Mounting support for air conditioner, and air conditioner assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Window-type air conditioners face challenges with unstable fixation of the outdoor unit due to its large volume and heavy weight, leading to unsatisfactory heat insulation and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A mounting support system featuring an intermediate rack with an inner mounting member, an outer mounting member, and a heat insulation member, which includes a first partition to separate the inner and outer mounting members, improving stability and heat insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an intermediate connector is used to fix the outdoor unit portion through a pulling action, then the outdoor unit portion can be mounted, but stable fixation cannot be ensured due to the large volume and heavy weight of the outdoor unit portion
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting support is divided into an inner mounting member and an outer mounting member that work together to provide distributed support. The inner mounting member is fixed to the window sill while the outer mounting member supports the outdoor unit, creating a segmented support system that handles the weight more effectively than a single connector.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate rack serves as a mediator structure between the window sill and the outdoor unit portion. It includes both an inner mounting member connected to the window sill and an outer mounting member connected to the outdoor unit, providing a stable intermediate support that bridges the gap and ensures reliable fixation.
2Reliability
If the outdoor unit portion is fixed using a pulling action, then mounting is achieved, but heat insulation effect is unsatisfactory
Solution Approach 1:
A heat insulation member is introduced as an intermediary element between the inner mounting member and the outer mounting member. This heat insulation member includes a first partition that physically separates the indoor and outdoor sides, preventing heat transfer through the mounting structure while maintaining the mechanical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting support uses a composite structure combining different materials: the inner and outer mounting members provide mechanical strength, while the heat insulation member (likely made of thermal insulating material) provides thermal resistance. This composite approach achieves both structural integrity and heat insulation without significantly increasing manufacturing complexity.
3Reliability
If the heat insulation member is added between the inner and outer mounting members, then heat insulation is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The heat insulation member is merged with the mounting support structure as an integrated component. The first partition of the heat insulation member is disposed between the inner and outer mounting members, combining the heat insulation function with the structural support function in a unified assembly that does not significantly increase overall complexity.
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AI summary
A mounting support for an air conditioner and an air conditioner assembly are provided. The mounting support includes: an intermediate rack adapted to be disposed at a window sill and including an inner mounting member, an outer mounting member, and a heat insulation member. The heat insulation member includes a first partition disposed between the inner mounting member and the outer mounting member. The inner mounting member and the outer mounting member are fixedly connected by a fastener.