Connection member, mounting bracket assembly, and window air conditioner assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Window air conditioners are not stably mounted, leading to instability during installation, as they can easily be lifted up or pushed down, resulting in potential damage or improper positioning.
Innovation Solution
A connection member and mounting bracket assembly that includes a first connection portion extending from the outdoor to the indoor side of the window air conditioner, connected to a support bracket, which is mounted inside the window frame, and a second connection portion that includes a horizontal fixation portion extending along the window sill, providing secure attachment points to prevent lifting or pushing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the window air conditioner is placed directly on the mounting bracket assembly and fixed by gravity, then the installation structure is simple, but the mounting stability is poor and the air conditioner can be easily lifted or pushed
Solution Approach 1:
The connection member is divided into multiple connection portions (first connection portion connected to the air conditioner, second connection portion connected to the mounting bracket assembly) with intermediate connection portions, creating a segmented connection structure that improves stability while maintaining reasonable complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The connection member is nested between the window air conditioner and the mounting bracket assembly, forming a layered structure where the connection member is positioned within the space between the air conditioner and the bracket, providing stable connection without significantly increasing external dimensions
2Stability of the object's composition
If a connection member with multiple connection portions is used to stabilize the window air conditioner, then the mounting stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it connects the air conditioner to the mounting bracket assembly, provides stability against lifting and pushing forces, and allows for adjustable positioning through multiple connection portions, thereby improving stability without proportionally increasing complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A connection member includes a first connection portion and a second connection portion. The first connection portion is configured to be connected to a window air conditioner and extends along a direction. The second connection portion is connected to the first connection portion and is configured to be connected to a mounting bracket assembly.