JP2008256263A - Outdoor unit of air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an outdoor unit of an air conditioner capable of confirming failure or an abnormal state from an outside without removing an outer panel with a simple structure. <P>SOLUTION: In a position confronting a segment display part 2 displaying the failure or the abnormal state of the air conditioner, a carrying handle 10 in a recessed shape is arranged in an inside, and the handle 10 is formed by a transparent material through which the inside can be seen, and thereby, the content of the failure or the abnormality can be virtually recognized through the handle 10, and the outer panel 8 of the outdoor unit 1 is not required to be removed. Further, the carrying handle 10 existing in the ordinary outdoor unit 1 is used, and the structure is simple. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an outdoor unit of an air conditioner equipped with a display unit that displays a failure or abnormality state.

  Conventionally, an outdoor unit of this type of air conditioner has a configuration in which a display unit that displays a failure or abnormality state is arranged on an electronic control device, and a service panel that constitutes a part of the exterior is temporarily removed and visually observed. In addition, an outdoor unit of another air conditioner has a display unit that displays a failure or abnormality state inside the main body, and constitutes a part of the exterior of the outdoor unit and is disposed on a side surface. There is also a configuration in which another permeable resin plate is incorporated in a part of − (for example, see Patent Document 1).

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an outdoor unit of a conventional air conditioner, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the outdoor unit of the conventional air conditioner. 7 and 8, a permeable resin plate 103 is arranged on a pipe cover 102 existing in the outdoor unit 101 of the air conditioner, and a display unit 104 that displays a failure or abnormality state at an opposite position is displayed on the electronic control unit 105. Arranged above.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-23010

  However, in the conventional configuration described above, it takes time and effort to open a panel that constitutes a part of the exterior of the outdoor unit in order to grasp the failure or abnormal state of the air conditioner, and rainwater infiltrates inside during rainy weather. However, it does not lead to a failure due to wetting of the electrical parts, but it has a problem that it requires another special part as a transparent part that can be seen, complicates the configuration, and lacks economic efficiency.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it is possible to confirm the state of failure or abnormality with a normal and easy configuration without opening the exterior panels and covers constituting the outdoor unit and without increasing the cost. An object of the present invention is to provide an outdoor unit for an air conditioner.

  In order to solve the conventional problems, an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to the present invention includes a display unit that displays a failure or abnormality state of an air conditioner, an electronic control device that includes the display unit, and a relative In this position, a concave carrying handle is arranged inside an exterior panel constituting a part of the exterior of the outdoor unit, and the carrying handle is made of a transparent material that is visible.

  As a result, the handle that is normally provided without opening the front panel of the exterior via the transparent transport handle disposed at a position opposite to the display unit that displays the failure or abnormality state of the air conditioner. Therefore, an air conditioner outdoor unit can be provided that can confirm failure or abnormality of the air conditioner without adding new parts.

  Moreover, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner of this invention has arrange | positioned the another light-shielding material which covers a part of the inner side of a conveyance handle, or the outer side. As a result, even if the carrying handle becomes larger due to the convenience of carrying it, it is possible to block the light of unnecessary parts outside the visible range and brighten the display part that displays the failure or abnormality of the air conditioner Therefore, it is possible to provide an outdoor unit for an air conditioner that prevents the air conditioner from becoming difficult to see and can easily check the contents of the failure or abnormality of the air conditioner.

  Moreover, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner of this invention has arrange | positioned the other light shielding material which can be attached or detached inside the carrying handle. As a result, a separate light blocking material is usually attached to the inside of the transparent carrying handle to maintain its aesthetics. When a failure or abnormality occurs, the other light blocking material is removed, and the failure or abnormality is detected via the transparent carrying handle. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner that can confirm the contents of will be provided.

  The outdoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention does not open the front panel of the exterior through a transparent carrying handle arranged at a position opposite to the display unit that displays the failure or abnormality state of the air conditioner. In addition, it is possible to confirm the contents of failure or abnormality with a normal and easy configuration without increasing the number of parts and increasing the cost.

  The first aspect of the present invention is a display unit that displays a failure or abnormality state of an air conditioner, an electronic control device equipped with the display unit, and an exterior panel that constitutes a part of the exterior for carrying a concave shape inside. A state of failure or abnormality of the air conditioner by arranging the carrying handle at a position facing the display unit and forming the carrying handle with a transparent material visible The failure or abnormality of the air conditioner can be confirmed without opening the front panel of the exterior through the transparent carrying handle arranged at a position facing the display unit.

  Even if the 2nd invention arranges another light shielding material which covers a part of the inside or outside of the carrying handle of the 1st invention in particular, even if the carrying handle becomes larger due to the convenience of carrying, The display unit that displays the malfunction or abnormality of the air conditioner can block the light from unnecessary parts outside the visible range and prevent it from becoming difficult to see by brightening it. The contents can be confirmed.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, in particular, another light blocking material that can be attached and detached is formed by hollow molding inside the carrying handle of the first aspect of the invention. In the event of a failure or abnormality, another light blocking material can be removed and the content of the failure or abnormality can be confirmed via a transparent carrying handle.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 and 2, the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner equipped with a compressor (not shown), a heat exchanger (not shown), a fan motor (not shown), etc. is in a state of failure or abnormality. The electronic control unit 3 on which the segment display unit 2 to be displayed is mounted, and the top panel 5 and the substrate 6 constituting the outdoor unit 1 are fixed with screws 7 at positions facing the segment display unit 2. In addition, the opening 9 of the exterior panel 8 has a configuration in which a concave and transparent handle 10 is disposed inside.

  About the outdoor unit of the air conditioner comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below. When a failure or abnormality occurs in the air conditioner, numbers and English characters corresponding to the contents are displayed on the segment display unit 2 in accordance with an instruction from the electronic control device 3 provided in the outdoor unit 1. The inspector does not loosen and remove the screws 7 of the exterior panel 8 fixed to the top plate 5 and the substrate 6, and the numbers and letters shown on the segment display unit 2 can be obtained via the transparent carrying handle 10. It is possible to visually check and understand the contents of the corresponding failure or abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the state of failure or abnormality with a normal and easy configuration without opening the exterior panels and covers constituting the outdoor unit and without increasing the cost.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a handle for carrying the air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a concave and transparent transport handle 10 is arranged in the opening 9 of the exterior panel 8 of the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner, and there is a malfunction or abnormality inside the transport handle 10. The surface opposite to the segment display unit 2 for displaying the state is the visible part 10a, and the area excluding the visible part 10a is composed of a painted area 10b.

  About the outdoor unit of the air conditioner comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and effect | action are demonstrated below. When a failure or abnormality occurs in the air conditioner, the inspector removes the visible portion 10a of the carrying handle 10 without loosening and removing the screws of the exterior panel 8 fixed to the top plate 5 and the substrate 6. Thus, the numbers and English characters shown on the segment display unit 2 can be visually checked, and the contents of the corresponding failure or abnormality can be grasped. In particular, in a large outdoor unit, when the shape of the handle 10 for transportation becomes large, it is effective for extra light flowing from the transparent portion and making it difficult to see.

  Further, the carrying handle 10 formed of a transparent material can be easily coated only on the visible portion 10a by masking the visible portion 10a.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a transport handle of the air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 5 and 6, the opening 9 of the exterior panel 8 of the outdoor unit 1 of the air conditioner is disposed at a position opposite to the segment display unit 2 that displays a failure or abnormality state, and the opening 9 has a concave shape inside. A transparent carrying handle 10 is arranged, and another thin light blocking material 11 formed into a hollow shape inside the carrying handle 10 is arranged.

  About the outdoor unit of the air conditioner comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below. Normally, the carrying handle 10 of the outdoor unit 1 is provided with another thin light blocking material 11 that is hollow and thin. However, if a failure or abnormality occurs, the inspector can use the top plate and the substrate. Without removing the screws of the exterior panel 8 fixed to the screen, simply removing the light blocking material 11 allows the numbers and English letters shown on the segment display unit 2 to be visually checked, and the contents of the corresponding failure or abnormality Can be grasped. And if confirmation is completed, if the light shielding material 11 is mounted | worn with the handle 10 again, the beauty | look will be maintained.

  Moreover, by manufacturing the light blocking material 11 by hollow molding, it can be obtained at low cost.

  The present invention can be applied not only to an outdoor unit of an air conditioner as long as it is equipped with a display unit that displays a failure or abnormality state.

The perspective view of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in the 1st Embodiment of this invention Sectional drawing of the principal part of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in the 1st Embodiment of this invention Sectional drawing of the principal part of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention Sectional drawing of the handle of the air conditioner in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention Sectional drawing of the principal part of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention Sectional drawing of the handle part of the air conditioner in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention Perspective view of outdoor unit of conventional air conditioner Cross-sectional view of the main part of the outdoor unit of the conventional air conditioner

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outdoor unit 2 Segment display part 4 Electrical component part 8 Exterior panel 10 Handle for conveyance 11 Light shielding material

Claims (3)

A display unit that displays a state of failure or abnormality of the air conditioner, an electronic control device equipped with the display unit, and an exterior panel that forms part of the exterior, and a concave carrying handle inside, An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, wherein the carrying handle is disposed at a position facing the display unit, and the carrying handle is formed of a transparent material that is visible. 2. The outdoor unit for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein another light shielding material that covers a part of the inside or outside of the carrying handle is disposed. The outdoor unit for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein another light shielding member that can be attached and detached is arranged inside the carrying handle.