KR102266827B1 - An outdoor unit for a an air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air conditioner.
An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a refrigerant pipe; and a pipe support device coupled to the coolant pipe to reduce vibration or stress generated in the coolant pipe, wherein the pipe support device includes: a first pipe support part for supporting at least a portion of the coolant pipe; a second pipe support part spaced apart from the first pipe part and supporting another part of the refrigerant pipe; and a connection part connecting the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part.

Description

air conditioner {An outdoor unit for a an air conditioner}

The present invention relates to an air conditioner.

An air conditioner is a device for maintaining the air in a predetermined space in the most suitable state according to the use and purpose. In general, the air conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator, and a refrigeration cycle for performing compression, condensation, expansion and evaporation of refrigerant is driven to cool or heat the predetermined space. .

The predetermined space may be variously proposed according to a place where the air conditioner is used. For example, when the air conditioner is disposed in a home or office, the predetermined space may be an indoor space of a house or a building. On the other hand, when the air conditioner is disposed in a vehicle, the predetermined space may be a boarding space in which a person rides.

When the air conditioner performs a cooling operation, the outdoor heat exchanger provided in the outdoor unit functions as a condenser, and the indoor heat exchanger provided in the indoor unit functions as an evaporator. On the other hand, when the air conditioner performs a heating operation, the indoor heat exchanger functions as a condenser and the outdoor heat exchanger functions as an evaporator.

On the other hand, the air conditioner includes a refrigerant pipe for guiding the flow of the refrigerant. During the operation of the air conditioner, vibration may be generated in the refrigerant pipe.

In particular, in the compressor provided in the outdoor unit, many vibrations may be generated by the compression action of the refrigerant, and these vibrations may act on the refrigerant pipe around the compressor, for example, the suction pipe or the discharge pipe of the compressor. And, stress is concentrated in the refrigerant pipe by the vibration, which may adversely affect the rigidity of the refrigerant pipe.

The present applicant has applied for the following prior literature with respect to an air conditioner having a device for damping the vibration of such a refrigerant pipe.

[Prior Literature]

1. Publication No. 2003-0017803 (published date: March 4, 2003), title of invention: pipe structure)

The prior document is characterized in that the piping structure in which the concentrated mass is installed is provided. However, according to the prior literature, since the concentrated mass is made of a rubber material and a plurality of pieces must be installed, material cost is high, and there is a problem that a separate fastening operation is required to fix the concentrated mass to the pipe.

In addition, the concentrated mass has a problem in that it is limited to be installed in the bending portion of the refrigerant in which the stress according to the vibration can be concentrated.

The present invention has been proposed to solve these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner capable of attenuating vibration of a refrigerant pipe and preventing stress concentration.

An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a refrigerant pipe; and a pipe support device coupled to the coolant pipe to reduce vibration or stress generated in the coolant pipe, wherein the pipe support device includes: a first pipe support part for supporting at least a portion of the coolant pipe; a second pipe support part spaced apart from the first pipe part and supporting another part of the refrigerant pipe; and a connection part connecting the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part.

In addition, the first pipe support part or the second pipe support part, is formed to be curved with a set curvature, characterized in that it is arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the refrigerant pipe.

In addition, the refrigerant pipe, a first pipe portion extending in one direction; a second pipe part extending in a direction crossing the extending direction of the first pipe part; and a bending part provided between the first pipe part and the second pipe part and having a bent shape.

In addition, the first pipe support includes an insertion end into which the refrigerant pipe is inserted, and the inner diameter R2 from the insertion end to the center of the first pipe support is, from the inner surface of the first pipe support to the center. It is characterized in that it is formed smaller than the inner diameter (R1).

In addition, the connecting portion is characterized in that the protrusion protruding from one surface of the connecting portion is provided.

In addition, the protrusion is characterized in that it extends to one surface of the first pipe support part or the second pipe support part.

In addition, the first pipe support part or the second pipe support part is characterized in that it is composed of a material capable of elastic deformation.

In addition, the connection portion, characterized in that the through hole for dispersing the vibration or stress generated in the refrigerant pipe is formed.

Also, brackets; and a fastening member fastened to the through hole to couple the pipe support device to the bracket.

In addition, a plurality of the pipe support device is provided, and the plurality of pipe support devices are coupled to the bracket by the fastening member.

In addition, the refrigerant pipe, of the plurality of pipe support device, a first pipe portion coupled to the first pipe support portion of one pipe support device; a second pipe part coupled to the first pipe support part of another pipe support device; a connection pipe part extending in a direction crossing the first and second pipe parts; a first bending part connecting the first pipe part and one side part of the connecting pipe part and having a bent shape; and a second bending part connecting the second pipe part and the other side part of the connecting pipe part and having a bent shape.

In addition, the refrigerant pipe includes a first refrigerant pipe and a second refrigerant pipe extending parallel to each other, the first pipe support part supports the first refrigerant pipe, and the second pipe support part is the second refrigerant It is characterized in that it is configured to support the pipe.

An outdoor unit including a compressor and a gas-liquid separator according to another aspect; a refrigerant pipe provided inside the outdoor unit and including a first pipe part, a second pipe part, and a bending part installed between the first and second pipe parts; and a pipe support device coupled to the refrigerant pipe, wherein the pipe support device includes: a first pipe support part for supporting the first pipe part; a second pipe support part for supporting the second pipe part; and a connection part connecting the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part.

In addition, the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part, corresponding to the outer shape of the first and second pipe parts, characterized in that it has a cylindrical shape in which at least a part is cut.

In addition, the first pipe support part or the second pipe support part includes an insertion end which is formed in the cut-out part and into which the first pipe part or the second pipe part can be inserted.

In addition, a through hole formed in the connection portion; a fastening member inserted into the through hole; and a bracket coupled to the connection part through the fastening member and fixed to the gas-liquid separator.

According to the present invention, the pipe support device may include a plurality of pipe support parts capable of supporting two or more pipe parts of the refrigerant pipe and a connection part connecting the plurality of pipe support parts, so that any specific part of the refrigerant pipe Stress concentration can be prevented.

In particular, since the plurality of pipe support portions may be coupled to both sides of the refrigerant pipe in which the bending portion is formed, stress applied to the bending portion may be dispersed or attenuated to prevent stress concentration.

In addition, since the pipe support device is provided with a protrusion protruding from one surface of the pipe support part and the connection part to reinforce strength, there is an effect that it can easily withstand the stress transmitted from the refrigerant pipe.

In addition, since a through hole is formed in the connection part, it is possible to prevent concentration of stress acting on the connection part. In addition, when the connection part is coupled to the bracket, the through hole has an advantage that it can function as a fastening hole coupled to the bracket.

In addition, since the connection part is coupled to the bracket, and the bracket can be coupled to a predetermined component existing inside the outdoor unit, for example, a gas-liquid separator, vibration generated in the refrigerant pipe is easily transmitted to the gas-liquid separator side, and thus Stress can be distributed accordingly.

In addition, since two or more refrigerant pipes extending in parallel can be supported by the pipe support device, vibration generated in one pipe is easily transmitted to the other refrigerant pipe, and thus the stress can be distributed. It works.

1 is a view showing an internal configuration of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a coupling state of the refrigerant pipe and the pipe support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing the configuration of a pipe support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exploded view showing the configuration of the pipe support device and the refrigerant pipe according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view showing a coupling state of a refrigerant pipe and a pipe support device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing the configuration of a pipe support device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view showing the configuration of a pipe support device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view showing the configuration of a pipe support device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the presented embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention will be able to easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same spirit.

1 is a view showing an internal configuration of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing a coupling state of a refrigerant pipe and a pipe support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. , FIG. 3 is a view showing the configuration of the pipe support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exploded view showing the configuration of the pipe support device and the refrigerant pipe according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4 , in the outdoor unit 100 of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a base 110 forming a lower exterior of the outdoor unit and supporting a plurality of parts disposed in the outdoor unit; A plurality of parts installed on the upper side of the base 110 are included.

The plurality of parts include a compressor 120 for compressing a refrigerant, a gas-liquid separator 125 provided at the inlet side of the compressor 120 to separate a liquid refrigerant and supplying a gaseous refrigerant to the compressor 120, and the compressor A refrigerant pipe 130 connected to the 110 and the gas-liquid separator 120 to guide the flow of the refrigerant may be included.

A plurality of compressors 120 may be provided, and a plurality of gas-liquid separators 125 may be provided to correspond to the plurality of compressors 120 .

The refrigerant pipe 130 may be configured to connect not only the compressor 110 and the gas-liquid separator 120 but also a plurality of components constituting the air conditioner, for example, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion device, and an indoor heat exchanger.

During the operation of the air conditioner, the refrigeration cycle is driven. The low-temperature and low-pressure refrigerant evaporated due to the structure of the refrigeration cycle flows into the gas-liquid separator 120 through the refrigerant pipe 130 , and the gas-phase refrigerant separated in the gas-liquid separator 120 is sucked into the compressor 120 . can In addition, the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant compressed in the compressor 120 may flow to an outdoor heat exchanger or an indoor heat exchanger through the refrigerant pipe 130 .

At this time, in the compressor 120, vibration and noise are generated during the compression process of the refrigerant. In particular, since stress may be concentrated in the refrigerant pipe 130 connected to the compressor 120 by the vibration, the rigidity of the refrigerant pipe 130 is adversely affected. Also, since the vibration may be transmitted to other parts of the air conditioner through the refrigerant pipe 130 , the operation reliability of the air conditioner may be deteriorated.

Accordingly, the present embodiment is characterized in that it provides a pipe support device coupled to the refrigerant pipe 130 to prevent stress concentration in the refrigerant pipe 130 and to prevent vibration from being transmitted to other components.

The outdoor unit 100 of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a pipe support device 200 coupled to at least two locations of the refrigerant pipe 130 to support the refrigerant pipe.

In detail, in the pipe support device 200 , a first pipe support part 210 for supporting the first pipe part 131 of the refrigerant pipe 130 , and a second pipe part 132 of the refrigerant pipe 130 . A second pipe support part 220 for supporting the , and a connection part 230 for connecting the first pipe support part 210 and the second pipe support part 220 are included.

The first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 of the refrigerant pipe 130 are disposed to be spaced apart from each other. In addition, the refrigerant pipe 130 is provided between the first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 to connect the first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 . A bending part 133 is included. The bending part 133 includes one side part connected to the first pipe part 131 and the other side part connected to the second pipe part 132 . In addition, the bending part 133 may have a shape bent from the one side toward the other side.

The first pipe part 131 extends from one side of the bending part 133 in one direction, and the second pipe part 132 extends from the other side of the bending part 133 in the other direction. The one direction and the other direction may form a direction crossing each other.

That is, the refrigerant pipe 130 includes the first pipe part 131 , the bending part 133 , and the second pipe part 132 , and has a shape extending from the one direction to the other direction by bending it. can have The first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 are formed on both sides of the bending part 133 . In addition, the cross-sections of the first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 may have a hollow circular shape.

The first pipe support part 210 and the second pipe support part 220 may have a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 , respectively.

In detail, the first pipe support part 210 is formed to be curved with a set curvature, and is disposed to surround at least a portion of an outer surface of the first pipe part 131 . In addition, the second pipe support 220 may be formed to be curved with a set curvature, and may be disposed to surround at least a portion of an outer surface of the second pipe part 132 . For example, the first pipe support part 210 and the second pipe support part 220 may have a cylindrical shape in which a part is cut. Further, the first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 may be inserted through the cut-out part.

The inner diameter of the first pipe support part 210 may be formed by a distance of R1 from the first center C1 of the first pipe support part 210 . Although not shown in the drawings, the inner diameter of the second pipe support part 220 may also be formed as R1.

The first pipe support part 210 includes a first insertion end 215 formed at a position where the first pipe part 131 starts to be inserted. That is, the first insertion end 215 is formed at the position of the cut out portion. And, the inner diameter from the center C1 to the first insertion end 215 may be formed by a distance of R2. R2 may be smaller than R1. In other words, the thickness or width of the first insertion end 215 may be greater than the thickness or width of other portions of the first pipe support portion 210 .

Meanwhile, the outer diameter of the first pipe part 131 may be formed by a distance of R3 from the second center C2 of the first pipe part 131 . It is understood that the outer diameters R3 of the first pipe part 131 , the second pipe part 132 , and the bending part 133 are the same. R3 may be the same as R1 or slightly smaller than R1. And, the R3 is formed to be larger than the R2.

Therefore, when the first pipe part 131 is inserted into the first pipe support part 210 through the first insertion end part 215 , the first pipe support part 210 is formed with the first insertion end part ( 215) may be deformed to open outward. And, when the first pipe part 131 is seated or coupled to the inner surface of the first pipe support part 210 , the first insertion end 215 is restored and comes into contact with the outer surface of the first pipe part 131 . Thus, the first pipe part 131 may be supported.

In order to facilitate the deformation of the first pipe support part 210, the first pipe support part 210 may be made of a material capable of elastic deformation. For example, the first pipe support part 210 may be made of a plastic material having a predetermined elastic modulus value.

The second pipe support part 220 includes a second insertion end 225 formed at a position where the second pipe part 132 starts to be inserted. That is, the second insertion end 225 is formed at the position of the cut out portion. The inner diameter to the second insertion end 225 may be formed by the distance of R2. The thickness or width of the first insertion end 215 may be greater than the thickness or width of other portions of the first pipe support portion 210 . In addition, the second pipe support part 220 may be made of the same material as the first pipe support part 210 .

The pipe support device 200 includes a protrusion 240 protruding from one surface of the connection part 230 . The thickness of a portion of the connection part 230 may be increased as much as the protruding height of the protrusion 240 . By providing the protrusion 240 , bending rigidity or torsional rigidity of the connecting part 230 may be improved. Accordingly, even if the vibration and stress transmitted from the refrigerant pipe 130 repeatedly act on the connection part 230 , it is possible to prevent the connection part 230 from being damaged.

In addition, the protrusion 240 may extend from the connection part 230 to the first pipe support part 210 and the second pipe support part 220 . Accordingly, the protrusion 240 may be provided on one surface of the first pipe support part 210 and the second pipe support part 220 . The strength of the first pipe support part 210 and the second pipe support part 220 may be reinforced by the protrusion part 240 .

FIG. 5 is a view showing a coupling state of a refrigerant pipe and a pipe support device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a view showing the configuration of a pipe support device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 6 , the pipe support device 300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention may be coupled to the refrigerant pipe 130 . As described above, in the refrigerant pipe 130, a first pipe part 131 extending in one direction, a second pipe part 132 spaced apart from the first pipe part 131 and extending in the other direction, and A bending part 133 provided between the first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 to connect the first pipe part 131 and the second pipe part 132 is included.

The pipe support device 300 includes a first pipe support part 310 disposed to surround at least a portion of an outer surface of the first pipe part 131 to support the first pipe part 131 , and the second pipe support part 310 . The second pipe support part 320 and the first pipe support part 310 and the second pipe support part 320 disposed to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the pipe part 132 to support the second pipe part 132 . A connection part 330 for connecting them is included.

The pipe support device 300 further includes a protrusion 340 protruding from one surface of the connection part 330 to reinforce the strength of the connection part 330 . The protrusion 340 may extend toward the first pipe support part 310 and the second pipe support part 320 to protrude from one surface of the first and second pipe support parts 310 and 320 .

A through hole 335 for dispersing or attenuating vibration or stress transmitted from the refrigerant pipe 130 is formed in the pipe support device 300 . The through hole 335 is formed in the connection part 330 . In detail, the through hole 335 may be formed through a point of the protrusion 340 and the connecting portion 330 . Stress acting on the connection part 330 may be distributed through the through hole 335 . In addition, the through hole 335 may be disposed between the first pipe support part 310 and the second pipe support part 320 .

The first pipe support part 310 and the second pipe support part 320 include a first insertion end 315 and a second insertion end 325 , respectively. The description of the first and second insertion ends 315 and 325 refers to the description of the first and second insertion ends 215 and 225 of the first embodiment.

7 is a view showing the configuration of a pipe support device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 7 together, the pipe support device 400 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is configured to be coupled to the refrigerant pipe 140 having a predetermined shape.

In detail, in the refrigerant pipe 140 having the predetermined shape, a first pipe part 141 , a second pipe part 142 spaced apart from the first pipe part 141 , and the first and second pipe parts A connection pipe portion 143 extending in a direction crossing the 141 and 142 is included. For example, the extending direction of the first pipe part 141 and the extending direction of the second pipe part 142 may be formed parallel to each other.

In addition, in the refrigerant pipe 140 , a first bending part 144 and a second pipe part ( ) connecting one side of the first pipe part 141 and the connecting pipe part 143 and having a bent shape ( A second bending part 145 having a bent shape is included for connecting the 142 and the other side of the connecting pipe part 143 .

In summary, in the refrigerant pipe 140 , a first pipe part 141 extending in one direction, a first bending part 144 for switching the extending direction of the first pipe part 141 , and the first A connection pipe part 143 connected to the bending part 144 and extending in the other direction, a second bending part 145 and the second bending part 145 for switching the extension direction of the connection pipe part 143 A second pipe portion 142 connected to and extending in the one direction is included. With this configuration, the refrigerant pipe 140 may have a “U” shape.

The pipe support device 400 may include a plurality of pipe support devices 300 described in the second embodiment. For example, the pipe support device 400 may include two pipe support devices 300 .

In addition, the pipe support device 400 further includes a bracket 410 coupled to the plurality of pipe support devices 300 and for fixing the pipe support device 400 to internal parts of the outdoor unit. For example, the gas-liquid separator 125 may be included in the internal part of the outdoor unit.

A fastening hole 415 to which a predetermined fastening member 460 can be coupled is formed in the bracket 410 for coupling with the gas-liquid separator 125 . For example, the fastening member 460 may pass through the fastening hole 415 and be fastened to a predetermined fastening plate provided on the outer surface of the gas-liquid separator 125 .

The pipe support device 400 may include a fastening member 450 for coupling the plurality of pipe support devices 300 or the connection part 330 to the bracket 410 . The fastening member 450 may pass through a through hole 335 formed in the pipe support device 300 to be fastened to the bracket 410 . Accordingly, the through hole 335 of the pipe support device 300 may function as a “fastening hole” to which the fastening member 450 can be fastened, as well as a function for dispersing vibration or stress.

A plurality of the fastening members 450 may be provided to correspond to the number of the pipe support devices 300 . For convenience of description, the fastening member 450 is referred to as a “first fastening member” and the fastening member 460 is referred to as a “second fastening member”.

The plurality of pipe support devices 300 may be coupled to both sides of the bracket 410 . Among the plurality of pipe support devices 300 , a first pipe support part 310 of one pipe support device 300 supports the first pipe part 141 , and a second pipe support part 320 is the connection pipe part. One side of (143) can be supported.

And, among the plurality of pipe support devices 300 , the first pipe support part 310 of the other pipe support device 300 supports the second pipe part 142 , and the second pipe support part 320 is the connection. The other side of the pipe part 143 may be supported.

Since the plurality of pipe support devices 300 are configured to support the refrigerant pipe 140 , vibration or stress transmitted from the refrigerant pipe 140 may be dispersed or attenuated. In addition, as the plurality of pipe support devices 300 are coupled to the bracket 410 and the bracket 410 is coupled to the internal parts of the outdoor unit, vibration or stress dispersed to the plurality of pipe support devices 300 is reduced. The effect of being able to be dispersed again in the internal parts of the outdoor unit appears.

8 is a view showing the configuration of a pipe support device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 8 together, the pipe support device 500 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is configured to support a plurality of refrigerant pipes 150 .

In detail, the plurality of refrigerant pipes 150 include a first refrigerant pipe 151 and a second refrigerant pipe 152 spaced apart from the first refrigerant pipe 151 . For example, the extending direction of the first refrigerant pipe 151 and the extending direction of the second refrigerant pipe 152 may be formed parallel to each other.

The first refrigerant pipe 151 and the second refrigerant pipe 152 are refrigerant pipes extending adjacent to each other, and are understood as pipes that are not directly connected. Of course, the first and second refrigerant pipes 151 and 152 will each form a part of the entire refrigerant pipe provided in the air conditioner.

The pipe support device 500 includes a first pipe support part 510 disposed to surround at least a portion of an outer surface of the first refrigerant pipe 151 to support the first refrigerant pipe 151, and the second The second pipe support part 520 and the first pipe support part 310 and the second pipe support part 320 are disposed to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the refrigerant pipe 152 to support the second refrigerant pipe 152 . A connection unit 530 for connecting them is included.

The pipe support device 500 further includes a protrusion 540 protruding from one surface of the connection part 530 to reinforce the strength of the connection part 530 . The protrusion 540 may extend toward the first pipe support part 510 and the second pipe support part 520 to protrude from one surface of the first and second pipe support parts 510 and 520 .

A through hole 535 for dispersing vibration or stress transmitted from the first and second refrigerant pipes 510 and 520 is formed in the pipe support device 500 . The through hole 535 is formed in the connection part 530 . In detail, the through-hole 535 may be formed through one point of the protrusion 540 and the connecting portion 530 . Stress acting on the connection part 530 may be distributed through the through hole 535 .

The first pipe support part 510 and the second pipe support part 520 include a first insertion end 515 and a second insertion end 525, respectively. The description of the first and second insertion ends 515 and 525 refers to the description of the first and second insertion ends 215 and 225 of the first embodiment.

As described above, since the pipe support device 500 is coupled to the first and second refrigerant pipes 151 and 152 to support the first and second refrigerant pipes 151 and 152, an effect of dispersing stress may appear. For example, vibration or stress generated in the first refrigerant pipe 151 may be dispersed to the pipe support device 500 or may be distributed to the second refrigerant pipe 152 via the pipe support device 500 . have. In addition, the vibration or stress generated in the second refrigerant pipe 152 may be distributed to the pipe support device 500 or may be distributed to the first refrigerant pipe 151 through the pipe support device 500 .

100: outdoor unit 110: base
120: compressor 125: gas-liquid separator
130: refrigerant pipe 131: first pipe part
132: second pipe part 133: bending part
200,300,400: pipe support device 210: first pipe support part
215: first insertion end 220: second pipe support part
225: second insertion end 230: connection part
240: protrusion 335: through hole
410: bracket 450: fastening member

Claims (16)

refrigerant piping; and
A pipe support device coupled to the refrigerant pipe to reduce vibration or stress generated in the refrigerant pipe is included,
In the pipe support device,
a first pipe support portion formed to be curved to have a curvature set to support at least a portion of the refrigerant pipe, and disposed to surround at least a portion of an outer surface of the refrigerant pipe;
a second pipe support spaced apart from the first pipe support part, curved to have a curvature set to support another part of the refrigerant pipe, and disposed to surround at least a part of an outer surface of the refrigerant pipe; and
A connecting part connecting the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part and having a shape bent from the first pipe support part toward the second pipe support part is included,
The first pipe support part and the second pipe support part further include an insertion end into which the refrigerant pipe is inserted,
The inner diameter R2 from the insertion end to the center of the first pipe support part and the inner diameter R2 from the insertion end to the center of the second pipe support part are the inner diameter from the inner surface of the first pipe support part to the center (R1) and the inner diameter (R1) from the inner surface of the second pipe support part to the center of the air conditioner, characterized in that it is formed smaller. delete The method of claim 1,
In the refrigerant pipe,
a first pipe portion extending in one direction;
a second pipe part extending in a direction crossing the extending direction of the first pipe part; and
The air conditioner includes a bending part provided between the first pipe part and the second pipe part and having a bent shape. delete The method of claim 1,
In the connection part,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion protruding from one surface of the connection part is provided. 6. The method of claim 5,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion extends to one surface of the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part. The method of claim 1,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part are made of a material that is elastically deformable. The method of claim 1,
In the connection part,
The air conditioner, characterized in that the through hole for dispersing vibration or stress generated in the refrigerant pipe is formed. 9. The method of claim 8,
Brackets; and
The air conditioner further includes a fastening member fastened to the through hole to couple the pipe support device to the bracket. 10. The method of claim 9,
A plurality of pipe support devices are provided, and the plurality of pipe support devices are coupled to the bracket by the fastening member. 11. The method of claim 10,
In the refrigerant pipe,
a first pipe part coupled to a first pipe support part of one pipe support device among the plurality of pipe support devices;
a second pipe part coupled to a first pipe support part of another pipe support device among the plurality of pipe support devices;
a connecting pipe part extending in a direction crossing the first and second pipe parts;
a first bending part connecting the first pipe part and one side part of the connecting pipe part and having a bent shape; and
and a second bending part connecting the second pipe part and the other side part of the connecting pipe part and having a bent shape. delete an outdoor unit including a compressor and a gas-liquid separator;
A first pipe part provided inside the outdoor unit and extending in one direction, a second pipe part extending in a direction crossing the extending direction of the first pipe part, and the first and second pipe parts are installed and bent Refrigerant pipe including a bending portion having a shape; and
A pipe support device coupled to the refrigerant pipe is included,
In the pipe support device,
a first pipe support part having a cylindrical shape in which at least a portion is cut to correspond to the outer shape of the first pipe part in order to support the first pipe part;
a second pipe support part having a cylindrical shape in which at least a portion is cut to correspond to the outer shape of the second pipe part in order to support the second pipe part; and
A connecting part connecting the first pipe support part and the second pipe support part and having a shape bent from the first pipe support part toward the second pipe support part is included,
The first pipe support part and the second pipe support part further include an insertion end which is formed in the cut cylindrical part and into which the first pipe part and the second pipe part can be inserted,
The inner diameter R2 from the insertion end to the center of the first pipe support part and the inner diameter R2 from the insertion end to the center of the second pipe support part are the inner diameter from the inner surface of the first pipe support part to the center (R1) and the inner diameter (R1) from the inner surface of the second pipe support part to the center of the air conditioner, characterized in that it is formed smaller. delete delete 14. The method of claim 13,
a through hole formed in the connection part;
a fastening member inserted into the through hole; and
The air conditioner further includes a bracket coupled to the connection part through the fastening member and fixed to the gas-liquid separator.

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