Condenser Wall Support With Beam Locking and Line Set Passage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equipment supports for condensing units are not cost-effective, do not provide synergistic solutions, and fail to address issues such as settling, debris impairment, and theft deterrence, while also not being designed to utilize a building's foundation strength effectively.
Innovation Solution
A support system that incorporates a beam and wall support to elevate the condensing unit, serve as a line set sleeve, secure against hurricane-force winds, and act as a theft deterrent, utilizing the building structure to provide multiple functions, including a cantilevered beam with a line set sleeve and a frame that allows the line set to pass through, and a wall support with a passageway and brace to resist rotational forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If separate equipment supports (pads, stands, or brackets) are used to elevate the condensing unit, then the unit is raised above ground level, but the supports settle over time or allow debris to impair performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate components (equipment support, line set sleeve, and anti-theft structure) into a single integrated wall support assembly. The wall support is mounted to the building structure and simultaneously provides elevation support for the condensing unit, protects the line set passing through, and serves as an anti-theft deterrent. This merging eliminates the settling issues of separate pads and stands while maintaining reliable elevation.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall support assembly performs multiple functions simultaneously: it elevates the condensing unit above ground level, protects the line set from debris and damage, acts as an anti-theft structure, and provides structural anchoring to the building. This multi-functionality resolves the reliability issue by consolidating support functions into a single robust structure mounted to the building rather than freestanding components.
2Ease of manufacture
If lightweight equipment pads are used to support the condensing unit, then installation is simple and cost-effective, but the pads can be easily removed and do not provide theft deterrence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the equipment support function with an anti-theft structure into a single wall-mounted assembly. The wall support is securely mounted to the building structure and incorporates features that deter theft, such as integrated locking mechanisms or design elements that prevent easy removal. This eliminates the vulnerability of lightweight removable pads while maintaining installation efficiency through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall support assembly simultaneously provides structural support for the condensing unit and serves as an anti-theft deterrent. The integrated design includes features specifically engineered to prevent theft, such as secure mounting to the building structure and design elements that make removal difficult without specialized tools. This multi-functionality addresses both the ease of installation and theft prevention requirements.
3Ease of operation
If separate line set sleeves and equipment supports are used, then the line set can pass through the wall, but the components do not work synergistically and increase overall complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the line set sleeve function with the equipment support into a single integrated wall support assembly. The wall support includes a built-in sleeve or opening that accommodates the line set passage through the wall, eliminating the need for separate line set sleeves. This integration reduces the total number of components while maintaining ease of line set installation through the unified structure.
4Weight of moving object
If traditional equipment supports are used, then the condensing unit is elevated above ground, but the supports do not utilize the building's foundation strength or provide hurricane-force wind resistance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the equipment support with the building's structural wall system. The wall support is directly mounted to the building's foundation or wall structure, utilizing the building's inherent strength to support the condensing unit. This integration provides hurricane-force wind resistance by anchoring the support system to the building's load-bearing structure rather than relying on freestanding components.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall support assembly simultaneously provides condensing unit elevation and structural anchoring to the building. The integrated design incorporates mounting features that directly engage with the building's foundation or wall structure, providing both elevation and hurricane-force wind resistance through the unified structural connection. This eliminates the need for separate anchoring systems and maximizes the utilization of the building's existing structural strength.
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AI summary
A beam-receiving masonry unit bears an outdoor condenser component of a split air conditioning system. The masonry unit generally includes first and second faces each having at least one opening defined by one or more structurally supportive edges. The first face, the second face, and the space between them are sized to incorporate the unit into a block wall or foundation. The openings are positioned to receive a condenser support beam, and the structurally supportive edges in the faces bear the condenser support beam. The unit resists rotation of the beam after the unit is incorporated into a block wall or foundation. A fill opening allows cementitious fill to enter into the unit to bond the unit to a block wall or foundation.