Mounting member and outdoor unit

Abstract

One aspect of a mount member according to the present disclosure holds a first pipe and a second pipe, which extend while crossing mutually. The mount member comprises: a first part that has a first holding portion for holding the first pipe; a second part that has a second holding portion for holding the first pipe; and a hinge part that connects the first part and the second part so that the first part and the second part are rotatable, relative to each other, about the respective rotational axes. The first part has a first wall portion that is disposed between the first pipe and the second pipe, and the second part has a second wall portion that sandwiches the second pipe between the first wall portion and the second wall portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a mounting member and an outdoor unit.

Background Art

[0002] In an outdoor unit of a refrigeration cycle apparatus such as an air conditioner, pipes for circulating a refrigerant and pipes for filling the refrigerant into these pipes are provided. These pipes are connected and held using a bundling tool such as a binding band. Further, Patent Document 1 discloses a joint for holding two pipes that cross each other.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the conventional method of holding two pipes, since the pipes directly contact each other, it is necessary to wrap a rubber member around the outer periphery of either one of the pipes to suppress the collision between the pipes due to vibration. For this reason, the conventional holding method has a problem that the procedure in the assembly process becomes complicated.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a mounting member that can hold pipes with a simple structure while suppressing the collision between pipes that cross each other, and an outdoor unit including such a mounting member.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One embodiment of a mounting member according to the present disclosure is a mounting member for holding a first pipe and a second pipe that extend in a cross shape with respect to each other, comprising: a first part having a first holding portion for holding the first pipe; a second part having a second holding portion for holding the first pipe; and a hinge portion connecting the first part and the second part so that they can rotate relative to each other about a rotation axis, wherein the first part has a first wall portion disposed between the first pipe and the second pipe, and the second part has a second wall portion sandwiching the second pipe between itself and the first wall portion. The first retaining portion has a first retaining hole through which the first pipe passes, and a first opening that connects to the interior of the first retaining hole and opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first pipe passes through the first retaining hole; the second retaining portion has a second retaining hole through which the first pipe passes, and a second opening that connects to the interior of the second retaining hole and opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first pipe passes through the second retaining hole; the first opening and the second opening open in different directions from each other. .

[0007] One embodiment of the outdoor unit according to this disclosure is an outdoor unit of a refrigeration cycle device equipped with the above-described mounting member, comprising: a first pipe through which a refrigerant flows; a second pipe branching off from the first pipe; and a cap member that closes the opening of the second pipe. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide a mounting member that can hold intersecting pipes with a simple structure while suppressing collisions between them, and an outdoor unit equipped with such a mounting member. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing the general configuration of the refrigeration cycle device according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the outdoor unit of the embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the first pipe, the second pipe, and the mounting member in the installed state according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the first piping, the second piping, and the mounting member in a preliminary state according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the mounting member in the installed state according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view of the mounting member in a preliminary state according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described below and can be modified at will within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure. Furthermore, in the following drawings, the scale and number of components in each structure may differ from those in the actual structure in order to make the configurations easier to understand.

[0011] Furthermore, the drawings show the X, Y, and Z axes as appropriate. The X axis indicates the front-to-back direction of the outdoor unit in the following embodiment. The Y axis indicates the width direction of the outdoor unit, which is perpendicular to the front-to-back direction. The Z axis indicates the vertical direction. The front-to-back direction, width direction, and vertical direction are all perpendicular to each other. In the front-to-back direction, the side in which the X-axis arrow points (+X side) is the front of the outdoor unit, and the side opposite to the side in which the X-axis arrow points (-X side) is the rear of the outdoor unit. The width direction is the left-to-right direction of the outdoor unit. The left-to-right direction is the left-to-right direction when viewing the outdoor unit in the following embodiment from the front (+X side). That is, in the left-to-right direction, the side in which the Y-axis arrow points (+Y side) is the right side, and the side opposite to the side in which the Y-axis arrow points (-Y side) is the left side. In the vertical direction, the side where the Z-axis arrow points (+Z side) is the upper side, and the side opposite to the direction where the Z-axis arrow points (-Z side) is the lower side.

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the general configuration of the refrigeration cycle device 100 in an embodiment. In this embodiment, the refrigeration cycle device 100 is an air conditioner. As shown in Figure 1, the refrigeration cycle device 100 comprises an outdoor unit 10, an indoor unit 20, and a circulation path section 18. The outdoor unit 10 is located outdoors. The indoor unit 20 is located indoors. The outdoor unit 10 and the indoor unit 20 are connected to each other by a circulation path section 18 through which the refrigerant 19 circulates.

[0013] The refrigeration cycle device 100 can adjust the temperature of the room air by performing heat exchange between the refrigerant 19 flowing in the circulation path section 18 and the air in the room where the indoor unit 20 is located. Examples of refrigerant 19 include fluorine-based refrigerants or hydrocarbon-based refrigerants with a low global warming potential (GWP). Examples of refrigerant 19 include a single refrigerant from among R1234yf, R1234ze, R32, and R290, a mixture of two or more of these, or a mixture of one of these with another refrigerant. Examples of refrigerant 19 include a mixture containing R1132(E) or a mixture containing R1123. Furthermore, examples of refrigerant 19 include mixed refrigerants such as R516A, R445A, R444A, R454C, R444B, R454A, R455A, R457A, R459B, R452B, R454B, R447B, R447A, R446A, and R459A. Note that these refrigerants include those with flammable and slightly flammable properties.

[0014] The outdoor unit 10 comprises a housing 11, a compressor 12, a heat exchanger 13, a flow control valve 14, a blower fan 15, a four-way valve 16, a control unit 17, and a mounting member 30. The compressor 12, heat exchanger 13, flow control valve 14, blower fan 15, four-way valve 16, and control unit 17 are housed inside the housing 11.

[0015] The compressor 12, heat exchanger 13, flow control valve 14, and four-way valve 16 are located in the part of the circulation path 18 that is inside the housing 11. The compressor 12, heat exchanger 13, flow control valve 14, and four-way valve 16 are connected by the part of the circulation path 18 that is located inside the housing 11.

[0016] The four-way valve 16 is provided at a portion of the circulation path section 18 that is connected to the discharge side of the compressor 12. By switching a part of the path in the circulation path section 18, the four-way valve 16 can reverse the direction of the refrigerant 19 flowing in the circulation path section 18. When the path connected by the four-way valve 16 is the path indicated by the solid line in the four-way valve 16 of FIG. 1, the refrigerant 19 flows in the circulation path section 18 in the direction indicated by the solid line arrow in FIG. 1. On the other hand, when the path connected by the four-way valve 16 is the path indicated by the broken line in the four-way valve 16 of FIG. 1, the refrigerant 19 flows in the circulation path section 18 in the direction indicated by the broken line arrow in FIG. 1.

[0017] The indoor unit 20 includes a housing 21, a heat exchanger 22, and a blower fan 23. Inside the housing 21, the heat exchanger 22 and the blower fan 23 are accommodated. The indoor unit 20 can perform a cooling operation for cooling the air in the room where the indoor unit 20 is disposed and a heating operation for heating the air in the room where the indoor unit 20 is disposed.

[0018] When the indoor unit 20 is in the cooling operation, the refrigerant 19 flowing in the circulation path section 18 flows in the direction indicated by the solid line arrow in FIG. 1. That is, when the indoor unit 20 is in the cooling operation, the refrigerant 19 flowing in the circulation path section 18 circulates through the compressor 12, the heat exchanger 13 of the outdoor unit 10, the flow rate adjustment valve 14, and the heat exchanger 22 of the indoor unit 20 in this order and returns to the compressor 12. In the cooling operation, the heat exchanger 13 in the outdoor unit 10 functions as a condenser, and the heat exchanger 22 in the indoor unit 20 functions as an evaporator.

[0019] On the other hand, when the indoor unit 20 is in the heating operation, the refrigerant 19 flowing in the circulation path section 18 flows in the direction indicated by the broken line in FIG. 1. That is, when the indoor unit 20 is in the heating operation, the refrigerant 19 flowing in the circulation path section 18 circulates through the compressor 12, the heat exchanger 22 of the indoor unit 20, the flow rate adjustment valve 14, and the heat exchanger 13 of the outdoor unit 10 in this order and returns to the compressor 12. In the heating operation, the heat exchanger 13 in the outdoor unit 10 functions as an evaporator, and the heat exchanger 22 in the indoor unit 20 functions as a condenser.

[0020] <Outdoor unit> Figure 2 is a perspective view of the outdoor unit 10 of the present embodiment. Inside the housing 11 of the outdoor unit 10, there are provided a fan chamber 10A in which a blower fan 15 and the like are arranged, and a machine chamber 10B in which a compressor 12 and pipes constituting the circulation path section 18 are accommodated. The machine chamber 10B is arranged on the right side (+Y side) with respect to the fan chamber 10A. In FIG. 2, illustration of the panel that covers the machine chamber 10B from the front side among the plurality of panels constituting the housing 11 is omitted.

[0021] FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are perspective views of a first pipe 18a constituting the circulation path section 18 and a second pipe 18b branched from the first pipe 18a. Note that FIG. 3 shows a state in which the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b are held by a mounting member 30. On the other hand, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a procedure for attaching the mounting member 30.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 3, the first pipe 18a extends in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction). Refrigerant 19 flows through the first pipe 18a. As shown in FIG. 2, the first pipe 18a is connected to the compressor 12 at its lower end. The first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b are exposed to the front side by removing the front panel of the housing 11.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 3, the second pipe 18b has a vertical extending portion 18g that extends vertically along the first pipe 18a, a first horizontal extending portion 18c that extends in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction), and a second horizontal extending portion 18d. The vertical extending portion 18g is located on the rear side (-X) of the first pipe 18a. The first horizontal extending portion 18c extends from the lower end of the vertical extending portion 18g to the front side (+X) and is connected to the first pipe 18a. The second horizontal extending portion 18d extends from the upper end of the vertical extending portion 18g to the front side (+X). The second horizontal extending portion 18d passes through the right side (+Y) of the first pipe 18a. The front end of the second horizontal extending portion 18d is located on the front side (+X) of the first pipe 18a. An opening 18k is provided at the front end of the second horizontal extending portion 18d. A cap member 18e is attached to the opening 18k. The cap member 18e closes the opening 18k of the second pipe 18b.

[0024] The second pipe 18b is a charge plug provided for filling the circulation path section 18 with refrigerant. The worker (or robot, hereinafter the same) performing the assembly process of the outdoor unit 10 removes the cap member 18e to open the opening 18k of the second pipe 18b and injects refrigerant through the opening 18k. In this way, the worker fills the circulation path section 18 with refrigerant. After the filling work is completed, the cap member 18e is attached to the second pipe 18b and the opening 18k is closed. According to the second pipe 18b of this embodiment, the second horizontally extending portion 18d extends in the front-rear direction, so that the opening 18k can be directed towards the front (+X). This makes it possible to inject refrigerant into the opening 18k from the front of the outdoor unit 10 when filling the circulation path section 18 with refrigerant, thereby improving the workability of the filling work.

[0025] The first pipe 18a and the second horizontal extension 18d extend intersectingly with each other. The first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b are held together by a mounting member 30. In this embodiment, the mounting member 30 is a single member made of rubber material.

[0026] Figures 5 and 6 are perspective views of the mounting member 30. Figure 5 corresponds to Figure 3 and shows the state in which the mounting member 30 holds the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b. On the other hand, Figure 6 corresponds to Figure 4 and shows the temporary state when the mounting member 30 is installed. In the following description, the state shown in Figures 3 and 5 will be referred to as the installed state, and the state shown in Figures 4 and 6 will be referred to as the preparatory state.

[0027] As shown in Figure 6, the mounting member 30 has a first portion 31, a second portion 32, and a hinge portion 39. The first portion 31 and the second portion 32 are block-shaped. The hinge portion 39 connects the first portion 31 and the second portion 32. More specifically, it connects one side of the first portion 31 that extends in the front-rear direction with one side of the second portion 32 that extends in the front-rear direction. The hinge portion 39 is a thin-walled portion along a virtual axis of rotation J that extends in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction). The hinge portion 39 allows the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 to rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation J. By rotating the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 relative to each other about the axis of rotation J, the hinge portion 39 transitions the mounting member 30 from the preliminary state shown in Figure 6 to the mounted state shown in Figure 5.

[0028] In the following description, when describing the parts of the mounting member 30, the parts will be described mainly based on their arrangement in the mounted state, using the vertical, horizontal, and front-to-back directions. Note that the orientation of the mounting member 30 in the mounted state in this embodiment is just one example, and the orientation of the mounting member 30 when in use is not limited.

[0029] As shown in Figure 6, the first retaining portion 31a has an upper surface 31p, a lower surface 31q, and an outer surface 31r connecting the upper surface 31p and the lower surface 31q. The first retaining portion 31a is also provided with a first retaining hole 31h and a first opening 31k. The first retaining portion 31a is formed in a substantially C-shape by the provision of the first retaining hole 31h and the first opening 31k.

[0030] The first retaining hole 31h extends vertically (in the Z-axis direction) and penetrates the first retaining portion 31a. The first retaining hole 31h opens onto the upper surface 31p and the lower surface 31q of the first retaining portion 31a. The first retaining hole 31h is circular when viewed from the vertical direction. The diameter of the first retaining hole 31h is approximately equal to the diameter of the first pipe 18a.

[0031] The first opening 31k opens radially outward from the first retaining hole 31h. The first opening 31k is provided along the entire vertical length of the first retaining portion 31a. In this embodiment, the first opening 31k opens to the rear (-X). Therefore, the first opening 31k opens in the same direction as the direction in which the rotation axis J of the hinge portion 39 extends. The opening width of the first opening 31k is smaller than the diameter of the first pipe 18a.

[0032] As shown in Figure 4, the first retaining part 31a holds the first pipe 18a. When an assembly worker performs the assembly process of the outdoor unit 10, they insert the first pipe 18a into the first retaining hole 31h from the first opening 31k, thereby positioning the first pipe 18a inside the first retaining hole 31h. Since the mounting member 30 in this embodiment is made of rubber material, the worker elastically deforms the first retaining part 31a to widen the opening width of the first opening 31k while inserting the first pipe 18a into the first retaining hole 31h. Furthermore, since the diameter of the first retaining hole 31h is approximately equal to the diameter of the first pipe 18a, the mounting member 30 is held in place by the tension of the first retaining part 31a without slipping off while attached to the first pipe 18a.

[0033] As shown in Figure 6, the outer surface 31r of the first retaining portion 31a faces radially outward from the first pipe 18a. The outer surface 31r includes four surfaces facing forward, backward, left, and right. Of these four surfaces, one surface connected to the hinge portion 39 is designated as the first wall surface 31f. In the first portion 31, the wall between the first retaining portion 31a and the first wall surface 31f is designated as the first wall portion 31c. The first wall surface 31f is the surface facing to the right (+Y). In the mounting state shown in Figure 5, the first wall surface 31f faces and contacts the second portion 32.

[0034] As shown in Figure 5, the second portion 32 has a second holding portion 32a and a second wall portion 32b. The second holding portion 32a and the second wall portion 32b are plate-shaped and are arranged in a roughly L-shape when viewed from the front-to-back direction (X-axis direction) and connected to each other.

[0035] The second wall portion 32b is connected to the hinge portion 39. The second wall portion 32b extends radially along the axis of rotation J. The second wall portion 32b is connected to the second retaining portion 32a at its radially outer end along the axis of rotation J. The second retaining portion 32a extends in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the axis of rotation J.

[0036] The second wall portion 32b has a second wall surface 32f connected to the hinge portion 39. In this embodiment, the second wall surface 32f is the surface facing left (-Y) in the mounting state shown in Figure 5. Therefore, in the mounting state, the second wall surface 32f faces the same direction as the opening direction of the second opening 32k. In the mounting state shown in Figure 5, the second wall surface 32f faces and contacts the first portion 31.

[0037] The second wall surface 32f is provided with a groove 32g extending in the front-rear direction (X-axis direction). The worker positions the second pipe 18b along the first wall surface 31f in the preliminary state shown in Figure 4. Furthermore, when transitioning from the preliminary state to the mounting state shown in Figure 3, the second pipe 18b is housed in the groove 32g. As shown in Figure 3, in the mounting member 30 in the mounting state, the second pipe 18b is positioned in the groove 32g. The opening of the groove 32g is covered by the first wall surface 31f. As a result, the second pipe 18b is held by the mounting member 30 by being sandwiched between the first wall surface 31f and the bottom of the groove 32g of the second wall surface 32f. In other words, the first wall portion 31c and the second wall portion 32b hold the second pipe 18b in between. The first wall portion 31c is positioned between the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b.

[0038] As shown in Figure 5, the second retaining portion 32a has an upper surface 32p, a lower surface 32q, and an outer surface 32r connecting the upper surface 32p and the lower surface 32q. The upper surface 32p is the surface that faces upward when mounted, and the lower surface 32q is the surface that faces downward when mounted. The second retaining portion 32a is also provided with a second retaining hole 32h and a second opening 32k. The second retaining portion 32a is formed in a substantially C shape by the provision of the second retaining hole 32h and the second opening 32k.

[0039] The second retaining hole 32h penetrates the second retaining portion 32a and opens onto the upper surface 32p and lower surface 32q of the second retaining portion 32a. The second retaining hole 32h is circular when viewed from the vertical direction. The diameter of the second retaining hole 32h is approximately equal to the diameter of the first pipe 18a.

[0040] The second opening 32k opens radially outward from the second retaining hole 32h. In this embodiment, the second opening 32k opens to the left (-Y) when installed. Therefore, the second opening 32k opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotation axis J of the hinge portion 39 extends. The opening width of the second opening 32k is smaller than the diameter of the first pipe 18a.

[0041] In the mounted member 30 shown in Figure 5, the second holding portion 32a holds the first pipe 18a. When the worker transitions from the preparatory state shown in Figure 6, where the first pipe 18a is held by the first holding portion 31a, to the mounted state shown in Figure 5, the worker inserts the first pipe 18a from the second opening 32k into the second holding hole 32h, thereby positioning the first pipe 18a inside the second holding hole 32h. At this time, the worker elastically deforms the second holding portion 32a to widen the opening width of the second opening 32k while inserting the first pipe 18a into the second holding hole 32h. In this embodiment, the opening direction of the second opening 32k coincides with the rotation direction of the second portion 32 when transitioning from the preparatory state to the mounted state. Therefore, by rotating the second portion 32 during the transition, the first pipe 18a can be smoothly inserted from the second opening 32k into the second holding hole 32h.

[0042] In the mounting state shown in Figure 5, the lower surface 32q of the second retaining portion 32a is in contact with the upper surface 31p of the first retaining portion 31a. Also, in the mounting state, the first retaining hole 31h and the second retaining hole 32h overlap each other when viewed from the axial direction of the first pipe 18a. On the other hand, in the mounting state, the first opening 31k and the second opening 32k open in directions perpendicular to each other when viewed from the axial direction of the first pipe 18a. Therefore, even if a force acts on the mounting member 30 to separate it from the first pipe 18a, the first pipe 18a does not pass through the first opening 31k and the second opening 32k simultaneously, and the detachment of the mounting member 30 from the first pipe 18a is suppressed.

[0043] (summary) As shown in Figure 3, the mounting member 30 of this embodiment holds the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b which extend intersecting each other. As shown in Figure 5, the mounting member 30 has a first portion 31, a second portion 32, and a hinge portion 39. The first portion 31 has a first holding portion 31a that holds the first pipe 18a. The second portion 32 has a second holding portion 32a that holds the first pipe 18a. The hinge portion 39 connects the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 so that they can rotate relative to each other around the axis of rotation J. The first portion 31 has a first wall portion 31c that is positioned between the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b. The second portion 32 has a second wall portion 32b that sandwiches the second pipe 18b between itself and the first wall portion 31c.

[0044] According to the above configuration, the mounting member 30 has a first portion 31 and a second portion 32 that each hold the first pipe 18a. This prevents the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 from moving relative to the first pipe 18a. Furthermore, according to the above configuration, the second pipe 18b is held in place by being sandwiched between the first wall portion 31c of the first portion 31 and the second wall portion 32b of the second portion 32. This allows the mounting member 30 to maintain the relative positional relationship between the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b even when the outdoor unit 10 is subjected to shock or vibration. Moreover, according to the above configuration, the first wall portion 31c, which is part of the first portion 31, is interposed between the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b, preventing direct contact between the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b. This prevents the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b from colliding with each other even if the outdoor unit 10 is subjected to vibration or shock. As a result, it is possible to suppress the generation of noise associated with collisions between the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b, and to suppress damage to the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b. In particular, the mounting member 30 of this embodiment holds not a simple rod, but pipes (first pipe 18a and second pipe 18b) with a diameter of approximately 5 mm to 22 mm and a wall thickness of approximately 0.5 mm to 1.2 mm. Furthermore, the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b are made of copper, aluminum, or an alloy thereof, from the viewpoint of thermal conductivity. For this reason, the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b are susceptible to damage from impact. Here, examples of cases in which the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b are subjected to impact include vibrations during the operation of the compressor or fan motor, and vibrations during the transportation and installation of the product. The mounting member 30 suppresses collisions between the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b, thereby suppressing impacts between them and thus preventing damage to these pipes and preventing leakage of the fluid (refrigerant in this embodiment) flowing inside. It should be noted that if refrigerant leaks into the atmosphere, it may have some impact on global warming.Furthermore, if the refrigerant is flammable or slightly flammable, and there is combustible material where the refrigerant leaks, the refrigerant may promote combustion and exacerbate the fire, requiring sufficient measures to prevent refrigerant leakage. In addition, according to the above configuration, the first part 31 and the second part 32 are connected via the hinge part 39. Therefore, there is no need to attach the first part 31 and the second part 32 separately to the outdoor unit 10, and the assembly process of the outdoor unit 10 can be simplified. Furthermore, because the first part 31 and the second part 32 are connected, the process of sequentially assembling the first retaining part 31a and the second retaining part 32a to the first piping 18a can be done with one hand. Therefore, the assembly process of the outdoor unit 10 can be simplified.

[0045] In the mounting member 30 of this embodiment, the first holding portion 31a has a first holding hole 31h through which the first pipe 18a passes, and a first opening 31k that connects to the inside of the first holding hole 31h and opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first pipe 18a passes through the first holding hole 31h. The second holding portion 32a has a second holding hole 32h through which the first pipe 18a passes, and a second opening 32k that connects to the inside of the second holding hole 32h and opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first pipe 18a passes through the second holding hole 32h. The first opening 31k and the second opening 32k open in different directions from each other. With this configuration, an operator can insert the first pipe 18a through the first opening 31k and hold the first pipe 18a in the first holding portion 31a. Similarly, the worker can insert the first pipe 18a through the second opening 32k and have the second holding part 32a hold the first pipe 18a. Furthermore, because the first opening 31k and the second opening 32k open in different directions from each other, it is difficult for the first pipe 18a to pass through both the first opening 31k and the second opening 32k simultaneously, thereby preventing the mounting member 30 from detaching from the first pipe 18a.

[0046] In the mounting member 30 of this embodiment, the second opening 32k opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotation axis J extends. With this configuration, by setting the opening direction of the second opening 32k to be perpendicular to the direction in which the rotation axis J extends, the opening direction of the second opening 32k can be made to coincide with the rotation direction of the second portion 32 around the rotation axis J. As a result, the first pipe 18a can be smoothly passed through the second opening 32k during the transition from the preliminary state shown in Figure 4 to the mounting state shown in Figure 5. In other words, with this configuration, the assembly process of the mounting member 30 to the first pipe 18a can be simplified.

[0047] In the mounting member 30 of this embodiment, the first opening 31k opens in the same direction as the direction in which the rotation axis J extends. With this configuration, by setting the opening direction of the first opening 31k to the direction in which the rotation axis J extends, the second pipe 18b is less likely to obstruct the process of passing the first pipe 18a through the first opening 31k, and the assembly process of the mounting member 30 to the first pipe 18a can be simplified.

[0048] In the mounting member 30 of this embodiment, the opening widths of both the first opening 31k and the second opening 32k are smaller than the pipe diameter of the first pipe 18a. With this configuration, the first pipe 18a is less likely to detach from the first holding part 31a and the second holding part 32a. This effect can be obtained at least for the holding part when the opening width of at least one of the first opening 31k and the second opening 32k is smaller than the pipe diameter of the first pipe 18a. In particular, in this embodiment, the opening direction of the second opening 32k coincides with the axis of rotation J. Therefore, by reducing the opening width of the second opening 32k and making it less likely for the second holding part 32a to detach from the first pipe 18a, it is possible to suppress the second part 32 from rotating in the opposite direction around the hinge part 39. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the reliability of the mounting member 30 holding the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b can be increased.

[0049] In the mounting member 30 of this embodiment, the second wall portion 32b is provided with a groove portion 32g for accommodating the second pipe 18b. With this configuration, the position of the second pipe 18b sandwiched between the first wall portion 31c and the second wall portion 32b can be stabilized, and the loading of the second pipe 18b due to vibration or shock can be suppressed. The groove portion 32g may be provided on the first wall portion 31c, or overlapping groove portions may be provided on the first wall portion 31c and the second wall portion 32b. In other words, the groove portion 32g may be provided on either the first wall portion 31c and the second wall portion 32b or both.

[0050] The mounting member 30 in this embodiment is made of rubber material. With this configuration, even if the outdoor unit 10 is subjected to shock or vibration, the elasticity of the rubber material can suppress the load applied to the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b. In addition, the tensioning force of the rubber material allows the first pipe 18a and the second pipe 18b to be stably held by the mounting member 30.

[0051] The outdoor unit 10 of this embodiment is an outdoor unit 10 of a refrigeration cycle device 100 equipped with the above-described mounting member 30, and has a first pipe 18a through which refrigerant 19 flows, a second pipe 18b branching off from the first pipe 18a, and a cap member 18e that closes the opening of the second pipe 18b. With this configuration, the first pipe 18a through which refrigerant 19 flows and the second pipe 18b, which acts as a charge plug for filling the first pipe 18a with refrigerant 19, can be held by the mounting member 30.

[0052] While embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, this disclosure is not limited to the configurations of the embodiments described above, and the following configurations and methods may also be adopted. Furthermore, the configurations and methods described herein can be combined as appropriate, within the bounds of non-inconsistency.

[0053] For example, in the above-described embodiment, a case was explained in which the mounting member holds the refrigerant circulation piping (first piping) and the refrigerant charging piping (second piping) of the outdoor unit, but the use of the mounting member is not limited to this embodiment. Also, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration was explained in which the first and second holding parts hold the refrigerant circulation piping and the first and second wall parts sandwich the refrigerant charging piping. However, a configuration in which the first and second holding parts hold the refrigerant charging piping and the first and second wall parts sandwich the refrigerant circulation piping may also be adopted. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a case was explained in which the refrigeration cycle device to which the mounting member is provided is an air conditioner. However, the refrigeration cycle device to which the above-described mounting member 30 is provided is not limited to the above configuration, and may be, for example, a heat pump water heater. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0054] 10...Outdoor unit, 10A...Fan room, 10B...Machine room, 11...Housing, 12...Compressor, 13...Heat exchanger, 14...Flow control valve, 15...Blower fan, 16...Four-way valve, 17...Control unit, 18...Circulation path section, 18a...First piping, 18b...Second piping, 18c...First horizontal extension section, 18d...Second horizontal extension section, 18e...Cap member, 18g...Vertical extension section, 18k...Opening, 19...Refrigerant, 20...Indoor unit, 21...Housing, 22...Heat exchanger, 23...Blower fan, 30...Mounting member, 31...First 1 part, 31a...first holding part, 31c...first wall part, 31f...first wall surface, 31h...first holding hole, 31k...first opening, 31p...top surface, 31q...bottom surface, 31r...outer surface, 32...second part, 32a...second holding part, 32b...second wall part, 32 f...Second wall surface, 32h...Second holding hole, 32g...Concave groove, 32k...Second opening, 32p...Top surface, 32q...Bottom surface, 32r...Outer surface, 39...Hinge part, 100...Refrigerating cycle device, J...Rotation axis, X...Anteroposterior direction, Y...Width direction, Z...Vertical direction

Claims

1. A mounting member for holding a first pipe and a second pipe that extend in a cross shape with each other, A first part having a first holding portion for holding the first pipe, A second part having a second holding part that holds the first pipe, It has a hinge portion that connects the first portion and the second portion so that they can rotate relative to each other around a rotation axis, The first portion has a first wall portion that is positioned between the first pipe and the second pipe, The second portion has a second wall portion that sandwiches the second pipe between itself and the first wall portion, The first retaining portion has a first retaining hole through which the first pipe passes, and a first opening that connects to the inside of the first retaining hole and opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first pipe passes through the first retaining hole. The second retaining portion has a second retaining hole through which the first pipe passes, and a second opening that connects to the inside of the second retaining hole and opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first pipe passes through the second retaining hole. The first opening and the second opening open in different directions from each other. Mounting component.

2. The second opening opens in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the axis of rotation extends. The mounting member according to claim 1.

3. The first opening opens in the same direction as the direction in which the axis of rotation extends. The mounting member according to claim 2.

4. The opening width of either the first opening or the second opening, or both thereof, is smaller than the diameter of the first pipe. The mounting member according to claim 1.

5. Either the first wall portion or the second wall portion, or both, are provided with a groove portion for accommodating the second pipe. The mounting member according to claim 1.

6. Made from rubber material, The mounting member according to claim 1.

7. An outdoor unit of a refrigeration cycle device comprising a mounting member as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, The first piping through which the refrigerant flows, The earlier second pipe branches off from the earlier first pipe, The second pipe has a cap member that closes the opening, outdoor unit.

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