Mounting bracket and air conditioner

Abstract

A mounting bracket (101) and an air conditioner. The mounting bracket (101) comprises a main bracket (10) and supporting brackets (40). The main bracket (10) comprises a window-mounted bracket (11) and bearing brackets (12) connected to each other; the window-mounted bracket (11) can be mounted on a window frame; the bearing brackets (12) extend to the outside of a window in a first direction; an air conditioner outdoor unit (102) is arranged on the bearing brackets (12); a first mounting groove (121) is formed in the lower surface of each bearing bracket (12), and a plurality of limiting slots (125) distributed at intervals in the first direction are arranged on the inner surface of the first mounting groove (121). The supporting brackets (40) are used for abutting against an outer wall surface and / or a window edge; and the upper end of each supporting bracket (40) is provided with a first limiting portion (41) capable of elastically deforming, and the first limiting portion (41) can be alternatively snap-fitted and mounted in the plurality of limiting slots (125).

Description

Mounting bracket and air conditioner

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202322945023.7 filed on October 31, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to a mounting bracket and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0003] Prior art split-type air conditioners, designed for easy user installation, use flexible refrigerant piping to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor unit. Refrigerant is then injected into the refrigerant circuit before the unit leaves the factory. This allows users to install the unit themselves by simply securing the indoor and outdoor units separately, eliminating the need for refrigerant piping or refrigerant filling. This reduces installation complexity and facilitates user-friendly installation.

[0004] The mounting bracket used for installing an air conditioner outdoor unit typically consists of a main bracket and a support bracket. One end of the main bracket is mounted on the window frame, while the other end extends outside the window and supports the air conditioner outdoor unit. One end of the support bracket is connected to the main bracket, while the other end abuts the exterior wall. The mounting bracket typically has multiple holes in the main bracket, allowing the support bracket to be installed in one of the multiple holes, thus accommodating window sills of varying widths. However, the inclusion of multiple holes in the main bracket significantly weakens its structural strength, compromising the reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit's installation. Technical issues

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to provide a mounting bracket assembly, which aims to improve the structural strength of the main bracket and enhance the installation reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit. Technical Solutions

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application proposes a mounting bracket assembly for installing an air conditioner outdoor unit, wherein the mounting bracket comprises:

[0007] A main bracket, comprising a window mounting bracket and a load-bearing bracket connected to each other, wherein the window mounting bracket can be mounted on a window frame, the load-bearing bracket extends to the outside of the window along a first direction, the air conditioner outdoor unit is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket, the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket is provided with a first mounting groove, and the inner surface of the first mounting groove is provided with a plurality of limiting positions spaced apart along the first direction; and

[0008] A support bracket is used to abut against an outer wall and / or a window edge. The upper end of the support bracket is provided with a first limiting portion that can be elastically deformed, and the first limiting portion can be selectively mounted with the multiple limiting positions.

[0009] In one embodiment, a plurality of limiting ribs are protruding from the side surface of the first installation groove and are distributed at intervals along the first direction, and the limiting position is formed by the interval between two adjacent limiting ribs.

[0010] In one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket is integrally stamped to form the limiting rib.

[0011] In one embodiment, the main bracket further includes a reinforcement bracket, and the reinforcement bracket is arranged on the bottom surface of the first installation groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, first flanges are folded downward on opposite sides of the reinforcing bracket, and a sliding portion is provided at the upper end of the supporting bracket. The upper end of the sliding portion slides and abuts between the two first flanges.

[0013] In one embodiment, the reinforcement bracket has second flanges folded downward on opposite sides, the second flanges are spaced apart from the first flange in the length direction of the reinforcement bracket, and the second flanges abut against the side surfaces of the first mounting groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, third flanges are folded inward on both sides of the notch of the first mounting groove, the lower end of the sliding part slides and abuts between the two third flanges, and a limiting protrusion is convexly provided on the side of the sliding part, and the limiting protrusion slides and abuts against the inner side surface of the third flange.

[0015] In one embodiment, the support bracket further includes a pin shaft, the sliding portion is provided with a pin hole corresponding to the pin shaft, and the portion of the pin shaft passing through the pin hole is configured as the limiting protrusion.

[0016] In one embodiment, the support bracket is provided with a second mounting slot and a second through hole connected to the second mounting slot and corresponding to the limiting position. The first limiting portion is provided in the second mounting slot and is provided with a first latching protrusion corresponding to the second through hole. The part of the first latching protrusion extending out of the second through hole can be latched in the limiting position.

[0017] In one embodiment, both sides of the first mounting slot are provided with the limiting latching position, two first latching protrusions and two second through holes are provided correspondingly, and the two first latching protrusions are installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the two sides of the first mounting slot.

[0018] In one embodiment, a positioning structure is provided at the bottom of the second mounting groove, the first limiting portion includes two intersecting first segments, the first ends of the two first segments are connected and installed on the positioning structure, and the second end of the first segment is provided with the first latch.

[0019] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the second mounting groove is provided with a folded opening, and the positioning structure includes a fourth flange folded from the side edge of the folded opening close to the load-bearing bracket toward the groove opening of the second mounting groove, and a fifth flange folded downward from the fourth flange. The side edge of the folded opening, the fourth flange and the fifth flange jointly define an installation space, and the first segment is limited to the installation space.

[0020] The present application also proposes an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner outdoor unit and the aforementioned mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is used to mount the air conditioner outdoor unit on the outside of a window.

[0021] In one embodiment, the air conditioner also includes a first bracket provided on the air-conditioning outdoor unit, and one of the first bracket and the load-bearing bracket of the mounting bracket is provided with a second limiting portion that can be elastically deformed, and the other is provided with a third limiting portion. When the air-conditioning outdoor unit moves along the first direction on the load-bearing bracket, the second limiting portion can be clamped in the third limiting portion. Beneficial effects

[0022] In the present application, the first limiting portion is moved on the first mounting groove to adjust the position, so that the support bracket can adjust its installation position on the main bracket along the first direction, thereby making the position of the abutting end face of the support bracket for abutting the exterior wall and / or the window edge adjustable relative to the window mounting bracket, that is, the distance between the abutting end face of the support bracket and the window mounting bracket is adjustable, and the adjustable distance can adapt to window edges of different widths. Secondly, the limiting position is directly formed by the groove wall of the first mounting groove, and the groove wall of the first mounting groove is not subjected to a hole opening treatment, thereby avoiding the problem of the structural strength of the first mounting groove being weakened due to the hole structure, thereby improving the structural strength of the load-bearing bracket and the main bracket, and facilitating the installation reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a mounting bracket assembly of the present application at one viewing angle;

[0025] FIG2 is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG1 with an air conditioner outdoor unit installed;

[0026] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of some parts of the embodiment shown in FIG1 from another perspective;

[0027] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship between the load-bearing bracket and the supporting bracket in FIG3 ;

[0028] FIG5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portion AA in FIG2 ;

[0029] FIG6 is a top view of the structure shown in FIG2 ;

[0030] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the structure shown in FIG2 installed behind a window;

[0031] FIG8 is an exploded view of some parts of the first bracket and the main bracket of the embodiment shown in FIG1 ;

[0032] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the assembly relationship of the structure shown in FIG8;

[0033] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of the first bracket in FIG9 ;

[0034] FIG11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portion BB in FIG6 ;

[0035] FIG12 is a partial cross-sectional view of CC in FIG6;

[0036] FIG13 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the mounting bracket assembly of the present application;

[0037] FIG14 is an exploded view of some parts of the first bracket and the main bracket of the embodiment shown in FIG13;

[0038] FIG15 is a schematic structural diagram of the first bracket in FIG14 .

[0039] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0040] Reference numerals Name Reference numerals Name 101 Mounting bracket 22 First through slot 102 Air conditioner outdoor unit 221 Bending opening 10 Main bracket 222 Sixth flange 11 Window mounting bracket 223 Seventh flange 12 Load-bearing bracket 224 First plate segment 121 First mounting slot 225 Second plate segment 121a Third flange 226 Third plate segment 122 First through hole 227 Fourth plate segment 123 Mounting through hole 228 Limiting notch 123a Distance hole segment 23 First guide portion 123b Limiting hole segment 24 Stop portion 124 Limiting rib 30 Second bracket 125 Limiting position 40 Support bracket 13 Second limiting portion 41 First limiting portion 131 Second locking protrusion 411 First locking protrusion 132 Second segment 412 First segment 133 Third segment 42 Sliding portion 14 Limiting bracket 421 Pin 15 Reinforcement bracket 43 Second mounting groove 151 First flange 44 Second through hole 152 Second flange 45 Folding opening 20 First bracket 46 Fourth flange 21 Third limiting portion 47 Fifth flange

[0041] The realization of the objectives, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0042] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] It should be noted that all directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "first", etc. in the embodiments of the present application, the descriptions of "first", "first", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "first" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0046] The present application proposes a mounting bracket assembly for installing an air conditioner outdoor unit. The air conditioner of the present application may be a split-type air conditioner that is easy for users to install personally. It uses a flexible refrigerant pipe to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the equipment leaves the factory. In this way, when the user installs the equipment by himself, he only needs to fix the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit separately, without the need to assemble the refrigerant pipe and add refrigerant, thereby reducing the difficulty of installation and enabling personal installation by the user. However, the present design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the air conditioner of the present application may also be an ordinary split-type air conditioner, or an integrated air conditioner, such as a window-type air conditioner integrated unit. In this case, the air conditioner outdoor unit refers to the part of the window-type air conditioner that extends to the outdoor side.

[0047] In view of this, the present application proposes a mounting bracket for installing an air conditioner outdoor unit. Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 , in one embodiment of the present application, the mounting bracket includes:

[0048] The main bracket 10 includes a window bracket 11 and a load-bearing bracket 12 connected to each other. The window bracket 11 can be installed in the window frame. The load-bearing bracket 12 extends along a first direction to the outside of the window 103. The air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket 12. The lower surface of the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a first mounting groove 121. The inner surface of the first mounting groove 121 is provided with a plurality of limiting latches 125 spaced apart along the first direction.

[0049] The support bracket 40 is used to abut against the outer wall and / or window edge. The upper end of the support bracket 40 is provided with a first limit portion 41 that can be elastically deformed. The first limit portion 41 can be selectively mounted with a plurality of limit positions 125.

[0050] In one embodiment, the mounting position of the support bracket 40 on the main bracket 10 can be adjusted along a first direction, so that the position of the abutting end surface of the support bracket 40 for abutting the exterior wall and / or window sill relative to the window mounting bracket 11 is adjustable. In other words, the spacing between the abutting end surface of the support bracket 40 and the window mounting bracket 11 is adjustable, and this adjustable spacing can accommodate window sills of varying widths. This facilitates user adjustment of the mounting position of the support bracket 40 on the main bracket 10, ensuring that the support bracket 40 is in good contact with the exterior wall and / or window sill, and enabling the mounting bracket 101 to adapt to varying window sill widths.

[0051] Secondly, the limiting position 125 is directly formed by the groove wall of the first installation groove 121, and the groove wall of the first installation groove 121 is not opened. Therefore, the problem of the structural strength of the first installation groove 121 being weakened due to the open hole structure can be avoided, thereby improving the structural strength of the load-bearing bracket 12 and the main bracket 10, which is beneficial to the installation reliability of the air-conditioning outdoor unit 102.

[0052] In one embodiment, the limiting latch 125 may be provided on the side wall or the bottom wall of the first installation slot 121 , or both the side wall and the bottom wall may be provided with the limiting latch 125 .

[0053] In one embodiment, a plurality of limiting ribs 124 are convexly provided on the side surface of the first mounting groove 121. The plurality of limiting ribs 124 are spaced apart along the first direction, and a limiting stop 125 is formed between two adjacent limiting ribs 124. That is, the side surface of the first mounting groove 121 is convexly formed with limiting ribs 124. In this way, it is possible to avoid a raised structure on the outer surface of the load-bearing bracket 12, which can not only improve its aesthetics but also prevent the raised structure from occupying more storage and logistics space. Of course, in other embodiments, the side surface of the first mounting groove 121 can also be concavely formed with a limiting groove, in which case the limiting groove is the limiting stop. In this case, the outer surface of the load-bearing bracket 12 will be formed with a raised structure corresponding to the limiting groove.

[0054] In one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket 12 is integrally stamped to form the limiting rib 124. This provides a simple and easy-to-implement structure, and can reduce the manufacturing cost of the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting rib 124 can be provided separately from the load-bearing bracket 12, and the limiting rib 124 can be fixed to the load-bearing bracket 12 by welding; the load-bearing bracket 12 can also be machined to form the limiting rib 124 when the first mounting groove 121 is formed, or the load-bearing bracket 12 can be die-cast to form the first mounting groove 121 and the limiting rib 124.

[0055] Referring to Figures 4, 5, 8, and 11, in one embodiment, the main bracket 10 further includes a reinforcing bracket 15 disposed on the bottom surface of the first mounting slot 121. This enhances the local structural strength of the load-bearing bracket 12, thereby increasing its service life and improving the installation reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 15 may not be provided.

[0056] Referring to Figures 4, 5, and 8, in one embodiment, the reinforcing bracket 15 has first flanges 151 folded downward on opposite sides of the reinforcing bracket 15. A sliding portion 42 is provided at the upper end of the supporting bracket 40, and the upper end of the sliding portion 42 slides and abuts between the two first flanges 151. In this way, the reinforcing bracket 15 also serves to limit the left-right movement of the supporting bracket 40. That is, the supporting bracket 40 slides smoothly along the first direction (i.e., the front-to-back direction) on the first mounting slot 121 without any left-right shaking. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 15 may not have the first flanges 151 and may simply serve to reinforce the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0057] Referring to Figures 5 and 8 , in one embodiment, the reinforcement bracket 15 further has second flanges 152 folded downward on opposite sides thereof. The second flanges 152 are spaced apart from the first flanges 151 along the length of the reinforcement bracket. The second flanges 152 abut the side surfaces of the first mounting slot 121 and are located above the retaining ribs 124. Thus, the second flanges 152 facilitate positioning of the reinforcement bracket 15 within the first mounting slot 121, achieving a better secure fit between the two. Of course, in other embodiments, the second flanges 152 may not be provided.

[0058] Referring to Figures 5 and 8 , in one embodiment, third flanges 121a are folded inward on both sides of the first mounting slot 121. The lower end of the sliding portion 42 slides and abuts between the two third flanges 121a. A stopper protrudes from the side of the sliding portion 42, which slides and abuts against the inner side of the third flanges 121a. In this way, the first flange 151 and the third flange 121a simultaneously restrict the upper and lower ends of the sliding portion 42, further preventing the risk of the load-bearing bracket 12 from rocking side to side. Of course, in other embodiments, the third flange 121a may not be provided.

[0059] Referring to Figures 4 and 5 , in one embodiment, the support bracket 40 further includes a pin 421. The sliding portion 42 is provided with a pin hole corresponding to the pin 421. The portion of the pin 421 extending out of the pin hole is configured as a retaining projection. This structure is simple and easy to implement, and facilitates assembly between the support bracket 40 and the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the retaining projection can also be a protruding column welded to the outer surface of the sliding portion 42.

[0060] Referring to Figures 4 and 5, in one embodiment, the support bracket 40 is provided with a second mounting slot 43 and a second through-hole 44 communicating with the second mounting slot 43 and corresponding to the limiting latch 125. A first stopper 41 is provided in the second mounting slot 43 and is provided with a first latching protrusion 411 corresponding to the second through-hole 44. The portion of the first latching protrusion 411 extending from the second through-hole 44 is capable of being latched into the limiting latch 125. This allows the first stopper 41 to elastically deform smoothly and stably within the first mounting slot 43. The two through-holes further position and guide the first latching protrusion 411, allowing the first latching protrusion 411 to more smoothly engage and disengage from the limiting latch 125. Of course, in other embodiments, the first mounting slot 43 and the second through-hole 44 may be omitted, and the support bracket 40 may directly form the first stopper 41 and the first latching protrusion 411.

[0061] Referring to Figure 4 , in one embodiment, both sides of the first mounting slot 121 are provided with limiting latches 125, and two first latching protrusions 411 and two second through-holes 44 are provided, with the two first latching protrusions 411 being mounted in a one-to-one correspondence with the two sides of the first mounting slot 121. This ensures that both left and right sides of the support bracket 40 are subject to the force exerted by the first mounting slot 121, improving the smoothness of the sliding movement and the stability of the installation of the support bracket 40. Of course, in other embodiments, limiting latches and first latching protrusions may be provided on only one side.

[0062] Referring to Figures 4 and 5 , in one embodiment, a positioning structure is provided at the bottom of the second mounting groove 43. The first retaining portion 41 includes two intersecting first segments 412. The first ends of the two first segments 412 are connected and positioned on the positioning structure. The second ends of the first segments 412 are provided with a first latching protrusion 411. In this manner, the positioning structure positions and restrains the first retaining portion 41, allowing the first retaining portion 41 to be stably installed within the second mounting groove 43 and to deform smoothly within the second mounting groove 43. Of course, in other embodiments, the positioning structure may not be provided.

[0063] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the second mounting slot 43 is provided with a folded opening 45. The positioning structure includes a fourth flange 46 folded from the side edge of the folded opening 45 near the load-bearing bracket 12 toward the slot opening of the second mounting slot 43, and a fifth flange 47 folded downward from the fourth flange 46. The side edge of the folded opening 45, the fourth flange 46, and the fifth flange 47 collectively define a mounting space, and the first segment 412 is confined within the mounting space. This structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0064] The present application also provides a mounting bracket assembly. Referring to Figures 1 and 8 to 12, in one embodiment of the present application, the mounting bracket assembly includes the aforementioned mounting bracket 101 and a first bracket 20. The first bracket 20 is used to connect to an air conditioner outdoor unit 102. One of the load-bearing bracket 12 and the first bracket 20 is provided with a second limiting portion 13, and the other is provided with a third limiting portion 21. The second limiting portion 13 is provided with a second latching protrusion 131 corresponding to the third limiting portion 21. When the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 moves along a first direction on the load-bearing bracket 12, the second latching protrusion 131 can be latched onto the third limiting portion 21 due to the elastic deformation of the second limiting portion 13.

[0065] In one embodiment, the inner side of the window 103 is defined as the rear, and the outer side of the window 103 is defined as the front. The front-to-back direction is the first direction, the upper side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is the top, and the lower side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is the bottom. In one embodiment, the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is first placed from top to bottom on the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 near the window, and then pushed forward to a fixed position, that is, pushed away from the window to the fixed position, so that the second locking protrusion 131 is locked on the third limiting portion 21.

[0066] Of course, in other embodiments, the air-conditioning outdoor unit 102 may be placed from top to bottom on the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 away from the window, and then pulled backward to a fixed position, that is, after being pulled toward the window to a fixed position, the second latch 131 is latched on the third limiting portion 21.

[0067] In one embodiment, the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is first placed on the load-bearing bracket 12, and then the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is pushed or pulled in the first direction so that the second locking protrusion 131 can be locked on the third limiting portion 21. This can fix the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 relatively to the load-bearing bracket 12, thus completing the installation and fixation of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102. In this way, through the structure of the second limiting portion 13 and the third limiting portion 21 cooperating, the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 can be installed and fixed without the use of screws and corresponding screwdrivers, etc., which makes the operation more convenient, thereby improving the user experience.

[0068] Referring to Figures 8 to 11 , in one embodiment, the lower surface of the first bracket 20 is provided with a first through-slot 22 extending in a first direction. When the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is placed from top to bottom on the load-bearing bracket 12, the load-bearing bracket 12 is at least partially inserted into the first through-slot 22 and is able to move on the first through-slot 22. The third stopper 21 is provided in the first through-slot 22, and the second stopper 13 is provided on the load-bearing bracket 12. In this manner, the first through-slot 22 and the load-bearing bracket 12 cooperate to facilitate smoother movement of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 on the load-bearing bracket 12 in the first direction, and to enable the second latching protrusion 131 to more smoothly engage with or disengage from the third stopper 21. Of course, in other embodiments, the third stopper 21 may be provided on the load-bearing bracket 12, and the second stopper 13 may be provided in the first through-slot 22. In other embodiments, the first through-slot 22 may not be provided.

[0069] Referring to Figures 8 to 10, in one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a first mounting groove 121 and a first through-hole 122 communicating with the first mounting groove 121. The second limiting portion 13 is provided in the first mounting groove 121, and the second latching protrusion 131 at least partially extends out of the first through-hole 122. In this manner, the second limiting portion 13 can elastically deform within the first mounting groove 121, and the first through-hole 122 can limit and guide the second latching protrusion 131, thereby allowing the second latching protrusion 131 to more smoothly engage with or disengage from the third limiting portion 21. Of course, in other embodiments, the first mounting groove 121 and the first through-hole 122 may not be provided, and the second limiting portion 13 may be directly formed on the sidewall of the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0070] In one embodiment, the third position-limiting portion 21 is disposed on the first sidewall of the first through-slot 22, the opening of the first mounting slot 121 is disposed on the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket 12, and the first through-hole 122 is disposed on the first sidewall of the first mounting slot 121. This allows the lateral space of the load-bearing bracket 12 to be utilized to create space for a user to press the second latching protrusion 131, thereby facilitating the user's manual release of the second latching protrusion 131 from the third position-limiting portion 21 and enabling the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 to be removed from the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the third position-limiting portion 21 may also be disposed on the bottom wall of the first through-slot 22.

[0071] Referring to Figures 8 to 10 , in one embodiment, a guide portion 23 is further provided on the first sidewall of the first through-slot 22. The third stopper 21 and the guide portion 23 are sequentially arranged along the first direction away from the window mounting bracket 11, and the guide portion 23 extends obliquely away from the load-bearing bracket 12. In one embodiment, when the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 and pushed backward to secure it, the second latching protrusion 131 contacts and is acted upon by the guide portion 23, causing the second stopper 13 to elastically deform and automatically retract. Ultimately, the second latching protrusion 131 aligns with the third stopper 21, automatically popping out and engaging with it. In this manner, the guiding action of the guide portion 23 facilitates a smoother engagement of the second latching protrusion 131 with the third stopper 21. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide portion 23 may not be provided. It can be understood that in an embodiment where the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 and pulled inward to be fixed, the guide portion 23 extends obliquely in a direction close to the window bracket 11 and away from the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0072] In one embodiment, the relative positional relationship between different components refers to the state after the air-conditioning outdoor unit 102 is installed in place on the main bracket 10 by default, and special circumstances will be specifically explained.

[0073] Referring to Figure 8 , in one embodiment, the second retaining portion 13 includes two second segments 132 and two third segments 133. The two second segments 132 are disposed opposite each other and spaced apart, and are connected by two third segments 133. The two third segments 133 are disposed opposite each other and intersecting. One of the second segments 132 is provided with a second latching protrusion 131 and elastically abuts against one sidewall of the first mounting slot 121, while the other second segment 132 elastically abuts against the other sidewall of the first mounting slot 121. Thus, the second retaining portion 13 has a simple structure and is easy to implement. It can stably elastically deform within the first mounting slot 121 to provide a good urging effect on the second latching protrusion 131. Of course, in other embodiments, the second retaining portion 13 can also be formed directly on the sidewall of the first mounting slot 121.

[0074] Referring to Figures 8 to 10 , in one embodiment, a mounting hole 123 is defined on the bottom wall of the first mounting slot 121. A stopper 24 is defined on the first through slot 22 corresponding to the mounting hole 123. The mounting hole 123 includes a communicating clearance hole section 123a and a limiting hole section 123b. The clearance hole section 123a is located on the side of the limiting hole section closer to the window mounting bracket 11. The limiting hole section 123b is narrower than the clearance hole section 123a in the width direction of the first through slot 22. The stopper 24 can pass through the clearance hole section 123a from top to bottom, then move away from the window mounting bracket 11 to below the limiting hole section 123b and abut against the lower side of the edge of the limiting hole section 123b. This allows for quick and easy vertical positioning of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102, making it easier for users to install and remove the air conditioner outdoor unit 102.

[0075] Referring to Figures 8 to 10 , in one embodiment, the first through-slot 22 includes two opposing first plate segments 224, two opposing second plate segments 225, two opposing third plate segments 226, and a fourth plate segment 227 connecting the two third plate segments 226. The sidewalls of the first through-slot 22 are formed on the first plate segments 224, the third plate segment 226 is disposed opposite the first plate segment 224, the second plate segment 225 connects the first and third plate segments 224, and the bottom wall of the first through-slot 22 is formed on the second plate segment 225. The third plate segment 226 has a limiting notch 228 at its end away from the window mounting bracket 11, and the stopper 24 is formed at the lower edge of the limiting notch 228. This structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0076] Of course, the stop portion 24 can also have other structural forms. For example, referring to Figures 13 to 15 , in another embodiment, the bottom wall of the first through slot 22 is provided with a bent opening 221. The side edge of the bent opening 221, which is adjacent to the window mounting bracket 11, is folded downward to form a sixth flange 222. The sixth flange 222 is folded away from the window mounting bracket 11 to form a seventh flange 223. The stop portion 24 is formed on the seventh flange 223. This structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0077] The third limiting portion 21 can have various structural forms. For example, referring to Figures 9 and 10, in one embodiment, the third limiting portion 21 is configured as a limiting hole that matches the second latching protrusion 131. Referring to Figures 13 to 15, in another embodiment, the third limiting portion 21 can also be configured as a limiting notch that matches the second latching protrusion 131, with the contour of the limiting notch matching the second latching protrusion 131. For example, in an embodiment in which the second latching protrusion 131 is configured as a cylinder, the limiting notch is configured as a cylindrical surface segment, as shown in Figure 15. Of course, in other embodiments, the straight end surface of the first bracket 20 can also be directly used as the third limiting portion 21, without the need for additional hole structures or notch structures.

[0078] To facilitate operation and avoid the risk of the user's hand slipping when pushing and pulling the first bracket 20, the first bracket 20 is provided with an anti-slip portion 229 on the side away from the third limiting portion 21. In one embodiment, the anti-slip portion 229 is configured as an anti-slip grille hole or anti-slip grille rib.

[0079] Referring to Figure 10 , in one embodiment, a first bracket 20 is disposed at the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 that is closer to the window mounting bracket 11. The main bracket 10 further includes a position-limiting bracket 14 disposed at the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 that is farther from the window mounting bracket 11 and serves to limit the connection to the air conditioner outdoor unit 102. Thus, the first bracket 20 and the position-limiting bracket 14 jointly restrain the front and rear ends of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102, further enhancing the installation stability of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102. Of course, in other embodiments, the position-limiting bracket 14 may not be provided.

[0080] 1 and 12 , in one embodiment, the mounting bracket assembly further includes a second bracket 30, which is disposed on the lower surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102. When the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 moves in a first direction on the load-bearing bracket 12, the limiting bracket 14 at least partially moves above the second bracket 30 and abuts against the upper surface of the second bracket 30. In this way, the limiting bracket 14 can quickly limit the vertical movement of the air conditioner outdoor unit 102. When installing the air conditioner outdoor unit 102, the user only needs to place the air conditioner outdoor unit 102 on the pre-installed main bracket 10 and then push it forward to a fixed position. No additional operations or auxiliary tools are required.

[0081] This application also provides an air conditioner comprising an outdoor air conditioner and the aforementioned mounting bracket or mounting bracket assembly. The specific structure of the mounting bracket or mounting bracket assembly is similar to that of the aforementioned embodiments. Since this air conditioner utilizes all of the technical solutions of all of the aforementioned embodiments, it possesses at least all of the beneficial effects of the technical solutions of the aforementioned embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. The mounting bracket or mounting bracket assembly is used to mount the outdoor air conditioner on the outside of a window.

[0082] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present application, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for mounting an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, wherein: The mounting bracket comprises: A main bracket, comprising a window bracket and a load-bearing bracket connected to each other, wherein the window bracket can be installed on a window frame, the load-bearing bracket extends to the outside of the window along a first direction, the air conditioner outdoor unit is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket, a first mounting groove is arranged on the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket, and a plurality of limiting positions spaced apart along the first direction are arranged on the inner surface of the first mounting groove; and A support bracket is used to abut against an external wall surface and / or a window edge, and an upper end of the support bracket is provided with a first limiting portion that can be elastically deformed, and the first limiting portion can be selectively mounted with the multiple limiting positions.

2. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of limiting ribs spaced apart along the first direction are protruded from the side surface of the first installation groove, and the limiting position is formed by spacing between two adjacent limiting ribs.

3. The mounting bracket according to claim 2, wherein: The load-bearing bracket is integrally stamped to form the limiting rib.

4. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The main bracket also includes a reinforcing bracket, and the reinforcing bracket is arranged on the bottom surface of the first installation groove.

5. The mounting bracket according to claim 4, wherein: Two opposite sides of the reinforcing bracket are folded downward to form first flanges, and the upper end of the supporting bracket is provided with a sliding portion, and the upper end of the sliding portion is slidably abutted between the two first flanges.

6. The mounting bracket according to claim 5, wherein: The reinforcing bracket has second flanges folded downward on opposite sides thereof. The second flanges are spaced apart from the first flanges in the length direction of the reinforcing bracket, and the second flanges abut against the side surfaces of the first mounting groove.

7. The mounting bracket according to claim 5, wherein: The first installation slot has third flanges folded inward on both sides of the slot opening, the lower end of the sliding portion slides and abuts between the two third flanges, and a limiting protrusion is convexly provided on the side of the sliding portion, and the limiting protrusion slides and abuts against the inner side surface of the third flange.

8. The mounting bracket according to claim 7, wherein: The support bracket also includes a pin shaft, the sliding portion is provided with a pin hole corresponding to the pin shaft, and the portion of the pin shaft passing through the pin hole is configured as the limiting protrusion.

9. The mounting bracket of claim 1, wherein: The support bracket is provided with a second mounting groove and a second through hole connected to the second mounting groove and arranged corresponding to the limiting clamping position. The first limiting portion is arranged in the second mounting groove and is provided with a first clamping protrusion corresponding to the second through hole. The part of the first clamping protrusion extending out of the second through hole can be clamped in the limiting clamping position.

10. The mounting bracket of claim 9, wherein: The limiting clamping positions are provided on both side surfaces of the first installation slot, two first clamping protrusions and two second through holes are provided correspondingly, and the two first clamping protrusions are installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the two side surfaces of the first installation slot.

11. The mounting bracket of claim 10, wherein: A positioning structure is provided at the bottom of the second installation groove, the first limiting portion includes two intersecting first segments, the first ends of the two first segments are connected and installed on the positioning structure, and the second end of the first segment is provided with the first clamping protrusion.

12. The mounting bracket of claim 11, wherein: The bottom wall of the second mounting groove is provided with a folded opening, and the positioning structure includes a fourth flange folded from the side edge of the folded opening close to the load-bearing bracket toward the groove opening of the second mounting groove, and a fifth flange folded downward from the fourth flange, the side edge of the folded opening, the fourth flange and the fifth flange jointly define an installation space, and the first segment is limited to the installation space.

13. An air conditioner, wherein: The air conditioner comprises an air conditioner outdoor unit and a mounting bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the mounting bracket is used to mount the air conditioner outdoor unit on the outside of a window.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, wherein: The air conditioner also includes a first bracket arranged on the air conditioner outdoor unit, one of the first bracket and the load-bearing bracket of the mounting bracket is provided with a second limiting portion that can be elastically deformed, and the other is provided with a third limiting portion, when the air conditioner outdoor unit moves along the first direction on the load-bearing bracket, the second limiting portion can be clamped in the third limiting portion.

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