Outdoor Unit Support Layout for Large Electric Component Boxes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor units of air conditioners face difficulties in stably supporting large electric component boxes due to limitations in securing the span between supporting positions and the influence of other component sizes, leading to instability.
Innovation Solution
The outdoor unit design incorporates a first support member for the fan motor and a second support member positioned freely, independent of other components, to securely support the electric component box, with additional supporting stands and projections to regulate movement and prevent upward projection, ensuring stability even for heavy and large boxes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the electric component box is supported by the supports for the fan motor and the partition plate, then the structure is simplified, but the span between supporting positions cannot be secured and stable support is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple independent support members (first support member for fan motor, second support member for electric component box, and third support member on partition plate) instead of using a single integrated support system. This segmentation allows each support member to be independently positioned to provide adequate span and stability for large electric component boxes.
Solution Approach 2:
The third support member on the partition plate acts as an intermediary support element that works in conjunction with the first and second support members. This additional intermediary support provides extra stability and distributes the load, enabling stable support of large electric component boxes without compromising the simplified structure.
2Reliability
If the second support member is positioned freely independent of other components, then large electric component boxes can be stably supported, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The second support member is designed as a universal support element that can be independently positioned to accommodate various sizes of electric component boxes. It serves multiple functions: supporting the electric component box, providing adjustable span, and working in conjunction with other support members. This multi-functionality allows stable support of large boxes without requiring entirely separate support systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement with support members positioned at different locations and orientations. The second support member is positioned freely in space independent of other components, creating a three-point support system that provides stability through spatial distribution rather than relying on a single plane or linear arrangement.
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AI summary
The disclosure provides an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, which achieves stable support of even a large electric component box. The outdoor unit corresponds to an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and includes a fan motor, a partition plate, a first support member, a second support member, and an electric component box. The fan motor drives a fan. The partition plate zones a fan chamber accommodating the fan. The first support member supports the fan motor. The first support member and the second support member support the electric component box.