JP2003267477A - Packaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an integral type packaging device with which the number of components can be reduced by commonly applying a shock dampening material required for packaging, packaging work can be done at a less-expensive work expenditure, and which is superior in storing efficiency and protecting property at the time of handling a cargo. <P>SOLUTION: An indoor unit 3 of an air conditioner supported at both ends by a shock absorbing material 2 is inserted into a cylindrical outer box 1. A bottom surface off the cylindrical outer box 1 is provided with a punched hole 4. A top surface of an outdoor unit 7 of the air conditioner installed at a bottom plate 9 provided with a supporting shock absorbing material 8 inside a tray-like outer box is inserted into the punched hole 4. Both the indoor unit 3 of the air conditioner and the outdoor unit 7 of the air conditioner are protected concurrently against shock by the shock absorbing material 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packing device used for packing products.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional packing apparatus, when the object to be packed is an air conditioner indoor unit, the object to be packed (air conditioner) whose both ends are supported by a cushioning member 21 formed in a tray shape as shown in FIG. (Indoor unit) 22 is inserted into a cylindrical outer box 23, and a fastening band 24
It is completed by uniting in.

Further, when the object to be packed is an air conditioner outdoor unit, as shown in FIG. 5, cushioning materials 25 and 2 for supporting the object to be packed (air conditioner outdoor unit) 22 at both inner ends of the tray-shaped outer box.
The top plate 27 and the bottom plate 28 into which 6 is inserted are provided, and the bottom plate 2
The object 22 to be packed is placed on 8, the top plate 27 is covered, and finally the bottom plate 28 and the top plate 27 are bound by the fastening band 24 to complete the packing.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, the indoor unit of the air conditioner, which is the object to be packed, and
Since each outdoor unit requires a cushioning material for recuperating an object to be packed, an outer box, and a fastening band for sealing the packing device, the number of parts is large, and the man-hours at the time of packing work are increased to increase the cost.

Further, since each of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit has a packing device, there are drawbacks that the number of man-hours required for disposal is large and the amount of packaging material is large.

The present invention is to solve such a conventional problem, and to provide an inexpensive packing device excellent in disposability in which an indoor unit and an outdoor unit of an air conditioner are simultaneously preserved and packed. .

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has a tubular outer shape in which an air conditioner indoor unit, which is an object to be packaged and whose both ends are supported by a cushioning material formed in a tray, is inserted. A punching hole with the same shape as the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit is provided on the bottom surface of the box, and the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit mounted on the bottom plate equipped with a cushioning material for support inside the tray-shaped outer box It is inserted into the punched hole.

Further, according to the present invention, a ruled line is provided at the end of the punching hole provided on the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer box, and a folding surface having the same shape as the punching hole is provided.

With the above structure, it is possible to provide an inexpensive packaging device which is an indoor unit and an outdoor unit of an air conditioner which are packaged and protected at the same time and which is excellent in disposability.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention described in claim 1 has an air conditioner on the bottom surface of a cylindrical outer box in which an air conditioner indoor unit, which is an object to be packed and whose both ends are supported by a cushioning material formed in a tray shape, is inserted. The top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit is inserted into the punched hole by providing a punching hole with the same shape as the top surface of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and further mounting the bottom plate that is equipped with a cushioning material for support inside the tray-shaped outer box. It is

According to this construction, the upper part of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is the object to be packed, is inserted into the punching hole provided in the bottom of the cylindrical outer box, and the cushioning material supporting both ends of the air conditioner indoor unit is provided. The upper side of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is protected by being fixed by the instruction.

Further, the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor, which is the object to be packed, is protected by the air conditioner indoor unit. Further, by sharing the cushioning material for protecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit, it is possible to reduce the number of parts of the packaging device, reduce the packaging volume, and improve the packing efficiency during storage.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a ruled line is provided at the end of the punching hole provided on the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer box, and a folding surface having the same shape as the punching hole is provided. When the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is inserted into the air conditioner, by folding back this folding surface to the rear side of the outdoor unit, it is possible to improve the fin damage prevention function due to the heat exchanger fin contact exposed on the rear side of the outdoor unit when handling the load. .

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a cylindrical outer case 1 constituting an embodiment of the present invention. Both ends of a cylindrical outer case 1 are supported by a cushioning material 2 formed in a tray shape. An air conditioner indoor unit 3 which is an object to be packed is inserted, and a punching hole 4 having the same shape as the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit is provided on the bottom surface of the tubular outer box 1.

Further, a ruled line 5 is provided at the end of the punched hole 4 to form a surface 6 having the same size as the punched hole 4.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway front view in which the air conditioner outdoor unit 7, which is the object to be packed, is inserted into the punching hole 4 provided in the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer box 1 shown in FIG.

At the time of packaging, as shown in FIG. 5, an air conditioner outdoor unit 7 is mounted on a bottom plate 9 having a cushioning material 8 for supporting inside a tray-shaped box, and a tray-shaped cushioning is further provided inside. The top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit 7 is inserted into the punching hole 4 provided in the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer box 1 into which the air conditioner indoor unit 3 having both ends supported by the material 2 is inserted. At the same time, the folding surface 6 having the same size as the punched hole 4 is bent toward the back side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 7.

Finally, the fastening band 10 binds the bottom plate 9 and the cylindrical outer case 1 together to complete the packing.

With the above structure, by inserting the upper part of the air conditioner outdoor unit 7 into the punching hole 4 of the cylindrical outer box 1,
The side surfaces of the upper part of the air conditioner outdoor unit 7 are protected by the cushioning materials 2 that support both ends of the air conditioner indoor unit 3, and the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit 7 is also protected by the air conditioner indoor unit 3. By protecting the air conditioner indoor unit 3 and the air conditioner outdoor unit 7 that have been individually protected, the number of parts can be reduced and the number of man-hours for packing can be reduced. Further, by sharing the thickness of the cushioning material 2, the packaging volume of the entire packaging device is reduced and the packing efficiency during storage is improved.

Further, when the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit 7 is inserted into the punching hole 4 provided in the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer casing 1, at the same time, the folding surface 6 having the same size as the punching hole 4 is formed in the air conditioner outdoor unit 7. By bending to the back side, it is possible to improve the function of preventing the fin from being damaged by the heat exchanger fin contact exposed on the back of the air conditioner outdoor unit 7 when handling a load.

[0022]

As is apparent from the above embodiment, the invention described in claim 1 inserts an air conditioner indoor unit, which is an object to be packaged, whose both ends are supported by a cushioning material formed in a tray shape. A punching hole having the same shape as the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit is provided on the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer box, and the air conditioner outdoor unit mounted on the bottom plate equipped with a cushioning material for supporting inside the tray-shaped outer box. The top surface is inserted into the punched hole.

According to this construction, the upper part of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is the object to be packed, is inserted into the punching hole provided in the bottom part of the cylindrical outer box, and the cushioning material supporting both ends of the air conditioner indoor unit is provided. The upper side of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is protected by being fixed by the instruction.

The top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is the object to be packed, is protected by the air conditioner indoor unit. Further, by sharing the cushioning material for protecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit, it is possible to reduce the number of parts of the packing device, reduce the packing volume, and improve the packing efficiency during storage.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a punching hole provided on the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer box is provided with a ruled line, and a folding surface having the same shape as the punching hole is provided. When the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is plugged in, the folded surface is folded back to the rear side of the outdoor unit to improve the function of preventing fins from being damaged by the fin contact of the heat exchanger exposed on the rear of the outdoor unit when handling the load. it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of essential parts of a packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway front view of the packing device.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the packing device.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional packaging device for an air conditioner indoor unit.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional packing device for an air conditioner outdoor unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 tubular outer box Items to be packed 4 punched holes 6 Folding surface

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A bottom surface of a cylindrical outer box having an air conditioner indoor unit, which is an object to be packaged and whose both ends are supported by a cushioning material formed in a tray, has the same shape as the top surface of the air conditioner outdoor unit. A packing device in which a top surface of an air conditioner outdoor unit mounted on a bottom plate having a punched hole and a cushioning material for supporting inside a tray-shaped outer box is inserted into the punched hole. 2. The packing device according to claim 1, wherein a ruled line is provided at an end of the punching hole provided on the bottom surface of the cylindrical outer box, and a folding surface having the same shape as the punching hole is provided.