Limiting member, mounting bracket and air conditioner assembly

Abstract

The present application discloses a limiting member, a mounting bracket and an air conditioner assembly. The limiting member comprises elastic arms, limiting portions, and abutting portions, and one limiting portion and one abutting portion are arranged apart from each other on the corresponding elastic arm. The mounting bracket comprises: a main bracket, comprising a window-mounted bracket and bearing brackets connected to each other, wherein the window-mounted bracket can be mounted on a window frame, the bearing brackets extend to the outer side or the inner side of a window in a first direction, an air conditioner is arranged on the upper side of the bearing brackets, a mounting groove is formed in the lower surface of each bearing bracket, and a plurality of limiting slots distributed at intervals in the first direction are formed in each mounting groove; supporting brackets having upper ends movably arranged in the mounting grooves in the first direction, and lower ends used for abutting against a wall surface and / or a window edge; and the limiting member.

Description

Limiters, mounting brackets and air conditioner components

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent applications with application numbers 202420193192.1 filed on January 25, 2024, and 202422192976.5 and 202422192967.6 filed on September 6, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to a position limiting member, a mounting bracket and an air conditioner assembly. Background Art

[0004] In the prior art, mounting brackets for air conditioners typically consist of a main bracket and a supporting bracket. The main bracket is mounted on the window frame and supports the air conditioner. One end of the supporting bracket is connected to the main bracket, and the other end abuts the wall. The main bracket typically has multiple holes, allowing the supporting bracket to be installed in one of the holes using bolts. The position of the supporting bracket on the main bracket can be adjusted to accommodate windows of varying thicknesses. However, the prior art suffers from the inconvenience of adjusting the support bracket's position. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to provide a limiter to improve the convenience of position adjustment of the support bracket.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the limiting member proposed in the present application includes an elastic arm, a limiting portion and a pushing portion, and the limiting portion and the pushing portion are arranged on the elastic arm at intervals.

[0007] In one embodiment, the distance between the limiting portion and the pushing portion ranges from 35 mm to 60 mm.

[0008] In one embodiment, the limiting portion and / or the pushing portion are fixed to the elastic arm by welding or riveting.

[0009] In one embodiment, at least one of the limiting portion and the pushing portion is integrally formed with the elastic arm.

[0010] In one embodiment, the limiting portion and the pushing portion are located on the same side of the elastic arm.

[0011] In one embodiment, the protrusion height of the limiting portion is greater than the protrusion height of the resisting portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the ratio of the protrusion height of the limiting portion to the protrusion height of the pushing portion ranges from 1.5 to 2.5.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of the pushing portion is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the limiting portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of the pushing portion ranges from 7 mm to 15 mm.

[0015] In one embodiment, two elastic arms are provided, the first ends of the two elastic arms are connected, the limiting portion is provided near the second end of the elastic arm, and the pushing portion is located on one side of the limiting portion near the first end of the elastic arm.

[0016] In one embodiment, the limiting portion and the pushing portion are provided on opposite sides of the two elastic arms.

[0017] In one embodiment, the angle between the two elastic arms ranges from 45° to 120°.

[0018] The present application also proposes a mounting bracket for installing an air conditioner, the mounting bracket comprising:

[0019] 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 along a first direction to the outside or inside of the window, the air conditioner is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket, and the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is provided with a plurality of limiting positions spaced apart along the first direction;

[0020] a support bracket, the upper end of which is movably disposed in the mounting groove along the first direction, and the lower end of which is used to abut against a wall and / or a window edge; and

[0021] The aforementioned limiting member is arranged at the upper end of the supporting bracket, and the limiting portion of the limiting member can be selectively mounted with the multiple limiting positions, and the pushing portion of the limiting member is exposed outside the supporting bracket and is used for pushing to make the limiting portion disengage from the limiting position.

[0022] In one embodiment, the support bracket is provided with a first through hole, the pushing portion is correspondingly mounted in the first through hole, and a portion of the pushing portion passing through the first through hole is used for pushing.

[0023] In one embodiment, the support bracket is further provided with a second through hole, the limiting portion is correspondingly mounted in the second through hole, and a portion of the limiting portion passing through the second through hole is engaged with the limiting position.

[0024] In one embodiment, the support bracket is provided with a receiving groove, the first through hole and the second through hole are provided on the side walls of the receiving groove, and the limiting member also includes an elastic arm connecting the limiting portion and the pushing portion, and the elastic arm can be elastically deformed in the receiving groove so that the limiting portion has a tendency to approach the limiting position.

[0025] In one embodiment, the limiting positions are provided on two opposite side walls of the installation groove, and at least two limiting portions and two resisting portions are provided. At least two limiting portions are installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the limiting positions on the two side walls of the installation groove, and correspond one-to-one with at least two resisting portions.

[0026] The present application also proposes an air conditioner assembly, comprising an air conditioner and the aforementioned mounting bracket, wherein the mounting bracket is used to mount the air conditioner on a window.

[0027] The technical solution of this application connects the support bracket and the main bracket via a stopper, and provides a push portion on the stopper for the user to apply an operating force to overcome the elastic force of the elastic arm on the stopper, thereby forcing the stopper to disengage from the restricted position, thereby facilitating the operation of releasing the relative fixed relationship between the support bracket and the main bracket. Compared to the related art that uses a hole structure to lock the support bracket to the main bracket with bolts, the stopper of this application can improve the convenience of adjusting the position of the support bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions. 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.

[0029] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a position limiting member of the present application;

[0030] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a mounting bracket of the present application;

[0031] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the embodiment shown in FIG2 applied to a window;

[0032] FIG4 is another schematic structural diagram of the embodiment shown in FIG2 ;

[0033] FIG5 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG2 ;

[0034] FIG6 is another exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG2 ;

[0035] FIG7 is a partial enlarged view of point A in FIG6;

[0036] FIG8 is a partial enlarged view of point B in FIG6;

[0037] FIG9 is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG2 , with the support bracket in the first position and in an expanded state;

[0038] FIG10 is another side view of the embodiment shown in FIG2 , where the support bracket is in the first position and in the retracted state;

[0039] FIG11 is another side view of the embodiment shown in FIG2 , where the support bracket is located near the window bracket and is in an expanded state;

[0040] FIG12 is a cross-sectional view of a portion CC in FIG11;

[0041] FIG13 is a top view of the embodiment shown in FIG2 ;

[0042] FIG14 is a cross-sectional view at DD in FIG13;

[0043] FIG15 is a schematic diagram of the structure shown in FIG14 after the support bracket is removed;

[0044] FIG16 is a schematic diagram of the structure shown in FIG2 after the first bracket is installed;

[0045] FIG17 is a schematic structural diagram of the first bracket and the first stop portion in FIG16 .

[0046] Explanation of the accompanying reference numerals: 10, main bracket; 101, guide groove; 11, window bracket; 12, load-bearing bracket; 121, mounting groove; 122, limit clamping position; 123, second flange; 123a, third segment; 123b, fourth segment; 124, first positioning hole; 125, second positioning hole; 126, mounting opening; 127, third through hole; 128, fourth through hole; 13, reinforcement bracket; 131, first flange; 131a, first segment; 131b, second segment; 132, avoidance gap; 133, clamping gap; 20, supporting bracket; 21, first through hole; 211, guide flange; 22, second through hole; 23. Receiving groove; 24. Guide protrusion; 25. Reinforced flange; 30. Limiting member; 31. Limiting portion; 32. Pushing portion; 33. Elastic arm; 331. Elastic sheet; 40. Cover; 41. Mounting buckle; 51. Window; 52. Air conditioner outdoor unit; 60. First bracket; 61. First through groove; 62. Second stopping portion; 63. Guide plate; 611. First plate section; 612. Second plate section; 613. Third plate section; 614. Fourth plate section; 615. Limiting notch; 64. Anti-slip portion; 70. First stopping portion; 71. First clamping protrusion; 72. First sheet; 73. Second sheet; 80. Base.

[0047] 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. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] 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.

[0049] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0050] 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.

[0051] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present application, the descriptions of "first", "second", 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 defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the 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.

[0052] A mounting bracket for an air conditioner typically consists of a main bracket and a support bracket. The main bracket is mounted on the window frame and supports the air conditioner. One end of the support bracket is connected to the main bracket, and the other end abuts the wall. The main bracket typically has multiple holes, allowing the support bracket to be installed using bolts in one of the multiple holes. The position of the support bracket on the main bracket can be adjusted to accommodate windows of varying thicknesses. However, the related art suffers from inconvenient support bracket adjustment.

[0053] In view of this, the present application proposes a limiter, which can be applied to a mounting bracket to solve the problem of inconvenient position adjustment operation of the support bracket.

[0054] Please refer to FIG. 1 . In one embodiment of the position-limiting member 30 of the present application, the position-limiting member 30 includes an elastic arm 33 , a position-limiting portion 31 and a resisting portion 32 . The position-limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 are spaced apart and arranged on the elastic arm 33 .

[0055] Specifically, when the limiting member 30 of the present application is used to install the bracket, the corresponding limiting portion 31 of the main bracket is provided with a limiting position 122 (for example, a hole structure or a groove structure). On the one hand, the limiting portion 31 of the limiting member 30 can be selectively connected to one of the multiple limiting positions 122 of the main bracket under the action of the elastic arm 33, thereby realizing that the support bracket is relatively fixedly installed on the main bracket; on the other hand, the pushing portion 32 of the limiting member 30 is spaced from the limiting portion 31, so that the pushing portion 32 can be designed for the user to push, causing the elastic arm 33 to undergo elastic deformation, and prompting the limiting portion 31 to disengage from the limiting position 122 of the main bracket to allow the support bracket to be adjusted in position.

[0056] That is, in the process of adjusting the relative position of the support bracket 40, the user applies force on the pushing portion 32, such as directly pressing the pushing portion 32 with a finger to cause the limiting portion 31 to disengage from the limiting position 122, or releases the pressure on the pushing portion 32 to cause the limiting portion 31 to be engaged with the limiting position 122, and realizes the selective installation of the limiting portion 31 and multiple limiting positions 122, thereby improving the convenience of position adjustment of the support bracket 40.

[0057] The technical solution of this application connects the support bracket 20 and the main bracket 10 via a stopper 30. A push portion 32 is provided on the stopper 30 to allow the user to apply an operating force to overcome the elastic force of the elastic arm 33 on the stopper 31, thereby forcing the stopper 31 to disengage the restricted position 122. This facilitates the operation of releasing the relative fixed relationship between the support bracket and the main bracket. Compared to related technologies that use bolts to lock the support bracket to the main bracket through a hole structure, the stopper 30 of this application can improve the convenience of adjusting the position of the support bracket 40.

[0058] It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the meaning of the elastic arm 33 being able to generate an elastic force on the limiting portion 31 is not specifically limited to the situation where the elastic arm 33 itself has elastic deformation capability; it may also mean that the elastic arm 33 is a rigid structure that does not have elastic deformation capability, and an elastic member (such as a spring) is additionally provided on the elastic arm 33. The elastic arm 33 acts as a medium to transmit the force of the elastic member to the limiting portion 31, thereby realizing the elastic effect on the limiting portion 31.

[0059] In one embodiment, the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 are located on the same side of the elastic arm 33. Specifically, assuming that the elastic force exerted by the elastic arm 33 on the resisting portion 32 is in a direction from left to right, when the limiting portion 31 is subjected to an external resisting force in a direction from right to left, the limiting portion 31 is displaced in a direction from right to left, thereby causing the limiting portion 31 to disengage from the restricted position 122 in a direction from right to left. In other words, the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 are located on the same side of the elastic arm 33, so that the displacement direction of the limiting portion 31 when subjected to the resisting force is the same as the displacement direction of the resisting portion 32 when it disengages from the restricted position 122. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 may be located on different sides of the elastic arm 33.

[0060] Referring to Figure 1 , in one embodiment, when the stopper 30 is applied to the mounting bracket, the push portion 32 of the stopper 30 is exposed, making it easier for the user to observe and operate the push portion 32. Of course, in other embodiments, the push portion 32 of the stopper 30 may be obscured by the structure of the mounting bracket.

[0061] It is understood that the position limiting member 30 of the present application is not limited to the mounting bracket of an air conditioner, and can also be applied to other products and installation scenarios, such as air purifiers, humidifiers, fans, and other electrical appliances. For ease of understanding, the following explanation will take the application of the position limiting member 30 to the mounting bracket of an air conditioner as an example.

[0062] In one embodiment, the distance between the limiting portion 31 and the pushing portion 32 ranges from 35 mm to 60 mm, such as 45 mm, 50 mm or 55 mm. It should be noted that the distance between the limiting portion 31 and the pushing portion 32 refers to the distance from the central axis of the limiting portion 31 to the central axis of the pushing portion 32. It can be understood that if the distance between the limiting portion 31 and the pushing portion 32 is too large, the overall outline size of the limiting member 30 will be larger, and the material cost will increase; if the distance between the limiting portion 31 and the pushing portion 32 is too small, the distance between the pushing portion 32 and the load-bearing bracket 12 will be too small, and the operating space of the pushing portion 32 will be smaller, which will make it inconvenient for the user to press the pushing portion 32.

[0063] In one embodiment, the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 are fixed to the elastic arm 33 by welding or riveting. This not only facilitates the manufacturing of the limiting member 30, but also improves the connection strength between the limiting portion 31, the resisting portion 32, and the elastic arm 33. Of course, in other embodiments, at least one of the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 may be integrally formed with the elastic arm 33, for example, by stamping.

[0064] Referring to Figure 1 , in one embodiment, the raised height of the limiting portion 31 is greater than the raised height of the resisting portion 32. It should be noted that the raised heights of the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 refer to their respective raised heights on the elastic arm 33. This ensures that the limiting portion 31 can be securely engaged with the limiting latch 122 and prevents the limiting portion 31 from accidentally disengaging from the limiting latch 122, thereby improving the installation reliability of the support bracket 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the raised height of the limiting portion 31 may be less than or equal to the raised height of the resisting portion 32.

[0065] In one embodiment, the ratio of the raised height of the limiting portion 31 to the raised height of the resisting portion 32 is in the range of 1.5 to 2.5. For example, the height of the resisting portion 32 is 8 mm, and the height of the limiting portion 31 is 17 mm. It is understood that if the difference in raised height between the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 is too large, the manufacturing and processing difficulty of the limiting member 30 will be significantly increased. If the difference in raised height between the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 is too small, the risk of the limiting portion 31 accidentally disengaging from the limiting position 122 will increase.

[0066] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of the resisting portion 32 is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the limiting portion 31. Thus, the thicker resisting portion 32 can provide a larger surface area for resisting force, thereby improving the comfort and convenience of the user when operating the resisting portion 32. Of course, in other embodiments, the cross-sectional diameter of the resisting portion 32 can be smaller than or equal to the cross-sectional diameter of the limiting portion 31.

[0067] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of the push portion 32 ranges from 7 mm to 15 mm. For example, the cross-sectional diameter of the push portion 32 is 9 mm, and the cross-sectional diameter of the stop portion 31 is 5 mm. If the diameter of the push portion 32 is too large, material costs will be wasted; if the diameter of the push portion 32 is too small, the user's pressing operation will be inconvenient.

[0068] Referring to Figure 1 , in one embodiment, two elastic arms 33 are provided. The first ends of the two elastic arms 33 are connected, the limiting portion 31 is disposed proximate the second ends of the elastic arms 33, and the push portion 32 is located on one side of the limiting portion 31 proximate the first ends of the elastic arms 33. Specifically, the elastic arms 33 have opposing first and second ends. The first ends of the two elastic arms 33 are connected, and the second ends of the two elastic arms 33 are spaced apart, forming a generally V-shaped arrangement. This arrangement of two elastic arms 33 not only facilitates installation of the limiting member 30 but also enables the elastic arms 33 to provide a more stable elastic force to the limiting portion 31, thereby improving the installation reliability of the limiting portion 31 and the limiting latch 122. Of course, in other embodiments, only one elastic arm 33 may be provided.

[0069] In one embodiment, the elastic arm 33 is made of elastic metal such as spring steel, and of course, plastic material can also be used. In one embodiment, the elastic arm 33, the limiting portion 31 and the pushing portion 32 are integrally formed, such as by stamping.

[0070] In one embodiment, the limiting portion 31 is disposed at the free end (i.e., the second end) of the elastic arm 33, and the resisting portion 32 is disposed at the middle portion of the elastic arm 33. Thus, the resisting portion 32 is located at the middle portion of the elastic arm 33, so that the resisting portion 32 is away from the limiting latch 122 and is more easily applied with operating force, thereby improving operational convenience.

[0071] In one embodiment, the two elastic arms 33 are each provided with a limiting portion 31 and a resisting portion 32 on opposite sides thereof. On one hand, both limiting portions 31 cooperate with the limiting latch 122, thereby improving the reliability of the support bracket's installation on the main bracket. On the other hand, the two resisting portions 32 allow the user to simultaneously pinch two fingers to apply operating force, making the operation more ergonomic and improving the ease of operation of the limiting member 30. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting portion 31 and the resisting portion 32 may be provided on only one of the elastic arms 33.

[0072] The angle between the two elastic arms 33 ranges from 45° to 120°, for example, 60°, 70°, 80°, or 90°. Thus, when the elastic member is compressed and constrained to the same size, the larger the angle between the two elastic arms 33, the greater the elastic force the elastic arms 33 can provide to the stopper 31, thereby improving the locking reliability between the stopper 30 and the support bracket 20. Of course, if the angle between the two elastic arms 33 is too large, it will make the elastic member difficult to install.

[0073] The present application proposes a mounting bracket for installing an air conditioner. Specifically, the air conditioner assembly of the present application can be a split-type air conditioner assembly 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, 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 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 assembly of the present application can also be an ordinary split-type air conditioner assembly, or an integrated air conditioner assembly, such as a window-type air conditioner integrated unit. In this case, the air conditioner refers to the part of the window air conditioner that extends to the outdoor side.

[0074] Referring to Figures 2 to 8, in one embodiment of the present application, the mounting bracket includes:

[0075] 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 to the outside of the window along a first direction. The air conditioner 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 mounting groove 121. The mounting groove 121 is provided with a plurality of limiting positions 122 spaced apart along the first direction.

[0076] The support bracket 20 has an upper end movably disposed on the load-bearing bracket 12 along a first direction, and a lower end for abutting against an outer wall and / or a window edge.

[0077] 4 , 5 , 7 , 12 , 14 and 15 , one of the supporting bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a guide protrusion 24 , and the other is provided with a guide groove 101 extending along the first direction, and the guide protrusion 24 can slide in the guide groove 101 .

[0078] In the technical solution of the present application, the guide protrusion 24 and the guide groove 101 cooperate with each other to play a guiding and positioning role when the support bracket 20 moves along the first direction, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the position adjustment operation of the support bracket 20.

[0079] Furthermore, the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a mounting groove 121, the notch of the mounting groove 121 being bent inwardly to form a second flange 123. A sidewall of the guide groove 101 includes the second flange 123, and the guide protrusion 24 slides and abuts against the second flange 123. This provides a simple structure and is easy to implement. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide groove 101 may be provided on the support bracket 20. For example, the side surface of the support bracket 20 may be recessed inwardly to form the guide groove 101, and the guide protrusion 24 may be configured as a guide rib extending along the first direction, and the guide rib may be provided on the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0080] In one embodiment, the second flange 123 includes a continuously bent third segment 123a and a fourth segment 123b. The third segment 123a is bent inward from the opening of the mounting groove 121, and the fourth segment 123b is bent downward from the inner edge of the third segment 123a. The guide protrusion 24 slides against the upper side of the third segment 123a. In this way, the continuous bending process can not only improve the structural strength of the second flange 123, but also increase the surface area of ​​the sidewalls of the guide groove 101, thereby increasing the effective contact area between the guide groove 101 and the guide protrusion 24, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the guide protrusion 24 sliding within the guide groove 101.

[0081] Referring to Figures 5 to 8, 12, 14, and 15, in one embodiment, the main bracket 10 further includes a reinforcing bracket 13 disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 121. The side edge of the reinforcing bracket 13 is bent to form a first flange 131. The first flange 131 and the second flange 123 are spaced apart along the depth of the mounting groove 121 and together define a guide groove 101. Thus, by adding the reinforcing bracket 13 within the mounting groove 121, the structural strength of the mounting bracket in the area of ​​the load-bearing bracket 12 is enhanced, allowing it to withstand greater weight loads, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner's installation on the load-bearing bracket 12. Furthermore, the first flange 131 of the reinforcing bracket 13 and the second flange 123 of the mounting groove 121 together define the guide groove 101, simplifying the structure of the load-bearing bracket 12 and facilitating its fabrication. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 13 may not be provided, or the guide groove 101 may be formed by the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0082] Referring to Figure 12 , in one embodiment, the first flange 131 includes a first segment 131a and a second segment 131b that are continuously bent. The first segment 131a is bent downward from the side edge of the reinforcing bracket 13, and the second segment 131b is bent outward from the lower side edge of the first segment 131a. The guide protrusion 24 slides against the lower side of the second segment 131b. This continuous bending process not only enhances the structural strength of the first flange 131, but also increases the surface area of ​​the sidewalls of the guide groove 101, thereby increasing the effective contact area between the guide groove 101 and the guide protrusion 24, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the guide protrusion 24 sliding within the guide groove 101.

[0083] In one embodiment, the reinforcing bracket 13 is fixed to the load-bearing bracket 12 by welding to improve the connection strength between the two. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 13 can also be installed on the load-bearing bracket 12 by screwing, riveting, etc.

[0084] 9 and 10 , in one embodiment, the support bracket 20 has a first position on the load-bearing bracket 12. In the first position, the guide protrusion 24 disengages from the guide groove 101 to allow the support bracket 20 to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket 12, and the support bracket 20 has an extended state and a retracted state. In the retracted state, the lower end of the support bracket 20 is disposed close to the load-bearing bracket 12. Specifically, when the mounting bracket is set up at the factory, the support bracket 20 can be pre-installed on the main bracket 10, and the support bracket 20 can be rotated to the retracted state (as shown in FIG10 ). The lower end of the support bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12 can be fixed relative to each other using cable ties, adhesive tape, or the like. After the user removes the mounting bracket from the packaging box, he or she only needs to cut the cable ties or adhesive tape, and the lower end of the support bracket 20 will rotate downward under its own weight to the extended state (as shown in FIG9 ). In this way, the overall size and volume of the mounting bracket can be reduced, which is convenient for storage and transportation of the mounting bracket. In addition, the user does not need to assemble the mounting bracket by himself, but can use it directly after taking it out of the packaging box, thereby improving the convenience of using the mounting bracket. Of course, in other embodiments, the supporting bracket 20 may not have the ability to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0085] Referring to Figures 8, 14, and 15, in one embodiment, to allow the support bracket 20 to rotate freely in the first position, the first flange 131 is provided with a relief notch 132 corresponding to the first position, and the guide protrusion 24 is capable of rotating into the relief notch 132. Specifically, when the reinforcement bracket 13 is in the deployed state, the guide protrusion 24 is located below the relief notch 132 and can slide into the guide groove 101 as the support bracket 20 moves in the first direction. When the reinforcement bracket 13 is in the retracted state, the rotation path of the guide protrusion 24 is partially located within the relief notch 132. Thus, the provision of the relief notch 132 effectively prevents interference between the guide protrusion 24 and the reinforcement bracket 13 during rotation, allowing the reinforcement bracket 13 to extend to the side of the guide protrusion 24 (when the support bracket 20 is in the first position) away from the window mounting bracket 11. This increases the effective length of the reinforcement bracket 13 and further enhances the structural reinforcement effect of the reinforcement bracket 13 on the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the avoidance notch 132 may not be provided, and the end surface of the reinforcing bracket 13 is located on the side of the guiding protrusion 24 (when the supporting bracket 20 is in the first position) close to the window bracket 11.

[0086] Referring to Figure 7 , in one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a mounting groove 121, and the supporting bracket 20 is provided with a receiving groove 23. The sidewall of the receiving groove 23 extends into the mounting groove 121 and is provided with a guide protrusion 24. The guide protrusion 24 slides within the mounting groove 121. This structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0087] In one embodiment, the guide protrusion 24 is integrally formed on the sidewall of the receiving groove 23. This simplifies the structure of the mounting bracket and reduces its manufacturing cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide protrusion 24 can also be provided in a separate body.

[0088] In one embodiment, the upper end of the receiving groove 23 has an opening, and the side edges of the opening are bent toward the center of the receiving groove 23 to form a reinforcing flange 25. The opposite sides of the reinforcing flange 25 are connected to the side walls of the receiving groove 23. In this way, the reinforcing flange 25 can enhance the local structural strength of the upper end of the receiving groove 23, particularly the structural strength of the area where the guide protrusion 24 is located, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the movement of the guide protrusion 24 within the guide groove 101.

[0089] Based on the fact that the guide protrusion 24 is integrally formed with the support bracket 20, to facilitate the installation of the guide protrusion 24 into the mounting slot 121, referring to Figures 5, 8, 9, and 15, in one embodiment, the mounting slot 121 extends through the end surface of the load-bearing bracket 12 and defines a mounting opening 126. The guide protrusion 24 can be inserted into the mounting slot 121 through the mounting opening 126. The mounting bracket also includes a blocking cover 40 that blocks the mounting opening 126. Specifically, when installing the support bracket 20, the guide protrusion 24 can be inserted into the mounting slot 121 from the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 having the mounting opening 126. The blocking cover 40 prevents the guide protrusion 24 from automatically exiting the mounting opening 126, thereby ensuring that the guide protrusion 24 can move stably in the first direction within the mounting slot 121, thereby improving the ease and reliability of installation of the support bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, such as those in which the guide protrusion 24 and the support bracket 20 are separate components, the mounting opening 126 may not be provided.

[0090] Referring to Figure 8 , in one embodiment, a mounting clip 41 is protruding from the inner side of the shielding cover 40, and a snap-fit ​​notch 133 is provided on the reinforcing bracket 13 corresponding to the mounting clip 41. The mounting clip 41 can be snapped into the snap-fit ​​notch 133. Thus, using the reinforcing bracket 13 to install the shielding cover 40 not only helps maintain the appearance integrity of the load-bearing bracket 12, thereby achieving better waterproof and dustproof effects, but also facilitates the convenient installation and removal of the shielding cover 40, thereby improving the ease of after-sales maintenance. Of course, in other embodiments, the shielding cover 40 can also be mounted and fixed to the load-bearing bracket 12, for example, by bonding or welding.

[0091] The present application also proposes a mounting bracket for installing an air conditioner. Referring to Figures 2 to 8 , in one embodiment of the present application, the mounting bracket includes:

[0092] 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 or inside of the window. The air conditioner is installed on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket 12. The lower surface of the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a mounting groove 121. The mounting groove 121 is provided with a plurality of limiting latches 122 spaced apart along the first direction.

[0093] a support bracket 20 , the upper end of which is movably disposed on the load-bearing bracket 12 along a first direction, and the lower end of which is used to abut against a wall and / or a window edge; and

[0094] The aforementioned limiting member 30 is arranged at the upper end of the supporting bracket 20. The limiting portion 31 of the limiting member 30 can be selectively mounted with a plurality of limiting positions 122, and the pushing portion 32 of the limiting member 30 is exposed outside the supporting bracket 20 and is used for pushing to cause the limiting portion 31 to disengage from the limiting position 122.

[0095] It is understood that the mounting bracket of the embodiment of the present application is not limited to being used for installing an outdoor air conditioner unit, but can also be used for installing an indoor air conditioner unit. In this case, the load-bearing bracket 12 extends along the first direction to the inside of the window and is used to support the indoor air conditioner unit, and the lower end of the support bracket 20 abuts the interior wall of the room to facilitate the flexible installation of the indoor air conditioner unit on the window. Alternatively, in an embodiment where the air conditioner is an integrated air conditioner, the mounting bracket can also be used for installing the entire air conditioner. For ease of understanding, the following explanation will be based on the scenario where the mounting bracket is used to install an outdoor air conditioner unit.

[0096] In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes an air-conditioning outdoor unit, and the mounting bracket is used for installing the air-conditioning outdoor unit; at this time, the load-bearing bracket 12 extends along the first direction to the outside of the window, and the air-conditioning outdoor unit is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket 12, and the lower end of the supporting bracket 20 is used to abut the outer wall and / or the window edge.

[0097] Specifically, by engaging and cooperating with the limiting portion 31 and the limiting latch 122, the support bracket 20 can be relatively fixed to a certain position of the load-bearing bracket 12. Furthermore, by selectively engaging and installing the limiting portion 31 and multiple limiting latches 122, the relative position of the support bracket 20 on the load-bearing bracket 12 can be adjusted, thereby enabling the mounting bracket to adapt to window sills of different widths. Before installing the air-conditioning outdoor unit, the user needs to assemble the mounting bracket on the outside of the window. For example, first extend the mounting bracket as a whole out of the window, then install the window mounting bracket 11 on the window frame of the window, and then adjust the position of the support bracket 20 on the load-bearing bracket 12 so that the lower end of the support bracket 20 can rest against the outer wall surface below the window, and keep the load-bearing bracket 12 in a horizontal or approximately horizontal posture, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit can be stably placed on the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0098] According to the technical solution of the present application, during the process of adjusting the relative position of the support bracket 20, the user can easily observe and reach the externally exposed push portion 32, and can apply force on the push portion 32, such as directly pressing the push portion 32 with a finger, to cause the limit portion 31 to disengage from or engage with the limit position 122, and realize the selective installation of the limit portion 31 and multiple limit positions 122, thereby improving the convenience of position adjustment of the support bracket 20.

[0099] Specifically, the air conditioner of the present application can 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 can 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.

[0100] Referring to Figures 4 to 7 , in one embodiment, the support bracket 20 is provided with a first through-hole 21, and the push portion 32 is mounted correspondingly in the first through-hole 21. The portion of the push portion 32 that passes through the first through-hole 21 is used for pushing. In this way, the first through-hole 21 guides and positions the push portion 32, improving the smoothness and stability of the push portion 32's movement, thereby enhancing operational convenience. Of course, in other embodiments, the first through-hole 21 may not be provided, and the push portion 32 may be directly exposed on the outside of the support bracket 20.

[0101] In one embodiment, the inner edge of the first through hole 21 is provided with a guide flange 212, and the inner circumferential surface of the guide flange 212 and the hole wall surface of the first through hole 21 together constitute a mating surface for the push portion 32 to slide. It can be understood that the larger the surface area of ​​the mating surface, the more conducive it is to the smoothness and stability of the movement of the push portion 32, and it can reduce the risk of the push portion 32 accidentally detaching from the support bracket 20. It should be noted that the guide flange 212 can be either a complete annular flange or an annular flange with a break. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide flange 212 may not be provided, for example, a limiting protrusion may be provided on the push portion 32 to prevent the push portion 32 from slipping off the first through hole 21.

[0102] Referring to Figures 4 to 7 , in one embodiment, the support bracket 20 further includes a second through-hole 22. The stopper 31 is mounted correspondingly to the second through-hole 22, and the portion of the stopper 31 that passes through the second through-hole 22 engages with the limiting latch 122. Thus, the second through-hole 22 guides and positions the stopper 31, improving the smoothness and stability of the movement of the pusher 32 and thereby enhancing operational convenience. Of course, the second through-hole 22 may be omitted, and the stopper 31 may be directly exposed on the outside of the support bracket 20.

[0103] In one embodiment, the support bracket 20 is provided with a receiving groove 23, the first through hole 21 and the second through hole 22 are provided on the side walls of the receiving groove 23, and the limiting member 30 also includes an elastic arm 33 provided in the receiving groove 23. The limiting portion 31 is connected to the pushing portion 32 through the elastic arm 33, and the elastic arm 33 can be elastically deformed relative to the support bracket 20 so that the limiting portion 31 has a tendency to approach the limiting position 122. Specifically, when the pushing portion 32 is driven by an external force (such as the pressing force from the user's finger) and slides in the first through hole 21 toward the center of the receiving groove 23, the elastic arm 33 undergoes elastic deformation in the receiving groove 23 and the elastic potential energy gradually increases. At the same time, the limiting portion 31 gradually disengages from the limiting position 122 to allow the support bracket 20 to move along the first direction with the limiting member 30; when the relative position of the support bracket 20 on the main bracket 10 is adjusted into place, the external force is cancelled, and under the elastic reset action of the elastic arm 33, the pushing portion 32 can slide in the first through hole 21 toward the direction away from the center of the receiving groove 23, and at the same time, the limiting portion 31 can be re-locked on the new limiting position 122 to achieve relative fixation of the support bracket 20.

[0104] It should be noted that the position-limiting member 30 in Figures 2 to 6 and Figures 9 to 14 is shown in its natural state, that is, the elastic arm 33 does not undergo elastic deformation at this time. It is understandable that when the position-limiting member 30 is in its natural state, the distance between the two free ends of the position-limiting member 30 (i.e., the second end of the elastic arm 33) is greater than the width of the receiving groove 23 of the support bracket 20, so that the position-limiting member 30 can be in an energy storage state after being installed in the receiving groove 23. Therefore, this is not the final assembly state of the position-limiting member 30; the final assembly state of the position-limiting member 30 should be that the elastic arm 33 is accommodated in the receiving groove 23, and only the position-limiting portion 31 and the push portion 32 are exposed on both sides of the support bracket 20, rather than the state in which part of the structure of the elastic arm 33 extends to the outside of the support bracket 20 as shown in the figure.

[0105] Of course, in other embodiments, the elastic arm 33 may not have the ability of elastic deformation. For example, the limiting member 30 as a whole is a rigid structure, and the relative positions between the limiting portion 31, the elastic arm 33 and the pushing portion 32 remain unchanged. The mounting bracket also includes an elastic reset member, which is connected between the limiting member 30 and the groove wall of the receiving groove 23 so that the limiting portion 31 has a tendency to approach the limiting position 122.

[0106] Referring to Figures 5 to 7, 12, and 13, in one embodiment, two opposing sidewalls of the mounting groove 121 are each provided with a limiting latch 122, and at least two limiting portions 31 and at least two resisting portions 32 are each provided. The at least two limiting portions 31 are installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the limiting latches 122 on the two sidewalls of the mounting groove 121, and are also provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least two resisting portions 32. In one embodiment of this embodiment, two limiting portions 31 and two resisting portions 32 are each provided. In this way, by establishing a connection between the two limiting portions 31 and the opposing sidewalls of the mounting groove 121, the installation stability of the support bracket 20 on the main bracket 10 can be improved. Furthermore, the two resisting portions 32 are responsible for respectively actuating the two limiting portions 31, which can save on transmission structure and thus help simplify the structure of the mounting bracket. Of course, in other embodiments, only one limiting portion 31 and one resisting portion 32 can also be provided.

[0107] Referring to Figures 5, 6, and 12, in one embodiment, the elastic arm 33 includes two intersecting and opposing elastic segments 331. Each segment 331 includes a stopper 31 and a pusher 32. The two segments 331 are elastically deformable relative to each other, causing the two opposing stoppers 31 to move away from each other. In one embodiment, the elastic segments 331 have opposing first and second ends. The first ends of the two segments 331 are connected, and the second ends of the two segments 331 are spaced apart, forming a generally V-shaped structure. The pusher 32 is located in the middle of the segment 331, and the stopper 31 is located at the second end of the segment 331. In one embodiment, the elastic segments 331 are made of an elastic metal material such as spring steel, although plastic materials may also be used. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the elastic segments 331, the stopper 31, and the pusher 32 are integrally formed, for example, by stamping.

[0108] Referring to Figures 5, 6, and 9 to 12, in one embodiment, the limiting portion 31 is provided at the free end (i.e., the second end) of the elastic arm 33, and the resisting portion 32 is provided in the middle of the elastic arm 33 and exposed below the mounting slot 121. This provides more operating space below the mounting slot 121, making it easier to apply operating force to the resisting portion 32. Furthermore, the location of the resisting portion 32 in the middle of the elastic arm 33 facilitates smoother operation, thereby enhancing operational convenience. Of course, in other embodiments, the sidewalls of the mounting slot 121 may be provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the first through hole 21, so that the end of the resisting portion 32 can pass through the first through hole 21 and the clearance hole.

[0109] Referring to Figures 4 to 7, 12, 14, and 15, in one embodiment, one of the support bracket 20 and the main bracket 10 is provided with a guide protrusion 24, and the other is provided with a guide groove 101 extending along a first direction. The guide protrusion 24 is capable of sliding within the guide groove 101. Thus, the guide protrusion 24 and the guide groove 101 cooperate with each other to guide and position the support bracket 20 as it moves along the first direction, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the position adjustment operation of the support bracket 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide protrusion 24 and the guide groove 101 may not be provided.

[0110] 9 and 10 , in one embodiment, the support bracket 20 has a first position on the load-bearing bracket 12. In the first position, the guide protrusion 24 disengages from the guide groove 101 to allow the support bracket 20 to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket 12, and the support bracket 20 has an extended state and a retracted state. In the retracted state, the lower end of the support bracket 20 is disposed close to the load-bearing bracket 12. Specifically, when the mounting bracket is set up at the factory, the support bracket 20 can be pre-installed on the main bracket 10, and the support bracket 20 can be rotated to the retracted state (as shown in FIG10 ). The lower end of the support bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12 can be fixed relative to each other using cable ties, adhesive tape, or the like. After the user removes the mounting bracket from the packaging box, he or she only needs to cut the cable ties or adhesive tape, and the lower end of the support bracket 20 will rotate downward under its own weight to the extended state (as shown in FIG9 ). In this way, the overall size and volume of the mounting bracket can be reduced, which is convenient for storage and transportation of the mounting bracket. In addition, the user does not need to assemble the mounting bracket by himself, but can use it directly after taking it out of the packaging box, thereby improving the convenience of using the mounting bracket. Of course, in other embodiments, the supporting bracket 20 may not have the ability to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0111] Referring to Figures 5 to 8, 12, 14, and 15, in one embodiment, the main bracket 10 further includes a reinforcing bracket 13 disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting slot 121. The side edge of the reinforcing bracket 13 is bent with a first flange 131, and the notch of the mounting slot 121 is bent inward with a second flange 123. The first flange 131 and the second flange 123 are spaced apart along the depth of the mounting slot 121 and together define a guide slot 101. Thus, by adding the reinforcing bracket 13 to the mounting slot 121, the structural strength of the mounting bracket in the area of ​​the load-bearing bracket 12 is enhanced, allowing it to withstand greater weight loads, thereby improving the installation reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit on the load-bearing bracket 12. Furthermore, the first flange 131 of the reinforcing bracket 13 and the second flange 123 of the mounting slot 121 together define the guide slot 101, which helps simplify the structure of the load-bearing bracket 12 and facilitates its processing and forming. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 13 may not be provided, or the guide groove 101 may be formed by the load-bearing bracket 12 .

[0112] Referring to Figures 8, 14, and 15, in one embodiment, to allow the support bracket 20 to rotate freely in the first position, the first flange 131 is provided with a relief notch 132 corresponding to the first position, and the guide protrusion 24 is capable of rotating into the relief notch 132. Specifically, when the reinforcement bracket 13 is in the deployed state, the guide protrusion 24 is located below the relief notch 132 and can slide into the guide groove 101 as the support bracket 20 moves in the first direction. When the reinforcement bracket 13 is in the retracted state, the rotation path of the guide protrusion 24 is partially located within the relief notch 132. Thus, the provision of the relief notch 132 effectively prevents interference between the guide protrusion 24 and the reinforcement bracket 13 during rotation, allowing the reinforcement bracket 13 to extend to the side of the guide protrusion 24 (when the support bracket 20 is in the first position) away from the window mounting bracket 11. This increases the effective length of the reinforcement bracket 13 and further enhances the structural reinforcement effect of the reinforcement bracket 13 on the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the avoidance notch 132 may not be provided, and the end surface of the reinforcing bracket 13 is located on the side of the guiding protrusion 24 (when the supporting bracket 20 is in the first position) close to the window bracket 11.

[0113] Referring to Figure 12 , in one embodiment, the first flange 131 includes a first segment and a second segment that are continuously bent. The first segment is bent downward from the side edge of the reinforcing bracket 13 , and the second segment is bent outward from the lower side edge of the first segment. The second flange 123 includes a third segment and a fourth segment that are continuously bent. The third segment is bent inward from the notch of the mounting slot 121 , and the fourth segment is bent downward from the inner side edge of the third segment. The second and third segments define a guide slot 101 between them. In this way, the continuous bending process can not only enhance the structural strength of the first flange 131 and the second flange 123 , but also increase the surface area of ​​the sidewalls of the guide slot 101, thereby increasing the effective contact area between the guide slot 101 and the guide protrusion 24 , thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the guide protrusion 24 sliding within the guide slot 101.

[0114] In one embodiment, the reinforcing bracket 13 is fixed to the load-bearing bracket 12 by welding to improve the connection strength between the two. Of course, in other embodiments, the reinforcing bracket 13 can also be installed on the load-bearing bracket 12 by screwing, riveting, etc.

[0115] Referring to Figures 2, 11, 14, and 15, in one embodiment, the limiting latch 122 is configured as a positioning hole, which includes a first positioning hole 124 and a second positioning hole 125. The first positioning hole 124 is provided corresponding to the first position and extends along the depth direction of the mounting groove 121. The second positioning hole 125 is provided corresponding to the guide groove 101. When the support bracket 20 is in the first position, the limiting portion 31 can move within the first positioning hole 124. In one embodiment, the first positioning hole 124 is configured as an oblong hole with its length direction extending along the depth direction of the mounting groove 121. The second positioning hole 125 is configured as a circular hole. The outer peripheral surface of the limiting portion 31 is configured as a cylindrical surface that matches the second positioning hole 125. In this way, when the support bracket 20 switches between the stowed state and the deployed state, the limiting portion 31 can slide within the first positioning hole 124. Since the limiting portion 31 can extend out of the first positioning hole 124, the limiting member 30 can maintain a state with low elastic potential energy, thereby preventing the problem of the limiting member 30 weakening its elastic capacity after being significantly compressed for a long time. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting latch 122 can also be a non-hole structure, for example, a positioning groove formed on the inner side of the mounting groove 121.

[0116] Referring to Figures 5, 6, and 12, in one embodiment, the protruding height of the stopper 31 is greater than the protruding height of the resisting portion 32. That is, the height of the stopper 31 extending from the second through-hole 22 is greater than the height of the resisting portion 32 extending from the first through-hole 21. This ensures that the stopper 31 is securely retained within the positioning hole and prevents the stopper 31 from accidentally falling out of the positioning hole, thereby improving the installation reliability of the support bracket 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the protruding height of the stopper 31 may be less than or equal to the protruding height of the resisting portion 32.

[0117] In one embodiment, the ratio of the height of the limiting portion to the height of the resisting portion is in the range of 1.5 to 2.5. For example, the height of the resisting portion 32 is 8 mm, and the height of the limiting portion 31 is 17 mm. In this embodiment, when the resisting portion 32 is pressed and the limiting portion 31 is completely retracted into the positioning hole, and the outer end surface of the limiting portion 31 is able to slide against the inner side surface of the mounting groove 121, the resisting portion 32 is just partially retracted into the first through hole 21, so as to avoid the problem that the resisting portion 32 is completely retracted into the first through hole 21 and cannot be smoothly extended again. Of course, in other embodiments, the height of the limiting portion 31 and the height of the resisting portion 32 can also be other values, as long as they can simultaneously meet the requirements of operational convenience and locking stability.

[0118] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of the push portion ranges from 7mm to 15mm. If the diameter of the stopper 31 is too large, the diameter of the positioning hole will be too large, which will weaken the structural strength of the load-bearing bracket 12. If the diameter of the stopper 31 is too small, the locking stability between the stopper 31 and the positioning hole will be affected. Secondly, it is easier for the user to press the stopper 31, and the larger force-bearing area is conducive to improving the pressing comfort.

[0119] The edge of the end surface of the stopper 31 extending from the second through hole 22 is rounded, with the chamfer R ranging from 2 mm to 5 mm. This prevents the end of the stopper 31 from being excessively retracted into the second through hole 22 and unable to re-enter. In one embodiment, the diameter of the stopper 31 ranges from 7 mm to 15 mm. Of course, in other embodiments, the chamfer R and the diameter of the stopper 31 may also have other values, and this application does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0120] Referring to Figure 7 , in one embodiment, the support bracket 20 is provided with a receiving groove 23, a stopper 30 is disposed within the receiving groove 23, and a guide protrusion 24 is integrally formed on the sidewall of the receiving groove 23. This simplifies the structure of the mounting bracket and reduces its manufacturing cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide protrusion 24 may also be provided as a separate component.

[0121] In one embodiment, the upper end of the receiving groove 23 has an opening, and the side edges of the opening are bent toward the center of the receiving groove 23 to form a reinforcing flange 25. The opposite sides of the reinforcing flange 25 are connected to the side walls of the receiving groove 23. In this way, the reinforcing flange 25 can enhance the local structural strength of the upper end of the receiving groove 23, particularly the structural strength of the area where the guide protrusion 24 is located, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the movement of the guide protrusion 24 within the guide groove 101.

[0122] Based on the fact that the guide protrusion 24 is integrally formed with the support bracket 20, to facilitate the installation of the guide protrusion 24 into the mounting slot 121, referring to Figures 5, 8, 9, and 15, in one embodiment, the mounting slot 121 extends through the end surface of the load-bearing bracket 12 and defines a mounting opening 126. The guide protrusion 24 can be inserted into the mounting slot 121 through the mounting opening 126. The mounting bracket also includes a blocking cover 40 that blocks the mounting opening 126. Specifically, when installing the support bracket 20, the guide protrusion 24 can be inserted into the mounting slot 121 from the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 having the mounting opening 126. The blocking cover 40 prevents the guide protrusion 24 from automatically exiting the mounting opening 126, thereby ensuring that the guide protrusion 24 can move stably in the first direction within the mounting slot 121, thereby improving the ease and reliability of installation of the support bracket 20 and the load-bearing bracket 12. Of course, in other embodiments, such as those in which the guide protrusion 24 and the support bracket 20 are separate components, the mounting opening 126 may not be provided.

[0123] Referring to Figure 8 , in one embodiment, a mounting clip 41 is protruding from the inner side of the shielding cover 40, and a snap-fit ​​notch 133 is provided on the reinforcing bracket 13 corresponding to the mounting clip 41. The mounting clip 41 can be snapped into the snap-fit ​​notch 133. Thus, using the reinforcing bracket 13 to install the shielding cover 40 not only helps maintain the appearance integrity of the load-bearing bracket 12, thereby achieving better waterproof and dustproof effects, but also facilitates the convenient installation and removal of the shielding cover 40, thereby improving the ease of after-sales maintenance. Of course, in other embodiments, the shielding cover 40 can also be mounted and fixed to the load-bearing bracket 12, for example, by bonding or welding.

[0124] Please refer to Figures 16 and 17. In one embodiment, the mounting bracket also includes a first bracket 60 that is separately arranged from the load-bearing bracket 12. The first bracket 60 is arranged on the lower side of the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52. The lower surface of the first bracket 60 is provided with a first through groove 61 extending along the first direction. When the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 from top to bottom, the first bracket 60 is sleeved on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket 12 through the first through groove 61, and the load-bearing bracket 12 can move on the first through groove 61; the load-bearing bracket 12 is provided with a first stop portion 70 that can be elastically deformed, and the first through groove 61 is provided with a second stop portion 62. When the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 moves along the first direction on the load-bearing bracket 12, the first stop portion 70 can be clamped on the second stop portion 62.

[0125] It should be noted that the first bracket 60 is not shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 15 .

[0126] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the inner side of the window is defined as the rear, and the outer side of the window is defined as the front. The front-to-back direction is the first direction, the upper side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is the top, and the lower side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is the bottom. In one embodiment, the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is first placed from top to bottom on the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 near the window 51, and then pushed forward to a fixed position, that is, pushed away from the window 51 to the fixed position, and the first stop portion 70 is engaged with the second stop portion 62.

[0127] Of course, in other embodiments, the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 may be placed from top to bottom on the end of the load-bearing bracket 12 away from the window 51, and then pulled backward to a fixed position, that is, after being pulled toward the window 51 to a fixed position, the first stop portion 70 is clamped on the second stop portion 62.

[0128] That is, the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is first placed on the load-bearing bracket 12, and then the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is pushed or pulled in the first direction so that the first stop portion 70 can be engaged with the second stop portion 62, thereby fixing the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 relative to the load-bearing bracket 12, thus completing the installation and fixation of the air conditioner outdoor unit 52. In this way, through the structure of the first stop portion 70 and the second stop portion 62 cooperating, the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 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.

[0129] Referring to Figures 4, 5, 13, 16, and 17, in one embodiment, the load-bearing bracket 12 further comprises a third through hole 127 communicating with the mounting slot 121. A first stop 70 is disposed within the mounting slot 121 and includes a first latching protrusion 71 corresponding to the third through hole 127. The portion of the first latching protrusion 71 extending beyond the third through hole 127 is capable of latching onto the second stop 62. This allows the first stop 70 to elastically deform within the mounting slot 121, and the third through hole 127 to limit and guide the first latching protrusion 71, thereby enabling the first latching protrusion 71 to more smoothly latch onto or disengage from the second stop 62. Of course, in other embodiments, the first stop 70 may be formed directly on the sidewall of the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0130] In one embodiment, the second stop 62 is disposed on the first sidewall of the first through-slot 61. A guide plate 63 is also disposed on the first sidewall of the first through-slot 61. The second stop 62 and guide plate 63 are sequentially arranged along a first direction away from the window mounting bracket 11, with the guide plate 63 extending obliquely away from the load-bearing bracket 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 and pushed backward to secure it, the first latching protrusion 71 contacts and is acted upon by the guide plate 63, causing the first stop 70 to elastically deform and automatically retract. Ultimately, the first latching protrusion 71 aligns with the second stop 62 and automatically pops out and engages with it. In this manner, the guiding action of the guide plate 63 facilitates a smoother engagement of the first latching protrusion 71 with the second stop 62. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide plate 63 may not be provided. It can be understood that in an embodiment where the air conditioner outdoor unit 52 is placed on the load-bearing bracket 12 and pulled inward to be fixed, the guide plate 63 extends obliquely in a direction close to the window bracket 11 and away from the load-bearing bracket 12.

[0131] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the relative positional relationship between different components refers by default to the state after the air-conditioning outdoor unit 52 is installed in place on the main bracket 10. Special explanations will be given for special cases.

[0132] Referring to Figures 16 and 17 , in one embodiment, the first stop portion 70 includes two first pieces 72 and two second pieces 73. The two first pieces 72 are disposed opposite each other and spaced apart, and are connected by two second pieces 73. The two second pieces 73 are disposed opposite each other and intersecting. One of the first pieces 72 is provided with a first latching protrusion 71 and elastically abuts against one sidewall of the mounting slot 121, while the other first piece 72 elastically abuts against the other sidewall of the mounting slot 121. Thus, the first stop portion 70 has a simple structure and is easy to implement. It can stably elastically deform within the mounting slot 121 to provide a good urging effect on the first latching protrusion 71. Of course, in other embodiments, the first stop portion 70 can also be formed directly on the sidewall of the mounting slot 121.

[0133] Please refer to Figures 16 and 17 together. In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the mounting groove 121 is provided with a fourth through hole 128. The first through groove 61 includes two opposing first plate segments 611, two second plate segments 612, two opposing third plate segments 613, and a fourth plate segment 614 connecting the two third plate segments 613. The groove sidewalls of the first through groove 61 are the first plate segment 611, the third plate segment 613 is arranged opposite to the first plate segment 611, and the second plate segment 612 connects the first plate segment 611 and the third plate segment 613. The bottom wall of the first through groove 61 is the second plate segment 612. The third plate segment 613 is provided with a limiting notch 615 at an end away from the window mounting bracket 11. When the first bracket 60 moves forward along the first direction, the lower side edge of the limiting notch 615 can move to the lower side of the hole edge of the fourth through hole 128, thereby realizing the limiting connection between the first bracket 60 and the fourth through hole 128. In this way, the shaking of the first bracket 60 in the vertical direction can be effectively restricted.

[0134] It is understood that the second stop portion 62 can have various structural forms. For example, referring to FIG17 , the second stop portion 62 is configured as a notch that matches the first latching protrusion 71. Specifically, the notch has a profile that matches the first latching protrusion 71. For example, in an embodiment where the first latching protrusion 71 is configured as a cylinder, the notch is configured as a cylindrical surface segment. Of course, in other embodiments, the second stop portion 62 can also be configured as a stopper hole that matches the first latching protrusion 71.

[0135] Please refer to Figures 16 and 17. In order to facilitate operation and avoid the risk of slipping when the user pushes and pulls the first bracket 60, the first bracket 60 is provided with an anti-slip portion 64 on the side away from the second stop portion 62. Specifically, in one embodiment, the anti-slip portion 64 includes an anti-slip grille hole provided on the side wall of the first through slot 61, and an inverted flange protruding from the outer side surface of the first through slot 61.

[0136] Referring to Figure 2 , in one embodiment, the mounting bracket further includes a foot 80 rotatably mounted on the support bracket 20 . The surface of the foot 80 intersects the first direction, and the foot 80 is configured to abut against the exterior wall. In one embodiment, the foot 80 is rotatably mounted on the support bracket 20 via a hexagonal bolt or pin. This allows the foot 80 to accommodate an exterior wall with an angle. Specifically, when the exterior wall is not vertical, the foot 80 can freely rotate to a position that better fits the exterior wall, thereby increasing the contact surface area between the foot 80 and the exterior wall.

[0137] This application also provides an air conditioner assembly, comprising an air conditioner and the aforementioned mounting bracket. The specific structure of the mounting bracket is similar to that of the aforementioned embodiments. Since this air conditioner assembly utilizes all of the technical solutions of all of the aforementioned embodiments, it at least possesses all of the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the aforementioned embodiments, which will not be detailed here. The mounting bracket is used to mount the air conditioner on a window.

[0138] 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 limiting member, wherein, The limiting member includes an elastic arm, a limiting portion, and a pushing portion, and the limiting portion and the pushing portion are spaced apart from each other and provided on the elastic arm.

2. The position-limiting member according to claim 1, wherein, The distance between the limiting portion and the pushing portion ranges from 35 mm to 60 mm; and / or, the limiting portion and / or the pushing portion are fixed to the elastic arm by welding or riveting processes; or at least one of the limiting portion and the pushing portion is integrally formed with the elastic arm; and / or, the limiting portion and the pushing portion are located on the same side of the elastic arm.

3. The limiting member according to claim 1, wherein, The protruding height of the limiting portion is greater than the protruding height of the pushing portion.

4. The limiting member according to claim 3, wherein, The value range of the ratio between the protruding height of the limiting portion and the protruding height of the pushing portion is from 1.5 to 2.

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5. The limiting member according to claim 1, wherein, The cross-sectional diameter of the pushing portion is greater than the cross-sectional diameter of the limiting portion.

6. The position-limiting member according to claim 5, wherein, The value range of the cross-sectional diameter of the pushing portion is from 7 mm to 15 mm.

7. The limiting member according to claim 1, wherein, There are two elastic arms, the first ends of the two elastic arms are connected, the limiting portion is arranged near the second end of the elastic arm, and the pushing portion is located on the side of the limiting portion close to the first end of the elastic arm.

8. The position-limiting member according to claim 7, wherein, The limiting portion and the pushing portion are both provided on the opposite sides of the two elastic arms; and / or the included angle between the two elastic arms ranges from 45° to 120°.

9. An installation bracket for installing an air conditioner, wherein, The mounting bracket includes: A main bracket, including a window mounting bracket and a load-bearing bracket connected to each other. The window mounting bracket can be mounted on the window frame, the load-bearing bracket extends to the outside or inside of the window opening along the first direction, the air conditioner is arranged on the upper side of the load-bearing bracket, and an installation groove is provided on the lower surface of the load-bearing bracket. The installation groove is provided with a plurality of limiting positions spaced apart along the first direction; A support bracket, the upper end of which is movably arranged in the installation groove along the first direction, and the lower end of which is used to abut against the wall surface and / or the window sill; and The limiting member according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the limiting member is arranged at the upper end of the support bracket, the limiting portion of the limiting member can be selectively engaged and installed with the plurality of limiting positions, and the pushing portion of the limiting member is exposed outside the support bracket and is used for pushing so that the limiting portion disengages from the limiting position.

10. The mounting bracket according to claim 9, wherein, The support bracket is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole. The pushing portion is correspondingly installed in the first through hole, and the portion of the pushing portion passing through the first through hole is used for pushing; the limiting portion is correspondingly installed in the second through hole, and the portion of the limiting portion passing through the second through hole is engaged with the limiting position.

11. The mounting bracket according to claim 10, wherein, The support bracket is provided with a receiving groove, the first through hole and the second through hole are arranged on the side wall of the receiving groove, and the limiting member further includes an elastic arm connecting the limiting portion and the pushing portion. The elastic arm can elastically deform in the receiving groove so that the limiting portion has a tendency to approach the limiting position.

12. The mounting bracket according to claim 9, wherein, The opposite two side walls of the installation groove are both provided with the limiting positions, and there are at least two limiting portions and at least two pushing portions. At least two limiting portions are correspondingly installed with the limiting positions on the two side walls of the installation groove one by one, and are correspondingly arranged with at least two pushing portions one by one.

13. The mounting bracket according to claim 9, wherein, One of the support bracket and the load-bearing bracket is provided with a guiding convex part, and the other is provided with a guiding groove extending along the first direction, and the guiding convex part can slide in the guiding groove.

14. The mounting bracket according to claim 9, wherein, The main bracket further includes a reinforcing bracket disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove, and a first flanging is bent on the side edge of the reinforcing bracket.

15. The mounting bracket according to claim 14, wherein, The first flanging includes a continuously bent first segment and a second segment. The first segment is bent downward from the side edge of the reinforcing bracket, and the second segment is bent outward from the lower side edge of the first segment. The guiding convex part slidably abuts against the lower side of the second segment.

16. The mounting bracket according to claim 13, wherein, The support bracket has a first position on the load-bearing bracket. At the first position, the guiding convex part disengages from the guiding groove to allow the support bracket to rotate relative to the load-bearing bracket, and the support bracket has a deployed state and a stored state. In the stored state, the lower end of the support bracket is disposed close to the load-bearing bracket.

17. The mounting bracket according to claim 16, wherein, The first flanging is provided with an avoidance notch corresponding to the first position, and the guiding convex part can rotate and extend into the avoidance notch.

18. The mounting bracket according to claim 14, wherein, The opening of the mounting groove is bent inward to form a second flanging, and one groove side wall of the guiding groove includes the second flanging, and the guiding convex part slidably abuts against the second flanging.

19. The mounting bracket according to claim 18, wherein, The second flanging includes a continuously bent third segment and a fourth segment. The third segment is bent inward from the opening of the mounting groove, and the fourth segment is bent downward from the inner side edge of the third segment. The guiding convex part slidably abuts against the upper side of the third segment.

20. The mounting bracket according to claim 18, wherein, The first flanging and the second flanging are spaced apart in the depth direction of the mounting groove and jointly define the guiding groove.

21. The mounting bracket according to claim 13, wherein, The groove side wall of the receiving groove extends into the mounting groove and is provided with the guiding convex part, and the guiding convex part slides in the mounting groove.

22. The mounting bracket according to claim 21, wherein, The guiding convex part is integrally formed on the groove side wall of the receiving groove.

23. The mounting bracket according to claim 21, wherein, The upper end of the receiving groove has an opening, and the side edge of the opening is bent toward the center of the receiving groove to form a reinforcing flanging, and the opposite sides of the reinforcing flanging are connected to the groove side wall of the receiving groove.

24. The mounting bracket according to claim 21, wherein, The mounting groove penetrates through the end face of the load-bearing bracket and forms a mounting opening, and the guiding convex part can be inserted into the mounting groove from the mounting opening. The mounting bracket further includes a cover, and the cover seals the mounting opening.

25. The mounting bracket according to claim 24, wherein, The main bracket further includes a reinforcing bracket disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting groove. An installation buckle is convexly provided on the inner side surface of the cover, and a clamping notch is provided on the reinforcing bracket corresponding to the installation buckle, and the installation buckle is clamped in the clamping notch.

26. An air conditioner assembly, wherein, Including an air conditioner and the mounting bracket according to any one of claims 9 to 25, the mounting bracket is used to mount the air conditioner on a window.

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