WO2022005015A1 - Ceiling type air conditioner - Google Patents

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WO2022005015A1
WO2022005015A1 PCT/KR2021/006138 KR2021006138W WO2022005015A1 WO 2022005015 A1 WO2022005015 A1 WO 2022005015A1 KR 2021006138 W KR2021006138 W KR 2021006138W WO 2022005015 A1 WO2022005015 A1 WO 2022005015A1
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윤준호
김형주
이웅희
이종문
김정원
이장중
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/20Casings or covers
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16BDEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B45/00Hooks; Eyes
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/0007Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units
    • F24F1/0043Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements
    • F24F1/0047Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units characterised by mounting arrangements mounted in the ceiling or at the ceiling
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/20Casings or covers
    • F24F2013/205Mounting a ventilator fan therein
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F2221/00Details or features not otherwise provided for
    • F24F2221/14Details or features not otherwise provided for mounted on the ceiling
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24FAIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F2221/00Details or features not otherwise provided for
    • F24F2221/36Modules, e.g. for an easy mounting or transport

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  • the present disclosure relates to a ceiling-type air conditioner, and more particularly, to a ceiling-type air conditioner having a fall prevention structure.
  • the refrigerant circulating in the closed circuit is vaporized or liquefied. or a heating device.
  • a ceiling-type air conditioner may malfunction if operated for a certain period of time, and to prevent this, the interior should be periodically inspected.
  • the user in order to check and repair the conventional ceiling-type air conditioner, the user has to separate the air conditioner from the ceiling. There is a problem that causes accidents.
  • One aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner in which the fan case can be separated from the heat exchanger case for maintenance of the fan case.
  • a ceiling type air conditioner capable of preventing the fan case from falling when the fan case is removed.
  • the ceiling type air conditioner according to the spirit of the present invention is supported on a ceiling and accommodates a heat exchanger therein, and is assembled with the first case through a first case having a locking member provided on one surface and a fastening means, and a second case in which an opening is provided on one surface opposite to the one surface of the first case for accommodating the blower fan and allowing the locking member to pass therethrough.
  • the locking member When the fastening means is released, the locking member is coupled to the opening so that the second case is supported by the first case.
  • the locking member protrudes from the one surface of the first case, and may include locking protrusions provided on both sides of an end to be coupled to the opening.
  • the opening may be provided to have a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the upper end is smaller than the width of the lower end.
  • the opening is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member or greater than the width of the engaging member, the first portion and the first portion through which the engaging member passes when assembling the first case and the second case It may include a second part provided to have a width smaller than that of the first part on the upper part of the part, and coupled to the locking jaw by gravity when the fastening means is released.
  • the first case may further include a pair of through-holes provided at positions corresponding to the pair of blowing ducts in the second case on the one surface, and the engaging member may be provided between the pair of through-holes. .
  • the opening may be provided at a higher position than the motor inside the second case.
  • the locking member may be provided at a position less than or equal to 75% of the height of the first case.
  • the length of the locking member may be provided in a ratio of 5 to 24% with respect to the height of the first case.
  • a ratio of a width of the locking member to a length of the locking member may be 1:1 to 4.
  • the engaging member may include a through hole provided in the center and an edge portion surrounding the through hole.
  • the opening is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member or greater than the width of the engaging member, the first portion and the first part through which the engaging member passes when assembling the first case and the second case It may include a second portion provided on the upper portion of both ends of the portion, provided to be coupled to the edge portion by gravity when the fastening means is released.
  • the locking member may be provided as a portion of the one surface of the first case is cut to form a cutout.
  • the locking member may extend from an upper end or a lower end of the cutout.
  • a first reinforcing bead may be provided around the locking member to protrude from one surface of the first case, and a second reinforcing bead may be provided around the opening to protrude from one surface of the second case.
  • the ceiling type air conditioner according to another aspect of the present invention is supported on a ceiling and accommodates a heat exchanger therein, and is assembled with the first case through a first case having an opening provided on one surface and a fastening means, and a second case accommodating the blowing fan in the and having a locking member provided on one surface opposite to the one surface of the first case so as to pass through the opening.
  • the locking member When the fastening means is released, the locking member is coupled to the opening so that the second case is supported by the first case.
  • the opening is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member or greater than the width of the engaging member, the first part and the first part through which the engaging member passes when assembling the first case and the second case It may include a second portion provided to have a smaller width than the first portion in the lower portion of the locking member is coupled by gravity when the fastening means is released.
  • the locking member extends in the horizontal direction and may include locking projections provided on both sides of the end to be coupled to the opening.
  • the opening may be provided to have an inverted trapezoidal shape in which the width of the upper end is greater than the width of the lower end.
  • the locking member extends in the longitudinal direction and may include a locking protrusion provided on one side of the lower end to be coupled to the opening.
  • the second portion may include a tapered portion provided to become narrower in a downward direction and an extension portion provided to have a constant width under the tapered portion.
  • only the fan case can be removed for maintenance of the fan case in the ceiling.
  • the fan case when the fan case is separated, the fan case maintains a state supported by the heat exchanger case and does not fall, thereby improving work safety.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 1;
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged view showing the portion 'A' of Figure 2;
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing part 'B' of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a first case and a second case assembled with each other of the air conditioner of FIG. 1;
  • Figure 7 is a front view showing a portion 'C' of Figure 6;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 8;
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 8;
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the locking member of FIG. 9 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 10;
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 12;
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 12;
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 15;
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 15;
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the locking member of FIG. 17 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 16;
  • first may be referred to as a second component
  • second component may also be referred to as a first component.
  • the term “and/or” includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 is a second view of the air conditioner of FIG. 1 It is a perspective view showing the case.
  • the air conditioner 1 includes a first case (heat exchanger case, 100) and a second case (fan case) 200 that are assembled with each other.
  • the first case 100 can accommodate the heat exchanger 105 therein, and the second case 200 can accommodate the blowing fan 250 provided to flow air to the first case 100 therein.
  • the user After assembling the first case 100 and the second case 200, the user can install the first case 100 on the ceiling, and after installing the first case 100 on the ceiling, the second case 200 ) may be assembled to the first case 100 .
  • the air conditioner 1 it is also possible to install the air conditioner 1 so as to be embedded in the ceiling.
  • the air conditioner 1 is configured with the first case 100 and the second case 200 that are separably coupled to each other, only the first case 100 having a relatively small volume can be fixed to the ceiling. Therefore, the air conditioner 1 can be easily installed on the ceiling.
  • the first case 100 may be fixed to the ceiling by being coupled to the installation member 10 having an upper surface installed on the ceiling.
  • the second case 200 when maintenance of the second case 200 is required, only the second case 200 can be separated from the first case 100 in a state where the air conditioner 1 is installed on the ceiling, so that the second case 200 ) maintenance work can be easily performed.
  • the air conditioner 1 may further include a fastening means 50 for assembling the second case 200 to the first case 100 .
  • the fastening means 50 includes the first fastening hole 51 (refer to FIG. 2 ) formed on the surface 101 of the first case 100 and the second case 200 so as to correspond to the first fastening hole.
  • the second case 200 is inserted into the first case ( It may include a fastening member 54 coupled to 100).
  • the second case 200 may maintain a state supported by the first case 100 without falling when the fastening means 50 is released. Thus, there is no need for another worker to support the second case while the operator releases the fastening means, and accordingly, the operator can perform the maintenance work of the second case 200 alone.
  • a locking member 110 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 and one surface 201 (first one) of the second case 200 .
  • An opening 210 through which the locking member 110 passes may be provided on one surface 101 and the opposite surface of the case 100 .
  • the engaging member 110 and the opening 210 may be provided at positions corresponding to each other.
  • the engaging member 110 of the first case 100 is coupled to the opening 210 of the second case 200 so that the second case 200 is connected to the first case ( 100) can be supported.
  • first case 100 and the second case 200 may have the same height as each other, and accordingly, before installing the first case 100 on the ceiling, the second case 200 is first removed from the floor.
  • the second case 200 can be easily assembled to the first case 100 by sliding the locking member 110 to the opening 210 .
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing part 'A' of FIG. 2
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing part 'B' of FIG. 3 .
  • the locking member 110 may extend in a vertical direction with respect to one surface 101 of the first case 100 .
  • the locking member 110 may have a plate shape.
  • Locking projections 113 provided to be coupled to the opening 210 may be formed on both sides of the end of the locking member 110 .
  • the opening 210 may have a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the lower end is greater than the width of the upper end.
  • the opening 210 is a first portion 211 having a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member 110 or greater than the width of the engaging member 110 so that the engaging member 110 can pass through easily;
  • a second portion 212 provided to have a width smaller than that of the first portion 211 may be included.
  • the first portion 211 may have a greater width than the end at which the stopping protrusion 113 of the stopping member 110 is provided, or may have a width corresponding to the end at which the stopping protrusion 113 is provided, and the second portion 212 may have a smaller width than the end at which the locking projection 113 of the locking member 110 is provided.
  • the engaging member 110 passes through the first portion 211 of the opening 210 . After that, when the second case 200 is separated from the first case 100 , the second case 200 may fall down by gravity. At this time, as the second case 200 falls down, the engaging member 110 may be positioned to penetrate the second part 212 .
  • the second part 212 may be coupled to the opening 210 . That is, since the engaging member 110 does not pass through the opening 210 by the engaging projection 113 , the engaging member 110 may be coupled to the opening 210 .
  • the fastening means 50 when the fastening means 50 is released to separate the second case 200 from the first case 100 , as the engaging protrusion 113 is coupled to the opening 210 , the second case 200 is ) can be prevented from falling by gravity or sliding in a direction away from the first case 100 from falling.
  • the locking member 110 may be formed by cutting a portion of one surface 101 of the first case 100 to form a cutout 120 . That is, a portion of the one surface 101 of the first case 100 is cut and extended vertically with respect to the one surface 101 to form the engaging member 110 .
  • the locking member 110 may be provided in a form extending from the lower end of the cutout 120 .
  • the engaging member 110 is formed by cutting one surface 101 of the first case 100 , there is no need to separately manufacture and couple it to the first case 100 , and it is easy to manufacture and efficient in production. can improve
  • a first reinforcing bead 160 provided to protrude from one surface 201 of the first case 100 is provided around the engaging member 110 , and an opening 210 is provided.
  • a second reinforcing bead 220 provided to protrude from one surface 201 of the second case 200 .
  • the first reinforcing bead 160 is provided around the locking member 110 and the second reinforcing bead 220 is provided around the opening 210, so that the locking member 110 and the opening 210 are provided. It is possible to increase the rigidity of the surrounding frame.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the first case 100 and the second case 200 assembled with each other of the air conditioner 1 of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 7 is a front view showing part 'C' of FIG. .
  • a pair of through holes 150 for allowing indoor air to flow are provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 , and a pair of through holes 150 are provided inside the second case 200 .
  • a blowing fan 250 (refer to FIG. 3 ) may be accommodated inside each of the pair of blowing ducts 255 .
  • the pair of through-holes 150 and the pair of blowing ducts 255 may be provided at positions corresponding to each other.
  • the engaging member 110 is provided between the pair of through-holes 150, the portion formed between the pair of through-holes 150 on one surface 101 of the first case 100 is a pair of through-holes.
  • the rigidity may be relatively weak. Accordingly, when the engaging member 110 is coupled to the second case 200 and the load of the second case 200 is supported on the first case 100 , the rigidity at the one surface 101 of the first case 100 . This weak spot can be deformed. Therefore, the engaging member 110 is provided between the pair of through-holes 150, it is preferable to be provided at a position that is 75% or less of the height of the one surface 101 of the first case 100. That is, the locking member 110 may be positioned at a maximum of 75% of the height of the first case 100 .
  • the length of the engaging member 110 may be provided in a ratio of 5 to 24% with respect to the height of one surface 101 of the first case 100, the width of the engaging member 110 and the engaging member 110 ) may be in a ratio of 1:1 to 4.
  • the engaging member 110 when the second case 200 is assembled to the first case 100 , the engaging member 110 is the central axis of the motor 270 provided inside the second case 200 . It may be provided at a higher position.
  • the locking member 110 can be assembled by visually confirming the position of the At this time, since the locking member 110 is provided at a position higher than the central axis of the motor 270, the user can check the position of the locking member 110 by securing visibility, and accordingly, the locking member 110 is opened ( 210 , so that the second case 200 can be easily assembled to the first case 100 .
  • the The periphery may block the opening 210 . That is, as shown, the first reinforcement bead 160 provided around the engaging member 110 closes a part of the opening 210 . As a result, by closing a part of the opening 210 , it is possible to prevent phenomena such as deterioration of the performance of the blowing fan 150 inside the second case 200 and dew formation caused by the flow of air through the opening 210 . .
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 8
  • FIG. 10 is the air conditioner of FIG. is a perspective view showing the opening of the second case of FIG. 11
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the locking member of FIG. 9 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 10 .
  • the air conditioner 2 according to the present disclosure is substantially the same as the air conditioner 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 except for the shape of the locking member and the opening, the same reference numerals are used, and overlapping descriptions are used. is omitted.
  • the air conditioner 2 includes a first case 100 and a second case 200 assembled to the first case 100 through a fastening means 50 .
  • the locking member 130 of the first case 100 includes a through hole 132 provided in the center and an edge portion 134 surrounding the through hole 132 .
  • the edge portion 134 may be provided in a rectangular shape as shown, but is not limited thereto, and the design may be changed to have various shapes.
  • the opening 230 of the second case 200 has a first portion 231 and a second portion 232 provided to be connected to the first portion 231 on the upper portion of the first portion 231 . ) is included.
  • the first portion 231 is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member 130 or greater than the width of the engaging member 130 .
  • the edge portion 134 of the locking member 130 is easily penetrated.
  • the second part 232 is provided on both ends of the first part 231 to communicate with the first part 231 .
  • the second case 200 can maintain a state supported by the first case 100 .
  • the locking member 130 may be provided such that a portion of the one surface 101 of the first case 100 is cut off to extend perpendicularly to the one surface 101 .
  • the locking member 130 may be provided in a form extending from the upper end of the cutout 120 .
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 12
  • FIG. 14 is the air conditioner of FIG. It is a perspective view showing the locking member of the second case.
  • the air conditioner 3 according to the present disclosure is substantially the same as the air conditioner 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 except that an opening is provided in the first case and a locking member is provided in the second case. Since they are identical to each other, the same reference numbers are used, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.
  • an opening 310 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 of the air conditioner 3 , and one surface 201 of the second case 200 (first A locking member 410 provided to pass through the opening 310 may be provided on one surface 101 of the case 100 (a surface facing the surface 101 ). Accordingly, when the fastening means 50 for coupling the first case 100 and the second case 200 to each other is released, the engaging member 410 is coupled to the opening 310 to thereby the second case 200 ) may be supported by the first case 100 without falling due to gravity.
  • the locking member 410 is provided to extend in a direction perpendicular to one surface 201 of the second case 200 .
  • the locking member 410 may extend in a horizontal direction and may have a plate shape. In this case, both sides of the end of the locking member 410 may be provided with locking projections 413 to be coupled to the opening 310 to be described later.
  • the opening 310 may have an inverted trapezoidal shape in which the width of the upper end is greater than the width of the lower end.
  • the opening 310 may include a first portion 311 and a second portion 312 provided under the first portion 311 .
  • the first portion 311 may have a greater width than the end at which the engaging projection 413 of the engaging member 410 is provided, or may have a width corresponding to the end at which the engaging projection 413 is provided, and the second portion 312 . ) may have a smaller width than the end at which the locking jaw 413 of the locking member 410 is provided.
  • the engaging member 410 passes through the first portion 311 of the opening 310 . Thereafter, when the second case 200 is separated from the first case 100 while the air conditioner 3 is installed on the ceiling, the second case 200 may fall down by gravity. At this time, as the second case 200 falls down, the engaging member 410 may be positioned to penetrate the second portion 312 .
  • the extended portion 415 extending in one direction of the engaging member 410 and the end at which the engaging projection 413 is provided may be coupled to both sides of the second portion 312 , as described above. Since the second portion 312 has a smaller width than the end of the engaging member 410 , the engaging projection 413 cannot pass through the opening 310 .
  • the second case 200 when releasing the fastening means 50 to separate the second case 200 from the first case 100 , as the engaging protrusion 413 is coupled to the opening 310 , the second case 200 is ) can be prevented from falling due to gravity or sliding in a direction away from the first case 100 from falling.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 15
  • FIG. 17 is the air conditioner of FIG.
  • a perspective view showing the engaging member of the second case of FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state in which the engaging member of FIG. 17 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 16 .
  • the air conditioner 4 according to the present disclosure is substantially the same as the air conditioner 3 described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14 except for the shape of the opening and the locking member, the same reference numerals are used, and overlapping descriptions are used. is omitted.
  • an opening 510 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 of the air conditioner 4 , and an opening 510 is provided on one surface 201 of the second case 200 .
  • a locking member 610 provided to penetrate through the 510 may be provided.
  • the locking member 610 is provided to extend in a direction perpendicular to one surface 201 of the second case 200 .
  • the locking member 610 may extend in the longitudinal direction and may have a plate shape.
  • a locking protrusion 613 may be provided on one side of the lower end of the locking member 610 to be coupled to an opening 510 to be described later.
  • the locking jaw 613 may be provided to extend downwardly from the lower end of the locking member 610 .
  • the opening 510 may include a first portion 511 and a second portion 512 provided under the first portion 511 .
  • the first portion 511 may have a greater width than the end 611 of the engaging member 610 or may have a width corresponding to the end 611, and the second portion 512 of the engaging member 610 It may have a smaller width than the end 611 .
  • the second portion 512 may include a tapered portion 513 and an extended portion 514 provided under the tapered portion 513 .
  • the tapered portion 513 is provided to become narrower toward the lower portion, and the extended portion 514 is provided to have a constant width at the lower portion of the tapered portion 513 .
  • the engaging member 610 passes through the first portion 511 of the opening 510 . Thereafter, when the second case 200 is separated from the first case 100 while the air conditioner 3 is installed on the ceiling, the second case 200 may fall down by gravity.
  • the locking member 610 is positioned to penetrate the second part 512 , and accordingly, the locking jaw 613 is caught at the lower end of the second part 512 . As a result, the locking jaw 413 cannot pass through the opening 310 .
  • the locking member 610 may be stably coupled to the extension 514 by being positioned at the extension 514 past the tapered portion 513 provided to gradually narrow in width when descending.
  • the engaging member 610 is coupled to the opening 510 to thereby connect the second case 200 to the second case 200 .
  • the engaging member 610 can be prevented from falling due to gravity or sliding in a direction away from the first case 100 from falling.
  • the engaging member 610 is provided as a pair on one surface 201 of the second case 200 , and the opening 510 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 to correspond thereto. ) may be provided in pairs.
  • the pair of engaging members 610 may be more stably supported by the first case 100 as the pair of engaging members 610 are coupled to the pair of openings 510 .
  • each of the engaging member 610 and the opening 510 may be provided as one or three or more.

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A ceiling type air conditioner according to the present invention comprises: a first case which is supported by a ceiling, in which a heat exchanger is received, and which has a locking member at one surface thereof; and a second case which is assembled to the first case through a fastening means, in which a blower fan is received, and which has an opening at one surface thereof opposite to the one surface of the first case so as to allow the locking member to pass therethrough, wherein when the fastening means is released from a fastening state, the locking member is coupled to the opening so that the second case is supported by the first case.

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천장형 공기조화기ceiling air conditioner
본 개시는 천장형 공기조화기에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 낙하 방지 구조를 갖는 천장형 공기조화기에 관한 것이다.The present disclosure relates to a ceiling-type air conditioner, and more particularly, to a ceiling-type air conditioner having a fall prevention structure.
일반적으로 공기조화기는 압축기, 응축기, 팽창밸브, 증발기가 냉매 배관에 의해 서로 연결되어 폐회로를 형성하는 냉동사이클에서 폐회로를 순환하는 냉매가 기화 또는 액화됨으로써 이루어지는 흡열작용과 방열작용을 이용하여 주위를 냉방 또는 난방시키는 장치이다.In general, in a refrigeration cycle in which a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator are connected to each other by a refrigerant pipe, the refrigerant circulating in the closed circuit is vaporized or liquefied. or a heating device.
천장형 공기조화기는 일정 시간 작동되면 고장이 발생될 수 있으며, 이를 방지하기 위해 주기적으로 내부를 점검해야 한다. 하지만, 종래의 천장형 공기조화기를 점검 및 수리하기 위해서는 사용자가 공기조화기를 천장으로부터 분리해야 하는데, 분리가 어렵거나 분리하는 작업 시간이 많이 소요되는 문제가 있으며, 분리된 공기조화기가 천장으로부터 낙하되어 사고를 초래하는 문제가 있다.A ceiling-type air conditioner may malfunction if operated for a certain period of time, and to prevent this, the interior should be periodically inspected. However, in order to check and repair the conventional ceiling-type air conditioner, the user has to separate the air conditioner from the ceiling. There is a problem that causes accidents.
본 발명의 일 측면은, 팬 케이스의 유지보수를 위해 열 교환기 케이스로부터 팬 케이스의 분리가 가능한 공기조화기를 제공한다. One aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner in which the fan case can be separated from the heat exchanger case for maintenance of the fan case.
또한, 팬 케이스의 분리 시, 팬 케이스가 낙하하는 것을 방지할 수 있는 천장형 공기조화기를 제공한다.In addition, there is provided a ceiling type air conditioner capable of preventing the fan case from falling when the fan case is removed.
상기한 본 발명의 사상에 따른 천장형 공기조화기는, 천장에 지지되며 내부에 열교환기를 수용하고, 일 면에 걸림부재가 마련되는 제1 케이스 및 체결수단을 통해 상기 제1 케이스와 조립되며, 내부에 송풍팬을 수용하고, 상기 걸림부재가 관통되도록 상기 제1 케이스의 상기 일 면과 마주보는 일 면에 개구부가 마련되는 제2 케이스를 포함한다.The ceiling type air conditioner according to the spirit of the present invention is supported on a ceiling and accommodates a heat exchanger therein, and is assembled with the first case through a first case having a locking member provided on one surface and a fastening means, and a second case in which an opening is provided on one surface opposite to the one surface of the first case for accommodating the blower fan and allowing the locking member to pass therethrough.
상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 상기 걸림부재가 상기 개구부에 결합되어 상기 제2 케이스는 상기 제1 케이스에 지지되는 것을 특징으로 한다.When the fastening means is released, the locking member is coupled to the opening so that the second case is supported by the first case.
상기 걸림부재는 상기 제1케이스의 상기 일 면으로부터 돌출되며, 상기 개구부에 결합되도록 단부의 양측에 마련된 걸림턱을 포함할 수 있다.The locking member protrudes from the one surface of the first case, and may include locking protrusions provided on both sides of an end to be coupled to the opening.
상기 개구부는 상단부의 폭이 하단부의 폭 보다 작은 사다리꼴 형상을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다.The opening may be provided to have a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the upper end is smaller than the width of the lower end.
상기 개구부는, 상기 걸림부재의 폭에 대응되거나 상기 걸림부재의 폭 보다 큰 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 제1 케이스 및 상기 제2 케이스의 조립 시 상기 걸림부재가 관통되도록 하는 제1 부분 및 상기 제1 부분의 상부에 상기 제1 부분 보다 작은 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 중력에 의해 상기 걸림턱에 결합되는 제2 부분을 포함할 수 있다.The opening is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member or greater than the width of the engaging member, the first portion and the first portion through which the engaging member passes when assembling the first case and the second case It may include a second part provided to have a width smaller than that of the first part on the upper part of the part, and coupled to the locking jaw by gravity when the fastening means is released.
상기 제1 케이스는 상기 일 면에서 상기 제2 케이스 내의 한 쌍의 송풍덕트와 대응되는 위치에 마련되는 한 쌍의 통공을 더 포함하고, 상기 걸림부재는 상기 한 쌍의 통공 사이에 마련될 수 있다.The first case may further include a pair of through-holes provided at positions corresponding to the pair of blowing ducts in the second case on the one surface, and the engaging member may be provided between the pair of through-holes. .
상기 개구부는 상기 제2 케이스 내부의 모터 보다 높은 위치에 마련될 수 있다.The opening may be provided at a higher position than the motor inside the second case.
상기 걸림부재는 상기 제1 케이스의 높이의75% 이하인 위치에 마련될 수 있다.The locking member may be provided at a position less than or equal to 75% of the height of the first case.
상기 걸림부재의 길이는 상기 제1 케이스의 높이에 대하여 5 내지 24%의 비율로 마련될 수 있다.The length of the locking member may be provided in a ratio of 5 to 24% with respect to the height of the first case.
상기 걸림부재의 폭과 상기 걸림부재의 길이의 비는 1:1~4일 수 있다. A ratio of a width of the locking member to a length of the locking member may be 1:1 to 4.
상기 걸림부재는 중앙에 마련된 관통구멍 및 상기 관통구멍을 둘러싸는 테두리부를 포함할 수 있다.The engaging member may include a through hole provided in the center and an edge portion surrounding the through hole.
상기 개구부는, 상기 걸림부재의 폭에 대응되거나 상기 걸림부재의 폭 보다 큰 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 제1 케이스 및 상기 제2 케이스의 조립 시 상기 걸림부재가 관통 되도록 하는 제1 부분 및 상기 제1 부분의 양 끝단의 상부에 마련되어, 상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 중력에 의해 상기 테두리부가 결합되도록 마련되는 제2 부분을 포함할 수 있다.The opening is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member or greater than the width of the engaging member, the first portion and the first part through which the engaging member passes when assembling the first case and the second case It may include a second portion provided on the upper portion of both ends of the portion, provided to be coupled to the edge portion by gravity when the fastening means is released.
상기 걸림부재는 상기 제1 케이스의 상기 일 면의 일부분이 절개구가 형성되도록 절개됨에 따라 마련될 수 있다.The locking member may be provided as a portion of the one surface of the first case is cut to form a cutout.
상기 걸림부재는 상기 절개구의 상단 또는 하단에서 연장될 수 있다.The locking member may extend from an upper end or a lower end of the cutout.
상기 걸림부재의 주위에는 제1 케이스의 일 면에서 돌출되도록 제1 보강비드가 마련되고, 상기 개구부의 주위에는 제2 케이스의 일 면에서 돌출되도록 제2 보강비드가 마련될 수 있다.A first reinforcing bead may be provided around the locking member to protrude from one surface of the first case, and a second reinforcing bead may be provided around the opening to protrude from one surface of the second case.
상기한 본 발명의 다른 사상에 따른 천장형 공기조화기는, 천장에 지지되며 내부에 열교환기를 수용하고, 일 면에 개구부가 마련되는 제1 케이스 및 체결수단을 통해 상기 제1 케이스와 조립되며, 내부에 송풍팬을 수용하고, 상기 개구부를 관통하도록 상기 제1 케이스의 상기 일 면과 마주보는 일 면에 걸림부재가 마련되는 제2 케이스를 포함한다.The ceiling type air conditioner according to another aspect of the present invention is supported on a ceiling and accommodates a heat exchanger therein, and is assembled with the first case through a first case having an opening provided on one surface and a fastening means, and a second case accommodating the blowing fan in the and having a locking member provided on one surface opposite to the one surface of the first case so as to pass through the opening.
상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 상기 걸림부재가 상기 개구부에 결합되어 상기 제2 케이스는 상기 제1 케이스에 지지되는 것을 특징으로 한다.When the fastening means is released, the locking member is coupled to the opening so that the second case is supported by the first case.
상기 개구부는 상기 걸림부재의 폭에 대응되거나 상기 걸림부재의 폭 보다 큰 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 제1 케이스 및 상기 제2 케이스의 조립 시 상기 걸림부재가 관통되도록 하는 제1 부분 및 상기 제1 부분의 하부에 상기 제1 부분 보다 작은 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 중력에 의해 상기 걸림부재가 결합되는 제2 부분을 포함할 수 있다.The opening is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member or greater than the width of the engaging member, the first part and the first part through which the engaging member passes when assembling the first case and the second case It may include a second portion provided to have a smaller width than the first portion in the lower portion of the locking member is coupled by gravity when the fastening means is released.
상기 걸림부재는 가로 방향으로 연장되며, 상기 개구부에 결합되도록 단부의 양측에 마련된 걸림턱을 포함할 수 있다.The locking member extends in the horizontal direction and may include locking projections provided on both sides of the end to be coupled to the opening.
상기 개구부는 상단부의 폭이 하단부의 폭 보다 큰 역사다리꼴 형상을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다.The opening may be provided to have an inverted trapezoidal shape in which the width of the upper end is greater than the width of the lower end.
상기 걸림부재는 세로 방향으로 연장되며, 상기 개구부에 결합되도록 하단부의 일측에 마련된 걸림턱을 포함할 수 있다.The locking member extends in the longitudinal direction and may include a locking protrusion provided on one side of the lower end to be coupled to the opening.
상기 제2 부분은 하부 방향으로 갈수록 폭이 좁아지도록 마련된 테이퍼부 및 상기 테이퍼부의 하부에 일정한 폭을 갖도록 마련된 연장부를 포함할 수 있다.The second portion may include a tapered portion provided to become narrower in a downward direction and an extension portion provided to have a constant width under the tapered portion.
상기한 본 발명의 사상에 따르면, 천장 내에서 팬 케이스의 유지 보수를 위해 팬 케이스만 분리가 가능하다.According to the spirit of the present invention, only the fan case can be removed for maintenance of the fan case in the ceiling.
또한, 팬 케이스의 분리 시, 팬 케이스가 열교환기 케이스에 지지된 상태를 유지하여 낙하되지 않으므로 작업 안전성을 향상시킬 수 있다.In addition, when the fan case is separated, the fan case maintains a state supported by the heat exchanger case and does not fall, thereby improving work safety.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도.1 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;
도 2는 도 1의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스를 도시한 사시도.FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 1 ;
도 3은 도 1의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스를 도시한 사시도.3 is a perspective view illustrating a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 1;
도 4는 도 2의 'A'부분을 도시한 확대도.Figure 4 is an enlarged view showing the portion 'A' of Figure 2;
도 5는 도 3의 'B'부분을 도시한 확대도.FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing part 'B' of FIG. 3;
도 6은 도 1의 공기조화기의 서로 조립된 제1 케이스 및 제2 케이스를 도시한 사시도.6 is a perspective view illustrating a first case and a second case assembled with each other of the air conditioner of FIG. 1;
도 7은 도 6의 'C'부분을 도시한 정면도.Figure 7 is a front view showing a portion 'C' of Figure 6;
도 8은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도.8 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 9는 도 8의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스의 걸림부재를 도시한 사시도.9 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 8;
도 10은 도 8의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스의 개구부를 도시한 사시도.10 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 8;
도 11은 도 9의 걸림부재가 도 10의 개구부에 결합된 상태를 도시한 사시도.11 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the locking member of FIG. 9 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 10;
도 12는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도.12 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention;
도 13은 도 12의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스의 개구부를 도시한 사시도.13 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 12;
도 14는 도 12의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스의 걸림부재를 도시한 사시도.14 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 12;
도 15는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도.15 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 16은 도 15의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스의 개구부를 도시한 사시도.16 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 15;
도 17는 도 15의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스의 걸림부재를 도시한 사시도.17 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a second case of the air conditioner of FIG. 15;
도 18은 도 16의 개구부에 도 17의 걸림부재가 결합된 상태를 도시한 사시도.18 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the locking member of FIG. 17 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 16;
본 명세서에 기재된 실시예와 도면에 도시된 구성은 개시된 발명의 바람직한 일 예에 불과할 뿐이며, 본 출원의 출원시점에 있어서 본 명세서의 실시예와 도면을 대체할 수 있는 다양한 변형 예들이 있을 수 있다.The configuration shown in the embodiments and drawings described in this specification is only a preferred example of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the present specification at the time of filing of the present application.
또한, 본 명세서의 각 도면에서 제시된 동일한 참조번호 또는 부호는 실질적으로 동일한 기능을 수행하는 부품 또는 구성요소를 나타낸다.In addition, the same reference numerals or reference numerals in each drawing of the present specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same functions.
또한, 본 명세서에서 사용한 용어는 실시예를 설명하기 위해 사용된 것으로, 개시된 발명을 제한 및/또는 한정하려는 의도가 아니다. 단수의 표현은 문맥상 명백하게 다르게 뜻하지 않는 한, 복수의 표현을 포함한다. 본 명세서에서, "포함하다" 또는 "가지다" 등의 용어는 명세서상에 기재된 특징, 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것이 존재함을 지정하려는 것이지, 하나 또는 그 이상의 다른 특징들이나 숫자, 단계, 동작, 구성요소, 부품 또는 이들을 조합한 것들의 존재 또는 부가 가능성을 미리 배제하지 않는다.In addition, the terminology used herein is used to describe the embodiments, and is not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.
또한, 본 명세서에서 사용한 "제1", "제2" 등과 같이 서수를 포함하는 용어는 다양한 구성요소들을 설명하는데 사용될 수 있지만, 상기 구성요소들은 상기 용어들에 의해 한정되지는 않으며, 상기 용어들은 하나의 구성요소를 다른 구성요소로부터 구별하는 목적으로만 사용된다. 예를 들어, 본 발명의 권리 범위를 벗어나지 않으면서 제1 구성요소는 제2 구성요소로 명명될 수 있고, 유사하게 제2 구성요소도 제1 구성요소로 명명될 수 있다. "및/또는" 이라는 용어는 복수의 관련된 기재된 항목들의 조합 또는 복수의 관련된 기재된 항목들 중의 어느 항목을 포함한다.In addition, terms including an ordinal number, such as "first", "second", etc. used herein may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms, and the terms are It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. The term “and/or” includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.
이하에서는 일 실시예를 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 상세히 설명한다.Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 2는 도 1의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 3은 도 1의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스를 도시한 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a second view of the air conditioner of FIG. 1 It is a perspective view showing the case.
도 1 내지 도 3을 참고하면, 공기조화기(1)는 서로 조립되는 제1 케이스(열교환기 케이스, 100) 및 제2 케이스(팬 케이스, 200)를 포함한다.1 to 3 , the air conditioner 1 includes a first case (heat exchanger case, 100) and a second case (fan case) 200 that are assembled with each other.
제1 케이스(100)는 내부에 열교환기(105)를 수용할 수 있고, 제2 케이스(200)는 내부에 제1 케이스(100)로 공기를 유동시키도록 마련된 송풍팬(250)을 수용할 수 있다.The first case 100 can accommodate the heat exchanger 105 therein, and the second case 200 can accommodate the blowing fan 250 provided to flow air to the first case 100 therein. can
사용자는 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)를 조립시킨 후, 제1 케이스(100)를 천장에 설치할 수 있으며, 제1 케이스(100)를 천장에 설치한 후 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)에 조립시킬 수도 있다. 물론, 공기조화기(1)를 천장 내부에 매설되도록 설치하는 것도 가능하다.After assembling the first case 100 and the second case 200, the user can install the first case 100 on the ceiling, and after installing the first case 100 on the ceiling, the second case 200 ) may be assembled to the first case 100 . Of course, it is also possible to install the air conditioner 1 so as to be embedded in the ceiling.
이와 같이, 공기조화기(1)를 서로 분리 가능하게 결합되는 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)로 구성함에 따라, 상대적으로 부피가 작은 제1 케이스(100)만을 천장에 고정시킬 수 있어 공기조화기(1)를 천장에 용이하게 설치할 수 있다. 이 경우, 제1 케이스(100)는 도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 상면이 천장에 설치된 설치부재(10)와 결합됨으로써 천장에 고정될 수 있다.In this way, as the air conditioner 1 is configured with the first case 100 and the second case 200 that are separably coupled to each other, only the first case 100 having a relatively small volume can be fixed to the ceiling. Therefore, the air conditioner 1 can be easily installed on the ceiling. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1 , the first case 100 may be fixed to the ceiling by being coupled to the installation member 10 having an upper surface installed on the ceiling.
아울러, 제2 케이스(200)의 유지 보수가 필요한 경우 공기조화기(1)가 천장에 설치된 상태에서, 제2 케이스(200)만을 제1 케이스(100)로부터 분리할 수 있어 제2 케이스(200)의 유지보수 작업을 용이하게 수행할 수 있다.In addition, when maintenance of the second case 200 is required, only the second case 200 can be separated from the first case 100 in a state where the air conditioner 1 is installed on the ceiling, so that the second case 200 ) maintenance work can be easily performed.
나아가, 공기조화기(1)는 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)에 조립시키기 위한 체결수단(50)을 더 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우, 체결수단(50)은 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에 형성된 제1 체결홀(51, 도 2 참조)과, 제1 체결홀에 대응되도록 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)에 형성된 제2 체결홀(52, 도 3 참조)과, 서로 중첩된 제1 및 제2 체결홀들(51, 52)을 관통하여 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)에 결합시키는 체결부재(54)를 포함할 수 있다.Furthermore, the air conditioner 1 may further include a fastening means 50 for assembling the second case 200 to the first case 100 . In this case, the fastening means 50 includes the first fastening hole 51 (refer to FIG. 2 ) formed on the surface 101 of the first case 100 and the second case 200 so as to correspond to the first fastening hole. The second case 200 is inserted into the first case ( It may include a fastening member 54 coupled to 100).
한편, 공기조화기(1)가 천장에 설치된 후, 제2 케이스(200)의 유지보수가 필요하여 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)로부터 분리할 때, 체결수단(50)의 체결을 해제하여야 한다. On the other hand, after the air conditioner 1 is installed on the ceiling, when the second case 200 is separated from the first case 100 because maintenance of the second case 200 is required, the fastening means 50 The contract must be released.
이 때, 제2 케이스(200)는 체결수단(50)의 체결이 해제될 때 낙하되지 않고 제1 케이스(100)에 지지된 상태를 유지할 수 있다. 그리하여, 작업자가 체결수단을 해제하는 작업 중에 다른 작업자가 제2 케이스를 지지할 필요가 없으며, 이에 따라 작업자가 혼자 제2 케이스(200)의 유지 보수 작업을 수행할 수 있다.At this time, the second case 200 may maintain a state supported by the first case 100 without falling when the fastening means 50 is released. Thus, there is no need for another worker to support the second case while the operator releases the fastening means, and accordingly, the operator can perform the maintenance work of the second case 200 alone.
이를 위해, 도 2 및 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에는 걸림부재(110)가 마련되며 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)(제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)과 마주보는 면)에는 걸림부재(110)가 관통되도록 하는 개구부(210)가 마련될 수 있다. 이 때, 걸림부재(110)와 개구부(210)는 서로 대응되는 위치에 마련될 수 있다. To this end, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , a locking member 110 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 and one surface 201 (first one) of the second case 200 . An opening 210 through which the locking member 110 passes may be provided on one surface 101 and the opposite surface of the case 100 . In this case, the engaging member 110 and the opening 210 may be provided at positions corresponding to each other.
체결수단(50)의 체결이 해제될 때, 제1 케이스(100)의 걸림부재(110)가 제2 케이스(200)의 개구부(210)에 결합됨으로써 제2 케이스(200)가 제1 케이스(100)에 지지될 수 있다.When the fastening means 50 is released, the engaging member 110 of the first case 100 is coupled to the opening 210 of the second case 200 so that the second case 200 is connected to the first case ( 100) can be supported.
나아가, 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)는 서로 동일한 높이를 가질 수 있으며, 이에 따라 제1 케이스(100)를 천장에 설치하기 이전에 바닥에서 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)를 조립하는 경우, 걸림부재(110)를 개구부(210)에 슬라이딩시키며 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)에 용이하게 조립시킬 수 있다.Furthermore, the first case 100 and the second case 200 may have the same height as each other, and accordingly, before installing the first case 100 on the ceiling, the second case 200 is first removed from the floor. When assembling the case 100 , the second case 200 can be easily assembled to the first case 100 by sliding the locking member 110 to the opening 210 .
도 4는 도 2의 'A'부분을 도시한 확대도이고, 도 5는 도 3의 'B'부분을 도시한 확대도이다.FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing part 'A' of FIG. 2 , and FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing part 'B' of FIG. 3 .
보다 구체적으로, 도 4 및 도 5를 참조하면, 걸림부재(110)는 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에 대해 수직 방향으로 연장될 수 있다. 걸림부재(110)는 플레이트(plate) 형상을 가질 수 있다. 걸림부재(110)의 단부의 양 측면에는 개구부(210)에 결합되도록 마련된 걸림턱(113)이 형성될 수 있다.More specifically, referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 , the locking member 110 may extend in a vertical direction with respect to one surface 101 of the first case 100 . The locking member 110 may have a plate shape. Locking projections 113 provided to be coupled to the opening 210 may be formed on both sides of the end of the locking member 110 .
개구부(210)는 하단부의 폭이 상단부의 폭 보다 큰 사다리꼴 형상을 가질 수 있다. 이 경우, 개구부(210)는 걸림부재(110)가 용이하게 관통될 수 있도록 걸림부재(110)의 폭에 대응되거나 걸림부재(110)의 폭 보다 큰 폭을 갖는 제1 부분(211)과, 제1 부분(211) 보다 작은 폭을 갖도록 마련된 제2 부분(212)을 포함할 수 있다.The opening 210 may have a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the lower end is greater than the width of the upper end. In this case, the opening 210 is a first portion 211 having a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member 110 or greater than the width of the engaging member 110 so that the engaging member 110 can pass through easily; A second portion 212 provided to have a width smaller than that of the first portion 211 may be included.
즉, 제1 부분(211)은 걸림부재(110)의 걸림턱(113)이 마련된 단부 보다 큰 폭을 갖거나, 걸림턱(113)이 마련된 단부에 대응되는 폭을 가질 수 있으며, 제2 부분(212)은 걸림부재(110)의 걸림턱(113)이 마련된 단부 보다 작은 폭을 가질 수 있다.That is, the first portion 211 may have a greater width than the end at which the stopping protrusion 113 of the stopping member 110 is provided, or may have a width corresponding to the end at which the stopping protrusion 113 is provided, and the second portion 212 may have a smaller width than the end at which the locking projection 113 of the locking member 110 is provided.
보다 구체적으로, 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)의 조립 시, 걸림부재(110)는 개구부(210)의 제1 부분(211)을 관통한다. 이 후, 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)로부터 분리하는 경우, 제2 케이스(200)는 중력에 의해 아래로 떨어질 수 있다. 이 때, 제2 케이스(200)가 아래로 떨어짐으로써 걸림부재(110)가 제2 부분(212)을 관통하도록 위치 될 수 있다. More specifically, when the first case 100 and the second case 200 are assembled, the engaging member 110 passes through the first portion 211 of the opening 210 . After that, when the second case 200 is separated from the first case 100 , the second case 200 may fall down by gravity. At this time, as the second case 200 falls down, the engaging member 110 may be positioned to penetrate the second part 212 .
이 경우, 걸림부재(110)의 일 방향으로 연장된 연장부(115)와 걸림턱(113)이 마련된 단부 사이가 제2 부분(212)에 결합될 수 있는데, 전술한 바와 같이 제2 부분(212)은 걸림부재(110)의 단부 보다 작은 폭을 가지므로, 걸림턱(113)은 개구부(210)에 결합될 수 있다. 즉, 걸림부재(110)는 걸림턱(113)에 의해 개구부(210)를 통과하지 못하므로 걸림부재(110)가 개구부(210)가 결합될 수 있다.In this case, between the extension part 115 extending in one direction of the locking member 110 and the end at which the locking projection 113 is provided may be coupled to the second part 212, as described above, the second part ( Since the 212 has a smaller width than the end of the engaging member 110 , the engaging projection 113 may be coupled to the opening 210 . That is, since the engaging member 110 does not pass through the opening 210 by the engaging projection 113 , the engaging member 110 may be coupled to the opening 210 .
그리하여, 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)로부터 분리하기 위해 체결수단(50)의 체결을 해제할 때, 걸림턱(113)이 개구부(210)에 결합됨에 따라 제2 케이스(200)가 중력에 의해 낙하되거나, 제1 케이스(100)로부터 멀어지는 방향으로 슬라이딩 되어 낙하되는 것을 방지할 수 있게 된다.Thus, when the fastening means 50 is released to separate the second case 200 from the first case 100 , as the engaging protrusion 113 is coupled to the opening 210 , the second case 200 is ) can be prevented from falling by gravity or sliding in a direction away from the first case 100 from falling.
한편, 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이 걸림부재(110)는 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)의 일부분이 절개구(120)를 형성하도록 절개되어 형성될 수 있다. 즉, 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)의 일부분이 절개되어 일 면(101)에 대해 수직하게 연장됨으로써 걸림부재(110)를 형성할 수 있다. 이 경우, 걸림부재(110)는 절개구(120)의 하단에서 연장되는 형태로 마련될 수 있다.Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4 , the locking member 110 may be formed by cutting a portion of one surface 101 of the first case 100 to form a cutout 120 . That is, a portion of the one surface 101 of the first case 100 is cut and extended vertically with respect to the one surface 101 to form the engaging member 110 . In this case, the locking member 110 may be provided in a form extending from the lower end of the cutout 120 .
이와 같이, 걸림부재(110)는 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)이 절개되어 형성됨에 따라, 별도로 제조하여 제1 케이스(100)에 결합시킬 필요가 없으며, 제조가 용이하고 생산 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다.In this way, as the engaging member 110 is formed by cutting one surface 101 of the first case 100 , there is no need to separately manufacture and couple it to the first case 100 , and it is easy to manufacture and efficient in production. can improve
한편, 도 4 및 도 5를 참조하면, 걸림부재(110)의 주위에는 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(201)에서 돌출되도록 마련되는 제1 보강비드(160)가 마련되고, 개구부(210)의 주위에는 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)에서 돌출되도록 마련된 제2 보강비드(220)가 마련될 수 있다. 앞서 설명한 바와 같이 체결수단(50)이 해제되어 제2 케이스(200)가 아래로 떨어지는 경우 개구부(210)가 걸림부재(110)와 결합됨에 따라, 걸림부재(110) 및 개구부(210) 각각의 주변으로 힘이 집중적으로 모일 수 있다. 이 경우, 걸림부재(110)의 주변에 제1 보강비드(160)가 마련되고, 개구부(210)의 주변에 제2 보강비드(220)가 마련됨으로써, 걸림부재(110) 및 개구부(210) 주변 프레임의 강성을 증가시킬 수 있다.Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 , a first reinforcing bead 160 provided to protrude from one surface 201 of the first case 100 is provided around the engaging member 110 , and an opening 210 is provided. ) may be provided with a second reinforcing bead 220 provided to protrude from one surface 201 of the second case 200 . As described above, when the fastening means 50 is released and the second case 200 falls down, as the opening 210 is coupled with the engaging member 110 , the engaging member 110 and the opening 210 are each Power can be concentrated around you. In this case, the first reinforcing bead 160 is provided around the locking member 110 and the second reinforcing bead 220 is provided around the opening 210, so that the locking member 110 and the opening 210 are provided. It is possible to increase the rigidity of the surrounding frame.
도 6은 도 1의 공기조화기(1)의 서로 조립된 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 7은 도 6의 'C'부분을 도시한 정면도이다.FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the first case 100 and the second case 200 assembled with each other of the air conditioner 1 of FIG. 1 , and FIG. 7 is a front view showing part 'C' of FIG. .
도 2 및 도 6을 참조하면, 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에는 실내공기가 유동되록 하는 한 쌍의 통공(150)이 마련되며, 제2 케이스(200)의 내부에는 한 쌍의 송풍덕트(255)가 마련된다. 한 쌍의 송풍덕트(255) 각각의 내부에는 송풍팬(250, 도 3 참조)이 수용될 수 있다. 이 경우, 한 쌍의 통공(150)과 한 쌍의 송풍덕트(255)는 서로 대응되는 위치에 마련될 수 있다.Referring to FIGS. 2 and 6 , a pair of through holes 150 for allowing indoor air to flow are provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 , and a pair of through holes 150 are provided inside the second case 200 . of the blowing duct 255 is provided. A blowing fan 250 (refer to FIG. 3 ) may be accommodated inside each of the pair of blowing ducts 255 . In this case, the pair of through-holes 150 and the pair of blowing ducts 255 may be provided at positions corresponding to each other.
이 때, 걸림부재(110)는 한 쌍의 통공(150) 사이에 마련되는데, 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에서 한 쌍의 통공(150) 사이에 형성된 부분은 한 쌍의 통공(150)에 의해 상대적으로 강성이 약할 수 있다. 이에 따라 걸림부재(110)가 제2 케이스(200)와 결합되어 제1케이스(100)에 제2케이스(200)의 하중이 지지될 때 제1케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에서 강성이 약한 부분이 변형될 수 있다. 따라서, 걸림부재(110)는 한 쌍의 통공(150) 사이에 마련되되, 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)의 높이의 75% 이하인 위치에 마련되는 것이 바람직하다. 즉, 걸림부재(110)는 최대로 제1 케이스(100)의 높이의 75%인 부분에 위치될 수 있다.At this time, the engaging member 110 is provided between the pair of through-holes 150, the portion formed between the pair of through-holes 150 on one surface 101 of the first case 100 is a pair of through-holes. By (150), the rigidity may be relatively weak. Accordingly, when the engaging member 110 is coupled to the second case 200 and the load of the second case 200 is supported on the first case 100 , the rigidity at the one surface 101 of the first case 100 . This weak spot can be deformed. Therefore, the engaging member 110 is provided between the pair of through-holes 150, it is preferable to be provided at a position that is 75% or less of the height of the one surface 101 of the first case 100. That is, the locking member 110 may be positioned at a maximum of 75% of the height of the first case 100 .
한편, 걸림부재(110)의 길이는 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)의 높이에 대하여 5 내지 24%의 비율로 마련될 수 있으며, 걸림부재(110)의 폭과 걸림부재(110)의 길이의 비는 1:1~4일 수 있다.On the other hand, the length of the engaging member 110 may be provided in a ratio of 5 to 24% with respect to the height of one surface 101 of the first case 100, the width of the engaging member 110 and the engaging member 110 ) may be in a ratio of 1:1 to 4.
나아가, 도 6에 도시된 바와 같이, 제2 케이스(200)가 제1 케이스(100)에 조립될 때 걸림부재(110)는 제2 케이스(200)의 내부에 마련된 모터(270)의 중심축 보다 높은 위치에 마련될 수 있다. 사용자는 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)에 조립시키는 경우, 제2 케이스(200)의 후면에 개구되도록 마련된 공기 유입로(280)를 통해 걸림부재(110) 및 개구부(210)의 위치를 육안으로 확인하며 조립할 수 있다. 이 때, 걸림부재(110)가 모터(270)의 중심축 보다 높은 위치에 마련됨으로써 사용자는 가시성을 확보하여 걸림부재(110)의 위치를 확인할 수 있으며, 이에 따라 걸림부재(110)가 개구부(210)를 관통하도록 하여 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)에 용이하게 조립할 수 있게 된다.Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6 , when the second case 200 is assembled to the first case 100 , the engaging member 110 is the central axis of the motor 270 provided inside the second case 200 . It may be provided at a higher position. When the user assembles the second case 200 to the first case 100 , the engaging member 110 and the opening 210 through the air inlet 280 provided to be opened on the rear surface of the second case 200 . It can be assembled by visually confirming the position of the At this time, since the locking member 110 is provided at a position higher than the central axis of the motor 270, the user can check the position of the locking member 110 by securing visibility, and accordingly, the locking member 110 is opened ( 210 , so that the second case 200 can be easily assembled to the first case 100 .
도 7을 참조하면, 걸림부재(110)가 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에 수직하게 연장됨으로써 걸림부재(110)가 개구부(210)를 관통할 때, 걸림부재(110)의 주변부가 개구부(210)를 막을 수 있게 된다. 즉, 도시된 바와 같이 걸림부재(110)의 주위에 마련된 제1 보강비드(160)가 개구부(210)의 일부를 폐쇄하게 된다. 이에 의하여, 개구부(210)의 일부가 폐쇄됨으로써 개구부(210)를 통한 공기의 유동에 의한 제2 케이스(200) 내부의 송풍팬(150)의 성능 저하 및 이슬 맺힘 등의 현상을 방지할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 7 , when the locking member 110 extends perpendicularly to one surface 101 of the first case 100 , the locking member 110 passes through the opening 210 , the The periphery may block the opening 210 . That is, as shown, the first reinforcement bead 160 provided around the engaging member 110 closes a part of the opening 210 . As a result, by closing a part of the opening 210 , it is possible to prevent phenomena such as deterioration of the performance of the blowing fan 150 inside the second case 200 and dew formation caused by the flow of air through the opening 210 . .
도 8은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 9는 도 8의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스의 걸림부재를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 10은 도 8의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스의 개구부를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 11은 도 9의 걸림부재가 도 10의 개구부에 결합된 상태를 도시한 사시도이다.8 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a locking member of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is the air conditioner of FIG. is a perspective view showing the opening of the second case of FIG. 11 , and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the locking member of FIG. 9 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 10 .
본 개시에 의한 공기조화기(2)는 걸림부재 및 개구부의 형상을 제외하고는 도 1 내지 도 7을 참조하여 설명한 공기조화기(1)와 실질적으로 동일하므로 동일한 참조번호를 사용하고 중복되는 설명은 생략한다.Since the air conditioner 2 according to the present disclosure is substantially the same as the air conditioner 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 except for the shape of the locking member and the opening, the same reference numerals are used, and overlapping descriptions are used. is omitted.
도 8을 참조하면, 공기조화기(2)는 제1 케이스(100) 및 제1 케이스(100)에 체결수단(50)을 통해 조립되는 제2 케이스(200)를 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 8 , the air conditioner 2 includes a first case 100 and a second case 200 assembled to the first case 100 through a fastening means 50 .
도 9를 참조하면, 제1 케이스(100)의 걸림부재(130)는, 중앙에 마련된 관통구멍(132) 및 관통구멍(132)을 둘러싸는 테두리부(134)를 포함한다. 이 경우, 테두리부(134)는 도시한 바와 같이 사각형태로 마련될 수 있으나 이에 한정되는 것은 아니며 다양한 형상을 가지도록 설계 변경 가능하다.Referring to FIG. 9 , the locking member 130 of the first case 100 includes a through hole 132 provided in the center and an edge portion 134 surrounding the through hole 132 . In this case, the edge portion 134 may be provided in a rectangular shape as shown, but is not limited thereto, and the design may be changed to have various shapes.
도 10을 참조하면, 제2케이스(200)의 개구부(230)는 제1 부분(231) 및 상기 제1 부분(231)의 상부에 제1 부분(231)과 연결되도록 마련된 제2 부분(232)을 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 10 , the opening 230 of the second case 200 has a first portion 231 and a second portion 232 provided to be connected to the first portion 231 on the upper portion of the first portion 231 . ) is included.
보다 구체적으로, 제1 부분(231)은 걸림부재(130)의 폭에 대응되거나 걸림부재(130)의 폭 보다 큰 폭을 갖도록 마련된다. 그리하여, 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)의 조립 시, 걸림부재(130)의 테두리부(134)가 용이하게 관통되도록 한다.More specifically, the first portion 231 is provided to have a width corresponding to the width of the engaging member 130 or greater than the width of the engaging member 130 . Thus, when the first case 100 and the second case 200 are assembled, the edge portion 134 of the locking member 130 is easily penetrated.
제2 부분(232)은 제1 부분(231)의 양 끝단의 상부에 제1 부분(231)과 연통되도록 마련된다. 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)가 조립된 후 천장에 설치된 상태에서, 체결수단(50)의 체결이 해제될 때 제2 케이스(200)가 중력에 의해 아래로 떨어지거나 회전 등의 움직임이 발생되는데, 이에 의하여 걸림부재(130)는 제2 부분(232)에 결합된다. 즉, 도 11에 도시된 바와 같이, 제2 부분(232)의 사이에 마련된 제2 보강비드(220)의 돌기부재(240)가 걸림부재(130)의 관통구멍(132)을 관통하도록 테두리부(134)가 제2 부분(232)에 끼워질 수 있다.The second part 232 is provided on both ends of the first part 231 to communicate with the first part 231 . After the first case 100 and the second case 200 are assembled and installed on the ceiling, when the fastening means 50 is released, the second case 200 falls down by gravity or rotates, etc. is generated, whereby the engaging member 130 is coupled to the second part 232 . That is, as shown in FIG. 11 , the rim portion so that the protrusion member 240 of the second reinforcement bead 220 provided between the second parts 232 penetrates the through hole 132 of the locking member 130 . 134 may fit into the second portion 232 .
그리하여 체결수단(50)의 체결이 해제되어도 제2 케이스(200)는 제1 케이스(100)에 지지된 상태를 유지할 수 있게 된다. Thus, even when the fastening means 50 is released, the second case 200 can maintain a state supported by the first case 100 .
한편, 다시 도 8을 참조하면, 걸림부재(130)는 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)의 일부분이 절개되어 일 면(101)에 대해 수직하게 연장되도록 마련될 수 있다. 이 경우, 걸림부재(130)는 절개구(120)의 상단에서 연장되는 형태로 마련될 수 있다.On the other hand, referring back to FIG. 8 , the locking member 130 may be provided such that a portion of the one surface 101 of the first case 100 is cut off to extend perpendicularly to the one surface 101 . In this case, the locking member 130 may be provided in a form extending from the upper end of the cutout 120 .
도 12는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 13은 도 12의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스의 개구부를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 14는 도 12의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스의 걸림부재를 도시한 사시도이다.12 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 12, and FIG. 14 is the air conditioner of FIG. It is a perspective view showing the locking member of the second case.
본 개시에 의한 공기조화기(3)는 제1 케이스에 개구부가 마련되고, 제2 케이스에 걸림부재가 마련되는 것을 제외하고는 도 1 내지 도 7을 참조하여 설명한 공기조화기(1)와 실질적으로 동일하므로 동일한 참조번호를 사용하고 중복되는 설명은 생략한다.The air conditioner 3 according to the present disclosure is substantially the same as the air conditioner 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 except that an opening is provided in the first case and a locking member is provided in the second case. Since they are identical to each other, the same reference numbers are used, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.
도 12 내지 도 14를 참조하면, 공기조화기(3)의 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에는 개구부(310)가 마련되며 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)(제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)과 마주보는 면)에는 개구부(310)를 관통하도록 마련되는 걸림부재(410)가 마련될 수 있다. 이에 따라, 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)를 서로 결합시키는 체결수단(50)의 체결이 해제될 때, 걸림부재(410)가 개구부(310)에 결합됨으로써 제2 케이스(200)가 중력에 의해 낙하되지 않고 제1 케이스(100)에 지지될 수 있다.12 to 14 , an opening 310 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 of the air conditioner 3 , and one surface 201 of the second case 200 (first A locking member 410 provided to pass through the opening 310 may be provided on one surface 101 of the case 100 (a surface facing the surface 101 ). Accordingly, when the fastening means 50 for coupling the first case 100 and the second case 200 to each other is released, the engaging member 410 is coupled to the opening 310 to thereby the second case 200 ) may be supported by the first case 100 without falling due to gravity.
걸림부재(410)는 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)에 대해 수직한 방향으로 연장되도록 마련된다. 걸림부재(410)는 가로 방향으로 연장될 수 있으며, 플레이트(plate) 형상을 가질 수 있다. 이 경우, 걸림부재(410)의 단부의 양 측면에는 후술하는 개구부(310)에 결합되도록 걸림턱(413)이 마련될 수 있다.The locking member 410 is provided to extend in a direction perpendicular to one surface 201 of the second case 200 . The locking member 410 may extend in a horizontal direction and may have a plate shape. In this case, both sides of the end of the locking member 410 may be provided with locking projections 413 to be coupled to the opening 310 to be described later.
개구부(310)는 상단부의 폭이 하단부의 폭 보다 큰 역사다리꼴 형상을 가질 수 있다. 이 경우, 개구부(310)는 제1 부분(311) 및 제1 부분(311)의 하부에 마련된 제2 부분(312)을 포함할 수 있다.The opening 310 may have an inverted trapezoidal shape in which the width of the upper end is greater than the width of the lower end. In this case, the opening 310 may include a first portion 311 and a second portion 312 provided under the first portion 311 .
제1 부분(311)은 걸림부재(410)의 걸림턱(413)이 마련된 단부 보다 큰 폭을 갖거나, 걸림턱(413)이 마련된 단부에 대응되는 폭을 가질 수 있으며, 제2 부분(312)은 걸림부재(410)의 걸림턱(413)이 마련된 단부 보다 작은 폭을 가질 수 있다.The first portion 311 may have a greater width than the end at which the engaging projection 413 of the engaging member 410 is provided, or may have a width corresponding to the end at which the engaging projection 413 is provided, and the second portion 312 . ) may have a smaller width than the end at which the locking jaw 413 of the locking member 410 is provided.
제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)의 조립 시, 걸림부재(410)는 개구부(310)의 제1 부분(311)을 관통한다. 이 후, 공기조화기(3)가 천장에 설치된 상태에서 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)로부터 분리하는 경우, 제2 케이스(200)는 중력에 의해 아래로 떨어질 수 있다. 이 때, 제2 케이스(200)가 아래로 떨어짐으로써 걸림부재(410)가 제2 부분(312)을 관통하도록 위치 될 수 있다. When the first case 100 and the second case 200 are assembled, the engaging member 410 passes through the first portion 311 of the opening 310 . Thereafter, when the second case 200 is separated from the first case 100 while the air conditioner 3 is installed on the ceiling, the second case 200 may fall down by gravity. At this time, as the second case 200 falls down, the engaging member 410 may be positioned to penetrate the second portion 312 .
이 경우, 걸림부재(410)의 일 방향으로 연장된 연장부(415)와 걸림턱(413)이 마련된 단부 사이가 제2 부분(312)의 양 측에 결합될 수 있는데, 전술한 바와 같이 제2 부분(312)은 걸림부재(410)의 단부 보다 작은 폭을 가지므로, 걸림턱(413)은 개구부(310)를 통과할 수 없게 된다.In this case, between the extended portion 415 extending in one direction of the engaging member 410 and the end at which the engaging projection 413 is provided may be coupled to both sides of the second portion 312 , as described above. Since the second portion 312 has a smaller width than the end of the engaging member 410 , the engaging projection 413 cannot pass through the opening 310 .
그리하여, 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)로부터 분리하기 위해 체결수단(50)의 체결을 해제할 때, 걸림턱(413)이 개구부(310)에 결합됨에 따라 제2 케이스(200)가 중력에 의해 낙하되거나, 제1 케이스(100)로부터 멀어지는 방향으로 슬라이딩 되어 낙하되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.Thus, when releasing the fastening means 50 to separate the second case 200 from the first case 100 , as the engaging protrusion 413 is coupled to the opening 310 , the second case 200 is ) can be prevented from falling due to gravity or sliding in a direction away from the first case 100 from falling.
도 15는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 공기조화기를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 16은 도 15의 공기조화기의 제1 케이스의 개구부를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 17는 도 15의 공기조화기의 제2 케이스의 걸림부재를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 18은 도 16의 개구부에 도 17의 걸림부재가 결합된 상태를 도시한 사시도이다.15 is a perspective view illustrating an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating an opening of a first case of the air conditioner of FIG. 15, and FIG. 17 is the air conditioner of FIG. A perspective view showing the engaging member of the second case of FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state in which the engaging member of FIG. 17 is coupled to the opening of FIG. 16 .
본 개시에 의한 공기조화기(4)는 개구부 및 걸림부재의 형상을 제외하고는 도 12 내지 도 14를 참조하여 설명한 공기조화기(3)와 실질적으로 동일하므로 동일한 참조번호를 사용하고 중복되는 설명은 생략한다.Since the air conditioner 4 according to the present disclosure is substantially the same as the air conditioner 3 described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14 except for the shape of the opening and the locking member, the same reference numerals are used, and overlapping descriptions are used. is omitted.
도 15 내지 도 18을 참조하면, 공기조화기(4)의 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에는 개구부(510)가 마련되며 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)에는 개구부(510)를 관통하도록 마련되는 걸림부재(610)가 마련될 수 있다.15 to 18 , an opening 510 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 of the air conditioner 4 , and an opening 510 is provided on one surface 201 of the second case 200 . A locking member 610 provided to penetrate through the 510 may be provided.
걸림부재(610)는 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)에 대해 수직한 방향으로 연장되도록 마련된다. 걸림부재(610)는 세로 방향으로 연장될 수 있으며, 플레이트(plate) 형상을 가질 수 있다. 이 경우, 걸림부재(610)의 하단부의 일 측에는 후술하는 개구부(510)에 결합되도록 걸림턱(613)이 마련될 수 있다. 걸림턱(613)은 걸림부재(610)의 하단부에서 하부 방향으로 연장되도록 마련될 수 있다.The locking member 610 is provided to extend in a direction perpendicular to one surface 201 of the second case 200 . The locking member 610 may extend in the longitudinal direction and may have a plate shape. In this case, a locking protrusion 613 may be provided on one side of the lower end of the locking member 610 to be coupled to an opening 510 to be described later. The locking jaw 613 may be provided to extend downwardly from the lower end of the locking member 610 .
개구부(510)는 제1 부분(511) 및 제1 부분(511)의 하부에 마련된 제2 부분(512)을 포함할 수 있다. 제1 부분(511)은 걸림부재(610)의 단부(611) 보다 큰 폭을 갖거나, 단부(611)에 대응되는 폭을 가질 수 있으며, 제2 부분(512)은 걸림부재(610)의 단부(611) 보다 작은 폭을 가질 수 있다.The opening 510 may include a first portion 511 and a second portion 512 provided under the first portion 511 . The first portion 511 may have a greater width than the end 611 of the engaging member 610 or may have a width corresponding to the end 611, and the second portion 512 of the engaging member 610 It may have a smaller width than the end 611 .
제2 부분(512)은 테이퍼부(513) 및 테이퍼부(513)의 하부에 마련된 연장부(514)를 포함할 수 있다. 테이퍼부(513)는 하부로 갈수록 폭이 좁아지도록 마련되며, 연장부(514)는 테이퍼부(513)의 하부에 일정한 폭을 갖도록 마련된다. The second portion 512 may include a tapered portion 513 and an extended portion 514 provided under the tapered portion 513 . The tapered portion 513 is provided to become narrower toward the lower portion, and the extended portion 514 is provided to have a constant width at the lower portion of the tapered portion 513 .
제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)의 조립 시, 걸림부재(610)는 개구부(510)의 제1 부분(511)을 관통한다. 이 후, 공기조화기(3)가 천장에 설치된 상태에서 제2 케이스(200)를 제1 케이스(100)로부터 분리하는 경우, 제2 케이스(200)는 중력에 의해 아래로 떨어질 수 있다. When the first case 100 and the second case 200 are assembled, the engaging member 610 passes through the first portion 511 of the opening 510 . Thereafter, when the second case 200 is separated from the first case 100 while the air conditioner 3 is installed on the ceiling, the second case 200 may fall down by gravity.
이 때, 제2 케이스(200)가 아래로 떨어짐으로써 걸림부재(610)가 제2 부분(512)을 관통하도록 위치되며, 이에 따라 걸림턱(613)은 제2 부분(512)의 하단부에 걸림으로써 걸림턱(413)은 개구부(310)를 통과할 수 없게 된다. 이 경우, 걸림부재(610)는 하갈할 때 점차적으로 폭이 좁아지도록 마련된 테이퍼부(513)를 지나 연장부(514)에 위치됨으로써 안정적으로 연장부(514)에 결합될 수 있다.At this time, as the second case 200 falls down, the locking member 610 is positioned to penetrate the second part 512 , and accordingly, the locking jaw 613 is caught at the lower end of the second part 512 . As a result, the locking jaw 413 cannot pass through the opening 310 . In this case, the locking member 610 may be stably coupled to the extension 514 by being positioned at the extension 514 past the tapered portion 513 provided to gradually narrow in width when descending.
이에 따라, 제1 케이스(100) 및 제2 케이스(200)를 서로 결합시키는 체결수단(50)의 체결이 해제될 때, 걸림부재(610)가 개구부(510)에 결합됨으로써 제2 케이스(200)가 중력에 의해 낙하되거나, 제1 케이스(100)로부터 멀어지는 방향으로 슬라이딩 되어 낙하되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.Accordingly, when the fastening means 50 for coupling the first case 100 and the second case 200 to each other is released, the engaging member 610 is coupled to the opening 510 to thereby connect the second case 200 to the second case 200 . ) can be prevented from falling due to gravity or sliding in a direction away from the first case 100 from falling.
한편, 도시한 바와 같이 걸림부재(610)는 제2 케이스(200)의 일 면(201)에 한 쌍으로 마련되며, 개구부(510)는 이에 대응되도록 제1 케이스(100)의 일 면(101)에 한 쌍으로 마련될 수 있다. 그리하여, 제2 케이스(200)가 중력에 의해 하강하는 경우 한 쌍의 걸림부재(610)가 한 쌍의 개구부(510)에 결합됨에 따라 보다 안정적으로 제1 케이스(100)에 지지될 수 있다. 다만, 걸림부재(610) 및 개구부(510) 각각은 도시하지 않았으나 한 개로 마련될 수 있으며, 세 개 이상으로 마련될 수도 있다.On the other hand, as shown, the engaging member 610 is provided as a pair on one surface 201 of the second case 200 , and the opening 510 is provided on one surface 101 of the first case 100 to correspond thereto. ) may be provided in pairs. Thus, when the second case 200 is lowered by gravity, the pair of engaging members 610 may be more stably supported by the first case 100 as the pair of engaging members 610 are coupled to the pair of openings 510 . However, although not shown, each of the engaging member 610 and the opening 510 may be provided as one or three or more.
본 발명의 권리범위는 상기 설명한 특정 실시예에만 한정되는 것이 아니다. 청구범위에 명시된 본 발명의 기술적 사상으로서의 요지를 일탈하지 아니하는 범위 안에서 당 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에 의하여 수정 또는 변형 가능한 다양한 다른 실시예들도 본 발명의 권리범위에 속한다 할 것이다.The scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Various other embodiments that can be modified or modified by those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention specified in the claims will also fall within the scope of the present invention.

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  1. 천장에 지지되며 내부에 열교환기를 수용하고, 일 면에 걸림부재가 마련되는 제1 케이스; 및a first case supported on the ceiling, accommodating the heat exchanger therein, and provided with a locking member on one surface; and
    체결수단을 통해 상기 제1 케이스와 조립되며, 내부에 송풍팬을 수용하고, 상기 걸림부재가 관통되도록 상기 제1 케이스의 상기 일 면과 마주보는 일 면에 개구부가 마련되는 제2 케이스를 포함하고,It is assembled with the first case through a fastening means, and accommodates a blowing fan therein, and includes a second case in which an opening is provided on one surface opposite to the one surface of the first case so that the engaging member passes through ,
    상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 상기 걸림부재가 상기 개구부에 결합되어 상기 제2 케이스는 상기 제1 케이스에 지지되는 천장형 공기조화기.When the fastening means is released, the locking member is coupled to the opening so that the second case is supported by the first case.
  2. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 걸림부재는,According to claim 1, wherein the engaging member,
    상기 제1케이스의 상기 일 면으로부터 돌출되며, 상기 개구부에 결합되도록 단부의 양측에 마련된 걸림턱을 포함하는 천장형 공기조화기.The ceiling type air conditioner protruding from the one surface of the first case, and including a locking protrusion provided on both sides of the end so as to be coupled to the opening.
  3. 제2항에 있어서, 상기 개구부는,According to claim 2, wherein the opening,
    상단부의 폭이 하단부의 폭 보다 작은 사다리꼴 형상을 갖도록 마련되는 천장형 공기조화기.A ceiling type air conditioner provided to have a trapezoidal shape in which the width of the upper end is smaller than the width of the lower end.
  4. 제2항에 있어서, 상기 개구부는,According to claim 2, wherein the opening,
    상기 걸림부재의 폭에 대응되거나 상기 걸림부재의 폭 보다 큰 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 제1 케이스 및 상기 제2 케이스의 조립 시 상기 걸림부재가 관통되도록 하는 제1 부분; 및 a first portion corresponding to the width of the engaging member or provided to have a width greater than the width of the engaging member so that the engaging member passes through when the first case and the second case are assembled; and
    상기 제1 부분의 상부에 상기 제1 부분 보다 작은 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 중력에 의해 상기 걸림턱에 결합되는 제2 부분을 포함하는 천장형 공기조화기.and a second portion provided on an upper portion of the first portion to have a smaller width than the first portion and coupled to the locking jaw by gravity when the fastening means is released.
  5. 제1항에 있어서, According to claim 1,
    상기 제1 케이스는 상기 일 면에서 상기 제2 케이스 내의 한 쌍의 송풍덕트와 대응되는 위치에 마련되는 한 쌍의 통공을 더 포함하고,The first case further includes a pair of through-holes provided at positions corresponding to the pair of blowing ducts in the second case on the one surface,
    상기 걸림부재는 상기 한 쌍의 통공 사이에 마련되는 천장형 공기조화기.The locking member is a ceiling type air conditioner provided between the pair of through holes.
  6. 제5항에 있어서, 상기 개구부는,According to claim 5, wherein the opening,
    상기 제2 케이스 내부의 모터의 중심축 보다 높은 위치에 마련되는 천장형 공기조화기.Ceiling type air conditioner provided at a position higher than the central axis of the motor inside the second case.
  7. 제5항에 있어서, 6. The method of claim 5,
    상기 걸림부재는, 상기 제1 케이스의 높이의75% 이하인 위치에 마련되는 천장형 공기조화기.The locking member is provided at a position of 75% or less of a height of the first case.
  8. 제7항에 있어서, 8. The method of claim 7,
    상기 걸림부재의 길이는, 상기 제1 케이스의 높이에 대하여 5 내지 24%의 비율로 마련되는 천장형 공기조화기.The length of the locking member is a ceiling type air conditioner provided in a ratio of 5 to 24% with respect to the height of the first case.
  9. 제8항에 있어서, 9. The method of claim 8,
    상기 걸림부재의 폭과 상기 걸림부재의 길이의 비는 1:1~4인 천장형 공기조화기.The ratio of the width of the locking member to the length of the locking member is 1:1 to 4 for the ceiling type air conditioner.
  10. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 걸림부재는,According to claim 1, wherein the engaging member,
    중앙에 마련된 관통구멍; 및a through hole provided in the center; and
    상기 관통구멍을 둘러싸는 테두리부를 포함하는 천장형 공기조화기.A ceiling air conditioner including a rim surrounding the through hole.
  11. 제10항에 있어서, 상기 개구부는,11. The method of claim 10, wherein the opening,
    상기 걸림부재의 폭에 대응되거나 상기 걸림부재의 폭 보다 큰 폭을 갖도록 마련되어, 상기 제1 케이스 및 상기 제2 케이스의 조립 시 상기 걸림부재가 관통 되도록 하는 제1 부분; 및 a first portion corresponding to the width of the locking member or provided to have a width greater than the width of the locking member so that the locking member passes through when the first case and the second case are assembled; and
    상기 제1 부분의 양 끝단의 상부에 마련되어, 상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 중력에 의해 상기 테두리부가 결합되도록 마련되는 제2 부분을 포함하는 천장형 공기조화기.and a second portion provided above both ends of the first portion to be coupled to the edge portion by gravity when the fastening means is released.
  12. 제2항에 있어서,3. The method of claim 2,
    상기 걸림부재는 상기 제1 케이스의 상기 일 면의 일부분이 절개구가 형성되도록 절개됨에 따라 마련되는 천장형 공기조화기.The locking member is a ceiling air conditioner provided as a portion of the one surface of the first case is cut to form a cutout.
  13. 제12항에 있어서, 상기 걸림부재는,13. The method of claim 12, wherein the engaging member,
    상기 절개구의 상단 또는 하단에서 연장되는 천장형 공기조화기.A ceiling-type air conditioner extending from the upper end or lower end of the incision.
  14. 제2항에 있어서, 3. The method of claim 2,
    상기 걸림부재의 주위에는 제1 케이스의 일 면에서 돌출되도록 제1 보강비드가 마련되고, 상기 개구부의 주위에는 제2 케이스의 일 면에서 돌출되도록 제2 보강비드가 마련되는 천장형 공기조화기.A ceiling type air conditioner in which a first reinforcing bead is provided around the locking member to protrude from one surface of the first case, and a second reinforcing bead is provided around the opening to protrude from one surface of the second case.
  15. 천장에 지지되며 내부에 열교환기를 수용하고, 일 면에 개구부가 마련되는 제1 케이스; 및a first case supported on the ceiling and accommodating the heat exchanger therein, and having an opening provided on one side thereof; and
    체결수단을 통해 상기 제1 케이스와 조립되며, 내부에 송풍팬을 수용하고, 상기 개구부를 관통하도록 상기 제1 케이스의 상기 일 면과 마주보는 일 면에 걸림부재가 마련되는 제2 케이스를 포함하고,It includes a second case assembled with the first case through a fastening means, accommodating a blowing fan therein, and having a locking member provided on one surface opposite to the one surface of the first case so as to penetrate the opening ,
    상기 체결수단의 체결이 해제될 때 상기 걸림부재가 상기 개구부에 결합되어 상기 제2 케이스는 상기 제1 케이스에 지지되는 천장형 공기조화기.When the fastening means is released, the locking member is coupled to the opening so that the second case is supported by the first case.
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