Adjustable Condenser Platform for Sloped Roof Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioner condenser platforms for commercial buildings on sloping roofs are often unstable, prone to weather damage, and require site-specific construction, leading to inconsistent durability and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A pre-manufactured air conditioner condenser platform with a fixed base and adjustable mounting platform made of durable, weather-resistant metal, allowing for secure and level installation on varying roof slopes through rotational and releasable attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If platforms are constructed directly on the roof to match the roof slope, then the platform can be installed on varying roof slopes, but the platform becomes unstable and prone to weather damage
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is divided into multiple support members that can be independently adjusted, allowing each support member to accommodate different roof slopes while maintaining overall platform stability. The segmented design enables adaptation to varying roof conditions without compromising structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The support members are designed with universal adjustability features, allowing the same platform design to be installed on roofs with different slopes. The support members can be configured to match various roof angles while maintaining a consistent horizontal mounting surface, providing both adaptability and reliability.
2Ease of manufacture
If platforms are constructed of wood to match roof slope, then the platform can be built on site, but the platform is subject to rot and weather compromise
Solution Approach 1:
The platform utilizes metal support members combined with adjustable mounting mechanisms, replacing traditional wood construction. This composite approach provides both the ease of on-site assembly through modular components and resistance to rot and weather damage through corrosion-resistant metal materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The support members are designed as replaceable, modular components that can be easily installed and replaced if needed. While individual support members may be simple in construction for ease of manufacture, the overall system achieves durability through the use of weather-resistant metal materials rather than perishable wood.
3Manufacturing precision
If platforms are constructed to match specific roof slopes, then the platform can be installed on that specific roof, but the platform lacks consistent design and durability
Solution Approach 1:
The support members incorporate adjustable mechanisms that allow the platform to dynamically adapt to different roof slopes while maintaining a consistent horizontal mounting surface. This dynamic adjustability enables the same platform design to be reliably installed on various roof configurations, ensuring both precision fit and design consistency.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform design allows for parameter changes in the support member configuration to match different roof slopes. By adjusting the angle and position parameters of the support members, the platform maintains a consistent horizontal mounting surface across various roof conditions, ensuring both manufacturing precision and structural stability.
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AI summary
An air conditioner condenser platform is described for supporting an air conditioner condenser installed on a roof. The platform provides a fixed base and an adjustable platform whereby the fixed base is installed on the roof and the adjustable platform is configured to provide a level platform on which to install the condenser. It provides a durable metal weather resistant platform on which to install the condenser, and a standard platform that may be quickly installed in a variety of roof slopes and configurations.