Installation device for split air-conditioner
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of split air conditioners is often difficult and requires skilled labor, as the outdoor unit needs to be positioned close to the wall, which can be challenging due to its weight and size, and existing methods may damage the wall or require complex connections.
Innovation Solution
A device with a support structure mounted on the window sill, featuring an emplacement mechanism with articulated elements and a clamping system that allows the outdoor unit to be easily moved into place without screws or permanent markings, using a telescopic profile to fit various window sizes and keeping the window closed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the outdoor unit is screwed to the outdoor wall for stable installation, then the installation reliability is improved, but the wall may be damaged and the installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a support structure as an intermediary element between the outdoor unit and the window sill. This support structure distributes the load across the window sill surface without concentrating force at single points, thereby preventing wall damage while maintaining installation stability. The support structure acts as a mediator that achieves both reliable mounting and wall protection.
2Productivity
If the outdoor unit is positioned close to the wall for proper operation, then the operational efficiency is improved, but the installation difficulty increases due to weight and size
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an emplacement mechanism that enables preliminary positioning of the outdoor unit through the window opening before final installation. This mechanism allows installers to place the unit in the correct operational position near the wall without struggling with weight and size during the final mounting, thereby maintaining both operational efficiency and installation ease.
3Reliability
If a fixed support structure is used for mounting the outdoor unit, then the installation stability is improved, but the adaptability to different window sizes decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a telescopic profile in the support structure that can dynamically adjust its length to accommodate different window sizes. This dynamic element maintains mounting stability through secure attachment mechanisms while adapting to various window dimensions, thereby resolving the contradiction between stability and adaptability.
4Ease of operation
If the window is opened for installation of the outdoor unit, then the installation access is improved, but the security and aesthetics of the closed window deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses an emplacement mechanism that allows the outdoor unit to be preliminarily positioned through the window opening during installation. After installation is complete, the unit remains securely mounted on the support structure, allowing the window to be closed and secured, thereby maintaining both installation access and window security/aesthetics.
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AI summary
An installation device configured to hold a window mounted split air-conditioner. The installation device comprises a support structure configured to be mounted on the window sill, and a mechanism for guiding the outdoor unit from a position inside the window opening to a position outside the window opening, and holding the outdoor unit in that position for use.