Segmented Support Rail Mounting for Multi-Size Compressor Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing mounting systems for compressors in refrigeration and air conditioning systems are complex and costly due to the need for additional support rails and spacers, which complicate the installation process and increase part count.
Innovation Solution
A mounting member with two support rails, each section designed to accommodate compressors of different sizes, featuring grooves on the top surface to prevent interference and integrated bolt holes for direct mounting without additional support rails or spacers, allowing for parallel or series connection of compressors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional support rails and spacers are used to mount compressors of different sizes, then all compressors can be mounted on the support rails, but the device complexity and part quantity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support rail is divided into multiple sections along its extension direction, with each section having different widths to accommodate compressors of different sizes. This segmentation allows the single support rail to adapt to various compressor dimensions without requiring additional support rails or spacers.
Solution Approach 2:
The support rail is designed as a universal mounting structure that can accommodate compressors of different sizes through its multi-section design. Each section serves the same mounting function but with different dimensional characteristics, making the single support rail universally applicable to various compressor types.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If spacers are added to raise the height position of compressors, then interference between compressor bottom surface and support rail top surface is avoided, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spacing function is merged into the support rail structure itself through the groove design. The groove provides the necessary vertical clearance between the compressor bottom surface and support rail top surface, eliminating the need for separate spacer components while maintaining the interference avoidance function.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacing function is extracted from the compressor assembly and integrated into the support rail structure. Instead of adding spacers to the compressor side, the support rail incorporates grooves that provide the required vertical clearance, simplifying the overall assembly.
3Reliability
If multiple bolts and additional support rails are used for mounting, then compressors of different sizes can be securely fastened, but the installation process becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The support rail is segmented into different width sections to provide appropriate mounting surface areas for compressors of different sizes. This segmentation ensures secure mounting for each compressor type while maintaining a consistent single-rail installation approach, simplifying the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the support rail have different local qualities (widths) optimized for specific compressor sizes. The first section has a width suitable for larger compressors, while the second section has a reduced width for smaller compressors, allowing secure mounting without additional components.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure discloses a mounting member including two support rails extending side by side. The two support rails include a first section and a second section in an extension direction thereof. The first section is adapted to carry a device with a first size, and the second section is adapted to carry a device with a second size. Grooves are provided on a top surface of the support rails so as to avoid interference between the bottom surface of the device and the top surface of the support rails. The disclosure also discloses a device assembly including a plurality of devices and the mounting member. The mounting member of the present disclosure allows the plurality of devices to be directly mounted on the two support rails without the need of additional support rails or spacers, thereby reducing the number of parts and improving the integrity and ease of installation of the device assembly.