Pallets for refrigeration cycle equipment, and refrigeration cycle equipment

Abstract

To provide a pallet for a refrigeration cycle system and a refrigeration cycle system that simplifies installation work by eliminating the need to lift the refrigeration cycle system with a crane at the installation site. [Solution] The refrigeration cycle device pallet 3 has rectangular frames 31 to 34, and the frames 31 to 34 are composed of a pallet body 3a and a separation part 4 that can be separated from the pallet body 3a. During transport, the fixing member is placed on top of the refrigeration cycle device pallet 3 and fixed to the refrigeration cycle device pallet 3 by the fixing member inserted through the equipment-side fixing hole 301a through which the fixing member is inserted. During installation, the fixing member is removed and the pallet body 3a is detached together with the separation part 4 and unloaded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a pallet for a refrigeration cycle device and a refrigeration cycle device, and particularly to a pallet for a refrigeration cycle device for transporting a refrigeration cycle device and a refrigeration cycle device.

Background Art

[0002] A refrigeration cycle device including a refrigeration device and an air conditioner is shipped in a state of being placed on a pallet, and is separated from the pallet and installed at an installation location at the destination.

[0003] For example, in Patent Document 1, it is proposed to install a pallet under a refrigeration cycle device and lift the refrigeration cycle device together with the pallet by a forklift. The pallet functions as a raised sheet metal, and the raised sheet metal secures a space for the claws of the forklift to enter under the refrigeration cycle device, facilitating the transportation of the refrigeration cycle device by the forklift.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Even when a pallet is arranged under a refrigeration cycle device as in Patent Document 1, at the site where the refrigeration cycle device is installed, it is necessary to lift the refrigeration cycle device with a crane and separate it from the pallet. In order to lift the refrigeration cycle device with a crane, a belt sling must be passed through a corner hole provided under the refrigeration cycle device.

[0006] Thus, when installing a refrigeration cycle system at a site, the work of unloading the refrigeration cycle system from the pallet is required, and a crane must be prepared at the installation site. Consequently, the installation work of a refrigeration cycle system is complicated because it requires the preparation of a crane, the cost of preparing the crane, and securing a workspace for the crane to be used.

[0007] This disclosure aims to provide a pallet for a refrigeration cycle device and a refrigeration cycle device that can simplify installation work. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to this disclosure has a rectangular frame on which a refrigeration cycle device is placed, and the frame is composed of a pallet body and a separation part that can be separated from the pallet body in conjunction with the refrigeration cycle device.

[0009] Furthermore, the refrigeration cycle device according to this disclosure has a rectangular frame, and the frame comprises a pallet for the refrigeration cycle device, which consists of a pallet body and a separation part that can be separated from the pallet body. During transport, the refrigeration cycle device is placed on top of the pallet for the refrigeration cycle device and fixed to the pallet by a fixing member through which a fixing member is inserted into an equipment-side fixing hole. During installation, the fixing member is removed, and together with the separation part, it is detached from the pallet body and unloaded. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the pallet for a refrigeration cycle device and the refrigeration cycle device described herein, the detachable part, which can be separated from the pallet body, is lifted and installed together with the refrigeration cycle device from the pallet body, thereby simplifying the installation work of the refrigeration cycle device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1]This is a perspective view showing a pallet according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing an air conditioner placed on a pallet according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] This is a partially enlarged perspective view showing an air conditioner placed on a pallet according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the state of use of the pallet according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. [Figure 5] This is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the state of use of the pallet according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing the usage state of the separation section of the pallet according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. [Figure 7] This is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the usage state of the separation part of the pallet according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing a pallet related to a comparative example. [Figure 9] This is a side view showing the usage state of the pallet in the comparative example. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view of a pallet according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view of a pallet according to a modified example of Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] This is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the usage state of a pallet according to a modified example of Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Embodiments for implementing the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be appropriately simplified or omitted. In the following description, for the sake of convenience, the positional relationship of each structure may be expressed based on the illustrated state. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments, and within the scope not departing from the gist of the present disclosure, free combinations of each embodiment, modifications of any component of each embodiment, or omissions of any component of each embodiment are possible. Also, in each figure, the dimensional relationships or shapes of each component member may be different from the actual ones. Also, the positional relationship between each component member, for example, the up-down relationship, etc., is, in principle, the one when installed in a usable state. However, for ease of understanding, terms indicating directions such as "up", "down", "right", "left", "front", and "rear" are appropriately used, but their notations are only described as such for the convenience of explanation and do not limit the arrangement and orientation of the device or parts.

[0013] Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure. The pallet 3 is for mounting a refrigeration cycle device and is used for transporting the refrigeration cycle device or the like. The pallet 3 is an example of a pallet for a refrigeration cycle device. The air conditioner 100 is lifted, for example, by a forklift. Hereinafter, the air conditioner 100 will be described as an example of the refrigeration cycle device. Examples of the refrigeration cycle device include heavy objects such as water heaters in addition to the air conditioner 100.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the pallet 3 includes a first frame portion 31, a second frame portion 32, a third frame portion 33, and a fourth frame portion 34 that constitute a frame body, and has a rectangular shape in plan view. The first frame portion 31, the second frame portion 32, the third frame portion 33, and the fourth frame portion 34 constitute a frame body. The pallet 3 is formed of, for example, wood. The pallet 3 is formed by assembling, for example, wooden flat plates and corner members.

[0015] The first frame part 31 and the second frame part 32 extend in the Y direction and are, for example, composed of corner members. The first frame part 31 and the second frame part 32 are arranged at intervals in the X direction intersecting the Y direction. The first frame part 31 and the second frame part 32 are connected to the third frame part 33 and the fourth frame part 34 at both ends in the Y direction. Note that the Y direction may be referred to as the first direction, and the X direction may be referred to as the second direction.

[0016] The third frame part 33 and the fourth frame part 34 extend in the X direction and are, for example, composed of flat plate members. The third frame part 33 and the fourth frame part 34 are arranged at intervals in the Y direction. The third frame part 33 is connected to one end in the Y direction of the first frame part 31 and the second frame part 32 at both ends in the X direction. The fourth frame part 34 is connected to the other end in the Y direction of the first frame part 31 and the second frame part 32 at both ends in the X direction.

[0017] The third frame part 33 and the fourth frame part 34 each have a plurality of upper plates 301, a pair of separation parts 4, a lower plate 302, and a plurality of support parts 303. The plurality of upper plates 301 and the pair of separation parts 4 are arranged at intervals in the Z direction intersecting the X direction and the Y direction with respect to the lower plate 302. The plurality of support parts 303 are arranged between the plurality of upper plates 301 and the pair of separation parts 4 and the lower plate 302. The third frame part 33 and the fourth frame part 34 are each connected to the first frame part 31 and the second frame part 32 by sandwiching both ends of the first frame part 31 and the second frame part 32 between the plurality of upper plates 301 and the lower plate 302.

[0018] <00001​​​​The pair of separation parts 4 are configured to be separable from the pallet body 3a. The pallet body 3a is the portion of the pallet 3 excluding the separation parts 4. The pallet body 3a is composed of a first frame part 31, a second frame part 32, and multiple upper plates 301, lower plates 302, and multiple support parts 303 from the third frame part 33 and the fourth frame part 34.

[0020] Each pair of separation sections 4 is positioned between adjacent upper plates 301, sandwiched between them. The pair of separation sections 4 are positioned at equal intervals in the X direction with respect to the center of gravity of the pallet 3. In other words, the pair of separation sections 4 provided in the third frame section 33 and the fourth frame section 34 are positioned at equal intervals in the XY plane with respect to the center of gravity of the pallet 3.

[0021] Since each of the pair of separation sections 4 has a similar configuration, the configuration of one of the pair of separation sections 4 will be described below. In a top view, the separation section 4 is, for example, rectangular. The dimension L1 in the X direction of the separation section 4 is equal to the distance between adjacent upper plates 301. The separation section 4 has a dimension L2 in the Y direction, similar to adjacent upper plates 301. The separation section 4 is formed from, for example, the same material as adjacent upper plates 301. The dimension L1 in the X direction of the separation section 4 is greater than the widthwise dimension L3 (see Figure 7) of the lift tines 5 of the forklift (see Figure 4).

[0022] The two end faces 41 of the separation part 4 in the X direction (see Figure 10) are in contact with a pair of adjacent upper plates 301. The separation part 4 is fitted into and held by the pair of adjacent upper plates 301, and is not screw-fixed to the pair of adjacent upper plates 301 or other parts. In other words, the separation part 4 is not screw-fixed to the pallet body 3a. Therefore, the movement of the separation part 4 in the X direction relative to the pallet body 3a is restricted by the pair of adjacent upper plates 301, and its movement in the Y and Z directions is restricted by the frictional force with the pair of adjacent upper plates 301. Furthermore, both ends of the separation part 4 in the X direction are supported from below by a pair of adjacent support parts 303, and its movement in the downward direction is restricted.

[0023] The lower plate 302 is positioned below the multiple upper plates 301 with gaps in between. Multiple support parts 303 are positioned on the upper part of the lower plate 302.

[0024] Each of the multiple support members 303 is, for example, a corner member and is positioned between the upper plate 301 and the lower plate 302. Each of the multiple support members 303 supports the multiple upper plates 301 and the pair of separating parts 4. Each of the multiple support members 303 is provided at intervals in the X direction. For example, four of the multiple support members 303 are provided for one lower plate 302.

[0025] Since each of the multiple support parts 303 has a similar configuration, the following will describe the configuration of one of the multiple support parts 303. The support part 303 is positioned such that the contact surface between the upper plate 301 and the separation part 4 is located at the top of the central part in the X direction. The support part 303 supports a part of the upper plate 301 and a part of the separation part 4 from below. A pair of adjacent support parts 303 support the separation part 4 from below, restricting the downward movement of the separation part 4.

[0026] In the third frame section 33 and the fourth frame section 34, the multiple spaces formed by the separation section 4, the pair of support sections 303 that support both ends of the separation section 4, and the lower plate 302 located directly below the separation section 4 each serve as insertion openings 42. The insertion openings 42 are openings for inserting the lift tines 5 of a forklift (see Figure 4). The support sections 303 that constitute the insertion openings 42 can guide both sides of the lift tines 5 into the insertion openings 42, and the lower plate 302 that constitutes the insertion openings 42 can guide the lower surface of the lift tines 5 into the insertion openings 42.

[0027] Furthermore, a corner member may be provided between the lower plate 302 and the multiple upper plates 301, which supports only the multiple upper plates 301 and does not support either of the pair of separating parts 4. In addition, the multiple support parts 303 may include those that support the entire area of ​​the upper plate 301 provided between the pair of separating parts 4 in the X direction.

[0028] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the air conditioner 100 placed on the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. Figure 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the air conditioner 100 placed on the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure, and is a partially enlarged perspective view of part A in Figure 2.

[0029] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the air conditioner 100, which is mounted on the pallet 3, has a rectangular prism-shaped housing having, for example, a front surface 101, a rear surface 102, a right side surface 103, a left side surface 104, a bottom surface 105, and a top surface 106. A fan casing 107 housing a blower is provided on the top surface 106 of the air conditioner 100.

[0030] The casing of the air conditioner 100 is painted, for example, with consideration for corrosion resistance and aesthetics. Mounting legs 111 are attached to the bottom surface 105 of the air conditioner 100. Fixing holes 111a on the equipment side are formed at the four corners of the mounting legs 111. Fixing holes 111a on the equipment side are provided for fixing the air conditioner 100 to the top of the pallet 3.

[0031] The air conditioner 100 is mounted on top of the pallet 3 such that its front-to-back direction is aligned with the Y-direction of the pallet 3. The air conditioner 100 is mounted on the pallet 3 such that its center of gravity is located above the center of gravity of the pallet 3.

[0032] At the time of shipment, the air conditioner 100 is in a state where its mounting legs 111 are in contact with the upper parts of the third frame section 33 and the fourth frame section 34 of the pallet 3. The third frame section 33 and the fourth frame section 34 of the pallet 3 have a length of L2 in the Y direction so that they can receive the entire surface of the mounting legs 111 in the Y direction, which is the depth direction, thus preventing the air conditioner 100 from falling due to displacement during transport. The air conditioner 100 is fastened and fixed to the pallet 3 by a fixing member 30 inserted through an equipment-side fixing hole 111a formed in the mounting legs 111, via a pallet-side fixing hole 301a formed in the pallet 3. The air conditioner 100 is transported while fixed to the pallet 3 by the fixing member 30. The fixing member 30 is, for example, a wood screw. If the pallet 3 is made of iron or the like, a bolt or the like can be used as the fixing member 30.

[0033] With the air conditioner 100 fastened and fixed to the pallet 3, the separation part 4 of the pallet 3 is sandwiched between the air conditioner 100 and the pallet body 3a, and upward movement relative to the pallet body 3a is restricted. The separation part 4 is structured so that it does not move from the pallet body 3a due to the weight of the air conditioner 100 and the pallet body 3a.

[0034] The air conditioner 100 is fastened to the pallet 3 and transported by forklift as an integrated unit with the pallet 3. The air conditioner 100 is placed on the pallet 3, and the forklift's lifting tines 5 are inserted into the insertion openings 42 of the pallet 3. The air conditioner 100 is then lifted together with the pallet 3 and loaded onto a vehicle for transport. The support part 303 provided at the bottom of the separation part 4 guides the lifting tines 5 and functions as a marker when inserting them. The separation part 4 is sandwiched between the air conditioner 100 and the pallet body 3a, and is structured so that it does not move from the pallet body 3a due to the weight of the air conditioner 100. Therefore, the separation part 4 does not move from its predetermined position even during transport.

[0035] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the state of use of the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. Figure 5 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the state of use of the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure, and is a partially enlarged perspective view of part B of Figure 4. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, when the air conditioner 100 is transported to the installation site, it is unloaded from the pallet 3 by a forklift at the installation site. When the air conditioner 100 is unloaded from the pallet 3, first the fixing member 30 (see Figure 3) that integrates the air conditioner 100 and the pallet body 3a is removed. As a result, when a force greater than the frictional force in the Z direction between the adjacent pair of upper plates 301 acts on the separation part 4 in the Z direction, it becomes possible to move the separation part 4 upward relative to the pallet body 3a.

[0036] Next, the forklift's lifting tines 5 are inserted into the insertion opening 42, and as the lifting tines 5 rise, the air conditioner 100 is lifted upward. An upward force acts on the separation part 4, which is sandwiched between the air conditioner 100 and the lifting tines 5, due to the upward movement of the forklift. When the force acting on the separation part 4 exceeds the frictional force between the separation part 4 and the pair of upper plates 301 adjacent to it, the separation part 4 moves upward and is separated from the pallet body 3a while being sandwiched between the bottom surface 105 of the air conditioner 100 and the lifting tines 5. In this way, the separation part 4 can be easily moved upward relative to the pallet body 3a when an upward force is applied.

[0037] The separation unit 4 remains sandwiched between the bottom surface 105 of the air conditioner 100 and the lift claw 5 even when the air conditioner 100 is lifted and moved. As a result, direct contact between the air conditioner 100 and the lift claw 5 is suppressed, and it functions as a cushioning material to prevent damage to the air conditioner 100, eliminating the need to prepare separate cushioning material and reducing the number of parts.

[0038] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the state of use of the separation section 4 of the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. Figure 7 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the state of use of the separation section 4 of the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure, and is a partially enlarged perspective view of section C in Figure 6.

[0039] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the separation unit 4, separated from the pallet body 3a, is transported to the installation site together with the air conditioner 100, where the air conditioner 100 is lowered to the ground. Once the air conditioner 100 is lowered to the ground, the grip of the separation unit 4 between the air conditioner 100 and the lift claws 5 is released, and the separation unit 4 detaches from the air conditioner 100. This completes the loading and unloading of the air conditioner 100 from the pallet body 3a.

[0040] The separation unit 4 is always sandwiched between the air conditioner 100 and the lift claws 5 from the time the air conditioner 100 is placed on the pallet 3 at the time of shipment until the pallet body 3a is separated and the air conditioner 100 is installed at the installation site. In other words, the separation unit 4 is always in contact with the bottom surface 105 of the air conditioner 100 while the air conditioner 100 is being lifted by the lift claws 5. As a result, the separation unit 4 prevents direct contact between the air conditioner 100 and the lift claws 5, functions as a cushioning material to prevent damage, and can suppress corrosion or deterioration of the aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner 100 due to paint peeling.

[0041] Furthermore, just before lowering the air conditioner 100 to the ground, the riser sheet metal 7 can be attached to the underside of the mounting legs 111 of the air conditioner 100 while the air conditioner 100 is raised by the lift claws 5. In this case as well, it is possible to attach the riser sheet metal 7 and install the air conditioner 100 without using a crane or the like.

[0042] The air conditioner 100 may be placed on a pallet 3 with the riser sheet metal 7 attached and transported. In this case as well, it is possible to install the air conditioner 100 without using a crane or the like.

[0043] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a pallet 3 according to a comparative example. As shown in Figure 8, the pallet 3 according to the comparative example has a first frame section 31, a second frame section 32, a third frame section 33, and a fourth frame section 34. The third frame section 33 and the fourth frame section 34 each include an upper plate 301, a lower plate 302, and a support section 303. The lifting tines 5 of a forklift are inserted between the upper plate 301 and the lower plate 302. The air conditioner 100 is placed on the pallet 3, the pallet 3 is lifted by a forklift, and the air conditioner 100 is loaded onto a transport vehicle or the like while still on the pallet 3 and transported to the installation site.

[0044] Figure 9 is a side view showing the usage state of pallet 3 according to the comparative example. As shown in Figure 9, the air conditioner 100 placed on pallet 3 according to the comparative example is transported to the installation site and then unloaded from pallet 3 using a crane at the installation site. Pallet 3 according to the comparative example does not have a separation part 4 that can be separated from the pallet body 3a as the air conditioner 100 moves, so when the air conditioner 100 is lifted with a forklift, the pallet 3 is lifted along with it. In that case, the air conditioner 100 cannot be unloaded from pallet 3, so it is necessary to lift the air conditioner 100 with a crane using a belt sling 8 inserted through a hole (not shown) provided on the underside of the air conditioner 100 and unload it from pallet 3. Accordingly, the installation work of the equipment requires the cost of providing a crane or securing a workspace for performing the work using a crane.

[0045] Furthermore, if the belt sling 8 comes into direct contact with the painted air conditioner 100, the contact may cause corrosion or peeling of the paint, which was chosen for aesthetic reasons. Therefore, it is necessary to suppress paint peeling. To suppress paint peeling and protect the paint, if a buffer member is provided between the air conditioner 100 and the belt sling 8 to protect the paint, it would result in an increase in the number of parts due to the buffer member, or an increase in waste materials at the site.

[0046] In contrast, the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 is equipped with a separation part 4 that can be separated from the pallet body 3a, so that the air conditioner 100 can be lifted together with the separation part 4 by a forklift and loaded and unloaded from the pallet 3. Furthermore, while the air conditioner 100 is being lifted by the forklift, the separation part 4 is always interposed between the air conditioner 100 and the forklift, preventing direct contact between the air conditioner 100 and the forklift. As a result, a cushioning member to protect the paint of the air conditioner 100 is unnecessary, and the increase in the number of parts or the increase in waste materials at the site can be reduced.

[0047] As described above, the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 1 is equipped with a separation part 4 that can be separated from the pallet body 3a. The air conditioner 100 placed on top of the pallet 3 can be lifted from the pallet body 3a together with the separation part 4 by a forklift inserted into the pallet 3. Therefore, there is no need to use a crane or the like to lift the air conditioner 100 when installing it. Because the pallet 3 is equipped with a separation part 4, there is no need to lift the air conditioner 100 with a crane or the like, and the installation work of the refrigeration cycle device can be made simpler. In addition, when the air conditioner 100 is lifted from the pallet 3 and transported, the separation part 4, which has been separated from the pallet body 3a, is interposed between the air conditioner 100 and the pallet 3, so the air conditioner 100 and the pallet 3 do not come into direct contact. Therefore, paint peeling during transport of the air conditioner 100 can be suppressed.

[0048] Furthermore, since the pallet 3 has an insertion opening 42 for inserting the lifting tines 5 of a forklift, the air conditioner 100 can be easily lifted from the pallet 3 by the lifting tines 5.

[0049] Furthermore, the separation unit 4 functions as a buffer for the air conditioner 100 and is interposed between the air conditioner 100 and the lift claw 5 during transport of the air conditioner 100. As a result, installation can be carried out without the air conditioner 100 and the lift claw 5 directly touching, eliminating the need to provide a separate buffer to protect the paint of the air conditioner 100, thereby reducing the number of parts and the amount of waste materials at the site.

[0050] Furthermore, the separation unit 4 is held and fixed to the pallet body 3a, and is not screw-fixed to the pallet body 3a. Therefore, when lifting the air conditioner 100 with a forklift, there is no need to release the screw fixing between the pallet body 3a and the separation unit 4, making the installation work easier.

[0051] Furthermore, the space between the adjacent support sections 303, the separation section 4, and the lower plate 302 serves as an insertion opening 42 for inserting the forklift's lifting tines 5. The support sections 303 guide the lifting tines 5 and function as a guide when inserting them, thus facilitating the transport of the air conditioner 100.

[0052] Embodiment 2. Figure 10 is a perspective view of the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 2 of this disclosure. The pallet 3 according to Embodiment 2 differs from Embodiment 1 in that it is equipped with a suppression mechanism 6 to suppress misalignment. In Embodiment 2, parts common to Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted, and the differences from Embodiment 1 will be described in detail.

[0053] As shown in Figure 10, the separation portion 4 of the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 2 has a protrusion 61 that projects in the second direction from at least one of the end faces 41 in the second direction. In addition, the upper plate 301 adjacent to the separation portion 4 has a recess 62 that corresponds to the shape of the protrusion 61. The protrusion 61 and recess 62 function as a suppression mechanism 6 that suppresses misalignment between the pallet body 3a and the separation portion 4. When the protrusion 61 fits into the recess 62, the separation portion 4 and the pallet body 3a are integrated. The fitting of the protrusion 61 and recess 62 restricts the movement of the separation portion 4 relative to the pallet body 3a, suppressing misalignment due to sliding. This makes it possible to suppress the air conditioner 100 from shifting away from the pallet 3 during transport of the air conditioner 100, etc.

[0054] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a modified pallet 3 according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure. Figure 12 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the pallet 3 in use according to a modified embodiment of Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure. As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the separation part 4 has a projection 63 that protrudes upward as a suppression mechanism 6, and the separation part 4 is inserted into the square hole 111b of the air conditioner 100. The projection 63 functions as a suppression mechanism 6 that suppresses misalignment between the separation part 4 and the air conditioner 100. The square hole 111b of the air conditioner 100 is provided, for example, at a position corresponding to the projection 63 of the mounting leg 111, to avoid interference with the projection 63 in the Z direction of the mounting leg 111.

[0055] When the air conditioner 100 moves in the XY plane relative to the separation unit 4, the projection 63 interferes with the square hole 111b, restricting the movement of the air conditioner 100 relative to the separation unit 4. In other words, the projection 63 acts as an anti-slip surface for the air conditioner 100, preventing it from shifting position relative to the separation unit 4. If the separation unit 4 is integrated with the pallet body 3a, the projection 63 can prevent the air conditioner 100 from shifting position relative to the pallet 3 due to its movement.

[0056] As described above, the pallet 3 according to Embodiment 2 is provided in the separation section 4 with a suppression mechanism 6 that suppresses misalignment between the pallet 3 and the air conditioner 100. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the air conditioner 100 from shifting away from the pallet 3 during transport of the air conditioner 100.

[0057] Furthermore, both end faces 41 of the separation section 4 are treated with a textured surface. The end faces 41 of the separation section 4 are the contact surfaces between the separation section 4 and the pallet body 3a, and the movement of the separation section 4 relative to the pallet body 3a is restricted. This prevents the separation section 4 from separating from the pallet body 3a in an unintended manner.

[0058] Furthermore, the separation section 4 has a projection 63 that protrudes upward, and when the air conditioner 100 attempts to move, the projection 63 interferes with the square hole 111b of the air conditioner 100, thereby restricting the movement of the air conditioner 100. As a result, displacement of the air conditioner 100 in the front-to-back and left-to-right directions relative to the pallet 3 can be suppressed.

[0059] The various aspects of this disclosure are summarized below as an appendix. (Note 1) It has a rectangular frame on which a refrigeration cycle device is mounted, The aforementioned frame body is A pallet body and a separation part that can be separated from the pallet body in conjunction with the refrigeration cycle device, It is composed of Pallet for refrigeration cycle equipment. (Note 2) At the lower part of the separation section, An insertion opening is formed into which the forks of a forklift used to transport the refrigeration cycle device are inserted. Pallet for refrigeration cycle equipment as described in Appendix 1. (Note 3) The aforementioned separation unit is Functions as a cushioning material for the aforementioned refrigeration cycle device. Pallets for refrigeration cycle equipment as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 4) During the transport of the aforementioned refrigeration cycle device, The aforementioned separation unit is Interposed between the refrigeration cycle device and the forks of a forklift for transporting the refrigeration cycle device. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle system as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 3. (Note 5) The separation part is clamped and fixed to the pallet body. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle system as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 4. (Note 6) The separation section includes, A suppression mechanism is provided to suppress misalignment of the frame and the refrigeration cycle device. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle system as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 5. (Note 7) The contact surface of the separation portion with the pallet body is, The pallet body is treated with a textured surface to prevent misalignment with the pallet itself. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle system as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 6. (Note 8) A protrusion is formed on the upper surface of the separation portion. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 7. (Note 9) The aforementioned frame body is A first frame portion and a second frame portion extending in the first direction, A third frame portion and a fourth frame portion extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, It has, The third frame section and the fourth frame section are, respectively, A lower plate extending in the second direction, Multiple support parts are placed on the upper surface of the lower plate, The above-mentioned upper plate is divided into multiple parts in the second direction, positioned above the lower plate, and supported by the multiple support parts, It has, The aforementioned separation unit is It is provided sandwiched between the aforementioned multiple upper plates. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 8. (Note 10) The adjacent support sections, the separation section, and the lower plate form an insertion opening into which the forks of a forklift are inserted. Pallet for refrigeration cycle equipment as described in Appendix 9. (Note 11) The support portion, which is positioned between the refrigeration cycle device and the position where the forklift's tines are inserted, is a square timber. The aforementioned timber is sandwiched between the refrigeration cycle device and the pallet. Pallet for refrigeration cycle equipment as described in Appendix 9. (Note 12) The refrigeration cycle device pallet comprises a rectangular frame, the frame comprising a pallet body and a separation part detachable from the pallet body, During transport, the refrigeration cycle device is placed on top of the pallet for the refrigeration cycle device and fixed to the pallet by the fixing member through which the fixing member is inserted into the fixing hole on the equipment side through which the fixing member is inserted. During installation, the fixing member is removed and, together with the separation part, is detached from the pallet body and unloaded. Refrigeration cycle device. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0060] 3 Pallet, 3a Pallet body, 4 Separation part, 5 Lift claw, 6 Restraint mechanism, 7 Raising sheet metal, 8 Belt sling, 30 Fixing member, 31 First frame part, 32 Second frame part, 33 Third frame part, 34 Fourth frame part, 41 Both end faces, 42 Insertion opening, 61 Convex part, 62 Recessed part, 63 Projection part, 100 Air conditioner, 101 Front, 102 Rear, 103 Right side, 104 Left side, 105 Bottom, 106 Top, 107 Fan casing, 111 Mounting legs, 111a Fixing hole on equipment side, 111b Square hole, 301 Top plate, 301a Fixing hole on pallet side, 302 Bottom plate, 303 Support part.

Claims

1. It has a rectangular frame on which a refrigeration cycle device is mounted, The aforementioned frame body is A pallet body and a separation part that can be separated from the pallet body in conjunction with the refrigeration cycle device, It is composed of Pallet for refrigeration cycle equipment.

2. At the lower part of the separation section, An insertion opening is formed into which the forks of a forklift used to transport the refrigeration cycle device are inserted. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned separation unit is Functions as a cushioning material for the aforementioned refrigeration cycle device. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. During the transport of the aforementioned refrigeration cycle device, The aforementioned separation unit is Interposed between the refrigeration cycle device and the forks of a forklift for transporting the refrigeration cycle device. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The separation part is clamped and fixed to the pallet body. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The separation section includes, A suppression mechanism is provided to suppress misalignment of the frame and the refrigeration cycle device. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The contact surface of the separation portion with the pallet body is, The pallet body is treated with a textured surface to prevent misalignment with the pallet itself. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1 or 2.

8. A protrusion is formed on the upper surface of the separation portion. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1 or 2.

9. The aforementioned frame body is A first frame portion and a second frame portion extending in the first direction, A third frame portion and a fourth frame portion extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, It has, The third frame section and the fourth frame section are, respectively, A lower plate extending in the second direction, Multiple support parts are placed on the upper surface of the lower plate, The above-mentioned upper plate is divided into multiple parts in the second direction, positioned above the lower plate, and supported by the multiple support parts, It has, The aforementioned separation unit is It is provided sandwiched between the aforementioned multiple upper plates. A pallet for a refrigeration cycle device according to claim 1 or 2.

10. The adjacent support sections, the separation section, and the lower plate form an insertion opening into which the forks of a forklift are inserted. Pallet for refrigeration cycle device according to claim 9.

11. The support portion, which is positioned between the refrigeration cycle device and the position where the forklift's tines are inserted, is a square timber. The aforementioned rectangular timber is sandwiched between the refrigeration cycle device and the pallet body. Pallet for refrigeration cycle device according to claim 9.

12. The refrigeration cycle device pallet comprises a rectangular frame, the frame comprising a pallet body and a separation part detachable from the pallet body, During transport, the refrigeration cycle device is placed on top of the pallet for the refrigeration cycle device and fixed to the pallet by the fixing member through which the fixing member is inserted into the fixing hole on the equipment side through which the fixing member is inserted. During installation, the fixing member is removed and, together with the separation part, is detached from the pallet body and unloaded. Refrigeration cycle device.

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