WINDOW KIT OF AIR CONDITIONER

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

This non-provisional application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) to Patent Application No. 10-2024-0103326, filed in the Republic of Korea on Aug. 2, 2024, which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference into the present application.

BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates to a window kit for an air conditioner capable of fixing an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner to a window.

In general, an air conditioner is a cooling/heating system that cools or heats a room by repeatedly suctioning in indoor air, exchanging heat with a low-temperature or high-temperature refrigerant, and then discharging it into the room, and constitutes a series of cycles using a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, an expansion valve, and an evaporator.

Air conditioners may be either split-type air conditioners in which the indoor and outdoor devices are separated, or integrated air conditioners in which the indoor and outdoor devices are combined.

The above-mentioned split-type air conditioner is mainly composed of an outdoor device (also referred to as the ‘outdoor side’ or ‘heat dissipation side’) installed outdoors and an indoor device (also referred to as the ‘indoor side’ or ‘heat absorption side’) installed mainly inside a building, and an outdoor heat exchanger and a compressor are installed in the outdoor device, and an evaporator is installed in the indoor device.

The above-mentioned integrated air conditioner is a combined indoor and outdoor device, and the indoor heat exchanger and outdoor heat exchanger are provided in one main body, so that the entire air conditioner configuration is installed in one main body.

The above-mentioned integrated air conditioner may be classified into a fixed air conditioner that is fixedly installed on a window or the like, and a mobile air conditioner whose main body can be moved to a required space and which discharges heat-exchanged air to the outside through an exhaust guide member.

Among these, the mobile air conditioner may be configured such that the exhaust guide member is fixed to a window to discharge the heat-exchanged air to the outside. A window kit for fixing the exhaust guide member of the mobile air conditioner may be provided on the window.

SUMMARY

An object of an embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a window kit capable of stably fixing an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner to a hinged window assembly.

An object of an embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a window kit for fixing an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner, of which the window kit is adjustable in shape and size so that it can be universally installed in window assemblies of various sizes.

An object of an embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a window kit that can prevent air discharged to the outside through an exhaust guide member from being re-introduced into a room or cold air inside a room from being leaked outside by minimizing an open area in a window assembly to which an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner is fixed.

An object of an embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a window kit for fixing an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner, which can be easily installed in a window assembly.

An object of an embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a window kit for fixing an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner, the window kit being capable of fixing an exhaust guide member while minimizing damage to a window assembly.

A window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to a window frame to which a hinged window is connected and is coupled to an exhaust guide member extended from an exhaust port of a mobile air conditioner, and includes a base member disposed between a rotating end part of the hinged window and the window frame and including an insertion hole into which a nozzle of the exhaust guide member is inserted; a side member disposed between a side end part intersecting the rotating end part of the hinged window and the window frame; and a first fixing member disposed on the base member and fixing a position of the rotating end part with respect to the base member.

The first fixing member may include a rail part coupled to the rotating end part and extending toward the window frame, and a mounting part coupled to the base member and configured to allow the rail part to move relative to mounting part.

The mounting part may move along the rail part to bring the rotating end part into mutual close contact with the base member.

The rail part may include a rail body part disposed on the base member, and a rail protrusion part formed on the rail body part, and the mounting part may include a mounting body part coupled to the base member, and a moving protrusion part protruding from the mounting body part and being fitted into the rail protrusion part to determine a position of the mounting part with respect to the rail part.

The rail part may further include a rail coupling part formed at an end part of the rail body part and coupled to the rotating end part by a fastening member.

The moving protrusion part may be disposed between the mounting part and the base member.

The mounting part may further include a manipulation portion that is disposed on the mounting body part and allows the moving protrusion part to move through rotation.

The window kit of an air conditioner may further include a second fixing member disposed on the side member and fixing a position of the side member with respect to the window frame.

The window frame may include a first frame part facing the base member and extending in one direction; and a second frame part extending in a direction intersecting the first frame part and facing the side member, and the second fixing member may fix a position of the side member with respect to the second frame part.

The side member may include a front part disposed on one surface of the second frame part, and a side part formed by bending from the front part and including a fixing hole into which the second fixing member is inserted.

The second fixing member may include a fixing support part disposed on the front part, and a fixing pressurizing part inserted into the fixing hole and configured to movable toward the fixing support part, and the front part and the second frame part may be disposed between the fixing support part and the fixing pressurizing part.

The fixing pressurizing part may pressurize the front part toward the second frame part.

The side member may include a plurality of detachable unit members and thus is configured to have a shape that varies according to the second frame part.

The base member may include a plurality of panels connected to each other to be drawn out and drawn in and thus is configured such that the shape thereof varies according to the first frame part.

The side member may include a front part disposed on one surface of the window frame, and a side part formed by bending from the front part and including a fixing hole disposed adjacent to the front part, and may further include a second fixing member inserted into the fixing hole to bring the window frame into close contact with the front part.

A window kit of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to a window frame to which a hinged window is connected and is coupled to an exhaust guide member extended from an exhaust port of a mobile air conditioner, and include a base member disposed between a rotating end part of the hinged window and the window frame and including an insertion hole into which a nozzle of the exhaust guide member is inserted; a side member disposed between a side end part intersecting the rotating end part of the hinged window and the window frame; and a fixing member disposed on the side member and fixing a position of the side member with respect to the window frame.

The window frame may include a first frame part facing the base member and extending in one direction; a second frame part extending in a direction intersecting the first frame part and facing the side member, and in which the fixing member may fix a position of the side member with respect to the second frame part.

The side member may include a front part disposed on one surface of the window frame, and a side part formed by bending from the front part and including a fixing hole in which the fixing member is inserted.

The fixing member may include a fixing support part disposed on the front part, and a fixing pressurizing part inserted into the fixing hole and configured to be movable toward the fixing support part, and the front part and the second frame part may be disposed between the fixing support part and the fixing pressurizing part.

The fixing pressurizing part may pressurize the front part toward the second frame part.

The following effects can be expected from the window kit of the air conditioner according to the proposed embodiment.

According to the window kit of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the exhaust guide member may be stably fixed to the hinged window through a structure that directly fixes the window kit to the window assembly.

The window kit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be adjustable in shape and size, so that it can be universally installed in window assemblies of various sizes.

According to the window kit of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by minimizing the open area in a hinged window assembly, it is possible to prevent air discharged to the outside through an exhaust guide member from being re-introduced into the room or cold air inside the room from being discharged to the outside.

According to the window kit of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fixing member for fixing the window kit to the window is positioned in a location where it can be easily fixed indoors, so that the window kit can be easily fixed to the window assembly.

According to the window kit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the exhaust guide member can be fixed while minimizing damage to the window assembly, thereby preventing the aesthetics of an outer appearance of the window assembly from being deteriorated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment equipped with an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view illustrating area A of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a side member of a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views illustrating a structure in which at least a part of the side member is partially separated.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged schematic drawing illustrating a rear surface of the side member.

FIG. 9 is a side view illustrating the side member.

FIG. 10 is a perspective cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11 of FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is a front view illustrating the side member.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 of FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 of FIG. 1.

FIGS. 15 and 16 are enlarged views illustrating area B of FIG. 1.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are enlarged views illustrating area C of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail along with the drawings. However, the present disclosure cannot be said to be limited to the embodiments in which the idea of the present disclosure is presented, and other disclosures that are regressive or other embodiments included within the scope of the present disclosure may be easily suggested by adding, changing, or deleting other components.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment equipped with an exhaust guide member of a mobile air conditioner, FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view illustrating area A of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, an air conditioner 1 according to one embodiment may include a main body 11 and an exhaust guide member 12 configured to discharge air heat-exchanged from the main body 11 to the outside (particularly, outdoors).

As described above, the air conditioner 1 according to one embodiment is an integrated air conditioner in which an indoor device and an outdoor device are combined, and the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger may be provided in one main body 11.

The main body 11 of the air conditioner 1 according to one embodiment may be configured to be moved to a required space. In other words, the air conditioner 1 according to one embodiment may be a mobile air conditioner that discharges heat-exchanged air to the outside through an exhaust guide member 12. The exhaust guide member 12 of the mobile air conditioner 1 may be configured to be fixed to a window assembly 2 for stable air discharge and to discharge heat-exchanged air to the outside.

Components forming a refrigeration cycle may be built into the main body 11. For example, an evaporator, a heat exchanger that functions as a condenser, a compressor, an expansion device, and a fan motor for air flow may be built into the main body 11. A suction port for suctioning indoor air and an exhaust port for discharging heat-exchanged air into the room may be formed in the main body 11. In addition, an exhaust port for discharging air to the outside may be formed in the main body 11, and the exhaust guide member 12 may be mounted on the exhaust port.

Air in an indoor space where the main body 11 is placed can be suctioned in through the suction port, heat-exchanged by a heat exchanger inside the main body 11, and then discharged into the indoor space through the discharge port. Other air that has passed through the heat exchanger and has been heat-exchanged may pass through the exhaust port and be discharged into the outdoor space by the exhaust guide member 12. The mobile air conditioner 1 can cool or heat an indoor space by this operation.

The exhaust guide member 12 can guide the flow of air exhausted from the main body 11 by connecting the exhaust port of the main body 11 and the window kit 3 installed on the window frame 21. For example, the exhaust guide member 12 can include an exhaust pipe 121 forming an air flow path, a nozzle 122 positioned at an end part of the exhaust pipe 121 and mounted on the window kit 3, and a main body connector 123 connecting the exhaust pipe 121 and the main body 11.

The exhaust pipe 121 may have a hollow tube shape. The exhaust pipe 121 may be flexible so as to be bent according to the position and height of the window assembly 2 to which the exhaust guide member 12 is connected. For example, the exhaust pipe 121 may be formed of a plastic that is flexible and can be extended in length. The exhaust pipe 121 may be configured so that the inside maintains a circular shape even when bent as illustrated in FIG. 1.

The nozzle 122 may be mounted on the window kit 3. For example, the nozzle 122 may be mounted on the base member 100 described below. The nozzle 122 may be placed at one end part of the exhaust pipe 121. The nozzle 122 can discharge air discharged from the main body 11. In other words, the nozzle 122 fixes the exhaust guide member 12 to the window kit 3 so that the discharged air may be completely discharged to the outside. For example, the nozzle 122 may be formed of a plastic material.

A main body connector 123 may be provided between the main body 11 and the exhaust pipe 121. The main body connector 123 may be connected so that the other end part of the exhaust pipe 121 is mounted on the main body 11.

A window kit 3 of an air conditioner according to one embodiment may be provided to fix an exhaust guide member 12 to a window assembly 2. For example, a nozzle 122 of an exhaust guide member 12 may be mounted on the window kit 3 of the air conditioner.

The window assembly 2 may be formed as a hinged structure. The window assembly 2 may include a window frame 21 formed as an opening and a window 22 rotatably connected to the window frame 21 in a hinged manner. For example, the window 22 may be configured to open and close the opening of the window frame 21 by rotating around a rotation shaft connected to the window frame 21. Although FIG. 1 illustrates a window 22 that rotates toward the outside with respect to the window frame 21, the disclosure is not limited thereto and the window 22 may be configured to rotate toward the inside with respect to the window frame 21.

The window 22 may be configured to open and close the opening of the window frame 21 by rotating. For example, the window 22 may include a fixing end part 22a (a first end) disposed on the side of the rotation shaft, a rotating end part 22b (a second end) positioned opposite the fixing end part 22a and moving along an arcuate trajectory when the window 22 is opened and closed, and a pair of side end parts 22c (a first side and a second side) connecting the fixing end part 22a and the rotating end part 22b. Here, the fixing end part 22a may constitute the rotation shaft of the window 22, but is not limited thereto, and the fixing end part 22a may be disposed adjacent to the rotation shaft of the window 22.

The window frame 21 may include a first frame part 21a corresponding to the fixing end part 22a, a second frame part 21b corresponding to the rotating end part 22b, and third frame parts 21c corresponding to the side end parts 22c. In a state where the window 22 is closed, the first frame part 21a may be disposed opposite the fixing end part 22a, the second frame part 21b may be disposed opposite the rotating end part 22b, and the third frame part 21c may be disposed opposite the side end part 22c. The first frame part 21a, the second frame part 21b, and the third frame part 21c may define an opening of the window frame 21.

Between the second frame part 21b and the rotary end part 22b, a base member 100 described later may be coupled. Between the third frame part 21c and the side end part 22c, side members 200, 300 described later may be fixed. The base member 100 and the side members 200, 300 can shield the space between the window frame 21 and the window 22 formed as the window 22 is opened.

The second frame part 21b may have a first length L1, and the third frame part 21c may have a second length L2. In one embodiment, the window kit 3 of the air conditioner may be configured to be structurally changeable when the sizes of the second frame part 21b and the third frame part 21c are changed.

The window assembly 2 may further include an opening member 23 configured to open and close the window 22 with respect to the window frame 21. For example, the opening member 23 may be coupled to the third frame part 21c. The opening member 23 may adjust the opening angle of the window 22 by rotating.

In this specification, the structure of a window 22 in which the first frame part 21a corresponding to the fixing end part 22a constitutes the right end part of the window frame 21 and the rotating end part 22b opens and closes to the outside has been described as a reference, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto and may be applied to a window 22 having a different type of hinged structure. For example, the embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to a window assembly 2 having a hinged structure in which the window 22 rotates around the upper or lower end part of the window frame 21. In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to a structure of a window assembly 2 in which the window 22 opens and closes to the inside.

A window kit 3 of an air conditioner according to one embodiment may include a base member 100 disposed between a second frame part 21b and a rotating end part 22b, side members 200, 300 disposed between a third frame part 21c and a side end part 22c, a first fixing member 400 that fixes the base member 100 to the window 22, and a second fixing member 500 that fixes the side members 200, 300 to the window frame 21.

The base member 100 is fixed to the window frame 21 and the window 22 and may be connected to the exhaust guide member 12. For example, one end of the base member 100 may be coupled to the second frame part 21b, and the other end thereof may be coupled to the rotating end part 22b of the window 22.

The base member 100 may include a plurality of panels 110, 120, 130. For example, the base member 100 may include a first panel 110 to which an exhaust guide member 12 is connected, a second panel 120 connected to the first panel 110 and configured to slide in and out in the longitudinal direction of the first panel 110, and a third panel 130 connected to the second panel 120 and configured to slide in and out in the longitudinal direction of the second panel 120. The base member 100 may be configured to have a variable length through the above structure. The length of the base member 100 may be variable according to the first length L1 of the second frame part 21b.

An insertion hole 110a into which a nozzle 122 is inserted may be formed in the first panel 110. The insertion hole 110a may be configured so that the nozzle 122 passes through the insertion hole. For example, one end and the other end of the first panel 110 may be formed in a bent manner so that the second panel 120 can slide.

The side members 200, 300 can be coupled to one end and the other end of the base member 100. The side members 200, 300 can shield a space formed between the third frame members 21c and the side end parts 22c. One end of the side members 200, 300 may be coupled to the third frame members 21c, and the other end may be coupled to the side end parts 22c of the window 22.

The side members 200, 300 may include a first side member 200 coupled to one end part of the base member 100 and a second side member 300 coupled to the other end part. The first side member 200 and the second side member 300 may have a symmetrical structure with respect to each other. For example, the first side member 200 may be coupled to the third panel 130 of the base member 100, and the second side member 300 may be coupled to the first panel 110 of the base member 100.

The first side member 200 may include a front part 210, a side part 220 bent from the front part 210, and a coupling part 230 formed at a lower end part of the side part 220.

The front part 210 may be placed on the third frame part 21c. The front part 210 may have a structure that extends in the extension direction of the third frame part 21c. For example, the front part 210 may be placed on the front surface of a rib formed on the third frame part 21c. The front part 210 may be formed to be partially separable.

The side part 220 can shield the space formed between the third frame part 21c and the side end part 22c. The side part 220 may have a shape corresponding to the area between the third frame part 21c and the side end part 22c. For example, the side part 220 may have a right triangle shape. The side part 220 may be formed to be partially separable.

An open fixing hole 220h may be formed on the side part 220. The fixing hole 220h may be formed on a corner of the side part 220 that is connected to the front part 210. For example, among one end of the side part 220 that is connected to the front part 210 and the other end located on the opposite side of the one end, the fixing hole 220h may be formed adjacent to the one end.

A plurality of fixing holes 220h may be formed. For example, a plurality of fixing holes 220h may be arranged along the extension direction of the front part 210.

A part of the second fixing member 500 described later may be partially inserted into the fixing hole 220h. The second fixing member 500 may be inserted into the fixing hole (200h) to bring the first side member 200 into close contact with the window frame 21.

The coupling part 230 may be formed on one surface of the side part 220. For example, the coupling part 230 may be formed at the lower end part of the side part 220 adjacent to the base member 100. One end part of the base member 100 may be coupled to the coupling part 230. The coupling part 230 may include a coupling groove 230a formed by being recessed toward the side part 220. One end part of the third panel 130 may be inserted into the coupling groove 230a formed in the coupling part 230 of the first side member 200. One end part of the third panel 130 inserted into the coupling groove 230a may be fixed to the coupling part 230 via a fastening member 230b.

The second side member 300 may include a front part 310, a side part 320 bent from the front part 310, and a coupling part 330 formed at a lower end part of the side part 320. The structures of the front part 310, the side part 320, and the coupling part 330 of the second side member 300 may be identical to the structures of the front part 210, the side part 220, and the coupling part 230 of the first side member 200, respectively.

An open fixing hole 320h may be formed on the side part 320. The fixing hole 320h may be formed on a corner of the side part 320 that is connected to the front part 310. For example, among one end of the side part 320 that is connected to the front part 310 and the other end located on the opposite side of the one end, the fixing hole 320h may be formed adjacent to the one end.

A plurality of fixing holes 320h may be formed. For example, a plurality of fixing holes 320h may be arranged along the extension direction of the front part 310.

A part of the second fixing member 500 described later may be partially inserted into the fixing hole 320h. The second fixing member 500 may be inserted into the fixing hole 300h to bring the first side member 300 into close contact with the window frame 21.

The coupling part 330 may be formed on one surface of the side part 320. For example, the coupling part 330 may be formed at the lower end part of the side part 320 adjacent to the base member 100. One end part of the base member 100 may be coupled to the coupling part 330. The coupling part 330 may include a coupling groove 330a formed by being recessed toward the side part 320. One end part of the first panel 110 may be inserted into the coupling groove 330a formed in the coupling part 330 of the first side member 300. The one end part of the first panel 110 inserted into the coupling groove 330a may be fixed to the coupling part 330 via a fastening member 330b.

A first fixing member 400 may be provided to fix the window 22 to the base member 100. The first fixing member 400 may have a shape extending in one direction. The first fixing member 400 may be coupled to one surface of the base member 100. One end part of the first fixing member 400 may be fixed to the window 22. For example, one end part of the first fixing member 400 may be fixed to a rotating end part 22b of the window 22. The first fixing member 400 may fix a position of the rotating end part 22b with respect to the base member 100. The first fixing member 400 may be configured to have a variable length.

Accordingly, the first fixing member 400 is coupled to one surface of the base member 100, and the length is reduced while the one end part is fixed to the rotating end part 22b of the window 22, thereby bringing the base member 100 into close contact with the rotating end part 22b of the window 22. In other words, the first fixing member 400 fixes the rotating end part 22b of the window 22 to the base member 100, thereby preventing the window 22 from being opened.

A plurality of first fixing members 400 may be provided. For example, the first fixing member 400 may be coupled on the first panel 110 of the base member 100 and coupled on the second panel 120.

The second fixing member 500 may be provided to fix the side members 200, 300 to the window frame 21. At least a part of the second fixing member 500 may be partially inserted into the fixing hole 220h, 320h of the side members 200, 300. For example, the second fixing member 500 may bring the side members 200, 300 into contact with the third frame parts 21c of the window frame 21. The second fixing member 500 may fix the position of the side members 200, 300 with respect to the third frame parts 21c of the window frame 21. In other words, the second fixing member 500 may firmly fix the side members 200, 300 to the third frame parts 21c of the window frame 21.

A plurality of second fixing members 500 may be provided. For example, the plurality of second fixing members 500 may be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the front parts 210, 310 of the side members 200, 300.

A detailed description of the first fixing member 400 and the second fixing member 500 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18.

The window kit 3 of the air conditioner according to one embodiment may further include a sealing member 600 disposed between the base member 100 and the window assembly 2. The sealing member 600 may be disposed between one end of the base member 100 and the second frame part 21b of the window frame 21 to seal a gap. In addition, the sealing member 600 may be disposed between the other end of the base member 100 and the rotating end part 22b of the window 22 to seal a gap.

For example, the sealing member 600 may have a shape that extends in the same direction as the extension direction of the base member 100. The sealing member 600 is made of an elastic material, so that it can prevent the components in contact from being damaged and can stably seal a gap between the components.

Hereinafter, the specific shapes of the side members 200, 300 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 13. In this specification, common contents regarding the side members 200, 300 are described based on the second side member 300. However, the description regarding the second side member 300 may be equally applied to the first side member 200.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a side member of a window kit of an air conditioner according to one embodiment, FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views illustrating a structure in which at least a part of the side member is partially separated, and FIG. 8 is an enlarged schematic drawing illustrating a rear surface of the side member.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 8, side members 200, 300 according to one embodiment may include a first side member 200 and a second side member 300. The first side member 200 and the second side member 300 may be formed in a mutually symmetrical structure.

First, the first side member 200 will be described. As described above, the first side member 200 may include a front part 210, a side part 220 formed by bending from the front part 210, and a coupling part 230 formed on one surface of the side part 220.

One end part of the front part 210 may be formed to protrude further toward the first frame part 21a than one end part of the side part 220. In other words, the one end part of the front part 210 may be positioned closer to the first frame part 21a than one end part of the side part 220. Accordingly, the side part 220 may more airtightly shield the gap between the window frame 21 and the window 22.

The first side member 200 may include a plurality of unit members 201 configured to be separable. The unit member 201 may include a first unit front part 211 and a unit side part 221. The first unit front part 211 may be configured to be separable from the front part 210. The unit side part 221 may be configured to be separable from the side part 220. The first unit front part 211 and the unit side part 221 may be configured integrally. In other words, the integrated first unit front part 211 and the unit side part 221 may constitute the unit member 201.

The first side member 200 can be adjusted in size and shape by separating the unit member 201 according to the size and shape of the window assembly 2 to be mounted. For example, the first side member 200 can be adjusted in size and shape by separating the unit member 201 according to the third frame part 21c of the window frame 21 and the side end part 22c of the window 22.

A plurality of first unit front parts 211 may be arranged in the extension direction of the front part 210. Each of the plurality of first unit front parts 211 may have the same size, but is not limited thereto and may have different sizes.

A plurality of unit side parts 221 may be arranged in the extension direction of the side part 220. Each of the plurality of unit side parts 221 may have a different shape. For example, the unit side part 221 may have a shape that is bent from one end of the first unit front part 211 and extends downward in an inclined direction. The unit side part 221 may have a shape that becomes narrower as it goes downward.

In the first unit front part 211 and the unit side part 221 that constitute the unit member 201, one end part of the first unit front part 211 may be formed to protrude further toward the first frame part 21a than one end part of the unit side part 221. Accordingly, the side part 220 can more airtightly seal the gap between the window frame 21 and the window 22 even if the unit member 201 is separated and the size thereof changes.

The fixing hole 220h of the first side member 200 may be formed across a plurality of unit side parts 221. The fixing hole 220h may be formed after the unit side parts 221 are separated to adjust the size and shape of the side parts 220 according to the size and shape of the window assembly 2. Accordingly, the fixing hole 220h may be formed at an appropriate position for mounting the second fixing member 500 for fixing the first side member 200 to the window frame 21.

Each first unit front part 211 may include a second unit front part 212. The second unit front part 212 may be configured to be separable from the first unit front part 211. When the second unit front part 212 is separated from the first unit front part 211, an opening for the opening member 23 may be formed. In the window kit 3 of the air conditioner according to one embodiment, when the opening member 23 is positioned on the first side member 200, an opening for the opening member 23 may be formed by separating the second unit front part 212 from the first unit front part 211.

The first side member 200 may include a cut part 2001 to facilitate separation of the unit member 201. The cut part 2001 may be configured in a groove or hole shape to facilitate separation. For example, the cut part 2001 may include a first front cut line 210a disposed between adjacent first unit front parts 211, a second front cut line 210b disposed between the front part 210 and the side part 220, a first side cut line 220a and a second side cut line 220b disposed between adjacent unit side parts 221.

The first front cut line 210a may be positioned between adjacent first unit front parts 211 to facilitate separation of the first unit front part 211. For example, the first front cut line 210a may extend in a direction from the front part 210 toward the side part 220.

The second front cut line 210b may be disposed between the front part 210 and the side part 220. The second front cut line 210b may be connected to the first front cut line 210a. The second front cut line 210b may be formed by extending downward from one end part of the first front cut line 210a. The second front cut line 210b may be provided to separate the front part 210 and the side part 220. On one side and the other side of the second front cut line 210b, a first unit front part 211 and a unit side part 221 included in different unit members 201 may be disposed.

The first side cut line 220a and the second side cut line 220b are disposed between adjacent unit side parts 221, so as to facilitate separation of the unit side parts 221. The first side cut line 220a may be connected to the second front cut line 210b. The first side cut line 220a may extend laterally from a lower end part of the second front cut line 210b. The second side cut line 220b may extend downward from one end part of the first side cut line 220a.

The size of the unit side part 221 may be changed according to the spacing between the plurality of first side cut lines 220a arranged in one direction. The spacing between the plurality of second side cut lines 220b arranged in one direction may be reduced toward the bottom.

The unit side part 221 may include a first part 221a positioned above the side boundary part 221c and a second part 221b positioned below it. As will be described later, the thickness of the second part 221b may be formed smaller than the thickness of the first part 221a. Through the above structure, even if the spacing between the second side cut lines 220b in the second part 221b is narrowed, the unit side part 221 may be easily separated.

A third front cut line 210c and a fourth front cut line 210d may be formed on the front part 210.

The third front cut line 210c may extend in the extension direction of the front part 210. For example, the third front cut line 210c may have a shape extending in the vertical direction. The third front cut line 210c may be formed to easily separate the second unit front part 212.

The fourth front cut line 210d may be located below the first front cut line 210a. The fourth front cut line 210d may extend in a direction parallel to the first front cut line 210a. For example, the fourth front cut line 210d may be formed in an area where the second front cut line 210b is not formed to separate the second unit front part 212.

In other words, the second unit front part 212 may be easily separated through the first front cut line 210a, the third front cut line 210c, and the fourth front cut line 210d.

Hereinafter, the second side member 300 will be described. The second side member 300 may have a structure that is symmetrical to the first side member 200 described above.

The second side member 300 may include a front part 310, a side part 320 formed by being bent from the front part 310, and a coupling part 330 formed on one surface of the side part 320. One end part of the front part 310 may be formed to protrude further toward the first frame part 21a than one end part of the side part 320. The one end part of the front part 310 may be disposed adjacent to the first frame part 21a. Therefore, the side part 320 may more airtightly shield the gap between the window frame 21 and the window 22.

The second side member 300 may include a plurality of unit members 301 configured to be separable. The unit member 301 may include a first unit front part 311 and a unit side part 321. The first unit front part 311 may be configured to be separable from the front part 310. The unit side part 321 may be configured to be separable from the side part 320. The first unit front part 311 and the unit side part 321 may be configured integrally. In other words, the integrated first unit front part 311 and the unit side part 321 may constitute the unit member 301.

The second side member 300 can be adjusted in size by separating the unit member 301 according to the size of the window frame 21 and window 22 to be mounted. For example, the second side member 300 can be adjusted in size by separating the unit member 301 according to the size of the third frame part 21c of the window frame 21 and the size of the side end part 22c of the window 22.

A plurality of first unit front parts 311 may be arranged in the extension direction of the front part 310. Each of the plurality of first unit front parts 311 may have the same size, but is not limited thereto and may have different sizes.

The plurality of unit side parts 321 may be arranged in the extension direction of the side part 320. Each of the plurality of unit side parts 321 may have a different shape. For example, the unit side part 321 may have a shape that is bent from one end of the first unit front part 311 and extends downward in an inclined direction. The unit side part 321 may have a shape that becomes narrower as it goes downward.

In the first unit front part 311 and the unit side part 321 that constitute the unit member 301, one end part of the first unit front part 311 may be formed to protrude further toward the first frame part 21a than one end part of the unit side part 321. Accordingly, the side part 320 can more airtightly seal the gap between the window frame 21 and the window 22 even if the unit member 301 is separated and the size thereof changes.

The fixing hole 320h of the first side member 300 may be formed across a plurality of unit side parts 321. The fixing hole 320h can be formed after the unit side parts 321 are separated to adjust the size and shape of the side parts 320 according to the size and shape of the window assembly 2. Accordingly, the fixing hole 320h can be formed at an appropriate position for mounting the second fixing member 500 for fixing the first side member 300 to the window frame 21.

Each first unit front part 311 may include a second unit front part 312. The second unit front part 312 may be configured to be separable from the first unit front part 311. When the second unit front part 312 is separated from the first unit front part 311, an opening for the opening member 23 may be formed. When the opening member 23 is mounted on a window frame 21 or window 22 to which the second side member 300 is coupled, an opening for the opening member 23 may be formed by separating the second unit front part 312 from the first unit front part 311.

The second side member 300 may include a cut part 3001 to facilitate separation of the unit member 301. The cut part 3001 may be configured in a groove g or hole h shape to facilitate separation. For example, the cut part 3001 may include a first front cut line 310a disposed between adjacent first unit front parts 311, a second front cut line 310b disposed between the front part 310 and the side part 320, and a first side cut line 320a and a second side cut line 320b disposed between adjacent unit side parts 321.

The first front cut line 310a may be disposed between adjacent first unit front parts 311 to facilitate separation of the first unit front parts 311. For example, the first front cut line 310a may extend in a direction from the front part 310 toward the side part 320.

The second front cut line 310b may be disposed between the front part 310 and the side part 320. The second front cut line 310b may be connected to the first front cut line 310a. The second front cut line 310b may be formed by extending downward from one end part of the first front cut line 310a. The second front cut line 310b may be provided to separate the front part 310 and the side part 320. On one side and the other side of the second front cut line 310b, a first unit front part 311 and a unit side part 321 included in different unit members 301 may be disposed.

The first side cut line 320a and the second side cut line 320b are disposed between adjacent unit side parts 321, so as to facilitate separation of the unit side parts 321. The first side cut line 320a may be connected to the second front cut line 310b. The first side cut line 320a may extend laterally from a lower end part of the second front cut line 310b. The second side cut line 320b may extend downward from one end part of the first side cut line 320a.

The spacing between the plurality of first side cut lines 320a arranged in one direction may be changed according to the size of the unit side part 321. The spacing between the plurality of second side cut lines 320b arranged in one direction may be reduced toward the bottom.

The unit side part 321 may include a first part 321a positioned above the side boundary part 321c and a second part 321b positioned below the side boundary part 321c. As will be described later, the thickness of the second part 321b may be formed smaller than the thickness of the first part 321a. Through the above structure, even if the spacing of the second side cut lines 320b decreases toward the bottom, the unit side part 321 may be easily separated.

A third front cut line 310c and a fourth front cut line 310d may be formed on the front part 310.

The third front cut line 310c may extend in the extension direction of the front part 310. For example, the third front cut line 310c may have a shape extending in the vertical direction. The third front cut line 310c may be formed to easily separate the second unit front part 312.

The fourth front cut line 310d may be located below the first front cut line 310a. The fourth front cut line 310d may extend in a direction parallel to the first front cut line 310a. For example, the fourth front cut line 310d may be formed in an area where the second front cut line 310b is not formed to separate the second unit front part 312.

In other words, the second unit front part 312 may be easily separated through the first front cut line 310a, the third front cut line 310c, and the fourth front cut line 310d.

The first front cut line 310a can include a first sub-cut line 310e disposed on one side and a second sub-cut line 310f positioned on the other side with respect to the third front cut line 310c. In other words, the first front cut line 310a may be divided into a first sub-cut line 310e and a second sub-cut line 310f with respect to the third front cut line 310c. The first sub-cut line 310e can form one side of the second unit front part 312. For example, the first sub-cut line 310e may be formed longer than the second sub-cut line 310f.

Below, the structure of the cut part 3001 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13.

FIG. 9 is a side view illustrating the side member, FIG. 10 is a perspective cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11 of FIG. 9.

Referring to FIGS. 9 to 11, the second side cut line 320b may have a groove g structure in a recessed groove shape. The second side cut line 320b may be configured to enable precise separation through the groove g structure.

The side part 320 on which the second side cut line 320b is formed may have different widths according to the thickness. For example, the second side cut line 320b may include first to third areas A1, A2, A3 according to the recessed depth. The recessed depth of the second side cut line 320b may become deeper as it goes from the first area A1 to the third area A3.

The width of the first area A1 of the second side cut line 320b may be greater than the width of the second area A2. The width of the second area A2 of the second side cut line 320b may be greater than the width of the third area A3. The width of the first area A1 of the second side cut line 320b may become smaller as it goes toward the second area A2. The width of the third area A3 of the second side cut line 320b may become smaller as it goes away from the second area A2. The width of the second area A2 of the second side cut line 320b may be generally constant.

The second front cut line 310b may have a hole h structure defining an opening. Since the second front cut line 310b is formed between the front part 310 and the side part 320, the second front cut line may be configured to be separated with little force through the hole h structure.

The third front cut line 310c may have a groove structure in a groove shape. The groove of the third front cut line 310c may be defined by a first surface disposed close to the side part 320 and a second surface disposed farther from the side part 320. The first surface of the groove of the third front cut line 310c may extend in the thickness direction of the front part 310, and the second surface may be formed to be inclined so as to become closer to the first surface in the thickness direction of the front part 310.

Through the above structure, even when the second unit front part 312 is separated along the third front cut line 310c, the front part 310 can form a neat appearance.

FIG. 12 is a front view illustrating the side member, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 of FIG. 12.

Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the first front cut line 310a may have a hole h structure formed by being opened. Since a plurality of first front cut lines 310a are formed in a narrow area, it can be configured to enable precise separation through the hole h structure.

Meanwhile, the first side cut line 320a may have substantially the same cross-sectional structure as the second side cut line 320b described above. For example, the first side cut line 320a may have a groove g structure in the recessed groove shape. The first side cut line 320a may be configured to enable precise separation through the groove g structure.

The first part 321a may have a first thickness t1, and the second part 321b may be formed to have a second thickness t2 smaller than the first thickness t1. Through the above structure, even if the spacing between the second side cut lines 320b in the second part 321b becomes narrow, the unit side parts 321 may be easily separated.

The fourth front cut line 310d may be formed with a structure similar to the first front cut line 310a. In other words, the fourth front cut line 310d may have a hole structure formed by being opened. Since a plurality of fourth front cut lines 310d are formed in a narrow area, it may be configured to be precisely separated through the hole structure.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 14, one end part of the front part 310 of the second side member 300 can be in contact with the first frame part 21a of the window frame 21. For example, one end part of the front part 310 of the second side member 300 that is disposed toward the first frame part 21a can be in contact with one surface of the first frame part 21a. Since the one end part of the front part 310 of the second side member 300 is formed to protrude further toward the first frame part 21a than one end part of the side part 320, the gap between the first frame part 21a and the fixing end part 22a of the window 22 can be stably shielded. Through the above structure, the second side member 300 can further block the inflow of outside air and the outflow of inside air.

The above contents may be equally applied to the front part 210 of the first side member 200. In other words, one end part of the front part 210 of the first side member 200 may be in contact with one surface of the first frame part 21a of the window frame 21.

Hereinafter, the first fixing member 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

FIGS. 15 and 16 are enlarged views illustrating area B of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, a first fixing member 400 according to one embodiment may include a rail part 410 extending in one direction and a mounting part 420 connected to move along the rail part 410.

The rail part 410 may be coupled to the window 22. The mounting part 420 may be coupled to the base member 100. As the mounting part 420 coupled to the base member 100 moves along the rail part 410 coupled to the window 22, the base member 100 and the window 22 may be brought into close contact with each other. In other words, the first fixing member 400 can prevent a gap from forming between the base member 100 and the window 22 by bringing them into close contact with each other.

The rail part 410 may include a rail body part 411 disposed on a base member 100, a rail coupling part 412 coupled to a window 22, a rail protrusion part 413 formed on the rail body part 411, and a rail guide part 414 formed on the outside of the rail protrusion part 413 on the rail body part 411.

The rail body part 411 may be disposed on the base member 100. The rail body part 411 may form the outer appearance of the rail part 410. The rail body part 411 may have a shape extending in one direction. For example, the rail body part 411 may have a shape extending in a direction intersecting the extension direction of the base member 100. In a state where the window 22 is open, the rail body part 411 may have a shape extending from the window 22 toward the window frame 21. Specifically, the rail body part 411 may have a shape extending from the rotating end part 22b of the window 22 toward the second frame part 21b of the window frame 21. The mounting part 420 described below may move along the extension direction of the rail body part 411. A rail protrusion part 413 and a rail guide part 414 described later can be formed on the rail body part 411.

A rail coupling part 412 may be disposed at one end part of the rail body part 411. The rail coupling part 412 may be disposed at an end part of the rail body part 411 on the window 22 side. The rail coupling part 412 may be coupled to a rotating end part 22b of the window 22. For example, the rail coupling part 412 may be formed by bending from one end part of the rail body part 411. A rail coupling hole 412a is formed in the rail coupling part 412, and may be coupled to a rotating end part 22b of the window 22 through a fastening member 412b.

A rail protrusion part 413 may be disposed on the rail body part 411. The rail protrusion part 413 may be disposed between the mounting part 420 and the base member 100. A plurality of rail protrusion parts 413 may be formed. The plurality of rail protrusion parts 413 may be arranged in the extension direction of the rail body part 411. The plurality of rail protrusion parts 413 may be disposed spaced apart from each other to form a rail groove. The rail protrusion part 413 may be fitted into a part of the rail mounting part 420 to determine the position of the mounting part 420 with respect to the rail part 410.

A rail guide part 414 may be disposed on the rail body part 411. The rail guide part 414 may provide a path along which the mounting part 420 moves. The rail guide part 414 may have a shape extending in the extension direction of the rail body part 411. A pair of rail guide parts 414 may be configured. The pair of rail guide parts 414 may be disposed at each of the two side ends of the rail body part 411. A plurality of rail protrusion parts 413 may be disposed between the pair of rail guide parts 414. The extension direction of the rail guide part 414 and the arrangement direction of the plurality of rail protrusion parts 413 may be the same.

The mounting part 420 may include a mounting body part 421 placed on a rail body part 411, a manipulation portion 422 coupled to the mounting body part 421, a moving fixing part 423 that couples the mounting body part 421 to a base member 100, and a moving protrusion part 424 protruding downward from the manipulation portion 422.

The mounting body part 421 can form the outer appearance of the mounting part 420. The mounting body part 421 may be configured to move along the extension direction of the rail body part 411. As an example, the mounting body part 421 may have a rectangular plane shape.

The manipulation portion 422 may be coupled to the mounting body part 421. The manipulation portion 422 may be configured to move the mounting part 420 through a user's manipulation. In other words, the user may manipulate the manipulation portion 422 to move the mounting part 420 with respect to the rail unit 410. For example, the manipulation portion 422 may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the mounting body part 421. When the manipulation portion 422 is rotated clockwise, the mounting body part 421 moves in one direction, and when the manipulation portion 422 is rotated counterclockwise, the mounting body part 421 may move in the other direction. The manipulation portion 422 may include a rib protruding upward. The user may manipulate the manipulation portion 422 by grasping and rotating the rib.

The movable body part 421 may be coupled to the base member 100 by the movable fixing part 423. The movable fixing part 423 may be coupled to the base member 100 by a fastening member 423a. For example, the movable fixing part 423 may be disposed on one side and the other side of the base member 100 of the movable body part 421 in the extension direction. Through the above structure, the movable body part 421 may be firmly coupled to the base member 100.

A moving protrusion part 424 may be formed on the lower side of the manipulation portion 422. The moving protrusion part 424 may be fitted into a groove formed between a plurality of rail protrusions 413. Through this, the position of the mounting part 420 with respect to the rail part 410 may be determined. According to the manipulation of the manipulation portion 422, the position of the moving protrusion part 424 with respect to the rail protrusion part 413 may be changed. For example, when the manipulation portion 422 rotates clockwise, the moving protrusion part 424 may move in one direction of the rail protrusion part 413, and when the manipulation portion 422 rotates counterclockwise, the moving protrusion part 424 may move in the other direction of the rail protrusion part 413.

In summary, the first fixing member 400 can more tightly seal the rotating end part 22b of the window 22 and the base member 100 by moving the mounting part 420 coupled to the base member 100 with respect to the rail part 410 coupled to the window 22.

Below, the second fixing member 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are enlarged views illustrating area C of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, the second fixing member 500 coupled to the second side member 300 will be described as a reference. The following description may be equally applied to the second fixing member 500 coupled to the first side member 300.

A second fixing member 500 according to one embodiment may include a fixing body part 510 disposed on a side part 320, a fixing support part 520 disposed on a front part 310, a fixing pressurizing part 530 configured to move within a fixing hole 320h, and a fixing manipulation part 540 for manipulating movement of the fixing pressurizing part 530.

The fixing body part 510 may be disposed on the side part 320. The fixing body part 510 may be disposed on the side end where the fixing hole 320h is formed in the side part 320. The fixing body part 510 may be disposed on the side end connected to the front part 310 in the side part 320.

A fixing support part 520 formed by bending may be disposed at one end part of the fixing body part 510. The fixing support part 520 may be disposed at an end part of the fixing body part 510 that is disposed on the front part 310. The fixing support part 520 may be supported by the front part 310. Accordingly, the fixing body part 510 may be disposed at an end part of the side part 320 that is adjacent to the front part 310. The fixing support part 520 may be formed by bending from the fixing body part 510, but is not limited thereto, and a separate configuration may be formed by being mounted on the fixing body part 510.

A fixing pressurizing part 530 may be disposed on the lower side of the fixing body part 510. For example, the fixing pressurizing part 530 may include a fixing rail part 531 connected to the fixing body part 510 and a fixing protrusion part 532 protruding downward from the fixing rail part 531. The fixing rail part 531 may include a rail protrusion part similar to the rail protrusion part 413 described above.

The fixing rail part 531 may be moved toward the front part 310 by the fixing manipulation part 540. For example, the fixing rail part 531 may be moved toward the front part 310 or in the opposite direction from the front part 310. When the fixing rail part 531 is moved, the fixing protrusion part 532 may be moved with the fixing rail part 531.

The fixing protrusion part 532 may be inserted into the fixing hole 320h. The fixing protrusion part 532 may be moved toward the front part 310 in a state of being inserted into the fixing hole 320h. The fixing protrusion part 532 moved toward the front part 310 can pressurize the third frame part 21c of the window frame 21.

A front part 310 and a third frame part 21c may be disposed between the fixing protrusion part 532 and the fixing support part 520. When the fixing pressurizing part 530 pressurizes the third frame part 21c, the front part 310 and the third frame part 21c may be in close contact with each other. In other words, the front part 310 and the third frame part 21c may be fixed by being fitted between the fixing pressurizing part 530 and the fixing support part 520.

A fixing manipulation part 540 for manipulating the movement of the fixing pressurizing part 530 may be disposed on the fixing body part 510. The fixing manipulation part 540 is positioned above the fixing pressurizing part 530 and may be connected to the fixing rail part 531 of the fixing pressurizing part 530. For example, the fixing manipulation part 540 may be configured to be rotatable. When the fixing manipulation part 540 is rotated clockwise, the fixing rail part 531 moves in one direction, and when the fixing manipulation part 540 is rotated counterclockwise, the fixing rail part 531 may move in the other direction. The fixing manipulation part 540 may include a rib protruding upward. A user may manipulate the fixing manipulation part 540 by grasping and rotating the rib.

In summary, the second fixing member 500 can be moved in a state where the rail pressurizing part 530 is inserted into the fixing hole 320h to pressurize the front part 310 and the third frame part 21c together with the rail support part 520 so that they are in close contact. Accordingly, the third frame part 21c of the window frame 21 and the front part 310 of the second side member 300 can be more tightly pressed.

According to the window kit 3 of the air conditioner according to one embodiment, the exhaust guide member 12 can be stably fixed to the window assembly 2.

The window kit 3 of the air conditioner according to one embodiment is configured to be adjustable in shape and size so that it can be universally installed in window assemblies 2 of various sizes.

According to a window kit 3 of an air conditioner according to one embodiment, by minimizing the open area in a window assembly 2 of a hinged type, air discharged to the outside through an exhaust guide member 12 can be prevented from being re-introduced into the room or cold air inside the room from being discharged to the outside.

According to the window kit 3 of the air conditioner according to one embodiment, the fixing members 400, 500 for fixing the window kit 3 to the window are positioned in a location where they can be easily fixed indoors, so that the window kit 3 can be easily fixed to the window assembly 2.

According to the window kit 3 of the air conditioner according to one embodiment, the exhaust guide member 12 can be fixed while minimizing damage to the window assembly 2, thereby preventing the aesthetics of the outer appearance of the window assembly 2 from being deteriorated.