WO2017100899A1

WO2017100899A1 - Articulated support system for domestic electrical appliances

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Publication number: WO2017100899A1
Application number: PCT/BR2016/050334
Authority: WO
Inventors: André Gonçalez RIBEIRO; Heitor Etmar HEIDEMANN
Original assignee: Whirlpool S.A.
Priority date: 2015-12-17
Filing date: 2016-12-16
Publication date: 2017-06-22
Also published as: BR202015031785U2; BR202015031785Y1

Abstract

The present utility model pertains to the technological field of domestic electrical appliances and relates to an articulated support system for domestic electrical appliances, more specifically to a Split-type air-conditioning apparatus, developed to promote greater facility of handling when installing or maintaining the apparatus as compared with similar apparatuses known in the prior art. Said support system comprises at least one horizontal plate (110) interacting with at least one vertical shaft (120), said support system comprising, in addition, at least one tab (210) interacting with at least one vertical shaft (120), said tab (210) interacting in a vertical manner with the vertical shaft (120) in such a manner as to promote an articulation in the horizontal direction between the tab (210) and the vertical shaft (120), the articulation between the tab (210) and the vertical shaft (120) being achieved by means of pins (213) of the tab (210) that interact with coupling elements (201) of the vertical shaft (120), the coupling elements (201) being positioned symmetrically and vertically in line on the vertical shaft (120) such that the axis of articulation of the tab (210) is vertical.

Description

"ARTICULATED SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ETHICAL ELECTRODE APPLIANCES"

[001] This utility model refers to an articulated support system for household appliances, more specifically for split-type air conditioners, which has been developed to facilitate ease of use when installing or servicing the appliance. , when compared to similar ones known in the current state of the art.

Utility Model Basics

[002] As is well known, some types of household appliances such as air conditioners operate in an upright position generally attached to walls, pillars or general surfaces so that their action can reach the full extent of the environment. of use. To this end, by mentioning more specifically Split-type air conditioners, the indoor unit is usually coupled to a metal bracket attached to the installation wall, so that for proper aesthetic presentation, the device itself It is located as short as possible from the installation surface. It occurs that both at the time of installation of the appliance and any maintenance or checking needs of the pipes that attach to the rear region of the appliance, operators usually rotate the appliance, but such movement can cause problems in the pipe connections and cause leaks or other inconveniences that can lead to serious disorders.

In an attempt to solve such a problem, the accompanying document JP03221739 illustrated in Figures 1.1 and 1.2 describes a support plate 11 provided with a hooked upper element 12 to which a kind of claw 13 is coupled. This set will configure the pivot axis of the device. Additionally said support plate 1 1 is provided with a central rod 14 horizontally hinged to it and engaging at a suitable location on the back of the apparatus to keep it hinged and thus away from the wall for the operator to handle.

[QG4] Analogous solution was also described in CN104748235, is shown in the attached Figure 2 and describes an air conditioner support structure which also has in its distal vertical plates 21 horizontally articulated rods 22 which, when distended to The position of use comprises levers that keep the lower part of the device away from the wall so that the operator can view and handle it.

However, both solutions require that, while the operator lifts the lower portion of the appliance, he must lower himself, locate the hinged rod, extend it and fit it properly so that the appliance remains in the position capable of allowing access and handling of its rear revealing, therefore, a little ergonomic condition of action.

[GQ6] Thus, it was in order to solve such inconvenience that the utility model presented here arose.

Objectives of the utility model

[007] Therefore, the present utility model is primarily intended to reveal an articulated support system for household appliances that provides better ergonomics and operator comfort during use.

[GQ8] Thus, it is one of the main objectives of the present utility model to disclose a hinged support system for household appliances that has vertically hinged lever rods and thus can be moved from the lateral region of the appliance.

Utility Model Summary

[009] The above mentioned objectives are achieved through an articulated support system for household appliances, said system comprising at least one cooperating horizontal plate (110) with at least one vertical rod (120) provided with a raised upper end (121) forming a cradle for accommodating a supporting element in an appliance (AC), wherein: said vertical rod (120) cooperates with the installation surface (S) and comprises recess coupling cavities (122), said support system further comprising at least one cooperating flap (210) with at least one vertical rod (120).

[010] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model proposed herein said tab (210) cooperates vertically with the vertical rod (120) so as to promote a horizontal articulation between the tab (210) and the vertical rod (120), the pivot (210) and the vertical rod (120) being hinged by means of tabs (213) of the tab (210) which cooperate with coupling elements (201) of the vertical rod (120) and wherein the coupling elements (201) are positioned symmetrically and vertically aligned on the vertical rod (120) such that the pivot axis of the tab (210) is vertical.

Preferably, the flange 210 cooperates with at least one structure 200 cooperating with the vertical rod 120 by at least one of the following methods: interference, coupling or with the aid of fasteners.

Pins (213) may be "male" type to cooperate with "female" coupling elements (201) molded to the vertical rod (120) or frame (200), or vice versa.

Optionally the system may further comprise at least one pivot bar (300) cooperating with at least two horizontally or vertically aligned tabs (210).

An alternative embodiment of the object of the present utility model comprises an articulated support system for elephant household appliances comprising at least one tab (210) cooperating with the least one face (F) of the appliance (AC); wherein the flap dia (210) cooperates with the face (F) of the apparatus to pivot horizontally with respect to the face (F) of the apparatus; where the flap (210) and the face (F) of the apparatus are articulated by at least one pin (213) of the flap (210) which cooperates with at least one coupling element on the face (F) and said at least one coupling member is positioned such that the pivot axis of the tab (210) is vertical.

Preferably said face (F) of the apparatus comprises the rear face or the underside thereof, and the apparatus cooperating system may have the same variations as those provided for the cooperating system with the surface cooperating support member. apparatus (AC), that is: the tab (210) cooperates with at least one structure (200) cooperating with the face (F) of the apparatus by at least one of the following methods: interference, coupling or with the aid of of fasteners; at least one pin (213) is "male type" for cooperating with "female" coupling members molded to face (F) or frame (200), and the system may further comprise at least one pivot bar (300) cooperating with at least two horizontally or vertically aligned tabs (210).

Brief Description of the Drawings

[016] The present utility model will be described in detail based on the following figures, in which:

Figures 1 and 1 show perspective and side views of an articulated holder for household appliances of the present state of the art;

[018] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of another support of the current state of the art in use condition;

[019] Figure 3 shows a front view of the articulated support system for household appliances according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

Figure 4 shows an enlarged detail view of the support pivot rod illustrated in Figure 3;

Figures 5.1, 5.2 and 5.2 schematically show in top view the form of use and handling of the holder illustrated in Figure 3;

Figures 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 show side views of the conditions shown in Figures 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3, respectively;

Figure 7 shows a front view of a second possible embodiment for the articulated support system for household appliances of the present utility model, which has a movable bar interconnecting the articulated rods, and

[8] Figure 8 shows an enlarged detail view of the support pivot rod illustrated in Figure 7.

Utility Model Detailed Description

[025] The object of the present utility model will be further described and explained on the basis of the accompanying drawings, which are merely exemplary and not limiting, since adaptations and modifications can be made without thereby escaping the scope of the claimed protection.

[026] The present utility model relates to an articulated support system for household appliances which, as shown in the accompanying Figure 3, basically comprises a cooperating horizontal plate 110 with at least two vertical rods 120 provided with upper end 121 at a shoulder for forming a cradle for accommodating a support element in the appliance (AC), said vertical rods 120 cooperating with the installation surface and comprising cavities 122 for coupling of fasteners. As can be seen in more detail in the accompanying Figure 4, the vertical rods 120 additionally cooperate with at least one horizontally pivotable tab 210, each tab 210 being pivotable (i) to a welded frame 200 or attached to the rod. 120 by interference, coupling or with the aid of any fasteners, or (ii) may be hinged directly to the vertical rod 120 without thereby escaping the scope of protection claimed herein.

[028] In the preferred embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figure 4, the flap 210 comprises a substantially flat and square plate-like body having, at the edge of its free end 211, at least one recessed medial portion 212 to cooperate with some corresponding cavity or element in the rear face of the apparatus to be supported (not shown). The proximal end of flap 210 is provided with two longitudinal extensions 212 from which outer side ends project "male type" pins 213 which will cooperate with "female type" coupling members 201 molded on the vertical stem 120 itself or alternatively on the said structure 200.

In this regard, it should be emphasized that the "female type" coupling elements 201 should be symmetrically arranged and aligned vertically, so that the pivot axis of the tab 210 is vertical so that it can pivot horizontally. - that is, moving from right to left, and vice versa. This form of construction and articulation aims to solve the ergonomics problem observed with the use of supports known in the current state of the art, which end up making it difficult for operators to handle due to the fact that it needs to access and move the part by the lower region of the appliance.

Pins 213 may optionally and alternatively be molded into "female type" conformation to cooperate with "male" type coupling members 201. The attached Figures 5.1, 5.2 and 5.2 show top views of some positions of use of the support system of the present utility model, respectively in the condition of rest, partial clearance and total clearance of the lower region of the appliance from installation surface S. . Similarly the side view of Figure 6.1 shows the system in rest condition; Figure 6.1 shows the support system partially offset from the lower region of the apparatus AC relative to the installation surface S, wherein the flap hinge 210 causes a displacement as a function of an opening angle os1; and Figure 6.3 shows the AC appliance maximum spacing condition of surface S, since the tab 210 is pivoted in a ânguloa2 ^(Q 90) relative to the rest position.

Figures 7 and 8 show another possible embodiment for the support system of the present utility model, in which the tabs 210 are interconnected by a hinged bar 300 which further facilitates handling as it is sufficient for the operator or user only. move a single flap so that both acquire the proper positioning for handling the device.

It is worth emphasizing that, as is certainly known to those skilled in the art, various constructive details relating to the dimensions, materials and geometric conformations of the constituent elements of the system in question may vary without thereby escaping the scope of protection here. claimed.

[034] In another possible embodiment for the object of the present utility model, the tab 210 may be hinged directly to one face of the household appliance AC - preferably the rear or bottom face thereof - horizontally as described above, wherein in that if the abutment and support member of said flap 210, when opened, will be the installation surface itself or possibly a support member attached thereto. Moreover, as provided for in the previous embodiment, the tabs 210 hinged to the appliance itself can be joined together by means of a bar. pivot 300 hinged simultaneously with two or more tabs 210.

It is noted, therefore, that the object presented herein reveals a new arrangement of the constituent components of a support system for household appliances which results in significant functional improvement in their use when compared to similar ones known in the present state of the art. technique.

Claims

1 . Articulated support system for household appliances, said system comprising at least one horizontal plate (1 1 0) cooperating with at least one vertical rod (1 20) provided with an upper end (1 21) in projection that forms a cradle for accommodating a support element existing in an electrical appliance (AC), with said vertical rod (1 20) cooperating with the installation surface (S) and comprising cavities (1 22) for coupling fastening elements, said support system support additionally comprising at least one flap (210) cooperating with at least one vertical rod (120) CHARACTERIZED by the fact that:

- said flap (210) cooperates vertically with the vertical rod (120), in order to promote a joint in a horizontal direction between the flap (210) and the vertical rod (120),

whereby the articulation between the flap (21 0) and the vertical rod (1 20) is made by means of pins (21 3) of the flap (21 0) that cooperate with coupling elements (201) of the vertical rod (1 20 ),

wherein the coupling elements (201) are positioned symmetrically and vertically aligned on the vertical rod (120), so that the articulation axis of the flap (210) is vertical.

2. System according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the flap (210) cooperates with at least one structure (200) cooperating with the vertical rod (120) by at least one of the following methods: interference, coupling or with the aid of fastening elements.

3. System according to claims 1 and 2, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the pins (21 3) are "male type" to cooperate with "female type" coupling elements (201) molded on the vertical rod (1 20) or in the structure (200).

4. System according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that further comprise at least one articulated bar (300) cooperating with at least two horizontally or vertically aligned flaps (210).

5. Articulated support system for household appliances, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that it comprises at least one flap (210) cooperating with at least one face (F) of the household appliance (AC);

said flap (210) cooperating with the face (F) of the apparatus so as to articulate in a horizontal direction in relation to the face (F) of the apparatus;

whereby the articulation between the flap (210) and the face (F) of the device is made by means of at least one pin (213) of the flap (210) that cooperates with at least one coupling element on the face (F) ,

said at least one coupling element being positioned so that the hinge axis of the flap (210) is vertical.

6. System according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the face (F) of the apparatus comprises the rear face thereof.

7. System according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the face (F) of the apparatus comprises the lower face thereof.

8. System according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the flap (210) cooperates with at least one structure (200) cooperating with the face (F) of the apparatus by at least one of the following methods: interference, coupling or with the aid of fastening elements.

3. System according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the at least one pin (213) is "male type" to cooperate with "female type" coupling elements molded into the face (F) or structure (200) .

10. System according to claim 5, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that it additionally comprises at least one articulated bar (300) cooperating with at least two horizontally or vertically aligned flaps (210).