Adjustable air conditioner bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard window AC unit brackets fail to properly install in non-standard installations due to oversized window ledges or roof structures directly below the window, lacking sufficient vertical support or obstruction interference.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable window AC unit bracket that allows for incremental height and length adjustments, featuring a vertical support that can move below obstructions and an optional removable angled support leg, enabling installation on roofs or other horizontal surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standard AC bracket with fixed angled support leg is used, then the bracket can be easily manufactured and installed in standard windows, but it cannot accommodate nonstandard installations with oversized ledges or roof structures
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket employs adjustable legs with multiple positioning holes that allow the support structure to be dynamically reconfigured. The vertical leg can be positioned at different heights along the horizontal leg, and the angled support leg can be adjusted to various angles, enabling the same bracket design to adapt to both standard and nonstandard installations without requiring multiple different bracket types.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is divided into separate modular components: a horizontal leg, a vertical leg, and an angled support leg. Each component can be independently adjusted or removed. This segmentation allows the installer to reconfigure the bracket by removing or repositioning specific segments to accommodate different installation scenarios, such as removing the angled leg for roof installations or adjusting the vertical leg position for oversized ledges.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the angled support leg is made adjustable to accommodate various installation scenarios, then the bracket can fit nonstandard windows, but the installation process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable legs with multiple pre-drilled positioning holes enable quick reconfiguration during installation. Installers can simply move the legs to different hole positions rather than performing complex measurements and custom fabrication, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining adaptability to various window configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the vertical support position is fixed, then the bracket structure is simpler, but it cannot clear oversized window ledges or obstructions
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket separates the horizontal support function from the vertical support function into distinct legs. The vertical leg can be independently positioned at different heights along the horizontal leg through adjustable connections with multiple hole positions. This segmentation allows the vertical support point to be raised or lowered to clear oversized ledges or obstructions while keeping the horizontal support stable.
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AI summary
An adjustable bracket for a window air conditioner is disclosed. The bracket includes a horizontal support member including an indoor portion and an outdoor portion. A vertical leg is removably coupled to the outdoor portion at various locations. An angled leg is removably and rotatably coupled to either the horizontal support member or to the vertical leg. A foot is removably coupled to either the angled leg or the vertical leg, depending on installation needs.