JPH0972573A - Outdoor unit of air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, whose synthetic resin cover is improved in strength. SOLUTION: A front cover 4 forms the top and front sides and a rear cover 3 forms the rear side and both sides. A reinforcing plate 7 is provided lengthwise on the inside of the top side of the front cover 4 with both ends of it fixed on one of the sides of the rear cover 3 and the upper part of a partition plate. An upper fixing piece 8a of a motor mount 8 is fitted in a recessed part 7a provided almost in the middle of the reinforcing plate 7, and a lower fixing part 8c of the motor mount 8 is attached on a bottom plate 1. Thereby, a synthetic resin cover can be improved in strength.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and more particularly to a reinforcing structure for reinforcing the strength of a main body made of a synthetic resin cover or the like attached to a bottom plate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional outdoor unit for an air conditioner includes a bottom plate 1 on which a compressor (not shown) and a heat exchanger 6 are partitioned by a partition plate 5 and placed, as shown in FIG. , The lower mounting portion 8c by a screw (not shown) in the fixing hole 1a provided in the bottom plate 1.
The motor mounting base 8 which is inserted into the insertion hole 8d provided in the above and is screwed and the locking portion 8b provided in the upper mounting portion 8a is held by the heat exchanger 6, and the rear surface attached to the bottom plate 1 And a cover 2 composed of a synthetic resin rear cover 3 constituting both side surfaces and a synthetic resin front cover 4 constituting an upper surface and a front surface, and a main body is constituted by the compressor, the heat exchanger 6, and the motor mounting base. It was configured to protect 8 etc. In the above configuration, since the rear cover 3 and the front cover 4 are made of synthetic resin, the rear surface and both side surfaces and the upper surface and the front surface are integrally formed, and the cost-effective outdoor unit for an air conditioner is formed. It was. However, since the rear cover 3 and the front cover 4 are made of synthetic resin, there is a problem that the strength is insufficient. In addition, depending on the specifications of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, when the heat exchanger 6 is replaced in one row or two rows, the locking portion 8b provided in the upper mounting portion 8a is There was a problem that two types of heat exchangers 6 had to be prepared corresponding to the one-row or two-row heat exchangers 6.

[0003]

In the present invention, the strength of the synthetic resin cover for protecting the compressor, the heat exchanger, the motor mounting base, etc. can be easily adjusted regardless of whether the heat exchanger is a single row or a double row heat exchanger. It is an object of the present invention to provide an outdoor unit of an air conditioner that can be improved.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and includes a bottom plate on which a compressor and a heat exchanger are partitioned by partition plates and placed, and the above-mentioned bottom plate. The main body is composed of a motor mount erected to face the heat exchanger, a rear cover forming back and side surfaces and a front cover forming top and front surfaces, and a synthetic resin cover attached to the bottom plate. In the outdoor unit of the air conditioner having the above-mentioned structure, the front cover is provided with first locking means for locking one end to an upper portion of one side surface of the rear cover in the longitudinal direction inside the upper surface, and the other end is the partition plate. A reinforcing plate having a second locking means for locking is provided at the upper part of the plate, and a recess having a first screw hole is formed by opening one side at substantially the center of the reinforcing plate. Provide a substantially L-shaped locking piece on the upper part of the motor mount The locking piece is provided with a first insertion hole corresponding to the first screw hole, and the locking piece is screwed and fixed to the first screw hole of the recess by a screw inserted through the first insertion hole, The lower part of the motor mount is fixed by screwing the second screw hole provided in the bottom plate corresponding to the second insert hole with the screw inserted through the second insert hole provided in the lower part of the motor mount. It is characterized by having done. Further, a bottom plate on which the compressor and the heat exchanger are partitioned and placed by a partition plate, a motor mounting stand which is erected on the bottom plate so as to face the heat exchanger, a rear cover which constitutes a back surface and both side surfaces, and In an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, which is composed of a front cover forming an upper surface and a front surface, and a main body made of a synthetic resin cover attached to the bottom plate, in the longitudinal direction inside the upper surface of the front cover, A reinforcing plate having a first locking means for locking one end on one side surface of the rear cover and a second locking means for locking the other end on the upper side of the partition plate is provided. One side is opened in the center to form a concave portion having a first locking hole, and a substantially L-shaped locking piece is provided on the upper part of the motor mount corresponding to the concave portion. The first locking claw corresponding to the first locking hole is provided and locked to mount the motor. A second locking hole provided in the lower part of, is characterized in that locking the second locking pawl provided on the bottom plate to correspond to the second locking hole. Further, the first screw hole and the second screw hole are each provided with a protrusion. Further, the first locking means includes a thin portion provided on an upper portion of one side surface of the rear cover, and a bifurcated substantially L-shaped holding piece provided at one end of the reinforcing plate corresponding to the thin portion. It is characterized by Further, the thin wall portion is provided with projecting ribs corresponding to both sides of at least one of the bifurcated holding pieces. Further, the second locking means is provided on both sides and the tip of the other end of the reinforcing plate corresponding to the extending portion extending in a substantially L shape on the upper portion of the partition plate. It is characterized by comprising a flange. Further, a plurality of the first screw holes and the first insertion holes, and the plurality of second screw holes and the second insertion holes are provided. Further, a plurality of the first locking hole and the first locking claw, and the second locking hole and the second locking claw are provided respectively.

[0005]

With the above structure, the cover made of synthetic resin for protecting the compressor, the heat exchanger, the motor mounting base, etc. can be simply and sufficiently reinforced regardless of the one-row or two-row heat exchanger. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1 includes a reinforcing plate provided to reinforce the cover and a bottom plate on which the compressor, the heat exchanger, etc. are mounted. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the motor mount is screwed and fixed by screws to be reinforced, and the reinforcing plate and the compressor are provided for reinforcing the cover. The bottom plate on which the heat exchanger etc. is mounted has the structure that the motor mounting base can be locked by the first locking claw and the second locking claw, respectively, so that it can be reinforced by a simpler work. It can be configured.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present embodiment, the cover made of synthetic resin can be reinforced by a simpler work, and the description will focus on the embodiment corresponding to claim 2, and the embodiment corresponding to claim 1 will be described. Examples will be explained by adding or supplementing. In FIGS. 1, 2 (A) (B) (C) and FIG. 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a compressor (not shown) and a heat exchanger and a motor mount which will be described later, which are partitioned and placed by a partition plate which will be described later. With the bottom plate, 1a
Is a second locking claw that is formed integrally with the bottom plate 1 and that corresponds to a plurality of second locking holes provided in a lower mounting portion of a motor mounting base, which will be described later. By locking the second locking claw, the lower mounting portion of the motor mounting base described later,
It is configured such that it can be locked on the bottom plate 1 by a simple operation in a stable state so as not to be displaced or slip. In addition, regarding the embodiment corresponding to claim 1, a plurality of second insertion holes provided in a lower mounting portion of a motor mounting base described later are provided, and the bottom plate 1 corresponds to the second insertion holes.
Provided with a second screw hole 1a integrally formed with a protrusion for improving strength, screwed into the second screw hole 1a with a screw (not shown) inserted through the second insertion hole, A lower mounting portion of a motor mounting base, which will be described later, can be fixed on the bottom plate 1 in a state where it is not displaced or idle. Reference numeral 2 denotes a cover which is attached to the bottom plate 1 and includes a rear cover 3 made of synthetic resin which constitutes a back surface and both side surfaces, and a front cover 4 made of synthetic resin which has an upper surface and a front surface. The bottom plate 1 and the cover 2 constitute a main body so that the compressor (not shown), a heat exchanger described later, a motor mount, and the like are protected. 3a is a concave joint portion on the rear cover 3 side, and 4a is a convex portion formed on the front cover 4 side corresponding to the joint portion 3a.
And the convex portion 4a are joined to form the cover 2.
Reference numeral 3b denotes a thin portion provided on an upper portion of at least one side surface of the rear cover 3, and a bifurcated substantially L-shaped holding piece provided at one end of a reinforcing plate described later corresponding to the thin portion 3b is fitted. Thus, one end of the reinforcing plate described later is held. 3c is a protruding rib corresponding to at least one side of a bifurcated holding piece provided at one end of a reinforcing plate described later in the thin portion 3b, and by providing the rib 3c, a reinforcing plate described later The bifurcated holding piece provided at one end of the is configured to be held so as not to shift in the front-rear direction. Further, the thin portion 3b and the rib 3c are integrally formed with the rear cover 3 so that the dimension and shape can be accurately finished, and the cost is advantageous. Reference numeral 5 is a partition plate which is erected on the bottom plate 1 and partitions the bottom plate 1 into a heat exchanger chamber and a compressor chamber. Reference numeral 5a denotes an extending portion integrally formed by extending the upper portion of the partition plate 5 into a substantially L shape, and the other end of a reinforcing plate described later is locked to the extending portion 5a. Has become. Since the extending portion 5a is formed integrally with the partition plate 5, the dimension and shape can be accurately finished, and the extending portion 5a has a cost-effective configuration. Reference numeral 6 is a heat exchanger arranged in the heat exchanger chamber, and 7 is first locking means A for locking one end of the front cover 4 in the longitudinal direction inside the upper surface of the front cover 4 at one end on the upper side surface of the rear cover 3. And a second locking means B that locks the other end to the upper part of the partition plate 5. Reference numeral 7a is a recess formed by opening one side at approximately the center of the reinforcing plate 7, and a locking piece of a motor mount, which will be described later, is locked in the recess 7a. Reference numeral 7b denotes a plurality of first locking holes provided in the recess 7a, and a first locking claw provided on a locking piece of a motor mount described later is locked in the first locking hole 7b. Thus, the locking piece of the motor mount is locked in the recess 7a of the reinforcing plate 7 by a simple operation in a stable state so as not to be displaced or idle. By simply locking the locking piece of the motor mounting base described later in the recess 7a of the reinforcing plate 7,
The structure is such that the strength of the cover 2 can be greatly improved. In the embodiment corresponding to claim 1, a plurality of first screw holes 7b integrally formed with a protrusion for improving strength are provided in the recess 7a.
Corresponding to the above, a first insertion hole is provided in a locking piece of a motor mounting base described later, and a screw (not shown) inserted through the first insertion hole is screwed into the first screw hole 7b to be described later. The locking piece of the motor mount is fixed to the reinforcing plate 7 in a state where it is not displaced or idle. 7c is shown in FIG.
As shown in (B), a bifurcated, substantially L-shaped holding piece integrally formed at one end of the reinforcing plate 7 corresponding to the thin portion 3c. With 3c, the first locking means A for locking one end of the reinforcing plate 7 is formed. Further, the holding piece 7c is integrally formed with the reinforcing plate 7 so that the dimension and shape thereof can be accurately finished, and the holding piece 7c has a cost-effective configuration. 7d is shown in FIG.
As shown in (C), flanges provided on both sides and the tip of the other end of the reinforcing plate 7 corresponding to the extending portion 5a enable the extending portion 5a to be sandwiched by the flange 7d. The second locking means B is formed.
8 is a motor (not shown) facing the heat exchanger 6.
3 is a motor mount that is erected on the bottom plate 1 to attach the motor mount 8 to the bottom plate 1 and the reinforcing plate 7 as shown in FIG. It has a structure that can sufficiently reinforce. Reference numeral 8a is a substantially L-shaped locking piece integrally formed on the upper part of the motor mount 8. The locking piece 8a is formed on the reinforcing plate 7.
It is configured to be locked in the recess 7a.
8b is a first locking claw integrally formed with the locking piece 8a corresponding to the first locking hole 7b, and the locking claw 8b is locked in the first locking hole 7b. Then, the locking piece 8a can be locked in the recess 7a of the reinforcing plate 7 by a simple operation. As for the embodiment corresponding to claim 1, as described above, a plurality of first screw holes 7b integrally formed with a protrusion for improving strength are provided in the recess 7a. Corresponding to 7b, a first insertion hole 8b is provided in the locking piece 8a of the motor mount 8, and a screw (not shown) inserted through the first insertion hole 8b is screwed into the first screw hole 7b. Then, the locking piece 8a of the motor mount 8 is attached to the reinforcing plate 7
In addition, it is configured to be fixed in a state where it is not displaced or slipped. Reference numeral 8c is a lower mounting portion of the motor mounting base 8, and 8d is a plurality of second locking holes provided in the lower mounting portion 8c corresponding to the second locking claws 1a. By locking the second locking claw 1a in the second locking hole 8c, the lower mounting portion 8c is stabilized on the bottom plate 1 by a simple operation in a state where the lower mounting portion 8c is not displaced or slipped. It has a structure that can be locked to. In addition, regarding the embodiment corresponding to claim 1, a second insertion hole 8d is provided in the lower mounting portion 8c, and a second screw hole 1a is provided in the bottom plate 1 corresponding to the second insertion hole 8d. The lower mounting portion 8c can be fixed on the bottom plate 1 by being screwed into the second screw hole 1a with a screw (not shown) inserted through the second insertion hole 8d.

With the above structure, in the embodiment corresponding to claim 1, one end of the reinforcing plate 7 is screwed to the upper portion of one side of the rear cover 3 by the first locking means A, and the second engaging member is attached. The other end is screwed to the upper part of the partition plate 5 by the stopping means B, and the locking piece 8a of the motor mounting base 8 is screwed to the recess 7a of the reinforcing plate 7 to fix the motor mounting base 8. An outdoor unit of an air conditioner in which the lower mounting portion 8c is screwed to the bottom plate 1 so that the strength of the cover 2 made of synthetic resin can be sufficiently reinforced. Further, according to the configuration, the embodiment corresponding to claim 2 is as follows.
One end of the reinforcing plate 7 is locked to an upper part of one side surface of the rear cover 3 by the first locking means A, and the other end is locked to an upper part of the partition plate 5 by the second locking means B. , The locking piece of the motor mount 8 in the recess 7a of the reinforcing plate 7
8a is locked, the lower mounting part 8c of the motor mounting base 8 is locked to the bottom plate 1, and the cover 2 made of synthetic resin
The outdoor unit of the air conditioner can be reinforced by a simpler work.

[0008]

As described above, according to the present invention, the compressor,
An outdoor unit of an air conditioner in which a cover made of synthetic resin for protecting a heat exchanger, a motor mounting base and the like can be simply and sufficiently reinforced regardless of the heat exchanger in one row or two rows.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to the present invention;
(A) is a main part perspective view, (B) is a main part exploded perspective view showing the first locking means A, and (C) is a main part exploded perspective view showing the second locking means B. .

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a main part of an outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bottom plate 1a Second locking claw 2 Cover 3 Rear cover 3a Joining part 4 Front cover 4a Convex part 5 Partition plate 5a Extending part 6 Heat exchanger 7 Reinforcing plate 7a Recess 7b First locking hole, First insertion hole 7c Retention Piece 7d Flange 8 Motor mounting base 8a Locking piece 8b First locking claw 8c Lower mounting portion 8d Second locking hole, second insertion hole A First locking means B Second locking means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A bottom plate on which a compressor and a heat exchanger are partitioned and placed by a partition plate, a motor mount installed upright on the bottom plate so as to face the heat exchanger, and a rear face and both side faces. A rear cover and an upper surface and a front cover forming a front surface, and an outdoor unit of an air conditioner in which a main body is composed of a synthetic resin cover mounted on the bottom plate. A reinforcing plate having a first locking means for locking one end to an upper portion of one side of the rear cover and a second locking means for locking the other end to an upper portion of the partition plate in the same direction. A recess having a first screw hole is formed by opening one side at substantially the center of the plate, and a substantially L-shaped locking piece is provided above the motor mount corresponding to the recess, and the locking is performed. Providing a first insertion hole corresponding to the first screw hole in one piece,
The locking piece is screwed and fixed to the first screw hole of the recess by the screw inserted through the first insertion hole, and the screw is inserted through the second insertion hole provided in the lower portion of the motor mount. An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, wherein a second screw hole provided in the bottom plate corresponding to a second insertion hole is screwed to fix a lower portion of the motor mount. 2. A bottom plate on which a compressor and a heat exchanger are partitioned and placed by a partition plate, a motor mounting base standing on the bottom plate so as to face the heat exchanger, and a back face and both side faces. A rear cover and an upper surface and a front cover forming a front surface, and an outdoor unit of an air conditioner in which a main body is composed of a synthetic resin cover mounted on the bottom plate. A reinforcing plate having a first locking means for locking one end to an upper portion of one side of the rear cover and a second locking means for locking the other end to an upper portion of the partition plate in the same direction. A concave portion having a first locking hole is formed at one side of the plate by opening one side thereof, and a substantially L-shaped locking piece is provided on the upper portion of the motor mount corresponding to the concave portion. The stopper is provided with a first locking claw corresponding to the first locking hole to lock the stopper, and An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that a second locking hole provided in the lower part of the mounting base locks a second locking claw provided on the bottom plate corresponding to the second locking hole. . 3. The outdoor unit for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein each of the first screw hole and the second screw hole is provided with a protrusion. 4. The holding portion having a bifurcated and substantially L-shape, wherein the first locking means is provided at an upper portion of one side surface of the rear cover, and the one end of the reinforcing plate is provided corresponding to the thin portion. The outdoor unit for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the outdoor unit comprises one piece. 5. The outdoor unit for an air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein the thin wall portion is provided with projecting ribs corresponding to both sides of at least one of the bifurcated holding pieces. 6. The second locking means includes an extending portion extending in an upper portion of the partition plate in a substantially L-shape, and both ends and a tip of the other end of the reinforcing plate corresponding to the extending portion. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the outdoor unit of the air conditioner comprises: 7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the first screw holes and the first insertion holes and a plurality of the second screw holes and the second insertion holes are provided. Outdoor unit. 8. A plurality of the first locking hole and the first locking claw, and a plurality of the second locking hole and the second locking claw, respectively. Air conditioner outdoor unit.