Air conditioning outdoor unit system mounting frame, air conditioning outdoor unit module, and assembly method for the air conditioning outdoor unit module.

Abstract

This application discloses a system mounting frame for air conditioning outdoor units that allows for easy preparation of mounting frames according to the size and number of air conditioning outdoor units, an air conditioning outdoor unit module, a method for installing air conditioning outdoor units, and a method for assembling an air conditioning outdoor unit module. [Solution] The present invention provides an air conditioning outdoor unit system stand for supporting multiple air conditioning outdoor units on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, comprising: a pair of first frames, which are rod-shaped bodies having a first length and fixed to the base in a positional relationship parallel to each other; and a plurality of second frames, which are rod-shaped bodies having a second length and fixed to the first frames in a positional relationship parallel to each other, wherein the first frames have a first engagement groove along the longitudinal direction of the first frame, into which a first fixing component for fixing the second frames on the first frame can engage; and the second frames have a second engagement groove along the longitudinal direction of the second frame, into which a second fixing component for directly or indirectly fixing the air conditioning outdoor units on the second frames can engage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a system stand for an outdoor air conditioner unit, an outdoor air conditioner module, a method for installing an outdoor air conditioner unit, and a method for assembling an outdoor air conditioner module.

Background Art

[0002] The outdoor air conditioner unit may be installed on various stands (for example, see Patent Documents 1-3).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The size of the outdoor air conditioner unit varies depending on the manufacturer. Also, the number of outdoor air conditioner units to be installed varies depending on the installation location. Therefore, when manufacturing an outdoor air conditioner module in which a plurality of outdoor air conditioner units are integrated with a stand, it is necessary to manufacture a stand according to the size and number of the outdoor air conditioner units, which has been an obstacle to reducing the man-hours.

[0005] Therefore, the present application discloses a system stand for an outdoor air conditioner unit, an outdoor air conditioner module, a method for installing an outdoor air conditioner unit, and a method for assembling an outdoor air conditioner module that can easily prepare a stand according to the size and number of the outdoor air conditioner units.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides an air conditioning outdoor unit system stand that supports multiple air conditioning outdoor units on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, comprising a pair of first frames fixed on the base in a positional relationship parallel to each other, and a plurality of second frames fixed on the first frames in a positional relationship parallel to each other, and engagement grooves that can engage fixing parts are provided along the longitudinal direction of each of the first and second frames.

[0007] More specifically, the present invention relates to an air conditioning outdoor unit system stand for supporting a plurality of air conditioning outdoor units on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, comprising: a pair of first frames, which are rod-shaped bodies having a first length and fixed to the base in a positional relationship parallel to each other; and a plurality of second frames, which are rod-shaped bodies having a second length and fixed to the first frames in a positional relationship parallel to each other, wherein the first frames have first engagement grooves along the longitudinal direction of the first frame into which a first fixing component for fixing the second frames on the first frame can engage; and the second frames have second engagement grooves along the longitudinal direction of the second frame into which a second fixing component for directly or indirectly fixing the air conditioning outdoor units on the second frames can engage.

[0008] In the above-described system mounting frame for air conditioning outdoor units, the first fixing component for fixing the second frame to the first frame engages with the first engagement groove, so the mounting position of the second frame relative to the first frame can be easily changed by sliding the first fixing component along the first engagement groove. Also, since the second fixing component for fixing the air conditioning outdoor unit to the second frame engages with the second engagement groove, the second fixing component can be slid along the second engagement groove. By sliding the components, it is possible to easily accommodate the attachment of various air conditioning outdoor units to the second frame. Therefore, with the above-described system mounting frame for air conditioning outdoor units, it is possible to adjust it to the size and number of air conditioning outdoor units simply by sliding the first fixing component along the first engagement groove, or the second fixing component along the second engagement groove. Consequently, with the above-described system mounting frame for air conditioning outdoor units, it is possible to easily prepare a mounting frame according to the size and number of air conditioning outdoor units without performing various machining operations such as cutting or welding.

[0009] Furthermore, the first frame may have a base engagement groove along its longitudinal direction into which a base fixing component for securing the first frame to the base can engage. This allows the base fixing component to slide along the base engagement groove, making it possible to fix the frame to the base without performing various machining operations such as drilling holes.

[0010] Furthermore, the base fixing component may have fixing holes for passing anchors provided in the base, and suspension holes for engaging with wires that suspend the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame with multiple air conditioning outdoor units fixed to it. This allows the base fixing component to slide along the base engagement groove, making it possible to attach the suspension wires to the appropriate position on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame using the base fixing component without performing various machining operations such as drilling holes.

[0011] Furthermore, the first frame is a hollow rod-shaped body, and the system mounting base for the air conditioning outdoor unit may be equipped with a joint member that connects the first frames together, which can be inserted into the hollow portion from the end of the first frame. This makes it possible to connect the first frames while maintaining a state in which the first fixing part can slide along the first engagement groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the first engagement groove and the second engagement groove may be grooves into which the head of the bolt engages. This makes it possible to use bolts as the first and second fixing components.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention may also be an air conditioning outdoor unit module comprising, for example, a plurality of air conditioning outdoor units and an air conditioning outdoor unit system stand that supports the plurality of air conditioning outdoor units on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, wherein the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand comprises a pair of first frames which are rod-shaped bodies having a first length and are fixed on the base in a positional relationship parallel to each other, and a plurality of second frames which are rod-shaped bodies having a second length and are fixed on the first frames in a positional relationship parallel to each other, wherein the first frames have a first engagement groove along the longitudinal direction of the first frame into which a first fixing component for fixing the second frames on the first frame can engage, and the second frames have a second engagement groove along the longitudinal direction of the second frame into which a second fixing component for directly or indirectly fixing the air conditioning outdoor unit on the second frame can engage.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention can also be viewed from the perspective of a method. The present invention may be, for example, a method for installing an air conditioning outdoor unit in which a plurality of air conditioning outdoor units are supported on an air conditioning outdoor unit system frame on a base prepared at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor unit, and the method may include the steps of: placing the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame with the plurality of air conditioning outdoor units fixed in place on the base; sliding a base fixing component for fixing the rod-shaped first frame of the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame to the base along a base engagement groove provided on the first frame and aligning the base fixing component with the anchor of the base; and fixing the first frame to the base with the base fixing component.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for assembling an air conditioning outdoor unit module, for example, in which multiple air conditioning outdoor units are fixed to an air conditioning outdoor unit system frame that supports them on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, comprising a pair of first frames, each having a rod-shaped body of a first length and fixed to the base in a parallel positional relationship with each other, and a second rod-shaped body having a second length and positioned parallel to each other. A method for assembling an outdoor air conditioner module may include the steps of placing a plurality of second frames fixed on a first frame, sliding a first fixing part engaged with a first engaging groove provided in the first frame along the first engaging groove, and fixing the second frame to the first frame with the first fixing part, sliding a second fixing part engaged with a second engaging groove provided in the second frame along the second engaging groove, and directly or indirectly fixing an outdoor air conditioner to the second frame with the second fixing part.

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] With the above system mount for an outdoor air conditioner, outdoor air conditioner module, installation method for an outdoor air conditioner, and assembly method for an outdoor air conditioner module, it becomes possible to easily prepare a mount according to the size and number of outdoor air conditioners.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an outdoor air conditioner module. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a system mount for an outdoor air conditioner. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a main frame. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a side frame. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a joint member. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a pedestal fixing fitting. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a first diagram showing an assembly method for an outdoor air conditioner module. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a second diagram showing an assembly method for an outdoor air conditioner module. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the mounting state of bolts. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a third diagram showing an assembly method for an outdoor air conditioner module. [Figure 11]Figure 11 is the fourth diagram showing the assembly method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is the fifth diagram showing the assembly method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is the first diagram showing the installation method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a second diagram showing the installation method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The embodiments shown below are examples of embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention to the following embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 shows an example of an air conditioning outdoor unit module. Figure 1 shows the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 installed on a base 5 at the installation location. As shown in Figure 1, the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 comprises an air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, a control panel 3 mounted on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, and an air conditioning outdoor unit 4. In other words, the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is a module in which the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 are integrated on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2. The air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is assembled in a factory or the like and installed on the base 5 at the installation location using a vehicle or crane.

[0020] Furthermore, the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is not limited to one equipped with a control panel 3 for controlling the air conditioning outdoor unit 4. The air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 may consist of only the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 mounted on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, or it may consist of the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 and other equipment other than the control panel 3 installed near the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 mounted on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 together. Also, although a cooling tower-like structure is shown as the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 in Figure 1, the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 may be an air conditioning outdoor unit other than a cooling tower.

[0021] Figure 2 shows an example of a system mounting frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit. The system mounting frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit comprises a main frame 6, side frames 7, and base fastening brackets 8. The main frame 6, side frames 7, and base fastening brackets 8 are available in a wide variety of system components. Therefore, the air conditioning outdoor unit system mounting frame 2 can accommodate various sizes and numbers of air conditioning outdoor units 4 by combining appropriate numbers of components such as the main frame 6, side frames 7, and base fastening brackets 8.

[0022] The main frame 6 and side frames 7, which form the main skeletal structure of the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2, are rod-shaped. Therefore, the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2 has a grid-like shape that is roughly rectangular in overall view. The main frame 6 and side frames 7 are made of extruded aluminum (also called "aluminum extruded material") which has excellent weather resistance. As shown in Figure 1, the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2 is designed to mount multiple air conditioning outdoor units 4 in a single row. Therefore, the main frame 6 is a thicker, higher-strength member than the side frames 7. The length of the main frame 6 is designed to accommodate the width of multiple air conditioning outdoor units 4. On the other hand, the length of the side frames 7 is designed to accommodate the width of one air conditioning outdoor unit 4. Depending on the number of air conditioning outdoor units 4 to be mounted on the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2, an appropriate number of main frames 6 are joined together with connecting members.

[0023] The system mounting frame 2 for the air conditioning outdoor unit is designed to accommodate the air conditioning outdoor units 4 arranged in a single row. As shown in Figure 2, two main frames 6 are arranged parallel to each other, leaving approximately the width of one air conditioning outdoor unit 4 between them. Since these main frames 6 are fixed to the base 5, base fasteners 8 for fixing the main frames 6 to the base 5 are attached to appropriate locations on the main frames 6. Multiple side frames 7 are then fixed to the main frames 6 in a parallel position, spanning between the pair of parallel main frames 6. The spacing between the side frames 7 depends on the size and spacing of the control panel 3 and air conditioning outdoor units 4 to be mounted on the system mounting frame 2 for the air conditioning outdoor unit.

[0024] The following describes the details of the components that make up the system mounting frame 2 for the air conditioning outdoor unit.

[0025] Figure 3 shows the main frame 6. The main frame 6 is a long, hollow aluminum extruded profile of a predetermined length, and as shown in the enlarged view of Figure 3, it has a rectangular cross-sectional shape in its overall view. The main frame 6 is required to have the strength to support multiple air conditioning outdoor units 4, so the height of its cross-section is greater than its width. The main frame 6 is a rectangular prism member having an upper surface 61 that forms a horizontal top surface, two side surfaces 64 that form vertical sides, and a bottom surface 65 that forms a horizontal bottom surface on its exterior surface. The upper surface 61 is provided with upper-side engagement grooves 62 into which the heads of bolts for fixing the side frames 7 onto the main frame 6 can be engaged. The upper-side engagement grooves 62 have drainage holes at appropriate intervals (for example, 1 m) on the bottom surface of the grooves. The side surfaces 64 are provided with side-side engagement grooves 63 into which the heads of bolts for fixing the base fasteners 8 to the main frame 6 can be engaged. Furthermore, since the main frame 6 is an aluminum extruded profile, it has a hollow section 66 inside. The hollow section 66 is exposed to the outside at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the main frame 6.

[0026] As can be seen in Figure 3, the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63 are formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the main frame 6. The ends of the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63 are open at both ends of the main frame 6. Therefore, when you want to engage a bolt with a hexagonal or square head with the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63, you insert the bolt from the ends of the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63 and slide it in. If a bolt with a T-shaped head is used, it is possible to insert the bolt head into the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63 from a point in the middle other than the end, and then rotate it approximately 90 degrees to engage the bolt with the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63. However, when using such a bolt, it is necessary to pay close attention to the orientation of the bolt head when fastening it with a nut to prevent the bolt head from unintentionally falling out of the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63. Therefore, the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove For bolt 63, it is preferable to use a bolt with a hexagonal or square head.

[0027] Figure 4 shows the side frame 7. The side frame 7 is a long, hollow aluminum extruded profile of a predetermined length, and as shown in Figure 4, it has a roughly inverted T-shaped cross-section, with the bottom (outriggers 74) protruding from both sides of the rectangular bottom in overall view. The side frame 7 is a member that supports one air conditioning outdoor unit 4, and since the load of the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 is applied near the end of the side frame 7 that is close to the main frame 6, both the height and width of the rectangular portion of the cross-section are smaller than those of the main frame 6. The side frame 7 has an upper surface 71 that forms a horizontal upper surface and a lower surface 73 that forms a horizontal lower surface. The upper surface 71 is provided with an upper-side engagement groove 72 into which the heads of bolts for fixing the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 on top of the side frame 7 can be engaged. Near the center of the upper-side engagement groove 72, a drainage hole is provided at the bottom of the groove. Furthermore, bolt holes 75 for fastening bolts to the main frame 6 are provided in the outrigger 74 near both ends of the side frame 7 in the longitudinal direction. Also, since the side frame 7 is made of aluminum extruded material, it has a hollow section 76 inside. The hollow section 76 is exposed to the outside at both ends of the side frame 7 in the longitudinal direction.

[0028] As can be seen in Figure 4, the upper engagement groove 72 is formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the side frame 7. The ends of the upper engagement groove 72 are open at the ends shown in Figure 7. Therefore, similar to the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63, if you want to engage a bolt with a hexagonal or square head into the upper engagement groove 72, you will need to insert the bolt from the end of the upper engagement groove 72 and slide it in.

[0029] Figure 5 shows a joint member. When joining two main frames 6 together to extend the main frame 6, a joint member 9, such as the one shown in Figure 5, is used. The joint member 9 is a rigid body cut from an aluminum ingot by machining, and as shown in Figure 5, it is a rod-shaped body having an upper surface 91 that forms a horizontal upper surface, two side surfaces 93 that form vertical side surfaces, and a lower surface 94 that forms a horizontal lower surface on its exterior surface. Since the joint member 9 is used by inserting it into the hollow section 66 from the end of the main frame 6, its cross-sectional shape is designed to match the cross-sectional shape of the hollow section 66. That is, the joint member 9 is provided with a thinned portion 92 to prevent interference with the portion that protrudes inward from the main frame 6 to form the upper side engagement groove 62 and the side side engagement groove 63. In addition, the joint member 9 is provided with bolt holes 95 at appropriate locations on the side surfaces 93 for fixing the main frame 6 with bolts and nuts.

[0030] Figure 6 shows the base fastening bracket 8. The base fastening bracket 8 is an L-shaped metal fitting with an upper part 81 that forms a vertical part and a lower part 82 that forms a horizontal bottom part. The upper part 81 is provided with a suspension hole 83 for suspending the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 with a crane, and a bolt hole 84 for passing bolts to fix the base fastening bracket 8 to the main frame 6. The lower part 82 is provided with a bolt hole 85 for passing anchor bolts of the base 5. The bolt holes 84 and 85 are elongated oval-shaped holes to facilitate the attachment, detachment, and repositioning of the base fastening bracket 8 at the installation site of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, or to accommodate slight positional shifts during the installation work of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. The base fastening bracket 8 may be made of aluminum considering its compatibility with the main frame 6, or it may be made of various metals such as stainless steel or iron.

[0031] The following describes how to assemble the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. When assembling the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, first assemble the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, and then mount the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 onto the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2.

[0032] Figure 7 is the first diagram showing the assembly method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. When assembling the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, the total length is determined according to the number of control panels 3 and air conditioning outdoor units 4 to be mounted on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, and the number of main frames 6 corresponding to the determined total length is prepared. Then, if necessary, the main frames 6 are joined together using joint members 9, bolts, and nuts. If multiple types of main frames 6 with alternating lengths are available in the lineup, the total length according to the number of control panels 3 and air conditioning outdoor units 4 can be easily adjusted by joining main frames 6 of the appropriate length together. Considering the size of commercially available air conditioning outdoor units 4, for example, the lineup of main frames 6 could be about four types in 500mm increments within the total length range of 2500 to 4000mm.

[0033] Figure 8 is the second diagram showing the assembly method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. After preparing a pair of main frames 6 of an appropriate length, the side frames 7 and base fasteners 8 are attached to the main frames 6 at appropriate locations. The number of side frames 7 and base fasteners 8 attached to the main frames 6 depends on the number of control panels 3 and air conditioning outdoor units 4 mounted on the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2. When attaching the side frames 7 to the main frames 6, the bolt head is passed through the open portion of the upper engagement groove 62 at the end of the main frame 6, and the bolt is slid to the appropriate position along the longitudinal direction of the upper engagement groove 62. Similarly, when attaching the base fasteners 8 to the main frames 6, the bolt head is passed through the open portion of the side engagement groove 63 at the end of the main frame 6, and the bolt is slid to the appropriate position along the longitudinal direction of the side engagement groove 63. Furthermore, if the side frame 7, like the main frame 6, were available in multiple lengths with alternating lengths, it would be easy to match the length to various sizes of control panels 3 and air conditioning outdoor units 4. Considering the sizes of commercially available air conditioning outdoor units 4, for example, the lineup of side frame 7 could consist of about two types: 900mm and 1100mm in total length.

[0034] Figure 9 shows the bolt installation state. Figure 9 shows the vicinity of the longitudinal end of the main frame 6. As shown in Figure 9, the upper engagement groove 62 and the side engagement groove 63 are open near the longitudinal end of the main frame 6. Therefore, the bolt 75B for assembling the side frame 7 to the main frame 6 can be engaged with the upper engagement groove 62 by inserting its head through the open portion of the upper engagement groove 62 at the longitudinal end of the main frame 6. Similarly, the bolt 63B for assembling the base fastener 8 to the main frame 6 can be engaged with the side engagement groove 63 by inserting its head through the open portion of the side engagement groove 63 at the longitudinal end of the main frame 6. Then, with the side frame 7 positioned appropriately, the nut 75N can be screwed onto the bolt 75B and tightened with a wrench to fix the side frame 7 to the main frame 6. Furthermore, by positioning the base fastening bracket 8 in the appropriate location, screwing the nut 63N onto the bolt 63B, and tightening the nut 63N with a wrench, the base fastening bracket 8 can be fixed to the main frame 6. With this, the assembly of the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2 is completed.

[0035] Figure 10 is a third diagram showing the assembly method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. After attaching the side frame 7 and base fastening bracket 8 to the appropriate positions on the main frame 6, the vibration isolation device 4D is attached to the side frame 7 of the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2. The vibration isolation device 4D is a component that performs a cushioning function between the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand 2 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4. Therefore, depending on the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 and the type of air conditioning outdoor unit 4, the vibration isolation device 4D may be omitted. For example, off-the-shelf products are used for the vibration isolation device 4D. Therefore, the bolt holes for passing fixing bolts through the vibration isolation device 4D vary from product to product or manufacturer to manufacturer. However, the bolts for fixing the vibration isolation device 4D to the side frame 7 can slide along the upper engagement groove 72 provided on the side frame 7. The bolts 75B that secure the side frame 7 to the main frame 6 can be slid by moving them along the upper engagement groove 62. In other words, with the air conditioning outdoor unit system mounting frame 2, the position of the bolts for securing the vibration isolation device 4D to the side frame 7 can be freely adjusted in two axes parallel to the horizontal plane, thus accommodating the installation of various vibration isolation devices 4D.

[0036] Figure 11 is the fourth diagram showing the assembly method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. When mounting the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 onto the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, it is desirable to pre-install the piping 12 and electrical wiring that will be placed on the underside of the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4. The piping 12 and electrical wiring that will be placed on the underside of the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 are, for example, placed on a support plate 10 provided on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, as shown in Figure 11. The support plate 10 is supported, for example, by a stay 11 fixed with a bolt engaged with the side engagement groove 63 of the main frame 6. If the piping 12 and electrical wiring are temporarily installed before mounting the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 onto the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, the routing of the piping 12 and electrical wiring will be easier.

[0037] Figure 12 is the fifth diagram showing the assembly method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. After attaching the vibration isolation device 4D to the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 are mounted on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2. The control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4 are fixed to the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 using bolts and nuts provided at appropriate positions on the lower part of the housings of the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4. In addition, connections of piping 12 and electrical wires are made as needed. With the above steps, the assembly of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is completed.

[0038] Furthermore, the vibration isolation device 4D is not limited to being installed between the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4. The vibration isolation device 4D may, for example, be installed between the base 5 and the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2. In this case, the vibration isolation device 4D may be transported separately from the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 to the installation site of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, attached to the base 5, and then the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 may be placed on top of it. Alternatively, the vibration isolation device 4D may be transported together with the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, attached to the underside of the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2, and then attached to the base 5 at the installation site.

[0039] After assembling the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is transported to its installation location and installed. Figure 13 is the first diagram showing the installation method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. After assembling the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is lifted using a suspension device 13 or a crane. When moving the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, it is preferable to take appropriate protective measures for the control panel 3 and the air conditioning outdoor unit 4. When lifting the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 with a crane, first the suspension device 13 is lifted above the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 with the crane, and then the wire 14 hanging from the suspension device 13 is attached to the base fastening fitting 8 of the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 with a hook or the like. Then, the crane that is lifting the suspension device 13 is operated to lift the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. The air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, lifted by a crane, is placed, for example, on the bed of a transport vehicle. The air conditioning outdoor unit module 1, transported by vehicle, is lifted again by a crane near the installation site and lowered to the installation site.

[0040] In Figure 13, the base fasteners 8 are provided at both ends and the center of the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 in the longitudinal direction. However, the mounting position and number of mounting locations of the base fasteners 8 on the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 are adjusted as appropriate according to the calculation results of the load distribution applied to the air conditioning outdoor unit system frame 2 when the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is lifted by a crane. Since the base fasteners 8 are fixed to the main frame 6 by bolts 63B that engage with the side engagement grooves 63 of the main frame 6, the mounting position of the base fasteners 8 relative to the main frame 6 can be changed as appropriate by loosening the nuts 63N and sliding the bolts 63B.

[0041] Figure 14 is a second diagram showing the installation method of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1. After the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is placed on the base 5 at the installation site using a crane, the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is fixed to the base 5 using base fastening fittings 8. Spacers or the like may be placed between the base 5 and the main frame 6. The base 5 is pre-installed with anchor bolts 5B, for example, as shown in Figure 14. The base 5 is made of concrete, for example. The anchor bolts 5B are embedded in advance when the concrete is poured to form the base 5. Therefore, the anchor bolts 5B are firmly fixed to the base 5.

[0042] When fixing the base fastening bracket 8 to the anchor bolt 5B of the base 5, the anchor bolt 5B is passed through the bolt hole 85 of the base fastening bracket 8, and the anchor nut 5N is screwed onto the anchor bolt 5B. At this time, if it is necessary to adjust the position of the base fastening bracket 8 relative to the main frame 6, the nut 63N is temporarily loosened, or the nut 63N is temporarily removed from the bolt 63B. When the anchor nut 5N is tightened onto the anchor bolt 5B with a wrench, the base fastening bracket 8 is fixed to the base 5. Also, when the nut 63N is tightened onto the bolt 63B with a wrench, the base fastening bracket 8 is fixed to the main frame 6. This completes the installation of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 onto the base 5.

[0043] The size of the outdoor air conditioning unit 4 varies depending on the manufacturer. Furthermore, the number of outdoor air conditioning units 4 to be installed also varies depending on the installation location. However, the system frame 2 for outdoor air conditioning units according to this embodiment can be easily adapted to the size and number of outdoor air conditioning units 4, making it extremely easy to assemble a frame that matches the size and number of outdoor air conditioning units 4.

[0044] In the above embodiment, an example of a system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit mainly made of aluminum was provided, but the components constituting the system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit are not limited to aluminum. The components constituting the system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit may be made of any suitable material other than aluminum. Also, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which multiple air conditioning outdoor units 4 of the same form are mounted on one system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit, but the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 is not limited to this form. The air conditioning outdoor unit module 1 may, for example, consist of multiple air conditioning outdoor units 4 of various sizes mounted on the system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit.

[0045] Furthermore, although the above embodiment illustrates a system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit formed by joining together multiple main frames 6, the system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit is not limited to this form. For example, the system frame 2 for an air conditioning outdoor unit may use a single main frame 6 that reaches the entire length of the air conditioning outdoor unit module 1.

[0046] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, two upper-side engagement grooves 62 were provided on the upper surface 61 of the main frame 6, but the main frame 6 is not limited to this configuration. The main frame 6 may have only one upper-side engagement groove 62 on its upper surface 61, or it may have three or more upper-side engagement grooves 62 on its upper surface 61. Also, in the above embodiment, side-side engagement grooves 63 were provided on both of the two side surfaces 64, but the main frame 6 is not limited to this configuration. The main frame 6 may have side-side engagement grooves 63 on only one of the two side surfaces 64.

[0047] Furthermore, the above embodiment can be modified to suit the circumstances. For example, the side engagement groove 63 of the main frame 6 and the base fastening fitting 8 may be omitted. Alternatively, other members may be engaged in the engagement groove instead of the bolts. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0048] 1. Air conditioning outdoor unit module 2. System mounting base for air conditioning outdoor units 3. Control Panel 4...Air conditioner outdoor unit 5. Base 6. Mainframe 7. Side frame 8. Base fixing bracket 9. Joint components 10...Support plate 11. Stay 12. Piping 13. Suspension device 14. Wire 4D Vibration Isolation Device 5B Anchor bolt 5N Anchor Nut 61...Top surface 62...Top side engagement groove 63. Side engagement groove 64. Side view 65...Bottom surface 66...Hollow part 71...Top surface 72...Top side engagement groove 73...bottom surface 74. Outrigger 75 bolt holes 76...Hollow part 81. Upper part 82··Lower part 83. Hanging holes 84 bolt holes 85. Bolt holes 91...Top surface 92·Thinning area 93. Side view 94...Bottom surface 95 bolt holes 63B Bolt 63N Nut 75B bolts 75N Nut

Claims

1. An air conditioning outdoor unit system stand that supports multiple air conditioning outdoor units on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, A pair of first frames, which are rod-shaped bodies having a first length, are detachably fixed to the base in a position parallel to each other, It comprises a rod-shaped body having a second length, and a plurality of second frames fixed on the first frame in a positional relationship parallel to each other, The first frame has a first engagement groove along its longitudinal direction into which a first fixing component for fixing the second frame to the first frame can engage, and further has a height that allows piping and electrical wires connected to the air conditioning outdoor unit to be housed between the pair of first frames. The second frame has a second engagement groove along its longitudinal direction into which a second fixing component for directly or indirectly fixing the air conditioning outdoor unit to the second frame can engage. System mounting bracket for outdoor air conditioning units.

2. The first frame has a base engagement groove along its longitudinal direction into which a base fixing component for fixing the first frame to the base can engage. The system mounting frame for an air conditioning outdoor unit as described in claim 1.

3. The aforementioned base fixing part is, The base has fixing holes for passing anchors through, It has a suspension hole for engaging with a wire that suspends the system frame for the air conditioner outdoor units, which has the aforementioned multiple air conditioner outdoor units fixed in place, The system mounting frame for an air conditioning outdoor unit according to claim 2.

4. The first frame is a hollow rod-shaped body, The aforementioned air conditioning outdoor unit system frame includes a joint member that connects the first frames together and can be inserted into the hollow portion from the end of the first frame. A system mounting frame for an air conditioning outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The first engagement groove and the second engagement groove are grooves into which the bolt head engages. A system mounting frame for an air conditioning outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. Multiple air conditioning outdoor units, The system includes a mounting frame for air conditioning outdoor units that supports the aforementioned multiple air conditioning outdoor units on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, The aforementioned system mounting frame for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is A pair of first frames, which are rod-shaped bodies having a first length, are detachably fixed to the base in a position parallel to each other, It comprises a rod-shaped body having a second length, and a plurality of second frames fixed on the first frame in a positional relationship parallel to each other, The first frame has a first engagement groove along its longitudinal direction into which a first fixing component for fixing the second frame to the first frame can engage, and further has a height that allows piping and electrical wires connected to the air conditioning outdoor unit to be housed between the pair of first frames. The second frame has a second engagement groove along its longitudinal direction into which a second fixing component for directly or indirectly fixing the air conditioning outdoor unit to the second frame can engage. Air conditioning outdoor unit module.

7. A method for installing air conditioning outdoor units, wherein multiple air conditioning outdoor units are supported on a system frame for air conditioning outdoor units on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, The process of placing the system stand for the air conditioning outdoor unit, with the multiple air conditioning outdoor units fixed in place, onto the base, The process of sliding a base fixing component, which is used to fix the rod-shaped first frame of the air conditioning outdoor unit system stand to the base, along a base engagement groove provided on the first frame, and aligning the base fixing component with the anchor of the base, The process includes the step of detachably fixing the first frame to the base using the base fixing component, The first frame has a height that allows the piping and electrical wires connected to the air conditioning outdoor unit to be housed between other first frames arranged on the base in a parallel relationship with each other. How to install an air conditioner outdoor unit.

8. A method for assembling an air conditioning outdoor unit module, wherein multiple air conditioning outdoor units are fixed to an air conditioning outdoor unit system frame that supports them on a base provided at the installation location of the air conditioning outdoor units, A step of placing a plurality of second frames, each having a second length and fixed to the first frame in a parallel position to each other, on a pair of first frames, each having a first length and being detachably fixed to the base in a parallel position to each other; The process involves sliding a first fixing component, which is engaged with a first engagement groove provided in the first frame, along the first engagement groove, and fixing the second frame to the first frame with the first fixing component. The process includes the step of sliding a second fixing component, which is engaged with a second engagement groove provided in the second frame, along the second engagement groove, thereby fixing the air conditioning outdoor unit to the second frame directly or indirectly with the second fixing component. The first frame has a height that allows the piping and electrical wires connected to the air conditioning outdoor unit to be housed between the pair of first frames. How to assemble an air conditioning outdoor unit module.

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