CN1194196C - Air conditioner installation device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an air conditioner installing device which can reduce the mold cost by reducing the used amounts of materials, is light in weight, and can improve the workability of air conditioner installing work. A mounting plate 2 for an air conditioner 1 attached to a wall surface 15 is constituted of a main mounting plate 3 and auxiliary mounting plates 14 and the main mounting plate 3 is provided with a flat surface section 7, a locking means 6 on which the air conditioner 1 is hooked above the flat surface section 7, and a plurality of mounting holes 9 in the flat surface section 7. Each auxiliary mounting plate 4 is provided with a mounting surface 4a, a floating preventing means 4b formed below the surface 4a, and a plurality of fixing holes 4c which fix the plate 4 to the wall surface 15 in the mounting surface 4a. The auxiliary mounting plates 4 are integrally coupled with prescribed positions of the main mounting plate 3 and fixed to the wall surface 15.

Description

Air conditioner installation device

technical field

The invention relates to an installation device of an air conditioner, in particular to a structure for installing an installation plate of an indoor unit of an air conditioner on an indoor wall.

Background technique

The mounting plate of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 260245, 1995. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , the mounting plate 22 for mounting the indoor unit 21 on the wall surface 25 is fixed to the wall surface 25 by fastening screws 51 a. In addition, the indoor unit 21 is suspended by locking the locking portion 53 provided on the upper back surface of the indoor unit 21 with the claw 52 provided on the upper portion of the mounting plate 22 . In addition, the bottom plate portion 55 formed at the lower end of the indoor unit 21 is screwed to the lower surface flange 54 of the mounting plate 22 with screws 51b or the like. In this way, it is possible to prevent the indoor unit 21 from floating up from the wall surface 25 at the lower part.

The mounting plate 22 has substantially the same size as the dimension E of the rear surface of the indoor unit 21 . The mounting plate 22 is provided with ribs 57 for strength. In addition, the mounting plate 22 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 58 for fixing itself to the wall surface 25 with screws 51 or 51a. The mounting plate 22 is formed by pressing a thin steel plate. A connecting pipe 56 is disposed on the rear surface of the indoor unit 21 .

However, the installation plate 22 of the above-mentioned conventional structure is relatively large in shape and heavy in weight, so the installation workability on the wall surface 25 is poor. In addition, the material of the mounting plate 22 also needs to be many, and the cost of dies for press processing is also increased due to its large shape.

Contents of the invention

In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner mounting device that requires less material, is lightweight, has excellent mounting workability, and can reduce mold costs.

The installation device of the air conditioner of the present invention has the following structure, comprising:

A main mounting plate, the main mounting plate has a plane part and a locking device, the plane part has a plurality of mounting holes for fixing itself on the wall surface, and the locking device is extended along the upper part of the plane part to lock for air conditioners;

an auxiliary mounting plate which is formed separately from the main mounting plate, and which includes a mounting surface with a plurality of mounting holes for fixing itself to the wall surface and for preventing the lower part of the air conditioner from floating from the wall surface anti-floating device;

Wherein, the main mounting plate is provided with a convex portion for inserting the upper flat portion of the auxiliary mounting plate, and the mounting surfaces of the main mounting plate and the auxiliary mounting plate on the wall are configured to be on the same plane.

In addition, another air conditioner installation device of the present invention has the following structure, including:

A main mounting plate, the main mounting plate has a plane part and a locking device, the plane part has a plurality of mounting holes for fixing itself on the wall surface, and the locking device is extended along the upper part of the plane part to lock for air conditioners;

An auxiliary mounting plate, which is formed separately from the main mounting plate, and which includes a mounting surface with a plurality of mounting holes for fixing itself on the wall surface and a mounting surface for preventing the lower part of the air conditioner from floating from the wall surface. anti-floating device;

Wherein, a curved step is provided on the auxiliary mounting plate for engagement with a predetermined position of the main mounting plate, so that the mounting surfaces of the main mounting plate and the auxiliary mounting plate on the wall are formed into the same plane.

According to the above-mentioned structure, the mounting device uses less materials and is lightweight, and compared with the prior art, it is easier to operate and can improve installation workability. In addition, since the cost of molds can be significantly reduced while reducing the use of resources, it is possible to reduce manufacturing costs.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a partial cutout side view showing a longitudinal section along line I-I in Fig. 1 and a state after the air conditioner is installed.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of main parts of a mounting device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a mounting plate according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a mounting plate according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a mounting plate according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of main parts of a mounting plate according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of main parts showing another embodiment of the anti-floating device.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of main parts showing a piping hole positioning method in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a conventional mounting plate.

Fig. 11 is a partially cutaway side view showing a state in which an indoor unit is installed on the mounting plate shown in Fig. 10 .

Detailed ways

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a mounting plate in an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a partial cutout side view showing a longitudinal sectional view of line I-I in Fig. 1 and a state after an air conditioner is set.

In FIG. 2, an indoor unit 1 of an air conditioner has an air intake grill 1a and an air outlet 1b on the front. The two-dot chain line 1f in FIG. 1 represents the projection outline of the indoor unit 1 on the wall surface 15 .

The mounting plate 2 is used to install the indoor unit 1 of the split air conditioner on the wall 15 . The mounting plate 2 is composed of a main mounting plate 3 and at least one auxiliary mounting plate 4 . The present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is an example using two auxiliary mounting plates 4 .

On the upper back of the indoor unit 1 , an indoor unit locking portion 5 for hooking on the mounting plate 2 is provided extending from the indoor unit 1 . In addition, on the back lower part of the indoor unit 1, a locking claw 1c with an opening on the back side is provided, so that it extends from the indoor unit 1 at a position opposite to the position where the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is arranged, and engages with the locking device of the auxiliary mounting plate. corresponding to the part.

The main mounting plate 3 has a horizontally long shape, and the lateral width of the main mounting plate 3 is shorter than that of the indoor unit 1 . On the upper end portion of the main mounting plate 3 , a locking seat 6 (first locking means) is provided extending from the planar portion 7 as a locking means for hooking the locking part 5 . As a positioning device when the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is combined with the main mounting plate 3 , a plurality of convex portions 8 are provided on the plane portion 7 of the main mounting plate 3 . At least one fixing hole 10 for fixing the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is provided on the convex portion 8 , that is, on each convex portion 8 . The auxiliary mounting plate 4 is positioned with respect to the main mounting plate 3 by fitting the auxiliary mounting plate 4 into the protrusion 8 . In doing so, the respective installation surfaces of the main installation board 3 and the auxiliary installation board 4 on the wall surface 15 can be made substantially on the same plane. In addition, a plurality of mounting holes 9 for fixing the main mounting plate 3 to the wall surface 15 are also provided in the planar portion 7 . Although the mounting holes 9 and the like are formed as horizontally elongated holes in FIG. 1 , appropriate vertically elongated holes may be combined.

The auxiliary mounting plate 4 has a longitudinally long rectangular mounting surface 4a and a lower flange 4b extending from the mounting surface 4a at a substantially right angle to the direction opposite to the wall surface at the lower end of the mounting surface 4a. In this lower surface flange 4b, an indoor unit locking hole 4d (second locking means) is provided so as to engage with a locking claw 1c provided on the indoor unit 1 side. In this way, the indoor unit 1 is prevented from floating from the wall surface 15 .

In addition, a plurality of fixing holes 4c for fixing the mounting plate 2 (consisting of the main mounting plate 3 and the auxiliary mounting plate 4 ) to the wall surface 15 are provided on the mounting surface 4a of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 . In addition, as shown in A (single-dashed line frame) in FIG. 2 , on the upper part of the mounting surface 4 a of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 , a burring hole 4 e that has been burring processed is provided. When fitting the auxiliary mounting plate 4 into the convex portion 8 of the main mounting plate 3 , the flange portion around the burring hole 4 e is fitted into the fixing hole 10 of the convex portion 8 . With this structure, it is possible to prevent the auxiliary mounting plate 4 from falling from the protrusion 8 of the main mounting plate 3 . In addition, in order to maintain strength, longitudinal ribs may also be pre-processed on the auxiliary mounting plate 4, which is not shown in the figure.

The indoor unit 1 and the outdoor unit (not shown) are connected by a connecting pipe 11, and on the indoor side, the connecting pipe 11 is arranged adjacent to the rear surface 1d of the frame of the indoor unit 1 and covered with a heat insulating material 12. In addition, a piping hole 13 for leading the piping 11 to the outside is provided on the wall surface 15 , and the mounting plate 2 is arranged so as to avoid the piping hole 13 .

Next, the installation method of the indoor unit 1 on the wall surface 15 and its functions and effects will be described.

First, align the main installation board 3 with the installation position of the indoor unit 1 to keep the horizontal direction horizontal, and use the installation holes 9 at both ends of the main installation board 3 to temporarily fix it on the wall 15 by screws 14a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 1 , two auxiliary mounting plates 4 are embedded from below on the convex portions 8 on both sides of the main mounting plate 3 , and the outer flange 4 e of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is fitted into the fixing hole 10 of the convex portion 8 . combine. As a result, the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is hooked to the main mounting plate 3 without slipping down, thereby facilitating installation work.

Then, as shown in part A in Fig. 2, the outer edge flange hole 4e and the fixing hole 10 are fastened together by screws 14b, and both the main mounting plate 3 and the auxiliary mounting plate 4, that is, the mounting plate 2 are fixed on the wall surface 15. . In addition, the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is fixed to the wall surface 15 with screws 14c using the fixing holes 4c in the lower portion of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 .

And, with the fixing position and the number of screws matched with the wall structure, strength and the weight of the indoor unit, the mounting plate 2 is fixed on the wall 15 or a column (not shown), and formally fastened at the temporary fixing position. Usually, the total number of screws used for setting the mounting plate 2 is about 6, which is sufficient in strength.

Next, the piping 11 is shaped so that it is led out to the outside through the piping hole 13 . And the locking part 5 is hooked on the locking seat 6, and the indoor unit 1 is suspended on the mounting plate 2. Then, the pipe 11 is connected to an outdoor unit (not shown).

Next, the lifting prevention device shown in part B in Fig. 2 will be described. The locking claw 1c at the lower end of the indoor unit 1 is fitted into the indoor unit locking hole 4d formed on the flange 4b on the lower surface of the mounting plate 2. In this way, the flange 4b having the locking hole 4d constitutes a floating preventing means for preventing the lower part of the indoor unit 1 from floating from the wall surface 15 . Therefore, the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is preferably fixed by the fixing hole 4c and the outer edge flange hole 4e as close as possible to the fixing hole 4c. In this way, installation of the indoor unit 1 on the wall surface 15 is completed.

Here, if the developed width dimension L1 of the main mounting plate 3 and the width dimension L2 of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 are made approximately the same, a reasonable material utilization rate of the constituent members of the two, such as thin steel plates, can be obtained, and the processing can be improved. productive. Here, the developed width dimension refers to the width dimension of a member (thin steel plate) before processing for forming, for example, bending of the main mounting plate 3 .

In addition, the main mounting plate 3 is provided with a convex portion 8 , so that the respective mounting surfaces of the main mounting plate 3 and the auxiliary mounting plate 4 on the wall surface 15 are substantially in the same plane.

Other various embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of main parts of a mounting device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Another embodiment of the fall prevention device for the auxiliary mounting plate 4 for ensuring workability and safety at the time of installation will be described with reference to FIG. 3 . On the planar portion of the main mounting plate 3, a pair of punched raised portions 3a are provided. At both ends of the upper portion of the auxiliary mounting plate 4, a pair of notches 4m are provided at positions facing the punched raised portion 3a. In addition, as shown in the figure, it is also possible to install the main mounting plate 3 and the auxiliary mounting plate 4 respectively on the wall surface by providing a curved step 4k on the part of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 corresponding to the lower end of the main mounting plate 3 . The surface composition is substantially the same plane.

Fig. 4, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 are perspective views of a mounting plate according to yet another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of main parts of a mounting plate according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 4, each upper part of two auxiliary mounting plates 4 can also be inserted on the two protrusions 8 arranged in the transverse central portion of the main mounting plate 3, and the main mounting plate 3 and the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is fixed on a pillar such as a pillar of a house. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 , it is also possible to insert the upper part of a wider auxiliary mounting plate 4A on a wider convex portion 8 provided at the lateral central portion of the main mounting plate 3 , and place the The above-mentioned main mounting plate 3 and auxiliary mounting plate 4A are fixed on pillars such as pillars of a house. Also, as shown in FIG. 6 , the main mounting plate 3 and the auxiliary mounting plate 4 can also be made into an integrated structure in advance by means of welding or rivet fixing.

In addition, the locking seat 6 of the main mounting plate 3 shown in FIG. 1 can also be provided on a part of both sides of the main mounting plate 3 as shown in FIG. 6 , and its shape can also be other shapes.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, if the part corresponding to the part A in FIG. 2 of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 is subjected to deeper burring processing, and if the front end 4f is fastened with rivets, the rivets as separate parts are not required. .

In addition, it is also possible to perform burring processing on the side of the main mounting plate 3 and perform rivet fastening processing by providing the fixing holes 10 on the side of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 .

Fig. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of main parts showing another embodiment of the anti-floating device corresponding to part B in Fig. 2 . The floating prevention device shown in FIG. 8 is a method of fixing the lower end of the indoor unit 1 directly from below to the lower flange 4b of the auxiliary mounting plate 4 with screws 14 .

In addition, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of main parts showing a method of positioning piping holes to be opened in the wall surface. In FIG. 9, an insertion portion 4g and an end stopper 4h are provided on the auxiliary mounting plate 4 by punching and turning up. The insertion portion 4g is used to insert, for example, a commercially available 15cm ruler 16 (Japanese Industrial Standard JISB7516 standard). In addition, this end surface stopper 4h is for the end surface of the ruler 16 to abut against when the ruler 16 is inserted into the insertion part 4g. On the surface of the auxiliary mounting board 4, various markings 4j are provided. For example, by displaying, for example, the central position of the piping hole 13 with engraving or the like, the positioning of the piping hole can be simplified when the air conditioner is installed or moved.

The above-described embodiments of the present invention can be implemented to obtain the following effects.

The installation device of the air conditioner (such as the indoor unit) of the present invention includes: a main installation plate, which has a first locking device fixed on the wall and used to lock the locking part of the air conditioner (such as the indoor unit); The mounting plate has a second locking device for preventing the air conditioner fixed on the first locking device from floating from the wall. According to this structure, the materials used for the mounting device of the air conditioner can be reduced, and the weight can be reduced. Compared with the prior art, the operation is easy, and the installation workability can be improved. In addition, since the mold cost can be significantly reduced while reducing the materials used, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

In addition, in the structure in which the main mounting plate and the auxiliary mounting plate are combined in advance, it is not necessary to align the main mounting plate and the auxiliary mounting plate during the installation work of the air conditioner, so the installation workability of the air conditioner can be improved. .

In addition, the fixing device for fixing the main mounting plate on the wall also serves as a device for combining the main mounting plate and the auxiliary mounting plate, and it is not necessary to integrate the two in advance with rivets or the like. In addition, the positional relationship between the fixed wall surfaces of both can be given a degree of freedom, and one type of mounting device can be used for various types of air conditioners of different sizes.

In addition, the height of the main mounting plate is less than 1/2 of the height of the air conditioner. Due to the significant weight reduction, it is easy to operate, improves installation workability, and greatly reduces the use of materials.

In addition, another installation device for an air conditioner (such as an indoor unit) of the present invention includes: a main installation board installed on the wall; an auxiliary installation board integrated with a predetermined position of the main installation board, the main installation board is horizontally long, Shorter than the lateral width of the indoor unit, it has a plane part and a locking device. The plane part has multiple mounting holes for fixing itself on the wall. The locking device is extended along the upper part of the plane part to lock the air conditioner. , on the other hand, the auxiliary mounting plate has a mounting surface and an anti-floating device, the mounting surface has a plurality of mounting holes for fixing itself on the wall, and the anti-floating device extends from the mounting surface at the bottom of the mounting surface. It is used to prevent the lower part of the air conditioner from floating. With this structure, the material used for the installation device of the air conditioner can also be reduced to reduce the weight. Compared with the prior art, the operation becomes easier and the installation workability can be improved. In addition, since the mold cost can be significantly reduced while reducing the materials used, the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In addition, since the auxiliary mounting plate can still be used by changing the length of the main mounting plate for models with different lateral widths of the air conditioner, common use of parts becomes easy.

In addition, in the manufacturing process of the mounting plate, the main mounting plate and the auxiliary mounting plate are integrated in advance by means of rivets or welding, which makes the installation of the mounting device on the wall easier.

In addition, since the developed width dimension of the member of the main mounting plate before processing and the width dimension of the auxiliary mounting plate are made approximately the same structure, the material such as a steel plate as a member can be used in common, so the material management of the manufacturing process of the mounting plate can be improved. Etc rationalization.

In addition, the main mounting plate is provided with a positioning device for positioning the auxiliary mounting plate at a predetermined position, which facilitates the installation of the auxiliary mounting plate at a predetermined position in the installation work of the mounting device on the wall.

In addition, the provision of the temporary connecting device for temporarily locking the auxiliary mounting plate to the main mounting plate can prevent the auxiliary mounting plate from falling during the installation work of the mounting device, so that the installation work is facilitated.

In addition, since the auxiliary mounting plate is equipped with a ruler insertion part and a structure indicating the size to the center of the piping hole, etc., when installing or transferring the indoor unit, a commercially available standard metal ruler can be used to easily Estimate the piping hole position.

In addition, a convex part is provided on the main mounting plate or a curved step is provided on the auxiliary mounting plate. Since it becomes the same plane, it can be firmly fixed in a stable state.

In addition, in a structure in which either one of the main mounting plate or the auxiliary mounting plate is flanged, the other is provided with a hole, and the two are fastened with rivets to connect them, no other parts such as rivets are required. Combine the two into one.

Claims (8)

1. An installation device for an air conditioner (1), comprising: A main mounting plate (3), the main mounting plate (3) has a plane part (7) and a locking device (6), the plane part (7) has a plurality of holes for fixing itself on the wall (15) The mounting hole (9), the locking device (6) is extended along the upper part of the plane part (7) to lock the air conditioner (1); An auxiliary mounting plate (4), which is additionally formed with the main mounting plate (3), and the auxiliary mounting plate (4) includes straps for fixing itself on the wall (15) The installation surface (4a) of a plurality of installation holes (4c) and the anti-floating device (4b, 4d) used to prevent the lower part of the air conditioner (1) from floating from the wall surface (15); It is characterized in that a protrusion (8) for inserting the upper flat part of the auxiliary mounting plate (4) is provided on the main mounting plate (3), and the main mounting plate (3) and the The mounting surfaces of the auxiliary mounting plate (4) on the wall (15) are configured as the same plane. 2. An installation device for an air conditioner (1), comprising: A main mounting plate (3), the main mounting plate (3) has a plane part (7) and a locking device (6), the plane part (7) has a plurality of holes for fixing itself on the wall (15) The mounting hole (9), the locking device (6) is extended along the upper part of the plane part (7) to lock the air conditioner (1); An auxiliary mounting plate (4), which is additionally formed with the main mounting plate (3), and the auxiliary mounting plate (4) includes straps for fixing itself on the wall (15) The installation surface (4a) of a plurality of installation holes (4c) and the anti-floating device (4b, 4d) used to prevent the lower part of the air conditioner (1) from floating from the wall surface (15); It is characterized in that a curved step (4k) is provided on the auxiliary mounting plate (4) for engagement with the specified position of the main mounting plate (3), and the main mounting plate (3) It is configured as the same plane as the installation surface of the auxiliary installation plate (4) on the wall surface (15). 3. The installation device of the air conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the device for fixing the main installation plate (3) on the wall surface (15) is also used as the device for fixing the main installation plate (3) A device used in conjunction with the auxiliary mounting plate (4). 4. The installation device of an air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the main installation board (3) and the auxiliary installation board (4) are combined and fixed in advance. 5. The installation device of an air conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the unfolded width dimension of the components of the main installation plate (3) before processing and the width dimension of the auxiliary installation plate (4) Are the same. 6. The installation device of an air conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is also provided with a temporary connection device for temporarily locking the auxiliary installation plate (4) on the main installation plate (3) (4e, 10). 7. The installation device of an air conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, on the auxiliary installation board (4), there is an insertion hole for a ruler (16) that can be inserted to measure the distance from a specified position. portion (4g). 8. The installation device of an air conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a flange is provided on either side of the main installation board (3) and the auxiliary installation board (4), and on the other side A hole is provided on one side, and the auxiliary mounting plate (4) is fastened with rivets so that it can be combined with the main mounting plate (3).

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