of the first fastening member 33 that passes through the through hole 32 in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is smaller than the size of the through hole 32 in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. Therefore, after adjusting the position of the first eaves 10 relative to the connecting member 31 according to the depth size of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2, the first fastening member 33 can be used to fasten the first eaves 10 and the connecting member 31 together. The first fastening member 33 is, for example, a bolt and a nut.

[0023] The second fastening member 34 fastens the connecting member 31 and the second eaves 15 together. The second fastening member 34 passes through another one of the multiple through holes 32 and a through hole provided in the second eaves 15. Each of the multiple through holes 32 has an elongated shape in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The size of the portion of the second fastening member 34 that passes through the through hole 32 in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is smaller than the size of the through hole 32 in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. Therefore, after adjusting the position of the second eaves 15 relative to the connecting member 31 according to the depth size of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2, the second fastening member 34 can be used to fasten the second eaves 15 and the connecting member 31 together. The second fastening member 34 is, for example, a bolt and a nut.

[0024] The blowout guide 20 is disposed in front of the exhaust port 5 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The blowout guide 20 can guide the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port 5. In this embodiment, the blowout guides 20 are arranged in the height direction (z direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and extend in the second direction (y direction). The height direction of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is, for example, perpendicular to the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and the width direction (y direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The blowout guide 20 is inclined so as to extend in the direction opposite to the direction of gravity (-z direction) as it moves away from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and the first eaves 10. The blowout guide 20 guides the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port 5 upward. As shown in FIG. 2, the blowout guide 20 is covered by the second eaves 15 in a plan view of the second eaves 15.

[0025] The attachment portion 21 can detachably attach the air outlet guide 20, the first eaves 10, and the second eaves 15 to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The attachment portion 21 includes, for example, a support member 22 and an attachment member 23.

[0026] The support member 22 has, for example, an L-shape. Specifically, the support member 22 includes a first support portion 22a and a second support portion 22b. The first support portion 22a extends in the height direction (z direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and extends along the front surface 2a of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The first support portion 22a supports the air outlet guide 20. The air outlet guide 20 is provided on the first support portion 22a. The second support portion 22b is connected to the first support portion 22a. Specifically, the second support portion 22b extends from the first support portion 22a in a direction away from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and the first canopy 10 (-x direction). The second support portion 22b supports the connecting member 31. The second support portion 22b, the connecting member 31, and the second canopy 15 are fastened to each other using a second fastening member 34.

[0027] The mounting member 23 extends in the height direction (z direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2, and extends along the front surface 2a of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The mounting member 23 detachably mounts the support member 22 (more specifically, the first support portion 22a) to the front surface 2a of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The mounting member 23 is, for example, a magnet or a screw. In this way, the first eaves 10 and second eaves 15, which are connected to the support member 22 via the connecting member 31, are detachably mounted to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2.

[0028] (Variation) 9, the tip of the second canopy 15 may be an inclined portion that slopes in the direction of gravity (-z direction) as it moves away from the first canopy 10. Therefore, snow on the second canopy 15 slides down along the inclined portion of the second canopy 15. This prevents snow from accumulating on the tip of the second canopy 15, and prevents damage to the second canopy 15 due to snow accumulation.

[0029] The position of one of the first canopy 10 and the second canopy 15 relative to the connecting member 31 may be adjustable, and the position of the other of the first canopy 10 and the second canopy 15 relative to the connecting member 31 may be fixed. The first canopy 10 may not be divided into canopy portions 11 and 12, but may be a single part. The second canopy 15 may not be divided into canopy portions 16 and 17, but may be a single part. The first canopy 10 and the second canopy 15 may be fixed to the connecting member 31 by welding or the like, instead of the first fastening member 33 and the second fastening member 34.

[0030] The effects of the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 1 of this embodiment will be described.

[0031] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment comprises a first eaves 10, a second eaves 15, a first mesh 13, and a connecting member 31. The first eaves 10 is disposed above the air intake 4 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The second eaves 15 is disposed above the air exhaust 5 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The first mesh 13 is provided on the first eaves 10. The connecting member 31 connects the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 15. In a first direction (x direction) in which the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 15 are spaced apart from each other, the position of at least one of the first eaves 10 or the second eaves 15 relative to the connecting member 31 is adjustable.

[0032] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 is equipped with the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 15, which prevents the air intake vent 4 and the air exhaust vent 5 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 from becoming clogged with snow when it snows. In addition, the first mesh 13 is provided on the first eaves 10, which allows outside air to be taken into the air intake vent 4 without letting snow through. This makes heating operation possible when it snows. Furthermore, because the position of at least one of the first eaves 10 or the second eaves 15 relative to the connecting member 31 is adjustable, the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 can be applied to air conditioning outdoor units 2 with various depths.

[0033] In the air conditioner outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment, the mesh of the first net 13 is equal to or greater than 8 meshes and equal to or less than 20 meshes.

[0034] Therefore, the first net 13 allows outside air to pass through while blocking snow. Outside air is taken into the air intake 4 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 while preventing the air intake 4 from being clogged with snow. This makes heating operation possible when it snows.

[0035] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment further includes a second net 18 provided on the second eaves 15.

[0036] Therefore, even if the exhaust air from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is discharged upward, the exhaust air from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 can be smoothly discharged to the outside of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 while preventing the exhaust port 5 from being clogged with snow. Heating operation becomes possible when it snows.

[0037] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment further includes an attachment portion 21 that allows the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 15 to be detachably attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2.

[0038] Therefore, the work of attaching the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 can be made more efficient.

[0039] In the air conditioner outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment, the attachment portion 21 includes a magnet.

[0040] Therefore, the work of attaching the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 can be made more efficient.

[0041] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment is further provided with a blowout guide 20 that is provided on the mounting portion 21 and can guide the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port 5.

[0042] The second eaves 15 and the air outlet guide 20 can be attached together to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The attachment work to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 can be made more efficient.

[0043] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment further includes a first fastening member 33 and a second fastening member 34. A plurality of through holes 32 are provided in the connecting member 31. Each of the plurality of through holes 32 has a shape that is elongated in a first direction (x direction). The first fastening member 33 passes through one of the plurality of through holes 32 to fasten the connecting member 31 and the first eaves 10 together. The second fastening member 34 passes through another of the plurality of through holes 32 to fasten the connecting member 31 and the second eaves 15 together.

[0044] Therefore, it is possible to adjust the position of at least one of the first canopy 10 or the second canopy 15 relative to the connecting member 31. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 can be applied to air conditioning outdoor units 2 having various depths.

[0045] The air conditioning outdoor unit 1 of this embodiment includes an air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and an air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit 2.

[0046] This allows air conditioning outdoor units 2 with various depths to perform heating operations during snowfall.

[0047] Embodiment 2 An air conditioning outdoor unit unit 1 and an air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10. The air conditioning outdoor unit unit 1 and the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 according to the present embodiment have the same configuration as the air conditioning outdoor unit unit 1 and the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 according to the first embodiment, but differ mainly in the following respects.

[0048] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment further includes a first additional eaves 40, a second additional eaves 43, and a first additional mesh 41. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 may further include a second additional mesh 44.

[0049] The first additional eaves 40 is disposed above the air intake 4 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. When it snows, the first additional eaves 40 blocks the snow and prevents the air intake 4 from being clogged with snow. The first additional eaves 40 is connected to the first eaves 10 in the second direction (y direction).

[0050] For example, in the second direction (y direction), the first additional overhang 40 is disposed between the overhang portion 11 and the overhang portion 12. The first additional overhang 40 is connected to the overhang portion 11 and the overhang portion 12. The connection structure between the first additional overhang 40 and the overhang portion 11 and the connection structure between the first additional overhang 40 and the overhang portion 12 are similar to the connection structures between the overhang portions 11 and 12 shown in, for example, FIGS.

[0051] The second additional eaves 43 is arranged above the exhaust port 5 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. When it snows, the second additional eaves 43 blocks the snow and prevents the exhaust port 5 from being clogged with snow. The second additional eaves 43 is also arranged above the outlet guide 20. The second additional eaves 43 prevents snow from accumulating on the outlet guide 20 and prevents the gaps between the outlet guides 20 from being clogged with snow when it snows. The second additional eaves 43 is connected to the second eaves 15 in the second direction (y direction).

[0052] For example, in the second direction (y direction), the second additional overhang 43 is disposed between overhang portion 16 and overhang portion 17. The second additional overhang 43 is connected to overhang portion 16 and overhang portion 17. The connection structure between the second additional overhang 43 and overhang portion 16 and the connection structure between the second additional overhang 43 and overhang portion 17 are similar to the connection structures of the overhang portions 11 and 12 shown in, for example, FIGS.

[0053] The first additional net 41 is provided on the first additional eaves 40. Therefore, outside air is taken into the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 through the first additional net 41 without being obstructed by the first additional eaves 40. The mesh of the first additional net 41 is, for example, between 8 mesh and 20 mesh. Therefore, the first additional net 41 allows outside air to pass through while preventing snow from accumulating on the air intake 4. The first additional net 41 is formed of a metal such as SUS.

[0054] The second additional net 44 is provided on the second additional eaves 43. Therefore, the exhaust air from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is not obstructed by the second additional eaves 43 and is discharged to the outside of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 through the second additional net 44. The mesh of the second additional net 44 is equal to or greater than 8 mesh and equal to or less than 20 mesh. Therefore, the second additional net 44 passes the exhaust air from the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 while preventing snow from accumulating on the exhaust port 5. The second additional net 44 is formed of a metal such as SUS, for example.

[0055] The first canopy 10 may be a single part without being divided into canopy portion 11 and canopy portion 12, and the first additional canopy 40 may be connected to the end portion in the second direction (y direction) of the first canopy 10. The second canopy 15 may be a single part without being divided into canopy portion 16 and canopy portion 17, and the second additional canopy 43 may be connected to the end portion in the second direction (y direction) of the second canopy 15.

[0056] The air conditioner outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment has the following advantages in addition to the advantages of the air conditioner outdoor unit cover 8 of the first embodiment.

[0057] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment further includes a first additional eaves 40, a second additional eaves 43, and a first additional mesh 41 provided on the first additional eaves 40. The first additional eaves 40 is connected to the first eaves 10 in a second direction (y direction) that intersects with the first direction (x direction). The second additional eaves 43 is connected to the second eaves 15 in the second direction (y direction).

[0058] Therefore, the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 can be attached to an air conditioning outdoor unit 2 having a wider width.

[0059] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment further includes a second additional mesh 44 provided on the second additional eaves 43.

[0060] Therefore, even if the exhaust air from an air conditioning outdoor unit 2 having a wider width is discharged upward, the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 can be attached to an air conditioning outdoor unit 2 having a wider width.

[0061] Embodiment 3 An air conditioning outdoor unit unit 1 and an air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 11. The air conditioning outdoor unit unit 1 and the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 according to the present embodiment have the same configuration as the air conditioning outdoor unit unit 1 and the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 according to the first embodiment, but differ mainly in the following respects.

[0062] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment further includes an additional eaves 46, an additional mesh 49, and a third fastening member 35.

[0063] The additional eaves 46 is connected to the first eaves 10 in the first direction (x direction). When it snows, the first eaves 10 and the additional eaves 46 block the snow and prevent the air intake 4 from being clogged with snow. The connection structure between the first eaves 10 and the additional eaves 46 is similar to the connection structure between the eaves portions 11 and 12 shown in Figures 5 to 8, for example.

[0064] The additional eaves portion 46 may be divided into, for example, additional eaves portions 47, 48. The additional eaves portions 47, 48 are arranged in the width direction (y direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 and are connected to each other. The connection structure of the additional eaves portions 47, 48 is similar to the connection structure of the eaves portions 11, 12 shown in, for example, Figures 5 to 8. The additional eaves portion 47 is connected to the eaves portion 11. The additional eaves portion 48 is connected to the eaves portion 12. The connection structure of the additional eaves portion 47 and the eaves portion 11 and the connection structure of the additional eaves portion 48 and the eaves portion 12 are similar to the connection structure of the eaves portions 11, 12 shown in, for example, Figures 5 to 8.

[0065] The third fastening member 35 fastens the connecting member 31 and the additional eaves 46 together. The third fastening member 35 passes through at least one of the multiple through holes 32 and through a through hole provided in the additional eaves 46. Each of the multiple through holes 32 has an elongated shape in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. The size of the portion of the third fastening member 35 that passes through the through hole 32 in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is smaller than the size of the through hole 32 in the depth direction (x direction) of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2. Therefore, after adjusting the position of the additional eaves 46 relative to the connecting member 31 in accordance with the depth size of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2, the additional eaves 46 and the connecting member 31 can be fastened together using the third fastening member 35.

[0066] The additional mesh 49 is provided on the additional eaves 46. Therefore, outside air is taken into the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 through the additional mesh 49 without being obstructed by the additional eaves 46. At least one additional mesh 49 may be provided on each of the additional eaves portions 47, 48. The mesh of the additional mesh 49 is, for example, between 8 mesh and 20 mesh. Therefore, the additional mesh 49 allows outside air to pass through while preventing snow from accumulating on the air intake 4. The additional mesh 49 is formed of a metal such as SUS.

[0067] The air conditioner outdoor unit cover 8 of this embodiment has the following advantages in addition to the advantages of the air conditioner outdoor unit cover 8 of the first embodiment.

[0068] The air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 further includes an additional eaves 46 connected to the first eaves 10 in the first direction (x direction), and an additional mesh 49 provided on the additional eaves 46.

[0069] Because the air conditioning outdoor unit cover 8 is equipped with the first eaves 10 and the additional eaves 46, the air intake 4 of the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is prevented from being clogged with snow during snowfall, even if the air conditioning outdoor unit 2 is placed farther away from the wall of the building. In addition, because the first mesh 13 and the additional mesh 49 are provided on the first eaves 10 and the additional eaves 46, outside air can be taken into the air intake 4 without passing through snow. This makes heating operation possible during snowfall.

[0070] Various aspects of the present disclosure are summarized below as appendices. (Appendix 1) a first canopy disposed above an air intake port of the air conditioning outdoor unit; A second canopy arranged above an exhaust port of the air conditioning outdoor unit; a first net provided on the first eave; a connecting member that connects the first overhang and the second overhang, An air conditioning outdoor unit cover, in which the position of at least one of the first eaves or the second eaves relative to the connecting member is adjustable in a first direction in which the first eaves and the second eaves are spaced apart from each other. (Appendix 2) Attachment 1: The cover for an air conditioning outdoor unit according to claim 1, wherein the mesh of the first net is equal to or greater than 8 mesh and equal to or less than 20 mesh. (Appendix 3) The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second mesh provided on the second eaves. (Appendix 4) An air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 3, further comprising an attachment portion that enables the first eaves and the second eaves to be detachably attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit. (Appendix 5) 5. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 4, wherein the mounting portion includes a magnet. (Appendix 6) The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising a blow-out guide provided on the mounting portion and capable of guiding exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port. (Appendix 7) Further comprising a first fastening member and a second fastening member, The connection member is provided with a plurality of through holes, Each of the plurality of through holes has an elongated shape in the first direction, the first fastening member passes through one of the plurality of through holes to fasten the connecting member and the first overhang to each other; An air conditioning outdoor unit cover described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 6, wherein the second fastening member passes through another one of the plurality of through holes to fasten the connecting member and the second eave to each other. (Appendix 8) a first additional eave connected to the first eave in a second direction intersecting the first direction; A second additional overhang connected to the second overhang in the second direction; The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 7, further comprising a first additional mesh provided on the first additional eave. (Appendix 9) The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 8, further comprising a second additional mesh provided on the second additional eave. (Appendix 10) an additional eave connected to the first eave in the first direction; An air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 9, further comprising an additional net provided on the additional eaves. (Appendix 11) An air conditioning outdoor unit, An air conditioning outdoor unit unit comprising: the air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 10 attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit.

[0071] The embodiments and modifications disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the claims, not the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1 air conditioning outdoor unit unit, 2 air conditioning outdoor unit, 2a front, 2b back, 2c top surface, 3 fan, 4 intake port, 5 exhaust port, 8 air conditioning outdoor unit cover, 10 first eaves, 11, 12 eaves portion, 13 first mesh, 15 second eaves, 16, 17 eaves portion, 18 second mesh, 20 air outlet guide, 21 mounting portion, 22 support member, 22a first support portion, 22b second support portion, 23 mounting member, 31 connecting member, 32 through hole, 33 first fastening member, 34 second fastening member, 35 third fastening member, 37, 38 support plate, 39 magnet, 40 first additional eaves, 41 first additional mesh, 43 second additional eaves, 44 second additional mesh, 46 additional eaves, 47, 48 additional eaves portion, 49 additional mesh.

Claims

1. a first canopy disposed above an air intake port of the air conditioning outdoor unit; a second canopy disposed above an exhaust port of the air conditioning outdoor unit; a first net provided on the first canopy; a connecting member that connects the first overhang and the second overhang, An air conditioning outdoor unit cover, in which the position of at least one of the first eaves or the second eaves relative to the connecting member is adjustable in a first direction in which the first eaves and the second eaves are spaced apart from each other.

2. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 1 , wherein the mesh of the first net is equal to or greater than 8 mesh and equal to or less than 20 mesh.

3. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 1 , further comprising a second mesh provided on the second eaves.

4. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 1 , further comprising an attachment portion that enables the first eaves and the second eaves to be detachably attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit.

5. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 4 , wherein the attachment portion includes a magnet.

6. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 4 , further comprising a blowout guide provided on the mounting portion and capable of guiding the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port.

7. Further comprising a first fastening member and a second fastening member, The connection member is provided with a plurality of through holes, Each of the plurality of through holes has an elongated shape in the first direction, the first fastening member passes through one of the plurality of through holes to fasten the connection member and the first eave to each other; The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 1 , wherein the second fastening member passes through another one of the plurality of through holes to fasten the connecting member and the second eaves together.

8. a first additional overhang connected to the first overhang in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a second additional overhang connected to the second overhang in the second direction; The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 1 , further comprising: a first additional mesh provided on the first additional eaves.

9. The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 8 , further comprising a second additional mesh provided on the second additional eaves.

10. an additional eave connected to the first eave in the first direction; The air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to claim 1 , further comprising an additional net provided on the additional eaves.

11. An air conditioning outdoor unit, An air conditioning outdoor unit unit comprising: the air conditioning outdoor unit cover according to any one of claims 1 to 10 attached to the air conditioning outdoor unit.

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  • JP1975088887U