WO2024090771A1

WO2024090771A1 - Window-type air conditioner

Info

Publication number: WO2024090771A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/013106
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김문섭; 정두한
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2022-10-25
Filing date: 2023-09-01
Publication date: 2024-05-02

Abstract

A window-type air conditioner, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: an outdoor module including a compressor; an indoor module separated from the outdoor module; a refrigerant pipe that provides a passage for a refrigerant to move between the indoor module and the outdoor module; and a connection support module that connects the indoor module and the outdoor module and supports the indoor module and the outdoor module, wherein the connection support module may have, arranged thereinside, at least one sound-absorbing member surrounding the refrigerant pipe.

Description

window air conditioner

Embodiments provide a window-type air conditioner and a method of manufacturing the window-type air conditioner.

An air conditioner may include a compressor that compresses the refrigerant, a heat exchanger (condenser, evaporator) that induces heat exchange with the refrigerant, an expansion valve, and a blower that promotes heat exchange with the refrigerant.

Air conditioners can be divided into separate air conditioners in which the indoor and outdoor units are separate, and window-type air conditioners that can be installed on a window frame with the indoor and outdoor units formed as one device.

Since window air conditioners can be installed on window frames, their installation is easy. However, due to the installation of a window-type air conditioner, a gap may occur between the window and the window frame, which may cause external noise, for example, noise from a compressor, to enter the room. This may provide discomfort to users of the window-type air conditioner.

According to one embodiment, a window-type air conditioner that can be installed on a window frame,

An outdoor module including a compressor that compresses a refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger in which heat exchange between outdoor air and the refrigerant occurs, and an outdoor housing that accommodates the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger;

an indoor module including an indoor housing spaced apart from the outdoor housing, and an indoor heat exchanger disposed inside the indoor housing and in which heat exchange between indoor air and a refrigerant occurs;

a refrigerant pipe providing a passage for refrigerant to move between the indoor module and the outdoor module; and

It may include a connection support module that connects the indoor module and the outdoor module, and has both ends configured to support the indoor housing and the outdoor housing.

At least one sound-absorbing member surrounding the refrigerant pipe may be disposed inside the connection support module.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner installed in a window frame according to an embodiment.

Figure 2 is a diagram conceptually showing the configuration of a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 4 is an assembled perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 6 is an enlarged view of a connection support module of a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment fixed to an outdoor housing;

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a connection support module of a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment being fixed to an indoor housing and an outdoor housing.

Figure 8 is an enlarged view of a connection support module of a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment fixed to an outdoor housing.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing an example in which the upper plate is omitted from the connection support module of the window-type air conditioner according to the embodiment.

Figure 11 is an assembled perspective view of a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of the window type air conditioner of Figure 11.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the first sound-absorbing member of the window-type air conditioner of FIG. 5.

Figure 14 is a perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 15 is an exploded perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Figure 16 is a perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner installed according to an embodiment.

Figure 17 is a perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner installed according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents depicted in the attached drawings. The same reference numbers or symbols shown in each drawing indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as “first,” “second,” etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. Terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be named a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component. The term “and/or” includes a combination of a plurality of related items or any one item among a plurality of related items.

The terms used in this application are used to describe embodiments and are not intended to limit and/or limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. The same reference numerals in each drawing indicate members that perform substantially the same function.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner 1 installed on a window frame 1010 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 conceptually shows the configuration of the window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment. It is a drawing. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment is a device that can be installed on a window frame 1010 and can perform the function of providing cooling to the room. The window frame 1010 on which the window-type air conditioner 1 is installed may be a frame that supports the window 1000 so that it can be slidably moved.

Referring to FIG. 2, a window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment may include a compressor 31, an outdoor heat exchanger 32, an expansion device 33, and an indoor heat exchanger 21.

The compressor 31 can compress the refrigerant. The compressor 31 can compress gaseous refrigerant. In the process of compressing the gaseous refrigerant by the compressor 31, it can be converted from low temperature and low pressure to high temperature and high pressure.

In the outdoor heat exchanger 32, heat exchange between the refrigerant and outdoor air may occur. The outdoor heat exchanger 32 and the compressor 31 are connected so that the refrigerant can move. In the outdoor heat exchanger 32, the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant received from the compressor 31 is condensed, and while the refrigerant is condensing, the refrigerant can release heat to the outdoor air.

An outdoor fan 34 may be provided near the outdoor heat exchanger 32. The outdoor fan 34 may blow outdoor air to the outdoor heat exchanger 32 to promote heat exchange between the refrigerant and the outdoor air.

The expansion device 33 can lower the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant condensed in the outdoor heat exchanger 32. The expansion device 33 and the outdoor heat exchanger 32 are connected so that the refrigerant can move. For example, the expansion device 33 can lower the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant using a throttling effect. For example, the expansion device 33 can lower the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant using an orifice.

In the indoor heat exchanger 21, heat exchange between the refrigerant and indoor air may occur. The indoor heat exchanger 21 and the expansion device 33 are connected so that the refrigerant can move. In the indoor heat exchanger 21, low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant may evaporate. While the refrigerant evaporates, it can absorb heat from the indoor air.

An indoor fan 22 may be provided near the indoor heat exchanger 21. The indoor fan 22 may blow indoor air to the indoor heat exchanger 21 to promote heat exchange between the refrigerant and indoor air.

A drain pan 23 may be provided below the indoor heat exchanger 21. Thus, during the operation of the indoor heat exchanger 21, condensation water generated on the surface of the indoor heat exchanger 21 may be stored in the drain pan 23.

The refrigerant that has passed through the indoor heat exchanger 21 may be in a low temperature and low pressure state. This low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant can be delivered to the compressor 31. Accordingly, the above-described process may be repeated.

As described above, while the window air conditioner (1) is operating, the refrigerant moves along the refrigerant pipe (40), and the indoor air is cooled in the process of evaporating the refrigerant in the indoor heat exchanger (21), and the outdoor heat exchanger (21) In (32), heat is released during the condensation of the refrigerant. The refrigerant pipe 40 is a first refrigerant pipe 41 connected between the compressor 31 and the indoor heat exchanger 21, and a second refrigerant pipe connected between the outdoor heat exchanger 32 and the indoor heat exchanger 21. It may include piping 42.

However, while the window type air conditioner 1 is operating, noise may be generated in some configurations, and when this noise is transmitted to the user, it may cause discomfort to the user. For example, while the window air conditioner 1 is operating, the noise generated when the compressor 31 compresses the refrigerant to high pressure may be loud. If the noise generated from the compressor 31 is transmitted to the user, it may cause discomfort to the user.

The window-type air conditioner (1) according to the embodiment connects the outdoor module (3) including the compressor (31) to the indoor module (2) in order to prevent noise generated from the compressor (31) from entering the room. It may have a structure that separates it from the .

FIG. 4 is an assembled perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment.

3 to 5, a window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment includes an indoor module 2, an outdoor module 3 separated from the indoor module 2, and the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module. (3) It may include a connection support module 100 connecting the two.

The outdoor module 3 may include a compressor 31, an outdoor heat exchanger 32, and an outdoor housing 35 accommodating them. The outdoor module 3 may further include an outdoor fan 34 disposed inside the outdoor housing 35. In Figure 4 the expansion device 33 is not shown, but it can be placed in the outdoor module 3 or the indoor module 2.

The indoor module 2 may include an indoor housing 24 spaced apart from the outdoor housing 35 and an indoor heat exchanger 21 disposed inside the indoor housing 24. The indoor module 2 further includes an indoor fan 22 disposed inside the indoor housing 24.

The connection support module 100 supports the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module 3. The connection support module 100 may connect between the indoor housing 24 and the outdoor housing 35. One end of the connection support module 100 may be fixed to the indoor housing 24, and the other end may be fixed to the outdoor housing 35.

The width of the connection support module 100 is narrower than the respective widths of the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module 3. For example, the width of the connection support module 100 may be less than 1/2 of the width of the outdoor module 3. For example, the width of the connection support module 100 may be less than 1/3 of the width of the outdoor module 3. By making the width of the connection support module 100 narrower than the width of each of the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module 3, the width occupied by the window type air conditioner 1 in the window frame 1010 (see FIG. 1) is narrowed, It can be advantageous for noise blocking and heat blocking.

The connection support module 100 may include first and

second support plates

111 and 112 spaced apart from each other. At least a portion of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 have a flat shape and may be arranged parallel to each other.

The first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may have a substantially square shape. However, the shapes of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 are not limited to this and may vary. For example, although not shown, the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may have a roughly trapezoidal, parallelogram, or oval shape.

The connection support module 100 may include a material having a predetermined strength. For example, the connection support module 100 may include steel. For example, the connection support module 100 may include galvanized steel. For example, the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may include steel. For example, the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may include galvanized steel. However, the material of the connection support module 100 is not limited to this and may vary as long as it has a certain strength. As the connection support module 100 has a predetermined strength, the positional relationship between the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module 3 can be fixed by the connection support module 100.

Inside the connection support module 100, a refrigerant pipe 40 may be disposed to provide a passage for refrigerant to move between the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module 3. The refrigerant pipe 40 is a first refrigerant pipe 41 connected between the compressor 31 and the indoor heat exchanger 21, and a second refrigerant pipe connected between the outdoor heat exchanger 32 and the indoor heat exchanger 21. It may include piping 42. For example, a refrigerant pipe 40 may be disposed between the first and

second support plates

111 and 112. For example, first and second

refrigerant pipes

41 and 42 may be disposed between the first and

second support plates

111 and 112. The first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may be spaced apart from the refrigerant pipe 40 so as not to contact the refrigerant pipe 40. For example, the gap between the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may be larger than the outer diameter of the refrigerant pipe 40. Accordingly, corrosion that appears due to contact between the refrigerant pipe 40 and the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 can be prevented.

Inside the connection support module 100, wires 43 may be disposed for electrical connection between the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module 3. A drain hose 44 may be disposed inside the connection module. The drain hose 44 can deliver condensed water generated from the indoor heat exchanger 21 to the outdoor module 3.

Meanwhile, the window-type air conditioner 1, in which the indoor module 2 and the outdoor module 3 are supported by the connection support module 100, may be subject to external forces from various directions during transportation, installation, and use. .

The window-type air conditioner 1 according to the embodiment has the connection strength of the connection support module 100 and the indoor module 2, the connection support module 100 and the outdoor module, considering that external forces act from various directions. It may have a structure that can improve the connection strength of (3).

For example, in the window-type air conditioner 1 according to the embodiment, the connection support module 100 may be fixed to at least one of the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 so that movement in at least two directions is restricted. there is.

As an example for this, at least one of the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 has a protruding portion 510 that protrudes so that a portion of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 are inserted into the connection support module 100. may include. For example, the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 each include a protruding portion 510 that protrudes such that portions of the opposing

surfaces

501, 502 facing each other are inserted into the interior of the connection support module 100. can do.

For example, the outdoor housing 35 includes a protruding portion 510 where a portion of the opposing surface 501 facing the indoor housing 24 protrudes. The indoor housing 24 includes a protruding portion 510 with a portion of the opposing surface 502 facing the outdoor housing 35 protruding.

The width of the protruding portion 510 of the outdoor housing 35 may be the same as the width of the protruding portion 510 of the indoor housing 24. However, the relationship between the width of the protruding portion 510 of the outdoor housing 35 and the width of the protruding portion 510 of the indoor housing 24 is not limited to this, and the protruding portion of the outdoor housing 35 ( The width of 510 may be changed to be smaller or larger than the width of the protruding portion 510 of the indoor housing 24.

The width of the protruding portion 510 is smaller than the width of the opposing

surfaces

501, 502 of the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24. The width of the protruding portion 510 is larger than the diameter of the refrigerant pipe 40. The protruding portion 510 may include a protruding surface 520 and a connecting surface 530 connecting the protruding surface 520 and the remaining portions 550 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 .

The height of the protruding portion 510 in the vertical direction (Z) may be equal to the height of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 in the vertical direction (Z). However, the relationship between the height of the protruding portion 510 and the height of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 is not limited to this, and the height of the protruding portion 510 may be smaller than the height of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502.

The connecting surface 530 is bent from the protruding surface 520 and may have an orientation different from that of the remaining portion 550 . For example, the remaining portion 550 of the opposing

surfaces

501, 502 has a plane (YZ plane) perpendicular to the front-to-back direction (X), while the connecting surface 530 of the protruding portion 510 has a front-to-back direction (YZ plane). It can have a plane (XZ plane) parallel to X).

Through this protruding portion 510, the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 can not only expand the part that is fixed to the connection support module 100, but also change the direction in which it is fixed to the connection support module 100. By increasing, the connection strength between the connection support module 100 and the indoor module 2 and outdoor module 3 can be improved.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the connection support module 100 of the window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment being fixed to the outdoor housing 35, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment. ) This is a drawing to explain how the connection support module 100 is fixed to the indoor housing 24 and the outdoor housing 35. In FIG. 7 , the first sound-absorbing member 61 is omitted for convenience of explanation.

4 to 7, the connection support module 100 connects the fixing parts 120 disposed at both ends to be fixed to the outdoor housing 35 or the indoor housing 24 and the fixing parts 120. It may include a connection portion 130. For example, each of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 has fixing parts 120 disposed at both ends in the front-back direction (X), and a connection part 130 connecting the fixing parts 120. ) may include. The connection portion 130 may extend along the front-back direction (X) from the fixing portions 120 disposed at both ends.

When the widths of the protruding portions 510 of the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 are the same, the connecting portions 130 of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may be parallel to each other without a step. . As another example, although not shown, when the widths of the protruding portions 510 of the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 are different, the connecting portions 130 of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 are There may be steps or they may not be parallel to each other.

The fixing portion 120 may be configured to be fixed to the protruding portion 510 and the remaining portion 550 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 . For example, the fixing portion 120 may include an inner fixing portion 122 secured to the protruding portion 510 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502, and an inner fixing portion 122 secured to the remaining portion 550 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502. It may include a flange fixing part 121.

The flange fixing portion 121 may extend in a direction parallel to the remaining portions 550 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 of the outdoor housing 35 or the indoor housing 24 . For example, the flange fixing part 121 may extend in a direction (Y or Z) perpendicular to the front-back direction (X).

The inner fixing part 122 may be disposed between the flange fixing part 121 and the connection part 130. The inner fixing portion 122 extends from the connecting portion 130 and may be configured to be secured to the connecting surface 530 of the protruding portion 510 . The inner fixing part 122 may extend along the extension direction of the connecting part 130.

The flange fixing part 121 may have a structure bent from the inner fixing part 122. The angle formed by the flange fixing part 121 and the inner fixing part 122 may be a right angle. The fixing portion 120 may have an L-shape. However, the angle formed by the flange fixing part 121 and the inner fixing part 122 is not limited to this, and may be an acute angle or an obtuse angle.

The remaining portion 550 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 provides a first fastening area that is fastened to the flange fastener 121 . The first fixing area contacts the flange fixing part 121, and a plurality of first fastening holes H1 into which the first fastening member V1 is inserted may be formed. A third fastening hole H3 into which the first fastening member V1 can be inserted may be formed in the flange fixing part 121.

The protruding portions 510 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 include a protruding surface 520 and a connecting surface 530 . A pipe hole 5201 through which the refrigerant pipe 40 passes may be formed in the protruding surface 520. An electric wire hole 5202 through which the electric wire 43 penetrates and a drain hole 5203 through which the drain hose 44 penetrates may be formed in the protruding surface 520.

The connecting surface 530 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 may provide a second securing area that is secured to the inner fastening portion 122 . The second fixing area contacts the inner surface of the inner fixing part 122, and a plurality of second fastening holes H2 into which the second fastening member V2 is inserted may be formed. A fourth fastening hole H4 into which the second fastening member V2 can be inserted may be formed in the inner fixing part 122.

5 to 7, the connection support module 100 can be fixed to the indoor housing 24 and the outdoor housing 35 in different directions by the first and second fastening members V1 and V2. there is. The first fastening member V1 is inserted in a first direction, for example, the front-back direction (X), and the third fastening hole H3 of the flange fixing part 121 and the first fastening hole of the first fixing area ( As fastened to H1), the connection support module 100 may be pressed in a first direction, for example, the front-back direction (X) and fixed to the outdoor housing 35 or the indoor housing 24. The first fastening member V1 inserted into the first fastening hole H1 and the third fastening hole H3 can prevent the connection support module 100 from shaking in the first direction.

The second fastening member V2 is inserted in a second direction that is different from the first direction, for example, the left and right direction (Y), and is connected to the fourth fastening hole H4 of the inner fixing part 122 and the second fixing part. As fastened to the second fastening hole H2 of the region, the connection support module 100 is pressed in a second direction, for example, left and right direction (Y) and fixed to the outdoor housing 35 or the indoor housing 24. It can be. The second fastening member V2 inserted into the second fastening hole H2 and the fourth fastening hole H4 can prevent the connection support module 100 from shaking in the second direction.

In this way, the connection support module 100 is fixed to the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 in at least two directions, so that the connection support module 100 is connected to the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24. Strength can be improved.

Meanwhile, in the above-described embodiment, the movement of the connection support module 100 in the first direction, for example, the front-back direction (X), is restricted by the first fastening member V1, and the movement of the connection support module 100 is restricted by the second fastening member V2. The explanation focuses on an example in which movement is restricted in the second direction, for example, the left and right direction (Y). However, the fixing structure of the connection support module 100 is not necessarily limited to this, and some components may be omitted. For example, since the protruding portion 510 is inserted into the connection support module 100, as shown in FIG. 8, the inner fixing part 122 of the connection support module 100 is tilted in the left and right direction (Y). Supported by the protruding portion 510, movement in the left and right directions (Y) may be restricted even without the second fastening member (V2).

Referring again to FIG. 5 , the connection support module 100 may include a third support plate 113 connecting the first and

second support plates

111 and 112.

The third support plate 113 may connect the upper ends of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112. The first support plate 111 and the second support plate 112 can be formed into one body by the third support plate 113. As an example for this, the third support plate 113 may have a structure bent from the first support plate 111 and the second support plate 112. The third support plate 113 may have a structure bent from the top of the first support plate 111 and the top of the second support plate 112. The third support plate 113 may be made of the same material as the first and

second support plates

111 and 112.

However, the third support plate 113 may be an optional configuration and may be omitted as needed. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the connection support module 100A may not have a third support plate 113, and the first support plate 111 and the second support plate 112 may be separate members spaced apart from each other. .

Referring again to FIG. 5, the lower surface 532 and the outdoor housing 35 are assembled to the first body 241 surrounding the compressor 31 and the outdoor heat exchanger 32, and to the upper part of the first body 241. It may include a first upper cover 242. The first upper cover 242 may be fitted to be assembled to the first body 241, but it is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be modified in various ways as long as it is a different coupling method for assembly.

The outdoor housing 35 may include a first lower cover 243 assembled to the lower part of the first body 241. The first lower cover 243 may be fitted to be assembled to the first body 241, but it is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be modified in various ways as long as it is a different coupling method for assembly.

The indoor housing 24 may include a second body 351 surrounding the indoor heat exchanger 21 and a second upper cover 352 assembled on the top of the second body 351. The second upper cover 352 may be fitted to be assembled to the second body 351, but it is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be modified in various ways as long as it is a different coupling method for assembly.

The indoor housing 24 may include a second lower cover 353 assembled to the lower part of the second body 351. The second lower cover 353 may be fitted to be assembled to the second body 351, but it is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be modified in various ways as long as it is a different coupling method for assembly.

The connection support module 100 may further include an upper plate 115 connecting the first upper cover 242 and the second upper cover 352. The first upper cover 242, the second upper cover 352, and the upper plate 115 may be formed as one body. As the first connection plate of the connection support module 100 is composed of the first upper cover 242 and the second upper cover 352 as one body, it is connected to the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24. The connection strength of the support module 100 can be strengthened.

The connection support module 100 may further include a lower plate 116 connecting the first lower cover 243 and the second lower cover 353. The first lower cover 243, the second lower cover 353, and the lower plate 116 may be formed as one body. As the lower plate 116 of the connection support module 100 is composed of the first lower cover 243 and the second lower cover 353 as one body, it is connected to the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24. The connection strength of the connection support module 100 can be strengthened.

However, in the connection support module 100, an upper plate 115 for connecting the first and second upper covers 242 and 352 and a lower plate for connecting the first and second lower covers 243 and 353 ( 116) is an optional configuration, so it can be omitted as needed.

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing an example in which the upper plate 115 is omitted from the connection support module 100 of the window-type air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10 , in the window-type air conditioner 1 according to the embodiment, the connection support module 100B may not include the upper plate 115. In this case, parts of the first and second upper covers 242 and 352 may be arranged to overlap the first and

second support plates

111 and 112. Parts of the first and second upper covers 242 and 352 may be arranged to overlap the third support plate 113.

Meanwhile, in the above-described embodiment, the connection support module 100 is fixed to the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 in two directions by first and second fastening members V2 fastened in different directions. The explanation is centered on examples. However, the structure for improving the connection strength of the connection support module 100 is not limited to this, and the connection support module 100 may be fixed to the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 in three or more directions. there is.

FIG. 11 is an assembled perspective view of a window-type air conditioner 1A according to an embodiment, and FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the window-type air conditioner 1A of FIG. 11.

11 and 12, the window-type air conditioner (1A) according to the embodiment includes an outdoor module (3), an indoor module (2), and a connection support for connecting the outdoor module (3) and the indoor module (2). It may include a module 100C. Redundant description of the same configuration as the above-described embodiments will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences.

The outdoor housing 35 of the outdoor module 3 and the indoor housing 24 of the indoor module 2 may include a protruding portion 510 . The height h of the protruding portion 510 in the vertical direction Z may be lower than the heights h1 and h2 of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 in the vertical direction Z. For example, the protruding portion 510 may be formed in the upper region of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502. For example, although not shown, the protruding portion 510 may be formed in the lower region of the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502.

The connection support module 100C may include a first support plate 111, a second support plate 112, and a fourth support plate 114. The first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may be separate members arranged parallel to each other.

The height of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may correspond to the height h of the protruding portion 510. The height of the first and

second support plates

111 and 112 may be smaller than the heights h1 and h2 of the indoor housing 24 or the outdoor housing 35.

The fourth support plate 114 may be disposed below the first support plate 111 and the second support plate 112. The fourth support plate 114 may be arranged to overlap the lower portions of the first support plate 111 and the second support plate 112.

The connection support module 100C may include fixing parts 120 disposed at both ends in the front-back direction (X) and a connection part 130 connecting the fixing parts 120. The fixing part 120 may include a flange fixing part 121 and an inner fixing part 122.

A first fastening member (V1) inserted into the flange fixing portions 121 of the first support plate 111, the second support plate 112, and the fourth support plate 114 in the first direction and the front-back direction (X). It can be fixed by .

The inner fixing portions 122 of the first support plate 111 and the second support plate 112 are fixed by the second fastening member V2 inserted in the second direction, left and right direction (Y), and the fourth support The inner fixing part 122 of the plate 113 includes a second fastening member V2 inserted in a second direction, the left-right direction (Y), and a third fastening member V2 inserted in a third direction, for example, the up-down direction (Z). It can be fixed by a fastening member (V3).

The connecting surface 530 of the protruding portion 510 may include a side surface 531 disposed on both sides of the protruding surface 520 and a lower surface 532 disposed below the protruding surface 520. . The second fastening member V2 may be fastened to the side surface 531 of the connecting surface 530 and the third fastening member V3 may be fastened to the lower surface 532 of the connecting surface 530 . The third fastening member V3 may be fastened by penetrating the fifth fastening hole H5 of the inner fixing part 122 of the third support plate 113 and the lower surface 532 of the protruding portion 510.

By the first, second, and third fastening members V1, V2, and V3 inserted in different directions, the connection support module 100C is fixed to the outdoor housing 35 and the indoor housing 24 in three directions. You can. Accordingly, even if an external force acts on the window-type air conditioner (1A) in the front-back direction ( ) can prevent distortion or damage.

In addition, although not shown, the connection support module 100C may be fixed to the protruding portion 510 in a direction other than the first, second, and third directions described above, for example, in a diagonal direction. For example, another fastening member may be inserted in a diagonal direction inclined to the first, second, and third directions to secure the connection support module 100C to the protruding portion 510. In this case, the connection support module 100C may be fixed to the indoor housing 24 and the outdoor housing 35 in four or more directions.

Meanwhile, when the window-type air conditioner (1, 1A) according to the above-described embodiment has a structure in which the refrigerant pipe 40 penetrates the protruding portion 510, the noise generated from the compressor 31 of the outdoor module 3 is It can be transmitted to the indoor module 2 through the protruding portion 510 and the

connection support modules

100, 100A, 100C, and 100C.

The window air conditioner (1, 1A) according to the embodiment may further include at least one sound-absorbing member to block noise transmission through the connection support modules (100, 100A, 100B, and 100C). The sound-absorbing member may be arranged to surround the refrigerant pipe inside the

connection support modules

100, 100A, 100B, and 100C. Through the sound-absorbing member, it is possible to minimize the transmission of noise generated from the compressor 31 of the outdoor module 3 to the indoor module 2 through the

connection support modules

100, 100A, 100B, and 100C.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the first sound-absorbing member 61 of the window-type air conditioner 1 of FIG. 5.

5 and 13, the sound-absorbing member of the window-type air conditioner 1 according to the embodiment is disposed inside the protruding portion 510 inserted into the connection support module 100 and is connected to the refrigerant pipe 40. It may include a first sound-absorbing member 61 surrounding the . The first sound-absorbing member 61 may be filled inside the protruding portion 510. The first sound-absorbing member 61 may include a first through-hole 611 through which the refrigerant pipe 40 passes.

The first sound-absorbing member 61 may include a foam material. For example, the first sound-absorbing member 61 may include polyurethane foam (PU foam) or polyethylene foam (PE foam). However, the material of the first sound-absorbing member 61 is not limited to this and may vary.

The first sound-absorbing member 61 may be disposed on at least one of the protruding portion 510 of the outdoor housing 35 and the protruding portion 510 of the indoor housing 24. For example, the first sound-absorbing member 61 may be disposed on each of the protruding portion 510 of the outdoor housing 35 and the protruding portion 510 of the indoor housing 24. For example, although not shown, the first sound absorption member 61 may be disposed on the protruding portion 510 of the outdoor housing 35 or the protruding portion 510 of the indoor housing 24.

As the first sound-absorbing member 61 is disposed on the protruding part 510, the noise transmitted from the compressor 31 to the protruding part 510 can be absorbed by the first sound-absorbing member 61, and the refrigerant pipe ( 40), it is possible to block noise from being transmitted.

The first sound-absorbing member 61 may be configured to surround the electric wire 43 and the drain hose 44. For example, the first sound-absorbing member 61 may include a second through-hole 612 through which the electric wire 43 penetrates, and a third through-hole 613 through which the drain hose 44 penetrates.

Figure 14 is a perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner (1B) according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 14, the sound-absorbing member of the window-type air conditioner (1B) according to the embodiment is disposed outside the protruding portion 510 inside the connection support module 100A, and is arranged to surround the refrigerant pipe 40. It may include a second sound-absorbing member 62. The sound-absorbing member may further include a first sound-absorbing member 61 disposed inside the protruding portion 510, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first sound-absorbing member 61 may be omitted.

The second sound-absorbing member 62 may include a foam material. For example, the second sound-absorbing member 62 may include polyurethane foam (PU foam) or polyethylene foam (PE foam). However, the material of the second sound-absorbing member 62 is not limited to this and may vary.

The second sound-absorbing member 62 may be disposed between the first support plate 111 and the second support plate 112. The second sound-absorbing member 62 may block the transmission of noise transmitted through the refrigerant pipe 40 while maintaining the position of the refrigerant pipe 40 inside the connection support module 100A. The second sound-absorbing member 62 may include a first through-hole 621 through which the refrigerant pipe 40 passes. The second sound-absorbing member 62 may further include a second through hole 622 surrounding the electric wire 43 and a third through hole 623 surrounding the drain hose 44. The first, second, and third through

holes

621, 622, and 623 may have a structure with cut sides. Accordingly, during the installation process of the window-type air conditioner 1, the second sound-absorbing member 62 can be arranged to surround the refrigerant pipe 40, the wire 43, and the drain hose 44.

The second sound-absorbing member 62 may be disposed at both ends of the connection portion 130 of the connection support module 100A. However, the arrangement and structure of the second sound-absorbing member 62 are not limited to this and may vary. For example, although not shown, the second sound-absorbing member 62 is plural and is arranged along the extending direction of the connection portion 130, for example, the front-back direction (X), or the second sound-absorbing member 62 The thickness may vary.

Meanwhile, in the window-type air conditioners (1, 1A, 1B) of the above-described embodiments, as a structure for improving the connection strength of the connection support modules (100, 100A, 100B, 100C), the indoor housing 24 and the outdoor housing (35) The explanation is centered on an example in which a protruding portion 510 is formed in each. However, the window-type air conditioner (1, 1A, 1B) according to the embodiment is not limited to this, and a protruding portion 510 is formed on either the indoor housing 24 or the outdoor housing 35, if necessary. , the protruding portion 510 may not be formed on the other one. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, in the window-type air conditioner 1C according to the embodiment, protruding portions 510 are provided on opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 of the outdoor housing 35, and protruding portions 510 of the indoor housing 24 are provided. The opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 may not be provided with a protruding portion 510 . In this case, one end of the connection support module 100 facing the protruding part 510 can be fixed in two or more directions, and the connection support module facing the opposing

surfaces

501 and 502 on which the protruding part 510 is not provided ( The other end of 100) can be fixed in one direction. In this case, the other end of the connection support module 100, which is fixed in one direction, may be fixed by a fastening member whose fastening strength is greater than that of one end of the connection support module 100.

Figure 16 is a perspective view showing the window-type air conditioner 1 installed according to the embodiment. Figure 17 is a perspective view showing a window-type air conditioner 1 installed according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 16, the window-type air conditioner 1 according to the embodiment may be installed so that the connection support module 100 is disposed between the window frame 1010 and the window 1000. For example, at least one of the connection support module 100, the indoor housing 24, and the outdoor housing 35 of the window type air conditioner 1 is attached to the window frame 1010 through a plurality of brackets (not shown). It can be fixed.

A gap blocking member 200 may be disposed between the window frame 1010 and the window 1000. Through the gap blocking member 200, heat or noise can be blocked from being transferred to the gap defined by the window frame 1010, the window 1000, and the connection support module 100.

However, the installation appearance of the window-type air conditioner (1) may vary depending on the shape of the connection support module 100 of the window-type air conditioner (1). For example, if the height (h) of the connection support module (100C) in the window type air conditioner (1A) is lower than the height (h1) of the outdoor housing (35) or the height (h2) of the indoor housing (24), It can be installed together with the window type air conditioner (1A) of 17.

For the sake of understanding of the invention, reference numerals are used in the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, and specific terms are used to describe the embodiments. However, the invention is not limited by the specific terms, and the invention is disclosed to those skilled in the art. It can include all components that can be normally thought of.

The specific implementations described in the invention are examples and do not limit the scope of the invention in any way. For the sake of brevity of the specification, descriptions of conventional electronic components, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of the systems may be omitted. In addition, the connections or connection members of lines between components shown in the drawings exemplify functional connections and/or physical or circuit connections, and in actual devices, various functional connections or physical connections may be replaced or added. Can be represented as connections, or circuit connections. Additionally, if there is no specific mention such as “essential,” “important,” etc., it may not be a necessary component for the application of the invention. Expressions such as “comprising,” “comprising,” etc. used herein are used to be understood as terms of the open end of the technology.

In the specification of the invention (especially in the claims), the use of the term “above” and similar referential terms may refer to both the singular and the plural. In addition, when a range is described in an invention, it includes the invention to which individual values within the range are applied (unless there is a statement to the contrary), and is the same as if each individual value constituting the range is described in the detailed description of the invention. . Finally, unless there is an explicit order or statement to the contrary regarding the steps constituting the method according to the invention, the steps may be performed in any suitable order. The present invention is not necessarily limited by the order of description of the above steps. The use of any examples or illustrative terms (e.g., etc.) in the present invention is merely to describe the present invention in detail, and unless limited by the claims, the scope of the present invention is limited by the examples or illustrative terms. It doesn't work. Additionally, those with ordinary knowledge in the field to which the technology belongs can clearly see that various modifications and changes can be easily made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

A window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment may have a structure that can improve the connection strength of the connection support module to the indoor module and the outdoor module, considering that external forces act from various directions.

A window-type air conditioner according to an embodiment is a device that can be installed on a window frame, and includes a compressor that compresses a refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger in which heat exchange between outdoor air and the refrigerant occurs, and an outdoor housing that accommodates the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger. an outdoor module comprising; an indoor module including an indoor housing spaced apart from the outdoor housing, and an indoor heat exchanger disposed inside the indoor housing and in which heat exchange between indoor air and a refrigerant occurs; a refrigerant pipe providing a passage for refrigerant to move between the indoor module and the outdoor module; and a connection support module that connects the indoor module and the outdoor module, and has both ends supporting the indoor housing and the outdoor housing.

At least one of the outdoor housing and the indoor housing may include a protruding portion such that a portion of the opposing surface facing each other is inserted into the connection support module.

The sound-absorbing member may include a first sound-absorbing member disposed inside the protruding portion and surrounding the refrigerant pipe.

The end of the connection support module may include an inner fixing part fixed to the protruding part inserted inward, and a flange fixing part fixed to the remaining part of the opposing surface excluding the protruding part.

The flange fixing portion is secured to the remaining portion of the opposing surface by a first fastening member fastened in a first direction, and the inner fastening portion is fastened to the remaining portion of the opposing surface by a second fastening member fastened in a second direction different from the first direction. It can be fixed to the protruding portion of the opposing surface.

The protruding portion includes a protruding surface and a connecting surface that connects the protruding surface and the remaining portion and has a different orientation from the remaining portion, and the second fastening member can be fastened to the connecting surface.

The height of the protruding portion may be the same as the height of the outdoor housing or the indoor housing.

The inner fixing part may be fixed to the protruding portion of the opposing surface by a third fastening member fastened in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction.

The connecting surface includes side surfaces disposed on both sides of the protruding surface and a lower surface disposed below the protruding surface, and the second fastening member is fastened to the side surface of the connecting surface, A third fastening member may be fastened to the lower surface of the connecting surface.

The height of the protruding portion may be smaller than the height of the outdoor housing or the indoor housing.

The connection support module may include first and second support plates spaced apart from each other with the refrigerant pipe interposed therebetween.

The connection support module may include a third plate connecting the first and second support plates so that the first and second support plates form one body.

The first connection plate and the second connection plate may be separate members spaced apart from each other.

The outdoor housing includes a first body surrounding the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger, and a first upper cover assembled on top of the first body, and the indoor housing includes a second body surrounding the indoor heat exchanger, It includes a second upper cover assembled on the upper part of the second body, and the connection support module connects the first upper cover and the second upper cover so that the first upper cover and the second upper cover become one body. It may further include an upper plate connecting the.

The outdoor housing includes a first body surrounding the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger, and a first lower cover assembled to a lower portion of the first body, and the indoor housing includes a second body surrounding the indoor heat exchanger, It includes a second lower cover assembled to the lower part of the second body, and the connection support module connects the first lower cover and the second lower cover so that the first lower cover and the second lower cover become one body. It may further include a lower plate connecting the.

The sound-absorbing member is disposed outside the protruding portion within the connection support module and may include a second sound-absorbing member surrounding the refrigerant pipe.

A wire for electrical connection between the indoor module and the outdoor module; and a drain hose that transfers condensate generated in the indoor heat exchanger to the outdoor module, wherein the electric wire and the drain hose may be disposed inside the connection support module.

Claims

A window-type air conditioner (1) that can be installed on a window frame,

An outdoor module (3) including a compressor (31) that compresses the refrigerant, an outdoor heat exchanger (32) in which heat exchange between outdoor air and the refrigerant occurs, and an outdoor housing (35) that accommodates the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger. ;

an indoor module (2) including an indoor housing (24) spaced apart from the outdoor housing, and an indoor heat exchanger (21) disposed inside the indoor housing and in which heat exchange between indoor air and refrigerant occurs;

a refrigerant pipe 40 that provides a passage for refrigerant to move between the indoor module and the outdoor module; and

A connection support module (100) connects the indoor module and the outdoor module, and has both ends configured to support the indoor housing and the outdoor housing,

A window-type air conditioner wherein at least one sound-absorbing member (61, 62) surrounding the refrigerant pipe is disposed inside the connection support module (100).
According to paragraph 1,

At least one of the outdoor housing and the indoor housing includes a protruding portion (510) that protrudes so that a portion of the opposing surfaces (501, 502) facing each other is inserted into the interior of the connection support module.
According to paragraph 2,

The sound-absorbing member is disposed inside the protruding portion inserted into the connection support module and includes a first sound-absorbing member (61) surrounding the refrigerant pipe.
According to paragraph 2,

The end of the connection support module is fixed to the inner fixing part 122 fixed to the protruding part 510 inserted inward, and to the remaining part 550 of the opposing surfaces 501 and 502 excluding the protruding part. A window-type air conditioner including a flange fixing portion (121).
According to paragraph 4,

The flange fixing part is fixed to the remaining portion of the opposing surface by a first fastening member (V1) fastened in a first direction (X),

The window type air conditioner wherein the inner fixing part is fixed to the protruding portion of the opposing surface by a second fastening member (V2) fastened in a second direction (Y) different from the first direction.
According to paragraph 4,

The protruding portion (510) includes a protruding surface (520) and a connecting surface (530) connecting the protruding surface and the remaining portion and having a different orientation than the remaining portion,

The window type air conditioner, wherein the second fastening member is fastened to the connecting surface.
According to clause 6,

The window type air conditioner wherein the inner fixing part is fixed to the protruding portion of the opposing surface by a third fastening member (V3) fastened in a third direction (Z) different from the first direction and the second direction.
In clause 7,

The connecting surface (530) includes a side surface (531) disposed on either side of the protruding surface and a bottom surface (532) disposed below the protruding surface,

the second fastening member is fastened to the side surface of the connecting surface,

The window type air conditioner, wherein the third fastening member is fastened to the lower surface of the connecting surface.
In clause 7,

A window-type air conditioner wherein the height (h) of the protruding portion is smaller than the height (h1, h2) of the outdoor housing or the indoor housing.
According to any one of claims 1 to 9,

The connection support module is a window-type air conditioner including first and second support plates (111, 112) spaced apart from each other with the refrigerant pipe interposed therebetween.
According to clause 10,

The connection support module is,

A window-type air conditioner comprising a third support plate 113 connecting the first and second support plates so that the first and second support plates form one body.
According to clause 10,

A window-type air conditioner, wherein the first support plate and the second support plate are separate members spaced apart from each other.
According to any one of claims 1 to 12,

The outdoor housing 35 includes a first body 351 surrounding the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger, and a first upper cover 352 assembled on top of the first body,

The indoor housing 24 includes a second body 241 surrounding the indoor heat exchanger and a second upper cover 242 assembled on top of the second body,

The connection support module further includes an upper plate 115 connecting the first upper cover and the second upper cover so that the first upper cover and the second upper cover become one body. .
According to any one of claims 1 to 13,

The outdoor housing includes a first body 351 surrounding the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger, and a first lower cover 353 assembled to the lower part of the first body,

The indoor housing includes a second body 241 surrounding the indoor heat exchanger and a second lower cover 243 assembled to the lower part of the second body,

The connection support module further includes a lower plate 116 connecting the first lower cover and the second lower cover so that the first lower cover and the second lower cover become one body. .
According to any one of claims 1 to 14,

The sound-absorbing member is disposed outside the protruding portion within the connection support module and includes a second sound-absorbing member (62) surrounding the refrigerant pipe.