Outdoor unit eaves structure improvement

Abstract

This invention is an improvement to the roof structure of an outdoor unit, installed above the air conditioner outdoor unit. It includes a first roof, a second roof, multiple fastening components, and multiple flexible devices. The first and second roofs each define two connected, angled flexible eaves. The second roof can slide onto the first roof to adjust its size. Each of the first and second roofs has a fastening component at one corner, which, through a beveled guide and a locking mechanism, is fastened to the fastening components located above the perimeter of the outdoor unit, achieving quick installation and repeated disassembly. Flexible devices are horizontally positioned between the eaves to control the angle range of the eaves after they are extended. Therefore, this invention eliminates the need for wall mounting, allowing for adjustment of the roof structure to accommodate different outdoor unit sizes, combining ease of installation, structural stability, and rain protection.

Description

Outdoor unit eaves structure improvement Technical Field

[0001] This creation is a type of eaves structure, especially an improvement to the eaves structure of an outdoor unit. Prior Technology

[0002] Note that outdoor air conditioning units are usually installed on the exterior walls of buildings, balconies, or outdoor spaces. They are exposed to sunlight and rain for a long time, which can easily cause the unit to rust and electrical parts to become damp due to direct rain, thus affecting their service life.

[0003] In existing technologies, common rain shelters are mostly rigid structures of fixed dimensions that must be locked to a wall or building structure to achieve the desired rain protection. These types of shelters are not only cumbersome to install, requiring drilling and damage to the wall, but their dimensions cannot be adjusted for different outdoor unit models, making them clearly impractical for installation environments where wall installation is not feasible or space is limited.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a roof structure that does not need to be installed on a wall, can be directly fixed to the outdoor unit, and whose size and unfolding angle can be adjusted according to actual needs is an urgent problem to be solved in this technical field.

[0005] The following detailed description of the features and advantages of this invention is sufficient to enable anyone skilled in the art to understand the technical content of this invention and implement it accordingly. Furthermore, based on the content disclosed in this specification, the scope of the patent application, and the drawings, anyone skilled in the art can easily understand the purpose and advantages of this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an improved roof structure for outdoor units, which can be directly installed above the perimeter of the air conditioner outdoor unit without needing to be fixed to the wall, thereby improving installation convenience.

[0007] The secondary objective of this invention is to provide an eaves assembly with a sliding structure, which allows the eaves size to be adjusted according to different outdoor unit specifications, thereby improving applicability.

[0008] Another purpose of this creation is to control the angle range of the eaves after they are extended through flexible devices, so that they can have both rain-proof effect and structural stability.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this invention relates to an improved outdoor unit eaves structure. The eaves are installed above the outdoor unit. The eaves structure includes: a first eaves defining two connected, angled first flexible eaves, each with a corresponding first fastener at one corner; and a second eaves defining two connected, angled second flexible eaves, each with a corresponding second fastener at one corner. The second flexible eaves are slidably mounted on each of the first flexible eaves; a plurality of fastening members are respectively located at the corner positions above the periphery of the outdoor unit, and each fastening member is fastened and installed by the first snap fastener on each of the first flexible eaves and the second snap fastener on each of the second flexible eaves; and a plurality of elastic devices are respectively horizontally mounted between each of the first flexible eaves and between each of the second flexible eaves to control the angle range of each of the first flexible eaves and each of the second flexible eaves after they are unfolded.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first fastener includes a first fixing part disposed on the first flexible eaves and a plurality of first fastening parts arranged longitudinally on one side of the first fixing part.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each of the first latching portions defines a first inclined surface and a first slot located at the angle between the first fixing portion and the first inclined surface.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second fastener includes a second fixing part disposed on the second flexible eaves and a plurality of second fastening parts arranged longitudinally on one side of the second fixing part.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each of the second latching portions defines a second inclined surface and a second slot located at the angle between the second fixing portion and the second inclined surface.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a sliding mechanism is further included, which is disposed between the two sides of each of the first flexible eaves and each of the second flexible eaves for sliding. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0015] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of this invention.

[0016] Figure 2 is a structural breakdown diagram of a preferred embodiment of this invention.

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the sliding structure of the first and second eaves of this creation.

[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the engagement mechanism between the first and second fasteners in this invention. Implementation

[0019] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand the other advantages and effects of this invention from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0020] The structures, proportions, and sizes illustrated in the accompanying diagrams of this manual are solely for the purpose of assisting those familiar with the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein. They are not intended to limit the feasibility of this creation and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to the size, provided they do not affect the effectiveness or purpose of this creation, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. Furthermore, the terms used in this manual, such as "one," "two," and "above," are merely for clarity of description and not intended to limit the scope of this creation's feasibility. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this creation's feasibility.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. The improved outdoor unit eaves structure of this invention is located above the outdoor air conditioning unit and mainly includes a first eaves 10, a second eaves 20, a plurality of fastening parts 30, and a plurality of flexible devices 40.

[0022] The first eaves 10 includes two connected first flexible eaves 00 forming a predetermined angle. The material can be a soft plastic or rubber material with waterproof and sun-proof properties, so that it has moderate elasticity when subjected to force and is not easy to break. A first fastener 12 is provided at one corner of each first flexible eaves 00.

[0023] The first fastener 12 includes a first fixing part 121 fixed to the first flexible eave body 00, and a plurality of first fastening parts 122 located on one side of the first fixing part and arranged longitudinally. Each first fastening part 122 defines a first inclined surface 1220 and a first slot 1222 located at the angle between the first fixing part 121 and the first inclined surface 1220, so as to facilitate the engagement of the fastener.

[0024] The second eaves 20 includes two connected, angled second flexible eaves 200, whose structure and material are similar to the first flexible eaves 00. Each second flexible eaves 200 can slide on each first flexible eaves 00, allowing the overall eaves size to be adjusted forward and backward. A second fastener 22 is provided at one corner of each second flexible eaves 200.

[0025] The second fastener 22 includes a second fixing part 221 and a plurality of longitudinally arranged second fastening parts 222. Each second fastening part 222 defines a second inclined surface 2220 and a second slot 2222. Its structure corresponds to the first fastener 12 so that they can be fastened together on the fastener 30.

[0026] During actual assembly, the first latching member 12 and the second latching member 22 are first aligned with the corresponding engaging positions of the fastening member 30, and then pushed along an installation direction so that the first inclined surface 1220 and the second inclined surface 2220 respectively make guiding contact with the outer edge of the fastening member 30. Through the elastic deformation generated by the sliding of the inclined surfaces, each first latching part 122 and each second latching part 222 temporarily expands outward. When pushed to the positioning position, each first latching groove 1222 and each second latching groove 2222 returns to its original position and engages with the corresponding engaging part of the fastening member 30, thereby completing the fastening and positioning.

[0027] During disassembly, force is applied in the opposite direction to cause the first latch 122 and the second latch 222 to elastically deform again, thereby disengaging the first slot 1222 and the second slot 2222 from the fastener 30, achieving the effect of repeated disassembly and assembly.

[0028] The fastener 30 is disposed at the upper corner of the outdoor unit 60. It includes a fixing part 300 fixed to each corner of the outdoor unit and a plurality of latching parts 302 arranged longitudinally on one side of the fixing part 300. Each latching part 302 defines an inclined surface 3020 and a slot 3022 located at the angle between the fixing part 300 and the inclined surface 3022. The slots 3022 of each fastener 30 are respectively used for the corresponding first latching part 122 and second latching part 222 to engage and lock in position, so that the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 20 can be stably fixed above the outdoor unit 60 at the same time.

[0029] During actual installation, the fixing parts 300 of each fastener 30 are first fixed to the corner positions above the outdoor unit 60, and then the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 20 are placed in the corresponding positions in sequence. During installation, the user can align the first fastener 12 and the second fastener 22 with the fastening part 302 of the fastener 30, and apply force to push along the installation direction from top to bottom or from outside to inside, so that the first inclined surface 1220, the second inclined surface 2220 and the inclined surface 3020 of the fastener 30 make guiding contact. Through the elastic deformation generated by the sliding of the inclined surfaces, the first fastening part 122 and the second fastening part 222 are temporarily extended outward.

[0030] When the first latching part 122 and the second latching part 222 are pushed to their corresponding positions, they respectively return to and engage with the latching groove 3022 of the fastening member 30, so that the first latching groove 1222, the second latching groove 2222 and the latching groove 3022 form a multi-point fastening and positioning, thereby completing the stable installation of the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 20 above the outdoor unit. During disassembly, only force needs to be applied in the opposite direction to make each latching part elastically deform again, so that the fastening can be released, achieving the effect of quick disassembly and assembly.

[0031] During disassembly, force is applied in the opposite direction to cause the first latch 122 and the second latch 222 to elastically deform again, thereby disengaging the first slot 1222 and the second slot 2222 from the fastener 30, achieving the effect of repeated disassembly and assembly.

[0032] The elastic device 40 can be an elastic rope, spring, or other restoring component, which is respectively spanned between the first flexible eaves 00 and the second flexible eaves 200 to limit the maximum angle range after the eaves are extended, and to provide restoring force when subjected to wind or external forces, so as to improve the overall structural stability.

[0033] In addition, the invention may further include a moving mechanism 50, which is disposed between the opposite sides of the first flexible eaves 00 and the second flexible eaves 200, so that the second eaves 20 can slide smoothly relative to the first eaves 10.

[0034] Specifically, the moving mechanism 50 may include a guide groove formed on the side of the first flexible eaves 00 and a sliding guide portion formed on the side of the second flexible eaves 200. The sliding guide portion can move linearly back and forth along the guide groove, so that the second eaves 20 can extend or retract relative to the first eaves 10.

[0035] During actual adjustment, the user can apply a pushing or pulling force to the second eaves 20, causing the second soft eaves 200 to slide along the extension direction of the first soft eaves 00, thereby changing the overall front and back dimensions of the eaves; after sliding to the predetermined position, the first eaves 10 and the second eaves 20 can be maintained in a stable relative position by cooperating with the aforementioned first fastener 12, second fastener 22 and fastener 30.

[0036] Through the above-mentioned sliding structure design, the eaves structure of this creation can be adjusted according to different outdoor unit sizes or installation space requirements, and the structure can remain stable and not easily displaced after the adjustment is completed.

[0037] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this invention and are not intended to limit this invention. Any person skilled in the art may modify the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention should be as set forth in the following patent application claims.

[0038] 10: First eaves

[0039] 00: First soft eaves

[0040] 12: First fastener

[0041] 121: First fixing part

[0042] 122: First buckle part

[0043] 1220: First inclined plane

[0044] 1222: First Card Slot

[0045] 20: Second eaves

[0046] 200: Second soft eaves

[0047] 22: Second fastener

[0048] 221: Second fixing part

[0049] 222: Second buckle part

[0050] 2220:Second slope

[0051] 2222: Second Card Slot

[0052] 30: Fasteners

[0053] 300: Fixing part

[0054] 302: Buckle section

[0055] 3020: Incline

[0056] 3022: Card Slot

[0057] 40: Flexible equipment

[0058] 50: Mobile mechanism

[0059] 60: Outdoor unit

Claims

1. An improved outdoor unit eaves structure, wherein an eaves is installed above an outdoor unit, and the eaves structure includes: a first eaves, which defines two connected first flexible eaves forming an angle, each of the first flexible eaves having a first fastener positioned at a corresponding position at one end corner; and a second eaves, which defines two connected second flexible eaves forming an angle, each of the two flexible eaves having a second fastener positioned at a corresponding position at one end corner, wherein each of the second flexible eaves slides on each of the first flexible eaves; A plurality of fastening components, each of which is respectively disposed at the corner position above the periphery of the outdoor unit, and each of which is fastened and installed by a first fastener on each of the first flexible eaves and a second fastener on each of the second flexible eaves; and a plurality of elastic devices, which are respectively horizontally mounted between each of the first flexible eaves and between each of the second flexible eaves, so as to control the angle range of each of the first flexible eaves and each of the second flexible eaves after they are unfolded.

2. The outdoor unit eaves structure improvement as described in claim 1, wherein the first fastener includes a first fixing part disposed on the first flexible eaves body and a plurality of first fasteners arranged longitudinally on one side of the first fixing part.

3. The outdoor unit eaves structure improvement as described in claim 2, wherein each of the first latching portions defines a first inclined surface and a first slot located at the angle between the first fixing portion and the first inclined surface.

4. The outdoor unit eaves structure improvement as described in claim 3, wherein the second fastener includes a second fixing part disposed on the second flexible eaves body and a plurality of second fasteners arranged longitudinally on one side of the second fixing part.

5. The outdoor unit eaves structure improvement as described in claim 4, wherein each of the second latching portions defines a second inclined surface and a second slot located at the angle between the second fixing portion and the second inclined surface.

6. The outdoor unit eaves structure improvement as described in claim 5, wherein each of the fastening members includes a fixing part disposed at each end corner of the outdoor unit and a plurality of locking parts arranged longitudinally on one side of the fixing part, wherein the locking part defines an inclined surface and a locking groove located at the angle between the fixing part and the inclined surface, and the locking groove in each of the fastening members is respectively fastened and positioned by the corresponding first locking part and the second locking part.

7. The outdoor unit eaves structure improvement as described in claim 1 further includes a sliding mechanism disposed between the two sides of each of the first flexible eaves and each of the second flexible eaves for sliding.

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