Sunshade for air conditioner outdoor unit

Abstract

This invention provides a sunshade for an air conditioner's outdoor unit that surrounds the top, left and right sides, and rear of the outdoor unit with multiple panels connected by joint members, while allowing for assembly through a simple process. [Solution] The sunshade 100 for an air conditioner outdoor unit of the present invention is a frame structure sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit using net panels, and comprises a top net panel 10, a pair of side net panels 11, and a rear net panel 12, each having a pipe-shaped frame that constitutes a frame body at its end and a light-shielding net 15 stretched over the frame, and a plurality of T-shaped joint members 13 having insertion openings 13a into which the ends of the frame can be inserted. By inserting the frame ends of each net panel into the respective insertion openings 13a of the T-shaped joint members 13, the side net panels 11 and the rear net panel 12 are connected vertically, and the top net panel 10 is connected horizontally to the top of these connected side net panels 11 and rear net panels 12 to form a space that surrounds the top surface, both left and right sides, and the rear of the air conditioner outdoor unit 14.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembled sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit, which is attached to the air conditioner outdoor unit to block direct sunlight.

Background Art

[0002] Since the outdoor unit of an air conditioner is installed outdoors, when it is heated by receiving a certain amount of direct sunlight, the heat exchange efficiency decreases, the power consumption increases, and the compressor continues to operate at a high load, resulting in problems such as shutdown due to overheat protection, promotion of component deterioration, and shortening of the lifespan. In particular, in recent years, the temperature in midsummer has been on the rise year by year, and due to abnormal heating of the outdoor unit, so-called "high-pressure cut-off" troubles, in which the safety device operates and the air conditioner suddenly stops, have occurred frequently. Therefore, various technologies for blocking direct sunlight have been proposed.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a heat insulation cover that covers the upper surface of an air conditioner outdoor unit using a "laminated foam sheet" in which an aluminum material is laminated on a foam sheet. The heat insulation cover described in Patent Document 1 has a structure with excellent heat insulation properties to prevent heating by direct sunlight, and is lightweight and can be easily attached and detached.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, the technology described in Patent Document 1 is a configuration in which only a lid formed of an aluminum-based laminated foam sheet is placed on the top surface of the outdoor unit. With this configuration, it is only possible to block light on the upper surface (top surface) of the outdoor unit, and it is difficult to sufficiently suppress the temperature rise due to direct sunlight irradiated from the side surface and the surrounding hot air.

[0006] This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit that can be assembled and installed by anyone, even non-professionals, by enabling assembly through a simple process, while surrounding the top, left and right sides, and back of the air conditioner outdoor unit with multiple panels connected by joint members. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention provides an air conditioner outdoor unit sunshade, which is an assembly-type sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit that is constructed in a box shape by assembling a top net panel, a pair of side net panels, and a back net panel, which are made by stretching a light-shielding net over a frame made of pipes connected in a rectangular shape. T-shaped joint members, each having an insertion opening into which the end of another pipe is inserted, are fitted through the ends of the top net panel, the pair of side net panels, and the rear net panel. The top net panel, the pair of side net panels, and the rear net panel are arranged on different planes by inserting the ends of other pipes into the insertion openings to connect them, thereby forming a box-shaped sunshade that surrounds the top, left and right sides, and rear of the air conditioner's outdoor unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this invention, the simple assembly structure allows for assembly and installation even by non-professionals, and the structure, which surrounds the top, left and right sides, and back of the air conditioner's outdoor unit with a net panel, improves heat shielding efficiency, thereby reducing the risk of increased power consumption of the outdoor unit and shutdown due to abnormal overheating (high pressure cut-off). [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of an air conditioner outdoor unit sunshade according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded view of a sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3]This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the installation of the horizontal pipe for the sunshade for the outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the installation of an additional column for a sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram of a fixing member for a sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The sunshade for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments. The drawings schematically represent the sunshade for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, its constituent members, and peripheral members, and the dimensions and dimensional ratios shown in the drawings do not necessarily correspond to the actual dimensions and dimensional ratios. Unless otherwise specified, for convenience, directions such as up and down are indicated based on the orientation of the sunshade for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner shown in Figure 1. Duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate, and the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same members.

[0011] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an air conditioner outdoor unit sunshade 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner outdoor unit sunshade 100 comprises a top net panel 10, a side net panel 11, and a rear net panel 12, which are planar net panel members. Adjacent planar net panel members are connected by T-shaped joint members 13. The top net panel 10, the side net panel 11, and the rear net panel 12 are connected so as to be positioned on different planes, and as a whole, the air conditioner outdoor unit sunshade 100 forms a structure that surrounds the top, both left and right sides, and the rear of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0012] The top net panel 10 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. In this embodiment, the top net panel 10 is configured to have an area sufficient to cover the entire upper surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit 14, which will be described later. The top net panel 10 consists of a frame of pipes that constitute the frame at its ends and a light-shielding net 15 stretched over the frame. The frame consists of a pair of longitudinal frame members 10a and a pair of transverse frame members 10b made of hollow metal pipes (e.g., aluminum alloy). The light-shielding net 15 is a material made by braiding synthetic fibers such as high-density polyethylene into a mesh, and it reflects and absorbs direct sunlight to suppress the transmission of heat energy.

[0013] In the pipe-shaped frame constituting the top net panel 10, a pair of longitudinal frame members 10a and a pair of transverse frame members 10b are connected at their respective ends so as to be perpendicular to each other, forming a rectangular frame that defines four sides. The light-shielding net 15 is arranged to completely cover the rectangular area formed by the longitudinal frame members 10a and the transverse frame members 10b. Specifically, the periphery of the light-shielding net 15 is tightly fixed to each frame member along the longitudinal direction of each frame member via fixing means such as stitching, heat sealing, clamping, or adhesive.

[0014] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an air conditioner outdoor unit sunshade 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 2, near the four corners of the top net panel 10, the ends 10c of the frame constituting the frame body protrude slightly outward from the edge of the light-shielding net 15, and a T-shaped joint member 13 is attached to these ends 10c. The T-shaped joint member 13 is provided with an insertion opening 13a that fits into the end 11c of the side net panel 11. The top net panel 10 and the side net panel 11 are constructed in such a way that a strong three-dimensional structure is built by inserting (attaching) the T-shaped joint member 13 through the end 10c of the short-side frame member 10b constituting the frame of the top net panel 10, and inserting the end 11c of the vertically arranged side net panel 11 along the insertion opening 13a to connect them. Furthermore, the frames are fixed together by wing nuts 24 provided on the side of the insertion opening 13a.

[0015] The side net panel 11 and the rear net panel 12 are configured such that a robust three-dimensional structure is constructed by attaching a T-shaped joint member 13 to the end 11c of the longitudinal frame member 11a that constitutes the frame of the side net panel 11, and inserting the end 12c of the short-direction frame member 12b of the horizontally arranged rear net panel 12 along the insertion opening 13a and securing them with a wing nut 24.

[0016] While the top net panel 10 is a lid-like body positioned approximately horizontally to the installation surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit sunshade 100, the side net panels 11 and the rear net panel 12 are configured as wall-like bodies positioned approximately perpendicular to the installation surface. This supports the top net panel 10 at a predetermined height and, as a whole, forms a space surrounding the top, left and right sides, and rear of the air conditioner outdoor unit, functioning as a partition that blocks direct sunlight and radiant heat not only from above the air conditioner outdoor unit 14 but also from the sides and rear of the air conditioner outdoor unit 14.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 3, in order to reinforce the open part in front of the sunshade 100 for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, a horizontal pipe 16 can be provided to connect the longitudinal frame members 11a of the left and right side net panels 11. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the side net panel 11, an additional column 17 is interposed at the lower end of the longitudinal frame member 11a using a straight joint 18, so that the height of the sunshade 100 for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner can be variably adjusted. Thereby, while avoiding obstacles such as piping of the outdoor unit 14 of the air conditioner, it is possible to cope with unevenness of the installation surface and the like.

[0018] Thus, according to the sunshade 100 for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention, each component member is lightweight, and by adopting a simple fitting structure using the T-shaped joint member 13, it is possible to quickly assemble and install at the installation site without requiring specialized technology or special tools. Also, at the legs of the side net panel 11 arranged in the vertical direction, it has a configuration in which the additional column 17 can be selectively attached and the height can be variably adjusted according to the overall height of the outdoor unit 14 of the air conditioner as the object and the situation of the installation surface. Thereby, the installation location is not limited to a flat concrete surface, and even in an environment where there is a partial height difference at the installation site due to the presence of, for example, foundation stones or pedestals, etc., by adjusting the height with the additional column 17 and the straight joint 18, while maintaining the horizontal of the sunshade 100 for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, the outdoor unit 14 of the air conditioner can be stably arranged so as to optimally surround it.

[0019] FIG. 5 shows a linear fixing member 19 having one end locked to a part of a short-side frame member 10b of a top net panel 10 constituting a sunshade 100 for an outdoor air conditioner, and a locking tool 21 capable of holding the fixing member 19 in an arbitrary state. The fixing member 19 is a tension member for firmly mooring the sunshade 100 for an outdoor air conditioner to a foundation 20, and is a linear body having flexibility and bendability. The fixing member 19 is an elongated member (linear body) made of a metal wire (such as a stainless wire) or a high-strength synthetic fiber rope excellent in corrosion resistance and tensile strength. The locking tool 21 has a length adjusting mechanism (not shown) inside, and by intervening in the middle of the fixing member 19, adjusts and holds the tension of the fixing member 19.

[0020] One end of the fixing member 19 is locked to a corner of the short-side frame member 10b of the top net panel 10 via a hook 22. The other end of the fixing member 19 is connected by a fixing fitting 23 to bolts or the like previously provided on a foundation 20 such as a concrete block on which the outdoor air conditioner 14 is placed. As shown in FIG. 5, the two fixing members 19 are arranged in an inclined V shape so as to hold down the sunshade 100 for an outdoor air conditioner from obliquely above, from the upper corners of the sunshade 100 for an outdoor air conditioner toward the foundation 20.

[0021] The fixing member 19 physically directly connects the sunshade 100 for an outdoor air conditioner and the foundation 20 of the outdoor air conditioner 14 which is a heavy object, and applies a predetermined tension between the two. With the fixing member 19, even when the light-shielding net 15 with a large wind-receiving area receives wind pressure in the lightweight sunshade 100 for an outdoor air conditioner, it is possible to effectively suppress the lifting, displacement or overturning of the entire sunshade 100 for an outdoor air conditioner. Further, the fixing member 19 has a function of simply and surely ensuring wind resistance without performing large-scale construction such as driving an anchor directly into the ground at the installation location, by using a fixing tool (such as an anchor bolt) of the existing outdoor machine foundation 20 as a fixing point.

Explanation of Signs

[0022] 10 Top net panel 10a Longitudinal frame member 10b Short-direction frame member 10c end 11 Side net panel 11a Longitudinal frame member 11b Short-direction frame member 11c end 12. Rear mesh panel 12a Longitudinal frame member 12b Short-direction frame member 12c end 13 Joint members 13a Insertion port 14. Air conditioner outdoor unit 15 Shade net 16 horizontal pipes 17 Additional pillars 18 Straight Joint 19 Fixing member 20 Basics 21 Locking device 22 hooks 23 Fixing brackets 24 wing nuts 100 Sunshades for Air Conditioner Outdoor Units

Claims

1. This is a prefabricated sunshade for an air conditioner's outdoor unit, constructed by assembling net panels made of a rectangular frame of connected pipes with a light-blocking net stretched over them, into a box shape. The aforementioned net panel consists of a top net panel, a pair of side net panels, and a rear net panel. Joint members having insertion openings into which the ends of other pipes are inserted are attached to the ends of the top net panel, the pair of side net panels, and the rear net panel. An assembly-type sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized in that the top net panel, the pair of side net panels, and the rear net panel are connected by inserting the ends of other pipes into the insertion openings so that they are arranged on different planes, thereby forming a box-shaped sunshade that surrounds the top, left and right sides, and rear of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

2. The system includes a linear fixing member that connects the top net panel and the base of the air conditioner outdoor unit. The assembly-type sunshade for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing member has a locking device that maintains a tensile state at a predetermined tension and a fixing bracket that can be attached to a fixing device attached to the foundation.

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