Sealing assembly for window air conditioner, and window air conditioner having same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Window air conditioners have poor sealing performance and complex structures that complicate mounting, limiting their applicability and performance.
Innovation Solution
A sealing assembly for window air conditioners that includes a fixation member and a sealing member, allowing for improved sealing and sound insulation by being arranged between the window sash and inner wall, with a mounting groove and locking ridges for secure connection, and a rotation support for easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sealing assembly with complex structure is used, then sealing performance can be improved, but the structure becomes complicated and difficult to mount
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing assembly is divided into separate components: a sealing member and a fixation member. The sealing member can be cut to size and inserted into the fixation member, which is then mounted to the casing. This segmentation allows for simpler individual components that are easier to manufacture and assemble, while still achieving good sealing performance when combined.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing member is designed to be adjustable in length by cutting it to fit the specific distance between the casing and window inner wall. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the same sealing assembly design to adapt to different installation scenarios, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining effective sealing across various configurations.
2Ease of manufacture
If a fixed-size sealing member is used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different window dimensions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing member is designed as a continuous piece that can be cut to any required length to match the specific distance between the casing and window inner wall. This dynamic sizing capability maintains manufacturing simplicity (producing one standard length) while providing full adaptability to different window dimensions through on-site cutting.
Solution Approach 2:
The length parameter of the sealing member is made variable by allowing it to be cut to fit specific dimensions. This parameter change enables the same basic component design to adapt to different installation requirements, bridging the gap between manufacturing simplicity and installation versatility.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the sealing assembly is made rigid for stable positioning, then positioning accuracy is improved, but ease of installation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The fixation member incorporates a rotation support that allows the sealing assembly to rotate from a horizontal mounting position to a vertical installed position. This dynamic movement capability improves ease of installation by allowing the assembly to be mounted horizontally and then rotated into place, while the final vertical position provides stable positioning during operation.
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AI summary
A sealing assembly includes a fixation member and a sealing member connected to the fixation member. The fixation member is configured to be connected to a casing of a window air conditioner that is to be supported at a window and has an accommodation groove. The sealing member is configured to be sealingly arranged between a window sash of the window and an inner wall of the window. The window sash is at least partially extended in the accommodation groove.