JP2611121B2 - Outdoor unit installation device and base of the installation device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an installation device for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner (cooler) and a base of the installation device .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when an outdoor unit is installed on a mounting surface (an installation surface, a ground surface) of a veranda, a roof, or the like, a method of installing the outdoor unit via a block, an extruded product, or a dedicated mounting base has been adopted. ing. These methods are convenient for convenience such as simplicity and low cost except for a dedicated mounting base. However, the blocks used for installation on an installation surface having an almost horizontal surface such as a veranda are usually simple, but they are heavy and made of cement. If the installation work is repeated several times,
Worker fatigue is great, and it is extremely difficult to load or store blocks.

[0003] As technical documents relating to these, there are the following proposals. (1) Japanese Utility Model Application 3-18436
There is an air conditioner installation device of No., a wall hanging bracket is provided via a vibration-proof rubber seat in the bottom opening hole of the outdoor unit, and this wall hanging bracket is fixed to a mounting leg fixed to the bottom surface of the outdoor unit via a bolt. It is a configuration that works together. (2) There is an installation base for the installed object of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-18437, a long and short mounting portion is provided on the bottom surface of the installed object (outdoor unit), and a bolt is penetrated through the mounting portion. Then, the installed object is held substantially horizontally via the long and short mounting portions. (3) There is a mounting base for an outdoor unit of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-74228, and one or a set of hard hollow extruded mounting bases is arranged on the bottom surface of the outdoor unit for air conditioning or in a superposed manner.
(4) There is an installation unit for an outdoor unit of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-85029, which fixes a leg of an outdoor unit via a bolt inserted into a long groove of a base of an extruded product, and attaches the leg to the base. This is a configuration in which a vibration isolating rubber is provided between the base and the table. (5) There is an outdoor unit of the air conditioner of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-1925,
On each foot of the outdoor unit, a height-adjustable bolt is provided, and the height of each bolt is adjusted by screwing and unscrewing the bolt.
Thus, the outdoor unit is configured to be kept substantially horizontal regardless of the inclination angle of the installation surface.

[0004] Examples of equipment for adjusting the height of various articles include the following technical documents. (6)
There is a leg height adjuster of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 64-41348, and (7) a leg height adjuster of Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 64-41349.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
There is a base for an outdoor unit having a lightweight structure molded of plastic or the like. However, since the structure is usually configured to follow the installation surface, if the installation surface is inclined, ( In many cases, such an inclined state is present), there is a problem that stability is extremely poor, and installation may be difficult.

In addition, even when the installation surface is inclined, the base of the construction disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Utility Model Publication No.
There is a device of 18437 and a device of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-1925. In this adjustable type base, the actual opening Hei 3-1843
The device of No. 7 lacks versatility because the inclination angle is limited by the length of the base. Moreover, there is a possibility that the installation surface may be damaged.
Further, the invention of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-1925 has an advantage that almost all inclination angles of the installation surface can be accommodated by changing the tightening length of the bolt, but on the other hand, the bolt and the foot are integrated by welding through a weld nut. Due to the configuration, once installed, it cannot be removed or changed, and it is difficult to remove, move, etc., and it is easily affected by location restrictions during welding. is there. In addition, special techniques and dedicated tools or tools are required for the installation, which may be troublesome, or there is a possibility that the installation surface may be damaged by the bolt holding portion.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above, the present invention provides
Being able to adjust to the inclination angle of the installation surface, being lightweight and not scratching the installation ground, or being able to cope with the omnidirectional inclination angle of the installation ground by a combination of inclined plates, installation and removal of the installation device, With one touch,
The following configuration was adopted for the purpose of being able to perform freely and the like.

First, the outdoor unit installation apparatus of the present invention comprises a flat surface having a projection inserted into a bottom hole of the outdoor unit, a rising wall, and a grounding flange, and a bottom surface of the outdoor unit. A set of bases to be provided in parallel, a set screw for linking the set of bases to the mounting legs provided on the bottom surface of the outdoor unit, and a set screw are superimposed on the mounting surface of the set of bases. It comprises a tapered inclined plate and fixing means for fixing the inclined plate and the grounding flange of the base.

Next, the outdoor unit according to the present invention is installed on the bottom surface.
One set of bases has projections that are inserted into the recesses on the bottom of the outdoor unit.
Rectangular plane and a rectangular shape suspended from the plane
Riser wall and several radially extending riser walls
A plate-like grounding collar body having a locking portion such as a through hole or a locking hole.
And is integrally molded with a plastic member.
It is a configuration characterized by the following.

[0010]

The operation (installation method) of the present invention will be described below. First, corresponding to the inclination angle of the installation surface, the locking projection of the inclined plate at the top of one or several superimposed inclined plates is inserted into the locking hole of the grounding collar body of the base, and Utilizing the bending of the substantially central portion that occurs after the molding of the base. That is, when the locking projection is inserted into the locking hole in a state where the bent grounding flange body is expanded outward, the bending of the grounding flange body is returned, and the locking hole and the locking projection are connected to each other. Through the fitting, the base and the inclined plate are integrated. Thus, one or several inclined plates are attached to the bottom surface of the base (below the grounding collar body). Of course, in the case of several inclined plates, a plurality of engaging holes provided on the lower surface of the inclined plate are fitted with several engaging projections on the upper surface of the inclined plate located below. For example, one or several sheets are fitted and integrated. At this time, since the inclined plate is tapered from one side to the other side, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the inclined plate is inclined leftward toward the thickness direction of the outdoor unit as shown in FIGS. 7, or as shown in FIG. 7, the left side is inclined toward the left side, and the outdoor unit is inclined in the longitudinal direction. Of course, in the example of FIG. 7, the numbers of the left and right inclined plates are different.

When one or several inclined plates are fixed below the grounding flange of the base as described above, the base with the inclined plates is temporarily installed on the installation surface, and The level of the base is inspected (or visually observed), and when the level is substantially confirmed, the outdoor unit is installed here.

That is, the insertion projections of one set (a pair) of bases are
While fitting each recess opened in the bottom of the outdoor unit,
By arranging a set of bases on the bottom surface of the outdoor unit while adjusting the positions of the set of bases, the outdoor unit is held in a substantially horizontal state. Therefore, subsequently, each of the stee of the outdoor unit and the plane of each of the bases are integrated by a tightening means such as a set screw. By these procedures and operations, the outdoor unit is securely held on a set of bases provided on the installation surface, and the outdoor unit is maintained in a substantially horizontal state.

Incidentally, since the base and the inclined plate are usually made of plastic, there is no problem even when a large number of units are mounted on a car, and the outdoor unit is installed many times a day. Obviously, repeated work can help reduce that fatigue. Further, problems such as a work accident or damage to a worker, an installation surface, or an article are eliminated.
Furthermore, since the base has a hollow shape, superimposed lamination is also possible,
The simplification of storage and accommodation is achieved, which is very useful. Furthermore, the installation method, operation, procedure, and the like described above are merely examples, and are not limited to this example.

[0014]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes a base. The base 1 includes a flat surface 111 having an insertion protrusion 10 having a rectangular shape, a rectangular shape, another deformed shape, or the like, and a rising wall 112 suspended from the flat surface 111.
And a grounding flange 113 made of a square, square flange, plate, or the like extending radially from the end surface of the rising wall 112, and is usually made of a plastic member or other lightweight member. And a soft member (of course, one that can correspond to the weight of the outdoor unit A), and has a hollow shape. In the flat surface 111 of the base 1, a recess 114 for set screw guide is not limited to one, and is not limited to a recess, and may be, for example, an intermittent depression, a line, a small hole, or the like.
Is provided. Although not shown, the set screw (illustrated but not numbered) is screwed into the plane 111 via a flange (not shown). The grounding flange 113 has a through hole 115 for inserting a locking projection to be described later.
(It is not limited to a through-hole. That is, it may be a locking hole.) Several locking portions are provided. In addition, 2 shows the bending of the base 1. The rising wall 112 is ideally tapered upward, but may adopt other configurations, such as a vertically extending shape, an expanded shape, a deformed shape, and a bay shape.

Reference numeral 3 denotes an inclined plate which is tapered from one side 311 to the other side 312 and has a rectangular, rectangular or other shape in plan view, and an upper surface 313 of the inclined plate 3 has
Several hooks formed on the lower surface 314 of the through-hole 115 of the grounding collar body 113 of the base 1 or the inclined plate 3a having the same configuration as the inclined plate 3 (the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals). A locking projection 315 to be inserted into the stop hole 316 is provided. The inclined plates 3, 3a,... (Hereinafter, simply referred to as 3) are usually made of a plastic member, or other lightweight members and soft members. The inclined plate 3 preferably has a square shape in a plan view so that the inclined plate 3 can be arranged at a free angle with respect to the grounding collar body 113 of the base 1. That is, the inclination of the installation surface B shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the inclination in the thickness direction of the outdoor unit A, or the inclination of the installation surface B shown in FIG.
According to the inclination of the outdoor unit A in the longitudinal direction, or the unevenness of the installation surface B (not shown), the same plane, or the like, the taper direction of the inclined plate 3 is adapted to be adapted. At this time, the configuration is such that the square shape is always maintained through the locking between the locking projections 315 and the locking holes 316.

The use of the inclined plate 3 depends on the outdoor unit A
In addition, although not shown, it can be used as a base for other articles such as furniture and machines. If the inclined plate 3 is made of a soft material, it can be used as a cushioning material or a buffer base for a package. C in the figure indicates a wall surface (window frame).

[0017]

As described in detail above, the present invention has a set of bases made of plastic members and the like, and a tapered shape arranged on the lower surface of the grounding collar body of the set of bases. Since it is an outdoor unit installation device consisting of an inclined plate made of the same member that can be superimposed, it is reliable and quick in response to each situation such as inclination of the installation surface, unevenness, horizontal, etc. It has the effect of being able to be installed without scratching (damage). Further, it is a place where the handling and storage are facilitated by reducing the weight of the base and the inclined plate, and being stacked and accommodated, and the working environment is greatly improved. Further, it can greatly contribute to cost reduction, improvement of aesthetics, safety after installation, and the like .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a base.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the inclined plate.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the inclined plate as viewed from the back.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view showing an assembling state of a base and an inclined plate.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged side view showing an actual installation situation.

FIG. 6 is a front view on a reduced scale of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a front view showing another example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Base 10 Insertion protrusion 111 Flat surface 112 Rise wall 113 Grounding flange 114 Concave stripe 115 Through hole 2 Flexure 3 Inclined plate 3a Inclined plate 311 One side 312 Other side 313 Upper surface 314 Lower surface 315 Locking protrusion 316 Locking hole A Outdoor unit B Installation surface C Wall surface (window frame)

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] A pair of bases provided with a flat surface having a projection inserted into a bottom hole of the outdoor unit, a rising wall, and a grounding flange, and provided alongside a bottom surface of the outdoor unit; A set screw for linking the set of bases and mounting legs provided on the bottom surface of the outdoor unit; a tapered inclined plate superimposed on an installation surface of the set of bases; And a fixing means for fixing the grounding flange of the base to the outdoor unit. 2. A pair of bases provided on a bottom surface of the outdoor unit, a rectangular flat surface having a projection inserted into a concave hole on the bottom surface of the outdoor unit, and a rectangular shape vertically suspended from the flat surface. And a plate-like grounding flange body having a plurality of through-holes extending in the radial direction of the rising wall and a locking portion such as a locking hole,
A base of the outdoor unit installation device, wherein the base is integrally molded with a plastic member.