JP2004183977A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air conditioner capable of fixing a pair of support members joined to both side parts of a base without displacement and reinforcing the support strength of a heat exchanger having both side parts supported by the support member. <P>SOLUTION: This air conditioner comprises a heat exchanger 7 and an air blow fan 8 installed in an air passage connecting a suction port formed at the upper part of a body to a blowout port formed at the lower part. The heat exchanger 7 is supported at both side parts by the support member 4 joined to the base (a) forming the air passage and formed in an reverse V-shape by a front heat exchanger 5 and a rear heat exchanger 6. The air blow fan 8 blows air heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger 7 to the blowout port. A reinforcement member 9 is installed across the both support members 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more specifically, to a pair of support members joined to both sides of a base without being displaced and supporting a heat exchanger in which both sides are supported by the support members. The present invention relates to a structure capable of increasing strength.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional air conditioner, a support member is provided along a fin between a substantially intermediate portion of a heat exchanger and a main body casing, so that the intermediate portion of the heat exchanger is held on the main body casing side and mechanically operated. In some cases, the heat exchanger can be prevented from bending even if the thickness of the heat exchanger is small and its width is long due to the thinning of the indoor unit body. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
By forming the support member parallel to the fins, the support member has almost no air resistance against the air flow during operation, and does not hinder the operation efficiency.
[0004]
However, in the air conditioner having the above configuration, there is no description about how the heat exchanger provided in the main body casing is attached or supported by what kind of member. The members directly supporting the two sides of the exchanger are connected to each other by a reinforcing member to increase the strength of the location, or the reinforcing member allows the heat exchanger before the main body casing to be attached to the heat exchanger. However, there was no disclosure of a configuration that could protect the user from touching.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-14426 (page 5, FIG. 1)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the present invention, in view of the above problems, a pair of support members joined to both sides of the base are fixed without displacement, and the support strength of the heat exchanger in which both sides are supported by the support members is enhanced. It is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner that can perform the operation.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an air passage connecting an inlet formed at an upper portion of a main body and an outlet formed at a lower portion, with a support member joined to a base constituting the air passage. Both sides are supported, a heat exchanger formed in an inverted V-shape by a front heat exchanger and a rear heat exchanger, and a blower fan for sending air heat exchanged by the heat exchanger to the outlet. In the air conditioner provided with
A reinforcing member is provided between the two supporting members.
[0008]
In addition, a fixing portion is provided on both sides of the reinforcing member and the two support members so as to removably fix both sides of the reinforcing member and the two support members.
[0009]
Further, the fixing portion includes an engaging portion provided on the both support members and an engaging piece provided on the reinforcing member and removably engaged with the engaging portion. .
[0010]
Further, the fixing portion is formed of a restriction piece that restricts both side ends of the reinforcing member formed on the both support members.
[0011]
Further, the reinforcing member is provided with an outside air introduction port to which an outside air introduction duct is connected.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail as examples based on the drawings.
1 is an explanatory view of an air conditioner according to the present invention, (A) is a sectional view, (B) is a perspective view of a base and a front panel, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of an air conditioner according to the present invention. 3A is a perspective view, FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a heat exchanger and a support member, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part of an air conditioner according to the present invention, FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a main part of the air conditioner according to the present invention.
[0013]
As shown in the figure, the air conditioner according to the present invention has a front panel e comprising an upper panel b having an inlet 1 and a lower panel having an outlet 2 on a base a having a front part and an upper part C opened. Is attached to the main body A, and the locking portion f provided at the upper portion on the rear side of the main body A is locked to the locking claw g of the mounting plate B fixed to the wall surface of the room to be air-conditioned, and is wall-mounted. It is configured to be installed.
[0014]
By opening the upper end portion C of the base a, the base a molded by a synthetic resin is reduced in size, the amount of material used is reduced, and the weight is reduced. Simplification and effective cost reduction.
[0015]
The opened upper end portion C of the base a is covered by a part of the mounting plate B when the main body A is mounted on a wall.
[0016]
A suction grille c constituting the suction port 1 is detachably provided on the upper panel b.
[0017]
An air passage connecting the suction port 1 and the air outlet 2 is supported on both sides by a support member 4 joined to a base a constituting the air passage, and a front heat exchanger 5 and a rear heat exchanger are provided. 6, a heat exchanger 7 formed in an inverted V-shape and a blower fan 8 for sending out the air exchanged by the heat exchanger 7 to the outlet 2 are provided.
[0018]
The two support members 4 that support both side portions of the heat exchanger 7 are displaced as they are due to variations in the left and right lengths of the heat exchanger 7, making it difficult to position the joints with the base a. There is a risk of becoming.
[0019]
Therefore, a reinforcing member 9 is detachably mounted between the two support members 4 so as to face the rear heat exchanger 6, and the reinforcing member 9 is installed. The structure is such that the displacement is prevented from occurring and the strength of the support structure for supporting the heat exchanger 7 can be increased.
[0020]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 (B), both sides of the heat exchanger 7 are supported by the two support members 4, and the reinforcing member 9 is installed between the two support members 4. In this state, for example, in the case of lifting from the back side for joining to the base a, fingers are directly applied to the rear heat exchanger 6 by the reinforcing member 9 shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B). You can cover it without touching it.
[0021]
By providing a fixing portion 10 for removably fixing both sides of the reinforcing member 9 and the two supporting members 4 to both sides of the reinforcing member 9 and the two supporting members 4, It can be fixed without causing a positional shift in the left-right direction, and can be accurately joined to the base a.
[0022]
As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B and FIG. 4, the fixing portion 10 is provided on the engaging portion 10 a provided on both the support members 4 and the reinforcing member 9. An engaging piece 9a removably engages with the engaging portion 10a.
[0023]
The engaging portion 10a is formed in a pocket shape with an open top, and is engaged with the engaging piece 9a formed in a reverse convex shape from the open portion in a detachable manner, so that it can be easily disengaged. It is designed to be able to engage accurately and easily so as not to do so.
[0024]
Further, the fixing portion 10 is configured by a restriction piece 4a for restricting both side ends of the reinforcing member 9 formed on the both support members 4, and the engagement piece 9a is connected to the engagement portion 10a. When engaged, both ends of the reinforcing member 9 are brought into contact with the restricting pieces 4a, so that the two supporting members 4 can be regulated so as not to be displaced in the left-right direction.
[0025]
As shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the restricting piece 4 a is composed of a protruding piece protruding from one of the supporting members 4 and a side wall formed on the other supporting member 4. When the engaging pieces 9a are engaged with the engaging portions 10a and the opposite ends of the reinforcing member 9 are simultaneously brought into contact with each other, no displacement occurs in the lateral direction of the supporting members 4. Can be regulated as follows.
[0026]
In this case, by engaging the engagement piece 9a with the engagement portion 10a, the both support members 4 are positioned and accurately held so that the reinforcing member 9 does not come off. By contacting the piece 4a, both side ends of the reinforcing member 9 can be accurately fixed.
[0027]
That is, the engagement between the engagement piece 9a and the engagement portion 10a has a slight play (play) to facilitate the engagement, while the restricting piece 4a accurately positions both side ends of the reinforcing member 9. It can be regulated and fixed.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 4, the tapered protruding portion 4b protruding forward and the protruding portion 4b are fitted to the two support members 4 and the reinforcing member 9. By providing male and female fitting portions each having a fitting hole 9c, the support members 4 are more accurately positioned and fixed, and the support structure is further provided so that the heat exchanger 7 can be strongly supported. Can be strengthened.
[0029]
In addition, insertion holes are provided on both sides of the reinforcing member 9, and screw holes corresponding to the insertion holes are provided in the two support members 4, and the insertion holes are provided as in the screw tightening portion 11 shown in FIG. 4. The reinforcing member 9 may be fixed to the support members 4 by screwing the set screw into the screw hole.
[0030]
In this case, by forming the insertion hole as a long hole that is long in the left and right directions, it is possible to fix the insertion hole while performing positioning in the left and right direction.
[0031]
An outside air inlet 9b for introducing outside air is provided at the center of the reinforcing member 9, and ventilation operation is performed by connecting an outside air introduction duct (not shown) to the outside air inlet 9b. I can do it.
[0032]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a pair of support members joined to both sides of the base are fixed without displacement, and the support strength of the heat exchanger in which both sides are supported by the support members is enhanced. An air conditioner that can be used.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of an air conditioner according to the present invention, in which (A) is a sectional view and (B) is a perspective view of a base and a front panel.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of an air conditioner according to the present invention, wherein (A) is a perspective view and (B) is a perspective view of a heat exchanger and a support member.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part of an air conditioner according to the present invention, wherein (A) is an exploded perspective view and (B) is a perspective view.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a main part of the air conditioner according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 suction port 2 outlet 4 support member 4a regulating piece 4b protrusion 5 front heat exchanger 6 rear heat exchanger 7 heat exchanger 8 blower fan 9 reinforcing member 9a engaging piece 9b outside air inlet 9c insertion hole 10 fixing part 10a engaging portion 11 screw tightening portion A main body B mounting plate C opening portion a base b top panel c suction grill d lower panel e front panel f locking portion g locking claw

Claims (5)

Both sides are supported by a support member joined to a base constituting the air passage in an air passage connecting an inlet formed in an upper part of the main body and an outlet formed in a lower part, and a front heat exchanger is provided. And a heat exchanger formed into an inverted V-shape by the rear heat exchanger, and an air conditioner provided with a blower fan for sending air heat exchanged by the heat exchanger to the outlet.
An air conditioner, wherein a reinforcing member is provided between the two support members. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein fixing portions for detachably fixing both side portions of the reinforcing member and both support members are provided on both side portions of the reinforcing member and the both support members. . The said fixing | fixed part consists of the engaging part provided in both the said support members, and the engaging piece provided in the said reinforcing member, and engaging with the said engaging part so that it can be disengaged. 3. The air conditioner according to 2. 3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the fixing portion includes a restriction piece that restricts both side ends of the reinforcing member formed on the both support members. 4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing member is provided with an outside air introduction port to which an outside air introduction duct is connected.

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