JP2004360942A - Outdoor unit of air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, a base plate of which has enough strength and which is formed integrally with a flange part and an installation leg, the flange part being continuous. <P>SOLUTION: This outdoor unit of an air conditioner includes the base plate 1 integrated with an installation leg 6 fixed to an applied part. The base plate 1 includes the flange part 5 bent upward along the peripheral edge of the base plate 1, and the flange part 5 is formed continuous in the whole periphery of the base plate 1. The installation leg 6 includes a support part 6a connected to the flange part 5 and a fixed part 6b fixed directly to the applied part, and the leg is formed by bending a part extended from the flange part 5. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an outdoor unit of a separation type air conditioner.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The separation type air conditioner includes an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. In a conventional outdoor unit of an air conditioner, in manufacturing a bottom plate, there is one in which a metal plate is formed by press working (for example, see Patent Document 1). The bottom plate of the outdoor unit of such a conventional air conditioner is integrally formed as a mounting leg in which a flange portion is formed on the periphery of the bottom plate so as to be bent upward, and a plurality of locations on the periphery extend outward. Have been. An outdoor unit of a conventional air conditioner will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0003]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the inside of the outdoor unit 100 of the conventional air conditioner. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a bottom plate 101 provided in an outdoor unit of a conventional air conditioner. As shown in FIG. 6, the conventional outdoor unit 100 has a configuration in which a compressor 102, a heat exchanger 103, and a blower 104 are mounted on a bottom plate 101. As shown in FIG. 7, the bottom plate 101 is provided with a flange portion 105 that is bent upward at the peripheral edge thereof, and a plurality of peripheral portions extend outward to form mounting legs 106. ing. The outdoor unit 100 is fixed by directly fixing the installation leg 106 to a portion to be installed (not shown). The bottom plate 101 can be formed easily by pressing the metal plate to form the flange portion 105 and the installation leg 106 integrally with each other by pressing. Therefore, compared to a case where the bottom plate 101 and the mounting leg 106 are separately manufactured and then fixed to each other, it can be easily manufactured.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-317766 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, in the bottom plate 101 of the conventional outdoor unit 100, a plurality of portions of the flange portion 105 formed to be bent at the peripheral edge thereof are cut and formed as installation legs 106 extending outward. Thus, the flange portion 105 is not continuous. Therefore, the strength of the discontinuous portion of the flange portion 105 (the portion where the mounting leg 106 is formed) is reduced, and the bottom plate 101 is bent at this portion. Therefore, the strength is impaired as compared with the case where the bottom plate 101 and the mounting leg 106 are separately formed and then fixed together.
[0006]
In addition, with the refrigeration cycle operation of the air conditioner, dew condensation water is generated in components constituting the refrigeration cycle, such as the compressor 102 and the heat exchanger 103. Since the condensed water often flows down and accumulates on the bottom plate 101, a drain hole (not shown) is formed in the bottom plate 101, and the condensed water is discharged from the drain hole to a drain pipe. . However, when a large amount of dew water is generated at one time during the defrosting operation or the like, the dew water may overflow from a discontinuous portion of the bottom plate 101 at the flange portion 105 (where the installation leg 106 is formed). There was also a problem that the area around the installation location of the outdoor unit 100 was wet.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a bottom plate can be integrally formed with a flange portion and an installation leg. The flange portion is continuous, and the bottom plate has sufficient strength. It is intended to provide an outdoor unit.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The outdoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention is an outdoor unit of an air conditioner including a bottom plate on which installation legs for being fixed to a portion to be installed are integrally formed, wherein the bottom plate is formed of the bottom plate. A flange portion bent upward along a peripheral edge, wherein the flange portion is formed continuously around the entire circumference of the bottom plate, and the mounting leg is connected to the flange portion. And a fixing portion that is directly fixed to the installation portion, and is formed by bending a portion extending from the flange portion.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present embodiment can be easily manufactured because the bottom plate can be integrally formed with the flange portion and the installation leg. Further, since the flange portion is continuous, the bottom plate has a sufficient strength, and dew condensation and the like do not leak from the bottom plate.
[0010]
Further, the support portion may be formed so as to be substantially parallel to the flange portion. Thereby, the strength of the mounting leg is high.
[0011]
Preferably, the support portion and the flange portion are in close contact with each other. Thereby, the strength of the mounting leg is high.
[0012]
Preferably, the fixing portion is formed so as to be substantially perpendicular to the supporting portion. Thereby, the strength of the mounting leg is high.
[0013]
Also, preferably, the fixing part is parallel to the installation part, so that the fixing part is stably fixed to the installation part.
[0014]
Further, the flange provided on the bottom plate and the mounting leg integrally formed with the bottom plate are formed by pressing a metal plate. Thereby, it can be easily manufactured.
[0015]
Preferably, the support portion and the flange portion of the installation leg are connected and fixed. Thereby, the strength of the mounting leg is high.
[0016]
Preferably, the support portion and the flange portion are connected and fixed by crimping or screwing. Thereby, it can be firmly fixed.
[0017]
Hereinafter, a more specific example of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0018]
(Embodiment 1)
An outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an outdoor unit 10 of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of bottom plate 1 provided in outdoor unit 10 of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view around the installation feet 6 of the bottom plate 1 provided in the outdoor unit 10 of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 1, an outdoor unit 10 according to Embodiment 1 has a configuration in which a compressor 2, a heat exchanger 3, and a blower 4 are mounted on a bottom plate 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the bottom plate 1 is provided with a flange portion 5 and a mounting leg 6 which are bent upward at the periphery thereof. The flange portion 5 is formed continuously along the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 1. That is, the flange portion 5 which is bent upward at the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 1 is provided continuously throughout the entire circumference of the bottom plate 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the installation leg 6 includes a support portion 6a connected to the flange portion 5 and a fixing portion 6b directly fixed to the installation portion (not shown). The installation leg 6 is formed by bending a portion extending from the flange portion 5. That is, the installation leg 6 and the flange portion 5 can be integrally formed. Therefore, the bottom plate 1 of the outdoor unit 10 according to the first embodiment can be formed integrally with the installation leg 6 and the flange portion 5 by pressing. In addition, the support portion 6a is substantially parallel to the flange portion 5 and has a configuration in which both are in close contact with each other, whereby the strength of the mounting leg 6 is increased. Further, the fixing portion 6b is formed so as to be substantially perpendicular to the supporting portion 6a. That is, since the cross section of the supporting portion 6a and the fixing portion 6b is substantially L-shaped as shown in FIG. 3, the strength of the installation leg 6 is increased. Further, preferably, the fixing portion 6b is formed so as to be parallel to the portion to be installed. Thus, the fixing portion 6b is stably fixed to the installation portion.
[0020]
By pressing, not only the flange portion 5 but also the installation leg 6 can be integrally formed, so that the bottom plate 1 can be easily manufactured. In addition, since the flange portion 5 is formed continuously on the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 1 over the entire periphery without a break, the strength of the bottom plate 1 is also high.
[0021]
Further, when the refrigeration cycle operation of the air conditioner is performed, dew condensation water is generated in components constituting the refrigeration cycle such as the compressor 2 and the heat exchanger 3. Since the condensed water often flows down and accumulates on the bottom plate 1, a drain hole (not shown) is formed in the bottom plate 1, and the condensed water is discharged from the drain hole to a drain pipe. I have. On the bottom plate 1 of the outdoor unit 10 according to the first embodiment, a flange portion 5 is formed continuously without a break. Therefore, even if a large amount of dew water is generated at one time during the defrosting operation, etc., there is no place where the dew water overflows except through the drain hole, and the dew water leaks from a place other than the drain hole. Never.
[0022]
(Embodiment 2)
An outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described using FIG. 4 and FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bottom plate 1a provided in an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view around the installation leg 16 of the bottom plate 1a provided in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2. The bottom plate 1a according to the second embodiment is different from the bottom plate 1 according to the first embodiment in that the support portion 16a of the installation leg 16 and the flange portion 15 are fixedly connected to each other. is there. Therefore, in FIGS. 4 and 5, the same components as those in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
[0023]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in the bottom plate 1a of the second embodiment, the support portion 16a of the mounting leg 16 and the flange portion 15 are fixedly connected. For example, as shown in the drawing, a caulking portion 16c may be provided, and the support portion 16a and the flange portion 15 may be connected and fixed by caulking. Instead of the caulking fixing, for example, a screw fixing or the like for connecting and fixing the supporting portion 16a and the flange portion 15 with a screw may be used. As described above, the mounting leg 16 is firmly fixed to the bottom plate 1a of the outdoor unit by joining and fixing the support portion 16a and the flange portion 15, and the strength of the mounting leg 16 is increased.
[0024]
【The invention's effect】
In the outdoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention, the bottom plate and the installation leg can be integrally formed, and further, a continuous flange can be formed on the periphery of the bottom plate. Thereby, it can be easily manufactured, and the effect that the strength of the bottom plate is high is exhibited.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the inside of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a bottom plate provided in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the vicinity of an installation leg of a bottom plate provided in an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a bottom plate provided in an outdoor unit of the air conditioner. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the vicinity of an installation leg of the bottom plate provided in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the inside of an outdoor unit of a conventional air conditioner. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a bottom plate provided in the outdoor unit of a conventional air conditioner.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1a Bottom plate 2 Compressor 3 Heat exchanger 4 Blower 5 Flange part 6 Installation leg 6a Support part 6b Fixing part 6c Caulking fixing part 10 Outdoor unit 101 Bottom plate 102 Compressor 103 Heat exchanger 104 Blower 105 Flange part 106 For installation leg

Claims (8)

An outdoor unit of an air conditioner having a bottom plate in which installation legs for being fixed to an installation portion are integrally formed,
The bottom plate includes a flange portion that is bent upward along a peripheral edge of the bottom plate,
The flange portion is formed continuously around the entire circumference of the bottom plate,
The installation leg includes a support portion connected to the flange portion and a fixing portion directly fixed to the installation portion, and is formed by bending a portion extending from the flange portion. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is formed to be substantially parallel to the flange portion. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the support portion and the flange portion are in close contact with each other. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fixing portion is formed to be substantially perpendicular to the supporting portion. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion is parallel to the installation portion. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the flange portion provided on the bottom plate and the mounting leg formed integrally with the bottom plate are formed by pressing a metal plate. Outdoor unit of the machine. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the support portion and the flange portion of the installation leg are connected and fixed. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein the support portion and the flange portion are fixedly connected by caulking or screwing.

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