Outdoor unit of heat pump equipment

Abstract

To provide an outdoor machine of a heat pump device that can prevent forgetting to attach a front grille to an outdoor machine body.SOLUTION: An outdoor machine of a heat pump device according to the present invention is shipped from a factory while a front grille 20 is detached from an outdoor machine body 10, and the front grille 20 is attached to the outdoor machine body 10 at a work site. A label 30 on which a work attention attracting display is provided is stuck on a front grille attachment surface 10A of the outdoor machine body 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an outdoor unit for a heat pump device that is shipped from the factory with a front grille detached from the outdoor unit body, and the front grille is attached to the outdoor unit body at the installation site. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an outdoor unit provided with a front grill that is positioned in front of the blower fan and covers the air outlet. Furthermore, an outdoor unit of a heat pump device is known in which the front surface of the outdoor unit is covered with a front grille in order to improve the design of the outdoor unit. It is also known that the front grille is left unattached to the front of the outdoor unit when it is transported from the factory to the installation site. By transporting the outdoor unit without the front grille attached, damage to the front grille can be prevented and the number of steps required for installation can be reduced. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-9266 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, if the contractor fails to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body at the construction site, the blower fan will rotate in an exposed state. Therefore, in order to improve safety, it is necessary to have the installer securely attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body before operating the outdoor unit body.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an outdoor unit for a heat pump device that can prevent the user from forgetting to attach a front grill to the outdoor unit body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The outdoor unit of the heat pump device of the present invention described in claim 1 is an outdoor unit of a heat pump device that is shipped from the factory with the front grill 20 detached from the outdoor unit main body 10, and the front grill 20 is attached to the outdoor unit main body 10 at the installation site, and is characterized in that a label 30 bearing an installation warning message is affixed to the front grill attachment surface 10A of the outdoor unit main body 10. The present invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump device described in claim 1, the label 30 is attached to an area that is not visible by the front grill 20 when the front grill 20 is attached to the outdoor unit main body 10. The present invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump device described in claim 1, a blower fan opening 11 is formed in the outdoor unit body 10, a blower fan 12 is arranged in a position opposite the blower fan opening 11, and at least a part of the label 30 blocks at least a part of the blower fan opening 11. The present invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump device described in claim 1, a blower fan opening 11 is formed in the outdoor unit body 10, a blower fan 12 is arranged in a position opposite the blower fan opening 11, and at least a part of the label 30 is affixed to the blower fan 12. The present invention described in claim 5 is characterized in that, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump device described in claim 1, at least a portion of the label 30 is attached to the fitting portion between the front grill 20 and the outdoor unit main body 10. The present invention of claim 6 is an outdoor unit of the heat pump device of claim 1, wherein a blower fan opening 11 is formed in the outdoor unit body 10, a blower fan 12 is disposed in a position opposite the blower fan opening 11, and a seal 40 that prevents the blower fan 12 from rotating is attached to the blower fan 12. It is characterized by: The present invention described in claim 7 is characterized in that, in the outdoor unit of a heat pump device described in any one of claims 1 to 6, the installation warning display includes content that poses a safety risk to the user when the outdoor unit main body 10 is operated without the front grill 20 installed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent forgetting to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump apparatus according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump apparatus according to a fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a label with installation warnings affixed to the front grill mounting surface of the outdoor unit body. This embodiment makes it possible to prevent forgetting to mount the front grill on the outdoor unit body.

[0010] In the second embodiment of the present invention, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the first embodiment, the label is affixed to an area that is not visible through the front grill when the front grill is attached to the outdoor unit body. According to this embodiment, the design of the outdoor unit body is improved.

[0011] In a third embodiment of the present invention, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the first embodiment, a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, the blower fan is disposed in a position facing the blower fan opening, and at least a part of the label closes at least a part of the blower fan opening. This embodiment makes it possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body.

[0012] In a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the first embodiment, a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, the blower fan is disposed in a position facing the blower fan opening, and at least a part of the label is affixed to the blower fan. According to this embodiment, the blower fan can be rotated by peeling off the label, and safety before operation of the outdoor unit body can be improved.

[0013] In a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the first embodiment, at least a part of the label is affixed to the fitting portion between the front grille and the outdoor unit body. According to this embodiment, the front grille cannot be attached to the outdoor unit body unless the label is peeled off, which further reliably prevents forgetting to attach the front grille to the outdoor unit body.

[0014] In a sixth embodiment of the present invention, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the first embodiment, a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, the blower fan is disposed in a position facing the blower fan opening, and a sticker that prevents the blower fan from rotating is affixed to the blower fan. According to this embodiment, the blower fan can be rotated by peeling off the sticker, and safety before operation of the outdoor unit body can also be improved.

[0015] In a seventh embodiment of the present invention, in the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth embodiments, the installation attention display includes content that poses a safety risk to the user if the outdoor unit body is operated without the front grille attached. According to this embodiment, it is possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to attach the front grille to the outdoor unit body. [Example]

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shipped from the factory with the front grille detached from the outdoor unit body, and the front grille is attached to the outdoor unit body at the installation site.

[0017] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to the first embodiment, where Figure 1(a) is a perspective view showing the outdoor unit body without a front grill attached, and Figure 1(b) is a perspective view showing the outdoor unit body with a front grill attached. A blower fan opening 11 is formed in the outdoor unit body 10, and a blower fan 12 is disposed in a position facing the blower fan opening 11. In addition to the blower fan 12, a heat exchanger (not shown) and a compressor (not shown) are also provided inside the outdoor unit body 10. The front grill mounting surface 10A of the outdoor unit body 10 has a handle portion 13 formed as a recess, a positioning engagement portion 14 for positioning the front grill 20, and a fixing portion 15 for attaching the front grill 20. The fixing portion 15 includes a first fixing portion 15a disposed around the periphery of the blower fan opening 11 and a second fixing portion 15b that fixes the front grill 20 from the side. The positioning engagement portion 14 and the fixing portion 15 are fitting portions where the front grille 20 and the outdoor unit main body 10 are fitted together. Legs 16 are provided at the bottom of the outdoor unit body 10 for installing the outdoor unit body 10. Bolt holes are formed in the legs 16, and the legs 16 are fixed to the installation surface with bolts. As shown in FIG. 1(b), the legs 16 are covered by the front grill 20 when the front grill 20 is attached. Therefore, before attaching the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit body 10, the legs 16 are fixed to the installation surface with bolts.

[0018] The front grille 20 is formed by an upper frame 21, a lower frame 22, a pair of side frames 23, and a panel surface 24. The panel surface 24 is formed by being surrounded by an upper frame 21, a lower frame 22, and a pair of side frames 23. The panel surface 24 is formed by a first panel surface 24A that forms a ventilation hole, and a second panel surface 24B that functions as a decorative surface that does not form a ventilation hole. When the front grille 20 is attached to the outdoor unit body 10, the first panel surface 24A is disposed in a position facing the blower fan opening 11. As shown in FIG. 1(b), when the front grill 20 is attached to the outdoor unit body 10, the front grill attachment surface 10A is covered by the front grill 20. In this way, by covering the entire front grille mounting surface 10A with the front grille 20, the design can be improved. The front grille 20 may be divided into multiple parts.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 1(a), a label 30 bearing an installation warning is affixed to the front grille mounting surface 10A of the outdoor unit body 10. The installation warning includes information that may pose a safety risk to the user if the outdoor unit body 10 is operated without the front grille 20 attached. In this way, by attaching the label 30 to the front grille attachment surface 10A, it is possible to prevent forgetting to attach the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit body 10. 1(b), the label 30 is affixed to an area that is not visible through the front grill 20 when the front grill 20 is attached to the outdoor unit body 10. In other words, the second panel surface 24B is disposed in the position of the label 30. The second panel surface 24B is a decorative surface that does not form an air vent, and therefore the label 30 is not visible when the front grill 20 is attached to the outdoor unit body 10. This improves the design of the outdoor unit body 10. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the front grill 20 can be attached to the outdoor unit body 10 without peeling off the label 30, and even when the front grill 20 is removed from the outdoor unit body 10 for subsequent maintenance, the label 30 can still be used to display a warning about installation.

[0020] Figure 2 is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to a second embodiment, where Figure 2(a) is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit body without a front grill attached, and Figure 2(b) is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit body with a front grill attached. In the following description, the same functional members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and some of the description will be omitted.

[0021] In the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the second embodiment, the label 30 is attached to the front grill mounting surface 10A so that at least a part of the label 30 blocks at least a part of the blower fan opening 11. In FIG. 2, the label 30 is attached to the front grill mounting surface 10A so that the entire blower fan opening 11 is covered with the label 30.

[0022] In this way, by attaching the label 30 to the front grill mounting surface 10A so that at least a part of the label 30 blocks at least a part of the blower fan opening 11, it is possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to mount the front grill 20 on the outdoor unit body 10. Therefore, in the case of the second embodiment, the outdoor unit main body 10 cannot be operated unless the label 30 is peeled off, so that the attention of the user can be drawn to the installation warning displayed on the label 30, and forgetting to attach the front grill 20 to the outdoor unit main body 10 can be prevented more reliably. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2(a), by covering the entire surface of the blower fan opening 11 with a label 30, safety can be improved before the outdoor unit main body 10 is operated.

[0023] Figure 3 is an oblique view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to a third embodiment, where Figure 3(a) is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit body without a front grill attached, and Figure 3(b) is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit body with a front grill attached. In the following description, the same functional members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and some of the description will be omitted.

[0024] In the outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to the third embodiment, at least a part of the label 30 is attached to the blower fan 12.

[0025] By attaching at least a part of the label 30 to the blower fan 12 in this way, forgetting to attach the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit body 10 can be prevented more reliably. Therefore, in the case of the third embodiment, the outdoor unit main body 10 cannot be operated unless the label 30 is peeled off, so that the attention of the user can be drawn to the installation warning displayed on the label 30, and forgetting to attach the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit main body 10 can be prevented more reliably. Moreover, by peeling off the label 30, the blower fan 12 becomes rotatable, which also improves safety before the outdoor unit main body 10 is operated.

[0026] Figure 4 is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to the fourth embodiment, where Figure 4(a) is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit body without a front grill attached, and Figure 4(b) is an oblique view showing the outdoor unit body with a front grill attached. In the following description, the same functional members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and some of the description will be omitted.

[0027] In the outdoor unit of the heat pump device according to the fourth embodiment, at least a part of the label 30 is attached to the fitting portion between the front grill 20 and the outdoor unit body 10. In FIG. 4, the label 30 is shown attached to the second fixing portion 15b, but the label 30 may be attached to another fixing portion 15 or the positioning engagement portion .

[0028] In this way, by attaching at least a part of the label 30 to the fitting portion between the front grille 20 and the outdoor unit body 10, it is possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to attach the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit body 10. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the front grille 20 cannot be attached to the outdoor unit body 10 unless the label 30 is removed, thereby drawing attention to the installation warning notice printed on the label 30, and further reliably preventing forgetting to attach the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit body 10.

[0029] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing an outdoor unit of a heat pump device according to a fifth embodiment, where Figure 5(a) is a perspective view showing the outdoor unit body without a front grill attached, and Figure 5(b) is a perspective view showing the outdoor unit body with a front grill attached. In the following description, the same functional members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and some of the description will be omitted.

[0030] In the outdoor unit of the heat pump device according to the fifth embodiment, at least a portion of the label 30 is attached to the fitting portion between the front grill 20 and the outdoor unit main body 10, and a seal 40 that prevents the rotation of the blower fan 12 is attached to the blower fan 12. 5 shows the label 30 attached to the first fixing portion 15a, the label 30 may be attached to another fixing portion 15 or the positioning engagement portion .

[0031] In this way, by attaching at least a part of the label 30 to the fitting portion between the front grill 20 and the outdoor unit body 10, it is possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to attach the front grill 20 to the outdoor unit body 10, and by attaching the sticker 40 to the blower fan 12, safety before operating the outdoor unit body can be improved. Therefore, in the case of the fifth embodiment, by making it impossible to attach the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit body 10 unless the label 30 is removed, it is possible to draw attention to the installation caution notice printed on the label 30, and it is possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to attach the front grille 20 to the outdoor unit body 10. Furthermore, since removing the seal 40 makes it possible for the blower fan 12 to rotate, safety before operating the outdoor unit body 10 can also be improved. Such a seal 40 is also effective when applied to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and the fourth embodiment shown in FIG.

[0032] [Configuration supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configurations:

[0033] (Configuration 1) An outdoor unit for a heat pump device that is shipped from the factory with a front grille detached from the outdoor unit body and that has the front grille attached to the outdoor unit body at the installation site, characterized in that a label bearing an installation warning message is affixed to the front grille attachment surface of the outdoor unit body. This configuration makes it possible to prevent forgetting to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body.

[0034] (Configuration 2) The outdoor unit of the heat pump device described in configuration 1, characterized in that the label is attached to an area that is not visible through the front grill when the front grill is attached to the outdoor unit body. This configuration improves the design of the outdoor unit body.

[0035] (Configuration 3) The outdoor unit of the heat pump device described in configuration 1, characterized in that a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, a blower fan is arranged in a position opposite the blower fan opening, and at least a part of the label blocks at least a part of the blower fan opening. This configuration makes it possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body.

[0036] (Configuration 4) The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to configuration 1 or 3, characterized in that a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, a blower fan is disposed in a position facing the blower fan opening, and at least a portion of the label is affixed to the blower fan. With this configuration, the blower fan can be rotated by peeling off the label, which also improves safety before operating the outdoor unit body.

[0037] (Configuration 5) The outdoor unit of a heat pump device described in any one of configurations 1 to 4, characterized in that at least a portion of the label is attached to the fitting portion between the front grill and the outdoor unit main body. According to this configuration, the front grill cannot be attached to the outdoor unit body unless the label is removed, which further reliably prevents forgetting to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body.

[0038] (Configuration 6) The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, wherein a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, the blower fan is disposed in a position facing the blower fan opening, and a seal that prevents the blower fan from rotating is affixed to the blower fan. According to this configuration, the blower fan can be rotated by removing the seal, and safety can be improved before the outdoor unit main body is operated.

[0039] (Configuration 7) The outdoor unit of the heat pump device according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, wherein the installation warning display includes a message indicating that a safety issue for the user may arise if the outdoor unit body is operated without the front grill attached. This configuration makes it possible to more reliably prevent forgetting to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body. [Industrial Applicability]

[0040] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent forgetting to attach the front grill to the outdoor unit body. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 10 Outdoor unit 10A Front grill mounting surface 11 Blower fan opening 12 Blower fan 13 Handle 14 Positioning engagement part 15 Fixed part 15a 1st fixed part 15b 2nd fixed part 16 Legs 20 Front Grill 21 Upper frame 22 Lower frame 23 Side frame 24 Panel Surface 24A 1st panel surface 24B 2nd panel 30 Labels 40 stickers

Claims

1. An outdoor unit of a heat pump device that is shipped from a factory with a front grille detached from an outdoor unit body, and the front grille is attached to the outdoor unit body at an installation site, A label with installation warning information is attached to the front grill mounting surface of the outdoor unit body. An outdoor unit of a heat pump device characterized by:

2. The label is attached to an area that is not visible through the front grill when the front grill is attached to the outdoor unit body. The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to claim 1 .

3. a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, and a blower fan is disposed at a position facing the blower fan opening; At least a portion of the label closes at least a portion of the blower fan opening. The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to claim 1 .

4. a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, and a blower fan is disposed at a position facing the blower fan opening; At least a part of the label is attached to the blower fan. The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to claim 1 .

5. At least a part of the label is attached to the fitting portion between the front grille and the outdoor unit body. The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to claim 1 .

6. a blower fan opening is formed in the outdoor unit body, and a blower fan is disposed at a position facing the blower fan opening; A sticker that prevents the rotation of the blower fan is attached to the blower fan. The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to claim 1 .

7. The installation warning display includes a content that a user's safety may be at risk if the outdoor unit body is operated without the front grill attached. The outdoor unit of the heat pump apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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